Yoga and Spirituality at Kirkridge

Laurice D. Nemetz , MA, ADTR, E-RYT,  LCAT
Oct 15 to 17, 2010
$335

Come to Kirkridge for the third year of this special program combining yoga and spirituality.  For thousands of years, yoga has been a means to obtain a higher level of spiritual understanding. As such, it can be complementary to one’s own religious background. In this workshop we will explore yoga as asana (physical postures), meditation, and philosophy as it applies to Christianity and other religions. We will explore the transformative power of the body/mind/spirit connection and the principles practiced to encourage peace in the body and the greater world.

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The following two books will be utilized for discussion during the retreat.   Integral Yoga-The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Pocket Edition - Sri Swami Satchidananda; The Wisdom of Yoga:  A Seeker's Guide to Extraordinary Living - Stephen Cope.  In addition, please bring with you a favorite quote or piece of poetry to share with the group on Sunday morning.  Our weekend will be a mix of hatha practice, discussion and time for reflection in this beautiful setting nestled in the mountains during the height of fall foliage.  All levels of yoga are welcome!

Laurice D. Nemetz, MA, BC-DMT, E-RYT, LCAT, works as a yoga teacher and dance/movement therapist throughout Westchester County, New York. As a therapist, she has worked with geriatrics, children with special needs and 9/11 survivors among other varied groups. She is the current co-President of the Yoga Teachers’ Association of NY. and is a faculty member at Pace University.  She has published several articles on dance/movement therapy and yoga and appears in a book entitled, Creative Arts Therapies Manual. She leads trips on yoga and sea kayaking, studies and teaches applied anatomy and also enjoys creating art and music.  In addition, she is a mother to two boys who enjoy practicing yoga too!  She teaches in the U.S. and abroad, including Canada and Costa Rica and enjoys exploring the rich world of yoga practice.  More information on Lauri can be found at www.wellnessbridge.com and http://www.ytayoga.com

Authored a chapter on dance/movement therapy history in:
Creative Arts Therapies Manual: A Guide to the History, Theoretical Approaches, Assessment, And Work With Special Populations of Art, Play, Dance, Music, Drama, And Poetry Therapies by Stephanie L. Brooke (Hardcover - May 4, 2006)

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