Practicing the Sutras: Why and How
with Melanie VanGuilder
June 3, 10, 17, 24 — Tuesdays 5:30 – 7:00pm
The ancient text of the Yoga Sutras are attributed to the sage Patanjali. The sutras comprise the foundational principles of Yoga theory, philosophy, and practice. In this series of four classes we will learn what the Yoga Sutras tell us about the nature of the universe, our minds, and our experiences in this life. We will explore the obstacles to happiness, and how to deal effectively with them by following the eight-limbed path of Patanjali.
$80 for the 4-week series; $25 to drop in weekly
About Melanie
Melanie VanGuilder began her yoga practice in 1977. Although her practice was on and off for many years, she has always returned to it. Her first YTT at Yogaville in 1994 introduced her to the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, and she was enthralled. Melanie has more than 1000 hours of certified teacher training in Hatha; Yoga as Stress Management; Advanced Pranayama; and in Yoga Philosophy, Theory, and Practice. Melanie was a founding member of the Yoga Alliance in March 2000. She taught for 13 years in North Carolina before moving to Roanoke. She has initiated three different sutras study groups, with one currently active in Roanoke.