Workshops

 

The following workshops may be taken in any order and applied toward the required

 Yoga Teacher Training Curriculum. 

 

These workshops are open to EVERYONE :)  and you do NOT need to be enrolled in Yoga Teacher Training to take these workshops

 

Introduction to Yoga	Sat, March 13th Lauderhill, FL	11:45am – 6pm
	This workshop will explore the 5 principles of Yoga, and the philosophy and aim of yoga.  Participants will gain an understanding of Prana (life force) and its movement within the body.  We will learn and practice Pranayama (breathing exercises) to control the flow of prana and channel this energy to raise consciousness.  Participants will begin to explore techniques in meditation and discuss the goal of these practices.  Participants will learn Bhakti yoga (yoga of devotion) by closing each workshop with traditional yogic ritual and celebration.

 

Introduction to Yoga II	Sun, March 14th Lauderhill, Fl	11:45am – 6pm
	This workshop will introduce the 4 paths of Yoga, the 8 Limbs of Ashtanga Yoga from the Yoga Sutras of Pantanjali, and cover topics as Ahimsa, (non-violence) Satya (truthfulness) and Brahmacharya (abstinence ) and how these apply to us as modern day yogis.   Participants will learn the many benefits of Headstand and practice the King of Asanas, learning to quiet the mind, control fear and see the world from different perspectives.  We will discuss ways to bring this practice into our everyday lives.

Asana and the Astral Body I	Saturday, March 20th	11:45am – 6:00pm
	This workshop will introduce and explore the philosophy of man’s 3 bodies and 5 sheaths.  Participants will explore the concept of their Astral body and the energies channels (nadis) and energy centers (chakras).  Sarvangasana, Halasana and Matsyasana will be practiced and explored and experienced in relation to the energy centers.   Chakras meditation will be discussed and practiced.

Asana and the Astral Body II	Sunday, March 21st	11:45am – 6:00pm
	This workshop will explore the 3 Gunas (Qualities) of the Universe and their manifestation as man’s 3 levels of consciousness.  Participants will explore the present moment in Paschimottananasana (Seated Forward Bend), and various Balance Postures.  Pranayama and meditation techniques will be practiced.

 

 

 

FREE!

Please Join us!!

Every Wednesday

Experience a beautiful evening Kirtan performed in the traditional call and response format.  Please bring any devotional songs, chants, hymns or inspirational readings or poems you might like to share.

We will also discuss Yoga Philosophy: Bhagavad Gita, Pantanjali Sutras and readings from Swami Sivananda

Free Pot Luck Vegetarian Dinner

Bring a vegetarian dish and enjoy a healthy vegetarian dinner in a sattvic peaceful environment.

Wednesday: 7:15pm - 9:30

 

KIDS YOGA

6 WK/ SESSION

Times to Be Announced

$45 for All Classes

Ages 4-12

 

 

CHAIR YOGA WORKSHOP

FREE

 to individuals interested in volunteering in our Karma Service Program

Pre-registeration required

Vastu School of Yoga provides Chair Yoga Classes to Nursing Homes, Assisted Living Facilities and other senior residence facilities free of charge.  If you are interested in learning how you can make a difference by participating in this program give us a call.

(561)723-6172

or

(561)716-0965