Inquiry Insight Experience A Weekend of Applied Yoga Philosophy and Practice with Christopher “Hareesh” Wallis, PhD April 15-17, 2016 COST Full weekend: $175 by April 1st; $195 after Individual 3 Hour Session: $40 by After 1st; $45 after Individual 4 Hour Session: $50 by April 1st; $55 after About Hareesh Christopher Wallis, also known as Hareesh, was introduced to Indian spirituality at the age of seven and initiated into the practice of yogic meditation at sixteen. His degrees include a B.A. in Religion and Classics from the University of Rochester, an M.A. in Sanskrit from U.C. Berkeley, an M.Phil. in Classical Indian Religions from Oxford, and a Ph.D. on the traditions of Śaiva Tantra from Berkeley. He received traditional education at yoga āshrams in upstate New York and India in meditation, kīrtan, mantra-science, āsana, karma-yoga, and more. He currently teaches meditation, yoga darśana (philosophy), Tantrik philosophy, Sanskrit, mantra-science, and offers spiritualcounseling. To find out more about Hareesh visit www.tantrikstudies.org Conceptual Anatomy and Yoga Therapy Weekend with Loren Mahaffey, BS, LMT, E-RYT 200 May 6-8, 2015 Early bird pricing ends Monday, May 2nd! Full Weekend: $140; $160 after and Individual Sessions: $40; $45 after   The Essence of Sadhana – A Weekend with Tim Miller May 27-29, 2016   Roots and Wings—The Mysterious and Elusive Bandhas – Friday, May 27th, 6:15-8:45pm Foundational to the practice of Ashtanga Yoga is the application of Mula Bandha and Uddhiyana Bandha to bring steadiness and lightness to the body, length and smoothness to the breath, and concentration to the mind. Through an exploration of different asanas and pranayamas we will discover how the proper application of the bandhas can take our practice to the next level. (Light practice, suitable for anyone—2.5 hours) The Primary Series of Asanas: An Archetype of Sadhana – Saturday, May 28th, 8:30-11am A brief synopsis of Sadhana Pada (Chapter Two of theYoga Sutras) followed by Yoga Chikitsa (Primary Series). The class will conclude with the Hanuman Chalisa—40 verses in praise of the embodiment of perfect Sadhana (Hanuman). (Strong practice—2.5 hours) Consulting the Jungle Physician – Saturday, May 28th, 1:00-3:30pm Good teachers and practitioners recognize that the practice of yoga involves work on the physical, psychological, and spiritual levels of the human being. Tim brings 35 years of practical experience as a yoga teacher, extensive study of anatomy, pranayama, yoga philosophy, Indian mythology, Jyotisha (Vedic astrology), mantra, and kirtan to better assist his students in their Sadhana. This will be an open forum to ask yoga related questions. (No practice—2.5 hours) Nadi Shodana: Intro to the Intermediate Series of Asanas – Sunday, May 29th, 8:00-10:30am An explanation of the purpose of the second series and its relationship to the Pranamaya Kosha (Energy Body), the Chakras, and the Kundalini Shakti, and an introduction tothe second series of Ashtanga Yoga that includes an in depth preparation for some of the more challenging poses, like bhekasana, kapotasana, and eka pada sirsasana (strong practice—2.5 hours) Polishing the Mirror—Pranayama, Mantra and Kirtan – Sunday, May 29th, 1:00-3:30pm An exploration of the practice of Pranayama and Mantra to quiet the mind and Kirtan to melt the resistance of the heart. (No asana—2.5 hours) Cost Full weekend: $200 by April 29; $225 after Individual Sessions: $40 by April 29; $50 after Workshops Cancellation Policy Withdrawal/cancellation from any workshop with more than 24 hours notice will be credited or refunded at 50%. Withdrawal from an event with less than 24 hours notice or failure to attend will not receive any refund or credit. Thanks for your understanding. If you need to withdraw from a workshop please as soon as possible.