with taylor logrosso
4-day (12 hr.) workshop for yoga students, teachers and newcomers
Cost: $333 per person
Days/Times: Sat July 22, 1-5pm
Sun July 23, 1:30-3:30pm
Sat July 29, 1-5pm
Sun July 30, 1:30-3:30pm
Gather in community to explore the ancient practice of Traditional Tantra Yoga, as taught by Bhagavan Shri Shanmukha of Tantra Mela, previously named Shri Kali Ashram. The Tantras are the underlying principles of the Vedas and the Indian life science of Ayurveda. The aim of the practice is to balance our internal system (hormones/prana/chi) through a methodical combination of āsanas (postures), prāṇāyāma (breath work) and Vedic philosophy - leading to achieved relaxation on and off your mat.
This lineage has been interpreted directly from the Trika (Kashmiri Shaivism) tradition, called Kaula Tantra, which involves the practice of all aspects of yoga (āsanas, prāṇāyāma, bandhas (body locks), mantra (sacred sound), yantra (geometric symbols), puja (ritual), kuṇḍalinī (prana), chakras (energy centers), dhyāna (meditation), dhāraṇā (concentration), samādhi (union/merging with the Infinite), and Āyurvedic walking massage.
For this introduction to a lifetime of material, the focus will be on concepts applicable to everyone. Resources will be shared on topics not covered. You will be given a manual and also encouraged to take notes.
Each day will consist of one Tantra Yoga physical asana practice and one lecture, with time for discussion in between. Various pranayama and bandha exercises will be interwoven. The main difference between the āsanas of Tantra and other styles of yoga is the set sequence of poses that make up each series. Through repetition and stillness, the body shifts into optimal ergonomics and total health on an unconscious level.
The specific series taught include:
- Tri Dosha: the bread and butter of Tantra
- Viyama: the standing series
- Dand Flow: the strengthening series
- Happy Hips: the seated series
The lectures will include:
- History of Yoga and Tantra
- Dharma: the formula for freedom
- Dinarcharyia: the Ayurvedic daily routine
- Ahamkara and Chod Practice: the return to your infinite nature
“Shaivism is a monistic (advaita) science that teaches integration and oneness with the auspicious Divine. This concept of wholesomeness is reflected in all teachings. Tantra is not an academic philosophy, but a life practice. Since you can't separate the mind from the body, before you can learn to meditate, one must first achieve harmony within one's body. Tantrics see the body as an expression of the soul, not just a physical shell.
Thus we offer a unique traditional system of āsanas, prāṇāyāma and bandhas to train the body, mind and subtle energy system (nāḍis). Through our āsanas, students not only build strength and flexibility, but also energy, grace, fluidity and inner harmony. Our unique teaching style enables our students to master their āsanas and meditation in a short time. In Tantra Yoga, āsanas take you to deeper meditation. We emphasize meditation (Dhāraṇā / Dhyāna / Bhāvanā / Samādhi) to enable students to attain oneness with the Divine self.” — Bhagavan Shri Shanmukha
Through continued practice, we become reset by Tantric metaphysics and open up to achieving a wholesome life culture by dropping what we don't need. This yoga is a space for total freedom and expression of self, as we “pierce the veil” that obscures our awareness of limitless potential in the quickest and most effective ways.
Immerse yourself in the liberating philosophy and practice of Traditional Tantra Yoga.
Reserve your space by July 20th.
For questions email tuluahealingarts@gmail.com.
Taylor, Your Guide:
A lifelong student of traditional yoga and Eastern mysticism, lover of all things natural and on a mission to bring you back to wholeness. Taylor was fortunate enough to be introduced to yoga in her adolescence. Over the last 15 years, she has immersed herself in the traditional practice as a spiritual life science to help find her true purpose, reduce pain/stress, and to restore self-love and centeredness regardless of external circumstances. Along her journey, which included a three-month stay at Shri Kali Ashram in Thailand for the 500hr Traditional Tantra Yoga teacher training, Taylor continues to return to her Dharma, which in Sanskrit refers to the real self. A yogi, doula and educator seeking to provide space in which people of all walks of life feel honored, supported and loved. Taylor looks forward to sharing this practice and esoteric knowledge with you."