Urban Edge Yoga we make it easy

Yoga made easy – Summer sizzle with Kirtan (Mangal-arti)Posted by Mangalaarti on August 2nd, 2010

Title: Yoga made easy – Summer sizzle with Kirtan (Mangal-arti)
Location: Urbanedgeyoga, 324 Bloor St W, #1
Date: Friday, Sep 10, 2010
Time:06:30 PM till 08:30 PM
Description: Event fee : $5 includes dinner

Facilitator : Mangal-arti

Description :  We will be flowing through a variety of postures starting with Surya Namaskar – Sun Salutation.Rhythmic music of mridanga (traditional Indian drum), cymbals and tambourine in tune with pace of the postures. Enhance your yoga practice by allowing the music to aid release and reach heights yet to experience !

After 50 min we’ll sink into deep relaxation and cap it all with some kirtan. The most sacred jewel of yoga practice.Kirtan is easy. Its a mix of music and meditation to cultivate inner strength and clarity of mind. There is a basic Sanskrit mantra the leader calls and the rest respond. Sometimes it is soft and meditative and sometimes it can get a little mild, all to make you feel good!

Top it all with a delicious Vegan dinner.

Yoga made easy – Summer sizzle with Kirtan (Mangal-arti)Posted by Mangalaarti on July 30th, 2010

Title: Yoga made easy – Summer sizzle with Kirtan
Location: UrbanEdgeYoga – 324 Bloor St W, #1
Date: Tuesday, Aug 10 2010
Time:06:30 PM till 08:30 PM
Event fee : $5 includes dinner

Description:

We will be flowing through a variety of postures starting with Surya Namaskar – Sun Salutation. Rhythmic music of mridanga (traditional Indian drum), cymbals and tambourine in tune with pace of the postures. Enhance your yoga practice by allowing the music to aid release and reach heights yet to experience !

After 50 min we’ll sink into deep relaxation and cap it all with some kirtan. The most sacred jewel of yoga practice. Kirtan is easy. Its a mix of music and meditation to cultivate inner strength and clarity of mind. There is a basic Sanskrit mantra the leader calls and the rest respond. Sometimes it is soft and meditative and sometimes it can get a little mild, all to make you feel good!

Top it all with a delicious Vegan dinner.

Yoga made easy – Summer sizzle with Kirtan (Mangal-arti)Posted by admin on July 7th, 2010

Title: Yoga made easy – Summer sizzle with Music and Kirtan
Location: UrbanEdgeYoga – 324 Bloor St W, #1
Date: Tuesday, Aug 03 2010

Time:06:30 PM till 08:30 PM

Event fee : $5 includes dinner
Description: We will be flowing through a variety of postures starting with Surya Namaskar – Sun Salutation. Rhythmic music of mridanga (traditional Indian drum), cymbals and tambourine in tune with pace of the postures. Enhance your yoga practice by allowing the music to aid release and reach heights yet to experience !

After 50 min we’ll sink into deep relaxation and cap it all with some kirtan. The most sacred jewel of yoga practice. Kirtan is easy. Its a mix of music and meditation to cultivate inner strength and clarity of mind. There is a basic Sanskrit mantra the leader calls and the rest respond. Sometimes it is soft and meditative and sometimes it can get a little mild, all to make you feel good!

Top it all with a delicious Vegan dinner.

Five truths of Bhagavad Gita : Aniruddha dasaPosted by admin on June 24th, 2010

Title: Five truths of yoga : Aniruddha dasa
Date: Thursday, Jul 15 2010
Time:06:30 PM till 08:30 PM

Event Fee : $5, includes vegan dinner

Have you heard of ancient yoga texts – specially the Bhagavad Gita, a world classic of yoga and meditation. This summer we have with us a very experienced and realized Bhakti Yogi who joins us all the way from down under for a power packed workshop presenting the ‘Five truths of Bhagavad Gita’. He has been studying and presenting this ancient knowledge of Bhagavad Gita for over 3 decades at Universities, corporations, yoga centres and many other institutes across Australia, India and United States. Now is your chance to hear from him right here in Canada.

The subject of the Bhagavad-gītā entails the comprehension of five basic truths. First of all, the science of God is explained and then the constitutional position of the living entities, jīvas. So in the Bhagavad-gītā the subject matter deals with the īśvara, the supreme controller, and the jīvas, the controlled living entities. Prakṛti (material nature) and time (the duration of existence of the whole universe or the manifestation of material nature) and karma (activity) are also discussed. The cosmic manifestation is full of different activities. All living entities are engaged in different activities. From Bhagavad-gītā we must learn what God is, what the living entities are, what prakṛti is, what the cosmic manifestation is, how it is controlled by time, and what the activities of the living entities are.

Explore the secrets of Karma and go beyond the chic definitions into the ancient knowledge of the east to discover the healing powers of these ancient truths.

A delicious vegan dinner will await you towards the end of the enlightening discussion.

Hopes, Horrors and BeyondPosted by admin on June 20th, 2010

Title: Hopes, Horrors and Beyond
Location: Urbanedgeyoga, 324 Bloor St W, #1
Date: Friday, Jun 25 2010
Time:06:30 PM till 08:30 PM


Event fee : $5 includes vegan dinner
Description: Hopes and horrors like two waves of the ocean rise and sink in our lives on a daily basis. They bring with them a cloud of emotions and questions that we mull over in our quiet moments, often time to find no meaningful answers and then just resign by saying ‘ I guess that’s just the way life is’.

Is there more to life than being tossed around by the continuous waves of hopes and horrors ? Join us for an enlivening discussion about the intrigues of life, relations and circumstances and explore the techniques presented by the ancient yoga texts that help us look beyond this cloud.

Do not forget the delicious dinner that awaits you towards the end.

An Urban Pilgrim’s walk with Bhakti Marga SwamiPosted by admin on March 31st, 2010

Title: An Urban Pilgrim’s walk with Bhakti Marga Swami
Location: 324 Bloor street w
Date: Saturday, May 01 2010
Time:10:00 AM till 01:00 PM
Description:
Event fee $5 includes Vegan lunch

Spring brings with it a sense of life, creativity and continuity of life beyond the freezing spell. It’s a time for rejuvenation and a time to flex your muscles – both body and mind. A time for a get-away from the Urban skyline to venture into the scenic setting of Toronto ravines for a spiritual walk and picnic lunch.

This spring, Bhaktimarga Swami, The Walking Monk, will take us on a walk through the Toronto Ravines. He has been a monk for 40 years and walked across Canada, Guyana, Ireland and several different countries. Now he has agreed to take us on this special adventure and we wanted to invite you all to join us for a special walk in the scenic green settings.

Come dressed in comfortable walking clothes for a walk and picnic. The walk will start at UrbanEdgeYoga at 10 AM and we aim to be back there at 1 PM.

It’s a great way to flex those muscles and hear from a very special Monk story of his travels and adventures through the land.Join us for a WALKING MEDITATION!

We will have a delicious picnic lunch for all the participants midway through the walk.

Powers of the mind – Looking into past and the future livesPosted by admin on February 27th, 2010

Title: Powers of the mind – Looking into past and the future lives
Location: Urbanedgeyoga, 324 Bloor street w
Date: Friday, Mar 12 2010
Time:06:30 PM till 08:30 PM
Description:

Since time immemorial, the mysteries of the mind, its powers and tricks has enchanted philosophers, thinkers, saints and scientists alike. Mind and its powers have long been underestimated. Just recently modern science has started to acknowledge the killer powers of the mind. Doctors now formally recognize mind as the cause of several diseases.

Rarely do we realize that most of our actions are driven solely by the independent direction of the mind. Mind traps us here in this world of duality, but if we know a few tricks, this very mind can be the cause of experiencing freedom and unlimited happiness. But what are these tricks ?

Join us this month for a 4 part series, every Friday, unveiling the powers of the mind :

1. Session 1 – Conscious, sun-conscious and the unknown
2. Session 2 – Looking into past and the future lives
3. Session 3 – Mind, the source bed of mystic powers
4. Session 4 – Mind, your best friend or your worst enemy

Each session will be followed by a delicious Vegan dinner, dessert and soothing mantra meditation.

Snow Dream Walk – with the walking MonkPosted by admin on January 27th, 2010

Title: Snow Dream Walk – with the walking Monk
Location: 324 Bloor St W, Unit #1, 2nd Floor
Date: Saturday, Mar 06 2010
Time:10:00 AM till 01:00 PM
Event fee : $5 includes vegan lunch
Description:

Winters bring with them a sense of closed doors, freezing rain and snow and time just seems to pile up. As we come towards the end of this period and prep ourselves for the onset of a new season, we thought of spicing up our lives with a little adventure.

This winter, Bhaktimarga Swami, The Walking Monk, will take us on a walk through the Toronto Ravines. He has been a monk for 40 years and walked across Canada, Guyana, Ireland and several different countries. Now he has agreed to take us on this special adventure and we wanted to invite you all to join us for a special walk in the snow.

This is a time to dream, meditate and connect with your spiritual nature. Come dressed in comfortable walking clothes for a cold day. The walk will start at UrbanEdgeYoga at 10 AM and we will be back there at 1 PM.

We will have a warm and delicious lunch for all the participants upon return. Its a great way to flex those muscles and hear from a very special Monk stories of his travels and adventures through the land.

Join us for a WALKING MEDITATION !

RSVP to reserve a spot.

Vegan cooking classes – Breads and dessertsPosted by admin on January 27th, 2010

Title: Vegan cooking classes – Breads and desserts
Location: Urbanedgeyoga, 324 Bloor street west,unit 1
Date: Thursday, Feb 25 2010
Time:06:30 PM till 08:30 PM
Event fee : $5
Description:

Freshly baked breads and yummy desserts are quiet a combination. General perception maybe that vegan food is just a bunch of veggies thrown together. Wrong answer

Join us so you can watch Delicious breads being freshly baked with ease while mouthwatering desserts are being assembled by our Chef Shyama. Our classes are very interactive and you will get a chance to make your own thing too.

There is an art to cooking these delights and our super Chef Shyama will share these secrets in a structured class room environment with you. Ever wondered why our food tastes so good? Well, our Shyama will be sharing all our top secret recipes in demonstration/hands-on cooking classes. With themed menus taken from countries all around the world we will show you how you can cook a meal at home that will win the hearts of your friends, family and flat mates!

Through these classes we will take you on a Journey to focus deeply on the ‘Yoga of cooking’. Yes, you will be surprised to know how you can transform your home kitchen into a meditation room and your food into Ayurvedic treats.

Please pre-register as we have only limited spots.

Krishna FestPosted by admin on January 9th, 2010

Title: Krishna Fest
Location: Urbanedgeyoga, 324 Bloor St W
Date: Sunday, Jan 24 2010
Time: 11:00 AM till 1:00 PM
Description: • delicious vegan cuisine
• intriguing yoga philosophy
• unique live music – kirtan (mantra chants)
• creative dramas
Krishnafest is a unique time out. Come experience mantra chants with vibrant world music and hear the stimulating spiritual knowledge of ancient India. Relax over a super tasty vegan dinner with a diverse range of thoughtful people. Krishnafest is a great way to end the week and start a new one spiritually recharged.
The schedule of events at Krishna Fest is as follows:
11:00 – 11:30am live music – Kirtan
11:30 – 12:00pm Krishna philosophy
12:00 – 12:30pm ecstatic chanting and dancing
12:30 – 1:00pm vegan all-you-can-eat dinner
Is there a dress code?
There is no specific dress code. We just ask that guests dress tidily, with your unique flair of course. Don’t be surprised to see some of the staff dressed in the traditional dhoti and sari garments of ancient India.
The Krishnafest experience
Krishna Fest at UrbanEdgeYoga is pretty cool. The atmosphere is comfortable, friendly and non-threatening. Feel free to ask any question. You may be surprised to get profoundly satisfying answers to questions you never thought answerable. Or, if you are just curious, that’s okay too. Don’t be shy; many first time adventurers come to Krishnafest every week.
Would you like to know more?
The Krishna literature teaches that we are not our external material body; nor are we the endlessly restless mind. Instead, we are a spiritual being of pure consciousness. The nature of pure consciousness is to be continuously happy. However, our consciousness is currently masked by the mind and body. Just like dust covering a mirror. All activities at Krishnafest help to gradually wipe the dust off the mirror and reveal the true happiness that lies beneath. Try it, see for yourself and taste the bliss.