WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION:
In our innocence we identify with the Maya Koshas, five bodies rather than what the bodies are shielding, the True Self. - Taitreya Upanishad
According to traditional yoga scripture, we all function with not just one, but five bodies or Maya koshas (illusion of covering).
The first sheath is our physical body (Anna Maya Koshas), the body made up of food. It is best known, yet it does not function alone.
The next sheath is the body of energy (Prana Maya Kosha). This is the energy field or aura that functions both within and surrounding the physical body. This body supplies energy to the physical body and the mind, emotions and senses. The next sheath relates to the mind, emotions and senses (Mano Maya Kosha). It holds our thoughts, feelings and sensory input. This body is active even when the physical body is still. Next, we move to the more subtle sheath of higher wisdom (Vijnana Maya Kosha). We all have wisdom stored in this body often know as the intuition. We also find our higher intellect and extra sensory perception in this body. We now embrace the closest sheath to our True Nature, the body of joy (Ananada Maya Kosha). This body is so transparent that the light of the True Self alone shine. We are drawn only to this light, the rest of the material world disappears. All the bodies must come into alignment for us to be able to experience the optimal benefits from the yoga practices. In this workshop, Nischala Joy Devi, author of The Healing Path of Yoga, explores these five layers that cover our True Self. Through this understanding we are able to remove the veils of illusion (Kleshas) that keep us from experiencing healing and the light within. With this wisdom we are able to tap into that part of us that knows only joy in our everyday life. Then we can bask in the peace of our own true nature. Nischala Joy Devi explores each of the five bodies:
- how they function
- how they interact with each other
- how the Kleshas or veils of Illusions preventing us from seeing our true self
- how according to yoga philosophy disease happens
- to create spiritual abundance
- to engage the subtle bodies in healing
- to heal and nurture ourselves on all levels
- to understand why some of the practices are easy and why others are difficult
- to consciously direct energy
- to positively direct the mind and emotions
Through this workshop we learn to unleash and infuse vitality and knowledge to transform every aspect of our lives.
Yoga Alliance Hours:
Full Workshop - 12 hours
- 2 hours Techniques Training/Practice
- 8 hours Yoga Philosophy, Lifestyle and Ethics
- 2 hours Anatomy and Physiology
Saturday Only - 6 hours*
- 1 hours Techniques Training/Practice
- 4 hours Yoga Philosophy, Lifestyle and Ethics
- 1 hours Anatomy and Physiology
Details:
- Required Course? Yes - this course is required for the 270, 615, 1100 and 1500 Hour Teacher Training Programs
- Prerequisites: NONE
- Instructor: Nischala Joy Devi
- Open to the Public? Yes
- Date: March 2-3, 2013
- Time: Saturday & Sunday 9a - 12p & 2p - 5p
- Tuition:
- Full Workshop $230 Early Bird register by February 1st
- Full Workshop $250 Late Bird register after February 1st
- Saturday Only $125 Early Bird register by February 1st
- Saturday Only $135 Late Bird register after February 1st
- To register online
This workshop qualifies for Yoga U (Yoga University of Florida) credits earned toward Altamonte Springs Yoga's Teacher Training Programs.
ABOUT NISCHALA
NISCHALA JOY DEVI is a master teacher and healer. For over 30 years she has been highly respected as an international advocate for her innovative way of expressing Yoga and its subtle uses for spiritual growth and complete healing.
She was graced to study with Yoga masters in US, India and worldwide and was a monastic disciple of the world renowned Yogiraj Sri Swami Satchidananda and spent over 25 years receiving his direct guidance and teachings. During her time in the monastery she began to blend western medicine with yoga and meditation. She then offered her expertise in developing the yoga portion of The Dean Ornish Program for Reversing Heart Disease where she subsequently served for seven years as Director of Stress Management. She also co-founded the award-winning Commonweal Cancer Help Program.
With her knowledge of Yoga and her expertise in assisting those with life-threatening diseases, she created Yoga of the Heart®, a training and certification program for Yoga teachers and health professionals designed to adapt Yoga practices to the special needs of people living with Heart Disease, Cancer and other Life-Challenging Diseases.
The Healing Path of Yoga, now in its sixth printing, has become a classic text for Yoga Therapy.
The Abundant Well-Being CD Series, a perfect companion to The Healing Path of Yoga, allows these simple yet profound Yoga and stress-relieving techniques to be practiced at home, empowering each person on their journey to healing.
The Secret Power of Yoga, a woman’s guide to the heart and spirit of the Yoga Sutras, now in its fourth printing and the Nautilus award-winning Audio-book of The Secret Power of Yoga, recreates the feminine heart perspective in spirituality and the scriptures. www.AbundantWellBeing.com
