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Thursday 05/02/2024 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm
Thursday 05/09/2024 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm
Thursday 05/16/2024 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm
Pricing
$45.00 Mudra and Meditation: An Introduction
This three session introductory practice of hasta mudras (hand gestures)
will direct breath and awareness to particular areas of the body. Each
time we gather together, we will use mudras to connect with a different
aspect of our bodies. Our first session, we will focus on our physical
bodies, followed by a session each to connect with our emotional and
spiritual bodies. We will use mudras to enhance awareness and deepen our
ability to recognize and respond to the body's messages. While the use
of mudras has been strongly identified with eastern spirituality for
over 2000 years, mudras are found in various religious traditions around
the world including Christianity where Christ is often depicted using
hand gestures. Some mudras are almost universal and one of the most
easily recognized is the prayer pose in which hands are placed together
in front of our hearts as a symbol of reverence and devotion. Mudras
(hand gestures) are a vast world connecting ritual, dance, and
symbolism. In mudra practice the placement of the gesture itself guides
the breath and has the ability to change the speed, focus, quality and
location of our breath. . A mudra meditation practice can be an
accessible path when rigorous physical movement is difficult. This class
is an excellent introduction for those curious about a mudra and
meditation practice.
Manju Sadarangani
Manju's yoga practice is grounded in a desire for equity, justice,
emotional and mental well-being. She brings her spirit of play, body
positivity and radical self-love to her Kundalini & Nidra classes.
Born in India to a yoga teacher mother, Manju is committed to authenticity in the studio. A Registered Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance,
she connects deeply with the feminist, spiritual and historical
foundations of yoga to counter problematic cultural appropriation. She
relishes creating a safe space for all using breathe, color, naad, and
mantras in her classes.
Manju invites you to consider yoga as a tool to recharge, resist and rebel.