Below are descriptions for all Dharma Yoga classes and workshops to help you decide which ones are suitable for you. Every class is available to all students, but it is suggested that you choose the level that is most appropriate for you, so as to receive the maximum benefit.

Dharma Yoga Shiva Namaskar Vinyasas
are challenging and physically absorbing vinyasa series created by Sri Dharma Mittra for the Dharma Gentle, I, II, III, IV, and V practices. They reintegrate the flow of prana throughout the spinal column and facilitate the movement of the vital life force deep into all areas of the physical, metabolic, intuitive and bliss bodies. This promotes harmony within all these layers so a concentrated state of radiant health is achieved. The highest crowning meditative asanas, pranayamas (breathing techniques), and Yoga Nidra (psychic sleep), which are embedded in the deep roots of Sri Dharma Mittra's teachings, are also imparted to the students.

Dharma Gentle - I | Open, all welcome
Ideal for beginners, those starting back, returning from injuries and 50+er’s This practice is add the healing and toning qualities of yoga into their lives. We start with guided warm up stretches, and move into simple sitting and standing poses to loosen the joints, promote good posture and balance. Breathing exercises and relaxation bring calmness between poses and at the conclusion. Students are helped according to their needs.

Dharma Gentle Chair - 50+ | Open, all welcome
A therapeutic practice that focuses on the individual and supplies exercises to promote pain free ease movement of the joints while seated on a chair. The practice brings increased blood flow and stimulates the metabolism so the body can function more efficiently. It includes breathing and relaxation practices, with individual attention and modifications given. Ideal for beginners, those with chronic injuries, seniors, returning from illness.

Dharma I (Beginner)
This is the beginning level of the Dharma Yoga series. Students will practice DY Surya Namaskar Vinyasa and be introduced to DY 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 mild inverted postures will follow. This practice ends with Deep Relaxation, breathing exercises, and concentration/meditation to remove impurities and bring a sense of well-being to the body and radiant peace to the mind.

Dharma II (Intermediate)
This practice builds on the fundamentals of Dharma I, and is designed for those wishing to advance in posture practice. Dharma II will ignite the entire bodily system through practice. A series of deeper balancing, stretching, back bending, twisting and inverted variations will be taught, including the Headstand, King of Postures. This practice finishes with Deep Relaxation, breathing practices, and concentration/meditation, which will induce deep calm and simultaneously invigorate the students.

Dharma III (Advanced Intermediate)
This intermediate practice builds on the teachings of Dharma II, and is designed for those wishing to move advance through our progressively challenging asana practices. Dharma III will ignite the entire bodily system through practice, unleashing the life force within it. With regular practice, weight problems and disease become a thing of the past, as one attains good health and increased stamina, and gains the opportunity to attain Self-realization. The balancing, back bending, twisting and inversion variations increase in difficulty. Special meditative Headstand and Shoulderstand practices are introduced. This practice finishes with Deep Relaxation, breathing exercises, and concentration/meditation certain to bring a deep sense of calm, increased sense of balance, peace, and invigorated energy to all students.

Dharma IV (Intermediate/Advanced)
This intermediate to advanced practice builds on the teachings of Dharma III, and is designed for those wishing to move advance through our progressively challenging asana practices. Dharma IV will ignite the entire bodily system through practice, unleashing the life force within it. With regular practice, weight problems and disease become a thing of the past, as one attains good health and increased stamina, and gains the opportunity to attain Self-realization. The balancing, back bending, twisting and inversion variations increase in difficulty. Special meditative advanced inversions are introduced. This practice finishes with Deep Relaxation, breathing exercises, and concentration/meditation certain to bring a deep sense of calm, increased sense of balance, peace, and invigorated energy to all students.

Master Sadhana | Dharma IV-V (Intermediate, Advanced & Teachers)
This class is for intermediate and advanced students and yoga teachers. The practice features Level IV-V of Sri Dharma Mittra’s Shiva Namaskara Vinyasa series. Dharma Yoga Registered Teachers, apprentice teachers and students, as well as teachers of all backgrounds from around the world commonly take this class. Be ready for an amazingly graceful challenging practice steeped in 50 years of Sri Dharma's experience of the classical tradition. One of the joys of Master Practice is exploring variations of advanced postures you may not encounter anywhere else in the world of today, as well as the instruction in how to take the steps necessary to acquire these postures. You will be guided through a purifying Deep Healing Relaxation session, and can begin to cultivate the mind through invaluable and profound sacred teachings on the ethical rules (yama), the yogic observances (niyama), the laws of karma, yogic diet, ancient varied breathing practices and sound techniques. Sri Dharma helps guide each individual to quiet the turbulent mind so as to experience the peace, contentment, and realization of the Divinity already present within you. This class with a master is a hidden gem in the middle of New York City and is highly recommended for regular practitioners and yoga teachers. Caution: do not miss out.

Maha Shakti (Advanced Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced)
This is an Open Mixed Level Dharma Yoga Practice taught by Sri Dharma Mittra and Adam Frei. We welcome new students as well as those with a regular practice.  It is mostly asana (the yoga postures based) and includes deep healing relaxation (10 mins.) and a short final meditation (3-5 mins.)  It is great place to start if you can not attend a Dharma Basics I or II course.  We look forward to serving you.

Maha Pranayama and Meditation
A Yogi seeks balance through purification of the mind, intellect, subtle bodies, and the physical body. Prana is energy or Vital Life-Force which through explored ideal breathing practices will purify the nerves, make the mind positive and calm, enhance psychic abilities, and help to awaken the Kundalini, resulting in Divine Perception. Calm and rhythmic breathing is the 1st step towards a personal meditation practice. In Meditation one can find a state of pure consciousness and peace within.

Divine Purification and Meditation
This invaluable cleansing and detoxification program helps purify the physical body, mind, intellect and the subtle bodies. Sessions include a focus on Yama and Niyama secrets that will build a strong foundation for Self-Knowledge and gradually awaken amazing mental or psychic powers. Pranayama or breathing exercises explored will include only the ideal ones to purify the nerves, make the mind positive, calm the mind, enhance psychic abilities and help to awaken and raise the Kundalini up to the head, resulting in Divine Perception. Spiritual discourses will treat such essential topics as: Yama (the universal ethical rules) and Niyama (yogic observances), the foundation of all practice, the Kriyas (the best of the purification techniques), the Kleshas (the five root causes of all pain and suffering), the Koshas (the mystical five-fold sheath that conceals the Supreme Self) and how to surrender the ego or will to the Almighty One. Exposure to this essential knowledge and its application within the framework of everyday life will dispel impurities, ignorance and, eventually, all doubts from the mind. Meditation is concentration without interruption. Ancient techniques will be learned directly from Sri Dharma Mittra, one who has mastered and disseminated them for almost half a century. Meditation stimulates the Pituitary and Pineal glands at the base of the brain, balancing all systems of the body and enhancing mental sharpness. Relieve the stress caused by daily living, learn to calm the monkey mind and develop one-pointed concentration. Once doubt, the true cause of all pain and suffering, is undone through knowledge, the mind is free to experience exceeding bliss. You will experience deep peace that will then help you in your everyday life.

Meditation and Kirtan
Lessons in concentration techniques to calm the mind and bring it almost to complete silence, leading one to become the object of meditation in peace and bliss. Kirtan or chanting draws us into our hearts to be one with Divine.

Self Realization, Breathing and Meditation (Lecture)
Gaining spiritual knowledge allows one to realize their full potential. This knowledge has the power to purify the body of toxins and calm the mind, leading to a state of optimum health, general well-being and self-empowerment. Sitting breathing and meditation techniques bring cumulative benefits. Chairs are provided, no previous experience needed.

Self Knowledge (Lecture)
The only way for the fluctuations of the mind to settle a little and for us to begin to taste the bliss of true peace is for the mind to gain a little of the highest knowledge -- the knowledge of the Self. Every person wants to be happy and serene, but it is always very difficult to find this in the physical restless world of today. Sri Dharma Mittra will arm you with the tools needed to bring an understanding of the true self, proper reasoning, and right action and therein the strength to end daily stuggles and suffering. Make this important class part of your week if you have not already, and see your entire life begin to transform into what you always dreamed it could be. Appropriate for anyone at any age, all that's required is a thirst for knowledge and that you join us every Monday night as the teachings are cumulative.

Yoga Remedies for Overcoming Stress and Depression (Lecture)
It is now widely known that stress is the number one cause of injury and illness. Explore methods and practical techniques to keep balanced and joyful in our busy lives. Sitting program with cumulative benefits, chairs are provided, no previous experience needed.

Psychic Development Techniques and Meditation (Special Prescribed Practices)
is a special series of mental exercises sequenced to improve your psychic abilities and promote the projection of your thoughts. They include specific breathing exercises, directed visualizations, and these two powerful mantras: the Mantra for Purification and the Mantra for Unification. These mantras will establish perfect psychic rhythm to mental patterns which puts 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 in this way. This class culminates in a final meditation to make your personal dreams a reality.

Deep Healing Relaxation Method (Lecture)
A guided restorative session, to break free from the stress of the noisy and restless world that maintains its presence in our bodies and minds at all times. This class will allow you to take the time to let all the cells of your physical body, joints and organs to de-stress and begin to find balance. This result occurs on an unconscious level, as your bodily systems become healthy, balanced and refreshed. You will then be ready to sit quietly for the final 15 minutes in the practice of contemplative meditation, to bring your awareness even further within and guide you toward the Real Self deep in your heart. From this place, it will be easy for you to acknowledge, see and feel, the unity in the diversity, the sameness of all. You will slowly realize "all is within" and "we are all one" as Sri Dharma says. Do not miss this powerful and healing class now held every Friday evening and Saturday morning. Each session includes different special practices and lectures.

Holy Satsang and Kirtan
Satsang is a Sanskrit word which can be translated as a "gathering in the company with the wise". It is the traditional method of supporting the spiritualization of the student, sadhaka, or disciple with the teacher or Guru. There is both a non-verbal and verbal transmission to the aspirant from the teacher. It is also a means to honor the teacher for all the work they have done for the student in imparting the teachings and understanding of universal truth to them. Satsang will now be made available to all students weekly. Do not miss this wonderful opportunity to sit in the company of Sri Dharma Mittra and special guests. Held the first Thursday of every month.

Kirtan
Devotional chanting offered by donation. Bhakti 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. Holy Satsang includes a special Kirtan program every first Thursday of the month from 7:30-8:45pm. We also regularaly chant the Hanuman Chalisas, a 40 verse Bhajan in praise of Hanuman 11 times on the third Thursday of each month 7:30-8:30. All are welcome.

Dharma Yoga Posture Workshop
is offered every third Saturday of the month. These valuable workshops will focus on proper placement and alignment in the practice of each posture. You will also learn the spiritual intention of the poses. As Sri Dharma Mittra always says in class: “Each posture is designed to bring the practitioner a specific state of consciousness.” There will be a Q & A period. This workshop is intended to give students the time to slowly work on the chosen postures and therefore make rapid progress.
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Maha Sadhana with Sri Dharma Mittra
The Great Divine Whole and Complete Eternal Practices of Sri Dharma Mittra, recommended for intermediate through advanced practitioners. This amazing session begins with spiritual purification discourses from the Master explaining how the ancient teachings can find expression in our modern lives. You will be shown how to establish proper placement, alignment and the deep spiritual intention behind each pose. It continues with in-depth, long and challenging Dharma Yoga III-IV Shiva Namaskara Vinyasa practice, including healing Deep Relaxation and a reflective meditation practice. Also included is a joyous 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. Pre-registration is required for this once a month special workshop. Held the first Saturday monthly from 6-9 p.m. at Dharma West.

7am Express
Our early morning practice welcomes all levels of students. It is a great way to begin your day before going to work. We start with the Surya and Shiva Namaskara Vinyasa and then continue into the most important and beneficial stationary postures. You will leave refreshed, recharged, and with get up and go to take on the day with the armor of Yoga. Taught by senior instructor Bernadette Duthu. She will help to correct your physical alignment and bring the correct intention to each pose. Every Monday and Wednesday 7 to 8 am.

Dharma Kid
Dharma Kids begins a great journey in child’s life. Combining classical Yoga along with teaching good posture, poise, and grace, buildling your child’s sense of awareness, while keeping them engaged and having fun. Our Yoga program promotes a child's natural muscle and joint flexibility, breathing, as well as a spirited joy of movement. We highly invest in helping your children become calm, one-pointed, self-confident, and physically strong, thus radiating health.