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Dates
Saturday 09/21/2024 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Pricing
$54.00 From the Roots of Yoga: Yoga History and Philosophy
Starting on the banks of the Ganges all the way to your sticky mat
today, yoga concepts and practice have evolved as a long and rich
tradition. Part history lesson, part philosophical inquiry, this
workshop begins with a bird's eye view of the yoga history timeline and
an introduction to philosophies of India that have the most influence on
yoga today. Tara will teach you about the four main pillars of yoga
(ethics and duty, action and consequence, cycles, and freedom) and share
some key concepts from The Upanishads, The Bhagavad Gita, and The Yoga
Sutras.
The nature of our soul, the goal of yoga practice, distractions,
obstacles, and what we can expect when we attain enlightenment… yoga's
take on this is all here for your consideration. Tara's dynamic lecture
style in this workshop makes complicated ideas and writings accessible
and relevant to you and your yoga practice. Come till the soil at the
ground of yoga to grow the seeds of your own practice!
The material in
this workshop is suitable for curious yoga practitioners, aspiring and
current yoga teachers. No previous study or familiarity with these texts
is required. Expect mostly lecture/presentation with time for
reflection and discussion, along with a comprehensive handout and a
recommended reading list for further study. We will not be practicing
any asana.
Tara Lemerise
Tara Lemerise teaches the time-honored philosophy and practice of yoga
in an accessible and joyful way. Registered with Yoga Alliance at
E-RYT-200/E-RYT-500, Tara has been teaching yoga philosophy, movement,
and meditation since 2005. She has over 9,000 hours of teaching
experience.
According to Tara, there is nothing to “fix” with yoga.
Instead, there are only more opportunities to understand and be more
fully present to our separate and together experiences. She is known for
offering clear and helpful instruction to students at all levels and
makes the wisdom of yoga feel relevant and relatable.
Tara’s classes
include action-based instructions in asana that are a result of study of
anatomy, kinesiology and creative movement. In addition, Tara provides
plenty of opportunities for stillness and contemplation in her classes,
which are deeply influenced by her study and practice of Restorative
Yoga.