Amrita Yoga Classes & Private Sesssions with Bri. Shobhana

AMRITA YOGA CLASSES & PRIVATE SESSIONS WITH BRI. SHOBHANA

May 31, 2019 9:00am to Jun 4, 2019 4:30pm (ended)

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Public Open Classes & Private Yoga Therapy Sessions.

We are blessed to have Brahmacharini Shobhana, Global Director of Amrita Yoga, offering yoga sessions at MA Center Chicago.

Amrita Yoga & Amma.

Amrita Yoga was born from the divine resolve and unconditional compassion of renowned spiritual leader, humanitarian, Maha Yogini, Satguru Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi, known as Amma. A traditional school of Hatha Yoga upholding Vedic principles, Amrita Yoga incorporates Amma’s teachings and integrates the four different paths of yoga, cultivating physical, mental, and spiritual upliftment. Focusing on awareness with heart-centered intention, the goal is to transcend the physical asana practice to deepen your own self-awareness and the inter-connectedness of all life.

Brahmacharini Shobhana.

Brahmacharini Shobhana, PhD, is an award-winning yoga practitioner and teacher who has dedicated her life to the pursuit of authentic yoga as a monastic in Amma’s ashram. Under Amma’s direct guidance, as director of Amrita Yoga® since 2004, she has taught more than 2000 workshops, classes and retreats to people from all over the world. Specializing in bridging the gap between ancient traditional Eastern practice and the practical needs of yoga in the West, Bri. Shobhana is one of only twelve members on the Government of India's Committee for Yoga Education, which forms the curriculum courses in Indian universities.

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SCHEDULE

Public open classes focus on several different aspects of practice as described below.

Heart-centered private yoga therapy sessions will help identify areas of healing, promote greater mind/body awareness and provide a gentle restorative practice. Ideal for those recovering from any form of illness or injury.

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FRIDAY, MAY 31
Public Open Class
9:30 – 11:00 am, $15
An “open class” with simple, gentle Amrita Yoga postures/asanas. No prior yoga experience or Amrita Yoga training necessary.

Private Yoga Therapy Sessions, by appointment, $45
45 min each, offered at these starting times:
11:30 am, 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm, 3:30 pm and 4:30 pm

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SATURDAY, JUNE 1
Public Open Class: “Inner and Outer Core Building”
9:30 – 11:00 am, $15
Focus on the innate relationship between the inner and outer core both on physical and deeper levels of yoga practices. Attention on Awareness, Bhavana and how these support our practices.

Private Yoga Therapy Sessions, by appointment, $45
45 min each, offered at these starting times:
11:30 am, 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm, 3:30 pm and 4:30 pm

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SUNDAY, JUNE 2
Public Open Class: “Breath & Balance”
9:30 – 11:00 am, $15
Discover your true balance through your breath. Breath helps to tune with your innate intelligence and expresses your perfection in posture. Thus, balance in your posture is an inside out approach.

Private Yoga Therapy Sessions, by appointment, $45
45 min each, offered at these starting times:
11:30 am, 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm, 3:30 pm and 4:30 pm

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MONDAY, JUNE 3
Public Open Class: “Chest Openers & Inversions”
9:30 – 11:00 am, $15
Feel your core and express your inner strength and balance. Turn upside-down to feel true openness. Class focuses on how core, balance and openness are the foundation for inversions.

Private Yoga Therapy Sessions, by appointment, $45
45 min each, offered at these starting times:
11:30 am, 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm, 3:30 pm and 4:30 pm

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TUESDAY, JUNE 4
Public Open Class: “Amrita Yoga, Breath and Stress Management” Asana class
9:30 – 11:00 am, $15

Private Yoga Therapy Sessions, by appointment, $45
45 min each, offered at these starting times:
11:30 am, 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm, and 3:30 pm

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HOW TO SIGN UP

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Be sure you understand the schedule before paying.

CLICK HERE TO PAY FOR AMRITA YOGA PUBLIC OPEN CLASSES (PayPal, Credit or Debit Cards Accepted)

Fees: $15 per class, per person. On the payment form in the Comments field (click the 'pencil' symbol beside "Enter name & appointment date/time"), please include the name(s) of the people registering and the class name/date(s) you are registering for.

TO BOOK PRIVATE YOGA THERAPY SESSIONS, please email Jagruti at amritayoga.macenter@gmail.com prior to making a payment. AFTER you have reserved a time with Jagruti, click here to pay for Amrita Yoga Private Sessions. (PayPal, Credit or Debit Cards Accepted)
Fees: $45 per session, per person. On the payment form in the comments field (click the 'pencil' symbol beside "Enter name & appointment date/time"), please include the name(s) of the people registering and the class time(s).

LOCATION

MA Center Chicago

41W501 Keslinger Rd, Elburn, IL 60119

Saturday

Nov

2:30pm - 4:00pm

Amrita Bhajan Class

Amma says, "Bhajans are prayers in the form of songs, rich in meaning and full of devotional content." The MACC Bhajan Class meets virtually on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month from 2:30 to 3:45 pm. This class is offered for those who wish to learn bhajans and study devotional songs and... more ›

Saturday

Nov

2:30pm - 4:00pm

Amrita Bala Kendra (ABK)

Amrita Bala Kendra (ABK) passes on Amma’s teachings to children through fun and engaging activities such as stories, bhajans, arts and crafts, celebration of festivals and service projects. ABK focuses on values, multi cultural traditions, and spiritual practices. ABK is held in-person in the MA... more ›

Saturday

Nov

4:00pm - 5:00pm

Guided IAM-35 Meditation Session

"A river that flows through many branches will not have a powerful current. If the branches are redirected and the river is redirected to flow only through the main stream, the force of the current will increase greatly. It may even be possible to generate electricity from such a strong current.... more ›

Saturday

Nov

5:00pm - 8:30pm

Satsang with Swamini Ambikamrita Prana

Join us for satsang with Swamini Ambikamrita Prana, starting with group archana at 5PM CT. Swamini generally leads a gentle stretching session or a meditation at 6PM, followed by bhajans, arati, and the distribution of prasad. A vegetarian meal will be available after satsang for a modest donation... more ›

Sunday

Nov

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Rama Series

Join us for a group viewing of a Rama television series in the MA Center Chicago satsang hall on Sunday at 2 pm CT (except the first Sunday of every month, which is dedicated to... more ›

Sunday

Nov

3:00pm - 5:00pm

Knit & Crochet for a Good Cause

Join the MA Center Chicago knitting and crocheting group to help people in need of warm hats, scarves, and more. The group meets from 3PM to 5PM on the second and fourth Sunday of each month in the South Lodge Community Room. All skill levels are welcome, and if you are unable to attend the... more ›

Friday

Nov

A Multi-Day Event

Public Program & Retreat with Swami Amritaswarupananda Puri

Carrying Amma's message of universal love, compassion, and peace, Swami Amritaswarupananda Puri will visit North America from November 8 to December 8, 2024. Swamiji is Amma's most senior disciple and has travelled the world with her since 1987. For more information about Swamiji's North America... more ›

Saturday

Nov

10:30am - 12:00pm

Amrita Yoga Class

Location: South Lodge Community Room at MA Center Chicago Join us Saturday mornings for an open yoga class with simple, gentle Amrita Yoga postures/asanas. No prior experience or training in Amrita Yoga is necessary. "The purpose of Yoga is for our inner well-being. It does not belong to any... more ›

Saturday

Nov

4:00pm - 5:00pm

Guided IAM-35 Meditation Session

Sunday

Dec

8:00am - 2:00pm

Mother's Kitchen

Inspired by Amma's teachings, Mother’s Kitchen groups in North America prepare, cook and serve 150,000 meals for the homeless and hungry each year. At MA Center Chicago, on the first Sunday of every month, we prepare food in the MACC kitchen starting at 8AM and then serve it at a local shelter. If... more ›

Our daily spiritual practices include:

WHITE FLOWER MEDITATION
Daily* at 6:00 pm

Amma requests everyone to regularly practice this meditation once or twice a day for the benefit of the entire world. Join us every evening (except Satsang days, which are generally every Saturday) for Amma's White Flower Meditation via Zoom:

Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82878329402?pwd=tDpinAfeUeMub08YNkISeSitPZbfhF...

Meeting ID: 828 7832 9402
Passcode: 092753

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The White Flower meditation at 6 pm CT is preceded by a 10-minute silent Ma Om meditation, so please feel free to join the Zoom early (at 5:50 pm CT) to participate.

A photo of the MA Center Chicago altar, including Amma's picture