September Series: Gayatri Mantra
with Laura Frank
Saturdays 12:10-1:10pm
Sept 6, 13, 20, 27
Your voice is mighty! We chant and sing to bring ourselves back to life, to remember our true nature, to grieve, to praise, to connect, to release. And do it all with honor. We chant as an offering or a plea or to heart-fully celebrate another day where we find breath in our lungs once again!
Mantra and song are powerful technologies for healing and spiritual practice in nearly every culture around the world. Group chanting can help to widen our perceptions beyond the limits of the egoic mind, open the heart and enter into a group meditation or prayer. In our time together we seek to connect and transform pain and anxiety into medicine and fortification for ourselves and all beings. In each series we will focus on a few different mantras and/or bhajans so there is adequate time to fully learn and explore their richness.
Our focus in September is the Gayatri Mantra.
The Gayatri Mantra is a powerful and prevalent mantra as well as prayer used to realize a higher state of consciousness—a state symbolized by the sun. In its dual role as mantra and prayer, then, the Gayatri both purifies the mind and invites the finest forces of the mind to awaken. It is considered a universal prayer that can be understood as a three-part adoration of the sun-god Savitr, meditation on its radiant light, and a request to illuminate and strengthen one's intellect and wisdom. The mantra is chanted to remove darkness, bring peace, and enhance concentration, and is believed to contain universal knowledge and serve as a spiritual foundation.
Participants may drop in as they like or take the opportunity to dive deeper by attending for the duration of a particular series. Each class will begin with various vocal and breathing exercises to refine our chanting and meditation abilities followed by some chanting and mantra study.
All are welcome, especially those who feel blocked, injured or insecure in any matters relating to the throat chakra, communication or singing.
4
Weeks - September 24th - October 15th
Wednesdays - 6-7pm
$60 for 4 x 60 min sessions
This 4-week, in-person course provides an
introduction to Tai Chi and Qi Gong with Master Yao
Li.
Tai chi is an internal or soft style martial art intended for self defense. Yet, at its core, it is a slow, moving study in meditation. Practicing tai chi over time, you will cultivate and learn to maintain an alert, yet relaxed, body and mind. In this class, the basics such as breathing, postures, hand and footwork of Yang Style Tai Chi will be taught.
Qi gong means “breath work” and refers to methods of breathing and body movements designed to promote well being and health. Qi gong enhances the flow of energy, or “qi,” in the body which in turn invigorates the internal organs, supports bone strength, and maintains resilient muscles. In this class, qi gong techniques warm up and prepare you for tai chi training.
Intro to Tai Chi And Qi Gong is a low-impact exercise program. Special clothing is not necessary, but soft-soled athletic shoes and loose fitting pants are recommended.
Please note: This class takes place in Studio B (aka the Green Room / Third Space).
Laura is a ceremonialist and initiated healer in the Shipibo-Konibo lineage of the Peruvian Amazon. She has been a dedicated patient, student and apprentice in this beautiful medicinal tradition for over a decade. Her sound bath is a unique healing experience which weaves together the doctoring chants of the Shipibo-Konibo, uplifting medicine songs, expansive mantra and sound healing to guide the passenger into a deep yet protected space for introspection, relaxation, healing and transmutation.
Participants will lie on the floor for most of the experience but there may be some light stretching and qigong in the beginning, so dress comfortably. We provide mats, blocks, bolsters, eye pillows and blankets for use but you may want to bring your own or anything else that would ensure your optimal comfort.
$7 discount available if funds are truly limited. Use code “SB777” at checkout.
Be sure to arrive 5-15 minutes early so that you have ample time to set up your space.
Laura is a ceremonialist and initiated healer in the Shipibo-Konibo lineage of the Peruvian Amazon. She has been a dedicated patient, student and apprentice in this beautiful medicinal tradition for over a decade. Her sound bath is a unique healing experience which weaves together the doctoring chants of the Shipibo-Konibo, uplifting medicine songs, expansive mantra and sound healing to guide the passenger into a deep yet protected space for introspection, relaxation, healing and transmutation.
Participants will lie on the floor for most of the experience but there may be some light stretching and qigong in the beginning, so dress comfortably. We provide mats, blocks, bolsters, eye pillows and blankets for use but you may want to bring your own or anything else that would ensure your optimal comfort.
$7 discount available if funds are truly limited. Use code “SB777” at checkout.
Be sure to arrive 5-15 minutes early so that you have ample time to set up your space.