Yoga and the Wisdom of the Upanishads
with Yogi Vishvketu and Chetana Panwar
June 7 and 8, 10-5 (lunch 12-1)
$220 + gst

This weekend offers three Akhanda (holistic) Yoga classes with taught by Vishva ji: Akhanda Flow incorporating pranayama and postures, and the Hatha Raja class, a meditative series of postures done with the sonorous Brahmaree breath. After lunch we will delve into a discussion of the mystical hymns of the Upanishads and the concept of oneness, learn to chant some of these profound mantras and explore pranayama and meditations which help us to access personal experience of our interconnectedness.

	Saturday
	10:00-12:00	Akhanda Yoga class Introductions and overview of weekend Class includes: balanced sequence of asana, pranayama, mantra, and meditation
	12:00-1:00	Lunch
	1:00-2:30	Presentation of the core concepts of the Upanishads, including locating them in yogic history, some readings from these ancient hymns, and a guided meditation from this tradition.
	2:45-4:15	Pranayama class: Exploration of Anuloma Viloma, and how it can be used as a profound meditative practice in its own right.
	4:15-5:00	Upanishadic Mantras: Learning and collective chanting of some of the most profound Upanishadic Mantras
	Sunday
	10:00-12:00	Hatha-Raja Yoga Yoga and Meditation: with Brahmaree
	12:00-1:00	Lunch
	1:30-2:45	Discussion and pairwork: Change and permanence - how does the Upanishadic vision of these aspects of existence influence how we experience our daily lives, life stages, and periods of transition.
	3:00-4:15	Mantra and Meditation: Revisiting the mantras and flowing into another guided meditation
	4:30-5:00	Healing Circle and closing ceremony

"The weekend with Yogi Vishvketu and Chetana at BYC last year was a wonderful experience. The asana classes were sometimes challenging but rich with meaning and inspiration. Yogi Vishvketu knows how to put people in touch with their natural happiness. The teachings were brilliant and filled with joy. We are blessed to have him again this year. I would encourage everyone to come out for this rare experience with this masterful Yogi." –Rosanne McCollum

"Yogi Vishvketu's workshop at BYC was sun-filled in every way. Sunlight streamed through the windows and positive, sunny energy streamed from this gifted and knowledgeable teacher. I found the entire experience to be deeply inspiring. Vishva not only teaches us that our essential nature is bliss – he also enables us to truly experience this profound truth. He and his partner Chetana have an amazing ability to create a safe, supportive and family-like feeling among the workshop participants. Any time spent with this teacher is well-invested – and potentially transformative!" – Mariellen Ward

Pre-registration is required for this course. Please call or email the studio to register.