Silent Meditation led by a practiced trainer in the method of Heartfulness Meditation. We usually sit for 30 to 45 mintues and there may be questions or discusssion for the last part of the hour. Cushions, blankets or chairs are provided. There is also a yoga class from 8 am to 8:50 am, preceeding the meditation. If you would like, you can do both back-to-back. The meditation and the yoga class are both by donation. All are welcome.
Iyengar Yoga with Karen Allgire. Karen is a wonderful and encouraging teacher, the top-ranked Iyengar teacher in Ohio. As we center, Karen will lead chanting and philosophy for about the first half hour, then we move into āsana practice with Karen's amazing and helpful instructions that can sometimes radically change your posture and practice for the better! This is an overall impressionable experience. Get ready to learn how to use your yoga in healthier ways mentally, spiritually and physically.
This will be at Yoga Central, June 2, 1:00 to 4:00 pm, $55.
Qigong (pronounced “chee gung”) is an ancient Chinese method of improving health and enhancing vitality. In this class we will use a variety of gentle exercises to gather, store, cleanse, strengthen and circulate vital energy (Qi). Gentle stretches and strength building movements are part of this practice. Release stress and increase energy as you coordinate breath with movement and intention.
This class meets once a week for 6 weeks.
Tuition: $65
Join us for a classical Yoga-Ashram style retreat designed to help you re-discover the sacred silence within, and to connect profoundly with your authentic Self. Bring bedding to stay overnight at Yoga Central, or commute from home. Our silent retreats focus on the wisdom teachings of Yoga, and Yogic practices to help you both experience and sustain inner connection and awareness. This retreat is offered on a donation-only basis, and is open to all seekers of all traditions.
Swami Sankarananda is a monk of the Sivananda order, a teacher of Yoga, and a pilgrim for peace. He walked a pilgrimage for 2.5 years, including coast to coast in 2014. He shares an ancient knowledge of Yoga, and how to lift ourselves from fear to achieve our fullest potential.
~ SCHEDULE ~
Friday, Day 1
3-6pm Arrival, Check-In
6pm Dinner
7pm Opening Prayer, Introductions, Retreat Overview
7:30pm Satsang (Silence Begins): Silent Meditation, Chanting,
Dharma Talk
10pm Lights Out
Saturday, Day 2
5:30am Wake Up Bell
6:15am Satsang
8:15am Break
8:30am Yoga Asana/ Pranayama Class
10:30am Brunch
11:30am Workshop
12:30pm Individual Sadhana: Spiritual Counseling with Swamiji,
Practice Alone, Seva (Service)
4:30pm Gentle Yoga Class
6pm Dinner
7pm Peace Chanting
7:30pm Satsang
10pm Lights Out
Sunday, Day 3
5:30am Wake Up Bell
6:15am Satsang
8:15am Break
8:30am Yoga Asana/ Pranayama Class
10:30am Brunch
11:30am Workshop
12:30pm Peace Walk
2pm Closing Discussions, Prayers & Arati (Silence Ends)
3pm Program Ends
by donation, starting with free