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2011-2012 Immersion Series
I am pleased to invite you to join me and a group of dedicated students to journey into the heart through
a deeper study of Anusara Yoga. In this three part series, we will explore all the dimensions of tapping into Grace through a balance of practice,
study and community.
This expanding Immersion is designed to gently guide us to explore the practices of asana, meditation and
pranayama, the study of philosophy, scriptural texts, structural and subtle anatomy and the sharing of community through discussion, journaling,
and partnering.
I welcome each of you to step into this opportunity from right where you are to unfold a rich and transformational
experience. As we travel together through the currents of Grace we will discover our own true natures through the co-creation
of vibrant bodies, sharp minds and radiant hearts.
Patience Armstrong |
Click here to download
brochure & registration form
(includes detailed breakdown of each weekend)
Raleigh Immersion offering Part 1 weekend primer and then continuing into parts 2&3. Both Immersion programs
have limited space but require a minimum enrollment to take place so please register promptly to insure your space. (Early Registration deadline
for Raleigh Immersions part 2&3 is Nov 1st for the $1000 discount).
Part 1 The Launching: Guiding our vessels to the Gateway of the heart
October 15-16, weekend 2 & 3 TBA, Raleigh, NC
October 22-23, November 19-20, December 10-11, Kansas City, MO
Together our journey begins through the practice of level 1 asana using balanced action and incorporating
the Anusara Universal principles of alignment. We will explore the highest purpose of the practice of yoga and the Shiva/shakti Tantric vision
of Anusara. Students will be introduced to the 36 tattvas or principles of nature. We will discuss together the attributes of the Absolute
and the cycles of creation and learn how they reveal themselves in all aspects of our lives on and off the mat. The sweet fragrance of the
lotus will be revealed as we partake in basic breathing and concentration meditation practices together and share insights through journaling
and discussion.
Part 2 The Currents: Floating on the river of Grace
November 12-13, January 14-15, February 11-12 Raleigh, NC
January 7-8, February 4-5, March 3-4 Kansas City, MO
As we travel further into the currents of Grace, the level 2 asana syllabus will be introduced and the refinements
of the back body principles and the loops will be explored. We will overview the basic philosophical schools of yoga and discuss the Yoga
Sutras of Patanjali, a sankya text we will learn to approach from a tantric view, including a life- enhancing approach to the kleshas. The
exploration of physical anatomy will help us understand our bodies more fully in the practice and we will enhance our sense of community by
delving more deeply into breathing, expansive meditation practices and sharing together. Our path down the river of grace will lead us into
a richer awareness of Tantric philosophy and how it can expand our hearts and lives as we, like the lotus, are rooted deep but also float
softly in the light.
Part 3 The Landing: Embracing our Divine travel companion
March 10-11, April 7-8, May 5-6 Raleigh, NC
March 31- April 1, April 28-29, May 19-20 Kansas City, MO
Our Journey will culminate into a playful expansion of the physical practice through further exploration
of the level 2 syllabus. The art of sequencing progressively and using modifications to learn the steps will guide us into opening the body
for more advanced postures. Connection to community will deepen as we share insights of our understanding and experience integrated approaches
to meditation and additional pranayama techniques together. Our hearts will be opened to Bhakti yoga through study and discussion of the Bhagavad
Gita the epic poem of the Mahabharata. Through our expanded awareness we will taste the nectar of the lotus as we study subtle body anatomy
of the chakras, the koshas and the doshas of Ayurveda. We will land on solid ground as we learn about the malas and upayas that show us the
way to uncloak our hearts and reveal our own true natures. |
Patience Armstrong is known for bringing the teachings of yoga off the mat into how we approach life . Her clear
systematic teaching style makes even complicated information accessible. She is a Certified Anusara Yoga teacher and a Yoga Alliance E-RYT500.
Patience has studied directly with John Friend, Anusara’s founder, for over seven years and was given the unique privilege of being mentored
by him individually through her certification process, as well as the opportunity to assist him during workshops. In addition, she has taken
a full year to study philosophy and practice meditation with Paul Muller Ortega PhD, renowned tantric philosophy scholar. She has lead multiple
Immersion programs and teacher trainings. If you are a teacher or are aspiring to become one, immersion hours with Patience can be accredited
toward Anusara Inspired licensing and prerequisite hours for Anusara teacher training and certification, as well as extended education hours
through Yoga Alliance. If teaching is not part of your journey, Patience will guide you to deepen your practice through self-honoring, loving-kindness
and aspiring to the highest.
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Reading List:
Anusara Teacher Training Manual by John Friend
Anusara Master Immersion Booklet by John Friend
The Bhagavad Gita
Yoga Sutras of Patanjali
Anatomy of Movement by Blandine Calais-Germain
Payment information:
ENTIRE IMMERSION
Deposit $350 to hold your space
Early Registration - $1550
paid in full prior to August 15, 2011 (Raleigh, NC)
paid in full prior to September 20, 2011 (Kansas City, MO)
Full Registration - $1600
paid in full prior to September 15, 2011 (Raleigh, NC)
paid in full prior to October 20, 2011 (Kansas City, MO)
INDIVIDUAL PARTS & WEEKENDS
(when space is available)
Individual Part $550
prior to first weekend of that part
Individual Weekends $200
prior to the start of that weekend
Raleigh Immersion only:
Parts 2&3 only paid in full prior to November 5
(for students who already completed part 1) $1000
(previous students may repeat any weekend they have already taken at 50% tuition rate if space is available)
Raleigh, NC Registration:
Make checks payable to
Patience Armstrong,
7317 Laketree Drive
Raleigh, NC 27615
919-264-7622
Kansas City, MO Registration:
Make checks payable to
Nancy
Bounds
c/o Reece and Nichols
201 NE 91st Street
Kansas City, MO 64155
816-510-1451
Cancellation Policy
Please make your selections carefully. In order to insure space for
everyone, a full refund less the $350 deposit will only be available
until August 1, 2011 (Raleigh, NC) and September 5, 2011 (Kansas City, MO.
Please register as soon as possible to insure your space. Registering
for an individual weekend does not guarantee a space for following
weekends. It is the student’s responsibility to be in attendance for all
workshop hours they have committed to, registration does not guarantee
student make-up hours in future programs.
Locations:
Kansas City, MO Immersion to be announced
The Raleigh, NC Immersion will take place at Artful Heart Yoga studio.
Click here to download
brochure & registration form
(includes detailed breakdown of each weekend)
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