Monthly Discussions on the Bhagavad Gita

Facilitated by Dr. Krishnan
4 Sundays:  February 19, March 11, April 15 & June 3
11:30AM-12:45 PM directly after the beginner class
$20 each session
Pre-registration requested and drop-ins welcome

The Bhagavad Gita, the Song of the Blessed One, is one of the most studied and widely translated texts in the history of world literature. It is considered the most important book in the evolution of Yoga. It is one of the most widely read and accessible storehouses of yogic wisdom and practice. It explores yoga along the paths of action, knowledge and devotion, taking us deeper into the experience of our own true Self.

We will start with chapter 13 and study it all Spring.   Chapter 13 is one of the most important chapters.  It holds building blocks that can make the greatest impact on our day to day lives.  It discusses such topics as who is the "knower" within us, the "field" where our lives unfold, the gunas and the path of knowledge.  It’s teachings are accessable and immediate.  We will study it as a key to effective living.  The last 15 minutes will be an open Q&A.

No prior experience necessary - just bring an open heart and inquisitive mind.  you can come to the entire series, or take indivudal sessions.  We recommend that you read chapter 13 and bring your copy, a notebook and pen. If you'd like to get a copy, we recommend the following translations:  

• Bhagavad Gita: A Walk Through Guide for Westerners by Jack Hawley (highly readable)
• Bhagavad Gita by Winthrop Seargant (Includes the sanskrit transliteration and translation)
• Bhagavad Gita in the Mahabharata by J.A.B. van Buitenen (an unbiased translation written in prose rather than verse by verse)
• Poised for Grace: Annotations on the Bhagavad Gita from a Tantric View by Professor Douglas Brooks (this is not a translation but more like crib notes and available for sale at the studio to be used in conjunction with an actual translation)

Dr. Krishnan is a scientist by training and has been a student of Vedanta and the Bhagavad Gita for 20 years. Over the last ten years he has been sharing his thoughts on the Gita and how we can increase the quality of our lives both at home and at the work place. He explains through discussions the Gita's benefits both in our lives and relationships. The Gita helps us unlock the door to "Successful and Effective Living".

Eye of the Tiger Practice for Charity

Sundays:  February 19, March 11, April 15, June 3
The February practice charity is Fellowship of Reconcilliation   http://forusa.org/
Suggested donation between $25-75.  Please make checks to Fellowship of Reconcilliation
100% will of the proceeds will be donated.
No reservations – just show-up with your body, mat and heart!

Eye of the Tiger is a sequence written by John Friend and is used as a title to convey that a long strong practice is at hand. Though it is a strong physical practice, it is more about cultivating will, determination and steadiness than anything else. It includes all categories of asanas and will push the boundaries of any student. We will do a modified Eye of the Tiger that is more of a mixed level sequence. Some prior yoga experience necessary. Chaya will guide the practice but will also be doing the practice with everyone.  Andrea will lead the April 15th practice.

It will immediately follow the free discussion on the Bhagavad Gita at 11:30 – 12:45 with Dr. Krishnan.

Come spend the afternoon at Shree!

Intermediate Inversions Workshop

With Andrea Frade
Sunday, March 4
2:00-5:00 pm
$45

Take your inversion practice to new levels of growth. This intermediate workshop will strengthen and align the spine to support and renew health and vitality in both the upper and lower body. Simultaneously we will explore how when we approach the advancement of poses with sensitivity, awareness and vigor, it sets free the motions of the body for a confident, graceful practice.

Through clear and simple action, we will outline preparatory poses to move deeper and learn how consistent action and Anusara Alignment techniques can bring us into poses such as pincha mayurasana or forearm stand, urdhvamukha, vrikshasana, or handstand and headstand variations.

Participants should have a basic level of comfort with inversions. Not recommended for someone at a beginner stage.

Restorative Yoga and Reiki Winter Healing Workshop

Karon Shovers Goldsmith and Cristy SyCip
Saturday, March 3
2:30-5:00 PM
$65

 

Restorative Yoga combined with hands-on Reiki energy healing can help relieve the winter doldrums and will leave your mind, body and spirit renewed and refreshed as we move through the last of the long winter months.

This workshop is a "mini retreat". This is how it works: you will support your body in a series of restorative yoga poses using bolsters, blankets and straps. You will spend 3-10 minutes relaxing deeply in each pose while receiving healing Reiki energy. The deep opening you will experience through these practices will help clear any tension and stress. We hope you will leave the workshop feeling refreshed, nourished and ready to embrace the Spring Season with an open body, mind and heart. Appropriate for all levels.

Reiki is a simple, non-intrusive, and powerful method of hands-on healing. This ancient healing technique channels energy into the body, accelerating our ability to heal ourselves.

 4 Week Evening Introduction to Yoga

With Valerie Herzog
Wednesday Evenings
March 7, 14, 21 and 28
6:00-7:15 pm
$80
 

Ever wanted to try yoga but didn't know where to start? This is the perfect introductory series created for the brand new beginner. During this 4 week series, we will learn the ABC's of Yoga. There will be basic instruction in the fundamental poses, anatomy, breathing, meditation and some simple philosophy.

This series will give you a strong foundation for a yoga practice and can provide greater confidence for you to join a regular class and start you on your way to experiencing the many benefits of yoga ranging from stress relief to improved health and well-being. Feel the difference and consider making yoga an integral part of your life.

For those new to yoga or to Anusara Yoga in particular. All are welcome.

St. Patrick's Day Family Yoga Fun

With Judy Levin
Saturday, March 17 1:00pm - 2:30
$30 per family

Family yoga is an opportunity for families to take a yoga class together that is geared towards both parents and children. Participants develop body awareness, motor coordination and confidence through yoga games and poses and some partner poses. Best age range for the children is between 5 and 12. Best age range for the parents? Why, unlimited, of course! Bring your family and have fun together!

Be sure to wear something with green in it!

Judy Levin is a RYT and offers kids, teen and family classes at studios in the area. She is a long time student of Anusara Yoga and spent many years teaching nursery school. She loves to work with children and has a laid back playful approach to her teaching.

Lower Body Therapeutics and Upper Body Therapeutics

With Andrea Frade
Sunday, March 18, 2012
Lower Body: 1:00-3:00 pm
Upper Body: 3:30-5:30
$35 each or both for $60

When we encounter pain in our bodies, or have a history of injury, we are met with an experience of discomfort and limitation. In turn, it may seem as though there is an impossible threshold of unwanted resistance within our body that exhausts our resources and restricts our access to our own natural ability to heal.

In these two workshops, Lower Body Therapeutics and Upper Body Therapeutics, we will explore how to meet pain and injury from a platform of compassionate healing and diligent action, thus clarifying how the Universal Principles of Alignment work therapeutically.

Lower Body 1:00-3:00 PM

We will look at general misalignments within the pelvis, legs and feet to examine the relation to pain exhibited in the lower back, hips, knees, ankles and feet. We will also address stiffness, fatigue, limited range of motion, injury and chronic pain. Through simple straightforward exercises and alignment techniques, we will learn how these configurations can help to alleviate pain, strengthen areas that feel weak or underdeveloped, support areas that have been effected by injury, overuse and strain and nurture an increasing sense of freedom from pain throughout the body.

Upper Body 3:30-5:30 PM

We will look at general misalignments within the head, neck and shoulder areas of the body and examine how these relate to pain exhibited in the elbows, wrists and hands, upper back and neck. We will cover issues such as fatigue and stiffness due to injury and chronic pain. Through simple straightforward exercises and alignment techniques, we will learn how these configurations can help to alleviate pain, strengthen areas that feel weak or underdeveloped, support areas that have been effected by injury, overuse and strain and nurture an increasing sense of freedom from pain throughout the body.

In taking the time to be attentive to our body's needs in clear, honest and caring ways, we can open the gates of hope and healing, transforming the exercise of yoga into a conscious step towards greater freedom of body, heart and mind.

All levels and those new to yoga are welcome!

Spring  Partner Yoga Workshop

With Amy Jean and Freddy Pastore
Sunday, April 29 1:30-3:30 pm
$65 per couple

Bring a partner and share the joy of yoga together as we celebrate Spring and create a sense of renewal in our relationships.  Amy will guide you and you and your partner through a fun easy yoga practice of partner postures and stretches, breath work, and meditatioan.  The workshop will end with Thai Yoga Massage to ease you into a deep state of relaxation and openness.  You'll help each other by giving physical support with good alignment and offer the necessary resistance to create a deeper opening in the poses while having fun. Partner yoga is designed to create more trust, communication, intimacy and union in your relationship. It can be comforting, supportive, joyful, enhance your relationship and deepen your connection with your partner.

Open to all Couples. All levels, no prior yoga experience needed. Space is limited.

Monthly Yoga Chill: Sweat and Sweets

One Friday a month Valerie will lead a special heart felt, sweat filled, Anusara Flow I&II class followed by sweet treats and bubbly beverages. No need to reserve, just show up ~ the drinks are on us!  Regular class rates apply.

Yoga Chill will be held on the following Fridays from 6:00 - 7:30 PM:

Fridays:

January 27
February 24
March 30
April 27
May 18
 

Registration Information

Please note
Full refunds are given with 48 hours cancellation notice. No refunds can be given after that time.