Roots Illumined

Roots Illumined  |  Yoga Continuing Education Series  |  Ananda Ashram

with David Hollander (E-RYT), Nikki Lewitan and Shri Radha

Module 1   Aug 3-5 Sun Salutations and Standing Poses  

Module 2   Aug 10-12   Seated Poses and Vinyasas   

Module 3   Aug 17-19  Inversions and Backbends

This series will inform and illumine our asana practice through creative sequencing, alignment cues, advanced hands-on assists and teaching practicums. Concentrated sessions devoted to proper pronunciation of the asanas' Sanskrit names will develop confidence and encourage their use. Each weekend will also feature select Sanskrit mantras that evoke shantih (peace) and shivam (tranquility) to elevate our practice and our teaching. 

20 CE hours for each module | $275 per module or $750 for all three with David, Nikki and Shri Radha

plus 

The Roots of Yoga & Meditation with Shri Radha | July 13-15

We will trace the historical roots of yoga through the Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita and Yoga Sutras to identify the fruit the ancient sages held as their final aim and the methods they recommended to attain it. A primary focus will be dharana, dhyana and samadhi, the last three limbs of yoga, supported by guided and silent meditations and exercises.  

The Sacred Syllable OM with Shri Radha  | Aug 31-Sep 2 

This weekend we will dive deep into an exploration of the mystic syllable OM with special consideration of the Mandukya Upanishad and reference to the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, Sankhya philosophy and the five koshas. Sanskrit chanting, periods of silence and meditation will invite us inward to experience the eternal sound current, OM, directly. 

11 CE hours for each weekend $155 per weekend or $281 for both with Shri Radha

Are you a seasoned yoga teacher longing to deepen your roots? Do you yearn to embody the ancient wisdom of yoga and serve as a guiding light for others? Are you developing your teaching perspective and seeking new ways to align and energize your teaching through the classical yoga lineage? Or perhaps are you a yoga student who wants more from your personal practice? Then Roots Illumined is for you.

Yoga finds itself in a unique position today. The teachings of classical yoga offer a peaceful, purposeful counterpose to the current social atmosphere. Yet while the physical practice (asana) is very popular, often much of the richness and profound insight has been lost.

Roots Illumined training offers a space for teachers and students of all levels to experience yoga's vedic roots and rituals and to refine practical tools for creating more effective and meaningful classes. This series will inform and illumine our practice with creative sequencing, alignment cues for all types of bodies, advanced hands-on assists, mystical mantras, practical philosophy and sacred teacher-to-student traditions. We will evoke a spark that will vitalize our own practice and galvanize the tools to share that light with others.

Roots Illumined is not a cookie cutter training. Our teachers bring decades of deep study, practice and teaching to the table. The course is designed to provide  mentoring and  support for each individual as we develop our yoga using classical tradition along with modern scientific rigor.

Nestled in the foothills of the Catskills, Ananda Ashram has preserved the time-honored teachings of yoga. Its Roots Illumined training offers an immersion experience with classes and practicums punctuated by sunrise and sunset agni hotra (vedic fire ceremony), meditation, vegetarian meals and communion with nature. Walks around the ashram’s 80 wooded acres and organic conversations with residents and other students will imprint your heart forever.

Schedule for August 3-5, August 10-12, and August 17-19

Daily Schedule (Friday 7pm-Sunday 5pm)

• 6-8 am  Agni Hotra and Meditation followed by Asana Practice
•  8-9 am  Breakfast 
• 9-12:30 pm  Meditation & Yoga Philosophy
• 12:30-1:30 pm  Lunch
• 2-5:30 pm  Asana Methodology
• 5:30-6:30 pm  Dinner
• 7-9 pm  Agni Hotra and Meditation followed by Opening Circle (Friday)  |  Question-Answer and Teachers’ Clinic (Saturday)

20 hours of instruction total per weekend   |   Weekend Roots Illumined Trainings conclude on Sundays at 5pm 

To Register:  845-782-5575

For Inquiries: anandaashramyoga@gmail.com

Overnight accommodations: www.anandaashram.org/reservations