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KISHAN SHAH
Yoga and Ayurveda
Date: Fri- Sun, April 16-18, 2010
All 5 sessions: $180
Price per Session: $45
Location: Moksha Riverwest
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Fri, Apr 16, 6:30-9pm
The Spring Detox : Ayurveda & Yoga Chikitsa
Join us for the 4th annual Spring Cleaning celebration of our bodies and minds! Through tapasya, oils, self-massage, sweat, asana, kriya, pranayama, laughter, cathartic movement meditations, and marma points we will purify our minds and bodies.
A celebration of our bodies, calling awareness to our own natural healing abilities and empowering that natural gift with the practice of Yoga and Ayurveda. Using Dinacharya (daily cleansing techniques), intention setting, through the practice of Sankalpa, Herbs, and a special Yoga Asana sequence we will empower the body and mind to detoxify itself. This session is designed to help uproot deeply seated toxins. These toxins are called Ama in Ayurveda and over time they bind into the bodys tissues which are weak and unstable. Practitioners will learn how to integrate this practice into a daily ritual (Dinacharya). We will begin by sipping on a specially prepared Ayurvedic tea which helps in the detoxification process and then massage herbally medicated oils onto the body. From there we will then launch into a Yoga Asana practice sequenced to help detoxify the internal organs and the tissues while integrating Marma Points (acupressure points). It is a fun, challenging Yoga practice in a heated room. The class will end in an intention setting guided Yoga Nidra and Vedic chanting. Followed by re-hydrating beverages and cleansing fruits! For levels 2 and above.
Mandatory things to bring:
• Yogitoes, towels or similar cotton mat to completely cover your mat and prevent slipping. No mat cover or towels, no practice!
• One large bottle of water
Contraindications:
• Heart disease, Pregnancy, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Hypertension, Fibromyalgia.
Sat, Apr 17 : 9am-11:30am
Yoga Dhyana : Dynamic and Static Meditations
Simply arriving in a state of meditation is not the easiest of practices for the western Yogi. The ancients taught many methods of bringing the mind and body in alignment with the steady flame of the Self. In this workshop we will explore methods of the eight limbed path of Ashtanga Yoga, mixed with Dynamic Movement Meditations, Pranayama, and Vedic Chanting to arrive in this divine state. It is a complete practice which prepares the soil and opens the subtle channels of the body, clears the mind of noise and creates centeredness, arriving in a heightened vibratory state of awareness. All levels.
Sat, Apr 17: 2:00-4:30pm
Swastavritta : Radiant Health and Abundant Energy
Ayurveda teaches us the path which leads to oneness and balance with nature, our own true nature. Being in a state of continuos flow with the cycles of time, we can remain in good health. These changes fluctuate throughout the day and of course, with the seasons. Learn how to stay in balance with your external environment for radiant health and well-being. Massive stores of energy are available to you with dedication to your life practices of Yoga, Meditation and Ayurveda. Learn simple ways to access this energy, maintain a vibrant immune system, and slow down the aging process with rejuvenation.
Sun, Apr 18, 10am-12:30pm
Fluid Power : Kapha Hara Vinyasa
A Prana Vinyasa Yoga class devoted to transformation through Tapasya on the yoga mat focusing on Agni Bala, or the strength of metabolic transformation within the Body and Mind. Kapha Dosha has been accumulating in the body over the winter season. Incorporating Yoga Asana, Pranayama, Mudras, and Bandhas to ignite our internal flame catalyzing our bodies down to the cellular level. A challenging and empowering practice to uplift the spirit, awaken the body, and center the mind in Dharana of the Self. For levels 2 and above.
Sun, Apr 18, 2:00-4:30pm
Heart to the Heavens : Anahata Chakra & the Beauty of Backbending
Fellow Bhaktas, an afternoon sadhana devoted to opening our hearts to the sky and bathing in the divine light of our Highest Selves. Nothing more needs to be said... For levels 2 and above.
Kishan Shah’s introduction to yoga came as a child from his Indian father through the ritual practices of Bhakti Yoga. His passion for the Vedic Arts has taken him to India many times studying with Sri K. Pattabhi Jois, Sharath Rangaswamy, and Lino Miele. He complete his teacher training in the Himalayas with Swami Govindananda at the Sivananda Yoga & Vedanta Ashram, and continuing advanced studies with Shiva Rea. He is one if Shiva’s senior assistants for trainings and retreats worldwide. Kishan now resides in Santa Monica, California, teaches Vinyasa Flow Yoga internationally, is an adjunct Professor at UCLA teaching Vedic Philosophy and Yoga, and practices Ayurveda. He is currently finishing a graduate degree in Ayurvedic Holistic Medicine. www.kishanshah.com
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