Yoga Meditation

Sunset Yoga at Wave Hill

freddibear — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 20:50:38 +0000

When:Wed, Aug 11, 2010 6:15–7:30PM

Where: Meet at the Perkins Visitor Center

Enjoy yoga under the setting sun on the sumptuous lawns of Wave Hill. Decrease stress and increase your energy by focusing on your posture, breath control and meditation. Classes are led by Neem Dewji and Yoga for Bliss-certified Hatha yoga instructors. For all levels, recommended for ages 12–112. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring your own mat. Sessions are held outdoors only and are weather dependent. Call 718.549.3200 x245 by 8AM on the day of the class for weather updates. Final Sunset Yoga session of the summer!

Kadampa Summer Festival 2010

freddibear — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 00:50:55 +0000

July 23 – August 7

Week 1
Empowerment of Amitayus & Commentary to Eight Steps to Happiness

Week 2
Empowerment & Commentary to the Practice of Great Mother Prajnaparamita

During the first week of this, the nineteenth, NKT Summer Festival, Gen-la Kunsang, the Deputy Spiritual Director of the NKT-IKBU will grant the blessing empowerment of Buddha Amitayus, and give teachings based on Eight Steps to Happiness.

Gen-la Kunsang will grant Amitayus empowerment on Saturday July 24 and then give four days of teachings. This will be followed by a two-day meditation retreat based on these teachings.

Saturday July 31 is a free day giving an opportunity to explore the local Lake District countryside, or simply relax. Coach trips are arranged, which include a short walk, a picnic lunch and a boat trip. Booking information to follow.

On Sunday August 1 Gen-la Dekyong will grant the empowerment of Great Mother Prajnaparamita. This will be followed by a three-day commentary to this practice and then a two-day retreat. Both these empowerments and all the teachings are open to everyone.

Location

The Spring and Summer Festivals take place in the beautiful Kadampa Buddhist Temple at Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre.

Manjushri Centre is the Mother Centre of modern Kadampa Buddhism. It is based at Conishead Priory, a large country house surrounded by gardens and woodland on the shores of Morecambe Bay.

Near the friendly market town of Ulverston in north-west England, it is close to the English Lake District, an area of outstanding natural beauty.

Glow in the Dark Yoga at Moomah

freddibear — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 20:42:21 +0000

Our signature glow-in-the-dark yoga class. Think Hayden Planetarium meets Mahatma Gandhi. A full sensory experience. Children learn how their bodies work while exploring ideas about compassion, kindness, gratefulness and love. Classes will relate to topics like the elements, senses, colors, animals, planets, organ functions, emotions and the total energy of the season. Some days they’ll visit an imaginary forest, other days they’ll go underwater to discover water worlds and sea creatures.

Classes include yoga postures and exercises, breath work, mantra, mudras and sound vibration.
Come wearing white for extra glowiness!!!!

Mommy & Me Gloga Yoga for Pre-Crawlers (accompanied by caregiver): $375/semester, $30/drop-in
Thursdays: 9:30am – 10:15m

161 Hudson Street – Downtown Tribeca
(between Laight and Hubert Streets)
New York NY 10013
Tel 212 226 0345
Fax 212 226 2078
info@moomah.com

Little Flower Yoga

freddibear — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 20:41:16 +0000

CLASSES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

Little Flower offers private and small group classes for kids and families that address the needs and interests of your child. Join us at one of our partner locations, or let us come to you and bring the healing benefits of yoga into your home.

Our teachers have experience working with various types of physical, emotional and learning related challenges. Yoga helps children of all ages feel great, stay healthy and connect with their tremendous capacity for joy.

Contact us at jennifer@littlefloweryoga.com for a free consultation and find out if our yoga programs can help your children become the best possible version of themselves.

BABY AND ME YOGA AT THE GARDEN SCHOOL
CLASSES FOR TODDLERS AND THEIR CAREGIVERS

33-16 79th St.
Queens NY

Join Little Flower Yoga and The Garden School for a New Six Week Summer Yoga Class Series. We welcome children from 18 month to 3 years, and their caregivers.

Thursdays: 9:30am – 10:15am
Class Dates: July 15, 22, 29; August 5, 12, 19
Cost: $160 for full summer series
Contact: The Garden School for more information and to register: 718.335.6363

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO ABOUT THE GARDEN SCHOOL

Abhaya Yoga in Dumbo

freddibear — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 20:33:08 +0000

Introductory Specials for New Students

One Week of Free Yoga – for first time students (Brooklyn and Manhattan residents only). Through August 31st.

$70 -Beginner Series- Never done Yoga before? Tight, stiff, intimidated, … have no worries. Come to this no pressure class to learn the very basics, foundation, and forms of the poses with Abhaya Teachers.

Anusara Immersion Level 3- Song of the Soul Study of the Bhagavad Gita

Summer Immersion
Sundays and Wednesdays in July
Sundays 12-4pm ( July 11, 18, 25* )

* July 25th class extended 6-9pm as well

Wednesdays 6-9pm ( July 7, 14, 21, 28)

Throughout the process of Immersion 3, Tara will shed light on the Bhagavad Gita, a beautiful and poetic, ancient, yogic text still very applicable to life today. In level 3 we take the Anusara Principles of Alignment to another level of understanding while continuing our studies of meditation, contemeplation, and pranayama. Those interested in pursing an Anusara Teacher Training are now ready and and have their necessary pre-requisites met.

Cost: $700

Anusara Teacher Training 2010

with Tara Glazier

Abhaya Yoga – DUMBO

Yoga Alliance 200 Hour Certification

Weekly sessions at Abhaya Yoga – select Sunday and Wednesday evenings

Sundays 12-4pm, 6-9pm

Wednesdays 6:30-9:30pm

September: 26, 29

October: 6, 10, 13, 17, 20

November: 3, 7, 10, 17, 21

December: 1, 5, 8, 12, 15

Mentored program : Teacher Trainees will additionally have a special mentoring session 1/ week with a highly trained Anusara teacher to hone their teaching skills

Cost: $2500. Includes Unlimited Studio Classes during the training.

Early Registration $2250 (before Sept 10)

Get your application now by emailing : tara@abhayayoga.com

Application deadline: August 1, 2010

This 100 hour Anusara Level 1 Teacher Training will focus on the art of teaching. Since the trainees have been through a deep study of the Anusara method in the Immersions, the Teacher Training program can put a great emphasis on teaching the skills necessary to become a magnetic teacher.

Program will focus on :

Theming – learning how interweave heart opening and empowering themes into an asana class
Sequence- skillfully sequencing to prepare the body for more advanced postures
Hands on Adjusting
Therapeutics- Anusara is known for it’s wonderful healing method. Trainees will learn hands on therapeutics as well as how to diagnose issues
Speaking skills- how to language and articulate the principles gracefully
Empowering the individual to focus on their own inherent gifts

About Tara:

Tara Glazier, the owner of Abhaya Yoga has been teaching yoga for the past 11years in New York City. She has taught all over the world and most recently at Virayoga in Manhattan. Tara is a professionally trained dancer and spent many years performing before making yoga her career. She has a BFA in Dance Pedagogy / Performance from the Hartt School at the University of Hartford. While studying Pedagogy,( the art of teaching), she became inspired by the craft and realized that it takes something very special, very intrinsic to become a teacher. She was asked to join staff at the Hartford Ballet and was honored with the Excellence in Pedagogy Award. Tara, later moved to NYC to begin a professional dance career. During this time, she transitioned into teaching yoga and became the Faculty Director at Ballet Tech, under the direction of Eliot Feld. After becoming Anusara Certified, Tara made the move to full time yoga teacher and has made teaching Anusara Yoga her life’s dharma. She has been training various types of teachers since 1999 and finds great fulfillment in offering skills that help others to awaken. She attributes much of her passion and success to her teachers, John Friend, Zhenja LaRosa, Elena Brower and to her parents.

Yogamaya Worshops

freddibear — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 20:29:54 +0000

Sunday, July 18 6PM-8PM
The Psychology of Karma
followed by prasad (sacred food!)

Admission:

$20 General
$30 to have a quick astrological reading done in advance*

Click here to sign up for this workshop

*Our capacity for astrological readings is 10. We accept these reservatiosn on a first-come, first-serve basis

We are graced to know Dhanurdhara Swami as a friend and spiritual mentor. When he is not in India, he will be offering monthly lectures at YOGAMAYA on Sunday evenings.

DDS is a dynamic speaker, filled with knowledge and depth of perspective. One of his great gifts is his ability to speak on high subjects in a way that is practical, relatable, and makes sense to the audience.

Whatever your level of spiritual knowledge, you will leave his programs feeling like you understand “Yoga” and its most important teachings in a powerful and useful way! Keep checking back in for his upcoming schedule at YOGAMAYA!

The Psychology of Karma:
Almost without exception all schools of classical Indian thought have at least one belief in common: they accept the law of karma, a divine arrangement of external events in order to help one grow spiritually. Dhanurdhara Swami will explain how our life experiences are a map of growth and source of blessings. We only need to learn how to understand and respond to them properly.

DD Swami will also clarify commonly misunderstood aspects of the law of karma, including:?

1) the co-existence of free will and destiny
2) the harmony between the Divine and the existence of suffering
3) Vedic astrology as a map of destiny? ?

To support the existence of the law of karma – that there is a destiny set at birth- Swami will give a short astrological reading describing some of the attendees’ general personality and life events.

If you are interested in participating in this activity, please send your date, exact time and place of birth to bryn@yogamayanewyork.com at least 10 days before the seminar.

Time restraints limit readings to the first five to ten people who sign up for the event.

Sunday, August 15 6PM-8PM
The Environment of Consciousness
followed by prasad (sacred food!)

Admission:

$20

Click here to sign up for this Workshop

We are graced to know Dhanurdhara Swami as a friend and spiritual mentor. When he is not in India, he will be offering monthly lectures at YOGAMAYA on Sunday evenings.

The Environment of Consciousness
Dhanurdhara Swami is a lifelong scholar of the Bhagavad-gita. In this satsang he will demonstrate how, based on Bhagavad-gita, one can make very simple choices in the make-up of his or her immediate environment to achieve greater clarity of perception, enhanced peace of mind, and improved self-control.

The ancients had a simple, but profound teaching: When we lack self-control, we fail. This is true with regard to our diet, our relationships, our career, and our spiritual disciplines, such as yoga. Simply put, a successful person learns to control their mind, rather than be controlled by it; this is the practice of yoga. The Bhagavad-gita is one of the main yogic texts. In its discussion of spiritual discipline, it not only gives an outline for the various methods of yoga, but also gives specific, comprehensive insight into how the quality of our environment affects the quality of our awareness. In the fourteenth chapter of the Bhagavad-gita, this knowledge is called “the supreme wisdom” and “the best of all knowledge”.

Mindful Yoga Workshop

freddibear — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 17:23:20 +0000

Sankalpah Yoga Studio located at 254 Fifth Avenue in New York City is offering a wonderful workshop on mindful yoga this summer. The event will combine yoga and meditation practices for any level student- great for beginners and advanced alike!

Mindful Yoga with Heather

Saturday, June 26
2:00-4:30pm

In this workshop, we will weave together the practices of yoga asana and mindfulness meditation. We will do this by bringing gentle awareness to our mind as we move through a slower, thoughtful flow of postures.
By practicing in this way, each asana reveals a unique opportunity for profound insight and transformation. This approach educates the mind to stay present to all that opens within us during our practice and opens up the potential for rapid progress in our physical practice.
We will begin the workshop with a discussion of philosophy and instruction on mindfulness meditation techniques. We will then move into a guided seated meditation before applying our awareness to a 90 minute yoga flow.

Beginning/Intermediate students welcome. The workshop is best for those with basic yoga experience, no meditation experience needed.
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As a practitioner of Insight Meditation, Heather first came to yoga with a curiosity of the interconnectedness of the mind and body – after years of practice, yoga has become a meditation in itself. Heather is interested in the profound channels of healing that meditation and yoga tap into and the potential for complete wellness that the complimentary modalities offer through breath, movement and conscious transformation.

Sankalpah Yoga Teacher Training

freddibear — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 17:15:05 +0000

Curriculum for Teacher Training

Asana

The asanas will be taught and experienced in groups; surya namaskar, standing poses, twists, balancing poses, inversions, backbends, and forward bends. We will explore the actions of the asana, how to instruct students into the pose, how to demonstrate asanas in a way that is most beneficial to your students, and how to incorporate props to make the asana accessible to those of limited mobility.

Hands on adjustments

We will teach you how to read your students’ body and assist them where they need to enhance their unique expression of the asana rather than give a generic adjustment or force their body into a shape it may not be ready for.

Sequencing

You will learn the art of sequencing to safely and creatively guide students into any given asana. How to place the asanas within a sequence in order to most efficiently build heat, purify and restore the body, and transcend previous physical limitations.

Atmosphere & Intention

We will cover several aspects of creating the atmosphere of the classroom. How every aspect of the class; from the intention you set, to the music you play, to the lighting, to the tone of your voice, plays an important role in your students’ experience.

Pranayama & Kriya

You will be taught, have a chance to practice, and feel the effects of ujayi and many of the over looked pranayama and kriya excercises and their benefits. We will also cover how to incorporate particular pranayama and kriya techniques into your class so that it compliments the focus of the practice.

Meditation

You will be taught, have a chance to practice, and feel the effects several different meditation practices. We will also cover how to incorporate these meditations into class to heighten your students experience.

Yoga Philosophy

We will study the Bhagavad Gita and all four chapters of The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali and discuss how these ancient teachings can continue to enrich our lives today.

We will explore Mantra, how to properly pronounce, the stories behind these powerful phrases, and the energies they invoke.

Anatomy

We will teach Anatomy as it applies to the practice of yoga. From this deeper understanding of the physical body you will not only understand your practice better you will also be able to assist others with more confidence.

We will examine the chakra system and subtle body. We will explore each chakra in detail and practices to be done to bring the energies of each particular chakra in balance. We will also cover the koshas and the pranas of the body.

Pre/Post Natal

We will cover the do’s and dont’s of pre/post natal yoga and how to accommodate these students in your open vinyasa class.

Restorative

We will have a restorative technique session where you will learn how to set up different restorative postures and their effects.

General Requirements

Trainees will be assigned a yoga partner for the training that they will meet with once between sessions. This time together will be used to practice their teaching of asana, pranayama, and hands on adjustments.

Trainees will be broken up into groups of 4 that will also meet once between sessions with a mentor for additional practice teaching and to discuss any areas where the trainees feel they need assistance.

Trainees will have a practice teaching session where they will practice for their final by teaching a 25 minute class to their fellow trainees.

Certification

The Sankapalpah Teacher Training Program is a 200 hour Yoga Alliance certified training program.

Sankalpah 200 Hour Summer Teacher Training

July 12-August 19, Monday through Thursday 9am-4pm
Summer Teacher Training Investment Options
Full Tuition: Pay – $3000.
Payment Plan: Pay in installments $3150
Space is limited to 16 trainees to ensure you receive the individualized attention Sankalpah is known for, pick up your application today!
**materials for Sanskrit sessions are an additional fee**

Sankalpah 200 Hour Fall Teacher Training

September 11-December 12, Saturdays & Sundays 2-8pm
Fall Teacher Training Investment Options:
Full Tuition: Pay – $3250
Payment Plan: Pay in installments- $3400
contact info@sankalpah.com for further information
**materials for Sanskrit sessions are an additional fee**

Meditation at Yoga Life

freddibear — Wed, 19 May 2010 18:31:23 +0000

THE YOGA SUTRAS

4 Thursday Evenings
7:30 pm- 8:30 pm
May 6, 13, 20, and 27

Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras is the seminal text on the art and science of yoga. In this meditation series we will use these treads of wisdom to guide our meditations.

In each meditation we will allow the wisdom of Patanjali’s life’s work to guide our intention of “Svadhyaya,” or self-study.

One Sutra at a time…

our journey toward self knowledge is already mapped out for us in this classic text on yoga. Let’s journey together to unite body, mind and spirit.

No experience necessary, all welcome.

Series of four meditations – $40
One class at a time – $18

Call to register (516) 767-YOGA

“I know of no other single thing so conducive to misery
as an uncultivated, untrained mind.
I know of no other single thing so conducive
to well-being as a cultivated and well-trained mind.”

The Buddha

Deirdre Breen-Bernstein
ISHTA Yoga Teacher, Interfaith Minister, Reiki Master Teacher

The Shadow Effect Series at Omega Institute

freddibear — Tue, 11 May 2010 17:32:04 +0000

The Shadow Effect

Deepak Chopra, Debbie Ford, and Marianne Williamson—New York Times best-selling authors and internationally acclaimed teachers—have joined together to share their knowledge of one of the biggest obstacles to happiness: our shadow. Their new book, The Shadow Effect: Illuminating the Hidden Power of Your True Self, brings to light the parts of ourself we deny but that still direct our life. When we learn to embrace our shadow, we discover the gifts of our authentic nature.Join these three extraordinary teachers for an evening of conversation and inspiration about The Shadow Effect. The evening includes clips from The Shadow Effect movie and a book signing with all three authors.The event is general admission and begins at 8:00 p.m. in The Grand at the Manhattan Center in New York City (311 West 34th Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues). Books and DVDs will be available for purchase. Tickets are non-refundable.

“Online Stream – The Shadow Effect” on Thursday, May 13 at 8:00pm.Event: Online Stream – The Shadow Effect
What: Workshop
Start Time: Thursday, May 13 at 8:00pm
End Time: Thursday, May 13 at 11:00pm
Where: http://www.liiv.com?

Order the Book Today!

The Shadow Effect: Illuminating the Hidden Power of Your True Self is a practical and profound guide to discovering the gifts of your shadow. The shadow exists within all of us. It is a part of us and yet we spend most of our life running from it. But far from being scary, our dark side holds the promise of a better, more fulfilling life. Deepak Chopra, Debbie Ford, and Marianne Williamson help us release our past so we can achieve our dreams and find happiness.

Deepak Chopra, MD is author of more than 50 books translated into more than 35 languages, including numerous New York Times best-sellers. Time magazine heralds Chopra as one of the top 100 heroes and icons of the century and credits him as “the poet-prophet of alternative medicine.” chopra.com

Debbie Ford is the author of six books, including the New York Times best-seller The Dark Side of the Light Chasers and Why Good People Do Bad Things. She is creator of the Shadow Process Workshop and founder of The Ford Institute for Integrative Coaching. debbieford.com

Marianne Williamson has helped millions reconnect to their spirituality and find inner peace. She is author of 10 books, including the #1 New York Times best-sellers, A Return to Love and Everyday Grace. She is founder of Project Angel Food and cofounder of The Peace Alliance. marianne.com

Yoga Meditation

Sunset Yoga at Wave Hill

Related Reading:

Kadampa Summer Festival 2010

July 23 – August 7

Week 1 Empowerment of Amitayus & Commentary to Eight Steps to Happiness

Week 2 Empowerment & Commentary to the Practice of Great Mother Prajnaparamita

Location

Related Reading:

Glow in the Dark Yoga at Moomah

Related Reading:

Little Flower Yoga

Related Reading:

Abhaya Yoga in Dumbo

Introductory Specials for New Students

Anusara Immersion Level 3- Song of the Soul Study of the Bhagavad Gita

Anusara Teacher Training 2010

with Tara Glazier

Abhaya Yoga – DUMBO

Related Reading:

Yogamaya Worshops

Related Reading:

Mindful Yoga Workshop

Mindful Yoga with Heather

Related Reading:

Sankalpah Yoga Teacher Training

Curriculum for Teacher Training

Asana

Hands on adjustments

Sequencing

Atmosphere & Intention

Pranayama & Kriya

Meditation

Yoga Philosophy

Anatomy

Pre/Post Natal

Restorative

General Requirements

Certification

Sankalpah 200 Hour Summer Teacher Training

Sankalpah 200 Hour Fall Teacher Training

Related Reading:

Meditation at Yoga Life

Related Reading:

The Shadow Effect Series at Omega Institute

The Shadow Effect

“Online Stream – The Shadow Effect” on Thursday, May 13 at 8:00pm.Event: Online Stream – The Shadow Effect What: Workshop Start Time: Thursday, May 13 at 8:00pm End Time: Thursday, May 13 at 11:00pm Where: http://www.liiv.com?

Order the Book Today!

Related Reading:

Week 1
Empowerment of Amitayus & Commentary to Eight Steps to Happiness

Week 2
Empowerment & Commentary to the Practice of Great Mother Prajnaparamita

“Online Stream – The Shadow Effect” on Thursday, May 13 at 8:00pm.Event: Online Stream – The Shadow Effect
What: Workshop
Start Time: Thursday, May 13 at 8:00pm
End Time: Thursday, May 13 at 11:00pm
Where: http://www.liiv.com?