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April 2008



April 8-13, 2008
36 Hour Anusara Immersion Level II with Jordan Bloom

Continuing education for those that have completed Anusara Level I Immersion, leveI is now offered in succession.

The Immersion Program is offered in 3 parts, offering a total of 108 hours.



Level II topics covered:

The Yoga Sutras Of Patanjali In Depth Study of theUniversalPrinciples of Alignment
Anatomy of the Physical and Subtle Bodies

The 36 Tattvas
The Breath, Pranayama and Meditation
Progress on the Path of Yoga
Studentship and the 5 Elements
Intro to Advanced Poses
Continued Anatomy and Kinesiology
Advanced Tantric Philosophy


About Jordan Bloom:

A returning guest, Jordan was the first Anusara Certified teacher tocome to the Gulf region and offer his knowledge! Having taught theLevel I Immersion in 2007 with such humor and wit, he has been asked toreturn for more delight. Jordan has completed over 1,000 hours ofAnusara Yoga training which includes yoga therapy, anatomy, phsiologly,and Master Immersions. Jordan also assists his teacher, John Friend,around the world, as well as teaching his own workshops and Immersionsnationally and internationally full time. Learn more about Jordan: www.yogabloom.net



Find out more about Anusara Yoga and founder John Friend at www.Anusara.com


Recommended reading to prepare:

Meditate by Swami Muktananda
Any and all translations of The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali
-Light on the Yoga Sutras by B.K.S. Iyengar
-Yoga: Discipline of Freedom : The Yoga Sutra Attributed to Patanjali by
Barbara Stoller Miller
-The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali translated by Swami Satchidananda
-Anatomy of Movement by Blandine Calais Germain (recommended
The Splendor of Recognition by Swami Shantananda
The Yoga Tradition by George Feuerstein
The Heart of Meditation by Swami Durgananda


Cost:
Whole Immersion: $495 ( 1 month early bird registration by March 8)
Whole Immersion after early bird: $565
Partial commitment per session cost:$20 per hour

Hours:
Tuesday April 8, 2008: 5 - 9pm ( 4 hours )
****Location for Tuesday only: Swan River Yoga Shala
Please make a note of it!!!
Wednesday April 9 - Sunday April 13: 9:00am - 12:30pm (2 hour brake) & 2:30 - 6:00pm ( 7 hours each day )

*Thursday evening session will begin at 2pm instead of 2:30. Please make a note of it!!!
Location for Wed- Sun:
The New Orleans Athletic Club rooftop location
222 N. Rampart st. near Canal blvd on the edge of the French Quarter
(parking for members only)

Upstairs on the yoga rooftop location. Go all the way up the stairs until you can not go anymore.

Presented by: Swan River Yoga
Michele Baker www.swanriveryoga.com
Michele@swanriveryoga.com
(504) 810 1127

Payment options: check or cash payable to Michele Baker, or go to the online store to pay.

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April 18 2008 7pm-8pm
Grand Opening of Swan River Yoga Shala and Amrita Massage Sanctuary with the live kirtan vibes of Shantala

Join us for our Grand Opening, serving our local yoga community! Live music, chant, aerial yoga performance by Sarah, tribal belly dance by Nomadic Tribal, catered gourmet vegetarian food by Chef Neal, local yoga dvd showing by director/co-producer Stephanie Smith, art gallery showing by Lynda Frese, introduction of teachers, and more!

*This portion of the evening is free and open to the public as a gift from us to our community.

8pm till...

Come participate in our Kirtan Concert with Internationally acclaimed artists Benjy and Heather Wertheimer


As the duo Shantala, Benjy and Heather Wertheimer lead kirtan (sacred chanting) worldwide, bringing audiences sacred lyrics, soul-stirring vocals, and exotic instrumentation

Enjoy their latest release, "Shri", found on Itunes.com and www.shantalamusic.com

Date:
Friday April 18 at 8pm

Location:

Swan River Yoga Shala 2130 Magazine st.

Cost:
$14 if purchased before the event, $18 at the door

Contact:
Michele@swanriveryoga.com or (504) 810 1127

The Kirtan Cafe Concert Series is a collaborative effort to serve the bhakti community and is presented by Wild Lotus Yoga and Swan River Yoga.

 

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Saturday April 19th at 11am
Nada Samudra: The Ocean of Devotional Sound Workshop

Presented by: Shantala (Benjy & Heather Wertheimer)

A workshop exploring the ancient sacred arts of singing, devotional chant, and rhythm Na¯da Samudra explores the ocean of sacred sound. In this workshop we’ll immerse ourselves in this luminous ocean through voice, mantra, devotion, movement, and meditation. We’ll begin by creating a sacred space together for safe and playful exploration as a group. Then we will journey together through several practices to more clearly and deeply connect with the divine Presence.

You will enjoy this workshop if you wish to:
Open your voice more fully as a sacred instrument
Deepen your experience of chanting and devotion (bhakti yoga)
Playfully explore the body as a vehicle for rhythm
Create a joyful experience of music and spirit in community with others

Time:
11am-2pm

Location:
Swan River Yoga Shala 2130 Magazine st.

Registration:
Pre- registration is suggested as space is limited.Cost is $45

Contact:

Michele@swanriveryoga.com or (504) 810 1127

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