FOR YOGA WORKSHOPS / INTENSIVES WITH RON REID AND MARLA MEENAKSHI JOY at DOWNWARD DOG, PLEASE VISIT: www.downwarddog.com

TORONTO

Meditation, Pranayama and Yoga Nidra
with Marla Meenakshi Joy of Swaha

Pranayama, is an ancient practice in yoga that allows us to access our energy bodies through various breathing techniques. Pranayama is the vital link between the body, the mind , the emotions, and the metaphysical or spiritual realm. Pranayama, meditation and the practice of yoga nidra (the sleep of the yogi's!) can be a guide on your yogic path of self discovery.
Please bring an eye pillow, warm clothes and an open mind and heart!!.

DATE: Saturday, January 17, 2009
TIME: 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
COST: $35
LOCATION:Downward Dog Yoga Center - Downtown, 735 Queen Street West
REGISTER ONLINE: www.downwarddog.com or at beachinfo@downwarddog.com

CHANTING FROM THE HEART OF "HEARING" WITH THE SHRUTI BOX
(Shruti means "to hear, or listen")
Intermediate level
with Marla Meenakshi Joy

“Remember God so much that you are forgotten. Let the caller and the called disappear; Be lost in the Call” Rumi

Shruti boxes provide a rich drone background that supports singing or playing almost any instrument. A shruti box is hand-pumped, so you can produce a slightly pulsating constant chord to support the right rhythm for the style of music you are playing. These instruments are chromatic with a full octave of notes (13 notes), tuned to the western classical instrument standards (A=440Hz).

TO PURCHASE: I recommend the shruti box MKS available at Kala Kendar in Toronto (www.kalakendar.com) in Little India on Gerrard Street East (1440 Gerrard Street East...West of Coxwell).
Please speak to Mickey to get your MKS...I know he has a few in at the moment, so please try and organize it as soon as you can.. 416.463.7784
The cost is somewhere around $199.00

Intro to Sanskrit;The language of Yoga
with Marla Meenakshi Joy

Sanskrit is a language of healing sound vibration, and the language of Yoga. It’s roots are ancient, and it is often referred to as “Deva Nagari” or the language of the Gods.
In this workshop we will learn the principles of resonance unique to this language. We will expand our understanding of why Sanskrit is the original language of Mantra and Yoga, working with the alphabet, common words and also working with ancient traditional mantra’s.

DATE: Saturday February 21, 2009
TIME: 3:30-5:30pm
COST: $35
LOCATION:Downward Dog in the Beach - 1977 Queen Street East
REGISTER ONLINE: www.downwarddog.com or call 416.703.8805

TRANSFORMATION THROUGH RESTORATION; THE INNER PRACTICE OF YOGA:
A 20-hour Restorative Teacher Training Program
with Marla Meenakshi Joy

DATES: Sundays...April 5, 12, 19, 26, 2009
TIMES: 1-6pm (except on the 19th, 1:30-6:30pm)
LOCATION: Breathe Yoga Studio and Satellite studio
COST: $625
MORE INFO & REGISTER FOR TRAINING: Call 416.926.9642 or go directly to the link below:
http://www.breatheyogastudio.com/workshops/RestorativeTT.htm

The practice of Yoga is ultimately about balance. Having busy lives can often take us off-kilter. Restorative Yoga is a form of Yoga that benefits all of the organs and systems of the body, by facilitating a deep and profound relaxation of the physical, emotional and spiritual Self.

In this 20-hour Teacher training, you will learn the art, skill and beauty of both the inner Self practice of Restorative Yoga, but also teaching and supporting skills, Hands-on Healing, Meditation, Pranayama, Chanting and Yoga Nidra, leading to a full transformation, through Restoration.

Meenakshi (Marla Joy) first traveled to India in 1988 to study meditation and the philosophy of the Vedas with Swami Shyam, as well as other learned scholars in the Himalayas. She is a Certified Meditation and Yoga Philosophy teacher from the International Meditation Institute in Kullu, Himachal Pradesh, Himalayas. She spent many years in Kullu as well studying Soma Yoga, as well as the teachings of Blandine Calais-Germaine (“Anatomy of Movement”) as well as Robin McKenzie (“Treat you own Neck”; “Treat your own Back”), as well as later studying with Judith Lasater, Chuck Miller, Maty Ezraty, Richard Freeman, Ron Reid and many great Ashtanga and Iyengar-based yogins.

She is a graduate of Kikkawa College since 1993, and has been a practicing Shiatsu Therapist since then. Her touch and awareness of the body is both healing and informative, gentle and nurturing, yet clear and focused. She currently teaches Ashtanga Yoga, Swaha Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Yogadance, Meditation, Yoga philosophy, Sanskrit, and Chanting privately and in yoga studios in Canada, the U.S. The UK, Europe and Asia, and she has been teaching Sanskrit and Yoga Philosophy in Teacher Training courses since 1999, both locally and abroad.

Along with her love of the physical side of yoga, she is also a bhakta. She leads Kirtan (call-and-response chanting) with her band SWAHA, with inspired musical compositions with her partner/keyboardist, Ron Reid. She has produced 4 CD’s of Sanskrit chanting Prayer’s, Salutations, Vishnu’s Dream, and her most recent release, “Bolo!”

HEALING MANTRAS, ASANA AND YOGA NIDRA
with Marla Meenakshi Joy

DATE & TIMES: Saturday May 2nd, 4-6pm
LOCATION: Downward Dog in the Beach
COST: $35
REGISTER: To pre-register, please call 416.703.8805 or you can register online at: www.downwarddog.com

In this workshop, we will explore ancient Sanskrit mantra formulas that help to clear our karma, working on each chakra (energy centre) to increase our overall flow through the energetic body, speeding up our healing process. For all levels of chanters.come and explore the power of inner intention through mantra therapy for health, healing and rejuvenation of the spirit, the mind and all five bodies!

This workshop includes mantra and meditation, breath-work, visualization, vocalization, asana exploration, and yoga nidra for deep relaxation and integration of the practice into the psyche. Please bring warm and comfortable clothes, and an eye pillow...namaste.

HANTING FROM THE HEART OF "HEARING"
WITH THE SHRUTI BOX
(Shruti means "to hear, or listen") - BEGINNER LEVEL
with Marla Meenakshi Joy

“Remember God so much that you are forgotten.
Let the caller and the called disappear;
Be lost in the Call”
Rumi

Shruti boxes provide a rich drone background that supports singing or playing almost any instrument. A shruti box is hand-pumped, so you can produce a slightly pulsating constant chord to support the right rhythm for the style of music you are playing.

To purchase: I recommend the "shruti box MKS professional" (C to C octave). Available at Kala Kendar in Toronto (www.kalakendar.com) in Little India on Gerrard Street East (1440 Gerrard Street East...West of Coxwell). Call ahead and speak to Micky to be sure he has it in. (416.463.4741) The cost for the box is $209.00

DATE & TIMES: Saturdays, May 9, 16th and 23rd, from 3:30-5pm
LOCATION: Downtown Toronto (TBA)
COST: $90.00 plus GST= $94.50
REGISTER: please email me back for details on registration (info@swaha.ca). Space is limited, so please let me know if you are interested.

KEY YOGA SUTRA’S TO CHANT
(Accompanied with your shruti box or without!)
with Marla Meenakshi Joy

The Yoga sutra’s of Patanjali Muni, the great sage, are a means to Self Realization. Exploring key sutras through chant, philosophy, psychology, mindfulness and meditation we lead ourselves to the ocean of Truth that lies within.
This is a 3 week course. Please see dates and time below…namaste.

DATES: Saturdays, October 17, 24, 31, and November 7th, 2009
TIME: 4:30 - 6:15pm
COST: $147.00
LOCATION: Downtown Toronto, TBA
REGISTER: Class sizes are limited so please pre-register to ensure a space.
Email Meenakshi for more information and/or to register at info@swaha.ca

HEALING MANTRAS
ASANA AND YOGA NIDRA
with Marla Meenakshi Joy

In this workshop, we will explore ancient Sanskrit mantra formulas that help to clear our karma, working on each chakra (energy centre) to increase our overall flow through the energetic body, speeding up our healing process. For all levels of chanters…come and explore the power of inner intention through mantra therapy for health, healing and rejuvenation of the spirit, the mind and all five bodies!

This workshop includes mantra and meditation, breath-work, visualization, vocalization, asana exploration, and yoga nidra for deep relaxation and integration of the practice into the psyche.

DATE: Saturday October 31st, 2009
TIME:1-3pm
LOCATION: 889 Yonge street...
(North of davenport, south of Rosedale subway)
CONTACT:416.925-7206
REGISTER: www.889yonge.com

ESSENTIAL VERSES OF THE BHAGAVAD GITA
(Accompanied with or without a shruti box)

The Bhagavad Gita, or the “song Celestial” is an epic philosophical and literary classic and holds a prominent position in India’s voluminous written wisdom. It is a post-vedic text of spiritual understanding, and is inspiring to each of us, as it pulls us towards our inner discovery of the nature of the Self. It uniquely touches upon all fields of knowledge, furthering inner insight and spiritual growth.
In this course we will explore key verses through chant, Sanskrit pronunciation, Philosophical discussion, Meditation and Contemplation.

DATES: Saturdays, November 14, 21, 28, and December 5th, 2009
TIME: 4:30 - 6:15pm
COST: $147.00
LOCATION:Downtown Toronto, TBA
REGISTER: Class sizes are limited so please pre-register to ensure a space.
Email Meenakshi for more information and/or to register at info@swaha.ca

YOGA SUTRA’S TO CHANT
(Accompanied with your shruti box or without!)
with Marla Meenakshi Joy

The Yoga sutra’s of Patanjali Muni, the great sage, are a means to Self Realization. Exploring key sutras through chant, philosophy, psychology, mindfulness and meditation we lead ourselves to the ocean of Truth that lies within.

***One single holiday class:

DATE: Wednesday December 23, 2009
TIME: 7-8:30pm
COST: $31.50
LOCATION: Downtown Toronto, TBA
FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER: Email info@swaha.ca

OUT OF TOWN

Teacher Training and Yoga Retreat
in Puerto Escondido, Mexico
with Ron Reid, Diane Bruni, Marla Meenakshi Joy, and Dave Bruni

March2-30th

Mysore classes, various workshops
at Atmajyoti Yoga Shala
Stockholm, Sweden
with Ron Reid and Marla Meenakshi Joy

June 4-18th

CONTACT: Viveka at: viveka@atmajyoti.se, www.atmajyoti.se (more info TBA)

Mysore intensive and workshop in Vancouver
with Ron Reid and Marla Meenakshi Joy

August 2-7th, 2009

CLASSES:Sunday August 2nd - Friday August 7th
Mysore: 7-8:45am or 9-10:45am
Backbending workshop: Sunday August 2nd, 1-3:30pm
Hip opener workshop: Monday August 3rd, 1-3:30pm
LOCATION: At Babylon, 3009 West 8th Ave.
Kitsilano, Vancouver
FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO REGISTER CONTACT:
Kevin at: 604.569.4373

2 Master classes in Hamburg, Germany
With Ron and Meenakshi
At Inspya Yoga
September 29, 30th, 2009

CONTACT: Andrea at info@inspyayoga.de
VISIT: www.poweryogagermany.de

The Transatlantic Yoga Festival Cologne, Germany
October 2-4

CONTACT: www.yogafestivalcologne.de, www.theyogaloft.de

Yoga Workshop in Paris, France
October 9-12

CONTACT: Linda at info@ashtangayogaparis.fr, www.ashtangayogaparis.fr

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