http://hrih.net Educational directory of spirituality, traditional medicine and philosophy oriented sites and resources en-us http://hrih.net/patanjali/courses/index.htm Come spend a few evenings listening to stories, discussing Patanjali s wise aphorisms, and meditating on what it all means for you. We will share a joyful and introspective journey of self discovery. This class is relevant for everyone, whether you just stepped onto a yoga mat recently, or yoga has been a life-long journey for you. On this adventure, we all get to be explorers as we discover ever-deepening insights about ourselves, and about life itself. Stone Center for Yoga and Health, Teaneck, NJ, US. http://hrih.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=123 Of all the discoveries that have occurred and developed in the course of human history, language is the most significant and probably the most taken for granted. Without language, civilization could obviously not exist. http://hrih.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=157 Patanjali, the author of the Mahabhashya, was born at Gonarda, tract of country in cashmere, and his mothers name was Gonika, and he refers to himself as Gonikaputra and Gonardiya; witch the commentator (Kaiyata) explains as referring to Patanjali. In Purushottamas Lexicon he is called Gonardiya, Bhashyakara, Churnikrit and Patanjali. In Hemachandras Lexicon he is called Gonardiya, and Patanjali. http://www.orientalcollege.org/yijing/ The Oriental College is one of the first study centres in the world where the Yi can be studied so thoroughly. The Yi course deals with all facets of the Chinese Book of (ex)Changes: its history, philosophy and usage throughout the centuries. The book has been a source of inspiration for all schools of philosophy and sciences in China, including magic, medicine, religion and science. http://hrih.net/patanjali/ The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Archive contains electronic versions of literary works and translations by many authors in English, German, Spanish, French and a dozen or more other languages (currently 31). It contains electronic versions of some reference works, translations, sounds and images. http://hrih.net/patanjali/courses/ Oct 24-Nov 28, 2005, Minneapolis, US. Yoga Sutras Study Group is an on-going study group composed, primarily, of students of Swami Veda. Although this group has been meeting for the last four years, newcomers are always welcome. During each session students are guided in chanting the sutras; understanding each word; and studying various translations, including those of Swami Veda. http://hrih.net/patanjali/courses/ Jan 15 to Feb 14, 2006, Sedona, Arizona, US. We offer a 30 Day Yoga Teacher Training Certificate Course and healing program 4 times a year in Sedona, Arizona. Sedona, a magical landscape of natural beauty and powerful energies, is high desert country of junipers, manzanita, yucca and cactus, surrounded by ancient red rock sculpture. This is a unique immersion style program based on the Ashram model training the body, mind and spirit in a holistic approach to yoga as a lifestyle. http://hrih.net/patanjali/courses/ Once a month, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. For those who have some knowledge of the Yoga Sutra of Patanjali, or who genuinely are interested in this work which is the basis of the Astanga Yoga Practice. Through reading of the text and comparative commentaries, we will explore the meaning of this text and its relevance in our Practice and daily living. With the help and inspiration of many friends and teachers, Shirley Woods has been developing her own way with yoga. She has been certified by Teresa Caldas to teach Classical Yoga. She has been practicing Astanga yoga for several years and last summer finally went to Mysore to practice with Pattabhi Jois. http://hrih.net/patanjali/courses/ Every Sunday mornings, 8:30 to 10:00 am, Hill Street Center, Santa Monica, CA, USA. The Yoga Sutra of Patanjali outlines the principles and practices of the Yoga Tradition. In this weekly gathering, we read and chant from the Yoga Sutra and discuss the implications of Yoga for developing and maintaining a life process (sadhana) grounded in spirituality. The class also includes short periods of meditation, breathing, and movement. All are welcome, join anytime! The group leader, Dr. Christopher Key Chapple, trained in classical Yoga under the guidance of Gurani Anjali, Founder and Director of Yoga Anand Ashram, for more than twelve years. He is the author of several books, including Karma and Creativity; Nonviolence to Animals, Earth, and Self; and Reconciling Yogas, and co-translator of Haribhadra's Yogadrstisamuccaya and Patanjali's Yoga Sutra. In 2002, he established the Yoga Philosophy Program at Loyola Marymount University's Center for Religion and Spirituality. http://hrih.net/services/birthstone/ The web site will enable you to define your Birthstone, by optionally using the Universal Birthstone Tables, which are based on the calculations of the ecliptical motion of the Moon. Tables are divided in days, enabling a quick access to the desired information. http://www.orientalcollege.org/ The Oriental College in Amsterdam, Netherlands, a private university, with worldwide recognition in the field, internationally accredited by the World Council for Academic Excellence and the first and only independent university for Chinese Medicines in the world. Our formula combines active exercise (qigong) with learning theory, professional skills and culture studies. Each part is integrated with the other and explains about the other. Our study is full time or part time, just as you prefer. http://hrih.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=126 We are integrating Dr. Madan Kataria concept of Laughter Yoga into our regular Hatha Yoga Holiday and Workshop Program. The weekly holiday formular consists of a Laughter Yoga session at 8 a.m. followed by a classic Hatha Yoga class (Sivananda) till 10.30h and the brunch at 11h. The afternoons till dinner (6 p.m) are free to explore the natural surroundings, the high-hedged landscape and wetlands close by, the large variety of remarkable beaches or to follow ones touristic and cultural interests. The daily activities finish with a meditation from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. The workshop formulars of various themes consist of 2 to 3 days of intensive Yoga, where the afternoons are filled with workshop activities and a second Yoga class before dinner and the evening meditation. http://hrih.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=154 For the first time in Egypt and the Middle East, T.E.N Tours Egypt is organizing Egypt's First International Yoga Festival during the time between March 1 to 7 2006. With an early start for Yoga and Meditation, and with healthy, delicious vegetarian foods, we will offer you a perfect chance for a life giving and renewing break in one of the magical cities on the Red Sea, Hurghada. The festival will include seminars and practical Yoga workshops. Top Yoga trainers will be coming especially from India. http://hrih.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=147 Yoga Journal, the most widely read yoga magazine in the country, marks its 30th anniversary celebrating several major achievements: In the last five years, ad revenue has doubled, while the magazines circulation has tripled to 325,000. Readership has grown to over 1,000,000 per issue.