You probably have heard our jokes about the yoga students we see on our way home after teaching in the city's winebars (and who did not take class on that day) …
We like to say, come first to your yoga class to detox, then go out to retox ; )
In this context, we would like to bring up the sanskrit word TAPAS, which may be translated as «heat», «perseverance» or «austerity».
Here is a nice explanation found on wikipedia: «…In the yogic tradition, tapasyā may be translated as "essential energy", referring to a focused effort leading towards bodily purification and spiritual enlightenment. It is one of the Niyamas (observances of self-control) described in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. Tapasya implies a self-discipline or austerity willingly expended both in restraining physical urges and in actively pursuing a higher purpose in life. Through tapas, a yogi or spiritual seeker can "burn off" or prevent accumulation of negative energies, clearing a path toward spiritual evolution. »
Hence, we do invite you to embrace the inner heat you do create in our yoga classes, and enjoy the results, giving you perseverance, strength and obviously helping to burn off those tiny calories…
The great thing is that it does not involve any headache like after a typical tapas & vino night out…
Enjoy your yoga classes at INNERCITYOGA
saturday 19 jan. 10.30 hatha w. Frank
sunday 20 jan. 11.00 detox flow w. Patric
all details on http://www.innercityoga.com
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