Workshop Descriptions
(see below)
To Schedule Teachings with Rama Jyoti:
520-325-0354, ramavernon@ymail.com
(see below)
To Schedule Teachings with Rama Jyoti:
520-325-0354, ramavernon@ymail.com
Student Comments
"At a time when yoga is being lost in yoga, it is more important than ever for us to take advantage of these masters of yoga knowledge. Rama Jyoti Vernon is certainly a master and shares information that can not be found in books."
Gretchen Robinson, owner
Mark Blanchard's Progressive Power Yoga
"Rama Jyothi Vernon is a unique and engaging teacher with a deep and rich experience of yoga. Her life is a powerful model of yoga off the mat, using yoga principles to bridge nations and cultures. Classes I have attended with her on yoga sutras and yoga philosophy are insightful dialogues and not to be missed."
Dr. Doug Bottorff, Harmony Chiropractic
"It is a rarity to be able to sit at the feet of someone who actually studied, assisted, and worked with the Masters of Yoga. The layers of insight into the vast and ancient teachings of Yoga have aided me personally and in my own teaching of my students and patients." Dr. Kat Bowie, Psy.D. Co-founder of the Straun Center.
Gretchen Robinson, owner
Mark Blanchard's Progressive Power Yoga
"Rama Jyothi Vernon is a unique and engaging teacher with a deep and rich experience of yoga. Her life is a powerful model of yoga off the mat, using yoga principles to bridge nations and cultures. Classes I have attended with her on yoga sutras and yoga philosophy are insightful dialogues and not to be missed."
Dr. Doug Bottorff, Harmony Chiropractic
"It is a rarity to be able to sit at the feet of someone who actually studied, assisted, and worked with the Masters of Yoga. The layers of insight into the vast and ancient teachings of Yoga have aided me personally and in my own teaching of my students and patients." Dr. Kat Bowie, Psy.D. Co-founder of the Straun Center.
Workshop Descriptions
Yoga: The Practice of Myth and Sacred Geometry Workshop
Acclaimed Yoga teacher and international peace mediator, Rama Jyoti Vernon will teach a yoga class and lead a discussion on themes from her recently published book, “Yoga: The Practice of Myth and Sacred Geometry” (Lotus Press). Rama’s presence illuminates her surroundings. Her words are an inspiration to all who hear them.
For the first time the essence of Rama Jyoti’s teachings, which evolved from decades of studies with great masters, have been codified. This book includes more than 200 pages of photos and instructions, with myths and therapeutic benefits associated with the asanas, and much more.
Practicing yoga improves health and creates peace of mind. That’s well known to most Westerners. But for those who yearn to add meaningful depth to their lives, yoga holds even greater riches. In the practice of asana, our bodies assume geometrical forms known as yantras. These yantras are force fields of energy—condensed, crystallized experiences of the Divine that draw consciousness like a magnet from the outer to the inner worlds.
In this workshop, master teacher Rama Vernon offers her unique approach to yoga, anchored in knowledge of the Yoga Sutras and integrally focused on the breath. Through asana, interactive lectures, and discussion, Rama will emphasize:
• posture practice with philosophy, mythology, and yantras woven in;
• the five pranas within asana, and
• concentration on the breath.
For all levels, from beginners to experienced students and yoga teachers.
Recommended reading Rama Jyoti Vernon, Yoga: The Practice of Myth and Sacred Geometry (Lotus Press).
Acclaimed Yoga teacher and international peace mediator, Rama Jyoti Vernon will teach a yoga class and lead a discussion on themes from her recently published book, “Yoga: The Practice of Myth and Sacred Geometry” (Lotus Press). Rama’s presence illuminates her surroundings. Her words are an inspiration to all who hear them.
For the first time the essence of Rama Jyoti’s teachings, which evolved from decades of studies with great masters, have been codified. This book includes more than 200 pages of photos and instructions, with myths and therapeutic benefits associated with the asanas, and much more.
Practicing yoga improves health and creates peace of mind. That’s well known to most Westerners. But for those who yearn to add meaningful depth to their lives, yoga holds even greater riches. In the practice of asana, our bodies assume geometrical forms known as yantras. These yantras are force fields of energy—condensed, crystallized experiences of the Divine that draw consciousness like a magnet from the outer to the inner worlds.
In this workshop, master teacher Rama Vernon offers her unique approach to yoga, anchored in knowledge of the Yoga Sutras and integrally focused on the breath. Through asana, interactive lectures, and discussion, Rama will emphasize:
• posture practice with philosophy, mythology, and yantras woven in;
• the five pranas within asana, and
• concentration on the breath.
For all levels, from beginners to experienced students and yoga teachers.
Recommended reading Rama Jyoti Vernon, Yoga: The Practice of Myth and Sacred Geometry (Lotus Press).
Integrating Sadhana Pada, Yamas and Niyamas with Rama Jyoti Vernon
Rama Jyoti integrates these ancient teachings of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali into asana practice, and explores with students how to apply them in daily life. Her unique teaching style emphasizes opening the body by extending and breathing into each pose as a deeply spiritual offering, assimilating breath, energy, philosophy and one’s own appropriate structural alignment within each posture.
Rama Jyoti integrates these ancient teachings of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali into asana practice, and explores with students how to apply them in daily life. Her unique teaching style emphasizes opening the body by extending and breathing into each pose as a deeply spiritual offering, assimilating breath, energy, philosophy and one’s own appropriate structural alignment within each posture.
Applied Anatomy, Physiology and Philosophy of Yoga
This workshop focuses on the therapeutic effects of asana in relation to anatomy and physiology. Discussion and practice concentrate on the following topics:
This workshop focuses on the therapeutic effects of asana in relation to anatomy and physiology. Discussion and practice concentrate on the following topics:
- Emphasis on the importance of the breath in each and every movement of asana, and its mind-body interdependence;
- The endocrine system and its esoteric anatomy, associated with the chakra system's subtle vortices of energy;
- Attention to the central and autonomic nervous systems, and their relation to the essence of Hatha Yoga and its sequencing; and,
- Application of the philosophy of Yoga to asana through the science of the Yoga Sutras.
Creating Inner Space: Meditation within Asana
Meditation is an essential practice for clarity of mind and maintaining one’s balance amidst the multitude of life’s challenges. Rama Jyoti offers a unique integration of finding the meditation “seat” in the midst of all asanas. The emphasis is upon finding the stillness within the physical practice which can be carried into life’s actions and interactions. Her approach to asana, pranayama and concentration is for those wishing to develop a meditation practice or to augment an existing one. During this retreat you’ll learn:
Participants will leave with new insight and a deeper connection to the inner self.
Meditation is an essential practice for clarity of mind and maintaining one’s balance amidst the multitude of life’s challenges. Rama Jyoti offers a unique integration of finding the meditation “seat” in the midst of all asanas. The emphasis is upon finding the stillness within the physical practice which can be carried into life’s actions and interactions. Her approach to asana, pranayama and concentration is for those wishing to develop a meditation practice or to augment an existing one. During this retreat you’ll learn:
- How to create inner space by allowing the asana organically unfold from the inside out
- Mastering the 6 – Part Breath in every asana
- Making space for healthy patterns by transforming old patterns
- Explore the meditative verses of the Yoga Sutras, the verses that deal with stilling the waves of the mind, and the different levels of Samadhi
Participants will leave with new insight and a deeper connection to the inner self.
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