Karma Yoga Center.

Namaste Friends!

 

I hope the wind hasn’t blown you away!  Often times the high winds can aggravate us, especially if our dosha constitution is vata.  In the practice of Ayurveda, (Sanskrit for the science of life), it is determined that there are three main dosha constitutions: vata (air), pitta (fire), and kapha (earth).  Vata is the wind element.  So, if you are predominately vata in your constitution, in this vata time of year…you can easily be blown away.  To help us all get grounded we have many options being offered here at Karma.

Thursday night is a Kirtan with Vamadeva! 

What is a kirtan, you might ask?  Well let me tell you!  I am borrowing a great answer from one who performs kirtan regularly, Ragani. She has led kirtan groups for over 20 years:

  “Meditation doesn’t come easy for many people. And that’s where kirtan-an ancient participatory music experience-offers another method. Without the work of mentally quieting the mind, kirtan can carry us effortlessly to a place of quiet, to stillness. One of the oldest sacred music traditions of the world, the kirtan call-and-response chanting genre comes to us from India. Using ancient Sanskrit mantras, the kirtan calls upon sacred energies which serve to quiet the mind, remove obstacles, and bring us back to the center of our being.  By repeating simple mantras over and over, faster and faster, the kirtan is an easy way for people to experience some freedom from the daily chatter of the mind. And while it is true that we can sing these chants in the solitude of our own home, there is nothing like the magic of chanting live with musicians and hundreds of participants-from kids to seniors-all adding their energy to the chant. People often say they feel “buzzed” for days following such a chanting experience.”

So come and chant with us on Thursday night at 7:30pm-9:00pm!  It will be sure to ground you.  The price is $18, but we don’t want to turn anyone away due to finances, so if you need a sliding scale we can go to a $10 love donation.  Come enjoy yoga through song.

 

Kundalini Yoga is now at Karma Yoga Center

  We welcome Harjot Kaur (Macy Matarazzo) to our Karma Family.  Kundalini Yoga is a great way to ground our shakti energy and then move it mindfully through the chakras.  Try one of her classes and see for yourself.  Friday at 4:15 or Sunday morning at 8 am.  To learn more about kundalini you can click on the class name in our Mindbody schedule or Click here to learn more about Harjot’s path to Kundalini

 

 

The Kleanse starts on November 7th!  Get ready…

Be sure to check out our upcoming kleanse.  It starts in two weeks.  Start the mental preparation now.  Its another great way to get grounded in this gusty season.  Denise Cook is leading the cleanse.  I encourage you to come to her class on Sunday eve at 5:30 to talk with her personally and get some information.  Or you can call or come in to the studio and we will be glad to answer any questions.  I am gearing up for it myself…no coffee for a whole week!  You know its time for a cleanse when that sounds impossible! 

Stay warm and grounded!

Much love,

Katrina Gustafson Broyles