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Gayatri Mantra

Here’s a recording of the Gayatri Mantra repeated 9x. The Gayatri Mantra is a sacred chant and prayer that has many meanings and interpretations: Unity in creation The Gayatri Mantra demonstrates the unity that exists behind the many forms of creation. Prayer for wisdom
 The Gayatri Mantra is a prayer for enlightenment and wisdom that asks for divine light to illuminate the practitioner’s intellect. Meditation The Gayatri Mantra is a set of sounds used by meditators to achieve a higher

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October 6, 2024
Yoga Workshop

Mandala Stone Painting Workshop

with Gabby Hayward 2 to 4 P.M., Sunday, September 22 and Sunday, November 10, 2024 $35 (Recurring $108 monthly members use code: Members20 for 20% off.) Click here to register. Come and enjoy a few hours of creativity and relaxation led by Gabby Hayward, an Artist, Art Therapist and World Traveler. Hosted at Heart of the Village Yoga, we will start with a meditation and snacks, and then you will be led into the creative process of mandala stone painting.

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September 9, 2024
Heart of the Village Yoga

Yoga for Brain Longevity

with Barbara Lowes The mission of this class is to help prevent memory related diseases and help individuals live a high quality of life through yoga, reiki, and meditation. Each week we will study different parts of the Four Pillars of Brain Longevity and then practice slow flow yoga. This style of practice promotes peace and quiet in the mind and body, preparing you for meditation. Our practice will end each week with a mind body meditation called Kirtan Kriya,

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September 9, 2024
Yoga Retreats

Autumn Goddess Yoga Retreat

with Jo Kirsch, Yoga Therapist and Teacher 8:30 to 2:30 P.M., Sunday, November 17, 2024 Fall is the perfect time to push the reset button. Just like the trees, you will let go of what no longer serves you and make room to nurture yourself.  Join Jo Kirsch for a one day retreat for women only. Your day will be filled with a walk-in Equinox Preserve, meditation, yoga, a healing sound bath, Satsang (sacred gathering), Yoga Nidra and a delicious

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August 4, 2024
Yoga Retreats

The Healing Power of Group Meditation – a small-group workshop for caregiving men

Join Bob Speck for a small-group workshop for caregiving men. This workshop will be an opportunity to explore the healing power of circle in the supportive company of other like-minded men, other men who are quietly enduring various challenges associated with friends, family, or other loved ones. The workshop will include: integrated practices of Humble Warrior Yoga (as developed by Bob) and the meditative practices of Yin Yoga; mindfulness-based outdoor hike; group healing-circle, intention-sharing, and reflective-listening practices. The group size

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July 9, 2024
Yoga Retreats

Yoga Retreat in Costa Rica

A Heart of the Village Yoga Retreat led by Bob Speck, E-RYT 500 and Jo Kirsch, E-RYT 500 It’s our fifth time returning to the Rip Jack Inn on Playa Grande! December 3-10, 2024 – Rip Jack Inn, Playa Grande, Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica  Join us for a week of yoga and adventure in beautiful Costa Rica. Return to your natural state of balance, harmony and peace, while practicing yoga in this tranquil and rejuvenating setting. We’ll stay at the

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May 1, 2024
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