Yoga in the Tradition of B.K.S. Iyengar
“Yogic practices develop the body to the level of the vibrant mind so that the body and the mind, having both become vibrant, are drawn towards the light of the soul.”
B.K.S. IyengarYoga is a physical and mental discipline to bring strength, coordination and flexibility to the body. The various bodily functions, including respiration, digestion, elimination and circulation, can improve as well as the muscular skeletal frame with the practice of yoga. The Iyengar method of astanga yoga introduces the shapes and actions of the classical asanas (postures) and pranayamas (yogic breathing) in an orderly and progressive sequence. All may benefit from yoga studies regardless of age or stiffness. The asanas can be adapted to meet the physical needs of each student. Consistent practice of asana and pranayama promotes a sense of well-being, focus and balance in all aspects of life.
Class attire is bare feet, shorts or footless tights and tee shirt. No perfume. No heavy jewelry. Do not eat a meal two hours prior to doing yoga. Do not come to class if you have a contagious condition. Please be on time. Class begins promptly at the published class time.
Workshop events will be announced in separate flyers for specialty topics, visiting teachers, beginning and advanced levels.Driving directions: Arsha Vidya Gurukulam is an institute devoted to the study and teaching of Vedanta, Sanskrit and Yoga. It is located in Saylorsburg just off Route 33 on old Route 115, next door to Saylorsburg Lumber and across the road from the Blue Ridge Flea Market. Come in the gravel driveway and progress to the back of the campus to the big red building fronted by a parking lot. This is the Activities Center. The yoga studio is on the second floor. Please enter by the downstairs door.
Bookstore hours are 10-6 pm. The bookstore is located next to the small parking lot near the entrance to the property.
Meditation workshops are offered 1st & 3rd Saturdays 10-12:30 pm
in the Tunga classroom. It is preceded by Pranayama class from 8:30am to 9:30 am.
Ongoing Yoga classes
2008 Yoga Workshop ScheduleDetailed registration flyers will be available for each event 2-3 months prior to the workshop date. Contact Bobbie to receive this information at bobbie.fultz@gmail.com .
April 4-9
Confidence in Yoga
with Mira Mehta
This course is geared towards developing knowledge about Yoga through understanding the underlying philosophy and practical principles. Each day will explore a separate theme and different types of asanas, integrating practice with theory from various Yoga-related texts (Yoga sutras, Hatha Yoga texts, Ayurveda). Participants will be encouraged to ask questions so that the sessions are directly relevant to the group. Applicants should preferably have practiced Yoga for at least 3 years.
April 25-27
Level I/II Yoga Retreat
with Bobbie Fultz
The first 2 classes of this retreat are specifically geared for students new to the Iyengar method of Yoga, with less than 2 years continuous study. AVG camp students are welcome to join. The second half of the course requires previous training in inverted poses. Teachers and students of other methods of yoga can explore Iyengar yoga in workshop format. The primary 5 standing poses, 2 twists, supine and inverted poses will be covered. Young people should be at least 15 years old to participate.
May 9 and 10
Practice, Reflection and Devotion
with Dean Lerner
In this workshop, advanced certified Iyengar instructor Dean Lerner will help you access the yogic path of self-transformation. Through specialized work within asana and pranayama, Dean will guide you through the interplay which exists between each of these three essential yogic principles. Inspire your practice, deepen your reflection, and awaken your devotion in this exciting weekend of Iyengar yoga offered by one of the most loved Iyengar teachers. Participants should have training in Iyengar yoga and have a practice of timed inversions.
June 19-22
Summer Solstice
with Janet MacLeod
Change of season should be reflected in one’s practice of yoga. The exterior environment and the interior environment need to interact harmoniously to bring balance to daily living. Sequence is the art that changes yoga practice from routine to revelation of well-being. Experience Janet’s talent for sequencing in this 4 day workshop eclipsed by the solstice. Participants should have traiing in Iyengar yoga and have a practice of timed inversions.
August 21-25
Ayurveda and Yoga: Emphasis on Diabetes
with Scott Blossom and Ramanand Patel
The ancient sciences of Ayurveda and Yoga offer the knowledge and wisdom to individuals to line in complete
Holistic health. When combined together for the prevention and treatment of diabetes, they compliment conventional medical therapies excellently and can play an invaluable role for healing and rebalancing the physiological, energetic, and psychological patterns that underlie its development. Understanding the wise perspective and gentle yet powerful techniques of Yoga and Ayurveda refines our discrimination for choosing the appropriate food, lifestyle and herbs for our individual constitution and needs.Please contact Ramanand directly at Yogirama@aol.com with any questions. Registration will be handled by Nila Patel who can be reached at nilasur@aol.com.
September 11-18
Yoga & Sound
An Intermediate/Advanced workshop
with Ramanand Patel & Mukesh Desai
Pujya Swami Dayananda Saraswati
Yoga & Sound is a tool for feeling the breath. Absorption into sound while in yoga poses enables the breath to flow more freely bringing inner peace that leads the aspirant to merge with the formless. Discourses in Vedanta bring a deeper understanding of the Self.Please contact Ramanand directly at Yogirama@aol.com with any questions. Registration will be handled by Nila Patel who can be reached at Nilasur@aol.com.
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Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, Institute of Vedanta & Sanskrit
P.O. Box 1059, Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania, 18353, USA Tel: 570.992.2339
email: info@arshavidya.org
