Anusara 101 @ Central
with Certified Anusara Teacher Elizabeth Little

Saturdays and Sundays, 2-4 pm
Meets April 12-13, 26-27, & May 3-4
@ Central

Learn everything you need to make your yoga practice a go in 2008 and beyond! Philosophy, breathing & physical practice for the beginner.

Cost: $120 or $25 drop-in. 

Yoga Therapeutics and Adjustment Intensive
with Certified Anusara Teacher Bruce Bowditch

Three weekend series!
Saturdays/Sundays 2-5 pm
@ Central

Cost: $90 per weekend, $250 for all three.

Dates: April 26-27; May 24-25; June 14-15

Yoga therapeutics aids in the healing and prevention of common injuries and physical pain. In this workshop learn how to read and analyze posture, develop manual adjustment skills and deepen your understanding of postural alignment and anatomy.

Pre-requisite: Must be a teacher and or an aspiring teacher who has at least completed a Phase 1 Anusara Immersion.

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Bruce Bowditch is a certified Anusara Yoga teacher and fine artist. Bruce is a long time student of John Friend, founder of Anusara Yoga, and one of his main assistants in national workshops. Bruce has served as director of teaching at Space Studio in Taiwan and leads workshops both nationally and abroad. His detailed knowledge of yoga therapeutics along with his sensitive ability to connect with each student makes Bruce's teachings personal, transformative and rich. He generously shares his knowledge and discoveries and dedicates his time to helping others experience the soulfulness, creativity and passion that is the art of Yoga.

"Nature wants to align and heal. Good therapy is good alignment."
–John Friend

Mind Lab 101: Experiments in Mindfulness
with Will Duncan

First Session: May 8, 7:30 - 9pm @ Central
Suggested Donation: $8

A lively once a month discussion and practice based class to boost your motivation to sit. This will be the first session of the Yoga Oasis meditation support group.

Will Duncan has lived and studied in Trappist, Zen, Franciscan, and Tibetan Buddhist monasteries throughout the U.S. and the Himalayas, for over 20 years. His honest and humorous approach to the joys and trials of sitting are inspiring for new and old meditators alike.

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Kirtan with Benjy and Heather of Shantala

Kirtan Concert
May 10, 7 pm
@ Central

Join us for a night of blissful chanting.
Tickets: $18 in advance, $22 at the door. Available at YogaOasis and Antigone Books (4th Ave and 7th St)

Workshop
May 10, 1-4 pm
@ Central

Explore the ancient sacred arts of singing, devotional chant, and rhythm. Nada Samudra: The Ocean of Devotional Sound.

Cost: $40 in advance, $45 at door.

For more information, visit the Shantala website or download the flyer for this event

Summer Solstice Workshop
with Certified Anusara Teacher Landry Mathews

Embrace the transforming fire of yoga!

Sat & Sun, June 21 & 22
10:30-1:30 pm ($45 drop in)
3:30-5:30 pm ($30 drop in)

Full workshop: $140
@ East

(*regular 10:30 basics classes moved to 8:30-10.)

Teacher Training, Level 2
with Darren Rhodes and Noah Mazé

August 27-31 (30 hours)
10am-1 pm and 3-6pm
@ Central

Cost: $450 (early reg. price)/$500 (late reg. price)
Early deadline is June 31. Must be paid in full for discount.

Pre-requisites:
Level 1 Anusara Teacher Training.
One year plus teaching experience or special permission from
instructors.

Kirtan with David Newman

Friday, September 12
8:00 pm @ Central

Join us for an evening of devotion and love.
Tickets: $18/advance, $22/door.

*Darren’s 5:30 class cancelled for kirtan.

Philosophy Weekend with Douglas Brooks

September 26-28 @ Central

Friday 6-8 pm
Saturday 9-noon, 2-5 pm
Sunday 9-10:30 am

$175/weekend.

Reflect, Recognize, and Expand the boundaries of consciousness.

Immersion Phase 1, 2, & 3
with Darren Rhodes & Christina Sell

The Anusara Immersion with Christina Sell and Darren Rhodes will stoke the fire of your adhikara (studentship). It will support and nurture deep transformations both on and off the mat. The immersion provides a deeply foundational & practical understanding of Anusara Yoga asana, alignment, and philosophy.

Phase 1: October 2-7, 2008
Phase 2: December 2-7, 2008
Phase 3: March 5-10, 2009

Meets 9:15-12:15, 2:15-5:15 pm each day @ Central

Cost: $1650 for the full immersion or $600/phase.

Includes a weekend Philosophy Intensive with Paul Muller-Ortega, 12/5-7.

Required reading: Anusara Yoga® Immersion Manual
(to download telephone Anusara Yoga: 1.888.398.9642)

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Magical Maha Retreat
with Darren & Bronwin

Haramara Mexico
November 15-22

We welcome you to paradise in this cleansing retreat.

Philosophy Weekend with Paul Muller-Ortega
Lord Blue-Throat Roars—An Immersion into the Heart of Consciousness

December 5-7, 2008
@ YogaOasis Central

Friday, 5:30-8 pm
Saturday, 9:30-noon, 2-4:30 pm
Sunday, 9:30 noon

Cost: $175

In this powerful weekend Immersion, renowned scholar and teacher Paul Muller-Ortega will take us on a journey of discovery into the core teachings of Tantric Yoga as that which can profoundly transform our lives and awaken us to bliss.

Whether you already a practitioner of Yoga and meditation, or are simply interested in learning more about the path of spiritual growth, join Professor Muller-Ortega for this uplifting and inspiring weekend experience.

About Paul-Muller-Ortega
Paul Muller-Ortega, Ph.D., is recognized internationally as one of the world’s most highly respected scholars in the field of Indian Religion and Hindu Tantra. and is the author of The Triadic Heart of Shiva. He received his Ph.D. from The University of California at Santa Barbara and currently teaches at the University of Rochester. Dr. Muller-Ortega is known for his unparalleled scholarly authenticity and for being a charismatic and eloquent teacher with a unique capacity to convey esoteric truths in ways that create profound shifts in his students. Integrating this with the wisdom gained from forty years teaching and practicing meditation, Dr. Muller-Ortega will take you on a guided tour of consciousness that will be inspiring and enlightening.

Note: Darren's Friday 5:30 class will be cancelled during this weekend workshop.

Dances of Universal Peace

Every 2nd Saturday @ YogaOasis Central
7:00 pm
Cost: Donation.

The Dances of Universal Peace are simple, meditative and uplifting group dances. They represent and integrate many of the world’s spiritual traditions, and help to create peace and unity within and without. Some of the traditions represented are Hindu, Buddhist, Zoroastrian, Sufi, American Indian, Jewish, Christian, Islamic, Goddess, Celtic, and Universalist.

Please note that the meeting for may will be the third Saturday of the month (May 17).

Monthly Central Kirtan
Devotional chanting with Bronwin, Charles, Susan, Joss, Satya, and friends

Sundays, 7:30 - 9:00 pm
Meets once a month (see schedule below)
Cost: $8 at the door. Kids free!

@ YogaOasis Central

2008 dates: January 27, February 24, March 30, April 20, June 1, . Be sure to check our events schedule for other visiting kirtan artists.

Schedules have been updated 3/10/2008.

For more information or to register, please contact us.