Program Guide

April and May 2019

227 West 13th Street www.iyiny.org * 212-929-0585

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Integral Yoga Programs Preregistration is recommended for all workshops and courses, online at www.iyiny.org, by phone with a major credit card, or in person at Reception. For cancellations made more than 48 hours prior to a program, you’ll receive a credit minus a $10 handling fee. IYI reserves the right to cancel any program; if we do so, you receive a full refund. Students, seniors 65 and older, veterans, police, firefighters, first responders, New York City public school teachers, and people on unemployment, with verifiable proof, receive Yoga classes for $10, $8 off workshops, and $14 off courses. Discounts are available only in person. Please visit www.iyta.org/credentials for more information on our Yoga Therapy credentials

Mission Statement Integral Yoga Institute of New York is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the practice and teachings of Integral Yoga, as taught by Sri Swami Satchidananda. These teachings facilitate an easeful body, a peaceful mind, a useful life, and, ultimately, the realization of one’s true Self. We encourage interfaith harmony by respecting all the world’s faiths. Our goal is to promote peace in the individual and in the world.

227 West 13th Street, New York, NY 10011

212-929-0585 (phone) 212-675-3674 (fax) www.iyiny.org info@iyiny.org Mon.–Fri. 8:45 a.m.–7:30 p.m.

Sat. 9:45 a.m.–6:30 p.m. Sun. 9:45 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

By Appointment

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Hatha Yoga Discover Integral Yoga 4-Week Fundamentals Course $90 Mon., Apr. 1–22 • 7–9 p.m. Janaka

Hatha Yoga Clinic Come Get Help with Your Poses! $15 per session Mon., Apr. 1–May 20 • 2–3 p.m. Rashmi Galliano, E-RYT 500, RPYT

Special Guest Program Buddha Body Yoga Yoga for Large Bodies 4-Week Course $130 Mon., Apr. 1–22 • 10–11:30 a.m. Michael Hayes, L.M.T.

Kundalini Yoga and Meditation Open Series $22 per session Thurs., Apr. 4, 11, 18, 25 • 7–8:30 p.m. Dr. Erick P. Gordon Thurs., May 2, 9 • 7–8:30 p.m. Dr. Erick P. Gordon

Tai Chi Easy™ and Chair Yoga A Fusion Class $25 per session Mon., Apr. 8 • 6:30–8 p.m. Melissa “Mati” Elstein, RYT, Esq. Mon., May 6 • 6:30–8 p.m. Melissa “Mati” Elstein, RYT, Esq.

Sun Salutation Flow and Breathe 3-Week Open Series $15 per session Fri., Apr. 12, 19, 26 • 9–10 a.m. Chandra/Jo Sgammato

Vinyasa Yoga 3-Week Open Series $15 per session Tues., Apr. 16, 23, 30 • 6:30–7:30 p.m. Tim Groen, RYT 500

Strong to the Core A Yoga Workshop $30 Mon., Apr. 29 • 6:30–8:30 p.m. Melissa “Mati” Elstein, RYT, Esq.

Yoga for Runners Improve Overall Conditioning with Stretching $30 Mon., May 20 • 6:30–8:30 p.m. Melissa “Mati” Elstein, RYT, Esq.

Special Guest Programs Yin Yoga to Quell Anxiety Feel at Home in Your Life $45 Fri., May 10 • 7–9 p.m. Corina Benner

Yin Yoga and Exploration of the Eight Limbs of Yoga Sinking into the Yoga Sutras $108 Sat., May 11 • 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Corina Benner

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Pilates Yoga Fusion. Candlelight Yin Yoga

Postnatal Yoga (Babies Welcome) …And current favorites

Yin Yoga • Restorative Yoga • Chair Yoga

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Peaceful Practices Meditation Course 3-Week Immersion $72 Thurs., Apr. 4–18 • 7–9 p.m. Rev. Sam Rudra Swartz

Yoga of Breath Pranayama for Beginners $25 Mon., Apr. 29 • 7–9 p.m. Rashmi Galliano, E-RYT 500

Yoga Nidra with Healing Touch A Refuge from Daily Life $30 Sat., Apr. 20 • 2–4 p.m. Masami Special Guest Program

Meditation for the Active Mind Discover the Joy in All Meditations $45 Wed., May 22 • 6:30–9 p.m. Swami Vidyananda Life and Work

Introduction to Thai Yoga Massage Learn to Give a 20-Minute Massage $50 Tues., Apr. 9 • 6:30–9:30 p.m. Renée Rice

Special Guest Program Maximum Security One Man’s Journey from Prison to Freedom Through Meditation $50 Sun., Apr. 14 • 2–5 p.m. Alan Gompers

Book Party with FREE Book Unbecoming: A Memoir of Disobedience $30 Wed., Apr. 24 • 6:30–8:30 p.m. Anuradha Bhagwati

Communication as a Spiritual Practice The Art of Having Ego-Free, Heartfelt Conversations $30 Sat., May 18 • 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Shankar

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For more information about these and other trainings, please visit www.iyiny.org, e-mail TeacherTraining@iyiny.org, or call 212-929-0585, ext. 16.

Integral Yoga Level I Summer 200-Hour

Intensive Jun. 24–Jul. 26

Open House for Level I Mon., Apr. 22 • 6–7 p.m. Wed., May 15 • 6–7 p.m.

Kidding Around Apr. 6–7

Ayurvedic Health Counselor Apr. 11–Jul. 14

Yoga for the Special Child Basic Part 1

Apr. 22–27

Prenatal Yoga May 10–13 and 17–20

Yoga for Arthritis and Chronic Pain

Level I Jun. 6–9

Laugha Yoga Jun. 22–23

Yin Yoga Foundational Aug. 1–4

Yoga for Teens Aug. 17–18

Raja Yoga Aug. 15–29 and Apr. 23–May 3

Kidding Around Aug. 24–25

Sacred Wisdom Explore the Bhagavad Gita Yoga Philosophy and Psychology By donation Tues., Apr. 2, 9, 16 • 7–8:15 p.m. Swami Asokananda

Vedanta and Yoga The Modern Relevance of Ancient Teachings By donation Tues., May 7, 14, 21, 28 • 7–8:30 p.m. Swami Chidananda

Signs of a Sincere Spiritual Seeker 16 Ways to Become More Attuned to Your Soul’s Aspiration $27 Sat., Apr. 6 • 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m. Swami Asokananda

Sanskrit: The Vibrational Language Its Use in Ayurveda and Yoga $50 Sat., Apr. 13 • 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Cory Tixier, B.S., Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner, E-RYT 500

Special Guest Program Steadiness, Resilience, and Transcendence New Findings in Yoga and Science $65

Sun., Apr. 28 • 2–5 p.m. Eddie Stern

Special Guest Program Breaking Free The Law of Karma and Free Will $30 Wed., May 1 • 7–9 p.m. Prem Sadasivananda

Why Do We Practice? Yoga Beyond Hatha $30 Sat., May 4 • 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Kali Morse

Integral Yoga in a Day Explore All Branches, Enhance Your Self $108 Sun., May 19 • 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Senior Integral Yoga Teachers

Special Guest Program Take Back Your Power Finding Strength in a World of Conflict $45 Thurs., May 23 • 6:30–9 p.m. Swami Vidyananda

Satsang

Each Saturday evening, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. We will view a video of Sri Swami Satchidananda for 30 minutes and then share a 30-minute discussion with one of Integral Yoga Institute’s resident Swamis or a senior IYI teacher. Satsang is by donation.

Sat., Apr. 6 Swami Asokananda Sat., Apr. 13 Rev. Lucy Lila Nelson Sat., Apr. 20* Passover/Easter Satsang with Rev. Sam Rudra Swartz, IYM,

and Rabbi Samtosha Steinberg Sat., Apr. 27 Rev. Laksmi Scalise. IYM Sat., May 4 Jyothi K. Watanabe Sat., May 11* Mother’s Day Satsang with Sumati Karen Bates Sat., May 19 Rev. Sam Rudra Swartz, IYM Sat., May 25* Three Swami Satsang with Swamis Asokananda, Chidananda, and Jyotirmayananda *5:30–7 p.m.

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Kirtan and Music Special Guest Program

Transformational Breathwork with Live Music A Rejuvenating Sound Experience $27

Sat., Apr. 27 • 4:30–6 p.m. Radharani and CC Treadway New Moon Kirtan Fri., Apr. 5 • 7 p.m. By donation Radharani Sat., Apr. 27 • 7 p.m. $20/$25* Full Moon Kirtan Fri., Apr. 19 • 7 p.m. By donation New Moon Kirtan Fri., May 3 • 7 p.m. By donation Full Moon Kirtan Fri., May 17 • 7 p.m. By donation *Price: In advance/Day of event Sound Healing Weekly Sound Bath Relax and Unwind $15 per session Sat., Apr. 6–May 25 • 4:15–5:15 p.m. Rev. Laksmi Scalise, RYT 500, IYM

Sound Healing and Medical Qigong A Fusion of Great Practices $30 Tues., Apr. 2 • 6:30–8:30 p.m. Nadiya Nottingham, RYT, and Rev. Laksmi Scalise, IYM

Gong and Reiki An Immersive Experience $15 per session Mon., Apr. 15 • 6:30–7:30 p.m. Rev. Laksmi Scalise, RYT 500, IYM Tues., May 21 • 6:30–7:30 p.m. Rev. Laksmi Scalise, RYT 500, IYM

Cosmic Sound Bath Healing on the Deepest Level $30 Fri., Apr. 26 • 7–9 p.m. Laksmi Scalise, RYT 500, IYM, and Lois Harrison

Yin Yoga and Tibetan Bowls Resonate with Stillness $30 Thurs., May 2 • 7–9 p.m. Jayadevi, RYT 500, and Rev. Laksmi Scalise, RYT 500, IYM

Laughter and Sound Healing Meditation Bring a Joyful Element to Your Practice $30 Mon., May 6 • 7–9 p.m. Laraaji Swami Nadabrahmananda and Arji OceAnanda

All-Night Gong Puja Call In the Spirit Guides $108 Sat.–Sun., May 25–26 • 10 p.m.–6 a.m. Kozmic Shamans

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Yoga Life Training

June–August Visit www.iyiny.org for details

Mind and Body Health TRE® (Trauma or Tension Releasing Exercises) Open Series $22 per session Thurs., Apr. 4, 11, 18, 25 • 3:30–4:45 p.m. Phil Lynch Thurs., May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 • 3:30–4:45 p.m. Phil Lynch

Yoga Therapy for MS and Parkinson’s Disease Increase Your Mobility, Stability, and Flexibility $22 per session Sun., Apr. 14 • 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Madhavan, RYT 500, C-IAYT Sun., May 5 • 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Madhavan, RYT 500, C-IAYT

Yoga for Anxiety Discover Wonderful Tools $34 Sun., Apr. 7 • 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Jennifer Gibson

Help for Hamstrings Lengthen and Strengthen $30 Thurs., Apr. 11 • 6:30–8:30 p.m. Madhavan, RYT 500, C-IAYT

Awakening the Heart Timeless Sufi Practices $30 Fri., Apr. 12 • 7–9 p.m. Sevika Dobrow

Fasting and Detoxification A Time-Honored Tradition $30 Sat., Apr. 13 • 1:30–3:30 p.m. Manu Dawson, C.Y.N.Th.

Yoga and the Fascial System Connect with Your Connective Tissue $45 Sat., Apr. 27 • 10:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Leslie Daley, M.F.A., RYT 500, OTR/L

Engaging Your Muscle Strength Low Impact, High Results $30 Sat., Apr. 27 • 2–4 p.m. Hamsa Spagnola, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT, T.R.M.

Bandhas, Breath, and Pelvic Health Find Your Energetic Lift $45 Sat., May 4 • 10:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Leslie Daley, RYT 500, M.S., OTR/L

Self-Love Explore the Potential to Love Yourself Deeply $34 Sat., May 4 • 2–4 p.m. Jennifer Gibson

Shamanic Womb Healing Ceremony, Song, and Water Prayer $50 Tues., May 7 • 6:30–9:30 p.m. Nadiya Nottingham, RYT, and Jenny Tsai

Integrative Strategies for Healthy Aging Reset Your Biological Age: 2-Part Workshop $54 Sat., May 18 and 25 • 1:30–3:30 p.m. Manu Dawson, C.Y.N.Th.

Partner Thai Yoga Bodywork Bring Loving-Kindness to Any Relationship $54 for two people Sat., May 18 • 2:30–4:30 p.m. Masami

Knee Care and Yoga Protecting the Body’s Most Vulnerable Joint $50 Sun., May 19 • 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Madhavan, RYT 500, C-IAYT

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New Students 3 Classes/$40* PLUS Introductory Discounts at Integral Yoga Shop and Wellness Spa

*In-store purchases only Free Yoga Class for You and a Friend on Your Birthday!

Most classes are 1 hour and 30 minutes ™45-minute class/$12 *1-hour-and-45-minute class R$12 w$5 s6 weeks to 12 months; 1-hour class/$18 ◆75-minute class/$18

Yoga Class Schedule Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 9:15 a.m. RLevel I R1-hour R1-hour w Level I RLevel I Multilevel Level I Community Class 10:00 a.m. IY Kids Gentle Yoga 1–3 yrs. 10:15 a.m. Prenatal Yoga Level I Level I/II Level II Level I Level I Level II NEW Prenatal Yoga (Partners Welcome) 10:30 a.m. Restorative Yoga 11:15 a.m. Level II *Advanced Level II Level I Level II Yin Yoga Level I Level 12:00 p.m. R1-hour R1-hour R1-hour R1-hour R1-hour R1-hour R1-hour Multilevel Multilevel Multilevel Multilevel Multilevel Multilevel Multilevel 12:15 p.m. Open Open Open Open Open Open Meditation Meditation Meditation Meditation Meditation Meditation 1:15 p.m. Level I Level I Yin Yoga Level I Level I Level II *Free Intro Class 1:30 p.m. sPostnatal Yoga (Babies Welcome) NEW

2:15 p.m. Restorative Gentle Yoga Level I Level I Yoga Gentle Yoga 2:30 p.m. wOpen Level Community Class 3:15 p.m. Gentle Yoga Gentle Yoga R1-hour Level I/II Level I with Level I Level II Level I Chime Bath Chair Yoga 4:00 p.m. IY Kids IY Kids 3–6 yrs. 7–11 yrs. 4:15 p.m. Level I Level II Level I Level I Level II Yoga for Level I Yoga for Arthritis Arthritis 4:30 p.m. ◆Pilates Yoga Fusion NEW 5:00 p.m. Free Deep Relaxation 5:15 p.m. Level II Level I Yoga and Yin Yoga Level l/ll Qigong Restorative Yoga 5:30 p.m. Level II ™ Deep Level I Relaxation R1-hour Level II 6:00 p.m. Open Open Open Open Restorative Meditation Meditation Meditation Meditation Yoga ◆Multilevel Yin Yoga Flow NEW NEW 6:15 p.m. Yin Yoga wLevel II/III Level II/III Level I/II Level II/III w Level I Community Restorative Community Class Yoga Class 6:30 p.m. Level I/II Level I Level I 6:45 p.m. Candlelight Restorative Yin Yoga Yoga NEW 7:15 p.m. R1-hour R1-hour R1-hour R1-hour R1-hour Level I Multilevel Multilevel Level I Level I

Type of Class Single Class 5-Class Card 10-Class Card 20-Class Card Regular $18 $85 $160 $280 1 hour $12 $100

Unlimited Class Cards 1-Month 3-Month 1-Year $125 $325 $1,008

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