Yoga Workshop with Eddie Stern, February 27 – March 1, 2020

Eddie is a yoga teacher, author, and lecturer from New York City. He is known for his multi-disciplinary approach to furthering education and access to yoga, as well as his teaching expertise in Ashtanga Yoga. He recently released his first solo book, One Simple Thing: A New Look at the Science of Yoga, which examines in clear and simple language the underlying neurophysiological mechanisms that make yoga an effective practice. He is also the creator of The Breathing App, which guides the user in a paced breathing exercise that balances the nervous system, helping to improve sleep, and reduce stress and anxiety.

Workshop Cost:

• $40 per session
• $200 for full workshop
• $265 for full workshop + Yoga & Science Conference

Workshop Schedule

Thursday, February 27, 2020

• 6-8 pm Talk and Book Signing: One Simple Thing
  Location: Casa De Luz, Synergy Room
  In this two hour lecture, Eddie will discuss some of the underlying mechanisms of yoga that make it an effective practice for self-regulation, emotional regulation, and spiritual experience. Drawing from his book, One Simple Thing, he will discuss a variety of scientific findings and yogic explanations that complement both an Eastern and Western approach to spiritual practice. Even after thousands of years, yoga continues to be an infinitely interesting and exciting practice and philosophy, never growing old, and always staying new. In this lecture, we will look at some of the reasons why this is so. Please bring a copy of your book for signing.
  (Plant-based organic gluten-free dinner is available for purchase prior to the lecture in the Casa De Luz kitchen)

Friday, February 28, 2020

• 8-10 am Led Primary Series, Pranayama and Chanting
  Location: Casa De Luz, Synergy Room
  (Plant-based organic gluten-free breakfast is available for purchase after practice in the Casa De Luz kitchen)
• 6:30 – 8 pm Yoga Philosophy Talk: The Four Aims of (Human) Life
  Location: Casa De Luz, Synergy Room
  In this lecture we will talk about the four aims of life in the Hindu tradition: purpose, a means to attaining that purpose, the fulfillment of purpose, and freedom from bondage. We will look at verses from the Bhagavad Gita and Yoga Sutras that speak about these aims, and how yoga is a practice that helps us in feeling what our purpose is (and how purpose can change).
  (Plant-based organic gluten-free dinner is available for purchase prior to the lecture in the Casa De Luz kitchen)

Saturday, February 29, 2020

• 8-10 am Mysore practice
  Location: Casa De Luz, Synergy Room
  (Plant-based organic gluten-free breakfast is available for purchase after practice in the Casa De Luz kitchen)
• 1-6 pm Yoga and Science Conference
  Location: First Unitarian Universalist Church of Austin
  Join us for the first Yoga & Science Conference in Austin as we bring together incredible thought leaders to explore the science supporting yoga and mindfulness. The panel will share their years of research and experience in explaining the underlying physiological mechanisms that make yoga an effective practice for health and wellness. The Conference will include experiential exercises and a joint panel Q&A to be moderated by Eddie Stern. CLICK HERE for more information about this event.

Sunday, March 1, 2020

• 8-10 am Mysore Practice
  Location: Casa De Luz, Synergy Room
  (Plant-based organic gluten-free breakfast is available for purchase after practice in the Casa De Luz kitchen)
• 10:30-12 pm Yoga Philosophy Talk: Stillness, Feeling, Acting and Thinking: The Four Modes of Yoga
  Location: Casa De Luz, Tranquility Room
  In this lecture, we will discuss the four paths of yoga that represent the basic ways that we interact with the world. Yoga is the practice of knowing who we are on a deep level. The access we have to that inner knowledge gets cloudy because our minds are filled with thoughts, desires, confusion, conflict, and regrets. Yoga provides remedies for all of these mental difficulties, which are reflected through the four paths, or modes, of yoga. In this class, you will learn what the four paths are, how they apply to you, and what states of mind the four paths can help to soothe, so that you can use them to help strengthen your positive mental traits, and gradually diminish negative mental states.
  (Plant-based organic gluten-free lunch is available for purchase after lecture in the Casa De Luz kitchen)