PRATYAHARA with Susan Turtletaub
6:30 - 8:30 pm ~
May 2, Jul 25
In Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra, Yoga is defined as:
“Yoga is the return of the mind to its original silence”
(1.2)
What Patanjali suggests is that this is a state of
equanimity is already present but for most of us, it is
obscured by our busy, untrained minds.
The practice of yoga is centered on finding a part of
ourselves that is not in fluctuation, a part of us that is
interconnected with everything.
Yoga teaches us that when we are connected and centered
within ourselves we come into our true nature, which is
vast, vibrant, potent and alive.
We cultivate this connection by:
· Sensing and feeling into the physical body
· Training the mind to remain seated in the part of itself
that is not in fluctuation
· Training the heart to remain open when it would most
like to close
Pratyahara (5th limb of yoga) is at the root of obtaining
equanimity and well being. It is a practice that ‘clears
the palate of the senses’ and leads us to discover our true
Self. It is the nature of the senses to see, hear, taste,
touch, and for the mind to think, and the heart to feel,
these are not problems. Tensions arise when we become fully
defined by these sights, sounds, thoughts and emotions, and
we begin to feel that this is all we are.
Join Susan on a nourishing journey through the organs of the
senses and perception. Through gentle movement, meditation
and inquiry we will systematically release tensions in the
body, tensions in the mind, and tensions in the heart to
enhance our inherent well being.
$18 per class.
YOGA NIDRA with Jennifer Walker
6:30 - 8:30 pm ~
Jun 6, Jul 11, Aug 8
Yoga Nidra (The sleep of the Yogi) is an ancient process
of meditation in which we learn to relax on every level of
our being thus releasing blocks and tension from our
unconscious minds. In yoga Nidra we use affirmation,
bodysensing, subtle breathwork, as well as working with
feelings, emotions and imagery. This class will include
gentle asana, suitable for students of any level, and one or
two short seated practices which will be followed by the
practice of Yoga Nidra. Bring a pillow and a blanket if you
like!
A transforming practice! $18 per class.
RESTORATIVE YOGA
includes asana, pranayama & meditation
with Irene Alexander ~ May
23, Aug 22
with Susan Turtletaub ~ Jun 20
6:30 - 8:30 pm
Come restore from the work week with the perfect yoga
combination! Release the tension in your neck, shoulders,
upper back, and hips with a gentle asana practice while you
bring forgiveness and deep rest into the body and mind. This
class includes breathing well, breathing full and breathing
relaxed.
You will also be introduced and practice a few different
approaches to meditation.
By the end of class we will have both let go of the week’s
journey and uplifted our state of being turning towards the
weekend.
This class is suitable for anyone--no yoga experience
necessary.
$18 per class
SONIA NELSON
~ Introduction to
Vedic Chant
6:30 - 8:30 pm ~
Jun 27, $30
Experience and learn the art of Vedic Chant.
Vedic texts, thousands of years old, are presented in the
Sanskrit language and contain wisdom still relevant to the
challenges we face in the modern world. But it is the act of
chanting itself that brings life to these texts as well as
to the person listening and reciting.
Through time honored principles of instruction found in the
Vedas, explore listening and chanting as an integrating
experience for body, mind and breath. Simple movement and
breathing will be taught to enhance the experience of
sitting and chanting.
Join Sonia Nelson in this rare opportunity in Seattle to
chant the night away!
for Sonia - Please pre-register by mailing a check to The
Yoga Tree
4250 Fremont Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103
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