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| 11 June 08:00 - 10:00 |
Learn Sanskrit through chanting Bhagavad Gita | Dr. MA Jayashree | Lecture |
| Class Description : Bhagavad Gita is a treasure of wisdom. It is the guiding light to lead every human being on Earth to a successful and tranquil life. The presence of mind and the equanimity is acheived by practising the path that is suitable to each personality, whether he/she is a technologist, scientist, intellectual or emotional being. It is only the mental make-up that is responsible for the attitudes. To bring coherence to all these, which is the goal of Yoga, learn Bhagavad Gita by chanting and also learn Sanskrit, the gateway to all Yoga texts. |
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| 11 June 08:00 - 10:00 |
Therapeutic Yoga: Breathing, Movement and Stay | Ganesh Mohan | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : Asanas or yoga poses are the most practiced aspect of yoga today. At their most basic level, asanas are movements of the body or staying in a particular body position, combined with specific, regulated breathing. This workshop will explore methods, techniques and the classical theory behind how these components of asana can be used effectively to maintain and restore health. |
| Level : Open-to-All, Therapeutic |
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| 11 June 08:00 - 10:00 |
Pranayama Practice: How to Grow Deeper and Further in Your Yoga Practice | O.P Tiwari | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : You may have been practising yoga for many years but has it really grown internally? What happens if you hit a block or a plateau? What does it take to keep it fresh and alive, making the most of your time spent in yoga practice? Tiwariji will gladly share his wisdom with you on this. Students will be guided through pranayama practice in each session. |
| Level : Open-to-All, Therapeutic |
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| 11 June 08:00 - 11:00 |
Awakening inner Power with Pranayama (AM Session) | Yogi Vishveketu | CET |
| Class Description : In this course we will explore diverse pranayama practices for different purposes (physical, emotional and spiritual well-being), design sequences for home practice and teaching, and learn about the theory of the 5 pranas and how it relates to yoga practice. You will have the opportunity to delve into kriya and pranayama practices that help to detoxify the body and the nadis, import prana, and allow you to cultivate personal power and calm awareness. This 6-hour workshop will begin with an integrated asana and pranayama session to tune into the flow of your prana. We will then continue on to outline the conditions for pranayama practice, some beneficial tips to enhance your ability to contain and expand your prana, and the theory of the five pranas. At the end of the morning you will learn about and explore agni sara kriya (fire stoking), full uddiyana bandha (navel lock), and several forms of anuloma viloma (alternate nostril breathing). In the afternoon we will delve into the creation of pranayama sequences for you and/or your students, and you will further develop your kumbhak (internal and external breath retention) with the 3 bandhas during the practice of kapalabhati (shining skull breath) and bhastrika (bellows breath). |
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| 11 June 08:00 - 11:00 |
Universal Mandala Yoga™: Most Intelligent and Conscious Methods of Yoga Practice | Andrey Lappa | Half Day Intensive |
| Class Description : The most intelligent and conscious methods of yoga practice. Schemes and multidimensional models of training sequences will be covered. A complete description and overview of the Mandala sequence with formulas of alternations of Asanas, Vinyasas, Pranayamas, Mantras and Visualisations. Practice in this course will cover perfectly balanced ®Universal Yoga Mandala Asana Vinyasa™ sequence, 6 directional cross, static-dynamic sub-style. This intensive consists of practice and theory lecture. Each student must have two yoga mats for the practice. |
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| 11 June 08:00 - 11:00 |
What is Yoga? A Historical Overview | Carlos Pomeda | Lecture |
| Class Description : The answer is not as obvious as it may seem. In fact, the various systems of yoga that developed in India over the centuries are different answers to that fundamental question. But this workshop does not treat the question nor the answers from a theoretical perspective. It does provide a chronological overview of the development of yoga. It does explore the major systems from the perspective of their answers to that question. And it does provide a useful framework for further study. But, most importantly, it explores the various approaches to life and to practice that each system contains. Geared primarily for those with some prior exposure to the various yoga systems, this workshop will be an ideal opportunity to fill in any gaps that participants might have as to the history of yoga and also to go deeper into the heart of each school examined, ending with a comfortable degree of basic familiarity with the major systems. The workshop will combine a lively and insightful presentation of some of the most important teachings of the various schools, including the origins of yoga, the classical formulation of Patanjali's, the various systems of Vedanta and the various approaches of Tantrism, including Kashmir Shaivism. It will also include a variety of meditative and other practices, representative of each of these schools, so as to give participants an "inside" feel for each one. |
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| 11 June 08:00 - 11:00 |
Sequencing for Backbends, Twists, and Forward Bends (AM Session) | Jason Crandell | CET |
| Class Description : Like the order of notes in a melody, the sequence of poses in a yoga class creates specific emotional, mental, and physical effects. In this session, you will learn how to awaken the shoulders, legs and spine in ways that allow you (and your students) to find greater depth, ease, and comfort in these poses. You will also learn how to see and understand bodies more accurately, as well as refine your ability to teach authentically from your own voice. |
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| 11 June 08:00 - 11:00 |
The Ability to Read Your Own and Others Bodies and Their Imbalances (AM Session) | Judy Krupp | CET |
| Class Description : When teaching asana it is important to be able to read and respond to restricted movements in the student's body is an important factor. The ability to be able to work with one's own physical limitations plus a knowledge of the biomechanics of the human body will help you to become a teacher who is sensitive to your students' needs. This workshop, designed for experienced students and teachers, shows you how to recognise the most common misalignments in postures so they can be accurately corrected. |
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| 11 June 08:00 - 11:00 |
Yoga, Anatomy & the Chakras - Chakras 1&2: Grounding & Bonding | Ellen Heed | Half Day Intensive |
| Class Description : Each 1/2 day workshop will focus on the anatomy and energetics of the Chakras. We will look at the important bones, muscles, and glands that define, protect, and activate each Chakra centre, and learn practices that open the flow of energy in each Chakra. We will learn chakra-specific asana sequences and also potent touch techniques to clear blockages in each chakra centre. There will be a meditation & Pranayama practice for each chakra, and an exploration of our soul's journey through this esoteric yet practical system of personal evolution. |
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| 11 June 08:00 - 11:00 |
Techniques for Touch - Learn to Adjust with a Compassionate Eye | Rusty Wells | Half Day Intensive |
| Class Description : Hands-on session designed for teachers/assistants/students wanting to find confidence and creativity in their assisting and adjusting techniques Together we will explore the ideal qualities of being an effective hands-on adjuster. This workshop is open to anyone interested in developing practical techniques that provide appropriate support for the individual needs of students of all levels. We will practise energetic touch and discover the elements of 'Supportive Presence'. This process will help develop our own intuitive abilities in order to truly listen to the non-verbal cues of each student as we Enter, Support, and Exit their personal and sacred practice space with grace and kindness. Students should not rely on frequent corrections by a teacher. Instead, Proper Adjusting through Supportive Presence empowers students to align their own practice with steadiness and ease. |
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| 11 June 10:30 - 12:30 |
A Definitive Approach to Classical Yoga: The Yogasutras of Patanjali | Ganesh Mohan | Lecture |
| Class Description : Authored around 2,000 years ago, the precise text of the sage Patanjali continues to be a definitive guide to yoga practitioners. The Yogasutras are a vast topic. This lecture will explain some of the context, connections and core psychology of this text in clear and straightforward language. Time will be allotted for answering questions. |
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| 11 June 10:30 - 12:30 |
The Art of Hands~on Enhancements: Pranic Alignment of Standing Postures, Heart + Hip Openings (Neutral Hips) | Twee Merrigan | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : There's a difference between the yoga terms "adjustments" and "enhancements," and the difference is… empowerment! Twee Merrigan's transformational approach to yoga has evolved from several years of assisting thousands of yogis around the world. In this unique exploration, we will no longer fix or correct postures based on our ideas of how the external body should look in any given pose. Instead, we will investigate the pathways, intelligence, and potentiality of prana to guide us from within. As a result, we will enter a sacred yoga space—our own and our students'—with confidence, and deepen our journey toward steadiness and ease, both on the yoga mat and off. * Discussion + Hands-on Training with partner work. Not a Prana Flow Class. |
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| 11 June 10:30 - 12:30 |
Asana for Pranayama | Paul Dallaghan | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : The main requirement in asana for pranayama is that it is stable and you can remain in it for a period of time without pain or becoming uncomfortable and distracted. You do not need to get into advanced poses, though that may be part of the process for some. This workshop will then work on specific asanas leading to a seated place where the basics of pranayama will be done. |
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| 11 June 13:00 - 14:00 |
Community Class with Tanya Boulton - Open to Public! | Complimentary Event |
| Class Description : Back to Basics A yoga class that will cover breath and basic stretches that help open up and heal the body. Learn fundamental moves that you can use every day to feel better. |
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| 11 June 13:30 - 16:30 |
Marmas - active zones of the body. All stretching Asanas for the arms | Andrey Lappa | Half Day Intensive |
| Class Description : In this intensive, we will uncover the active zones of the body. We will learn about the principles of energetic balance of practice using influence to the Marmas with Asanas, and we will go through a complete description of Asanas for all directions of mobility of the arms, legs and spine. Practice in this course will cover perfectly balanced ®Universal Yoga Mandala Asana Vinyasa™ sequence, 10 directional cross, static sub-style. Each student must have two yoga mats for the practice. |
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| 11 June 13:30 - 16:30 |
Joy of Meditation | Carlos Pomeda | Lecture |
| Class Description : Have you ever been interested in meditation? Do you want to find the joy of meditation in an easy way? Then, this workshop is for you. The great thing about meditation is that we all have everything we need to practise it already! All that is required is simple, skillful guidance that will allow us to get in touch with the unbounded reservoirs of joy, inspiration and love that lie within us. In this workshop—taught by a former monk with over 30 years of experience—we will not only explore the various building blocks and the many facets of meditation, but we will also have ample opportunity to explore various approaches through guided group sessions, discussions and Q&A. Join us in this fascinating journey of exploration. Recommended Reading Material: Muktananda, Swami. Meditate: Happiness Lies Within You Durgananda, Swami. The Heart of Meditation: Pathways to a Deeper Experience. |
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| 11 June 13:30 - 16:30 |
Awakening inner Power with Pranayama (PM Session) | Yogi Vishveketu | CET |
| Class Description : In this course we will explore diverse pranayama practices for different purposes (physical, emotional and spiritual well-being), design sequences for home practice and teaching, and learn about the theory of the 5 pranas and how it relates to yoga practice. You will have the opportunity to delve into kriya and pranayama practices that help to detoxify the body and the nadis, import prana, and allow you to cultivate personal power and calm awareness. This 6-hour workshop will begin with an integrated asana and pranayama session to tune into the flow of your prana. We will then continue on to outline the conditions for pranayama practice, some beneficial tips to enhance your ability to contain and expand your prana, and the theory of the five pranas. At the end of the morning you will learn about and explore agni sara kriya (fire stoking), full uddiyana bandha (navel lock), and several forms of anuloma viloma (alternate nostril breathing). In the afternoon we will delve into the creation of pranayama sequences for you and/or your students, and you will further develop your kumbhak (internal and external breath retention) with the 3 bandhas during the practice of kapalabhati (shining skull breath) and bhastrika (bellows breath). |
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| 11 June 13:30 - 16:30 |
Sequencing for Backbends, Twists, and Forward Bends (PM Session) | Jason Crandell | CET |
| Class Description : Like the order of notes in a melody, the sequence of poses in a yoga class creates specific emotional, mental, and physical effects. In this session, you will learn how to awaken the shoulders, legs and spine in ways that allow you (and your students) to find greater depth, ease, and comfort in these poses. You will also learn how to see and understand bodies more accurately, as well as refine your ability to teach authentically from your own voice. |
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| 11 June 13:30 - 16:30 |
Ability to Read Your Own and Others Bodies and Their Imbalances (PM Session) | Judy Krupp | CET |
| Class Description : When teaching asana it is important to be able to read and respond to restricted movements in the student's body is an important factor. The ability to be able to work with one's own physical limitations plus a knowledge of the biomechanics of the human body will help you to become a teacher who is sensitive to your students' needs. This workshop, designed for experienced students and teachers, shows you how to recognise the most common misalignments in postures so they can be accurately corrected. |
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| 11 June 13:30 - 16:30 |
Yoga, Anatomy & the Chakras- Chakra 3: Wills & Wants - the Power of the Self | Ellen Heed | Half Day Intensive |
| Class Description : Each 1/2 day workshop will focus on the anatomy and energetics of the Chakras. We will look at the important bones, muscles, and glands that define, protect, and activate each Chakra centre, and learn practices that open the flow of energy in each Chakra. We will learn chakra-specific asana sequences and also potent touch techniques to clear blockages in each chakra centre. There will be a meditation & Pranayama practice for each chakra, and an exploration of our soul's journey through this esoteric yet practical system of personal evolution. |
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| 11 June 14:30 - 16:30 |
Jivamukti Yoga – Hip, Hop, Holy (此課堂有廣東話翻譯) | David Life | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : Hot Jivamukti sequences keep this class movin' and shakin.' The music is new, but the practices are ancient - expect the full Jivamukti package of tradition, music, meditation, bhakti, and challenging asana, with a taste of outrageousness. This is a yoga class with a serious passion for life, nature and love designed to get you out of your "stuff," and back into the groove. |
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| 11 June 14:30 - 16:30 |
Ashtanga Yoga – An Introduction: Exploring the Fundamentals | David Swenson | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : This class is an introduction to Ashtanga Yoga. It is open to all levels of experience or lack thereof. The building blocks of Ashtanga Yoga will be explored through the basic elements of Breath, Bandhas and Vinyasa. There will be a short discussion followed by an introductory flow through an abbreviated sequence from the First Series. Participants will gain a good understanding of the fundamental elements present in the practice of Ashtanga Yoga in this fun-filled and informative class that will end with a guided deep relaxation. |
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| 11 June 14:30 - 16:30 |
Anusara Yoga: Adjustments That Align With Nature | Desirée Rumbaugh | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : Anusara Yoga offers an elegant and grace-filled method of teaching yoga that helps teachers train their students to listen to their own guidance or inner wisdom. Come and feel for yourself the magical and radically liberating application of the Universal Principles of Alignment that you can apply to your own practice and your teaching. |
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| 11 June 14:30 - 16:30 |
The Purpose of Yoga. | Dr. MA Narasimhan | Lecture |
| Class Description : The Vedic concept of Yoga is not just to make one strong and sturdy with extraordinary mental powers, but to make him feel free to enjoy the pleasures of the world outside and also the world within. Patanjali also envisages further on having the capability to catalyse the pace of transformation of the world. It is also not just to enable one to become a pious person who can be assured of a place in the heaven. It is to go beyond the concept of heaven that the religions of the world speak about. |
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| 11 June 17:00 - 19:00 |
The Art of Enhancements: Standing and Arm Balancing Postures | Twee Merrigan | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : There's a difference between the yoga terms "adjustments" and "enhancements," and the difference is… empowerment! Twee Merrigan's transformational approach to yoga has evolved from several years of assisting thousands of yogis around the world. In this unique exploration, we will no longer fix or correct postures based on our ideas of how the external body should look in any given pose. Instead, we will investigate the pathways, intelligence, and potentiality of prana to guide us from within. As a result, we will enter a sacred yoga space—our own and our students'—with confidence, and deepen our journey toward steadiness and ease, both on the yoga mat and off. * Discussion + Hands-on Training with partner work. Not a Prana Flow Class. |
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| 11 June 17:00 - 19:00 |
Ashtanga Yoga - A Guided Tour: A Thorough Exploration of the Practice Ashtanga Yoga | David Swenson | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : This class is an in-depth and fun-filled exploration of the dynamic system of Ashtanga Yoga. In a step-by-step manner the minute details of the practice will be covered beginning with the Sun Salutations and travelling all the way through to Savasana. Alternatives will be given to allow students of all levels to attend. There is a lot of partner work in this fun-filled and energetic class as well as plenty of laughter woven into the wealth of knowledge and information that students will gain. David will also delve into the more subtle aspects of Ashtanga yoga including Pranayama and the Philosophy of the Eight Limbs in Daily Life. This class is great for beginners and those already familiar with the practice. |
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| 11 June 17:00 - 19:00 |
Indian Dance: Kuchipudi | Hari Om | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : This is the traditional (Classical) dance originating from Andhra Pradesh, South India. Like ballet, the syllabus is fixed and everyone learns individually, and at their own pace. All levels are welcome. |
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| 11 June 17:00 - 19:00 |
Meditation on Twin Hearts – Finding Inner peace | Glenn Mendoza | Lecture |
| Class Description : Meditation on Twin Hearts is an advanced meditation technique aimed at achieving illumination or universal consciousness. It is also an instrument of world and community service that eventually harmonises the earth by blessing it with loving-kindness, peace, joy and goodwill. Meditation on Twin Hearts is a noble tool that hopes to raise one's vibrations toward higher states of awareness and expanded levels of consciousness. Presently being practised globally by tens of thousands of people of different religions and backgrounds, the Meditation on Twin Hearts is extraordinary in its simplicity with amazing and dramatic results. Grand Master Choa Kok Sui, the modern founder of Pranic Healing and Arhatic Yoga and the spiritual teacher and spiritual inspiration to millions of people worldwide, introduced this meditation as a powerful tool for spiritual development. Psychological Benefits: • Meditation on Twin Hearts is used as a meditation tool for stress relief • Regular practice of Meditation on Twin Hearts results in increasing contentment, happiness, inner peace and joy in life. • Enhanced relationships with spouses, family members and co-workers. • Increased academic performance, athletic skills, behavioural functioning, improved memory and overall school and job performance. Sociological Benefits: • Improved Family and Interpersonal Relationships - Regular practice of Meditation on Twin Hearts has shown enhancements in relationships. It has proven to save marriages and relationships that were falling apart. • Improved Work Performance - In Columbia and India, Meditation on Twin Hearts is done every morning before starting the work day. There has even been use of Meditation on Twin Hearts in corporate companies such as banks and businesses. • In this workshop you will deeply understand this powerful meditation. You will practise it and discover the fascinating applications of this universal meditation. |
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| 11 June 17:00 - 19:00 |
Advancing Your Yoga | Mark Whitwell | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : The Four Principles of Successful Yoga 'and Life' Yoga must be adapted to individual needs. "Adapt Yoga to the individual, not the individual to the yoga. There is a perfect yoga for every person. If you can breathe you can do yoga" Krishnamacharya. How to precisely adapt yoga to individual needs and health issues, yours and your students. |
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| 11 June 17:00 - 19:00 |
Creation | Maya Fiennes | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : Live an ordinary life in a non-ordinary way..make the impossible possible.."Yes we can" is the mantra that will guide you through this set and allow you to welcome great opportunities in your life. |
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| 11 June 17:00 - 19:00 |
Asana Essentials | Paul Dallaghan | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : What are the key principles behind all asanas? What are the key elements of vinyasa? What is the basis of alignment? How do you properly integrate the breath and bandhas into all of this? This workshop will get you to practise and explore so that a level of understanding through direct experience comes. From here you have a tool with which to grow in your asana practice and take it deeper so it genuinely becomes a part of yoga. You may have been doing asana for years but have you felt it, connected with it? Is it part of you? Does it still have the same life and appeal for you? For that you need to know how to connect with it. It's in your hands. Paul hopes to share with you his personal experience and insight no matter what background of asana. |
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| 11 June 17:00 - 19:00 |
Anusara Restorative | Patrick Creelman | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : In the middle of the conference this class will help to recharge your batteries. Join this practice of restoring postures and meditations as a way of grounding your prana to stay clear in mind, vibrant in body, and soft in heart. |
| Level : Open-to-All, Therapeutic |
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| 11 June 17:00 - 19:00 |
Back to the Future (此課堂有廣東話翻譯) | Sharon Gannon | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : On a psychokinetic level, back bending moves one into the future. (forward bending takes us into our past). We will explore how to apply yogic principles to back bending so as to allow us to safely, fearlessly and confidently move into the future with a sense of adventure. The class will include a vigorous vinyasa warm-up preparing us to focus on several back-bending asanas, progressing from simple to more advanced. Please bring a blanket. Mostly asana. All Levels. |
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| 11 June 17:00 - 19:00 |
“Yoga of Communication” for Yoga teachers Simple and easy steps to vastly improve your communication and the benefits of your teaching to your students | Helene Liu | Lecture |
| Class Description : Did you know that the unconscious mind does not process negatives? Just try this: "DON'T think of a blue tree". What do you have to focus on? A blue tree of course. Negative instructions focus the student's mind exactly on what it needs to forget. Ultimately, the success of any teaching lies in the teacher's ability to convey his or her message in a way that comes through to the student. This workshop will introduce a general model of verbal and non-verbal communication, and some practical applications in the form of fun exercises to anchor the learning. Who: Yoga teachers who want to increase the effectiveness of their teachings. |
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| 11 June 19:30 - 21:30 |
Economic Slump: The Best Years of Your Career | Geshe Michael Roach & Lama Christie McNally | Special Event |
| Class Description : The wholeworld is caught in a serious economic slump, and it is affecting each and every one of us. But you don't have to be a victim - there are things you can do right now that will guarantee your financial security during these difficult times. Learn how to transform these problems into an opportunity for more success in your career than you ever dreamed was possible. Come join us in this 2-day lecture as Geshe Michael Roach, author of The Diamond Cutter, shares techiques based on ancient Asian teachings. *The Diamond Cutter is a book that has been used by speakers to help build a successful company with a quarter-billion dollars US in annual sales. |
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| 12 June 08:00 - 10:00 |
Learn Sanskrit Through Stories | Dr. MA Jayashree | Lecture |
| Class Description : Who does not like stories? From child to adult, everyone is fond of listening to stories. But every story needs to be told through the medium of a language. Why can't that language be a new one? Telling a known story in a new language with visual media helps make learning that language easier and more enjoyable. Come fast. Learn Sanskrit by telling stories and understand the Yoga texts in its original language. |
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| 12 June 08:00 - 10:00 |
Therapeutic Yoga and Ayurveda for the Body: Focus on Back Pain | Ganesh Mohan | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : Yoga and Ayurveda provide a holistic approach to health and well-being. Together, they form a comprehensive and integrated system—both in maintaining health and in resolving conditions of ill-health. In this workshop, we will explore the fundamentals of using Yoga and Ayurveda in their authentic application to address conditions of ill-health of the body - particularly back pain. |
| Level : Open-to-All, Therapeutic |
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| 12 June 08:00 - 10:00 |
Pranayama Practice: Pranayama in Hatha Yoga | O.P Tiwari | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : Hatha Yoga detailed specific pranayama practices, how to do them and the overall purpose for them. This sheds light on most of the yoga practice done today. The tradition Tiwariji is part of has practised and taught these over the generations. Students will be guided through pranayama practice in each session. |
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How to Build a Boat | Rusty Wells | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : Build the strongest foundation possible. Here is a really challenging vinyasa class designed to build strength in your legs and the entire core (intermediate to advanced track.) From the ankles to the ribs, we will tone and stretch it all! From lunges to crunches, you can learn tools that can be used at home in order to safely and effectively build the strongest power yoga practice imaginable. These techniques will nourish your forward bends, deepen your backbends, strengthen the muscles around your spine and tone your entire midsection. Come prepared to sweat... a lot. |
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| 12 June 08:00 - 11:00 |
Opening Your Heart (AM Session) | Ana Forrest | CET |
| Class Description : With Forrest Yoga's heart-open asanas, you learn to breathe in a way that opens your core and gives the heart the support and counsel of the rest of the primary charkas. Learn to remove the emotional shielding from your heart so it can truly and honestly feel each new experience afresh. This helps your heart and spirit be more resilient, flexible and adept at surfing emotional waves. Begin building skill in accessing, cleansing and resolving emotional issues and move them out of the cell tissue, thus freeing your heart. This makes room for seeing and absorbing the beauty and sweetness in our world, which nourishes the heart. |
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| 12 June 08:00 - 11:00 |
Vivekacudamani: The Jewel of Supreme Wisdom | Carlos Pomeda | Lecture |
| Class Description : What is the fastest means to the experience of the highest? In this workshop, we will explore the practical approaches and answers to that question provided by the Vivekacudamani, one of the most important works of Vedanta. In this brief and incisive yoga scripture we find a complete roadmap: An unshakeable vision of oneness between the Absolute and us as well as a clear vision of the practice to experience that union. In the words of Shankara, its author, this text brings "within easy reach the soothing ocean of nectar that is the Absolute." In this exploration of the sublime system of Vedanta, we will cover topics such as the qualities that lead to success for a yoga student, the nature of human life, the subtleties of perception, and the practice of deep meditation, among others. |
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Anusara Yoga: Yoga to the Rescue (AM Session) | Desirée Rumbaugh | CET |
| Class Description : Many yoga students come to their practice with the hope that yoga will help them to feel better, only to find themselves continually dealing with pain and/or injury, some of it actually aggravated by doing yoga. Anusara Yoga's Universal Principles of Alignment empower students to better understand their tendencies and habits so they can make changes that can immediately produce the positive benefits they were hoping to gain. In the morning, the focus will be on hips, lower back, knees and feet, and in the afternoon we will work on the neck, shoulders, upper back and wrists. |
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| 12 June 08:00 - 11:00 |
Yoga, Anatomy & the Chakras- Chakra 4: Opening the Heart | Ellen Heed | Half Day Intensive |
| Class Description : Each 1/2 day workshop will focus on the anatomy and energetics of the Chakras. We will look at the important bones, muscles, and glands that define, protect, and activate each Chakra centre, and learn practices that open the flow of energy in each Chakra. We will learn chakra-specific asana sequences and also potent touch techniques to clear blockages in each chakra centre. There will be a meditation & Pranayama practice for each chakra, and an exploration of our soul's journey through this esoteric yet practical system of personal evolution. |
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| 12 June 08:00 - 11:00 |
Shoulders, Hips, Breath | Jason Crandell | Half Day Intensive |
| Class Description : Refining the movements of your hips and shoulders will help cultivate greater strength, flexibility, and depth in your practice. Even more, stabilising and aligning these regions will help balance your body and allow your breath to move with freedom and ease. By combining intelligent sequencing, instructive detail, and a wide-ranging asana practice, this half-day intensive will help shift the pieces of your body's puzzle towards greater balance and health. |
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Working with the Developmental Patterns in Asana - Part 1 | Judy Krupp | Half Day Intensive |
| Class Description : From fetal development to birth and beyond, we learn movements that set a pattern for life called developmental patterns. Poor development can inhibit movement and lead to strain and injury. This workshop is suitable for all levels and shows how to reset these patterns, allowing your yoga practice to flow. We will explore 3 of the 6 developmental patterns in each workshop. Although it is beneficial to do both, each workshop can stand alone. |
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| 12 June 10:30 - 12:30 |
Through the Eyes of a Teacher: Learning About Ourselves Through Assisting Others | David Swenson | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : This class will focus on viewing our practice from a teacher's perspective. Developing an eye for alignment and energy flow in the asanas will be explored through a look at hands-on adjusting techniques. This will be achieved through partner work beginning with a look at the dynamics of downward dog followed by a sampling of asanas from the standing sequence, seated sequence as well as some from the closing sequence. It is a fun class open to all levels. One need not be a teacher to attend. There is much to learn about our own practice through assisting and observing others. |
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| 12 June 10:30 - 12:30 |
Asanas, Pranayama and the Mind | Ganesh Mohan | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : A wandering and distracted mind will significantly diminish the effectiveness of all the practices of yoga, including asanas. In this session we will explore theory and techniques that can help to focus and calm the mind during the practice of asanas and pranayama. |
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Why Meditation? | Dr. MA Narasimhan | Lecture |
| Class Description : The very question is foolish. But that is what is being asked by people time and time again. We all meditate. There is no one who does not meditate. Meditation is thinking. But the aim of methods and modes of meditation that are envisaged in the yoga system of thought is, how to streamline and channelise the mind. The purpose is akin to the technology that man has developed to control the water, the wind and the Sun to help him in creating energy for his utilisation. Here is the technique to tame the mind in such a way that it can be channelised to become positive, productive and evolutionary. All energies so produced help all societies and individuals without any discrimination, the only limitation being the capability of the end user. Yoga teaches us how one can be an efficient consumer AND producer of energy to sustain the evolution of creation. |
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| 12 June 10:30 - 12:30 |
Falling Into Grace: Standing Balancing + Inversions | Twee Merrigan | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : Chinese Proverb: "A gem cannot be polished without friction nor a man perfected without trials." Explore the grounding force of apana to set your foundation, know what you stand for (and don't stand for), so that when you fall (and you will), you fall into Grace and without hesitation rise up, rise up, rise up and inspire us all to follow your lead. In a year of economic crisis (or challenge), global warming (or climate change), political challenges (or changes) there is no time (or this IS the time) to be the "ones we have been waiting for." Are you prepared to risk the falling knowing that if you continue to aim towards the light, stay focused in your truth and intentions (one pointed focus of dharana) that by the Grace of the Divine, if you are living the path that is meant specifically for you, fearlessly, undoubtedly, boldy and brilliantly --- you will be not only supported - but lifted. Join inspirational Prana Flow teacher in a practice of standing balancing + inversions with eyes and heart wide open and awake! * Prana Flow Class |
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| 12 June 13:00 - 14:00 |
Community Class with Wendy Wyvil - Open to Public! | Complimentary Event |
| Class Description : Zobha is proud to sponsor this Community Flow Class with renowned instructor and Circle of Grace member Wendy Wyvill. Please come join Wendy in a vigorous vinyasa flow that will evoke the grace in each one of us and celebrate the greater community we are part of. For more information about the Circle of Grace, please click on the following link: http://www.zobha.com/index.php?page=circleOfGrace. |
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| 12 June 13:30 - 16:30 |
Opening Your Heart (PM Session) | Ana Forrest | CET |
| Class Description : With Forrest Yoga's heart-open asanas, you learn to breathe in a way that opens your core and gives the heart the support and counsel of the rest of the primary charkas. Learn to remove the emotional shielding from your heart so it can truly and honestly feel each new experience afresh. This helps your heart and spirit be more resilient, flexible and adept at surfing emotional waves. Begin building skill in accessing, cleansing and resolving emotional issues and move them out of the cell tissue, thus freeing your heart. This makes room for seeing and absorbing the beauty and sweetness in our world, which nourishes the heart. |
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| 12 June 13:30 - 16:30 |
Akhanda (holistic) Yoga Through the Tattwas (5 Elements) | Yogi Vishveketu | Half Day Intensive |
| Class Description : This asana class will take you on a journey through the five elements to discover how to balance their effects in your body for optimum health. Harness the power of visualisation to get in touch with the bodily aspects of earth, water, fire, air and ether. Vishva will also present Ayurvedic principles to help you learn which element you need to work on to promote your life to balance and wellness. |
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| 12 June 13:30 - 16:30 |
Desire | Carlos Pomeda | Lecture |
| Class Description : Is desire an obstacle, something to be avoided, as many traditions would have us believe? Or is it a creative force, the very essence of life? If so, how can we benefit from its creative power? In this interactive and practical workshop we will explore the different approaches that various yoga systems developed to deal with desire, with particular emphasis on Tantra. We will look at the dynamics of desire and explore how to tap into its power. Because the workshop offers a variety of traditional approaches that we can apply immediately to our lives, it is highly recommended for anyone interested in enriching their life through some of the deeper dimensions of yoga. |
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| 12 June 13:30 - 16:30 |
Anusara Yoga: Yoga to the Rescue (PM Session) | Desirée Rumbaugh | CET |
| Class Description : Many yoga students come to their practice with the hope that yoga will help them to feel better, only to find themselves continually dealing with pain and/or injury, some of it actually aggravated by doing yoga. Anusara Yoga's Universal Principles of Alignment empower students to better understand their tendencies and habits so they can make changes that can immediately produce the positive benefits they were hoping to gain. In the morning, the focus will be on hips, lower back, knees and feet, and in the afternoon we will work on the neck, shoulders, upper back and wrists. |
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| 12 June 13:30 - 16:30 |
Yoga, Anatomy & the Chakras: Chakra 5, 6, & 7: Expression, Vision, & Illumination | Ellen Heed | Half Day Intensive |
| Class Description : Each 1/2 day workshop will focus on the anatomy and energetics of the Chakras. We will look at the important bones, muscles, and glands that define, protect, and activate each Chakra centre, and learn practices that open the flow of energy in each Chakra. We will learn chakra-specific asana sequences and also potent touch techniques to clear blockages in each chakra centre. There will be a meditation & Pranayama practice for each chakra, and an exploration of our soul's journey through this esoteric yet practical system of personal evolution. |
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| 12 June 13:30 - 16:30 |
How to Work with body's Imbalances - Part 2 | Judy Krupp | Half Day Intensive |
| Class Description : From fetal development to birth and beyond, we learn movements that set a pattern for life called developmental patterns. Poor development can inhibit movement and lead to strain and injury. This workshop is suitable for all levels and shows how to reset these patterns, allowing your yoga practice to flow. We will explore 3 of the 6 developmental patterns in each workshop. Although it is beneficial to do both, each workshop can stand alone. |
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| 12 June 13:30 - 16:30 |
Intensive Back Bends | Michel Besnard | Half Day Intensive |
| Class Description : In the first 30 minutes of this intensive, we will introduce the anatomy of Back bends and then put them into practice. We will be looking in depth at easy back bends to lay the foundation for more advanced back bends, and how to use the breath to open yourself more into the postures in a safe and fun way that allows the body to go into deeper layers. Open to all levels. |
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| 12 June 14:30 - 16:30 |
Chakrasana and Jumping Back: A Detailed Look at the Elements of Backward Rolling and Jumping In Reverse | David Swenson | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : Chakrasana is one of the more challenging manoeuvres of Ashtanga Yoga. Many people have great fear around it due to its backward rolling dynamic. We will explore safe and effective methods of approaching Chakrasana. This will be done with partners assisting each other in a controlled fashion. Chakrasana will also be broken down into its basic components in order to gain great understanding of it. This same approach will be applied to the jumping back from a seated position, a movement that can be particularly frustrating for many practitioners. With partner work and alternative approaches everyone will find a practical method of approach for both Chakrasana and Jumping Back that can be applied within their individual practice. This will all be achieved while also having fun. |
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| 12 June 14:30 - 16:30 |
Indo Hip Hop | Hari Om | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : An intensive workout where the students would have a powerful warmup and basic steps for the first 30 to 40 minutes followed by learning a ocusi style hip hop choreography to an ocusi pop/hiphop song which would be choreographed exclusively for the event . this would also introduce the students to idian style of hip hop which would later be introduced in classes as well. |
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| 12 June 14:30 - 16:30 |
The Diet of Enlightenment-lecture-discussion (此課堂有廣東話翻譯) | Sharon Gannon | Lecture |
| Class Description : An insightful, optimistic and non-judgmental exploration into Patanjali's five Yamas and how they relate to the food we eat, and how that in turn affects personal issues: of violence, self-esteem, wealth/poverty, and physical health as well as identity issues arising from our perception of our past, present and future or who we were, who we are and who we will become. Drawn from the book Yoga and Vegetarianism. Please bring something to sit on. Feel free to tape record or take notes. All levels. Everyone who eats food is welcome: carnivores, vegetarians and vegans! |
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| 12 June 17:00 - 19:00 |
Universal Tantric Yoga: Micro Orbits and Macro Orbits | Andrey Lappa | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : Micro orbits and macro orbits are models of energy circulation. A complete description of main bandhas and mudras, and methods of shakti activation will be covered. Practice in this session will consist of simple asanas like Mudras with Pranayamas and Bandhas for the powerful Shakti activation. This workshop consists of practice and theory lecture. Each student must to have two yoga mats for the practice. |
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Jivamukti Yoga - Twist All Night (此課堂有廣東話翻譯) | David Life | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : Twists can help detoxify the internal organs and lymphatic system. By compressing and decompressing the body held in a twist, the normal cleansing processes are supported. For complete spinal health and flexibility, twisting movements are integral. The basis for life on earth is DNA and when we harmonise our bodies with the internal spiral coding, a new level of understanding is achieved. |
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| 12 June 17:00 - 19:00 |
Ecstatic Yoga Trance Dance ™ | Twee Merrigan | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : "I want to know if you can be with joy, mine or your own. If you can dance with wildness and let the ecstasy fill you to the tips of your fingers and toes without cautioning us to be careful, to be realistic, to remember the limitations of being human. ~ Oriah Mountain Dancer Inspirational Prana Flow yoga teacher Twee Merrigan guides us on an eclectic journey of Yoga Trance Dance ™, martial-arts-inspired yogasanas, and alchemical dance grooves re-aligning us with our divine birthright to be happy and free! Too often a yoga practice that is meant to liberate us, binds us. In an era of radical change and transformation, we invite you to break free of those chains of a stagnant yoga practice (or daily living) that binds you. Be the change that is already happening in the world. Re-Ignite! Stop doing yoga and start living and playing yoga! Dance ecstatically without caution until you fall in utter exhaustion! * Appropriate for all ages and experience levels. |
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| 12 June 17:00 - 19:00 |
Super Brain Yoga | Glenn Mendoza | Lecture |
| Class Description : SuperBrain Yoga is an extraordinary 1-minute exercise that has proven to integrate the functions of the brain, to stimulate activity in areas of the brain related to logic and learning, and to help produce increased Alpha waves. Studies have been conducted in schools for over 5 years, and the results both academically and socially are amazing. This potent exercise is rapidly spreading into the public school system as a means to help educators put their students' brains in the best state before learning and exams. Who will benefit from this exercise and workshop the most: • Adults: To enhance memory, think clearly, better handle stress, quickly solve problems, and easily learn new skills. • Children: To improve grades and behaviour. • Social Workers: to assist and empower clients of all ages improve memory, behaviours, emotional state, work/school performance, and overall quality of life. • Parents & Therapists: To assist children or adults with specific needs like ADD/ADHD or Autism. • Teachers & Parents: To best prepare children and students for tests, schoolwork and homework while maximising retention and displaying best behaviour During this experiential workshop you will learn how to empower your brain and how to help others at any age effectively use this 1-minute exercise for improved brain function utilising a natural and proven method to fuel the brain. By the end of this lecture you will feel mentally clearer and alert. |
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| 12 June 17:00 - 19:00 |
Yoga from the Heart.. For the Heart | Mark Whitwell | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : Getting it right for yourself and others. Awaken yoga practice to the peace and power of your natural state. Weave the tools of yoga into personal and powerful systems. The beauty of non-obsessive, yet actual daily practice. We will define daily practice and discuss the purpose of yantra and mantra in asana and pranayama. |
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| 12 June 17:00 - 19:00 |
Change your Destiny | Maya Fiennes | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : This extraordinary kriya will attract the activity of the Positive mind and will focus your attention on your real purpose in life. It will open the secret book of Kundalini yoga. We will use a mantra that will transform your way of thinking and will help you create your destiny. |
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I Am a Tree | Rusty Wells | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : Discover the meaning behind Patanjali's great yogic advice: "sthira sukham asanam" (this connection to the earth should be steady and joyful) Allow yoga to help you feel rooted and flowing at the very same time. This dynamic vinyasa (flow) class will be wrapped in love and devotion, and will focus on balancing poses designed to help us become that connection between heaven and earth. Come prepared to sweat! |
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| 12 June 17:00 - 19:00 |
Backbend with Intelligence – Perfect Practice Makes Perfect | Sudhakar Dheenan | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : How can I not be scared of falling down? This class aims to provide the answer to this question. Fear comes from within; you need to face it to release it, to set yourself free. This is a very unique practice that combines forward, backward, twisting and balancing classical yoga postures in new fashions. With special techniques, you will learn to tame your racing mind and find infinite space in your practice. |
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| 12 June 17:00 - 19:00 |
Turn Down the Noise | Helene Liu | Lecture |
| Class Description : Self Hypnosis skills for yogis Hypnosis induces a state of trance very similar to that induced during a mindful yoga practice. The deeper stages of hypnosis have been compared to dharana (concentration). Hypnosis works directly at the unconscious level, and the unconscious mind runs and preserves the body. Yoga practitioners with knowledge of self-hypnosis therefore establish a smooth communication with their body, experience fewer injuries (and speedier recovery when injured). Self-hypnosis also allows for an increased mindfulness and focus ("turn down the noise"), an easier handling of negative emotions, and a general increased sense of health and wellness, which is carried outside the studio. In this very practical and hands-on series of sessions, you will be taken through the step-by-step "how to" of self-hypnosis, have time to practise with a partner, and experience a sivasana-style guided hypnosis group session. Who: anyone interested in living a fuller life. |
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| 12 June 17:00 - 19:00 |
Community Class with Frances Gairns - Open to Public! | Complimentary Event |
| Class Description : This class introduces the basic postures and principles of Yin yoga as popularized by Paul Grilley. Yin yoga restores suppleness to tendons, ligaments and fascia, bringing greater freedom to our joints and allowing prana to flow more freely through our body. The postures, usually seated or supine, are held for 3 - 5 minutes. With regular practice we can also become more calm, patient and accepting. |
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| 12 June 19:30 - 21:30 |
Economic Slump: The Best Years of Your Career | Geshe Michael Roach & Lama Christie McNally | Special Event |
| Class Description : The wholeworld is caught in a serious economic slump, and it is affecting each and every one of us. But you don't have to be a victim - there are things you can do right now that will guarantee your financial security during these difficult times. Learn how to transform these problems into an opportunity for more success in your career than you ever dreamed was possible. Come join us in this 2-day lecture as Geshe Michael Roach, author of The Diamond Cutter, shares techiques based on ancient Asian teachings. *The Diamond Cutter is a book that has been used by speakers to help build a successful company with a quarter-billion dollars US in annual sales. |
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| 13 June 08:00 - 10:00 |
Unravelling the Mysteries of Hips, Necks & Shoulders | Ana Forrest | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : In this Forrest Yoga workshop you learn to create freedom and strength in hip, neck, & shoulders. You will learn to safely unlock these habitual tension spots through intensely focused breathwork and asana (including inversions, standing poses, and vinyasa). Strengthen and lengthen the muscles around these joints, and create space in these areas. This work helps you walk through your life with grace and freedom. |
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| 13 June 08:00 - 10:00 |
Learn Sanskrit through Conversation | Dr. MA Jayashree | Lecture |
| Class Description : Conversation is the key to learning any language. Children learn their mother tongue only by listening. They listen and speak. Even when they are in the womb, they listen. So listening is the very first function even before birth. Out of the five sensory organs, ears are most powerful. The ears and the tongue go together. That is why Ancient Indian tradition took the advantage of these senses and educated society. It is said that a language is not taught, it is caught. Learn Sanskrit through conversation by a direct method and deepen your knowledge of Yoga by reading Yoga texts in Sanskrit. |
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| 13 June 08:00 - 10:00 |
Anusara Yoga: Say Yes To Life! A Spirited Vinyasa Flow Practice | Desirée Rumbaugh | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : Experience the playfulness of yoga in a fun and safe atmosphere. Go with the flow and align with the Divine to connect with your own goodness. |
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Yoga for Emotional Wellness | Ganesh Mohan | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : All of us long for lasting happiness and peace of mind. But not only do external life events disturb us, we are also troubled from within by the flux of emotions in our mind. None of us is free from anger, fear and worry. Yoga is a timeless, ancient science that helps us understand how our mind works. It offers powerful tools to reduce unwanted, negative emotions, and turn the nature of our mind towards fulfilment and calm. In this session, we will first go over what yoga says about emotions and then explore practical techniques to keep our mental balance. |
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| 13 June 08:00 - 10:00 |
Finding Strength & Stability of the Bones | Judy Krupp | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : This class will address the importance of finding alignment in the standing postures, without collapsing into the joints that are needed to create the bliss of moving with strength. |
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| 13 June 08:00 - 10:00 |
Exploring Postures We (think) We Hate | Twee Merrigan | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : "If you want to learn to love better, you should start with a friend who you hate" ~ Nikka (Age 6), What Love Means To Children How many of us can name the postures that we love to practise? And what about the ones we "hate" to practise? But isn't it so often these postures that we think we hate are actually our very best friends? The ones that help us to see that which we (think we) are not ready to see. The best friend that tells us the truth, even if it's not what we think we want to hear? Helping us to see and hear the truth that will in essence help us to grow? This yogic exploration will equip you with tools to end the struggle with these "hated" postures, to accept your personal truths, to shift your perception, to embrace what is, and to know joy and love within any yoga posture. Join us today if you are ready to change your mind, change your perspective, change your life. *Prana Flow Class. |
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| 13 June 08:00 - 10:00 |
Pranayama Practice: Pranayama and Meditation | O.P Tiwari | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : The Yoga Sutras present ashtanga, the eight limbs, and reveal an evolution of development from pranayama to meditation. Hatha yoga and other approaches don't describe meditation but instead talk about a higher state of absorption achieved through the practice of asana and pranayama. This state though is a meditative one. Here Tiwariji offers some insight on how pranayama fits in with meditation. Students will be guided through pranayama practice in each session. |
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| 13 June 08:00 - 10:00 |
Bhakti Flow BASICS - 此課堂有普通話翻譯 | Rusty Wells | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : Discover the harmony between strength, determination, and playfulness offered in a safe and nurturing environment. A Bhakti Flow experience sets the stage for spontaneous meditation to occur. It is a prayer-filled dance to the Beloved. Modifications and variations will be offered so that each student can find their own appropriate edge. Come prepared to sing, sweat and flow! |
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| 13 June 08:00 - 10:00 |
Jivamukti Yoga- An Upside-Down World (此課堂有廣東話翻譯) | David Life | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : Turning our experience of the world upside-down allows us to overcome fear and depression. Clinging to that fear and depression prevent Yoga. The class will include a vigorous vinyasa warm-up and arm balances preparing us to focus on several of the most potent inversions that provide the vision of an upside-down world turned right-side up. |
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| 13 June 08:00 - 11:00 |
The Bhagavad Gita: Turning the Activities of the Body, Intellect and Heart into Spiritual Evolution | Carlos Pomeda | Lecture |
| Class Description : What is the relationship between the emotions and yoga? What is the relationship between yoga and our daily activities? And knowledge? Since the beginning, the yoga tradition has developed various approaches that are capable of providing meaning, depth and joy not only to our practice, but to the rest of our lives as well. This seminar explores the answers of the yoga tradition since its inception by exploring the Bhagavad Gita, one of its fundamental scriptures. |
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| 13 June 10:30 - 12:30 |
Struggle-Free Yoga | Ana Forrest | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : Forrest Yoga teaches you how to deepen your poses by relating in a fresh, intelligent way to your challenging edges. Learn how to relax your core and safely change fear into excitement by riding the power of breath. In this workshop you will learn a different way to relate to your 'edges' besides struggling and panicking. By listening to the intelligence of your body you can create a deep, rewarding struggle-free practice. These principles of working through your struggles and fear apply to all aspects of your life. Be prepared to sweat and work in a whole new way. |
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| 13 June 10:30 - 12:30 |
Hatha-Raja and the Sonorous Brahmaree Pranayama | Yogi Vishveketu | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : Vishva-ji has designed this unique class to combine a gentle flow of asana with the sonorous Brahmaree Pranayama (bumblebee breath). Rhythmic sound vibration is a powerful activator of the meditative process, and so the focus of the class is less on checkpoints and more on the inner inquiry. Come and drop into the next level of awareness. |
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| 13 June 10:30 - 12:30 |
Anusara Yoga: Stillness and Inner Space - Hip Openers, Forward Bends, Pranayama and Meditation. | Desirée Rumbaugh | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : Be the change you wish to see in the world. Anusara Yoga has a way of making it easy for everyone to create a space for stillness within mind and body, and rest in the presence of your Self. This class is open to all students and teachers and is especially helpful for those who have hip or knee problems that make sitting uncomfortable. |
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| 13 June 10:30 - 12:30 |
Therapeutic Yoga and Ayurveda for the Breath: Focus on Asthma | Ganesh Mohan | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : Yoga and Ayurveda provide a holistic approach to health and well-being. Together, they form a comprehensive and integrated system—both in maintaining health and in resolving conditions of ill-health. In this workshop, we will explore the fundamentals of using Yoga and Ayurveda in their authentic application to address conditions of ill-health of the breath - particularly asthma. |
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| 13 June 10:30 - 12:30 |
The Internal Disciplines - | Dr. MA Narasimhan | Lecture |
| Class Description : All civilisations worth their name have been advocating the Yamas and have created social institutions to make the citizens follow them out of fear of punishment and or social disapprobation. But Patanjali gives the method of practice so that the Yamas and Niyamas become part and parcel of one's personality. He also envisages the ultimate transformation that happens to the human psyche by imbibing these Yamas and Niyamas. Patanjalian method is first to tame the animal in man and make him Human, and then lead him on to become the Divine. |
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| 13 June 10:30 - 12:30 |
Kryoga Jyoti (The Light on Kryoga) | Master Kamal | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : The most popular yoga on the planet founded by Master Kamal. Experience Kryoga for a fine physique, beautiful mind and blissful smile! This class is a combination of cardio, strength, endurance, flexibility, balance and relaxation. Even beginners will feel the completeness of Yoga. Kryoga (Kamal's Rhythmic Yoga) will increase your physical, mental, sexual, creative and spiritual energies. Yoga is incomplete without meditation. Learn the most effective and ancient technique of Himalayan meditation that helps reverse ageing, increases memory, concentration and mind power that will be taught at the end of the class. Please bring a cushion or a thick blanket to sit on during Meditation. A class for all ages! |
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| 13 June 10:30 - 12:30 |
Rock on Hanuman: One Giant Leap into Handstands + Splits | Twee Merrigan | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : "Don't be afraid to take a big step if one is indicated. You can't cross a chasm in two small jumps". ~ David Lloyd George Inspirational Prana Flow yoga teacher Twee Merrigan guides us on a yogic adventure, crossing oceans of fears of our mind's limiting thoughts. By fusing mystical storytelling, paradigm~shifting and thought~provoking visualisations, rajasic pranayama, chanting and monkey~inspired play inspired by her travels in Bali + Africa, we will swing on the vines of handstands and splits. Join us for an igniting flow, arriving to these distant shores in celebrations and victories of our own soul's infinite potentiality! * Prana Flow Class |
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| 13 June 10:30 - 12:30 |
Jivamukti Yoga- Get Up, Stand Up, Don’t give up the Fight! (此課堂有廣東話翻譯) | David Life | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : Walking upright is a challenge. Most human beings suffer from low self-esteem and that is reflected in standing postures that appear to collapse. This class will celebrate the connection to the earth from the toes to the top of the head, and set free a lightness and magical effect on others. When we stand up for others, especially the defenseless, we stand straight and tall. |
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| 13 June 10:30 - 12:30 |
From Distress to Serenity, and Conflict to Peace in 8 steps | Helene Liu | Lecture |
| Class Description : The 8 limbs of modern mind-body integration In this interactive series of sessions, you will be introduced to advanced mind mastery techniques including tools to master the subtleties of your perceptions. The result from this practical, hands-on workshop: an increased ability to handle negative emotions, therefore injuries; and the capacity to see things from a higher perspective thereby eliminating many perceived obstacles. In a word, you will be a happier person. Lectures will be kept to a minimum in order to enable ample time for games and exercises. At the end of the workshops, you will have integrated the techniques presented and will be able to use them whenever needed. Who: anyone interested in living a fuller life. |
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| 13 June 13:00 - 13:30 |
Opening Keynote with O.P Tiwariji : Yoga and Its Value in Everyday Life | O.P Tiwari | Complimentary Event |
| Class Description : Some higher insight and inspiration into how yoga, asana and pranayama, fits into a daily life and the effect it can have on one's life. This insight should help offer clarity and motivation to keep up practice in the face of adversity and improve daily living as a result |
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| 13 June 13:30 - 16:30 |
Ancient Wisdom for Modern Life: How to Use the Teachings of Yoga to Deal with Real Life Goals and Issues | Carlos Pomeda | Lecture |
| Class Description : Is there anything in the yoga tradition that can help me deal with life's issues? Move closer to my goals? Eliminate obstacles? Become a happier person? There certainly is! In fact, from its very beginnings the various yoga traditions have developed a wealth of practices, attitudes and understandings of immense value not only to optimise all aspects of our lives, but more importantly to deal with the big issues we all face at one time or another: What to do about desires, money, power, food, etc.? In this interactive and practical workshop we will explore the different approaches that various yoga systems developed to deal with such questions, with particular emphasis on Tantra. Because the workshop offers a variety of traditional approaches that we can apply immediately to our lives, it is highly recommended for anyone interested in enriching their life through some of the deeper dimensions of yoga. |
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| 13 June 14:00 - 16:00 |
Yoga Aid Challenge - Open to Public! | Ana Forrest, Mark Whitwell, Michel Besnard, David Life, Rusty Wells, Twee Merrigan, Yogi Vishveketu | Complimentary Event |
| Class Description : The purpose of the Yoga Aid Challenge is to raise awareness about the benefits of Yoga and to raise money for various charity projects by asking that each participant make a donation prior to the events. The Yoga Aid Challenge is a 2 hour-Yoga practice with 12 of the faculty's teachers, each leading a different style of Yoga in a unique Karma Yoga experience. Yoga Aid events are recognised around the world for bringing together the Yoga community with the purpose of "giving 4 living". To help raise money prior to the event, please register at www.yogaaid.com for the Hong Kong event and donate funds to your chosen charity partner. |
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| 13 June 14:30 - 16:30 |
Universal Partner Yoga | Andrey Lappa | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : Deepen your connection with others while supporting each other. An example of deeply restorative passive practice of asanas with a partner. In this workshop, one partner is passive (doing nothing), getting influence from the other active partner and changing roles. This workshop will help cultivate trust and flexibility while working as a team. This workshop consists of practice and theory lecture. |
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| 13 June 14:30 - 16:30 |
Building the Foundation and Learning to Fly: A Thorough Exploration of the Primary Series Including Vinyasa | David Swenson | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : In this class David will take the students through the Primary Series in a step-by-step manner taking time to analyse the minute details of the practice. There will be time spent exploring the realms of vinyasa. This section David refers to as "The Physics of Flight" because the minute details of the vinyasa are broken down. There is a lot of partner work in this fun-filled and energetic class as well as plenty of laughter. Though there is no guarantee that you will be able to jump through or enter all of the postures of the Primary Series after completing the class, there is a guarantee that you will find a wealth of knowledge and information applicable to all realms of your practice. Alternatives will be given to allow students of all levels to attend. |
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| 13 June 14:30 - 16:30 |
Essential for Beginners - 此課堂有普通話翻譯 | Jason Crandell | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : In this workshop you will learn the essential elements of yoga in a safe, supportive, and accessible environment. You will learn how to deepen your breath with sun salutations, cultivate strength with standing poses, and develop greater flexibility with simple twists, forward bends and backbends. You will also learn how yogic philosophy can help you find greater relaxation, awareness and ease in your daily life. |
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| 13 June 14:30 - 16:30 |
Pranic Healing as a Way of Life | Glenn Mendoza | Lecture |
| Class Description : Pranic Healing is a breakthrough energy healing modality that offers a systematic and practical approach that complements conventional medicine to produce more rapid results. It is the result of more than 30 years of research by its founder Grand Master Choa Kok Sui, who demystified the ancient art of healing utilising a scientific approach. A cutting edge in the field of vibrational medicine, Pranic Healing teaches a precise method of scanning to determine the specific energetic cause of the problem and location of the abnormality in the energy body. These areas are then treated to restore balance and ignite the body's natural healing process. The practitioner acts as a catalyst rather than as a source of healing. Pranic Healing is active in more than 100 countries, with healing centres in five continents. Pranic Healing is being practised by people from all walks of life. Doctors, nurses, massage therapists, acupuncturists, chiropractors, as well as business executives, housewives and educators have successfully combined Pranic Healing with conventional medical treatments to gain amazing results. Thousands of people with ailments ranging from back pain to high blood pressure, food addictions to alcoholism, have benefitted by the no-touch, no-drug, and painless method of Pranic Healing. It is result-oriented and it brings the skills of the healer and the experience of the patient to a whole new level. Through this workshop you will understand the principles of Pranic Healing, how to feel your own energy, simple steps we can all use to enhance your physical and emotional health. |
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| 13 June 14:30 - 16:30 |
Moving into Inversions | Judy Krupp | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : Structurally, we are designed to swing, yet our lifestyles makes us sit! This class is designed to undo the effects of sitting, standing and imbalances created by our hectic lives helping you find the balance of length and strength into the muscles of the upper body to support inversions. |
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| 13 June 14:30 - 16:30 |
The Classic Headstand | Patrick Creelman | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : The mention of Yoga often illuminates a picture of someone standing on their head. If you've never tried it or still haven't graduated from practising it against the wall, this class is for you! You will be taught the intelligence of the Universal Principles of Alignment™ empowering you to fearlessly stand on your head in the middle of the room and go beyond in a series of creative variations. ALL LEVELS WELCOME. |
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| 13 June 14:30 - 16:30 |
Hip, Hot, Holy (此課堂有廣東話翻譯) | Sharon Gannon | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : Visionaries, poets, and artists have always been better at communicating with the people than politicians have. Jivamukti's fun sequences will warm you up and keep you cookin'. This is classic Jivamukti—educational, explorational, mystical, optimistic, original, empowering, non-judgmental, vigorous, sequential, inspired with a heavy dose of spirit, a sense of adventure, and wildness - and with great music! We will explore radical yogic methods, focusing primarily on asana practice, which will enable you to become spiritually activated on the mat to become politically active off the mat. Mostly asana. All Levels. Please bring a blanket. |
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| 13 June 14:30 - 16:30 |
Hip Opening Without Tears – From Pain to Freedom | Sudhakar Dheenan | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : From practicing, walking and even sitting, we stiffen our hip muscles. We all want flexibility in the hip but to many people hip opening can range from being painful to dreadful. This class consists of an exciting sequence of hip openers that will take you to a new level of openness and vast space in your practice. Not the kind of torture one expects, this class will be enjoyable and even magical. You will bring home a few handy tricks to add fun your daily practice as well. |
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| 13 June 17:00 - 19:00 |
Warm Up Your Core & Open Your Breath | Ellen Heed | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : This class will explain the importance of understanding how connective tissue density can shut down the pleasure of open breath in yoga practice. We owe it to ourselves to be aware of it, and understand how sequencing can make all the difference. Experiential Anatomy class for Advanced Beginner and Intermediate students. |
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| 13 June 17:00 - 19:00 |
Bollywood Fusion | Hari Om | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : An intensive cardio workout, which is fun and funky. The students will have an extensive warmup followed by learning a newly choreographed multilevel song in the bollywood fusion style. Bollywood music as we know is one of the most popular international music in the world and the dance is basically freestyle . the choreography follows the music, its not confined just to one style like hip hop, jazz or traditional but is a mixture of all styles. Its fun and bootylcious. |
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| 13 June 17:00 - 19:00 |
Deeper Backbends, Greater Comfort | Jason Crandell | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : Practised skillfully, backbends awaken the spine and clear the mind. Unfortunately, we can also compress the lower back and over-expose the front-body if we are too aggressive. This workshop will teach you to find greater depth—and greater comfort—in your backbends by using your arms, legs, and spine effectively. You will also learn how to stay grounded and content while opening in new, deeper ways. |
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| 13 June 17:00 - 19:00 |
Pointers to Solving the Psyche Soma Puzzle: The Miracle of Opened Possibilities | Helene Liu | Lecture |
| Class Description : Some studies have shown that, in the West, over 80% of yoga practitioners came to yoga in the first place because of a dissatisfaction of some sort, either in the general area of health, or because of some nagging inner unrest, a yearning for a more integrated life and inner peace. Are you one of them? In these times of uncertainty and change, the need for stability and calm is needed more than ever. As all esoteric traditions teach us, reality is created in the mind, and the Body (Soma) and the Mind (Psyche) are one. As we expand the open fan of the possibilities offered to us, inner unrest decrease and integration comes naturally. This workshop is an awakener to new possibilities, and gives some pointers to possible personal answers to the question "how else"? Who: anyone interested in expanding their horizons to live a fuller life. Type: Mostly lecture |
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| 13 June 17:00 - 19:00 |
Principles of Personal Practice – Individualising your Practice | Mark Whitwell | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : Instructor: Mark Whitwell Saturday, 13 June 5:00pm - 7:00pm 2-Hour Class Intermediate/ Advanced Levels Mainly Lecture, Some Asana Notes: Room: Advanced asana, pranayama, bandha, meditations and Life…a seamless process. Yoga is the means by which each person directly absorbs the nurturing force of life. Asana came from the great tradition of tantra. What does this statement mean? How does your asana become what it was originally intended to be? A short talk and practices culminating in yoga meditation with powerful use of sacred mantra and yantra. |
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| 13 June 17:00 - 19:00 |
Kryoga Warrior | Master Kamal | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : Instructor: Master Kamal Saturday, 13 June 5:00pm - 7:00pm 2-Hour Class Intermediate / Advanced Levels Mainly Asana Notes: Room: A powerful, unique, artistic class of yoga with a selected set of yoga postures and breathing techniques that the ancient warriors of India practised for strength, speed, endurance and mind power. It makes your spine supple, your hips flexible, your arms and legs toned, your bones and muscles strong. You will experience deep relaxation with Yoga Nidra & 61 meridian point technique of Swami Rama that will be taught at the end of the class. This class is not for beginners! |
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| 13 June 17:00 - 19:00 |
Exploring 840,000 Yoga posture-bilities | Twee Merrigan | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : According to the Yoga-Shastra there are 840,000 different poses representing the countless poses for every living creature in the world. If we are honest, most of us can only name up to 50 postures and many of us practise only 26 on a daily rhythm. So where did all the yoga postures go? What happened to them? And if they do really exist why don't we practise them? Join inspirational Prana Flow Teacher Twee Merrigan as she guides you through the infinite posture-bilities. Even if we cannot name them all…we can surely explore through a multidimensional and spontaneous flow, as we are guided by the same supreme intelligence of that which is manifested in the world around us. * Prana Flow Class. Adventurous beginners to intermediate level students welcome. |
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| 13 June 17:00 - 19:00 |
De-Stress and De-Tox | Maya Fiennes | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : Kundalini Yoga - for detoxification and de-stressing - will awaken the spirit, energise the body and relax the mind. Using movements, breath, mantra and chants, this style of yoga detoxifies and strengthens kidneys and adrenals to maintain the body's first line of defence against stress-induced illness. This can produce dramatic results quickly and you will feel rejuvenated, healthier and more able to face every day challenges. |
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| 13 June 17:00 - 19:00 |
Meditation for Your Yoga – Part 1 | Geshe Michael Roach & Lama Christie McNally | Lecture |
| Class Description : Now that you've started to do yoga, it's time to take it to a new level with meditation. Meditation is the key you need to unlock the doors to higher and higher spiritual levels of realisation. During these talks, we will be practising actual meditations together. You'll learn ancient Tibetan techniques to use as you do your yoga and throughout your day - meditation that will make your mind sharper for solving problems at work, or just being brighter and calmer and happier the whole day long. These learnings will come from Geshe Michael Roach and Lama Christie McNally, who together have spent over 30 years in authentic meditation training in Tibetan monasteries. This will also be the first time in Asia that participants will have a chance to get a personally signed copy of Lama Christieʼs exciting new book, The Tibetan Book of Meditation, published by Doubleday Company of New York. The book is full of practical meditation methods that you can start using right away to transform your yoga and your life completely. Parts 1 and 2 lectures will be of different content. It is not mandatory to have taken Part 1 before proceeding to Part 2 - individual registrations available for both |
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| 13 June 19:30 - 21:00 |
Saturday Night Event: Experience Yoga Hip Hop with MC Yogi and DJ Robin Livingston from Bhakti Brothers | MC Yogi | Special Event |
| Class Description : Shaking speakers with fresh rhymes and ancient mantras, MC Yogi transports us into a world where gods and goddesses meet turntables and tablas. Combing Kirtan style chanting with Indian mythology, world grooves, and hip hop, MC Yogi channels a new sound for the next generation of modern mystics and urban yogi's. |
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| 14 June 08:00 - 10:00 |
Inversions & Arm Balances | Ana Forrest | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : Inversions and arm balancing poses are challenging and exciting. They rejuvenate the mind and body. They increase circulation of blood, oxygen, and energy, stimulating the endocrine and immune systems. Both arm balancing poses and inversions develop mental and physical strength, balance and flexibility. In the workshop learn the essential elements of these powerful poses. Learn the skills of balance and then have fun applying them into your life. |
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| 14 June 08:00 - 10:00 |
Universal Vinyasa Yoga | Andrey Lappa | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : Vinyasa - breath synchronised movement. In this workshop, a presentation of the complete system of interconnection of Asanas with global Vinyasa-Network will be covered. Practice will consist of the Mandala Asana Vinyasa™, T-sequence, static-dynamic sub-style. This workshop consists of both practice and theory lecture. ** Each student must have two yoga mats for the practice. |
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Learn Sanskrit Through Songs | Dr. MA Jayashree | Lecture |
| Class Description : Music is magic. It entices everyone, from children to the elderly. While singing a song, the tune takes the mind to a different level and calms the mind. What ever the language of the lyric might be, the tune and the rhythm makes everyone sing. Singing a song with action is still more entertaining in that it makes the singer more aware of the song's meaning. This helps one to know some words and in the process learn the language. Come, let us sing children's songs and learn Sanskrit, which is the key to all the source texts on Yoga. |
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| 14 June 08:00 - 10:00 |
Developing a Personal Yoga Practice | Ganesh Mohan | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : One cornerstone of the legendary yogi Krishnamacharya's teaching was that yoga should be appropriate to the individual's needs. To realise the full potential of your yoga practice, a personalised approach is essential. In this intensive we will discuss how you can make your yoga practice relevant to your needs and respectful of safety limits, while bringing challenge, progress and balance. |
| Level : Open-to-All, Therapeutic |
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| 14 June 08:00 - 10:00 |
The Breathing and Flow of the Body in Movement | Judy Krupp | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : In order to move at ease with flow, the breath must be used correctly. This class is a complete practice of forward and backbends, inversions, twists and hip-opening postures that allow you to develop awareness of the centrality of the breath in asana practice. |
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| 14 June 08:00 - 10:00 |
Pranayama Practice: Pranayama as a Spiritual Practice | O.P Tiwari | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : Is pranayama just about the breath or does it have a deeper purpose? As one looks further into this through direct practice, you see its effect is deep within, in the spiritual realm. Students will be guided through pranayama practice in each session. |
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| 14 June 08:00 - 10:00 |
Fanstastic Flow | Patrick Creelman | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : Start this year's conference with a creative flowing sequence of backbends and arm balances set to an uplifting groovy soundtrack. This class will be lighthearted and empowering - let's embody these qualities as a pathway to our highest self! |
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| 14 June 08:00 - 10:00 |
Bhakti Flow | Rusty Wells | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : Experience Extreme Power Flow Yoga in a dynamic session designed to take the seasoned practitioner to a new level. This challenging class, wrapped in love and devotion, will introduce students to Rusty's signature freestyle vinyasa class. A Bhakti Flow experience sets the stage for spontaneous meditation to occur. It is a prayer-filled dance to the Beloved. Come prepared to sing, sweat and flow! |
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| 14 June 08:00 - 10:00 |
Chakra Purification Through Asana and Mantra (此課堂有廣東話翻譯) | Sharon Gannon | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : Each asana corresponds to a chakra and a mantra. We'll practise an asana series that activates the chakras from the root to the crown, while chanting bija mantras and focusing on specific karmic causes that might be contributing to pain and tightness in the physical body, and stress in the emotional body. Informative introduction followed by asana. All Levels. Please bring a blanket. All Levels. |
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| 14 June 08:00 - 11:00 |
Spanda: The Pulsation of Life (Spanda Karikas) | Carlos Pomeda | Lecture |
| Class Description : What is the secret of the tremendous display of energy behind all natural phenomena? What is the dynamism of life? What is that power that enlivens our senses and our mind? What is the vitality behind our consciousness? How can we be in contact with the source of energy and happiness? These are some of the questions explored in this fascinating seminar. Drawing from one of the fundamental texts of Tantric Shaivism in Kashmir, this course explores the very foundation of life and the universe, unveiling powerful insights and a variety of transformative practices that have the potential to radically transform and enrich our lives. |
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| 14 June 10:30 - 12:30 |
Developing & Deepening Your Relationship to Spirit | Ana Forrest | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : We often live in a way that entraps our spirit and confines it to a small space within our body. Learn how to use Forrest Yoga (with breath and asanas) to create a safe space for your spirit to live more freely and fully in your body. Strengthen your relationship with your spirit and walk through life as your spirit dictates. All levels but not for raw beginners. |
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| 14 June 10:30 - 12:30 |
Flying, Floating and Hand-standing - 此課堂有普通話翻譯 | David Swenson | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : A Fun-filled exploration of Vinyasa and Arm-balances One of the greatest challenges of the Ashtanga flow is the vinyasa. In this class David will break the vinyasa down into its components. He likes to refer to this as: "The Physics of Flight". The class will also explore the elements of handstands and arm-balances. This will all be done through the avenue of partner work. There is always plenty of laughter and fun as well as a depth of information in this class. All levels may attend even if you have never done a handstand before. Alternatives are always given. |
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| 14 June 10:30 - 12:30 |
The Art of Yin and Yang Yoga with Frances & Martina - Open to Public! | Complimentary Event |
| Class Description : Being with Nature: Vibrant health comes from living in oneness with nature. Come and experience for yourself the liberating and healing effect through balancing yin and yang energies, which you can apply in your yoga practice and in daily life. Mostly Asana. |
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| 14 June 10:30 - 12:30 |
Anusara Yoga: No Pain, All Gain for Stiff Hips for All Levels | Desirée Rumbaugh | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : If it seems like your hips will never open up, this class is for you. Be prepared for miracles. You have to feel it to believe it. Anusara Yoga's Universal Principles of Alignment make yoga more enjoyable and accessible for even the most reluctant hips and lower backs. |
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| 14 June 10:30 - 12:30 |
Finding Ease at Your Edge: Lotus, Splits, Arm-balances and Inversions | Jason Crandell | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : In this workshop, you'll learn to approach challenging poses with greater poise, awareness, and attention to detail. You'll develop your ability to do (or approach) lotus, splits, arm-balances and backbends by letting go of tension and relaxing. This process will expand your edge, deepen your practice, and stay connected to your essence in challenging situations. By emphasising sustainability, contentment, and longevity in your practice, you'll create a template for moving towards these virtues off the mat. |
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| 14 June 10:30 - 12:30 |
The External Disciplines | Dr. MA Narasimhan | Lecture |
| Class Description : There are eight foundations of Yoga. The basic ones, Yama and Niyama, are the very core of living. When they are voluntarily inculcated, you can avoid further accumulation of impurities and possible obstacles in the path of progress through Yoga. Yamas are those universal concepts that speak of the characteristics that one has to adopt towards the external world, be it animate or inanimate, so that neither the individual nor the external world create hurdles in each other's path of progress. In common parlance these can be termed as Morals and Ethics. |
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| 14 June 10:30 - 12:30 |
Finding Freedom of the Body in Movement | Judy Krupp | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : Our everyday habits reinforce postures that hinder our movement and slow us down. We sit too much, stand badly, walk poorly and strain the same joints repeatedly. In order to reverse this damage and find freedom of the body in movement, we need to support the joints by working with the deep muscular attachments. In this class we will explore the actions of co-contraction that can help you switch on this very necessary support and move into the art of practice using the science of movement. |
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| 14 June 10:30 - 12:30 |
Kryoga Ananda (Bliss) | Master Kamal | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : An excellent yoga class for all ages! It brings the inner health & beauty out with ancient yoga techniques. These techniques stroke the fire and light of purification that makes all the systems, organs and glands rejuvenated and revitalised, while reversing ageing. This class greatly benefits people with problems such as migraines, insomnia, asthma, breathing disorders and constipation. Some of the techniques like Agni Sara, Pranayama and Chandra Namaskara that are taught in this class help detoxify the liver, kidney, uterus (for women) and prostrate (for men). Come and experience Mantra Meditation at the end of this class. Please bring a cushion or a thick blanket to sit on during Meditation. Please make sure you come to this class with an empty stomach or have a gap of 3 hours after a meal. |
| Level : Open-to-All, Therapeutic |
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| 14 June 10:30 - 12:30 |
Women Of Yoga (此課堂有廣東話翻譯) | Sharon Gannon | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : Traditionally Yoga was a form of Goddess worship - a means to discover the "god-in-us" by allowing nature to be the teacher. As a culture we have forgotten those lessons. We need a new paradigm. This class will be an experiential exploration of what it might mean to be a yogini, allowing the divine feminine to come forth at this time of global crisis, rampant violence, environmental breakdown and consciousness shift. This is a call to all women of yoga to become, in your own unique way, a leader, able to contribute to the healing of our disconnection with nature, the Divine and ourselves. Please bring a blanket. Mostly asana. All Levels. Women Only. |
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| 14 June 13:00 - 13:30 |
Yoga Demo with David Swenson: Sharing the Prana | David Swenson | Complimentary Event |
| Class Description : A demonstration for charity by David Swenson Come show your support to "Save the Planet" and join us in an inspiring yoga demo led by David Swenson. We recommend a minimum donation of HK$50.00 at the door, to give their support or just simply a promise to share the prana they gain from their yoga. All proceeds go to WWF Hong Kong www.wwf.org.hk |
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| 14 June 13:30 - 16:30 |
The Inherent Joy of Life: Tantric Reading of Bhagavad Gita | Carlos Pomeda | Lecture |
| Class Description : Where can we draw inspiration for our yoga practice? And where can we turn to for advice? In India, these questions have often been answered in the form of the Bhagavad Gita, one of the foundational texts of the yoga tradition. Written in a simple style, yet profound, inspiring and practical, the Gita has shown generations of yogis and seekers the key to the integration of yoga into our daily lives. In its pages we will find how love, knowledge and action can be the very means by which we access the highest experience. By offering various approaches, the Gita shows how to infuse with meaning, depth and joy not only our practice, but the rest of our lives as well. In this seminar we will tap into the vitality of this classic text, and we will do so by drawing from a unique tantric understanding, guided by the masterful commentary of Abhinavagupta, the foremost exponent of Kashmiri Tantra. Even if you have read or studied the Gita before, the insights contained in this commentary are unique. |
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| 14 June 14:30 - 15:30 |
Kids Yoga with Samantha Chan | Complimentary Event |
| Class Description : Bring the young'uns to this complimentary class designed for children ages 4 to 10. While they're stretching their bodies and minds, you get precious shopping time at our comprehensive Yoga Bazaar! |
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| 14 June 14:30 - 16:30 |
Prana Shuddhi: Revitalise Your Subtle Energy | Yogi Vishveketu | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : Pranayama is the balanced expansion of the field of prana. In this class we will explore sustained pranayama practices, which are rarely experienced fully in contemporary yoga classes. Vishva-ji will also present key focal points for each pranayama that unlocks the power of these practices of inner awareness. Once the pranic field is cleansed and expanded, we flow naturally into a meditative state of ease and well-being. This is the benefit of Prana Shuddhi. |
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| 14 June 14:30 - 16:30 |
The Mantra of Ashtanga Yoga: Ujjayi | David Swenson | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : In Sanskrit Man means mind and Tra means to free or deliver. Therefore the word Mantra means to free the mind. There are many mantras in yoga, such as Om. In Ashtanga Yoga the mantra is the sound of our breath - ujjayi. There is no other sound more universal than breath. It is not tied to language or culture and is "chanted" from the first moment of birth. This class will focus on the mantra of ujjayi within asana practice as well as some basic pranayama as the pathway to deepening our personal practice, and ultimately, our lives. |
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| 14 June 14:30 - 16:30 |
Anusara Yoga: Staying Power: Forward Bends and Inversions - 此課堂有普通話翻譯 | Desirée Rumbaugh | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : Lengthen your Sattvic Rope with deeper and longer holds in these soothing poses. Smooth out the knots in your nervous system and be ready to handle whatever the flow of life may bring. |
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| 14 June 14:30 - 16:30 |
Yoga Safety for Spinal Injuries | Ellen Heed | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : This class is geared towards those students working with spinal injuries and those who teach them. We will cover the basics of spinal anatomy and pathology, and work with safe practices to strengthen the spinal protector muscles, our own "anti-gravity" devices. Experiential Anatomy class. |
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| 14 June 14:30 - 16:30 |
Yoga Dance: Indian Dance | Hari Om | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : A challenging yet extremely graceful choreography set to a melodious music piece which is in semi classical style. In the 2 hrs, the students would learn basics of neck movements, eye movements and hand gestures apart from learning this beautiful dance which would be a more challenging and advanced as compared to what they learn in the normal ocusi dance classes available now. |
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| 14 June 14:30 - 16:30 |
Pranic Healing Solutions for Common Everyday Problems | Glenn Mendoza | Lecture |
| Class Description : Discover ancient tested and validated techniques to literally improve every area of your life. Understand the energetic principles that govern the health of your relationships, finances, career, success and well-being. During this hands-on workshop you will experience the impact of energy in your life. Step by step you will understand the application of these simple tools to address issues that afflict everyone. All areas of our lives have a corresponding energy - the healthier and more balanced it is the more successful we are in each area. The key is to know how to bring them back to balance when they are not. This lecture will rapidly demystify the underlying principles you need to utilise to have greater control over the most important things to you in life: health, happiness, relationships, career and finances. You will complete this lecture with practical skills immediately applicable to your life that cultivate a greater level of fulfilment in every area. |
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| 14 June 14:30 - 16:30 |
Awaken your Beauty | Maya Fiennes | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : The greatest beauty and attraction in you is in your vibration. In this workshop we will explore the possibilities to create higher voltage of your life force by using powerful breath and asanas to awaken your radiance and your beauty. |
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| 14 June 14:30 - 16:30 |
Vinyasa Flow | Michel Besnard | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : A well-rounded Vinyasa Flow class emphasising poses that build up the core - there will be a lively variety of poses that are fun, challenging and use breath awareness. Open to all levels. |
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| 14 June 17:00 - 19:00 |
Bhangra: Funky Jazzy Indian Dance | Hari Om | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : Bhangra is the most popular Indian folk music from the land of 5 rivers - Punjab. Favoured for its upbeat rhythm and use of drums that produce a lively style of music, most of the world now enjoys it as a fusion other styles of western music like pop and hip hop. This class is based on choreography using traditional bhangra moves fused with western style funky, jazz moves. It's high energy and the mood is very upbeat - get ready to sweat a lot and have loads of fun. |
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| 14 June 17:00 - 19:00 |
Opening, Strengthening and Aligning Your Shoulder | Jason Crandell | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : We often demand a lot of our shoulders in our daily life and in vinyasa yoga without a second thought. But shoulders are complicated, sensitive structures that are prone to injury when not well cared for. In this workshop, you will learn how to work your shoulders safely —increasing their strength, alignment, and mobility—in a wide range of poses. From there you will deepen your experience in standing poses, twists, backbends, and forward bends in new ways. |
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| 14 June 17:00 - 19:00 |
Ashtanga Yoga - Savasana | David Swenson | Complimentary Event |
| Class Description : Savasana is much more than a deep sleep: it's an opportunity to let go of fatigue, assimilate the benefits from your yoga practice, and adopt a state of profound meditation. You'll be guided through a simple inward journey designed to show you how to relax, release, and unwind while drinking deep from the internal glow of prana after a weekend of yoga immersion. All levels welcome-including Savasana snorers! |
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| 14 June 17:00 - 19:00 |
Cellular Breathing and Hip Openers | Judy Krupp | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : A workshop guiding you through methods to open the hips with a sense of ease and not force. |
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| 14 June 17:00 - 19:00 |
Principles of Therapeutic Yoga: Adapting Asana to Individual Needs | Mark Whitwell | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : Explore how classical asana practice can be adapted to accommodate people of various ages, body types and physical conditions. By applying the Four Principles of Successful Yoga, we can make inclusive variations while still preserving a powerful and authentic yoga practice. All levels. Lecture and asana. |
| Level : Open-to-All, Therapeutic |
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| 14 June 17:00 - 19:00 |
Kamal’s Vinyasa Series 1 | Master Kamal | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : A powerful series of flowing and jumping movements of Yoga Asana (postures) for those who are looking for a more challenging yoga workout. This is a great cardio, strength and endurance class -burning more more calories than a 2-hour cardio workout. For a slim, strong, toned and flexible body and mind! This class gives you the maximum benefits of achieving the 4'S of fitness & health i.e. - cardio respiratory fitness (fitness of your heart, lungs, blood vessels and also maximises oxygen intake), muscle fitness (strength and endurance of your muscles), flexibility fitness (range of motion) and body composition (%of fat). Come and experience the techniques of psychic breathing and Sound Meditation that will be taught at the end of the class. Please bring a cushion or a thick blanket to sit on during Meditation. Good for all levels of yoga practitioners. |
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| 14 June 17:00 - 19:00 |
Speak your Truth | Maya Fiennes | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : When you tell the truth you are creating the possibility for more truth around you. When you do this set you will become conscious of and grateful for each word you speak. You will get the courage to speak up and embrace the truth. You will be given an opportunity to learn and practice this technology of elevation. By doing the workshop you will earn it and you will have deserved it! |
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| 14 June 17:00 - 19:00 |
Find Your Balance from Within – Calm Your Racing Mind | Sudhakar Dheenan | 2hr Session |
| Class Description : Working in the wrong way for backbends can be traumatizing. The natural arch could be damaged. To maintain and enhance our inborn ability to arch our back, we need to infuse intelligence in our practice. This practice consists of a flow of backbending postures that stress on utilizing your own arch and work smartly to deepen it. With ancient yogic techniques, this sequence makes a perfect practice that sweeps away your fears for backbends. |
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| 14 June 17:00 - 19:00 |
Meditation for Your Yoga – Part 2 | Geshe Michael Roach & Lama Christie McNally | Lecture |
| Class Description : Now that you've started to do yoga, it's time to take it to a new level with meditation. Meditation is the key you need to unlock the doors to higher and higher spiritual levels of realisation. During these talks, we will be practising actual meditations together. You'll learn ancient Tibetan techniques to use as you do your yoga and throughout your day— meditation that will make your mind sharper for solving problems at work, or just being brighter and calmer and happier the whole day long. These learnings will come from Geshe Michael Roach and Lama Christie McNally, who together have spent over 30 years in authentic meditation training in Tibetan monasteries. This will also be the first time in Asia that participants will have a chance to get a personally signed copy of Lama Christieʼs exciting new book, The Tibetan Book of Meditation, published by Doubleday Company of New York. The book is full of practical meditation methods that you can start using right away to transform your yoga and your life completely. It is not mandatory to have taken Part 1 to join this lecture. Part 2 is open to everyone and lecture content will be different from that of Part 1. |
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| 14 June 17:30 - 18:30 |
Panel Discussion: Stability in the Midst of Change | Ana Forrest, Andrey Lappa, Dr. MA Jayashree, Carlos Pomeda, Dr. MA Narasimhan, Ganesh Mohan, Rusty Wells | Complimentary Event |
| Class Description : A panel discussion seeking clarity in yoga and questioning how a practice of yoga may cultivate greater stability and peace of mind. According to the classical sources Yoga is an illuminated state of mind free from any association with pain. Most of us feel inspired by a physical practice of yoga and although our shape, size and form tend to fluctuate on all levels (emotionally, physically and mentally), we may ask: "Where is actually the element of yoga in the midst of a physical practice?" In other words where is the element of Yoga to be found within an asana-practice and how can it actually improve our peace and greater stability of mind? A panel discussion featuring some of the most internationally recognized yoga teachers in the world. Where east meets west, scholars meet the autodidact, traditionalist's meets the avant-garde, and the fashionable meets the recluse in an attempt to find the unifying essence of yoga that connects us as practitioners. A heated, healthy hopefully constructive discussion where the participants argue their various points of view in yoga for greater clarity to prevail. Will we succeed? Come and find out! The 2nd half of the panel discussion will also be open to the public. Open to everybody. |
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| 14 June 19:30 - 20:00 |
Closing Keynote and Tribute to Sri. K Pattabhi Jois | David Swenson | Complimentary Event |
| Class Description : Unity in Chaos: Finding the Still Point in a Turbulent World |
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| 14 June 19:30 - 20:00 |
Closing Keynote with David Swenson & Special Tribute to Sri. K Pattabhi Jois | David Swenson | Complimentary Event |
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Total sessions: 154
