Introduction to the Indian Martial Art – Kalarippayattu (events » sports / rec) Saturday, December 1, 2007 - 2:00 PM 154 RSVPs ~An Introduction to the Indian Martial Art – Kalarippayattu~

When : Saturday & Sunday 2pm – 4pm, December 1 & 2, 2007

Where: Vara Healing Arts, Berkeley – 850 Talbot Avenue in Albany off of Solano

Cost: $70 per person both days (Advanced Registration Required at 510-526-9642)

About the course: Kalarippayattu, literally meaning “martial practice inside a school,” has deep roots in Ayurveda and Yoga and has also contributed to the traditional art and dance forms of Kerala, India. Acknowledged to be the oldest of all martial arts, it is a comprehensive discipline with an emphasis on:

- Rigorous physical training cultivating a single-pointed focus and physical well-being
- Effective self-defense, armed and unarmed
- Pressure point techniques, known as Marma, used for healing or self-defense
- Philosophy based on the Vedas, India’s ancient texts
- Unique massage system related to Ayurveda for treatment of ailments and injuries

The introductory course will focus on learning the foundations of this martial art. Students will practice forms which teach the core concepts of the art. Training will be physically demanding, and accessible to students of all fitness levels.

About the teacher: Parag Mody has studied and taught various Japanese and Chinese martial arts for almost 20 years, and has been focusing exclusively on Kalarippayattu for the last six years. He is a student of C. Mohammed Sherif, whose family hails from a lineage of Kalarippayattu teachers. Parag also teaches Hatha Yoga.

What to wear: comfortable clothing as in a yoga class.

For more information: Contact Parag Mody at (415) 572-8921 or paragmody@gmail.com

THIS SUNDAY - Amazing Bansuri & Tabla Concert! (events » live music) Sunday, December 2, 2007 - 7:00 PM 154 RSVPs Deepak Ram (Bansuri Flute)
&
Debopriyo Farkar (Tabla)


When:
Sunday, December 2nd,
7:00pm - 9:00 pm

Where:
Vara Healing Arts
850 Talbot Ave @ Solano
Albany, Ca 94706
510-526-9642

Entertainment Cost:
$12 - $15 (sliding scale)

Artist Website:
www.DeepakRam.com

Join us for a wonderful, intimate evening with Bansuri flute master Deepak Ram. Deepak is an incredibly versatile artist who is well known for his evocative performances in traditional North Indian classical music, his collaborations with musicians of other genres, his innovative compositions and for his excellence as a teacher. Deepak Rams's first love is North Indian classical music. Indeed, he is an accomplished soloist. He is a delightful and captivating performer, combining technical mastery with personal charm.

Deepak began his formal training in bansuri and tabla under Sri Jeram Bhana in South Africa in 1975. Two years later he was off to Mumbai, India to study flute under the late Sri Suryakant Limaye (Indias's master flute maker); he simultaneously spent a short time under flautist, Pandit Vijay Raghav Rao. Deepak has six solo albums to his credit and as a session musician can be heard on over twenty five albums. His bansuri can also be heard on movie soundtracks, such as The Fast And The Furious, Matrix Revolutions, Stealth, India-Kingdom of the Tiger and the Indian film, Maya.

(Organic wine, tea, water and treats will be available during this fantastic evening)

Advanced Registration Required: deanna@ varahealing.com or call 510-526-9642


Jennifer Epiphany Long
Founder & Director | Massage Therapist | Yoga Instructor | Health Consultant
Vara Healing Arts
Massage, Yoga, Sauna & Wellness Center
850 Talbot Ave @ Solano
Albany, Ca  94706
jennifer@varahealing.com
510.526.9642 office 
www.varahealing.com

THIS SUNDAY - Amazing Bansuri & Tabla Concert! (events » live music) Sunday, December 2, 2007 - 7:00 PM 154 RSVPs Deepak Ram (Bansuri Flute)
&
Debopriyo Farkar (Tabla)


When:
Sunday, December 2nd,
7:00pm - 9:00 pm

Where:
Vara Healing Arts
850 Talbot Ave @ Solano
Albany, Ca 94706
510-526-9642

Entertainment Cost:
$12 - $15 (sliding scale)

Artist Website:
www.DeepakRam.com

Join us for a wonderful, intimate evening with Bansuri flute master Deepak Ram. Deepak is an incredibly versatile artist who is well known for his evocative performances in traditional North Indian classical music, his collaborations with musicians of other genres, his innovative compositions and for his excellence as a teacher. Deepak Rams's first love is North Indian classical music. Indeed, he is an accomplished soloist. He is a delightful and captivating performer, combining technical mastery with personal charm.

Deepak began his formal training in bansuri and tabla under Sri Jeram Bhana in South Africa in 1975. Two years later he was off to Mumbai, India to study flute under the late Sri Suryakant Limaye (Indias's master flute maker); he simultaneously spent a short time under flautist, Pandit Vijay Raghav Rao. Deepak has six solo albums to his credit and as a session musician can be heard on over twenty five albums. His bansuri can also be heard on movie soundtracks, such as The Fast And The Furious, Matrix Revolutions, Stealth, India-Kingdom of the Tiger and the Indian film, Maya.

(Organic wine, tea, water and treats will be available during this fantastic evening)

Advanced Registration Required: deanna@ varahealing.com or call 510-526-9642


Jennifer Epiphany Long
Founder & Director | Massage Therapist | Yoga Instructor | Health Consultant
Vara Healing Arts
Massage, Yoga, Sauna & Wellness Center
850 Talbot Ave @ Solano
Albany, Ca 94706
jennifer@varahealing.com
510.526.9642 office
www.varahealing.com

Jai Uttal @ Vara Healing Sanctuary - This Saturday, April 26 @ 8pm (events » live music) Saturday, April 26, 2008 - 8:00 PM 162 RSVPs Hello My Loved Ones!

I invite you to an amazing event at Vara this Saturday, April 26th at 8pm. I would love to share my love of kirtan with you. If you haven't seen Jai Uttal, it's truly a beautiful experience. We are all looking forward to hearing his sound in our studio. And for those of you who don't know, Vara was originally a church, so Vara was made for this music event! :)

To purchase tickets, go to paypal and use clementco@yahoo.com as the recipient or show up early at the door. Tickets are $20 Pre-Sale and $25 on Saturday.

If you have any questions about the evening, email me at jennifer@varahealing.com.

In light & love,
Jennifer Epiphany

Reggae ~ Jah Levi @ Vara THIS SATURDAY, May 17th @ 8pm (events » live music) Saturday, May 17, 2008 - 8:00 PM 162 RSVPs Hello Reggae Lovers!

I invite you to another amazing concert at Vara this Saturday, May 17th at 8pm. Come on by!

If you have any questions about the evening, email India & Jen at india@varahealing.com or call us at 510-526-9642.

In light and love,
Jen Epiphany

Jennifer Epiphany Long
Founder & Director | Massage Therapist | Yoga Instructor
Holistic Health Consultant | Spiritual Counselor

Vara Healing Sanctuary
850 Talbot Ave @ Solano
Albany, Ca 94706
jennifer@varahealing.com

510.526.9642 office
510.776.0448 cellular
www.varahealing.com

YOGA WORKSHOP w/World Renowned Chuck Miller & Maty Ezraty - NEXT WEEKEND! (events » community) Saturday, July 26, 2008 - 4:00 PM 162 RSVPs Hello Yoginis and Yogis,

Vara is honored to host Chuck Miller and Maty Ezraty for their only U.S. stop this year! We are so excited to have them back and we hope to see you here with them.

We recently have all the details confirmed and are now able to receive payment to secure your place in the classes. We are creating a more intimate group and the spaces are filling fast.

Please, call Jennifer or India ASAP (510) 526 – 9642 to complete your registration and visit our website – www.varahealing.com for more information.

Namaste,
Jennifer Epiphany Long & Vara Healing Arts Wellness Sanctuary


Mysore:
July 24-27
Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday ~ 6:30am-9:00am

Workshops:
July 25-27
Friday, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday & Sunday, 4:00pm - 6:30pm


Inversions & Restoratives
Come prepared to go upside down in a well-rounded class leading to restoratives. Open to students of all practices that are seasoned beginners to advanced.
(Friday)

Backbends
We will be using the beginning of 2nd series to learn safe backbends leading to healthy Urdhva Dhanurasana. Open to students of all pratices that are seasoned beginners to advanced.
(Saturday)

Forward Bends, Twists & Pranayama
We will use forward bends and twists to prepare for a sweet Pranayama practice. Open to students of all practices that are seasoned beginners to advanced.
(Sunday)


Cost:
ALL Mysore & Workshop $315

All Mysore Classes ~ $120 ( Thu-Sun)
Single Mysore ~ $30
All Workshops ~ Fri-Sun $195
Single Workshop ~ $65


Maty Ezraty was the original founder of Yoga Works in Santa Monica California and directed the Teacher Training Program there for over 16 years. Maty wrote the Yoga Journal Asana Column in 2001. She is known for her joyful, engaging and determined apporach to teaching correct form. Teaching since 1985 Maty has been a student of many senior Iyengar teachers which reflects in her practice and how she teaches.

Chuck Miller has been practicing yoga earnestly since 1971 and finally learned Ashtanga Yoga from Sri. K. Pattabhi Jois in 1980. Chuck enjoys teaching with a focus on the wholistic nature of Ashtanga Yoga, teaching it as both a philosophical system as well as a strong practical method. Chuck is known for his gentle but deliberate hands-on adjustments which are both reassuring and challenging.




Vara Healing Arts
850 Talbot Ave
Albany, Ca 94706

510-526-9642
Jennifer@varahealing.com
www.varahealing.com

YOGA WORKSHOP w/World Renowned Chuck Miller & Maty Ezraty - NEXT WEEKEND! (events » community) Saturday, July 26, 2008 - 4:00 PM 162 RSVPs Hello Yoginis and Yogis,

Vara is honored to host Chuck Miller and Maty Ezraty for their only U.S. stop this year! We are so excited to have them back and we hope to see you here with them.

We recently have all the details confirmed and are now able to receive payment to secure your place in the classes. We are creating a more intimate group and the spaces are filling fast.

Please, call Jennifer or India ASAP (510) 526 – 9642 to complete your registration and visit our website – www.varahealing.com for more information.

Namaste,
Jennifer Epiphany Long & Vara Healing Arts Wellness Sanctuary


Mysore:
July 24-27
Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday ~ 6:30am-9:00am

Workshops:
July 25-27
Friday, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday & Sunday, 4:00pm - 6:30pm


Inversions & Restoratives
Come prepared to go upside down in a well-rounded class leading to restoratives. Open to students of all practices that are seasoned beginners to advanced.
(Friday)

Backbends
We will be using the beginning of 2nd series to learn safe backbends leading to healthy Urdhva Dhanurasana. Open to students of all pratices that are seasoned beginners to advanced.
(Saturday)

Forward Bends, Twists & Pranayama
We will use forward bends and twists to prepare for a sweet Pranayama practice. Open to students of all practices that are seasoned beginners to advanced.
(Sunday)


Cost:
ALL Mysore & Workshop $315

All Mysore Classes ~ $120 ( Thu-Sun)
Single Mysore ~ $30
All Workshops ~ Fri-Sun $195
Single Workshop ~ $65


Maty Ezraty was the original founder of Yoga Works in Santa Monica California and directed the Teacher Training Program there for over 16 years. Maty wrote the Yoga Journal Asana Column in 2001. She is known for her joyful, engaging and determined apporach to teaching correct form. Teaching since 1985 Maty has been a student of many senior Iyengar teachers which reflects in her practice and how she teaches.

Chuck Miller has been practicing yoga earnestly since 1971 and finally learned Ashtanga Yoga from Sri. K. Pattabhi Jois in 1980. Chuck enjoys teaching with a focus on the wholistic nature of Ashtanga Yoga, teaching it as both a philosophical system as well as a strong practical method. Chuck is known for his gentle but deliberate hands-on adjustments which are both reassuring and challenging.



Jennifer Epiphany Long
Founder & Director | Massage Therapist | Yoga Instructor
Holistic Health Consultant | Spiritual Counselor

Vara Healing Arts Sanctuary
850 Talbot Ave @ Solano
Albany, Ca 94706
jennifer@varahealing.com

510.526.9642 office
510.776.0448 cellular
www.varahealing.com