Para Yoga Morning Practice Intensives

 

Each of these three hour workshops will focus on a specific intention for yoga practice including:

● Intricate alignment instruction of postures (asanas)

● The names and categories of yoga poses, and their physiological and energetic purposes

● Asana, pranayama and meditation sequences which are conducive to the time of day and level of practitioner

● The therapeutic use of posture, imagery, breath and meditation for a variety of inflictions.

● The purification and transformational aspects of Tantric Hatha Yoga including: kriyas, mantra chanting, bandhas, pranayama and dhyana (meditation). 

Session Details

Each Morning Session will be held from 8:30AM - 11:30AM at Sangha Yoga
Each session has a specific theme (see below). Themes are subject to change.
The cost is $25/session for anyone not enrolled in the full program. Drop in only. Space is limited so arrive early.
Questions? contact karina

 

Tier I

Categories of Asana

Sat. Forward Bending
Sun. Back Bending
Mon. Lateral Postures
Tue. Twisting
Wed. Inversions
Thu. Restorative
Fri. Extension/Mudra
Sat. Integrated Beginner Sequence

Tier II

Times of Day & Level of Practitioner

Sat. Beginner Practice AM 1
Sun. Beginner Practice AM 2
Mon. Intermeditate AM
Tue. Advanced AM
Wed. Beginner Practice PM1
Thu. Beginner Practice PM 2
Fri: Intermediate PM
Sat. Advanced PM

Tier III

Therapeutic Intentions

Sat. Core Strength
Sun. Hips & Thighs
Mon. Neck & Shoulders
Tue. Hips & Lower Back (with Knee Support & Safety )
Wed. Scoliosis & the Spine
Thu. Pregnancy & Obesity
Fri. Anxiety & Restlessness
Sat. Depression & Low Energy

 

Our Director:

Devi Das
Karina Ayn Mirsky

Read Karina's Bio

Our Director was featured in the March 2008 issue of Yoga Journal as one of 21 teachers under the age of 40 shaping the future of yoga in America. Click on the article below to read it >>>


Click on anyone of our smiling teachers to learn about us...

Sangha Yoga is pleased to introduce our sister business Shanti Massage & Healing Arts

Philosophy from Himalayan Institute Press:

Start Learning Here
We carry many H.I. Press books at Sangha!

On Yoga Asana:

Yoga for Wellness,
by Gary Krafstow

Classic Texts from the Bihar School:

Yoga Publications Trust: Purchases can be made through amazon or ATMA.

Karina's top 3 Bihar picks:

1. Four Chapters on Freedom
--Yoga Sutra translation
2. Hatha Yoga Pradipika
---important practices
3. Bhagavad Gita  
---an epic tale for all yogis

Seva means "service with selfless intention." Below are just some of the organizations that Sangha Yoga has raised funds for or offered services to:

Himalayan Institute
Ministry with Community
Toys for Tots
West Michigan Cancer Center
American Red Cross
World Yoga Fund
Youth Aids
The Red Tent
Pretty Lake Camp
PeaceJam
SYTT Scholarship Fund

Sangha Yoga
157 S. Kalamazoo Mall
Mall Plaza, Suite# 140
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
location details

MapQuest directions

Sangha Yoga, LLC.
Voice Mail: (269) 232-0983
Fax: (269) 344-6469

SANGHA CONTACT LIST:

CLASS INFO & GENERAL QUESTIONS
For all on-site class, workshop & registration inquiries or general questions about our services, gift certificates or community outreach:
Contact Lucia: lucia@sanghayoga.com

OFF SITE TEACHERS
Sangha Yoga is yoga center, NOT a yoga teacher finder service. - Sorry but we do not respond to inquiries about providing off-site yoga teachers.

MARKETING & PROMOTION
For marketing, advertising, website & promotion inquiries: Contact Kiayan
kiayan@sanghayoga.com

STAFFING
For all front desk staff & work study information.
Contact Kristin:
kristin@sanghayoga.com
Seva Program (work study)
Application

TEACHING OPPORTUNITIES
To inquire about teaching our weekend Community Classes, Contact Suzi:
suzison@yahoo.com

 

 

Bulletin Board

Updated July 10th

UPCOMING EVENTS
Neck & Shoulders: July 18
Melissa Spamer: August 2011
Aromatherapy events: 8/15

SAVE THE DATE

Costa Rica Retreat Jan 2011
Rod Styrker Weekend @ WMU March 11- 13, 2011

KARINA'S TEACHING DATES
Our director is a nationally renowned teacher. Don't miss your chances to study with her when she's here.

To see Karina's 2009 Sangha Yoga teaching dates visit: Karina's Sangha Calendar.

To see her complete workshops schedule, visit:
Karina's National Calendar.