Lila Yoga Studios - Yoga Classes in State College

Lila Yoga Retreat: June 28–30, 2013

mark — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 00:31:54 +0000

Accessing the Brilliance Within – A Lila Yoga Retreat

With Erica Kaufman

Re-energize & Reconnect at this year’s Lila Yoga Colorado retreat.

June 28-30th, 2013 at the Shambhala Mountain Center in Red Feather Lakes, Colorado

More Information Here

Interested in Teacher Training?

mark — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 00:09:41 +0000

Are you interested in deepening your understanding of yoga?

and/or

Would you like to train to be a certified Lila Yoga teacher?

We’re pleased to announce that Erica Kaufman will conduct a year long Lila Yoga Teacher Training (LYTT) course starting this August in State College, PA.

We’ll send out more info soon… but for now:

Are You Interested?

Let us Know!

(no commitment… this just guarantees that you get all of the LYTT information FIRST!)

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Theme: The Art of Feeling

mark — Sun, 17 Mar 2013 15:03:25 +0000

March 2013 – Theme of the Month

THE IMMEDIACY OF FEELING…

Here’s to the magnificent art of feeling. I love the immediacy of feelings…allowing myself to be available to them.

In yoga so often there is great emphasis on equanimity of mind in all situations.

But what is so often forgotten is that yoga also honors our humanity—the fact that we live through human experiences.

Yoga is the great science of human living and learning

in order to allow greater health and receptivity to our spiritual truth.

We are everything, the all, the sacred and the divine. AND…we are enabled to experience and interact in the world only because we are born into body/mind consciousness. Because of that, as humans we get to interact, make mistakes and maybe learn, and we ALSO have the opportunity of equanimity of mind.

It is my observation that denying our human tendencies can become an all encompassing futile task. Surely it is not a problem that we are capable of feeling, however, our relationship to these feelings can be problematic.

If we can accept that we are here to interact with the possibility to learn, then we can easily see that part of learning is feeling. It seems to me a fabulous part of the human experience is the opportunity to feel.

All too often we confuse our feelings with our identity—‘I am angry, ‘I am depressed’, ‘I am happy’, etc. These proclamations are subconscious prophecies that become self actualized perception of your character. People tend to live up to the identity that they give themselves. I would like to suggest a different way of relating to feelings—‘I am feeling sad, depressed, happy’, etc. You are not your anger—you are experiencing anger. This distinction honors your right to feel without misidentifying yourself as such.

Feelings vibrate and awaken different aspects of your body/mind. This can be very helpful information in understanding your nature.

The trick is to honor the reaction, to give yourself time/space to feel without drowning with the emotions that surround feelings. You see all of us sometimes become so intoxicated and consumed with these emotions that we can identify our self with the label of that reaction. We must accept our ability to feel and develop the sensitivity to know that it is a privilege and not an identity.

I have great respect for the

vibratory experiences of feelings.

Feelings are a necessary and beautiful part of our human nature and I have observed how powerful they can be as a sounding board of self-study (svadyaya). As though calling into a canyon (your body/mind) and then hearing the echo come back (feelings). The echo is not you but rather a reflection of you mixed with everything within that environment, under those particular internal/external circumstances,—that is what feelings are. Feelings not only allow us to process, heal and relate but like antennae, they give us information—help us understand the environment both within our body/mind and its surroundings.

Yoga is not despite the human domain

—not a negation of our individual existence.

Yoga is a comprehensive study guide for the human experience
with an invitation into the quiet peace of oneness.

Through our practice we learn how to healthfully navigate through the offerings of life, You see, in order for us to practice this great science, we must accept our perfectly-imperfect-(again) perfect humanity and celebrate the gift of individual consciousness within the context of the whole. As individual conscious body/minds, we have the opportunity to learn exactly what is needed to help us realize the harmony that already exists.

What if your life circumstances are a series of offerings—opportunities to feel and learn the very thing that you need in order bring about greater sensitivity to the ultimate home of interconnected Oneness?

So much of classical yoga text is studied literally as indeed ‘even under all circumstances’, ‘equal under all circumstances’. Should we stride toward not feeling? That is not a goal I can subscribe to, nor is it my understanding or experience with yoga. Over and over again, my experiences with the harmonious state of yoga empowers my living/interrelating skills. Having the goal to know that you are not your feelings while respecting them, IS a goal I am interested in.

So with patience and compassion, I invite you to practice Yoga.

Yoga Boot Camp – Begins March 24th

mark — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 23:28:07 +0000

Tone your mind and body with
this sweat-dripping yoga challenge!

What Is Yoga Boot Camp?

This semester’s Yoga Boot Camp will feature Lila Yoga Sun Salutations, a traditional practice done in the Lila Yoga style that awakens and challenges the mind, energizes and strengthens the body, and lengthens the breath. Lila Yoga Sun Salutations is an intense full body work-out that encourages weight loss, flexibility, and stamina, all while relieving stress. Each class typically begins with a 5-10 minute warm up of the mind and body, followed by 25-35 minutes of non-stop cardio, 5-10 minutes of challenging postures and stretches (e.g. head-stands, abdominal work), and a 5 minute release into the ultimate pose…savasana.

Schedule:

5-weeks of unlimited access to Sun Salutations classes (check class schedule).
Free registration to a 2 hour Marathon Class on Sunday, April 28^th at noon.

Total Cost: $125

Whether you are new to yoga or have been practicing for years, this Boot Camp is sure to challenge you in new and exciting ways.

INFORMATION MEETING for the Boot Camp is March 17^th at noon @Lila Yoga Studios

Workshop: Exploring Sun Salutations

mark — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 14:55:24 +0000

Begins March 24th

Learn to move with ease and balance as you explore the ancient practice of Sun Salutations in….

“Exploring Sun Salutations” Workshop with Brandi Rollins

Intro to Yoga

mark — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 19:19:56 +0000

Class Begins March 25th!

- a 4 evening series for beginners -

Learn the basics of a traditional yoga practice in a safe, small-class environment.
Discover the physical and mental benefits of a yoga practice.
Strengthen your body and mind.

What is “Intro to Yoga”?

Intro to yoga is a 4 evening workshop specifically for students with little or no yoga experience.
This small-class setting is an ideal way to learn the fundamentals of a safe, healthy yoga practice.
The Lila Yoga teachers will introduce basic concepts of a complete yoga practice, including:

Asana (Postures)
Pranayama (Breath work)
Philosophy
Meditation

Schedule:

Class meets on 4 consecutive Monday nights @7pm.

Cost: $50

Your tuition is for the 4 “intro classes” in this series.
If you miss a class, you may make it up in any regularly scheduled class at the studio.

What you need:

We have yoga mats.
Just bring a water bottle and comfortable clothing.

Interested?

Goals One Breath at a Time: Happy New Year!!!

mark — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 20:50:54 +0000

Dear Beautiful People,

Happy Love Day from All of Us Here at Lila Yoga!

As you know, Lila Yoga is filled with AN OUTPOURING OF LOVE,

THROUGH & BEYOND!

Each of you who have practiced and contributed to the marvelous energy at Lila Yoga know that

there is a calm, powerful, all encompassing LOVE that is omnipresent and available.

This month we are learning once again about LOVE and our relationship to it.

It is a practice and a discipline to learn how to open to expansive, spacious LOVE from within…a journey we practice at Lila Yoga with every breath.

Thank You for your sincerity and generosity of spirit…what a Joy!

Lila Yoga = LOVE share it with your friends.

BLESSINGS & LOVE! OM SHANTI, ~Erica

Erica Kaufman & Lila Yoga Featured in the Times of India Newspaper

mark — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 04:34:37 +0000

Erica Kaufman, found of Lila Yoga, was featured in The Times of India newspaper on 12/28/2012.

Jan 25, 2013 – Master Class with Erica Kaufman

mark — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 16:09:06 +0000

Arm Balance & Backbend Workshop with Erica Kaufman.

For Intermediate & Advanced yoga students only!

Space is limited, this class WILL sell out.
Register Now to reserve your spot.

PSU Student Discounts!

mark — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 01:06:39 +0000

Incredible Student Discounts for Spring 2013!

Fulfill your New Year’s Resolution!

Students, start your semester Strong and Balanced!
Discover the health benefits of frequent practice.

Many students practicing Lila Yoga experience:

- Reduced Anxiety
- Greater Focus
- Improved Relationships
- Better over-all Health

… and you Save Money on Lila Yoga classes with these Student Discounts

10 Class Card – Save 16%!

Spring Semester Unlimited Pass – Save 22%!

The spring 2013 “Semester Unlimited Pass” is good from the date of sale until 4/26/2013. (the last day of PSU classes)
You get access to EVERY Lila Yoga asana class for almost 16 weeks!
AND you save over 20% compared to monthly unlimited passes.

Lila Yoga Studios - Yoga Classes in State College

Lila Yoga Retreat: June 28–30, 2013

Accessing the Brilliance Within – A Lila Yoga Retreat

With Erica Kaufman

Re-energize & Reconnect at this year’s Lila Yoga Colorado retreat.

More Information Here

Interested in Teacher Training?

Are you interested in deepening your understanding of yoga?

and/or

Would you like to train to be a certified Lila Yoga teacher?

Are You Interested?

Let us Know!

Theme: The Art of Feeling

March 2013 – Theme of the Month

Yoga Boot Camp – Begins March 24th

Tone your mind and body with this sweat-dripping yoga challenge!

What Is Yoga Boot Camp?

Schedule:

Total Cost: $125

Workshop: Exploring Sun Salutations

“Exploring Sun Salutations” Workshop with Brandi Rollins

Intro to Yoga

Class Begins March 25th!

- a 4 evening series for beginners -

What is “Intro to Yoga”?

Schedule:

Cost: $50

What you need:

Interested?

Goals One Breath at a Time: Happy New Year!!!

Erica Kaufman & Lila Yoga Featured in the Times of India Newspaper

Jan 25, 2013 – Master Class with Erica Kaufman

Arm Balance & Backbend Workshop with Erica Kaufman.

For Intermediate & Advanced yoga students only!

Space is limited, this class WILL sell out. Register Now to reserve your spot.

PSU Student Discounts!

Incredible Student Discounts for Spring 2013!

Fulfill your New Year’s Resolution!

10 Class Card – Save 16%!

Spring Semester Unlimited Pass – Save 22%!

… Or Pay in 3 Installments!

Tone your mind and body with
this sweat-dripping yoga challenge!

Space is limited, this class WILL sell out.
Register Now to reserve your spot.