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Yoga
East Retreats and Yoga Nidra Classes
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The
teachers of our tradition and the texts of yoga tells us that the purpose of
human birth is to enjoy life, family and work, and to have spiritual
fulfillment. We explore these teachings in our retreats
and yoga nidra classes.
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The word
"ashram" means "without fatigue". Spending time in a yoga ashram is a
way of removing the fatigue of worldly existence. Retreats are a wonderful way to
refresh and renew your spirit and spiritual
aspirations.Our Retreats create the
serene and refreshing atmosphere of a yoga ashram - a sanctuary
in which we can focus on the refreshing and spiritually-reviving practices of
yoga .
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What to Bring
Meditation cushion, a shawl or sweater, notebook
and pen, a bed pillow and eyebag for Yoga Nidra. Wear exercise clothes for asana practice.
What to Wear
Our
retreats usually combine asana practice as well as seated meditation and
lying-down relaxation. Wear comfortable clothes. You may want to bring a
shawl or sweater and a pair of socks.
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Yoga Nidra Deep Relaxation
The Profound Inner Journey
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July 26, 2008
September 27, 2008
December 27, 2008
January 31, 2009
$20
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The Profound Inner Journey
As is your deepest
driving desire, so are your thoughts.
As are your thoughts, so are your words.
As are your words, so are your deeds.
As are your deeds, so is your destiny.
---Upanishads
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What
is Yoga Nidra?
The word "nidra" means
sleep, but this is not ordinary sleep. This is yogic sleep, entering a profound state of
relaxation in which you are able to descend into deep levels of consciousness and unlock
your inner strengths. Learn how to transform your life. Change negative habits and
thoughts into positive, life-affirming behaviors. Tap into your own creative potential.
Re-discover how to meet life's challenges with enthusiasm and courage. Yoga Nidra holds
the key. Yoga Nidra is based upon the ancient
tantra techniques of nyasa, bhuta shuddhi, and meditation using dharanas. Laura Spaulding has studied these teachings both in ashrams in India and in the
U.S., and studied Yoga Nidra with Maja Trigg (founder of Yoga East) and Di Kendall (past
president of The British Wheel of Yoga).
What to Expect
This class is like a one-hour guided relaxation. No yoga experience is needed.
Participants must be able to lie quietly on the floor, listening to the teacher's
instructions. The class begins with a soothing series of easy yoga postures that prepare
the body for deep relaxation.
What to Bring
Bring a regular bed pillow and something to lie upon such as a comforter, quilt or
sleeping bag. You can also bring a blanket for covering and an eyebag. Wear
comfortable, non-restrictive clothing.
Who Can Practice
Yoga Nidra?
You
must be able to lie quietly on the floor for an hour, listening to the
teacher's instructions. Yoga Nidra is not appropriate for children under 12, individuals who
cannot lie still on the floor, who have a seizure disorder, restless leg
syndrome, active lower back discomfort,
or are beyond the first trimester of pregnancy. Do not attend if you have a cold
or sinus problems
that cause coughing, sniffling, sneezing or sinus drainage.
Yoga Nidra Class Etiquette
Arrive early for class to
register and set up your space. Latecomers will not be
admitted. If you are hard-of-hearing you should position yourself near the
front of the room. Turn off cell phones, watch alarms and pagers.
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Autumn
Retreat -
Mantra Yoga
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Mantra
Yoga
November 22, 2008
2:00-5:30
pm
Kentucky Street Studio
$60
(Workshop fee includes a copy of the Mantram Handbook by Eknath
Easwaran)
Mantras are sound formulas that have been used by
yogis for thousands of years to quiet and purify the restless mind. In
this workshop we will study mantras from different cultures and the importance
of sound in yoga, viewing the beautiful and inspiring video, Beads of Faith:
The Sacred Name and the Heart's Celestial Garden. 
Laura will show how to choose a mantra, how to
practice mantra repetition with prayer beads and finger counting, and how to
use mantra for yoga practice, meditation and in many daily life situations to
help quiet and focus the mind.
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Study Materials Available for Purchase
at the Retreat
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Video/DVD
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Beads of Faith
Gray Henry and Susannah Marriott
Fons Vitae
$29.95
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Book
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The Mantram Handbook
Eknath Easwaran
Nilgiri Press
$13.95
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Book
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Beads of Faith:
The Sacred Name and the Heart's Celestial Garden.
Gray Henry & Susannah Marriott
Fons Vitae
$29.95
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To Register
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Payment is required
to reserve your spot. You may register with Paypal, in person at any of
our studios or download a registration form and send it with your payment by mail, fax or phone.
Registration fees are
non-refundable.
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Yoga
East, Inc.
1232 East Broadway
Louisville, KY 40204
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| FAX |
Fax your VISA/MC information to
502-583-9936.
We will call you to
confirm receipt of your fax.
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| PHONE |
Phone your VISA/MC information to 502-585-9642. |
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