West Stockbridge Public Library, The Becket Athenaeum, and The Lee Library present Internationally Acclaimed Yogi, Author, Founder, and longtime Berkshire resident, Todd Norian, in an enlightening, FREE one-hour live online lecture/workshop:
Tantra Yoga: It’s Not About Sex
The Truth about the Path to Inner Peace and Unreasonable Happiness
June 5, Sunday, 5-6 p.m. ET, FREE Live Online!
This experiential workshop, based on Todd’s book, Tantra Yoga: Journey to Unbreakable Wholeness, A Memoir, is for everyone young or old from any tradition, from all walks of life, who desire more fulfillment, wholeness, meaning, and joy in their life.
Enter the word Tantra into any internet search engine and you’ll get 1000 sex sites. Yet, I’m here to tell you that Tantra is not about sex! Tantra is a Sanskrit word that means many things – a book, sacred text, to save or protect a soul, the technology of consciousness, to expand and contract, or weave together, like a weaver’s loom. Tantra is the path of radical affirmation and asserts that everything in life is for your awakening.
During this workshop, Todd shares inspirational teachings from his book and his personal journey of his heart’s awakening. He guides you in an exquisitely deep meditation experience that opens your heart with acceptance and forgiveness, after which, you rest in Savasana (a guided deep relaxation pose lying on your back) while you bathe in the light of the universe. Release stress and anxiety and return home to your heart where you’re already whole and complete.
Please join us for this FREE transformational event!
Todd Norian, E-RYT 500, YACEP, internationally acclaimed yoga teacher, author of Tantra Yoga: Journey to Unbreakable Wholeness, A Memoir, and Founder of Ashaya Yoga ® , has practiced and taught yoga for over 42 years. Designated a Kripalu Legacy Faculty member, Todd became a Kripalu Resident in 1983, was a co-founder of the Kripalu Yoga Teacher Training who trained more than 1000 teachers. In 1997, he began his studies of Anusara Yoga and became a Senior Certified Anusara Teacher and Teacher Trainer. Todd has engaged in intensive study of the Nondual Shaiva-Shakta Tantra tradition with several distinguished scholars, such as Paul Muller-Ortega, Douglas Brooks, Sally Kempton, William Mahony, and Constantina Rhodes.
In 2012, Todd founded Ashaya Yoga ® (Abode of the Heart), an alignment-based, transformational system of yoga embodying Tantric philosophy, the Five Great Elements, Shadow and Light work, and integration of body,mind, and heart. Todd brings a vast knowledge of therapeutic alignment, Tantra philosophy, warmth, and an unapologetic sense of humor to his classes and trainings. He founded the online Pillars of Peace Monthly Membership and The Ashaya Path Teacher and Leadership Training.
Trained in classical piano and jazz, Todd created several music albums for yoga and relaxation, including the world-renown Bija: Soothing Music and Mantras for Yoga and Meditation.
Learn more about Todd at www.ashayayoga.com.
“Today’s practices were next level! Todd is like a chiropractor for the soul! I woke up feeling out of alignment and just somehow “off.” By savasana I felt tears of gratitude for these practices, for Todd, and for all of you! Wow! Thank you, thank you, thank you! What a way to start the day!”
– Jami Ricard, Yoga Student, New England
“A good teacher opens you up to new ideas and expands your mind with new learning. A great teacher opens windows to your soul so you can find your way home to your heart. Todd Norian is that kind of teacher.”
– Nancy Deputter, Yoga Student, London, ON
“Todd had something bigger planned for us during this teacher training. I thought I was there to learn how to teach Yoga, but what he taught me was how to open my heart. My whole world has changed.”
– Jennifer Mosher, Teacher Training Graduate, Midwest