Courses

A N U T T A R A 

yoga & meditation

A meditative, holistic style of yoga

To Contact us:

Phone: 250-631-3073

E-mail: anuttarayoga@gmail.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Courses at our Ashram location in the Nass Valley:

 

Ongoing 1st month Intensive Course

Based on the 1st month intensive course  in Thailand at www.agamayoga.com we will be offering from May to October, Mondays to Fridays, daily yoga classes at our ashram location.  Although the courses are focused intensely for ashramites, drop-ins are more than welcome.

 

8am meditation;

9am hatha yoga class;

10:30am lecture on relevant teachings of the day

 

Here is a rough outline of the courses which will be offered:

 

1.  The Fundamental Principles of Yoga

2.  Psychological Aspects of the Chakra-s

3.  What is Yoga?

4.  How the Asana-s Work

5.  Polarity of Energy (yin vs yang)

6.  Sublimation (rising energy)

7.  Beginners Kriya-s (purification techniques)

8.  8 Stages of Yoga part 1

9.  The 8 stages of Yoga part 2

10.  Mental Concentration

11.  The Five Bodies of Man

12.  The Various Branches of the Yogic System

13.  Music meditation,

14.  The Indriya-s and the Centres of Force,

15.  Vamanadhauti (kriya)

16.  Surya namaskara (Sun Salutations)

17.  Ardhamatsyendrasana

18.  Beginners’ Meditation (laya) , swastikasana

19.  Shirsasana

20.  Yoga Nidra (introduction into lucid dreaming)

21.  Chakrasana, and the dominant chakra

22.  Ahimsa

23.  Karma Yoga ,

24.  Satyam

25.  Asteya

26.  Brahmacharya

27.  Healing in Yoga

28.  Aparigraha

29.  Saucha

30.  Santosa

31.  Tapas

32.  Svadhyaya

33.  Ishvarapranidhana

34.  Vegetariansm, Macrobiotics

 

This course, once completed will be a prerequisite for our more in-depth courses into yoga.  This outline is only a basic summary of the courses of the first month, and may or may not be given in the same order.  Courses will depend on the need of the students,  upon discretion of the teacher.

 

Other Courses:

For those who have finished the 1st month intensive course, and for those who have practiced at any of the other Agamayoga locations, we are offering all classes from the 2nd month up to month 24, plus support and initiation into the chakra tapas (months 25-39)— with confirmation and approval of Swami Vivekananda.

 

As well, we are ready to give workshops, intensives and retreats on requests to any group of 6 or more, at the ashram location.

 

 

Courses in Terrace:

 

 

3 Month Beginner Course (dates and times to be announced):

 

In this course of one day per week for twelve weeks we are covering some introductory concepts of the yogic system.  The classes are 2 hours long, consisting of a 1.5 hour hatha- yoga (bodily postures) practice and relaxation, and a 30 minute session of theory. 

 

The following topics are taught (however, not necessarily in this order):

1.  The Fundamental Principles of Yoga

2.  Psychological Aspects of the Chakra-s

3.  What is Yoga?

4.  How the Asana-s Work

5.  Polarity of Energy (yin vs yang)

6.  Sublimation (rising energy)

7.  Beginners Kriya-s (purification techniques)

8.  8 Stages of Yoga part 1

9.  The 8 stages of Yoga part 2

10.  Mental Concentration

11.  The Five Bodies of Man

12.  The Various Branches of the Yogic System

 

This course will support those wishing for a solitary home practice, and will act as a prerequisite for our more advanced courses.

Please bring your own yoga mat and blanket.

 

Location:  Northwest Communities Naturopath Clinic, #201 – 3240 Kalum St. Terrace, BC.

Dates:  tba

Cost: The course fee is $14 tax inc/course.  It is a requirement by the student that they make their payment for the entire course at no later time then the end of the 3^rd session.  This ensures that your place is reserved.  The course afterwards will be closed, and newcomers cannot join in.  Also, your money will not be refunded if you will drop out of the course at a later date.  However, if you cannot make the class for a night, then you will still receive the course papers and you will be able to attend that missed course in future courses/ workshops free of charge. Make an advanced payment before September 1st, 2008, and receive a $20 discount! Please leave a cheque or cash with Candice at the Naturopathic Clinic,  made out to “Andrew English” for pre-registery.  Call Candice at 635-0980 for more information. 

SPACE IS LIMITED!!!!!

 

 

3 Month Intermediate (stage 1)[dates and times to be announced]:

 

This course is continued from the 3 month beginners course, which acts as a prerequisite for this course.  We will continue with the following:

 

1.  Music meditation, sukhasanagarudasana

2.  The Indriya-s and the Centres of Force, dhanurasanagomukhasana

3.  Vamanadhauti (kriya)

4.  Surya namaskara (Sun Salutations)

5.  Ardhamatsyendrasana

6.  Beginners’ Meditation (laya) , swastikasana

7.  Shirsasana

8.  Yoga Nidra (introduction into lucid dreaming)

9.  Chakrasana, and the dominant chakra

10.  Ahimsa

11.  Karma Yoga ,

12.  Satyam

Please bring your own yoga mat and blanket.

 

Location:  Northwest Communities Naturopath Clinic, #201 – 3240 Kalum St. Terrace, BC.

Dates: Every Monday from 5pm-7pm (until further notice) beginning tba for 12 weeks.

Cost: Advanced payment, of 12 classes @ $12/class, no later than December15th, 2008. Please bring your own yoga mat. 

Contact: Candice at 635-0980.

 

 

3 Month Intermediate (stage 2)[dates and times to be announced]:

 

This course is continued from the 3 month Intermediate (Stage 1) course, which acts as a prerequisite for this course.  We will continue with the following:

 

1.  Beginners Pranayama

2.  Asteya

3.  Brahmacharya

4.  Healing in Yoga pt 1Vegetarianism

5.  Healing in Yoga pt 2

6.  Aparigraha

7.  Saucha

8.  Santosa

9.  Tapas

10.  Svadhyaya

11.  Ishvarapranidhana

12.  Vegetariansm, Macrobiotics

Please bring your own yoga mat and blanket.

 

Location:  Northwest Communities Naturopath Clinic, #201 – 3240 Kalum St. Terrace, BC.

Dates: Every Monday from 5pm-7pm (until further notice) beginning on January 12th, 2008, for 12 weeks.

Cost: Advanced payment, of 12 classes @ $12/class, no later than December15th, 2008. Please bring your own yoga mat. 

Contact: Candice at 635-0980

 

 

3 Month Intermediate (stage 1.5)[date to be announced]:

 

This course is continued from the 3 month beginners course, and the intermediate course (stage 1).  This is to provide new teachings to both those who have finished the beginners course and the Intermediate course (stage 1).  We will continue with the following (bold typeset are new courses):

 

1.  Mental Concentration

2.  Ahimsa & Satyam

3.  The Five Bodies of Man

4.  Asteya &  Aparigraha

5.  Music Meditation

6.  Brahmacharya

7.  The Indriya-s and the Centres of Force

8.  Laya yoga (intitiation)

9.  Vamanadhauti (kriya)

10. Karma yoga & Saucha

11. Surya Namaskara (Sun Salutations)

12. Svadhyaya & Ishvarapranidhana

There will also be new asana-s taught, yet to be decided.

Please bring your own yoga mat and blanket.

 

Location:  Northwest Communities Naturopath Clinic, #201 – 3240 Kalum St. Terrace, BC.

Dates: Every Monday from 5pm-7pm (until further notice) beginning on April 20th, 2008, for 12 weeks.

Cost: Advanced payment, of 12 classes @ $12/class, before April 20th, 2008.  However, for those who have already completed the Intermediate Course (stage 1) the cost will be $108=($6X6 classes + $12X6 classes).  The lower price is due to a reduction of fees for those classes already attended

Contact: Candice at 250-635-0980.

 

 

3-Day Beginner Intensive Workshop (Next one to be announced):

 

This workshop is meant as a primer into the yogic system of understanding and knowledge.  It is intensive  and deals with a few of the fundamental aspects of the Indian Tantra- Yogic tradition.

This course will be structured with a class in the morning and a class in the afternoon with a 3  hour break for lunch.  We will be doing 1.5 hour sessions of Hatha yoga practice (bodily postures), with teachings and discussions on various introductory subjects. (please note: times may be subject to change).

Day 1:  Tuesday, August 12th, 2008

9pm- 12:30pm

*’Fundamental Principles of Yoga’  and Presentation of the Ckakra-s with music.

*Relaxation

4pm– 7pm

*Asana (body postures) practice

*’What is Yoga?’

 

Day 2:  Wednesday, August 13th, 2008

9pm-12:30pm

*Surya Namaskara (theory) and practise

*Asana Practise

*’How the Asanas Work’  (theory)

4pm-7pm

*Surya Namaskara (practise)

*Asana Practise

*’The Polarity of Energy’ (theory)

 

Day 3:  Thursday, August 14th, 2008

9pm-12:30pm

*’Morning Kriya-s (purification practises)’

*Surya Namaskara (practise)

*Asana Practise

*`Sublimation’ (theory)

4pm-7pm

*Asana Practise

*’The 8 stages of Yoga’ (theory)

*Final music meditation

 

As well, there will be a number of asana-s (bodily postures) taught.  This workshop will be held by Ronela Vainio.

Please bring your own yoga mat and blanket.

 

Date: will be announced

Location: To be announced

Cost:  From $140 to $170 depending on the cost of the rental space.

Contact:

***Please bring your own yoga mat, and blanket.

Our main study and practice is based on the knowledge of Kundalini, with a good understanding of both the physical-energetical and psycho-mental aspects of the chakras.  We start in the beginners courses with some of the fundamental yogic concepts, and a strong practice of asana-s (or bodily postures).  In the more advanced courses we teach yogic meditations, purification techniques, pranayama (breath control),  and Kundalini mudra-s, etc... Papers which are relevant to the teachings of the day are handed out at the end of every course, to help assist students with concepts related to the teachings.

We are currently giving a 6 week intensive beginners course at our Ashram location; a 3 month beginner course in Terrace; and a 3 month intermediate course (stage 1  1.5 and 2.0) in Terrace.