Jagati

Are you looking to deepen your practice and learn more about the amazing world of yoga? Do you have interest in learning yogic philosophy, pranayama, meditation, and intermediate/advanced asanas? Are you truly dedicated to your yoga practice and/or are you looking for inspiration to become so? If so, this program is for you. :)

Yoga Immersion ~ 16 Week Program
with Anusara-inspired Yoga Instructor, Sarah Starnes
Saturdays ~ 6pm-9pm
Cost: $15/hr = $720.00

Classes will be held on the following dates:

May 10, 17, 24
June 21
July 12, 19, 26
Aug. 2, 16, 23
Sept. 6, 13, 20
Oct 4, 11, 18

The 16 week program is structured as follows...

Week 1 ~ "Opening to Grace" ~ Exploring our Optimal Blueprint through the Universal Principles of Alignment

Week 2 ~ "The Beauty of Pulsation" ~ Expanding and Contracting Spirals in the Body

Week 3 ~ "Moving Into Balance" ~ Loops & Focal Points

Week 4 ~ "The Power of the Breath" ~ Unique Pranayama Practices with the help of Nature's Gift, Essential Oils

Week 5 ~ "Lower Body Stability" ~ Therapeutics and Adjustments for the Lower Body

Week 6 ~ "Upper Body Freedom" ~ Therapeutics and Adjustments for the Upper Body

Week 7 ~ "The Three Worlds of Yoga" ~ Understanding Yogic Philosophy (Classical/Tantra/Advaita Vedanta)

Week 8 ~ "Patanjali's Yoga Sutra" ~ Discussion of two verses through various lenses

Week 9 ~ "Hanuman: The Myth, the Monkey, and the Magical Leap" ~ Mythology of Hanuman and Exploring Hanumanasana (the Splits)

Week 10 ~ "Off The Mat Yogic Practices and Self Care" ~ Implementing Yogic Techniques into Daily Life

Week 11 ~ "Vibrant Body, Vibrant Mind" ~ Yogic Kriyas and Cleansing Techniques

Week 12 ~ "The Mystical Dance of Shiva" ~ Mythology of Shiva and Exploring Natarajasana (King Dancer Pose)

Week 13 ~ "Balancing the Rainbow Within" ~ Chakra Balancing Techniques and Meditation

Week 14 ~ "The Power of Mantra & Sound Healing" ~ Sanskrit Chanting and Heart Chakra Singing Bowl Meditation

Week 15 ~ "Shamanic Drum Journey" ~ Balancing the Elements, Native Indian Style

Week 16 ~ TBA :)

*There will be a physical practice every class, but we will also cover the various topics during each 3 hour session*

Location: Elmhurst Yoga Shala
506 Spring Road, Elmhurst, IL 60126
www.elmhurstyogashala.com

Contact Sarah with questions or to register:
630-667-4521
sarah@jagati.com

***If you would really like to be a part of this program, but you know that you will be missing more than 4 of the session dates, you may sign up for sessions at the drop-in rate of $55 per class.***

**In the case of a canceled class, we will add on dates at the end for any make-ups needed.**

If you are interested in registering for this program, please email me.

My email address is: sarah@jagati.com

Please include in your email your contact info, Name, address, phone, and any questions you might have. If you would like to register but don't want to pay the full amount yet, you can also pay a registration fee of $100 (only refundable if we fill your space in the case of you needing to cancel your registration). Please read the information regarding payment below. Thanks for your interest in my program!

***If you pay the full amount, and need to withdraw before the first class, your payment will be refunded minus a $100 registration fee. In the case of wanting to withdraw for any reason during the first half (before Aug. 3rd, 2008) of the course, I must receive a written document with your signature requesting withdrawal. Payment for the amount of weeks remaining in the course (after receiving the written document, and minus the $100 registration fee) will be refunded to you. No refund will be given in the case of withdrawal after Aug. 3rd, 2008.***

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