Yoga Nidra Workshop - In Dreams Awake with George Mcfaul
In Dreams Awake-the ancient practice of Yoga Nidrā, the radical act of reclaiming your right to rest.
Yoga Nidrā, or Sleep Yoga, is a deeply restorative guided meditation that offers a return to our natural ease of being. With no need for physical movement, it is a ‘horizontal meditation’ on being consciousness: awake and asleep at the same time.
Welcome Home: Yoga is the practice of being alive in the connective tissue of this moment, now. Disturbances, or waves, of agitation in the mind and ego seduce our awareness into false identity with the phenomena of sensations, breath restriction, emotions, thoughts, beliefs and images. Such identification makes us constantly look outside ourselves to find ourselves. In truth, the seer abides in the self. This is the revelation that is Yoga.
Yoga Nidrā emphasizes the radical acts of non-doing, of dis-identification, and of letting sleep this restless being. This guided meditation is a systematic and comprehensive approach to the phenomenon of the world coming to be seen through each of us, in our own unique way, and from the source of our own experience.
In this introductory practice we will consider the essential steps of the practice:
1. Settling into the senses
What is your intention?
A way to your own safety
2. Being present to the body, letting it be just as it is
3. Being present to the breath, letting it be just as it is
4. Being present to feeling and emotion just as they occur, and considering their opposites as just as true
5. Being present to thought, idea and belief just as they occur and considering their opposites as just as true
6. Being present to bliss, as it is actually present in this moment when the seer is not identifying with sensations or trying to control breath, emotions and beliefs
7. Reveal your intention, opening from the heart to what it most deeply desires
8. Coming to eyes open awareness in the world of your being
This practice is ideally done lying down, in a pose of sleep. You are encouraged to bring blankets, pillows, bolsters….anything that you can use to set up your restful nest.
Note: This practice can be done sitting, or in any position, with the encouragement to be as comfortable as possible.
Saturday Oct 5
2pm - 4pm
$45
Restorative Sound Healing Journey - with Joanna Ng
Join Joanna Ng for a Restorative Sound Healing Journey following the Autumn Equinox.
According to Ayurveda Vata(air) is the prominent constitution during the fall, where the elements of air and space are prevalent. We are invited to turn within, to pacify our Vata Dosha (overactive mind,restless body) with a grounding and balancing practice of Pranayama, Gentle and Restorative Yoga postures to create balance between the left and right side of our body.
You will restore in Restorative Yoga poses, as pure healing sounds of Alchemy Crystal Singing bowls and Planetary Gongs wash over you.
The Planetary gongs in support of this journey include:
-Nibiru gong which supports quantum leap in consciousness
-Mercury Gong which supports communication, and
-Creation Gong offering mysterious and wide rage of harmonics.
Unique tones and deep vibrations of the Planetary Gongs resounding through our emotional, psychological, physical and spiritual bodies set the stage for deep meditation and profound transformation.
Joanna offers gentle tones of pure 99.9% Quartz Alchemy Crystal bowls, made with the finest gemstones and precious metals such as silver, platinum and gold. The hold long lasting tones, harmonics and high frequencies which automatically shift each cell in your body. There will also be percussion instruments and Cacho shells to support the movement of the energy.
Alchemy crystal singing bowls can help to reduce stress and anxiety, support pain relief, deep relaxation, clearing the energy channels, calm overactive adrenals, and increase emotional and mental clarity.
This session will also help you to clear, ground and re-calibrate your body as we transition to the colder seasons. Its also a perfect time to rest, reflect and relax!
Sep 28, Saturday - 2pm to 4pm.
What to bring- A water bottle, Yoga mat, Dress comfortably in layers. Yoga props (blankets,blocks, straps etc) to support your practice will be provided. You are welcome to bring additional blankets or pillows if you prefer for your own comfort.
$45
Introduction to Yoga- with Vic Mehta Oct 12, 2 - 4:15 p
In this workshop Vic will introduce Iyengar Yoga system. If you are planning to start your yoga practice or are new to yoga this workshop will give you a overview of yoga practice, history and philosophy. Our goal is to help you build a strong foundation and will correct alignment so you can enjoy the physical and mental benefits of a holistic yoga practice.
Saturday Oct 12
2 - 4:15pm
$45
A celebration of Spring Kirtan - with Bhakti Sarana
Come to the studio for an evening of Kirtan with our own Vic Mehta playing the tabla with his friends Prashant, Anick, Tessa, Herman. Reconnect with friends, sing, and enjoy light treats.
No pre-registration required.
Saturday
Postponed - New dates to be announced
6:30 - 8:30pm
Suggested donation: $25
