: Pulling Practice on Point
2-4:30pm, $45/workshop, $90 for full series
Motion Center, 111 Chestnut St, Providence, RI
Please call 401-338-5466 to register
Sunday, September 19
What is Sanskrit? Why might a student of yoga asana wish to develop a relationship to sound? In this first course yoga students wil be introduced to the Sanskrit alphabet and the path of sound as light, sound as an entry point to inner awareness. We will begin to look at how the lauage relates with the principles of yoga and meditation. Key points covered: vowel sounds, writing Devanangari script, Anusvara (the hum) and Visarga (the echo), Shruti Parampara (call and response chanting) Yoga Sutra's 1.1-1.6
Sunday, October 17
What is OM? How does the OM sound relate to Sanskrit vowel sounds? The second lesson will continue to move through the sounds of the alphabet, focusing on the consonants. Using all the tools from the first lesson and skillfully moving into the manifest sounds of the alphabet. Key points covered: Consonants, where the sound is made and directed breath pattern, writing the Devanagri scrip and diacritical marks, sound and silence, Shruti Parampara (call and response chanting) Yoga Sutra's 1.1-1.12
Sunday Nov 21
What is Nadam? How is yoga a "state where nothing is missing?" How are sound and meaning united? As a continuation of lessos one and two, this third class will finish the sounds that make up the alphabet. Although we will review all that has come before, we will place focus on the semi-vowel and the sibilants. Key points covered: Sounding and writing the entire alphabet along with select words, breath and sound as entry points for awareness, Shruti Parampara (call and response chanting) Yoga Sutra's 1.1-1.16
This is a chance for those who practice and those who wish to start a practice to come and celebrate. At 2:30pm Jill will lead a half primary series. Afterwards, there will be time for chanting and chatting with a Q and A session. Jill is hoping to stretch her chai and cookie making muscles as well!
Taking a Deeper Seat
October 1-3 2010
Boundless Yoga
1522 U Street NW
Washington, DC 20009
$175, Pre-Registration Required, please call 202.234.9642
This course is designed to introduce students of Yoga to the Sanskrit language, the langauge of the heart, the language of intergration. Over the weekend we will look at and feel how sound and meaning are united as one, and how the language relates with the practice of Yoga and Meditation. We will begin a practice of chanting the alphabet feeling the points of resonance on the palate. We will also begin to uncover how understanding the diacritical marks can significantly improve pronunciation for chanting. We will practice learning selected mantra's, asana names, and call and response chanting from the Yoga Sutras of Pantanjali.
This is perfect for all students of all levels. If you have been longing to swim out a little deeper into the ocean of yoga this workshop is for you!
Sound Practice: An Early Morning Intensive w/Jill Manning
Wake Up Yoga Fairmount, Philadelphia, PA
Monday - Friday, October 4 - 8,
6am - 8am
$108,
Wake Up Yoga teachers/TT grads receive a 15% discount
Please call 215.235.1228 or email Alane@wakeupyoga.com to register
There are over 25 definitions for the word sound. They range from the intensely scientific to a softer qualitative expression. This week we will explore the many meaning of sound in conjunction with our ever-expanding experience of practice.
Practice means repeat, repetition builds strength...what are you repeating?
Along with a week that is chocked full of breath, and bandha. There will be an opportunity to go deep with commitment and consistency in the asana exploration. Perhaps the most exciting element of the week will be the practice of Shruti parampara. Shruti parampara is the practice where one hears and then memorizes in their heart for further retention and dissemination. This is they style in which we will have daily study of the yoga sutras from Pada 1.1 all the way up to and including Patanjali's own definition of sound practice.
Sound Body/Sound Mind
11:00am - 3:00pm, October 23-24, 2010
Living Yoga 120A
North Main Street
Concord, New Hampshire
$108.00, Click here for a registration form
This 2-day course is designed to introduce a deeper relationship to
the Traditional Ashtanga Yoga Method, as taught by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois of
Mysore, India. In this weekend long workshop we will dive deeply into the
often unseen structure that is the heart of the Method. One of Guruji’s
most repeated teachings is “99% practice 1% theory.” As is the way with
many great thread like teachings there is something that should be
understood. It is not enough to practice, what Guruji is suggesting is
proper practice. The proper understanding and employment of vinyasa
karma, breath pattern, bandha as energy, and drsti as focus.
This workshop will be a collage of practice, and theory filled with some
really informative tips and tricks for making sense of the sequence,
fettering out suggested meaning, and feeling around for the more internal
aspects of this method. We will learn to count and to be counted. There
will be plenty of time for questions, chanting, and silent reflection.
While this workshop is appropriate for all levels it may be most
interesting to those who have a practice and would like to understand more
deeply the design and structure of the tradition.
Jill is available for a variety of workshops throughout the United States and world.
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