Teacher
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Swami AsokanandaE-RYT 500Swami Asokananda, a monk since 1973, is one of Integral Yoga’s foremost teachers, known for his warmth, intelligence, and good humor. His teaching comes out of his own practice and experience, since he has absorbed the wisdom of his guru, Sri Swami Satchidananda, since the age of 19. While he enjoys sharing the practical wisdom of the Yogic philosophy (especially that of the great Indian scripture the Bhagavad Gita), he also loves his practice of Hatha Yoga and is one of our primary instructors for Intermediate and Advanced Hatha Yoga Teacher Training. In the past, he has served as the president of Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville® and Integral Yoga® International; he is currently the President of the New York Integral Yoga Institute.
Listen to Swami Asokananda on the Two Old Fogey Yogis podcast on Soundcloud.
Phil Goldberg, author of American Veda, interviews Swami Asokananda on spiritmatterstalk.com podcast. Listen on SoundCloud.
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Program Description
The focus in this class will be on practicing asanas in a way that will help us to “chill out.” We will move slowly, remain for a longer time in some the poses, listen to what the body is telling us, and allow it to release more fully. Music will accompany the class—the playlist is designed to help you forget your personal drama, enter into a heart space, and strengthen the communal experience. The goal is to sink into a quiet state where, rather than trying to get anywhere, we are content exactly where we are.
This class is for students of all levels, though it is not recommended for new beginners.
This is an in-person program.