Sacred sound practice with Tanya Syed, who practices Nada yoga and overtone chanting. She is a complimentary health practitioner, working with Kinesiology, flower essences and healing sound. Her concept of sonic alignment and the focus of sound as mantra forms the ground of her teaching. She is the chanting tutor on the Aurolab teachers programme.
Sacred sound practice: chanting sessions
Sacred Sound Practice @ Yoga Place
- Sundays 10am-12am, Sept 16th, Oct 14th, Nov 11th, Dec 9th 2007
Drawing from yogic and shamanic traditions this monthly practice includes in depth explorations of bija mantra (the seed sounds) and overtone chanting. We will enhance the potency of these sound through visualisation and intent.
We use simple and profound techniques to experience the power of mantra,“ the thought that liberates”, reconnecting with our inner stillness and the expanding uni –verse, ‘one song’.
In awakening the listening body we reconnect with the resonances of sound and silence and the original potency of the word.
Open to all. Suitable for those new to chanting and those already familiar with this practice. (No singing skills required!)
Bookings: Yoga Place, Bethnal Green, London E2. Tel: 020 7739 5195. Email: info@yogaplace.co.uk.
£20 per session.
*Tanya is also available for individual/group sessions.
Workshops, Holidays and Retreats
Sacred Sound: The Healing Voice for Kinesiologists (CPD Kinesiology Fed.) with Tanya Syed Throwleigh House, Nr Okehampton, Devon
27th and 28th October 2007
An introductory workshop for kinesiologists interested in experiencing the power of sound and its application as a healing tool.
Experience how your own voice resonates within the body in this accessible and profound practice. Working with the breath, intent and simple movement, we will explore the vowel series, overtoning and mantra “ the thought that liberates”. In awakening the listening body we reconnect with the healing and transformative power of sound, silence and the original potency of the word.
Using muscle testing we will explore balancing techniques and develop an awareness of sound and listening, to take into your kinesiology practice.
Tanya practices Nada yoga and overtone chanting. She is a complimentary health practitioner, working with Creative Kinesiology, flower essences and healing sound. Her concept of sonic alignment and the focus of sound as mantra forms the ground of her teaching. She is the chanting tutor on the Aurolab Yoga Project which runs courses in yoga and sacred sound.
Booking and fees
- £175 including materials and lunches
- £75 non-refundable deposit payable by 28th September
- £100 payable no later than 18th October
- Self catering residence at Throwleigh House is £25 per night
- For booking and info, Tanya can be contacted on 0208 854 8448 or email tanya.syed@btinternet.com
Yoga Retreat - Appenzell, Switzerland
with Sama Fabian and Tanya Syed
Sun 2 - Sun 9 September 2007
‘As we understand movement and come in touch with stillness as we explore sound we understand the power of silence.' SF
This retreat includes a morning practice with meditation, pranayama and sound work followed by a thorough investigation of movement creative fluid forms (vinyasa) and asana (postures). Through a guided inquiry into sound and movement and a variety of games and exercises sometimes conducted out-doors we will explore and broaden our perceptual field and experience a deeper awareness of the present moment with acceptance, compassion and a joyful heart.
This course is open to all students of Yoga with a curious disposition and the desire to come in touch with a deeper sense of self, as they are.
The schedule includes walks, talks and a full Integrated Yoga and Sound practice.
Schedule
- Arrival Sunday 2nd Sept afternoon
- Departure Sunday 9th Sept after breakfast Full schedule and travel information will be provided on booking
Booking and fees
Creative KINESIOLOGY therapy sessions
With Tanya Syed. KFRP. MA.
Tanya works with energy healing, flower essences, healing sound, nutrition, gentle massage of neurovascular and neuro-lymphatic points, visualisations, positive affirmations, emotional stress release, simple movement.
Muscle testing is used as a way of coming into dialogue with your system. A light pressure is applied to a muscle for example an outstretched arm. The response, of resistance or release, communicates to the practitioner what imbalances are present and what balancing techniques are appropriate.
We can tune into different layers of the system be it cellular, structural, mental, emotional or subtle energy fields. Revealing for example nutritional imbalances, toxic build up, biochemical activity, negative thought patterns, sensitivities to environmental forces.
The body contains information, a memory of your life and those around you. We can tap into this source in order to understand your patterns, any negative associations, and the illnesses or imbalances that have occurred as a result of unexpressed emotion , trauma or life transitions.
Kinesiology can be used alongside counselling or therapy, and as a support through major or minor life changes or illness.
If appropriate you may be asked to take remedies over a period of time, be given simple exercises or be recommended dietary or lifestyle adjustments.
Tanya practices in Plumstead SE18. To book a session email tanya.syed@btinternet.com
See Tanya's profile on healthandgoodness.com
Plumstead. London. SE18
Sundays 4 – 5.30. For six weeks, January – April 2005: Jan 30, Feb 13, Feb 27, Mar 6, 20, Apr 3
A group practice. Working with vowel and consonant sounds, we will explore overtone chanting and the focus of sound as mantra. With attention to the breath, posture and intent this forms a simple and profound practice.
All Welcome.
Email tanya.syed@btinternet.com to confirm your attendance.
£8 per session
YOGA AND SACRED SOUND
18 –20 February 2005
Old Red Lion, Castle Acre, Norfolk PE32 2AG
Open level. With Sama Fabian and Tanya Syed
Sama and Tanya offer an integrated journey through the body’s power points, moving from deep chest openings and spinal releases to a profound and reflective exploration of seed sounds and their resonance within the chakras.
Pranayama and meditation are an integral part of this practice.
PRANAYAMA AND MANTRA
YOGA PLACE, Bethnal Green, London E2
Saturday 5 February 2005, 2-5pm; Sundays 10am-12am: Feb 11th, Mar 4th, April 1st, May 6th, June 3rd 2007
In this workshop Sama and Tanya investigate the relationships between kriya and sound, identifying the pathways for core energy to be distributed around the body. Sound, breath and intent will be grounded in a supporting asana practice and we will conclude the day with the chanting of the Gayatri Mantra.
Sama Fabian has been teaching since 1995. Her Yoga is the result of dedicated studies of all aspects of the practice and an on-going inquiry into the transformative power of Yoga. Her work as a Craniosacral Therapist is reflected in her teaching. She Founded Aurolab Yoga Project 1999 and runs Teacher Training Courses in London, Ireland and Auroville (India)
Tanya practices Nada yoga specialising in overtone chanting. She is a complementary health practitioner, working with Kinesiology, flower essences and healing sound. Her concept of sonic alignment and the focus of sound as mantra forms the ground of her teaching. She is the chanting tutor on the Aurolab teachers programme.
For booking contact info@yogaplace.co.uk Tel: 0207 739 5195
Yoga of Sound @ Yoga Place
Thursday evenings 6.30 – 8, weekly from Feb 2nd 2006
Focusing on Bija mantra (the seed sounds) and ‘toning’ we will integrate the voice, breath awareness, intent, mudra, simple movement and sitting. We practice ‘ahat’ or audible sound to awaken the listening body and develop a sensitivity to ‘anahat’ inaudible sound. For those who want to discover the healing and transformative potential of your own voice this work also helps to develop meditation, mantra and pranayama practices. All welcome. No singing skills required!
Bookings: Yoga Place, Bethnal Green, London E2. Tel: 020 7739 5195. Email: info@yogaplace.co.uk
Renewal: Spring workshop - London
Sun 2 April 2006, 2 - 5pm
To prepare the body for the seasonal change is an important aspect of a practice cycle. Here we will experience how to renew our energies through a thoughtful investigation of the nature of Prana, using restorative flows, long timing release sequences and a thorough practice of inverted postures.
This is an open workshop suitable for practitioners of any style of Yoga and can offer a welcome continuation to the sacred sound Sunday morning practice above. £35.
Location and Booking:Yoga Place, Bethnal Green, London E2. Tel: 020 7739 5195. Email: info@yogaplace.co.uk
Intensive Yoga Retreat - Ireland
15-19 June 2006
Sama and Tanya offer an integrated journey through the body's power points, moving from deep chest openings and spinal releases to a profound and reflective exploration of seed sounds and their resonance with the chakras. Grounded in comprehensive pranayama and asana practice using bandha and mudra work we will identify the energy pathways around the body and create a field for deep relaxation and Yoga Nidra.
As we understand movement, we come in touch with stillness, as we explore sound we understand the power of silence.
Location: Clare Island, Ireland
Booking: e-mail: christophe@yoga-ireland.com
Summer Yoga Retreat - Quinta Mimosa, Portugal
with Sama Fabian and Tanya Syed
Sun 8 - Sun 15 July 2007
This retreat includes daily morning and afternoon classes.
The morning sessions consist of meditation and pranayama followed by a deep exploration of sound work with Tanya and a thorough investigation of movement, creative fluid forms (vinyasas) and asana (Yoga postures) with Sama.
Through a guided inquiry into sound and movement sometimes conducted in darkness, we can experience an awareness of the present moment, and come in touch with a Yoga practice where every movement is a complete and total act, a mind-full and compassionate acquaintance with ourselves as we are.
Schedule
Sunday 8th
5pm Welcome and recuperative practice
Monday to Saturday
7 to 11am practice including a tea break.
11 meal preparation/brunch
4-6.30pm afternoon practice, (sound work, inversions, deep relaxation and discussion/Q&A’s.
Sunday 15th
Morning practice till 11am
11.30 Closure and departures
Fees
Fee includes accommodation and all tuition. Food and travel are not included.
There is a well-appointed kitchen for self-catering.
a) £520 single room with en-suite bathroom
b) £460 shared twin room with en-suite bathroom
c) £380 two-bed dormitory with shared showers and toilets
Booking
please contact Sally Thirkettle shambhavisally@hotmail.com
For further information about the course please contact:
Sama
samyoga@btinternet.com
Yoga Intensive - Auroville, India
20 Dec 2006 to 5 Jan 2007
A two-week intensive addressed to practitioners of any style of Yoga who wish to deepen their understanding of the transformational power of Yoga and how this transformation can be implemented through an intelligent and integrated practice.
This year we return to Auroville with a sharp awareness of our experience in 2004/05 when we were engulfed in the profoundly destabilising experience of the Tsunami. Our practice offered a solid anchoring and each was able to respond according to their nature and consciousness.
It is in everyday living that we can assess where we really are, in our responses to life’s challenging situations, in the quality of our relationships and the consistency of our actions.
Auroville offers a perfect set up for conducting a thorough self-exploration. This is an experimental town where each individual has made a choice to embody Yoga consciousness. Many attempt to live a clear and clean life, some live an impeccable life, a few dwell in the consciousness of the Seers. Yet none comes forward with a manufactured, easy answer. It is up to each individual to find their way, their direct connection with the forces that shape a human life and destiny.
In this context and particularly conducive environment we will return to weave a practice in resonance with our personal needs and deeper aspirations.
This year my intention is to deepen our investigation of the nature of Prana and refine our perception of subtle energy fields, using the full spectrum of Yogic practices.
More details (on Aurolab site)