He is a regular teacher at Kripalu and Omega and now ...
FOR THE FIRST TIME IN BOSTON
Russill Paul offers the authentic tradition of mantra recitation, presenting the full scope of its transforming power to the western yoga practitioner and spiritual seeker in a manner that is easy to understand. He provides the workshop attendee with the rich and authentic sounds of Indian chant yet blending it with contemporary instrumentation and world class musicianship so that it is readily accessible, enjoyable and effortless.
What is unique to Russill Paul is his unusual background of being the combination of a Benedictine monk and yogi who has studied Sankrit chanting and Indian music through traditional methods in the great temple cities of India. Furthermore, he complements his presentations with a profound intellectual understanding of the historical, spiritual and
scientific value of chant in the Hindu tradition that is rare among artists of his caliber. www.russillpaul.com
Journeying with the Chakras: Sexual Energy and Mysticism
December 5th . Saturday . 10 AM to 5 PM
At the heart of Tantric teaching is the understanding of spiritual energy as the basic force that lives and moves and breathes in all of life and matter. This Kundalini, or coiled energy, originating in the depths of our sexual presence, is predisposed to moving through the chakras to give us the varying experiences of life in all its many shades and dimensions; without it, life would be dull and meaningless. Yet, excessive accumulation of energy, constricted patterns and tendencies that block its flow, or the loss of energy through involuntary acts of thought or behavior, can all interfere with the transmutation of sexual energy into a higher consciousness, an alchemy of the soul that is essence of Tantra.
During this workshop, we will, through various exercises and discussions, explore the gnostic tradition of Tantra and its methods of working with energy as we examine the Chakra System and its relevance for our times.
The Yoga of Sound: Healing and Enlightenment through Mantra
December 6th . Sunday . 10 AM to 5 PM
During this workshop, you will be introduced to an expansive range of possibilities in mantra through exploring the Vedic, Tantric, Bhakti traditions of mantra, as well as Nada Yoga, the traditional term for the yoga of sound. You will understand the functional value of these specific types of mantra as an aid to your spiritual and yoga practice, both on and off the mat, as a viable support system to take on all the vagaries and challenges that come your way in life, and, as powerful tools that sculpt, configure and transform energy into refined states of consciousness.
Mantras are the quintessential tools of our spiritual evolution, needed at present time more than ever in human history. Proper knowledge of the art and application of mantra can make a substantial difference in your spiritual life, your health, and your yoga practice.
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Russill Paul is a world-class musician and producer of the best-selling yoga chant albums Shakti: Tantric Embrace and Nada: Awakening Spirit. He is also a renowned spiritual teacher and the author of The Yoga of Sound: Tapping the Hidden Power of Music and Chant and Jesus in the Lotus: The Mystical Doorway between Christianity and Yogic Spirituality. Russill combines years of monastic training in India as a Benedictine monk and yogi under Dom Bede Griffiths, with extensive studies in spirituality, mantra, and music. He is also the founder and director of the Mystic Heart School of Transformation, an online study program.
He has been presenting workshops and retreats throughout North America at leading-edge institutions such as The Esalen Institute in Big Sur, CA, the Omega Institute of Holistic Studies in Rhinebeck, NY, Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health in Lennox, MA, and Hollyhock in Cortes Island, British Columbia, Canada.
www.russillpaul.com
Leave your worries behind and allow the sacred power of sound to bring you fully alive in a workshop that blends high energy chanting with devotional bliss. Alternating between dancing and chanting mantras in ecstatic kirtan, and connecting to profound states of meditation through internal mantra recitation, the power of this weekend will remain with you long after you return home.
THE EVENTS ARE SPONSORED BY
MAKE IT A RETREAT! ONLY A FRACTION OF THE COST OF OMEGA AND KRIPALU
Come with a friend and book a room at the beautiful 3 Star Hyatt in Medford, MA - only a mile from the venue. The rate is $ 99 per night per room and is valid for up to 2 people in a room. You should call them directly at 781 395 8500 and ask for the "Shunyam Productions" rate for December 5.
Here is a link to the hotel's website:www.bostonmedford.place.hyatt.com
ALL EVENTS HELD AT THE CENTER FOR ARTS AT THE ARMORY
191 Highland Ave., Somerville, MA
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