Prana Pulse
Samyama Yoga Center's
Monthly Newsletter

February 2016
In this issue:
CH...CH....CH....CH...Changes! 
Upcoming Workshops
March 13

Reiki 1 Certification with Joanne Brohmer
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM in the Lounge
$150.00
Reiki is a gentle yet powerful technique that brings healing on the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual bodies.  It is akin to the vibration of unconditional love and brings healing at whatever level the receiver is ready to experience.  The effects of the healing can continue to occur long after a session is given and can be very profound.  Reiki can be so effective that it has been embraced by the medical community and is now offered at many hospitals in the United States.  A session usually feels deeply relaxing and peaceful.

In this Reiki I certification class, you will receive the attunements necessary to channel the Reiki energy to others. The attunement process has been known to initiate healing on its own as well.  We will discuss the origins of Reiki, the hand positions and techniques for giving a session, tools for beginning and ending a session, and how to clear yourself and your space.  At the end there will be time to practice on each other.  Everyone will receive a Reiki I manual and certification as a Reiki I practitioner.

Register HERE.
 

Upcoming Events:
Ecstatic Rebirth 
with Brandon Thompson 

Friday March 25th from 6:00 to 9:00 PM

Saturday the 26th
from 9:00 to 4:00 PM

$90.00


This retreat seeks to open a space in which participants can experience and work with ecstatic poetry as a spiritual practice. Our journey will focus especially on opening the third eye (ajna) in order to become more receptive to Divine inspiration and to cultivate authentic, penetrating poetry writing. By utilizing practices such as meditation and yoga (presented by Mimm Patterson), participants will be invited to share in the poetic styles inspired by early writers like Rumi and Hafiz. Concepts will be introduced such as ecstatic theory and poetry practice, writing techniques, and creative expression, as we join together in a sacred circle. 

Our time together will culminate at a very special presentation of 

Night Karma 

on Saturday evening, lead by our amazing Creative Director John Berg and featuring both classic and contemporary  ecstatic poetry. 


Register HERE.

Later this Spring
Classes:

Stay tuned for something special from John Berg and Louis Jackson!  Details in next month's Prana Pulse.

Workshops:

Sunday, April 24
Now and Then - 
Philosophy and Asana 
with
Anirudh Shastri
1:15 to 3:30 PM
$35.00

Saturday, May 7
For Moms: Restorative Yoga Bliss 
with
Misako Matsuoka
1:00 to 3:30 PM
$35.00


Events:

Compassion Cultivation Training 

with
Adam Burn
Begins Monday, April 11th
$325.00

This 8-week course was developed by 
Stanford University's 
 Center for Compassion  and Altruism 
Research and Education.


In the Flow:
Samyama News You Can Use

New Classes!
New Times!


Hana Raftery
We're so happy to have Hana back for these special classes:

Sliding Scale Teen Class
Starting February 2nd
Tuesday & Thursday from 4:15 - 5:15 PM
(read about it here)

Shakti Vinyasa 
Tuesday & Thursday from 5:30 - 6:30 PM

Joanie Cartal
Samyama is happy to welcome the wonderful Joanie to Team Dharma:

Morning Vinyasa 
Starting February 13th 
from 10:30 to 12 Noon

Amy Rogg
Because we all need a little more 
Amy in our lives:

Lunchtime Vinyasa
Starting Tuesday, February 2nd 
from 11:45-1:00

Cheryl Hsu
Brighten your mornings with 
another dose of Cheryl:

Now teaching  Shakti Flow  on 
Tuesday and Thursdays from 7-8 AM

Mimm Patterson
Take another 15 minutes to get your Yin on.  Friday Yin is now 1:30 to 3:00 PM.




February Boutique Savings!

30% off All Jewelry


Next Bookclub Meeting:
Wednesday, February 3rd
7:00 in the Lounge



We're discussing 

Viktor Frankl's
Man's Search for Meaning

For details email Mimm.

Contact Us
John Berg, Owner & Director
650.320-9262