The Shanti Yoga Kitchen presents:”Thaiyurvedic” Cooking Class (thai+ayurveda!)

thaifood1Balarama Chandra Das and Shanti Yoga Shala Present “Thaiyurvedic” Cooking Class (thai+ayurveda!) Saturday June 22nd 4PM-9PM

In Thailand it’s always Summer… So utilizing classic Thai dishes we will learn to balance the influence of Summer Heat!
Pad Thai, Tom Yum, Spring Rolls, Mango Sticky Rice and more! Vegan and Gluten free! It’s going to be great! MMMMMMMMMM! Just back from 2 months of teaching in Thailand Balarama will offer an introduction to the Philosophy of Ayurveda and it’s use of Food, learn about summer herbs, and how to prepare easy Thai dishes which will impress anyone! There will be time to examine your Ayurvedic Constitution. If you’ve attended any of our cooking events you know it will be  good community, fantastic food and  lot’s of laughs.

The class and dinner is $50 and will be held at Larry and Debbie’s kitchen.

Pre-registration mandatory so we can buy the correct amount of food. If you would like beer or wine please bring it along. Register online or call 215-923-9642, ONLY 14 spots available!

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Specials

  • June Vinyasa Yoga Special June Vinyasa Yoga Special One Month Unlimited Vinyasa Yoga Classes for ONLY $85! Save $30!
  • New Student Vinyasa Yoga Special New Student Vinyasa Yoga Special $50 for 3-Weeks Unlimited Vinyasa Yoga Classes
  • New Student Mysore Special New Student Mysore Special $140 for your 1st Month of Unlimited Mysore Practice (includes all vinyasa classes and guided classes)

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Back By Popular Demand: Once-a-Month Friday Night Restorative Yoga

lotusflowerOnce-a-Month Friday Night Restorative Yoga with Shiya 

Fridays June 28th, July 26th, August 30th, September 27th, 6-8pm, $20 drop-in or 1 class card class + $8
Space is very limited

Let stress and tension melt away and connect with a deep sense of peace and relaxation. Restorative Yoga is a gentle healing form of Hatha yoga that is practiced with props to provide a supportive environment for total relaxation. Only 5-6 Restorative poses are practiced per class. These gentle poses create physiological responses which are beneficial to your health and can reduce the effects of stress-related illness. The class is slow, deeply nurturing and suitable for all ages and yoga levels.

Pre-registration suggested! If this is your first class at our studio, come 10-15 minutes early to fill out a short form. Register online at www.shantiyogashala.org or call 215-923-9642

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4-Week Beginner Vinyasa Yoga Series with Dawn

uttansana2-300x187Mondays 7:30-8:30pm, June 24th – July 15th

If you’re a beginner struggling with downward dog or a more advanced student perfecting your shoulder stand, give the Basics course a try. Take advantage of a more intimate environment and focus on the fundamentals. Each week of the month features a concentration: standing poses, forward bends, back bends, and finally inversions. This course is ideally suited to guide Beginner’s through the initial journey into yoga. Click here to register online or call 215-923-9642

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June Class Schedule Changes

Beginning June 1st:

Saturdays 10:30-12pm Vinyasa All Levels with Patricia (9:30am and 11am canceled)
Saturdays 4-5:15pm Community Vinyasa with Alison (pay-what-you-wish)

Thursdays 6:15pm Vinyasa Canceled

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Prema Hara Kirtan Sunday June 30th, 6pm

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“One of the greatest new kirtan groups today… Prema Hara makes some of the sweetest Sanskrit yoga music you’ll ever hear. Their new album, Tears of Love, is overflowing with the nectar of their devotion.“ ~ Spirit Voyage

Shanti Yoga Shala is pleased to present a Prema Hara Kirtan on Sunday June 30th from 6-8pm. Tickets are $20 in advance and can be purchased online atwww.shantiyogashala.org or by calling 215-923-9642.

Watch a video of Prema Hara at Bhakti Yoga Shala

 

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200-hour Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training

Shanti Yoga Shala 200-hour Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training

April – November 2014 

Contact Shiya, program director, to apply

Learn to teach yoga with this the foundational 200 hour vinyasa yoga teacher training program.  This course is ideal for serious students of yoga and aspiring teachers.

The Shanti Yoga Shala 200-hour in-depth vinyasa yoga teacher training is a 6 month long intensive program in which our highly qualified and experienced teachers will lead you as you learn and develop the skills, tools, knowledge and compassion to teach safe, energetic and empowering yoga classes. The training provides a blueprint for incorporating the physical, psychological, spiritual, and mystical aspects of yoga into modern life, without losing sight of the universal goal of the practice: liberation. Emphasizing interconnectedness and a non-dualistic view of life, this training will help you to dive deep into the practice that awakens within us a need to act compassionately and support all life on Earth. Participants will gain the skills to confidently achieve those goals for themselves, as well as the ability to teach others how to live in harmony.

This training program covers yoga philosophy and scriptures, history of yoga, introduction to Sanskrit, introduction to anatomy, practice teaching sessions, study groups, mentor guidance, quizzes, midterm and final tests, and all aspects of the Shanti Yoga Shala Vinyasa practice. Click here for more information.

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Inspiration

  • Links & Inspiration Links & Inspiration Links to teachers, studios, musicians and more that inspire and excite us at Shanti Yoga Shala
  • Intention of the Month Intention of the Month Inspiration for our practice each month.
  • Yoga Philosophy Yoga Philosophy Our yoga philiosophy classes are offered by Balarama Chandra Das. Balarama lives a life dedicated to sharing the beauty of Ayurveda, Yoga, Thai Massage and Conscious food preparation. Join us for weekly ($12 drop-in) Yoga Philpsophy Classes touching on topics such as; The Bhagavad Gita, The Yoga Sutras, Ayurveda and more.
  • SYS Chants and Mantras SYS Chants and Mantras Learn the chants and mantas you hear and learn in classes at Shanti Yoga Shala.
  • Off the Mat into the World Off the Mat into the World Off the Mat, Into the World™ (OTM) is a program that aims to inspire and guide you to find and define your purpose and become active in your local or global community in an effective, sustainable and joyful way.

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