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Bhakti Flight Academy: Arm Balance & Inversions Series
Jan 11, 2025 - Feb 15, 2025

Do you have a new year resolution to learn crow, headstand, flying pigeon, or some other arm balance or inversion? Or do you struggle with practicing these shapes and want to learn the secret to flying them consistently?

Join Jill Laptosky for a 6-week Yogi Flight Method workshop series that will teach you how to use the body you have today to learn these amazing shapes and more. Each week, Jill will breakdown a different family of arm balances and inversions, explain the key mechanics you need to know to fly them, warmup the body strategically, and provide time for personalized coaching to leave you feeling more confident in your yoga practice.

Your Weekly Journey*:
Week 1: Intro & Crow (Crow, One-Legged Crow)
Week 2: Revolved Arm Balances (Side Crow, Revolved Hurdler’s Pose, Fallen Angel)
Week 3: Open Leg Arm Balances (Eight Angle, Hurdler’s Pose, Firefly)
Week 4: Open Hip Arm Balances (Flying Pigeon, Grasshopper)
Week 5: Headstand (Bound, Tripod) and Chinstand
Week 6: Handstand and Forearm Stand

*Poses to be explored include, but are not limited to, those described above. Other fun surprise shapes and transitions may be added if time allows. Schedule subject to change.

About your workshop facilitator:
Jill has been teaching physical movement since 2017, is a registered Yoga Teacher, and certified group fitness instructor. In addition, Jill has 100 hours of specialized yoga training in arm balances and inversions by the Yogi Flight School and is one of the few yoga teachers in the world certified to teach the Yogi Flight Method.

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Jan 11, 2025 - Feb 15, 2025
Sat
12:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
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$150.00
6 Sessions
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Journey Within: A 4-Week Meditation Exploration
Jan 18, 2025 - Feb 1, 2025

Join us at Bhakti Yoga DC and/or online for Journey Within, a 4-week meditation series designed to bring you closer to the stillness and clarity within. This series will gently guide you through the foundational aspects of meditation, helping you cultivate a peaceful presence and nurture a deeper connection to yourself and the world around you.

Each week, we’ll explore new techniques and mindful practices, from breath awareness to guided visualizations, providing you with tools to center your mind, relax your body, and expand your awareness. Whether you’re new to meditation or looking to deepen your practice, this series offers a supportive and welcoming space to grow.

Come or join online with an open heart and experience how meditation can transform your daily life, enhancing both your inner peace and your outer resilience.

Zoom link available and sent after registration.

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Jan 18, 2025
Sat
9:00am - 10:15am EDT
Feb 1, 2025
Sat
9:00am - 10:15am EDT
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$70.00
4 Sessions
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Yoga for Beginners
Jan 21, 2025 - Feb 25, 2025
Embark on a 6-week transformative voyage guided by Jen, as you step into the world of yoga with open arms.
 
Throughout this journey, you'll:
 
  • Discover the Beauty of Yoga Asanas: Jen will gently lead you through fundamental yoga postures, ensuring your alignment and safety every step of the way. Find joy of moving your body in harmony and grace.
  • Harmonize with the Breath: Experience the art of pranayama, the sacred practice of breath control. Jen will share simple breath practices that enrich your yoga journey and bring tranquility to your mind and emotions.
  • Dip into the Oasis of Meditation: Experience calming meditation and touch upon various facets of yoga that will unveil a deeper understanding of yourself. These ancient practices will become your compass in navigating the challenges of today's world.
Solidify the bedrock of your yoga practice over these 6 weeks, guided by Jen's nurturing expertise. Unveil the true potential within you, and let yoga be your sanctuary in these times of transformation. Your journey starts now.
 
About Jen Young:
With Jen’s classes, your breath will weave together the wisdom of your body, the compassion of your heart and the focus of your mind. This will help you release trapped patterns and come into greater joy through your own creative expression. Jen incorporates kriyas, pranayama, deep core work, holding of poses and meditation into a creative and playful Vinyasa Flow asana practice. Music is an essential part of Jen’s classes, especially inspirational, devotional and healing music.
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Jan 21, 2025 - Feb 25, 2025
Tue
6:00pm - 7:15pm EDT
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$150.00
6 Sessions
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Bhagavad Gita Study
Jan 26, 2025 - Apr 20, 2025
Sign up for a seven-part series that dives into the principles and teachings of the world's first Yoga text: the Bhagavad Gita. Online option available. Link provided on sign up.
 
The Gita is a timeless conversation between humanity (Arjuna) and Divinity (Krishna), one of the oldest yoga texts in the world and required reading for Yogis of all stripes. It has captivated a global audience including Henry David Thoreau, Annie Besant, T. S. Eliot, and Aldous Huxley. It has inspired the likes of Martin Luther King and Mahatma Gandhi.
 
Learn about Dharma, Karma, Bhakti, and Yoga over the course of a seven part series on the Bhagavad Gita with Prema & Manjari.
 
Manjari is an artist, a yoga teacher, and a practitioner of bhakti yoga. She has been sharing bhakti wisdom at New York City's Bhakti Center where she has been serving for many years before moving to DC.

Prema is a Curator at the Smithsonian, a Kirtan artist, and a yoga teacher. He received his PhD in History at the University of Virginia and has been a student of the Bhagavad Gita for over a decade.
 
Course Textbook:
Bhagavad Gita: The Beloved Lord's Secret Love Song by Graham M Schweig.
 
Dates:
Sunday Jan 12th, 8-10am
Sunday Jan 26th, 8-10am
Saturday Feb 8th, 8-10am
Saturday March 1st, 8-10am
Sunday March 16th, 8-10am
Sunday March 30th, 8-10am
Sunday April 20th, 3.30-5pm
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Jan 26, 2025
Sun
8:00am - 10:00am EDT
Feb 8, 2025
Sat
8:00am - 10:00am EDT
Mar 1, 2025
Sat
8:00am - 10:00am EDT
Mar 16, 2025
Sun
8:00am - 10:00am EDT
Mar 30, 2025
Sun
8:00am - 10:00am EDT
Apr 20, 2025
Sun
3:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
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$92.57
6 Sessions
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Dreamwork: The Astral Sadhana
Feb 26, 2025 - Mar 19, 2025

Deepen your connection with the astral realm in this 4-part series led by Ananda Manjari. Through thoughtful teachings, practical tools, and guided meditations, you’ll explore the art of dreamwork and its role in supporting spiritual growth and self-awareness.

Course Overview:

Philosophy & The Purpose of Dreamwork
Gain an understanding of dreamwork’s spiritual significance, its place in the life of a seeker, and how balancing polarities can create a sense of wholeness and integrity.

Foundational Astral Sadhana
Develop techniques to recall and document your dreams, analyze them, and practice lucid dreaming. Explore the connection between the Moon’s influence and your patterns of dreaming.

Sankalpa & Astral Problem Solving
Set intentions (Sankalpa) and engage in meditation practices to revisit dreams, deepen your astral connection, and explore problem-solving in the astral dimension.

Experiential Practice
Participate in yoga nidra (psychic sleep meditation), a dream circle, and intention setting to support your ongoing personal practice.

This course is an invitation to explore the subtle layers of your inner world with curiosity and presence.

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Feb 26, 2025 - Mar 19, 2025
Wed
7:00pm - 8:30pm EDT
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$108.00
4 Sessions
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