Olav Aarts

Olav Aarts, Ph.D., has over 20 years of traditional Hatha yoga experience, giving masterclasses, intensives and teacher trainings worldwide.

Hatha

Trained by yogis in the Netherlands and India, he has profound experience and knowledge of asana, pranayama, mudra and bandha, dhauti and kriya. Practicing Vipassana meditation since he was 17 and living as a monk or ascetic in monasteries in Burma, Nepal and India. In addition to his own exclusive studio, he leads teacher trainings world-wide teaching on the history of yoga, chakra philosophy, didactics, Hatha asana and Hatha pranayama.

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Ajna Chakra - controlling your energy
28:08
Ajna Chakra - controlling your energy
Olav Aarts
Hatha
The second of seven short classes on the chakras. Explore with us the second of the energy centres - Ajna Chakra. Using the seed sound or bija mantra 'Om' de dive into this centre. With Kapalabhati pranayama, Dhenu Mudra (or Amritakarani Mudra), Gomukhasana and Yoga Mudrasana as well.  
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Sahasrara Chakra - the divine gate
31:16
Sahasrara Chakra - the divine gate
Olav Aarts
Hatha
First of seven short classes on Chakra. Explore with us the first of the energy centres - Sahasrara. The gate to ascend to the divine. We cover headstand and its variations. Next to this, the foundation of Mucchamudra a 'seal' from the Hathapradipika is thought. Muccha meaning swooning, eventually in its full form, channeling your energy upward.  
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Svadhisthana Chakra - abiding in energy
24:58
Svadhisthana Chakra - abiding in energy
Olav Aarts
Pranayama, Hatha
Part six of seven short classes on Chakra. Explore with us the fifth of the energy centers - Svadhisthana. Using the seed sound or bija mantra 'Vam' abide in your own bliss. Nadi Shodhana pranayama, Navasana, Supta Gomukhasana, and variations on Konasana are covered to unlock this intimate energy.