PO Box 51
Cold Spring Harbor
New York 11724

(631) 367-1591

 

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JULY 20, 2008 - 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
PHILOSOPHY LECTURE
“A Modern Day Look at the Ancient Upanishads”

featuring Guest Speaker
Dr. Satya Narayana Dasa (on tour from India)


Dr. Satya Narayana Dasa (Engineer from IIT Delhi, India, PhD from Agra Univeristy) is the founder of Jiva Institute of Vedic Studies and has translated books from Sanskrit into English and written commentaries. He lectures in Yoga schools such as Kripalu Yoga School, Yoga Sutra and Yoga West in USA and universities in Germany, Switzerland, France, Netherlands, Belgium, Italy and Poland. At present he is teaching a summer course at Rutgers University in Hindu Philosophy. Satya will speak on the Relevance of Upanishads in modern times and the Message of Bhagavad Gita.

Body & Soul Yoga Center, 40 Gerard Street, Huntington Village, NY 11743.   Map
Pre-registration not required, although appreciated. Donation only.
Call 631-385-4664 or 631-835-6348 with any questions or email to register.



Saturday, February 9, 2008

UPDATE:  Yogathon Teachers & Schedule:

9:00 - 9:30 Angie - A Vinyasa based yoga teacher offering a general level sun salutation, linking breathe with movement to all levels.

9:30 - 10:30 Greg - A Vinyasa based yoga teacher who will include variations of other movements into the sun salutations to all Levels.

10:30 - 11:00 Rob - An Ashtanga yoga teacher offering sun salutations that include Surya Namaskar A & B (Intermediate Level)

11:00 – 11:30 Priscilla An Iyengar certified yoga teacher offering sun salutations with emphasis on alignment to all levels.

11:30 – 12:00 Kathy An Iyengar based and influenced yoga teacher offering sun salutations with emphasis on alignment to all levels.

12:00- 1:00 Lore A Vinyasa based yoga teacher who will incorporate breathe, movement & variations of other poses (asanas) into sun salutations, all levels.

When:  Come and go as you please, between 9am and 1pm, challenging yourself to complete as many sun salutations as you can throughout the day.

Where: Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory - Bush Hall, 1 Bungtown Rd, CSH, NY 11724  

How You Can Help:

1.
Register online to participate in the Yogathon and make a suggested donation of $50 or

2.
Register online to participate in the Yogathon and gather sponsors on the pledge form or

3. Donate online if you are unable to join us.

Donations may be made online with credit cards or by mail with checks payable to Discover & Recover Inc, PO Box 51, Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724.

Please bring your own yoga mats, your online receipt, and pledge forms (if any).

Why: Discover & Recover® Yoga (501c3 not-for-profit organization) is calling on the Long Island yoga community to gather together and participate in this fundraiser to benefit our neighbors in need. The fundamental principle behind the Yogathon is that of karma yoga: to serve and love all humanity.  Bhagavad Gita

Please help us in our mission to serve and enrich our larger community through the practice of yoga. Proceeds will go towards Discover & Recover® yoga programs which will benefit:

• Cancer Patients (those in treatment and after care)

• 12-Step Recovery Centers (aiding those recovering from drug and alcohol addiction)

• Students with Special Needs (Autism, Attention Deficit Disorder, physically challenged, etc.)

• Children in Schools throughout Long Island (focus, concentration, stress management, etc.)

• Partial Hospital Programs for Mental Illness (treatment after care)

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Discover & Recover Presents a
Magical Weekend Retreat

 Spiritual Journey Into
Yoga, Meditation, Purification & Philosophy


                                                                          photographer: Michelle Angel

Edwin Bryant, PhD  &  Dharma Mittra

Desire to Inspire You
to the Next Level

August 24, 25 & 26  (Fri - Sun) 2007
St. Ignatius Retreat House,
Manhasset, Long Island

$350 all inclusive weekend: sitting formal meditation; yoga instruction; discourses on philosophy; psychic development; accommodations; vegetarian meals; use of magnificent grounds, pool and exercise room.   $175 Saturday only. 

Kirtan: Singing, Dancing & Drumming with Wynne Paris & Musicians on Saturday evening at 8:00 pm.  Included in workshop, not included in Saturday only registration.  $20 walk-in fee.

Space is limited. Please register early to reserve a spot. Yoga and philosophy credits can be applied toward Yoga Alliance for teachers requiring continuing education.

St. Ignatius Retreat House
251 Searingtown Road
Manhasset, NY 11030
Visit www.inisfada.net for map & directions

Printable color flyer with registration form
Printable registration form only

Visit Edwin Bryant's website
Visit Dharma Mittra's website

 

 

Yoga & Union: Opening Our Hearts and Minds To New and Broader Dimensions

Featuring:
Tamara Page

Saturday November 11, 2006
12:30-3:00 p.m.
$50 w/pre-registration*

Program being presented by
Amba Yoga Center

In this special workshop we will explore how the time-honored and proven practices of yoga and meditation can be continually helpful to us, and well applied in our hectic modern lives. During this workshop we look at ways to free ourselves from unconstructive patterns in our lives, moving away from unhealthy tendencies toward inner quiet, greater balance, and a continual awakening to our innate wisdom and wholeness

 

Location: On Hilton Head Island, S.C.
Sponsored by Mind Body & Soul Magazine

Residence Inn Hilton Head by Marriott
12 park Lane, Hilton Head Island, S.C.


Click here for complete workshop description and schedule

Philosophy credits can be applied towards Yoga Alliance Certification 
 
 

 

Don't miss this Wonderful Opportunity to Study with
Dr. Edwin Bryant Featured in the Film "Yoga Unveiled"
Philosophy credits can be applied towards Yoga Alliance Certification

Click here for complete workshop description and schedule


In this workshop, Dr. Edwin Bryant, translates and gives account of the Yoga Sutras established by Patanjali; the author and unoffical "founder" of yoga. Dr. Bryant's lively, clear and practical presentation is aimed at imparting this wisdom to the modern day practitioner who is inspired to follow a deeper path of yoga. Explore the ancient sutras to bring greater clarity and light to modern day living.

Click here for Edwin's Bio.


February 2006


Discover & Recover Yoga welcomes back Jennifer Brilliant as she guides us through a vinyasa class in which you will make new discoveries in your practice. Jennifer pays attention to each person and each pose. Her support will help you move into postures. She will lead you through a centering warm up, sun salutations, standing poses and more! This class is appropriate for those with some yoga experience.

Jennifer teaches group and private yoga classes in New York City and Brooklyn. She also leads special workshops across the country and has been the Director of Teacher Training for OM yoga center. Click here for Jennifer's Biography.

September
2005

Paramahansa Yogananda: Spread the fragrance of divine love and friendship to all with whom you come into contact

IYENGAR YOGA WORKSHOP WITH GABRIELLA GIUBILARO
Senior Iyengar Teacher

Thursday, September 15th


Long Island welcomes Senior Iyengar teacher Gabriella Giubilaro from Florence Italy during her 2005 summer/fall tour.

Gabriella is widely known for her dynamic teaching, her good humor, attention to individual needs and her clarity of presentation. Gabriella began her practice in 1973 with Donna Holleman and dedicated her life to teaching yoga after receiving her doctorate in physics in 1977.

ENTIRE WORKSHOP DISCOUNTED FEE $210


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information about this event

 

August

Paramahansa Yogananda: When sprouts of divine perception appear, tend them with devotional care. One morning you will behold the flower of Self-realization.

Film will be screened at The Ross School
18 Goodfriend Drive, East Hampton, NY
Click here for directions

Meet & Greet the producer Gita Desai
$10.00 ADMISSION

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information about this event

       Yoga At Hayground

July 2005

Paramahansa Yogananda: Keep your mind positive and strong. It is your inner experience that is most important.

BHAKTI KIRTAN & POT LUCK PARTY
with Wynne Paris & Musicians

SINGING, DANCING & DRUMMING, TO SPIRITUAL ECSTASY

Wynne blends the Indian derived art with rock & other American traditions; sings, drums, plays guitar & sarod. Spiritual soundtracks include; Emptiness & Ecstasy and “Ghardavana Café”


Friday July, 29
7:00 – 9:30 PM
$20 (pay at door)
Bring dish / blankets
for seating

Location: Yoga Oasis Healing Center
Under the stars weather permitting
100 Woodbury Road
Woodbury, New York

Click here to print flyer with registration
information about this event

Click here for directions

For further information: www.discover-recover.com / 631-367-1591
or www.yoga-oasis.com / 516-367-8500

June 2005

ASANA & BEYOND
Ananda Ashram
Monroe, N.Y.
June 3, 4 & 5, 2005

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Professor Edwin Bryant, Ph.D
Dept. of Religion
Rutgers University
Tamara Page Furman
Instructor of Vinyasa Yoga

Don't Miss this beautiful experience


                                                                              photographer: Michelle Angel
DEVOTIONAL WEEKEND SCHEDULE

Friday April 15

4:00 pm Arrival/check in (free time to stroll gardens)
5:30-6:15 pm Orientation
6:30-7:30 pm Dinner
7:30-8:15 pm Opening Meditation #1 (Dharma)
8:30-9:30 pm Intro to Bhagavad Gita #1 (Edwin)
9:30-10:30pm Free Time
10:30-11:30 Lights Out

Saturday April 16
7:00-7:45 am Sunrise Meditation
8:00 9:00 am Breakfast
8:45am are Registration & arrival of day guests
9:00-10:30 am Bhagavad Gita #2 ( Edwin)
10:30-11:45 am Yoga & Meditation #2 (Dharma)
12:00 1:00 pm Lunch
1:00-2:00 pm Free Time (use of grounds, gardens, labyrinth,) Jacuzzi, lounges & pool for weekend guests only,
2:00-3:45 pm Bhagavad Gita #3 (Edwin)
4:00-5:45 pm Yoga & Meditation #3 (Dharma)
6:00-7:00 pm Dinner
6:30-7:30 pm Free Time (Use of grounds, gardens, labyrinth) Jacuzzi, lounges & pool for weekend guests only
7:30-9:30 pm kirtan (Kamanya & Daramu accompanied by guest’s musicians)
9:30-10:30 pm Free Time
10-30-11:00 pm Lights Out
Sunday, April 17
7:00 -7:45 am Sunrise Meditation
8:00-9:00 am Breakfast
9:00-10:30 am Bhagavad Gita #4 (Edwin)
10:30-11:45 am Yoga &Meditation #4 (Dharma)
12:00-1:00 pm Lunch
1:00-2:00 pm Question & Answer Period (Dharma & Edwin)
2:00-3:-00 pm Closing Circle Dharma & Edwin)
3:00 pm Check out
March 2005

KIRTAN WITH WYNNE PARIS

Devotional singer, world musician & producer

Yoga Oasis Healing Center
100 Woodbury Road
March 6, 2005
7:00 pm
$20

Wynne has performed with: Krishna Das, Bhagavan Das, Sting, Indian Saint Ammachi,
and has shared the stage with the Dali Lama.

Spiritual soundtracks include:
“ Emptiness & Ecstasy”
“ Ghandarva Cafe “

Pay at door $20 (pot Luck –Please bring a dish and blanket)

For further information,
Mary Grace Conti 516-367-8500 or sundarima@yahoo.com
Tamara Page Furman 631-367-1591 or tamara@discover-recover.com


Or visit www.yoga-oasis.com
www.discover-recover.com

 

BALANCE OF COURAGE AND SURRENDER
An Anusara Backbending Workshop
with Lorraine Aguilar, P.T.

Date: Jan 24th 2005 5:30 pm- 7:30 pm
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory/ Bush Hall

Enjoy a full spectrum practice with an exploration of more advanced backbends. Open your heart through the universal principles of alignment, the breath and an adventurous spirit.

For Intermediate/Advanced Students who can press up into Urdhva Danurasana and kick up to forearm and full arm balance at the wall.

Lorraine Aguilar, P.T. is the director/founder of Yoga Flow Studio. She has been a practicing Physical Therapist since 1991. She specializes in Orthopedic manual therapy and Yoga Therapeutics. She has combined her skills in each to create a uniquely holistic private practice and intimate setting for healing and the practice of Yoga.

Lorraine has been practicing yoga since 1992 and teaching since 1995. She is a ANUSARA Affiliated Yoga teacher having completed Level 1&2 ANUSARA YOGA teacher training & YOGA THERAPEUTICS training with John Friend. She completed the POWER YOGA teacher training with Beryl Bender-Birch and has studied Ashtanga yoga with Shri K. Pattabhi Jois, Richard Freeman and other master teachers. She continues to study with her main teacher John Friend as well as Yoga Sadhana, Philosophy with Yogi Ananda Satyam of the Yoga Anand Ashram, and Tibetan Buddhism with Geshe Michael Roach. Lorraine is forever grateful to all of her teachers who continue to shed light on her life's path.

Lorraine’s knowledge of anatomy, kinesiology and understanding of injuries allows her to give personalized attention to individual’s needs.

 
January 2005
 
An Evening of Kirtan with Krishna Das

Thursday, 13th January
at 7:00 pm

Location:
American Legion Hall
66 Veterans Boulevard
Massapequa, N.Y.
Ticket Price: $20


To purchase advance tickets:

send check or money order payable to:
Discover Yoga
P.O. Box 51
Cold Spring Harbor, N.Y. 11724

Tickets also available at door evening of kirtan

For more information:
Telephone 631-367-1591
Email – tamara@discover-recover.com
(no email correspondence between Dec 22-Jan 1st)

Directions to Kirtan:
Please click here for directions

Directions by train
LIRR -Bablyon Line to Massapequa (NOT Massapequa Park)
Schedule & Rates - www.mta.info
631-231-5477
walking distance from Massapequa Train Station to American Legion Hall

Please bring cusion or blanket for seating.

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October 2004 
Tamara Furman Lectures at New Life Expo in New York City
 

September 2004
 

Special Event
Anusara Yoga and Kirtan
September 30, 2004


Anusara Yoga Workshop
with
John Seelye

5:30 -- 7:00 pm
(bring your mat)

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for more information about Anusara workshop

Followed by
An Evening of Kirtan

featuring the music of
Shantala
with
Bansuri Master,
Steve Gorn

7:30 - 9:30 pm

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for details about the Kirtan


Anursara Yoga with John Seelye -- 5:30 to 7:00 pm
Thursday, September 30, 2004
Cost:
Children 8yrs to 18 yrs -- $10
 
Adults 18yrs & up -- $25
 
Kirtan Featuring the Music of Shantala
with Bansuri master Steve Gorn -- 7:30 to 9:30 PM
Thursday, September 30, 2004
Cost:
Children 8yrs to 18 yrs -- $10


Adults 18yrs & up -- $20

 
Place: West Side School
1597 Laurel Hollow Road
Laurel Hollow, NY
Limited space available
 
August 2004


THE TRANSFORMING
POWER OF A DEVOTIONAL WEEKEND
WITH

SHRI DHARMA MITTRA

&

DR. EDWIN BRYANT

Yoga, Meditation, Purification & Bahagavad Gita Study



Shri Dharma Mittra


Edwin F. Bryant Ph.D.
Department of Religion
Rutgers University



The Saint Ignatius Retreat House
251 Searingtown Road*Manhasset*New York
August 13, 14, 15 2004
February 2004

 

Amba Yoga Center
Presents:

Moving Into Vinyasa
With Grace

with
Tamara Page Furman

Saturday, February 21st
12:30 - 3:00 p.m.
Call (631) 366-3396 to register

Cost: $45


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January 2004



Finding the
Supreme Self
Shri Dharma Mittra
                               
Thursday Jan 29th
6:00-8:00 pm
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Bush Hall

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Shri Dharma Mittra

December 2003



An Evening of Kirtan with Krishna Das

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12TH
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

EAST WOODS SCHOOL
31 Yellow Cote Road
Oyster Bay, New York

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November 2003




CELEBRATION OF THE HEART

ANUSARA YOGA WORKSHOP
with
JOHN SEELYE

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17TH
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Bush Hall

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October 2002

DISCOVER & RECOVER

Presents

APPROACHABLE YOGA

Jennifer Brilliant

DISPELLING THE MYTH OF CHALLENGING POSES

MONDAY OCTOBER 7, 2002
5:30pm to 7:30pm

$30.00 DONATION

COLD SPRING HARBOR LABORATORY

BUSH HALL

Jennifer Brilliant, the Director of the OM Yoga Center teacher training program, is known for her fun, detailed and instructive approach to teaching yoga. Her sixteen years of experience includes guiding students through athletic, therapeutic and creative movement.

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