Awakening your Kundalini through traditional practices from Sri Vidya Tantra.

This course is an in-depth training in how to live and work with your life force energy - the evolutionary force within you - to bring about awakening, healing, vitality and joyfulness.Kundalini is seen as the Goddess, the sacred feminine energy, acknowledged as the creative, motivating force of the universe, around us and in us.Each week we’ll be focusing to an energy center. You will be initiated into sacred mantras, mudras, bandhas, pranayama and visualization to “wake up” the potential, the prana, in each. We will be systematically moving upward from root to crown. Each week has a plan for home practice. We will draw inspiration from the ancient yogic text the Vijnana Bhairava Tantra.This series is a culmination of years of practice, initiation and study by Susan from Yogi Amrit Desai, Russill Paul, Raja Choudhury and pilgrimages to India.Everyone interested is welcome.Due to the nature of the course, no drop ins.

7 Mondays

Begins: September 16, 2019

Session 1: 4:30-5:45 pm

Session 2: 6:15-7:30 pm

Registration: $108

Awakening your Kundalini through traditional practices from Sri Vidya Tantra.

This course is an in-depth training in how to live and work with your life force energy - the evolutionary force within you - to bring about awakening, healing, vitality and joyfulness.Kundalini is seen as the Goddess, the sacred feminine energy, acknowledged as the creative, motivating force of the universe, around us and in us.Each week we’ll be focusing to an energy center. You will be initiated into sacred mantras, mudras, bandhas, pranayama and visualization to “wake up” the potential, the prana, in each. We will be systematically moving upward from root to crown. Each week has a plan for home practice. We will draw inspiration from the ancient yogic text the Vijnana Bhairava Tantra.This series is a culmination of years of practice, initiation and study by Susan from Yogi Amrit Desai, Russill Paul, Raja Choudhury and pilgrimages to India.Everyone interested is welcome.Due to the nature of the course, no drop ins.

7 Mondays

Begins: September 16, 2019

Session 1: 4:30-5:45 pm

Session 2: 6:15-7:30 pm

Registration: $108

“Don’t adapt yourself to yoga, adapt yoga to yourself” - Krishnamacharya

This practice looks slow to the outer eye. There’s less happening outside, but more happening inside. This class is gentle, but deep. We explore our unique edges releasing resistance; we become more tolerant and flexible. We respect our bodies as they are, and their intelligence. Learn simple, but powerful ways to increase flexibility, build strength, and reduce stress. This class is suitable for seniors, for seasoned practitioners and beginners.

7 Thursdays, 4:30-5:45 pm

Begins: September 12, 2019 (No class October 24th)

Registration: $77

Drop in, per class: $13 (Please register in front office before class.)

Learn about your energetic body, also known as the subtle body. Learn to activate your chakras and begin to regulate your energy field, your aura. This interactive Workshop consists of discussion, exercises and a meditation to clear your energy field and align your chakras.

Wednesday, October 2, 2019

Time: 6-8 pm

Registration: $25

This high intensity aerobic workout will give you a great opportunity for aerobic exercise through guided routines building on four basic punches and four basic kicks. Some core strength building will also be included. All experience levels are welcome.

Instructor: Carol Spaulding

Begins: Monday, September 16, 2019 (no classes on Monday holidays)

Time: 6-7 pm

Location: Mt. Vernon Elementary

Registration: $10 per class (Drop-ins welcome, please pay Instructor.)

In Yoga Nidra, you rest comfortably lying down. It is a guided meditation experience that takes you into a state between wakefulness and sleep. The effect is that you’ll be rejuvenated and renewed with no effort. All you do is lie down and listen. Even if you drift off, your subconscious is listening. It’s said that an hour of Yoga Nidra gives the benefit of four hours of deep sleep. Give yourself the gift of profound rest! Before we lie down, we’ll do a few simple stretches. Everyone welcome!

3 Thursdays, 4:30-5:45 pm

Begins: November 7, 2019

Registration: $33

Drop in, per class: $13 (Please register in front office before class.)

Some of our common weeds are not only nutritious foods but have wonderful healing properties. On this 2 hour walk through fields and woods you will learn how to add vitamin and mineral rich wild plants to your diet, treat bee stings, heal wounds, aid digestion, treat UTI’s and protect yourself from cancer.

Instructor: Linda Nelson, Certified Herbalist

Saturday, September 14, 2019

Time: 10 am-Noon

Location: MCHS

Registration: $15

Essential Oils: What they are and how to use them Do you want to increase the overall quality of life for you and your family toxin free? Do you want more energy to do the things you love without the side effects of stimulants? If you answered YES to any of these questions, this class is for YOU!

Instructor: Mary Alderman

Tuesday, September 17, 2019

Time: 6:30-8:30 pm

Location: MCHS

Registration: $10