Jaya Yoga East opening in Kensington October 1st!
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Upcoming Workshops & Events
Stephanie Syman
Author of The Subtle Body: The Story of Yoga in America In The Subtle Body
Friday September 10, 8 pm
Stefanie Syman tells the surprising story of yoga's transformation from a centuries-old spiritual discipline to a multibillion-dollar American industry.
Sound Meditation Class with Kenzie Pause
Saturday September 18, 7-8:30 pm
Gentle and restorative yoga followed by an extended savasana with guided meditation and healing, harmonic vibrations of crystal singing bowls make for a relaxing evening that's sure to take your meditation practice to a new level.
Kirtan: Chanting with Shyama
Friday, September 24, 8 pm
Sweet time together, singing the many names of the One. Kirtan is call and response chanting in the Hindu tradition, with simple, beautiful melodies to soften the heart so that the seed sounds of the Names can take root and flower there.
Labor Day Weekend Schedule
Friday September 3
7 am All Levels with Sarah
9 am Basic with Carla
10:45 am Open with Kyle
Saturday September 4
8:30 am Basic with Leslie
10 am Open with Sarah
12 pm Intermediate with Kyle
Sunday September 5
9 am Basic with Sarah
10:30 am Open with Carla
12:15 pm Intermediate with Alison
Monday September 6
9 am Basic with Tina
10:30 Open with Judy
6 pm All Levels with Christine
Focus of the Month for September
Pada / Abhinivesha
This school year our physical education starts with an examination of the pada or the foot. It is delicate made in so many little pieces yet strong resilient and supportive. The foot is the foundation of all the standing poses but also come into play in every thing from inversions to hip-openers. Abhinivesa is the last of the Five Kleshas (afflictions). Some common translations are clinging to life, fear of death or self -love (small "s"). Yoga offers us a clear methodology for managing our human terror at the prospect of our inevitable disappearance from the planet. Read more...
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Teaching Students to Turn Inside: Yoga and Mindful Awareness
Interview with Carla Stangenberg, Director of Jaya Yoga Center, for the Center for Contemplative Mind in Society.
