SPRING
2020

STUDY SESSIONS

[ on traditional yoga ]

This is the first workshop series out of many. We intend to inspire deepened inquiry by diving into yogic philosophy and discussing how to investigate and apply yogic sciences in one's life and practice. These study sessions are for the ones with interest to go deeper, no matter where on the path you find yourself. We’ll start with the fundamentals, only to go way deeper over time. We suggest that you join us from the beginning if you are in for the ride, as each session is a stepping stone for the next. During these sessions we will present the words of many teachers and highlight how these timeless teachings are still relevant today. Previous yoga related experience is not required. An open mind and heart is all. If you have an established spiritual practice, these study sessions will give you the opportunity to look closer at your resolution and nurture your relationship with the practice.

We will offer further deep dive study sessions after the completion of this series, based on the content discussed in this initial intro to the mystic and ancient teachings of yoga. Last half hour is allotted for Q&A. Join us for the ride into the inner depths of being.

SUNDAYS March 15 + 22 April 19 May 3 + 17
5:30-7:30 pm w/ Hansa & Jyoti
At the Ridgway Yoga Shala

EARLY BIRD PRICE (10 hrs) $108 (before March 10)
FIVE PART SERIES (10 hrs) $125 (after March 10)
SINGLE SESSION (2 hrs) $30

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March 15

PHILOSOPHY + HISTORY

when + what + how + why

In this session we will focus on getting an overview of the yogic landscape, by exploring the depths of yoga history and the foundations of the ancient traditions of yogic science. We will discuss different yogic paths, as well as dive deeper into certain principles and ideas discussed in the scriptures. This session will serve as a foundation to the rest of the study sessions, as each session is a stepping stone for the next.

• History

• Eight Limbs

• Yamas + Niyamas (overview)

• Yogic Paths (hatha, bhakti, karma, jnana, raja)

• Renunciation + Householder

• Sadhana

• Q+A

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March 22

YAMAS + NIYAMAS

ancient guiding principles applied to life + practice

The topics that we will explore in this session are presented in the Yoga Sutras, and sprinkled throughout many other yogic texts. We will discuss how these suggested moral conducts are applicable in life and in ones spiritual practice, as well as how to adopt them as living elements in one’s inner exploration.

• YAMAS

  • Ahiṃsā: Non-violence

  • Satya: Truthfulness

  • Asteya: Not stealing

  • Brahmacharya: Chastity, marital fidelity, sexual restraint, moderation

  • Aparigraha: Non-possessiveness

• NIYAMAS

  • Śauca: Purity of mind, speech and body

  • Santoṣa: Contentment

  • Tapas: Austerity, self-discipline, perseverance

  • Svādhyāya: Study of self, contemplation, self-reflection

  • Īśvarapraṇidhāna: Contemplation of Ishvara (God, Self, Supreme Being, 
    Brahman, Absolute, Unchanging Reality, Universal Consciousness)

• Q+A

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April 19

PRACTICAL HATHA YOGA

deepen your physical practice

No matter if you have a consistent physical yoga practice or not, this session is for those that are curious about the what + how + why we put our bodies (and minds) through a physical practice in the first place. We will be planting important seeds for the grow ground of your practice, and focus on pointers that will deepen and nurture your exploration.

• Different Lineages + Common Threads

• Observances

• Moon Days

• Benefits

• Obstacles

• Sadhana // Home Practice

• Practical tools for inner exploration

• Asana as process (internal + external)

• Tristhana

• Moving Meditation

• Sthira + Sukha

• Q+A

LIVING YOGA

yogic sciences applied to daily life

In this session we will discuss how to merge the inner and outer experiences, how to transfer what we learn in our practice to the rest of our lives. We’re getting real about the ebbs and flows, potential obstacles on the path, and how to navigate the terrain when bridging our practice with the rest of life. We will discuss how to stay motivated, nurtured and inspired, as well as how to avoid creating new attachments when pursuing a spiritual practice.

• Gunas

• Ayurveda + Diet

• Sadhana

• Tapas

• Equanimity

• Obstacles

• Resistance

• Living Truth

• Living Inquiry

• Seva

• Q+A

WHO “I” AM

the heart of practice

As a backbone for inner exploration, Advaita Vedanta lends many helpful tools and beautiful guidance on the journey inward. We will discuss the essence of these ancient teachings, as well as dissect the what + how + why of it all. This session is for anyone curious to dive deeper, as these teachings point straight to who we truly are. No previous experience required, just an open mind and heart.

• Advaita Vedanta // Non-Dualism

• Saints + Sages + Contemporary Teachers

• Self-Inquiry // Who am I?

• How this relates to yogic science, life and practice

• Q+A