shingaia

June 27 & 28, 2020 Saturday and Sunday 15h-17h CET (Central European Time) 50€*
The objectives of this workshop are:
1.  The amalgamation of modern and yogic psychology; 2.  Introduction to the constellation created by the chakras, gunas and koshas; 3.  Their interrelated play which leads to various personality types; and  4.  An introduction to chakra-guna personality mapping.

The workshop will take a structured approach in assimilating and presenting the experiences of the Masters of Bihar School of Yoga, as well as an introduction to their approach in terms of philosophy, lifestyle and practice. 
This is an "intermediate level" workshop for serious practitioners, students and teachers of yoga who have foundational understanding of what yoga is, its primary aim of achieving Samadhi, its basic history and its basic principles as an integrated lifestyle practice, with psycho-somatic interactions that directly and indirectly affect our energetic centres. It is ideal for those who h…

Choose Sustainability 
During the confinement there has been a question being pondered by many:  What can I do about climate change?
- The ultimate choice is by minimising consumption, zero waste practices and recycling. - We can begin by making daily choices that support our health and an ethical lifestyle.  - We can support our local industries and artisans.  - We can transition to a better life while respecting our planet. 
Loui Franke has kindly gathered together this information and organised this page to assist us in reaching our personal goals to be part of the world community focusing on ethical and sustainable lifestyles. We are still gathering information and sites and encourage your participation in adding to what we have documented. (See contact information below.) Thank you Loui! This is great!
LOUI'S LIST

RECYLING / SECOND-HAND STORES:  Le Mouvement Emmaüs was founded in 1901. There are numerous ones in Paris and they can be found throughout France. Treasures abound whether it…

As we try to keep some kind of
balance, sanity, and constructive
functionality amidst the current disruption of old patterns and ways of living, I'll offer a few online
classes via ZOOM:

MORNINGS:
Wednesdays 8:00-8:30am
- ShinGaia Immunity Practice
Fridays, 8:00-9:15am
- ShinGaia Gentle Gratitude Practice
EVENINGS:
Tuesdays, 6:30-8:00pm
- ShinGaia Flow

WEEKENDS:
Saturdays, 17h-17h40 - Mantra Chanting

We'll also have monthly gatherings over the summer:

- Yoga & Movement Improvisation (w/Ann Moradian and Corinne Ott), online and in-person.
- Daybreak, outdoor yoga retreats for full or half-days, within one hour of Paris.

Please contact Ann Moradian for additional information, and to reserve your place.

Saturdays, 17h-17h40
Chanting together 108 rounds
Currently chanting the Gayatri Mantra

Atmagyanam Saraswati has kindly continued to accompany us as we continue our Saturday evening chanting practice. We began this practice in the midst of lockdown, with the Mahamrutyunjaya Mantra for health and well-being, 108 times each Saturday. We are continuing now with the Gayatri Mantra for clarity.

I met Atma and Ganga (pictured here) in India a number of years ago. Atma specialises in mantra, chakra and tattva practices, and this is a lovely opportunity for us all. Everyone is welcome!


More on Mantra:
https://www.yogajournal.com/yoga-101/mantras-101-the-science-behind-finding-your-mantra-and-how-to-practice-it

Ann:  My class is quite simple really. I am more interested in the depth of our attention, more than visible tricks or feats. I am most interested in exploring our sense of wholeness -- how we bring that sacred space of our being with us wherever we go...



https://youtu.be/3EZj5zVXE-0
Thank you Annette Foland.

May 1-3, 2020

I'd like to propose that we focus this weekend's practice on the functions and sequencing of asana (postures) and pranayama (breathing practices). Having the luxury of time over this long holiday weekend will give me the opportunity to work with each of you, whether you wish to dive into your practice with more knowledge, to create your own home practice, or are beginning to share your practice with others. Even very experienced students are often astonished at how much more there is to learn and know from the ancient tradition of yoga!



A small group of we Parisians who participated in last year's retreat were delighted with how thoroughly delicious the local fare in old town was, and are looking forward to returning. Please let me know if you would like to join us.


There are a limited number of rooms available on site (both shared and private) in this charming old mansion in the oldest and most charming part of town, but you are also welcome to organise your…

April 24-26, 2020 co-led by Ann Moradian and Corinne Ott near the Loire Valley, south of Tours

     No experience necessary! 
             Just a willingness to                  move                   explore                      connect                          and enjoy! 

This movement practice blends elements from yoga, movement improvisation and dance, as a way to explore our relationship with our own body/ being/ self, with our environment, and with each other. 
We'll be nested in a charming retreat centre (that looks a bit like heaven) with fresh organic vegetarian food prepared for us daily. All rooms are shared with single beds. We hope this cosy housing arrangement will make this retreat even more meaningful. 
We believe that we can and do naturally develop our capacity to respond creatively and constructively to the unforeseeable and 'the other' by becoming more comfortable with the natural feedback of our embodied experience, and extending this comfort zone by practicing m…

August 11-15, 2020
Ute Lodge, Colorado

Nourishing body, mind and soul with dark night sky stargazing, geology hikes in the Colorado Rocky Mountains, daily yoga, breathing practices and guided movement...

Atmospheric scientist and geologist Scott Denning and yogi and movement artist Ann Moradian join forces once again to offer this exceptional 5-day retreat that combines stargazing (we have timed this to catch the annual Perseids meteor shower), geology hikes, yoga, breathing and guided movement practices. This is an immersive exploration of the natural world that spans scales from the birth of the universe in deep time, through geological time, to the incoming and outgoing breath of the current moment that sustains each of us. 

Nested in this almost private haven under the dark night skies of the new moon in the Rocky Mountains (about one-hour from Meeker, Colorado), we'll nourish and replenish body, mind and soul. This year, we have the luxury of shared meals, skillfully prepared for…

with Ann Moradian and Corinne Ott
Saturday, November 30th from 3-6:30pm Tenri Cultural Center, 8-12 rue Bertin Poirée (downstairs), Paris 75001 Participation: 35 euros (sliding scale available if needed)
No dance experience necessary, just a willingness to move, explore, connect, and enjoy! 


The workshop will be blending elements from yoga, movement improvisation, and dance as a way to explore our relationship with our own body/ being/ self, with our environment, and with each other. 
Ann and Corinne believe that we can and do naturally develop our capacity to respond creatively and constructively to the unknown and 'the other' by becoming more comfortable with the natural feedback of our embodied experience, and extending this comfort zone through movement improvisation. We find, over time, that this type of responsivity carries over into our lives so that we begin to 'dance' creatively with our world. It is a way, in effect, of practicing participating in our lives as…

Navigating Complexity for young adults for teenagersfor parents
Sunday, January 12th from 14h00-18h00


This 4-hour workshop offers some basic and practical 'Survival Tools' to help manage stress and emotions, feel more steady and clear in mind, and live more comfortably in our skin. 
In addition to yoga practices, postures and techniques for managing stress and soothing the nervous system, we'll be exploring some questions, like:  How do we navigate the complexity and contradictions that are knotted into the daily interactions of our lives?How do we even begin to see the threads that are in play? And then, how do we negotiate between the sometimes contradictory needs between self and other? How do we make choices we can not only live with, but feel right with? It can be complicated, but it is not impossible. It might even be more manageable than you think! 
This workshop is being offered this January for parents, young adults and teenagers on a donation basis, in the hope that it …

A Yoga Weekend Retreat on the coast of Brittany
June 12-15, 2020 --> 2 places left! 

Last year was so much fun and so refreshing -- we are going back!


Spring rejuvenation -- 'air out' your body and your mind, as we reconnect to water, air, earth, space, and whatever light comes to us in this charming coastal setting. We will be staying in Paimpol, right off of the water.  (And just 2 hours from Mont Saint Michel and Saint Malo, if you'd like to extend your weekend to explore this beautiful and richly historic region. The Normandy beaches are just a bit further on, and well worth the visit, if you have not had a chance to visit them yet!).

We'll practice in yoga in the morning and in the early evening, leaving plenty of time to rest, explore or adventure -- each to their own rhythm. The local specialities of crepes and seafood are within easy reach, and the water is just through the garden gate!

Mediterranean Yoga Retreat Séte, France


Plunge into a spacious moment Explore mindfulness in motion
September 27 – 29, 2019 With Ann Moradian

Morning and Evening Practice With pranayama (breathing practices) Asana (yoga postures) Kriya (cleansing practices) Mantra (sound)  Meditation and Relaxation
Yoga program for the weekend €150
For additional information contact Ann Moradian email: shingaiayoga (a) gmail.com