raja yoga

adult class

Maui, Hawaii

Ted Surman

Ted Surman, a New Zealander, is the founder
of Yoga Awareness. Since 1997 he studied with
Gary Kraftsow at the American Viniyoga Institute
and at the Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram.

Ted travels each year to Chennai, India for ongoing studies
with his teachers at Yoga Raksanam. He also studies and
practices with a doctor of Ayurveda at Pathways.

what style of Yoga ?

Yoga Awareness is of the Krishnamacharya lineage,
as shared by TKV Desikachar, Gary Kraftsow,
DV Sridhar, Radha Sridhar and Viji Vasu.

The Teaching of Patanjali is Raja Yoga
and this is the ability to focus the mind.
Patanjali has given Kriya Yoga (attitude)
and Ashtanga Yoga (method) to attain
this state of peacefulness.

what level ?

The group class is suitable for all levels. We
apply the appropriate application of Yoga for
each student, within the context of a group class.

• Asana is for body flexibility and strength

• Pranayama is for breath and lifeforce awareness

• Meditation is to reduce distraction and increase clarity

A regular practice of asana, pranayama and meditation gives you a better understanding of your weakness and strengths. Practicing to your comfortable maximum ability is the special effort for balanced transformation.