WHAT IS PADMA YOGA?

Padma Yoga and Meditation is a unique school that combines yoga, meditation and philosophical study. It is designed to advance students to a higher level of understanding of their yoga and meditation practice, and expand their awareness of life. Padma Yoga and Meditation offers a full-spectrum of classical, ‘royal yoga’ practices that are gentle and strengthening, as well as meditations that are directly transmitted from a master meditation teacher in the Himalayas of India. Padma Yoga and Meditation teachings expertly integrate western science with eastern knowledge, presenting timeless wisdom for lasting health and calm strength in our modern, dynamic world. Padma Yoga is meditative and relaxing yet fully invigorating. Padma Yoga and Meditation includes Sanskrit studies, Vedic philosophy, eastern psychology, chanting, breath work, meditation, enhanced insight and spiritual self-knowledge as well as yoga exercises. Meditation techniques include sitting in stillness, watchful mindfulness, breath, concentration, contemplation and samaadhi, and direct connection with one’s interior essence of silence, freedom and power.

Padma masterfully translates ancient wisdom into modern language and concepts. The methods integrate eastern contemplative wisdom with western science and are practical and applicable in our modern lifestyle. Padma Yoga and Meditation is free from religion or ritualistic practices, but rather focusses on the ideas and skills which most effectively expand health and a universal vision of oneness, focussing on essential and universal messages of wisdom traditions.

WHAT DOES PADMA YOGA OFFER?

On television, at workshops, and in her DVDs, Padma shares her decades of  meditation and yoga wisdom and invites you to join her in a daily practice of health and bliss.  Padma provides original workshops and DVDs of skills suitable for both beginner and advanced students.

Padma Yoga develops original and unique television programs and Padma hosts four national television series on meditation and yoga.

Padma Yoga produces high-quality, media materials, such as DVDs, CDs, manuals, books and e-books, available for purchase from our online store or at fine retailers. Padma Yoga and Meditation offers personalized and group guidance that are designed to be directly applicable to your needs. We offer specialized programs to individuals as well as corporate executives and groups. Various product packages are available, including educational DVD sets. We welcome appointments with athletes, executives and professional groups. This unique service is solidly based in time-tested traditions of meditation techniques that are proven to be effective for maximizing focus and efficiency.

The Padma Meditation Teacher Training is soundly based in classical meditation wisdom that has been studied and tested for thousands of years. The quality of the meditation information is pure, powerful and potent, being transmitted directly from master tantric teachers of the Himalayas to Padma. At the same time the programs are unique and specifically designed to suit our western lifestyle and culture. The Meditation Teacher Training Program lays the foundation for a deep personal practice and the ability to offer meditation to others.

WHAT WILL YOU GAIN?

“Know Your Freedom.”
Through Padma Yoga and Meditation you will find exceptional mental clarity, self-understanding, creative inspiration, intuitive wisdom, freedom and compassionate insight. You can increase your inner strength and joy and de-stress your life. You can re-access your innate clarity and inner space of awareness and tap into the infinite sense of joy and happiness that is at your core. You will be more effective and efficient in your personal and business lives and not waste energy. By practising simple, effective meditation and study yogic psychology, you re-connect with your pure self, and understand the nature of the human ego. Padma Yoga Meditation is designed for deep inner personal exploration, and also simply for coping with everyday stress. You can attain high-level performance, sharper awareness, focus and efficiency, health, freedom and peace. Studies have shown that techniques such as those employed by Padma Yoga enhance high-level performance, sharpen awareness and develop inner power.  Meditation stabilizes your nerves and clears your cluttered mind, to increase your ability to achieve your goals.

WHO RUNS PADMA YOGA & MEDITATION?

Padma Yoga and meditation is owned and operated by its founder, Marla Stewart, B.Sc., also known as Padma. Established in 2000, Padma Yoga offers high-quality, professional meditation and yoga teachings for men and women, especially at key transitional times of life. There are courses for complete beginners, ready to start on this exciting journey, as well as for experienced practitioners ready to learn how to share their love of yoga and meditation with others.

WHAT ARE OUR GOALS?

Padma Yoga and Meditation is committed to supporting health, peace and the quality of life for individuals and our society. Our long-term goals include creating meditation programs for universities, specifically in the faculties of Education, Medicine, Law, Athletics, and Family Sciences. We are offering the first secular Meditation Teacher Training Certification in Canada with the goal to increase the number of reliable and skilled meditation teachers available. This program will be online and in workshop settings to reach the widest possible client base.

We promote wellness, health and sustainability by educating individuals and groups to become more self and socially aware plus  inwardly balanced. We believe that informed and balanced individuals make more ethical and enlightened choices that result in environmental and social sustainability. Padma Yoga programs are targeted at key educational and medical facilities in order to  best reach out to all citizens including disenfranchised individuals. All Padma Yoga programs are designed to encourage social and environmental responsibility.

Wherever you are in your meditation or yoga practice, we offers you something unique and effective, from introductory, secular, fun workshops to more in-depth study of Sanskrit scriptures.

MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS

• 26-episode TV series ‘Padma Yoga: Blissful Living’ 2010.
• 26-episode TV series ‘Padma Yoga: Modern Meditations’ 2010.
• 26-episode TV series ‘Padma Yoga: The Elemental Series’ 2009.
• 65-part nationally-syndicated yoga television series, ‘Living Yoga with Padma’ 2005.
• 12-part radio show on CBC radio, North By North-West, 2007.
• In-flight recording heard on Air Canada ‘Freedom from Flight Anxiety’ 2007.
• National TV series ‘Remedy Me’ 2008.
• Lululemon Ambassadorship at their main store on West 4th Ave, Vancouver, 2007.
• Toronto Yoga Show 2007; Sponsored by Channel ONE in Toronto.
• Article in Reader’s Digest, 2008.
• Article in Chatelaine magazine, December, 2009.

CLIENTS INCLUDE

• A-List Hollywood Celebrities, including Uma Thurman, Charlize Theron, Heather Graham, Sarah Mc Lachlan and Freida Pinto.
• CBC Radio & TV
• Public Health Canada
• University of British Columbia
• YYOGA
• Ballard Power
• Simpson & Thomas Law Firm
• Steve Nash Fitness Center
• Intrawest
• Conner, Clark & Lunn Investments
• Porte Real Estate
• Bolder Investments
• ‘Steelers’ women’s AAA hockey team