Transformation Through Integrated Practice
With Gitta Bechsgaard, Jette Berring & Gillian McCann
February 11 - 15, 2012


Practice is a lifelong endeavor. It is an inner pilgrimage of the
soul. Through integrated practice we can come to realize our inner potential, for without polishing and refinement the Self remains an abstraction. Yogic practice is a catalyst which brings embodied transformation to life, turning intellectual knowledge into true wisdom. It supports the aspirant through all terrains and conditions on the inner journey, carrying him or her through both the greatest heights and the lowest valleys of life. When integrated and balanced, it deepens and enriches our experience and understanding in every possible way. Practice as a transformative power is at the very heart of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. It is the means to the destination of the Self.

This Yoga-workshop is meant for yoga-practitioners and teachers, professionals as well as student of Yoga who are interested in a deepening of practice, as well as a more rigorous study of classical Yoga Philosophy. The Asana teachings are based on the B.K.S Iyengar method, emphasizing precision and alignment in practice. The daily schedule is structured in a manner where practice and lecture are in dialogue with one another.


Dates and Times


Saturday February 11 - Wednesday February  15 2012
10: 00am - 5: 00pm (with a lunch break)

Cost
$500.00 (for 5 Days)
$250.00 (for Feb. 11 & 12 only)

Health, Healing and Religion Conference
Vidya Institute and Nippising University



Building on the success of last year’s conference we will be examining strategies for using the wisdom of the world’s religious traditions for healing while living in a secular society. This includes a discussion of how to bring spiritual teachings into curriculum in medical and nursing schools and into a wide variety of institutions.

Scheduled speakers Dr. Christine Puchalski, Executive Director of the George Washington Institute of Spirituality and Health, & Sister Elaine Maclnnes, featured in the Vision T.V documentary “ The Fires that burn” , will discuss their years of experience in bringing spiritual practice and knowledge to the public.

The conference will combine theory and practice and include talks, round tables and contemplative practices.

Dates and Times


Friday May 25 - Sunday May 27 2012
Location Vidya Institute Toronto

Cost
$155.00 or $90.00/day
(student & senoir rates available)

Scheduled Participants

Sister Elaine MacInnes, Freeing the human spirit.
Dr. Christina Puchalski, Founder and Executive Director, George Washington Institute for Spirituality and health.
Gitta Bechsgaard, Founder and Director of Vidya Institute.
Khenmo Drolma, Abbess.