KIRTAN

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'KIRTAN: A Guided Chanting Experience'

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WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS:

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RESTORATIVE YOGA WORKSHOP

'The Art of Restoring the Self':

Restorative Yoga is the art of deep and conscious relaxation. This workshop will introduce you to the methods and benefits of the yogic art of restoring mind, body and soul. Restorative Yoga is a fundamental tool to master in today's society to balance our stressful and hectic modern lifestyles. Whether you are curious about restorative techniques for rest and relaxation or for healing, you will experience a deep release and insight that is not often attainable in quicker-paced yoga classes.

Restorative yoga emphasizes the calming of the nervous system and teaches the art of physical relaxation, which has tremendous emotional and physical benefits. You will leave feeling refreshed and fully restored.

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'BALANCING YIN AND YANG ENERGIES' WORKSHOP

Embark on a transformative journey of balance and harmony in our 'Balancing Yin and Yang Energy' yoga workshop. Discover the ancient principles of Yin and Yang as we guide you through a series of rejuvenating yoga practices designed to harmonize your body, mind, and spirit. In this workshop, we'll start with a dynamic Yang yoga sequence, to invigorate your body, build strength, and foster vitality. You will then explore gentle Yin yoga poses to target deep connective tissues, enhance flexibility, and cultivate introspection. Through mindful asana, breathwork and meditation, you'll learn to navigate the subtle interplay between Yin and Yang energies within yourself, fostering a greater sense of equilibrium and inner peace. Whether you're a seasoned yogi or new to the practice, join us for an enriching experience that will leave you feeling balanced, revitalized, and connected to the inherent harmony of the universe."

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CHAKRA BALANCING WORKSHOP

This 90 minute workshop is designed to introduce and deepen your self exploration journey through the chakra system. The session will incorporate breathwork, gentle asana, restorative postures, visualizations and chanting. Discover how to open and align your chakras to activate your energy system and nurture your spiritual awakening. 

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AN INTRODUCTION TO PRANAYAMA AND MEDITATION TECHNIQUES:

This workshop will allow students to familiarize themselves with basic pranayama and meditation techniques. Although both practices are valuable in their own right we will journey through a few pranayama (breathing) techniques to start calming the mind and then move through a few styles of meditation.
Pranayama is the ancient art of controlling the breath, which is the source of our prana, or life force. Mastering pranayama techniques can help cleanse the body while cultivating concentration, the first step to any form of meditation as mind and breath are so closely connected. We will then move through a few meditation techniques. Meditation is a skill which involves practice- to cultivate awareness. By patiently learning to sit with the mind we discover greater calm, clarity, and contentment. Meditation techniques have been proven to have many benefits and enhance overall mindfulness and health. 
So, whether you are new or accustomed to pranayama exercises and meditation techniques in a group setting, this session will allow you to deepen your knowledge while introducing you to their many benefits. The workshop is free and open to all. No prior experience is necessary. As you will be mostly sitting, comfortable clothing is advised.

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KIRTAN:

This workshop will introduce students to the yogic tradition of chanting in a group setting, called Kirtan. During Kirtan we chant ancient Sanskrit mantras in a repetitive call and response manner. As we flood the space with our voices the vibration that is produced has the very powerful ability to calm the mind, open the heart and release fear and tension from the body. It can serve as a purifying and up-lifting experience and offers the benefits of a yoga class or meditation, without the struggle of concentration. 

I will begin the workshop by offering a brief history of Kirtan. I will then introduce each mantra, followed by call-and-response chanting accompanied on the harmonium. The journey will end with a short meditation. The workshop is free and open to all. No prior Kirtan experience is necessary. As you will be sitting, comfortable clothing is advised.

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