Yoga Studies:
Yoga Sutras of Patanjali
The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali is a philosophical classic. It expresses the truth of the human condition, succinctly shows us how the mind works, and is a practical teaching on how to use the mind to end suffering. We will study each of the four chapters, one by one. The classes will be both lecture and, hopefully, lively discussion of your questions.
Please get the text, The Yoga Sutra of Patanjali: A New Translation and Commentary by Chip Hartranft, Shambhala Classics, 2003. Read the entire book and then re-read Samadhi Pada prior to the first class.
Class Dates: 4 Saturdays
Jan. 23 – Samadhi Pada
Feb. 13 – Sadhana Pada
March 6 – Vibhuti Pada
April 3 – Kaivalya Pada
Time: 1:30 to 5:00 p.m.
Fee: $150 for the full series, $40 per class
For more information: Contact William at mplsyogaworkshop@hotmail.com or (612) 253-5115.
Location: Minneapolis Yoga Workshop, Ivy
Building, 2637 27th Ave. S., Suite 207, Minneapolis, MN 55406
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The Upanishads
Saturday, Feb. 27
1:30 – 5:00 p.m.
The seminar will explore the ten principal Upanishads. The Upanishads are philosophical texts, some three thousand years old,
that express the realization of the Vedic rishis. This realization is the nondualistic equation of atman (self) and Brahman, the
ground of Being. The predominant school of Hindu philosophy, Shankara’s Advaita Vedanta, has its source in the Upanishads.
The wisdom of the Upanishads permeates all of Yogic practice, and is essential to understanding our practice.
Text: Upanishads translated by Eknath Eswaren. Please read before class.
Fee: $45
For more information: Contact William at mplsyogaworkshop@hotmail.com or (612) 253-5115.
Location: Minneapolis Yoga Workshop, Ivy
Building, 2637 27th Ave. S., Suite 207, Minneapolis, MN 55406
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Yoga Vacation in Mexico
March 13-20, 2010
Come and experience the joy of a yoga vacation with William
Prottengeier of the Minneapolis Yoga Workshop and Gabriel
Halpern of Chicago’s Yoga Circle. Open to all levels.
Just one half-hour south of Cancun, yet far removed from
the crush of civilization, the tranquil
shores of Mexico offer everything for a restful yoga getaway.
We will stay at Villas Shanti resort,
a yoga-friendly retreat located just a 15-minute walk to Puerto
Morelos. Here you will find the relaxed approach to life for
which the tropics is famous. Puerto Morelos is home to a number
of excellent restaurants that cater to the preferences and
variety of visitors' needs, as well as a marketplace with
fresh local produce.
Enjoy two yoga classes daily, Vipassana meditation, white
sand beaches, snorkeling, sweat lodge, day trips to ruins
and more.
The vacation includes double-occupancy accommodations with
private bath and kitchenette, daily brunch, free drinks at
poolside, welcoming and farewell dinners, evening activities,
and a great time with a fantastic group of yogis from around
the country.
Download videos of yoga classes, the local
beach and surf, and Villas Shanti Resort.
Contact us for a brochure:
William Prottengeier, Minneapolis, at (612) 253-5115 or at
mplsyogaworkshop@hotmail.com
Gabriel Halpern, Chicago, email: themeiste@yogacircle.com
or contact Yoga Circle, yogacircle.com
or (312) 975-0750
Cost: $1,200
For more information about Villas Shanti, visit their website
at villasshanti.com
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Workshop with
Aurthur Kilmurray
Patanjali was a Neurobiologist!
Friday, April 30 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 1 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 3 - 5 p.m.
Sunday, May 2 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Through sustained mindful attention (samyama) and by playing with the patterns of energy flow in the yoga postures, we discover ways to somatically integrate the primary energies emerging from the brain stem, the emotional waves of the limbic system, and cognitive and self-reflective components of the cortex. When we can follow this process moment to moment in our relationships with ourselves and one another, new dimensions of wholeness and possibilities of deeper levels of integration emerge. This process, articulated in the teachings of yoga and Buddhism, brings a dynamic sense of aliveness to every moment of our unfolding lives.
About Arthur
Arthur’s interest in exploring and integrating science and spirituality was ignited while a student at MIT in 1970. There he discovered yoga and went on to study with B.K.S. Iyengar. He continued to promote yoga as a teacher and faculty member of the Iyegar Yoga Institute, and as a contributing writer to the Yoga Journal magazine. He was also president of the Northern California Iyengar Association. From 1993 to 2006, he was the principal teacher at Mystic River Yoga in Medford, MA, where he began incorporating into Iyengar's work the wisdom insights of Emilie Conrad’s Continuum, Bonnie Cohen’s Body Mind Centering and Vedanta. Arthur, deeply inspired by the work of Dan Siegel, is now writing a translation and commentary on Patanjali's Yoga Sutras from the modern perspective of interpersonal neurobiology. He brings all of his experience together to create depth and "integrative" yoga classes and training programs.
Fees
You can register for specific classes or the entire workshop.
Space is limited and priority will be given to those registering
for the full workshop.
Click on the registration form below for time classes and fees.
Complete workshop fee: $175
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For more information: Contact William at mplsyogaworkshop@hotmail.com or (612) 253-5115.
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Workshops with Betsy:
Deepen Your Practice and Strengthen Your Spiritual Muscles
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Feb 20: Partner Yoga
March 13: Learn the Ropes
April 10: Backbends
May 8: Chair Yoga
June 12: Yoga for Athletes
Making Contact. Partner Yoga:
Playfulness and Connectedness
Saturday, February 20
1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Partner Yoga is meant to be playful and fun, but it is also an opportunity to practice balance, trust, communication in the supportive, sacred space of the yoga room. When two people come together in a posture you create a whole new posture. This produces a completely different feeling than performing it alone. Finding balance in this way is an opportunity to stay keenly aware of the present moment and to act creatively with a calm mind and a light spirit. In this workshop we will go through a flow of postures that will take you through familiar poses in a deeper way with the support of another person. Partner yoga creates an opportunity to increase your physical, mental, and emotional fitness making your spirit happy. Come with a friend, a partner or by yourself for two hours of exploring
mind, body and spirit.
Fee: $20
For more information: Betsy at (612)
702-8609 or betsyyoga@earthlink.net
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Learning the Ropes: Focus and Strength
Saturday, March 13
1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
In the Iyengar Yoga tradition a very important aspect of the teachings is to use props to assist the practitioner to go deeper into the postures, stay longer in a pose or even to explore movements against gravity in new and interesting ways, A thorough introduction to the wall ropes system as well as an opportunity to learn how to adapt and modify your postures. This workshop is also indicated for people who have ailments such as back problems, sinus problems or physical or otherwise want to experience the therapeutic effects of yoga.
Fee: $20
For more information: Betsy at (612)
702-8609 or betsyyoga@earthlink.net
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Backbends: Awareness and Acceptance
Sarurday, April 10
1:00 to 3:00 p.m
The backbending series of postures are rejuvenating, giving us energy and courage, as well as helping combat depression. They open the chest and make the spine flexible. Backbends open the forces of the pelvis, throat, and heart centers. This frees the energies of creation, expression and love.
Using the breath as a tool, we will explore a variety of passive openings and progress to deeper active poses. We will complete the practice with careful releasing postures. Learn how to practice safely so that these openings are maximized and their energies correctly channeled.
Fee: $20
For more information: Betsy at (612)
702-8609 or betsyyoga@earthlink.net
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Chair Yoga
Saturday, May 8
1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
You don’t have to stand up or even sit or lie down on the floor to practice yoga! Chair Yoga is an excellent form of yoga and exercise for those who don’t want to get down on the floor and yet desire the same results and benefits of traditional yoga.
We will explore the different families of yoga postures: balancing, twists, inversions, backbends, forward extensions, and ways to feel the standing postures from your chair.
Chair Yoga is also intended for use by those who want an afternoon pickup, sit all day, or travel often in airplanes or cars, It is also especially helpful for those who have arthritis, multiple sclerosis (MS), Parkinson's disease, osteoporosis, stroke survivors, or those who are wheelchair-bound.
Fee: $20
For more information: Betsy at (612)
702-8609 or betsyyoga@earthlink.net
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Yoga for Athletes: Energy and Flexibility
June 12
1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
In this workshop, we will explore all the major joint systems of the body:
shoulders, backs, wrists, feet, ankles, the neck and the serpentine nature of
the spine. Learn how yoga postures can increase your range of
motion and flexibility, cultivate core strength, and experience its direct
connection to stability and balance. Learn how incorporating yoga’s
approach to mind-body integration can make you a better athlete.
Besides increasing your physical and mental enduranc,e yoga can lower
your recovery time and risk of injury. The emphasis on form, focus and
breath will translate to increased efficiency and enjoyment in your sport
and your life.
Note: Weather permitting we will go for a quick run before the class if anyone
wants to meet before and check out the bike trail that runs along Minneapolis
Yoga Workshop. Meet at 12:15 p.m. in front of the Ivy Building and let’s have
some fun!
Fee: $20
For more information: Betsy at (612)
702-8609 or betsyyoga@earthlink.net
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Summer Intensive
Save the date:
Aug. 29 to Sept. 3. More info to come.
Fee: $310 ($290 if you register by Aug. 1)
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Yoga on the North Shore
Save the date: Oct. 27 to Oct. 31. More info to come.
Fee:
$500
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13th Annual Auspicious Beginnings
New Year's Day Class
Saturday, January 1, 2011
10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Start your year off right with Yoga! This popular class will
get you on track for the new year. It will include asana and
meditation practice. Please join William Prottengeier, director
of the Minneapolis Yoga Workshop, in bringing in the New Year.
For more information: Contact William at mplsyogaworkshop@hotmail.com or (612) 253-5115.
Location: Minneapolis Yoga Workshop, Ivy
Building, 2637 27th Ave. S., Suite 207, Minneapolis, MN 55406
Fee: $30
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