Iyengar Yoga Studies
Tonya Garreaud & Nina Pileggi
March 15-16
$165
Are you ready to take your yoga study to the next level? Ready to steep your asana practice in a new understanding of yoga philosophy, pranayama and the beauty of chanting? Whether we practice for better health or as a means of self-care, it’s only through regular devoted practice that we can experience the deepest purpose of yoga—self-transformation. For this to happen, we need a desire to connect with all the aspects of yoga. Pursuing this with a group of other committed students and two experienced teachers attuned to growth at all levels will support your yoga practice so it can reach its fullest potential.
Immersion is synonymous with absorption (Samadhi). If we give ourselves permission to experience a time of immersive practice, change can be realized. The Iyengar Yoga Studies program offers a chance of expanded learning and opportunities to focus on asana, pranayama, chanting and philosophy.
Schedule:
Friday: 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Create / Maintain / Shape a HOME PRACTICE
Jane Carlsen
3 Tuesdays: March 12, March 26, April 09
5:30 – 7:00 pm
$75 for series, $30 drop-in
Asana is a language yogis use to improve communication between mind and body. When we begin to learn asana, sequences are given to us in class. We learn to do the poses correctly and we begin to notice their effects. This is like repeating dialogues in a language class, and it is invaluable. But if asana is to be used as a form of communication, you’ll want to explore your own particular needs and express your own ideas. You need a home practice!
This series of three workshops is designed to give you the tools and support you’ll need to develop a rich and meaningful home practice, one that can change with your changing goals. Each 90 minute class will include a brief discussion. Then we’ll use a well-balanced asana practice to experiment with the skills discussed.
The series is sequential. Each session builds on skills learned in the last, however you are welcome to take individual classes if you can’t make it to the whole series. There will be homework!
March 12 – Create: Tapas (effort) – We’ll discuss effort, structure, and accountability and learn the basic sequence that we will use as a focus for the series.
March 26 – Maintain: Svadyaya (self-study) – We’ll discuss goals and accountability, practicing non-judgmental observation. That non-judgmental part is key! We will practice strategies to maintain it.
April 09 – Shape: Ishvara pranidhana (surrender) – We’ll discuss tailoring your practice for your own changing needs – physical, mental, and emotional — using asana, breath, and meditation techniques. We’ll experiment with different approaches to our sequence in order to create different effects.
Catherine Creek Hike
April 15
Moderate difficulty, 5 miles, 1,200-ft elevation gain
Join a group of your fellow yoga students for a spring wildflower hike and spectacular Gorge vistas. We will hike along the east side of Catherine Creek, have lunch atop Tracy Hill with expansive views, then descend along the ridge above Major Creek. Immerse yourself in a day among blooming flowers and invigorating spring air.
We will be led by yoga student Patti Kramer, who leads hikes for Friends of the Columbia Gorge. There is no charge for this event, but a donation to Friends of the Columbia Gorge is welcome. (Bring cash or check to the hike.)
Meet at the Gateway Transit Center at 8:15am on Monday, April 15, if you’d like to carpool to the trailhead. Let us know if you can be one of the drivers. We’ll get on the trail about 9:30, and get back to Gateway about 3:30 or 4 pm. Bring a lunch, water, rain gear and wear sturdy hiking shoes. We will send out a weather forecast a few days before the hike, along with driving directions for those driving on their own.
The hike will be capped at 15 people.
Edwin Bryant – The Bhagavad Gita
April 12- 14
Online via ZOOM
$140
We are thrilled to welcome Professor Edwin Bryant back for another engaging and illuminating weekend – this time ONLINE so you can participate from wherever you are. Professor Bryant is a nationally known scholar, teacher and author and his presentations are filled with wisdom and humor.
The Bhagavad Gita is perhaps the most influential text from the spiritual traditions of India. Spoken by Lord Krishna to Arjuna who is undergoing a moment of crisis, the text deals with the nature of the self, the world, ultimate reality, the purpose of human existence, and the spiritual paths that can be undertaken to accomplish this purpose. Join us to listen and learn from a distinguished professor and yoga practitioner. Edwin will invite your curiosity and awaken your understanding of this beautiful text.
No prior knowledge is necessary for this seminar; the only requirement is to bring an open mind and a sincere heart. Edwin will share the text he’s discussing on his computer screen, so it is not required that you have your own text. The version Edwin prefers is Winthrop Sargeants’ unabridged Bhagavad Gita, which is available to buy at Jewel Yoga.
Schedule:
2:00 pm – 4:30 pm each day
8% discount for IYNAUS members. Contact the office for a sliding scale.
Recordings available for 2 weeks