Thursday 9 AM – 4:30 PM: Tantra Vidya, Kundalini & the Subtle Body

All-day Intensive, Mixed Levels

Tantra is the most comprehensive and holistic approach to yoga. Like the thread of a necklace, Tantra links all the gems of the diverse practices of yoga (including: asana, pranayama, visualization, bandha, energy work, subtle anatomy, meditation and alchemy) into a single, exalted approach. The aim of Tantra Yoga is to merge the material and the spiritual, to realize our potential in both, and to enable us to embody limitless power, freedom, and prosperity. Through theory and practice we explore Tantra’s approach to Yoga and the practical methods that allow us to embody the boundless force of Spirit.  

Friday 9 AM – 4:30 PM: Eight Limbs of Yoga.
Limbs 1 – 4 with Aadil Palkhivala . Limbs 5 – 8 with Rod Stryker.

The ultimate experience of yoga is revealed through the final four limbs of Ashtanga Yoga. When understood and practiced according to the ancient teachings, these steps become effortless and unlock limitless reward. Through lecture and practice we explore the hidden wisdoms that demystify limbs 5 – 8. Our focus is applying the sublime wisdom to become a seamless extension of asana and pranayama and which unfold the profound potential of the final steps of yoga

Saturday 8 - 10 AM: Theory and Application of Bandha: Deepening Your Practice

Bandha is the doorway into the energetics of practice. Perfection of Bandha increases healing capacity, builds creative power, awakens self-knowledge, and speeds up the process of transformation. In this class we outline bandha theory and practice in both asana and pranayama. Our emphasis is on taking your practice, wherever it currently is, to the next level.

Saturday 3:30 - 5:30 PM: Yoga and Ayurveda: The Vital Essences

The three vital essences (prana, tejas, and ojas) provide guiding principles that allow us to approach yoga as alchemy. These subtle forces are a basis to heal as well as transform body and mind. We'll review these key yogic teachings of Ayurveda and the yoga practices that increase and balance each of the vital essences. Lecture and some practice.

Sunday 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM: ParaYoga Vinyasa: Awakening the Fire

Fire practice, from the view of the ancient tradition, means activating the dormant forces in the spine. This inner fire, or shakti, is the force behind all spiritual experience. Learn the principles and techniques prescribed by the ancient teachings to access the sacred fire. Learn how to transform accessible asanas so that they become even more powerful and more capable of leading you to the highest exaltation and illumination. Introductory lecture and practice

Sunday 3:30 - 5:30 PM: Yoga and Meditation

Meditation is the heart of yoga. Through practice, theory, and discussion, we’ll explore the richness and diversity of yoga’s meditation tradition. Learn how all meditation techniques are not alike, which ones may be the most relevant for you, and why