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May 2008

Friday May 16 – 8pm
New Orleans Premier Movie Showing and Guest Discussion:
"The Life and Teaching of Swami Satchidananda
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Swami Satchidananda was one of the first Yoga masters to bring theclassical Yoga tradition to the West. He taught Yoga postures toAmericans and introduced them to meditation and a vegetarian and morecompassionate lifestyle after he was invited to America in 1966 by theiconic pop artist Peter Max. Three years later, he led some halfa million American youth in chanting OM, when he delivered the officialopening remarks at the 1969 Woodstock Music and Art Festival, and hebecame known as "the Woodstock guru."

The distinctive teachings hebrought with him blend the physical discipline of Yoga, the spiritualphilosophy of Vedantic literature and the interfaith ideals hepioneered. These techniques and concepts influenced a generation andspawned a Yoga culture that is flourishing today. An hour-longdocumentary film has been produced to chronicle the birth of the modernyoga movement and its affect on the world.



Guests include:
Sadasiva and Satya Greenstone who have been students of Swami Satchidananda for over 35 years. The Greenstones will provide first hand insights into the life of their Guru and will be available to discuss his life and answer questions.


The program will begin with call and response chanting led by Michele Baker.
This movie is presented by Jim Vishnu Sones; Certified Integral Yoga Teacher.

For questions please contact yogisones@yahoo.com

Admission at the door is:
$5 per person. Doors open at 7:45pm. Movie begins at 8pm. No reservations necessary. All proceeds go directly to our guest speaker's travel expenses. Come enjoy this unique beloved Satsang experience in full gratitude of a yoga Master.
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Sunday May 18th 3-5pm
Partner Yoga Workshop with Laura Sheffield

Yoga is translated as Union, and partner yoga invites a sense of support, service, receiving, and community, which is the foundation of a truly refined yoga practice. This reminds us that you can not "do" yoga, as yoga is about relationship. Yoga is our lives.
Please come enjoy the art of "kula", or community with heart awareness. No partner is necessary.

Join Laura, who teaches with elegance and sincerity. She is our in-house Sivananda certified and Anusara Inspired teacher.




Fee: $25

Registration:
Visit our on-line store or email Michele@swanriveryoga.com

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Sunday May 25 9:30am-11:30am
Absolute Masters Session with Libby Bryan

This is your chance to focus on deepening your practice with an advanced practitioner. Libby, our in- house teacher Jivamukti teacher and advanced pratcitioner, is known for her incredible, inviting adjustments, and sweet, inviting spirit. This workshop will mirror to you your progressive, and sometimes surprising potential! Please come join her!



"The Absolute Masters Jivamukti Yogasession is a vigorous flow practice including advanced asana for thosewho wish to challenge themselves with a physical practice. Takeadvantage of this opportunity to experience a totally integral practiceincluding chanting, asana, pranayama and meditation!"

Registration:
Visit our on-line store or email Michele@swanriveryoga.com

Fee:
$25 or 2 package fee classes, payable in advance or at the door

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May 30th – June 1st 2008
Anusara Yoga Therapeutics, Alignment, and Adjustments

Kelly Haas, Anusara Inspired teacher and Assistant to Anusara's founder, John Friend, will be visiting us again to further our knowledge of Therapeutics and the art of adjustments.

Friday, May 30th:
Evening advanced practice 6:30-8:30pm

Location for Friday evening only:
The New Orleans Athletic Club 222 N. Rampart st. (open to members and non-members. Cost is $20 for either.)

Saturday, May 31st at 10am-12:30pm and 2:30pm-5pm.
2 sessions of asana with focus on alignment and therapeutics.

Sunday, June 1st at 10am-12:30pm
Asana with alignment / therapeutics

Sunday, June 3-5pm
The art of adjusting and and giving/receiving partner assists



Friday Class:

$20.00

Saturday/Sunday Therapy:
$40.00 per session or $100.00 for all three

Sunday Adjustment:
*2 hour adjustment session - $30.00

Location:
Swan River Yoga Shala 2130 Magazine st.

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


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