Yoga Shala Beginners' Sampler Class: The Basics of Yoga
Meet 4 teachers and try out 4 different styles of yoga in 4 weeks!

The Yoga Shala of Portland is happy to offer this sampler course to introduce you to four of our teachers, their styles of yoga, over the course of 8 classes in 4 weeks. The course is open to everyone, especially beginners, and is a great way to try yoga and get to know the Yoga Shala on North Williams. Please let us know if you have any questions!

All classes are held at Yoga Shala 3808 N Williams Ave.
Classes meet Tuesday & Thursday, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Each 4 week course – $75

Starting dates for Fall 2008 Classes – Sept. 2, Oct. 7, Nov. 4, Dec 2

To register, please stop by or call the Yoga Shala 503-963-YOGA (9642).

The teachers for the fall dates are:

VINYASA: PREPARING FOR SEATED POSTURES Levels 1+2
with Nandini

6 Weeks – Tuesdays, August 12 - September 16, 6:00 - 7:15pm • $60
(drop-ins allowed, registration encouraged)

Focus on seated postures, preparing us to rest, and move and breathe comfortably in these asanas. We will discuss the benefits of these postures and provide individual modifications if needed. A willingness to practice regularly is essential.  

Wednesday, September 3 at Southeast Division, 12 - 2:30pm

On the is most beloved of days to Lord Ganesha, we enliven the Ganapati Murthi at Yoga Shala Southeast. On this holiday, Lord Ganesha with his powerful trunks clears the spiritual and worldly blockages on our path allowing for success in our endeavors. We will offer Ganapati sweets and other auspicious materials through the medium of fire.

Please bring your statues and spiritual objects to be charged during the Homam (fire ritual) and Abishekum (ritual bath). Absentee sponsorship is available for an $18 donation. Attending sponsors will have an opportunity to participate in the Abishekum.

Vegetarian potluck to follow!
Sponsorship: $18 (need not be present)
Attendance: Donations/Fruits/Flowers

Click here to download (pdf) for more information and a form for sponsorship.

BASIC JYOTISHA LEVEL II
with Margaret Mahan

Saturday & Sunday, September 6 & 7 • VT

BIRTHING REHEARSAL FOR PARTNERS
with Tina Lilly

Wednesday, September 13th

RE-ENCHANTING YOUR LIFE
SOUND IMMERSION with Gina Salá

WORKSHOP PART 1:
Re-Enchanting Your Life: Bringing Balance & Joy Through Your Voice
Saturday, September 13, 2008 at 1:00 - 4:30pm • $55

Re-Enchanting Your Life: Kirtan*
Saturday, September 13, 2008 at 7:30pm
6:30pm Kirtan Kula Reception
$15 advanced tickets/$20 day of show and at the door

WORKSHOP PART 2:
Re-Enchanting Your Life: Bringing Balance & Joy Through Your Voice
Sunday, September 14, 2008 at 10:00am - 12:30pm • $35

WORKSHOP PACKAGE • $80 or WORKSHOP + KIRTAN PACKAGE • $95
*FALL CONCERT SERIES PACKAGE: 6 Concerts for $85! (Gina’s Sept. 13th concert is included in the ‘Fall Concert Series Package’.)

CONCERT SERIES PACKAGE AVAILABLE ONLY UNTIL SEPTEMBER 13! 6 CONCERTS FOR $85 ONLINE AT WWW.PRASADAYOGA.COM & BOTH YOGA SHALA LOCATIONS.

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Bhakti Seva - Service of Love
with the Temple Bhajan Band
Friday, September 19 & Saturday, September 20, 2008

Kirtan Dance Party*
Friday, September 19, 2008 at 7:30pm
6:30pm Kirtan Kula Reception
$15 advanced tickets/$20 day of show and at the door

Harmonium Workshop
Saturday, September 20, 2008 from Noon - 3:00pm • $45

THE TEMPLE BHAJAN BAND KIRTAN + WORKSHOP PACKAGE • $50
*FALL CONCERT SERIES PACKAGE: 6 Concerts for $85! (The Temple Bhajan Band’s Sept. 19th Kirtan is included in the Fall Concert Series Package.)

CONCERT SERIES PACKAGE AVAILABLE ONLY UNTIL SEPTEMBER 13! 6 CONCERTS FOR $85 ONLINE AT WWW.PRASADAYOGA.COM & BOTH YOGA SHALA LOCATIONS.

Visit 'Kirtan, Music & Concerts' for details.

BIRTH PREPARATION FOR PARTNERS
with Shana Celnicker-Chong

Saturday, September 20th

Shiva Bhangima (Nata Yoga) is the expression of Lord Shiva’s eternal dance, often referred to as the Shiva Tandava or Shiva’s vigorous dance, which is the source of the cycle of creation, preservation and dissolution.

According to the Puranas, Shiva dances a wild and vigorous (tandava) dance in the cremation grounds at night but dances a soft and graceful dance in the tranquillity of the twilight. The Natya Shastra of Bharata Muni is referred to as the fifth veda. The fourth chapter is titled ‘The Characteristics of the Tandava dance’. At the beginning of this chapter Lord Shiva declares: ‘I have conceived a dance since I am fond of dancing every evening. It is embellished with different karanas and angaharas.’ He goes on to describe the 108 karanas and the 32 anghaharas - the composite parts of the dance and then states:  ‘…. the aforementioned 108 karanas enumerated by me may be employed in the course of dance, fight, personal combats and in other special movements like strolling.’

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