A weekend of Yoga Philosophy
with the teacher from Mysore, India
Yoga philosophy teacher Arvind Pare from Mysore (India) is coming to Brussels to talk about different yoga related topics.
This is your chance to study ancient philosophical texts with knowledgeable teacher who can explain it in a very simple and interesting way.
You can choose one topic that interest you or you can come for whole week-end.
This is your chance to study ancient philosophical texts with knowledgeable teacher who can explain it in a very simple and interesting way.
You can choose one topic that interest you or you can come for whole week-end.
FRIDAY
18:30 - 20:30 Making sense of the vast spiritual literature of India As a student of Yoga, one becomes more-n-more interested in Indian culture and starts hearing many names, e.g. Bhagavad-Gita, Veda, Vedanta, Mahabharata, Ramayana, Upanishad etc. The sheer size of this mountain of scriptures is so intimidating that some people choose to bypass it altogether. In this Talk, we will learn how all these names fit into an orderly whole, and in the process learn what they contain and why they are considered important. SATURDAY 11:00 -13:00 Yoga in Bhagavad-Gita Even though Patanjali’s famous work Yoga Sutra contains yoga in its title, the word existed much earlier. Yoga is one of the two major topics in Gita, the other being Self-knowledge. In this talk we will learn some verses of Gita which define yoga and see how yoga is both the journey as well as the goal of human life. We will also see how Gita looks at Karma, Bhakti, Jnana and Raja yoga(s). 14:30 - 16:30 Purusha and Prakriti These are two key concepts in Sankhya and Yoga philosophy. Much or all of our spiritual confusion is due to seeing these two as independent parallel realities and then mixing or lumping them up. The vision of Advaita Vedanta once assimilated properly can end this confusion for good and help us live a happy and conflict-free life. SUNDAY 11:00 - 13:00 Dharma and Law of Karma Dharma, like Yoga is a word with many meanings. From Sanskrit, it went into Pali and became Dhamma. It gets so much emphasis that people equate it to religion and also to faith. Some see it as a purpose of life and ask “what is my dharma in this life?” Perhaps there is a silent understanding that Dharma and Karma are related? In this Talk we will see how they are two sides of the same coin. 14:30 - 16:30 OM and Gayatri Mantra The visual symbol of Om is perhaps the greatest image ever exported from India. However, OM actually is a “sound-symbol.” It is a Sanskrit word with a meaning, at the same time, it transcends all languages. Even though OM has become omnipresent, its meaning hasn’t. In this Talk we will learn its meaning and significance. Also, we will explore in detail the meaning of the most sacred Gayatri mantra which is an extension of Om. |
Arvind Pare has been teaching classes in Yoga Philosophy in Gokulam, Mysore for past three years. His evening sessions on Bhagavad-Gita and weekly talks on yoga-related topics are very popular among students. Prior to this, he lived for 15 years in ashrams learning Vedanta from his teacher Swami Dayananda Saraswati of Arsha Vidya Gurukulam. Arvind has masters degree in Engineering and Business Administration from USA where he spent 12 years. His effective use of language and adherence to traditional methods of teaching allows him to communicate most complex concepts to his students, who range from beginners to yoga teachers.
ALL LEVELS WELCOME
Arvind can explain philosophy through story telling which makes it interesting and easy to understand. Price Special price for students of Myogis Shala WHOLE WORKSHOP (including Friday&Saturday&Sunday): 150EUR ONE SESSION (1 topic): 35EUR Non-members of MYogis Shala WHOLE WORKSHOP (including Friday&Saturday&Sunday): 180EUR ONE SESSION (1 topic): 40EUR *Students or people with financial difficulties can discuss a price with me personally Reservations Reservations can be made by sending an e-mail to Stanislava to [email protected] Payment instructions will then follow. Your booking is confirmed when paid in total. Private Astro readings sessions Arvind studied as well vedic astrology. In case you would like to have a private Astro reading session with Arvind, you can book a private session anytime during the day on Friday 14th September, Saturday 15th or Sunday 16th Sep from 9-11h. The price is 50EUR and it lasts one hour. For this session, you need to know your date, exact time and place of birth. Please, handle information beforehand so Arvind can prepare reading for you. What is Vedic Astrology: http://vedicastrologycenter.net/ |