Sacred Sound, Sacred Movement -Tune to the Divine with Ashtanga Vinyasa Krama Yoga, Dances of Universal Peace, chanting and stillness. Leaders Jeffrey Tiebout and Rachel Theo-Maurelli guide a joyful exploration of sound and movement practices for remembering and enhancing your connection to the Divine within.
January 27-29, 2012 Nirvana Temple,
St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
Friday, January 27th, 7-9pm Dances of Universal Peace
Dances of Universal Peace, also known as Sufi Dancing, combine sacred phrases, song and simple circle dances to create an experience of the Divine. The Dances were originated by Murshid Samuel Lewis to create a spiritual practice that transcends creed. Everyone is welcome. All Dances and songs taught.
Donation: $10-30 (or what you can)
Saturday, January 28th, 9am-12pm
Ashtanga Vinyasa Krama Yoga
Jeffrey Tiebout, founder of Blue Ridge School of Massage and Yoga, will offer a talk about Ashtanga Vinyasa Krama Yoga followed by an asana practice and meditation. Donation: $50 (or what you can)
Saturday, January 28th, 2-4pm
Talk, Chanting and Meditation
Talk will explore components of chant practice.
Practice chants and mantra from various traditions followed by meditation.
Donation: $40 (or what you can)
Saturday, January 28th, 7-9pm
Dances of Universal Peace
Donation: $10-30 (or what you can)
Sunday, January 29th, 9am-12pm
Ashtanga Vinyasa Krama Yoga Practice and Meditation
Donation: $50 (or what you can)
About the leaders and why they practice
Jeffrey Tiebout
The deep love of these practices: asana, pranayama, chanting, dances, singing the praises of the one, grows from the deep and joyful experience they show us. They illuminate the path that leads us home to our hearts. Jeff has been a student of yoga practice since 1978. He's the founder of the Blue Ridge School of Massage and Yoga.
Rachel Theo-Maurelli
Rachel is a passionate lover and leader of the Dances of Universal Peace and chant aficionado. Her love of these practices grows from the deep experience they offer. Join her as we open our hearts and experience the Divine as peace, love, joy, gratitude, compassion and more!
