THE TANTRIC YOGA OF EXTRAORDINARY CONSCOIUSNESS: To learn to locate the thrilling inner current of divine Shakti, to align ourselves more and more with its liberative power: this is the true work of Yoga. When we cultivate a profound understanding that is made immediate and real by profound experience, then the great Eye of Wisdom opens for us. Thus we begin to drink the fiery nectar of Consciousness, and our daily world becomes illuminated by the extraordinary. In this powerful weekend immersion, renowned scholar and teacher Paul Muller-Ortega will take us on a journey of experiential discovery into the core teahcings of Tantric Yoga. The focus will be the fundamental principles of Svatantra: the Tantric teaching of the ultimate freedom of Consciousness, as well as a simple set of practices that will help us incorporate these principles into daily life. During the weekend we will meditate, chant, and delve deeply into essential themes including:

How can I attune myself to the inner pulsation of the Shakti? How can I transform and transmute suffering into bliss? What is adult spirituality: How can I make every day an occasion for growth, service and fullfillment? How can my spiritual practices contribute to the enlightenment of the planet?

Professor Paul Muller-Ortega, PhD is a recognized internationally as one of the world's most highly respected academic scholars in the field of Indian Religion and Hindu Tantra. He is the founder of Blue Throat Yoga which teaches the elegant Svatantra philosophy of Kashmir Shaivism and the practice of Neelakantha Meditation. As a practioner and teacher of mediation for almost forty years, he has studied formally with several of the greatest meditation masters of our time and organized and taught hundreds of mediation seminars disseminating potent practices of meditation to thousands of individuals. With this rare combination of training, experience, spiritual practice and insight, Professor Paul Muller-Ortega takes his students on a profound guided tour of consciousnes that is life-changing and enlightening. RSVP

MMMM YOGA with Sasha Simone and Eddy Nataraj

Coming again in May....

Music, Mantra, Meditation, and Movement all-in-One. Rhythmic Yoga w/ Live Spanish guitar, Kirtan, and Relaxation. Embrace the New Year and awaken the natural magic within. No experience is necessary.

http://www.myspace.com/eddynataraj

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ASTROLOGY READING

with Rich

Wednesday, May 19, 11:30 - 3 pm

Most of us are not aware that in order to do a proper Astrology Reading we need our Birth Time. With this and the city of birth the Astrologer sets the latitude and longitude co-ordinates for that city and then uses your time and date of birth to create what is the Birth blueprint. Unlike the horoscope in the newspaper wiich cannot go into detail, the birth Blueprint can show you how each individual planet relates to aspects of your personality as well as playing a part in the timing of your future events.

$25/ for each 15 minute reading, Full written reports $125

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TAROT READING - RIDER WAITE DECK with Rich

Wednesday, May 19, 11:30 - 3 pm

Carl Jung was the first psychologist to attach importance to tarot symbolism. He may have regarded the tarot cards as representing archetypes: fundamental types of persons or situations embedded in the collective unconscious of all human beings. The theory of archetypes gives rise to several psychological uses. Since the cards represent these different archetypes within each individual, ideas of the subject's self-perception can be gained by asking them to select a card that they 'identify with'. Equally, the subject can try and clarify the situation by imagining it in terms of the archetypal ideas associated with each card. For instance, someone rushing in heedlessly like the Knight of Swords, or blindly keeping the world at bay like the Rider-Waite Two of Swords.

$25/for each 15 minute reading

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INVERSION WORKSHOP with Sally Firestein

Saturday, May 22, 1 - 3 pm $40

Turn your world upside down in this fun and instructive inversion workshop. Inversions can be invigorating and intimidating. Come try standing on something besides your feet. Learn to find new confidence in yourself and expand your yoga practice. You'll feel supported and encouraged in hand stand, forearm stand, head stand and more. Bring your questions and your courage.
Sally Firestein has been practicing for nearly ten years and loves inverting her practice. Enthusiasm is contagious so bring your mat and be prepared to try some new things or feel more assured in poses you already know.

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YOGA for SCHOOL TEACHERS Special

Wednesdays 4:15 - 5:15 pm

One day a week: $15/class

Two days a week: $30

Make up classes on Wednesday 5:30 pm or Monday at 5:30 pm

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ANATOMY WORKSHOP FOR WEARY BACKS AND ACHY HIPS with Laura Beare, CYT

Saturday, October 31, 2009 10:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. $40/pp
ultivating Your Core: A Yoga Workshop for Alleviating Back and Hip Pain

Anatomy knowledge can be an incredibly powerful tool for yoga practitioners, allowing a deeper exploration of our personal strengths and challenges. In this workshop, we will learn the the location and function of key muscles of the ubiquitous "core". We will put this new found knowledge to use as we go through a series of poses that work to stabilize, strengthen and stretch the lower back and hips. Interested in toning your core? Tired of a sore back or tight hips? Come ready to learn about the "why's" of these nagging pains and how you can apply this knowledge towards relief! No anatomy experience required.

Join SPIRIT SEEKER SAILING for a 2-3 hour cruise on Long Island Sound while we contemplate together. Guided visualization, quiet time to journal or practice breathwork. A serene and rejuvenating experience. We will enjoy tea, wine and nibbles afterwards sharing in Satsang.
for more information please visit Captain Ike's website and blog
We may carpool at Ananda or meet at a specific port in Norwalk. Directions to be posted soon.
We have sails at 6:30 - 9:00 pm on

Tuesday May 25

These all cost $90 for the sail and refreshments.

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FAMILY YOGA rsvp on Tuesdays at 4:15 - 5:15 p.m.

Share the practice of Yoga with your children in a safe and caring environment. Children will be introduced to postures (asanas), breath (pranayama), relaxation techniques, anatomy (where are our organs, glands, muscles and bones and what do they do for us),and somatic experience (what does it feel like). Allow you children to acquire a deeper sense of themselves. Questions? Contact Anne at ananda(at)sportsgig(dot)com. Children and teens that are mature may take any of the classes with their parents at other times. Usually 12 years old and above can handle the "adult" classes.

$30/parent/child.... $10/extra sibling.... $15/non-relative

ROLFING MOVEMENT WORKSHOP: Breath & Perception with Mikel and Sachiko

Sunday, April 11, 4 - 6 pm $30

The average person takes over 15,000 breaths per day. Restrictions in how we breathe create restrictions in how we move and function in life.
A very small part of our motor cortex is used for motor control and the rest is involved in perception of our enviironment. When we change our perception, we change how we move.
We perceive and orient to our environment in two ways: either spatial orientation or ground orientation. In this workshop, we’ll explore both, how our breathing relates to them, and how we can find balance between the two to create more integrated breathing, posture and movement.

visit Mikel and Sachiko's website

SUPERFOODS & YOGA MOVIE with Glen Colello of Catch A Healthy Habit Cafe

Friday, April 17, 7:00 pm, $10/pp
Catch A Healthy Habit Cafe, CT's Only Raw Food Cafe, owner Glen Colello will offer a session a raw super foods. Elements for Life Superfoods will be discussed and sampled and Glen will make a Superfood smoothies for everybody. After which the powerful documentary "YYOGA" will be screened. The cost is $10 for food and the movie is about 1 hour and 20 minutes long...come and join us for a great (healthy) evening out. rsvp

QIGONG and REIKI GROUP
every other T uesday 6:30 - 8:30 PM

Come practice and learn QiGong. We will explore energy, meditation and learn Reiki to share in healing one another.No experience is necessary. We are non-denominational--any style of energy healing welcome.

HEALTHY SKIN NATURALLY With Karen Burrows, PhD. Defy aging of your skin by offering it the nutrition it needs...results guaranteed! 199% decrease in the appearance of fine lines in just 28 days. 154% increase in skin firmness and resiliency in 28 days, 421% decrease in appearance of fine lines and wrinkles in 28 days and much, much, more! Dr Karen Burrows, PhD, will speak to you on how to achieve beautiful skin at any age and how to keep it. Worried about damage to your skin, such as skin cancer? rsvp

LYME DISEASE PROTOCOL. The real scoop on Lyme Disease. What is it exactly, why aren't prescription drugs doing the trick, how is it spread and what are your natural alternatives? rsvp

VASTU: THE VEDIC SCIENCE OF ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN

with Marianne Denniston
Marianne is an Interior Designer and Vastu Consultant. She will be presenting a slide show and discussion on Vastu, the Vedic Science of Architecture and Design. We will explore energetic design techniques that enhance alignment, balance and vibrancy in the home and office.

This unique approach of Interior Design can transform your life…increasing prosperous and successful relationships and regenerating the balance between place, self, family and community.

Marianne is available for commercial and residential consultations.
For more information visit http://www.mariannedenniston.com or call 575-779-1608

$20 investment

SACRED STRUCTURE & LIFE PURPOSE SEMINAR
Caroline Gordon of "Spirit of the Dawn" and Jeremy Bennett of "Pursue Your Purpose without Fail" will present at this exciting seminar. The evening will consist of a 1 hour presentation led by Caroline on creating a sacred structure in one's life. By adding sacred structure to our days and our nights we learn to listen inside to our own inner guidance, to live a life of harmony with ourselves and others and to celebrate the bliss of true oneness. Please bring a journal and pen.
A break follows questions and answers in which raw food desserts will be served.
Jeremy will then present the Archangelic Realms of Training over a period of 45 minutes. Participants will access their values and purpose and use as a litmus test to see what activities they are choosing to participate in and how their current life reflects these values. Discover more about the strengths and challenges of the 7 energy centers corresponding with your 7 chakras that you intuitively work with, even if you don't know it. They represent groups of creative energies that we have chosen to express in various ways during our lifetime. Flex your own intuitive knowlegde about yourself during the evening's lecture. Q & A to follow.
If you choose to attend both events, find out the answers to your intuitive sense the very next day, with a 1 on 1 with Jeremy during the workshop. You will also receive a digital copy of "Archangelic Meditations", normally priced at $47 - this is apractical way of turning your intuitive information into tangible action you can take daily, to support your mission here on Earth.This work is empowering and inspires people to align with and pursue their life's purpose.

We hope you will join us in celebration of the Spring Equinox for the evening and in tuning into your life purpose. Hands-on Workshop follows on Sunday for those that would like to explore more individually.
Caroline Gordon of "Spirit of the Dawn" is a wisdom keeper, healer, and spirit weaver. Her mission is to help facilitate the awakening and healing process in others so they see more clearly their path and awaken to their own infinite potential as individuals. She inspires others through her monthly newsletter, workshops, seminars and joyful gatherings. Her work as a healer involves counseling, visionary toning and energy healing, combined with the wisdom of flower essences. http://www.spiritofthedawn.com
Jeremy Bennett is a Soul Realignment Practitioner. He experienced the dot-com crash from the inside, worked within not-for profits, and educational institutions including Yale University, where for the last four years he helped language teachers use technology to teach language.
While having a Christian background, he has studied Zen Buddhism, Taoism, and other contemplative traditions, and pondered the mystery the great teachings of the world all point to.
His life purpose is to help people find connectedness, with themselves, others, and the universe, through his presence, creative works of all kinds, and contributing strategically to organizations working towards the above - in alignment with the greatest good of all.
Jeremy helps innovators know who they truly are, and to assist them in fulfilling their unique role with joy, in service to the planet. For more information, please visit http://www.purposewithoutfail.com

$40 investment ($75 if you take the workshop as well)

SACRED STRUCTURE and SOUL PURPOSE WORKSHOP

Do you feel disempowered in your day-to-day life?
Do you need to make a change, but not know what it is?
Do you feel disconnected from a relationship with yourself?
Join us, to empower you to live your fullest everyday, tune into support that is available to you, and discovering more of your soul’s purpose in this life!

Saturday Seminar 4/17 7-10 pm $40
Scrumptious Raw Deserts Included
Sacred Structure Practices: Meeting the Day and Greeting the Night
with Caroline Gordon
-Create harmony and balance in your world
-Develop a healthy relationship with yourself, and others
-Learn to listen to your own inner guidance
-Leave the seminar empowered and able to immediately integrate these into
your daily life – Workshop Materials Available to take home with you

The “Secret” Energy Centers: 7 Answers to Leading a More Fulfilled Life
with Jeremy Bennett
-An introduction to the 7 Energy Centers that correspond with our 7 Chakras.
-Learn 7 easy ways you can support yourself to lead a more fulfilled and integrated life
-Find out how you can access your spiritual resources and how they connect with the physical,
and how it affects your everyday life

Sunday Workshop 4/18 10 am–1:00 pm $40
Raw snacks included
Greeting the Day with Caroline Gordon
Sacred Space to write your life’s Purpose with Jeremy Bennett
This workshop will take you through the process of writing your life’s purpose, which will enable you to:- Make choices that will bring you more joy!
- Clearly weigh opportunities that come your way
- Clarify your values, and consciously integrate them within your life
purpose.
-Leave with a list of your core values, and that much closer to living your unique purpose here on Earth!

****Register for both, to save $5 off your total investment , and receive "Archangelic Meditations", normally priced at $47 – A Powerful Method for Consciously and Consistently Turning Your Intuition into Action, which will support and extend your experience during the weekend! A $127 dollar value for just $75.

Please RSVP to ananda@sportsgig.com - For more information, Look this event up on Meetup.com
Caroline Gordon of "Spirit of the Dawn" is a wisdom keeper, healer, and spirit weaver. Her mission is to help facilitate the awakening and healing process in others so they see more clearly their path and awaken to their own infinite potential. For more information, see www.spiritofthedawn.com
Jeremy Bennett of “Pursue Your Purpose Without Fail” is a Soul Realignment Practitioner, and helps innovators know who they truly are, and to assist them in fulfilling their unique role with joy, in service to the planet. For more information, see www.purposewithoutfail.com

BACKBENDING WITHOUT PAIN with Courtney

Saturday, April 24, 2 - 4 pm, $40 RSVP

Ever wanted to go Deeper? Backbend WITHOUT pain?
A well aligned backbend is one of the healthiest things you can do for your body!
Courtney Bombeck invites you to a back-bending workshop at The Ananda Center. We will be exploring a myriad of backbends, starting with the more basic- and moving to the more intense. Special attention will be given to the movement and stretching of the body needed to take backbends to a new level. We will take time to break down where a backbend occurs in the spine as well as learning how to protect the always tricky lumbar spine. Please contact Anne or Courtney for more information. rsvp

RELEASE AND RESTORE WITH LOVINGKINDNESS with Linda Andros

A restorative Yoga and Metta Meditation Workshop. Sunday, April 25, 2010 4-6 pm. $35 RSVP

Restorative Yoga is a gentle, therapeutic form of yoga that uses props such as blankets, bolsters, blocks, straps and eye pillows to fully support the body in poses that are held for 5-15 minutes. The supported yoga poses allow the body to naturally release and enter into a deep state of relaxation, a state that cultivates stress reduction and healing.

This workshop enhances the restorative practice with metta (lovingkindness) meditation to aid in the release of long-held emotional blackages that are often the source of physical stress, tension and pain. Dting back 2,600 years, metta (an ancient Buddhist meditation practice on lovingkindness) is a timelesss method for unlocking the heart's immense healig resources." rsvp

QUANTUM BIOFEEDBCK TECHNOLOGY INFORMATION SESSION (SCIO Machine)

Energy Medicine: Quantum is the smallest amount of a physical quantity that can exist independently especially in discrete quantities of electromagnetic radiation. This amount is regarded as a unit.

All Matter in space is composed of atoms. In each atom, electrons spin around the nucleus, throwing off electrons. Each cell in our body operates at a certain frequency. Our cells network together to keep our body in harmony. When we are stressed, erratic vibrations lead to disharmony, followed by injury and disease.

Sound, color, viruses, bacteria, and fungi have frequencies and we experience changes in moods, emotions in our physical body as different waves push against us and we actively interact with them all the time.

In order to move an electron from one orbit to another, a quantum of energy with VERY SPECIAL frequency characteristics is required. An electron will only accept energy of the appropriate frequency to move from one energy level to another.

Research from the International Institute of Biophysics is showing that it is the body’s Quantum Energy Field that determines whether we are healthy or ill. Therefore, the best way to work on stress and aging is to correct the disturbances in the body’s QEF.

Quantum Biofeedback is a non-invasive technology that scans your body physically, mentally, and emotionally. It detects the physical and emotional stress related to the 10,000 common stress factors from everyday allergies to chronic illnesses. The system delivers frequencies back to the body to re-educate these imbalances and suggests lifestyle changes to maintain your new state of health. It can be used for just about any health condition.
The Scio Biofeedback technology pulls the mind, body and emotions together with a holistic approach to healing. There are various kinds of instruments that assess the body’s electrical patterns and health. EEG (*Brain waves), EMG (Nerve and muscle activities), EKG( Heart activity), Nystagmometry ( Electrical information on eye movement), Galvanic Skin Response. (Electrical conductance on skin), Brain Stem Audiometry (Brain wave response to sounds) and more.

The human body is nourished, protected and energized by the food we eat, by movement and exercise, by spiritual energy, and by the layers of our invisible subtle energy bodies( auric fields). The human energy field is the fist line of defense before the senses, the immune system or the body’s biochemistry. The more our bodies are exposed to toxins-physically, emotionally, and mentally, the lower the frequency drops in our cells.

What will happen during a session? You will be connected to the EPFX SCIO which is linked to a computer. Your frequencies will be compared electronically against a database of almost 10,000 preloaded substance frequencies. The results will be discussed and bioenergetic stress reduction therapy will be given to help restore balance. Nutritional suggestions will be discussed as well as lifestyle choices and possible homeopathic remedies during your session.

All Healing Is Self Healing: Any healing modality is merely a channel or avenue to help people heal themselves.