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For Immediate Release
Indian Yoga Master: Ramaswami
July 28, 2006

YOGA YOGA HOSTS INDIAN YOGA MASTER FOR 16 DAYS IN SEPTEMBER
Wide range of events planned for Srivatsa Ramaswami to share knowledge with the community

Austin, Texas - (August 2, 2006) Yoga Yoga will host Indian Yoga master Srivatsa Ramaswami from September 8-24 for The Art of Yoga, a 16-day exploration when Ramaswami will impart the age-old knowledge of a complete yoga practice. Events, some of which are free, include a book signing and lecture, a traditional sun salutation practice at a local park, intensive workshops, trainings, and specialized classes in yoga practice, meditation, and philosophy.

"This is a rare opportunity for Americans to experience the full range of yoga as taught by a master teacher from India," explains Mehtab Benton, founder of Yoga Yoga and director of its teacher training programs. "The majority of yoga practiced throughout the world today came from the teacher who trained Ramaswami and Austin has been given the privilege to experience yoga in the purest form. Yoga Yoga is honored to host a genuine Yoga Master."

Beginning at the age of 15 and continuing for more than 30 years, Ramaswami was a student of Sri T. Krishnamacharya, who is recognized as the most significant influence in imparting authentic knowledge about yoga in the last 50 years. Ramaswami, who has taught yoga worldwide for over 20 years, is the author of several books, including his latest with co-author David Hurwitz Yoga Beneath the Surface: An American Student & His Indian Teacher Discuss Yoga Philosophy and Practice. He has recorded 40 audiocassettes and CDs of Sanskrit chants, which are held as the gold standard for the sutras in India.

A total of 18 events with Ramaswami are planned for his Austin visit. Among the free activities are a lecture at 6 p.m. and a book signing at 8:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 8 at Yoga Yoga Westsgate, 4477 South Lamar, and a traditional sun salutation class at a local park on Sunday, Sept. 10 at sunrise. Ramaswami will lead a special five-day Vinyasakrama training course for yoga teachers and experienced students Sept. 15-19 at Yoga Yoga Westgate, 4477 South Lamar. In this 30-hour classical certification- training program, Ramaswami will teach the 500 movements or vinyasas contained in the 10 classical sequences as taught to him directly by Krishnamacharya. The fee for this course is $495.

A special package price for admission to all 18 events with Ramaswami is $895 or a special weekend pass can be purchased for $125. Individual class and event prices vary. For a complete schedule of events and details, visit www.yogayoga.com or call (512) 358-1200.

The Art of Yoga with Srivatsa Ramaswami
Schedule of Events

Friday, September 8 Yoga in America with Srivatsa Ramaswami Free
Yoga Yoga Westgate, 6-7 p.m.

Friday, September 8 Introduction to Vinyasakrama Yoga Class $20
Yoga Yoga Westgate, 7-8:30 p.m.

Friday, September 8 Book Signing and Reception Free
Yoga Yoga Westgate, 8:30-9 p.m.

Saturday, September 9 Introduction to Vinyasakrama $60
Yoga Yoga Westgate, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Saturday, September 9 Overview of Suryanamaskar: Sun Salutations $15
Yoga Yoga Westgate, 5-6:30 p.m.

Sunday, September 10 Surya Namaskar: Sun Salutation Traditional Practice Free
Austin Park (TBA), 6-8 a.m.

Sunday, September 10 The Yoga Sutras $40
Yoga Yoga Westgate, 1:30-5:30 p.m.

Monday, September 11 Vinyasakrama Yoga Class $20
Yoga Yoga Northwest, 2-4 p.m.

September 11-14 The Yoga of Sound $75/$20 single
Yoga Yoga Northwest, 6-8:30 p.m.

Tuesday, September 12 Introduction to Sanskrit $20
YogaYoga Northwest, 2-4 p.m.

Wednesday, September 13 Vinyasakrama Yoga Class $20
Yoga Yoga Northwest, 2-4 p.m.

Thursday, September 14 Introduction to Pranayama $20
Yoga Yoga Northwest, 2-4 p.m.

Wednesday, September 20 Viseha Vinyasas Asana Workshop $75
Yoga Yoga Westgate, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

Friday, September 22 The Inner Practices of Yoga: The Three Antarangas $20
Yoga Yoga Westgate, 2-4 p.m.

Friday, September 22 Yoga for the Three Stages of Life $20
Yoga Yoga Westgate, 6-8 p.m.

September 23-24 The Subtle Anatomy of Yoga: Chakras, Koshas, Nadis
$125 both days or $65 one day
Yoga Yoga Northwest, 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

Sunday, September 24 Farewell and Course Closing Free
Yoga Yoga Northwest, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

September 15-19 Vinyasakrama Training Course $495 Yoga Yoga Westgate, times vary

Yoga Yoga Westgate is located at 4477 S. Lamar Blvd in Austin, TX.
Yoga Yoga Northwest is located at 12001 Burnet Road in Austin, TX.

About Yoga Yoga, LLC (http://www.yogayoga.com/)
Yoga Yoga is Austin's premier source for yoga with four locations and more than 350 classes weekly. With over 70 registered yoga teachers, Yoga Yoga provides a wide variety of yoga styles, including Hatha, Ashtanga, and Kundalini and special classes including deaf, prenatal, postnatal, and children's yoga. Yoga Yoga also offers a nationally recognized Teacher Training program, which provides 200-hour and 500-hour programs as developed by the Yoga Alliance. For more information, contact Yoga Yoga at (512) 358-1200 or visit http://www.yogayoga.com/.

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