Kriya Yoga: Action & Transformation with Laura Ahrens-James and Allegra Chabay

The practice of kriya yoga is composed of three yoga philosophical tenets that, when braided together, are powerful agents of change and transformation. Kriya yoga translates to the yoga of action, and is put forth in one of the earliest yogic texts as a method to remove even the biggest obstacles. This workshop will explore each of the pillars in its own right, as well as in relation to each other, and how they can be applied both on and off-the-mat so you can make things happen, move through any roadblocks, and keep taking action toward what’s most important to you.

Through lecture and open discussion, reference to traditional texts (including Patañjali’s Yoga Sutras, the Bhagavad Gita, and mythologies), two 90-120 minute physical practices which will include asana (physical movement/postures), somatic movement, and pranayama (breath), seated meditation, community discussion and reflection, and a shared meal, we will gather and deepen…