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Om Yoga Show Manchester 2014


Firstly a big thank you to https://www.ommagazine.com/ for inviting me to blog about my experiences whilst visiting this amazing show. I'm so pleased the show has made it to  Manchester - long may it continue, we're already committed to attending next year.
http://www.omyogashow.com/manchester/home.php
For those lucky enough you can also catch the Om Yoga Show in London October 2014. http://www.omyogashow.com/london/home.php

OVERVIEW
You can feel the serene atmosphere as you enter the building, yes even arriving at the Om Yoga Show is a calming experience, (unlike the usual trade shows you encounter where people are moaning about the queue as soon as they enter the foyer and pushing you forwards if there's an inch to spare). Even the ushers are full of kindness, it immediately feels like a wonderful place to be. Every hint of rushing is left behind you as you enter this world of vibrancy and happiness. 

The great thing about the Om Yoga Show apart from the diversity is that although the scheduled workshops with a fee are worth every penny, there are scheduled open workshops where you can join in for free or spectate. 

Fitted with wrist bands my husband and I were all set to welcome whatever lay in store.

There's a lot of information to share with you, so much in fact that it felt right to split it into different pages to make it easier to take in; Here's a summary, please see applicable posts for further details, observations and research links.

Itinerary Day 1 
Workshop 'Mindfulness ABC - Simple Steps for Busy People with Louise Palmer'
Sun Power Yoga Yoga training school with established teacher Anne Marie-Newland
Dru Yoga Now offering a Yoga Therapy Diploma
Workshop 'Lessen the Hold of Anxiety with Yoga Therapist Lisa Kayley-Isley'
Midland Hotel It's literally on the doorstep of the show, wonderful calm place to stay

Itinerary Day 2
Workshop 'Whats IN the way IS the way! With Mike George'
Sun Power Yoga Open Class with Anne-Marie Newland the founder
Dru Dance Sound Stage presentation
Lotus Crafts Checking out meditation cushions - wide range and great colours available
Sahaja Yoga Thoughtless awareness meditation based on encouraging Kundalini flow
Om The Ball Sound Stage presentation, a strong yet delicate practice all about balance.

Mind Body Soul Experience Running alongside the Om Yoga Show in a separate room containing a mystical selection of natural sciences and age old wisdom's, more info here;
http://www.mbsevents.co.uk/Manchester/about/about-the-show/index.asp

We hope these posts give you a taste of the show & we really do recommend you go!

Om Namaste

Om Yoga Show | Sahaja Yoga Trial Session

Thoughtless Awareness...

www.sahajayoga.org.uk 

Sahaja Yoga is a registered UK charity offering free meditation and stress management across the UK. The meditation technique used was developed by Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi the founder of Sahaja Yoga.

We were looking at information about Sahaja Yoga when someone gently approached us to explain that Sahaja Yoga was a meditation practice focusing on the subtle body to awaken the Kundalini energy held within us.  

Practicing this meditation awakens the sacred spiritual Kundalini energy lying dormant in the sacrum of us all. The very word 'Sacrum' comes from the word 'Sacred' which would suggest there is ancient knowledge of this energies existence.  

Sahaja Yoga translates to mean 'born with you' or 'spontaneous' and Yoga means 'union with the divine'. These elements brought together encourage a journey of inner connection guiding you to self realisation. 

When Kundalini energy is awakened it travels from the base of the spine upwards along the subtle body channel known as 'Sushumna'. It flows and removes blockages ultimately reaching outwards through the top of the head. It is possible to feel the flow of Kundalini energy in your hands during Sahaja Yoga practice. This experience can be scientifically proven as it is actually experienced in the central nervous system.

We were invited to have a trial I agreed admittedly with a little hesitation and my husband decided not to take part at this point. I was not told what to expect which was beneficial as I had no expectations. I was invited to relax sitting on a chair with an upright spine and my eyes closed. I was then worked on by an an experienced Sahaja Yoga practitioner of some 26yrs who worked on my chakras without physical contact whilst standing behind me. 

I genuinely experienced different sensations in my body throughout the session some of which continued afterwards. As I opened my eyes my husband was also having a trial and I know he is glad he did so. I have chosen not to go into further detail as I feel everyone's experience should be theirs alone but I can honestly say having trialled this that everyone should try it. There are sessions held weekly across the UK and you can find out where your nearest one is on the website link found below.

Sahaja Yoga meditation teaches us; 

"Truth is what it is, you can not change it, 

you can not ignore it, you have to remain open minded 

and in conscious awareness."

Sahaja Yoga is practiced to help you become present, to connect to your truth, to awaken connection to our inner energy. 

Further information;
www.sahajayoga.org.uk
http://www.sahajayoga.org

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