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Press Releases
Ramaswami April 2008

Srivatsa Ramaswami
April 22-27, 2008 at Yoga Yoga Westgate

Yoga Yoga is honored to welcome Srivatsa Ramaswami
as an esteemed guest and teacher

Srivatsa Ramaswami began his studies at the age of 15 with the legendary Sri Krishnamacharya, and continued this studentship for over 30 years. Respected internationally as a master scholar and teacher, Yoga Yoga is pleased to offer a diverse selection of classes sampling Srivatsa’s many areas of expertise. Whether you can attend one class or the entire series, studying with Srivatsa Ramaswami is an experience you won't want to miss.

Schedule of Events

April 22 Introduction to Sanskrit
April 23 Mantra Yoga (the Yoga of Sound)
April 24 Pranayama - Expanding the Breath
April 25 The Yoga Sutras
April 25 Introduction to Vinyasakrama Yoga
April 26 Vinyasakrama Yoga Experience
April 26 Deepening Your Practice: Visheha Vinyasa
April 27 Organic Yoga for Total Health

 


Weekday Clinics
Students of all levels are welcomed to study with a true yoga master on topics integral to a full yoga practice.
Cost: Early registration $159 for all 4 classes (or $45 each)

         after March 15: $179 (or $50 each)

Introduction to Sanskrit
Tuesday, April 22
1:30pm - 4:30pm
The ancient language of the Yogis, Sanskrit is very much an integral part of a modern yoga practice. Come learn this sacred language of sound from one of the most acknowledged Sanskrit masters in India!
Cost: Early Registration - $45 (after March 15 - $50 )
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Mantra Yoga (the Yoga of Sound)
Wednesday, April 23
1:30pm - 4:30pm
The ancient Rishi's or sages found that of all stimuli, sound had the most profound effect on the mind. Mantra's are used for concentration and transformation. Simple sounds from the Sanskrit alphabet (japa) and more elaborate mantras are chanted to obtain benefits ranging from improved emotional health to experiencing visions of the infinite.
Cost: Early Registration - $45 (after March 15 - $50 )
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Pranayama - Expanding the Breath
Thursday, April 24
1:30pm - 4:30pm
The breath is the key to moving from the body to the mind and transforming consciousness. Regardless of your experience, this class will breathe new life into your asana and meditation practice.
Cost: Early Registration - $45 (after March 15 - $50 )
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The Yoga Sutras
Friday, April 25
1:30pm - 4:30pm
The Yoga Sutras are the foundation for all the teachings of Yoga. This ancient philosophical text contains all the wisdom and philosophy of yoga and has been studied for hundreds of years. Srivatsa Ramaswami has spent his entire life with the Sutras and is recognized as one of the greatest living authorities. His recordings of the chanted sutras are held in the highest regard in India.
Cost: Early Registration - $45 (after March 15 - $50 )
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Introduction to Vinyasakrama Yoga
Friday, April 25th
6pm - 8pm
Learn the basic elements of classical Vinyasakrama - a comprehensive approach to Yoga, utilizing sequenced poses, mantra (sound), pranayama (breathing) and meditation. Srivatsa Ramaswami will take you through basic Hatha postures linked with slow, deep breathing, creating mental focus and a deep, physical calm. Suitable for all levels.
Cost: Early Registration - $30 (after March 15 - $35)
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Vinyasakrama Yoga Experience
Saturday, April 26
9:30am - 12:30pm
Let Srivasta Ramaswama guide you through a complete yoga experience utilizing the wisdom of Vinyasakrama sequencing, pranayama, mantra (sound) and meditation.
By slowing the breath, new depth, awareness and joy can be reached in your practice.
An experience not to be missed!
Cost: Early Registration - $45 (after March 15 - $50)
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Deepening Your Practice: Visheha Vinyasa
Saturday, April 26
2pm - 4:30pm
Explore yoga and movement beyond the usual classroom experience. In this class, Srivatsa Ramaswami will lead students through several unusual and sometimes challenging vinyasa sequences such as Salutations to the Directions, the Bird Pose and Anjaneya Asana. Open to yoga teachers and experienced students.
Cost: Early Registration - $40 (ater March 15 - $45 )
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Organic Yoga for Total Health
Sunday, April 27
10:30am - 1:30pm and 2:30pm - 4:30pm

The practice of yoga is designed to create total heath in all parts of the human body and mind, including the internal organs.
In this workshop with a master teacher, you will learn asana sequences (vinyasas), breathing exercises, unique mudras and meditation techniques that will specifically help strengthen and heal the different physiological systems of the body including:
Heart and circulatory system
Lungs and respiratory system
Digestive system
Reproductive system and
Brain, spine and nervous system
A practical approach to using the ancient tools of yoga to produce a high level of health and a disease-free life!
Suitable for all.

Cost: Early Registration - $75 (ater March 15 - $80)
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Srivatsa Ramaswami, a yoga master from Chennai, India, was the longest standing student of the legendary Sri Krishnamacharya outside the Master’s immediate family. For over 30 years, he studied vinyasa krama, pranayama, meditation, vedic chanting, and important Yoga-related texts like the Yoga Sutras.

Srivatsa Ramaswami has been teaching Yoga worldwide for more than 20 years and has used yoga as therapy for a wide range of health challenges. He has recorded 40 audiocassettes and CDs of Sanskrit chants which are held as the gold standard for the sutras in India. His books include Yoga for the Three Stages of Life, Basic Tenets of Patanjala Yoga, The Complete Book of Vinyasa Yoga and Yoga Beneath the Surface. He is currently working on a 5th book, tentatively titled “Yoga for the Internal Organs” with his gynecologist wife Dr. Uma Ramaswami.