~YOGA OFF THE MAT~

The Foundations of Balanced Diet & Lifestyle through Yoga’s Sister Science, AYURVEDA

Take yoga “off the mat” and into your everyday life with a foundational understanding of yoga’s sister science, Ayurveda, a 5,000-year-old system of health and healing from India that is tailored to the unique needs of the individual.

Discover how this ancient and effective system of living in balance and rhythm with nature can help you find your path to healthy eating and balanced living.

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Sattvic Living with Ayurveda Series

{Ayurveda Plus Rejuvenation Center, Portland, OR}

sattva (sahth´vah) [Sanskrit] According to Ayurveda, the purest aspect of the three gunas, characterized by harmony, purity, truth, and an upward expansion in consciousness.

Are you a seeker, healer, student, yogi, teacher, parent or simply a lover of life who would like to have better digestion, sounder sleep, clearer intuition, and increased energy?

Would you like a supportive community to help keep you on track?

Would you like to learn simple and powerful Ayurvedic therapies to share with friends, loved-ones, and family?

Do you have one weekend a month to devote to your own self-healing and personal growth?

This  program offers more than simple concepts in a class setting, but goes beyond to create opportunities for you to more deeply cultivate an Ayurvedic Lifestyle in the clarity of the Sattva principle, which embodies purity, harmony, and truth.  Beyond the foundations of Ayurveda, there will also be optional adjunct classes for learning Ayurveda cooking, herbs and therapies like shirodhara.

Students in the program must attend the 3 Saturday series. The cost for these days is $399.

Our Sunday Sangha (community) is about fostering Ayurvedic Community with like minded individuals. All those interested inside or outside of the program may join the Sunday Sangha (community) programs.  These are open to the public and classes, although complementary to the Sat program, will stand alone and are for all levels.

FREE INFO SESSION TUESDAY MAY 8th at 6:30pm at Ayurveda Plus

 

• Part I, Sattvic Living, Tanmatras, Doshas, & Daily Routine:  Sat Jun 2^nd 9-5pm

• Sunday Sangha Program (optional), June 3rd:
• Awaken Within Yoga Class followed by Ayurvedic Lunch & Potluck:  A yoga class combining Ayurveda and yoga, focusing on subtle body awareness and transformational affirmations and mantra.  Also with crystal bowls and meditation.
• Lunch, bring your own contribution or just come enjoy community time and what we’ve got coming out of our magical Ayurveda kitchen!
  (10:30am-2p $35 combo)
• Awaken Within Yoga Workshop with Gianna- Understanding the Subtle Body, Chakras, Nadis, Koshas) and the Life Lessons Held Within (2-5pm, $55 OR $75 for the whole day (Yoga+Potluck+Workshop)

• Part II, Ayurvedic Exercise & Eating: Sat, June 30th, 9-5pm

• Sunday Sangha Program (optional), July 1st:
• Ayurvedic Cooking Class with Keith Oddis (10am-1pm/$75), includes lunch, followed by Ayurvedic community potluck (complimentary for class participants)
• Ayurvedic Potluck & Awaken Within Yoga Class A yoga class combining Ayurveda and yoga, focusing on subtle body awareness and transformational affirmations and mantra.  (Lunch and Potluck 1-3pm, class 3-5pm $35 for both or $25 for class only)

• Part III, Healing with Ayurveda & Herbs (guest Dr. Mary Jo Cravatta via Skype): Sat, July 28^th, 2012, 9-5pm

• Sunday Sangha Program (optional and open to all), July 29th: 
• Awaken Within Yoga Class followed by Ayurvedic Lunch & Potluck A yoga class combining Ayurveda and yoga, focusing on subtle body awareness and transformational affirmations and mantra. Also with crystal bowls and meditation.
• For lunch, bring your own contribution or just come enjoy community time and what we’ve got coming out of our magical Ayurveda kitchen! (10:30am-2p $35 combo)
  
• Western Herbs According to Ayurveda with Dr. Kelly Donohue 2:30 4:30pm/$40 ($35 for Sattvic Living participants) An introduction to the use of common western herbs according to Ayurvedic doshas. A small lecture will be followed by hands-on experience with herbs using all our senses. This class is good for the novice herbalist as well as the experienced practitioner.

All programs and classes held at Ayurveda Plus Rejuvenation Center, 3609 SW Corbett, Suite#1 Portland, OR

FREE INFO SESSION TUESDAY MAY 8th at 6:30pm at Ayurveda Plus

Register at Ayurveda Plus 503-248-4670 or with Gianna at www.privateyogatherapy.com

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Yoga Classes & Workshop

Friday June 1st & Friday July 27th, Portland, OR

Awaken Within Yoga Class is an opportunity to combine Ayurveda and Yoga through the understanding of the subtle body system (Chakras, Nadis, Koshas) and the life lessons held withing them.  Discover how understanding the chakras can support us in transforming cellular memory to move through places where we feel stuck.  This class is primarily restorative and therapeutic, combining supported postures with mantra and healing affirmations.

Sunday June 3rd, 2012 2-5pm, CLASS $25 + WORKSHOP – $55 (or $75 for the day)

The Awaken Within Experience is catching on!  We filled our first workshop, and hope you might like to join us for an upcoming workshop experience to learn how an understanding of the subtle body system (Chakras, Nadis, Koshas) and the meanings held withing them.  Discover how understanding the chakras can support us in connecting to our life lessons and transforming cellular memory to move through places where we feel stuck.

Skill in yoga is not a requirement.  More at www.awakenwithinyoga.com If you’d like to experience the yoga class first, please join us Sunday morning, at 10:30am for the yoga-only class.  Or make a day of it! – Join the Awaken Within Yoga Class followed by Ayurvedic Lunch/Potluck (10:30-2pm) and Workshop in the afternoon (2-5pm) ($75 for the whole day)

Hosted at Ayurveda Plus Rejuvenation Center, 3609 SW Corbett, Suite#1 Portland, OR. Register at Ayurveda Plus 503-248-4670 or with Gianna at www.privateyogatherapy.com

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Foundations of Ayurveda

{June 23rd,  2012, 1:30-4:30pm,  Now & Zen Yoga Spa Lodi, CA, $35, }

Join us at Now & Zen for to reconnect to your body’s unique needs and
revitalize its innate potential for longevity and self-healing.

Ayurveda (pronouncd eye-yur-vay-dah) is a 5,000-year-old science of natural health
from India, commonly thought of as the ‘sister science’ of Yoga. Its holistic approach brings balance to the body and mind through basic diet and lifestylepractices according to one’s unique needs.

This class offers a solid, practical foundation for taking the harmonizing effects of
yoga off the mat and into your everyday life.

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Share an evening with Kate Vogt, co-Author of Mala of the Heart: 108 Sacred Poems

Mala of the Heart: 108 Sacred Poems

I only feature colleagues who highly respect and those who’s work I am familiar with.  Kate is one of these that I’m thrilled to highlight!  A dear friend and fellow Yoga Therapist, Kate was part of my transformational journey to study in India in 2006 and her presence continues to come full circle as life evolves in new and delightful ways.  Whether you teach or take yoga or just would enjoy some daily personal inspiration, check out her book, Mala of the Heart: 108 Sacred Poems. Better yet, come and spend an evening with Kate at New Renassaince on June 7th!

Yoga & Indian Art: 

Seeing with the Heart

Take a mini-journey of seeing through the inspirations of artists, sages, and poets.  Images of sacred art juxtaposed with yogic poses will help us explore personal mental patterns of seeing. 

Everywhere symbolism prompts remembrance of the wisdom of the ancient seers and yogis.  We will observe, notice, find the unfamiliar in the familiar, and discover meaning in daily icons.  Any one of these cues can be a doorway to seeing freely and clearly, an opening of the heart.  (No yoga background necessary, breathing and optional light movement while seated.) 

New Renaissance Bookstore Thursday June 7th

7-8:30 pm

$12 

Register online on the New Renaissance June event listings or by calling  503.224.4929

Kate Vogt takes ancient (spiritual) teachings of Yoga and makes them accessible to all.  She offers thought provoking, useful, and memorable presentations.  Kate lives in Mill Valley, CA and is co-editor of Mala of the Heart:  108 Sacred Poems.

 

Svastha Yoga Therapy Training

with Dr. Ganesh Mohan of Chennai, India

 

MODULE 3: Part 1

DISORDERS OF THE BODY SYSTEMS

Specific guidelines for different conditions (e.g. diabetes, asthma, hypertension, etc) and general treatment principles will be detailed, empowering you to safely and effectively address these disorders through yoga.

October 19th – October 23rd, 2012

$650 for the full 5-day program, 9-5pm each day

San Diego, CA

Please contact Chris Marrazzo to register 858-207-8957

Dr. Ganesh Mohan is a physician trained in both conventional medicine and Ayurveda. He is the son of A.G. Mohan who was a personal student of Krishnamacharya for 18 years, and Indra Mohan who has been teaching yoga for 35 years. Ganesh started practicing yoga in the tradition of Krishnamacharya under his parents’ guidance as a child.  Ganesh lives in Chennai, India. He teaches internationally and is an advisor to International Association of Yoga Therapists in the USA and Australia. www.svastha.com

 

 

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Gianna taught 2 workshops for our students and got rave reviews both times. The knowledge she brings and the skill in which she presents it make for a great event.

- Leslie Ellis, Owner, Heartsong Yoga & Wellness Center, Portland, OR

 

 

 

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Recurring Series, Currently Replaced By Sattvic Living Program (above)

{3-part Sunday series, TBA}

ayurveda essentials–become familiar and comfortable with ayurveda. during this introductory class you will develop a solid understanding of the three doshas, your ayurvedic constitution, daily & seasonal rhythms, & how to effectively blend ayurvedic principles into your life with ease. date tba

food as medicine–ayurveda’s wisdom of food and eating is essential to bring health and balance to the body and mind.  this class details the ayurvedic understanding of eating to balance the doshas and why how you eat is more important than what you eat.  followed by an ayurvedic tea reception. - date tba

dis-ease, herbs, & the mind– self-healing through ayurveda starts with renewed understanding of how daily living and and the mind shape our health and can keep us free from dis-ease. the 3 gunas as well as the master forms of prana, tejas and ojas will be discussed in addition to a review of healing herbs.  date tba

pre-register online at 

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Healthy Living with Ayurveda

6-Series Weeknight Intensive

Develop a Practical Understanding of Yoga’s ‘sister science’, Ayurveda, in this 6-part Intensive. These classes build upon one-another, creating a foundation for living with Ayurveda in our daily lives.  The entire series will cover a basic overview of Ayurveda, understanding the 3 doshas and your constitution, how the seasons and timing of the day affect our bodies, eating and cooking to balance your Ayurvedic constitution, and understanding the nature of dis-ease.

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• Part I, Basic Overview of Ayurveda:  Monday , 7-9pm
  

• Part II, Understanding your Ayurvedic Constitution:  Thursday , 7-9pm

• Part III, Living in Rhythm with Nature’s Clock: Monday ; 7-9pm

• Part IV, Eating the Ayurvedic Way:  Thursday ; 7-9pm

• Part V, Self-Healing & the Nature of Dis-ease Part 1: Wednesday ; 7-9pm

• Part VI, Self-Healing & Nature of Dis-ease Part 2: Thursday ; 7-9pm

Location:

To register:Please Contact Gianna to register or call 971-322-6467

Students with an introductory background in Ayurveda may select specific-emphasis classes to attend rather than attending the entire series, if desired.

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