Center of the Mandala

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Dvesha
for Sandi and Carla

Since my mother hated beets,
I always refused them—

until one night at a diner,
a friend insisted, try them.

The blood of one single purplish-red globe
dripping across the formica table,

the thing speared between the tines of my fork,
how much we kill before killing,

all that we deny, all the white lies,
who or what are we protecting?

And how many of us are running from
and running to: pleasure, yes;

pain, no. And how easy it is to lock a door,
one half turn of the wrist and safe,

but from what?
During meditation, Carla says:

Try to taste your own heart
and I return to this, new to the city,

with a new friend after midnight,
dank, brave and earthy bite—

I was hooked. Though it took years for me
to peel my own, let my own hands be stained,

because after all, how can any of us escape
the beat of Shiva's drum,

our own our magenta desire
without noticing how rich the color

of blood, our lives, bubbling up
from an open wound before we

apply the band-aid, and kiss
our pain away.

—by Carly Sachs

Photograph by Carla Stangenberg. See full version.

Jaya Yoga Center

Class Information

Jaya Yoga Center offers Hatha yoga classes reflecting our diverse backgrounds in styles ranging from vinyasa to alignment-oriented styles. We feel this blend offers a healthy balance for your yoga practice, be it asana, pranayama or meditation.

Schedule

Click here for the class schedule. This schedule includes times and teachers.

Class Descriptions

Basic
Designed for those who are new to yoga, or anyone who wishes to ease into fundamental asanas, and pranayama, as they are carefully introduced. Also, check out the For Beginners page for more information about starting your practice.

Intermediate
This level of practice is meant to be a bridge between the basic and open level. So, if you have well advanced in your basic level class and are curious about the open classes but think it a daunting idea to just jump into the open level try this first.

Open
Energizing postures that develop strength and flexibility are combined with coordinated breath and movement (vinyasa) to release tensions held in the body. This class is not for beginners you should have at least 9 months experience.

Restorative (aka Deep Relaxation)
This class has one sole aim: deep mindful rest. You will be exposed to a combination of restorative yoga poses (using props to assist in asana), breath observation and guided meditation exercises. These techniques are used to usher your mind body and spirit into a state of deep relaxation. A great class is you wish to reduce stress in your daily life.

Open / Restorative
This is a wonderful mid-week class with 2/3 open level practice and 1/3 restorative (yoga with the support of props to aid a deeply relaxed state). The open level vinyasa practice will get you moving and the restorative practice will deeply calm you down to help you rest for the night.

Meditation
We offer 2 weekly sitting meditation sessions Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 8:45-9:15 am. The sittings are non-directive. Please come bring your practice, sit with us. If you are new to meditation just let the time keeper know and she /he will give you a basic practice to start you off. FREE FREE FREE

Introduction to Meditation Course
Basic introduction courses are offered periodically please consult the website and sign up for the newsletter to keep yourself posted.

Private Lessons
Tailored to meet your specific needs and interests. Classes held at the studio. Contact namaste@jayayogacenter.com for more information.

Workshops
Jaya workshops are specialty classes that focus on specific aspect of yoga. See the Workshops & Special Events page for more information.

Prices

First Class $10
Single class $15
10 classes
must be used within 6 weeks (42 days)		 $125
10 classes
must be used within 12 weeks (84 days)		 $145
20 classes
must be used within weeks (84 days)		 $235
30-day Unlimited $135
3 Month Unlimited
(one month is 30 days)		 $385
6 Month Unlimited
(one month is 30 days)		 $685
Private Lesson
70 minutes		 $115


POLICY:

Freeze card for injury not vacation.
Can extend a 10 classes for 6 weeks for $20.
Can extend a 20 class card for 6 weeks for $60.
The New expiration date is 6 weeks from the original expiration date, so you need to look at that date to determine if it is a good idea.

GOOD IDEA:

Make sure the front desk has your email address. An automatic email is sent out to class card holders 7 days before the expiration letting you know that day is coming soon. You can leave the address with the person behind the desk or email: namaste@jayayogacenter.com. Thank you.

Private Sessions at Jaya Yoga

We offer private and semi-private in studio yoga sessions for all interested . Please contact namaste@jayayogacenter.com for more information and to schedule a class with one our excellent teachers.