Yoga Class Schedule Jan/Feb 2016

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2 Yoga Class Schedule Jan/Feb Yoga Yoga2 Yoga3 Mon 5-6:30 pm Jan 4-Feb 15 (7wks) $84 Sherry Y1M5 Wed 9:30-11 am Jan 6-Feb 17 (7wks) $84 Kandy Y1W9 Wed 5:30-6:45 pm Jan 6-Feb 17 (7wks) $84 Emile Y1W5 Mon 9:30-11 am Jan 4-Feb 15 (7wks) $84 Julia Y2M9 Tues 9:30-11 am Jan 5-Feb 16 (7wks) $84 Wendy Y2T9 Tues 5-6:30 pm Jan 5-Feb 16 (7wks) $84 Larry Y2T5 Wed 5-6:30 pm Jan 6-Feb 17 (7wks) $84 Jackie Y2W5 Wed 7-8:30 pm Jan 6-Feb 17 (7wks) $84 Tess Y2W7 Thurs 5-6:30 pm Jan 7-Feb 18 (7wks) $84 Renee Y2R5 Mon 5:30-7 pm Jan 4-Feb 15 (7wks) $84 Kerry/Erika Y3M5 Tues 9:30-11 am Jan 5-Feb 16 (7wks) $84 Anne Y3T9 Wed 9:30-11 am Jan 6-Feb 17 (7wks) $84 Wendy Y3W9 Wed 7-8:30 pm Jan 6-27 (4wks) $48 Samantha Y3W7 Thurs 9:30-11 am Jan 7-Feb 18 (7wks) $84 Tracy Y3R9 SPECIAL INTEREST YOGA CLASSES TO REGISTER DESCRIPTIONS Start from where you are. Our classes are taught over several weeks to systematically introduce postures and develop strength and flexibility. Yoga 1: New to yoga? Begin your training with a balanced program of yoga stretches and postures that are accessible to almost any ability level. Yoga 2: Enhancements to basic postures are introduced. Various breathing exercises, subtler relaxation methods and deeper meditation skills are developed. Yoga 3: Practice new and more challenging postures to build endurance and flexibility. Explore pranayama and breathing exercises to increase energy and focus the mind. Gentle Yoga offers gentle exercises that can dramatically help those with joint pain or stiffness. Core Strength Tues 5:30-6:45 pm Jan 5-Feb 16 (7wks) $84 Sarah YC Chair Yoga* off-site location. Wed 10-11:30 am Jan. 6-Feb 10 (6wks) $72 Ann L YOC Gentle Mastering the Basics: Beginner Level Thurs 5:30-6:30 pm Jan 7-Feb 11 (6wks) $72 Sapna YG5 Sat 11:15-12:30 pm Jan 9-Feb 20 (7wks) $84 Bonnie YMB Go to: hibuffalo.org/seminars for class descriptions. DROP-IN YOGA CLASSES (no pre-registration required / cost based on per-class fee) SNOW CLOSURES If Mother Nature forces us to close, we will send notification via (make sure we have yours). We will also post closings on our website and Facebook page. Beginner Intermediate Thurs 5:30-6:30 pm Jan 7-Feb 25 $10 Staff Sat 9:30-11 am Jan 9-Feb 20* $12 Staff No Sat. Drop-In: Jan 2 & Feb 27 Please note: Classroom capacity for Thurs. drop in classes is 15. Admittance is 1st-come 1st-serve.

3 MEDITATION ROOM AVAILABLE Room Hours: Mon-Thurs: 9am-5pm Fri & Sat: 9am-noon MISSED CLASSES Classes missed durring a multi-week session may be made up during the same session by attending another class of the same level or a drop-in class. INDIVIDUAL CLASS RATE If there is room in a multi-week Hatha Yoga class, you are welcome to attend for $15 per class. Please call or check on line to see if space is available. SIGN UP for our newsletter to stay informed about upcoming programs and special events. Lectures & Seminars JANUARY New Year s Meditation with Tracy Sunday, Jan. 3, 1-2:30pm Join your fellow seekers as we celebrate another year of yoga and friendship at H.I.Buffalo. We will enjoy light stretching and a guided relaxation followed by the Cave of the Heart Meditation. Set your intentions for a bright and healthy 2016! Bring a sweet to share. Chai will be provided. Fee: $20 (ID: S01) Chair Yoga NOTE: This class is held at an off-site location. 719 Englewood Ave., Buffalo, NY Wednesdays, Jan. 6-Feb. 10, 10-11:30am with Ann Chair yoga offers all the benefits of a regular yoga class to those who have difficulty kneeling, getting up and down off the floor, and other mobility limitations. This class will include gentle movements (using a chair for support), breath work, relaxation and meditation. Come and enjoy a new sense of freedom and comfort for body, mind and spirit. Fee: $72 (ID: CY1) Beginning Meditation with Donna Wednesdays, Jan (4 wks), 7:00-8:30pm Meditation is the heart of yoga practice, a method for acquiring a clear and tranquil mind. Learn the basics: a comfortable sitting posture, diaphragmatic breathing, relaxation methods, and essential concentration techniques used in the yoga tradition. Discover a new level of peace within yourself. Fee: $48 (ID: S02) Spiritual Study and Practice Group for Woman Thursday, Jan. 7, 7-8:30pm Join us as we embark on a year-long study of Meditation for the Love of It, Enjoying Your Own Deepest Experience, by Sally Kempton (available in the bookstore). Drawing on 40 years of experience as a teacher and meditator, Kempton shares practical secrets to help us turn meditation into an unconditional embrace of the fullness of our experience on and off the meditation cushion. For our first meeting we will discuss the Introduction & Ch.1 The Lure of Meditation, as well as the group guidelines and suggestions for the yearlong study. Fee $5 (ID: S03) FOLLOW US on Facebook: hibuffaloyogaw The Essence of the YOGA SUTRA Digital Workshop with Pandit Rajmani Tigunait, PhD Hosted by H.I.Buffalo The Yoga Sutra is a manual for experiencing our intrinsic divinity and becoming firmly established in it. This unique 7-part series includes a combination of digital and live content with Pandit Tigunait. Teachers at the Buffalo center will facilitate each class, lead practicums and guide group discussion. Explore potent practices that have been part of an unbroken living tradition for thousands of years. Reclaim a clear, vibrant mind. Cultivate the resolve needed to bring about self-transformation and prosperity. Fee: $129 (ID: SDW) Heartfelt appreciation to People Inc. for labeling these brochures. PROGRAM LAUNCH: Saturday, Jan. 9, 2-5pm Course introduction with Sarah followed by live-stream lecture with Pandit Rajmani Tigunait. ESSENCE STUDY GROUP: Wednesdays, Jan. 13-Feb. 17 (6wks), 7-8:45pm For more info. go to: hibuffalo.org/seminars

4 Mastering the Basics - Beginner level with Bonnie Saturdays, Jan. 9-Feb. 20 (7wks), 11:15am-12:30pm Begin your yoga practice or reintroduce yourself to the basics. This class draws upon content from the award-winning book Yoga: Mastering the Basics, by Sandra Anderson & Rolf Sovik, PsyD. (available in our bookstore). Bring focus to several aspects of yoga practice. Explore range of movement exercises, alignment fundamentals, and diaphragmatic breath training. Each class includes a guided relaxation and meditation. Beginners welcome! Fee: $84 (ID: YMB) Yoga Nidra with Tracy Mondays, Jan (3wks), 7-8:30pm While it may seem surprising to dedicate a yoga class to sleep, the key to yoga nidra is that it is a practice of sleeping with deep awareness. Yogic relaxation methods gradually lead to a softening of the tightness with which we hold ourselves. As relaxation deepens, it leads to the subtle ability to rest without losing consciousness. This class will review the specific relaxation methods leading to yoga nidra and then practice yogic sleep. Come away refreshed! Fee: $40 (S04) Living with Purpose In the New Year The Practice of Ahimsa (non-violence) with Kandy Saturday, Jan. 16, 9:30-11:30am Staying present and acting skillfully can be challenging in our day-today lives. Cultivating the fortitude to remain rooted in self-love and compassion for others requires that we align with our inner wisdom. Through gentle movements with breath awareness, meditation, self-reflection, and discussion, we will come to shed light upon the questions Who am I, and what is my purpose? Fee: $20 (ID: S05) Cinema & Soup Saturday - Part 1 with Kandy Saturday, Jan. 23, 9:30-noon Come in out of the cold and enjoy an inspiring film followed by homemade soup and discussion. Each film in this 4-part series reflects yoga philosophy. We will watch Peaceful Warrior - based on the true story of Dan Millman, a gifted young athlete who has a life-changing event that reshapes his life forever. For a complete list of films & dates go to: hibuffalo.org/seminars. Fee: $10 (ID: S06) Introduction to Holistic Health & Homeopathy with Arup Bhattacharya, PhD Mondays, Jan. 25-Feb. 15 (4wks), 6-8pm Join us for a four-part lecture series to learn some of the basic concepts and principles of health and homeopathy and how it is different from other systems of medicines, including conventional medicine and herbal remedies. *Skype option is available for those who can t attend in person. Fee: $99 (ID: S07) or $30 per class FEBRUARY Deepening Meditation with Donna Wednesdays, Feb (4wks), 7:00-8:30pm This class is a continuation of the practices from the Beginning Meditation course. Vitalize your meditation practice by deepening your personal experience of mindfulness and concentration. Learn additional relaxation and breathing methods, how to use a mala, and use of a personal mantra. Prerequisite: Completion of the Beginning Meditation course. Fee: $48 (ID: S08) Spiritual Study and Practice Group for Women Thursday, Feb. 4, 7-8:30pm Join us as we continue our on a year-long study of Meditation for the Love of It, Enjoying Your Own Deepest Experience, by Sally Kempton (available in the bookstore). Drawing on 40 years of experience as a teacher and meditator, Kempton shares practical secrets to help us turn meditation into an unconditional embrace of the fullness of our experience on and off the meditation cushion. We will discuss Ch.2 How Do We Experience the Inner Self? Fee $5 (ID: S09) REGISTER ONLINE:

5 Yoga and Meditation for Anxiety and Depression with Athalie Joy, PhD Saturday, Feb. 6, 1-4pm Become more confident in your ability to create calm and to focus when you are anxious and emotionally upset. This slow-paced, internally focused workshop facilitates mental clarity about what occurs from moment to moment in your physical and emotional reality; and, with this awareness, come choices for self-management. Take-home materials support your ongoing practice of this body-mind approach. Be sure to wear comfortable clothes and eat a light lunch before the program. Fee: $30 (ID: S10) Cinema & Soup Saturday - Part II with Kandy Saturday, Feb. 13, 9:30-noon Enjoy tea and a movie followed by soup and discussion. Each film in this 4-part series reflects yoga philosophy. We will watch The Hundred Foot Journey A feud between two adjacent restaurants is resolved when all involved engage in the yogic principle involve everyone, exclude no one. For a complete list of films and dates go to: hibuffalo.org/seminars Fee: $10 (ID: S11) Household Homeopathy - A Primer in Homeopathic Remedies for Acute Conditions with Arup Bhattacharya, PhD Saturdays, Feb. 20-Apr. 9 (8wks), 9:30am-12:30pm Homeopathic medicine is an invaluable tool in home health care. Explore the basic principles of homeopathy, learn how homeopathic remedies are selected for acute conditions, and survey core remedies used to address common illnesses in children and adults. Learn how to use homeopathy safely and effectively to keep yourself and your family healthy through life s journey. *Skype option available for those who can t attend in person. (24 hours of class time) Fee: $224 (ID: S12), or $35 per class ROLF SOVIK SATSANG Pillars of Happiness Thursday, Feb 25, 7-8:30pm It is said that four pillars uplift spiritual life and lead to inner happiness. They include self-control, spiritual inquiry, contentment, and good company (satsang). Interestingly, the sage Vashishta recommends satsang, good company, as the greatest source of spiritual growth. So bring your thoughts and questions about yoga/ meditation and join Rolf for an evening devoted to satsang, the company of inspired aspirants. No Fee - donations welcomed (ID: S13) All proceeds will go directly towards H.I.Humanitarian Projects. WORKSHOP Soothing Inner Life through Meditation, Mind and Mantra Saturday, Feb 27, 9:30-noon; 1:30-3:30pm Yoga advises us to uplift the self by the Self. These are puzzling words at first, but in meditation they make perfect sense. They assure us that there is a joy and fullness in us that has the power to nurture and transform our lives. This workshop will focus on meditation practice on methods to awaken joy and explore the riches of inner life. The science of mantra is a fascinating aspect of this process and the workshop will include practice and discussion of general mantras available for everyone to use. This will help in deepening meditation. Note: Program includes a 90-min. lunch-break. You are welcome to bring a bag-lunch and eat at the center, or there are restaurants near-by. Separate pricing is available if you are only able to attend one session. Sat. Workshop: $75 (ID: RS) Session 1: 9:30-noon only - $45 (ID: R1) Session 2: 1:30-3:30pm only - $45 (ID: R2) HIMALAYAN INSTITUTE of Buffalo, NY ADDRESS 841 Delaware Ave. Buffalo, NY (716) info@hibuffalo.org OFFICE HOURS Mon-Thurs: 9am-5pm Fri: 9am-3pm Sat: 9am-noon GIFT CERTIFICATES are available for classes and bookstore. 10% DISCOUNT for HI Buffalo Members 20% DISCOUNT* for Students & Seniors (65+) *Classes under $25, CEUs, & some seminars do not qualify. PARKING OPTIONS: MON thru FRI Morning Classes: Barker or Linwood (street parking) MON & TUES 5 pm Classes: Red Cross parking lot 7 pm Classes: Red Cross; Barker or Linwood WED & THURS 5 pm Classes: Temple parking lot 7 pm Classes: Temple; Barker or Linwood SAT 9:30 am Classes: Temple; Red Cross; Barker or Linwood

6 you are limitless & luminous! (NEW YEAR REMINDER) + take 10% off calendars & journals thru January MAIL-IN REGISTRATION FORM Name (1): TO REGISTER ONLINE: Visit Name (2): Home Phone: Cell or Work Phone: TO REGISTER BY MAIL: Mail this form along with full class fee. Make checks payable to Himalayan Institute. Please include your phone number(s) and . Class start date reminders are sent via . Class / Program Title Class ID# Fee Feel free to register in person! QUESTIONS? info@hibuffalo.org Call: HIMALAYAN INSTITUTE 841 Delaware Ave Buffalo, NY 14209