Dario’s Ahiṃsā Milk ~ “not just vegan milk”
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Great start of the Navakaraṇa Vinyāsa Maṇḍala – Complimentary Workshop at The Centrium ~ Hong Kong 5th July 2015
In the Navakaraṇa Vinyāsa the śavāsana is not a merely an “āsana” but the “phalaprāpti kriyā” (lit. action for getting the results). The quality of the practice is clearly evident by observing the practitioners during the śavāsana. If the practitioners are really disconnected from their body, mind and senses and fully absorbed into the final stage of the laya (lit. absorption) it means that the navakarṇa vinyāsa gave its delicious fruit.
Video taken during the the first session of Navakarṇa Vinyāsa Maṇḍala Complimentary Workshop at The Centrium, Pure Yoga, Hong Kong.
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Navakaraṇa Vinyāsa Praveśa Workshop ~ Taipei 27th-28th June 2015
I was very happy to find very regular and committed students at the “Navakaraṇa Vinyāsa Praveśa” in Taipei. I am confident we can develop a great school of Navakarṇa in Taiwan with upcoming Teacher Training programs. 🙂
Prārthanā is the innovation chanted at the beginning of Navakaraṇa Vinyāsa practice.
Original Sanskrit verse, editing (devenāgarī + romanic transliteration) english transition and chanting by Dario Calvaruso. Video taken at PURE Tower – Taipei on 27th June 2015.
The three verses refers to the three pillars of practice: gratitude towards the teachers, setting the objectives and total commitment. The invocation should be chanted only by those who are seriously committed in the practice of Navakaraṇa Vinyāsa.
अंजल्या परया वन्दे योगाचार्य-परंपराम् ।
अविद्या-निर्वृतेस्स्वार्थे ज्ञानसंपद्समृद्धिदाम् ।।
añjalyā parayā vande yogācārya-paraṃparām |
avidyā-nirvṛtessvārthe jnāna-saṃpad-samṛddhi-dām ||
With folded palms, with the maximum devotion, I bow to the entire lineage of the preceptors of yoga who bestow the richness of wisdom in full for the removal of primordial ignorance (i.e. the self’s final goal).
साशीभिस्सावधानेन योगाभ्यास-धनेन च ।
राग-द्वेष- स्मयान् हित्वाभिनिवेशं जयं भजे ।।
sāśīrbhis- sāvadhānena yogābhyāsa-dhanena ca ।
rāga-dveṣa-smayān hitvā-abhiniveśaṃ jayaṃ bhaje ||
I seek victory with constant and conscientious effort and complete dedication, giving up (destroying) the attachment, the aversion (enmity / hatred ) and the ego; with the(ir) blessings, diligent study
and with the wealth of yoga practice.
अनवरतरते: रूपात् प्रपूर्णात् प्रयोगात् तनुबलविमलं चित्तं सराजं सयोगम् ।
प्रनवकरण-विन्यासादृतज्ञानयोगात् सकलशुभगुणान् प्राप्स्ये सुखी स्यां च नूनम् ।।
anavaratarateḥ rūpāt prapūrṇāt prayogāt
tanubalavimalaṃ cittaṃ sarājaṃ sayogam |
pranavakaraṇa-vinyāsādṛtajñānayogāt sakalaśubhaguṇān
prāpsye sukhī syāṃ ca nūnam ||
I shall be committed to the practice of Navakarana Vinyasa with complete dedication, constancy and determination; I shall attain strength of body, purity of mind and practice the Rāja Yoga to conquest true knowledge of the Self, the bestower of Yoga, the destroyer of all afflictions.
Navakaraṇa Vinyāsa ™©
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An introductory workshop on the Navakaraṇa Vinyāsa’s method and practice.
Schedule
5 July – 2 August
PURE YOGA ~ Hong Kong
5 July The Centrium: 9:30am-11:30am
16 July Soundwill Plaza: 9:00am-11:00am
19 July Langham Place Office Tower: 3:30pm-5:30pm
26 July Peninsula Office Tower: 9:30am-11:30am
2 August Lincoln House: 4:00pm-6:00pm
I’ll introduce the principles for the practice and the methodology for creating sequence and tailor-made self-practice.
Don’t miss it. Thursday 11th June and Friday 12th June – Limited number of “mats”.
Taipei Yogic Lifestyle Lecture-workshop 30th – 31st May 2015
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It was my first time to launch a lecture-type workshop at Taipei. I was so glad to see many attendees at the workshop participating actively and with great interest. I would like to thank all of you the warm welcome, for been there all the sessions and for your feedbacks. I would like also to thank Mikey for organising the event, Ruby for translating the lectures in Chinese language, Christine for assist me with the work and Connie for her creativity and for supporting all of us all the time.
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Praveśa means “entering in to”. This weekend workshop officially introduces Navakaraṇa Vinyāsa into Taiwan. Date: 27th -28th June, 2015 Location: Pure Tower, Taipei (Taiwan).
For booking, program and details visit PURE YOGA website (click here)
Navakaraṇa Vinyāsa’s tailor-made practice and sequences’ routine.
The traditional approach, like the Navakaraṇa Vinyāsa, is based on methodology. As such stands on personalised practice. Navakaraṇa Vinyāsa uses āsanas to work on the body and not the body to work on the āsanas. Students are guided individually and gradually into a personalised practice according to their level. Navakaraṇa Vinyāsa’s Methodology can be applied to all kind of settings: one-to-one (master and pupil), personalised self-practice either alone or in a group setting and teacher-led group class.
The four types settings for Navakaraṇa Vinyāsa’s practice
One to One
The Navakaraṇa Vinyāsa “One-to-one” (master and pupil) is the traditional and the ideal setting for learning and practicing Vinyāsa. The pupil learn the very foundation of both methodology and practice directly from the teacher. Teachers assists the pupils practice with adjustments, deep-stretch, postural corrections and finally creates a personalised sequences for the pupil.
Self-Practice
The “One to One” is an endless process of learning and practice; but just by the end of the first year the pupil can be guided by the master into a personalised routine of sequences that the pupil can practice with the master or independently either alone or in a group setting. In both cases it is Self-Practice.
Teacher-led Group Class
Even the Navakaraṇa Vinyāsa Teacher-led Group Class offers options for a personalised practice. Those who come from the One-to-one have already learnt how to personalise their practice. Those who approach Navakaraṇa Vinyāsa directly from the teacher-led group class can learn different stages of the karaṇas and choose between different options in order to personalise the practice. The sequences are continuously rotated in a weekly schedule. A complete cycle of sequences is finally covered in about three weeks. Even in the Teacher-led Group Class Students practice everyday a different sequences and personalised practice according to their level.
Personalised Self-Practice in a Group Setting
This concept of practiced is also quite misunderstood. Personalised Practice in a Group Class does not mean that all the pupils practice at their own pace the same sequence in a group setting. That is neither personalised nor self-practice. “Personalised” means that everyone practice a personalised routine of sequence according their level. Self-Practice means that the pupils has reached mastery of the methodology of Navakaraṇa Vinyāsa and are ready to personalise or even create sequences for themselves. If this happen in a group setting or by practicing alone does not make any difference. This is the most mature type of practice.
For those who discovered Yoga with the modern approach (viz. the “fixed-sequence-for -all”) it might be quite difficult at first to grasp the holistic approach of Navakaraṇa Vinyāsa. Navakaraṇa Vinyāsa is a method and a such can be comprehended gradually during the course of time by those who are committed in the practice with dedication, constancy and determination.
Dario Calvaruso
PURE YOGA Urban One – Taipei
PURE YOGA Pure Tower – Taipei
I’m happy to announce that I’ll teaching PRIVATE YOGA sessions at both locations Hong Kong and Taipei.
For info and booking please email me at dario.calvaruso@pure-yoga.com
Yogāsana and Vinyāsa Teaching and Practice have changed drastically from the traditional form. Lately Yogāsana and Vinyāsa Yoga have been commercialised upto the point that the practice has been transformed into a product. Methodology have been lost for the sake of “a-fixed-sequence-for-all”. The reason behind this change is merely commercial. A method is conceptual and hard to be grasped. A “fixed-sequence-for-all” is mechanical and physical; it can be illustrated, memorised, commercialised and basically sold as any other product. In this processed of commercialisation teachers (a person acquired with methodology) as been transformed into instructors (a person who provides instructions). The yoga-practice as been transformed into a trend and the practitioners into competitors. The problem behind this change from methodology into a “fixed-sequence-for-all” has not only changed the way in which practitioners approach Yogāsana but also the effects of āsana practice as upon the person. Unfortunately, this change is not only a wrong approach to Yoga but also the worst approach to āsana and vinyāsa practice.
Why a “fixed-sequence-for-all” is harmful?
Simply, what is beneficial for someone may be not beneficial or may be even harmful for somebody else. This principle applies to everything (from a medicine or diet to yoga practice). A sequence (or just a specific posture) that can be beneficial to someone can lead to injury somebody else. We all differ from each others. We need a personalised practice according to our bodily conditions, level, stamina and objectives. Even in the case that we are practicing the “right sequence” it has been scientifically proved that repeating the same sequence everyday over a prolonged period of time have detrimental effects on both body and mind. It is like eating the same dish everyday for years. Might be the most healthy and balance dish but it would lead to diseases if eaten daily for a prolonged period of time. A “fixed-sequence-for -all” targets everyday the same group of muscles, ligaments and other soft-tissues . This leads to physical unbalance and a progressive development of injuries. Practitioners who strictly follow a “fixed-sequence-for -all” very likely end up with injuries.
Why a “fixed-sequence-for-all” is a negative approach to Yoga practice?
A “fixed-sequence-for -all” type of practice beside being completely devoid of psychological stimuli and creativity stands on the most negative approach towards yogāsana and vinyāsa practice: practitioners use their body to work on the āsanas. The objective of the practice is to reach the posture which comes in the sequence (in order to move further to the next one). It is a kind of self-competing practice. Self-competing becomes the motivational force and reaching the āsana becomes the goal of the practice. This approach has detrimental effects at both psychological and physical level.
The traditional approach, like the Navakaraṇa Vinyāsa, is based on methodology. As such stands on personalised practice. Navakaraṇa Vinyāsa uses āsanas to work on the body and not the body to work on the āsanas. Read more about: “Navakaraṇa Vinyāsa ~ methodology and personalised practice“.
with Dario Calvaruso now at PURE YOGA Hong Kong
First complimentary workshop 1st May 2015 10:00 – 11:30 am ~ Don’t miss it!
Today … liquid diet! 🙂
I am very happy for the fast learning of those who are attending regularly the 6:45 am Navakaraṇa Vinyāsa at PURE YOGA AST. I am prepping the new audio lessons; in the meanwhile I will keep this post always updated with the sūtras we are learning in class.Please refer always to this post for the updates.
To read the sūtras in devanāgarī, with romanic transliteration and english translation up to date and leave a comment click here.
Play the audio [I.1 to I.40]:
Cultural Retreat in India – April 2015
Trivandrum and nearby villages, jungle trip, Kathakali, Kalaripayatthu, Vivekananda Meditation Hall, and
Thiruvalluvar Memorial at Kanyakumari.
Friday 3rd April 2015
Navakarana Vinyasa Yoga and Āyurveda Retreat with Dario Calvaruso – PURE YOGA AST, HK.
Amazing retreat and amazing Kathakali performance with temple artists acting an episode for the Mahabharata, performing just for us at the resort. In this video u can see Lord Hanuman encountering Bhima who reached the jungle to collect a fresh flower for his wife Draupadi.
Bhima is one of the five acknowledged sons of Pandu, by his two wives Kunti and Madri. The other brothers are Yudhisthira, Arjuna, Nakula and Sahadeva. There are called Pandava (Pandu’s family). All five brothers were married to the same woman, Draupadi (each brother also had multiple other wives.).
This kind of artists and performance are becoming very rare, nowadays – lucky us we had a life performance and encounter with the artists on a full-moon day during our retreat in India. Unforgettable ! 🙂
Personalised training and practice
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“Use postures to work on the body – Do not use your body to work on postures”
Dario Calvaruso
Āyurvedic personalised and supper yummy diet @ Isola Di Cocco
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Āyurvedic Śālā @ Isola di Cocco
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maitrī-karuṇā-mudito-pekṣāṇāṁ sukha-duḥkha-puṇya-apuṇya-viṣayāṇāṁ bhāvanātaḥ citta-prasādanam .
maitrī-karuṇā-mudito-pekṣāṇāṁ sukha-duḥkha-puṇya-apuṇya-viṣayāṇāṁ bhāvanātaḥ citta-prasādanam .
maitrī = friendliness
karuṇā = compassion; empathy;
mudita = content;
upekṣa = equanimity
sukha = happiness; joy
duḥkha = pain; suffering
puṇya = virtuous, good, pure
apuṇya = impure , wicked
viṣayānam = regarding those
bhāvanātaḥ = cultivation; nurturing;
citta = mind (mind-complex)
prasādanam =bringing to purity, brightness
Purity of mind is attained with cultivation of friendliness, compassion, content and equanimity in from joy and suffering – the virtuous and the non-virtuous.
The practice of Friendship is sharing happiness with others, be happy of other people’s happiness, and seeing all creatures as intimate friends.
The practice of Compassion consists in being aware of other creatures’ sufferance and helping them in overcoming pain and difficulties. Compassion is expanding our love beyond our family and restricted cycles of friends; It is true love towards all the creatures.
The practice of Content comes from appreciation of the present moment. It is appreciation of what we have and what we are – focusing on the goodness that we can see in other, in ourself and in the life itself.
The practice of Equanimity consists in controlling the mind when focuses on the virtues and vices of others . Once the mind is controlled a yogi can maintain calmness and composure even in difficult situation.
These psychological and ethical measures together with yama (ref. v.11) and niyama (ref. v.12), Pratipakṣa-bhavana (ref. v.13) and prāṇāyāma (breath control, ref. v.16 – [I.34]) are the the Yoga purificatory practices (Parikarma).
Anyaway only those who have really eradicate the primordial ignorance (avidyā) will be able to archived success in the practice of this psychological measures and in yoga itself as all karma-s proceed from the five-fold afflictions:
avidyāsmitārāgadveṣābhiniveśāḥ kleśāḥ.
(avidyā-asmitā-rāga-dveṣa-abhiniveśaḥ kleśāḥ)
avidyā = ignorance; nescience;
asmitā = ego; identification with the psychophysical body;
rāga = desire; attraction;
dveṣa = revulsion; aversion;
abhiniveśaḥ = clinging to life; fear of death; will to live;
kleśaḥ = afflictions.
Ignorance (avidyā), ego-ness (asmitā), attachment (rāga), aversion (dvesạ ) and clinging to life (abhiniveśa) are the afflictions (kleśa-s – causes of illusions, delusions, sorrows and pains). Ignorance is nothing but recognising oneself with body and mind (i.e. the non-self) [II.5]. From ignorance arises “ego-ness”, “I” and “mine” is produced by failing in distinguishing between the real Self (puruṣa) and intellect (buddhi – the reflection of consciousness into sattva) [II.6]. From ego (asmitā) raises attachment (rāga) as byproduct of pleasure [II.7]. Sufferings and sorrows arise from attachment. According to Patan̄jali, sorrow is intrinsic in both attachment and pelasure all kind of enjoyments are only temporary. From sorrow arises aversion (dvesạ) as consequence of suffering [II.8]. From aversion arises clinging to life and fear of death. Actions proceed in order to preserve and protect ourself from whatever threaten our belongings, possessions or life [II.9]. All these afflictions generate sorrow.
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Special thanks to our guest teacher Dario for bringing this comprehensive, multi-disciplinary and natural approach to health and well-being to Taipei. We wish to hear more from your soon! 感謝客座Dario老師為台北會館帶來本堂內容豐富、具廣泛應用性的研習課程，指導學員掌握健康的自然保養方式。詳見其它課程精采照片!
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Taipei’s yogic food
I’m quite picky with food. I use to cook daily and when I travel I generally prepare organic raw – food myself ~ and I avoid eating outside. But I was really surprised at Taipei. Connie and Nicole took me to expolre the most amazing veg restaurant ever seen. Vegan and sattvic food is easy to find in Taipei at any corner of the city (no onion, no garlic – organic, fresh and delicious). Really a perfect destination for vegans and sattvics. 🙂
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Taipei ~ 2nd to 7th March with Dario ~ @ PURE Urban One and Pure Tower
I would like to thank you for your warm welcome, emails of appreciation, support and friendliness. I deeply appreciate your interest and participation. I followed in love of Taipei. You made my classes exciting.
I would like to share some of the precious moments we spent together. I am looking forward to seeing you during my next visit for the:
“Yogic Lifestyle: Certified Course on Yoga Philosophy， Nutrition and Lifestyle at Urban One 30th and 31st May 2015.
It is very important workshop because we will cover all the aspects of yoga which are forgotten or unknown my the majority. We will have a deep insight into Yoga Philosophy and Cosmology as well as Yogic Nutrition and Lifestyle. I’ll send you all the details very shortly.
Love and light!
2pm – 3.30pm, 7 March
PURE YOGA – PURE TOWER 3/f, No. 151 Chung Hsiao East Road, Sec. 4; Taipei (Taiwan).
Integrated with holistic therapies such as Yoga Cikitsā, Āyurveda and Nuat Phaen Boran, this workshop takes a safe and comprehensive approach to holistic health and spiritual well-being. It includes chanting and discussion of selected verses from scriptures, nāda yoga, āsana practice, mindfulness, prāṇāyāma, meditation and yoga nidra.
Ideal for beginners or as a complementary restorative practice for advanced students.
Booking: +886 2 8161 7888
100% vegan, 50 % recycled, 100% tailor-made shoes.
For a vegan it is not so easy to find a pair of shoes leather-free. Especially if you look for something you like and fitting your foot. This time I designed the shoes myself. I brought my old jeans to a Chinese cobbler, asking him to use only synthetic leather and pure rubber. I love it and I’m sure our planet love it too! 🙂
Navakaraṇa Vinyāsa at Evolution ~ Asia Yoga Conference 2015 ~ with Dario Calvaruso
Learn the Yoga Sutra of Patanjali with Dario Calvaruso
Lesson 2.1; chapter I verses 12 to 22
Dear Student,
I spent my entire CNY holidays to prepare the second class video / audio format. Feel free to share it and leave a comments if you have any question. I’ll post soon the lessons 2.2 and 2.3. Keep learning ! 😉
It is very important to combine complementary classes in your weekly schedule. Now you you can check my class description online. You can also download / print the schedule, add the calendar to yours. Stay sync!
This time WHITE SHOES! I love it! Life-style is very important part of Yoga practice. We can enjoy many things in life and at the same time protect animals and our planet. Better quality, less costly, no waste, less use of natural resources and completely cruelty-free. It is creative, original and funny! Friendliness, compassion, content and equanimity! Love YOGA.
Coming soon! 😉
