Rasa Yoga Master s Path ~ Ayurveda Training~ Fall 2017 Health is a choice! When health is absent, wisdom cannot reveal itself, art cannot manifest, strength cannot fight, wealth becomes useless, and intelligence cannot be applied. ~Herophilus 17226 Mercury, Suite 108 Houston, TX 77058 281-282-9400 www.yogarasa.net Updated:8/3/17
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Rasa Yoga Beliefs & Prime Directives 1. We believe there is an intelligent force in our world and in the universe infinitely seeking perfect order. 2. We believe in the intrinsic brilliance of ourselves and all humanity. 3. We believe that Yoga and Ayurveda are a life training that will lead us to Truth. 4. We believe in the transformative power of conscious choices in thoughts, movement, and consumption. therefore 1. We embody the highest vision for the world. therefore 2. We inspire all beings who enter this space to define, clarify, and align with their highest potential. therefore 3. Practicing as directed by our teacher and this school, we humbly train our bodies and minds, acknowledging them as one. therefore 4. We will learn and teach responsibility in our thoughts, words, and actions, leading to empowered accountability. 5. We believe what we say matters. therefore 5. We deliberately choose our words and conversations to be directed toward our best understanding of Truth in any given moment. 6. We believe the degree of freedom we experience is a direct result of the clarity of our perception. 7. We believe there is plenty of time, money, love, health, knowledge, and opportunity. therefore 6. We stand for the eradication of limited thinking. therefore 7. We choose to live Seva, selfless existence: today is for my brothers and sisters, tomorrow is for me. 8. We believe we need each other. therefore 8. We honor and encourage the diverse nature 9. We believe there is nothing in our experience to negate. 10. We believe all beings are searching for the experience of their best quality of life. 11. We believe anything that goes against the laws of nature consumes itself. 12. We believe in the necessity of being held accountable by a teacher who has our best interests at heart. of humanity through our relationships. therefore 9. We are fiercely deliberate in making distinctions between truth and illusion, embodying wise discernment. therefore therefore therefore 10. We collectively sustain the presence that enables all students to develop to their chosen level of mastery in all areas of life. We acknowledge that ultimate mastery is found through teaching. 11. We agree to understand and act in accordance with the laws of nature, embracing change as the driving force of sustainability. 12. We are called to unwavering reverence and honor toward our teacher. We sanction our teacher as a conduit of knowledge aligned with the highest vision of our world. Page 3 of 8
Krama I Program Structure: Workshop Ayurveda: Healing Through Yoga & Ayurveda Workshop Ayurveda: Holistic Living Workshop Ayurveda: Cultivating Vitality and Wisdom Workshop Asana Immersion Workshop Anatomy of Yoga Workshop Meditation: Dharana Workshop Meditation: Dhyana Workshop Nada Yoga & Primal Sound Workshop Healing through Yoga & Ayurveda Being Yoga - 6 Months* Homework Ayurveda Research Paper Classroom Hours: General Asana Class Attendance ~ 30 hours, over a 6 month period. Being Ayurveda Classes ~ Wednesdays Wednesdays: 6:00 7:15 pm See attached Class Schedule Krama II Program Structure: Pre-requisite Registration in Level I and/or 75% of Level I terms memorized Workshop Rasa Asana Immersion Workshop Advanced Anatomy Workshop Healing through Yoga & Ayurveda Workshop Nada Yoga & Primal Sound Being Yoga - 3 Months* Homework Ayurveda research paper Classroom Hours: General Asana Class Attendance ~ 30 hours, over a 6 month period. Being Ayurveda Classes ~ Wednesdays Wednesdays: 6:00 7:15 pm See attached Class Schedule Materials & Supplies: 11 X 14 Sketch Books ~ available in Yoga Rasa Boutique Colored Pencils Glue Sticks Scissors Chalk Pastels Pencils Calendar: For Rasa Yoga Workshops, Being Yoga, and other events, please check the website http://www.rasayogaschool.org Page 4 of 8
Being Ayurveda Class Schedule Fall 2017 Being Ayurveda September 6th September 13 th September 20 th September 27 th October 4 th October 11 th October 18 th October 25 th November 1 st November 8 th November 15 th November 22 nd November 29 th Decmember 6 th December 13 th December 20 th December 27 th January 3 rd Wednesdays 6:00 7:15 PM No Class No Class Page 5 of 8
Ayurveda: Krama I Certification Terms to Know Ayurveda-Science of Life and Longevity Sankhya - Enumeration Brahman- God; the energy of creation Chitta-core consciousness all levels of mind Purusa-witness consciousness-unaffected by the material world Gunas-qualities of nature Sattva-purity, intelligence Rajas-activity, agitation, passion Tamas-inertia, dullness Prakriti-Nature, physical manifestation of purusa, constitution Mahat-Universal Intelligence great cause Buddhi-individual intellect awake Ahamkara-ego I, the doer Manas-mind-takes in sensation and thoughts-association Mahabhuta-(gross elements) Akasa-space-ether Vayu-air Tejas/agni-fire Apas-water Prthivi-earth Doshas-(bodily manifested forces) Vata-wind Pitta- heating Kapha- lubricating Dhatus -Tissues Rasa-plasma derived from the essence of food Rakta-blood derived from the essence of Rasa Mamsa-tissue flesh- derived from the essence of Rakta Medha-fat-derived from the essence of Mamsa Asthi-bones derived from the essence of Medha Majja-marrow- derived from the essence of Asthi Shukra-reproduction fluid-derived from the essence of Majja 7 Chakras and Corresponding Bija and Element Muladhara LAM Prthivi (earth) Svadisthana VAM Apas (water) Manipura RAM Tejas/Agni (fire) Anahata YAM Vayu (air) Vishuddha HAM Akasa (ether/space) Ajna OM Sahasrara Silence Page 6 of 8
Dosha Phases-(gati) Sthana-in a stable place Vrddhi-increase of a dosha Ksaya-decrease of a dosha Vikriti-current imbalanced state of overall health-resulting from derangement of doshas Prakriti- Cosmic-Force of Nature Individuated-genetic physical constitution Dosha prakrti- constitution in terms of Vata, Pitta, Kapha Manas prakriti-mental constitution in terms of sattva, rajas, tamas Mantra-seed sounds used for healing purposes Agni- digestive/metabolic fire fire physical, psychological and spiritual Agni Sara-healthy strong digestion Bhuta-element; a being; a ghost Bhasma-mineral ash-the ashes of Agni Ama-undigested food physical & psychological Arogya- health, a state of being without disease Vyadhi/Roga-disease Cikitsa-treatment of vikriti Dharma-universal law; personal path Neti-nasal cleansing To Balance -The master forms of Vata, Pitta, Kapha Prana-subtle aspect of vata Tejas-subtle aspect of pitta Ojas-subtle aspect of kapha Rasa-taste, flavor, essence Rasayana-rejuvenative process Puja-healing rituals Our one body is comprised of the 3 bodies: Causal-soul, thought, jiva Subtle-energetic, electrical Physical-manifested How we transform our 3 bodies: Physical Stability-Pure Diet~Taste Subtle Level-Pranayama Causal-Mantra Koshas-sheaths Annamaya-physical Pranamaya-energy, breath Manomaya-mental, emotional Vijnanamaya-discernment, wisdom, values Anandamaya-Love, faith, intuition-bliss Rasas (Taste)- Sweet-earth and water-sattva=honey Salty-water and fire-rajas=salt Sour-earth and fire-rajas=lemon Pungent-fire and air-rajas and tamas=pepper Bitter-air and ether-rajas=coffee Astringent-earth and air-rajas=pomegranate Yoga Sutra 1.2-5 Types of thought waves: Pramana-valid knowledge, experienced knowledge, correct knowledge which is studied verified, proofed or evidenced. Viparyaya-inverted, perverse, contrary incorrect knowledge Vikalpa-verbal knowledge void of substance, fantasy, doubt, fear Page 7 of 8
Nidra-sleep, emptiness Smriti-memory 9 Rasas-Essence of Emotion Sringara Love Beauty, Devotion & Unified Hasya Joy Humor & Sarcasm Adbhutha Wonder Curiosity & Mystery Shanta Peace Calmness & Relaxation Raudra Anger Irritation & Agitation Veerya Courage Confidence & Power Karuna Sadness Compassion & Pity Bhayanaka Fear Anxiety & Worry Vibhasta Disgust Depression & Self Pity Psychological disorders involve imbalances in the pranas (Vayus) as they govern the mind. First, Prana or energization is disturbed by taking in wrong impression, emotions or thoughts. Second, Samana or digestion gets imbalanced through wrong intakes and poor discernment and discrimination. Then the other Pranas become disturbed: Apana brings about the increase of wasted materials in the mind. Vyana is impaired, bringing about stagnation in our deeper consciousness. Udana, or our positive upward will, is weakened and we are unable to make the efforts to change or improve our condition. Page 8 of 8