The carefully selected faculty and comprehensive courses in the SYF Gives Back training aim to provide: the latest in scientific research and support for alternative modalities in healing; specific practical techniques of yoga, pranayama and meditation and an understanding of why and how they work in relation to trauma and the nervous system; a comprehensive overview of complex trauma, PTSD, and TBI; break out sessions with practitioners working in specific populations (veterans, first responders, survivors of abuse/war/crisis, caregivers, injured athletes, etc) to help guide you to a deeper understanding of how to apply these universal healing modalities to the specific community you intend to serve. In providing these trainings over the years we have realized that it is the same YOGA that benefits everyone, and that trauma works in the body in a consistent way. These universal principles may be applied to each unique individual through the care of the teacher. We want to give teachers the tools to take these skillful means to heal their communities throughout the world.
8am-4pm Thursday, March 9th. 8am-12pm Friday, Saturday, and Sunday March 10-12 with up to 20 CEUsEmbrace Radiant Health and Wellbeing with Ayurveda
An in-depth Introduction to Foundational Principles and Applied Practices of Ayurvedic Medicine
Ayurveda and Yoga are sister sciences that originated in India several thousands years ago. Ayurveda is a multi-dimensional natural and spiritualized medical discipline that addresses body, mind and consciousness and directly works upon optimizing health through a unique 24-hour lifestyle, in a 6-season framework. Ayurveda helps us heal our own selves by offering deep insights about inner human nature and our relationship to the natural world and spiritual consciousness. Integrating Ayurveda wisdom and lifestyle principles into your Yoga practice can create more energy, clarity, and inspirations and a deeper, richer experience on the mat that you can take with you off the mat as well.
Explore Ayurveda’s key themes with internationally acclaimed teacher and author, Acharya Shunya who is renowned for her depth of study and her ability to present the intricacies of Ayurveda’s ancient wisdom in a life-affirming and joyful manner.
If you are someone who has always wondered about Ayurveda, then this systematic introduction is a not to miss class. You can immediately begin to incorporate the wisdom into your daily routine for a healthier and happier you. Besides, an art of living that makes you feel fulfilled and healthy at every level will positively impact your Yoga practice. It will also influence your feelings about yourself, and your enthusiasm and ability to practice Yoga.
Join internationally acclaimed Vedic master teacher and author, Acharya Shunya as she teaches the most sublime lessons of mind management and inner mental rejuvenation as per the science of Ayurveda, that can be combined with the knowledge of Yoga Sutra’s (beginner or advanced) for even greater self awareness and self control.
Ayurveda and Yoga are sister sciences and both sciences value Pure Being. Did you know that Ayurveda medicine, besides teaching ways to own a healthy body, also offers a profound and in depth psychology to support a healthy and happy mind? Join Acharya Shunya to understand how you can help your own mind be more calm, balanced and blissful, in spite of challenges and old patterns.
There are three constituent energy states (gunas) used in Ayurvedic practice. Shunya explores how these gunas influence one's mood, outlook, and activity level. Participants also learn about five states of mind and how they contribute to mental balance/imbalance as well as how food affects the gunas, in addition to the importance of practice of non-attachment and dharma. This approach to psychology is unique as well as valuable because it allows for a paradigm shift away from the disease model and toward a model for achieving and sustaining mental health.
Get ready for a quantum leap in your consciousness:
The carefully selected faculty and comprehensive courses in the SYF Gives Back training aim to provide: the latest in scientific research and support for alternative modalities in healing; specific practical techniques of yoga, pranayama and meditation and an understanding of why and how they work in relation to trauma and the nervous system; a comprehensive overview of complex trauma, PTSD, and TBI; break out sessions with practitioners working in specific populations (veterans, first responders, survivors of abuse/war/crisis, caregivers, injured athletes, etc) to help guide you to a deeper understanding of how to apply these universal healing modalities to the specific community you intend to serve. In providing these trainings over the years we have realized that it is the same YOGA that benefits everyone, and that trauma works in the body in a consistent way. These universal principles may be applied to each unique individual through the care of the teacher. We want to give teachers the tools to take these skillful means to heal their communities throughout the world.
8am-4pm Thursday, March 9th. 8am-12pm Friday, Saturday, and Sunday March 10-12 with up to 20 CEUsWhat, enlighten up with Hanumanasana?! You may feel up against a seemingly insurmountable task. However, by establishing yourself in a steadfast connection to your heart, your breath and your alignment (along with a good sense of humor), what seems impossible becomes an invitation to discover your own strength and freedom. We will tap into the POWER OF YES. Hanuman reminds us that great leaps of faith are possible through love. He serves Bhakti to help us return to living from our hearts. Invite the spirit of love and devotion (Bhakti) through both unwavering strength and refined sensitivity. Invigorating and exciting is the moment when it all comes together. In this workshop, we will break down everything all the way to the tips of your toes and show how it all fits together to reveal the bravery in your own heart. Be ready for pure ecstasy! Achieving Hanumanasana (Full Split Pose) is only the beginning. There is always more to the pose to explore. And the more tiny adjustments you attempt can make a massive difference. You will feel the possibilities, notice subtleties and make adjustments that enable you to come closer to understanding this pose. This illumination will spread throughout your yoga practice and your life. Get ready to be transformed! Saying YES on the mat will teach you how to say YES to your Best Life Ever. Expect inspirational music, Hanuman chants and talk story about the mythological story of Hanuman, King Rama’s bestie, who filled with love and powered by YES took a giant leap across the ocean to reach the island of Sri Lanka in order to help King Rama re-unite with his wife Sita.
Do you have an interest in playing gongs, the sound healing way?
Do you want to see if gong is your sound healing instrument?
What to know a little more about these empowering and healing instruments?
Gongs and mallets provided, you can be a beginner to experienced gong player. Come Join Gongster for an amazing play workshop!
Develop your personal techniques of who you are when playing a sound healing instrument. Get the tools, and follow your truth and essence.
· Origins of the Gong and their History
· Types of Gongs/ & How they are made
· What is resonant, harmony, entrainment
· Health benefits
· Different Types of Mallets
· Techniques
· Gongster’s own sound healing techniques of playing
· Brief intro to flummis
· Listening techniques
· Find your Zone
· Using Gongs or other instruments for Sound Healing
· Introducing the flummis
· Hand-Held Gong Techniques
· Practice Time
One of the most beautiful things about Ayurveda, the holistic, ancient Indian art and science of healthy living is that everything is handmade. Which means there is love, care, attention and intention that goes into all of our daily choices. Each of these health-awakening choices we make is like a seed of a flower we plant in a garden of mindfulness. Join Ananta, author of The Ayurveda Way (Storey Publishing, 2017), to learn several of Ayurveda's ancient hands-on health awakening practices to start growing your own garden of mindful living:
A special daily self-love practice that will rejuvenate your body, soothe aches/pains, and help you sleep like a baby at night
Simple, yet profound lineage-based Ayurvedic Yoga practices to calm and heal your mind and help you live in greater harmony with nature
Practical ways you can connect with the healing power of marigold flowers to boost your digestion, bring a radiant glow to your skin and uplift your spirit
The carefully selected faculty and comprehensive courses in the SYF Gives Back training aim to provide: the latest in scientific research and support for alternative modalities in healing; specific practical techniques of yoga, pranayama and meditation and an understanding of why and how they work in relation to trauma and the nervous system; a comprehensive overview of complex trauma, PTSD, and TBI; break out sessions with practitioners working in specific populations (veterans, first responders, survivors of abuse/war/crisis, caregivers, injured athletes, etc) to help guide you to a deeper understanding of how to apply these universal healing modalities to the specific community you intend to serve. In providing these trainings over the years we have realized that it is the same YOGA that benefits everyone, and that trauma works in the body in a consistent way. These universal principles may be applied to each unique individual through the care of the teacher. We want to give teachers the tools to take these skillful means to heal their communities throughout the world.
8am-4pm Thursday, March 9th. 8am-12pm Friday, Saturday, and Sunday March 10-12 with up to 20 CEUsThe carefully selected faculty and comprehensive courses in the SYF Gives Back training aim to provide: the latest in scientific research and support for alternative modalities in healing; specific practical techniques of yoga, pranayama and meditation and an understanding of why and how they work in relation to trauma and the nervous system; a comprehensive overview of complex trauma, PTSD, and TBI; break out sessions with practitioners working in specific populations (veterans, first responders, survivors of abuse/war/crisis, caregivers, injured athletes, etc) to help guide you to a deeper understanding of how to apply these universal healing modalities to the specific community you intend to serve. In providing these trainings over the years we have realized that it is the same YOGA that benefits everyone, and that trauma works in the body in a consistent way. These universal principles may be applied to each unique individual through the care of the teacher. We want to give teachers the tools to take these skillful means to heal their communities throughout the world.
8am-4pm Thursday, March 9th. 8am-12pm Friday, Saturday, and Sunday March 10-12 with up to 20 CEUsThis workout will trim your thighs, release your hips, and add new creative energy, free flow, and flare to all that you do. Strong and flexible hips give us fluid grace and forward momentum. We'll work deep into our core, physically and beyond, Also: special techniques for happy hormones, and to delete depression and raise your spirits high. Kundalini Yoga's unique blend of breathing, movement, stretching, inner focus, and more, will transport you to new levels in your yoga and fitness, and help you reshape your body and your life. The Kundalini Yoga experience helps us access the energy of our inner greatness and blossom! Make the types of personal breakthroughs you never thought possible. Expand your range of movement physically, mentally, and beyond. 80% physical 20% meditative. FOR ALL LEVELS.
The ancient Vedic tradition, which predates and informs Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra, has identified core mental and spiritual self-discipline practices called Sadhana Chatushtayam. The same impulse for Self-knowledge we have today, guided the Vedic sages thousands of years ago to give humanity this profound 9 – step sadhana. Sadhana is a dedicated spiritual discipline consistently maintained over time. This unique practice helps to clarify the mind and make it more open to discerning truth from untruth, light from darkness, and reality from that which appears as reality. When applied mindfully, sadhana leads to spiritual breakthroughs and spontaneous awakening of spiritual health and consciousness. Vedic Sadhana prepares the seeker to lead an awakened inner life - approaching the highest knowledge of Self with clarity, without confusions and illusions. It can lead us on a path to greater self-awareness and greater dharma in all our engagements.
Join Aparna Amy Lewis, Dean of the Spiritual Studies Program at Vedika Global wisdom school in California, as she shares practical ways you can align with these 9 steps in your own life. Learn how this one-of-a–kind sadhana discipline can deepen your Yoga practice, both on and off the mat.
These Sadhana practices will help you to:
What is the purpose of the Promise practice? Its purpose is to be uplifting and totally functional, promoting a dynamic interflow of inhalation (receptivity) with exhalation (strength). This in-and-out breathing cycle activates the deep male-female polarity within each of us, regardless of gender. This practice is effortless and practitioner’s report that it awakens their well-being, vitality, sexuality and self-awareness.
Who can practice? Everyone! Breathing is the basic function of life. This practice has been designed to promote the core principles of yoga practice, beyond any brand or ideal. It bypasses commercial yoga and provides the fundamental components for authentic yoga practice — the means for intimate connection to Life and all its conditions.