Devanadi Yoga Minneapolis ~ Guest Teachers: Gurucharan Singh Khalsa, PhD

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Other Guest Teachers:
• Kathryn Templeton: Ayurvedic Yoga Specialist Training
• Gurucharan Singh Khalsa PhD
• Bernie Rosen: Holistic Nutritional Anatomy for Yogis
• Lauren Toolin - Yoga From the Inside Out: Body & Asana Lab Weekend

About Gurucharan:
Click here for his website
Psychotherapist, teacher and writer, and world recognized expert in Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan, Dr. Khalsa is an authority in the mind and in the applied psychology of meditation and peak performance. For 25 years he was in clinical practice with his focus being on executive coaching, conflict resolution, stress management, creativity and the interface of high information technology with optimal human performance. He bridges two perspectives: the hard sciences, which he learned in mathematics and chemistry at Harvey Mudd College and graduate mathematic studies at Claremont Graduate School; and the human sciences, which he studied at Boston University for a Masters in counseling. He later completed a doctorate in psychology.

Gurucharan is an educator and has instructed in universities, including MIT and the University of Guadalajara, for over 20 years and has been affiliated with the Center for Psychology and Social Change at Harvard University. He has done original research on the cognitive and physiological impact of meditation, and has designed social programs. He speaks and writes on the use of yoga techniques for therapists, health care providers and organizations. In addition, he has trained thousands of yoga teachers and conducts classes and seminars in Kundalini Yoga around the world.

Workshops w/Gurucharan Singh Khalsa, PhD

1) FRI PM - The Three Treasures of the Self: Exploring the Stages of Meditation
Friday, May 11 | 6:30 - 8:00pm | $35 | REGISTER
The greatest wealth of every human being is the treasure that lies in the rich depth and power of our Self. When we open our heart we find a Self that is unique, priceless and a key to living a happy fulfilled life. As we develop and mature our relationship to our authentic Self we gain the three great treasures of the Self:

The Crystallized Self
The Expressive Self
The Transcendent Self

The Crystallized Self is our capacity to open our heart, be authentic, remove our internal splits and bring focus to our mind. The Expressive Self is our capacity to discern our true self in action, to live with integrity and character, and to create the life we find meaningful. The Transcendent Self is our capacity to be self-transforming, to master our intuition, to go beyond our self-limiting beliefs and embrace our greatest potential and spirit. Wisdom, personal effectiveness and spiritual scope are natural outcomes of these three dimensions of our Self.

Meditation is the key to accessing these treasures. It is both a contemporary skill and a traditional practice for Self-development. Mastery of the stages of meditation gives us a profound realization of our Self and skills to use our insights skillfully in our life.

This workshop energizes with kundalini yoga exercises and then guides us in the practice of deep meditations from one of the journeys. The exercises are of moderate intensity and suitable for beginners onward. It is appropriate for anyone who desires to learn to meditate or deepen an existing personal meditation practice. The workshop provides a thorough background and introduction to the techniques, how to use them and their effects. Gurucharan adds insight, humor and practical wisdom to guide you through every step.

2) SAT PM - Meditation to Open the Heart and Discover the Treasure of the Crystallized Self
Sunday, May 13 | 1:00 - 4:00pm | $55 | REGISTER
Opening our heart and recognizing our true Self is a central purpose of deep meditation. This gives us the Crystallized Self- a treasure both powerful and precious. The Crystallized Self is our capacity to keep our heart open, be authentic, remove our internal splits and bring focus and clarity to our mind.

This workshop leads you through an experience of a deep meditation, shares an overview of the stages of meditation, and gives a snapshot of the meditative journey to opening the heart and awakening a sense of true Self.

He commented on the Crystallized Self and his upcoming book on The 21 Stages of Meditation: "After decades of practice, research and teaching I found a simple truth. At the center of every experience and spiritual practice there is a human being. And at the center of the human being is a sense of Self. When we develop that sense of self, open our heart, fully engage in our life and connect with all that we are, we are happy, creative and become fulfilled. Meditation befriends our mind and makes our consciousness our guiding north star. Then life is filled with intelligence, intuition, kindness and the power to love. With a Crystallized Self we become delightfully effective, grateful and relaxed."

Dr. Gurucharan Khalsa provides a practical, powerful and personal experience. He brings to his workshops humor, insight and over 40 years of experience teaching, training students and teachers worldwide, and researching the applications of meditation.

Cancellation Policy for Guest Teachers: This workshop requires 48 hours notice of cancellation by phone or email. You will receive a refund within 2 weeks or you may apply your payment towards studio credit towards another workshop/training. If cancel within 48 hours of a workshop/training, your payment is forfeited, and no studio credit will be given. However you may send another person in your place. They must fill out a New Student Form if they are new to the studio. No shows will receive no credit.