SPRING COOKING CLASS WITH VISHNU

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Ayurveda Cooking Class - 

In this workshop, we will be supporting health by:

* learning and revisiting what Ayurveda (loosely pronounced Eye-your-vey-duh) is in the context of this season, remembering that Ayurveda is the “Science/Art of living” and the oldest system of medicine in the world.

 *discussing the relevance and importance of seasonal/physiological/physical/psychological changes required to maintain a healthy digestive system as we progress into the later winter and transition into Spring months.

*food is either our medicine or our poison. Our kitchen is our pharmacy. Is what is in your kitchen supportive of health or negating of health? We will be learning about this in this class.

 *preparing the recipes provided, accompanied with an in-depth process of cooking dynamics, such as preparation and mindful eating.

 *"breaking bread together" and enjoying the delicious treats prepared.

 *taking home the actual five recipes for your own sharing.

It's simple: you sign up. Pay. Come. Cook. Eat and be Merry. Leaving with the recipes.

Bon Appetite!

Date:

Saturday April 28

Time: 

9:00 - 1:00

Location: 

Still Point Ayurveda in W. Mt. Airy

Contact Vishnu

Cost:

$65.00

(Discounted to $55.00 if you register and pay by April 21) 

OR Bring a friend and the rate for both of you is $100.00 (at $50.00 per person)

Senior Citizen Discount of $50.00

 **Note- register soon and payment is required prior to class to maintain your spot. A MINIMUM of 4 people is required to ensure this class occurs. Tell your friends and family. We'll have a ball and bite! 

**Note:  Seasonal cooking classes are applicable to all individuals because learning about each season can support everyone on their journey as a whole. Each season has a gift to teach and invite everyone to become intimate with. Therefore, even if you are with Kapha tendencies, you can come to a Vata cooking class to learn the unique qualities the season/time of year possesses and how it can apply to you. It's amazing!

SPECIALTY YOGA AND/OR MEDITATION CLASS

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This class is for ALL LEVELS, and it involves moving the body with asana (exercises) and breath, according to Ayurvedic Principles; adapting the yoga class for the constitutional variations, the time of day, age and season. The yoga portion of the class will end with savasana.

BUT

If you're interested in staying for the second half, you'll have the pleasure of experiencing the meditation class. 

This is a new offering through Dr. Vishnu. The session is designed for all levels and it will begin with a theme/intention/focal point. We will explore what meditation is and isn't.

There will also be 4 specific exercises (asanas) unless you've taken the yoga part of the class then you can relax (option), to help open the body up so that a seated meditation can occur with more comfort. We will then have short periods of meditation practice with a break in between, and then end class with any reflections/questions.

You'll leave feeling as though you just returned from vacation!

DETAILS/OPTIONS:

A) You can choose to just do the Yoga part of the combination.

Cost: $25.00 ($20.00 if you register and pay by 5/12/18)

B) You can choose to just do the Meditation part of the combination

Cost: $25.00 ($20.00 if you register and pay by 5/12/18)

C) You can choose the combination

Cost: $50.00 ($40.00 if you register and pay by 5/12/18)

 

DATE: Saturday, May 19

TIME:  Yoga TIME: 10:00-11:00

           Meditation TIME: 11:00-12:00

LOCATION: STILL POINT AYURVEDA (W. MT. AIRY LOCATION)

CONTACT: Dr. VISHNU to register

YOGA AND MEN'S HEALTH SERIES

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COME CHECK OUT THIS AMAZING WORKSHOP WITH DR. VISHNU

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BLUE BANYAN

“Men's Health Series - East Meets West”

This is a six-week series designed specifically to address men's health from the perspective of yoga and yogic medicine (Ayurveda) in a forum setting.  The class will be an hour and a half long and will include open discussion, specific asana's, dietary recommendations, breathing, and meditation techniques, along with general guidelines for maintaining good health. Students will come away with the insight that will increase perception and encourage a sense of balance and well-being.

Men's Health is a specialty and passion of mine.  I am personally motivated by this topic as it is such and important need on many levels in our community and especially during this time on the planet. Men's health is more than just the understanding of physical health. It involves mental/emotional, and spiritual health as well. It is the combination of all the above that makes us whole, and when they are separated then, well, we are fragmented in ways and our bodies can show us such as disharmonious relationship through its expression of symptoms.

I have been exploring the depths of what it means to be a man, that is balanced, and measuring it according to how I feel in my mind and body.  I have my own journey of exploring the many facets of my being to learn more about myself and what makes me happy, healthy, prosperous, and whole overall. 

It is common that physical ailments parallel with emotional ailments. It has been a programming from various aspects of society that men were shaped to look and be a certain way, but in doing so, many men have lost themselves, lost their voices, lost connection to health, and lost connection to a deeper sense of love and contentment.  It is my intention through the work that I offer that I help other men to find themselves and truly feel fully empowered in the world.  A sense of confidence, "open hearted-ness", balance of both the masculine and feminine energies, and have this all integrated in the body.  This 6 week series builds on itself. Each week there will be a topic of discussion, representing both the eastern and western sides of things, with a little yoga, breathing techniques, and overall health suggestions. For deeper work, it is encouraged to work with me individually. This can be discussed during our time together.

As I have offered this in the past, the guys were great. We learned so much from each other and many of them came to see me privately.  They are happy and thriving in their lives. Healthier too. I am excited to offer this again. 

Dates: April 17, April 24, May 1, May 8, May 15, May 22

Time: 7:00-8:30

Cost: $125.00

Location: W. Mt. Airy

Contact: SOPHIE 

AYURVEDA FOR SELF-CARE DURING COLD/FLU SEASON

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It's never too late to offer this workshop, especially with how so many people seem to be getting sick with a cold, flu, or other similar ailments.

This workshop involves understanding some of the dynamics and remedial measures to resolve common ailments surrounding cold and flu season. We will discuss seven basic remedies to help in alleviating/preventing symptoms.

 

Date: March 24

Time: 2:00-4:00

Location:  HEALING ARTS COLLECTIVE

                     519 S. 9th Street Philadelphia, PA 19147

See link for location HERE  and to register/pay HERE

Cost:  $20.00

Contact VISHNU if you have any specific questions.

SPECIALTY YOGA AND/OR MEDITATION CLASS

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This class is for ALL LEVELS, and it involves moving the body with asana (exercises) and breath, according to Ayurvedic Principles; adapting the yoga class for the constitutional variations, the time of day, age and season. The yoga portion of the class will end with savasana.

BUT

If you're interested in staying for the second half, you'll have the pleasure of experiencing the meditation class. 

This is a new offering through Dr. Vishnu. The session is designed for all levels and it will begin with a theme/intention/focal point. We will explore what meditation is and isn't.

There will also be 4 specific exercises (asanas) unless you've taken the yoga part of the class then you can relax (option), to help open the body up so that a seated meditation can occur with more comfort. We will then have short periods of meditation practice with a break in between, and then end class with any reflections/questions.

You'll leave feeling as though you just returned from vacation!

DETAILS/OPTIONS:

A) You can choose to just do the Yoga part of the combination.

Cost: $25.00 ($20.00 if you register and pay by 3/10/18)

B) You can choose to just do the Meditation part of the combination

Cost: $25.00 ($20.00 if you register and pay by 3/10/18)

C) You can choose the combination

Cost: $50.00 ($40.00 if you register and pay by 3/10/18)

 

DATE: Saturday, March 24

TIME:  Yoga TIME: 10:00-11:00

           Meditation TIME: 11:00-12:00

LOCATION: STILL POINT AYURVEDA (W. MT. AIRY LOCATION)

CONTACT: Dr. Vishnu to register

SPECIALTY YOGA AND/OR MEDITATION COMBO CLASS

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This class is for ALL LEVELS, and it involves moving the body with asana (exercises) and breath, according to Ayurvedic Principles; adapting the yoga class for the constitutional variations, the time of day, age and season. The yoga portion of the class will end with savasana.

BUT

If you're interested in staying for the second half, you'll have the pleasure of experiencing the meditation class. 

This is a new offering through Dr. Vishnu. The session is designed for all levels and it will begin with a theme/intention/focal point. We will explore what meditation is and isn't.

There will also be 4 specific exercises (asanas) unless you've taken the yoga part of the class then you can relax (option), to help open the body up so that a seated meditation can occur with more comfort. We will then have short periods of meditation practice with a break in between, and then end class with any reflections/questions.

You'll leave feeling as though you just returned from vacation!

DETAILS/OPTIONS:

A) You can choose to just do the Yoga part of the combination.

Cost: $25.00 ($20.00 if you register and pay by 2/10/18)

B) You can choose to just do the Meditation part of the combination

Cost: $25.00 ($20.00 if you register and pay by 2/10/18)

C) You can choose the combination

Cost: $50.00 ($40.00 if you register and pay by 2/10/18)

 

DATE: Saturday, February 17

TIME:  Yoga TIME: 10:00-11:00

           Meditation TIME: 11:00-12:00

LOCATION: STILL POINT AYURVEDA (W. MT. AIRY LOCATION)

CONTACT: VISHNU to register

YOGA WITH VISHNU IN CENTER CITY

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Vishnu is now connected to Stonewall Philadelphia and offering monthly yoga classes. These classes are held at William Way

Date:

Saturday, February 10 at 10:00

Saturday, February 10 at 11:00

Saturday, March 17 at 10:00

Saturday March 17, at 11:00

Saturday, April 7 at 10:00

Saturday, April 7 at 11:00

 

Cost: (as a walk in is) $10.00

Just walk in and say you're there to take Vishnu's class.

Here's a link to Stonewall.

SPECIALTY AYURVEDA YOGA CLASS

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EVERYONE had a great time in the last class and we went deep, so here it is. I'm excited to offer it again!

This class is for ALL LEVELS, and it involves moving the body with asana (exercises) and breath, according to Ayurvedic Principles; adapting the yoga class for the constitutional variations, the time of day, age and season.

This class will end with some meditation and you'll leave feeling as though you just returned from vacation!

DATE: Saturday, January 13

TIME: 10:30 - 11:45

COST: $25.00 (pre-register by January 6 and the cost is $20.00. Payment must be made by this date. Non-refundable) 

LOCATION: STILL POINT AYURVEDA (W. MT. AIRY LOCATION)

CONTACT: VISHNU to register

NOTE: SPACE IS LIMITED!

MEDITATION IS MEDICATION WITH VISHNU

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This is a new offering through Dr. Vishnu. The session is designed for all levels and it will begin with a theme/intention/focal point. We will explore what meditation is and isn't.

There will also be 4 specific exercises (asanas) to help open the body up so that a seated meditation can occur with more comfort. We will then have short periods of meditation practice with a break in between, and then end class with any reflections/questions.

DATE: Saturday, January 20

TIME: 10:00 - 11:00

COST: $25.00 (pre-register by January 13 and the cost is $20.00. Payment must be made by this date. Non-refundable) 

LOCATION: STILL POINT AYURVEDA (W. MT. AIRY LOCATION)

CONTACT: VISHNU to register

NOTE: SPACE IS LIMITED! Cushions will be provided or you can bring your own. Blankets will be available and a yoga mat to sit on. 

SPECIALTY AYURVEDA YOGA

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EVERYONE had a great time in the last class and we went deep, so here it is. I'm excited to offer it again!

This class is for ALL LEVELS, and it involves moving the body with asana (exercises) and breath, according to Ayurvedic Principles; adapting the yoga class for the constitutional variations, the time of day, age and season.

This class will end with some meditation and you'll leave feeling as though you just returned from vacation!

DATE: Saturday, December 9

TIME: 10:00 - 11:15

COST: $25.00 (pre-register by December 2 and the cost is $20.00. Payment must be made by this date. Non-refundable) 

LOCATION: STILL POINT AYURVEDA (W. MT. AIRY LOCATION)

CONTACT: VISHNU to register

NOTE: SPACE IS LIMITED!

FREE TALK: AYURVEDA FOR LIFE

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This discussion involves an open forum to introduce principles of Ayurveda and how it can be applied to daily practices/seasonal practices and anything else there may be a general question around. 

DATE: January 23, 2018 (**weather permitted)

TIME: 7:00 - 8:30 (Possibly 9:00)

COST: FREE but RSVP IS IMPORTANT since space is limited. RSVP by January 17

LOCATION:  19 S. Church Street

                     West Chester, PA 19382

                      610-256-0483

PARKING: Justice Center Garage at 220 W. Market Street. Free after 5, 2 blocks walk.

                  Bicentennial Garage 20 S. High Street at Market (walk out the back into Wilmont Mews, turn left then immediately right into a small parking lot behind Elizabeth's office. Her door is between the two buildings on the left near the fire escape.)

                   Otherwise 10 minutes per quarter on S. Church Street, but ticketing is common.

CONTACT: DR. VISHNU or DR. ELIZABETH WEBB to register

SPECIALTY AYURVEDA YOGA CLASS

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EVERYONE had a great time at the last class and we went deep, so here it is. I'm excited to offer it again!

This class is for ALL LEVELS, and it involves moving the body with asana (exercises) and breath, according to Ayurvedic Principles; adapting the yoga class for the constitutional variations, the time of day, age and season.

This class will end with some meditation and you'll leave feeling as though you just returned from vacation!

DATE: Saturday, November 18

TIME: 11:30 - 12:45

COST: $25.00 (pre-register by November 11 and cost is $20.00. Payment must be made by this date. Non-refundable) 

LOCATION: STILL POINT AYURVEDA (W. MT. AIRY LOCATION)

CONTACT: VISHNU to register

NOTE: SPACE IS LIMITED!

SEASONAL COOKING CLASS

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Ayurveda Cooking Class - 

In this workshop, we will be supporting health by:

* learning and revisiting what Ayurveda (loosely pronounced Eye-your-vey-duh) is in the context of this season, remembering that Ayurveda is the “Science/Art of living” and the oldest system of medicine in the world.

 *discussing the relevance and importance of seasonal/physiological/physical/psychological changes required to maintain a healthy digestive system as we progress into the later winter and transition into Spring months.

*food is either our medicine or our poison. Our kitchen is our pharmacy. Is what is in your kitchen supportive of health or negating of health? We will be learning about this in this class.

 *preparing the recipes provided, accompanied with an in-depth process of cooking dynamics, such as preparation and mindful eating.

 *"breaking bread together" and enjoying the delicious treats prepared.

 *taking home the actual five recipes for your own sharing.

It's simple: you sign up. Pay. Come. Cook. Eat and be Merry. Leaving with the recipes.

Bon Appetite!

 

Date:

The Saturday, October 21 was ***RESCHEDULED TO NOVEMBER 4***

Time: 

10:00 - 2:00

Location: 

Still Point Ayurveda in W. Mt. Airy

Contact Vishnu

Cost:

$65.00

(Discounted to $55.00 if you register and pay by October 14) 

OR Bring a friend and the rate for both of you is $100.00 (at $50.00 per person)

Senior Citizen Discount of $50.00

 **Note- register soon and payment is required prior to class to maintain your spot. A MINIMUM of 4 people is required to ensure this class occurs. Tell your friends and family. We'll have a ball and bite! 

**Note:  Seasonal cooking classes are applicable to all individuals because learning about each season can support everyone on their journey as a whole. Each season has a gift to teach and invite everyone to become intimate with. Therefore, even if you are with Kapha tendencies, you can come to a Vata cooking class to learn the unique qualities the season/time of year possesses and how it can apply to you. It's amazing!

FALL INTO BALANCE...with this Ayurvedic-Yoga Retreat

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The Yoga Studio & Inn at Cammal
7697 Route 414, Cammal Pa 17723

DATES: Friday, October 20 - Monday, October 23


Fall into Balance this Autumn, a retreat designed to reign you in from the summer pleasures and outward celebrations as you prepare to enter into the Autumn months. We honor the season as it transitions and health is the keystone of our lives. During this retreat, we will partake in yoga, meditations, hiking, reflection time, cooking together and eating a simple menu; all to bring balance to our mind’s thoughts, body’s digestion, and spirit’s purpose. It will be a great mini retreat, where a sacred space will be held for you.

You'll leave feeling like you were on vacation and learn a bit more about yourself as well.

Come join us! 
We look forward to taking this journey with you.

Dr.Vishnu Aragona AyD. has dedicated his life to helping others transform from victim to victor so that they can awaken the hidden potential of their own healing and guiding them on their paths to a better life. An expert in Ayurvedic and integrated holistic medicine (Ayurveda, Yoga, and Massage), he helps them to reconnect with their health through their bodies and hearts by providing a safe foundation that involves exploring the potential of emotional and physical wounds that have affected others health incorporating a holistic model of body-mind-spirit medicine.

Lisa Hibberd, a former strategic facilities project manager is now the owner of the Yoga Studio and Inn at Cammal, PA, is a licensed massage therapist and certified yoga teacher. She has, for the past five years, lead or assisted several spiritual wellness retreats and provides private yoga and massage services to several clients. She values the space we can offer to each other, on our journeys and is happy to be working with Vishnu on this retreat, with massage, meditation, and reflection. She considers retreats and workshops such as these, as treasures and feels deeply that - " When we are able to hold sacred the space between each of us, we become better versions of ourselves in the process."

Tentative Schedule:
Friday
3-5pm Guests arrive
6pm Dinner - Soup
7pm Orientation and Meditation with restorative yoga
10pm Lights out

Saturday
7am Begin to incorporate Daily Habits
7:30am Yoga Practice
9am Breakfast
10am-12pm Free time (journal, hike, bike, etc.)
12:30-2pm Cooking Class and Lunch
Sacred cooking
3-5pm Workshop
Dry brushing techniques
Self oil massage discussion
Partner hand/foot massages

6pm Dinner
8pm Meditation and/or restorative yoga
10pm Lights out

Sunday
7am Continue to incorporate Daily Habits
7:30am Yoga
9am Breakfast
10am-12pm Workshop
12:30-2pm Lunch
3-5pm Free time (journal, hike, bike, etc.)
6pm Cooking Class and Dinner
Sacred cooking
8pm meditation and/or restorative yoga
10pm Lights out

Monday
7am Continue to incorporate Daily Habits
7:30am Yoga
9am Pack up
10am-12pm Brunch
1pm Depart

$499.00 per person
$450 early bird price until August 30th, 2017

CONTACT LISA HERE TO REGISTER AND PAY OR CONTACT VISHNU HERE TO REGISTER AND PAY