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Metta Yoga Workshop

Exploring Hatha Yoga and Loving-Kindness Practice

 

Saturday, August 14

9am - 4pm

St David of Wales

Metta , Sanskrit for Loving-Kindness, is considered one of the sublime attitudes of an enlightened being. Applying it to our own lives helps us to treat ourselves and others with more (greater?) compassion. When we focus this simple practice to our physical bodies it can help us to cultivate appreciation and let go of the constant judging towards our body and ourselves.

Sherri Konin Montgomery combines Metta practice with classical Hatha yoga in a one-day workshop that explores the transformative, beneficial energy that arises from Loving-Kindness. This event will particularly work to help participants cultivate deep compassion & appreciation for their body.

The workshop will feature Yoga postures, breath-work, meditation, and group discussion to support the heart-opening nature of Loving-Kindness practice. Modifications, options and adjustments will be offered to make postures accessible to students at all levels and all body types. A light, vegan lunch will be offered to all participants.

You will need to start the day with an empty stomach and wearing clothing that is comfortable & allows full-range of movement. Although some mats and props will be available, if you have your own, please bring them.

 
 
 
 
 
Sherri Konin Montgomery begin practicing Hatha Yoga in 2003 to help her rebuild strength and stamina after being diagnosed with degenerative disc disease. She found the practice of Yoga to be so beneficial in managing her pain and improving her physical well-being that she began training to teach yoga and has been teaching since 2005. After studying Loving-Kindness practice with her Zen teachers, Jan Chozen Bays Roshi and Hogen Bays, Sherri found that combining it with Yoga helped both her and her students to view their bodies with more compassion and patience.  

Cost for the Workshop: $70 - A vegan lunch will be provided .


$20 deposit - Balance due on arrival

Zen Community of Oregon
P.O. Box 368
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