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Yoga Sutra
Chanting for Yoga Teachers and Students
Learn to chant the Yoga
Sutras of Patanjali in Sanskrit
All yoga traditions hearken back
to Patanjali's Yoga Sutras. They describe the nature of mind,
the path to practice, the fruits of practice, and the path to
freedom. Written 2000 years ago, they are completely
relevant to our lives today, guiding us as we work to reduce our own
suffering and that of others, to deal with the obstacles of the
mind, to have clean relationships with others and our environment,
to deal with anxiety and depression, and to foster clarity in our
own vision. In yogic tradition, the Yoga Sutras were taught
through listening to the teacher and repeating what you heard.
The Sutras were learned by heart in Sanskrit before their meaning
was discussed. Learning to chant the Sutras in Sanskrit will
deepen your entire yoga practice and help to bring it more into your
daily life.
In this class you will learn:
1.How to support your voice.
As your voice becomes stronger and clearer, you will find yourself
enjoying the sound of your voice.
2. Sanskrit pronunciation, along
with the linking of words.
3. How pitch, meter and emphasis
are used in the Sutras.
4. To chant. Even if you
think you can't sing, you will find yourself chanting.
5. How the Sutras can help you in
your everyday life.
You will experience intensity
of focus, a change in energy and sense of well-being, a growing
curiosity about the meaning of the Sutras, an improvement in memory
retention, and a sense of inner silence and peace.
Dates: May 4, May 18,
June 8, June 22, and June 29,2008. 10:30 a.m. -
11:45
Cost is $12 per session or $50
for 5 sessions.
To register: call Maggie at 651-292-1166.
Maggie has been studying Vedic Chant and
chanting of the Yoga Sutras with Sonia Nelson since 2000.
Sonia founded the Vedic Chant Center in Santa Fe, N.M., with the
blessings of her long-time teacher T.K.V. Desikachar, son of the
legendary T. Krishnamacharya.
Riverbend Yoga Studio
YOGA RETREAT
Puerto Morelos, Mexico
February 14 -21, 2009
&
February 21 -28, 2009
The Sea, White Sand Beach...
Warmth and Sun...
Pelicans and Laughing Children...
Invite You to Open Your
Body, Your Mind, Your Heart
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Two Workshops to Choose from, or Stay Two
Weeks and Come to Both.
Week 1: (February 14-21) We
will focus on asana (postures) and pranayama (breath), developing a
personal practice that meets your unique and individual needs. We
will weave in relevant Yoga Sutras to intensify the practice and
experience it physically, energetically and on the mental and
emotional levels as well. Beginners are welcome along with more
experienced practitioners.
Week 2: (February 21-28) We
will focus on the third chapter of the Yoga Sutras and learn to
chant much of it in Sanskrit. We will explore the concepts around
the stages of meditation, the resulting siddhis or abilities
and the pitfalls contained therein. Chanting in Sanskrit is itself
a meditation that helps each of us develop prolonged focus,
sharpened listening skills and a deep silence within. We will use
asana and pranayama as preparation for chanting. Some prior
exposure to the Yoga Sutras is desirable, or at least an intense
curiosity.
Accommodations:
We will stay at
Casa Lalita, a comfortable and calming yoga center. It offers 6
rooms for double or single occupancy and a beautiful yoga room on
the third floor which overlooks the Caribbean Sea just one block
away. Casa Lalita features an outdoor kitchen with
bottled water
for cooking and drinking, hammocks inviting you to relax amidst
tropical flowers, and outdoor eating space. Each room features
tiled floor, private bath, ceiling fan, small refrigerator and a
door opening into the garden area. A rooftop area provides a
breathtaking view of the ocean to the east and sunsets over the
mangroves to the west—an incredible space for an early morning yoga
practice!
Schedule:
Each week begins
on Saturday evening and ends the following Saturday morning.
Wednesdays are free for you to immerse yourself in the culture or
nature—visit the Mayan pyramids at Tulum, swim in a cenote, snorkel
or scuba dive at the second longest coral reef in the world (just
200 yards offshore) or bask on the beach and swim in the ocean.
Puerto Morelos still retains its quaint nature as a small fishing
village where you can get around on foot, by bicycle or by taxi.
There are interesting local shops, a good bookstore and a variety of
restaurants to fit any budget and taste. All offer an opportunity
to practice your Spanish with the villagers. Massage and bodywork
are available nearby. We will gather to practice at 9 in the morning
and again in the late afternoon for 2 to 3-hour sessions. On three
days we will brunch together in the garden and on two days, we will
gather together for dinner. For other meals, you can cook in the
outdoor kitchen or try out local fare in one of the many small cafes
and restaurants.
Cost:
1 Week Double
Occupancy: $870 (Register by August 1, 2008)
1 Week Single
Occupancy: $1090 (Register by August 1, 2008)
2 Weeks (10%
discount) Double Occupancy: $1566; Single Occupancy: $1962
These are
early registration prices. A $250 non-refundable deposit must be
received by Aug 1,
2008. After that date, add $100 to the cost.
Package (per
week) includes:
*Seven
nights lodging
*Three
brunches
*Two dinners
*Five days
of yoga
*Use of yoga
room and props,
*Use of kitchen & facilities
Workshop
Policies:
*Payment
in 3 installments
*$250
non-refundable deposit due August 1, 2008
*$250 due
on November 1, 2008
*Balance
due Jan 5, 2009. This is also the final registration deadline.
*No
refunds after Jan. 5, but your space is transferable.
* Refunds
before Jan. 5 will be minus $250 deposit.
*Prices
are for early registration by August 1, 2008; After August 1, add
$100.
Retreat Leader:
Maggie Kessell
owns Riverbend Yoga Studio in St. Paul, MN, where she has taught for
9 years. She is certified through the Krishnamacharya Yoga and
Healing Foundation at the 500 hour level, as well as through the
American Viniyoga Institute. Maggie studies Yoga and Vedic Chant
with Sonia Nelson of Santa Fe, New Mexico. She is registered with
Yoga Alliance as an E-RYT500, and offers a 200 hour teacher training
also registered with Yoga Alliance. This will be her 7th
Annual Winter Retreat in Central America.
Questions? Call
Maggie at 651-292-1166 or e-mail at
Maggie@riverbendyoga.com
Registration Form
Name
____________________________________________________________________________
Address
__________________________________________________________________________
Phone
___________________________________________
e-mail
_____________________________________________
Registering for
Week 1___ Week 2___ Both weeks____
Make check payable
to: Maggie Kessell Mail
to:
129 Bates Ave.
S
St Paul, MN 55106
RIVERBEND YOGA
INTENSIVE STUDIES AND TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAM
Next Class Begins April 20-22, 2007.
The Program is in two sections: Yoga Intensive Studies
(eight weekends) and Teacher Training (two weekends, the second one
being a 4 day live-in retreat. You can take part I without
taking part II, but you must take part I to take part II.
Yoga Intensive Studies: Eight weekends,
approximately 6 weeks apart, Friday evening 6-9, Saturday and
Sunday 9-12 noon and 3-6 p.m. Cost is $2300 and includes 3
private sessions with instructor (based on a class of 8-12
students).
Dates: April 20-22, June 15 -17, July 27 -29, Sept. 14 -16,
Nov. 2 -4, 2007, and Jan. 11 -13, Feb. 29 - March 2, and April 18 -
20, 2008.
Topics covered: Introduction to the spine, structure and
movement, self-assessment, breath and movement, sequencing,
adaptation, observation, anatomy and physiology, introduction to the
Yoga Sutras, yoga philosophy, chanting basics, and meditation.
Concerning asana, we will explore forward bends, back bends, twists
and lateral bends, extension postures, and inversion postures.
You will learn how to adapt postures to meet the needs of the
individual. We will explore pranayama within the context of
the human energy system. Considerable homework is required in
constructing sequences with given intentions, as well as writing on
the Yoga Sutras as they relate to daily life. Class review of
homework is a valuable learning tool.
Teacher Training Intensive: Two weekends,
one of which is a 4-day live-in retreat at a nearby retreat center,
based on the work done in the Intensive Studies program. The
focus here is on basic teaching methodology, observation,
student/teacher relationship, ethics, liability, and designing and
teaching sequences. This includes information, discussion,
experiential teaching and critique. In addition to the
weekends, one private session with the instructor is included, as
well as supervision through a practicum of practice teaching.
Cost for this part of the training is $1250, based on a class size
of 8-12.
Dates: June 20 -22, 2008 and August 21 -24, 2008,
Requirements: 1. At least two years prior yoga
practice. 2. Attendance at all weekends. If unable to
attend, make arrangements to make up at additional fee. 3.
Four private sessions over the course of training (included in fee,
but scheduled outside of weekends). 4. Reading and homework
assignments completed and presented on time. 5. Regular
(weekly) attendance at a class at Riverbend Yoga Studio (not
included in fee, but 25% class fee reduction.) If not local, weekly
attendance at another studio and a minimum number of classes at
Riverbend. 6. Maintenance of personal yoga practice (daily).
7. Elective weekend workshop with teacher who has studied
intensively with Desikachar or one of his students. (not included in
fee.) 8. Student teaching to be completed within six
months after last weekend of training.
This program
will meet the requirements of Yoga Alliance at the 200 hour level.
Certificate of Completion will be presented to those who complete
the course and work. However, Teacher Certification is not
guaranteed upon completion of course. The student must also
demonstrate an understanding of the course material as well as being
able to transmit this understanding in a teaching situation, and in
addition demonstrate an ability to relate to students.
For a brochure
and application, call Maggie at 651-292-1166.
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