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June 19th, 2010

Integration Yoga Workshop @ UTL

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Saturday, June 19

Integration Yoga Workshop

the science of the nadis, bandhas and chakras
14:00-16:00
Under The Light Yoga School, Yoyogi

Yoga for many begins with the practice of asana, synchronizing the movements of the body with the flow of the breath. The definition of Yoga, according to Patanjali, is the cessation of the waves of the mind. So in order to bridge the one with the other, it is vital to integrate the dynamics of our subtle anatomy: the nadis (channels), bandhas (locks) and chakras (energy centers).

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Hatha Yoga is the merging of opposites, the union of the male and female energies within us. This unification happens in the subtle anatomy, which is supported by our physical structure and activity. If one practices any of the Hatha Yogas (Ashtanga, Iyengar, Anusara, Bikram, etc.), the opportunity to deepen one’s practice is to cultivate the subtle energies within. We open and clear the channels, utilize the bandhas to guide and direct energy to flow freely up and through the various chakras, ultimately resulting in the stilling of the waves of the mind.

In this workshop, we will explore exercises to gain awareness of our subtle anatomy. We will do pranayama to strengthen the bandhas as well as learn a powerful mantra to clear and energize the chakras. Finally, we will do a yoga set designed to integrate subtle awareness with a physical asana practice. The practice of yoga opens many doors. And if it’s time to go deeper, the tools to help you do the work are right there inside of us.

June 17th, 2010

10-day Mung Beans & Rice Diet

As a continuation of the Yoga Detox Program, a group of us did a 10-day version of the Mung Beans & Rice diet.  This dish is an easy to make Indian style kicherie which reduces the normal stress we put on the digestive system, giving it a chance to heal and repair itself.  The dish itself is delicious and nutritious which makes it an easy beginners diet/cleanse.  Normally it is done for 30 to 40 days, but I adjusted it so it could suit our first time cleansers.  The diet was supplemented with whole fruit in-between meals and all you can drink Yogi Tea (made from scratch).  Probably the most obvious change was the weight we lost, but in time this diet can help one feel the shedding of unwanted and unneeded emotional and mental material as well.  And because many of you have requested the recipe, you can find it here.  Plus I recommend reading Yogi Bhajan’s thoughts about fasting.

Some Thoughts About Fasting

Recipe: Mung Beans & Rice + Yogi Tea

Enjoy!

June 5th, 2010

Detox Yoga Workshop @ UTL

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Saturday, June 5

Detox Yoga Workshop

spring cleaning for the mind, body and soul
14:00-16:00
@ Under The Light Yoga School, Yoyogi

When we begin our journey with yoga, it’s like preparing the soil for a garden to produce an abundance of fruits, vegetables, herbs and spices. As we deepen our practice, we plant the seeds that we choose to cultivate. And if we want the best possible result with our garden, we create the best possible environment to nurture these seedlings. So similarly in our yoga practice, it is an important step to cleanse the body and mind to properly cultivate the ‘seed’ or light of our true nature which yoga reveals.

Spring is the perfect time of year to cleanse. It is when new growth appears in nature. It is when new blood is produced in the body and naturally we shed old, unused material. And by doing specific dietary cleanses in combination with asana, healing breaths and meditation, we create the optimal environment for our work with yoga to bear fruit.

In this workshop, we will introduce yoga asana designed specifically to heal the digestive system which, if not working properly, is the cause of many illnesses and diseases. We will also learn to use the breath and meditation to heal the major organs and release burdensome thoughts and negative emotions. Finally, we will look at a few suggested yogic cleanses which will aid in our body’s natural desire and ability to repair and heal itself. If we simply lighten the load we place on our bodies and minds, our yoga practice will bear the fruit that will nourish us deep within and eternally without.














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