Advanced Bhagavad Gita Course: Jivamukti Yoga School

8 SESSIONS BEGINNING FEBRUARY 5, 2008

TUESDAY EVENINGS, 8:15pm–9:45pm

A CRITICAL COURSE FOR YOGA PRACTITIONERS AND TEACHERS

Jivamukti Yoga School is pleased to again host Joshua Greene for an exciting series of talks on the hidden dimensions of yoga philosophy. Expanding on his popular course at Hofstra University, this series provides attendees with a deeper exploration of India’s most beloved wisdom text.

VALUE FOR STUDENTS

• Reveals Bhagavad Gita as a practical way of life
• Explains yoga philosophy in simple language
• Enhances the value of asana practices

VALUE FOR INSTRUCTORS

• Awards Yoga Alliance Continuing Education credits
• Provides working knowledge of verses and texts
• Equips teachers to explain Gita concepts to students

CLASS FORMAT

Each class includes:

· Chanting

· Visuals

· Analysis of verses

· Discussion

FEATURES OF THE COURSE

• Power point programs
• Film and video screenings
• Guest speakers
• Kirtans and bhajans
• Verse recitations
• Vegan refreshments

COURSE CONTENT (partial)

• Retrieval of spiritual memory
• Time management for yogis
• Personal ecology
• Ecstasy and love
• Exorcizing mental demons
• Accessing mystic powers

FEES AND SCHEDULE

Tuition: full course $120

Drop-ins $20

Tuesdays, 8:15pm–9:45pm

8 sessions

Begins February 5, 2008

APPRECIATIONS BY STUDENTS

“Transformative, organized, interesting, upbeat—highly recommended.”

“My understanding of yoga opened way up.”

“I didn’t expect to find out so much about myself. This was important.”

“Professor Greene made yoga real and relevant. I’d take this course again in a heartbeat.”

“This is a teacher who cares about his students.”

THE INSTRUCTOR

The New York Times describes Emmy Award nominated producer Joshua M. Greene as “a storyteller who traces journeys to enlightenment.” He spent thirteen years in India and Europe before returning to New York in 1982 to begin a career as writer and filmmaker. His books on Holocaust testimony have been featured on PBS and Discovery. He teaches in the Religion Department of Hofstra University and is a frequent lecturer. Recent venues for his talks have included the Pentagon, Harvard University, and the New York Public Library Distinguished Author series. For more information on the instructor, visit:

www.herecomesthesunbook.com

www.justiceatdachau.com

www.witnessvoices.org

JIVAMUKTI YOGA SCHOOL

841 Broadway, New York, NY 10003

Tel: (212) 353-0214

www.jivamuktiyoga.com