Classes

Explore a story from Samkhya philosophy about a patient Mother who waits until you’re ready for change and helps you bring it about when you ask.

Learn how Devanagari characters are formed and pronounced, then study English translations and the philosophy behind traditional Sanskrit chants. We’ll practice nonreligious devotional chants together. Suggested reading: The Language of Yoga by Nicolai Bachman.

Follow Rama and Sita from childhood through adulthood as they face hardship with the help of Hanuman and the animal kingdom. We’ll explore how Hanuman embodies selfless service. Children are welcome to join the chanting session in the final two hours.

Revisit the story of Rama, Sita and Hanuman, then sing the Hanuman Chalisa in Sanskrit with audio guidance from Krishna Das. Flow of Grace by Krishna Das is optional reading. Supervised children are welcome in the final hour.

Explore the origins and development of yoga, Samkhya philosophy and the teaching lineages of Krishnamacharya and Neem Karoli Baba. Discuss how yoga can inform personal choices, professional ethics and daily life.

Begin a study of the Yoga Sutras through the traditional story of Gonika and Patanjali. Explore what the text teaches about the mind and how the Eight Limbs of Yoga can inform daily practice.

Continue exploring the Yoga Sutras and how to apply the Eight Limbs in daily life. Take Chapter One before this module.

Continue studying the Yoga Sutras as a guide to understanding the mind and putting yoga philosophy into practice. A short quiz takes place in the last 10 minutes of each two-hour session.

Explore the fourth chapter of the Yoga Sutras and reflect on how the text and the Eight Limbs can shape your daily practice and teaching.

Explore Eastern and Western approaches to anatomy and physiology through discussion, demonstrations and practice. The last 10 minutes of each two-hour session include a short quiz.

Explore the subtle body through a gentle Tantric approach. Practice observing emotions, habits, feelings and sensations, and try techniques intended to help you settle and relax.

Use props to support the body in resting poses. Explore how to set up, hold and teach these positions so students have time to relax.

Explore how longer holds and gentle, sustained tension distinguish Yin Yoga from other forms of practice. Learn how to apply and teach the approach.

Practice sequencing, mirroring, pacing, verbal and visual cueing, and physical guidance. Explore class structure, group management and how to arrange the teaching space.

Break down Suryanamaskara A and Chandranamaskara A and put each sequence back together. Compare the warming sun sequence with the cooling moon sequence, then incorporate simple chants and Savasana.

Use breath as a focus for meditation and self-inquiry. Explore So Ham as a practice for observing yourself and relating to others with greater acceptance.

Learn to write and guide a Yoga Nidra practice for relaxation. Work through setting a resolve (Sankalpa), rotating attention through the body, sensing the breath and exploring the layers of awareness described by the koshas.

Build on the introductory class with a closer look at anatomy, physiology and the role of the nervous system during Yoga Nidra. The introductory Yoga Nidra class is required.

Practice a seated meditation in three phases: breath awareness, sensory awareness and loving-kindness. We’ll close with a short discussion about what you noticed.

Explore Ayurvedic nutrition and the Eight Limbs of Yoga. Use Dinacharya (daily routine), Sadhana (daily practice) and Ritucharya (seasonal routine) to build a routine that fits your life.

Learn color theory and draw and paint your own yantra, a sacred geometric design. This module can be completed in four hours and is open to adults and teens. Allow about $10 for a multicolor acrylic paint kit with brushes and a 10 × 10-inch stretched canvas.

Explore traditional uses of gemstones and tuning forks in Ayurveda and Tantra. The suggested set includes garnet, coral, citrine, dark jade, aquamarine, lapis lazuli and amethyst. Suggested reading: Harish Johari’s book on gemstones in Tantra, Ayurveda and astrology.

Learn how to choose and combine oils, then create a personal blend. The class covers lotus, sandalwood, eucalyptus, jasmine, lavender, basil, nutmeg, henna and cedar.