8yoga Australia

Training and Instruction Service

Sattva is a dynamic yoga practice that guides the practitioner progressively through their practice in a class setting. Sattva, meaning balance, merges a physical practice with a mental practice. It aims to balancing body, breath and mind so we can realise our true potential and ground it into reality.

Physical: The sequence is changed monthly to keep the practice fresh, inspirational and continually accessing all parts of the body and mind. (To contrast: vinyasa (power flow) changes sequence every class, and the ashtanga sequences never change.) We work with a 4 month cycle focusing on the front body, back body, side body, and strength body ensuring a well rounded and balanced approach to the practice of yoga. Sattva also incorporates the practice of pranayama (breathing). The breath is viewed as the connector between the physical and metal body and a control and strengthen of breath will bring benefits not only physically but mentally too.

Mental: the practice of meditation directly engages our thoughts and mind, bringing clarity, intelligence and wisdom. It brings light and clarity into the tendencies of our thought patterns, emotional states and expression of our personality, ultimately bringing a balance between our inner and outer realities.