Clearing the Path (Zoom Only) with Tracy Draksic, MA
Thursdays, September 21-October 26, 7-8:30pmJoin Tracy for an exploration of Clearing the Path – The Yoga Way to a Clear and Pleasant Mind: Patanjali, Neuroscience, and Emotion by Dr. Stephen Parker, PsyD., 2017. In the first part of this course, we will read and discuss chapters 1-6 which present the classic yoga view of the human mind and its correlation with discoveries in neuroscience. It is a marvel how the ancient seers were able to unravel something as sophisticated and complex as human consciousness with precision and insight. Modern science is now racing to catch up and explain these revelations, giving us a fascinating glimpse into who and what we really are. We will learn techniques to work with our own mind and emotions leading to increased peacefulness and hopefully, greater wisdom.
Part two of the course (January – February 2024) will go more deeply into practice where we can see ancient and modern theory at work in the laboratory of our heart and mind through journaling, energy expansion, meditation, and mantra.
Stephen Parker, PsyD. was initiated into the Himalayan Tradition in 1971. He is a senior teacher, teacher trainer, mantra initiator, and recently retired psychologist in private practice. To read more about the author of our text: CLICK.
Fee: $108 (ID#: CTP) —
Vishoka Meditation and the Yoga Sutra (In-Person) with Sarah
Wednesdays, September 27-October 4, 6:30-8pmCEU - Open to All Yoga Teachers and Interested Students
The goal of yoga is to free ourselves from pain and suffering, to experience a state of sorrowless joy called Vishoka. How do we do this in the face of a world in crisis? The Yoga Sutra offers a roadmap. It guides us on how to practice and contemplate life, so that we may gradually transform our worldview and understand the root cause of pain. It reminds us how to take care of ourselves and find our center in tough times, so that we can clarify what is ours to do to move towards personal and collective healing. Vishoka Meditation is a step-by-step system to progress through this process. During this two-part series, Sarah will introduce Vishoka Meditation and tie-in guideposts from the Yoga Sutra text. Each session will include study, discussion, and Vishoka Meditation practice.
Attention certified yoga instructors: this course qualifies for 3-hours of CE training with Yoga Alliance.
*St/Sr discount may not be applied to CEU Trainings
Recommended Reading: Vishoka Meditation: The Yoga of Inner Radiance by Pandit Rajmani Tigunait, PhD (available in our bookstore).
This is the In-Person option
Fee: $55 (ID#: E85-P) —
Vishoka Meditation and the Yoga Sutra (Zoom) with Sarah
Wednesdays, September 27-October 4, 6:30-8pmThis class will be available on Zoom. Meeting code will be emailed 24 hours before class time.
Fee: $55 (ID#: E85-V) —
The Joy of Seeing the Creator in her Creation (In-Person) with Pandit Rajmani Tigunait, PhD
Friday, October 6, 7-8:30pmSatsang
It is easy to allow our individual and collective consciousness to be gripped by forces of negativity. Living with fear, anger, and a feeling of separateness threatens the fundamental values we need to live a healthy, happy, peaceful, and prosperous life. Drawing from the wisdom of the ancient masters, Pandit Tigunait shares with you the knowledge and tools for how to restore the purity and vibrancy of the human spirit and bring forward our inherent power to see the beauty and joy of the Creator in Her Creation.
Bio:
Pandit Rajmani Tigunait, PhD, is a modern-day master and living link in the unbroken Himalayan Tradition. He is the successor to Sri Swami Rama of the Himalayas and the spiritual head of the Himalayan Institute. As the author of numerous books, including Vishoka Meditation – The Yoga of Inner Radiance, Pandit Tigunait offers practical guidance on applying yogic and tantric wisdom to modern life. For over 40 years, he has touched innumerable lives around the world as a teacher, humanitarian, and visionary spiritual leader. You can view more of his teachings online at the Himalayan Institute Online.
This is the In-Person option
Fee: $25 (ID#: PRT23-P) —
The Joy of Seeing the Creator in her Creation (Zoom) with Pandit Rajmani Tigunait, PhD
Friday, October 6, 7-8:30pmThis class will be available on Zoom. Meeting code will be emailed 24 hours before class time.
Fee: $25 (ID#: PRT23-V) —
Vishoka Meditation Course: Support and Structure to Transform Your Personal Meditation Practice (In-Person) with Sarah Guglielmi and Julia Kress
Wednesdays, October 11 – December 13; 6:30-8:30pmImagine a life free from pain and sorrow and infused with joy and tranquility. The ancient yogis called this state Vishoka, and they insisted that we all can reach it, even in the midst of a highly chaotic world.
How do we do it? We train our mind to stay focused on what we can control. We design our meditation practice, our yoga lifestyle, and our worldview to support our evolution towards Vishoka.
The Vishoka Meditation® Course is the official companion to Pandit Rajmani Tigunait’s Vishoka Meditation book and is designed to help you comprehensively experience the wisdom and practices described therein.
In this intensive program, we’ll go through Vishoka Meditation step-by-step, and break down all the preparatory practices as well as the complete practice of Vishoka Meditation. Learn each step systematically, while you build your practice at home in between sessions. The Vishoka Meditation system expands on the 5-Step meditation process you know from the Himalayan Tradition. It will help you take your practice to the next level, and is designed for students of all proficiencies, from those just beginning, to experienced meditators and yoga teachers.
Attention Yoga Teachers: This course qualifies for 20 CEU credits with Yoga Alliance. This course is a prerequisite for the Vishoka Meditation Teacher Training Course offered through the Himalayan Institute headquarters in Honesdale, PA.
Cost: $349
$299 early bird pricing until September 30th
Payment Plan Offered - please contact the office for details
Check out our HIB Vishoka Meditation Course page!
This is the IN-PERSON option
Fee: $299 (ID#: VMT-P) --
Vishoka Meditation Course: Support and Structure to Transform Your Personal Meditation Practice (Zoom) with Sarah Guglielmi & Julia Kress
Wednesdays, October 11-December 13, 6:30-8:30pmThis class will be available on Zoom. Meeting code will be emailed 24 hours before class time.
Fee: $299 (ID#: VMT-V) —
Q&A – 300-Hour Advanced Teacher Training (Zoom Only) with Julia & Sarah
Thursday, October 19, 6:30-7:30pmJoin Julia and Sarah online for more information on our upcoming 300-Hour Advanced Teacher Training which begins this November 2023. Bring your questions! We look forward to seeing you.
This class will be available on Zoom. Meeting code will be emailed 24 hours before class time.
Fee: $0 (ID#: QA300b) —
Becoming a Trauma Informed Yoga Instructor – An Introduction (In-Person) with Lidia J Snyder, LMSW, RYT, TCTSY-F
Saturday, October 28, 9:30am-12:30pmCEU - Open to All Yoga Teachers and Interested Students
Because traumatic experiences are widespread, yoga teachers can expect to have students in class who have survived trauma. This CEU workshop will help yoga teachers understand trauma in its many forms, how traumatic experience can be housed in the physical body, and how this can be addressed within the context of yoga in the safest manner. Traditional and trauma informed yoga approaches will be compared to assist teachers in cultivating a trauma informed experience for students.
Attention certified yoga instructors: this course qualifies for 3 hours of CE training with Yoga Alliance. Discounts may not be applied to CEU Trainings.
This is the In-Person option
Fee: $55 (ID#: E86-P) —
Becoming a Trauma Informed Yoga Instructor – An Introduction (Zoom) with Lidia J Snyder, LMSW, RYT, TCTSY-F
Saturday, October 28, 9:30am-12:30pmThis class will be available on Zoom. Meeting code will be emailed 24 hours before class time.
Fee: $55 (ID#: E86-V) —
HIBuffalo’s Fall Getaway Weekend
Friday, November 10 – Sunday, November 12Join your friends from HI Buffalo for an unforgettable weekend at the Institute's main campus and retreat center in Honesdale, PA. De-stress and rejuvenate in this picturesque setting in the heart of the Pocono Mountains in Pennsylvania. Enjoy lectures, yoga classes, and meditation in the Sri Vidya shrine. Hike the trails at the Institute's beautiful 400-acre campus or enjoy ayurvedic treatments, massage, or integrative health consultations at our PureRejuv Wellness Center. Nourishing vegetarian meals and a community supportive of your health and wellness await you during this three-day/two-night getaway.
Visit our Retreat Page for more information and to register.
