AMRITA YOGA RETREAT, CLASSES & PRIVATE SESSIONS WITH BRI. SHOBANA
May 17, 2018 9:30am to May 22, 2018 3:30pm (ended)
Retreat: Sat & Sun, May 19-20
Public Open Classes & Private Yoga Therapy Sessions: Thur & Fri, May 17-18, and Mon & Tue, May 21-22
Public Open Classes & Private Yoga Therapy Sessions: Thur & Fri, May 17-18, and Mon & Tue, May 21-22
We are blessed to have Brahmacharini Shobana, Global Director of Amrita Yoga, offering yoga sessions at MA Center Chicago.
Amrita Yoga & Amma
Amrita Yoga was born from the divine resolve and unconditional compassion of renowned spiritual leader, humanitarian, Maha Yogini, Satguru Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi, known as Amma. A traditional school of Hatha Yoga upholding Vedic principles, Amrita Yoga incorporates Amma’s teachings and integrates the four different paths of yoga, cultivating physical, mental, and spiritual upliftment. Focusing on awareness with heart-centered intention, the goal is to transcend the physical asana practice to deepen your own self-awareness and the inter-connectedness of all life.
Brahmacharini Shobana
Brahmacharini Shobana, PhD, is an award-winning yoga practitioner and teacher who has dedicated her life to the pursuit of authentic yoga as a monastic in Amma’s ashram. Under Amma’s direct guidance, as director of Amrita Yoga® since 2004, she has taught more than 2000 workshops, classes and retreats to people from all over the world. Specializing in bridging the gap between ancient traditional Eastern practice and the practical needs of yoga in the West, Bri. Shobana is one of only twelve members on the Government of India's Committee for Yoga Education, which forms the curriculum courses in Indian universities.
SCHEDULE
Amrita Yoga Public Open Classes & Private Yoga Therapy Sessions:
____________________________________________
Thursday, May 17
Public Open Class: “Inner and Outer Core Building”
9:30 – 11:00 am, $15
Focus on the innate relationship between the inner and outer core, on both physical and deeper levels of yoga practice. Attention is on Awareness and Bhavana and how these support our practices.
Private Yoga Therapy Sessions, by appointment, $45
45 min each, offered at these starting times:
11:30 am, 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm, and 3:30 pm
____________________________________________
Friday, May 18
Public Open Class: “Breath in Yoga Practice”
9:30 – 11:00 am, $15
Focused on breathing techniques, asanas that will help experience breathing techniques, and restorative postures. Yoga has a very scientific approach to breathing. Most people use only one-third of their lung capacity. Yoga teaches abdominal breathing, which allows us to use more of our lung capacity. You can then breathe deeper and relax more.
Private Yoga Therapy Sessions, by appointment, $45
45 min each, offered at these starting times:
11:30 am, 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm, 3:30 pm, and 4:30pm
____________________________________________
Amrita Yoga Retreat: “Essentials of Yoga Practice Through Bhakti”
SAT-SUN, May 19-20
$150 – with accommodations and meals
$90 – without accommodations, meals included
Note: For attendees staying off-site, please have breakfast before coming.
DAY 1: Saturday, May 19
8:30-9:30 am: Check-in and Registration
9:30-10:30 am: Opening Ceremony and Introduction
10:30-12:30 pm: Asana Session and Guided Meditation
12:30-1:30 pm: Lunch Break
1:30-2:30 pm: Yoga Talk and Q&A
2:30-3:30 pm: Yoga Nidra
4 pm onwards: join Saturday Satsang and Bhajans, followed by dinner.
DAY 2: Sunday, May 20
7:00 -7:30 am: Tea/Juice/Fruits
7:30- 9:30 am: Asana Session & Meditation
9:30-10:30 am: Breakfast
10:30-11:00 am: Nature Walking Meditation
11:00-12:30 pm: Q&A and Closing Session
12:30–1:30 pm: Lunch and Checkout
Amrita Yoga Public Open Classes & Private Yoga Therapy Sessions:
____________________________________________
Monday, May 21
Public Open Class: “Breath & Balance”
9:30 – 11:00 am, $15
Discover your true balance through your breath. Breath helps to tune with your innate intelligence and expresses your perfection in posture. Thus, balance in your posture is an inside-out approach.
Private Yoga Therapy Sessions, by appointment, $45
45 min each, offered at these starting times:
11:30 am, 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm, and 3:30 pm
____________________________________________
Tuesday, May 22
Public Open Class: “Chest Openers & Inversions”
9:30 – 11:00 am, $15
Feel your core and express your inner strength and balance. Turn upside-down to feel true openness. This class focuses on how core, balance and openness are the foundation for inversions.
Private Yoga Therapy Sessions, by appointment, $45
45 min each, offered at these starting times:
11:30 am, 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm, and 3:30 pm
HOW TO SIGN UP
Follow the instructions below to register and pay:
CLICK HERE TO PAY FOR AMRITA YOGA RETREAT
Fees: $150 per person with accommodations & meals, or $90 per person with meals only. Accommodations are dorm style (shared room) for the night of Saturday, May 19. On the payment form in the Comments field, please include the name(s) of the people registering.
Fees: $150 per person with accommodations & meals, or $90 per person with meals only. Accommodations are dorm style (shared room) for the night of Saturday, May 19. On the payment form in the Comments field, please include the name(s) of the people registering.
CLICK HERE TO PAY FOR AMRITA YOGA PUBLIC OPEN CLASSES
Fees: $15 per class, per person. On the payment form in the Comments field, please include the name(s) of the people registering and the class name/date(s) you are registering for.
Fees: $15 per class, per person. On the payment form in the Comments field, please include the name(s) of the people registering and the class name/date(s) you are registering for.
TO BOOK PRIVATE YOGA THERAPY SESSIONS, please email Jagruti at amritayoga.macenter@gmail.com prior to making a payment. Once you have reserved a time, click here to pay for Amrita Yoga Private Sessions.
Fees: $45 per session, per person. On the payment form in the comments field, please include the name(s) of the people registering and the class time(s).
Fees: $45 per session, per person. On the payment form in the comments field, please include the name(s) of the people registering and the class time(s).
ACCOMMODATIONS
For information on nightly lodging for nights before and after the Retreat night of Saturday, May 19, please contact Nishkama at: macc.lodging@gmail.com
For information on nightly lodging for nights before and after the Retreat night of Saturday, May 19, please contact Nishkama at: macc.lodging@gmail.com
LOCATION
MA Center Chicago
41W501, Keslinger Rd, Elburn, IL 60119
Saturday
Apr
20
10:30am - 12:00pm
Please note: there will be no Amrita Yoga class on March 16th, 23rd, 30th, and April 6th.
Location: South Lodge Community Room at MA Center Chicago
Join us Saturday mornings for an open yoga class with simple, gentle Amrita Yoga postures/asanas. No prior experience or training in Amrita Yoga is... more ›
Saturday
Apr
20
2:00pm - 3:00pm
The Amrita Book Club of North America gives participants an opportunity to dive more deeply into Amma’s teachings. The club meets twice a month on the first and third Saturdays from 2 pm to 3 pm via Zoom to explore Amma’s books and books written by Amma's senior disciples. All are welcome to attend... more ›
Saturday
Apr
20
2:30pm - 4:00pm
Amrita Bala Kendra (ABK) passes on Amma’s teachings to children through fun and engaging activities such as stories, bhajans, arts and crafts, celebration of festivals and service projects. ABK focuses on values, multi cultural traditions, and spiritual practices. ABK is held in-person in the MA... more ›
Saturday
Apr
20
3:00pm - 4:00pm
"A river that flows through many branches will not have a powerful current. If the branches are redirected and the river is redirected to flow only through the main stream, the force of the current will increase greatly. It may even be possible to generate electricity from such a strong current.... more ›
Saturday
Apr
20
4:00pm - 8:30pm
Ram Navami celebrates the birth of Sri Rama, the anniversary of his marriage to Sita, and his coronation. Sri Rama is said to be the embodiment of dharma, or righteous action, and there is a lesson for us to learn how he faced every trial that arose in his life.
Join us for a special Ram Navami... more ›
Sunday
Apr
21
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join us for a group viewing of a Rama television series in the MA Center Chicago satsang hall every Sunday at 2 pm CT (except the first Sunday of every month, which is dedicated to... more ›
Saturday
Apr
27
10:30am - 12:00pm
Please note: there will be no Amrita Yoga class on March 16th, 23rd, 30th, and April 6th.
Location: South Lodge Community Room at MA Center Chicago
Join us Saturday mornings for an open yoga class with simple, gentle Amrita Yoga postures/asanas. No prior experience or training in Amrita Yoga is... more ›
Saturday
Apr
27
11:00am - 7:30pm
Mark your calendar to celebrate Earth Day at MA Center Chicago on Saturday, April 27th. Details to come!
Saturday
Apr
27
2:30pm - 4:00pm
Amma says, "Bhajans are prayers in the form of songs, rich in meaning and full of devotional content." The MACC Bhajan Class meets virtually on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month from 2:30 to 3:45 pm. This class is offered for those who wish to learn bhajans and study devotional songs and... more ›
Saturday
Apr
27
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us Saturday for satsang, starting with group archana at 5PM CT, followed by bhajans, arati, and meditation from 6PM onward.
Masking is now optional in group gatherings and spaces at MA Center Chicago. Keeping the health and safety of all who wish to attend uppermost in our minds, please abide... more ›
- 1 of 8
- next ›
Our daily spiritual practices include:
WHITE FLOWER MEDITATION
Daily* at 6:00 pm
Amma requests everyone to regularly practice this meditation once or twice a day for the benefit of the entire world. Join us every evening (except Satsang days, which are generally every Saturday) for Amma's White Flower Meditation via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85858112151?pwd=SVllVHVZS1BIU050Uy8xRHpqcUZpQT09
Meeting ID: 858 5811 2151
Passcode: 549947
One tap mobile
+13126266799,,85858112151# US (Chicago)
+13092053325,,85858112151# US
The White Flower meditation at 6 pm CT is preceded by a 10-minute silent Ma Om meditation, so please feel free to join the Zoom early (at 5:50 pm CT) to participate.
EVENING BHAJANS
Daily* at 6:30 pm (in-person only)
- Guru Stotram Chanting
- Bhajans (devotional singing)
- Closing prayers and Arati