Paula Tortolano Self – "Yoga is Silence"
August 13-14, 2010
“Hush! This is the hour of silence
When soul seeks its refreshment.
Turbulent mind, thou art ever restive for
sport and gain;
Thou art ever mad for new sensation and
art in feverish plight.
Wouldst thou rob me of my true happiness?
Be still, that thou mayest not miss this
new and blessed joy.
How sweet is the sound of silence!
How tender is its touch!
How fragrant is its breathing!
How lovely is its form!
O be still yet awhile that my soul may see
and feel, hear and touch its own in
this realm of peace divine.
Swami Paramananda
Yogis and those who are seeking earnestly for light look upon the practice of silence as essential to their spiritual progress.
Yoga is Silence - Fri., Aug 13, 2010
Fri AM Workshop: "Moving Inward" - 9:30 am to Noon
This morning practice will move us inward through asanas and pranayama towards the serene stillness of Sattva, where the body is purified and all the faculties of the mind are wide awake and full of light.
$75
Fri PM Workshop: "Staying Inward" - 5:30 to 8pm
This afternoon practice will guide us to stay inward. The sages said the best shrine a man can ever create for the Supreme is in his own heart. This will be a practice that will give our inner being a chance to listen to the voice which is too subtle for the physical ear to hear.
$75
All levels are welcome.
Reserve! Both Friday sessions prepaid: Only $l35!
Strengthening the Immune System through Yoga - Sat., Aug. l4, 2010
The miraculous mix of so many essential threads: nerves, circulation, digestion, oxygen, thoughts, emotions, and sleep make up what we call “good health”.
The practice of Yoga has a very positive impact in the immune system: supporting the thymus gland, improving circulation, improving oxygen flow and aiding the transfer of energy from nutrients to cells, improving the flow of the sinuses and flushing out mucous from the lungs, increasing lung mobility, massaging and rejuvenating the internal organs, relaxing the nervous system and boosting immune response.
Sat. AM Workshop: 8:30 to l0:30 am
This morning workshop will introduce you to a sequence of chest-opening poses and upper back bends that will optimize the functionality of the immune system.
$75
Sat. PM Workshop: Noon to 2:30 pm
This afternoon practice will introduce you to a sequence of twisting poses and hip openers that activate the secondary organs (spleen and lymph nodes).
$75
All levels are welcome.
Both Sat. sessions pre-paid only $l35!
Prepay for BIG discount all four sessions by July 20: $245
Individual sessions priced as marked.
Above: Paula, new baby girl, Lila, and Geeta Iyengar in June Photo
