August 30, 2008
The Mystery of Music:
A Healing Music Experience
with Gerhard Frankhauser

Kirtan Chanting for healing and peace. Overtones-healing sounds workshops on overtones and overtone singing, the mysticism and the healing power of music and sound. Healing World Music Concert with overtone singing, songs of mystic, celtic and oriental world with Shyam.


August 31 - September 1, 2008
Satsang
with Swami Swaroopananda

Swami Swaroopananda is a senior disciple of Swami Vishnudevananda and is the Acharya, (Spiritual teacher), of the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centers on the west coast of the USA as well as in Israel. He is also the director of the Sivananda Ashram Yoga Retreat in Nassau, Bahamas.

September 1, 2008
How Can I Help?
with Dr. Marilyn Rossner
Marilyn Rossner is a Professor of Special Education (retired), Behavioral Therapist, Special Educator, Yoga Therapist, Founder of the Spiritual Science Fellowship, Co-founder of the International Institute of Integral Human Sciences. She pioneered the use of yoga as an adjunctive therapy in the treatment of children with special needs. For the past 8 years has organized a yearly mission to Africa to help and visit dying children. She is a senior disciple of Swami Vishnudevananda, and one of the world’s most gifted intuitives! Marilyn will give lectures and workshops on how to apply Yoga to the service of humanity.


September 3, 2008
Ganesha Chaturthi

Join our celebration of Lord Ganesha's birth with a Ganesha Homa (Vedic fire ceremony) with Swami Vasishtananda

September 7, 2008
Inauguration of TTC

Even if you do not take the Yoga Teachers’ Training Course this year, the inauguration of the new group of aspirants will inspire you to deepen your Yoga practice. Full details

September 8, 2008
The Divine Life of Swami Sivananda

Join our annual celebration of Master Sivananda’s birthday with song, story, mantra chanting, Puja, feast and devotional singing.

 
September 13, 2008
CONCERT
with Aruna Narayana Kalle

Aruna Narayan Kalle is the daughter of the renowned Sarangi maestro, Pundit Ram Narayan. The Sarangi, an ancient North Indian bowed instrument is considered one of the most difficult to master. Aruna’s father however, emerged as its messiah and due to his efforts the Sarangi is now well ensconced in the mainstream of the Indian performing arts. Aruna is the only woman to play this instrument professionally and has given numerous concerts in India and around the world. Her music has been featured in several international films.
She will be accompanied on tabla by Nitin Mitta

September 14 - 19, 2008
Mini-Yoga Vacation (Beginner’s level)

This retreat will guide you systematically through the theory and practice of Yoga exercise, breathing, relaxation, diet, positive thinking and meditation. The retreats take place during the weekdays when we generally have fewer guests, so that we can give you special attention. The Mini-Yoga Vacations are ideal for those new to Yoga practice or for those wishing to renew their practice after a long lapse. Ashram transportation from Manhattan is available on Sunday evenings, with the shuttle van returning on Friday afternoon. Participants are requested to stay at the Ashram until the Friday workshop is completed. To complete your Yoga experience, extend your stay through the weekend. ($150 plus accommodations)


 

September 20, 2008
Touch the Stars
with Jim McKeegan

Jim is host of Radio Catskill Cosmic Calendar, a weekly almanac of astronomy that airs twice weekly on National Public Radio affiliate WJFF Radio Catskill, and an artful teacher of astronomy for people of all ages around the Catskill region. He is also a Yogi and serious spiritual practitioner who offers a vision of the sacred to the most magnificent scientific glimpses of the cosmos. ($15 extra)

September 21, 2008
Spiritual Health
with Rabbi Joseph H. Gelberman

Rabbi Joseph H. Gelberman is a Masterteacher in the tradition of New-Hasidic mysticism and Kabbalah. He is the founder of the New Seminary, NY, (the first interfaith seminary in the world), and the All Faiths Seminary International.

September 26 – 28, 2008
Yoga and Mind-Body Health
with Dr. Paul Epstein

Dr. Paul Epstein is a naturopathic physician, mind-body therapist and yoga teacher. He will use guided imagery and mindfulness meditation to explore and integrate our stresses, attitudes, beliefs and emotions into the healing process by working with them consciously. ($25 one workshop/ $40 both)

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