Friday May 12th
6:00-8:00pm
Philosophy Talk: the 8 Limbs in Daily Life
Ashtanga Yoga or 8-limbed yoga is an 8-part method as referenced in the Yoga Sutras of
Patanjali. Discussions on the eight limbs of ashtanga yoga and how to integrate them into your
daily life.

Saturday May 13th
7 :00–7:45am
Pranayama & Chanting
7:45–10:00am 
Mysore Practice 
11:30am-1:30pm
Workshop: The Opening & Closing Chants of Ashtanga Yoga
 In this workshop we will explore the history and significance of these two chants.
Sharing correct pronunciation, its importance as well as a clear translation bringing deeper meanings
behind these sacred words. The ancient practice of chanting works at a subconscious level and can be used to purify mental and physical blockages within in the body. Through continual practice of mantras (vibrational sounds) one can become energized and peaceful helping to maintain equilibrium within the self. From a scientific aspect it has been said that chanting holds several calming, therapeutic, psychological and spiritual benefits.

Sunday May 14th
7:00-7:45am
Pranayama & Chanting
7:45am – 10:00am
Mysore Practice 
11:30am-1:30pm
Workshop: The Mind According to Yoga
We will explore several ideas from the shastras (sacred texts) to help us understand what influences our actions, ideas, responses, triggers, our decisions. Helping us to understand how we interact with the world outside through inside.
The concepts shared are mainly coming from the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali.
We will end with a small dhāranā practice, sharing ways to concentrate or hold the mind still. 

FULL WEEKEND TUITION: $190 Non- Members $175 Members

Register Here
http://www.greatlakesashtangayoga.com/tara-mitra-workshop.html

Tara is an authorized L2 ashtanga teacher, yoga therapist and chanting teacher based in India. We are so excited to welcome her to Great Lakes for this immersion weekend.