Yoga Shack

Yoga Shack is excited to welcome Christopher Tompkins PhD. (Sanskrit, 2011) to London as part of our Hybrid Flow Yoga Teacher Training January 13th to 15th.  We are opening 30 spots to the public for all 4 of his sessions.  Register online by clicking the "Workshops" tab at Yoga Shack Online .  Attend all 4 sessions for $150 + hst, or individual sessions for $40 + hst each.  Below is a description of the sessions and his bio.

The Liberating Power of Vibration (Spanda): An Introduction to Tantric Philosophy and Practice

Join Christopher for this enlightening introduction to the philosophy (darshana) and practice (sādhana) of Tantra through the teachings of the 9th century Spanda (‘Vibration’) School of Kashmir, which presents simple, empowering teachings meant to liberate us from all suffering by orienting our awareness to the blissful, immortal Self that resides behind the naturally expanding and contracting rhythms of life that are experienced as the dynamic flow of our own thoughts and awareness.

Students will be guided through Christopher’s translation of the 9^th century ‘Stanzas on Vibration’ (Spanda Kārikās) and the inspiring commentary on this revolutionary text by legendary Kashmiri sage Śhrī Kshemarāja. 

Sessions, drawn from the teachings of the ‘Stanzas on Vibration’

 Friday Jan.13th 7pm - 9:30pm  - An Introduction to the Philosophy of Spanda (The Universal ‘Vibration’ of Consciousness): How to attune with the divine Self within the ordinary contractions and expansions of everyday life * The dance of Śhiva (consciousness) and Śhakti (energy)

 Saturday Jan. 14th 10:30am - 1pm  -  The role that mental beliefs and judgments play in the manifestation of ignorance and the perpetuation of our own suffering

 Saturday Jan. 14th 10:30am - 1pm  -  Spanda Yoga: An introduction to the lost revolutionary practices of the medieval Tantric tradition, which were guaranteed to liberate yogīs from all suffering within one lifetime

Sunday Jan. 15th 10:30am - 1pm  -  Living liberation (jīvanmukti) as the birthright of all human beings: What it means to experience life in the awakened state

Christopher Tompkins, PhD (Sanskrit, 2011) specializes in the Yoga of Tantric Shaivism (5^th-14^th centuries, AD). His research is drawn from a collection of hundreds of previously un-translated source Sanskrit manuscripts. Christopher lectures internationally on the history, practices, and philosophies of all facets of the Yoga tradition. www.shaivayoga.com, www.yogasthana.org.

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• Our studio doors open 30 minutes prior to each scheduled class.

• Please bring a mat, towel and water (no plastic please).  We will gladly rent you a towel and mat for a small fee.
• Please turn off cell phones the moment you enter the building.  We ask that there is no cell phone activity in the studio.
• Come on an empty stomach, refrain from eating 2-3 hours prior to class and drink plenty of water.
• Wear clothing that is comfortable and supportive, and that you can move easily in.
• Please arrive at least 15 minutes before class is scheduled.
• Please observe complete silence in the yoga room as many students share with us that yoga is their only quiet time all day.  Refrain from loud volume conversation outside of class as others may be in meditation.
• Refrain from wearing perfume or scented oils in class, as people may have allergies.

After class has started, late comers are not permitted in order to respect others during their practice.

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