Exploring The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali with Shiva Das
Led by: Shiva Das
Dates: Saturday, March 3 & Sunday, March 4
Location: The Spirit of Yoga, 525 East Gay Street, West Chester, PA 19380
Investment: $225
Join Shiva Das and immerse yourself into the primary underlying philosophy of Yoga! In this program we will investigate the history of Vedic Philosophy & Culture, Patanjali the Ancient Sage, the purpose & goal of Yoga, the obstacles on the yogic path, the 8 fold practice of Ashtanga Yoga, the results of yogic practice and the nature of Enlightenment.
Exploring the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali is one of the required segments of our 500 Hour Teacher Training Program.
This class is open to individuals not enrolled in the 500 hour program and can be for 15 Continuing Education credits with Yoga Alliance.
Dates: Saturday, March 3 & Sunday, March 4
Location: The Spirit of Yoga, 525 East Gay Street, West Chester, PA 19380
Investment: $225
Join Shiva Das and immerse yourself into the primary underlying philosophy of Yoga! In this program we will investigate the history of Vedic Philosophy & Culture, Patanjali the Ancient Sage, the purpose & goal of Yoga, the obstacles on the yogic path, the 8 fold practice of Ashtanga Yoga, the results of yogic practice and the nature of Enlightenment.
Exploring the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali is one of the required segments of our 500 Hour Teacher Training Program.
This class is open to individuals not enrolled in the 500 hour program and can be for 15 Continuing Education credits with Yoga Alliance.
Gentle Yoga for Strength, Flexibility and Calm with Rudy Peirce
Led by: Rudy Peirce
Dates: Friday, April 13 7 PM - 9 PM
Saturday, April 14 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM & 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Sunday, April 15 9 AM - 12 PM
Location: The Spirit of Yoga
525 East Gay Street, West Chester, PA 19380
Investment: Complete Weekend - $180 (10% discount)
Friday Evening - $35
Saturday Morning, Saturday Afternoon & Sunday Morning - $55 each
Rudy’s style is inviting, wonderfully slow, and deeply relaxing. He skillfully breaks postures into developmental increments that make it possible for students to progress into postures deeper and with greater ease. Rudy presents with care, humor and sensitivity in a warm, compassionate atmosphere.
Rudy Peirce, MA, ERYT-500, has studied and practiced yoga for over 30 years. His passion is guiding this self-empowering, mindful, deep-release yoga that is accessible to beginners and inspiring to experienced practitioners.
Certified since 1983, he has been a faculty member, teacher trainer, and mentor at Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, in Lenox. MA since 1988, developing advanced teacher training programs and curriculum for the Kripalu School of Yoga.
He teaches regularly from Tucson to Tuscany. His popular CDs, The Gentle Series, are well-known for supporting a vital regular personal practice.
You can contact Rudy at rudy@gentleyogi.com or visit his blogsite www.gentleyogi.com
Dates: Friday, April 13 7 PM - 9 PM
Saturday, April 14 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM & 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Sunday, April 15 9 AM - 12 PM
Location: The Spirit of Yoga
525 East Gay Street, West Chester, PA 19380
Investment: Complete Weekend - $180 (10% discount)
Friday Evening - $35
Saturday Morning, Saturday Afternoon & Sunday Morning - $55 each
Rudy’s style is inviting, wonderfully slow, and deeply relaxing. He skillfully breaks postures into developmental increments that make it possible for students to progress into postures deeper and with greater ease. Rudy presents with care, humor and sensitivity in a warm, compassionate atmosphere.
Rudy Peirce, MA, ERYT-500, has studied and practiced yoga for over 30 years. His passion is guiding this self-empowering, mindful, deep-release yoga that is accessible to beginners and inspiring to experienced practitioners.
Certified since 1983, he has been a faculty member, teacher trainer, and mentor at Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, in Lenox. MA since 1988, developing advanced teacher training programs and curriculum for the Kripalu School of Yoga.
He teaches regularly from Tucson to Tuscany. His popular CDs, The Gentle Series, are well-known for supporting a vital regular personal practice.
You can contact Rudy at rudy@gentleyogi.com or visit his blogsite www.gentleyogi.com
Gentle Yoga for Stiffness, Stress & Recovery: Dynamic Self-Care w Rudy Peirce
Led by: Rudy Peirce
Dates: Friday, April 13 7 PM - 9 PM
Location: The Spirit of Yoga
525 East Gay Street, West Chester, PA 19380
Investment: $35
Smooth, steady, slow movement. A sweet and deep practice that is pleasurable and easy. Experience this encouraging foundation.
Dates: Friday, April 13 7 PM - 9 PM
Location: The Spirit of Yoga
525 East Gay Street, West Chester, PA 19380
Investment: $35
Smooth, steady, slow movement. A sweet and deep practice that is pleasurable and easy. Experience this encouraging foundation.
Expand Your Range: Enhance Strength & Flexibility with Rudy Peirce
Led by: Rudy Peirce
Dates: Saturday, April 14 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: The Spirit of Yoga
525 East Gay Street, West Chester, PA 19380
Investment: $55
Shed a new light on what’s possible in your yoga. Learn the techniques of fluid entry and effortless effort. Then receive the bliss with each release.
Dates: Saturday, April 14 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: The Spirit of Yoga
525 East Gay Street, West Chester, PA 19380
Investment: $55
Shed a new light on what’s possible in your yoga. Learn the techniques of fluid entry and effortless effort. Then receive the bliss with each release.
Holding the Pose for Deep Release with Rudy Peirce
Led by: Rudy Peirce
Dates: Saturday, April 14 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Location: The Spirit of Yoga
525 East Gay Street, West Chester, PA 19380
Investment: $55
Learn how yoga can facilitate the release of unconscious blockage, undigested experience and stuffed feelings. We all have issues in the tissues, tensions lodged in cellular memory. Learn how to release them from the safety of your yoga mat.
Dates: Saturday, April 14 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Location: The Spirit of Yoga
525 East Gay Street, West Chester, PA 19380
Investment: $55
Learn how yoga can facilitate the release of unconscious blockage, undigested experience and stuffed feelings. We all have issues in the tissues, tensions lodged in cellular memory. Learn how to release them from the safety of your yoga mat.
Yoga Nidra - Deep Integration through Deep Relaxation with Rudy Peirce
Led by: Rudy Peirce
Dates: Sunday, April 15 9:00 - 12:00 PM
Location: The Spirit of Yoga
525 East Gay Street, West Chester, PA 19380
Investment: $55
A delicious morning practice followed by a full, 45 minute Yoga Nidra.
Dates: Sunday, April 15 9:00 - 12:00 PM
Location: The Spirit of Yoga
525 East Gay Street, West Chester, PA 19380
Investment: $55
A delicious morning practice followed by a full, 45 minute Yoga Nidra.
Ayurvedic Yoga and The History of India and Yoga
Led by: Shiva Das
Dates: Saturday, April 21
Sunday, April 22
Location: The Spirit of Yoga
525 East Gay Street, West Chester, PA 19380
Investment: $225
The History Of India and The History Of Yoga
“India is one of the oldest, greatest and most profound of all civilizations. Its contributions to human knowledge and culture are enormous and many sided, extending to all aspects of the material, intellectual and spiritual realms. India provides a wealth of wisdom, inspiration and insight that remain relevant today to all the people of the world. Yet its history is seldom studied in depth, even by Indians, and many misconceptions still exist that often prevent even a dedicated student from understanding it properly.” This quote comes from the book “Hidden Horizons Unearthing 10,000 Years of Indian Culture,” which is the basis of this thumbnail sketch of the historical background of the culture from which the ancient sciences of Yoga and Ayurveda emerged.
Ayurvedic Yoga
In this workshop we will explore the following topic points to understand the relation and practice of Ayurvedic Yoga.
This philosophy module is one of the required segments of our 500 Hour Teacher Training Program.
This class is open to individuals not enrolled in the 500 hour program and can be for 15 Continuing Education credits with Yoga Alliance.
Dates: Saturday, April 21
Sunday, April 22
Location: The Spirit of Yoga
525 East Gay Street, West Chester, PA 19380
Investment: $225
The History Of India and The History Of Yoga
“India is one of the oldest, greatest and most profound of all civilizations. Its contributions to human knowledge and culture are enormous and many sided, extending to all aspects of the material, intellectual and spiritual realms. India provides a wealth of wisdom, inspiration and insight that remain relevant today to all the people of the world. Yet its history is seldom studied in depth, even by Indians, and many misconceptions still exist that often prevent even a dedicated student from understanding it properly.” This quote comes from the book “Hidden Horizons Unearthing 10,000 Years of Indian Culture,” which is the basis of this thumbnail sketch of the historical background of the culture from which the ancient sciences of Yoga and Ayurveda emerged.
Ayurvedic Yoga
In this workshop we will explore the following topic points to understand the relation and practice of Ayurvedic Yoga.
- Background information on the relationship between Ayurveda and Hatha Yoga
- Understanding the principles of Asana and Pranayama from the Ayurvedic perspective
- Understanding Constitutional types as a basis for Hatha Yoga - Creating greater personal health through an Ayurvedic Yoga practice
- General Ayurvedic Yoga Principle for Vata, Pitta and Kapha.
- Application of Ayuvedic Yoga principles for specific poses. In-depth look at each pose and its used Ayurvedically through breath, holds, movement etc... How to use poses to elicit certain effects from the Ayurvedic perspective. An understanding of how the poses increase or decrease the doshas.
- Group classes to balance Vata, Pita and Kapha.
- TherapeuticPrivates to balance vata, pitta, and kapha.
- Ayurvedic Yoga applications to seasonal changes for each dosha.
This philosophy module is one of the required segments of our 500 Hour Teacher Training Program.
This class is open to individuals not enrolled in the 500 hour program and can be for 15 Continuing Education credits with Yoga Alliance.
Yoga for the Rounded Body Teacher Training
Led by: Bhakti Judy Curiel
Dates: Saturday, May 5 from 11 AM - 7 PM
Sunday, May 6 from 12 PM - 7 PM
Location: The Spirit of Yoga Wellness Center
721 East Lancaster Avenue
Downingtown, PA 19335
Investment: $225
Dates: Saturday, May 5 from 11 AM - 7 PM
Sunday, May 6 from 12 PM - 7 PM
Location: The Spirit of Yoga Wellness Center
721 East Lancaster Avenue
Downingtown, PA 19335
Investment: $225
Yoga for Mood Disorders
Led by: Sherry Rubin
Dates: Friday, May 18 7:30 - 9:30 PM
Saturday, May 19 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday, May 20 12:00 - 6:00 PM
Location: The Spirit of Yoga Wellness Center
721 East Lancaster Avenue
Downingtown, PA 19335
Investment: $225
This is an optional modual for the 500 Hour Teacher Training Program. It is open to any individual with a 200 hour or more certification. It is valid for 15 Continuing Education credits with Yoga Alliance. More details to follow.
Dates: Friday, May 18 7:30 - 9:30 PM
Saturday, May 19 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday, May 20 12:00 - 6:00 PM
Location: The Spirit of Yoga Wellness Center
721 East Lancaster Avenue
Downingtown, PA 19335
Investment: $225
This is an optional modual for the 500 Hour Teacher Training Program. It is open to any individual with a 200 hour or more certification. It is valid for 15 Continuing Education credits with Yoga Alliance. More details to follow.
Inner Fire Workshop Series
Led by: Bhakti Judy Curiel
June 16 Grounding with Ganesha
June 30 Dancing with the Goddess
July 8 Hanuman's Service
July 29 Krishna's Love
August 19 Shiva's Intuition
Time: 12 - 2 pm
Location: The Spirit of Yoga Wellness Center
721 East Lancaster Avenue
Downingtown, PA 19335
Cost: $20 per class or $75 for the full series
These workshops are based on the work of David Newman and Shiva Das. They are based in the viniyoga tradition of TKV Desikachar . Inner Fire seamlessly weaves meditation, mantra. and asana. These workshops are appropriate for students of all levels of experience and skill.
They can be taken as a series or individually.
This will only run if we get 6 students signed up and paid in advance.
To pay for the complete series, click the Buy Now button.
June 16 Grounding with Ganesha
June 30 Dancing with the Goddess
July 8 Hanuman's Service
July 29 Krishna's Love
August 19 Shiva's Intuition
Time: 12 - 2 pm
Location: The Spirit of Yoga Wellness Center
721 East Lancaster Avenue
Downingtown, PA 19335
Cost: $20 per class or $75 for the full series
These workshops are based on the work of David Newman and Shiva Das. They are based in the viniyoga tradition of TKV Desikachar . Inner Fire seamlessly weaves meditation, mantra. and asana. These workshops are appropriate for students of all levels of experience and skill.
They can be taken as a series or individually.
This will only run if we get 6 students signed up and paid in advance.
To pay for the complete series, click the Buy Now button.
Inner Fire Yoga with David Newman
Dates: Saturday, September 22 2:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: The Spirit of Yoga
525 East Gay Street, West Chester, PA 19380
Investment: $55
Enjoy both the workshop & the kirtan for just $70.
Join David for an inspirational blend of yoga, chanting, and meditation. We will explore the beautiful dance of sound and silence and the graceful flow between movement and stillness. Inner Fire Yoga is a healing journey that begins with kirtan chanting, flows easefully into a rejuvenating asana practice and concludes with a chakra opening meditation. This grace filled practice will guide your body into bliss, open your heart and bring your mind into a state of deep peace. David will be joined by his wife Mira, a gifted devotional vocalist and percussionist. All are welcome!
Location: The Spirit of Yoga
525 East Gay Street, West Chester, PA 19380
Investment: $55
Enjoy both the workshop & the kirtan for just $70.
Join David for an inspirational blend of yoga, chanting, and meditation. We will explore the beautiful dance of sound and silence and the graceful flow between movement and stillness. Inner Fire Yoga is a healing journey that begins with kirtan chanting, flows easefully into a rejuvenating asana practice and concludes with a chakra opening meditation. This grace filled practice will guide your body into bliss, open your heart and bring your mind into a state of deep peace. David will be joined by his wife Mira, a gifted devotional vocalist and percussionist. All are welcome!
Kirtan Concert with David Newman
Dates: Saturday, September 22 7:30 - 9:30 PM
Location: The Spirit of Yoga
525 East Gay Street, West Chester, PA 19380
Investment: $20 in advance or $25 at the door
Enjoy both the workshop & the kirtan for just $70.
Step into the sacred for an evening of healing call and response chanting, devotional music and sacred song with Kirtan Chant Artist David Newman (Durga Das). David’s distinctive approach to Kirtan embodies a heartfelt devotional mysticism with an adventurous musicality and poetic intimacy. Join David and his wife Mira, a gifted vocalist and percussionist, for an uplifting journey into bliss!
All are welcome!
Location: The Spirit of Yoga
525 East Gay Street, West Chester, PA 19380
Investment: $20 in advance or $25 at the door
Enjoy both the workshop & the kirtan for just $70.
Step into the sacred for an evening of healing call and response chanting, devotional music and sacred song with Kirtan Chant Artist David Newman (Durga Das). David’s distinctive approach to Kirtan embodies a heartfelt devotional mysticism with an adventurous musicality and poetic intimacy. Join David and his wife Mira, a gifted vocalist and percussionist, for an uplifting journey into bliss!
All are welcome!
Kundalini Yoga
Led by: Sue Beck-Retua and Dan Retua
Coming in October, 2012
More details to follow.
Coming in October, 2012
More details to follow.
Exploring the Chakras
Exploring the Chakras is one of the required segments of our 500 Hour Teacher Training Program.
Each day a different chakra will be explored, lessons taught and asanas practiced that relate to the chakras. We will explore the connections with other traditions. Required books are Anatomy of the Spirit by Carolyn Myss and Wheels of Life by Anodea Judith
Coming October, 2012. More Details to Follow.
Each day a different chakra will be explored, lessons taught and asanas practiced that relate to the chakras. We will explore the connections with other traditions. Required books are Anatomy of the Spirit by Carolyn Myss and Wheels of Life by Anodea Judith
Coming October, 2012. More Details to Follow.
Systems of the Body
Systems of the Body is one of the required segments of our 500 Hour Teacher Training Program.
The anatomy theme is systems of the body.
Coming November, 2012. More Details to Follow.
The anatomy theme is systems of the body.
Coming November, 2012. More Details to Follow.