Anusara 101 @ East
A 4-week course with with Rachael and Rick Laing

September 21, 28; October 5, 12
Sundays 2:30-5pm @ YogaOasis East
Cost: $100 ($30 drop in)
Space is limited, must pre-register!

Join Rick and Rachael Laing for this indepth introduction to Anusara Yoga. Rick has over 20 years experience in Physical Therapy and brings a deep understanding of anatomy and biomechanics to his teachings. Rachael is a certified yoga instructor who’s teachings are heart oriented and fun. The Universal Principles of Alignment, basic asana (postures), anatomy, philosophy and breath work will be covered during the four week series. Be prepared to work, play and learn. Those with minor injuries and limitations are welcome.

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Immersion Phase 1, 2, & 3
with Darren Rhodes & Christina Sell

The Anusara Immersion with Christina Sell and Darren Rhodes will stoke the fire of your adhikara (studentship). It will support and nurture deep transformations both on and off the mat. The immersion provides a deeply foundational & practical understanding of Anusara Yoga asana, alignment, and philosophy.

Phase 1: October 2-7, 2008
Phase 2: December 2-7, 2008
Phase 3: February 13-19, 2009 (note: date change)

Meets 9:00-noon, 2:00-5:00 pm each day @ Central

Cost: $1650 for the full immersion or $600/phase.

Includes a weekend Philosophy Intensive with Paul Muller-Ortega, 12/5-7.

Required reading: Anusara Yoga® Immersion Manual
(to download telephone Anusara Yoga: 1.888.398.9642)

"When Christina and Darren teach together they have such shri
And chemistry that they take each other to a whole new level of teaching"

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Noah Mazé Weekend Workshop: Kleshas and Lakshmis

October 18-19
@ Central

Saturday, October 18, 11-1:30, 3:30-6 pm*
Sunday, October 19, 10-12:30, 2:30-5 pm

The Sage Patanjali names five kleshas (stains) that are impediments on the paths of yoga. The Tantric yoga traditions replace these kleshas with Lakshmis (marks of auspiciousness), in order to affirm life and create beauty. We will draw these teachings into our practices in a sweet and rich weekend of Anusara Yoga. Appropriate for all levels.

Saturday 11-1:30
Standing Poses and Backbends

Saturday 3:30-6 pm*
Hip Openers and Twists

Sunday 10-12:30
Arm Balances

Sunday 2:30-5 pm
Forward Bends and Inversions and Dharana

Cost: $130 or $40 per session .

*note: 5:15 pm Saturday PowerHour class cancelled.

Magical Maha Retreat
with Darren & Bronwin

Haramara Mexico
November 15-22

Join us for the maha magical Mexico yoga retreat with certified Anusara Yoga® instructor Darren Rhodes and enchantress Bronwin. Embody the subtleties of Anusara alignment in a way that will create a substantial shift in your practice.

Haramara is a glorious destination resort located north of Puerto Vallarta, minutes from the pristine beaches of the Pacific Ocean. In this Shri-filled place, commune with the sacred beauty of Mexico’s rich land and sea, deepen your yoga practice in the stunning Yoga Pavilion, and revive your dear soul.

Breathtaking double cabana accommodations: $1,625/person; includes three gourmet vegetarian meals a day, all yoga instruction, and 17% Mexico tax (airfare not included).

Registration & info: 520.322.6142 or email registration@yogaoasis.com.

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Kirtan with Wah!

Saturday, November 29
8:00 pm @ Central

Tickets: $18 in advance, $22 at the door.

Ayurvedic Workshop with Cate Stillman
The Vibrations of Food: An Ayurvedic Investigation of Using the 6 tastes to refine our Body

Sunday, Nov. 30, 9am-noon
@ YogaOasis Central

Rate: $40 in advance, $45 at the door.

We will learn about:

• The 6 tastes and our individual cravings and tendencies
• Which tastes dominate which seasons and why
• Which tastes build and diminish which Tissues
• The mental and emotional vibrations of foods
• Great recipes for the holidays

Cate Stillman is a Clinical Ayurvedic Specialist, and Certified Anusara Instructor.

Philosophy Weekend with Paul Muller-Ortega
Lord Blue-Throat Roars—An Immersion into the Heart of Consciousness

December 5-7, 2008
@ YogaOasis Central

Friday, 5:30-8 pm
Saturday, 9:30-noon, 2-4:30 pm
Sunday, 9:30 noon

Cost: $175

In this powerful weekend Immersion, renowned scholar and teacher Paul Muller-Ortega will take us on a journey of discovery into the core teachings of Tantric Yoga as that which can profoundly transform our lives and awaken us to bliss.

Whether you already a practitioner of Yoga and meditation, or are simply interested in learning more about the path of spiritual growth, join Professor Muller-Ortega for this uplifting and inspiring weekend experience.

About Paul-Muller-Ortega
Paul Muller-Ortega, Ph.D., is recognized internationally as one of the world’s most highly respected scholars in the field of Indian Religion and Hindu Tantra. and is the author of The Triadic Heart of Shiva. He received his Ph.D. from The University of California at Santa Barbara and currently teaches at the University of Rochester. Dr. Muller-Ortega is known for his unparalleled scholarly authenticity and for being a charismatic and eloquent teacher with a unique capacity to convey esoteric truths in ways that create profound shifts in his students. Integrating this with the wisdom gained from forty years teaching and practicing meditation, Dr. Muller-Ortega will take you on a guided tour of consciousness that will be inspiring and enlightening.

Note: Darren's Friday 5:30 class will be cancelled during this weekend workshop.

Winter Solstice Intensive
with Certified Anusara Teachers Darren Rhodes and Michelle Synestvedt.

December 20th & 21st
Saturday: 12:15-2:15 and 4:15-6:15pm
Sunday: 12:15-2:15 and 4:15-6:15pm

@YogaOasis East

The winters solstice is a time of power and transition. It’s an ideal time to contemplate our intention for the coming yoga year. In between the end of the darkening skies and the rebirth of the return of the suns full return is a powerful midline. In this space yoga invites us to step into and access our true Hearts—where the fullness of the Light of Consciousness resides. IT is in this space that all hope, beauty, strength, and love lies and expands from. Please join Darren Rhodes and Michelle Synnestvedt for an all levels deeply contemplative, clearing, and dynamically transformative preparation for the new year.

Rate: $111 full weekend. $35 per session drop in.

Space is limited, please register early to ensure a spot.

Anusara Level I Teacher Training
with Certified Anusara Teachers Darren Rhodes and Michelle Synestvedt.

April 8-12th, 2009*
9:00-noon, 2:00-5:00 pm

Rate: $525 (early Registration discount = $475 if paid in full by Feb. 1st.)

*please note this is over Easter Weekend

Weave the art and skill of teaching into an experience of beauty. In this training, certified Anusara instructors Darren and Michelle will inspire you to turn your own practice outward to the great path of teaching yoga. We will explore and expound on the many Anusara teaching methods and philosophies.

Pre-Requisites: Completion of the Phase 1 Anusara Immersion plus one year of regular study in Anusara Yoga, or special permission from Instructors. Highly recommended: Completion of the 108 Hour Anusara Immersion.

Monthly Central Kirtan
Devotional chanting with Bronwin, Charles, Susan, Joss, Satya, andfriends

Sundays, 7:30 - 9:30 pm
Meets once a month (see schedule below)
Cost: $8 at the door. Kids free!

@ YogaOasis Central

Please join us for kirtan again in the fall: 8/31, 9/28, 10/26, 12/14. Also, be sure to check our events schedule for other visiting kirtan artists.

Schedules have been updated 7/6/2008.

Mind Lab 101: Experiments in Mindfulness
with Will Duncan

A lively once a month discussion and practice based class to boost your motivation to sit. This will be the first session of the Yoga Oasis meditation support group.

Meets 2nd Tuesday of the month
7:30 - 9:30 pm @ Central

Upcoming dates: Aug 12, Sept 9, Oct 14
Suggested Donation: $8

Will Duncan has lived and studied in Trappist, Zen, Franciscan, and Tibetan Buddhist monasteries throughout the U.S. and the Himalayas, for over 20 years. His honest and humorous approach to the joys and trials of sitting are inspiring for new and old meditators alike.

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Dances of Universal Peace

Every 2nd Saturday @ YogaOasis Central
7:00 pm
Cost: Donation.

The Dances of Universal Peace are simple, meditative and uplifting group dances. They represent and integrate many of the world’s spiritual traditions, and help to create peace and unity within and without. Some of the traditions represented are Hindu, Buddhist, Zoroastrian, Sufi, American Indian, Jewish, Christian, Islamic, Goddess, Celtic, and Universalist.

Please note that the meeting for may will be the third Saturday of the month (May 17).

For more information or to register, please contact us.