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ONGOING CLASS SCHEDULE Traditional meditative Yoga classes of the Sivananda Tradition, which include breathing exercises for increasing and balancing our Prana (energy), Surya Namaskar (sun salutation) for warming up the muscles and spinal, a sequence of Yoga Asanas (postures) held for sometime in a meditative fashion, ending with relaxation and meditation. All Classes last for an hour and a half. We encourage participants to register for a class or classes for each month in advance, as regularity and commitment to one's practice are essential for personal and spiritual growth. Each individual's attendance and effort in the practice enhances the group's energy and contributes to the advancement and upliftment of the whole, which in turn creates a powerful Sangha (spiritual community).
Satsang: Silent
meditation, Kirtan (chanting), and spiritual discourse. Suggested Contributions
*Same day and time. PLEASE PRE-REGISTER BEFORE THE 1st OF THE MONTH Tips: The classes are at an intermediate level. If you are new to Yoga or to the Sivananda system, you may consider taking the Beginners Yoga course.
ODISSI - INDIAN CLASSICAL DANCE CLASSES Odissi Dance Taught by Jyoti Rout, Locations: Berkeley, Santa Clara, Hawaii & Orissa, India Odissi is an ancient, breathtakingly beautiful form of sacred dance which was originally developed in the temple of Jagannath in the Eastern state of India, Orissa, as a form of worship and meditation. Odissi is an expressive and sophisticated art form, which features poetic nuance and fanciful storytelling. Highly stylized in nature, it utilizes powerful, energetic footwork (tandava), juxtaposed with sinuous, graceful feminine postures and movements (lasya). Handed down from teacher to disciple for thousands of years, Odissi emphasizes and centers around spirituality and devotion. For more information, visit www.JyotiKalaMandir.org |