Yoga Class Schedule May/June 2014

Yoga Class Schedule May/June 2014 1 Yoga 2 Yoga 3 Yoga Restorative 3rd Chakra / Navel Center* Gentle Mon 5-6:30 pm May 5- June 23^ $70 Sherry Y1M5 Wed 9:30-11 am May 7-June 25 $80 Carol Y1W9 Wed 5-6:30 pm May 7-June 25 $80 Candace Y1W5 Mon 9:30-11 am May 5-June 23^ $70 Julia Y2M9 Tues 9:30-11 am May 6-June 24 $80 Wendy Y2T9 Tues 5-6:30 pm May 6-June 24 $80 Larry Y2T5 Wed 5-6:30 pm May 7-June 25 $80 Jackie Y2W5 Wed 7-8:30 pm May 7-June 25 $80 Tess Y2W7 Thurs 5-6:30 pm May 8-June 26 $80 Renee Y2R5 Mon 5:30-7:00 pm May 5-June 23^ $70 Kerry Y3M5 Mon 7-8:30 pm May 5-June 23^ $70 Cathy Y3M7 Tues 9:30-11 am May 6-June 24 $80 Anne Y3T9 Wed 9:30-11 am May 7-June 25 $80 Wendy Y3W9 Thurs 9:30-11 am May 8-June 26 $80 Tracy Y3R9 SPECIAL INTEREST YOGA CLASSES Tues 9:30-11 am May 6-24 $80 Carolyn YR Tues 5:30-6:30 pm May 6-27 $40 Sarah YN Thurs 5:30-6:30 pm May 8-May 29 $40 Laura YG TO REGISTER ONLINE VISIT www.hibuffalo.org 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 any ability level. Yoga 2: Variations on basic postures are introduced. Breathing exercises, subtler relaxation methods and deeper meditation skills are developed. Yoga 3: Practice new and more challenging postures, building 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. Restorative: These sessions will focus on restorative and supported postures an excellent choice for those whose energy is depleted. Balance* Beginner Intermediate Tues 5:30-6:30 pm June 3-24 $40 Stephanie YB DROP-IN YOGA CLASSES (no pre-registration required / cost based on per-class fee) Thurs 5:30-6:30 pm on-going $5 Staff Sat 9:30-11am on-going^ $10 Staff * See Lectures & Seminars for descriptions of these Special Interest classes. ^ We will be CLOSED Memorial Weekend (Fri, May 23 Mon, 26th) NO CLASSES Sat, May 24th & Mon, May 26th

Lectures & Seminars MISSED CLASSES Classes missed once the session has started may be made up during the same 8-week session by attending another class of the same level or a drop-in class. MEDITATION ROOM AVAILABLE Room Hours: Mon-Thurs: 9am-5pm Fri & Sat: 9am-noon RIDE BOARD If you re heading to Honesdale, use the ride board posted outside the office to find people to carpool with! SIGN UP for our email newsletter to learn about upcoming special programs and events! www.hibuffalo.org Heartfelt appreciation to People Inc. for labeling these brochures. MAY Meditation on the Chakras with Tracy Saturday, May 3rd, 1-3pm BHUTA SHUDDHI is a specific meditative practice to purify the body and prepare the mind for deeper levels of meditation. We will explore the seven central chakras or energy centers located along the center axis of the body, their seed mantras, and visual representations (yantras) with the goal of stabilizing and enlivening pranic energy. We will learn the method and practice together. Fee: $25 (ID#: S40) A Flavor of India: Cooking Series - part 3 with Shobha Chowdhary Sunday, May 4, 12-3pm Chapati, paratha, puri... In this class, we will be learning all about making traditional Indian breads! Bread is a wonderful accompaniment to any meal and often a meal within itself, especially when stuffed with vegetables and spices. We will learn the differences between varieties of Indian bread, how to chose flour and other ingredients, which type of pan to select, and how to prepare right on the stovetop. Bring your rolling pin and join us! No prior attendance to this cooking series is necessary. Classes will be held at Tracy s house in West Amherst, directions provided at registration. Fee: $40 (ID#: S41) Beginning Meditation with Donna Tuesdays, May 6-27 (4 wks), 7-8:30pm 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: $45 (ID#: S42) Asana and the Third Chakra: Gaining Access to the Navel Center with Sarah Tuesdays, May 6-27, 5:30-6:30pm (4 wks) Yoga is a multi-dimensional practice. It transforms the body, mind, and the flow of prana, or life force. The third chakra, or navel center, governs the flow of prana that gives rise to strong digestion, courage, indomitable will, and vitality. In this series, learn simple, subtle, and profound practices to add to your current asana routine that will build the foundation to access pranic energy at the navel center. Fee: $40 (ID#: S43) Yoga Nidra with Jan Saturday, May 10, 2-3:30pm Learn the practice of Yoga Nidra (yogic sleep) a method for deep rest and relaxation. Through a series of practices, we will systematically relax the body and mind, and consciously move our awareness toward deep sleep. Discover how to travel from waking to dreaming to deep sleep, and enjoy complete rest in a relatively short period of time. Fee: $20 (ID#: S44) Spiritual Study and Practice Group for Women Wednesday, May 28th, 7-8:30pm Please join us in the study of The Yamas and Niyamas by Deborah Adele (available in our bookstore). We will discuss Chapter 6 Aparigraha: Nonpossessiveness & Chapter 7 Yama Review and the Questions for Exploration at the end of the chapter. Bring the book and share your experience of the explorations. Registration is required. Fee $5 (ID#: S45) Spring Cleaning Volunteer Weekend! Fri May 30th, 10am-3pm & Sat, May 31, 1-4pm Come when you can, stay as long as you can! We ll launch our Spring Cleaning efforts on Friday morning & continue Sat afternoon. Help tidy up the yard, scrub the nooks & crannies, wash windows, paint - whatever your speciality, we ve got a project for you! Please let us know when you re coming: 883-2223

Get your SPECIAL EDITION of The Secret of the Yoga Sutra book at our bookstore NATIONAL LECTURE & BOOK TOUR The Secret of theyoga Sutra with Pandit Rajmani Tigunait, PhD The Yoga Sutra is the source wisdom of all yoga traditions. It holds the key to unlocking the mystery and power of yoga, and finding ultimate fulfillment and freedom. In this inspiring lecture and workshop, grounded in time-tested wisdom, you ll discover the promise hidden in the Yoga Sutra and gather the tools and means to experience the missing element of your practice. Tuesday, June 17th, 7-9pm Fee: $30 advance (ID#: SPRT) / $35 day of Information + Registration: www.hibuffalo.org This lecture will be held in the Auditorium of The Temple Beth Zion (located across the street from The Himalayan Institute of Buffalo). *No Sr/St/Mem discounts apply to this special event. Pandit Rajmani Tigunait, PhD, is a modern-day master and living link to the unbroken Himalayan Tradition. He is the successor of Sri Swami Rama of the Himalayas and the spiritual head of the Himalayan Institute. As a leading voice of YogaInternational.com and the author of 15 books, his teachings offer practical guidance on applying yogic and tantric wisdom to modern life. Over the past 35 years, Pandit Tigunait has touched innumerable lives around the world as a teacher, humanitarian, and visionary spiritual leader. JUNE Relaxation and Stress Management with Donna Mondays, June 2-23 (4 wks), 7-8:00pm The yoga tradition offers a collection of useful tools for managing stress and reducing anxiety. Through relaxation and yoga, you can quiet your reactions to stressful events and lessen their impact on body and mind. Learn to awaken the calming force within you and to make peace with situations that challenge your inner life. Fee: $40 (ID#: S46) Yoga for Improving Balance with Stephanie Tuesdays, June 3-24 (4 wks), 5:30-6:30pm Physical balance is very important in performing functional activities safely. Maintaining your balance is a complex process that uses sensory information to create muscle responses to keep you from falling. In this four week yoga session we will work to improve balance by exploring proper body alignment, strength for balancing and improving concentration. Fee: $40 (ID: S47) Sanskrit Mini Course with Tracy Draksic, MA 3 night intensive: Wed, June 4 - Fri, June 6, 7-9pm As students of yoga and meditation, the sounds of Sanskrit surround us. This mini course will give you the basics to begin unlocking the intrinsic beauty of yoga s sacred language. On the first night, we will look at the sound system and writing system. On the second night, we learn to recite the prayers and mantras of our Tradition. On the third evening, join the year long study group for an Agni Hotra fire ceremony in the H.I. courtyard, weather permitting. This class will prepare you to join the year long group as we begin our second year in September if you wish. Fee: $60 (ID: S48) Chakra: wheel or turning (Tantric Definition) An energy center in the subtle body along the spinal axis through which consciousness manifests in human form; lit., a spinning wheel.

SATSANG: The Gayatri Mantra with Donna Thursday, June 12, 7-8:30pm The Gayatri Mantra is traditionally called The Mother of the Vedas. This mantra connects us to the teacher within, helping us receive inner guidance and inspiration. Gayatri practice helps us overcome weakness and gain inner strength. If you are struggling with confusion, doubt or lack of direction this practice will enable you to get in touch with your own intuition. Learn more about the purpose and practice of this mantra to deepen your meditation and develop your spiritual fulfillment. Satsang is free and open to the public. Donations are welcome. (ID#: S49) Spiritual Study and Practice Group for Women Wednesday, June 25th, 7-8:30pm Please join us in the study of The Yamas and Niyamas by Deborah Adele (available in our bookstore). We will discuss Chapter 8, Saucha: Purity, and the Questions for Exploration at the end of the chapter. Bring the book and share your experience of the explorations. Registration required. Fee $5 (ID#: S51) Yoga and Meditation for Depression and Anxiety with Athalie Joy, PhD Saturday, June 28th, 1-4pm Become more confident in your ability to create calmness and focus when you are anxious and emotionally upset. This slow-paced, internally focused workshop facilitates mental clarity about what occurs 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. Only a closed water bottle may be brought to the class space. Fee: $25 (ID#: S52) REGISTER ONLINE AT www.hibuffalo.org CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF ART YOGA The Art of Transformation Friday, August 8, 2014 8 am - 10 pm EARLY BIRD SPECIAL: By May 15th: $108 (ID#: SCM) After May 15th: $125 JOIN THE HIMALAYAN INSTITUTE of Buffalo for a day trip to the Cleveland Museum of Art to see the Smithsonian s, Yoga: The Art of Transformation. Through masterpieces of Indian sculpture and paintings, this first-ever exhibition to examine the visual culture of yoga, explores yoga s goals; its Hindu, as well as Buddhist, Jain and Sufi manifestations; its means of transforming body and consciousness; and its profound philosophical foundations. The fee includes round-trip bus transportation from the Himalayan Institute, museum entry and group tour, and a vegetarian box lunch for the return trip. To ease one s physical comfort throughout the day, optional multi-level hatha classes will be offered at sunrise at the Institute and in Cleveland s Wade Park prior to return. Registration is required by May 15, however, as seating is limited registrations will be taken on a first come-first serve basis. *No Sr/St/Mem discounts apply to this special event. For additional $108 (ID#: SD), you can help to support those needing financial assistance to attend the exhibition as well as the plans underway at the Himalayan Institute to transform its first floor entryway through color and art. HIMALAYAN INSTITUTE of Buffalo, NY ADDRESS 841 Delaware Ave. Buffalo, NY 14209 (716) 883-2223 www.hibuffalo.org info@hibuffalo.org OFFICE HOURS Mon-Thurs: 9am-5pm Fri: 9am-3pm Sat: 9am-noon GIFT CERTIFICATES are available for classes and bookstore. 20% DISCOUNT* for Students & Seniors *Classes under $25, cooking classes, & some special events do not qualify. Partial Scholarships are available; please inquire. PARKING OPTIONS: TUES thru THURS 9:30 am 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

*THIS FALL: 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training + CEU S for Certified Instructors Teacher Training HIMALAYAN INSTITUTE 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Program 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training, approved by Yoga Alliance, will be begin this September at HI Buffalo. The program will be held on Tuesday evenings from 6:30-8:30pm, plus weekend seminars that will take place one weekend per month for approximately six months. Call 883-2223 or Email: info@hibuffalo.org to indicate interest. Leave your name, phone, address and email. We ll send application materials to you. CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS OPEN TO YOGA TEACHERS OF ALL TRADITIONS Get inspired, enliven your teaching, and connect with other yoga teachers in the Greater Buffalo area! The mastery of teaching yoga is an ever evolving art and practice. HI Buffalo is creating a space for yoga teachers to come together to study and learn. All courses qualify for Continuing Education Credits with Yoga Alliance. The Teachers Laboratory: Making Physical and Subtle Adjustments September - with Sarah Guglielmi, RTY-500, AYS Teaching According to the Ayurvedic Clock October - with Julia Kress, E-RYT-500, AYS Downward Dog and Headstand for All Level Students November - with Sarah Guglielmi, RTY-500, AYS The Nervous System, Pranayama, and Relaxation December - with Julia Kress, E-RYT-500, AYS MAIL-IN REGISTRATION FORM TO REGISTER ONLINE: Visit www.hibuffalo.org Name (1): Name (2): Email: Home Phone: Cell or Work Phone: TO REGISTER BY MAIL: Mail this form along with full class fee. Checks payable to Himalayan Institute. Please include your phone number(s) Feel free to register in person! Class / Program Title Class ID# Fee QUESTIONS? Email: info@hibuffalo.org Call: 883-2223 HIMALAYAN INSTITUTE 841 Delaware Ave Buffalo, NY 14209