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CE Workshop | Simplifying and Demystifying the Koshas, Part 2: Anamaya Kosha

In part 2, we continue our exploration of the koshas and their relevance to the practice of yoga. We will explore the outermost sheath, the Anamaya kosha, which is the physical manifestation of our existence. Whether you are a veteran yoga teacher/practitioner or just starting your journey, there's always something to learn. Join us to refresh your knowledge or gain new perspectives on this fascinating topic.

In this workshop, you will learn:

· The "big picture" of the Anamaya kosha
· Yogic and Ayurvedic practices to relieve stress on the Annamaya Kosha

CE Workshop | Samskaras: Reprogramming Our Neural Pathways

Our subconscious patterns, habits and behaviors influence our life as we know it. In the Yogic tradition, this is referred to as Samskara. Let’s talk about what the brain is responsible for on a biological level and how our neural plasticity affects our individual thoughts and actions leading to our habits; what this means as we age and what we can do to shift Samskara.

Discussion topics include:

· Reviewing brain function, nervous systems, neural pathways.
· Vibration and frequency, subtle bodies, attention and energy.
· Individual sensory, manas; unconscious memory, chitta, etc.

CE Workshop | Simplifying and Demystifying the Koshas, Part 3: Pranayama Kosha

Next up in this 6-part series is a deeper dive into the subtle body. In part 3, we will explore the "subtle body” and breath, the Pranayama kosha. This sheath circulates energy in the body via our breath and senses, and is subject to be depleted by physical or mental stress.

Whether you are a veteran yoga teacher/practitioner or just starting your journey, there's always something to learn. Join us to refresh your knowledge or gain new perspectives on this fascinating topic.

In this workshop, you will learn:

· The "big picture" of the Pranayama kosha
· How to keep this sheath balanced with Pranayama/breathwork and regulating the five senses

Watch Part 1 of this series and register for Parts 2, 4, 5, and 6.

CE Workshop | Simplifying and Demystifying the Koshas, Part 4: Manomaya Kosha

In part 4 of this koshas exploration, we bring our focus to the mind with the Manomaya kosha. This can be thought of as the “psychological” sheath and is linked to our sympathetic nervous system. Yogic practices such as Yama-Niyama, Pranayama, Pratyahara, and Dharana can all help us influence this kosha.

Whether you are a veteran yoga teacher/practitioner or just starting your journey, there's always something to learn. Join us to refresh your knowledge or gain new perspectives on this fascinating topic.

In this workshop, you will learn:

· The "big picture" of the Manomaya kosha
· How to use the yogic practices of Yama-Niyama, Pranayama, Pratyahara, and Dharana, along with Ayurvedic practices, to balance this sheath

Watch Part 1 of this series and register for Parts 2, 3, 5, and 6.

CE Workshop | Simplifying and Demystifying the Koshas, Part 5: Vidnyanmaya Kosha

In part 5 of this series, we continue to explore the mind with the Vidnyanmaya kosha. This “knowledge” sheath represents our parasympathetic nervous system and our intuition.

Whether you are a veteran yoga teacher/practitioner or just starting your journey, there's always something to learn. Join us to refresh your knowledge or gain new perspectives on this fascinating topic.

In this workshop, you will learn:

· The "big picture" of the Vidnyanmaya
· How to use the yogic practices of swadhyaya, tapas, and dharana to balance this sheath

Watch Part 1 of this series and register for Parts 2, 3, 4, and 6.

CE Workshop | Simplifying and Demystifying the Koshas, Part 6: Aananda Kosha

The conclusion of this 6-part series brings everything together with the Aananda kosha, also known as the “bliss” sheath. This is the subtlest of all the koshas; through meditation, one can get glimpses of our blissful nature.

Whether you are a veteran yoga teacher/practitioner or just starting your journey, there's always something to learn. Join us to refresh your knowledge or gain new perspectives on this fascinating topic.

In this workshop, you will learn:

· The "big picture" of the koshas from yoga/Sankhya schools of philosophy
· Yogic meditative practices Dharana, Dhyana, and Samaadhi

Watch Part 1 of this series and register for Parts 2, 3, 4, and 5.

CE Workshop | The Power of the Prāṇāmaya Kośā: Transforming Your Somatic Experience

Join Mirabelle D'Cunha for this workshop on the power of the Prāṇāmaya Kośā. This event will start with brief but insightful overview of the Kośās, the layers of existence that encapsulate the self, and the pivotal role they play in our spiritual and physical well-being. Our primary focus will be on the Prāṇāmaya Kośā, the sheath of vital energy and breath.

We will then investigate the concept of interception, exploring how the Prāṇāmaya Kośā serves as the bridge between the physical and mental realms. Through interactive discussions and practical exercises, we will dive into the sense of interception, gaining a deeper awareness of its significance in our lives.

Discover how yoga practitioners often utilize the breath to bypass the authentic experience of the Prāṇāmaya Kośā and explore techniques that help bridge the gap between breath and being, allowing for a more profound and authentic experience of the Prāṇāmaya Kośā.

You will also learn:

· The effect of conditioning (vasanas) on pranamaya kosha
· Tantra-based practice of co-meditation and its biological basis
· Powerful prāṇā awareness practice, tapping into the ever-changing landscape of the prāṇāmaya kośā to facilitate allowing/grace