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Down Dog of Love 2

Down Dog of Love 2

with Lindsay Sullivan
Sunday, February 12th 
5:00-7:15pm 
$25

Join Lindsay for "Down Dog of Love TWO"
The Path of the Extraordinary Yogi*

Yoga is meant to radically evolve us -- taking us from ordinary to extraordinary in a single lifetime. But after years of practicing on the mat, we still struggle. We still fight with our lovers, families and friends. We still believe that the next new relationship, the next new job or exotic vacation will be the one to truly make us happy. Why – after years of practice – do we still feel like we’re treading water? What’s missing? 

Until we learn the revolutionary inner method of love, we will never experience the profound transformation Yoga can offer us -- deep, lasting happiness and freedom from our afflictions and pain. 

Join Lindsay Sullivan and special guest teacher, Kristen McKee, for the second annual Down Dog of Love this February. We’ll explore what ancient yogis and modern philosophers have to say about turning your ordinary 'samsaric' world in the extraordinary ‘nirvana’ it was meant to be. Using yoga-asana, meditation and interactive discussion, we'll dive deep into our bodies, minds and hearts to uncover our limitless potential for L.O.V.E.

*this brand new workshop is suitable for those who attended last year and those who did not.

 

Sanskrit Chanting Workshop

with Guta Hedewig
Sunday, February 19th 1:45-4:45pm
$45 - Preregistration Required

Vedic Chanting is the ancient art of transmitting the Vedas orally, in a strictly prescribed way. This practice hones your listening skills tremendously, improves memory, works to extend the breath fully, and can lead to a deep meditative state.

We will study the Six Main Rules of Vedic Chanting, including going over the Sanskrit Alphabet. We will learn Ayur Mantra from the Taittiriya Aranyaka. This chant is an invocation for Health and Nourishment. We will also learn the Gayatri Mantra, from the Rg Veda, the oldest of the Vedas. This chant praises the Sun and ask for being granted Mental Clarity.

In addition, we will begin Yoga Sutra Recitation of the first chapter, including word by word translation. Yoga Sutra study is a 'must' for any serious yoga student and yoga teacher.

This course is open to beginners and experienced chanters alike.

Guta Hedewig has studied the teachings of Krishnamacharya, including the Yoga Sutra’s of Patanjali and Vedic Chanting, with TKV Desikachar and Kausthub Desikachar at the Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram and the affiliate Vedavani in Chennai, India, as well as with her mentor, Sonia Nelson (Vedic Chant Center, Santa Fe).

She is a certified yoga teacher through the Krishnamacharya Healing & Yoga Foundation (KHYF.net) and has completed their 4-year-long Yoga Therapy Program. Guta leads Advanced Teacher Trainings in the Krishnamacharya Tradition as well as works one on one creating healing yoga practices for students.

 

Class Changes in 2012:

Kids & Toddlers Classes: Starting Tuesday, February 14th!  3:30- Toddlers, 4:30 Kids
Monday Night Class Change March 5th:  6:30pm Open with Kristen & 8:15pm Open with Jen

  

Grab your mats and grab your yoga mates, the Yoga Journal Conference: New York is coming to yoga-fy New York City, April 12-16, 2012! Limber up with Yoga Journal and 40+ master teachers in 100+ classes! Go beyond happy hour with a Friday Evening class, study in-depth for an entire day with your favorite instructor in a Friday or Monday All-Day Intensive or mix it up with six different teachers during the Main Conference!  Get Your Dance On with Elena Brower, Dana Flynn, Shiva Rea, DJ Drez and more Friday, April 13 for a night of yoga, dance, and art. To get the full scoop on conference (including free events open to the public) visit www.yjevents.com/ny! Use discount code NY13 to save $50 off the Main Conference!