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jim bennitt tantric vinyasa workshops
october 8-10, 2010
The word VINYASA (Sanskrit) stems from the root word NYASA which means "to place" and the prefix VI in this case means "in a special way". This could refer to placing your arm in a special way while in triangle pose, or it could mean placing a sequence of postures in a special way to reach a desired result. For example, a desired result could be a sequence to help improve The word TANTRA (tantric is an adj. which describes something coming from tantra) is made up of two words: TANOTI and TRAYATI. Tanoti means "to expand, to stretch, to extend", while the word trayati means "to liberate or free". Therefore Tantra (tan+tra) means to expand one's experience and awareness of everything, to extend the frontiers of apprehension beyond the material, and hence to attain spiritual knowledge and liberation. Another definition of Tantra is "to weave". Wow! That's some serious stuff. How do we do that? The main difference you'll notice in a Tantric Vinyasa class is that they include something called ADHIKARA. Simply put, adhikara means "progression" and "a sensitivity to the subtle realms". There will be a little guidance on alignment. Also there will be a smooth pace to the class to build a little heat, improve flexibility and strength, however, it won't stop with the physical body. Through "weaving" in certain breathing and meditation techniques "in a special way", we will build this "sensitivity to the more subtle forces" which is called PRANA or the vital life force. The ancient Yogi's believed through learning to control the prana, you also learn to control the mind. You will leave a Tantric Vinyasa class feeling like you've cultivated vital life force and also a clear mind. To read Jim's bio, click here. Friday, October 8 - 7-8:30pm: Tantric Vinyasa Discussion and Demo with Jim Saturday, October 9 - 9:30am-12:30pm: Vinyasa from a Tantric Perspective Saturday, October 9 - 2-5pm: Stilling the lake of the Mind Sunday, October 10am - 1pm: Viparita Karani: Turning Your World Upside Down $60 per session Purchase Saturday and Sunday for $150 and get Friday night free!
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