Full Samavesha Yoga Immersion
Click to view the Samavesha Immersion Program Flyer
Click to view details for the first mini-immersion, Introduction to Tantrik Yoga
Click to view details of the Mar 21-23 mini-immersion, Introduction to Ayurvedic Yoga
Click to view details of the May 23-25 mini-immersion, Introduction to Jyotisha: Vedic Astrology
Samavesha Yoga Immersion
- Sadhana (asana: 40 hours; meditation, visualization, pranayama, and mantra: 12 hours)
- Darshana (study and practice of core texts and concepts of yoga philosophy, as taught by the original Hatha Yoga & Tantrik schools): 18 hours
- Ayurveda (study and practice of ancient practices for health and well-being): 10 hours
- Jyotisha (study of the planets and stars as guides to the unfoldment of one's spiritual journey): 10 hours
- Personal Practice (application of the techniques and concepts learned in class): 18 hours
- Shree Chakra Ceremony and Initiation - Free, for those who complete the immersion; discussion of the tradition and practice combined with a beautiful and powerful ritual & initiation.
You may download an example curriculum here. (PDF format, right-click to save to computer)
The Faculty:
Our dedicated faculty of teachers is comprised of dynamic instructors whose depth of training is equaled by their skill at making knowledge accessible to others. More details are available here.
Philosophy teachers: Christopher Wallis and Christopher Tompkins, both are long-term practitioners of Tantrik traditions, with seven academic degrees in Indian philosophy between them. (yogasthana.org)
Asana teachers: Scott Blossom and Chandra Easton, with 30 years of combined practice & teaching yoga, meditation, Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine. (shunyatayoga.com)
Asana teacher: Mark Whitwell has spent most of his life developing an authentic yoga practice for the individual, based on the teachings of T. Krishnamacharya and his son TKV Desikachar, with whom he enjoyed a relationship for more than twenty years.
Ayurvedic Teacher: Jen Taylor, a graduate of California College of Ayurveda, who manages her own Rejuvenation and Pancha Karma Sanctuary. (bluesage-sanctuary.com)
Two Jyotish Teachers: Bette Timm and Brent BecVar with a combination of 45 years of experience. (bettetimm.com)
Schedule and Location:
The Immersion Program will be held at the Rudramandir Center for Healing and Spirituality in Berkeley, CA, and will take place over 5 months, on Friday evenings, Saturday and Sundays:
You may download the registration form here. (PDF format, right-click to save to computer)