presents
Practical Explorations in Prana
Protocols of Skill for Life Empowerment
by
Dr Robert Svoboda
Dr Claudia Welch and Prashanti de Jager
Marin County, May 10-13, 9AM-6PM, $360
This Retreat will deliver coherent classic Theory, effective Tools, and a very practical Skill-Set redolent with pragmatic insights so that you can truly own the knowledge and the experience of continually empowering yourself with an ever increasing amount of Prana, the Life Force.
Because Prana is accessible to all beings and since the focus here is on developing practical experiential skill, this valuable Immersion is recommended for all people regardless of age or experience or purpose, be that Yoga, Ayurveda, Healing yourself or others, or simply anyone wanting to become a more deeply empowered and centered being.
This Immersion is perfect for you if you want to:
- Learn how to radically increase the quality and quantity of your energy
- Learn the correct ways to perform a variety of Pranayama techniques
- Deepen your knowledge of Yoga, Ayurveda and Tantra
- Learn how to heal others via Prana no matter what modality you practice
- Learn the Herbs associated with successfully working with Prana
- Learn classic paths and views of Prana, Tantra and yoking to Primal Powers
- Recharge with a rewarding retreat in a beautiful sanctuary on sacred land
- Receive precious teachings by Teachers who are part of a Living Lineage
- Receive teachings that pragmatically integrate Theory, Tools and Skill
- Receive teachings that will invoke deep sattvic spiritual power/shakti
Prana, Tantra and Karma: Energy, Strategy and Results
Prana, our life force, supports health and harmony when it circulates smoothly in our bodies and mind; when impinged upon, it fosters pain of every sort and creates a space for disorder. The practice of Ayurveda, Yoga, Tantra and other vidyas can be deepened exponentially the more we familiarize ourselves with Prana. In a tantric text, Siva explains to Parvati that the science of breathing should be mastered "for one's own self by one's own intellect in one’s own body." Prashanti along with Drs. Svoboda & Welch invite participants to take advantage of the sacred Sanctuary space to become more intimately and practically familiar with the nature of prana, in our selves, in relation to the natural world, and in relation to each other, together exploring and practicing various methods of engaging and cooperating with prana for optimal effect and result.
This will be no passive lecture series, but rather a guided forum meant for beginners and serious students of prana alike with adventurous spirits who are willing to experiment with a variety of exercises designed to support harmonious flow, stability, and cultivation of prana.
Mornings will focus on theory, afternoons on practice, evenings on special topics, including experiencing classic Vedic Fire Ceremonies.
Dr ROBERT SVOBODA is Retiring this Year!! http://www.drsvoboda.com
Note that Dr Robert Svoboda, who is one of the very best, most highly respected and most loved Ayurvedic/Yogic teachers in the world, is retiring within a matter of months after this retreat. Thus the Seminar is created in a way that will optimize his ability to fully stream his talents, knowledge, joy and rare connection to the living wisdom of the Tradition. As the Author of some of the best books on the topics, from the best book on Ayurveda for Women to the mesmerizing books on the Aghoris and Kundalini, what he can express changes lives and radically expands wisdom and awareness.
http://www.drclaudiawelch.com
Dr Welch is currently a member of the teaching faculty at the Ayurvedic Institute, the Kripalu School of Ayurveda, she is a faculty lecturer with Acupractice Seminars and also at Southwest Acupuncture College. She has written a very well researched, written and received book on Ayurveda for Women.
PRASHANTI DE JAGER http://www.prashantidejager.com
In 1990 Prashanti went to India for a few months to study Ayurveda, Yoga and the Vedic Sciences. He instantly found such incredible teachers that he stayed 7 years the first time, and has lived in India about 10 years. While there he co-founded ‘Organic India,’ now one of the largest organic herb companies in the world and winner of the ‘Most Socially Responsible Company’ award in the Natural Products industry. He has authored several books on Vedic and Ayurvedic topics, taught hundreds of classes around the world, and is on the board of ‘Light on Ayurveda Journal,’ and the ‘American Herbal Pharmacopoeia.’
Meals will be created and offered by the Ayurvedic flavor of Lydia’s Lovin Organics
For more detailed Information or to register contact Prashanti. Pre-registration is required. There will be limited space in this invaluable treasure of an experience, and there will also very likely be special additions to the event.
Register before April 15th class donation is $360, before May 1st donation is $450, before May 8th donation is $490. Payment can be made by paypal to prashanti@igc.org, check, etc.
Friday-Sunday, February 5-7, 2010 At the Common Well in Fairfax
Donation: $25 for Friday Night, $100 per day, $180 for the weekend. Don't let money be an issue as you can have Sliding Scale + Workstudy + Scholarship Options
ENSURING: Specific Protocols, Herbs, Oils, Products to use
ROBUST: Strong, enduring, steady, resilient immunity
BRILLIANT: Intelligent, sharp, illumined, bright, light immunity
IMMUNITY: Personal immunity and Community immunity
You will learn natural methods for boosting Immunity and protocols that can be used to increase the probability of resolving most kinds of infection by using lifestyle, diet, essential oils, herbs and nutraceuticals as well as a myriad of proven techniques from Ayurveda, Yoga, Herbalism, Aromatherapy, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Naturopathy and Functional Medicine. According to Ayurveda it is more often the confluence of factors that will ensure a desired outcome, rather than a single technique. You will learn appropriate 'confluence of factors' in this gathering.
For the benefit of yourself, friends, family and community the knowledge that you gain in this weekend will be very useful, if not essential, for the rest of your life. Come and be empowered by world class experts!
DAVID HOFFMAN
President of the American Herbalist Guild, David is a paragon amongst herbalists and activists, specializing in the use of Western Herbs as antibiotics and Immune system enhancers. He has published many well-received books on medical herbalism and has enthralled audiences for decades.
~Using Western Herbal Antibiotics Properly
~Practical Insights into Western Herbal Immune System Enhancers
~How to Make Your Own Medicinal Herbal Remedies
TRINITY AVA http://www.trinityava.com
For 20 years Trinity’s life has revolved around herbs and essential oils as an aromatherapist, a teacher at Bastyr Naturpathic College and at the California School of Herbal Studies, a founder of several Natural Product companies, and a sought after Natural Product industry Consultant.
~ Specific Cold and Flu Care with Protocols
~ Using Herbs, Diet, Lifestyle, Aromatherapy
~ Up to date information on the H1N1 and potential epidemics
DAVID CROW http://www.floracopeia.com
After years of being directly steeped in Himalyan Healing traditions and decades of experience as a TCM/Herbal/Ayurvedic clinician, David, an astute visionary of Global Sustainability, founded Floracopeia Aromatic Treasures, the epitome of premium essential oil companies.
~ Essential Oils and Aromatherapy for Immunity
~ Essential Oil anti-microbial protocols
~ Botanical Pranic Intelligence and Community Immunity
PRASHANTI DE JAGER M.S., EMT http://www.prashantidejager.com
Founder of Organic India, Ethnopharmacologist, an Ayurveda Clinician for 20 years, an Author, Teacher, Scholar, and Yogi, Prashanti’s courses have empowered gatherings from Mayo Clinic Doctors to Prague Yoga Teacher Trainings.
~ Introduction to Ayurveda, Lifestyle
~ Concept of Ojas and Immunity in Ayurveda
~ Herbal Antibiotics and Adaptogens (both Anabolic and Metabolic)
~ Essential Nutriceuticals (e.g. why CoQ10 and Hyaluranic Acid)
~ Infections/Parasites in Emotional and Belief system bodies
~ Proven Protocols for MRSA & MDR Infections
BRONWYN MICHAELIS L.Ac http://www.reikiyoga.com
In an exemplary well rounded practice based in the Holistic Medical Arts center in Berkeley, Bronwyn uses Traditional Chinese Medicine, Functional Medicine, Reiki and the Rosen method of Bodywork to ensure the wellness of her clients for
~ Traditional Chinese Medicine views and techniques to boost your Immunity
~ Functional Medicine Practical Insights in Improving Core Physiology
~ Using Reiki and Yoga to Heal and Balance Deep Terrains in the BodyMind
VIR McCOY http://www.myspace.com/virmccoy
A favorite local musician famous for his leads with HAMSA LILA, Vir will play during the breaks and also give a summary of his extensive experience with curing Lymes Disease.
SCHEDULE
Friday night (7-10PM) DAVID HOFFMAN & PRASHANTI
Saturday Morning Ayurvedic Yoga & Pranayama 7-8:30
Saturday Morning Session 9-12:30 PRASHANTI
Saturday Afternoon Session 2-5:30 TRINITY
Saturday Evening Session 7-9:30 DAVID CROW
Sunday Morning Ayurvedic Yoga & Pranayama 7-8:30
Sunday Morning Session 9-1:00 DAVID CROW
Sunday Afternoon Session 2:30-5:30 BRONWYN
Sunday Evening Session 7-9:30: PRASHANTI & FORUM
Non-Attendees can come on Sunday from 5:30-7:00 to receive significant discounts on products to enhance immunity.
For more information or to register contact prashanti@igc.org or 415.246.1248. This class is limited to only 50 people so it will fill up. Health Professionals of any modality as well as individuals needing to know how to take care of themselves and their family and friends all are welcome.
WORK/STUDY: The workstudy involves marketing, sound and video recording, transcribing, graphic design, web design, book design.
SCHOLARSHIP & SLIDING SCALE: Evaluated case by case by Prashanti
CORE AYURVEDA & YOGA TEACHINGS:
by Prashanti de Jager
Intro to Ayurveda
The Yoga of Sustainability
The Three Pillars of Ayurveda
Darpana: Vedic Views of Relationship as Medicine
at Precious Life Wellness Village in Berkeley
Conveniently located in downtown Berkeley, 2 blocks north of the Downtown Berkeley BART station and one block north of the intersection of University and Shattuck.: 2116 Berkeley Way, Berkeley, CA 94704. The cross street is Shattuck Ave.
WHO SHOULD COME:
The way I teach is to use all the classic terms and concepts of the vast Vedic Sciences and to define and express them in a way that someone who knows nothing about them gains insights, after all, we are talking about Life itself as seen by the Perennial Wisdom of many traditions. Similarly, somebody who knows everything about them will get a fresh and deep view that I have garnered from meditation and contemplation while simultaneously studying-practicing-teaching many of the Vedic sciences, including Advaita, Astrology, Vastu and Sanksrit, from many of the greatest teachers on the planet. It is their Living Knowledge I often have the great great fortune to cognize and express, and I always pray that they give my classes and seminars.
INTRODUCTION TO AYURVEDA 2-3:30 PM
Ayurveda is the oldest and most comprehensive healing modality on the planet. Mother to most of worldâs healing traditions, the theory and practice of Ayurveda unifies the apparent disparity between them. Now as the world moves toward a single system of holistic planetary medicine it finds itself returning to the source and re-entering the vast ancient realm of Ayurveda.
Ayur means Life, and Veda means Knowledge. And so it is much more than just a system of medicine. More importantly it is a language of energetics that describes all aspects of our being in terms of a few basic principles, and then can be used to find the medicinal energetic quality of everything you can imagine. By studying this energy based system of medicine and linguistics we can
- Heal imbalances in subtle bodies before they somaticize.
- Heal the inner energetic roots of an imbalance therapeutically instead of the outer manifestations symptomatically.
- Remove fixation on world of mass and see deeper world of energy. (E=Mc2)
- See the world more as a unified field of energy and less separate objects of senses
- Cultivate deeper more sensitive awareness, power and ability.
- Discuss/share deeper realms of reality from direct experience.
THE YOGA OF SUSTAINABILITY 4-5:30 PM
This class is perhaps the most important class to take as it gives a simple model that can be used to increase personal and global sustainability that is now so precarious. 'Yoga' in this case means a combination of techniques coming together to produce a unique outcome. Using 8 elements or facets gathered from the Yoga, Ayurveda, and Puranic Traditions we will weave together a solid path toward producing the sustainability of Sustainability. What do you really want to survive and thrive? What do you nurture everyday? What are you certain of? What are you focused on?
THREE PILLARS OF AYURVEDA 6-7:30 PM
Right Sleep, Right Food and Right Sex are the three pillars of Ayurveda. All three of these topics are hot items of this time and place in which we live. You are guaranteed to learn something that will allow you be more adept and knowledgeable in each of these. This class shows basic 'letter of the law' rules to follow, but quickly leaps into 'The Spirit of the Law,' into a full spectrum of 'Rightness' that is dependent on a simple and profound variable. Do you realize how powerful your ability to choose in the context of 'what do you want' is? "Does the walker choose the path, or the path, the walker!"
VEDIC VIEWS OF RELATIONSHIP AS MEDICINE 8-9:30 PM
We all know that we can be the deepest medicine for each other or we can be the most vile poison. The premise is that
because we have access to each other's deepest causal body, which is previous to mind and intellect, we can thus implant the
nastiest toxins there or the sweetest nectar. Rare is the medicine that works on these deep levels of being, but we are that to each other and thus have a huge responsibility to be wise in how we interact.
It is a great workshop that starts deep in the Yogic paths of Enlightenment using a matrix of the three Universal qualities or 'strands' .vs. the three ways that the five elements morph in the presence of sentience and ends out in the world of jealousy, expectations, fears, attachments, aversions, etc. Seeing the inner energetics of outer actions quickly yields a myriad of insights to help us optimize the whole process of Amritikarana, the 'making of nectar.' When you know how to make Nectar you become Nectar.
And then when you extrapolate out you see that everything is relationship, not just your spouse or child or friend, but also your house, meals, planet, etc. This is why we call it Darpana, which is Sanskrit for 'Mirror.'
This class is taught by both Prashanti and Meriana.
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DONATION: Sliding Scale of $10-$30 per 90 minute class. You can any combination of classes including all, of course.
TEA: Organic India Tulsi Tea and Tulsi Chai will be served
BEAT&TREAT BREAKS: There will be a 30 minute interlude between each class to allow community to gather and connect in the context of beats and treats. Neptune and Oshan may play and other DJs to be announced.
REGISTRATION: Space is limited so sign up early to reserve your space.
Contact prashanti at prashanti -@- igc-org or 415.246.1248 for more information and registration
PAYMENT: Payment can be made at the class or via Paypal at the above email address.
AFTERPARTY: Luke Brown's Opening at Push Studio, 864 Folsom between 4th and 5th. Luke's Art expresses many fundamental principles of Ayurveda and Yoga because these sciences are based on the same energetic subtle pervasive patterns and flows and especially dimensions 'seen' by a great Visionary Artist like Luke or a Poet like Rumi.
Please feel free to pass this information on to any appropriate lists, groups, schools, studios, Clinicians and individuals.
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Harvesting green house grown Tulsi to be distilled into Essential Oil in Nevada City while teaching with David Crow at Florocopeia's Land of the Medicine Buddha Conference, September 2009. The picture at the top of the page is of me meditating in over Gold Lake, in the Rockies near Boulder, where I am creating 'Gold Lake Ayurveda,' a terrain to learn and cognize the depths of the oneself by studying the Vedic Sciences outdoors in a very sacred shaktified 'teertha' from teachers who are expressing not just information but 'Living Knowledge' that flows in them due to their association with the rare Masters and Sages who are embodiments of the Living Knowledge.
