The Hatha Yoga Effect

I wanted to share today's email I sent to the mailing list as it is an important message for the equinox and talking about the start to the year if it has been a little rocky.

Today (20th March) marks the Spring equinox, where daylight and darkness are even and this one could not be more important.

In the yogic culture the equinox brings a certain balance to the planet and our own system so it is a good time to nurture stability within ourselves.

At this time, we’re in a period of much disturbance on the planet caused by the solar flare activity.

Admittedly, this is something I have noticed as it has been a challenging year, especially at the beginning.

Observing this, I could not ignore what has been said by various spiritual masters, including Sadhguru, about the solar flares.

If you haven’t heard about solar flares, they are high energy radiation bursts that happen on the surface of the sun.

The ones happening over the last few years have been particularly powerful, and right now we are in what is referred to as ‘solar maximum’.

This means the peak of the solar flare activity, and in fact, the most powerful one recorded to date happened towards the end of last month.

In the yogic culture it is said that this has happened at this level before, in ancient times, and during such times it has caused much upheaval on the planet.

For example, weather disturbances, societal unrest, wars and the spread of deadly diseases.

I think it’s safe to say much of this is happening around us today, which has been very sad to see.

Scientists have started to research the impact of these flares on the planet and human health.

I have seen medical journals being published looking at the possible effects on the human nervous system, so there is growing awareness about the impact on us and the planet.

Sadhguru has specifically mentioned that in the yogic culture, though the strong radiation energy being released causes much turbulence, many incredible beings have risen out of such times.

So, it was always seen as a possibility, that the energy could be harnessed to grow from as well.

According to what leading scientists have said, the prediction for the end of the solar maximum is around October, although they can’t be sure.

So, if you are noticing things happening in your own life then keep this in mind. It is a time where you want to put more effort into yourself and keeping your system strong.

Not just for yourself but for others around you.

During this time, practices that help you sync with the cycles of the sun are the most important.

Of course, at the top of the list, is Surya Kriya, but also Surya Shakti or Surya Namaskar can help.

This is why I have scheduled more programmes to learn these practices and will be scheduling more review sessions to support the process.

Also, Bhuta Shuddhi will help with cleansing of the elements, so if you are initiated ensure to keep this up too.

We definitely have an opportunity to grow stronger and act as the support that may be needed for those around us.

I’m thankful to say I haven’t had any issues directly affecting me so far, but seeing close family members have issues is not easy.

It has meant I have needed to be steady, and this could be the case for many of us in the coming months.

I hope in this time there is a recognition that in periods of turbulence we have the tools for growth if we put our focus and energies where they are needed.

Let’s use this opportunity now, no matter what is happening, to ensure we rise up in these moments as much as we can, and be the beings that the world needs right now.

Kind regards,

Subhan

As you may (or may not) have noticed, I’ve started posting on this page after not posting on here since the pandemic.

Though you can see we have been fully active with the workshops in London with the odd few in Dublin too.

As with everything in life, we experience various journeys and evolutions.

Admittedly at one stage I wasn’t sure what the future held and stepped back from here after several years of consistently being active.

Especially as I contemplated what the future held.

Somehow, the workshops have kept going and in many ways the decisions were being made for me.

It felt that this whole thing didn’t let go of me and I naturally embraced that!

Going forward, this page will still be sharing our journey, but I’ve always intended for this page to represent classical and authentic yoga and spiritual practice.

I feel the need for this has only increased and therefore the intention is for this page to create a space to share for this.

Addressing and creating conversations around cultural education and appropriation with a move towards looking at decolonisation of yoga as well as spirituality in general.

Offering more Eastern perspectives and directly challenging perspectives which have been normalised, which in turn has given permission to distort as well as disregard ancient cultures and ways.

For anyone new to this page, I should mention, essentially we’re a company who offers Classical Hatha Yoga workshops coming from the Isha Hatha – School of Yoga founded by Sadhguru.

The Hatha Yoga Effect was created to not only spread these teachings but open up the possibility of Hatha Yoga not just a practice but can empower anyone to live their life fully.

Having experienced this myself, I feel it would be a shame for this to pass people by.

One thing is for sure, I always feel deeply privileged seeing people transform their lives through the workshops and people sharing their experiences with me.

I don’t promise to be a content creator as such however this page will be more active and I hope you’ll enjoy what this page with represent and offer.

If you’re in the UK then it would be great to see you in one of the workshops.

One thing is for sure there are a lot of plans going forward which I won’t mention just yet but there are accompanying projects which is really exciting.

Especially if you have an interest in the kind of subjects mentioned.

If this resonates with you and would welcome this or if you have another opinion I’d like to hear more so feel free to leave your thoughts and comments below.

Workshops Schedule for the rest of this year 2023

Our upcoming schedule for the rest of the year in London. These are the last Isha Yoga programmes including rare programmes the new YOGASANAS REFRESHER which more in-depth than the 'Guided Review'. Also the return of the EYE CARE and SURYA SHAKTI programmes with a SPECIAL OFFER on Surya Shakti for limited time only!

This Hatha Yoga programme we did this weekend was very special to me. When I went to see this venue, it looked very familiar and I realised I had been there before and that this was a significant place in the Story of Isha in Europe.

When Isha first started doing Inner engineering programme, some of the earliest programmes happened here.

Back in 2007, much happened right here in this hotel. I’m not just talking about initiations but I can tell many a story which I revealed at the venue.

When I was just a mere volunteer at the back of the hall, or even setting it up, I never imagined I would be back here 16 years later conducting my own Isha Yoga programmes.

What made it more special hosting a live stream of Sadhguru’s sathsang as it was on his enlightenment day and to hear him announce the next evolution in the Inner Engineering programmes felt very fitting.

When you give yourself to the path of yoga, in my experience, things just interlink and come together.

For me, it was truly touching and I was so blessed to have the amazing participants and others who joined us for the sathsang. It felt truly a blessing to be able to offer the space for that too.

Where all this goes I have no idea but it’s a blessing to say everything feels like it’s happening the way it should. Not intellectually but experientially feels that way and I don’t take being able experience like that lightly. 🙏🙏

NOW THEY'RE CHAMPIONS! Interesting to see the newly crowned Premier League Football champions Liverpool FC were up to during the lockdown before they got back on the field to capture the championship. You definitely had to keep yourself focused during the break to come back and get the job done.

Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool squad learn yoga through Zoom sessions during lockdown Players of Liverpool Football Club have been learning yoga through self-isolation sessions during lockdown.

*ANNOUNCEMENT!* - WE'RE BACK! Just for the month of July (for now) we'll teaching all the main Isha Hatha Yoga workshops! However due to social distancing regulations places have been extremely limited! Classes are already being booked so if you have been wanting to learn, click the link below to see what is on offer.

==> https://hathayogaeffect.com/upcoming-courses

GREAT NEWS! Its happening all over the world but this was one of the most polluted of the world's famous rivers and one I thought would never happen. Let's hope this is only the beginning.

Coronavirus lockdown 'cleans up' Ganges river As all factories are shut, there is no discharge of industrial waste into the river.

Sadhguru will be a guest speaker this coming Monday speaking about the Coronavirus pandemic. London Real have been doing a series interviews with top people getting different perspectives on it. It will be at 10am BST (British Summer Time) 6th APRIL where Sadhguru will be looking at different solutions for this time. Mark it down as I'm sure you won't want to miss this!

Will Coronavirus Cause The End Of The World? How To Beat COVID-19 & Heal Yourself - Sadhguru - London Real Sadhguru, is the Indian yogi, mystic, visionary, and philanthropist. He has been a keynote speaker at the UN & is one of India’s 50 most influential people.