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As students of yoga, we are often told to “surrender,” “let be,” and “let go.” We are also instructed to “practice, practice, practice!” Disciplined effort (tapas), along with self-study (svadhaya), and deep aspiration (ishvara pranidhana), are three components of the Kriya-Yoga taught by the great sage, Patanjali. The intention behind this practice of yoga, often referred to as “yogic will,” integrates the two apparently contradictory impulses of effort (abhyasa) and surrender (vairagya). The Buddha used the metaphor of tuning a stringed instrument so that it sounded harmonious and encouraged his students: “Not too tight, not too loose.” How to integrate the polarities of effort and surrender and find balance in practice and in life will be the focus of this workshop.

In this Mindfulness Yoga workshop, we will practice slow body movement; vinyasa, Yin, and restorative yoga; and a variety of meditation techniques. These practices, along with discussion, will cultivate attunement to a life of joy, harmony, inner peace, and freedom. For yoga practitioners with a minimum of 6 months experience.

October 5th and 6th
Saturday 10am - 5pm, Sunday 10am - 4pm
Moksha Yoga St Clair West
934 St Clair Ave West, Toronto 2nd Floor
Cost: $190 / $150 Early-bird (until Sep 2)

All proceeds support our yoga programs for youth. Limited sliding scale spaces available - contact us to inquire.

Frank Jude Boccio is a certified yoga teacher and a teacher of Zen Buddhism. His eclectic approach is influenced by his study of a variety of yoga approaches and many years of dharma practice. His book, Mindfulness Yoga: The Awakened Union of Breath, Body, and Mind is the first to apply the Buddha’s mindfulness meditation teachings to asana (physical yoga) practice. He recently contributed to a publication of essays on modern yoga practice, 21st Century Yoga: Culture, Politics and Practice. Based in Tucson, Arizona, he travels worldwide, leading workshops and retreats.