Edmonton Radha Yoga Centre (Alberta)

(780) 432-3363 radhayoga@shaw.ca Established in 2000.

Class Schedule –Spring 2008 Schedule
Radha Yoga teachers in Edmonton offer classes and workshops in a number of locations – all based on teachings of Swami Radha from Yasodhara Ashram in BC.  Classes are suitable for all, including beginners, who are interested in knowing themselves better and improving their quality of life.

*Inquire about rates for those on fixed income.  Teachers offer classes as karma yoga; funds raised support Yasodhara Ashram young adult programs.

OUTREACH

Radha Yoga Edmonton offers outreach classes to community, non-profit and corporate groups. For information, contact 432-3363 radhayoga@shaw.ca. Upcoming events include:

*Inquire about rates for those on fixed income.  Teachers offer classes as karma yoga; funds raised support Yasodhara Ashram young adult programs.
**Funded by the Arts & Humanities in Health& Medicine Program of Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta.

CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

Gentle Hatha & Meditation:  Ease into an integration of hatha poses with meditative practices that will leave you relaxed and centred.  Stretch, flex, focus and connect to your inner essence. You can expand your awareness of body, mind and spirit through breath, postures, various meditation techniques and relaxation. Suitable for beginners or experienced students.

Hidden Language Hatha Yoga; Yoga & Reflective Writing: “In the Eastern tradition you are a discoverer, an adventurer, and you become your own laboratory, making your own investigations.”  Hatha Yoga the Hidden Language by Swami Sivananda Radha.  Use the movement of classic hatha poses to open the door to your inner voice and wisdom.  You will be guided, as you focus on a pose, to allow insights about your life to emerge.  A relaxing, meditative, life-enhancing class.  Past participants note the “safety… warmth… spaciousness” of this class
Suitable for anyone, whether beginner or experienced with yoga and/or writing.  Wear comfortable clothing; bring yoga mat, journal and pen.

The Power of Choice: Kundalini Yoga.  The purpose of Kundalini Yoga is to increase awareness and self-knowledge.  Clarify your thinking by questioning and reflecting.  This process, combined with spiritual practices, leads to awareness of the incredible power of the mind and your power of choice.  Discover how to use these powers well in your life today.  Bring a journal, pen and your yoga mat.
 
Satsang:Give your week an inspiring start by coming together for mantra chanting, reading or video, silence and community.  All are welcome.

The Yoga of Healing.  Opening to the Light of Understanding we will explore the potential of yogic practices to heal the sources of illness and pain.  Included in the classes are the practices of Hatha Yoga, reflection, meditation, mantra and visualization. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a journal and pen.

WORKSHOP/SPECIAL EVENT DESCRIPTIONS

Hidden Language Hatha Yoga workshops
This intuitive, reflective approach to Hatha Yoga developed by Swami Radha blends movement with reflection and journaling. It can be a deeply insightful experience.  “What I know from practicing Hidden Language Hatha Yoga is that it is always about where I am at that moment… Through discovering our own secrets and making our own choices, our lives are put back into our own hands.”  (The Inner Life of Asanas, Swami Lalitananda).  The workshops are for both beginners and experienced students of hatha or the Hidden Language approach. 
Bring a notebook, pen and a yoga mat.

Introduction to Satsang
See Satsang description above.

Rose Ceremony
This two-part ceremony created by Swami Radha is an opportunity to dedicate yourself to a higher purpose and to lighten yourself of any regrets and resentments.  Roses, water and fire are key elements of the ceremony, along with your own sincere intention

Radha Yoga Edmonton
www.radha.org (click Edmonton)
radhayoga@shaw.ca    780-432-3363
Also see Yasodhara Ashram www.yasodhara.org

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