KIRTAN

THE POWER OF MANTRA

With APARNA & FRIENDS

Saturday November 10th, 6 - 8pm, $15 at the door

Based in one of the most ancient sacred music traditions Kirtan is call-and-response chanting performed in India's bhakti (devotional) path of yoga.

Collective chanting of Sanskrit mantras, bhajans and chants  raises the consciousness, unites hearts across all cultures, removes barriers and creates peace both within ourselves and on Earth.

As much music as magic, chants create sacred vibrations which uplift the listener and charge atmosphere with positive energy. These Sanskrit chants are said to be filled with power, and each is said, has its own unique and positive effect. From opening the mind & the heart, to lifting the spirits these sacred songs will bliss you out.

'When you do things from your soul, you feel a river moving in you, a joy.'

- Rumi

Born & raised in India, Aparna has been singing Kirtan all her life. She sings and plays both traditional chants from India as well as her own compositions in various languages. Between each chant she enjoys sharing mystical poetry from the sacred voices of the East & the West.

APARNA : Lead vocals, Guitar, Harmonium

NICK : Drums, percussion, backup vocals, Keyboard

BONNIE : Flute

Master the Pose

with APARNA

This  monthly wkshp/practice focuses on one intermediate/advanced yoga pose in each class.  Preparatory poses , basic anatomy and  a dynamic flow aimed at enhancing the experience & depth of the pose of the day are shared.

integrates challenging poses with essential yoga moves to build power, precision, insight and ease. Creative sequencing balances active dynamic movement with longer holding of poses to build both strength and flexibility in the body.

Each wkshp/practice focuses on specific areas and family of poses while toning the system as a whole, giving special attention to alignment and taking care of oneself. Ujjayi breathing, bandhas and pelvic floor exercises work to fortify the core, helping students go deeper into poses and feel sensations that often go unnoticed—a great practice for clearing toxins from the system, centering the mind and energizing the spirit.

Demystifies intermediate/advanced poses showing how to sequence and build up to them. Inspiring, encouraging and challenging. A synthesis of Vinyasa , Power , Ashtanga , Iyengar & Sivananda yoga and therapeutic yoga styles. Sometimes, includes intermediate/advanced pranayama.


Saturday 9/08,  Saturday 10/13, Saturday 11/10 and Saturday 12/08

10-11.30am
$20 drop in



Timeless secrets of health & rejuvenation :

 Ayurveda for Body & Mind with APARNA

Based in the ancient healing tradition of Ayurveda that dates back thousands of years, this ongoing talk/lecture explains the principles behind the science of Ayurveda, explores physical and psychological characteristics of each of the mind-body types and offers natural alternatives with practical advice to help you begin your journey to the ultimate 'state of balance' and well being.

Talks will focus  on why certain imbalances often result in illness, show how to restore your body to natural order and share natural treatments for common ailments and chronic problems with strategies taiolred to personal needs based on your type.

You'll learn about - herbal teas and formulas, essential oils,meditation,yoga, diet, Ayurvedic techniques - everyday keys to a lifetime of viatlity and healthy living.

90 mins of talk/lecture followed by 30 mins of open floor discussion, sharing & questions. Tea and snacks included.

Saturday 9/15, 4-6pm : The Kitchen Pharmacy

Saturday 10/20, 4- 6pm

Saturday 11/17, 4-6pm

Saturday 12/15, 4- 6pm

$30 drop in

Deep Yin & Essential Oils

with JAIME

Experience relaxing yoga poses designed to stretch the body and open the meridian (energy) channels of the body! Yin yoga is designed to release stubborn tension in tendons, ligaments, and facia. It’s also wonderful for alignment of the skeletal structure. We will blend Yin poses with self massage using Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade doterra Essential Oils to promote deeper relaxation, mind/body connection, and to receive the many benefits of these powerful essential oils. We will apply the oils to chakras and meridian points to promote healing and rejuvenation. You will also be guided in meditations and visualizations during the poses to create a state of positive state of well being. 

Saturday 9/22, 3-4:30pm 

$20 , RSVP required

Call or text  505-206-1505

Embodiment, Boundaries, & Resiliency with GRAHAM

As sensitive creatures, we experience challenges, stress, burdens, and sometimes even those persistent discomforts in our world that weigh on us and build up over time. Join us to widen your own resources for handling such heaviness, the day-to-day, large and small, allowing you to keep your integrity and boundaries even in difficult experiences and live into your authentic brilliance. 

Gather with us to cultivate an understanding of embodiment and its practice as a deep, conscious awareness of the integration of body, mind, emotion, and spirit to navigate this world with true ease and vitality.

Sunday, September 23   10:30am-12:00pm   $20

RSVP required. Call 227-7765 to reserve your space

Intuitive Tea Blending with GRAHAM

What does it mean to create medicine inspired from our deep wisdom? Join us for a basic introduction to the craft of herbal tea blending and seven delicious tea herbs: lemon balm, chamomile, hawthorn, tulsi, turmeric, ginger, and nettle. We’ll discuss what it means to embody your intuition; how mind, body, and spirit are connected in our intuitive practice; what to listen for when blending teas; and how to trust your medicine. Create your own tea blend based not just on flavor or researched benefits but on deep connection with self, with the spirit of the plants, and with the wisdom present in intimate connection.

Sunday, September 23   1:00pm-3:00pm   $35

RSVP required. Call 227-7765 to reserve your space

TAKE BOTH WKSHPS WITH GRAHAM ON 9/23 for $50



Yang Flows with ROBERTA

In this hour-long, monthly class you will learn and practice Yang flows such as Warrior Advances/Retreats, Golden Seed, and Flying Dragon originally developed within the Daoist/Yin Yoga traditions. Roberta also teaches original flows that have been enjoyed by students in her Yin Yang Fusion class at Yogasaar. These flows range from very simple short sequences to longer, stronger flows that can be combined and repeated to achieve a quality of meditation-in-motion and the ability to move with grace, stamina, balance, and mental focus.

If you already practice a Vinyasa style of yoga, these flows will feel familiar, but there is less emphasis on specific muscular cues and alignments and more on the unblocking and harnessing of “chi” energy. As such, these flows have a softer, graceful Tai Chi quality that serve as a great complement to your regular yoga classroom and home practices. All skill levels are welcome and encouraged to join the flow! 

Sunday Sept 30th, 11am

Sunday Oct 28th , 11am

$10 drop in (Cash only)