Toronto Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre

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Learn how to plan well-balanced, nutritious meals that include all necessary elements with authentic tridoshic Ayurvedic recipes.

Ayurveda, the ancient science of life and longevity, teaches us that food plays an important role in a healthy life and makes a vital contribution to continued good health.

This workshop will be taught by Dr. Sonal Bhatt, a master of doctor in Ayurveda from the world famous university of Ayurveda, Jamnagar Ayurvedic University, India. Dr. Bhatt has been practicing as an Ayurvedic consultant, Panchkarma specialist, teacher and researcher in India and Canada for over 20 years.

Meditation is considered the most important of all the yoga techniques and is an invaluable tool for emotional balance and peace of mind. This course provides instruction in the basic meditation techniques and theory for starting a personal meditation practice.

Topics include:

• Why meditate
• How to start a meditation practice
• Sitting positions, conscious breathing and mental relaxation
• Developing concentration
• Mantra as a tool for meditation

During satsang on the first Friday of every month we will chant Lalita Sahasranama.

Lalita Sahasranama is a sacred text about the Goddess Lalita Devi, i.e. the Divine Mother or Goddess Durga. It contains the 1,000 names of the Hindu mother goddess Lalita. The names are organized as hymns (stotras).

No previous knowledge or experience is needed. You can drop into any date as you wish. Simply come with an open heart and enjoy the beautiful energy of this chanting.

Time: 8:15 PM

Dates (you can drop into any date as you wish):

Friday November 2
Friday December 7

Practice traditional Hatha Yoga postures (asanas), breathing techniques (pranayama), cleansing exercises (kriyas) and introductory meditation. Learn the theory behind the different paths of Yoga, the power of the mind, and the energetic body.

Open to those who have completed Yoga 2, or are practicing yoga at an Intermediate level.

A three-week course meeting twice per week.

Meet with other fellow yogis, share, discuss and clarify your goals and practice. Free and open for all. Guided by senior staff.