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class=\"fusion-page-title-row\">\n<blockquote>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<div><strong>The relation between the cognitive science of mindfulness, meaning, mystical experience and the philosophy of Vedanta<\/strong><\/div>\n<div>April 18th-May 2nd, Saturdays, 1pm-3pm; $85<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">This course explores recent work within cognitive science on phenomena that are relevant to Vedanta philosophy focusing on the cognitive scientific work of John Vervaeke.\u00a0\u00a0 Each week will be a one and half hour lecture followed by Q&amp;A.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Week 1. \u00a0 Introduction and Mindfulness<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">What is cognitive science and how could it be relevant to Vedanta.\u00a0 What does cognitive science have to teach us about attention, mindfulness, meditation and contemplation.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Week 2. Meaning<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">What is meaning in life and what patterns undermine it and what patterns afford it?\u00a0 How do self-deception and self-transcendence impact meaning?<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Week 3. Mystical experience. What is mystical experience and how does it relate to meaning and mindfulness?\u00a0 How does it relate to psychedelic and flow experiences?<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><strong>Teacher: <\/strong>John Vervaeke is an Associate Professor, in the teaching stream. He has been teaching at the University of Toronto since 1994. He<br \/>\ncurrently teaches courses in the Psychology department on thinking and reasoning with an emphasis on insight problem solving,<br \/>\ncognitive development with an emphasis on the dynamical nature of development, and higher cognitive processes with an emphasis on<br \/>\nintelligence, rationality, mindfulness, the nature and function of the self, and the Psychology of wisdom. He was the former director of the<br \/>\nCognitive Science program where he currently teaches courses on the introduction to Cognitive Science, and the Cognitive Science of<br \/>\nconsciousness wherein he emphasizes 4E (embodied, embedded, enacted, and extended) models of cognition and consciousness . In<br \/>\naddition, he taught a course in the Buddhism, Psychology and Mental Health program on Buddhism and Cognitive Science for fifteen years.<br \/>\nHe is the director of the Consciousness and the Wisdom Studies Laboratory. He has won and been nominated for several teaching<br \/>\nawards including the 2001 Students&#8217; Administrative Council and Association of Part-time Undergraduate Students Teaching Award<br \/>\nfor the Humanities, and the 2012 Ranjini Ghosh Excellence in Teaching Award. He has published articles on relevance realization, general intelligence, mindfulness, flow, metaphor, and wisdom. He is first author of the book Zombies in Western Culture: A 21 st Century<br \/>\ncrisis which integrates Psychology and Cognitive Science to address the meaning crisis in Western society. 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style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Kirtan by Candlelight<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>April 28th, 8pm-9.15pm; $20<br \/>\n<\/strong>Join us for a candlelit evening of heart-opening chanting. All are welcome &#8211; whether you are familiar with kirtan or will be experiencing it for the first time. We invite you to share in this gentle and uplifting collective practice.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kirtan is a shared practice, and there will be opportunities for participants to offer a chant, guided by the flow of the evening.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Kirtan by Candlelight<\/em><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>is a bi-weekly event happening every other Tuesday.<br \/>\n<strong>Upcoming dates:<\/strong>\u00a0 May 12th<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>What is kirtan?<br \/>\n<\/strong>Kirtan is a form of chanting rooted in the Bhakti Yoga tradition of India, where sacred mantras are sung in a simple call-and-response style. Through music, rhythm and repetition, kirtan helps quiet the mind, open the heart and create a sense of connection.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div id=\":25u\" class=\"Am aiL Al editable LW-avf tS-tW tS-tY\" tabindex=\"1\" role=\"textbox\" contenteditable=\"true\" spellcheck=\"false\" aria-label=\"To enrich screen reader interactions, please activate Accessibility in Grammarly extension settings\" aria-multiline=\"true\" aria-owns=\":2aa\" aria-controls=\":2aa\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n<div>\n<p><b>Facilitator<\/b>:\u00a0Ramdas has been involved with the Sivananda tradition for several years, teaching yoga, singing kirtan, and participating in satsang. Ever since hearing kirtan for the first time, he has felt connected to its uplifting vibration. 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the subtle body.\u00a0 Rather than focusing only on physical alignment, students will learn how postures influence the five pranas (vayus), the subtle forces that govern movement, digestion, circulation, grounding, and mental clarity.\u00a0 By understanding how energy moves through each pose, students begin to experience asana as an inner practice of regulating life force and a tool for reducing anxiety and restlessness, regulating mood, and improving concentration. Students will practice the full twelve-posture sequence while learning which asanas tend to activate, stabilize, or balance the vayus. The emphasis is not on advanced physical form but on noticing internal effects: changes in breathing, steadiness of the mind, sense of grounding, alertness, and overall energetic balance. By the end of the class, students will better understand how the classical sequence functions not only as a balanced physical practice but also as a method for regulating the nervous system. The class is suitable for beginners, regular practitioners, and yoga teachers. No advanced flexibility is required. Variations and modifications will be offered so students can focus on internal awareness rather than physical intensity.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Teacher: Mayavan<\/strong> has been a dedicated yoga practitioner since childhood. 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style='background-image:url(\"https:\/\/sivanandacanada.org\/toronto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Sivananda-May-2018-39-200x300.jpg\")'><\/span><span class='evcal_cblock ' data-bgcolor='#206177' data-smon='may' data-syr='2026'><span class='evo_start '><em class='date'>03<\/em><em class='month'>may<\/em><em class='time'>8:00 am<\/em><\/span><span class='evo_end only_time'><em class='time'>11:00 am<\/em><\/span><em class='clear'><\/em><\/span><span class='evcal_desc evo_info hide_eventtopdata '  data-location_status=\"false\" ><span class='evo_above_title'><\/span><span class='evcal_desc2 evcal_event_title' itemprop='name'>Intensive Asana Class<\/span><span class='evo_below_title'><\/span><span class='evcal_desc_info' ><\/span><span class='evcal_desc3'><\/span><\/span><em class='clear'><\/em><\/p><\/a><div class='event_description evcal_eventcard ' style=\"display:none\"><div class='evo_metarow_directimg'><img src='https:\/\/sivanandacanada.org\/toronto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Sivananda-May-2018-39-scaled.jpg' \/><\/div><div class='evo_metarow_details evorow evcal_evdata_row bordb evcal_event_details'>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event_excerpt\" style=\"display:none\"><h3 class=\"padb5 evo_h3\">Event Details<\/h3><p>[fusion_builder_container type=\"flex\" hundred_percent=\"no\" equal_height_columns=\"no\" menu_anchor=\"\" hide_on_mobile=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\" class=\"\" id=\"\" background_color=\"\" background_image=\"\" background_position=\"center center\" background_repeat=\"no-repeat\" fade=\"no\" background_parallax=\"none\" parallax_speed=\"0.3\" video_mp4=\"\" video_webm=\"\" video_ogv=\"\" video_url=\"\" video_aspect_ratio=\"16:9\" video_loop=\"yes\" video_mute=\"yes\" overlay_color=\"\" video_preview_image=\"\" border_color=\"\" border_style=\"solid\" padding_top=\"\" padding_bottom=\"\" padding_left=\"\"<\/p><\/div><span class='evcal_evdata_icons'><i class='fa fa-align-justify'><\/i><\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='evcal_evdata_cell '><div class='eventon_full_description'>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class='padb5 evo_h3'><span class='evcal_evdata_icons'><i class='fa fa-align-justify'><\/i><\/span>Event Details<\/h3><div class='eventon_desc_in' itemprop='description'>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1-7 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-7 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7\"><p><strong>Intensive Asana Class with Mayavan<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>May 3rd, Sunday, 8am-11am; $55<\/p>\n<p>(Intensive asana classes are offered once a month. To register for a package of 3 and receive 20% discount please click <em><a href=\"https:\/\/app.acuityscheduling.com\/catalog.php?owner=21122031&amp;action=addCart&amp;clear=1&amp;id=1547530\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>HERE<\/strong><\/a><\/em>)<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deepen your practice with an engaging three-hour class that combines practice and theory, taught by special visiting teacher Mayavan. Suitable for intermediate students, this class is an opportunity to challenge yourself and go further in your practice. And don\u2019t worry: the time flies by! You will leave feeling uplifted and full of energy.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This class will allow you to:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<li>Fine-tune your practice, through personalized corrections<\/li>\n<li>Strengthen the legs, open the hips and mobilize the spine<\/li>\n<li>Tap in to more energy through the practice of Sun Salutations and dynamic asanas<\/li>\n<li>Increase overall strength and stability through standing poses<\/li>\n<li>Achieve steadiness and comfort in classical asanas<\/li>\n<li>Gain practical knowledge about the yoga practice and yogic lifestyle<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Teacher: <\/strong>Mayavan has devoted his life to learning and teaching the art and science behind yogic practices. He has spent the past three decades in dedicated practice and service to his community. He holds a Masters in Yoga Therapy from Annamalai University in India and has earned the prestigious designations of Yoga Siromani, Yoga Acharya and Yoga Baskara. Mayavan is the director of Yogasalai, a yoga centre in Scarborough.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><div class='clear'><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class='evo_metarow_cusF2 evorow evcal_evdata_row bordb evcal_evrow_sm '>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='evcal_evdata_custometa_icons'><i class='fa fa-asterisk'><\/i><\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='evcal_evdata_cell'>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class='evo_h3'>Time<\/h3><div class='evo_custom_content evo_data_val'><p>8:00 &#8211; 11:00 am<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='evo_metarow_cusF3 evorow evcal_evdata_row bordb evcal_evrow_sm '>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='evcal_evdata_custometa_icons'><i class='fa fa-asterisk'><\/i><\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='evcal_evdata_cell'>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class='evo_h3'>Price<\/h3><div class='evo_custom_content evo_data_val'><p>$55<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='evo_metarow_cusF5 evorow 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fusion-text-8\"><p>Dissolve: Narada and Jont concert<\/p>\n<p>May 5th,\u00a0 Tuesday, 7 pm-8.30 pm; $35<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dissolve<\/strong> is a\u00a0powerful new collaboration between UK-born singer-songwriter <strong>Jont<\/strong>\u00a0and Bangladeshi-Canadian mantra singer\u00a0<strong>Narada<\/strong>. Together, they create a living bridge between East and West, blending the loving invocation of traditional Sanskrit mantras with Jont\u2019s original medicine music.<\/p>\n<p>Narada\u2019s music moves through ancient chanting, rhythm, and devotional energy that creates space for relaxation and connection. Jont brings more than 25 years of songwriting and performance, with 12 studio albums and a body of work described as healing, personal, and universally resonant. His songs have travelled far, carrying the quiet power of love, reflection, and transformation.<\/p>\n<p>Rooted in meditation, nourished by travel, and shaped by lives devoted to song, <strong>Dissolve<\/strong> offers an evening of healing atmosphere and warmth.\u00a0 Whether you are new to mantra music or familiar with kirtan, we welcome you.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><div class='clear'><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class='evo_metarow_cusF1 evorow evcal_evdata_row bordb evcal_evrow_sm '>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='evcal_evdata_custometa_icons'><i class='fa fa-asterisk'><\/i><\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='evcal_evdata_cell'>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class='evo_h3'>Days<\/h3><div class='evo_custom_content evo_data_val'><p>Saturday April 18<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='evo_metarow_cusF2 evorow evcal_evdata_row bordb evcal_evrow_sm '>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span 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overlay_color=\"\" video_preview_image=\"\" border_color=\"\" border_style=\"solid\" padding_top=\"\" padding_bottom=\"\" padding_left=\"\"<\/p><\/div><span class='evcal_evdata_icons'><i class='fa fa-align-justify'><\/i><\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='evcal_evdata_cell '><div class='eventon_full_description'>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class='padb5 evo_h3'><span class='evcal_evdata_icons'><i class='fa fa-align-justify'><\/i><\/span>Event Details<\/h3><div class='eventon_desc_in' itemprop='description'>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1-9 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-9 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-9\"><p><strong>Yoga for Fascia Health with Padmini<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>May 9th,\u00a0 Saturday: 1pm &#8211; 3pm<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Cost: $38<\/p>\n<p>Fascia is the connective tissue that provides support and structure throughout the body. It directly<br \/>\ninfluences:<br \/>\n-flexibility<br \/>\n-mobility<br \/>\n-range of motion<br \/>\n-posture<br \/>\n-ease and depth of breathing<br \/>\n-circulation<br \/>\n-the flow of vital energy (prana)<\/p>\n<p>This workshop will nourish and nurture the fascia. It consists of a brief discussion of fascia, and a yoga practice of breathing exercises, long-held meditative postures, and a short meditation. The workshop will also provide the extra benefits of improved body awareness, physical and mental relaxation, stress<br \/>\nreduction, improved mental clarity, and improved concentration.<br \/>\nSome yoga experience would be very helpful.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Teacher<\/strong>: Padmini has been practicing and teaching yoga for many years and holds teacher certifications in hatha yoga, yin yoga, meditation, chair yoga, and prenatal yoga. She is committed to inspiring and helping people attain and maintain health, well-being, and inner peace.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><div class='clear'><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class='evo_metarow_cusF5 evorow evcal_evdata_row bordb evcal_evrow_sm '>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='evcal_evdata_custometa_icons'><i class='fa fa-asterisk'><\/i><\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='evcal_evdata_cell'>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class='evo_h3'>Register<\/h3><a href=\"https:\/\/SivanandaToronto.as.me\/?appointmentType=59202852\" class=\"evcal_btn evo_cusmeta_btn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Register Now<\/a><\/div><div class='evcal_evdata_row evcal_close' title='Close'><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='clear end'><\/div><\/div><div id=\"event_7431\" class=\"eventon_list_event evo_eventtop  event\" data-event_id=\"7431\" data-time=\"1778479200-1778828400\" data-colr=\"#206177\" itemscope 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class='evo_metarow_details evorow evcal_evdata_row bordb evcal_event_details'>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event_excerpt\" style=\"display:none\"><h3 class=\"padb5 evo_h3\">Event Details<\/h3><p>[fusion_builder_container type=\"flex\" hundred_percent=\"no\" equal_height_columns=\"no\" menu_anchor=\"\" hide_on_mobile=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\" class=\"\" id=\"\" background_color=\"\" background_image=\"\" background_position=\"center center\" background_repeat=\"no-repeat\" fade=\"no\" background_parallax=\"none\" parallax_speed=\"0.3\" video_mp4=\"\" video_webm=\"\" video_ogv=\"\" video_url=\"\" video_aspect_ratio=\"16:9\" video_loop=\"yes\" video_mute=\"yes\" overlay_color=\"\" video_preview_image=\"\" border_color=\"\" border_style=\"solid\" padding_top=\"\" padding_bottom=\"\" padding_left=\"\"<\/p><\/div><span class='evcal_evdata_icons'><i class='fa fa-align-justify'><\/i><\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='evcal_evdata_cell '><div 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style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-10\"><p>5Day Morning Pranayama practice<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>May 11th &#8211; 15th, 6am-7am, $55 (online)<\/strong><\/p>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Begin your week with a five-day guided pranayama course ideal for morning practice. These classes will help you feel more alert, focused, and calm before work or school. Practicing in the morning is aligned with the natural rhythm of the body, and helps regulate stress and supports mental clarity throughout the day.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Each class begins and ends with a short relaxation practice and includes gentle warm-ups to prepare the body for breathing exercises in a sitting position. You will practice foundational techniques such as Anuloma Viloma (alternate nostril breathing) and Kapalabhati (cleansing breath). These techniques improve oxygen flow, calm the nervous system, and balance your energy (prana).<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\u00a0With regular use, these tools will help you feel steadier, more present, and better equipped to meet the demands of daily life. This course builds a strong base for continued personal practice.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<p><strong><em>Here are some of the benefits of pranayama:<\/em><\/strong><br \/>\n-Optimal gas exchange (O2 and CO2)<br \/>\n-Oxygenation of tissues thanks to breath retention<br \/>\n-Harmonization of metabolic rates and chemical balance of the body<br \/>\n-Clearness of mind and stimulation of the parasympathetic system<br \/>\n-Improvement of digestion and fortification of the immune system<\/p>\n<p>In order to benefit from this program, it is important to participate in all 5 sessions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Teacher: Mayavan<\/strong> has been a dedicated yoga practitioner since childhood. 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style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-11\"><div class=\"eventon_desc_in\">\n<p>Yoga Level 1 (Introduction to Yoga)<\/p>\n<p><strong>May 12th &#8211; June 9th<\/strong><strong> ; Tuesdays,\u00a0 6:30pm-8:00pm,\u00a0 $120<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>To register for a package of 2 levels and receive 10% discount, click <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/app.acuityscheduling.com\/catalog.php?owner=21122031&amp;action=addCart&amp;clear=1&amp;id=1908379\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">HERE<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>The Sivananda Yoga Center teaches very classical Hatha Yoga practices, which secure optimal physical and mental benefits. Learn all you need to know about the practice with the Intro to Sivananda Yoga Course.<\/p>\n<p>Suited to beginners, Introduction to Yoga is perfect to start or renew a Yoga practice, or to discover a new Yoga practice you might find deeply fulfilling.<\/p>\n<p>Learn all the fundamentals for perfect health and balanced mind:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sun Salutation\u00a0 \u2013 traditional yoga warm up<\/li>\n<li>Proper breathing<\/li>\n<li>Foundational yoga postures<\/li>\n<li>Relaxation techniques<\/li>\n<li>the 5 Points of Yoga for health and well-being.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><div class='clear'><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class='evo_metarow_cusF5 evorow evcal_evdata_row bordb evcal_evrow_sm '>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='evcal_evdata_custometa_icons'><i class='fa fa-asterisk'><\/i><\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='evcal_evdata_cell'>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 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!important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-12 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-12\"><div class=\"eventon_desc_in\">\n<p>Yoga Level 1 (Introduction to Yoga)<\/p>\n<p><strong>May 20th &#8211; June 17th<\/strong><strong> ; Wednesdays,\u00a0 6:30pm-8:00pm,\u00a0 $120<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>To register for a package of 2 levels and receive 10% discount, click <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/app.acuityscheduling.com\/catalog.php?owner=21122031&amp;action=addCart&amp;clear=1&amp;id=1908379\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">HERE<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>The Sivananda Yoga Center teaches very classical Hatha Yoga practices, which secure optimal physical and mental benefits. Learn all you need to know about the practice with the Intro to Sivananda Yoga Course.<\/p>\n<p>Suited to beginners, Introduction to Yoga is perfect to start or renew a Yoga practice, or to discover a new Yoga practice you might find deeply fulfilling.<\/p>\n<p>Learn all the fundamentals for perfect health and balanced mind:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sun Salutation\u00a0 \u2013 traditional yoga warm up<\/li>\n<li>Proper breathing<\/li>\n<li>Foundational yoga postures<\/li>\n<li>Relaxation techniques<\/li>\n<li>the 5 Points of Yoga for health and well-being.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><div class='clear'><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class='evo_metarow_cusF5 evorow evcal_evdata_row bordb evcal_evrow_sm '>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='evcal_evdata_custometa_icons'><i class='fa fa-asterisk'><\/i><\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='evcal_evdata_cell'>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class='evo_h3'>Register<\/h3><a href=\"https:\/\/SivanandaToronto.as.me\/?appointmentType=49243425\" class=\"evcal_btn evo_cusmeta_btn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Register Now<\/a><\/div><div class='evcal_evdata_row evcal_close' title='Close'><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='clear end'><\/div><\/div><div id=\"event_3789\" class=\"eventon_list_event evo_eventtop  event\" data-event_id=\"3789\" data-time=\"1779541200-1779546600\" data-colr=\"#206177\" itemscope itemtype='http:\/\/schema.org\/Event' 13><div class=\"evo_event_schema\" style=\"display:none\" ><a itemprop=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/sivanandacanada.org\/toronto\/events\/pratyahara-the-fifth-limb-of-yoga\/\"><\/a><span itemprop='name'  >Pratyahara : Conscious Disengagement<\/span><meta itemprop='image' content='https:\/\/sivanandacanada.org\/toronto\/events\/pratyahara-the-fifth-limb-of-yoga\/' ><\/meta><meta itemprop='description' content='[fusion_builder_container type=\"flex\" hundred_percent=\"no\" 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Details<\/h3><p>[fusion_builder_container type=\"flex\" hundred_percent=\"no\" equal_height_columns=\"no\" menu_anchor=\"\" hide_on_mobile=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\" class=\"\" id=\"\" background_color=\"\" background_image=\"\" background_position=\"center center\" background_repeat=\"no-repeat\" fade=\"no\" background_parallax=\"none\" parallax_speed=\"0.3\" video_mp4=\"\" video_webm=\"\" video_ogv=\"\" video_url=\"\" video_aspect_ratio=\"16:9\" video_loop=\"yes\" video_mute=\"yes\" overlay_color=\"\" video_preview_image=\"\" border_color=\"\" border_style=\"solid\" padding_top=\"\" padding_bottom=\"\" padding_left=\"\"<\/p><\/div><span class='evcal_evdata_icons'><i class='fa fa-align-justify'><\/i><\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='evcal_evdata_cell '><div class='eventon_full_description'>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class='padb5 evo_h3'><span class='evcal_evdata_icons'><i class='fa fa-align-justify'><\/i><\/span>Event Details<\/h3><div class='eventon_desc_in' itemprop='description'>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1-13 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-13 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-13\"><p>Pratyahara &#8211;\u00a0 conscious disengagement<\/p>\n<p>Saturday, May 23rd, $35<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Swami Sivananda says: &#8220;Pratyahara itself is termed as Yoga as it is the most important limb in Yoga Sadhana&#8221; &#8211; this is true today, more than ever. Our \u00a0senses are constantly bombarded by external stimuli.\u00a0 We become so accustomed to sensory overload that we begin to seek it and may even become addicted to it.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Yoga Sutras of Patanjali<\/span><\/span>, pratyahara is the fifth limb of yoga, standing at the threshold between the outer disciplines and the inner limbs of concentration and meditation. Although commented upon by many teachers, it often remains less clearly understood or insufficiently emphasized in practice. It is the withdrawal of the senses from their objects, so that the senses cease to follow their outward course. These objects may be external, arising through the senses, or internal, appearing as impressions and agitations within the mind &#8211; a deeper aspect sometimes referred to as mano-pratyahara, the withdrawal from the movements of the mind itself. Thus, we are no longer carried away by them, but remain quietly present and attentive within experience. Through pratyahara, the disturbance born of attraction and aversion (raga and dvesha) is quieted, and the mind becomes fit for concentration and meditation. We will consider some traditional means by which this can be cultivated in practice, so that it may become a support both in daily life and in meditation practice.<\/p>\n<p>Teacher: Sarasvati<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><div class='clear'><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class='evo_metarow_cusF5 evorow evcal_evdata_row bordb evcal_evrow_sm '>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='evcal_evdata_custometa_icons'><i class='fa fa-asterisk'><\/i><\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='evcal_evdata_cell'>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class='evo_h3'>Register<\/h3><a href=\"https:\/\/SivanandaToronto.as.me\/?appointmentType=90407991\" class=\"evcal_btn evo_cusmeta_btn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">REGISTER<\/a><\/div><div class='evcal_evdata_row evcal_close' title='Close'><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='clear end'><\/div><\/div><div id=\"event_3388\" class=\"eventon_list_event evo_eventtop  event\" 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Balanced dish includes right amount of each taste: sweet, sour, salty, pungent, bitter and astringent, which helps achieve optimum health and vitality.<\/p>\n<p>To stay balanced and aligned with nature\u2019s seasonal changes, we will learn how to cook balance meal with all six tastes and<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>all required balance<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>nutrients with traditional highly recommended recipes in Ayurveda.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Menus will cover Tri-Doshic recipes for all body types which will be cooked with all healing herbs and spices.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Dr. Sonal Bhatt M.D.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Dr. Sonal Bhatt M.D. (Ayurveda) is a highly qualified Ayurvedic physician and Panchakarma specialist from one of the leading Ayurvedic universities in India, Jamnagar Ayurvedic University. She is also a Registered Holistic Nutritional Consultant from CSNN Toronto. 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movements of the mind that lead in harmful or unhelpful directions. 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