Yoga in the Tradition of B.K.S. Iyengar
“Yogic practices develop the body to the level of the vibrant mind so that the body and the mind, having both become vibrant, are drawn towards the light of the soul.”
B.K.S. IyengarYoga is a physical and mental discipline to bring strength, coordination and flexibility to the body. The various bodily functions, including respiration, digestion, elimination and circulation, can improve as well as the muscular skeletal frame with the practice of yoga. The Iyengar method of astanga yoga introduces the shapes and actions of the classical asanas (postures) and pranayamas (yogic breathing) in an orderly and progressive sequence. All may benefit from yoga studies regardless of age or stiffness. The asanas can be adapted to meet the physical needs of each student. Consistent practice of asana and pranayama promotes a sense of well-being, focus and balance in all aspects of life.
Class attire is bare feet, shorts or footless tights and tee shirt. No perfume. No heavy jewelry. Do not eat a meal two hours prior to doing yoga. Do not come to class if you have a contagious condition. Please be on time. Class begins promptly at the published class time.
Workshop events will be announced in separate flyers for specialty topics, visiting teachers, beginning and advanced levels.Driving directions: Arsha Vidya Gurukulam is an institute devoted to the study and teaching of Vedanta, Sanskrit and Yoga. It is located in Saylorsburg just off Route 33 on old Route 115, next door to Saylorsburg Lumber and across the road from the Blue Ridge Flea Market. Come in the gravel driveway and progress to the back of the campus to the big red building fronted by a parking lot. This is the Activities Center. The yoga studio is on the second floor. Please enter by the downstairs door.
Bookstore hours are 10-6 pm. The bookstore is located next to the small parking lot near the entrance to the property.
Ongoing Yoga classes
Thursday 6:30 - 8:00 PM
1st and 3rd Saturday 4:30 - 5:45 PM
1st and 3rd Sunday 8:00 - 9:15 AM
All classes are open to all levels of student.Meditation workshops are offered 1st & 3rd Saturdays 10-12:30 pm
in the Tunga classroom.
Gurukulam is currently looking for a Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher to teach on going Yoga classes.
Please contact Suddhatma at 570-992-2339 Ext 1-234 to apply.
2009 Yoga Workshop ScheduleSeptember 9-16
Yoga & Sound
An Intermediate/Advanced workshop
with Ramanand Patel & Pandit Mukesh Desai
Pujya Swami Dayananda Saraswati
Yoga & Sound is a tool for feeling the breath. Absorption into sound while in yoga poses enables the breath to flow more freely bringing inner peace that leads the aspirant to merge with the formless. Discourses in Vedanta by Pujya Swami Dayananda Saraswati bring a deeper understanding of the Self.Please contact Ramanand directly at Yogirama@aol.com with any questions. Registration will be handled by Nila Patel who can be reached at Nilasur@aol.com
November 6-8
Iyengar Yoga Ashram Retreat
with Jean Aronoff
Jean has brought her students from Long Island on retreat to Arsha Vidya for several years. The traditional surroundings of the ashram and Vedic temple offer a glimpse of the home culture of yoga and inspire the students to explore the spiritual nature of their studies. Jean is a certified Iyengar Yoga teacher who has made several trips to India on pilgrimage to Pune to study with the Iyengar family and to visit other spiritual sites.Students need a minimum of three serious years of training in the Iyengar method to participate in the weekend studies.
For more information and registration contact Jean at mjaro3@netzero.com or 516-621-1178.
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Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, Institute of Vedanta & Sanskrit
P.O. Box 1059, Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania, 18353, USA Tel: 570.992.2339
email: info@arshavidya.org
