Gain a deeper understanding of yoga's sacred sounds. Practice sounding the sounds of the sanskrit alphabet (yoga for your mouth!), learn how simple it can be to pronounce the transliteration (the dots, lines and squiggles that are used to delineate the sounds of sanskrit in the english alphabet). We'll use handouts to apply what you learn to reading a yoga sūtra from Patanjali. You'll leave inspired & ready to pronounce sanskrit names and phrases or even open any yoga philosophy book and properly pronounce the words that unlock the mysteries of yoga! [This class is especially great for yoga teachers.]
Finally understand the relationship between fate and free will! Explore the intricacies of karma - what is it, where is it, how does it work, how long does it last? Learn the ancient technical names and descriptions for the different levels and types of karma. You'll have the opportunity to ask your questions and hear examples of how it all unfolds as well as the empowering possibilities that open up when you understand the true meaning of karma. [This class pairs well with The Four Aims of Life]
What is a truly balanced and successful life? Explore the vedic explanation of the most essential requirements of life, inherent in each living being. While in the animal kingdom, these aims are bound by instinct, the human being has the capacity to pursue these aims consciously. Deepen your understanding of why and how everything you are driven toward in life slots into one of these four classical categories. You'll discover a newfound appreciation for the dynamism of a fully engaged conscious life and an ability to understand others and their own drives and pursuits more deeply. [This class pairs well with Karma - Fate or Free Will]
Learn the ancient vedic description of the 5-fold process of existence. This seemingly simple cycle can be slowly unpacked to enhance both your both your appreciation and your ability to let go of anything and everything that you encounter in life. We think of creation as something that happens once at a point in time, and dissolution as something that will happen "someday" at a later point in time. In fact, all that is manifest is dancing in creation and dissolution at all times, continually. The vedic tradition excels in enumerating and explaining this principle.
Discernment, courage and knowledge are the ideal therapies for the mind" - Ashtanga Hrdayam, 1.26
Since 1998, husband & wife team Michael Manzella & Kaya Mindlin have been delving into deep Vedic knowledge with direct tutelage from several renowned teachers in both private settings and established institutes. These offerings are open to anyone and are particularly beneficial and supportive to yoga teachers or experienced yoga students who want "more" and are primed for deep knowledge.
Discernment, courage and knowledge are the ideal therapies for the mind" - Ashtanga Hrdayam, 1.26