In ancient India, the yogis were masters of the three sister sciences: Yoga, Ayurveda (Healing), and Jyotish (Astrology). The yoga teachers taught their students these three sciences together to aid in their development and transformation.

Ayurveda was used to help heal the physical body while Jyotish (astrology) was used to guide the seeker on their spiritual journey.

Jyotish (literally meaning "the science of light") was especially helpful in understanding each person's purpose in life, what they need to work on and fulfill, when they needed to take the next step of their journey, and what yogic techniques and methods would be especially useful to practice based upon their karmas and destiny.

Each person has a unique physical, psychological and psychic makeup as revealed in their astrological birth chart. Through the science of astrology, you can use your gifts to overcome challenges and realize opportunities in your own yoga practice.

In this introductory workshop to Yoga and Astrology, you will learn:

• The differences between Jyotish (Eastern astrology) and traditional Western Astrology
• How astrology is used in the practice and teaching of yoga
• The yogic cycles of the weekdays
• How the Moon influences your consciousness and your relationship with yoga
• The relationship of the planets to the chakras
• Your birthday planet and how it affects your own life and yoga practice
• How the seven major planets operate in your own birth chart and influence your constitutional makeup
• How to use mantras and mudras to enhance your individual planetary energies

On the first day of the workshop, you will learn the basics of how Eastern astrology works in relationship to yoga. During the second day, you will receive a chart of the planetary positions in your birth chart based on your birth date. We will use this information to help you understand how to use your yoga practice to get the most benefits through mantras, mudras, meditations and style of asana practice. (Although an exact time of birth is not required, an estimate of the approximate time during the day will be helpful, such as early morning, evening, etc).

Saturday, July 26, 12:30-5:30 PM
Sunday, July 27, 12:30-5:30 PM
Price: $150 (includes personal planetary chart)
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While no previous of astrology is needed to benefit from this course, participants are encouraged to have one or more of the following books for background reading and reference during the workshop. These books are available at Yoga Yoga.

Recommended Reading List:
Light on Life: An Introduction to the Astrology of India by Hart Defouw and Robert Svoboda
The Astrology of the Seers by David Frawley

About Mehtab:
A long time practitioner of yoga and student of astrology, Mehtab has studied with Yogi Bhajan, the master of Kundalini Yoga and Dr. David Frawley, one of the world's leading experts on Vedic Astrology. A registered yoga teacher at the highest level (ERYT-500), Mehtab is completing his studies at the American College of Vedic Astrology for certification. His interest is in using the ancient tool of astrology to help yoga students and teachers realize their highest potential.
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