Introduction to Mantras and Chanting; Tools for the Mind, Songs from the Heart:Learn about the different methods of using sound and language to enhance your yoga practice and your life
Introduction to the Yoga Sutras:
Four feet, eight limbs, and three paths carry you from your everyday turbulant mind to inner peace.
Introduction to the Bhagavad Gita:
The story of Arjuna's conversation with Krishna on the battleground is considered not only one of the greatest works of world literature, but advice and encouragement for the common man on how to do one's duty with a peaceful mind and heart.
Chakras, Power Points and the Inner Journey:
Seven wheels of energy are said to ascend the spine representing all the ways our lives and reactions to our experiences whirl and calibrate on our journey of life. Find out how you can work with these hubs to amplify your energy, foster your creativity and attain your highest aspirations.
Origin, History and Basic Philosophy of Yoga for Yoga Teacher Trainees:
Meditation and Yoga Philosophy, Level One:
In Level One we practice silent meditation, japa, or repetition of mantras, the basic philosophy of yoga, and basic Sanskrit. We learn to read, write and pronounce transliterated Sanskrit and even learn some of the letters of the Devanagari script! We study an introduction to the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, and chant the first four lines of chapter one, the Samadhi Pada, which summarize the path of Raja Yoga, or the Path of the Mind.
Meditation and Yoga Philosophy, Level Two:
In Level Two we practice silent meditation, japa, or repetition of mantras, the basic philosophy of yoga, and basic Sanskrit. We learn to read, write and pronounce transliterated Sanskrit and even learn some of the letters of the Devanagari script! We study an introduction to the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, and chant the first four lines of chapter two, the Sadhana Pada, which summarize the path of Kriya Yoga, or the Path of Action.
Meditation and Yoga Philosophy, Level Three:
In Level Three we practice silent meditation, japa, or repetition of mantras, the basic philosophy of yoga, and basic Sanskrit. We learn to read, write and pronounce transliterated Sanskrit and even learn some of the letters of the Devanagari script! We study an introduction to the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, and chant the lines in chapter two, the Sadhana Pada, which describe the path of Ashtanga Yoga, or the Path of Eight-Limbs.
