Bhavani Lorraine Nelson

Whether you are already an experienced yogi and a lover of Kirtan or are new to Asana and Sanskrit chanting and wondering what it's all about, this workshop is for you. We'll begin with a gentle asana practice to ease the body into an awakened, energized state. Then we'll immerse ourselves in devotional yoga, invoking various of the divine energies with our chanting. We'll also explore the background and benefits of Kirtan and the qualities that we're invoking. Since the beginning of time, chanting has been a part of all spiritual traditions. In the Yogic tradition, Sanskrit chanting is part of the branch of yoga called the yoga of devotion (Bhakti yoga), and many find that chanting does evoke that yearning of the heart to experience more fully the mystery that is life. It can also elicit a deep, meditative state and a clearing of the body, mind, and spirit. The benefits of chanting are magnified when it’s practiced in a group, so bring all your friends and discover what the practice does for you.  Bhavani Lorraine Nelson is a professional level Kripalu Yoga Teacher and has taught at Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health since 1988. She first encountered Sanskrit chanting with Ram Das in 1971 and has been leading kirtan at Kripalu and other venues for 23 years.  Cost of the event is $10.00
Please RSVP: Call 518-383-8016 or e-mail capitalyoga@yahoo.com  Vegetarian lunch will be available to purchase after the event.