Vedanta

One of the key beliefs in Vedanta is that our heart is the core of our being. All our thoughts, emotions, intentions and actions arise from it. The heart is like the eye of a hurricane, a deep repository of total silence and peace. The mind, on the other hand, is like the wind that causes turbulence, clouding our perception. Our logical mind, which is deeply conditioned by the environment, dictates our thoughts and actions. But the real source of our being rests within the heart; it is only through self-enquiry that one realises the true self. It is only when we understand this innately that we are able to achieve our full potential.

At Shreyas, everything we do encourages you to discover yourself to help you align with the universe. The essential stage of one’s spiritual journey is to attain samadhi – a state of being where things naturally reveal themselves to us as they are, leading to moksha–freedom from suffering. When the mind and the heart are out of alignment, we are disconnected from the deep well of creativity, power and authenticity that resides within the heart; we suffer deeply as the mind runs ceaselessly in a never-ending cycle, searching for happiness and satisfaction from external sources.

Mind-muscle coordination is one of the most complex processes in any living being. If you proactively ‘think through the movement’, you send out a positive signal to the heart, vastly enhancing the quality of its function and allowing you to tap into resources such as creativity, wisdom, strength and compassion that lie within.

Yoga

At Shreyas, Yoga is the way of life. It is deeply enmeshed in all our therapies and is an integral part of all our holistic healing practices. No matter what level you are at, we welcome you. We offer group Yoga sessions twice a day and a group meditation session once a day for all our guests.

Yoga invigorates your body, opens your mind, and unleashes your spirit. It is derived from the word 'Yuj', or union, enjoining the mind, body and soul to become a single, unstoppable force. It amalgamates one’s Prakriti, the individual being, with the Purusha, the divine being.

At its core, Yoga is a journey of self-discovery to seek answers to our questions on life, to seek our reason for being, and to seek solace for the soul. It is an ethos. It embraces all–everyone, everything. It transgresses the physical and crosses over into the energetic field. Yoga elevates your awareness, enhances your consciousness, and uplifts your environment.

Yoga teaches us to live a life of balance and to live in harmony within ourselves, with others, and with our environment. It evokes grace and compassion, instilling in us a simple gratitude for our existence. It allows us to realise our true potential and to exceed it, to bring about deep, lasting transformation.

Our teachers are unique. Each one has individual characteristics and qualities that make him or her a profound human being. They bring a gamut of knowledge, insight and experience from different streams of Yoga, like Hatha, Ashtanga, and Vinyasa, to create a holistic healing experience. They bring you centuries-old techniques from ancient masters, integrated with modern teaching methods. Their training spans a variety of schools, including Shivananda Yoga, Power Yoga, Mysore Ashtanga, Vinyasa, and more.

For those of you who want to explore your practice more deeply, we offer special sessions on Pranayama to gain insight and regulate your breath, as well as Pratyahara, Dharana, and Dhayana to delve into the inner mind and being.