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"Make every pose an offering to the Lord." -DM

"Dharma Mittra Yoga is a way of centering my energies and collecting myself in order to become the human being I was meant to be, and align my wishes and desires with my Higher Self." Teresita Triay

Shoulder Stand

"Dharma Mittra Yoga is sharing the good. Helping to lift up those around you. Yoga is life, not a class." Matteus

"Dharma Mittra Yoga is a way of life-a roadmap to serenity and a calling. It is a direct path to God." Kate Francomacaro

"Dharma Mittra Yoga is about the principles of yoga and teaching from the heart." Theresa Powell

Spinal Twist

Gentle Marvin

Dharma

Master Class

 

Class Descriptions     

Dharma Mittra Yoga Shiva Namaskar Vinyasa Series is a stairway to bliss that reintegrates the continuous flow of prana (cosmic energy) through the spinal column, emanating deep into all areas of the physical, metabolic, intuitive and bliss bodies. The carefully selected inspirational Yoga postures in Sri Dharma's Shiva Namaskar Vinyasa series for all the levels are a culmination of his 40 years dedicated organization. They will unify the physical, mental and emotional bodies. Practice of these asanas strengthens and tones muscles, glands and internal organs. The postures are performed with slow graceful movements, so fantastic inner calm and self-control are felt immediately. With regular practice problems and disease are gradually brought to an end & self-realization comes easily.

Yoga Basics I
Our center is a wonderful introduction to yoga, and this six week program is a perfect way to begin your personal practice. All programs are taught by Sri Dharma's devotees. This course will introduce Sun Salutation, Dharma Mittra Yoga Level I, and breathing and relaxation techniques. Emphasis is on stress release, introspection, and physical awareness.

Yoga Basics II
Continue to build on the yoga fundamentals learned in Yoga Basics I by joining this six week program designed for Yoga Basics I graduates and advanced beginners. Strength, flexibility, and balance will be enhanced. Headstand, scorpion and wheel are systematically taught. Personal corrections are given to eradicate incorrect alignment.

Gentle
This healing session embraces all ages, who wish to finally add the healing qualities of yoga into their lives. We move the body thru the classical poses very slowly, gently and conscienciously. There are rests taken between poses as the body moves towards inner introspection on a physical and meditative level. This class is highly beneficial for those returning from an illness or injury, or who haven’t moved in a long time. It is recommended for those who are just looking for an easy class, 50 & up, and pre-natal. Everyone will leave refreshed and relaxed. We welcome all to join the ageless loyal following of Gentle Marvin any day, just don’t wait too long.

Dharma Mittra Yoga Level I (Beginner)
This is the beginning level of the Dharma Mittra Yoga series. Students will practice DMY Surya Namaskar and be introduced to DMY Shiva Namaskar Vinyasa Level I to warm up the body, bring flexibility to all muscles and joints, and wake up the nervous system. A gentle yet powerful series of balancing, stretching, back bending, twisting and inverted postures will follow. This practice ends with deep relaxation, breathing, and meditation exercises to remove impurities and bring a sense of well-being to the body and radiant peace to the mind.

Dharma Mittra Yoga Level I - II (Beginner thru Advanced Beginner)
This class is still designed for Beginner Level I Students. Those attending classes on regularly will enjoy this practice that builds on the fundamentals of Dharma Mittra Yoga Level I. Students will gradually learn DMY Shiva Namaskar Vinyasa Level II, a gentle yet powerful series to wake up the entire body for practice.

Dharma Mittra Yoga Level II (Advanced Beginner thru Intermediate)
This practice builds on the fundamentals of Dharma Mittra Yoga Level I, and is designed for those wishing to advance in posture practice. Students will learn and practice DMY Shiva Namaskar Vinyasa Level II, igniting the entire body for practice. A series of deeper balancing, stretching, back bending, twisting and inverted variations will be taught including the head stand. This practice finishes with extended deep relaxation, breathing, and meditation exercises which will certainly bring a deep calm and invigorating energy to the students.

Dharma Mittra Yoga Open & Open Sadhana Level II - III (Mixed Level)
This class is mostly geared towards Intermediate thru Advanced students, but Advanced Beginners who wish to practice are more than welcome. It is based mostly on DMY Shiva Namaskara Level II and III practices. This is a wonderful opportunity to study with Dharma in the evening.

Dharma Mittra Yoga Master Class Level IV- V
(Intermediate, Advanced & Teachers)
This class is for Intermediate thru Advanced students and Teachers. The practice is Sri Dharma's Level IV and V Shiva Namaskara Vinyasa. You will see many of Dharma's teachers in this class as well as those teaching around the world. Be ready to have an amazing and challenging practice, seeped in the classical traditions that are Dharmaji's basis of all. Chanting, meditation, yogic philosophy, deep relaxation and Divine Purification techniques and teachings are included.

Sri Dharma Mittra Workshop Programs
The effects of Dharma Mittra’s classes are remarkable and life changing. Students and teachers from around the world are forever changed by the simple, ancient teachings which embrace all aspects of the science of Yoga, from the physical to the esoteric. Dharma is a true living Yogi, a rare gem in the world of Yoga today. These workshops and intensives are designed to help students progress quickly along their path of yoga. Being established in Sattva, a state of mind where notions such as ‘I’ and ‘mine’, the ‘doer’, and delusion are all absent, Dharma will teach Shiva Namaskara Vinyasa for all levels—Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced. He will also impart the traditional Yogic principles of renunciation, dispassion, reverence, Self-realization, surrender to the Lord, and love for one and all (the basis of all Yoga) to bring one closer to the true Self within their own heart. Dharma embodies and imparts the virtues of Yoga; kindness, patience, humility, fortitude, humor, selfless service, ahimsa (non-killing), and unlimited love, compassion and understanding for all. He is a beloved and humble teacher still teaching in the traditional way, remaining truthful to its classical and historical teachings. His approach and teachings are loved by all Yogis, and strike the hearts of all who attend sessions with him. Sri Dharma has initiated thousands into the Holy practice of Yoga, and emphasizes “complete surrender to the Lord. Without this, there will be no success in Yoga”.

Purification
Includes ancient breathing and chakra techniques, mantra japa, relaxation, chanting, and meditation. This purification leads to higher states of physical and mental health, culminating ultimately in blissful Self-realization. The session:

• promotes clarity leading to freedom (Vairagya)
• removes negative states of mind and activates positive thinking to help manifest your desires
• opens chakra centers and removes blocks to the flow of prana
• improves concentration
• purifies the five koshas (sheaths), bringing health and integration of the body, mind and spirit.

Psychic Development
Teaches a special series of mental exercises to improve your psychic abilities and projection of your thoughts. They include specific breathing exercises, directed visualizations, and these two powerful mantras:

• Mantra for Purification
• Mantra for Unification

They will establish perfect psychic rhythm to mental patterns which put power behind your thoughts, making it easier to achieve your goals and desires in life. These ancient techniques have only been passed down by word of mouth from teacher to disciple and continue to be taught this way. This class culminates in a final meditation to make your personal dreams a reality.

Maha Sadhana: The Great Practice
The Great Divine Whole and Complete Eternal Practices of Sri Dharma. This amazing session begins with spiritual Purification discourses from the aster conveying the ancient teaching into our modern lives. It continues with in-depth, long and challenging Shiva Namaskara posture practice, including healing deep relaxation and a meditation practice. Dharma joyously includes his Devotional Dharma Asana Satsang Jam. Personal attention and helpful hints are given throughout the session as well as direction toward the real true goal of Yoga. For Intermediates thru Advanced Yogis. Please pre-register in advance for this once a month special workshop that should not be missed.

Kirtan
Devotional chanting held on the second Friday of each month at 8:45 p.m. by donation. Bakti Yoga is the Yoga of devotion to the true inner self. Calling for, or chanting the names of the Divine, is considered the simplest method to find peace. Hanuman Chalisa, a 40 verses in praise of Hanuman chanted 11 times on the third Friday of each month. Everyone can sing!

All images copyright 2008, Dharma Yoga Center. Site design and photography by Isrmittee Devi Om.
Original Artwork & Paintings by Rosangela Quinaud & Dharma Mittra.