Yoga 1 and Yoga 2
We will begin new Yoga 1 on Monday 12th March. We will also begin a Yoga 2 on the 14th March.
For those new to Yoga and looking to start doing Yoga we recommend taking the Yoga 1. It is designed to give you a good foundation and help you establish your Yoga practise. The course is designed for those completely new to Yoga, no prior experience is necessary.
For those who have already completed a Yoga 1 course and want to continue with a Yoga practise we are starting a Yoga 2. It is also ideal for those who have been practising for a while and are looking to try some new postures, learn a little more of the theory and to get deeper in to the practise.
Please let us know if you would like to register a place as soon as possible. If you register and a pay before the 1st March you also get a 10% discount.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
Om Shanti
First Class with us is free!
If you have never done yoga before but want to try it out come down to Molde Yoga and have a go. Our prøv Yoga class is designed to give you a ´taster´class and what´s more your first class with us is free. Is there any reason not to try it out? You don´t have anything to loose.
If you have done Yoga before and are comfortable with postures such as shoulderstand, fish, forward bend, backward bending and more then try out the Sivananda class.
Whichever of the drop-in classes you choose to come to your first class with us is free.
We hope to see you soon!
0700-0800
Morgenfugl
1800-1930
1730-1900
Prøv Yoga
Yoga 1
1945-2115
1915-2045
Yoga 2
Sivananda Yoga
Gravid Yoga
Even if you have never done Yoga before you will find that practising even very simple yogic postures and breathing during pregnancy will bring you immense benefits. Yoga can help a woman to have the best possible pregnancy and delivery. It helps develop a positive environment for the growing child.
The yoga poses will help improve fitness, flexibility and general well being. The breathing exercises and relaxation will help bring increased energy (prana), increase your intake of oxygen and calm and steady the mind. This practise of working with the breath is helpful all the way through pregancy and especially helpful during birth. Focusing on the breathe helps you stay calm, focused and relaxed.
Pregnancy is a great time for meditation. The way you think and feel will have a significant effect on the baby too.
Yoga will be a wonderful source of strength, during pregnancy and beyond.
DATE:
Classes will begin on Tuesday 17th January 1930-2100. We will begin with a 6 week course.
PRICE:
The price for the 6 week course is kr. 990,-.
N.B. After the first 6 weeks we plan to change the class to Thursdays and continue classes in 6 week periods.
Heisann!
Håper at det går bra med dere!
It is lovely to have the days getting a little longer each day and a little brighter! The sunshine only makes us feel that little bit brighter ourselves. Maybe it inspires you to try something new......prøv Yoga?
If you have never done yoga before come down to Molde Yoga and try it out. Our prøv Yoga class is designed to give you a ´tester´class and what´s more your first class with us is now free. Is there any reason not to try it out? You don´t have anything to loose.
Thomas and Laura
First Class Free
New Yoga 1 and 2 courses
- early sign up discount
Molde Yoga is all about finding your way in life, what is right for you, and what makes you happy.
Yoga enables you to find out what is acutally
important for you as an individual living in this
world of diversity and uncertainty.
Yesterday Molde Yoga was an idea, a dream. Today, part of the idea is realized. We have a small space in the very centre of Molde where we have been given the opportunity to share our experiences with Yoga.
On top of that we also have a treatment room where we give Thai Yoga Massage. This massage form is quite different to the normal muscle massage as a lot more stretches are applied. You can read more about this under the Thai Yoga Massage button, bottom right.
Who knows what the future will bring. Today we are a small studio in Molde, where this will lead us nobody knows.
Please feel free to drop in, for a tea, class or just a chat. Or, you can leave us a note on the "contact us" link.
Om shanti,
Best wishes from us, wishing you a great and prosperous day.
Laura began practising Yoga at the Sivananda Ashram in Kerala on a trip to India in 2007. She signed up for a Yoga vacation planning on staying a few days or a week, but left a month later. Upon leaving she had decided that wherever the next Sivananda Yoga teacher training course was, she was going to it. This brought Laura to the Catskills mountains in upstate New York to the Sivananda ashram there where she ended up spending a year practising, working and sharing her experience and knowledge of Yoga.
After a year at the ashram Laura was thrown back into the reality of city life - in New York city as she was moved to the New York Sivananda Yoga Centre, Manhatten.
Several years of regular practise, plentiful courses and a few jobs later, Laura has moved to the magical kingdom of Norway. Residing in the peaceful county of Møre and Romsdal she is taking Norwegian classes and gradually changing her Yoga-classes from English to Norwegian.
Laura will be giving most of the regular classes at Molde Yoga, and for the time being these will be in English.
We ask for a little patience with the language transition!
Thomas tried Yoga for the first time in 2006, but it was in 2007 that it became a regular part of his lifestyle. Starting with Iyengar, Vinyasa and the odd Ashtanga class the introduction to Yoga was very physical.
In 2008 he visited the Sivananda Ashram outside Paris, and realized some of the depth and diversity of Yoga, and the difference between the styles of the physical practise.
After taking his first teacher training with the Sivananda Yoga Centres he discovered the joy of sharing Yoga. Starting slowly with the idea of a Yoga-studio on the north-west coast of Norway, he started teaching a few classes from time to time.
The summer of 2011 became a turning point, and with it followed a move to Molde and the possibility to finally live out the idea of sharing Yoga for a living.
Thomas will be giving workshops at Molde Yoga, assisting Laura and will teach the regular classes from time to time.
Classes
These classes run regularly and are 'drop-in' classes, meaning you can come to whatever suits you best at any time, you do not need to book ahead. If you have a prefered class/time you can book a space in advance to join the class for the term, ensuring you are always guarenteed a space in that class.
A Sivananda class is a relaxing yet invigorating Yoga session. The class includes breathing exercises (Pranayama), Sun Salutations (Surya Namaskar) to awaken the body and bring back flexibility, which is followed by 12 basic postures (Asanas) and ends with deep relaxation (Savasana).
The focus is on mastering the basic asana sequence from which variations are then added to further deepen the practice. The asanas follow an order that allows for the systematic movement of every major part of the body in a balanced way.
A class lasts 90 minutes. It is not suitable for complete beginners; students are advised to take a beginners' course (Yoga1) before attending this class if they have no prior yoga experience.
Having developed an understanding and regular practise of the Sivananda basic 12 asana sequence variations are now added in addition to longer holding of postures to further deepen the practice.
The class includes breathing exercises (Pranayama), Sun Salutations (Surya Namaskar) to awaken the body and bring back flexibility, which is followed by 12 basic postures (Asanas) and ends with deep relaxation (Savasana).
The asanas follow an order that allows for the systematic movement of every major part of the body in a balanced way; moving from inverted postures, to seated postures, balances and standing postures.
A class lasts 90 minutes. It is not suitable for beginners; students are advised to take a beginners' course (Yoga1) if they have no prior yoga experience and to then spend time in the Sivananda classes before joining this class.
Prøv Yoga - Try Yoga
If you have done a little Yoga or never tried before, but want to try it out then this is the class for you. It is suitable for all levels.
We follow the same structure as the Sivananda classes, but give more explanation than in other classes. We begin with a few breathing exercises (Pranayama), Sun Salutations (Surya Namaskar) to start warming the body and mobilizing it, and then we practise 12 yogic postures (Asanas) to energise and stretch the body. We finish with deep relaxation (Savasana).
Senior Yoga - cancelled for now but if you are interested please contact us and let us know - we can put it back on the timetable if there is the demand for it!
We are living longer than we used to, and we want high-quality living and good health to be a part of our older years. As we grow older, however, we typically become more susceptible to ailments that are linked to aging, and as a result we tend to move less. The less we move, the more susceptible we become to a variety of ailments, and so it becomes a vicious cycle.
This increases the need to stay fit and healthy and to keep our bodies moving as long as possible. Extended periods of sitting lead to muscular shortening, tightening and weakening. Lack of weight-bearing activity contributes to osteoporosis. Lack of movement and stretching leads to joint deterioration and loss of flexibility.
Yoga has been shown to help alleviate or reduce many of the health challenges associated with the aging process. Yoga is a form of exercise that adapts to your needs and deals with your whole being. It makes your body fitter, the mind calmer and more relaxed. It helps you in becoming more in touch with yourself and your body enabling you to accept who you are and how you are which creates a positive approach to life. The many benefits of Yoga have long been said to slow or even slowly reverse the aging process. It really is never too late to start Yoga; it could give you a whole new look on life.
Classes will follow a simple structure of breathing exercises, warming up the body through sun salutations, yogic postures and will always end with deep relaxation.
No prior experience is needed, just the desire to have a go!
Morgenfugl - Early Bird
An hour session following the Sivananda class structure.
The class is designed to be a complete yoga practice but short enough to build it in to your morning, giving you a great start to the day.
It is recommended to have some Yoga experience for this class as we move quite quickly through the asana sequence.
This will run as a course when there is more interest in an early class.
Yoga Avspenning - Gentle Yoga (Please contact us if you are interested in this class - as it is not currently on the timetable we recommend to come to Prøv Yoga).
For those people who want to start slowly with Yoga or who are returning to an exercise programme and have been recommended to try Yoga, this is the class for you.
The class will focus on slow, gentle stretches and movements for the body. It will also include breathing exercises to bring awareness to our breath and the importance of the breath.
We will look to increase our overall awareness of our bodies, how they move whilst increasing the mobility in the body.
Relaxation will be a key part of the class as we re-train both body and mind and allow the body to experience and then benefit from a deep relaxation.
No experience in Yoga is required to join this class.
Course - Yoga 1
This is the best place to start for those new to yoga. The Yoga 1 course takes a step by step approach to beginning a yoga practise. It is designed for complete beginners and enables students to develop strength, flexibility, good breathing habits, concentration and relaxation.
Each session will introduce the fundamental principles of Yoga, new yoga postures including how and why we practise them and many other parts of a Yoga practise.
It is recommended to follow this course with Yoga 2 as a thorough preparation for drop-in open classes.
Course - Yoga 2
This course is highly recommended as the follow up to Yoga 1. Yoga 2 is an ideal course for those wanting to go deeper into their Yoga practice.
The course includes a thorough introduction and preparation for the practice of the headstand and also focuses on variations to the basic 12 Asanas.
Students can then easily participate in the drop-in open classes upon completion of the Yoga 2 course.
What class or course should I take?
If you are not sure about what class or course is for you then here are a few ideas.
For those totally new to Yoga and wanting to get started as soon as possible we recommend taking the Yoga 1 course (This will give you a good foundation in your Yoga practise) or try out the Prøv Yoga class.
If you have done some Yoga before, but it was a while ago - or you don't really remember it - or if you are looking to get back in to a regular practise - we would again recommend the Yoga 1 course or the Prøv Yoga class as a reminder and maybe an introduction to Sivananda Yoga.
If you want to start with some gentle Yoga, but havent done it before and aren't sure yet if you want to sign up for a course, then the Yoga Avspenning class will be best for you.
If you feel fit and in good shape, but also admit to the fact that there are some tense or stiff muscles in the body, you can come to the Prøv Yoga class and see how you get on. It will introduce you to the postures and will see how much you can do. It may help you decide to take a Yoga 1 course or attend the Sivananda classes.
If you have some Yoga experience - are comfortable with doing Yoga Asanas, Sun Salutations and Pranayama and take delight in some good Savasana (relaxation) - then come to the Sivananda class or the shorter Morgenfugl if your schedule allows.
Our main recommendation would be to come along and try out a class and see how it works for you! That will be the best way to discover for yourself what works best. Please have a read of the class descriptions and let us know if you're in need of more information.
Yoga Avspenning (Gentle Yoga)
Senior Yoga
Prøv Yoga (Try Yoga)
Morgenfugl (Early Bird)
Unsure what to choose? -click here-
Courses
These are structured courses where each class builds on the previous and there is an aim for the duration of the course. Booking in advance for courses is required. These are not drop-in classes, you must be following the course to attend.
Drop In classes
A price for a single class. You can choose to just come along and take any of the 90 minute drop-in classes on the timetable.
Klippekort
5 klipp - kr. 850,-
10 klipp - kr. 1600,-
15 klipp - kr. 2250,-
10% discount for
- students
- retired
20% discount for
- disability pension
Courses - Yoga 1 / Yoga 2
The courses are a complete set of eight sessions.
Drop In - please pay cash
Class pass / Courses - cash or banking bill
How to register for regular classes or courses.
Email
You can sign up for a class or a course via email if you want. Just send us an email, or drop us a note from the contact form.
Show up
If you are unsure what you want or which class or course you want to attend, you can come early before a class starts or stay a little after class to have a little chat with us.
Call
You can also give us a telephone call if you want to speak about anything regarding signing up or attending the classes/courses.
Helpful Guidelines
Attendance
Students are recommended to arrive 10 minutes before the class starts. It is nice and good for your practise if you get some time to land before the class starts. Just lie down on your mat and enjoy being able to relax.
If you rush to make it in time, or arrive late, please take a minute outside the door before you go in. When entering the Yoga-room please be quiet and discreet, and start by taking a few minutes of rest on your mat.
If you have signed up for a course or are following certain class regularly we have reserved a space for you. Should you miss out on a class, you may attend another class (not course) to make up for it.
Please enquire for further details if needed.
Clothing
Please wear comfortable loose clothing that you can move easily in.
If you want to get changed, we have a wc where you can change into more comfortable clothing.
Yoga Gear
We provide mats, but please feel free to bring your own yoga mat or a large towel. It is highly recommended to have something warm to put on for the final relaxation - a sweater, socks and a blanket if you wish.
Food
We recommend that you do not eat for at least two to three hours before a class. We will be putting the body in a lot of different positions, and the stomach prefers to be upright for digestion.
Important
Please do not bring any food or any outdoor wear into class. Out of consideration for everyone in the class, please leave your mobile phones/electronic devices switched off or completely silent. They are not to be used during the class.
We recommend that glasses should not be worn during the class and should be placed in a hard case to avoid any damage.
Timetable
The timetable is set up according to the classes we teach regularly in our the studio.
In addition to the regular timetable workshops and shorter courses will be set up to run for a week or two. These will not show up in the timetable, but will be promoted on the front page and found in the workshop menu.
We also teach privately and for groups. Please contact us for more information.
The timetable is subject to change without prior notice.
1930-2100
An ounce practice
is worth a ton of theory.
Why do we practice Yoga?
The purpose of Yoga is to create harmony in the physical, mental and spiritual aspects of the human being. Yoga is not just practice on a mat for an hour or two in a day but it is a way of living, all the twenty-four hours of the day. Yoga is that state of Absolute Peace where there is neither imagination nor thought. By regular practice you can become Yogis and enjoy happiness and peace, whatever the circumstances and conditions in which you are placed.
What is Yoga?
Yoga is a lifestyle. It is a way of living.
Yoga is a way of looking at life. A way of opening your eyes and seeing what is important to You.
Yoga is many things, and it is practised in as many ways as there are beings on this planet. Holding postures, dynamic flow between postures, meditation, breathing exercises, positive thinking, relaxation, diet, and much much more.
At Molde Yoga we want to give you insight to Yoga. Through Asanas (postures), Pranayama (breathing exercises) and Savasana (relaxation) we will show you the way into an exciting world of Yoga.
Some people say they do Yoga excercises, other that they practise Yoga, others again say they do Yoga.
"What Yoga is for you is your personal experience."
Is Yoga for me?
"Yoga is for everybody who has a body". No matter your age or state of health, Yoga has something to offer for everyone.
Yoga
There are so many names given to Yoga styles/classes today that it can get a bit confusing. We thought some background to the history of Yoga, where it came from and where we are today would be helpful.
Yoga arose at the beginning of human civilisation, in ancient times the teachings of Yoga were never written down but were passed on from teacher to student in an oral tradition.
Around 200 B.C the sage Patanjali complied and explained the teachings of Yoga in written form. This text became known as the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. The Yoga sutras of Patanjali was the first definitive, unified and comprehensive system of Yoga. Patanjali's system is known as Ashtanga Yoga - the word Ashtanga coming from Sanskrit meaning words eight limbs.
This meant that Classical Yoga was made up of eight parts:
1. Yama - external attitudes for guiding one's conduct
- non-violence (ahimsa)
- truthfulness (satya)
- non-stealing (asteya)
- control of the senses (brahmacharya)
- non-coveting (aparigraha)
2. Niyama - the internal attitude
- purity (Sauca)
- contentment (Santosa)
- perseverance in selfless service, doing things for others (Tapas)
- study of the self (svadhaya)
- devotion (Ishvara pranidhana)
3. Asana - Yoga postures (done properly they are steady and comfortable to hold).
4. Pranayama - regulation of the breath.
5. Pratyhara - withdrawal of the senses (controling desires).
6. Dharana - contemplation of one's true nature.
7. Dhyana (Meditation) - finding a continuos flow of attention on a single point.
8. Samadhi - bliss. Awareness of pure consciousness.
According to Patanjali we must work through each of these eight limbs, moving on to the next level as we progress.
Through the years many great Yoga masters have given their interpretation of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. We find these interpretations as today's many different styles of Yoga.
Nowadays we find the word 'Yoga' after an adjective used to describe the type of Yoga being taught/practised. The style is often named after the main teacher who gave their interpretation or by one of their students who put their teachers name to it. They are kind of a Yoga brand name.
One can find many names and forms of Yoga. They may or may not include all of the classical eight limbs that make up Yoga but rather they focus on certain areas. The most commonly practised part being the physical part - the Yoga postures - Asanas.
There are nine internationally recognised styles of Yoga today:
Sivananda Yoga, created by Swami Vishnudevanda and named after his Guru (teacher) Swami Sivananda. Swami Vishnudevananda organised the teachings of Yoga in to 5 main points to make them easily accessible to everyone. Please see 5 points of Yoga for more information.
Iyengar Yoga, named after the Indian Master, B. K. S. Iyengar who focused on throughness and precision of alignment in the asanas. Props are also used.
Ashtanga Yoga, (different to that of Patanjali) a modern system developed by the late Pattahbi Jois. It is an extremely physical practise and now also has many modified forms such as Power Yoga.
Integral Yoga from Swami Satchidananda is a Yoga practise with a great focus on meditation and devotion. The emphasis is on extremes of flexibiliy in the asanas. Pranayama is practised as well as devotional practises such as kirtan (chanting and singing).
Viniyoga - inspired by the teachings of T.K. V. Desiikachar. It comes from the Sanskrit word for adaptation and is a practise based on finding postures suited very specifically to an individual. These postures are combined with breathing, kirtan and meditation.
Jivamukti Yoga - the founders are David Life and Sharon Gannon. The word Jivamukti comes from Sanskrit and means liberated while alive. They also have compiled their own asana sequence and prescribe kirtan, pranayama, meditation.
Anusara Yoga - from the Sanskrit words meaning 'flowing with grace'. The founder is John Friend, his style focuses on expressing the asana from the inside out.
Bikram Yoga - created by Bikram Choudry, is a sequence of 26 postures done in a very hot room.
Kundalini Yoga - the founder is Yogi Bhajan (maker of Yogi tea) the focus is to awaken energy within the body. Classes include mantra chanting, pranayama, some asanas, relaxation and tend to have anything from 10 - 30 minutes of meditation.
The Five Points of Yoga - Swami Vishnudevananda
Swamiji spent many years travelling around the western world, lecturing and demonstrating asanas before he began starting the Sivananda Yoga centres and ashrams.
During this time he observed the lifestyles and needs of his many students and synthesised the teachings of Yoga in to 5 simple points. In doing so he made this ancient knowledge available, easily understandable and most importantly practical, giving people a way to encorporate Yoga in to their daily life.
The 5 Points are:
1 - Proper Exercise
2 - Proper Breathing
3 - Proper Relaxation
4 - Proper Diet
5 - Meditation and Positive Thinking
Asana
Proper Exercise(Asanas) acts as a lubricating routine for the joints and muscles and other parts of the body by increasing circulation and flexibility. The asanas not only produce physical benefits, but are also mental exercises in concentration and meditation, promoting optimum good health.
Pranayama
Proper Breathing (Pranayama) connects the body to the solar plexus, where tremendous potential energy is stored. Through specific breathing techniques this energy is released for physical and mental rejuvenation.
Savasana
Proper Relaxation (Savasana) is a vital part of keeping the body and mind healthy.Yoga teaches three levels of relaxation – physical, mental and spiritual.
Diet
Proper Diet (Vegetarian) is eating with awareness. A yogi takes food which has the most positive effect on the body and mind and the least negative effect on the environment.
Vedanta and Dhyana
Positive Thinking and Meditation (Vedanta and Dhyana) relieves stress and replenishes energy. Meditation is well-known to improve concentration and to bring peace of mind and spiritual strength. Meditation is beneficial for everyone, especially those with a hectic, stressful life.
Swami Sivananda
One of the greatest Yoga masters of the 20th century, Swami Sivananda, is the inspiration behind the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres. The teachings of Swami Sivananda are summarized in these six words: Serve, Love, Give, Purify, Meditate, Realize.
Born in 1887 in Tamil Nadu, South India, Swami Sivananda whose name was then Kuppuswami, grew up to be a medical doctor. One day Dr. Kuppuswami had the opportunity to cure a wandering Sannyasin (renunciate or Monk) who then gave the doctor instruction on Yoga and Vedanta.
From that day on his life changed, and gradually Dr. Kuppuswami became more introspective and could not stop pondering the great questions of life. Now he felt the need to help people on a more profound level, not just healing their physical body, but helping them to find a cure for all suffering. He travelled north to the Himalayas, there in the holy town of Rishikesh (which means "the abode of the sages") Kuppuswami discovered his Guru who gave him Sannyas (a monk's vows of renunciation). After taking these vows, Swami Sivananda Saraswati, as he would now be known started an extremely intense daily Sadhana (spiritual practices) and Tapas (austerities) for the next 10 years or so.
From that time Swami Sivananda became one of the most prolific Yoga teachers who has ever existed. Although he rarely left the little town of Rishikesh (with only 2 India tours and no visits abroad) Swami Sivananda's teachings spread quickly throughout our entire planet. In 1957, Swami Sivananda sent one of his devoted and industrious disciples, Swami Vishnudevananda to the West where he then established the International Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres.
Swami Vishnu-Devananda
Swamiji was born in Kerala, South India, in 1927. As a teenager without financial resources for University, he turned to joining the army to receive the scientific education he wanted. During this time as he looked for a lost paper in a waste basket, his eyes fell upon a paper entitled "20 Spiritual Instructions" by Swami Sivananda. The pamphlet began: "An ounce of practice is better than tons of theory". The practicality and inherent power of these simple words lead Swamiji to travel across India to meet Swami Sivananda in far away Rishsikesh in the Himalayas.
For 10 years Swami Vishnudevananda lived at the Sivananda Ashram and was trained in all aspects of Yoga by Swami Sivananda. One day Swami Sivananda gave Swamiji a 10 Rupee note (less than a dollar) and his blessings to travel to the West and spread the teachings of Vedanta. "People are waiting" were his words.
Swamiji's limitless energy and profound inspiration lead him to found and direct the International Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres. He summarized the ancient and vast teachings of Yoga into five principles of Yoga which are easy to understand and convenient to incorporate in one's daily practice.
"Health is wealth, peace of mind is happiness, yoga shows the way."
The Yoga centre is located in the very middle of Molde. To be more precise - Hamnegata 43 on the second floor.
Find the busterminal, and you will find us.
We are situated above Horsgaard & co (the fish monger). The entrance to the Yoga centre is on the ground floor, on the left of the fish shop. You will see our sign in the door.
Welcome!
If you have any questions or need any information please don´t hesitate to contact us. You can write to us in English or Norwegian.
There are several ways to get in touch.
1 - The easiest way is to fill in the form opposite and click "send". We will get back to you as soon as we can.
2 - You can send an email to moldeyoga_gmail.com
3 - If you would rather talk to us, you can call on telephone 99 64 90 08 or 46 97 75 15.
We look forward to hearing from you, no matter what the reason is. We will come back to you as soon as possible.
Om shanti
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