Full Moon (Chandra) Yoga Practice & Zen Sound Bath

Outdoor Event at Old Mill Farm of Durham

Thursday, June 24 - Full Moon Event

Place: Old Mill Farm of Durham

7pm - 8:30pm, Community tea afterwards around fire pit to 9pm

Cost $25 

Full Moon Day Yoga practices led by Christine Donovan, ERYT-500, accompanied by Mihika Paranjpe, ( From 7 Vibrations) , Vibrational Sound Therapy practitioner and  musician from India playing Zen Sound Bath for deep relaxation and singing mantras.

The full moon day is the perfect time to send peaceful, loving thoughts to the entire world.

Honoring the pure reflective light of the Full Moon.  What exists in nature has a corresponding interconnection with its counterpart in the body. The moon is closely associated with our internal moon, the mind and the ida nadi, the lunar channel. It is because of this intensification the yogis recommend that full moon days be spent with an elevated mind in spiritual pursuits. As the moon cycles between its waxing and waning phases, so does our mental condition. When the moon is full (called Purnima or Poornima), whatever the mind experiences is intensified, feeling an increase in creativity, a heightened sense of intuition, and all the mental processes and the feminine characteristics of our personality.

Join us for the  Full Moon Yoga Practice,

Pranayama, meditation , Vedic mantras with original classical music from India.

and enjoy deep relaxation and remove the stress with vibrational healing benefits with Zen Sound bowls.

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Afterwards, hang out for relaxing conversation by a fire pit, enjoying mint tea or chai or bring your own favorite beverage. 

Restorative Yoga and Stories of Resilience 

Patrul Rinpoche and the Medicine Buddha

Live Stream Restorative Yoga & Story-time

Patrul Rinpoche and the Medicine Buddha

Join Michael Johnson, ERYT-500 

Sunday, May 30th, 7pm 

Proceeds from Donations will be going to:

- Smile Together India to distribute PPE, food and education to prevent transmission  

- Path to provide Medical Oxygen 

Rejuvenate your body and mind for a wonderful cause!  Join Michael for a relaxing Restorative  Yoga class as he intertwines a story of resilience as he guides you through the practice.  This week the story will be  about Patrul Rinpoche (1808–1887) was a Tibetan Monk who became famous for walking the walk. Though he was offered many opportunities to teach in monasteries and live in the lap of luxury, he refused and chose to wander the country without possessions to better serve people in need, never knowing where he was going to sleep each night.

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You will be provided a link to view for up to 72 hours if you cannot attend a session, no refunds will be provided for nonattendance.

Explore Your Relationship with Nature & Yoga

Morning 4 Week Session

Explore Your Relationship Nature & Yoga

Join Christine Donovan, ERYT-500 

Wednesday's  10:30am - 11:30am

Yoga on the Farm - Outdoor Covered Pavilion

June 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th

Cost $40 for all 4 Session or $12 Drop In Rate

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Explore Your Relationship Nature & Yoga  This 4 week course is designed to help students cultivate a deeper understanding of their connection with the natural world around them using the practice of yoga and mindfulness.  Cultivating a stronger relationship with our natural environments, understanding how we move through our natural environments and seeing ourselves in nature.  Each session will include an All Levels Slow Flow Yoga class that brings moment-to-moment awareness through movement, focus on the breath, on our connection with the nature.   Students must bring their own mat and a water bottle to hydrate.  Please register early, class size is limited, no refunds for nonattendance.

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Nature’s Five Elements and Yoga 5 Sessions - Outdoor Covered Pavilion 

Join Christine Donovan, ERYT-500 

Wednesdays, July 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, Aug.4th 

Time: 7pm - 8pm

Yoga on the Farm - Outdoor Covered Pavilion

Cost $50 for all 5 Sessions 

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Nature’s Five Elements and Yoga  During this 5 week course

We will be exploring  the five elements Earth, Water, Fire, Air/Wind, Ether/Space. with yoga to balance body and mind by encouraging a harmonious flow of elemental energy.  

Introducing timeless yoga sequences to help bring you back into a state of equanimity if something feels off kilter, physically or mentally.

While the elements themselves and what each represents vary from culture to culture, there are general moods and physical processes associated with each element across traditions: Earth, Water, Fire, Air/Wind, Ether/Space.

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 Students must bring their own mat and a water bottle to hydrate.  Please register early, class size is limited, no refunds for nonattendance.

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YOGA At the FARM Evening Yin & Mediation

Evening 4 Week Session

Yin Yoga & Metta Loving-Kindness Meditation 4 Sessions

Join Christine Donovan, ERYT-500 

Wednesday's  7pm - 8pm

Yoga on the Farm - Outdoor Covered Pavilion

June 23rd, 30th, July 7th & 14th

Cost $40

Registration Deadline May 25th.

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Yin Yoga & Metta Meditation 4 Sessions. Enjoy a Gentle Yin Yoga Class and  Metta Loving-Kindness Meditation under a pavilion at the end of your day.  Taking the time to dial into self-care, allowing your self to let go of the day, letting go of tension as your body drops into the postures.  Class ends with Metta Meditation, replenishing compassion and loving-kindness for yourself and all beings.

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Intro to Mindfulness & Meditation 6 Week Series Summer Sessions

Live Stream Intro Mindfulness & Meditation 6 Weeks Series.

Join Christine Donovan, ERYT-500 

Tuesday's  7:30pm to 9pm   

July 13th, 2021 - August. 17th

Cost $75

Registration Deadline July 10th.

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Intro Mindfulness & Meditation 6 Weeks Series.  This 6 week course is designed to help participants understand and cultivate a daily meditation practice, mindfulness practices that can be taken off the mat into life.  Each session will include a Gentle Yoga class that brings moment-to-moment awareness through gentle movement, focus on the breath, and the encouragement of a kinder, more compassionate way of relating to their mind and body.

During this 8 week course participants will learn how to...

• Practice meditation 

• Practice mindfulness off your mat

• Increase ability to relax while resting in the present moment.

• Improve ability to cope with stressful situations.

• Release tensions and increase energy through gentle yoga movements and breathing exercises.

• Cultivate skills in being present to bring more joy, creativity, and happiness into life.

You will be provided a link to view for up to 48 hours if you cannot attend a session, no refunds will be provided for nonattendance.