Saturday, October 15, 2016 10 am to 6:30 pm.
Swami Asokananda. $50.
10:00am – 12:00pm Yoga Class leading into Meditation
12:00 – 2:00pm Lunch break
2:15 – 3:45pm “The Higher Purpose of the Yoga Postures”The authoritative text, the Hatha Yoga Pradipika, clearly states that the purpose of the yoga postures (asanas) and breathing practices (pranayama) is to support the seeker to achieve thegoal of yoga, which is the stilling of the thought waves in the mind. It is necessary for the body to be supple, sensitive,strong and clean if we are going to enjoy the awakening of the innate power we all possess (kundalini).
In this workshop we will explore:
- How to practice the physical postures in a way that transforms them into yoga
- What does mastery of a yoga posture mean?
- How to move from a physical to a more subtle experience
4:00 – 4:45pm “Death According to the Bhagavad Gita”For most of us, death is the ultimate scary thing. Besides the often miserable experience of being in physical pain, there is the uncertainty of what comes next—if anything. Will I still exist?If so, in what form? Will I still have a body, a mind, senses, a personal identity?The Bhagavad Gita clearly explores the issue of death and the soul’s continuing journey in a way that alleviates fear andconfusion. It provides us with the guidance on how to live well so that we can die well. With the understanding that allthings must pass, we can face this transition with a relaxed mind and an open heart.
5:00 – 5:45pm Q & A
6:00 – 6:30pm Meditation
Cost: $50, additional donation welcome. (Naropa students $25)
All proceeds go to benefit the non-profit organization New York Integral Yoga Institute www.iyiny.org
To register and reserve your space with advanced payment please contact Padma at [email protected]
Reserve your space for Yoga class, space is limited. 6-month Yoga experience recommended for Yoga class.