The Heart of Yoga: 8 Week Series, Mondays Sept. 24 - Nov. 19 7:15 pm

THE HEART OF YOGA

An 8-Week Series Exploring and Providing students with a working knowledge of the Bhagavad Gita, India’s Principle Yoga Text

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Access the heart of Yoga as revealed in the renowned Bhagavad Gita in this exciting series with one of the Yoga world’s most acclaimed Gita teachers.


Every Monday at 7:15pm, from Sept 24 through November 19, 2012
Revolution Yoga, North Village Avenue, Rockville Centre, NY 11570

Cost: $20 per class or $120 for full 8-week course. Fee includes handouts, live performances, and vegan snacks. Pre-Registration Deadline: September 10, 2012


Revolution Yoga and its sister Long Island studios are pleased to host Joshua M. Greene for an exciting series on the hidden dimensions of yoga philosophy. Expanding on his popular courses at Jivamukti and Integral Yoga, this series provides attendees with a deeper exploration of India’s most beloved wisdom text.  


SERIES CONTENT

1)—Setting the Scene (chapters 1-2)
History of the Gita, dramatis personae, the embodied self

2)—Vedic Cosmology (chapter 3-5)
Rules of the cosmic dance, invisible friends, remembrance of the core self, the other side of the psychic mirror

3)—Everyday Miracles (chapters 6-8)
Action in a yogic mindset, transforming matter into spirit, personal ecology

4)—Bhakti: The Heart of Yoga (chapters 9-10)
The courage to love, modes of nature, good and evil

5)—The Dark Side (chapter 11)
Rationalism, science and the universal form

6)—The Self in Transcendence (chapters 12-14)
Mind over matter, yogis as change agents, perfecting purpose and intent

7)—Madness of the Saints (chapters 15-17)
Recluses, mystics and the totally insane

8)—Gita in the World (chapter 18)
Enlightenment and the shape of things to come


VALUE FOR STUDENTS

•         Reveals Bhagavad Gita as a practical way of life
•         Explains yoga philosophy in simple language
•         Enhances the value of asana practices

VALUE FOR INSTRUCTORS

•         Awards 16 hours toward continuing teacher education
•         Provides working knowledge of verses and texts
•         Equips teachers to explain Gita concepts to students

FEATURES OF THE COURSE

·       Analysis through PowerPoint visuals, film clips, close readings and discussion

·       Participation through kirtans, verse recitation, readings and exercises

·       Mastery of concepts, vocabulary, and connection with asanas

ASSIGNMENT
Read Gita Wisdom before Start date of event

APPRECIATIONS
“Transformative, organized, interesting, upbeat—highly recommended.”

“My understanding of yoga opened way up.”

“I didn’t expect to find out so much about myself. This was important.”

“Professor Greene made yoga real and relevant. I’d take this course again in a heartbeat.”

“This is a teacher who cares about his students.”

THE INSTRUCTOR

The New York Times describes Emmy Award nominated writer-producer Joshua M. Greene as “a storyteller who traces journeys to enlightenment.” He spent thirteen years in ashrams of India and Europe before returning to New York in 1982 to begin a career as a writer and filmmaker. His books on Holocaust testimony have been featured on PBS and Discovery. He teaches in the Religion Department of Hofstra University and is a frequent lecturer. Venues for his talks have included the Pentagon, Harvard University, and the New York Public Library Distinguished Author series. For more information on the instructor, visit www.atma.org

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Required reading:
Greene, Joshua: Gita Wisdom; An Introduction to India’s Essential Yoga Text (Mandala)
Schweig, Graham: Bhagavad Gita: The Beloved Lord’s Secret Love Song (Harper)

For more information please email: Amanda or Tara at revolutionyoga@gmail.com

or call 516 61 YOGA 1 

Revolution Yoga
7 North Village Ave.
Rockville Centre, NY 11570

* Don't Forget * Pre-Registration Deadline ($40 OFF full tuition price): September 10, 2012