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The Love of Ashtanga at Yoga Vermont

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© Kathy McNames & Scott York, Yoga Vermont

© 2012 Kathy McNames & Scott York, Yoga Vermont

World renowned yogis, Kathy McNames and Scott York, from Yoga Vermont are serving the Green Mountain State beautifully and the students they meet.  Co-owners and Co-directors Kathy and Scott, are presenting at the 2013 Burlington Yoga Conference.  We are excited to have this powerful duo presenting at our conference and supporting local Vermont yoga studios.  Yoga Vermont has been open for over 20 years and is one of the original Burlington, Vermont studios.

As we delve deeper into Kathy and Scott’s personal work as yoga instructors, the general consensus is that they are extremely loved by their students.  Kathy and Scott both teach Ashtanga yoga, or as some may know it “Power Yoga.”  Ashtanga is a unique art form that can be defined as “a multi-dimensional system designed to bring stillness to the mind and peace to the world.”  It is great for improving circulation, and a strong body/mind.

For more information click on this link “Ashtanga” or visit Kathy and Scott’s personal page for more information on their studio.

The Beauty of Prana Flow Yoga with Coral Brown

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© 2012 Coral Brown

When Coral Brown isn’t busy traveling the world educating her students on their path to mastering the body and mind, you can find her in Wakefield, Rhode Island.  Coral, a successful yoga instructor that attracts various yoga students and centers for her style of teaching, practices Prana Flow Yoga created by Shiva Rea.  She received her MA, 500-eRYT in Prana Flow Yoga, and hosts 200-eRYT and 500-eRYT teacher trainings.

Coral’s teaches Prana Flow Yoga, Heated Prana Flow, and Vinyasa flow.  The definition of Prana Flow Yoga, Coral’s specialty, can be broken down as “Prana” signifying life force creation, and “flow” as “the state of unified consciousness.”  Prana Flow Yoga focuses on empowerment and is described as “the universal source of breath, life-energy and conscious intelligence- as navigating source of yoga practice and vital living,” by the creator of the practice, Shiva Rea.

This internationally known yoga instructor revolves her work around “uniting the body, mind, and spirit to transcend into physical asana and create space for conscious evolution.”  Continue reading →

According to a student testimonial, Coral’s teachings help you find “Freedom on your mat.”  Her teachings also appeals to many because her students feel as if they increased their connection with the universal life force by honoring the “river of Prana” through breathing practices, increasing ones own capacity for compassion and self revelation.

Coral’s deep understanding for Prana Flow Yoga is what keeps students coming back.  According to the experts, Prana Flow Yoga is good for creating strength and fluidity of the body and mind, great for finding vital energy and the relaxed being inside of you.  More specifically, it is a cultivation of the art of yoga through movement, music, sound, visual arts and Vinyasa.  (To learn more about the benefits of Prana Flow, visit this page!)

Coral Brown will be attending the 2013 Burlington Yoga Conference!  We are very excited to have her as a returning instructor because Coral has similar ethics as we do here in Vermont.  She is conscious about serious matters such as the environment, sustainability, and for supporting local businesses.  Also, it will be fun to learn more about Prana Flow with Coral, you will end up leaving empowered and revitalized!

Meet Sudha: Kripalu Multi-Award Winner

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© 2012, Sudha Lundeen, http://www.sudhalundeen.com/3.html

Take a look at Sudha’s FREE online yoga video! Perhaps it will encourage you to see and learn more about her teachings personally, at the Burlington Yoga Conference on May 2013.

The unique Sudha Carolyn Lundeen is a yogi that sounds out from the crowd.  As a certified holistic health nurse, Sudha has a great understanding of the human body and mind.  Her expertise in health arts is attributed to her eclectic personal work as an Ayurvedic Health & Lifestyle Coach, Yoga Instructor, and Senior Kripalu teacher.

Sudha who originally works in Lenox, Massachusetts, is a yoga instructor at Phoenix Rising Yoga.  As a Senior Kripalu teacher and expert, she leads 200 and 500- hour level Kripalu Yoga Teacher Trainings.  Sudha works with people from all different walks of life by hosting group classes, workshops, and trainings. She travels around the country spreading her teachings and mission behind her work called “Body Paths.”
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Using ancient modern art, and healing techniques for self-discovery, one can use “body paths” to heal and open their minds.  Sudha states “Body paths embodies that place of deep centeredness residing within each of us, that axis (wellspring) from which our authentic wholeness emanates, reflecting the world around us.”

Sudha’s personal mission reflects the heart of her work; it considers that every individual is unique and sacred.  Through her mission she helps lead a path for her students own unique lives.  To many, Sudha’s mission appeals to her students because her yoga teaching approach differs from student to student.  She realizes that no one is the same, and therefore she has a unique plan for each of her students.

Her reputation is known for her gentle, humorous, and healing attitude.  As a person who experienced the battling stages of breast cancer, she has healing powers through her teachings.  A highlight as part of her work includes her specialty in helping women combat breast cancer every step of the way.  Other highlights of her work include restorative yoga, stress management, pre and post surgery preparation, and integrative approaches to health and vitality through Ancient teachings of Ayurveda.

 

 

BYC Wrap Up: 4th annual success!

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Half Moon Pose on the Super Moon, May 5 2012, with Shakti Sunfire at BYC

We can’t thank you enough for your participation in another amazing BYC! May the fire of transformation cultivated at BYC stick with you.  Even as energy changes form and inevitable challenges arise, may you connect with this light in the darkness and the peace and patience available to you from within.  You are not alone, call on us anytime…until we can meet again next year and once again rekindle this sparkle of community and yoga, be well!  What a super moon that was on Saturday…the potential to manifest is strong now, enjoy! NAMASTE

BYC Wrap Up

Goodies for you!
1. Keep the yoga alive! Enjoy a 1 month Gift Membership of yoga classes from our Sponsors at My Yoga Online (expires June 30, 2012)
2. $100 off Italy Yoga and Meditation Retreat (through May 31, 2012 for BYC guests) with special thanks to Windhorse Adventures
3. BYC VitaMix show special- contact Matt Cotton to order now
4. BYC attendees save on a Bio-Mat healing session, contact Bryn Perkins now
5. Here’s what our teachers have to say! Shakti Sunfire, Sherry Ryan, Devarshi Steven Hartman

Vermont Food Bank Donations: $857 money raised plus XYZ in food.  You can donate to Vermont Foodbank here: $1 provides 6 meals

Special Thanks to: Dobra Tea, Kalpana Reddy (Wholistic Health, Malone NY), Sherry Ryan, Coconut Bliss (brought to us by Call and Response Foundation), Eccodek,  My Yoga Online, Yoganonymous, evolution yoga, Laughing River Yoga, Honest Yoga, and South End Studio.

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5 Reasons to visit VT in Spring

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Photo from sixmountains.com

Spring is a great time to visit Vermont…here are 5 reasons why!

1. Burlington Yoga Conference!

2. The Green Mountains come to life

3.  Enjoy all the charm of Burlington city-life including the waterfront, bike path, and  outdoor cafes on Church Street

4.  Farm fresh food and produce is delicious and sourced from right nearby

5. Warmth and sunshine break through the cool winter days

We welcome you to BYC and VT with open arms. Please let us know how we can assist you as you plan your trip here and your yoga schedule throughout the weekend.

Namaste!

 

Who is Yogiraj Prem Prakash? Audio from BYC keynote 2009

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Yogiraj Prem Prakash is the founder of Green Mountain School of Yoga in Middlebury, Vermont- Yogiraj Prem Prakash is a true yogi living in the world. Students often begin learning yoga from Prem Prakash on the mat and though conversations and interactions outside of class.  Learn about someone who is engaged and practices yoga all day long.  From early morning sadhana through being present and teaching in the community, loving and spending time with his family Ambika and Jahnu, to teaching people at the ashram, Kailash, where they live in Middlebury, VT, Prem Prakash lives yoga.

Prem Prakash has been practicing yoga and related arts and sciences since 1979. In 1990, his yoga guru, Baba Hari Dass, gave him permission to teach others.
He’s written books like The Yoga of Spiritual Devotion : A Modern Translation of the Narada Bhakti Sutras, Three Paths of Devotion : Goddess, God, and Guru, Yoga American Style, and Universal Yoga: The Bhagavad Gita for Modern Times. Prem Prakash has taught yoga throughout North America, and his writings have appeared in Yoga Journal, Yoga International, Light of Consciousness, Himalayan Path, and Yoga Aktuel (German).

In 2007, Prem Prakash was honored by the Institute of the Himalayan Tradition with their Annual Service Award. In 2008, the Institute recognized him as a Yogiraj, “an accomplished yogi who lives in the world.” In his free time, Prem Prakash builds new yoga spaces at the ashram while being in nature, passes annual days of silence, translates ancient yogic texts, watches football, and does other things yogis and Vermonters do :) .

Here is a small portion from a keynote by Prem Prakash from the 1st BYC in 2009- Follow the links and enjoy! AUDIO: Listen to a portion of the keynote by Yogiraj Prem Prakash at BYC 2009 | Contact Green Mountain School of Yoga

 

 

BYC welcomes Wanderlust Vermont

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BYC is partnering with Wanderlust Vermont to promote yoga in our Green Mountain State! Here’s a word from our friends at Wanderlust VT…See you there!  

BYC is partnering with Wanderlust Vermont to promote yoga in our Green Mountain State! Here’s a word from our friends at Wanderlust VT…See you there!   

Just lookin’ for a quick stretch at Wanderlust? No problem! Our one day Pilgrim yoga + music tickets go on sale April 5, 2011 at 10 am EST. Pilgrim ticketholders have access to the complete Wanderlust experience for a day, including up to 3 yoga or meditation classes, admission to music and lectures, and access to the lifts. Pilgrim tickets are just $99.50 for Thursday, $134.50 for Friday and Saturday, and $124.50 for Sunday — that’s cheaper than 2010 and a darn good price for a day in paradise! Visit our ticketing page on April 5 to buy your tickets.