Schedule
Workshops This WeekDate: 3/1/2010 - 3/23/2010
Time: 7:15 pm - 9:00 pm
Teacher: Dharmanidhi Sarasvati
Mon., March 1 - 7:15-9:15pm "The Importance of Compassion & Merit"
Mon., March 15 - 7:15-9:15pm "Cultivating Authentic Presence"
Tue., March 23 - 7:15-9:15pm "Compassion & Wisdom: The Fruit of Yoga"
Cost: Yoga Mandala multiple class pass or drop-in rates ($16 or $12 for students, teachers k-12, and seniors)
Click here to register, or contact Yoga Mandala front desk.
Date: 3/8/2010 - 3/12/2010
Time: 6:00 am - 9:00 pm
Teacher: Trika Institute
Monday – Friday, March 8 – 12Experience the energy of bliss during this five day immersion in Adi-Yoga, a system of Tantrik Hatha Yoga. The practice of Adi-Yoga unifies body, mind and spirit in order to realize our Essential Nature: Ultimate Awareness and Bliss. In the course of life we develop limiting patterns which decrease our enjoyment and disconnect us from this natural state. Adi-Yoga releases the experience of your inherent bliss.
Join Dharmanidhi for daily heart-centered morning asana sessions and evening meditations on the cakras and elements. Three philosophy lectures will deepen your understanding of the Yogic practice as a path to unbounded joy.
Daily Asana Session: 6-8am or 10am-12noon*
Daily Meditation Session: 6pm
“The Way of the Yogin” Lecture Series: Mon., Weds. & Fri., 7-9pm (see
below for more details)
Immersion Cost: $239 pre-registration required by February 20 (This course has a minimum number of attendees required. Please register before the Feb. 20th due date to insure the course is held)**
*maximum 50 students per session, please register early with your top
choice time session. We reserve the right to cancel a time slot if
registration is below 20 students.
**need t-shirt size with registration
Date: 3/12/2010 - 3/12/2010
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Teacher: Trika Institute
In the Tantrik tradition there are Six Ways – or paths - to
enlightenment, one of which is the Way of the Yogin. These three
courses will teach you what enlightenment looks like for a Yoga
practitioner, the role of the body on the path to enlightenment and
how to care for the Yogic body.
Friday, March 12, 7-9pm - “Diet for Spiritual Cultivation”
What, how and when we eat exerts a strong effect on our minds and emotions, and therefore on our whole experience of life. Our diet should not only be tailored to our constitution and the seasons but also to the type of spiritual practices we are performing. Join us for an interesting discussion of specific dietary principals applied to the practices of Yoga and Meditation.
Lecture Series Cost: $60 or $25/evening
Kirtan (devotional chanting & Bhakti Yoga) at Yoga Mandala every 2nd Friday of the month.Kirtan is the practice of Bhakti and Nada Yoga. Bhakti is longing for the Beloved, which is Truth, Freedom and Love. This longing expresses herself in song. We sing bhajans (little praise songs) and mantras to the Divine in the ancient Sanskrit forms: Sita & Ram, Shiva & Parvati, RadhaKrishna, Ganesha, Hanuman, Durga Ma, Kali Ma. It's a sweet way to end the week: come drop into your breath, vibration, a delicious community, and the mysterious language of the heart. No experience necessary - all are welcome.
February & March Join Becky White & the Secret Mission as they lead Kirtan while Sean is on retreat. http://www.beckywhitemusic.org
Sean Feit is a classically trained composer and multi-instrumentalist (piano, violin, voice, all strings) working in performance art and movement-based theater.
This universe is composed of infinite beings inhabiting infinite realms that all share the same space. Shamans, mystics, Vedic priests and Tantrik Yogins know about these realms, their inhabitants and how to maintain good relationships with them. With this knowledge we are able to safeguard our health, happiness, wealth, etc. Learn how to foster mutually supportive relationships with your unseen community and how to prevent unwanted influence from those spirits that can harm. As a bonus, everyone will learn a simple Tantrik ceremony for harmonizing with the elemental spirits.
Saturday, March 13, 9am-5pm – Part 1
Sunday, March 14, 9am-5pm – Part 2
You must enroll in Part 1 to take Part 2
Cost: $115/day or $195/full weekend
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This universe is composed of infinite beings inhabiting infinite realms that all share the same space. Shamans, mystics, Vedic priests and Tantrik Yogins know about these realms, their inhabitants and how to maintain good relationships with them. With this knowledge we are able to safeguard our health, happiness, wealth, etc. Learn how to foster mutually supportive relationships with your unseen community and how to prevent unwanted influence from those spirits that can harm. As a bonus, everyone will learn a simple Tantrik ceremony for harmonizing with the elemental spirits.
Saturday, March 13, 9am-5pm – Part 1
Sunday, March 14, 9am-5pm – Part 2
You must enroll in Part 1 to take Part 2
Cost: $115/day or $195/full weekend
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Date: 3/17/2010 - 3/17/2010
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Teacher: Trika Institute
Have you ever wondered:
- Do men & women have different spiritual paths?
- Who holds the female spiritual tradition in the world?
- Where are the texts related to female spiritual practice?
- Is being a mother an obstacle to enlightenment?
- How do I modify my practice during menstruation?
Date: 3/18/2010 - 3/18/2010
Time: 7:15 pm - 9:00 pm
Teacher: Dharmanidhi Sarasvati
This is an opportunity for general Q&A and discussion.
Thursday, March 18, 7:15 - 9pm
This event is By Donation. Please bring cash or check.
Date: 3/20/2010 - 3/20/2010
Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Teacher: Trika Institute
Mahasiddhas were women and men who discovered a new path; a way to become completely self-realized in one lifetime! They were yogins who went beyond all religious dogmas and sectarianism. They lived close to nature and developed a very simple, direct and effective path of enlightenment using yoga and meditation to attain spiritual heights never before known or seen. In their infinite compassion they transmitted their special understanding of the spiritual path and the specific methods they developed to select students who have kept this knowledge alive to this day.In this course, learn their guiding principles that transform ordinary Yoga practice into a path of ecstatic awareness.
Cost: $95
Date: 3/21/2010 - 3/21/2010
Time: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Teacher: Trika Institute
There are few things as difficult to handle in life as grief and the after effects of trauma. These experiences often stop us in our tracks, at a loss for how to go on. In this discussion Dharmanidhi and Sumanasa will talk about these two conditions and how we can approach them using the wisdom of Tantrik Yoga to heal ourselves. With practices from the Soul Power Course Cost: $65/pre-reg by February 20 or $75/day of
Date: 3/21/2010 - 3/21/2010
Time: 6:00 pm - 9:45 pm
Teacher: Trika Institute Art Auction
Sacred Art & Sacred Space
& Yoga Mandala
invite you to the
2010 Fine Art Auction
featuring masterworks of modern Tantric art, contemporary Indian art, vacation packages and other fantastic surprises!
Sunday March 21, 2010
6:00pm wine, hors d'oeuvres, and preview
8:00pm live auction begins
Pizzaiolo
5008 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, CA [Map]
$25
RSVP Today!
visit www.TantricArt.net to learn more about this exciting event!
Proceeds to benefit Trika Insititute, a non-profit organization committed to bringing the richness of authentic Eastern traditions to the West through Hatha Yoga, Ayurveda, meditation, and philosophy classes.
Date: 3/26/2010 - 3/26/2010
Time: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Teacher: Ekabhumi (Charles) Ellik
w/ EkabhumiYoga games, healthy snacks and a kid-friendly screening!
A night out for the Kids & A night out for you!
Ages 5-10 Welcome
Space is limited. Pre-registration strongly recommended to reserve space and snacks!
Cost: $15/kid
$1/minute Late Pickup Fee
Date: 4/1/2010 - 6/29/2010
Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Teacher: Dinesh Charan Shrestra
In this course you will learn:
- Forms and mudras (gestures) specific to each deity
- Arrangement and placement of ornaments landscape and borders
- Techniques of graphite rendering
- Application, blending and layering of paints
- Buddhist and Hindu iconography
An unparalleled treasure from the fine arts society of Nepal, Dinesh Charan and his traditional Newari paintings are rapidly gaining attention worldwide. Inspiration flowing unimpeded through his fingertips, Dinesh’s paintings imbibe the ecstatic, vibrational quality of aliveness. His rare talent has been awarded first prizes in the National Art Exhibition in Nepal and his works embellish the collections of many renowned collectors and galleries including artist/collector Robert Beer and the Asian Art Museum in Fukuoka, Japan. With several of his paintings published in books commemorating Newari art, his work is used as a model by both novice and experienced artists. As a teacher with impeccable, meditative technique, Dinesh is a gift to the serious and dedicated student.
Cost: $455; Supplies (Not Included) $100-$200
Date: 4/1/2010 - 5/6/2010
Time: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Teacher: Sumanasa (Suzy) Daren
Begin your Yoga Practice with Confidence!
Gain Flexibility, Strength and Coordination. Receive a detailed break-down of the most common Yoga poses. Experience basic Yogic breathing and meditation techniques. Get a brief and concise understanding of the foundational philosophy. Feel comfortable going into any on-going Level 1 or Level 1 /2 class. De-Stress from daily life!
Sign up now, class size limited!
The Intro to Yoga series has its first class every 6-8 weeks. Call for the next start date. The series is $75 for all 6 classes. If you miss any class or classes in the series, you may make up the class anytime within 1-year from when you first purchase the series. Pre-registration is strongly recommended.
Learn how to set up, maintain, and worship at a home altar.
The ancient science of ritual focuses on why and how to create a sacred space in the home along with simple maintenance and offering practices.
This class is open to anyone regardless of religious beliefs or previous study.
Cost: $20
Date: 4/3/2010 - 4/3/2010
Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Teacher: Sambhu Peterson
Everything in ritual is an external representation of an internal process. The science of Tantrik Ritual - or Puja - is a complex and transformational tool.
We will be exploring some of this symbolism and discussing the reasoning, practical application, and benefit of conduct in a ritual setting.
This class is appropriate for anyone who is interested in understanding what is happening during a Puja or Homa. No previous knowledge or experience is necessary.
Cost: $35
Date: 4/3/2010 - 4/3/2010
Time: 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Teacher: Sambhu Peterson
An opportunity for those already practicing Puja to hone your skills and build your knowledge. This three hour class will be a slow run through of the Puja 1 Prayoga.We will set up, perform, and break down a full puja together. Emphasis will be on preliminaries and upacaras with time for refining questions and answers.
Puja 1 class grads only. Please bring puja gear and manual.
Cost: $15
Date: 4/4/2010 - 4/4/2010
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Teacher: Sambhu Peterson
No prior experience necessary, beginners welcome.
Cost: $20
Date: 4/4/2010 - 4/4/2010
Time: 1:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Teacher: Sambhu Peterson
Learn both the practical instructions and inner orientation of fire ceremony - or Homa.
There are many benefits to performing regular homa, including personal transformation, cultivation of awareness, and benefitting all beings.
Puja 1 class grads only.
Cost: $54
Date: 4/9/2010 - 4/11/2010
Time: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Teacher: Retreat Instructors
Experiencing the Elements through the Senses
April 9-11, 2010
w/ Hrimati, Kameshvari & Sumanasa
Spend a rejuvenative weekend in the serene environment of Mayacamas Ranch, tucked away in the rolling hills above Calistoga. Twice daily Yoga classes, delicious meals, swimming, hiking, wine-tasting and a cooking class will offer you the opportunity to explore the five elements and reconnect with Source. Three experienced instructors will guide you in engaging mindfully with the senses while you indulge in all the relaxation this retreat has to offer.
Early Registration by March 1 - $545
After March 1 - $575
*Rates are based on double occupancy and include all meals, accommodations and classes. Single Occupancy rooms and discounted Dorm rates are also available. Massage treatments are available at an additional cost, please notify us if you would like to make an appointment.
Kirtan (devotional chanting & Bhakti Yoga) at Yoga Mandala every 2nd Friday of the month.Kirtan is the practice of Bhakti and Nada Yoga. Bhakti is longing for the Beloved, which is Truth, Freedom and Love. This longing expresses herself in song. We sing bhajans (little praise songs) and mantras to the Divine in the ancient Sanskrit forms: Sita & Ram, Shiva & Parvati, RadhaKrishna, Ganesha, Hanuman, Durga Ma, Kali Ma. It's a sweet way to end the week: come drop into your breath, vibration, a delicious community, and the mysterious language of the heart. No experience necessary - all are welcome.
February & March Join Becky White & the Secret Mission as they lead Kirtan while Sean is on retreat. http://www.beckywhitemusic.org
Sean Feit is a classically trained composer and multi-instrumentalist (piano, violin, voice, all strings) working in performance art and movement-based theater.
Date: 4/10/2010 - 4/10/2010
Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Teacher: Sean Feit
April 10 - Hips and Pelvis
The cradle of our root and creative centers, the hips profoundly affect our well being, support health and vitality on all levels, and are essential in all the other poses. We’ll work slowly, easing into deep hip openers, tapping into the earthy and fluid energy that grounds and supports us.
May 15 - Twists and Forward Folds
The new moon is a perfect time to go inward, and in this class we’ll nourish the belly and heart in the context of deep twists and long restorative folds. We’ll work in both active and yin poses, emphasizing the drawing in of attention, settling the mind, and opening the back channels of the body and heart.
June 5 – Backbends and Ribs
Supported by core strength and the lumbar spine, backbends can become exhilarating, opening the heart center and awakening breath through the whole body. We’ll look at pelvic and shoulder alignment, emphasizing safety and support, and move from gentle to very deep backbends, including both energizing and delicious restorative poses.
July 10 - Inversions and Arm Balances
How to fly! In this class, we’ll unpack the mechanics and psychology of balancing on hands and arms. Supported by a vigorous vinyasa practice, props, and the wall, everyone will experience the wonderful reframing of our senses that comes from feeling the body upside down and off the floor. All levels welcome – I’ll offer easy starter poses that anyone can do, and we’ll work our way into some fun variations.
About the Instructor:
Sean has practiced meditation in the Rinzai Zen and Theravadan Buddhist traditions since 1993, and yoga since 1995. His yoga teaching emphasizes breath and concentration in asana, focusing on alignment and devotion. Sean studies meditation with Jack Kornfield, Sylvia Boorstein and Eugene Cash, Yoga with David Moreno and Alice Joanou, and Somatic Experiencing with Steven Hoskinson. He was a monk in Burma in 2002 and maintains a regular intensive retreat practice. Sean is also a pianist & composer, and is available for piano lessons, private yoga study, and SE sessions. More info at http://nadalila.org.
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