Join Daniel Stewart for a deep and playful journey beyond the physical poses into the rich tapestry of the philosophy and practical science of Raja Yoga.

Most of us come to Yoga because we love the embodied practice of asana. However, asana is actually only a portion of the whole of Yoga. In its entirety, Yoga is a science of the mind designed to reduce suffering through mindful awareness and increased consciousness. Yoga’s final expression is meditation and oneness.

In this workshop, we will embark on the same yogic journey of self-exploration and realization as the one taken by the original yogic seekers.

Through discussion and experimental exercises, together will explore the vast wisdom of the Yoga Sutras, their meaning and the impact on our lives as contemporary Yogis (Humans :) We’ll ask the fundamental existential questions the early Yogis asked:

Who am I? Why do I suffer?  Why do I sometimes act against my own wishes and best nature?  How can I best align with my highest self in action and intention? How can I live joyfully, freely, and thrive? Where can I find the perfect four shot cappuccino?

What is extraordinary about Yoga is that it actually presents answers to these questions. In our process we’ll explore yoga's real-life tools for understanding and improving our relationship to ourselves, to those around us, and to the entire natural world, which we so often feel separate from — though we are not.

About Daniel Stewart: Daniel Stewart is a beloved yoga and meditation teacher, co-founder of Rising Lotus Yoga in Sherman Oaks, and an holistic Mind/Body psychotherapist.

In dynamic classes, workshops and retreats, Daniel integrates music, eastern philosophy, depth psychology, poetry, and laughter to create vibrant, healing environments where students quiet their minds, find physical release, and rediscover a deep sense of wellbeing and joy. 

He shares his love of music and its healing and transformational power through the art and practice of Kirtan.

Thank you for signing up for this. 

You will not need a yoga mat for this workshop, just comfy clothes and an open mind. :)

Please note, due to the higher cost of this event, a 72 hr cancellation policy applies to this event to allow. Thanks for your understanding!

Location:

RVY @TheDome

1355 East Main St.

Ashland, OR 97520

Parking: In consideration to our neighbors, please park in the Dome parking lot. Overflow parking is preferred on Fordyce (bay parking only) and across East Main by Garfield Park. If there is another class scheduled before your class, please do not park more than 10 minutes before class time to allow for smooth transition in the parking lot. Thank you for your consideration!

If walking or biking is an option for you, ask for a RVY pedestrian punch card. 1 free class for every 12 times you walk or bike to class. :)

Studio Etiquette

1. No shoes are allowed in the yoga practice space. Please remove your shoes in the entry area at each location. If a student requires indoor footwear for stability and/or safety, accommodations will be made upon request. Email Sarah or speak with your instructor if this accommodation concerns you.
2. Cell phones must be fully silenced at all times in the yoga studio space.
3. As a courtesy to all, please arrive to class in clean exercise clothing that allows you to move freely and comfortably. Deodorant is strongly encouraged. Refrain from wearing perfumes/cologne.
4. If the class has already started when you arrive, come in and sit toward the back of the practice space until the class starts moving. Wait until the teacher has completed the intro and/or meditation before you roll out your yoga mat and retrieve the necessary props. The teacher will indicate to you when it is appropriate to get yourself set up.
5. If you must leave before the end of class, please pack up and exit BEFORE Savasana begins (final resting pose) so that you do not to disrupt the final meditative portion of class.