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July 2009
| Focus of the Month for July OM / Sirsasana For July philosophically we will focus on Om (AUM). What is OM? Where is it from? Why do we always start and end each class with it? Why does it feel so good to chant this sound? This topic goes back-- way back to the beginning of everything. In the moment of the beginning of all of creation (the big bang) there was out of the stillness between cycles of death and birth this sound representative of all of everything - Ishvara. Join us as we delve deeply into the sound we chant together each class, but may take for granted, and uncover the grand significance of this universal mantra. The teachers at Jaya will faithfully help lead you through this fascinating topic. Physically sirsasana (headstand). Basic level classes will deal with preparing for headstand - strengthening and opening the shoulders and neck so when you get to the intermediate practice you are ready to actually start bringing weight onto your heads. In intermediate classes work will be focused on actually getting up and taking weight on to the crown chakra. Finally, open level class work will be on variations. If you do not have a technically informed headstand we encourage you to revisit the basic / intermediate classes so you can get all the details needed to do the pose in a safe and clear way. Let us meditate on OM the imperishable, the beginning of prayer. For as the earth comes from the waters, plants from earth, and man from plants, so man is speech, and speech is OM. Chandogya Upanishad Fourth Annual Sweat it Out Summer Immersion with Carla Stangenberg July 6, 7, 9 and 10 7 - 9 am Here is your chance to embrace the heat, further your practice, and transform. Join us for this adventurous four-day immersion. $80, pre-registration required email. PLEASE NOTE: Meditation on Tuesday and Thursday of this week will be cancelled, as will the Friday 7 am class on July 10th. All to resume the following week. ALL SUMMER LONG Free Introduction to Yoga Classes Monday July 6 with Carla Stangenberg August 17 Michael Gates 4:45 – 5:50 pm Please bring yourself and a friend to Jaya Yoga Center for a free introduction to asana (posture) practice, meditation, and even a little philosophy. We are equipped with all the props you will need during your class, which are free for you to borrow. This is a great way to get a sense of what is going on at Jaya if you are new to yoga or to the area. Everyone is welcome! Please feel free to email any questions. ALL SUMMER LONG KIRTAN July 10, 24 August 14, 28 Nina, Devadas, Shyama, and Ambika will lead us through beautiful Sanskrit chants to uplift the spirit. Offered by donation. Please join us for these special evenings of music and devotion. VERMONT Yoga Retreat with Carla Stangenberg Friday July 24 - Monday July 26 The retreat is FULL!! If you would like to be added to the wait list please email. 4-Week Beginner Series: YOGA FOR MEN taught by Michael Gates Sunday, July 12 - August 2, 7:45 - 9:15 pm The primary content of the course will be fundamental alignments for a basic set of asana, with a focus on physiological patterns common among men. Students will also be introduced to techniques for meditation and pranayama and the health benefits of a regular practice. At the end of the course, students will be ready to join any of our basic level classes. Michael's bio. $60 for the series - preregistration required. $17 to drop in provided there is space. Sign up now email. YOGA DISCO Dance Party with Alison Dorfman Friday July 17th 7:45 - 9:15 Get your groove on! Alison will lead us through a challenging vinyassa class set to awesome disco music from the '70s. Who said you can't work at the subtle level of prana and breath AND shake your booty $15 or use your class card - reservations required email. YOGA SUMMER CAMP Summer Camp with Lauren Maples August 24 - 28 Join Jaya and Bija for a week long children's yoga workshop! Each daily session will include an hour of yoga at the studio (including age-appropriate yoga poses, games, breathing techniques, story time, and more) and then an exploration of the natural world in nearby Prospect Park. On rainy days, we will stay inside and do yoga-based art projects (think sand mandalas and life-size yoga portraits). Sign up by the week or the day. For kids ages 3 - 10 years (must be potty-trained and able to separate without transition time). No yoga experience necessary. Register today. Space is limited to 15 participants. $200/week or $45/day save 10% off a sibling registration Parents are responsible for providing a healthy snack to be eaten after yoga. Water will be provided. HELP SPREAD THE WORD Om Yoga Women Cancer Survivor Class Taught By Stacey Sperling Every Wednesday 11:15 - 12:45 Class will include gentle movements, healing yoga sequences, restorative postures, breathing exercises, and balancing work appropriate for women during and after cancer treatment. Whether you are new to yoga or an experienced practitioner, you are welcome to come. This class is part of a program started by Tari Prinster, a yoga teacher and cancer survivor, at OM Yoga in Manhattan. Stacey Sperling feels it is an honor to teach this special class. Please email Stacey if you have specific questions regarding this class. The class is by donation of $5-$15. Good News Due to the great feed back we have been getting about Michael's Men's Class, Fall '09 we will be adding a Men's Class to the weekly schedule!!! More information about time and day in the August newsletter. More Good News & Save the Dates Guatemala Retreat with Sarah and Carla April 10 - 17, 2010 In celebration of our 10th year anniversary we are going to lead a retreat in Guatemala!!!! Woohoo!! More information in the August newsletter. We hope you have a happy 4th!! If you're in town we hope you can get a class or two in. 4TH OF JULY WEEKEND SCHEDULE Friday July 3 9 am basic with Carla 10:45 open with Kyle 6 pm basic Kyle Saturday July 4 8:30 am basic with Pascale 10 am open withe Sarah Sunday July 5 9 am basic with Sarah 10:30 am intermediate with Lauren Tepper 12:15 pm with Carla 4 pm Basic with Lauren Tepper 6 pm Open with Michael Thank you for your practice, patience and good humor -Jaya News Department |
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