Introduction to Tantra
through asana, pranayama, meditation, mantra, mudra, yantra and ritual
2 day intensive with rachel zinman
Kyoto, Japan October 30 & 31, 2009
Tantra yoga is a practice which uses specific tools and techniques to liberate and expand our consciousness. In this intensive we will look at the philosophy of Tantra and explore its major practices such as asana, pranayama, meditation, mantra, mudra, yantra and ritual. The workshop will finish with the construction of a healing yantra and a simple tantric ritual.
Session 1- Friday
*Buttha Shuddi pranayama ( tantric purification), vinyasa practice and Tantric kriya meditation
* Initial explanation of the background of Tantra and the role of Hatha Yoga in Tantric practice
* Talk on Mantra and Yantra and How to work with these tools therapeutically in your classes- internally and externally
* gentle vinyasa practice pranayama and a tantric mantra practice
Session 2- Saturday
*Strong vinyasa practice , pranayama and Sankalpa meditation for intention
*The Role of ritual in Tantra- how can we make our everyday lives sacred
* Experience of Tantric ritual. We will build a yantra with rice and flowers and perform a puja with mantra and mudra.
Schedule
October 30 , 2009
9-12 am & 2-5 pm
October 31, 2009
9-12 am & 2-5 pm
Venue
KYOTO TERUSA
Kudaru Kujyo Shinmachidori Minamiku Kyoto City
tel:075−692−3400 fax:075−692−3402
www.kyoto-terrsa.or.jp
Cost
30,000 yen
for bookings and details
sunnyoga623@yahoo.co.jp
