International Yoga Day
21 - 22 JUNE 2024
Participate on FREE classes in Mahé Yoga Zoetermeer this year to celebrate International Yoga Day and also to welcome the first day of Summer.
Friday, 21 June • Satsang with Seema • 19.00 - 21.00
Have you been wondering on how can you become more compassionate towards yourself and others?
Have you been asking yourself what are the benefits of regular meditation practice?
Or, have you been searching for your life’s purpose and how do you discover it?
This FREE Satsang with Seema can probably help to answer your questions. Only one way to find out, right?
Let’s get together in truth and authenticity to celebrate the International Yoga day 2024 along with welcoming this beautiful season of Summer!
To add to the magic - it’s also the time of the Summer Solstice and a Full Moon.
This Satsang is being offered by Seema and is open to all!
The ancient science of yoga is much more than a physical practice.
What do the ancient scriptures teach us about Yoga?
In this gathering- we take the time to explore the subtle aspects and the roots of Yoga.
Seema will guide you through some of the highlights of Yoga philosophy. We will chant and discuss some of the key Yoga Sutras of Patanjali.
We will move and breathe consciously to explore the Mind-Body connection.
We will rest deeply in Yoga Nidra to rejuvenate all layers of our being.
So let’s celebrate this Yoga Day by honoring the deep and precious teachings of Yoga.
Join us at Mahé for this Sacred Summer Satsang!
Perfect for all levels of experience. Come as you are.
Who is Seema?
Greetings! Namaste! My Name is Seema Vijayan. Born and raised in India, to parents who practised yoga, pranayama and meditation at home, I was introduced to this ancient science of Yoga & Ayurveda etc. at a young age, in a playful manner. From my earliest memories of my grandmother chanting everyday at twilight, to listening in wonder to Vedanta & Gita lectures as a teenager - Yogic philosophy has always been part of my life.
Moving to The Netherlands in 1999, I lost touch with this aspect of my life - for various reasons, only practising when I felt stressed or tired. In 2000 - I completed my first Pranayama course from the Art of Living foundation in Mumbai. However it was only much later on in life, when confronted with physical and mental challenges, that I took upon the daily practices of Yoga & meditation integrally. I then completed the Inner Engineering course (By Isha foundation) in 2017. In 2018 - I had the blessing to be part of a 5 week Hatha/Prana Intensive course with my teachers in Mysore, India. (Atmavikasa, Mysore). It was a deep dive into this beautiful aspect of life - that I had left unattended for so long. I realised the huge impact the these practices have on my wellbeing & health. Especially Pranayama. (Breathwork). Intrigued by this mystery of Breath - In 2020, I decided to follow a Breath-intensive Hatha TTC with Max Strom.Max is a renowned Teacher, author and speaker - and his system (Inner-Axis Yoga) combines, Hatha , Chi-gong with slow deep breathing, designed to calm the nervous system, rejuvenate & heal the body-mind. After this I have also followed various Yoga courses /workshops etc. I am a certified Yin, Restorative & Yoga Nidra teacher.
I am deeply grateful for all the incredible teachers I have found on this path of Yoga. This year in 2023, I was part of the first ever Shakti-Kumbh in Rishikesh- the spiritual capital of India. This was a gathering of female spiritual teachers and practitioners to invigorate the principles of the Divine Feminine back on this planet. In my classes, I emphasize the practices of Pranayama, or other Breathwork techniques, along with fully feeling the physical postures. No headstands or pretzel poses in my class :-) - the intention is always mindful movement. I love to combine the traditional with the modern, bridging different aspects of Yoga.
Bringing the mind to rest with constant breath focus, deeply feeling whatever comes up in the present moment - makes the practice meditative and healing. I sometimes share Yogic or Indic philosophy or mythology -if applicable in the class. It would be an honour and my pleasure to guide you on your Yoga journey. So Come, Breathe with Me! :-)
Saturday, 22 June • Yoga for Humanity with Pritha • 9.00 - 10.30
𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐔𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐠𝐚 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐘𝐨𝐠𝐚 𝐃𝐚𝐲! Embrace the spirit of International Yoga Day with a free yoga class dedicated to promoting unity and well-being for all of humanity. This special event invites individuals of all ages and skill levels to come together and experience the transformative power of yoga.
𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭:
• Guided Yoga Session: Led by an experienced yoga teacher, our class will focus on gentle poses, breathing exercises, and meditation to enhance your physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
• Community Connection: Celebrate the universal values of peace, harmony, and compassion with fellow participants, fostering a sense of unity and collective well-being.
• Mindfulness and Relaxation: Discover techniques to reduce stress and promote relaxation, leaving you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.
Whether you're a seasoned yogi or a complete beginner, this class is designed to be inclusive and accessible, providing an opportunity to connect with yourself and others in a supportive environment.
𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠:
- A yoga mat or towel
- Comfortable clothing
- An open heart and mind
𝐋𝐞𝐭'𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐘𝐨𝐠𝐚 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐛𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐠𝐚 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐫, 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝. 𝐖𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐲𝐨𝐮!
Who is Pritha?
Being in love with yoga practice and studies for a long time, Pritha eventually completed her yoga teacher training in Bali, ten years after practicing yoga on a daily basis. Intrigued with yogic life and connecting like-minded yoga communities, she dove in head first co-owning a yoga studio in The Netherlands just six months upon her arrival.
Growing up predominantly in a culture that embraces a spiritual way of living, allows her to create a safe space for her yoga students to celebrate & embody the connection of their body, mind and spirit open mindedly. Pritha is certified in the field of Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin, Myofascial Release, Fly High Yoga, Wheel Yoga, Thai Yoga Massage, Restorative Yoga and The Studies of Yoga Philosophy.