Cakra: The Inside Story

Part One Esoteric Anatomy
must have a previous offering to register for 

Part Two includes meeting on
October 25 & November 1 from 3 – 7 p.m., and November 8 from 3 – 5 p.m.

Part 2 only (previous Esoteric Anatomy is required): $175.00

Our sister non-profit, Sanga, has partial scholarships available
for those needing assistance to pursue yoga training.

Everyone is an expression of Source. According to Śaivism, Saṁkhyā philosophy, and subtle body theory, you are the expansion of the vibrations of Paramaśiva. The expansion of Śiva is an exploration of the saṁskṛt alphabet and the interconnected vortexes that create a wheel of energy, commonly known as a cakra.

This workshop is an exploration of the basic subtle body concepts of nadī, kośa, prānavāyu, etc. We will expand our knowledge and explore the alphabet from its initial vibration of ‘a’ to the last letter of ‘h.’ In our study of the letters, we will examine selected pulsing dynamics of the letters, such as:

• an expression of Spirit, in saṁskṛt, the tattva,
• a vibrational fluctuation also known as a vṛtti, which effects the mental body,
• and, an entry point on the physical body, the bahya matrika and/or a marma point, which creates the alphabet of the body.

Each vibration is and its intrinsic nature is represented by a petal surrounding a cakra. After discussing the essence of each letter, we will group them according to the order they are placed on their cakra. Our end goal is to understand how the pulsing vibrations define the inner soul of a cakra, adding information to understanding of external qualities most of already know. We will explore how we use this information to support our yoga therapy practice or yoga classes.

The first part is a 15 hour overview and introduction to Saṁkhyā and Kashmir Śaivism. We will review the basic expansion of Spirit into nature through vibration of Spirit. A goal is to explore the expression of Spirit through the nadī, cakra, prānavāyu, doṣa, bindu, kośa, kṣetra and more in the body. To make the information applicable, we will integrate subtle body awareness in āsana, prānāyāma and meditation practices.

 

The 10 hour second part is a deeper exploration into the power of the vibration of each petal of the cakra and its impact on the internal essence. After an introduction in the first part, here we will review each cakra region and discuss the tattva (spiritual essence), vṛtti (mind fluctuation), bahya matṛka and marma (external body points). The ultimate goal is to realize we often learn the “external” expression of the cakra vibration and miss the internal essence that is essential to transform on our journey to uncovering and living a Spirit filled life. 

 
Part Two meets in Denver:
PranaYoga and Ayurveda Mandala 
3333 Federal Boulevard (parking off the alley)
Denver, Colorado 80211
 
3-punch handouts provided. Bring your own notebook or folder.
Textbooks:
Required, choice of:
Johari, Harish, Chakras, 1987, Destiny Books, Rochester, VT.
or
Radha, Swami Sivananda, Kundalini Yoga for the West,  1985, Shambala, Boston, Massachusettes.
 
Required, choice of:
Frawley, David, Ranade, Dr, Subhash, and Lele, Dr. Avishash, Ayurveda and Marma Therapy, 2003, Lotus Press, Twin Lakes, Wisconsin.
or
Lad, Dr. Vasant and Durve, Anisha, Marma Points of Ayurveda, 2008, The Ayurvedic Press. Albuquerque, New Mexico.
 
Suggested reading: Frawley, David, Mantra Yoga and Primal Sound: Secret of Seed (Bija) Mantras, 2010, Lotus Press, Twin Lakes, WI.
 

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300-hour trainings are typically the next step for teachers.

We offer the option to attain that and more, with an excess of over 1000 hours of advanced classes available.
Courses part of our core requirements accumulate to 200 hours and all other hours are elective courses.

You must have a 200 hour YTT certification before you can register. Courses can be used as continuing education.

Sample of topics include these and more:

Advanced Core Basics
Chakra, Tantra, and Esoteric Anatomy
Hatha Yoga Classical Texts incl. Patanjali Yoga Sutras

Yoga Teaching Methodology
Ayurveda for Yogasana Class
The Epics

Sample of special interest courses include:

Children’s Yoga
Prenatal Yoga
Senior Yoga
Yoga Nidra
Sanskrit
Yoga as Therapy