If we want to change our world, we must begin to change ourselves. The 5,000 year-old pholosophy of Yoga is a potent tool for bringing about change – both within and without.

This course wtill teach basic yoga positions. Off the mat, we will explore restraints within the community (“yamas”) and within us (“niyamas”). The communal restraints include non-violence, honesty, moderation, and non-possessiveness. The personal restraints include purity, austerity, contentment, spiritual study, and surrender. Yoga helps heal our body and control our mind, and empowers us to manifest the world we seek by removing obstacles to positive social change.

This two hour course will be taught by certified yoga instructor Michelle Muttart.

Please join us as we learn the basic function and alignment of yoga postures, along with an introduction to yogic philosophy. This course is appropriate for all ages and sizes. You may wish to bring a towel or mat to sit on.

Sponsored By:

An Advocate for Enlightenment and a Vanguard for Spiritual Evolution
April 2,2011

Suggested Donation for Omkarra Students: $10.00

(light refreshments included)

To Register Contact:
Brooke@TheOracleinstitute.org
(276)773-3308

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Omkarra yoga will provide a free demonstration class of yoga at 1:00pm.

The kind of yoga that Omkarra does is accessible for everyone. Our instructors start with basic movements and offer those who would like a deeper practice options. Those with limitations I offer adjustments, so every “body” can do yoga. Each class begins and ends with meditation, has a warm-up and a cool down period, and ends with a resting time called savasana (sha vas on a) which allows the body to rejuvenate from practice and helps enable meditation.

Bring a mat.  If you do not have one, we will provide one for you.

Children and young adults are encouraged to explore and discover the mind and body in a fun-filled way!

Yoga is a fun, creative approach to fitness that can be very helpful for individuals whose bodies are still developing. The use of poses and basic stretching exercises promote strength, flexibility, coordination and body awareness. Breathing and visualization techniques teach how to focus, relax and develop self-control.

Children & adults alike that do yoga can improve their concentration and focus, stimulate their imagination and help to release energy in a fun, safe environment. Using postures, participants will learn about basic anatomy, breathing, and philosophy.

The Yoga  for 4-H program also promotes inner-strength, confidence and self-esteem; a feeling of well-being and respect for others; and, love for one’s self, inside and out.

Pranayama is the Sanskrit word for yogic breathing practices. Translated, pranayama means control of the life force. The vital life force, known as prana, can be directed and controlled through the breath. Modern research has shown that the ancient techniques of pranayama are effective in the management and recovery from a vast variety of physical, mental, and emotional health challenges.

The yogic breathing methods that will be taught in this workshop are proven effective tools for such issues as the management of stress, regulation of emotions, increasing energy levels, better focus, and thought clarity. This pranayama workshop will introduce breathing techniques that are specifically designed to aid in deep relaxation, stress relief, rejuvenation and meditation.

Come joinus and learn these ancient teachings that are proven remedies for modern-day challenges.

Sofia has been practicing the various aspects of yoga for more than 25 years and is a certified Integral Yoga instructor. She also holds a Master of Arts degree in psychology. Her yoga experience combined with her academic background has produced a purposeful, yet meditative teaching approach that allows science and spirituality to peacefully merge. Realizing that everyone we meet is our teacher, Sofia considers herself an eternal student. A dedicated promoter of peace, her mission is to share what she has learned over the years so that others may experience wellness and inner peace.

Suggested donation for this breath-focused workshop is $25.00.