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A day of joyous self-indulgence, an evening or weekend of renewal, a chance to enjoy and express yourself anew!
PCYH is pleased to host master guest teachers -- as well as local professionals -- offering introductory experiences, holistic workshops, and professional training.
Sign up early. Space fills up quickly!
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| Tues.
May 3 |
An
Evening with Dan Millman
co-presented by The Friend's Health Connection |
7:00
pm |
Please
Note: Beginner/Mixed Level Kripalu yoga classes are
cancelled just for this evening due to our special guest.
About Our Evening with Dan Millman...
To celebrate the publication of THE JOURNEYS OF SOCRATES – which
introduces four mentors that young Socrates met on his odyssey –
Dan will, for the first time, describe the lives and teachings of
the four unusual masters who have influenced his life. Each of these
mentors provided radically different kinds of instruction, and each
represented an evolution on his spiritual path. They include: Bolivian
master who created the finest spiritual school on Earth; a Great Adept
and Awakener whose behavior offered a striking lesson; a spiritual
rascal who opened doors to the future; a modest sage who revealed
the simplest and highest teaching of all.
Dan's real-life adventures – and those of young Socrates
– reveal the universal obstacles and lessons along the spiritual
path, and shed light on our shared yearnings and common quests.
Listeners will learn how to live a spiritual life in the material
realm – with our head in the clouds and our feet on the ground.
Discover the wellsprings of the peaceful warrior's way, and new
sources of wisdom. Let Dan's teachers become your own, to awaken
the peaceful heart and warrior spirit within us all.
Cost: $15
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| Fri. May 6 |
Intro To Starseed Yoga Teacher Training
with Jyoti Chrystal |
6:00-7:00 pm
FREE |
 PCYH
is pleased to host a new 200 hour yoga teacher training, beginning
July, 2005. When you contemplate making this commitment to
yourself through yoga, it's important to get to know your
trainers. Meet Jyoti Chrystal and Madalena Ferrara-Matthais.
Bring your questions and dreams of stepping into this "posture"
READ About the full
course here...
Fee: FREE!
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Sat. May 7 |
Balance
your world when it is turned upside down
with Micheal Cremone |
2:00-5:00 pm |
 Sometimes
it is good to practice turning your world upside down. Five
minutes a day makes the world look a little brighter and a
little happier. Faith, fortitude and determination make up
balance. Add in some strength, a smile and learn to go beyond
the mind, feeling light and free.
Join Michael for an afternoon of Inverted and Arm balancing
poses. From Plow to Handstand all will be de-mystified in
this fun enlightening workshop. A strong asana practice and
good health required for this workshop.
Check out this article in the DailyPrincetonian
For
questions please contact Michael at 908-226-0723 or mcremone@hotmail.com
Fee:
$30/$25 Non-Students (Pre-registered by April 30), $15 with
student ID
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Sat. May 7 |
An
evening with Pandit Tigunait, PhD - Spirituality - Passage to
Prosperity
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7:30pm |
FOR
AGES, people have been struggling with the belief that
to be spiritual, you have to be poor. Join Pandit Tigunait
in
Spirituality – Passage to Prosperity, and dismantle
this belief,
taking with you a new definition of spirituality: reclaiming
the
power to drive away inner poverty and cultivate the desire
to
achieve everything that Providence has in store for you.
In the words of Pandit Tigunait, “The only spirituality
worth
practicing is that which makes you happy, clear, confident,
productive, and high-spirited here and now, and doesn’t
leave
you at the mercy of your destiny.”
Based on his personal experience, Pandit Tigunait will share
with you:
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How to attract – and connect yourself with –
the spiritual
energy that is always around you
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How to invest your spiritual energy to make your life richer
and fuller
- How
to create an atmosphere in which you can easily
reclaim a joyful mind, discover your inner wealth, and design
the world of your choice
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 Pandit
Rajmani Tigunait, Ph.D.,
the Spiritual Head of the Himalayan
Institute, is the successor of Swami Rama of the Himalayas.
Lecturingand teaching worldwide for more than a quarter
of a century, he is aregular contributor to Yoga International
magazine, the authorof twelve books, including the best-selling,
At the Eleventh Hour:The Biography of Swami Rama of the
Himalayas and the force behindSacred Link™—
The Healing Revolution.Pandit Tigunait holds two doctorates:
one in Sanskrit from theUniversity of Allahabad in India,
and another in Oriental Studies fromthe University of Pennsylvania.
Family tradition gave Pandit Tigunaitaccess to a vast range
of spiritual wisdom preserved in both the written
and oral traditions. Before meeting his master, Pandit Tigunait
studied Sanskrit, the language of the ancient scriptures
of India, as well as thelanguages of the Buddhist, Jaina,
and Zorastrian traditions. In 1976, Swami Rama ordained
Pandit Tigunait into the 5,000-year-old lineage of the Himalayan
masters.
Attendance is Free
Please
call to reserve your spot today. 609-924-7294
For details about this event, please call 800-822-4547,
option 2.
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| Fri. May 13 |
Sacred Earth and Healing Arts of Tibet
with Tibetan Monks of the Gaden Shartse Monastic College |
8:30 pm |
PCYH is pleased to welcome the Tibetan Monks of the Gaden
Shartse Monastic College for a cultural performance of monastic
music and dance, Friday, May 13 at 8:30 pm.
 The
monks, from the Gaden Shartse Monastery exiled in Southern
India, are touring the United States through early 2006. The
monks bring a cultural exchange of Sacred Earth and Healing
Arts of Tibet, including the Sacred Art of Sand Mandala, Cultural
and Folk Dances of Tibet including the traditional Yak Dance
of the Tibetan People, Sacred Healing Empowerments, and Dharma
Teachings (wisdom teachings of the Sakyamuni Buddha).
 The
program will include chanting and music, Dakini Dance, Black
Hat Dance, Yak Dance, a dialectical debate and question and
answer period. All proceeds will be donated to the monastery.
The monks are touring the United States through early 2006.
Anyone interested in learning more about the monks can visit
their website, www.gadenshartsetour.org
Fee: $20
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Sat. May 14 |
Rythm
& Drumming Circle
with Michael Flynn |
8:00-9:30 pm |
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have some FUN! Join us as we open to the pulse of our hearts.
Building unity together as we share our rhythm, breath &
hearts, beating as one, in community. Drum, slap, tap, dance,
shake it up for $ 10. No musical experience required. Bring
your favorite drums or percussion instruments if you have
them....we do have some to share! FEEL THE BEAT!
Other Dates Include: June 18, July 16, August 20
Fee: $10
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Sat. May 14 |
Deepening Your Practice
with Julie Parrella
Cancelled |
12:00-2:00 pm |
 Self-realization
is the purpose of Yoga and is achieved through surrender of
the ego, observance of the Yama’s and Niyama’s,
and consistent practice and diet.
The main Indian yoga’s are: Jnana/Knowledge; Bhakti/ Devotion;
Karma/Service; Mantra/Voice and Sound; Yantra/Vision and Form;
Kundalini/Arousal of psychic nerve-force; Tantric/Physiological
disciplines; Hatha/Bodily mastery; and Raja/Mental mastery.
The Yama’s form our moral conduct: Ahimsa/Non Violence;
Satya/Truthfulness; Asteya/Non-Stealing; Brahmacharya/Moderation;
Aparigraha/Non-Coveting.
The Niyama’s are observances of self-discipline: Saucha/Purity;
Santosha/Contentment; Tapas/Austerity; Svadhyaya/Self-Study;
Ishvara Pranidhana/Self-Surrender.
Come deepen your practice with Julie Parrella, one of PCYH’s
most popular instructors, through all aspects of yoga. Workshop
includes asana, pranayama, meditation and discussion. Multi-
Level Workshop. Not recommended for students with injuries,
epilepsy, high blood pressure, heart condition, eye problems
or pregnancy.
Fee: Pre-Registration required. $40/$35 if paid by Saturday
prior to event
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Sat. May 14 |
Reiki
I Attunement
with Nika Hionis |
2:00-4:00 pm |
 Reiki
is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation
that also promotes healing. Receive an attunement that activates
this powerful "lay on hands" technique.
Fee: $115
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Sun. May 15 |
Experiential
Introduction to Cranial Fluid Dynamics
with Ed Feldman, DC |
1:00-4:00 pm |
In this
workshop participants will experience the four life forces.
Misalignment to these forces is the cause of ill health. Hand
modes or mudras help uncover the personal stories behind these
misalignments. and can bring resolution to the problem or
dysfunction.
Fee: $15
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Sun. May 15 |
Devi
Yoga un-Training 2005
with Suzin Green, assisted by Claude Winn & Aba Boehm |
10:00am
- 6:00pm |
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workshop of the Devi Yoga 2005 unTraining focuses on cultivating
compassion for ourselves, our loved ones, our enemies, and everyone
in between. Open enrollment. For more information or to register,
please email suzingreen@mindspring.com
or call Suzin at 609.252.9185. |
 Suzin
Green, the founder of Devi Yoga, has devoted the last 27 years
to the study and practice of Yoga. A gifted teacher, she is
known for her rare ability to guide students into profound
levels of insight and stillness where they experience the
openings that bring real transformation. Her knowledge of
Yoga is rooted in the nearly two decades she spent living
and studying in the ashrams and centers of the Siddha master,
Baba Muktananda. Suzin holds an M.A. in Art & Consciousness
Studies and is a Registered Expressive Arts Therapist. She
has released three albums of devotional music, writes for
national magazines, and performs kirtan and teaches Devi Yoga
throughout the US and Canada. |
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more information, please email suzingreen@mindspring.com or
call 609.252.9185.
Opening Weekend: February 20
Sundays, March 20; April 17; May 15
Core Workshop #1 on Feb 20 - Kali
Core Workshop #2 on March 20 - Lakshmi
Core Workshop #3 on April 17 - Saraswati
Core Workshop #4 on May 15 will focus on
Daya Ma/ Kuan Yin, the shakti of compassion.
Fees:
$165 for each workshop
$35 for optional early morning session
$20/suggested donation for Monday Night Class
Some scholarships are available. Please inquire.
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| Fri. May 20 |
Long, Slow and Deep Yoga
with
Julie Parrella |
5:30-7:30 pm |
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series of workshops are offered as an alternative to a Power Vinyasa
Flow practice and are designed for those times when you still want
to maintain your practice without being too physically active or generating
much heat.
The majority of this practice is spent on the floor. We will focus
on holding poses longer, breathing deeply and quieting the mind
while engaging in meditation. We will explore opening our hamstrings,
groins, hips and shoulders while learning to relax into stillness.
This practice cultivates the concept of Sthira Sukham Asanam from
Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra, which translated means seated pose
should be steady and comfortable. This may sound simple, but many
find sitting in meditation painful and difficult. This sequence
of poses will help teach you how to bring ease into your yoga practice.
This is a multi-level class suitable for all levels.
This workshop is not recommended for students with neck injuries,
epilepsy,
high blood pressure, heart condition, eye problems or pregnancy.
Fee: $20 Pre-Registration 5 days prior to workshop
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| Sat. May 21 |
Fundamentals of Auyrveda: Level 1
with Sita Chopra, MA, H.H.C., Ayurvedic Nutritionist |
2:00-4:00 pm |
| Saturdays from May 21 - June 25 (5 Week Course) |
| Other Dates Include: June 4, 11, 18 and 25th.
Ayurveda, the science of life, is a holistic and natural healing
system developed in India over 5,000 years ago. This course program
offers an understanding of the basic principles and concepts of
Ayurveda. We will discuss the philosophy of Ayurveda, the five basic
elements, three vital energies, and the body in health and disease.
Student commitment is important as each session builds upon the
previous ones - homework and group discussions (via online bulletin
board) will be part of the course.
For more information, please email sita_1207@yahoo.com
To register, please email pcyh@mindspring.com
$150/$130 for the 5 week course if paid by May 13th
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| Sat.
May 21 |
Kirtan-O-Rama!
with Robin Renee & Karttikeya |
7:30-9:00
pm |
Kirtan
is the Indian call-and-response devotional singing tradition that
has exploded in popularity in the West alongside yoga’s rise
to fame. It is soulful, peace-evoking, yet also energetic and rousing.
No experience is necessary. The group helps the individual, and
the individual helps the group! Come and sing. Come and see. Or
just come and be.
Robin Renee:
Harmonium, guitar, djembe, voice
Karttikeya: Naal, djembe, doumbeck, percussion, Sanskrit chants
 Robin
Renée is a performing songwriter and a widely published freelance
writer. Her latest CD is All Six Senses. She leads chanting events
(vocals, guitar, harmonium, and percussion) throughout the Mid-Atlantic
region and is the founder of Kirtan-o-Rama! -an online community
of those interested in attending and/or creating gatherings for
kirtan chanting and other similar spiritual practices. She seeks
to merge mantra and the mystical experience in all her work.
www.robinrenee.com
www.groups.yahoo.com/group/kirtanorama
Karttikeya is a musician of many instruments and a composer in many
styles. He plays drums in the band Sea Monkey and keyboards in Dr.
Keya. In kirtan, Karttikeya plays the South Indian Naal drum and
various percussion. After graduating from Berklee College of Music,
Karttikeya immersed himself in Hindu sadhana, living and studying
for 12 years at the feet of Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami. Karttikeya
endeavors to blend the best of East and West in all of his projects.
www.drkeya.com
www.seamonkeyband.com
Other
Dates Include: June 11, July 9, August 13
Fee: Suggested Donation $10
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| Sun.
May 22 |
Breath
Therapy
with Jane Martin and Dr. Ed Zullo |
1:00-5:00
pm |
| Pre
Register
Drawn from
yogic tradition, psychology and bodywork, Breath Therapy accesses
the unconscious mind so powerful healing can occur. Safe, supportive,
group environment.
Call 609-737-0356
to Register
Other
Dates Include: June 5, June 26, August 14
$65 each session
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| Sun.
May 22 |
Self
Massage for Vitality, Clarity and Lasting Health
with Dr. Kumuda Reddy |
12:00-2:00
pm |
|  Learn
step-by-step how to do self-massage called abhyanga. From the holistic
healing system of Ayurveda, this massage awakens the intelligence
of the body and helps eliminate impurities. The beauty of this Vedic
massage is that you perform it on yourself using special oils. Instructions
will be given.
Dr. Kumuda Reddy has successfully treated many of today's difficult-to-solve
health challenges, from chronic fatigue to asthma, allergies, emotional
problems, hormonal imbalances and serious degenerative disease.
Writer of several books, radio personality, and gifted speaker,
let Dr. Kumuda Reddy empower you with health for life.
Fee $20/$15
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| Mon.
May 30 |
Holiday
Power Yoga Classes
with Julie Parrella |
9:00-11:00
am |
| Come
join Julie in our Third Annual Holiday Power Yoga Classes being
held Memorial Day and the Fourth of July.
Explore the art of Power Yoga in creative and inspiring
ways integrating movement, yoga philosophy, humor and joy while
cultivating the depths of our personal edges. Class will include
asana, pranayama and meditation.
Multi-level
class suitable for all levels. Not recommended for students with
injuries, illness, epilepsy, high blood pressure, heart condition
or pregnancy.
Fee: $20
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Phone:609-924-7294