YOGA

Yoga - An Introduction

Concept and practice of Yoga originated in India several thousand years ago. Its founders were great saints and sages. The great Yogis gave rational interpretation to their experiences of Yoga and brought about a practical and scientifically sound method within every one’s reach. Yoga today is no longer restricted to hermits, saints and sages, It has taken its place in our everyday life and has aroused a world wide awakening and acceptance in the last few decades. The science of Yoga and its techniques have now been re-oriented to suit modern sociological needs and lifestyle. Experts of various branches of medicine including modern medical science are realizing the role of these techniques in the prevention of disease, mitigation and cure of disease and promotion of health.

Yoga is one among the six systems of Vedic philosophy. Maharishi Patanjali, rightly called the father of yoga compiled and refined various aspects of Yoga systematically in his ‘YOGA SUTRAS’ (aphorisms). He advocated the eight fold path of Yoga , popularly known as ‘ASHTANGA YOGA’ for all-round development of human personality. They are YAMA, NIYAMA, ASANA, PRANAYAMA, PRATYAHARA, DHARANA, DHYANA and SAMADHI. The components advocate restraint,observance of austerity, physical postures,breathing exercises, restraining the sense organs, comtemplation, meditation and samadhi. These steps are believed to have a potential for the improvement of physical health by encouraging better circulation of oxygenated blood in the body, retraining the sense organs and thereby inducing tranquility and serenity of mind. The practice of Yoga prevents psychosomatic disorders/diseases and improves an individual’s resistance and ability to endure stressful situations.

Affictions and diseases which are amenable for treatment /improvement through Yoga Therapy:

Amoebiasis
Anxiety Neurosis
Arthritis
Allergic skin diseases
Bronchial asthma
Constipation
Cervical spondylosis
Diabetes
Gastritis
Hemiplegia
Hypertension
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Obesity
Peptic Ulcer
Respiratory tract infections
Back pain
Sciatica
Insomnia
Flatulence
Postural defects
Epilepsy
Anemia

Yoga Centres in Portugal

Portugal Vipassana Association
Eric & Xana Balans
Estrada da Baia, Maria Vinagre
8670-412 ROGIL
    Tel/fax: 282995124

CHINTÁMANÍ- Setúbal
Dra. Josefa Martins
Av. D. Pedro V, Lote 34 - 1º Frente
2900 SETÚBAL
    Tel: 212 532 411

ARDHANARI- Albufeira
Dra. Anabela Cabrita
Praceta dos Caliços, Bloco 2 - 4º Z
8200-078 ALBUFEIRA
    Tel: 912 277 948

BHÁRATA- Porto
Eng.ª Catarina Ferreira
Rua de Camões, 111 a 115,
Edifício Camões, 2º - Sala 12
4000-144 PORTO
    Tel: 968 849 043

TÁDA - Albergaria-a-Velha
Fausto Coelho
Rua do Agro, 24
3850-009 ALBERGARIA-A-VELHA
    Tel: 234 524 159

SHÁNTI - Corroios
Carlos Neto
Casa do Povo - Rua Casal do Povo, 14
2855 CORROIOS
    Tel: 212 532 411

PARVATÍ - Oeiras
Dra. Dina Santos
Alameda Conde de Oeiras (Ginásio Arte Física - Clube de Ténis de Oeiras), 1º andar
2780 OEIRAS
    Tel: 214 433 786

VIDYÁ - Coimbra
Dra. Dulce Martins
Clube Recreativo - Travessa dos Navegadores, 7
3030 COIMBRA
    Tel: 919 142 401

NATARÁJA - Almada
José Ribeiro
Av. Aliança Povo Movimento das Forças Armadas, Edifício Lisnave
2800 ALMADA
    Tel: 212 757 975

SÁTYA - Verdizela/Aroeira
José Carlos Oliveira
Giorgius Health Club - Av. da Verdizela
2840 VERDIZELA
    Tel: 212 971 592

PRÁNA - Castelo Branco
Eng.ª Adília Domingues e Eng. Carlos Crespo
Hotel Meliá Confort - Colina do Castelo
6000 CASTELO BRANCO
    Tel: 272 349 280

KUNDALINÍ - Caldas da Rainha
Eng.ª Ofélia Jesus e Pedro Inácio
Descansauna - Av. da República, 83 - 6º
2500 CALDAS DA RAINHA
    Tel: 919 166 510

Yoga Centres in Lisbon

Yoga Samkhya - Sede Nacional
Instituto/Associação Lusa de Yoga
(Centres all over Portugal)
Eng. Jorge Veiga e Castro - Mestre de Yoga
Av. 5 de Outubro, 70 Galerias Esq
1050-059 LISBOA
    Tel: 217 802 810
    Website: www.yoga-samkhya.org

Ananda Centro de Yoga
12-B-Escr C Act Palmira Bast
1900-602 LISBOA
    Tel: 218 591 190

Satsanga - Centro de Yoga
R. Amoreiras (Rato), 50-R/C-E
1250-024 LISBOA
    Tel: 213 833 802

Instituto de Yoga de Lisboa
40, 1-E , Rua Dr Antonio Martins
1070-094 LISBOA

Raja Yoga Brahma
177-A , 2 Largo Dr Benardino A Gom
1100-209 LISBOA
    Tel: 213 619 670

Uni-Yoga
Unidade Catarina Candeias
R. Camilio Castelo Branco, 13
1150-083 LISBOA
    Tel: 213 304 730
    Fax: 213 304 732
    Email: uni-yoga@swasthyayoga.net
    Website: www.swasthyayoga.net

Unidade António Pereira
Av. Manuel de Maia, 50 R/C Dt.
1050-063 LISBOA (Campo Pequeno)
    Tel: 218 463 974
    Fax: 218 465 223

Unidade Cinco de Outubro
Av. 5 de Outubro, 180 R/C Dt
1050-063 LISBOA (Campo Pequeno)
    Tel: 217 800 947
    Fax: 217 800 948
    Email: yogacincodeoutubro@iol.pt

Unidade Camoes
Praca Luis de Camões, N-36-1 Dt
1200-243 LISBOA (Baixa Chiado)
    Tel: 213 244 013
    Fax: 213 244 014
    Email: yogacamoes@iol.pt
    Website: www.yoga.online.pt

Unidade Renata Sena
Largo Dário Gandra Nunes, 6-2 D-F
2700-279 AMADORA (Junto a Estação)
    Tel: 214 933 201
    Fax: 214 939 644
    Email: yogamadora@clix.pt
    Website: www.yoga.online.pt

Instituto Luso de Reiki
Yoga and Ayurvedic Massage
Rua Dona Estefania, 22, 4 - E LISBOA
    Tel: 213 161 158

Yoga Personal Training
108, 4-E Av. Almirante Reis
1150-023 LISBOA
    Tel: 218 144 099

Os Tibetanos
Rua do Salitre, 117
1250-198 LISBOA
    Tel: 213 142 038
    Fax: 213 151 424

Besides, most of the Health Clubs, Gymnasiums and sports complexes in Portugal offer Yoga sessions.