Uncovering the symbolic nature of AUM
Through the practice of asana, pranayama, yantra and mantra
A 3-day workshop with rachel zinman
Osaka, Japan November 13- 15, 2009
In Tantra, the mantra AUM is used to transcend the ordinary thinking mind, touching a space that is eternal. Inherent in the sound Aum is both the unconscious, conscious and super conscious mind. When we chant Aum out loud we bring peace to this body, heart and mind and allow a stillness to flood our being. The yantra or symbol of Aum has a five-fold meaning related to both the physical body and our subtle energy field.
Spend 3 days with senior Ishta teacher Rachel Zinman exploring both the symbol and the sound of Aum by understanding how it can change your physicality and expand your consciousness through the practice of asanas -that promote awareness of your inherent life force, pranayamas that expand your energy field, and the chanting of Aum to connect to the essence of who you are.
Session 1
Understanding the meaning of the yantra OM and its relationship to the 5 elements and the prana vayus
Tantric Pranayama practice of Buttha Shuddhi to purifiy the elements in the body
Strong Vinyasa based practice relating to the 5 elements and the prana vayus
Mantra and meditation on AUM
Session 2
Understanding the mantra AUM and its relationship to the Granthis- the knots in our consciousness that keep us from knowing our true nature
Nadishodana Pranayama practice with mantra AUM
Strong vinyasa based practice focussing on the granthis
Mantra and meditation on AUM
Session 3
Understanding the deeper aspects of the pranava ( primordial sound) OM
And its relationship to tantric philosophy
Mudras and pranayamas for pratyahara ( sense withdrawal)
Strong vinyasa based practice emphasising active and passive inversions
Mantra and meditation on AUM
Schedule
November 15, 2009
TBA
November 16 , 2009
TBA
November 17, 2009
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Venue
Spirit yoga studio
Osaka, Japan
www.spirityogastudio.com
Cost
Early registration for all 3 days until Oct 31：15000 yen only！
One class until Oct 31: 6000 yen
One class after Oct 31: 6500 yen
Drop in 7000 yen
for bookings and details
