Classes
Karma
Fate or Free Will?
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 withThe Four Aims of Life]
Puruṣhārtha
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]
The Polished Language
Introduction to Sanskrit pronunciation & transliteration
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 Patañjali. 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.]
Fate or Free Will?
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 withThe Four Aims of Life]
Puruṣhārtha
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]
The Polished Language
Introduction to Sanskrit pronunciation & transliteration
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 Patañjali. 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.]
"Michael's contribution to the yoga retreat was great. His explanation of karma helped tremendously"
"Michael's lecture offerred great material, enlivened by his passion and understanding."
"Michael's lecture offerred great material, enlivened by his passion and understanding."