2012
Shiva – Shakti Flow: Strength and Grace
A vigorous and soulful Vinyasa Flow Yoga Workshop with Music where we explore the coexistence of opposite qualities within asanas, pranayama and meditation.
Saturday 26 May 2012 , 2.30 p.m. to 5.00p.m.
The Life Centre Islington 1 Britannia Row Islington, London, N1 8QH. Tel: 020 7704 0919
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Shiva and Shakti are the guiding deities of inner yoga. They represent respectively the masculine and feminine energies at play within us. Shiva means “the One who is eternally pure” is often equated to pure Consciousness and the virile quality of Strength. Shakti is the concept, or personification, of divine Creative Power and the feminine quality of Grace. The balance of the masculine and feminine is understood as the union of Shiva and Shakti. On a practical level, this often translates as the balance of differing qualities within asanas (postures), Pranayama ( breathing techniques ) and even meditation: strength and flexibility, inner relaxation and focus. We first need to learn and eventually master a technique in order to transform our practice into a tool for introspection, expression and liberation.
In this Vinyasa Flow Workshop with music we will explore the coexistence of these opposite qualities within asanas, pranayama and meditation. We will begin introducing the roles of Shiva and Shakti in Yoga as well as our daily lives and learn short Shiva and Shakti Mantra ( seed sounds that activate the respective qualities within us).We will move onto a liberating movement meditation . We will then flow through beautiful sequences that are revolving around the integration of Strenght and Grace within asanas – postures, pranayama – breathwork , and meditation. To close Alessandra will guide you through one of the meditations from her cd” SHabda”, based on the powerful mantra Om Na – Ma -Shi – Va -Ya!
Chakras Awakening Flow
An invigorating Vinyasa Flow Yoga workshop with Music
Saturday 25 February 2012 , 2.30 p.m. to 5.00p.m.
The Life Centre Islington 1 Britannia Row Islington, London, N1 8QH. Tel: 020 7704 0919
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Chakras are described as “wheels of light” within our central channel, the spiritual spine called Sushumna nadi.
They are energetic centres where prana the vital force is transformed and the gross and subtle body intersect.They allow for communication between the physical , the pranic and the mental bodies. They are like telephones between our outer and the inner layers of reality and they regulate our level of vitality.
In this Vinyasa Flow yoga workshop with Music we will make use of several techniques to awaken our awareness of the flow of energy within the six main Chakras.
We will briefly explore the name and role of Chakras in our daily life, their location, Bija mantra seed sound /vowels. We will open with a whirling movement meditation and flow through invigorating sequences of asanas postures , pranayam breathwork , Bija mantra seed sounds chanting to activate , enliven and allow for a greater awareness of the Chakras. The greater the awareness the greater the flow of energy to these centres!
To close the practice Alessandra will offer one or two simple meditation techniques from her new cd ” Shabda “ ( Chakras , Breath and Sound) which are powerful methods of introspections, streaming directly from the Kriya-Tantra tradition.
2011
End of the Year: Water and Fire. Flow Yoga workshop with Ann Malone -Live Music – and Dirish – Shakti Dance!
Saturday 3 December 2011 , 2.30 p.m. to 5.30p.m.
The Life Centre Islington
1 Britannia Row
Islington, London, N1 8QH. Tel: 020 7704 0919
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In this workshop we will get together to honour this important transition ( the End of the Year and the Beginning of Winter – Winter Solstice) . Come and enjoy a 3 hrs session consisting of fluid movement meditations, fire breath and fire kriyas, flow yoga , mantras, live music , Shakti dance and Soundbath!Not for Complete Beginners
Heart Flow: Prana and Fire. Flow Yoga workshop with Live music with Ann Malone
Saturday 24 September 2011 , 3.30 p.m. to 6.00p.m.
The Life Centre Islington
1 Britannia Row
Islington, London, N1 8QH. Tel: 020 7704 0919
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Heart: prana & fire
Autumn Equinox Blessings! At this time of the year the universal energy (shakti) coils back towards the Earth and this reflects in a descent of prana-shakti (life force) along the spine toward its base. The Equinox is when prana–shakti is half way in its descent at the Heart Centre.
Join in this heart centred energetic and enlivening flow yoga workshop with Live Music and sound bath, where we will tune in and resonate with the inherent rhythm of our heart. We will flow through liberating movement meditations, balancing pranayama ( breathing techniques), with the use of mantra (sound) and creative sequences of stances and asanas that relate to our sacred heart.
We will be blessed by the Live Music of Ann Malone with her amazing array of instruments, the Shamanic Drum, the Hang, the Harmonium and acoustic guitar.
Rhythmic Flow: Earth and Fire
Flow Yoga workshop with Live music , with guest players Ann Malone and Tabla Tom
Saturday 14 May 2011 , 2.30 p.m. to 5.00p.m.
The Life Centre Islington
1 Britannia Row
Islington, London, N1 8QH.
Tel: 020 7704 0919
Rhythm of Earth and Fire
In this workshop we will explore the importance of our roots in Flow Yoga by working with the universal Shakti (the power behind the manifest universe) in the forms of Earth and Fire. Earth represents our body and our spine. It has the power to support, carry, resist and sustain.Fire represents the flame of the soul. It has the power to transform and enliven.Join in this energetic and enlivening flow yoga workshop with Live Music and sound bath where you will learn how to work with gravity (and anti-gravity!) as well as inner magnetism experienced as the heat generated by your focussed intention and unbroken stream of awareness . We will learn how to tune in and resonate with the inherent rhythm of our bodies through liberating movement meditations, creative sequences of stances and asanas that relate to our inner strength and the capability to nourish rather than deplete ourselves of life force.
We will be blessed by the Live Music of Ann Malone with her amazing array of instruments, the Shamanic Drum , the Hang, the Harmonium and acoustic guitar and Tabla Tom at the tabla. Ann will offer a healing sound Bath at the end of the session, where a huge Tibetan bowl is used to shower your body of debris
2010
Celebrating the End of the Year :Flow Yoga workshop with Live music and Shakti Dance!
with special guests Ann Malone and Dirish
Sunday 12 December 2010 , 10.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m.
MovingArtsBAse
134 Liverpool Road
Islington, London, N1 1LA
£25/30
Celebrate the end of the year meaningfully with this powerful combination of Flow Yoga with Live music and Shakti Dance. In this workshop we will honour this important transition ( the End of the Year) with a special ritual consisting of movement meditations, fire breath and fire kriyas ( fast exercise to generate inner light), flow yoga , mantras, live music , Shakti dance and soundbath! 31 October - 10.30 a.m. - 13.30 p.m.
MovingArtsBAse
134 Liverpool Road
Islington, London, N1 1LA
“Divine Goddesses: Kali, Durga, Lakshmi and Saraswati, how to cultivate the connection with the Devatas“.
with “ghost” player Margherita Picardi (Djembe)
In this workshop we will focus on the Istha Devatas ( translates as chosen Deity , in particular Goddesses ) that are universal energies that have been venerated for centuries and incarnate powers as archetypes, beings and forces all in one. We will learn how to connect to these principles internally and externally.The workshop will cover a brief description of the four main female Devatas of the hindu pantheon :
Kali, Durga, Lakhsmi and Saraswati.
Not for Complete Beginners
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5 June – 2.30 p.m. – 5.30 p.m.
“Shiva – Shakti Flow: the soulful and playful interaction of the divine couple”
with Guest Players Ann Malone (tibetan bowls, Hang , Guitar) and Marghe Picardi (Djembe)
£25/£20*
St. James Hall,11 Prebend St, London N1 8PF
Shiva SHakti Vinyasa will be about exploring and expressing the 2 cosmic energies: Shiva is silence. Shakti is power. Shiva is creativity. Shakti is creation. Shiva is love. Shakti is loving. These qualities are complements. When they unite that gives rise to tremendous potential and divine creativity. The current that connects them is the creative force of the universe. We will practice exploring opposites, threading movement meditations, asanas, kriyas ( fast exercises generating inner light ) , Moola Bandha breathing, Shiva and Shakti mantras, and more. All as usual accompanied by inspiring tunes !
Not for Complete Beginners
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8 May – 2.30 p.m. – 5.30 p.m.
“How to Honour your inner Sun: celebrate your core strenght by igniting your sacred fire”.
£25/£20*
St. James Hall,11 Prebend St, London N1 8PF
The inner sacred fire is the spark of life. Surya is one of the three main gods of the Vedas. We will briefly look at the role of the Sun in mythology. Surya is the life and energy giver. In our physical body the Solar Plexus is the seat of fire. This workshop will be about igniting your sacred fire, that results into living your life with passion and in accord with our spirit.
NOT FOR COMPLETE BEGINNERS
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7 February - 10.30 a.m.- 13.30 p.m.
“Chakra Vinyasa: ascend through the spine and through the subtle Wheels of light”.
£25/£20*
Rochelle School & Club Row, Arnold Circus, London E2 7ES
Chakras are energy centres of transformation located in your subtle body. In this inspiring workshop we will work with sound, visualization, movement meditations, postures and breathing to enhance the flow of prana (life force) to these centres. Cleansing/ healing /balancing the chakras will empower you and will reflect in an increased energy level, improved emotional and physical health.
NOT FOR COMPLETE BEGINNERS
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2009
31 October 2009 – 2.30 to 5.00
Chakra Vinyasa.
Yogahome www.yogahome.com
Ascend through the spine and deepen your understanding of the ” sacred wheels of light”, using mantras,asanas, pranayam and dharana darshan.
Not for complete Beginners
Have you ever considered taking your Sadhana (personal practice) to a deeper level? Then join in the Chakra Vinyasa workshop for an inspiring and uplifting afternoon where you and other fellow yogis will learn a few Chakra cleansing /healing/tuning and balancing techniques. We will explore briefly the meaning and role of Chakras in our daily life, their location, colour, Bija mantra (seed sound). This is followed by Dharana Darshan (concentration and visualization), asanas and pranayam. We will close with an inspiring meditation upon the “wheels of light”.
Namaste’
18 April 2009 2.30 to 5.00
Goddesses Kali, Durga, Lakhsmi and Saraswati.
Yogahome www.yogahome.com
Learn how to connect with the Goddesses Kali, Durga, Lakhsmi and Saraswati. Exploring the feminine aspect of the practice,through mantras,asanas, pranayam and dharana darshan (concentration and visualization).
Not for complete Beginners
Know more about the four main Goddesses of the Hindu pantheon:
Kali, Goddess of destruction and powerful remover of obstacles, especially those blocking Muladhara, your first chakra at the base of the spine. Durga, the protectress, the Radiant Goddess who governs your Manipura chakra (in your Navel area) and gives you streght and power. Lakshmi, Goddess of beauty and Abundance, which resides in your spiritual heart centre (HRIDAYA). Saraswati, Goddess of the Arts and Wisdom, who trickles her divine knowledge through you when your higher centres are open and tuned.
