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The Yogic Lifestyle

  • Ananda Temple 2171 El Camino Real Palo Alto, CA, 94306 United States (map)
 
 
 

Week 2 of this 10-week immersion — you may still join at this time

Thursdays, Sep 19 - Nov 21 (10-week immersion)
Cost: $145
(Raja Yoga graduates may audit for free)

A yogic lifestyle emphasizes the balance of body and mind, offering practices that enhance our well-being on every level—physical, mental, and spiritual. 

This 10-week course provides a practical introduction to the fundamentals of living a Yogic life, guiding us in spiritualizing various aspects of our lives, with meditation as a central practice. The class is a combination of gentle yoga, guided practices, lecture, and discussion offering an opportunity to directly experience the transforming power of the ancient teachings of Yoga.

Drawing on the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda, here are some topics we will delve into:

  • Intro to Yoga Philosophy: Understanding the history, purpose, and application of Yoga in daily life

  • Meditation: Learning a foundational technique and building a regular practice

  • Yoga postures: Exploring the spiritual significance of yoga, and unifying body and mind

  • Breathwork: Practices to calm ourselves and destress at will

  • Healthy Living: Right diet & nutrition, exercise, sleep

  • Working with Energy: Developing awareness and mastery of our energy

  • The Power of Mind: Using positive psychology and affirmations

  • Spiritualizing Relationships: Fostering harmony and happiness in all relationships

  • The Law of Karma: Seeing life circumstances as opportunities to grow and expand

  • Devotional Chanting: The practice of chanting to open the heart

Class outline:
7pm Gentle yoga
7:30pm Pranayam, chanting and guided meditation
8pm Lecture, discussion, group sharing and Q&A

Students who have completed the Raja yoga course are welcome to audit the class free of cost. Contact one of our staff to register as an auditor.

Cost: $145

 

Instructors

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Saiganesh Sairaman

Saiganesh is an Ananda minister and one of the co-managers of Ananda Palo Alto. He is a deeply thoughtful, clear speaker, and connects easily with people. He has a passion for sharing the teachings of Kriya yoga and meditation. A world citizen, he grew up in a traditional Hindu family in India and was trained as an Indian Classical musician. He is a former tech manager in the silicon valley, and applies his tech acumen to many Ananda projects.

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Brahmacharini Lakshmi

Lakshmi is an Ananda minister and one of the co-managers of Ananda Palo Alto. She also serves as an English teacher and a mediator at a local high school, dedicated to merging mindfulness and academics in a professional setting. She is a thoughtful and delightfully engaging teacher at Ananda, as well. Lakshmi serves Ananda Palo Alto in many ways, with a rare gift for organizing major projects with ease.

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James Noh-Kuhn

James Noh-Kuhn is a former senior executive with a San Francisco based coffee company. His calm, cheery management style in a fast-paced environment is born of many years of yoga and meditation practice. He directed the yoga program at Ananda Santa Rosa in 2003. In the corporate world, he was often asked how he remained so calm. He joyfully answered by sharing Ananda's breathing and meditation practices. He brings years of management and strategic planning experience to the Sangha staff.

 

More testimonials

“The teachers individually and together are wonderful, experienced and caring people. They create a community where the energy is clear and high.”
—S. M.

“I could keep coming to this class for years and never get tired of it. On a scale of 1-10, this is an 11!”
—A. Trowbridge

“...a philosophy and way of being that far surpasses anything I’ve studied before.”
—B. Gallup

“This is a fun class with like-minded people. The content was excellent and made me want to learn more. Great teachers, great energy—and great food.”
—A. Manolov”
Earlier Event: September 26
Yoga to Relieve Stress and Gain Strength
Later Event: September 28
The Power of Pause : A Guided Silent Retreat