events & workshops
New York Cares Coat Drive
The Shala Union Square is a drop-off site for coat donations! Thank you to Shala teacher Shevy Katan for organizing this annual New York Cares coat drive.
David Garrigues ASHTANGA WEEKEND WORKSHOP
In his workshops David offers a combination both traditional counted vinyasa led classes and clinic style led classes that investigate specific aspects of the practice in varying levels of detail.
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He offers clinic style led classes that investigate specific aspects of the practice that help students come to new perspectives on how to practice more intelligently, safely and joyfully.
In his workshops David offers a combination both traditional counted vinyasa led classes and clinic style led classes that investigate specific aspects of the practice in varying levels of detail. These important classes feature more verbal instruction; they give students a chance to slow things down, see new ways to orient during practice, get explanations of elusive, often unspoken aspects of the practice, and understand the Ashtanga method in greater, more subtle detail. Mysore, chanting and kirtan classes are also frequently included in a workshop. During the weekend David weaves together studies of asana, pranayama, bandhas, vinyasa, chanting, bhakti yoga, yoga sutra’s and other elements to help develop Ashtanga Vidya (knowledge).
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE OVERVIEW
Full workshop descriptions available at davidgarrigues.com/events/new-york-city-ny
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1:00-2:30pm — YOGA SUTRAS TALK ON BOOK 1, SUTRA 20 $40
12:30-3:00pm — INTRODUCTION TO SECOND SERIES $50
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3:30-5pm — PRECISION, PURIFICATION, AND PRANAYAMA $40
Sit With It: A Monthly Meditation + Discussion Series
Topic for November: Joy
In this session we’ll make inquiries into the nature and practice of joy.
Organized and hosted by Barbara and Melanie, with monthly guest speakers.
In these gatherings, we will focus on a meaningful topic through discussion, readings, and meditation. We will turn inward to observe thoughts and feelings, and together consider how meditation practice can lay the groundwork for skillful action. The themes of privilege and justice will underpin and inform all of our conversations.
Organized and hosted by Barbara and Melanie, with monthly guest speakers.
- Saturday, November 9: Joy: Barbara+ Melanie
In this session we’ll make inquiries into the nature and practice of joy. How do we define joy and contentment from a contemplative viewpoint? What is the relationship between privilege and joy? Why is joy relevant, or even important, in times of struggle and conflict?
Homework: Joy is a Radical Act — Scott Tusa, Tricycle
- Saturday, December 7: Remembering: Aimee Cox
- Saturday, January 11: Identity
- Saturday, February 8: Civility: Aimee Cox
- Saturday, March 7: Compassion
- Saturday, April 4: Anger: Aimee Cox
- Saturday, May 2: Power: Glenda Carpio
Kirtan!
Join us for monthly kirtan gatherings in Fort Greene. Free and open to all.
Kirtan is a practice of devotional singing in community. We sing the names of the gods and goddesses and contemplate what these deities represent: love, joy, grace, beauty, perseverance, strength, and truth.
Next up: Saturday, November 16, 6-7pm
Save the dates (all Saturdays, 6-7pm):
December 14: Kirtan + Potluck
January 18
February 29
March 28
April 25
May 16