Classes and Groups

Tuesdays, 10 am – 12 pm

In his teaching, the Buddha showed us how to bring an end to our stress and suffering right in the midst of the unavoidable human experiences of aging, illness, death, and loss.  His instructions are clear and practical advice for navigating existence.  At the same time, he showed us the possibility of awakening to our inherent perfection, of realizing the freedom that, in Ultimate Reality, is already ours.

Ongoing class. Drop-ins welcome.

Ann is also available for individual instruction and/or private interviews to talk about practice issues: bardena@comcast.net or 154.5104

Starting date: February 27th (6 sessions)
Dates and times : Mondays & Wednesdays, 4:15-5:45 pm
Cost: 100 pesos per class

An in-depth study and discussion group led by Ravi Nathwani!

The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali are a codified treatise on “Raja Yoga” (Yoga of Meditation). The Sutras are divided into 4 parts and comprise of 196 verses.

Topics to cover: 8 fold path of yoga as outlined through yamas, niyamas, asana, pranayama, pratyahara, dharana, dhyana, samadhi. This series of six 1 1/2 hour talks will go into the first 2 parts of the Sutras. The discussions will relate to the methodology of meditation and yoga.

*Class is limited to 15 people, and there has been interest from many, so sign up early! Register by e-mail with Susan Neulist at sneulist@gmail.com.*

“The Art of Living” Series: starts February 23d through March 29th, every Thursday 5-7 pm at the Garden Room of LifePath Center

“The Art of Living” is the first module within the Pneuma System, which constitutes a complete design of revealed teachings and practices to achieve psychological and spiritual knowledge. The central objective of this module is to recuperate a true meaning of life and offer each individual the basic teachings and tools to deepen their process of inner transformation.

“The Art of Living” allows those who are on an inner search to remember and contact their spiritual essence. The module gives us the tools we need in order to comprehend and truly transcend limiting thoughts, emotions, and actions so that we can live and express the virtues that arise from consciousness, and thereby achieve lasting happiness and fulfillment.

*NOTE: Class will be bilingual. – NOTA: La clase será bilingüe.

Pneuma Breathwork: “The Experience of the Divine” 

1st Session – Sunday Feb. 26th, 11 am – 3 pm

2nd Session – Saturday March 11th, 2-6 pm

Held at theYoga Room of LifePath Center

The class series is also accompanied by two optional Pneuma Breathwork sessions, where, accompanied by evocative and inspiring music, we breathe the Prana or subtle oxygen contained in the air in order to experience our spiritual nature.

Pneuma Breathwork is a deep and revolutionary practice that is easy to do and naturally gives rise to amplified states of consciousness that allow us to explore the subtlest inner dimensions so that we may experience deep inner peace and gradually come to heal our life. Pneuma Breathwork awakens within us the essential virtues of love, compassion, freedom, plenitude, and the joy of living.

To participate, please wear preferably white or light colored comfortable clothing and bring a pillow, blanket or sleeping bag, a notebook, water, and something to cover your eyes with.

For more information on “The Art of Living” module, Pneuma Breathwork, and the Pneuma System, visit www.inkarri.us

How to register

Write to: alejandro@inkarri.mx

Classes: $100 pesos per session. Special offer! $400 pesos if you register for the entire series (6 sessions). Drop-ins also welcome.

Pneuma Breathwork Sessions: $300 pesos each. Special offer! $200 for first-timers.

To register, write to alejandro@inkarri.mx

About Alejandro Negrete

Alejandro is a certified facilitator in Transpersonal Psychology and Pneuma Breathwork within the Pneuma System. He has received a BA in Western and Oriental Philosophy and Human Nature from the Colorado College. He has investigated and been exposed to many traditions, including Zen and Tibetan Buddhism, various schools of Hinduism, and Gnosticism, among others. He specializees in teaching the core modules of the Pneuma System through workshops and classes. He also offers ongoing group Pneuma Breathwork sessions and has a private Pneuma Counseling practice where he offers Pneuma Breathwork and Pneuma Dreamwork, whose purpose is to realign the individual with their spiritual nature.

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4-5 PM Brazilian Butt Lift Workout

Thіѕ workout wаѕ сrеаtеԁ bу thе legendary Brazilian personal fitness trainer Leandro Carvahlo. Thе Brazil Butt lift іѕ a lower body sculpting аnԁ medium intensity cardio workout program.

Leandro based thе program οn hіѕ secret Triangle Training Technique, which іѕ famous fοr working three main muscles οf уουr buttocks: thе gluteus minimus, medius, аnԁ maximus. Thіѕ workout targets those muscles frοm countless angles tο lift, firm, аnԁ shape уουr behind fοr thе perfect shape. Bесаυѕе іt іѕ a multiple angle workout іt аƖѕο helps tο shape уουr οthеr body раrtѕ, such as уουr arms, legs, аnԁ chest.

75 pesos for drop-in’s and 600 for a 10 class card (can be interchanged with Pilates class card).

Lori Midrano teaches Pilates at LifePath Center. Contact: lori@lifepathretreats.com

Dr. Beverly Nelson
Private Office.

• Closed Group (Inquire with Dr. Nelson for openings)
• Contact: beverly@lifepathretreats.com

Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays, 1:30-2:30 pm

Note: Sessions of February 17th (Friday) and 21st (Tuesday) will not take place. Class will resume on February 23rd (Thursday). 

This Yoga class is a blend of Vinyasa, Power Yoga, Gentle Yoga and Restorative Yoga. Katherine’s gentle guidance is created for all levels and includes intimate instruction as well as hands on teaching.

This class focuses on moving with the breath. We will exhilarate the body and mind with emphasis on movement, balance and intention. This class is beginner friendly.

Cost: 100 pesos. Drop-ins welcome!

Dr. Beverly Nelson

• Closed Group (Inquire with Dr. Nelson for openings)
• Contact: beverly@lifepathretreats.com

Fridays, 11 AM-12 PM: Guided Visualization Meditations

Join Dr. Cynthia Miller for a transformational process. Dr. Miller offers ongoing weekly-guided visualization mediations, focusing on a different topic each week, depending upon the needs and wishes of the group. This simple to follow, in-depth visualization technique uses technologies based upon physics, cellular transformation, meditation practices, and meta-physics to open the way for an expanded state of consciousness.
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Mondays and Wednesdays, 10:15-11:30 AM

Contact Usha: usha@lifepathretreats.com

One of several yogic traditions, Hatha Yoga refers to the ancient Hindu practice of static physical exercise used to develop physical, physiological, psychological, and spiritual aspects of the self. Unlike the active movements of Western gymnastics, Hatha Yoga utilizes stationary postures called asanas. Practice of the asanas is said to encourage physical well being, mental discipline, and spiritual growth.
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Starting on December 15th, 2011, Thursdays 3:30-4:45 pm

The following topics will be covered:

• The Law Of Karma
• Karma And The Art Of Life
• Karma And Happiness
• Karma, Fate and Destiny
• Karma, Ego and Identity
• Karma, Yoga of Bhagavad Gita

Lori Midrano

Mondays, Wednesday, and Fridays, 12–1 PM, also 4-5PM: Stretch, Strengthen, and Restore with Pilates taught by Lori Midrano.

The body that practices Pilates is the same one used for all other daily activities (working on the computer, driving a car or walking down the street). By understanding this concept, you become more autonomous and awaken yourself to your own potential.

Drop-Ins Welcome. 75 pesos a class/600 pesos for a 10 class card.
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Starting on December 13th, 2011 – Tuesdays 3:30-4:45 pm

This series will focus on spiritual poetry of the last 1,000 years and seeks to bring out the perspective of prominent mystical traditions. Each week we will read aloud a few poems from Rumi, Hafiz, Kabir, St. John of the Cross, Rilke, and others.

The main texts will be:

• “Rumi – The Big Red Book”, Coleman Bark’s Magnum Opus
• “Mala of the Heart: 108 Sacred Poems”

Everyone is invited to bring their favorite poem weekly for an open discussion in context of mysticism and the nature of consciousness.

Cost: $60 pesos per class.

About Ravi

Ravi Nathwani was born into a business family in East Africa and raised in India in the Vaishnav Hindu tradition. He has become a modern-day messenger of a variety of Vedic studies through his lectures and workshops. Ravi teaches at
Tufts University since 1998. He also teaches Wisdom Yoga and Buddhist Meditation at JFK University in
California. In the Bay Area, he leads satsangs, meditation groups and teaches the Sutras of Patanjali and the Bhagavad Gita  in Yoga teacher trainings. Ravi has an MBA from Boston University and has lived in Bombay, London and Boston and San francico. He is the co-editor of MALA OF THE HEART – 108 SACRED POEMS.

Thursdays, 12-1 pm. Cost: $100 pesos. Drop-ins welcome.

In this new class, Lelia mixes elements from Kundalini Yoga, as well as gentle exercise with meditation and chanting. Through Lelia’s gentle guidance, you can achieve deep relaxation and a great sense of invigoration, both of which are much needed during pregnancy, within an atmosphere of love and bonding.

The practice of Kundalini Yoga helps you figure out what your body requires as it changes and expands, and hormones take over. It supports the mother in all aspects – physical, emotional, and spiritual – through pregnancy and childbirth: indeed, the positions practiced in this class help students have a better control of their body during their pregnancy, creating a strong relationship between the baby and the mother since before childbirth.

Every Tuesday and Thursday, 10-11 AM and Saturday 12-1 PM

Qi Gong, pronounced “Tchi Kong”, is a cousin of Tai Chi Chuan and is also part of one of the five branches of Traditional Chinese Medicine. It means literally “control (or work) of the energy”. It has certain similarities to a “slow gym”, however there is always a focus and intention on the spiritual and the therapeutic.

The practice consists of slow and non-violent movements, combined with breath exercises and concentration of the mind. Thanks to the breath work, this thousand-year-old discipline helps the circulation of energy through the body.

The regular practice of Qi Gong calms and relaxes the mind. It reinforces the neuromuscular system and makes it more flexible. It optimizes the functions of the organism and sustains the strength of self-recovery. It guarantees good health and vitality.

Qi Gong is a practice for everybody, regardless of sex, religion, age or physical condition.

Drop-ins welcome, 70 pesos.

Contact: Christian Surier – 415.100.2675
Email:  chsurier.shiatsu_qigong@yahoo.fr

Saturdays, 10:15-11:30 AM

Restorative Yoga focuses on deeply relaxing the body whilst being supported by props (blankets, bolsters etc.) in restful poses. Usha integrates focused breath-work and mind awareness encouraging the student to enter into a state of reflection/meditation.

This class is suitable for all levels and walks of life. Cost $100 p duration, 75 mins.
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Learn how to interpret your birth-chart, unlocking the secrets of your meaning and purpose in life. History, mythology, world events and more. Find out how the stars are working in your favor or challenging you this week in all the areas of your life – personal finances, health and wellness, children and siblings, intimate relationships, creative endeavors, and more.

Cost: 70 Pesos. Drop-ins welcome!

Contact: Mónica Garciadiego – 415.120.2026
Email: monica@lifepathretreats.com

Mon, Wed, Fri, 9-10 AM: Stretching Class. Simple, easy stretches for promoting better general health — increase circulation, range-of-motion, strength, and flexibility. Led by star of Gravity Works, massage therapist and integrative bodyworker, Irma Huerta.

Please bring your own Yoga mat, comfortable clothing. A change-room is provided.

70 pesos per class or 600 pesos per month (10 classes).

CLASS IS LIMITED TO 6. Please contact Irma for more information. irma@lifepathretreats.com

Click here to see a 2-minute video about Irma’s Thai Massage.

February 6th,13th,20th and 27th (i.e. all Mondays of February) 11:00 am-12:30 pm

NOTE: Thanks to your amazing response, this class is currently full. Stay in tune for future dates! 

Insight Meditation is a simple and direct practice of moment-to-moment awareness of mind/body processes.  Through meditation and mindfulness practices, we cultivate our ability to be present in each moment…nurturing clarity, a deeper understanding of how things are, and the inner resources to act with wisdom and compassion.  Stress may be alleviated as we realize how to change our relationship to difficulties in our lives.

Insight Meditation is a practice that comes from the Buddhist tradition.  While that is its origin, it does not require one to be a Buddhist or to believe in any doctrine.  Instead, it asks us to investigate our own experiences to see what there is to learn.  Many people who follow various religious traditions find that this practice enhances their spiritual experiences within those traditions.

About Ann Barden 

Ann has been practicing and teaching Insight (Vipassana) Meditation for many years. Her greatest interest is in the core teachings of the Buddha – suffering, the cause of suffering, and the end of suffering – and how these are experienced in our everyday lives.  She aspires to realize, and teaches in support of the realization of others, the freedom from suffering that is promised in these teachings. She has completed the teacher training program at Deep Spring Center with Barbara Brodsky and the teacher training program with Matthew Flickstein through the Forestway.  She has taught various classes and retreats through the Adult Education programs for the Ann Arbor schools, through Deep Spring Center in Ann Arbor, and in San Miguel de Allende.

Dana Kraft’s 2nd series drop-in Nutrition talks, this time *free*!

No excuses – come on over and see for yourself the reason of Dana’s popularity!  FIRST CLASS: Wednesday, January 11th, 2012. 

LifePath Center, Garden Room -  Every Wednesday from 3 – 4pm 

Dana’s new nutrition series covers the basics of healthy eating – to increase energy and vitality now and keep you healthy and strong well into the future! The classes are relaxed and informal with plenty of time for Q and A, and navigating some of the confusing mainstream ideas about what it means to be healthy and well with nutrition.

We will discuss various topics such as:

• How to make healthy choices when eating out
• Choosing seasonal and organic foods
• Food combining
• Food preparation and storage
• Understanding protein, carbohydrates and fats
• Balancing alkaline and acid forming foods
• Mindful eating practices and optimizing digestion
• The importance of hydration
• Maintaining balanced blood sugar levels
• Reducing inflammation through nutrition
• …and much more 

Email: dana@lifepathretreats.com

Mondays and Thursdays: 5:45-7 PM

NOTE: This class is currently on holiday hiatus. Will resume on January 2nd 2012, on its usual schedule.

Cost: 100 pesos, drop-ins welcome

Anabel Cardenas Dugal teaches Hatha Yoga for all levels from beginner to advanced in a group setting. She incorporates standing, sitting, and laying down yoga asanas with emphasis on the breathing process. She always tries to lead and encourage her students to move within a safe range of motion and to know and respect his or her limits and honor that we all go and grow at our own pace. Pranayama and breathing techniques are a essential component of her yoga classes. Her yoga classes address the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual life of a human being. Grand Sala.

Contact: anabel@lifepathretreats.com

Please note: this gathering of the Ascension Meditation is on hold now until further notice while our monks are away on personal business.

When we resume again, join monks Sanatana and Gayatri Ishaya for Ascension Meditation. Sanatana and Gayatri spent six months in Europe training to teach the practice, and offer monthly courses at LifePath.An extraordinary group opportunity to practice this amazing spiritual technique for achieving inner peace. NOTE: you must have completed the First Sphere Ascension Meditation class to attend.

Questions: sanatana@lifepathretreats.com

LifePath hosts and coordinates all of the San Miguel Ishayas of the Bright Path Ascension activities.

The Brain Exchange is a drop-in Women’s Brainstorming and Networking Group. We use a formal process that generates ideas about everything from business challenges to intimate personal issues. Bring a problem you need help solving or a project for which you need ideas. We have named babies, given books their titles, promoted businesses, and helped people solve interpersonal challenges with friends or family. Don’t wait until you have a problem; come for the networking, the connections, the laughing, and the support and bonding you will experience.

We meet the first Wednesday of every month from 5:30 to 8 PM. We mingle from 5:30 to 6:00 and start the formal process at 6:00. There is no cost involved.

Starting date: March 7th, 2012
Dates and times: Wednesdays, 7-8 pm
Suggested donation: 50 pesos

Experience the incredible sounds that invite one to enter a deeper level of awareness!

Billy will be holding sound meditation weekly gatherings with harmonium, didjeridoo, tibetan healing bowls and overtone singing, along with group chanting of om, ah and hu syllables, spontaneously exploring the spectrum of sound and vibration. Drop-ins welcome.

About Billy White
With over 30 years as a professional musician, known as a guitarist/percussionist and world music performer, and 20 yrs. studying and practicing meditation, yoga, and sound healing, Billy is now working on a series of recordings that utilize various instruments, voice and sound design to increase relaxation and expand awareness and health.

Most recently he has been exploring the realm of overtone singing, producing 2 or more notes from a single voice, expanding the harmonic spectrum and resonance in the human body, similar to Tuvan throat singers and Tibetan monks.

Mondays and Wednesdays, 10-11 AM

The SMA Meditation Community is an open, flowing collection of people from different traditions (including various Buddhist lineages) who share a love of sitting in silence. We also share a love of spiritual community free of doctrine or belief, based in equality and mutual respect. Everyone is welcome. Because friendships with like-minded people support the inner path, we usually meet informally after sittings to share ideas and come to know one another.

Although the forty-minute silent meditations begin at 10:10 and end at 10:50, please feel free to come and go quietly at any time. Meditation assistance is available before or after the sit. For more in-depth meditation instruction, ask Ann Barden (Vipassana) or Jerry Steward (general) at jermer@hotmail.com, 154-0877.

All offerings are free, donations welcome. For more information or to be on our mailing list, contact:  SMAMC@lifepathretreats.com