The Yoga of Breath and Sound:
Mantra, Marma, Asana
A Healing Retreat in Santa Fe
With Rev. Manjula Spears and Amadea Morningstar
through the Ayurveda Polarity Yoga Therapy Institute
and the Santa Fe Community Yoga Center
Syllabus
Friday, June 5, 7 - 9 pm:
Opening intention
Overview of the retreat, simplifying sensory stimulation
Inviting the doshas home with sound
Exploring four types of sacred sound together
Sound as a catalyst for change in the world
The sound of the breath
The sound of silence
Sound as healing
Yogic first aid for mood
A mini kirtan
Saturday, June 6, 9:30 am – 5:30 pm:
Opening chant
Ayurveda: Understanding the relationship of the elements, the doshas, and the dhatus
Learning the three parts of chant
An Ayurvedic Polarity Yoga program to rejuvenate the tissues,
with Yoga Nidra
Specific bija mantras and their Ayurvedic energetics
Lunch break
A foundation for sacred sound: listening to the Sanskrit alphabet
Bija mantras for nourishing the dhatus
Learning the mantras with the asanas for the dhatus
Mantra for Prana, with sun salutation
(chair yoga option will also be presented)
Mantra in Tibet
4 pm - Kirtan
Sunday, June 7, 9:30 am – 4 pm
Opening chant
The dhatu rejuvenation program with asana, mantra, and marma
Using sound with respect, contraindications for particular mantras
Expanding how one can use marmani (marma points)
Mantras for Ojas and Tejas
Discussion
Lunch break
Creating sacred space, inner and outer
Self Care with Sound:
Creating your own sound ritual for healing
Chanting the Sanskrit alphabet as a way to purify
Dedication and closing.
Early bird registration: $225, postmarked by May 11. $275 thereafter, space permitting. Checks, Visa, Mastercard accepted. Send to The Ayurveda Polarity and Yoga Therapy Institute, 7 Avenida Vista Grande #186, Santa Fe, NM 87508
For more information: , (505) 577-2852