Every great spiritual tradition has understood the power of sound to link matter and energy, body and spirit, and in yogic and tantric systems of India this art has reached its apex. Ancient yogis developed highly effective methods of using sound to experience the 7 chakras as well as the 5 koshas and to balance the body’s subtle energies.

This workshop will serve as an opportunity for participants to experience directly the sounds that define and describe the ancient yoga traditions. We will review the sounds of Sanskrit, in the 5 unique mouth positions, as we chant first the alphabet then Sanskrit texts such as the Mahamrtunjaya, Gayatri Mantra, Guru Stotram, 32 names of Durga and the Ganaptiatharvashirshopanishat.

We will also use Sanskrit sounds to directly engage the body through the chanting of the Mantra Purusha and in asana practice. You will use asana to engage the chakra system directly through movement and mantra. The chakras connect the movement of prana or subtle life force to the gross physical body through central and peripheral nervous systems. There will also be a brief review and study of the 5 koshas or subtle energetic sheaths that surround the physical body in preparation for mediation on the final day.

Sanskrit, the language of the human spirit, is the perfect instrument for bringing about healing on many levels. Physically, its resonating power promotes healing. Mentally it awakens the natural brightness, agility and order of the mind. Spiritually, it facilitates an expansion of awareness, tranquility and bliss.

The purpose this course is to provide personal knowledge and an experience of the essential yoga anatomy of the chakras and koshas by the power of chanting in the Sanskrit language. There is a transformation of the vibrational quality of the individual energy field by engaging directly the sounds that exist within the body through these ancient chants and practices. It is meant to offer both beginning and seasoned yoga practitioners an opportunity to experience the power of Sanskrit sounds as a way to understand the nuance of subtle anatomy and as an instrument for the healing of body mind and spirit.

Hours:
Friday 6-9pm
Saturday 12:00-6:00pm
Sunday 12:00-6:00pm

Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness
118 W Merchant Street
Audubon, NJ 08106

For more information or to sign up, email Zoe Mai at trishulayoga@gmail.com.

For information or to register, email Ellen ellen.cull@verizon.net.

Knowledge of Sanskrit makes it possible to grasp the subtleties of yoga, whose body of teachings are written in Sanskrit. Since ancient times the practice of yoga has included the study of Sanskrit and the chanting of Sanskrit mantras to induce calm and clarity in meditation. Sanskrit is integral to yoga meditation and its pure sounds essential for harmonizing and balancing the mind.

This Sanskrit Training will teach you how to approach the language of yoga as a yoga that is both enjoyable and inspiring. The first step in learning Sanskrit is to develop an intimacy with its sounds; become familiar with their exact location, feeling their force and power, and the unique way they vibrate the palate and engage the breath. Above all, enjoying sound is at the heart of our program.

This training is an educational adventure that will give you a permanent connection to the beauty and energy of Sanskrit as well as a dynamic model of yoga in the classroom that supports a natural and effortless focus.

Location:    NYC (exact location to be announced)

For more information or to register, email Zoe at trishulayoga@gmail.com.

Patanjali's Yoga Sutras gives us the definitive description of Yoga.
It offers us a precise inner mapping of the essential truths for
strengthening awareness and being free from self-imposed
obstacles. It is a crystal clear model of living consciously in the
present, being sure of our path and our choices.

The Yoga Sutras consists of 195 Sutras, or short aphorisms, which
are divided into 4 books. They lay out a map that leads the student
of yoga into the most subtle states of consciousness. Sanyama is
the meditation practice described in the third chapter of the Yoga
Sutras. The Bhuta Jaya (Mastery of the Elements) Sanyama offers
a simple and clear way to experience the inward movement of
consciousness by utilizing these ancient techniques.

This introductory class offers the unique opportunity to experience
Sanyama directly, through the application of specific sutras that
outline this movement toward the subtle. We will review and
chant essential Sutras that outline the basics of the Sanyama
practice as well as the Bhuta Jaya Sanyama. Then we will apply
the sutras in a guided meditation practice.

This introduction to the Yoga Sutras and Sanyama Meditation is
designed to provide a preliminary experience of the practices
outlined by Patanjali. It is meant to be starting point for
understanding the deeper meaning and purpose of the Yoga Sutras.
This class is appropriate for both beginning and experienced
meditators. No meditation experience is necessary.

Location:
Pranava Yoga https://pranavashala.com/.

Friday Evening 6:30-8:30 chanting and meditation
Saturday 10:00-5:00
Sunday 10:30-5:00

For more information, or to register, contact Zoe Mai trishulayoga@gmail.com.

The focus of this weekend immersion will be on learning the fundamentals of noun formation in Sanskrit as outlined in the Aṣṭādhāyī of Pāṇini.  The workshop will include study of the grammar, translation, and relevant examples in the Pāṇini sūtras related to the kṛt pratyaya ghañ, one the most common suffixes applied directly to verbal roots to form masculine nouns ending in "a".

For information or to register, email Ellen ellen.cull@verizon.net.

Knowledge of Sanskrit makes it possible to grasp the subtleties of yoga, whose body of teachings are written in Sanskrit. Since ancient times the practice of yoga has included the study of Sanskrit and the chanting of Sanskrit mantras to induce calm and clarity in meditation. Sanskrit is integral to yoga meditation and its pure sounds essential for harmonizing and balancing the mind.

This Sanskrit Training will teach you how to approach the language of yoga as a yoga that is both enjoyable and inspiring. The first step in learning Sanskrit is to develop an intimacy with its sounds; become familiar with their exact location, feeling their force and power, and the unique way they vibrate the palate and engage the breath. Above all, enjoying sound is at the heart of our program.

This Sanskrit Training is an educational adventure that will give you a permanent connection to the beauty and energy of Sanskrit as well as a dynamic model of yoga in the classroom that supports a natural and effortless focus.

Location:
Learning 2 Fly (www.iamlearning2fly.com), 4711 Lamar, Mission, KS 66202

For more information, or to register, email trishulayoga@gmail.com.

Every great spiritual tradition has understood the power of sound to link matter and energy, body and spirit, and in the yogic and tantric systems of India this art has reached its apex. Ancient yogis developed highly effective methods of using sound to experience the seven chakras and balance the body's subtle energies.

This workshop will serve as an introduction to yoga philosophy and the sounds that define and describe ancient yogic traditions. We will engage the sounds of Sanskrit, in the five unique mouth positions, as we chant from Patanjali's Yoga Sutras and the Bhagavad Gita and explore the deeper meaning found in these Sanskrit texts. We will also use Sanskrit sounds as a meditation as we chant all the bija mantras in the order as they are organized in the chakras, or subtle energy centers of the body. The chakras connect the movement of prana, or subtle life force, to the gross physical body through central and peripheral nervous systems.

Sanskrit, the language of the human spirit, seems to be the perfect instrument for bringing about healing on many levels. Physically, its resonating power promotes healing. Mentally, it awakens the natural brightness, agility and order of the mind. Spiritually, it facilitates the expansion of awareness, tranquility and bliss. The purpose of this course is to provide an introduction to essential yoga philosophy as it is found in the Sanskrit language. It is meant to offer both beginning and seasoned yoga practitioners an opportunity to experience the power of Sanskrit sounds as a way to understand the nuance of subtle anatomy and as an instrument for healing the body, mind and spirit.

Hours:
Friday 7-9pm
Saturday 12:30-5:00pm
Sunday 12:30-5:00pm

Yoga Secrets
210 S. Mill Rd
Kennett Square, PA 19348

For more information or to sign up, email lexa@yogasecretspa.com, call 610.806.2944, or go to http://www.yogasecretspa.com/workshops/, and scroll down to "The Seeds of Yoga with Zoe Mai".

In this weekend training participants will discover the traditional yoga practices of India. We will begin with Sanyama Meditation and Yoga Sutras chanting and study followed by Ashtanga asana practice.

First, we will review and chant essential Yoga Sutras that outline the basics of the Sanyama practice as well as the Bhuta Jaya Sanyama. Then we will apply the Sutras in a guided meditation practice. This introduction to the Yoga Sutras and Sanyama Meditation is designed to provide a preliminary experience of the practices outlined by Patanjali. It is meant to be the starting point for understanding the deeper meaning and purpose of the Yoga Sutras.

The workshop will emphasize accommodating and working with different body types and developing modifications to suit the individual needs of students. Participants will use the traditional sequence of the Ashtanga Primary Series to apply the adjustments and modifications.

Participants also will examine elements of geometry and subtle anatomy corresponding to the sequence of asana poses, as well as traditional peace chants and pranayama that accompany the practice of Ashtanga Yoga.

This is a three-pronged approach to the study of three aspects of Yoga practice: Sanyama Meditation – Sanskrit Chanting - Asana/Pranayama

Location: Ashtanga Green Bay

For information or to register, email trishulayoga@gmail.com.

Knowledge of Sanskrit makes it possible to grasp the subtleties of yoga, whose body of teachings are written in Sanskrit. Since ancient times the practice of yoga has included the study of Sanskrit and the chanting of Sanskrit mantras to induce calm and clarity in meditation. Sanskrit is integral to yoga meditation and its pure sounds essential for harmonizing and balancing the mind.

This Sanskrit Training will teach you how to approach the language of yoga as a yoga that is both enjoyable and inspiring. The first step in learning Sanskrit is to develop an intimacy with its sounds; become familiar with their exact location, feeling their force and power, and the unique way they vibrate the palate and engage the breath. Above all, enjoying sound is at the heart of our program.

This Sanskrit Training is an educational adventure that will give you a permanent connection to the beauty and energy of Sanskrit as well as a dynamic model of yoga in the classroom that supports a natural and effortless focus.

For more information, or to register, email trishulayoga@gmail.com.