Bhakti Lounge the heart of yoga (formerly Urbanedgeyoga)

Hereafter, the question of reincarnation – Bhagavad gita seriesPosted by admin on January 30th, 2012

Title: Hereafter, the question of reincarnation – Bhagavad gita series
Location: A private residence at Yonge & Carlton, call 6472617499 for address
Date: Friday, Feb 03 2012
Time:06:30 PM till 08:30 PM

Event Fee : $7 ($5 for students) includes vegan dinner
Facilitator : Mangal-arti
Description: Some say death is the end and others are sure that there is something unknown, myseterious journey, that starts at the time of death. We may differ in our opinions about the nature of the journey but the question of afterlife or reincarnation comes up every once in a while.

Are we simply some chemicals on a moderate size planet or is there more to us ? What is the goal of our existence and does our march forward towards this goal continue ? Reincarnation studies and research have also intrigued the world of science and the evidence seems to increase by the day.

Let’s turn to the ancient text of Bhagavad Gita to explore the depths of this ancient science from a yogic and scientific view – accompanied with meditation, dinner and fun conversations.

Meditation Nights – KirtanPosted by admin on January 9th, 2012

Title: Meditation Nights – Kirtan
Location: Multifaith Centre, 569 Spadina Ave, Multi Purpose Room, room 207 (map). Note: Entrance from behind the building on Bancroft Ave, not Spadina Ave
Date: Wednesday, Jan 19 2012
Time:06:30 PM till 08:30 PM
Event Fee : $7 ($5 for students) include vegan dinner
Facilitator : Radha-mohan

Description: Yoga chants with Music and dance. Enliven and enlighten your being through Meditation. Make stress a matter of the past through the simple process of guided meditation and delicious dinner. Use meditation as a tool to expand your concious experience, improve your focus and get over even the slightest hint of depression. Musicians crave it, doctors recommend it, spiritualists relish it and students have fun with it.

Yogis have tried and tested this method for centuries and explain ‘Kirtan’ or ‘Musical meditations’ to be the key to boundless happiness. Through a unique combination of chants, stringed and percussion instruments we create a tranquil atmosphere for you to relax in. Learn special relaxation techniques with a group of like minded individuals.

Meditation is followed by a delicious dinner and discussion.

Quick and Easy – Vegan cookingPosted by admin on January 9th, 2012

Title: Quick and Easy – Vegan cooking

Location: Centre for International Expereince, 33 St George St
Date: Monday, Jan 09 2012
Time:05:30 PM till 07:30 PM
Facilitator : Shyama-mohini

Event fee : $7 ($5 for students) includes vegan dinner
Description: Work has started and so has school. The feelin of rush grips our mind and fast food seems like the only option. Change the trend this year by adding some cooking tricks to your skill bag while you enjoy delicious Thai dinners. Everything you need to know about vegan cooking from from choosing ingredients to advise on health and nutrition. Time to learn a variety of light and flavourful recipies. Learn in an interactive and participative environment so you can prepare quick meals for weekend specials.

There is an art to cooking these delights and our cook will share these secrets in a structured class room environment with you.Delicious tried and tasted Thai menus will help with taste and with health. Through these classes we will take you on a Journey to focus deeply on the ‘Yoga of cooking’. Yes, you will be surprised to know how you can transform your home kitchen into a meditation room and your food into Ayurvedic treats.

Please pre-register as we have only limited spots.

Celebrating New Year – Gita, Kirtan & FestingPosted by admin on November 20th, 2011

Title: Celebrating New Year – Gita, Kirtan & Feasting
Location: Private residence at Yonge and College
Start Time: 18:30
End Time: 20:30
Date: 2012-01-06

Description: It’s New Year – a time for resolutions and a slight show of determination. What different would we like to do this year ? Are there ways in which the new year can get us some more freedom, some more fun ? Join us this Friday to have a fun, calming and freeing beginning to this new Year with friends from Bhakti Lounge.
Delicious treats, videos, meditation and interactive presentation – all for you !

Vegan Family Meals – for holiday seasonPosted by admin on November 16th, 2011

Title: Vegan Family Meals – for holiday season
Location: Centre for international experience, 33 St George St, Baldwin room
Start Time: 17:30
Date: 2011-11-21
End Time: 19:30

Facilitator : Shyama-mohini

Event fee : $7 ($5 for students) includes vegan dinner
Description: Holiday season is right around the corner, a time to meet up with family and do special things for one another. What better way to express your love than a delicious warm meal for everyone in the family. Everything you need to know about vegan cooking from from choosing ingredients to advise on health and nutrition. Time to learn a variety of light and flavourful recipies. Learn in an interactive and participative environment so you can prepare quick meals for weekend specials.

There is an art to cooking these delights and our cook will share these secrets in a structured class room environment with you. With themed menus taken from countries all around the world we will show you how you can cook a meal at home that will win the hearts of your friends and family.

Through these classes we will take you on a Journey to focus deeply on the ‘Yoga of cooking’. Yes, you will be surprised to know how you can transform your home kitchen into a meditation room and your food into Ayurvedic treats.

Please pre-register as we have only limited spots.

How do you know what you know – Bhagavad GitaPosted by Mangalaarti on October 1st, 2011

Title: How do you know what you know – Bhagavad Gita
Location: Bhakti Lounge, 324 Bloor St W, #1
Date: Friday, Oct 21 2011
Time:06:30 PM till 08:30 PM

Description : Is it possible that we have been traversing the Universe life after life? Join us a we share with you millenia of extensive research and spiritual insights. If you want to gain real control over your destiny, you must understand reincarnation and how it works.

Man’s eternal quest for immortality is so fundamental that we find it nearly impossible to conceive the thought of dying. Most of us seldom, if ever, think about death or what happens afterward, and if we do- then where do you start looking for answers? Some say that death is the end of everything. Some believe in heaven and hell. Still others hold that this life is only one of many we have lived and will live in the future. And there are many who accept reincarnation as an irrevocable fact of life. Reincarnation is not a “belief system,” or a psychological device for escaping the “grim finality” of death, but a precise science that explains our past and future lives- come out to the discussion to learn more!

Do we reincarnate instantaneously,slowly, or over a long period of time? Can other living beings, like animals, reincarnate in human bodies? Can man appear as an animal? Do we reincarnate forever, or does it end somewhere? Can we control our future incarnations? Can we be reborn on other planets or in other universes? Do good and evil actions play a role in determining our next body? What is the relationship between karma and reincarnation? All this and more will be discussed.

The discussion will be followed by soul soothing musical meditation .
To end the event- we will prepare, as always, an entirely vegan meal, including desert – to compliment your satiated spiritual and philosophical appetite!
RSVP to reserve a spot.

Vegan cooking – quick and easyPosted by Mangalaarti on September 25th, 2011

Title: Vegan cooking – quick and easy
Location: Centre for International Experience, 33 St George Street, University of Toronto
Date: Thursday, Sep 29 2011
Time:05:00 PM till 07:00 PM
Event fee : $7 ($5 for students) includes vegan dinner
Facilitator : Shyama-mohini

Description: Everything you need to know about vegan cooking from from choosing ingredients to advise on health and nutrition. Time to learn a variety of light and flavourful recipies. Learn in an interactive and participative environment so you can prepare quick meals for weekend specials.

There is an art to cooking these delights and our chef will share these secrets in a structured class room environment with you. With themed menus taken from countries all around the world we will show you how you can cook a meal at home that will win the hearts of your friends and family.

Through these classes we will take you on a Journey to focus deeply on the ‘Yoga of cooking’. Yes, you will be surprised to know how you can transform your home kitchen into a meditation room and your food into Ayurvedic treats.

Please pre-register as we have only limited spots.

Yoga, Meditation and eat all you can – the complete packagePosted by Mangalaarti on September 8th, 2011

Title: Yoga, Meditation and eat all you can – the complete package
Location: Bhakti Lounge, 324 Bloor Street West, #1
Date: Tuesday, Sep 20 2011
Time:06:30 PM till 08:30 PM
Description: Event Fee : $7 ($5 for students) includes vegan dinner
Facilitator : Mangal-arti

Description: Come experience a 60 minute yoga class designed to stretch, relax, and revitalize your muscles. We will be flowing through a variety of postures starting with Surya Namaskar – Sun Salutation, while listening too the Rhythmic music of mridanga (traditional Indian drum), cymbals and tambourine in time with the pace of the postures. Enhance your yoga practice by allowing the music to complement the movements and reach new heights !
After 60 min we’ll sink into deep relaxation and cap it all with some meditative kirtan. Kirtan is a powerful Sonic Yoga experience, a jewel of the ancient yoga system. Kirtan is a mix of music and meditation to cultivate inner strength and clarity of mind. Sometimes it is soft and meditative and sometimes it can get a little wild! Come and join in!
To top it all off there is an amazing vegan dinner and desert- all prepared fresh on site.

Vegan cooking classesPosted by Mangalaarti on August 1st, 2011

Title: Vegan cooking classes
Location: Bhakti Lounge, 324 Bloor Street West, #1
Date: Wednesday, Aug 10 2011
Time:06:30 PM till 08:30 PM
Description: Event fee : $7 ($5 for students) includes vegan dinner
Facilitator : Shyama-mohini

Description: Everything you need to know about vegan cooking from from choosing ingredients to advise on health and nutrition. Time to learn a variety of light and flavourful recipies. Learn in an interactive and participative environment so you can prepare quick meals for weekend specials.

There is an art to cooking these delights and our chef will share these secrets in a structured class room environment with you. With themed menus taken from countries all around the world we will show you how you can cook a meal at home that will win the hearts of your friends and family.

Through these classes we will take you on a Journey to focus deeply on the ‘Yoga of cooking’. Yes, you will be surprised to know how you can transform your home kitchen into a meditation room and your food into Ayurvedic treats.

Please pre-register as we have only limited spots.

Vegan cooking classes – become a knockout cookPosted by Mangalaarti on July 10th, 2011

Title: Vegan cooking classes – become a knockout cook
Location: Urbanedgeyoga, 324 Bloor Street West, #1
Date: Wednesday, Jul 27 2011
Time:06:30 PM till 08:30 PM
Event fee : $7 ($5 for students) includes vegan dinner
Facilitator : Shyama-mohini

Description: Time to learn a variety of light and flavourful recipies. Learn in an interactive and participative environment so you can prepare quick meals for weekend specials.

13 July – Indian
20 July – Glutten free fusion
27 July – Asian

There is an art to cooking these delights and our chef will share these secrets in a structured class room environment with you. With themed menus taken from countries all around the world we will show you how you can cook a meal at home that will win the hearts of your friends and family.

Through these classes we will take you on a Journey to focus deeply on the ‘Yoga of cooking’. Yes, you will be surprised to know how you can transform your home kitchen into a meditation room and your food into Ayurvedic treats.

Please pre-register as we have only limited spots.