Welcome to LeelaRam Yoga, home of Anusara
Yoga, meditation and other heart-centered practices.
We are dedicated to honoring each student
as an individual. At LeelaRam you can experience everything
from a challenging asana class, to restorative yoga, to
gentle yoga for seniors, special classes for women as well
as therapeutic yoga.
In a creative and supportive atmosphere
you can benefit from personal size classes with individual
attention.
What is LeelaRam?
Leela is the Cosmic Dance of the Creators
blissful energy as it flows outward into manifestation,
embodying in its every graceful step and gesture all the
forces of the universe, from creation to dissolution. This
game of hide and seek is the great energys playful
sport, concealing itself and then in an act of grace, finally
revealing through joyful recognition that we are the Self,
Supreme Consciousness. In Indian theology, Rama is an incarnation
of Lord Vishnu, the aspect of God that sustains and upholds
creation. In its expression of female form, Ram is called
the delightful, pleasing one.
LeelaRam evokes the dance of revealing the
delightful, pleasing parts of the Self which are often hidden,
even from ourselves.
What is yoga?
Yoga is traditionally defined as union, a
yoking together of mind/body/spirit. It can also be seen
as uniting the individual with the One. The practice of
specified postures, conscious breathing, chanting and mindful
meditation allows us to discover this union.
Why practice yoga?
Committing to a regular practice reflects
a commitment to your total sense of well-being. The practice
of yoga exercises full alignment, moving toward an optimal
blueprint of integrated consciousness: physical body
strength, mental concentration/attentiveness, and a spiritual
awareness of Being.
Much of yogas work is carried off the
mat and into your day. The peace that comes from practice,
of having physically and mentally challenged yourself to
align with the postures and the sweetness of deep relaxation
that comes from yoga, is useful in moments of stress. The
final word of the class, Namaste, is inherently recognition,
an honoring of the Universal Divine in both yourself and
the world around you.
I welcome your questions and will try to answer
them in upcoming editions of this website.
namaste,
Rama
"Instead of trying to fit everyone into standard cookie-cutter positions, students are guided to express themselves through the poses to their fullest ability," says Rama Patella, a certified Anusara teacher at Yoga Mandali in New York City.
EXCERPT FROM WOMEN'S HEALTH
Weekend Teacher's Training for all Yoga Teachers:
GENERATION B YOGA PRESENTS:
"Teacher Training Workshop
for all Teachers and Teacher Trainees"
Sunday May 2
1-6 pm
Yoga Works West Side Studio
37 W. 65 Street
Baby Boomer Yoga ™
For those approaching 50 or over who want to feel young inside and out. Each class includes warm up exercises to lubricate the joints, asanas ( yoga postures) to move with the breath to strengthen, stretch and appropriately challenge all levels of ability, restorative postures, breathing exercises and meditation to quiet the mind, reduce stress and renew your spirit.
7 Wednesdays
6:30 PM - 8:00 pm
Jan 13–Feb 24
$125/$150
Series
A series of classes and workshops that I have been teaching through the Professional Yoga Works Teacher’s Training. These workshops are now open to all Yoga Students. Feel free to call me for more information: 212-799-8260.
Also note that Pre-registration is required for all events. If you have taken a 200 hr. teaching training (anywhere), please register through the YW Teacher Training department: 646-442-6206 or teachertrainingny@yogaworks.com. Otherwise, call Rama: 212-799-8260.
Pranayama Series with Rama PatellaSundays 1-2pm at the Yogaworks Westside Studio --$10 each day; $100 entire series
Series meets Sundays:Jan 17,24 Feb 7,21 March 7,21 April 11,25 May 9, 23 June 6,20