NH Global Mala 2010 Schedule

Yoga Mala and Mela Activities:

8:00 a.m. ~ Opening Ceremonies with Presiding Yogiraj John Featherstone
~ Lamp lighting and invocation
~ Two Bhartanatyam (Indian classical/temple) dance segments to Ganesha and Annapurna Devi Ma for success and abundance by
   Anjana
~ Special presentation to Mass Yoga Network for their Karma Grant Program.
~ Yog Bhajan "The Nishkaama Karma Yog Se" by students of Mohan ji Shamlal

9:00 a.m. ~ Subtle Yoga for Rejuvenation (SYR) (whole group warm-up) - Jay Gupta, YogaCaps, Inc.
Experience yoga as practiced by the yogis in Himalayas. After months of seated meditation in caves, yogis will warm-up and rejuvenate their bodies with this unique sequence. This will be a special treat for everybody before we transition into mat-based yoga classes, kirtan and/or meditation. It is very easy to do and extremely powerful on the subtle levels! Beginners will find SYR simple and rejuvenating as it is practiced standing or while seated on a chair. More experienced yoga practitioners use this powerful combination of Mudra, Bandha, Pranayama, Pratayahar and Dharana to deepen their training.

10:00 a.m. - 2:45 p.m. ~ During this time period enjoy kirtan in the Gym, visit vendors on both floors and select from the following concurrent yoga and meditation sessions for kids, teens and adults:

10:00 - 10:45 a.m.
Choice 1 - Kirtan - Non-stop call and response song with a wide range of live instruments until 2:45 p.m. with:
~ Irene Soléa
~ Prajna
~ Tamal Krishna das
~ Vrindavana Preservation Society
~ Arun Chaudhari
~ Ravi
~ Ashara
~ Mohan Shamlal

Choice 2 - 108 Rounds of Surya Namaskar - John Calabria, Yoga with John, & Team
Live Kirtan music will carry us through 108 Surya Namaskars led by some of your favorite teachers: John Calabria, Kelley Amrein, Laurie Daley, Juliana Morozovo-Soto, Deborah Jaishree Spielman and Shiela Walsh.

A flowing, purifying practice of dedication and meditation. This is a very physical process, yet don't be daunted, This practice is suited for all levels. You'll be encouraged to rest and modify when you need to. In book II.I of the Yoga Sutras Patanjali writes:
Tapas Swadyaya Iswarapranidad - Kriya Yoga
               ~ Tapas is our efforts, doing whatever it takes, the solvent that will dissolve our obstacles.
               ~ Swadyaya is the courage to look within ourselves in the context of these teachings.
               ~ IswaraPranidad is about making a sacred offering, a dedication of your efforts.

Kriya Yoga is a cleansing, a purification process. That's what this is about, clearing out the old, to make room for the new. They will be led in segments, so that you can join for as many as you'd like. We'll keep it this simple:
~ Look within and make your commitment.
~ Dedicate your practice, making it a sacred offering
~ Follow through with your best efforts.

This is the tested and true Yoga Science of Transformation. I look forward to seeing you there, and seeing the new you on the other side of our Kriya. -john calabria

p.s. why 108 Surya Namaskars?

SESSION FULL! (taking wait list) Choice 3 - Kundalini Yoga - Hari Kirin Kaur Khalsa, Art and Yoga (session goes to 11:30 a.m.)
                                                     "Let there be Peace.
                                                                 Let there be Peace of Mind.
                                                             Let there be Peace with Mankind.
                                                            Let there be Peace of the States.
                                                  Let the World dwell within the Force of Peace".
                                                                                                                                  ~ Yogi Bhajan
Kundalini Yoga is an ancient tradition designed to connect you and your soul through postures, breathing exercises, meditation, chanting and relaxation. You will experience benefits in the very first class- peace, relaxation and physical conditioning. In this easy, safe set we will systematically exercise the spine and circulate prana to balance each of the chakras. We’ll conclude our class with a moving meditation for peace within each of us and in the world. All levels, including beginners are welcome.

SESSION FULL! (taking wait list) Choice 4 - How to Get That Peaceful, Easy Feeling... simple, mindful practices for taming the anxious mind -Judy Gross, M.Ed. (note: session goes to 11:30 a.m.)
This Meditation Workshop includes: a discussion of the power of the mind, sampling of techniques for calming the mind and body, tips for befriending the anxious mind and daily home practice guidelines.

Choice 5 - Walking Peace Meditation - Barbara Landry, Amherst Yoga
Join this moving meditation as we chant the peace mantra while walking the perimeter of the indoor track above the gymnasium. Aware of activity below but fully engaged, step by step, in the moment while we create a circle of light for our global mala experience.

Choice 6 - Yoga for Children/Shishu Yog - Arun Chaudhari
We're going to have lots of fun with loud and proud cheering chants, sing-a-song, silly-crazy-wild, and calm series of poses. We begin loud with clapping and expressing love for yoga then we tune in with Hello Namaste song; warm-up with ecstatic Namaste kirtan to enlighten our hearts to bring more peace within us and around the planet; Learn, Try, and Think foundation yogic poses/games/science with exploration of academic and wellness benefits of Yoga education.

11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. - LUNCH and PUPPET SHOWS - Healthy veg lunch options for purchase throughout this timeframe. Teresa Moler of Blue String Marionettes will share three puppet shows during the lunch in the cafeteria. "Magic Feather" is about a Wizard who has just been collecting wildflowers and is walking and singing. A feather has fallen from the sky. He sees the feather and is amazed at the beauty of this ordinary looking feather. He wants others to see beauty. So he decides to use his gifts as a Wizard to transform the feather into a magic feather that will reveal a person's own inner beauty when the person sings to it.

11:00 - 11:45 a.m.
Choice 1 - Kirtan continued (can join in the middle)

Choice 2 - 108 Rounds of Surya Namaskar continued (can join in the middle of the rounds) with John Calabria & Team

SESSION FULL! Choice 3 - Kundalini Yoga - continued with Hari Kirin Kaur Khalsa

SESSION FULL! Choice 4: Peaceful Feeling...simple, mindful practices for taming anxious mind - cont'd with Judy Gross

Choice 5 - Unplugged Play with Creative Kids Yoga - Rosemary Todd Clough
A workshop for children to discover a playful innovative approach for moving yoga off the mat, integrating yoga postures and movement concepts. We will learn more about the many ways our bodies can move, which helps to stimulate healthy brain development and supports creative opportunities for confidence building and balance in body/mind/spirit. Using songs, games and appropriate relaxation techniques, this workshop is experiential and guaranteed to be lots of fun!

SESSION FULL! (taking wait list) Choice 6 - A taste of Chinese energy cultivation - Erik Carlson, My Healing Village
Qigong (Chi Kung) in Chinese translates to 'energy cultivation' or 'energy work'. Over a thousand different forms of Qigong exercise is practiced every day throughout the world. Qi (Chi) is the subtle energy that flows through us and around our body. When this flow of energy is strong and dynamically flowing we are in good health.

This interactive demonstration will allow you to experience this Qi energy and learn a basic qigong exercise that you can use to increase your own Qi energy for health and well-being.

Erik will give a short presentation on the origins of this internal energy practice, its relationship to Indian terms and practice (prana and pranayama) and how this can be used as a daily health maintenance practice.

12:00-12:45 p.m.
Choice 1 - Kirtan continued (can join in the middle)

Choice 2 - 108 Rounds of Surya Namaskar continued (can join in the middle of the rounds) with John Calabria & Team

SESSION FULL! (taking wait list) Choice 3 - Pranayama and Sound Healing Immersion - Cathie Ryder (on right) & Jenifer Stuckart (on left), Yogamatters. Pranayama is derived from two Sanskrit words - Prana (life force) and Ayama (control). Therefore, in its broadest description, Prananyama would mean the control of the flow of life force. To most, control of breath is Pranayama. Tibetan singing bowls are 'struck and sung' in specific rhythmic patterns to create vibrational sound harmonics at the frequency of "AUM" or "OM". This sound frequency, known as that of Perfection, impacts the sympathetic nervous system as your brain waves synchronize to the vibrations of the bowls. The harmonic vibrations engage the relaxation reflex and slow down the respiratory, brain and heart rate and disrupt the pain reflex creating a deep sense of well being.

Choice 4 - Fall Equinox Harvest Celebration with Messages from Mother Earth - Diana Harris, Sacred Spiral Dance
Join us in circle as we celebrate Equinox, the Harvest, and give gratitude for the cycle that has ended and the new one that begins. Diana will deliver timely messages to the group from Mother Earth. The session will end with a blessing and meditation to reconnect us to the Mother of us All.

Choice 5 - Gentle Yoga - Cathy Mook
Cathy will guide you through a gentle series of poses that combine breath with movement. The slow movements will increase your range of motion,ease stiffness in your joints, alleviate tension, and bring about a more calm and centered you.

1:00-1:45 pm
Choice 1 - Kirtan continued (can join in the middle)

SESSION FULL! (taking wait list) Choice 2 - Yoga Nidra - Catherine Martin, Yoga, Body & Mind
Yoga Nidra is a journey through the different layers or veils of our being. In yoga nidra, our awareness moves from the outermost layer, which is the physical body, to the innermost layer, which is the body of bliss. One will leave feeling tranquil and rejuvenated. This practice is done lying down on the floor in savasana.

SESSION FULL! (taking wait list) Choice 3 - Experiencing Peace through Rajayoga Meditation - Supriya Kopparthi/Gloria Rodriguez, Brahma Kumaris Learning Center for Peace. After a brief explanation of the concepts of Raja Yoga Meditation, we will allow ourselves to enter the stillness of a beautiful sanctuary space and experience a guided meditation which will lead us into a place inside of stillness and peace. Meditation calms and focuses the mind and allows us to tap into the potential for deep peace that heals the whole being. Join us on this inner journey.

Choice 4 - Rhythmic Flow - Doris Grillo, Hollis Yoga
This Anusara-inspired mini-class of Hatha Yoga is condensed into just 45 minutes of "yummy yoga". We will flow through basic and moderate posture sequences, exploring the combined senses of our breath and body through movement — tasting the mind-body connection, flow to our natural rhythms and connect to all parts of our being.

Choice 5 - Yoga Class for Teens - Christine Boucher
This class will offer an introduction in yoga poses, breathing techniques, and meditation for teens. The information in the class will help teens focus on being centered during exams, peer pressure, and everyday stress. Please bring a yoga mat or towel, comfortable clothes and an open mind. "

Choice Six - Angels Around Us ~ Meet Your Angel Journey! - Angie D'Anjou, Crystal Jade Metaphysical Shop. Angie will bring you on an inspirational journey to meet one of your Angels. During this guided meditation, each participant will have the opportunity to realize the peace and love that surrounds them. Many will experience insights from their special Angel, receive guidance, and possibly obtain the name of their special Angel! This is a very relaxing experience that creates peace and a loving energy throughout each participant.

2:00 - 2:45 p.m.
Choice 1 - Kirtan continued (can join in the middle)

SESSION FULL! (taking wait list) Choice 2 - New Body Pathways for Pain-free Living - Ginny Jackson. Create ease and comfort with movement using a combination of somatic movements to re-educate and release chronic tension patterns and yogic breathing to bring you into present moment. The combination of these practices can change the way you move through your day. A lack of kinesthetic sense is the most overlooked cause of persistent pain. This workshop will employ simple moves to retrain muscles and create harmony for the body and the mind. Bring a yoga mat and a small hand towel.

Choice 3 - Japa Meditation: 108 repetitions of the Gayatri Mantra -- Sangeeta & Sanjay Sharma
                       "O Self-Effulgent Light that has given birth to all the lokas (spheres of consciousness) who is
                                 worthy of worship and appears through the orbit of the sun, illumine our intellect."

Among all the millions of mantras recorded in archives, the Gayatri Mantra is the essence of all mantras. The Sanskrit words contain essential vibrations of the upper luminous spheres of light. All spiritual powers and potencies are contained within them. For accumulation of the highest spiritual light and attainment of enlightenment, nothing else compares to the Gayatri. We will chant 108 repetitions of the long form of the Gayatri Mantra. In addition, four seed sounds will be added to honor Lord Ganesha (remover of obstacles), Lakshmi (goddess of abundance), Saraswati (goddess of spiritual knowledge, music, science and the arts), and the Hrit Padma (the self, soul, jiva and the three-fold flame).

***All levels welcome. No experience with mantra is necessary. ***

Choice 4: How Your N.A.M.E. Can Transform Your Life - Jack Barakitis, WORD Yoga
We invite you to achieve a deeper posture with your words. Through conscious breathing and simple word play let us expand upon meanings and transform words into Conscious words that strengthen your core values. A word Yoga practice will demonstrate your creative power to be in alignment with your personal truths.

Whether your N.A.M.E. is common or unique, together we will personalize your N.A.M.E. with your intention in this moment in time. This interactive workshop will also explore words as postures in our minds. The deeper we consciously breathe into them the greater our flexibility will become in our thought process to inspire, enhance and create the environment for healing in all our relationships.

Please join us for a mind expansive journey into Conscious Communication - Liberate Your Life Through Your Language.

Choice 5 - Kids Circus Yoga - Carol Gaudreau, Zaanti Yoga & Meditation Center
Come join in the fun as we build play into yoga movements. We will explore basic yoga postures with some balance postures creatively while teaching kids the importance of unity through partnering, the beauty of safe touch while in a community circle, and the wonder of Love and Joy through play incorporating Circus Yoga."

3:00 - 3:30 p.m. Laughter Yoga (whole group) - Rachel de Almeida, Laughing Matters 4...
I believe that laughter is the shortest way to: your heart, your creativity, your connection to your God Force and even to world peace. It connects us to ourselves and to each other almost instantly. In the words of Madan Kateria, Laughter Yoga is “a unique exercise routine combining unconditional laughter with yogic breathing, without relying on humor, jokes or comedy.” As Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh said, “If the world, even for twenty-four hours, decided to laugh at everything……it will be such a deep cleansing phenomenon, it will clean away all dirt.”

3:30- 3:40 p.m. - Silent auction/Raffle prize winners

3:40 - 4:00 p.m. - Bhangra (Indian harvest folk dance celebrating abundance and sharing the joy with the world around us!

Throughout the day: raffle, silent auction and special vendors sharing wonderful products and services