Upcoming events and workshops

 

Upcoming workshops with Ben

 Mondays January 30th-March 26 (no class on 3/12)

The Yoga Sutra of Patanjali: An 8 week series on Yoga Philosophy, Meditation & The Yogic Mind

The Yoga Sutra of Patanjali is the most essential text in Yoga Philosophy.  Written approximately 2000 years ago, The Yoga Sutra is a comprehensive exposition of the yogic spiritual path.   These teachings – which layout a path to end suffering through cultivating lives of presence, freedom, purpose, and non-attachment – are as relevant today as when The Yoga Sutra was written. The Yoga Sutra focuses largely on the cultivation and clarification of the human mind & heart, as a means to Self-Realization.

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Each class will consist of a dharma talk (an engaging lecture on the teachings) guidance and practice of meditation & self-reflection, and time for Q + A. This special eight-week series is intended for dedicated students and teachers of yoga, looking to deepen their understanding of themselves through the yogic path. Topics covered will include:

  • The foundational concepts of Yoga Philosophy
  • The classical definition, intention and effect of Yoga
  • The Eight-limbed path of Ashtanga Yoga
  • The historical context of the Yoga Sutra and Patanjali
  • The Yogic understanding of the nature of mind, ego, intellect and soul
  • Yamas & Niyamas: Ethical & Self-observances for conscious yogic living
  • Practice & Non-Attachment- The foundations of the yogic path
  • Kriya Yoga: The Yoga of Action as discipline, self-study and devotion
  • The Kleshas: The causes of suffering and how to reduce them
  • Foundations of meditation practice: observation, mantra & letting be
  • Practices for realization of the divine
  • Karma & Samskara: Breaking the cycle of conditioned thought & action
  • Pranayama: Yogic Breathing
  • Yoga as the confluence of mysticism, spirituality and psychology

Cost: $190, Early registration discount -$165 paid in full by January 20 th. Location: Minneapolis Yoga Workshop – 2637 27th Ave S., #207, in the Ivy building for the Arts. To register , contact Ben or send a check to 5354 40th ave S, Mpls. Mn. 5541

January 26th-29th: Thurs. 7:00-9:30 pm, Fri. 7:00-9:30 pm, Sat. 10:00-1:30 pm and 2:30-5:00, Sun. 11:30-2:00 and 3:00-4:30

Winter Weekend Yoga Immersion:The Yoga of Desire, Harnessing the Soul’s Power to Shape our Destiny

 

As is the desire, so I our will,

As is the will, so is our deed,

As is the deed, so is our destiny

                                                          -Brihadaranyaka Upanishad

According to the yogic tradition, our lives are the result of our deepest desires. Both the longing to realize our fullest potential and the conditioned patterns of thought and behavior that keep us stuck, are based in desire.   In many spiritual traditions, desire is considered to be a primary cause of suffering or even a sin.  Yet all living beings have desire- it is the force that compels our actions, calling us to live fully.  The tantric yoga traditions recognize that desire can be channeled for the realization of our soul’s purpose, but it can also be a source of suffering. The key is to clarify what we really want, and work skillfully and selflessly toward its realization.

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What do you really want? The yoga traditions identify four fundamental desires shared by all humans. The desire for Meaning, Prosperity, Pleasure & Freedom (purusharthas) are the means of the soul, compelling all human thought, action and behavior. In our modern world of instant gratification, we tend to misdirect the power of these desires- seeking fleeting pleasures- rather investing in the life’s work of Self-Realization. Only to find we are unfulfilled, unsatisfied and left wanting more. The life you have dreamt of requires your conscious attention, dedication and effort. You must walk the path of your destiny. In this special weekend intensive, you will be guided through a profound and practical introspective process, as laid out by Rod Stryker in his book “The Four Desires.” We will:

  • Explore the role of desire in life and spiritual practice
  • Rediscover how each of the four desires manifest uniquely in your life
  • Uncover the soul’s purpose- your reason for being in this life
  • Recognize self-limiting patterns and tendencies which keep us from fulfilling our potential
  • Learn to use these “obstacles” as a means to self-transformation
  • Create a vow of tangible action toward the realization of our calling
  • Understand Karma, mind, and learn tools for self-mastery

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March 10-17, 2012

Yoga in Montezuma, Costa Rica 2012 – A yoga adventure with Josh & Ben Vincent

Come along on this journey and let nature and yoga work their way through you. We will practice yoga and meditation daily ~ within a stones throw of the the pacific ocean ~ in the heart of one of the most biologically diverse ecosystems on the planet… learn more.

 

Upcoming Workshops with Angela

 

Beginning Yoga, 6-Week Series at One Yoga

February 23, 2012 to March 29, 2012
Thursday evenings 7:00 PM to 08:15 PM

For those brand new to yoga! This series is perfect for those who are brand new to yoga or desiring a refresher course on the basics. You’ll learn everything you need to know to start your yoga journey safely and with ease including: alignment and technique of yoga’s fundamental postures, modifications for your unique body, proper breathing, relaxation, and basic philosophical tenants. Upon completion you’ll be ready to move into any of our level 1 or 1-2 drop-in classes.

$75. For all levels. Please pre-register at www.one-yoga.org

 

Yoga for the Moon Cycle at One Yoga

Saturday March 24, 2012
3:00 PM to 05:00 PM
As women, our monthly cycle can be a brilliant invitation to tune in andobserve the rhythm of our emotions and our bodies. This cycle both draws usinward, calling for rest and self care, as well as moves us to a placewhere we feel energized, more alive and fertile.Yoga can help regulate our monthly cycle and keep us more emotionally andphysically balanced. This workshop will explore the wisdom that yoga offersto support healthy menstruation. We will also move through a sequence to alleviate PMS and discuss ways to modify yoga practice duringmenstruation.
$35. For all levels. Please pre-register at www.one-yoga.org

 

Awakening Your Inner Light with Sun Salutations at One Yoga

Saturday March 31, 2012
3:00 PM to 05:30 PM

Sun Salutations are the foundation of the Vinyasa and Ashtanga systems of yoga. Traditionally practiced at the beginning of the day, they are a salutation of awakening to the light within.The basic forms of the Sun Salutations are a wonderful way to cultivate your home practice and incorporate many of the universal principles of alignment for forward folding, backbends, and pranayama. Because these postures are often moved through quickly, their subtle and mysterious nature is often overlooked.

In this workshop we will dissect and reintegrate each movement with plenty of time for Q & A.

$40. For all levels. Please pre-register at www.one-yoga.org