BHAVANI MAKI ENTIRE WORKSHOP

FULL CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

Friday Evening Sutra 1 6:30pm-8:30pm

Patanjali uses the term Kriya Yoga as the active purification of the physical, mental and emotional bodies. The first aspect he mentions is Tapas, the value of challenging our self to keep us vital and dynamic. We will explore Tapas in reference to the Sutra on asana and pranayama with some experiential practice.

Saturday Morning Asana 1 9:00am-11:30am

The Yoga asana can be applied systematically as an act of purification known as Kriya. This subtle yet profound shift in approach penetrates the physical and subtle bodies in a way that moves energy to uplift and invigorate all of our systems. Standing, balancing and twisting asana will provide the context to explore freedom within the content of our being.

Saturday Afternoon Sutra 2 1:30pm-3:30pm

The second aspect of Kriya yoga is Svadhyaya or self- analysis and the third is Ishvarapranidhana or recognition that there is a greater perspective which holds all of creation in balance. We will inquire into the nature of the Self and how the Sutra encourage the art of unfolding into one's most skillful expression of Self. In addition, we will look at how to leverage one's Karma into Dharma - our unique offering of self to the Self.

Sunday Afternoon Asana 2 1:00pm-3:30pm

The ancient masters describe strength as the development of Sushumna Nadi, or the central nervous system and Bandha as a point of stability to explore concentrated awareness. This class will work directly with the nervous system as a link between the Earth's magnetic field and accessing cellular lightness in our personal sphere.