Amrita Yoga Classes & Private Sesssions with Bri. Shobhana
May 31, 2019 9:00am to Jun 4, 2019 4:30pm (ended)
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Public Open Classes & Private Yoga Therapy Sessions.
We are blessed to have Brahmacharini Shobhana, Global Director of Amrita Yoga, offering yoga sessions at MA Center Chicago.
Amrita Yoga & Amma.
Amrita Yoga was born from the divine resolve and unconditional compassion of renowned spiritual leader, humanitarian, Maha Yogini, Satguru Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi, known as Amma. A traditional school of Hatha Yoga upholding Vedic principles, Amrita Yoga incorporates Amma’s teachings and integrates the four different paths of yoga, cultivating physical, mental, and spiritual upliftment. Focusing on awareness with heart-centered intention, the goal is to transcend the physical asana practice to deepen your own self-awareness and the inter-connectedness of all life.
Brahmacharini Shobhana.
Brahmacharini Shobhana, PhD, is an award-winning yoga practitioner and teacher who has dedicated her life to the pursuit of authentic yoga as a monastic in Amma’s ashram. Under Amma’s direct guidance, as director of Amrita Yoga® since 2004, she has taught more than 2000 workshops, classes and retreats to people from all over the world. Specializing in bridging the gap between ancient traditional Eastern practice and the practical needs of yoga in the West, Bri. Shobhana is one of only twelve members on the Government of India's Committee for Yoga Education, which forms the curriculum courses in Indian universities.
SCHEDULE
Public open classes focus on several different aspects of practice as described below.
Heart-centered private yoga therapy sessions will help identify areas of healing, promote greater mind/body awareness and provide a gentle restorative practice. Ideal for those recovering from any form of illness or injury.
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FRIDAY, MAY 31
Public Open Class
9:30 – 11:00 am, $15
An “open class” with simple, gentle Amrita Yoga postures/asanas. No prior yoga experience or Amrita Yoga training necessary.
Private Yoga Therapy Sessions, by appointment, $45
45 min each, offered at these starting times:
11:30 am, 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm, 3:30 pm and 4:30 pm
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SATURDAY, JUNE 1
Public Open Class: “Inner and Outer Core Building”
9:30 – 11:00 am, $15
Focus on the innate relationship between the inner and outer core both on physical and deeper levels of yoga practices. Attention on Awareness, Bhavana and how these support our practices.
Private Yoga Therapy Sessions, by appointment, $45
45 min each, offered at these starting times:
11:30 am, 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm, 3:30 pm and 4:30 pm
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SUNDAY, JUNE 2
Public Open Class: “Breath & Balance”
9:30 – 11:00 am, $15
Discover your true balance through your breath. Breath helps to tune with your innate intelligence and expresses your perfection in posture. Thus, balance in your posture is an inside out approach.
Private Yoga Therapy Sessions, by appointment, $45
45 min each, offered at these starting times:
11:30 am, 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm, 3:30 pm and 4:30 pm
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MONDAY, JUNE 3
Public Open Class: “Chest Openers & Inversions”
9:30 – 11:00 am, $15
Feel your core and express your inner strength and balance. Turn upside-down to feel true openness. Class focuses on how core, balance and openness are the foundation for inversions.
Private Yoga Therapy Sessions, by appointment, $45
45 min each, offered at these starting times:
11:30 am, 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm, 3:30 pm and 4:30 pm
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TUESDAY, JUNE 4
Public Open Class: “Amrita Yoga, Breath and Stress Management” Asana class
9:30 – 11:00 am, $15
Private Yoga Therapy Sessions, by appointment, $45
45 min each, offered at these starting times:
11:30 am, 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm, and 3:30 pm
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HOW TO SIGN UP
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Be sure you understand the schedule before paying.
CLICK HERE TO PAY FOR AMRITA YOGA PUBLIC OPEN CLASSES (PayPal, Credit or Debit Cards Accepted)
Fees: $15 per class, per person. On the payment form in the Comments field (click the 'pencil' symbol beside "Enter name & appointment date/time"), please include the name(s) of the people registering and the class name/date(s) you are registering for.
TO BOOK PRIVATE YOGA THERAPY SESSIONS, please email Jagruti at amritayoga.macenter@gmail.com prior to making a payment. AFTER you have reserved a time with Jagruti, click here to pay for Amrita Yoga Private Sessions. (PayPal, Credit or Debit Cards Accepted)
Fees: $45 per session, per person. On the payment form in the comments field (click the 'pencil' symbol beside "Enter name & appointment date/time"), please include the name(s) of the people registering and the class time(s).
Fees: $45 per session, per person. On the payment form in the comments field (click the 'pencil' symbol beside "Enter name & appointment date/time"), please include the name(s) of the people registering and the class time(s).
LOCATION
MA Center Chicago
41W501 Keslinger Rd, Elburn, IL 60119
Monday
Sep
22
A Multi-Day Event
Navaratri, or the nine nights of Devi, will be observed at MA Center Chicago Monday, Sept. 22nd through Wednesday, Oct. 1st with Swamini Ambikamrita Prana. The word Navaratri means 'nine nights' in Sanskrit. Navaratri is a time of sadhana, of conquering our inner negativities to gain greater will... more ›
Saturday
Sep
27
11:00am - 9:00pm
Join us for a special program to honor Amma's 72nd birthday led by Swamina Ambikamrita Prana. The all-day program will be filled with festivities that include a tree planting, a Guru Paduka Puja bhajans, chanting, and more. Here's the schedule:
11:00am –5:00PM: All-day archana (group chanting... more ›
Saturday
Sep
27
3:00pm - 4:00pm
"A river that flows through many branches will not have a powerful current. If the branches are redirected and the river is redirected to flow only through the main stream, the force of the current will increase greatly. It may even be possible to generate electricity from such a strong current.... more ›
Sunday
Sep
28
6:00am - 8:30am
"The silence that we acquire through prayer and meditation helps us find peace and true happiness in this noisy world." ~Amma
Join us for a Silent Sunday Morning (with Swamini Ambikamrita Prana when she is here), starting with archana in the MA Center Chicago satsang hall at 6am, followed by... more ›
Sunday
Sep
28
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Join the MA Center Chicago knit and crochet group to help people in need of warm hats, scarves, and more. The group meets from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm on the second and fourth Sunday of each month in the South Lodge Community Room.
All skill levels are welcome, and if you are unable to attend the... more ›
Tuesday
Sep
30
8:00am - 9:00am
Location: South Lodge Community Room at MA Center Chicago
Join us Tuesday mornings for an open yoga class with simple, gentle Amrita Yoga postures/asanas. No prior experience or training in Amrita Yoga is necessary.
"The purpose of Yoga is for our inner well-being. It does not belong to any... more ›
Tuesday
Sep
30
10:00am - 11:00am
The purpose of Yoga is for our inner well-being. It does not belong to any particular faith or religion. It was passed on to us by the ancient seers for the well-being of humanity. Yoga helps us reconnect with nature and eventually become one with God. - Amma
Please join us for gentle chair yoga... more ›
Thursday
Oct
02
9:00am - 12:00pm
Inspired by Amma's teachings, Mother’s Kitchen groups in North America prepare, cook and serve 150,000 meals for the homeless and hungry each year.
At MA Center Chicago, on the first Thursday of every month, we prepare food in the MA Center Chicago kitchen from 9:00 am to noon and deliver it to an... more ›
Saturday
Oct
04
2:00pm - 3:00pm
The Amrita Book Club of North America gives participants an opportunity to dive more deeply into Amma’s teachings. The club meets twice a month on the first and third Saturdays from 2 pm to 3 pm via Zoom to explore Amma’s books and books written by Amma's senior disciples. All are welcome to attend... more ›
Saturday
Oct
04
3:00pm - 4:00pm
"A river that flows through many branches will not have a powerful current. If the branches are redirected and the river is redirected to flow only through the main stream, the force of the current will increase greatly. It may even be possible to generate electricity from such a strong current.... more ›
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All are welcome to join the ashram residents for daily spiritual practices in the satsang hall:
WHITE FLOWER MEDITATION
Sunday through Friday at 5:50 pm (starts with 10-minute silent Ma Om meditation)
Amma requests everyone to regularly practice this meditation once or twice a day for the benefit of the entire world. Join us live or via Zoom: https://bit.ly/maccmed
Meeting ID: 828 7832 9402
Passcode: 092753
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EVENING BHAJANS
Sunday-Friday at 6:30 pm (in-person only)
- Guru Stotram chanting
- Bhajans (devotional singing)
- Closing prayers and arati
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