Banyan Yoga

SPRINGTIME 🤸🏽‍♀️ Handstand Workshop
Level: Beginners
Teacher: Aikaterini
When: Saturday 25th of May 2024
Time: 14:00-15:30
Where: Banyan Studio
Price: 25euros (20 for members)
Additional information (if needed): For anyone interested in learning how to stand upside down. No previous experience is needed. Bring your playful approach, to try it out!

We are heading towards the end of the year already! We hope it was a good year for you, or at least a year with lessons for personal growth and food for thought ;)

Due to the holiday season some classes will be cancelled, so please take a good look at the schedule and book your classes in advance.
Here's an overview, but please still keep an eye on the schedule in the App.
12/12 --> 17:30 Vinyasa (NO
19:00 nor 20:30 class)
24/12 --> NO 17:30 class
25/12 --> NO classes
26/12 --> NO classes
28/12 --> NO 9:30 class
29/12 --> NO 17:30 class
31/12
--> NO classes
1/1/24 --> NO classes
Lots of love!
The Banyan Team

Dear yogi, yogini,

The weather is good again!
Extra spontaneous (free) yoga session at the park today at 17:30 with Aikatherini!!

Venue: Park Nieuwe Plantage

Bring your mat and bring a friend :)

With love,
The Banyan Team

S U M M E R ☀️ S A L E
Banyan Studio shop

Manduka Yoga mats
Travel ekolite rubber mats

S U M M E R ☀️ S A L E
Banyan Studio shop

Manduka Yoga mats
Travel ekolite rubber mats

Dear members and not-yet-members😉. Tomorrow morning
4th of July dobrovitskaya is hosting Yoga at the Park 9:30-10:30
If the weathe permits it ☀️
Do an extra sun salutation today to bow for the sun!
We will practice a Power yogalates: starting out as yoga sunsalutation, standing sequencing and ended with core Pilates.

Op 1 juli is Banyan jarig!

The picture was taken on the 1st of July 2013 our opening date.

Huray for 10 years of Banyan! Happy birthday to us.

Namaste

Park Yoga tomorrow! Wednesday 28 of June 07.30-08.30 Sunrise at the Nieuwe Plantage 🌅 Bring a friend, bring a jacket!
with Katerina

Handstands and Upper Body Strength
By Vytautas Cepeliauskas

June 15th 14:00-16:00
in this event, we will be expanding the knowledge on how to stand on your hands; within a safe environment where you can play at your own level and know the possible next steps on how to improve your handstand.
Also, we will practice and analyze different techniques to elevate your upper body strength within the range of yoga.
Location:
Yoga Studio Banyan, Delft
30EU non members, 25EU members

This summer free Yoga in the Park by Banyan!
Location: Park Nieuwe Plantage
Teachers: and Joshua.
If you like it, you can donate an amount of your choice to the teacher afterwards.

1st session: Thursday 15th of June 18.00 with Joshua!

Spread the word

🙏🏽😘

Walking and yoga ‘can cut risk of cancer spreading or returning’ Three studies add weight to growing evidence that physical activity can help patients who have the disease

SUNDAY JUNE 11th – Yoga Nidra Special with Robinson | 19:00 – 20:30

Sunday is the perfect day to do Yoga Nidra. It is a yogic practice to connect to deeper layers of our being.
If we surrender, relax and peel off layers, we come closer to our true core. And that is where we experience pure bliss.

- learn about the kosha’s (the 5 layers)
- get a full reset for your nervous system
- receive the audio recording to practice yoga nidra at home

Sunday is the perfect day to do a long relaxing Yoga Nidra.
Ease into summer after being nourished with renewed, fresh energy. . .
This session will help you come closer to your bliss body (ananda maya)

We will:
- connect to our inner wisdom
- visualise our hearts wishes
- cultivate love for the present moment

Saucha purity

The classical perspecitive of yoga (like raja yoga), encourages us to look at the hindrances to our awakening. Our desires, tendencies, proclivites are physical inclinations that block our clearness of vision.

Like in the hatha yoga pradipika, practicioners go through different purification processes like the shatkarmas. Rituals like pulling strings through the nose, or drinking salty water.

Also yogasana and pranayama can help us to undo ourselves from blockages and purify our energy. This is how we come closer to the subtle physical and mental energy or ‘essence’. (sattva)

Practice of saucha starts with the external environment and keeping your surroundings clean. It also includes purity of bodies from both outside and inside. Healthy diet, personal hygiene and emotional plus mental care.

Purification will also result in a more clear intention here on earth. Cut out all the clutter. All the extra’s. Focus on the bare necessities to know what is truly important.

Starting tomorrow (Thursday 25/5) POWER Pilates with Chy💪🏽 - 9:30 - 10:30 am.

WORK - THAT - CORE!!!

Banyan Yoga Open 7 days a week!
Morning and evening classes.
Pilates & Yoga: pilates, ashtanga, hatha, yin, Roc

FRIDAY May 19th – Public Lecture, topic: The Buddhist perspective on death - Part I (of II)
- by Tibetan Buddhist Lama Jigmé Namgyal | 19:00 – 21:00


Everybody knows the word death. But what does is mean, what does it mean to die? Everybody will die, it’s coming for all of us, but when or how, we don’t know. According to Buddhism the body dies, but the mind does not. Our consciousness will continue to the next life. Mind cannot die. So, what happens when we die? And what happens after death?

During this lecture Lama Jigmé Namgyal will give a brief explanation on this deep and broad topic. Depending on the public certain topics will and will not be discussed. In the next lecture (June 16) he will continue where he left off. There will also be a short (guided) meditation session.

This lecture is open to everybody, whatever your believe is. Lama will be teaching in English and here will be the opportunity to ask him questions regarding this topic.
Lama Jigmé Namgyal is a Buddhist Lama (teacher/Master) who teaches internationally at universities, schools, the army, prisons companies and many more.

Price: €20,- (for members and non-members)
Register: https://banyanyoga.nl/en/banyan-yoga-range-of-lessons/reservation/ Members can book through our App.
Venue: Banyan Yoga | Brabantse Turfmarkt 32, Delft

All proceeds go to the Phuntsok Namgyal Ling Foundation (NGO) www.phuntsoknamgyalling.org

Banyan Yoga Open 7 days a week!
Morning and evening classes.
Pilates & Yoga: pilates, ashtanga, hatha, yin, Roc

Mondays with Katerina
19.00-20.15 yin
20.30-21.30 vinyasa

Yama #5 Aparigraha • Non-Greed

Our minds tend to get a little greedy sometimes. It starts with a craving. Next we cant continue our day peacefully without full filling the craving. Finally, we must have it as soon as possible.

Do you recognise these thoughts evolving:
“I want it.”
“I need it.”
“I gotta ap it.”

This is greediness growing in your head. Its the nature of the mind to follow this pattern.
But what if we become aware?
Notice your thoughts becoming more compulsory.

And step out of it. Because it’s ridiculous. 😂 Of course you can survive without owning this particular thing / person / or consumption.

The human mind can get possessive towards objects. Even people, friends or lovers. Or non-material things: like attention, power, influence.

As yogi’s it is our mission to sharpen our attention. Stay alert to this kind of negative habbit patterns of our minds. To not accept these thoughts when they come up: and most definitely: don’t put these thoughts into action.
(Unless to have a good laugh at them!)

VINYASA • Thursday 9:30 with .dobrovitskaya

Join me on Thursday morning in a flow to move, to explore, and to wake up vitalized. We will first move through gentle seated asanas as you feel your body, noticing any restrictions or tight areas, and heightening awareness. The flow then progresses to a more moderate pace, followed by gentle stretching asanas, and resting in Savasana. The practice is suitable for all levels.

Come to the mat with me to discover our power and courage. Namaste

On Tuesday we're completely immersed in our work already. The weekend is far behind us... The mind is full with "have to's" and the body is not moving much during the day. Both body and mind need love 'n care to take you through the week.
So, TAKE A BREAK with our Lunch Flow: every Tuesday 12:00 - 13:00 with Samaneh! Stretch that body and empty your mind 💭

No excuses, get on that mat :)

With love,
The Banyan Team

SATURDAY Yang Yoga Special with Yulia | 16:30 – 18:30
Take time to experience yoga as a tool for wellbeing on physical, mental, emotional and energetic levels. The theme of this workshop is Inner Child. Through the visualisations and breath work you’ll have the opportunity to reconnect with the positive emotions of the child within you. The strong yoga flow will activate your body and bring up playfulness. At the end of the practice you will nurture the inner child with yummy stretching asanas and restorative practices.
Dates: March 11th
Price per session: €20 for members / €30 for non-members)
Register: https://banyanyoga.nl/en/banyan-yoga-range-of-lessons/reservation/ Members can book through our App.
Venue: Banyan Yoga | Brabantse Turfmarkt 32, Delft

Brahmacharya • Chastity • This is a juicy one!

Chastity in this context is not celibacy per se. Rather, it is about considering your own sexual energy SACRED. Your sexual energy is your creative power. 
It is a form of manifestation of your life force (Prana).

In the practice of yoga, asana and pranayama, we aim to EXPAND our lifeforce. Classical yoga prescribes that the channels (nadi’s) should stay open to let energy flow. Through meditation and deep breathing, you become more attuned to different sorts of energies.

You may also notice sexual energy. 

When you practice Brahmacharya, you do not want to SPILL or WASTE your sexual energy.
Instead, PROTECT and TREASURE it. 

More specifically:
- don’t share this energy with anyone
- don’t chase an orgasm
- don’t take it for granted
- don’t get addicted to pleasure

But DO:
- move this energy through your body
- surrender and enjoy - no need to do something with it
- when sharing, take time and consider this a sacred ritual 
- Highly value your pleasure as your personal power

For some it could be considered as self-restraining. But when the thoughts behind this choice really resonate, it feels more like SELF-RESPECTING. 
Brahmacharya is living the realisation that your body and your energy is PRECIOUS. 


SATURDAY February 18th – Yin Yoga Special with Angelika | 16:30 – 18:30

Join Angelika as she guides you through a 2 hours Yin Yoga session where you’ll relax, release and reconnect with yourself. This practice is a Yin Yoga practice with healing sounds and Yoga Nidra.

Price: €10 for members / €20 for non-members

>> Please register for events through our website: https://banyanyoga.nl/en/banyan-yoga-range-of-lessons/reservation/ Members can book through our App.

Venue for all events: Banyan Yoga | Brabantse Turfmarkt 32, Delft

Veel te jong van ons heen gegaan.

Rene van Dijk. 18 januari 1972 - 1 februari 2023

Rene heeft de website voor Banyan gemaakt en houdt/hield die al jaren bij. Gigantische steun voor Banyan geweest tijdens corona in no time de site geschikt gemaakt voor online yoga en video's. Maar ook de flyers en de inschrijfformulieren heeft hij ontworpen. Maar ook de site voor Phuntsoknamgyalling en destijds ook voor de Banyan Foundation (die is helaas inmiddels opgeheven). Altijd vrolijk en energiek, en lekker eigenwijs.

Rust in vrede.

FRIDAY February 17th – Public Lecture by Tibetan Buddhist Lama Jigmé Namgyal | 19:00 – 21:15

Topic: Relationships

This evening Lama Jigmé will talk about how to deal with relationships.

Since everything is interdependent, our lives are an expanding web of relationships, some of which we have chosen for, others not: the relationship with our families, loved ones, friends and colleagues; our relationship with the wider world, and the relationship with our mind or consciousness. But how to deal with all these different relationships? If we understand how the human mind works and how to uncover mind’s natural qualities such as love and compassion, then our interaction with others will be harmonious, gentle and authentic.

There will also be a short (guided) meditation session.

This lecture is open to everybody, whatever your believe is. Lama will be teaching in English and here will be the opportunity to ask him questions regarding this topic.

Lama Jigmé is a Buddhist Lama (teacher/Master) who teaches internationally at universities, schools, the army, prisons companies and many more.

The door opens 15 minutes in advance.

Please register for this event through our website: https://banyanyoga.nl/en/banyan-yoga-range-of-lessons/reservation/

Date: February 17th 2023
Venue: Banyan Yoga (Brabantse Turfmarkt 32, Delft)
Time: 19:00 – 21:15
Price: €17,50 (for members and non-members)
All proceeds go to the Phuntsok Namgyal Ling Foundation (NGO) www.phuntsoknamgyalling.org

Wednesday morning power with Chy 07.30-08.30

#3 Asteya • NON-STEALING

‘Stealing’ in this context is not limited to material things. It also refers to energy, attention, time, money and space.

A first step in the practice of Asteya is to become more sensitive to your environment. Start to become aware of the space you take within a place. How much space other people are taking in. A yogi is not eager to “steal the show”. Rather to be humble and enjoy the show.

For a practitioner of yoga it is crucial to develop an attitude of modesty. To take just a little amount of everything. To not crave a lot. This includes being mindful of:

* the total amount of resources
* others peoples fair share
* sustainability or durability

To be able to ‘never take what isn’t yours’ you have to face your ego. The ego is the part of you that wants to take ownership. The ego loves taking possession of material things, people or other peoples attention.
Notice when your mind goes: “I want this.” Or “This is mine.”

Beginner practices:
- Share a meal or snacks
- Give away clothes you don’t wear
- Compensate your CO2 emission
- Observe balanced energy exchange in relationships

Banyan x the Harvest
We support healthy nutrition!
That’s why our students get a discount code: BANYAN10
Yoga class + brunch = the perfect combo. Enjoy your meal

We support healthy nutrition!
Banyan x

Public lecture
by Lama Jigmé Namgyal
Emotions
During this lecture/teaching Lama Jigmé will talk about what emotions are, what to do with them and how to handle negative emotions. There will also be a short (guided) meditation session.
This lecture is open to everybody, whatever your believe is. Lama will be teaching in English and here will be the opportunity to ask him questions regarding this topic.
Lama Jigmé is a Buddhist Lama (teacher/Master) who teaches internationally at universities, schools, the army, prisons companies and many more.
The door opens 15 minutes in advance.
Please register for this event through our website: https://banyanyoga.nl/en/banyan-yoga-range-of-lessons/reservation/
Date: Januari 20th 2023
Venue: Banyan Yoga (Brabantse Turfmarkt 32, Delft)
Time: 19:00 – 21:15
Price: €17,50

Reservation - Banyan Yoga To attend a class you can make a reservation through our website or via the App (members only), but you don’t have to. You can also drop in, but reserved spots take precendence.