Dear Friends:  Prana, Breath and Mantra-Based Meditation: In the yogic lineage I was initiated into, and studied/practiced in India, Prana, or life force, is paramount. It is the evolutionary force, sometimes called Chi, Ki, or Kundalini-Shakti, which, when allowed, will LOVE us into releasing constrictive Samskaras (painful karmas) and enter into greater freedom, over time. We suppress the good workings of prana through obstructive habits, addictions, attitudes, etc. But we can live a life that embraces prana and releases suffering through yogic approaches, offered by Patanjali in his yoga…

A Time for Souling Online Retreat: Saturday 14 November 2020 1pm-4pm.   I recently mentioned how November marked a time to harvest the fruits of one's labors, and how, on All Soul's day, children and adults, went from house to house asking for baked, sweet “soul cakes," thus the term “souling.”  Souling Retreat: 14 November 2020 Especially with the tumult of this year's season--I'm thinking we all need some  “souling,”as a reconnecting with our own souls. This Saturday I'll be leading…

View this email in your browser New Year's Spiritual Renewal Retreat ONLINE! (Early Bird Price Ends Tues 12/29)    End the old year and give birth to the new in a spiritually nourishing way.  This retreat allows you to sink deeply into your heart’s knowing and fine-tune your life purpose and calling. Enjoy the time, space, and loving support needed to renew your connection to the ever-fresh source of divinity that is your birthright. My annual  New Year's Spiritual Renewal Retreat…

New Year's Spiritual Renewal Retreat ONLINE!   My annual  New Year's Spiritual Renewal Retreat will not happen at Kripalu since their building is closed this season, but I decided to go with a smaller version of the retreat online.    Date:  12/31/20 Thursday.    Day Schedule:  1st Session: 11am-2pm EST.  Short break: 2pm-2:30 EST Afternoon Session; 2:30-5:30. EST   Format: This day will include:  Deep meditation breath practice mantra and song Causal Work: deep work of creating in meditation, work…

This is a special class for those who just finished my Open Center "Alchemy of the Chakras Class," and for any who attended in the past. I will cover the I will then cover tantric principles of "form and essence," and the  "Wishes Through the Chakra" exercise--which will help you better fulfill your wishes through harmonizing the agendas and samskaras of each center. 

CLASS: Alchemy of the Chakras Series: Series 3 Weds 7pm-8:30pm Eastern Dear Friends: A number of you requested I continue at least four more chakra classes on Wednesday nights, 7-8:30pm.  PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF THE EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT: MAY 3RD MIDNIGHT! Alchemy of the Chakras Series Three: Weds 7pm-8:30pm Eastern Dates: May 5, 12, 19, 26. (All classes recorded in case you have to miss any) Recommended For Anyone Who:   attended my Alchemy of Chakras-Part 1, class at the Open Center took my New Year’s Spiritual Retreat (Kripalu or last…

New Series THURSDAY NIGHTS in June 2021! New Series THURSDAY NIGHTS in June 2021! Esoteric Yoga Sadhana Series: Tantra, Chakra, Mudra, Bandha & More This series will be Four THURSDAY nights in June. This 4-part series will be $100 (and early bird price of $88 if paid by midnight Weds.,  6/2/21) Note: for those in need,  there are two 1/2 scholarships available for this course (that's $44 each if you pay by Weds 6/2 Midnight--or $50 if no one claims by then.)And one…

************BIG NEWS! SAVE THE DATE: ***************** I’ll leading a “Spring Spiritual Renewal Retreat at Kripalu! It’s not on the books yet but save the date! Kripalu does not have the link up but you can call them to book your room. It will be the first live event since pre-Covid.  Spring Spiritual Renewal Retreat Shivananda Thomas Amelio   For all levels. April 1-3, 2022 Starts Friday Evening and Ends @11am Sunday.    Winter has turned to Spring and it's a…