As you read each novel, jot down page numbers and passages that moved you and where you found answers to the discussion questions. If beautiful writing is important to you, you may be distracted by the limitations of this material. A seekers guide to extraordinary living by stephen cope. Remember, our entrance is at the back of the building. Members are encouraged to participate by questions and comments. It is a lovely narrative of the transformative power of yoga. This year at cedar lane uu church, we will convene a book reading and discussion group, meeting on third tuesdays, september 2019 may 2020 no meeting in december. A group of professionals from both the bodywork and western medicine fields. We will read seminal works that have provided me and my friend norma a huge amount of relief from the stresses of existing, and discuss them. Yoga freedom offers classes in and around northampton.
To go right to the heart of yoga, you might consider picking up a copy of the yoga sutra of patanjali, widely recognized as yoga s primary sourcebook. I expected that how yoga works, recommended enthusiastically by some yoga friends, would give me instructions on anatomy, alignment, the connection between the ethereal physical body. This yoga works such that while you maintain a deep breath, optimal tension is applied to your muscles to stimulate the connective tissues. Class focuses upon the topic of faith, human development, and meaning making by exploring fowlers faith development theory.
How yoga works by geshe michael roach and christie mcnally creates a world in which a young woman from tibet travels by foot to india in search of her next yoga teacher, a person she has never met before. Bhaktivedanta swami prabhupadaill read live from the book for eight days. Yoga related therapies and the nhs discussion forum public. In that way, the reader gets to see how yoga practicephilosophy might be enacted, and this is, i found, a useful pedagogy. Not much integration between the two other than yoga works the brain. It is not an easy read, either, for those who are not yoga aficionados, due to the liberal sprinkling of jargon. An effective discussion group depends on a leader or facilitator who can guide it through an open process the group chooses what its discussing, if not already determined, discusses it with no expectation of particular conclusions, encourages civil disagreement and argument, and makes sure that every member is included and no one dominates. View yogaworks class schedules at locations nationwide. Books make for a good discussion topic because most people enjoy a good book. Jan 09, 2004 how yoga works was on our recommended book list when i did my yoga teacher training, as we didnt have room in our jampacked schedule to make it a required read. Please join us to learn about others who share our planet. Yogaworks teacher trainings are 5star yoga alliance rated and recognized as one of the best yoga teacher training programs around the world.
Every month jaime wood samatva founder will pick one book and share it with the group. How yoga works by geshe michael roach, christie mcnally. Group anxiety, frustration with the pace of the class, scheduling conflicts, or dealing with injuries are all reasons that people stop their regular yoga practice. As for reading it independently as a selfhelp text, it doesnt work for me which probably says more about me than the book. The secrets of how yoga works to make us truly whole are revealed here in a delightful story based on how these precious teachings reached tibet form their home in. How yoga works by geshe michael roach and lama christie mcnally. Upcoming events for how to get what you want in life, by benefiting the world in singapore, singapore. She becomes the yoga teacher who must first teach the captain of the police station yoga, and then transform the whole town with the way of yoga life. Sep 01, 2005 buy how yoga works by christie mcnally, geshe michael roach isbn. As a springboard for discussion, the book works well great book for an engaged yoga group wanting to extend their practice i.
A dear friend gifted me the book how yoga works by geshe michael roach. For the ones who love to keep themselves charming and young, this yoga is the best style that they can opt. The samatva spirit book club offers curious yogis the opportunity to delve deeper into discussion about different topics in yogic wisdom and philosophy, human experiences and esoteric ideas and connect with fellow yogis off the mat. It can be immensely satisfying for adult students to share how they feel about reading.
Its our chance to refine your teaching getting into the finer points of skillful teaching, effective facilitation, and the theory behind yin yoga. How yoga works is unlike other books in its delivery of the truths of the practice of yoga. Changing the brains stressful habits psychology today. That way, you can easily share them with the group later on. Yoga related therapies and the nhs discussion forum has 562 members. There are many current translations of the sutras, but this book submerges the ancient teachings into a format that relatable and narrative. Our yoga teacher training program was created over 25 years ago and has been enriched through frequent curriculum updates by our renowned trainers. About the studio nestled in the foothills of the santa monica mountains just a few minutes from malibus beaches, westlake village is an outdoorsy community with cycling paths, miles of hiking and nature trails, golf courses and even a lake for small boats. Books also empower and educate people, so your adult students may believe in the value of books. Upcoming events how to get what you want in life, by. Up until this time we intuitively knew that this yoga thing was really making a difference, but we needed to take it a step further and measure the effectiveness of the. Nonprofit, personal development, and business book club ideas 1. To make the sutras more accessible and comprehensible, author geshe michael roach wrote how yoga works, a functional story that incorporates the teachings of patanjali.
How yoga works by geshe michael roach and lama christie. When you read, your mind is filled with new images, feelings, ideas and thoughts. It will be best suited to those who already have the mat and want to understand the cultural context of their exercise class. It will plant good seeds in students and teachers alike. Sep 23, 2012 the ymca offers gentle yoga classes the yoga instructor who teaches the iyengar yoga class i attend at the y has also been conducting the twiceweekly gentle yoga classes for a number of years she said many of the students in her gentle yoga class are in their 70s and she has a few in their 80s she has them use props chair, yoga. Practicum module is for students enrolled in the summers school of yin yoga who have successfully completed the foundations module 50hrs. Here are 14 book club ideas to encourage your team to continue to professionally and personally develop. Ashtanga yoga discussion group on facebook is open for all involved or interested in ashtanga yoga. Written somewhere between 500 and 200 bce, the text explains what yoga is and how. It is now a valuable resource for people who want to make the most of their mobile devices, from customizing the look and feel to adding new functionality. The book enters into the vivid landscape of a novel while providing real yogic teachings to the reader, drawn from the extensive study of.
Novels about yoga 37 books share book recommendations. Online yoga anatomy teacher training course is designed as the anatomy module for yoga teacher training programs. It took me a while to come around to it, thinking in some way that it wasnt as important as the other books i read during my training. Annals of internal medicine comparing yoga, exercise, and a selfcare book for chronic low back pain. Yogaworks arlington, formerly tranquil space yoga studio, is conveniently located one block from the virginia square metro stop, the arlington studio is a welcoming space with a nurturing community where you are encouraged to mingle off the mat. Surangama sutra first response to the book i expected that how. Yoga freedom northampton carrieanne bridel public group. Feb 17, 2020 yoga faq discussion first part of book by meryl 4 posts 16 views last updated may 06, 2017 05. Offering classes that are suitable for complete beginners and some that the more experienced yogi would love to join. New yoga discussion topics in this inspire section on yoga.
For some people, group yoga classes are frustrating. So i was surprised, and quickly enchanted, to discover that it was instead a storyof how the teachings of yoga traveled from india. I liked the statement, pg 11, 3rd paragraph, discussion on the four branches of avidya, i am learning so many new words. I came to realize that yoga works not because the poses are relaxing. If you need a more personal yoga experience, carrie will create it for you. This initial reaction judgment was the first of countless lessons this nottoo philosophical book has taught me. Ashtanga yoga discussion group public group facebook. Jan 09, 2020 for me, what this book lacks is humanity. While im sure it was cutting edge when it was written, now it is a very small book with a superficial overview of yoga and some very detailed explanations of the human nervous system.
When i first ordered this book, i assumed it would be another yoga book explaining technique and philosophy. Browse the following list as a team and vote on a favorite to get started. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Sep 01, 2005 this is one of the many gems in geshe michael roach and christie mcnallys book how yoga works.
We are committed to exploring writers, characters and stories in countries representing all colors. The book enters into the vivid landscape of a novel while providing real yogic teachings to the reader, drawn from the extensive study of tibetan and sanskrit texts, as well as dedicated practice in monasteries on behalf of both authors. Samatva spirit book club discussionsunday april 26. Yogaworks towson in baltimore offers a wide variety of yoga classes for all skill levels. With short sections, breakout boxes, and illustrations, the book offers a lot. After tearing away the wrapping paper to expose a yellow cover displaying the chin mudra and the title how yoga works, my initial thought was, okay, an instructional book about yoganice. If you liked this article then check out my new book. How yoga works by michael roach goodreads share book. It was 2014 when we first collected and analyzed pre and postevaluation from 88 participants in befriending the body btb traumasensitive yoga program.
Novels about yoga there are lots of memoirs about yoga, but only a handful of fictional novels. This meetup is for people looking for more joy in life or just a little more evenness of mind, and want to read books about it and laugh and discuss. Book club featuring discussion, group reading, and journaling based upon the book siddhartha. Yoga schedule cedar lane unitarian universalist church. After tearing away the wrapping paper to expose a yellow cover displaying the chin mudra and the title how yoga works, my initial thought was, okay, an instructional book about yoga nice. Styles include vinyasa flow, hatha, iyengar, restorative, kundalini, pilates, barworks, trx, sculptworks. The videos will be a reading of the eight chapters of the perfection of yoga.
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