In yoga, we focus on the three bodies and five sheaths. In yogic philosophy, the causal body is one of three bodies containing each individual's soul, the others being the physical and astral bodies. The causal body is the most subtle of the three and is contained within the other two.
The mind is the sum of the cognitive abilities that enable consciousness, perception, memory, thinking, imagination, and judgment. It may also be defined as a person's conscious and unconscious mental activity.
The spirit is the part of an individual that is considered the immortal soul. It is known to give life and breath to the body but leaves the body upon death. Within Yoga, it is believed that every person consists of a self and a soul. The soul comes in many forms: individual souls, the universal soul, or the super soul.
I have a demanding job and a busy life, and the one hour with you each week feels like a full-body exhale. I know l am in good hands when l enter that room, and l always leave feeling refreshed and relaxed. It is my little pocket of pure self-love in the week. Thank you so much for everything you do.
Thank you for being such a great yoga teacher! I love your classes and feel so much better for them (physically and mentally)!
Hi Marc, I have really enjoyed your from home classes, such a great pick me up and convenient. I really hope they continue after lockdown!
I loved his class! Never done yoga before, and surely will keep joining one of his classes at leisure centre in Woolwich ( waterfront). Highly recommend 🥰🧡
Hi Marc, thanks for all classes - it was amazing to join and I confess that I was not feeling motivated to exercise before joining your classes. Now it looks like I am addicted at least to complete 30 minutes of exercises everyday.
Hello Marc Just wanted to let you how much I’m enjoying your Better streamed classes really much appreciated Hope you’re well and really looking forward to seeing you at Eltham Centre soon Julia
Marc is a fantastic Yoga Teacher. His cup of wisdom and enthusiasm is always overflowing in each class, sharing generously his thorough knowledge of the asana practice, which is firmly rooted in the more spiritual aspects of the Sivananda Yoga tradition. He will challenge you rather with different asanas than with super long holds, which helped me to explore the full range of my capabilities while keeping in a more meditative flow. Apart from his endless passion for traditional yoga itself, I haven’t yet met a teacher that is so sincerely involved in the practice of his students - he will actually shout “YES!” and start clapping if a pose is nailed after a long time, which brings so much life and energy to the class. Being able to join his classes online is a real blessing!
After coming back to yoga after a few years of not a lot of practise, I’ve found Marc’s classes really nourishing and he has inspired me to get back on the mat regularly. His classes are clear and suitable for all levels with options for beginners or more practised students. He is also the only teacher I’ve experienced who encourages you to take a resting pose between asanas which I love and his relaxation meditations are the perfect end to class! Thanks Marc for getting me moving again.
Relaxation with stretch is Great to keep the Athletes Injury-free, flexible, & the mind focus, Outdoor summer classes are Amazing.
Marc was brought in to do a well-being yoga webinar for our clients, it was important we had the right balance of both educational and physical and Marc was perfect with both and the feedback was amazing. Would highly recommend Marc to anyone.
Marc is a remarkable teacher, patient and kind with an ability to coax you towards a more challenging posture with humour and a smile. Brilliant.
It is always a pleasure to practice Yoga with Marc. He has a very positive vibrant aura which can be felt in his classes. Very encouraging and pushes you to get the best out of your practice with him. Jovial, easy to approach, knowledgeable Guru. Blessed to have you as my Yoga Teacher ... 🙏🙏 !!
I met Mark in the flower gardens in Greenwich park after I had secretly watched him head stand and then teach a yoga class and I was in awe of the way he moved and conducted himself. But also the devotion and attention he gave to his students was uncanny. As a teacher myself I know that he has a gift! You will not regret it - give it a try !
Your classes are amazing Marc, a great balance of meditation and exercise, executed with attention to detail and precision! Thank you 🙏
I have been practicing yoga on and off for many years, however, most of my interactions have been in overcrowded vinyasa classes with little or no attention from the instructor. Although I tried to attend at least one class per week, my level plateaued at intermediate since I was never given the extra push or attention to take me further. All of that changed when I began practicing with Marc during the pandemic this year.
Marc is an incredible teacher. He is patient and passionate. The ultimate combination. I would definitely recommend his classes for beginners and more advanced Yoga practitioners
Yoga is an ancient practice used for thousands of years to aid mental and physical health. Combining physical postures and proper breathing improves flexibility, posture, and strength and calms the mind.
In short, yoga is a science, a moving meditation practised worldwide to help people live more peaceful, happier lives.
One of the most obvious benefits. Regular practice releases facia. (A thick sheet or band of connective tissue surrounding the muscles; which over time, hardens and causes stiffening of the body if not released). So as you practice yoga, you’ll notice how the body feels lighter and more able to move with ease. You’ll also notice that you have fewer aches and pains. For example, tight hips can strain the knee joint due to improper alignment of the thigh and shinbones. Tight hamstrings can lead to a flattening of the lumbar spine, which can cause back pain.
Yoga is more than just stretching. Challenging poses such as balances, bodyweight exercises, and inversions improve overall over bodily strength. These postures force the body to engage and flex the muscles. Regular practice will improve the strength of the arms, legs, back, and core.
Poor posture can cause pain all over the body. Yoga re-trains the body on how to sit and stand correctly. Most poses require the core to be engaged and the shoulders pulled back. So over time, the posture is improved naturally without having to think about it too much. You’ll keep the spine healthy and the discs supple with all the forward bends, backbends, and twists you’ll be doing.
In general, yoga helps us to let go of negative emotions that cause suffering, such as stress, anger, anxiety, fear, and sadness and encourages us to live more in the present moment. You are encouraged to relax and slow your breath, shifting the balance from the sympathetic nervous system (or the fight-or-flight response) to the parasympathetic nervous system. You’ll find that your breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure is decreased, bringing on the relaxation response.
Practicing yoga and meditation naturally improves focus and concentration by ridding the mind of distracting thoughts and encouraging you to focus on a single point of focus.
Speed and accuracy of mental processing and memory are also improved.
