Yoga Planet Studio

BARPS & Vijnana Bhairava Ta**ra

A five-day retreat offered by Navtej Johar
23rd – 27th June 2023 at Jagori, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh

BARPS, an asana practice that aims to evoke the somatic relationship between the “body and word” is inspired by various texts. Based upon the realist philosophy of Samkhya and the Samkhya-Yoga of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, it equally incorporates the
sensory visualizations of the Vijnana Bhairava Ta**ra (VBT) and subsequently the hatha techniques proposed in the Hatha Yoga Pradipika. It is the dharanas (visualizations) of the VBT that have inspired the keyword methodology of BARPS to finely steer attention, riding on the subtle reciprocity between body and word to arrive at its desired source within the body. Just as a river has an innate appetite or iccha (wish) to merge with the ocean, BARPS is designed to attend upon the reverse-proclivity in the “river of breath” to once again become contained in its irreducible source, the bindu.

The daily practice during this five-day retreat will involve a guided practice of asana, pranayama, dhyana, and dharana. Considering that the BARPS classes over the last couple of years have been offered online, this retreat will also focus on the more advanced asanas and their adaptations with special attention on bandhas which are not easy to teach online.

The retreat will also be available online for participants who cannot join in person and open to all levels of asana practitioners.

Price:
Twin sharing room + Food + Retreat fee = 17500 INR
Dorm + Food + Retreat fee = 16000 INR
Online fee for foreign participants – 150 USD

For more information please write to us – [email protected]

I'm sharing a nice restorative practice from Faith Hunter. Grab a bolster or a pillow and follow along. I feel like you could do this any time - to rest, restore, and reset.

https://www.yogajournal.com/practice/yoga-sequences/restorative-sequence-heal-your-heart/?itm_source=parsely-api

This Restorative Sequence Will Break Down the Wall Around Your Heart You can't avoid sadness and trauma, but your practice can help you move from pain to peace.

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We’re surrounded with so many beautiful things and beautiful people.

Take a moment to slow down and notice.

They’re all around us.

Enjoy the nice quiet rainy day.

Wild thing

I love this pose because not only do you feel super strong but opening the heart to ALL the possibilities

So yummy.

What are you opening your heart to today?

Our practice is more than what happens on the mat

We create space for patience, ease, awareness and so much more.

Where will you find your yoga off the mat today?

Take a few moments to slow it down.

Take a few deep breaths.

Then carry on.

Ahhh.

Wide legged forward fold

A great way to cool it down in this heat.

Take the feet wide with the toes pointed forward.

Soften the knees and hinge forward.

Let the head and neck release.

Happy 4th of July!

Stay cool out there yogis 😎

Ahhhh Shavasana

Taking rest after a great yoga session.

Feels so good.

The best way to feel rested and refueled with energy.

Ahhhhhhh

Maybe slowing it down a little is in order.

Have you thrown yourself a little too hard into the summer?

Take a break.

Maybe just for a breath or two.

Ahhhhhh

What makes you feel alive?

For me it’s air and water on my skin.

And my breath.

What is it for you?

There were many special things about my first yoga classes with Ellen Livingston, but one was that she would share poems or quotes from a book she was reading.

This was one I was fond of and I've shared it in my own yoga classes.

I hope you will enjoy it as well.

International Day of Yoga

Maybe today is the day to bring this amazing practice into your life.

Take a moment for yourself to connect body breath and mind.

This beautiful practice contributes to our overall well being - allowing us to find joy in every moment.

Happy Father’s Day

Reiki for your kids. 👏

Some people have had great success using reiki with their kids.

Helping to create calm, diffuse some extra energy when needed.

Learn all about this and more.

Become certified in Reiki this weekend.

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How will you spend your time today?

I'm looking forward to learning more about Sankhya Yoga Philosophy.

Is it yoga with coffee (Sanka)?

Does it sound heavy?

Actually, it's pretty interesting.

Will Keep you posted......

Did you know you can use Reiki with your pets?

I've used it several times when my dog had trouble with his hind legs.

Have you ever wondered what REIKI is?

Is it something you use in the fall with the leaves?

Reiki Reiki Eggs and Bakey?

I first came across Reiki when a yoga student shared a story about her experience receiving Reiki. And then lo and behold, the practitioner showed up in my yoga class a few weeks later. I was super curious about what this was all about and sought out to learn more. I attended an info session and experienced just a few minutes of deep deep relaxation. Once I had a few sessions to experience even more, I was convinced of the healing power of this practice.

I was amazed at the ease with which the benefits could be realized with really no effort. I felt super relaxed at the end of each session. Many times it felt like a heavyness was lifted.

So what is it?

Glad you asked.

Reiki is a healing technique where a practitioner channels energy into the patient by means of little or no touch, to activate the natural healing processes of the patient's body that assists in restoring physical and emotional well-being. It can even be done remotely!

If you'd like to share your own Reiki experience in the comments - that would be great!

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Why not?

Why not now?

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