Yoga Mandala News

FALL & THE FIVE SENSES

Yogins are very aware that the five senses – smell, taste, sight, touch and sound - are our gateways to the world. Each sense is particularly connected with one of the five elements of Yogic cosmology – earth, water, fire, wind and space - respectively. By engaging with our senses we enhance our connection with the elements both in our internal experience, as well as externally as the building blocks of the material world. Five Element Theory is foundational to Ayurveda, Hatha Yoga and Classical Tantra.

This fall, we are very pleased to offer workshops and courses to awaken all five of your sense gates. Explore sound through Nada Yoga w/ Shanti Shivani or by studying Sanskrit w/ Christopher Wallis. Expand your experience of touch in Yoga & Ayurveda w/ Hrimati or Vata Management for Fall w/ Sumanasa. Satisfy sight in a Newari Painting Course w/ Dinesh Charan. Learn to incorporate the six tastes in Intro to Ayurveda w/ Hrimati. Delight in smell in Ayurveda & Sacred Scents w/ David Crow.

In addition, the fall brings The Essence of Yoga: Foundation Course, some seminal Trika Institute workshops w/ Dharmanidhi, an expanded selection of Ayurveda courses and more. Please contact the studio to register, or with any questions about our new fall schedule. We hope to see you here soon!

-Kamesvari Sarasvati, Yoga Mandala General Manager

Expand your Yogic Knowledge...

The Essence of Yoga: Foundation Course

The Early Registration Deadline for the fall course is September 21.
Contact Yoga Mandala to register at the discounted rate of $1,008.

Join David Moreno, Kamesvari Sarasvati, Baxter Bell, Christopher Wallis and Hrimati Sarasvati for the fourth round of this popular course. Students develop a well-rounded foundation in all aspects of the spiritual science of Yoga – including Asana, Pranayama, Meditation, Mantra, Philosophy and Ayurveda.

Fall course begins Friday, October 12.

Check here for complete schedule and more information.

Workshops this month...

Newari Painting w/ Dinesh
Thursdays, Sept. 20-Dec. 13,
1-4pm
$390

Yoga & Ayurveda w/ Hrimati
Sunday, Sept. 23
10am-4pm
$65

Nada Yoga: The Yoga of Sound w/ Shanti Shivani
Sunday, Sept. 30
1:30-6:30pm
$95 advance, $108 door

Intro to Sanskrit Series w/ Christopher Wallis
Thursdays, 7-9pm
Sept. 27, Oct. 4, 11, 18 & 25
$100

For the kids...

Join Kids Yoga instructor Ekabhumi for our first ever
Kid's Movie Night!

Fri., Sept. 21, 6-8:30pm; Cost: $8 suggested donation/kid

Yoga games, healthy snacks and a kid-friendly screening! Ages 5+ welcome.

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Next Intro to Yoga Series begins Tuesday, October 2.

New Yoga Teachers

Please join us in welcoming new teachers Sean Michael Hall and Nicholas Evertz.

Sean Michael Hall
Sean's classes blend the full spectrum of approaches he has practiced and studied. They tend to be physically challenging and vinyasa-based, but with a strong emphasis on correct alignment and cultivating the mindfulness needed to find and experience the deeper states of awareness that proper alignment allows. View Sean's upcoming yoga schedule and full bio.

Nicholas Evertz
Nicholas received his 500-hour teacher training program in Interdisciplinary Yoga from the Nosara Yoga Institute in Costa Rica. Nicholas' yoga is inspired by the flow of an enlivening vinyasa linked with a playful attitude. His enthusiasm and light-heartedness permeate each session he leads creating a welcoming and safe environment in which to practice.
View Nicholas' upcoming yoga schedule and full bio.

Now Enrolling!

Reserve your spot now in this very special course w/ renowned Jyotishi Bette Timm.

Jyotish: Bringing Light into Everyday Life

6 Session Course meets Oct. 6, Nov. 17, Dec. 15, Jan. 19, Feb. 23 and March 15.

Saturdays, 10am-6pm

$550 for course (payment plan available – please inquire at studio)

Tantrik Philosophy
This Month

September 19:
Ayurveda Health Talk
w/ Hrimati & Atibala

September 26:
The 3 Paths: Wind, Water and Fire
w/ Dharmanidhi

October 3:
East Meets West Health Series: One Path, Two Views
w/ Atibala

All Tantrik philosophy classes are on Wednesday nights from 7-9pm. Cost is $15 drop-in or use your Yoga Mandala class pass.

Yoga Mandala

2807 Telegraph Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94705 (map)
510.486.1989

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Trika Institute

Trika Institute is a nonprofit center for the study and practice of non-dual Tantra, located within the studios of Yoga Mandala and offering classical teachings in the adi, nadi, and kriya yoga, meditation, Ayurveda, Sanskrit, Tantrik ritual and warrior arts. Visit trikainstitute.org for more info.

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Thank you for your support of Yoga Mandala and Trika Institute. Namaste.