Narayani(Nicole Nichols)

Nicole Nichols (Narayani) and has been teaching yoga in New York City and abroad since 1995. She is blessed to have been trained directly by Sharon Gannon and David Life, and received her spiritual name from Sharon Gannon in 2003. Narayani is an Advanced Certified Jivamukti Yoga teacher, and is known for her chanting, choreographic sequencing, and knowledge of the subtle body. Widely considered to be a "teacher's teacher," she transmits the lineage as a mentor at the Jivamukti Yoga School. Her classes are inspired by devotional scripture and music, and her training in classical dance. The experience becomes a full-body moving prayer using mantra, asana, breath, and inner meditation to arrive at a transformed state of mind through which to view and serve the world. Narayani also studies and practices Tibetan Buddhism in the Gelukpa Tradition, the lineage of the Dalai Lamas. Her practice and teaching are an offering to her beloved Teachers.

Description

Class description:
Blessed always, blessed always, For the arms of God surround us. May our joy be so triumphant, That we rest in God and say "Amen." - Rickie Byers Beckwith When we call out to the Divine by invoking the names of God, we are really calling IN to our higher Self--the part of us which is already divine, but sometimes gets clouded over with concerns of the small, relative, changing self. Through the practice of counting our blessings, we are reminded of our true nature, which is joy. Chanting the names of God, together with the back bending asanas allows the yogi to open the heart chakra, breaking down layers of sorrow and defensive armor to reveal the true protection, love.

Classes

Classes:
Sunday, January 1st 2012, Opening Ceremony 2:30pm

Wednesday, January 4th 6:15-7:50pm - Open Class with Narayani. "Blessed Always"

Thursday , January 5th 7:00-7:30am. Sunrise Meditation With Narayani