EVENTS / WORKSHOPS
Douglas Veenhof in Asheville
We are beyond proud and excited to be promoting Douglas Veenhof’s upcoming visit to Asheville. Please join us at one or all of these events by this renowned author and teacher of yoga philosophy and Tibetan Buddhism. Not to be missed.
Thursday, June 7 • 7-9pm • Malaprop’s Bookstore/Cafe
An Evening With Douglas Veenhof – Discussion and Book Signing
for WHITE LAMA: The Life of Tantric Yogi Theos Bernard, Tibet’s Lost Emissary to the New World
Friday, June 8 • 6-8pm • Asheville Community Yoga Center
The Three-Step Dance of Realization
explore the science of meditation
Saturday & Sunday June 9 & 10 • 1-4pm • West Asheville Yoga
KARMIC MAKEOVER: How to Put the Past Behind You and Reach Your Highest Goals
DOUGLAS VEENHOF is a former mountain guide, an award-winning journalist, and the author of WHITE LAMA, the acclaimed biography of Yoga pioneer and Tibet explorer, Theos Bernard. He has studied and practiced Buddhism for more than twenty years and graduated with honors from the seven-year program of advanced Buddhist studies at Diamond Mountain, the academy in the Arizona desert founded by Geshe Michael Roach and Lama Christie McNally. His workshops and philosophy modules for Yoga teacher trainings in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia, are well known for the breadth and clarity of their presentations and insights drawn from cognitive science, developmental psychology, and quantum physics. Douglas Veenhof website: douglasveenhof.com
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Thursday, June 7 • 7-9pm • Malaprop’s Bookstore/Cafe
An Evening With Douglas Veenhof – Discussion and Book Signing
for WHITE LAMA: The Life of Tantric Yogi Theos Bernard, Tibet’s Lost Emissary to the New World
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Friday, June 8th, 6-8pm @ Asheville Community Yoga Center
The Three-Step Dance of Realization
with Douglas Veenhof
The Biggest Spiritual Question of them All: How Do You Turn Concept into Realization?
We all know that study, memorization, and filling our library shelves is not enough. What is the key for making all the words come alive as experience?
New discoveries in neuroscience reveal that we co-create the universe of our perceptions and that what we create depends on which hemisphere of the brain is paying attention. Creativity, empathy, new insights, and the feeling of a living experience all depend on a three-step dance between the hemispheres. But according to a provocative new theory, the very design of modern life keeps us stuck at the second step where our own lives are an abstraction to us.
This is not the first time in history this has happened, and, remarkably, the three thousand year old practice of meditation may be one of the best tools ever developed to discover the rest of the dance.
Join author and long-time meditation teacher Douglas Veenhof for an accessible exploration of the science of meditation…as well as the dangers of taking mind-science too seriously.
Suggested Donation $25
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Saturday & Sunday June 9 & 10 • 1-4pm @ West Asheville Yoga
KARMIC MAKEOVER: How to Put the Past Behind You and Reach Your Highest Goals
with Douglas Veenhof REGISTER at West Asheville Yoga.com
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40-Day Community Meditation
The Practice of Metta / Loving Kindness
Join us for a 40-day meditation practice during which you can receive daily email support to help you on the journey.
Officially starts Sunday, May 6, but you can jump in at any time. 40daycommunitymeditation.wordpress.com/
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Thursdays, 7:30-9pm • ongoing
Dharma & Meditation Exploration
Everyone is welcome. By donation*.
Join us for a lively ongoing discussion on how to create lasting happiness using the principals of Tibetan Buddhism, positive psychology and contemplative neuroscience. EMAIL US at info@clearlightyoga.com to register and for class location.
50% of donations raised will be given to the Three Year Retreat for Peace at Diamond Mountain University in Arizona. See retreat4peace.org for more information. 50% of donations will be given to a local charity of the group’s choosing.
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June 22-24
Bhakti Vinyasa Weekend
500hr YA – All Levels Welcome
@ Asheville Yoga Center
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Tuesday, Aug 7 – Sunday, Aug 12
The Summer Retreat
Shoot the Moon – Diamonds, Hearts and Wild Cards
The Governor’s Academy in Byfield, MA
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Aug 17-19
Subtle Body | Clearlight Mind
Annual Yoga & Meditation Retreat Weekend
@ Prama Institute, Marshall, NC
Immerse yourself in a weekend dedicated to exploring the relationship between our subtle body and the nature of our mind. Together we will dive into ancient teachings on the subtle body and clearlight mind, and cutting edge research on the nature of our brain and nervous system. Using this rich knowledge we offer you techniques aimed at increasing happiness and well-being for ourselves and others.
All levels are welcome.
For registration or more information: info@clearlightyoga.com
Cost:
Dorm Accommodations: early bird (by July 1) $315 / regular rate $355
Camping: $300
Price includes accommodations, gourmet vegetarian meals and all weekend activities.
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Friday Aug 24 – Sunday Sept 2
MEETING SHIVA – Meditations on the Yoga of Reality and Bliss
10-day Yoga and Meditation Retreat
@ Camp Galilee in Lake Tahoe, NV
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starts Sept 2012
Bodhana Yoga School
200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training
@ West Asheville Yoga
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November 9-11
Yoga Sutras Teacher Training and Immersion
500hr YA
@ Asheville Yoga Center
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