Cirencester, Gloucs(Chant)

VEDIC CHANT WORKSHOPS

with Mary Harris

South Cerney, Cirencester

During these weekends for experienced chanters we aim to refine and work with familiar chants, as well as learning new material. An important aspect of the weekend is simply to enjoy chanting together.

Dates for 2009:
14-15 March
26-28 June (with Tim Jones, starting Fri 4pm)
3-4 Oct
5-6 Dec

Times:
Saturday 9.30 for 10am until 5pm
Sunday 9.30 for 10am until 4pm

Meals: Lunch, drinks & snacks are included in the fee.
There is an optional meal on Saturday evening (£10)

Accommodation: Local B&B info can be supplied if required

Fees: The fee for the course is £350 payable by four post-dated cheques. Please confirm your place by 1st Dec 08, by sending three post-dated cheques for £85 each and one for £95 (June).

Attendance at all weekends is necessary and there is normally no refund for missed workshops.

Further details:
Mary Harris 01451 861464 mah43uk@yahoo.co.uk

Exeter, Devon(Cakras)

CAKRA DHARANA: FOCUSING ON THE CAKRAS
with Ranju Roy
Yoga Mala

Dec 2007 – Oct 2008

Derek the Dog Studio, Exeter

Eight one day workshops exploring the symbolism, meaning and practical application of the cakras.

These workshops will include practices, teachings from ancient and contemporary texts, time for discussion and reflection. We will use each cakra as a springboard to explore particular areas of ourselves, with an emphasis on open exploration, sharing and enquiry.

Sat 8th Dec 2007- Cakras, Nadis, Kundalini: an overview
Sat 5th Jan 2008 - Muladhara: support of the root
Sat 16th Feb 2008 - Svadhisthana: self-sustaining flow
Sat 19th April 2008 - Manipuraka: fire of transformation
Sun 1st June 2008 - Anahata: opening to the heart
Sun 20th July 2008 - Visuddha: space for communication
Sat 18th Oct 2008 - Ajna: discerning the real
Sat 22nd Nov - Sahasrara: liberation

Timings: 10.00am - 4.30pm

Cost: £280 (or £45 per workshop space permitting)
Deposit: £70 (off set against last 2 days)

Please bring contribution to a shared vegetarian lunch (drinks/snacks provided)

Cheques payable to Yoga Mala,to: Ranju Roy, 9 Portland Street, Taunton, TA1 1UY

Details: Ranju Roy
info@yogamala.co.uk
01823 275766
www.yogamala.co.uk

Gloucester(Wkshp)

SUKHASANA

a BWY Workshop Day

with Dave Charlton

Saturday 22nd November 10am - 4pm
at the Churchdown Community Centre, Gloucester (close to M5 Junction 11)

A day of simple accessible asana to create a sense of space and ease. Largely practical day suitable for all levels of experience and ability.

Cost: £25 (BWY members); £30 (non-members)

For further information and booking, please contact
Lynne Richardson 01452 760541
OR landbrichardson@tiscali.gov.uk

Taunton (Tchr Trng)

TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAMME (BWY accredited)
SADHANA MALA

with Ranju Roy and Dave Charlton

Starting in early 2009, this course runs over 3 years with 6 long weekends a year. These are either 3 or 4 days in length.

This course focuses on developing the skills to work as both a group teacher and also an individual teacher of yoga. It is a big commitment - almost 50 per cent more than the standard British Wheel of Yoga course, but we feel it is an excellent training which gives a thorough grounding in the philosophy, application and practice of yoga.

The Sadhana Mala Teacher Training Programme is currently the only course recognised by aYs (association for Yoga Studies) and it is in the process of being accredited by the British Wheel of Yoga.

Details:
Ranju
info@yogamala.co.uk
01823 275766
www.yogamala.co.uk

Taunton(Workshops)

6 Workshops around the teaching of Peter Hersnack

with Ranju Roy

in Cheddon Fizpaine, nr Taunton

Dates: Spring Term
Friday Jan 16th 2009: Support, Direction and Space in Asana Part 1

Friday March 13th 2009: Support, Direction and Space in Asana Part 2

Summer term
Friday 15th May 2009: Support, Direction and Space in Pranayama Part 1

Friday June 26th 2009: Support, Direction and Space in Pranayama Part 2

Autumn Term

Friday Oct 9th 2009: Axis and Form - Bodily Metaphors for Yoga's Deepest Truth Part 1

Friday Dec 11th 2009: Axis and Form - Bodily Metaphors for Yoga's Deepest Truth Part 2

Over the last few years I have been running Friday workshops locally in Taunton. These have been a great way of meeting informally, sharing ideas and practices and developing all of our understandings of yoga. In 2008 I taught 6 days - 2 on Sound in Yoga and 4 on the Yoga Sutras (the last one is on Dec 5th). These have been well supported and very enjoyable.

My theme for workshops in 2009 is to help focus and clarify my understanding and teaching of Peter Hersnack. Many of you will know Peter - he was the Guest of Honour at last year's aYs Convention. For those of you who don't, Peter is a Danish student of TKV Desikachar. He lived in Chennai, India from 1970-75 when he studied intensively with Desikachar for 4 years. He continued to meet and work with Desikachar on many occasions since then and has worked on and refined his own teaching over the last 4 decades.

Peter's teaching has greatly enriched my understanding and practice of yoga. Although not necessarily easy to grasp, given time and patience I have found what I have learned with Peter to be a truly profound experience of body and breath work that is deeply rooted in the Yoga Tradition and the teachings of both Desikachar and of Patanjali.

I have often heard people talk of "the Source" and of "Authentic Traditions" etc. There is a huge amount to be said about this - but not here. All I'd like to say is that for me, Peter's work has an authority, integrity and the ring of authenticity - it is taught from the heart and has touched me deeply.

Each day runs from 10.00 - 4.30; drinks are provided but please bring a contribution to a shared lunch. These workshops are not for beginners but are open to anybody (teachers and practitioners) with an interest and some experience. They will count as CPD for BWY and aYs Teachers (5 points per day). Please let me know asap if you're intere sted as places will be limited.

Cost: £80 for each pair of workshops (aYs members £70)

Please send payment in full to Yoga Mala, 9 Portland St Taunton TA1 1UY

Taunton, Somset(Adv)

ADVANCED TRAINING PROGRAMME 2009-11
SADHANA MALA

with Ranju Roy and Dave Charlton

This 2-year Course is planned to start towards the end of 2009

For those who have completed the full Teacher Training Programme or equivalent and wish to continue their studies we are planning a 2 year Advanced Training Programme. We have not yet finalised the details but we hope to have something more firmly established in the near future.

Contact Ranju on 01823 275766
or info@yogamala.co.uk
www.yogamala.co.uk

Taunton, Somset(aYs Fndn)

NEW aYs FOUNDATION COURSE
with Ranju Roy

Starting Autumn 2008

Cheddon Fitzpaine Memorial Hall, Taunton (non-residential)

Practice Planning: CAN we practice in way that is efficient, safe, inspiring and supports our lives? We will explore sequencing of postures, counter postures, dynamic/static work and the role of variations and modifications.

Breathing Techniques & Meditation: HOW does the way we breathe influence our posture work? What’s the relationship between breathing in posture work (asana) and seated breathing practices (pranayama)? What are the different types of pranayama; how and when can we use them?

Yoga Philosophy: WHAT are the major themes of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras and how can they be of use to us now? Are they important in our journey with yoga? How do they fit in with other teachings – like those of hatha yoga?

Length of Course : 60 hours minimum, e.g. 10 days of 6 hours study time, over a minimum period of 6 months
• Nov 8/9th 2008 (weekend) FC1
• Jan 10/11th 2009 (weekend) FC2
• March: 7/8th 2009 (weekend) FC3
• May: 2nd/3rd 2009(weekend) FC4
• July: 4-5th 2009 (weekend) FC5

Award : AYS Foundation Course Certificate

Pre-requisites: Successful completion of the aYs IW (or equivalent) is a pre-requisite requirement for undertaking the FC, OR one or a combination of the following:
• Regular attendance in a class for 2 years.
• Individual tuition with a Viniyoga, aYs or an equivalent tutor
• Some experience of Viniyoga e.g. attendance at a workshop or retreat by a recognized tutor
In the latter cases participants must have an understanding of the material covered in the Introductory Course.

Cost :£550 (£110 non-returnable deposit to secure a place. This is offset against the last weekend)

Contact Ranju on 01823 275766 or info@yogamala.co.uk
www.yogamala.co.uk

A more detailed outline of course content appears in Forum / Courses on this website

Taunton, Somset(YS)

ESSENTIAL YOGA SUTRAS
with Ranju Roy

Patanjali's Yoga Sutras is the key text for the study of yoga. Composed nearly 2000 years ago, it remains a shining treasure trove for anyone interested to explore the meaning & philosophy of yoga. Originally composed in Sanskrit, the sutras are not readily accessible, and although there are many translations, their content differs greatly.
In these 4 one-day workshops we will present a skeleton overview of the major themes of each book, inspired by the teachings of TKV Desikachar. There will be some time for chanting, asana and pranayama practice as well as discussion and group work.
Ideal for new students with a keen interest, as well as those who wish to revise or deepen their relationship with the sutras. They will count as CPD/IST.

Fri 16th May 2008 - Exploring Book 1: samadhi pada - deepened perception
Fri 4th July 2008 - Exploring Book 2: sadhana pada - being in the world
Fri 10th Oct 2008 - Exploring Book 3: vibhuti pada - creating a new vision
Fri 5th Dec 2009 - Exploring Book 4: kaivalya pada - standing free

Cost: £150 for all 4 days, or £40 if paid per workshop
aYs members: £130 for 4 days, or £35 if paid per workshop
Cheques to Yoga Mala

Contact Ranju
info@yogamala.co.uk
01823 275766
www.yogamala.co.uk