Russill Paul workshop

Russill Paul - The Ecstasy of Chant Weekend September 5 - 7, 2008 Kripalu Center, Stockbridge, MA Russill is also offering an evening of kirtan with an amazing group of musicians on Saturday, September 6.  For more information, or to view a  video clip, please click here.   Earlier this year, I participated in Russill's workshop, Christ in India, at Mercy by the Sea in Madison, CT.  This was a phenomenal workshop.  Russill is the real deal.  He teaches from his heart and his head.  If you have a chance to get to the workshop or the kirtan, you'll see what I mean.  Russill is also the author of The Yoga of Sound which is a wonderful book that includes an audio CD so that you can learn and practice the sanskrit chants.

Yoga Basics Workshop

Yoga Basics: Introduction to Yoga for Beginners and Continuing Students postponed   Time:  1:00 - 5:00 p.m. Location:  St. James Church, 95 Route 2A, Preston (click here for directions) Curious about yoga?  Want to try it but not sure where to begin?  Or maybe you've been studying yoga for a while and want to learn more.  This workshop provides a philosophical overview and basic practices including: What is Yoga?  A brief discussion of historical and contemporary perspectives. Why practice Yoga?  Benefits for health and wellbeing. Getting started - How to find a class that's right for you, what to wear, what to bring and more. Basic yoga postures including: correct body positioning and alignment variations for a developmental approach modifications for physical limitations props and how to use them Basic Yoga breathing techniques including detailed instruction on how to combine breath and movement. Simple meditation and relaxation practices Tuition:  $45, please pre-register by Friends discount:  Bring a friend and you both save $10!  Cash or check only for this special offer. Register by check: Payable to "Yoga Heals Us LLC" Mail to 129 Rose Hill Road, Ledyard, CT  06339 Register online: Presenter:  Karen O'Donnell Clarke Contact Karen at:  (860) 204-0797 or yogahealsus@yahoo.com I thank Tara Munro for her inspiration and generosity in putting together this workshop.  Meet Tara at Divine Yoga Center.  www.divineyogacenter.com