Track: Other Practices

Sadhana

Level: General; Track: Other Practices

Gurushabd Singh Khalsa
4:00 a.m.–6:00 a.m. Saturday, August 18, 2012 Sadhana Gurushabd Singh Khalsa Track: Other Practices Sadhana is a spiritual practice—with the goal of liberation and enlightenment—that often involves deep meditation, prayer, or yoga. Join us for sadhana during the hours known as the amrit vela, or the time of the nectar, when life around us is very still. It is a time of deep healing and inner contemplation.

Dance Awakening (B1B)

A Journey Into the Soul

Hemalayaa
Track: Other Practices; Level: General

Awaken your spiritual power through this dance and yoga practice, which combines yoga with elements of Indian dance. Inspired by the exuberant, bold, and expressive moves seen in Indian films, Hemalayaa infuses various Vedic practices, such as chanting mantras, with classical and folk dances of India, breathwork, meditation, and yoga. Experience this unique and joyful practice that is sure to empower you inside and out!

No dance experience is necessary. Shoes are optional. Bring water.

The Sacred Dance of Thai Massage (B2E)

Open Your Heart & Free Your Shoulders & Neck

Kaline Alayna Kelly
Track: Other Practices; Level: General

Deepen your yoga practice, rebalance your body, and allow the free flow of prana with this hands-on exploration of the ancient healing art of Thai massage. Combining passive yoga stretches, compression, acupressure, and rhythmic rocking, we are guided compassionately and playfully to both give and receive a Thai massage session focused on opening the heart and freeing the shoulders and neck.

Bollywood Vinyasa (B3C)

Hemalayaa
Track: Other Practices; Level: General

Inspired by the exuberant music and expressive moves seen in Indian films, Bollywood vinyasa practice combines vinyasa flow yoga with elements of Bollywood and Bhangra dance. Connect your inner self with your outer body while joy and radiance flow through you in this creatively linked series of yoga asanas, breathwork, meditation, and sound vibrations that ultimately culminates in bliss.

No dance experience is necessary. Shoes are optional. Bring water.

The Sacred Dance of Thai Massage (B4D)

Opening the Hips, Pelvis & Lower Back

Kaline Alayna Kelly
Track: Other Practices; Level: General

Deepen your yoga practice, rebalance your body, and allow the free flow of prana with this hands-on exploration of the ancient healing art of Thai massage. Combining passive yoga stretches, compression, acupressure, and rhythmic rocking, we are guided compassionately and playfully to both give and receive a Thai massage session focused on opening the hips, pelvis, and lower back.

Sadhana

Gurushabd Singh Khalsa
Track: Other Practices; Level: General

Sadhana is a spiritual practice—with the goal of liberation and enlightenment—that often involves deep meditation, prayer, or yoga. Join us for sadhana during the hours known as the amrit vela, or the time of the nectar, when life around us is very still. It is a time of deep healing and inner contemplation.

Monkey Massage, Monkey Mind (C1D)

Thai Massage-Inspired Assists to Invite Awakening

Kaline Alayna Kelly
Track: Other Practices; Level: General

Thai massage, based in the yogic traditions of India and the heartful path of Buddhism, encourages each touch and adjustment to awaken awareness. In this compassionately revealing class, Kaline Alayna Kelly offers chosen gems of simple, profound, and dynamic techniques to assist ourselves and others in opening beyond the body, both on and off the mat. We explore supportive touch, surrendering notions of “giver” and “receiver,” and the possibilities of inviting freedom of movement and freedom from energy blockage.