YogaLife2009
A Science of True Happiness
Attainment of health through YOGA The eight parts of Astang Yoga delineated from Sage Patanjali YAM -Rules of Moral Restraint (Broken down into Ten Yams – Five which are major and five that are minor) 1. Ahimsa (Non-Violence) 2. Satya (Truth) 3. Asteya (Non-Stealing) 4. Bramacharya (Continence) 5. Aparigraha (Non-Possession) Minor Yams 1. Kshama (forgivness) 2.Dhruti (fortitude) 3.Daya (Compassion) 4.Arjva (Straightforwardness) 5.Mitahar (Moderation of Diet) NIYAM -Rules for Individual Conduct or Behavior (Broken down into Ten Niyams – Five which are major and five that are minor) 1. Shauch (Purity) 2. Santosh (Contentment) 3. Tapa (Austerity) 4. Svadhyay (Study of Self) 5.Ishvar Pranidhan (Dedication to God) 1. Dan (Charity, Giving of Alms) 2. Hri (Sense of shame or Embarrassment) 3. Mati (Faith in the Actions of the Scriptures) 4. Jap (Repetition of Mantra) 5. Vrat (Observance of Vows) ASAN -The postures of Yoga PRANAYAM -Breath control PRATYAHAR -Withdrawal of mind from senses DHARANA -Mental Focusing DHYAN -Meditation SAMADHI –State of Super Consciousness
Major Yams
Major Niyams
Minor Niyams
In the beginning of creation, there was a sound
-and that sound was AUM.
In Arizona..
GAYATRI
MANTRA
OM BHUR BHUVAH SVAH.
TATSAVITUR VERENYAM
BHARGO DEVASYA DHIMAHI.
DHIYO YO NAH PRACHODAYAT.
Translation:
O OMNIPOTENT GOD (OM) THE GIVER OF LIFE (BHUR)
REMOVER OF PAINS AND SORROWS (BHUVAH) BESTOWER OF HAPPINESS (SVAH)
AND CREATOR OF THE UNIVERSE (TAT SAVITUR)
THOU ART MOST LUMINOUS (DEVASYA)
PURE (BHARGO) AND ADORABLE (VARENYAM)
WE MEDITATE ON THEE (DHIMAHI) MAY THOU (YO)
INSPIRE AND GUIDE (PRACHODAYAT)
OUR (NAH) INTELLECT
(DHIYO) IN THE THE RIGHT DIRECTION
whY pracTice YOgA?
we love yoga -that's y.
yoga is necessary for everyone.
you can be of any religion and practice yoga.
yoga doesn't consume ones goal it makes ones goal possible.
yoga catalyzes greatness in everything WE do.
-if you are a singer, your singing will naturally become full of heart,
-if you are a business executive , prepare to be a better role model for your aspirants,
-if your an athlete, welcome in your new stamina and flexibility.
yoga helps all us no matter what your background.
- no, it doesn't matter what flexibility you currently have or not have!
wherever you are right now, open yourself up to the greatness of the Creator within,
tomorrow will be a new day filled with amazing potential.
don't be held back by past fears, move forward toward the goal.
yoga is the key,
yoga is your guide,
come along for the ride,
and oh, before i forget,
OM shanti, shanti ,shanti.
Jai Bhagwan
Christopher Baxter client history since 2001
BP Amoco
Carillon Lakes -Active Adult Community
City of Naperville
Computers Associates
Edwards Health and Fitness
Fermilab -National Accelerator Lab
Naper Elementary School
Rush Copley Fitness Center
Sacred Spirit Yoga
Soma Holistic Center
Spring Meadows -Senior Living Community in Naperville
Tag Corporation - Chicago and Woodridge locations
Universal Spirit Yoga
Vitas Hospice
Woodale Park District
Namaste friends.
Christopher Baxter teaches for the NW Illinois Suburbs, students, enthusiasts and corporations...
Supporting the Bolingbrook, Naperville, Plainfield, Aurora and N. Aurora communities
Enjoy private yoga classes in the comfort of your own home.
Make an appointment for yourself or with a group of friends -same price!
COST: (corporate rates are different)
$60.00 for a 1 hour class or
$75.00 for 1.5 hours.
If you choose to take advantage of 4 yoga privates (scheduled every week for 4 weeks) I'll give a 5th private for free!
Please give 2 weeks notice for scheduling.
Please contact me,
Chris Baxter, by e-mail at:
art@chrisbaxter.net
"Corporate Yoga" taught by Christopher Baxter
I'm having great success with my Corporate clients!
1 free seminar is given to collect interest and support. Seminars are similar to my classes but taught in chairs so no one will need to change for it. Classes are for beginners and anyone with a yoga experience is strongly encouraged to take a class -nothing like a yoga community at the work place!
If at least 10 people commit, stating that they want a yoga class, then immediately I'll take it up with the person of charge to set a date and time for the first class.
Here's an example of my program,
An 8 week session,
8, 1 hour classes during the lunch hour or after work once a week for a total of 8 weeks.
Once a full 8 week session is complete, there is a choice of starting up a second session if enrollment is of least 10 participants.
What are you waiting for?
Help your employees by offering them a community YOGA program as a way of practicing healthy living.
Thanks for your business!
Christopher Baxter
Indian Luncheon at Taste of Himalayas in St. Charles with the Fermilab Folks
-December 2008.
Lots of Fun my friends, lets do it again next year!
In the spring of 1997 living in a very dusty corner of Chicago, what was then and now called "Wicker Park", watching life go by through window gazing, endless comparision and justification, fleeting jobs and beer drinking mindlessness, motivated me to seek some change in the life. Strange enough, a car accident during a flower delivery on Lake Shore Drive opened a door of awareness inside my body -undiscovered. So began the curiosity..
This "Yoga thing" was starting to make its entrance. SO.. the next stage was to allow it.
There was an epiphany as the great cosmic hand took my hand and led Me the way toYoga.
Christopher Baxter seated on top Parampad (Guruji's House) soaking it in Rajrajeshwardham, Jakand, Gujarat.
Nurture the Inner Voice of Yoga
Be in a clean and quiet environment -free from interruptions.
Introvert by keeping the eyes closed as you focus on breath.
Offer a prayer of guidance and safety before you begin asanas.
Practice without comparison. Practice with patience. Practice with humility.
Observe the subtleties of breath and movement and how they synchronize.
Work in harmony with your body -tonal and vibrational.
Listen to the truth from within.
Love this inquiry you have- love your curiosity.
Share what you have learned experientially so others may understand your progress in Yoga.
Basic "Devadutasan"
1-standing straight, clear your mind and focus on third eye
2-grab hold of right ankle with right hand and stretch right knee up. simultaneously you ground your left foot into the earth while keeping the leg straight.
3-keep body firm as you reach for infinity
4-hold the position with 5 deep rounds of breath.
when finished, exhale and release right foot.
5 - stay in neutral position and change sides when ready.
Balance and clarity come from steady practice of Dancer's pose.
Relief from muscular aches as well as strength of legs is achieved.
My Teachers of Yoga
Special gratitude goes to our Swami Kripaluvanandji "Bapuji"
for his sacrifices and unlimited Bhakti
-we will never forget you.
Our Guides and principle YOGIS. Rajarshi Muniji at Rajrajeshwardham January 2009 I am an unknown drunkard, having no income; Serve me much wine that I may become care-free; Come on, fill the wine glass! O, your wine-glass is royal and the wine is very old; In the Fall of 2003 with great fortune, Christopher and friends were visited by a great yogi named Acharya Yogendradev now known as Satyanand. Satyanand teaches Yoga Therapy and Ayurvada in the United States, Canada and Taiwan.
Pictured L to R: Rajarhi Muni, Krishna and Radhe, Shiva and Parvati
"OM NAMA SHIVA"
Closest disciple of the Great Swami Kripalu.
Head of The Lakulish Institute of Yoga in India.
Advanced Practitioner and master of asana and shut kriya.
Practices yoga's most esteemed mudra "Khecari Mudra". Author of numerous books and literature about Yoga.
Christopher travelled back to India in the Winter of 2009 to receive Munijis blessings and experiental teachings.
There is no doubt that Rajarshi Muni is a true hero of our time.
Lyrics to the "YOGA DANCE"
by Rajarshi Muni
O Saki! I am your guest:
I won't go anywhere, now this bar is my house (1)
I don't have any place to stay; now my mind is set on this place (2)
Don't give any excuses (3)
I am a free willed drinker;
I am afraid that I may make a spectacle of myself(4)
My heart is a loving one; I shall offer it to you as a gift.
I am a passionate lover; I know how to be sacrificed on the alter of love (5)
Rajarshi has narrated his heart's inner story;
The narrator is no doubt insane; Is the listener insane too?(6)
Satyanand -formerly known as Acharya Yogendradev
(seated below content by his Gurujis' feet)
Satyanand is a close disciple of Rajarshi Muni and works under his guidance spreading the message of health and happiness to the World. Satyanand teaches "Spontaneous Yoga" to all who are eager and enthusiastic.
Like all well-known yogas of today, Spontaneous Yoga stems from the Fathering system of Hatha Yoga delineated from Sage Patanjali.
Satyanand is a member and worker of the Life Mission Organization in Gujarat, India.
for more information on LIFE MISSION
go to:http://www.lifemission.org/
