Traditional Yoga: The Full View Relative to Us
September 27 - 30, 2019
The typical public perception of Yoga has shifted significantly in recent years, such that we can say there is a great difference between the approach of “traditional yoga” as compared to “modern yoga.” The starting point of most classes, books, articles, websites and blogs on Yoga are so different from traditional Yoga of the ancient sages.
To the ancients, Yoga is a complete system, of which the postures are a small, though quite useful part. The word “Yoga” referred to the whole, not merely one part, which is the postures, or Asanas. The entire purpose of Yoga is spiritual in nature, according to the ancient sages.
- Practice physical yoga
- Explore the spontaneity of live music in Savasana (relaxation pose)
- Practice Pranayama (breathing techniques)
- Practice Shamatha Vipasana Meditation
- Explore the 5th limb of Pratyahara (sensory withdrawal) *
- Have discussions on the Yoga Sutras, the full view of Yoga and Dharma, the natures at play, and how to make this all culturally relative to us.
* In particular Pratyahara is the most potent form of healing that a human can experience — something you always knew existed — release from the subatomic level (kalapas) outward. It is also necessary for any absorptive state of meditation.
Tuition: $275 plus accommodations.
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Friday: Please arrive for registration between 3 and 6 pm. Dinner is at 6:30, followed by an introductory session at 7:30
Saturday: 9:00 am to 5 pm
Sunday: 9:00 am to 5 pm
Monday: 9:00 am to 4 pm
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