YOGA FOR WEIGHT LOSS (8 WEEKS): EMPOWER THY SELF

Yoga for Weight Loss (8 week program)

"Empower Thy Self"

Weekly Workshop w/ Weekly Yoga Practice:

*learn diet, nutrition, herbs, and supplements to clean and improve digestion,

*develop a strong yoga sequence 2x a week to increase metabolism,

*return to powerful breath work to bring efficiency to body systems,

*build community support,

*eat a vegan/gluten free meal together,

*start a healthy, empowered relationship w/ food,

*walk away with a meal plan for each week

*develop quality routines/habits

Workshop Saturdays:             Yoga/Asana Wednesdays:

Sept. 15th                                               Sept. 19th      Oct. 17th

Sept. 22nd                                              Sept. 26th      Oct. 24th

Sept. 29th                                               Oct. 3rd         Oct. 31st

Oct. 13th                                                Oct. 10th       Nov. 7th

   *9am-12noon (3hrs)                              *9am-10:30am (1.5hrs)

$540 incl. meals  ($100 deposit)

Register:  Call 808-269-2638

premayoga7@gmail.com or trishteaches@gmail.com

Workshop Leader:

Prema Devii "Trish"  

OPEN FORUM ON OUR WORKSHOP DISCUSSIONS

Namaste,

     This past Saturday was the start of another group transforming in the heart of yoga!!!

Very excited as the stories and insights shared demonstrate the work we each already do on the path to greater union, liberation, and development of consciousness.  I'd like to share with everyone what we

are working on as a group and invite you to begin practicing the first two limbs of yoga, the YAMAS AND NIYAMAS to purify the mind.  In the traditional study and practice of yoga, these ethics/morals/values were practiced by the yogi/yogini before any practicing of postures or asanas.  As we study and apply the YAMAS AND NIYAMAS, one can see how what is crucial to conscious, spiritual growth is the purifying of thoughts that are detrimental to our character.  Thoughts based on harm, judgement, discontent, comparison, ignorance, disrespect etc. essentially injure ourselves, our own spiritual integrity, compassion, and ability to cultivate deeper wisdom and understanding.  So as we can see, these first two limbs help us avoid the kinds of thoughts that decelerate growth and cultivate or maintain the kinds of thoughts and actions that accelerate growth toward higher consciousness! This week the workshop group/ SANGHA is working on APARIGRAHA AND BRAHMACARYA.  Any insights, comments, trials and tribulations, reflections, or questions may be posed here as this forum is open to everyone.    Here they are:

YAMAS 

AHIM'SA:   Not acting or thinking in ways that inflict harm on others 

APARIGRAHA:   Not accumulating beyond one's simple/basic needs

BRAHMACARYA:  Not perceiving others & life in general as separate from the divine

SATYA:   Not using words or thoughts in ways that harm others

ASTEYA:  Not stealing or desiring what is of another either in thought or action

NIYAMAS

SANTOS'A: Maintaining equanimity through contentment

SHAOCA: Maintaining purity and quality of mind

SVA'DHYA'YA: Acquiring knowledge of the nature of the universe

TAPAH: Practicing selfless service to others

IISHVARA PRAN'IDHAN'NA: Ideating on the supreme source/consciousness

P.S. the above symbol used to represent the medical field in Western culture is 

actually an ancient yogic symbol of the energy centers of the body with the two

polar energies of ida (feminine) and pingala (masculine) weaving through the central

nerve plexis.  The open wings up top represent the opening of higher consciousness

in union with the divine creator or supreme consciousness.  It is called the caduceus.

The Greeks are responsible for its modern day use in the medical field.

Namaste,

Prema Devii 

WORKSHOP: Transformation through the Heart of YOGA

TRANSFORMATION         

THROUGH  

 THE HEART 

OF  

Y    O    G    A

The Eight Fold Path

1) Yamas (avoidances)

2) Niyamas (observances)

3) Asanas (postures)

4) Pranayama (breathwork)

5) Pratyahara (sense withdrawal)

6) Dharana (concentration)

7) Dhyana (meditation)

8) Samadhi (union)

First we work with the mind, purifying the quality of our thoughts and our mental/psychological functioning by looking at the morals, values, and philosophy of a yogic life. 

 Second, we work with the body, bringing it to better balance health, and comfort. 

 Third, we work toward stilling the mind and body that we may come to know and feel that deeper wisdom that resides in the heart of the universe and in our own deepest, true self. 

 4 SATURDAYS: AUGUST 18TH & 25TH

SEPTEMBER 1ST & 8TH

3hr sessions each day

9am-12noon

$216 per person ($50 holds your spot)

To register call: Prema "Trish"

808-269-2638

trishteaches@gmail.com

*working journal, vegan treats & tea incl.

See you at the lecture!!!

Your Invitation to: Prema Devii "Trish's" free Lecture!!!

You are invited to hear my free lecture/workshop on the PSYCHOLOGY BEHIND YOGA...see the flyer!!!  I will be covering the following and welcome your thoughts, ideas, experiences in regards to the following topics from your practice:

1)The nature of the mind, the ego self and the higher self

2)Our thoughts, patterns, and biochemistry on the body

3)The endocrine system and our hormonal well being

4)The nerve plexii or energy centers

5)Our hatha yoga practice and bio psychology

6)Stilling the mind clearing the mind (observing, awareness, change)

7)Breath, the diaphram and psychological integration

8)Guided meditation and posturing throughout

Looking forward to our time together, deepening our practice and sharing knowledge!

Prema Devii "Trish"

808-269-2638

Guerneville Center for Sacred Studies

13350 Church St.

*take left onto church st. (street before Safeway)

*across from liquor store...yellow house structure w/ white fence 

(this is the center w/ a planet earth flag) 

Bringing the Ancient Science of Yoga to Light...

It is time to allow its deeper roots and wisdom to propel us forward in creating peace, love, harmony, and liberation!

Swami Kriyananda Kanda from the Kriya yoga lineage and I, Prema Devii from the line of Shrii Shrii Anandamurti, invite you to attend our free lectures.                                                                                                                             

It is our aim to create dialogue and heightened understanding of the profound impact yoga has on the body, mind, and spirit. The alignment, balance, healing,  centeredness, clarity, freedom,  and pure joy that arises from an intelligent, mindful practice will be explained in terms of the biology, physiology, and psychology of the body-mind connection, how the alignment of these two, fills the cup of spirit and nourishes the soul... May we drink to that! CHEERS :) 

The Science Behind Yoga                                    

-with Kriyananda                                                                              

-Many Rivers Bookstore                                                    

-130 S.  Main Street Suite 101                                             

-Sebastopol, CA                                                                   

-July 5th, 2012                                                                   

-7:30pm   

The Psychology Behind Yoga

-with Prema Devii

-Center for Sacred Studies

-13550 Church Street

-Guernville, CA

-July 12th, 2012

-6:30pm- 8:30pm

-808-269-2638                                                                   

-premayoga7@gmail.com            

                                     

Poetry Share...feel free to post a divinely inspired piece!!!

 AMRITA

transcend language

with the tongue 

to the honey

dew from the petal 

of god

the beloved

floral essence

and 

 holy threads

of a being who has held

a quieter presence

meeting stillness

the sweetest friend

holding that flower

awaiting ones knock 

 the door opens 

and

the tongue tastes

 elixir of heaven

drop of ecstacy 

upon the sentient mind

                                                                                              

                                                                                               Prema Devii 2012  

INTERNAL ALCHEMY

how can you forget 

to be YOU

YOU who are meant

to evolve 

from physical matter

to pure radiating light

Yeah YOU...do you remember

that voice that sings

and 

those feet that dance

the universe into being

this is where 

the shamans tread

and 

 vistas open

 upon 

the shadowed landscape

 of this life

do YOU remember

 from where YOU have come

to where YOU will go

and where YOU shall be

how can you not

 allow that light

to transform YOU

from the crude

to the subtle

                                                                                          Prema Devii 2012

HOW YOGA IS AFFECTING YOU: TESTIMONIALS!!!

Some of your wonderful testimonials to share with everyone...so wonderful
to hear how yoga is affecting you and changing how you feel from the inside out.
May it translate into the everyday and continue to illuminate every moment!
Thank you again,
Prema Devii

HOW YOGA IS AFFECTING YOU!!!

TESTIMONIALS

The Best Yoga Class -

Trish Pascual's yoga class at 24 Hour Fitness is always a joy!  Her style of teaching is informative, inspirational, and caring.  I always learn something new.  She always brings me to the remembrance of the "breath" which is the foundation of life and peace.  Trish is very specific in demonstrating the yoga postures and transitions seamlessly from one posture to another.  She inspires me to not compare myself to others and to forgive myself.  That's very freeing.  At my last class, she commended the class for serving ourselves by taking yoga that we will be able to serve others.  I always feel cared for in her class.  

 Laura Pasion-Caiani, Grateful Student

Trish,

Just to express my appreciation:

I have a chronic bad neck, and yoga helps to keep the pain at bay.

Tuesday , I was experiencing sharp pain in my cervical vertebrae when I

came in to the 9am class.  By the time the class was over, the pain had

disappeared and my neck felt great and continues to feel great.  I'm

thankful that you are the teacher you are and fell fortunate to be able to

practice yoga under your guidance.

Thank you,

Joe Zizzi

So, Trish,

Another Tuesday morning pain in my neck, not quite as bad as last week--

I'd attempted to emulate your routine from last Tuesday, in my home

workout, but not with the same success--  and another hour of yoga that

totally wiped out my discomfort.  Thank you.

Joe Zizzi