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WorkshopsPre-registration is strongly recommended. Your check to Moving Mantra Yoga will hold your space. Register early as the workshops will fill! Refunds, less $10 up to three days prior to the workshop; less 50% up to one week prior to guest workshops; no refunds thereafter. To enroll in a workshop, please call 919.449.0530, register online or email us. Finding Happiness and Serenity through Meditation and Mindfulness Meditation is not just formal sitting on a cushion. It can take place in every moment of our lives. Come and Meditate!! Be With Your True Nature Friday, September 10 from 6-8pm Meditation helps us to be healthy by harmonizing and balancing the energy in our body and mind, cultivating calm awareness, and letting the light of our true nature shine. Come and explore relaxation exercises, breathing, sitting, moving,chanting, contemplation, and more. No experience is necessary. Open to all. No fee; donations welcomed. Led by Rev. WonGong and Rev. IIDug (919-933-6946, wonbuddhismNC@gmail.com) Living With Intention: On and Off the Mat Saturday, September 11, 11-1pm “Intentions compressed into words enfold magical power.” ~ Deepak Chopra Life can often feel like it’s got a mind of its own and we’re doing whatever it takes to just hold on. But in fact, it’s your day-to-day choices that most significantly affect how happy, centered, and successful you are. In this workshop, you’ll discover how to make intentional choices to design the life that’s right for you. Part yoga practice and part discussion, we’ll explore ways to increase your awareness of the choices you do – and don’t – make so you can live the fulfilling life you deserve. Bring your yoga mat, notepad or journal and pen along with a willingness to play and explore! This workshop is part of a three part series. You can attend a single workshop for $25 or purchase the series for $60. Exploring Yoga Philosophy Series Friday, September 17, 6-8pm What is Yoga? For most people the word “yoga” simply refers to a yoga posture (asana). However, in the classical tradition of yoga, the word actually refers to the state of mind where all fluctuations or thought waves have been brought under control. This definition of yoga is provided to us by Sage Patanjali in his Yoga Sutras, the quintessential yoga text providing both the philosophy of and the methodology for the practice of yoga. In this workshop we will explore the historical perspective on yoga and understand how yoga has been defined by Patanjali. Subhash Mital instructs. No fee; love offering appreciated. Restorative Yoga Calming the Nervous System, Quieting the Brain Sunday, September 19, 2-4pm In the pace of our demanding daily lives, we often neglect time for stillness. When we are in chronic over-drive, our bodies, minds and hearts suffer. Restorative Yoga is a deeply restful practice. Props are used to support the body in poses that are sustained for longer periods of time so that the body can drop deeply into stillness, and the mind and spirit can rest and rejuvenate. Gentle breathing practices are incorporated to cultivate ease in the body. The practice of Restorative Yoga helps calm the nervous system, and helps establish or renew internal balance of mind, body, and spirit. It is a very healing practice accessible to all levels of experience from the novice to the seasoned practioner. Pre registration is strongly recommended. Cyndi Bulka instructs. Cost: $25 Yoga Nidra: The Meditative Heart of Yoga Friday, September 24, 6-7pm Our minds require consistent training to help us free ourselves of the habits that cause tension in our lives, just as our bodies do. Yoga Nidra literally means "sleep of the yogis". It is a physical and mental relaxation technique which penetrates into much deeper levels of consciousness. Adherents claim that half an hour of Yoga Nidra can replace up to three hours of normal sleep! No experience necessary. Finding Happiness and Serenity through Meditation and Mindfulness Friday, Oct 1; 6-7:30pm Meditation is not just formal sitting on a cushion. It can take place in every moment of our lives. An important aspect of living with peace in every step is having peace in our relationships especially relationships with those closest to us. To have peace in relationships we must cultivate the intention and the skill of true love both for ourselves and others. In this session we will discuss and practice specific techniques that can transform your interactions with those you love. Whether it is your child, a first date or a partner of many years, to offer true love you must pay attention, you must be fully present, you must listen deeply. Working diligently with these practices can make a real difference.” Come and Meditate!! Be With Your True Nature Friday, October 8 from 6-8pm Meditation helps us to be healthy by harmonizing and balancing the energy in our body and mind, cultivating calm awareness, and letting the light of our true nature shine. Come and explore relaxation exercises, breathing, sitting, moving,chanting, contemplation, and more. No experience is necessary. Open to all. No fee; donations welcomed. Led by Rev. WonGong and Rev. IIDug (919-933-6946, wonbuddhismNC@gmail.com) Turning Goals into Reality … On and Off the Mat Saturday, October 9, 11-1pm “Happiness is not about making it to the peak of the mountain, nor is it about climbing aimlessly around the mountain; happiness is the experience of climbing toward the peak.” Tal Ben-Shahar What do yoga and goal achievement have in common? They are both about the process of experiencing the moment while on your way to a destination. And neither one is satisfying if you hate every step along the way ... even if you do ultimately reach your desired outcome. You can achieve goals that are important to you and enjoy the process. Getting clear on what you want is the critical first step. And then mindfully moving forward to where you want to be is the key to turning your goals into reality. Join us and you will learn techniques to visualize what’s important to you, set goals around what you want, and put actions into place to achieve your goals. Part yoga practice and part discussion, come with your yoga mat, notepad or journal and pen along with a willingness to play and explore! This workshop is part of a three part series. You can attend a single workshop for $25 or purchase the series for $60. Exploring Yoga Philosophy Series Friday, October 15, 6-8pm What is Yoga? For most people the word “yoga” simply refers to a yoga posture (asana). However, in the classical tradition of yoga, the word actually refers to the state of mind where all fluctuations or thought waves have been brought under control. This definition of yoga is provided to us by Sage Patanjali in his Yoga Sutras, the quintessential yoga text providing both the philosophy of and the methodology for the practice of yoga. In this workshop we will explore the historical perspective on yoga and understand how yoga has been defined by Patanjali. Subhash Mital instructs. No fee; love offering appreciated. Women's Health: An Ayurvedic Approach Saturday, October 16 from 11-2pm Dr. Tom Mitchell, DC, RH (AHG) instructs. $40. Pre registration is strongly recommended. Yoga Immersion Mountain Retreat with Cyndi Thursday, October 21- Sunday, October 24, 2010 at the beautiful Prama Institute in Marshall, NC Escape from the demands of your daily life and experience a relaxing, rejuvenating long weekend immersing yourself in the nourishing practices of Yoga. Journey into Yoga…move towards the balance and equanimity that comes from finding your sacred center. Together we’ll explore Yoga asana, pranayama, tratak (gazing), meditation, kirtan and Yoga Nidra. All levels of experience are welcome. The weekend will inspire those new to Yoga as well as those looking to rekindle or deepen their practice. Enjoy exhilarating mountain air, delicious vegetarian cuisine and the warm companionship of fellow Yogis. Return home with fresh energy and enthusiasm for the next steps in your personal journey. Cyndi Bulka instructs. Cost: $400 if paid by September 10; $450 thereafter. Cost includes lodging, classes, evening activities, Thursday dinner, Friday and Saturday brunch and dinner, Sunday breakfast, light snacks and tea. Details: We’ll reside at the pristine Prama Institute, located 30 minutes outside of sheville in Marshall, NC. www.pramainstitute.org Arrive by 3-5pm on Thursday. We’ll depart around noon on Sunday. Accommodations re elegantly simple and quite comfortable. Please bring your own pillow and sheets/blanket, or you can rent linens for an extra $15. Recommended Yoga props: mat, strap, 2 blankets, 2 blocks, bolster. Yoga Nidra: The Meditative Heart of Yoga Friday, October 22, 6-7pm Our minds require consistent training to help us free ourselves of the habits that cause tension in our lives, just as our bodies do. Yoga Nidra literally means "sleep of the yogis". It is a physical and mental relaxation technique which penetrates into much deeper levels of consciousness. Adherents claim that half an hour of Yoga Nidra can replace up to three hours of normal sleep! No experience necessary. Healing Yoga for the Caregiver Diane Stakoe instructs. Donations welcomed. Balance… On and Off the Mat Saturday, November 6, 11-1pm “Yoga is the study of balance, and balance is the aim of all living creatures: it is our home”. ~ Rolf Gates Our lives are a balancing act – work, home, personal time, date night, spiritual time, community service, veg out on the couch time, etc. We all talk about balance, but what REALLY does that mean? It is different for everyone, but at the core, balance is achieved through awareness. And that means taking stock of the various aspects of our lives and being very clear about what’s most important. With awareness we have choice, and with choice we can create our lives as we really want them to be. Every part of life includes an element of balance just as does every yoga pose. Through breathing and focus we are much better able to be grounded in the pose. The same holds true for life balance. In this two-hour workshop combining yoga and discussion, you’ll gain awareness of how to increase your sense of balance and control. Come with your yoga mat, notepad or journal, a pen and a willingness to play and explore! This workshop is part of a three part series. You can attend a single workshop for $25 or purchase the series for $60. Songs for the Heart with Sotar, Friends and YOU Saturday, November 6, 7:30-9:30 pm Join us for a night of easy songs, chants from different traditions and some old favorites that open the heart and quickly allow the joy of blended voices and coimmunity to emerge. Ride the waves of joyous musicthat invite your body to move and sing, and at other times, sink into mellow chant anf tranquil centering. This is a co-creation amongst those who come. Expect to laugh a lot along the way! Feel free to bring a cushion or musical instrument.Contact Sotar at 819-4966, WeAreOne1@earthlink.net Donations gratefully accepted.
Yoga Therapeutics Rx for Lower Backs, Hips & Pelvis Back by popular demand!! Athletics, postural patterns, work related habits, injury, repetitive activities, aging and simple gravity can cause chronic pain and discomfort in the lower body. Learn Yoga techniques to alleviate joint stiffness, muscle spasm, compression and discomfort to create more comfortable freedom of movement in the body. Familiarize yourself with basic anatomy and movement principles in order to better understand the habits and patterns that contribute to pain. Identify simple imbalances and learn how to stabilize and strengthen the pelvis. Ideal for those who experience chronic discomfort and restriction. Great for bodyworkers and Yoga teachers. No experience necessary. Pre registration is strongly recommended as this workshop is very popular. Cyndi Bulka instructs. $25 Coming in 2011!!
Women's Beach Retreat at the Trinity Center Salter Path, NC March 25-27, 2011 Details soon to follow!
Relax and Renew®: Learning to Teach Restorative Yoga/Level 1 with Judith Lasater May 2-5, 2011 We work hard in our lives, and while we may sleep, we rarely take time to rest. Restorative yoga helps us learn to relax and rest deeply. During deep relaxation, all the organ systems of the body are benefited. A few of the measurable results of relaxation are the reduction of blood pressure the improvement of immune function, digestion, fertility, elimination, and the reduction of muscle tension and generalized fatigue. In this twenty hour workshop we will learn the art and skill of teaching Restorative Yoga. All aspects of the subject will be covered, including the physiology of relaxation, the physical, emotional and spiritual aspects of Restorative yoga, special poses for menstruation, pregnancy and menopause, and how to sequence and teach a Restorative class. Open to all teachers and serious students. Requirements: Cost: $695.00. A $100 deposit (non refundable) secures your space. If you wish to become certified as a Relax and Renew® Trainer, you must fulfill the following: attend all sessions (No exceptions), complete a project to be submitted by mail approximately six weeks after the workshop, include $100 check at the time of submission for the time spent grading the project and a lifetime listing on www.restorativeyogateachers.com (change your listing as often as you like, free of charge). It is also possible to take the workshop for learning only and not submit the project. In this case, the charge will be $50 for the certificate only. Required for the Relax and Renew® Training: *Relax and Renew: Restful Yoga for Stressful Times by Judith Hanson Lasater, Ph.d., PT. Please bring this to class everyday. *Required reading: Blink: the power of thinking without thinking by Malcolm Gladwell *Recommended reading: The Happiness Hypothesis by Jonathan Haidt. *Sticky mat, eye bag, bolster, five firm blankets, two yoga blocks, yoga belt, 6 feet long. While some of these props may be provided by the facility or workshop; please check with them directly and plan to bring what you need so you have all these props with you at the workshop. *Disposable or digital camera to bring to class everyday Judith Hanson Lasater, Ph.d., P.T. has been teaching yoga since 1971. Ms. Lasater is one of the founders of Yoga Journal magazine and is the president of the California Yoga Teachers Association. She has written eight books, her latest Yogabody: Anatomy, Kinesiology, and Asana (2010). www.judithlasater.com www.restorativeyogateachers.com To Register, mail your deposit or full payment to the studio at 200-101 Sawmill Rd., Raleigh, NC 27615. Checks made to Moving Mantra. Final balances due no later than March 30, 2011. Early registration is strongly encouraged! Yoga Nidra: The Meditative Heart of Yoga Friday, October 22, 6-7pm Our minds require consistent training to help us free ourselves of the habits that cause tension in our lives, just as our bodies do. Yoga Nidra literally means "sleep of the yogis". It is a physical and mental relaxation technique which penetrates into much deeper levels of consciousness. Adherents claim that half an hour of Yoga Nidra can replace up to three hours of normal sleep! No experience necessary. Healing Yoga for the Caregiver Diane Stakoe instructs. Donations welcomed. |
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