Patañjali is said to be the incarnation of Ananta, also known as the Nāgarāja.  Tradition explains that Patañjali incarnated in response to the prayers of his devotees to be freed from suffering. He is said to have brought forth three great texts that contained essential teachings for the purification of the: In the Yoga Sūtra, Patañjali organized his teachings about Yoga into four chapters. Tradition suggests that each chapter…

Explore the use of āsana and prāṇāyāma to support a meditation practice oriented towards resolving karma-s in relation to oneself, others, and the world around us. During the seven classes of this series, we will work with the methods of Bhūta Śuddhi and Cakra Sādhana. We will systematically examine our svabhava (personality) through: Watch this clip on Gary’s YouTube Channel where he discusses the meaning and intention…

The Mahāvākya–s are short statements, usually taken from the Upaniṣad-s, which distill and reveal profound Truths about the Divine (Brahma), the Self (Ātman), and the Universe. The Mahāvākya–s offer a path to find answers to life’s key questions, and ultimately Self-Realization (Ātmavidyā) and/or “God-Realization” (Brahmavidyā). While the Devatā Yoga series focused on the Symbolic Language of the Gāyatrī Mantra–s for each Deity, this series will focus on the Philosophical Language of the Mahāvākya–s. Each class will offer a truly integrated practice…

Bṛṁhaṇa:  Build courage and strengthen your immune system. A progressive series of practices which will use a varying combination of breath and meditation techniques. All practices can be done seated on the floor or on a chair.

Langhana:  Manage your stress and promote deep relaxation. A progressive series of practices which will use a varying combination of breath and meditation techniques. All practices can be done seated on the floor or on a chair.