Time: 1 PM to 4 PM

Date: Sunday, FEB 12, 2012

Venue: Manasa SS2, Petaling Jaya

Key teachings would include:

• Anatomical and philosophical insights on the core, as understood in the Manasa tradition,
• Breath-work and specific abdominal, lower back work which will totally ‘wake up’ the fire energy within
• Vinyasa sequences which will enable the understanding and using of the concepts of core in a flowing wide range of asanas, specifically focused on rinsing, cleansing, oblique strengthening twists

Workshop FEES:                 

Early Bird (Register and pay before Sunday JAN 22) – RM 90/-

Regular (Register and pay between JAN 23 and Saturday FEB 11) – RM 110/-

Same Day Signup (Register and pay on Sunday FEB 12) – RM 120/-

ADDED BONUS- Two core strengthening 15 minute vinyasa sequences will be made available as downloads for all workshop participants!

NOTE: DO register early for only 30 participants can be accommodated at this workshop. A wait list for a repeat of this workshop may be started if the number of participants exceeds the 30-pax limit.

Attention all Manasa trained teachers!

Manoj will be conducting a 4-hour Teacher’s Workshop where he will be sharing insights on what to look for in a posture, as well as precise hands-on adjustments of postures. He will also talk about sequencing in Manasa, and various other aspects by which your teaching will get more refined and skilful. Open to all previous Manasa teacher graduates.

 DAY:              Saturday 10 DEC 2011

TIME:              1 – 5 PM

FEES:             RM 100 ONLY

COMPULSORY attendance for current Level 1 & Level 2 TTC students as well teachers who are currently teaching at
Manasa SS2.   

(NOTE: There will be NO 4PM Intermediate Class. REGULAR Saturday 4PM Intermediate students are welcome to attend the 5:10PM Advance class on this day)

It’s time for the Annual Manasa Year-End INTENSIVE!
Come and participate in a 5-hour asana, pranayama, philosophy and discussion session lead by Manoj Kaimal. You will go through basic limbering movements of Indian martial art Kalari, and a revision of the many workshops conducted in the year 2011.

DAY:Sunday 11 DEC 2011
TIME:7AM – 12PM
FEES:Regular (Register and pay before Sunday DEC 11) – RM 100/-
Same Day Signup (Register & pay on Sunday DEC 11) – RM 120/-

LEVEL: Suitable for all levels.

(NOTE: There will be NO morning classes on this day. Only the 5PM Basic class will be on as usual.)

Say your Goodbyes to Studio 2 at the

3-Day Manasa Yoga Intensive (October 14 -16, 2011)

Join us in a 3-Day ‘ Studio 2 Farewell Intensive’ on October 14^th, 15^th and 16^th.

Manoj will be theming this intensive around ‘Nava ratri’, a nine day spiritual observance in the Indian tradition, where the three forces of Durga (strength), Lekshmi (prosperity, wellness) and Saraswathy (wisdom) are honoured.

Symbolically, we will ‘thank’ Studio 2 for offering us the time and space  to develop these three qualities over the last  6 years.

Come for one, two or all three days as this will be the very last Manasa workshop in Studio 2.

Over the past 6 years, Studio 2 has been a vital space where teachings were imparted, bonds were made and sometimes tears were shed; its walls were ever the silent listener of jokes being shared, the observer of falls being made and the constant support for many an asana being performed. Do let us all get together for this last intensive in Studio 2 as a final show of gratitude to this special ‘space’.

FEES*:

For Single Day** (Oct 14, Oct 15 or Oct 16)
EARLY BIRD (Register and pay by Sunday, Oct 2, 2011 – RM 100)
REGULAR (Register and pay by Thursday, Oct 13, 2011 – RM 120)
SAME DAY SIGNUPS (Register and pay on Oct 14, Oct 15 or Oct 16 – RM 140)
**Single day fees also apply to those signing up for 2 sessions.

For ALL Three Days
EARLY BIRD (Register and pay by Sunday, Oct 2, 2011- RM 240)
REGULAR (Register and pay by Thursday, Oct 13, 2011 – 300)
SAME DAY SIGNUPS (Register and pay on Oct 14 – RM360)
*Please note that fees are Non-refundable and non-transferable.

Sign up for ALL 3 Days of the Manasa Studio 2 Farewell Intensive happening Oct 14, 15 &16, and you will receive a complimentary
Wisdom Tool of your choice. You can pick from any of following options*: 

 1. Making Patanjali Palatable, by Manoj Kaimal (Value RM 50) 
2. Celebration of Asanas by Manoj Kaimal (Value RM 40) 
3. Any of the Manoj Talks CD set (Price range from RM 20 to RM50- *while
stock lasts)

The following classes will be cancelled:
Friday Oct 14 – 6.45PM, 7.10PM and 8.10PM classes;
Saturday Oct 15 – 5.10PM Advance class;
Sunday Oct 16 – All classes cancelled.

Studio 2 will be closed after the 3-Day Intensive.

All classes will be at Studio 1 until we move to our new space early 2012.

Please refer to new schedules and fees effective October 1st.

DAY:     FRIDAY 16 SEPT 2011

TIME:    9:30AM to 12:30PM

PLACE: Studio 2, SS2/61, 2^nd Floor, Petaling Jaya

FEES:

Early Bird (Register and pay before Sunday AUG 21) – RM 90/-

Regular (Register and pay between AUG 22 and Thursday SEPT 15) – RM 110/-

Same Day Signup (Register and pay on Friday SEPT 16) – RM 130/-

*Please note that there will be no scheduled classes on this national holiday- Malaysia Day Sept 16, 2011. You can get your yoga fix by attending this workshop.

Announcing intake for Manasa Yoga 500-hour Level 2 TTC

In our first level TTC, we immersed into the core knowledge of anatomy, sutras, shaivism and Vedanta. In the 500-hour programme, it is all about converting that knowledge into excellent teaching skills.

The modules will, among other things, cover in detail:

Teaching methodology:

• Manasa Yoga Vinyasa and its roots in Tantric principles
• Learning to teach 6 Manasa YogaVinyasa sequences
• Yoga and Ayurveda; how to apply Ayurvedic principles to your understanding and teaching
• How to weave a sutra or philosophical theme into your asana sequences
• Sequencing instructions based on the five movements of prana
• Looking into the physio-psycho-spiritual realms of chakras; how to apply to teaching

Supervision and correction:

• Transcripts covering philosophy, pranayama, asanas
• Teaching basic and intermediate classes under the direct supervision of Manoj/Sandhya
• Short presentations on various topics of anatomy and philosophy

Injury Prevention Management and Rehabilitation:

• Lower back pain issues, along with adapting sequences for scoliosis, sciatica, etc
• Cervical and shoulder-related issues
• Arthritis and other skeleto-muscular issues
• Depression, anxiety, stress
• Yoga for pregnancy

Personal Practice:

Ÿ   How to apply the fundamental principles of sutras to daily life

Ÿ   Applying anatomy to daily life

And much more!

Pre-Requisites for Manasa Yoga 500-Hour Level 2 TTC

• Manasa Yoga TTC Graduates from 2008 and onwards
• Manasa Yoga TTC Graduates from years prior to 2008 who have attended at least one Tapasya Course (Manasa Yoga Intensive Teacher Training Retreat) or a TTC Revision after year 2008

Format of Course:

Ÿ   The Course builds around 16 weekend sessions with Manoj

Ÿ   Daily personal practice programme to be handed out weekly

Ÿ   The Course will commence in July, every Sunday* from 11AM to 3:30PM (with a half hour break for lunch). The sessions will involve lectures, practice, demonstrations etc.

(*Towards the later stages, classes might be held on both Saturdays and Sundays, so that the Course can be completed in around three-and-a-half months.  Further details will be announced later.)

•     Attendance at Manasa Yoga workshops conducted during the duration of the TTC is compulsory.

•     TTC students are expected to observe a strict yogic lifestyle designed to improve their willpower, self-understanding and inner purity throughout the duration of this course.

Commencement date : Tentatively JULY (To be confirmed)

COURSE FEE : RM 8,500/-

REGISTRATION FEE : RM 500/- (To be paid upon registration before JUNE 1)

Course fee is required to be:

-Paid in full BEFORE THE COURSE COMMENCES.

OR

-Paid  in two equal instalments of RM4,000/- each :

~ lst instalment BEFORE the Course commences

~ 2^nd instalment BEFORE the 9^th weekend.

Course fees will cover:

- All lectures, teaching materials, supervision of classes, transcripts, exam procedures for both theory and practical exams.

- 60 Intermediate Level 2 classes and 20 Advanced classes**

- A Manasa Yoga  500-Hour Level 2 Teacher Training Certificate deeming its holder eligible to register with Yoga Alliance individually as a 500-Hour Registered Yoga Teacher

(**After the completion of 60 Level 2 classes and 20 Advance classes, fees are payable for attending classes. Unused complimentary classes will expire 4 months from the TTC commencement date.   Fees for Manasa Yoga workshops conducted during the duration of the TTC are not included in the course fees.)

THE ROOTS WORKSHOP

Come and get grounded in the roots of Manasa Yoga on March 6, 2011, for a three-hour workshop led by Manoj Kaimal.

In the workshop, you will learn:
· Root philosophy of Manasa from the Yoga sutras
· Important anatomical points
· True scope of asanas
· 2 hour intensive asana session

Workshop Fees*:

EARLY BIRD – RM 80.00
Register and pay by Sunday, 13 FEB  2011

REGULAR – RM 100.00
Register and pay between Monday, 14 FEB - Saturday, 5 MAR 2011.

SAME DAY SIGN-UPs – RM 120.00
Register and pay on Sunday, 6 MAR  2011

* Workshop fees are non-refundable

MANASA YOGA

ORIENTATION WORKSHOP

11:00 – 13:00 Sunday 30 JAN 2011

Ever wonder why we do the things we do in class at Manasa?

Intention or iccha is an important aspect of our practice. Come and join for this workshop where our head teacher Manoj Kaimal will talk about the intention behind different aspects of our practice, such as opening awareness, sun salutes, asanas, savasan, etc. The session will include theory as well as practice.

DAY:       Sunday 30 JAN 2011

TIME:      11AM – 1PM

PLACE:   Studio 2

FEES:

Regular (Register and pay before Sunday Jan 30) – RM 50/-

Same Day Signup (Register & pay on Sunday Jan 30) – RM 60/-

LEVEL : Suitable for all levels. Important for teachers to attend.

THE DAILY PROGRAM AT THE RETREAT INCLUDES:
- 2 sessions of sitting practice/ pranayama
- 2 sessions of active practice/ asanas
- 2 sutra studies sessions
- 1 interactive group discussion
- 1 morning sun salutation session

NOTE: Places for this trip is limited. TO SECURE your place in the trip, please submit a non-refundable deposit of RM 500 per person ASAP.  Please make your cheque payable to: Ramachandra Kaimal Manoj
The final balance of RM 2000 will be due on Sunday, OCT 31.
(Do book your AIR ASIA air tickets ASAP to secure a good fare. The sooner you book, the cheaper the air tickets)

*AIRFARE IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE YATRA FEES. Yatra goers will have to purchase their own air tickets to Kochi.
Ground transfer will depart from Kochi Airport on Dec 3 at about 5:30PM to accommodate the Air Asia arrival time from KLIA. If you are not flying on Air Asia, please arrive before 5PM on Dec 3. Yatra fees cover 5 full days of yatra program conducted by Manoj Kaimal, food + lodging and return ground transfers from Kochi Airport to Dayananda Ashram in Coimbatore. For more information, please email skeezsue@gmail.com or call Susan 012-337 5955.

EXTENSION OPTION: If you are interested in extending your stay in Kerala to go on the highly recommended backwater cruise and to visit interesting Cochin, we can help you with it. Contact us for extension options and details before you book your air tickets.

- A MANASA YEAR-END INTENSIVE

Always wanted to join a Manasa Yatra but can’t skip town for too long? Come join us for our Manasa Year End 2-Day Intensive. With a program inspired by the typical daily program at a Manasa Yoga Retreat, the daily 5 hour sessions on both November 6th and 7^th will feature Intensive Manasa practice which covers sitting practice, ancient martial art based conditioning exercises, intensive asana practice and illuminative lectures.

THE 2-DAY PROGRAM

DATE: Saturday NOV 6 & Sunday NOV 7

TIME: 8AM – 1 PM

PLACE: STUDIO 2

WORKSHOP FEES*:

For a SINGLE DAY (either NOV 6 or NOV 7):

EARLY BIRD (Register and pay by Sunday OCT 10, 2010) – RM160/-

REGULAR (Register and pay between OCT 11 to NOV 5, 2010) – RM180/-

LATE COMERS (Register and pay on NOV 6 or 7, 2010) – RM 200/-

For BOTH DAYS (NOV 6 & 7):

EARLY BIRD (Register and pay by Sunday OCT 10, 2010) – RM290/-

REGULAR (Register and pay between OCT 11 to NOV 5, 2010) – RM320/-

LATE COMERS (Register and pay on NOV 6, 2010) – RM350/-

* Fees are non-negotiable, non-transferable and non-refundable.