1. Philosophy
At Tribe traditional yogic text are very important to us. The Patanjali yoga sutras and the 8 limbs of Ashtanga therein is truly our yoga bible. As yoga practitioners, we are passionate about the transformation process that the 8 limbs of Ashtanga offers us and get excited about the yamas and niyamas, which all the Tribe teachers aspire to embody in their practice, their teaching and their daily living.
As much as possible we honour the traditional teachings of yoga and bring them into a modern context through a contemporary understanding that makes the meaning and essence of the teachings more easily digestible and applicable to the world we live in today.
At Tribe we feel the message behind all integral teachings are one of liberation through surrender, love and connection. As we address our day-to-day words, thoughts and actions the teachings support us to become more mindful, sensitive, aware and present.
On all Tribe events you will encounter integral philosophical teachings of yoga. The Tribe teachers offer well versed beautiful, profound, heart opening, humorous and awakening lectures that transmit the great teachings of the saints and sages of the past from yogic and other spiritual traditions.
2. Asana
On a spiritual level asanas give us an opportunity to fine-tune our awareness and sensitivity so we can become more intimate with the subtlest depths of our being. As we
Here at Tribe we have absolutely no bias to any particular style of yoga asana. No matter how dynamic or gentle in style, we look to the quality of attention and awareness, the application of sensitivity, honesty, openness, generosity, and focus to define a practice as yoga.
All Tribe students receive the confidence and understanding it takes to journey towards one’s inner wisdom and truth. Here you learn to tune into your individual needs, limitations, and possibilities so your yoga practice becomes more and more unique, reflecting and expressing your individuality on a day-to-day basis. We wholeheartedly encourage students to flow in their own style and honor their natural rhythm by teaching the basic fundamentals of practice which, once understood, can be applied to all styles of asana.
All the teachers of Tribe have been practicing and training in asana for many years and are able to teach more than one style of yoga. Most of the teachers have a traditional Hatha and Ashtanga Vinyasa based background and have developed their own style and will introduce creative, fun, and explorative sequencing in the classes taught on Tribe events.
3. Pranayama
Pranayama techniques offer different ways to direct the breath and balance the pranic flows (life force/energy) within us. Ultimately the aim of the techniques are to release the breath from its usual restrictions thus allowing the practitioner to enter into a state of true Pranayama where the duality of the breath is transcended and prana begins to flows harmoniously.
There are many simple to complex techniques which can be practiced within asana or as an independent practice to bring about positive and beneficial results. Calming the mind, soothing the nerves, releasing tension/anxieties and initiating into deep states of relaxation and meditation are all made possible through the practice of pranayamas.
Pranayama techniques have the potential to bring harmony into all levels of our being eventually balancing the flow of prana flowing through the major energy channels inside us. When this happens the mysterious kundalini (primordial energy of our being) arises initiating profound spiritual experiences.
At Tribe we have teachers that are fully passionate about pranayama and sharing the practice with others. Our teachers introduce you to a wide range of techniques that can be used on and off the yoga mat adding a new dimension to your practice and your life.
4. Meditation
There are many meditation styles and techniques that help bring clarity, calmness and focus to the restless mind. Such techniques help us to settle the fluctuating mind and cultivate more clarity and focus. Once you are able to maintain a concentrated mind the doors to higher states of consciousness may begin to open initiating a natural unfolding of the mind whereby the more subtle stages of meditation reveal themselves. Through meditation, we tap into an ever-present inner wisdom and truth, our perspective changes until eventually, through the light of our expanding awareness, the sense of separate self dissolves away.
At Tribe we offer a variety of meditation techniques to suit all types including classical sitting meditations and dynamic meditations, so you can find the practice that suits you best.
5. Other Practices
Tribe is honoured to share many yoga disciplines and practices that can positively influence the way one lives in, and experiences, the world. Join us for the study and practice of yoga philosophy, asana, pranayama, meditation and a broad range of yoga disciplines and practices including;
*Hatha Yoga – chakras & the subtle bodies
*Tantra
*Karma Yoga,
*Bhakti Yoga,
*Kundalini Yoga,
*The Art of Conscious Living,
*Mudra,
*Yogic Diet and Nutrition