Raj Yoga
Yoga courses, seminars, CPD events and retreats to deepen our spiritual practice and nurture the body, mind and spirit
Rajesh took to Yoga at a very young age, completing his teacher training at The Yoga Institute, Mumbai. He has over thirty years of teaching experience behind him. He was enriched by the experience of being a resident at the Mandala Yoga ashram in Wales, immersing himself in the study and practice of Yoga. This gave him the right environment to develop the various Yoga courses on the subject of Nada, Bhakti, Kriya and Yoga philosophy. He has been teaching In-service training programmes (now termed as CPD) for the British Wheel of Yoga for over 20 years. The following courses listed below are all CPD level courses, approved by the British Wheel of Yoga.
Nada Yoga (3 courses)
The Yoga of Sound
Nada Yoga is the Yoga of Subtle Sound. A part of Tantra, it consists of a series of techniques leading to an increasingly refined tuning of our perception, energised body and mind, and a heightened awareness of our chakras. Read more
From Sound to Silence
In this course we effect the transition from sound to silence through music, mantra yoga and body work, and we reflect on the meaning and nature of Silence. Read more
Music of AUM
Deepening our understanding of Nada through reflection and meditation on the mantra Om. Introducing the Mandukya Upanishad through Chanting and Reflection. This course is the third in the series on the subject of Nada Yoga. Read more
Pratyahara: Gateway to Stillness
Pratyahara is the fifth limb of the 8-fold path of Yoga and is considered to be the bridge between the external (bahiranga) and the internal (antaranga). This important stage could be perceived as a portal to inner realms, preparing the yogi for Dharana, Dhyana and Samadhi. Read more
Song of the Heart
Love and compassion are innate; they only need to be given the opportunity for expression. Song of the Heart focuses on the Heart Centre as a way of deepening our meditation practice. The course explores the symbolism and meaning of Anahata Chakra. Read more
Bhakti Yoga: Through Love to the Self
Bhakti Yoga is a search for the Self, through Love. It awakens the heart centre, refining our perceptions and unveiling the true nature of reality. This is the Wisdom of the Heabrt which transcends the limited egocentric intellect, opening up the possibility of Yoga – the union with the Absolute, Brahman. The path and process of opening up the heart centre is called Bhakti Yoga. Read more
Nada Kriya Yoga Retreat
The word kriya means action or movement. Based on an ancient tradition and texts it is a systematic approach comprising of practices which are designed to induce Pratyahara, leading to Dharana and Dhyana in the 8 fold path of Yoga. Awareness rather than one pointed concentration is the focal point of the Kriya practices, bringing about a witness attitude and preparing the path to deepening our meditation.
The word kriya means action or movement. Based on an ancient tradition and texts it is a systematic approach comprising of practices which are designed to induce Pratyahara, leading to Dharana and Dhyana in the 8 fold path of Yoga. Awareness rather than one pointed concentration is the focal point of the Kriya practices, bringing about a witness attitude and preparing the path to deepening our meditation.
These practices are systematically laid out, following a logical sequence, enabling the practitioner to open up to the possibility of accessing the deeper recesses of the sub conscious, removing unresolved blockages, and thus living our lives to our full potential.
Om Consciousness and Daily Life
Modern technology has enabled scientists to look deep into space. Advancements in scanning techniques have opened up a whole new world into the inner workings of the brain. This has renewed our interest, as conscious beings, in consciousness studies. Scientists in a variety of fields are working towards deepening our understanding of Consciousness. Yet the earliest references to Consciousness are to be found in the ancient Vedic texts – the Upanishads. Their wisdom laid the foundation for Indian, and in particular Yoga philosophy.
In this course, we will deepen our understanding of AUM, and Consciousness, by studying select verses from the Mandukya Upanishad. We will explore AUM within the threefold context of Koshas, Chakras and Consciousness. During the day, we will work with asanas, pranayama, Nada Yoga practices, and Yoga Nidra. Through discussion, reflection and practice we will explore the relevance of this study to our daily lives.
BWY Upcoming Events with Rajesh David
26 Jan 2025 – Online CPD day for BWY North on “Pratyahara: Gateway to Stillness”