Aadil Palkhivala Yoga Workshop
Aadil Palkhivala
February 5-7th, 2009
Purna Yoga New Year Yoga Intensive
Thursday, February 5 Teacher’s Training 12-4pm
Noon- 1:00pm
Opening Lecture
Expanding Exponential Success as a Yoga Instructor in the 21st Century
During this opening lecture Aadil will set the tone for the weekend and share his incredible insights about abundance and prosperity for those who are on the spiritual journey of yoga. Highly gifted, yet humble, Aadil will inspire us to create stronger and clearer choices for our success. In one of his keynote addresses at a Yoga Journal conference, he left a new legacy for all sincere teachers to follow when he talked about the importance of both spiritual and material prosperity. Welcome to an extraordinary gathering that promises to bring light and knowledge that will help to change our lives for the greater good and for our purpose here on Earth.
1:l5 - 4:00p.m.
Feeling the Heart in Standing Poses
“ Yoga is to be lived,” says Purna yoga co-founder Aadil. Our wonderful teacher shares from his heart and will inspire and remind us of the true meaning of yoga. Aadil and his wife, Mirra, started the College of Purna Yoga, in Bellevue, WA, to address the bigger picture of yoga. Rather than practice asana for the sake of perfecting asana, he encourages us to find our dharma, our life’s purpose, through the study of asana, philosophy, meditation and lifestyle.
While asana is important, its true purpose is to help the body become a better vehicle for our spirit. “Why do we practice?” Aadil asks. “We practice for the exploration, discovery, and fulfillment of our dharma.” Our dharma is to embody our soul.
In this session, enjoy the non-ending camaraderie of our beloved teacher as he guides us. He will teach how healing our self helps us to have better relationships with others, our family, the earth, and our food. He will talk about life being our greatest mirror and how throughout our lives we are given opportunities for success and healing. He will show us how to open the ribs and chest to expand the feeling of love in the Heart Center, as well as help us open to the life force energy of the heart.
“ Going on around us is a magnificent cosmic evolution of which we are all a part, maybe pulled into it kicking and screaming,” he has said. “But if we choose to participate the suffering will end.”
Welcome to one of our most outstanding teacher trainings of this decade. Open to advanced students, teachers and teachers in training. Teacher Training Intensive: $l70
6:30 – 8:30pm
Earth and Aspiration in Purna Yoga
Purna Yoga is a living and breathing creation. Each time we practice yoga we have an opportunity for our spirit to merge with our physical body. Each moment of being is a new moment. As practitioners of yoga, each time we come to the mat we should start our practice as if we have never practiced before. When the yoga practice becomes the same, a numbness enters our being and we become robotic. Yoga is intended to reveal to us our weaknesses and our strengths. Yoga is intended to help us unfold and grow. Most importantly, yoga is intended to cultivate awareness and sensitivity. $80
*This class contains lecture, asana, and meditation. All levels welcome.
Friday, February 6
10:00am – 12:00pm
The Beauty of the Purna Power Yoga Series
The Purna Power Yoga Series comprises smooth, flowing movements coordinated with the breath with a thoughtfully arranged set of poses. This series will help remove blockages and cultivate external strength and internal power. Prepare to work deeply and rest deeply afterward. For students with six months' experience. Bring a mat, strap, and block. Mostly asana. $80
2:00 - 4:00pm
Restoratives in Purna Yoga™
“The magic of Purna Yoga becomes apparent when you realize it has moved out from the yoga studio to touch and enrich your whole life,” writes Aadil. “You begin to notice changes in the way you react to events at work and situations at home. With aches and pains no longer nagging you, with your nervous system in the state of calmness, and with your mind free of congested or frantic thoughts, you find you are able to respond to life quite differently from the way you once did.” Welcome to this most extraordinary restorative series. Allow it to change you! $80
6:00 - 7:30pm
The Masculine and Feminine Nature
of Pranayama in Purna Yoga™
What is yin (feminine)? What is yang (masculine)? In the breath, what is up and what is down? How does the prana release fully into all body systems, the mind and heart? Allow this gifted teacher to enlighten your breathing practice. Allow the magic to unfold. All are welcome. All levels including students who may be auto-immune challenged or weak. $65
Saturday, February 7
l0:00am – 1:00pm
From the Root & Up:
Hip Openers, Twists and Forward Bends
in Purna Yoga™
The body loves to move. Unfortunately, we often get stuck in our hips, legs and feet. Aadil will help us align and find new space in these over-used, dull or weak areas. He will prepare us first with stretching and then with strengthening. You will make your spine and legs stronger, giving you more freedom of movement. You will explore your connection to the Earth and learn to connect you’re your hips, legs and feet with loving kindness. Even as we work in asana, this is a playful workshop to make our bodies feel happier. When the body is happy, our whole mind and spirit becomes happier too! Walk in dragging….leave skipping and singing. $90
Entire Workshop Paid in Advance by Jan 8: $350
(No exceptions on deadline)