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“Breath
is mind in action……. The
implication of this technology is that we are not helpless victims of a
given
emotional state. By altering the flow of nasal breath, the body
chemistry
gradually changes and unwanted emotional and physiological states
slowly
disappear”
Harish Johari, author of Breath, Mind and
Consciousness.
2012 - YOGA INTENSIVE - WINTER
Consider this ………
Yogi's measure a life
not by chronological years but rather from the number of breaths one is
allotted in each lifetime. Logic
suggests then to slow it down, and make each breath longer if one wants
to live
longer. In this way we actually conserve energy and increase our
vitality and
increase our chances of experiencing samadhi/bliss.
However, experience has also taught us that life sometimes prevents us
from being mindful of our breath. The Yogi's go on to teach that during
those moments of 'unconsciousness' samakara's or energy cysts develop,
and our energy becomes blocked. An INTENSIVE such as this is the
perfect practice for a perfect moment.
Friday 7pm Opening session. Drop-in’s are welcome if space allows. Best to check voicemail at 732.531.9013 for last minute (weather/cancellations/changes) The evening’s topic will be: Setting Intentions. We’ll begin with gentle hatha yoga and move on into some experiential work. We’ll talk about how to approach/prepare for 2012 & more specifically saturday’s Intensive/Retreat. We end at 9pm. You
might want to bring a journal and something to place on the ‘altar’
that we will co-create. If you are not attending The Intensive this
session will still feel *complete* for you. There may/maynot be room
left for late registrants. We’ll see.
Saturday. Registration begins at 7:45 At 8:15am the door will close. Please honor time boundaries. In the morning we’ll explore the multi-dimensional body with hatha yoga, pranayama, and variety of other yogic practices and techniques. Experiential exercises may include: dyads, journaling, art, and free movement. Lunch……is not provided but it will be part of the program. Plan for yourself. Details to follow.
1:00 pm The afternoon session will feature Integrative Breathwork. I have much to share regarding this amazing process. Please feel free to contact me if you have any personal concerns. The process is safe for just about everyone. Visit my website/blog for more information. After our breathwork experience, we’ll do some group & personal processing. Gentle hatha yoga, meditation, & chanting will bring the afternoon to a close around 5-6pm depending on the number of participants. Please plan to stay until we chant our final om. Sunday 9:30am – 12:30pm is reserved for personal consultations (30min) by pre-arranged appointment. 3:00 pm Meditation & Metta begins and I hope you’ll return to The Sanctuary and participate with guests from the general public. The format is the same as the previous Sunday’s.
Group Discounts are available.
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