“Pañcamaya” is the ancient Vedic model that presents the human system as composed of five fundamental dimensions that are completely interconnected and interrelated.

In this workshop move through āsana, prānāyāma, meditation, chanting & journaling, in order to find access to something deeper and beyond all these dimensions: who you truly are.

Continuing Education: This workshop counts as 3 to 6 contact Continuing Education Hours for teachers certified by Yoga Alliance.

What to Expect?
· You will receive personal attention, modifications and adaptations will be offered to suit your needs.
· There will be a space for exploration, inquiry & creativity.

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What to bring?
· Yoga mat and a meditation cushion if you have it
· Water bottle
· A notebook and a pen for journaling

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Resources "Gateway" Workshop June 2023

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Handouts 

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Chant Handout (om shanti om)

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Glossary of Sanskrit Terms (PDF)

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"Yoga Bodies Yoga Minds" (PDF) (article by Chase Bossart, including important information about thePañcamaya model  

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Chant "Saha navavatu" (tsyp.yoga) Note: we did not chant this one

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Chant "Asato Ma" (tsyp.yoga) Note: we did not chant this one

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List of Chants (tsyp.yoga) For future reference, a great resource

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Asana and Mudra Glossary (yogastudies.org)

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Library (book recommendations) Particularly I mentioned "The Heart of Yoga", by my teachers' teacher, T.K.V. Desikachar

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Read poetry on My Blog

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"Now Is The Time", poem by Hafiz (Persian poet who lived in the 14th Century) Note: I did not read it 

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"Awake Awhile", by Hafiz Note: I didn't read it

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"Morning Offering", by John O'Donohue Note: I didn't read it

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