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Fridays / 6:30pm – 8:30pm / November 11th

The focus of this offering of Growing Bhakti is on nurturing & nourishing relationships while simultaneously encouraging each other on the path of Bhakti Yoga. The program includes Check-ins, Kirtans, Discussions and Dinner Prasad.

6:30 – 7:15 PM – Check-ins

7:15 – 7:30 PM – Kirtan

7:30 – 8:30 PM – Gita discussion

8:30 – 9:00 PM – Dinner and Connecting

Yin Yoga is a style of yoga in which each passive asana (posture) is held for an extended period of time (5 minutes or more per pose is typical). In a faster paced vinyasa class we often miss connecting with the posture, breath and deeper muscles. Yin yoga applies emphasis to slowing down and holding passive stretches in the postures. This in turn opens the connective tissues of the body, tendons, fascia and ligaments, increasing circulation and flexibility.

This intimate practice of yoga requires students to be ready to get intimate with the self, with feelings, sensations, and emotions, something that can be easy to miss in a fast-paced yoga practice. Yin Yoga is often engaged in programs for addictions, eating disorders, anxiety and deep pain or trauma, as well as simply for deep relaxation and opening of the body and mind.

Urban Devi is a monthly interactive women’s discussion circle that seeks to make spirituality accessible to women in the 21st century. Each session will focus on a theme based on topics that are of importance to women and will offer insight and practical applications from the practice of Bhakti Yoga.

Speaker: Rukmini Devi Dasi

Topic: Devotional Theater

Bhakti is love in action and emotion. With theatre one may experience and share this. When the stage becomes an altar, our body, words, thoughts, and feelings are all simply an offering. One may zoom into the life of spiritual giants such that others can reach out and touch them. With devotional theatre I have felt the ancient texts come alive and the thirst to feel quenched.

‘Poetic’ is one of the qualities attributed to a devotee of Krishna, one that should come naturally as we practice Krishna Bhakti. What does ‘poetic’ mean and what does a more poetic life look like? Join us as we explore this topic and learn from each other.

The goal of this training is to empower and equip each participant with the confidence and ability to lead their own kirtan. The course is designed to give you fundamental skills, tools and knowledge that will take you deeper into your kirtan experience. Over the course of a full immersive weekend, you will learn how to play instruments, lead kirtan on your own, and develop a much more personal relationship to the art of kirtan itself by diving into the deeper layers of kirtan as a spiritual practice. Elements of the course will include exploring the history and meaning of kirtan, how to develop the devotional qualities that can enhance your kirtan offerings, learning rhythm, and how to play harmonium and kartals (hand cymbals). No previous kirtan experience or musical ability is necessary.

Topics covered in the course:

– History of kirtan
– Meaning of kirtan as described in Sri Chaitanya’s Siksastakam
– Mood of kirtan / how to approach kirtan
– Kirtan lifestyle
– Practical learning of musical instruments and how to lead

In this training, you will be exploring powerful restorative yoga poses and learn to relax, rejuvenate and heal yourself and facilitate others to experience a deep state of relaxation.

The ancient rishis left us so many techniques to heal our body, energy, mind, intellect and ego, so we can tap into our higher self and live a vibrant life to our fullest potential. Modern day yogis and yoginis adapted these techniques to make yoga more therapeutic and healing for our often overworked and over stimulated senses, organs and systems.

This training is perfect for teachers looking to add more restorative elements to their classes as well as practicing students looking to enhance their personal routines.

Whether you are new to meditation or want to understand and deepen this powerful practice in a more systematic way, this workshop is for you!

During this 2 hour experience, we will explore and experience the classical techniques passed down from the Hatha Yoga Pradipika, Shiva Samhita, Gerand Samhita and the Bhagavad Gita – tested, and mastered methods by previous yogis and rishis to help us experience a sense of inner peace, control over the emotions, relaxation of the the body and the mind, and above all, a sense of universal Love for every living entity.

Join Brinda for some nourishing afternoon of selfcare!

Gain confidence as a teacher and expertise as a practitioner through this 25-hour YACEP eligible weekend training! Whether you are new to meditation or want to deepen your practice, this training will help you to dive deeper into meditation in a systematic and empowering way!

During this weekend immersion, we will explore and experience different classical techniques passed down from the Hatha Yoga Pradipika, Shiva Samhita, Gerand Samhita and the Bhagavad Gita so you can develop your personal meditation routine. These methods are practiced, tested and passed to us by previous yogis and rishis to help us experience a sense of inner peace, control over the emotions, relaxation of the body and the mind, and above all, a sense of universal Love for every living entity!

Gift yourself a weekend of tranquility and join Susan Hu to find nourishment for your soul through meditation!

Gift yourself a special treat to reflect, rejuvenate and reset for the new season! Join us for this magical Peru retreat of healing and manifestation in the Sacred Valley, where we will celebrate spring by taking the time to reflect, rejuvenate and re-envision.

As we stand at the end of another winter, we will reflect on what we’ve experienced in the past season with love and compassion, and release what’s no longer serving. With the guidance of the teacher and the support of the group, we will learn to understand our own desires so we can envision and manifest the most fulfilling life to come.

Together, we will explore the beauty and wisdom of the 5 elements that we find in nature and within. Each day will be tailored to one element which can be a profound tool to reconnect to one’s individual state of health and wellbeing. Our dharma talks, discussions and workshops will focus on the importance of finding inner connection through our personal spiritual practices and the timeless wisdom of the ancient Indian science of life, Ayurveda.

We will have daily yoga asana classes (both energizing and restorative options), morning meditation and sangas, pranayama, yoga nidra, vision board making, a sankalpa workshop, nature hikes, fresh plant-based meals prepared each day, and plenty of time to connect with each other as well as personal time to reflect and simply be. You will also have the option to hike the Machu Picchu, one of the 7 wonders of the world!

Private massages, solar bath, treatments are available upon special request. Expect a week of deep exploration, rejuvenation and discovery.

We hope you can join us to start your spring with an open heart and an inspired mind in the most magical Sacred Valley Peru!

Please note there is a non-refundable deposit required to hold your spot for Spring Renewal in Peru with Brinda. By paying the $500 deposit, you know that you are holding your spot for our 2022 Peru retreat, that it is non-refundable, and that a second payment of $1,000 will be due in January 2023. The remaining balance is due in February 2023. You will be sent a retreat policies document to review and sign once your deposit is made.

This training will not only equip you to teach yoga asana in a variety of settings with confidence and ease, but it will instill within you the values and principles of yoga culture that can help enhance your personal life in deep and transformative ways. Physical asana is one part of the vast landscape of personal development that is yoga. This training highlights the spiritual culture of yoga as a means for personal transformation. Over the course of 8 months, you will be immersed in yoga philosophy, lifestyle, culture, meditation practices, holistic health and wellness, and personal spiritual connection to self and others.

Together, we will explore yoga’s timeless teachings and how they apply to your life today. As you apply these teachings regularly, in a supportive community, you will notice yourself transform from the inside out. This course is not just about gaining textbook knowledge, but about applying the teachings and living the lifestyle of a yogi, leading to a profound and deep experience of what yoga has to offer.

​As a graduate, you will head into the world confident and ready to lead grounded, safe, and inspired yoga classes. You’ll also learn how to offer modifications, posture options, clarification of contraindications, and how to create classes with progressive levels of difficulty. More than that, you’ll have the tools and knowledge to instill life-changing principles into your classes.

Upon graduation, you will receive a 200 hour yoga teacher training certificate and have the option to register as a RYT 200 via Yoga Alliance

Explore the philosophy of bhakti, which is the spiritual practice of awakening our potential to love in this weekly in-person gathering. Our time together will include uplifting teachings, captivating wisdom, and heartwarming stories. Topics are aimed at helping us see ourselves, the world around us, and the Divine with a realistic spiritual vision and a higher level of consciousness. We especially like to include practical examples on how to implement ancient teachings into life in the real world.

This program is especially inviting those who are new or have no prior knowledge of bhakti. We will have music meditation to open the heart and clear the mind, a short thematic talk, and lots of time for questions and discussion.

Tuesday Night Kirtan is a guided experience of healing and uplifting sound. Integrating mantra, rhythm and beautiful live instruments, the group is led toward a deep state of meditation.

In the yoga tradition, sound is used as a powerful tool for inner transformation. Tuesday Night Kirtan is a simple and authentic way to relieve stress, refresh the mind and connect with the heart.

Great for new meditators as well as seasoned practitioners.

This program aims to explore various concepts presented in Bhagavad Gita and analyze them using specific case studies mentioned in Srimad Bhagavatam. Reading inspiring stories and deriving valuable lessons from these will be the major activity in these sessions. Also, it aims to connect these concepts to daily metropolitan life, giving one the much needed joy and guidance that we are all seeking for.

We will be addressing the tricky statements like “Spirituality is only for Non-Performers, if divinity exists why is there so much chaos?” and approaching them from the perspective of Srimad Bhagavatam. The program will be taught by teachers who are long time students of Srimad Bhagavatam and have experience working in the corporate world.

Every week there will be mantra meditation, followed by discussion, and questions and answers. Seekers of Spirituality will find their answers along with new realizations in these weekly learning sessions.