Bhakti Lounge the heart of yoga (formerly Urbanedgeyoga)

Experience the Meditation Mania – Special guest Vaisesika DasPosted by Mangalaarti on July 30th, 2010

Title: Experience the Meditation Mania – Special guest Vaisesika Das
Location: Urbanedgeyoga, 324 Bloor St W
Date: Monday, Aug 16 2010
Time:06:30 PM till 08:30 PM

Event Fee : $5 includes vegan dinner

Description :

Experience Meditation Mania with traveling monk and speaker Vaisesika Dasa. He has been practicing Bhakti Yoga for over 40 years and travels to different parts of the world inspiring people into meditation.

The sounds from our demanding jobs, classes, families and friends fill our lives and can exhaust our body, mind and spirit. Rushing through our busy lives, at every step we try to carve out a passage through this jungle of never-ending sounds we live in. Perhaps in those precious quiet moments you may have wondered what it means to be happy and at peace. Perhaps you have contemplated meditation and yoga to re-connect within yourself to experience happiness.

This workshop will present possibilities about how we can expand our pleasure beyond our present limitations. It will demonstrate how inner happiness can be experienced immediately by anyone, through the mystical power of transcendental sound vibrations.

A delicious Vegan dinner and Kirtan for all guests towards the end of the discussion.

Bhagavad Gita Reading Group – Ch 2Posted by Mangalaarti on July 30th, 2010

Title: Bhagavad Gita Reading Group – Ch 2 (Mangal-arti)
Location: Urbanedgeyoga, 324 Bloor St W, Unit 1
Date: Tuesday, Aug 31 2010
Time:05:00 PM till 06:00 PM

Event fee : By donation

Facilitator : Mangal-arti

Description : A book of the Hindus or a mystery of the east, several myths surround this ancient text. Great mystics, thinkers and philosophers ranging from Gandhi to Emerson have derived great inspiration from it.

Bhagavad-gita is literally translated to the ‘Song of the most opulent one’. It is the essence of Vedic knowledge and one of the most important Upanishads in Vedic literature. It talks of a highly advanced civilization that spread across the entire globe and of warriors who showed both prowess and wisdom.

This ancient text was spoken in the middle of a battle field and at the heart of this text lies a conversation between Krishna, the most opulent one and Arjuna,his dear friend. Through this conversation Krishna imparts the most exquisite and detailed knowledge about the nature of Karma, Time, Material world, Reincarnation, soul and the supreme being.

Join us for the reading club where we will help you read through the entire Bhagvad Gita. For this course we will be using ‘Bhagvad Gita As it is’ by A.C Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada.

You are welcome to leave a donation.

Vegan cooking classes (Shyama-mohini)Posted by Mangalaarti on July 30th, 2010

Title: Vegan cooking classes (Shyama-mohini)
Location: Urbanedgeyoga, 324 Bloor St w, #1
Date: Thursday, Aug 12 2010
Time:06:30 PM till 08:30 PM

Event Fee: $5 includes vegan dinner

Description : A trip to the beautiful east is truly not complete without a taste of the delicious cuisines. General perception maybe that vegan food is just a bunch of veggies thrown together. But Asian cuisines take vegetables to the next level. Enjoy the aroma of exotic herbs.

Often times we underplay the role of appetizers in warming up the pallete or even being the full meal in itself. Join us so you can watch delicious appetizers being whisked together. Our classes are very interactive and you will get a chance to make your own thing too. This whole month is all about appetizers – call your friends over for snacks and treat them upto delights with what you learn in these classes.

There is an art to cooking these delights and our in house expert will share these secrets in a structured class room environment with you. Ever wondered why our food tastes so good? A time to share all our top secret recipes in demonstration/hands-on cooking classes. 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, family and flat mates!

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 (Shyama-mohini)Posted by Mangalaarti on July 30th, 2010

Title: Vegan Cooking Classes (Shyama-mohini)
Location: Urbanedgeyoga, 324 Bloor St W, #1
Date: Thursday, Aug 05 2010
Time:06:30 PM till 08:30 PM

Yoga for Fun – embracing transformation (Mangal-arti)Posted by Mangalaarti on July 30th, 2010

Title: Yoga for Fun (Mangal-arti)
Date: Friday, Aug 20 2010
Time:05:30 PM till 08:30 PM
Description: Event fee : $5 (If you like you could stay on for the next session and dinner from 6.30 to 8.30 )

The work week is behind us and its time now to relax and gear up for a fun filled weekend. Don’t roam around with a dull body and charged up mind – change the equation that defines the dynamics of your weekend. Join us for a fun 60 minute yoga session followed by an intriguing discussion and relaxing meditation. Yoga mats are provided and no prior qualification required.

Plan for evening : Yoga from 5.30 to 6.30 (Optional)
Journey of self discovery : 6.30 to 7.30 PM
Meditation : 7.30 to 8.00 PM
Vegan Dinner : 8:00 to 8:30 PM
All for just $ 5

About the Journey of Self Discovery :
Are you in any way dissatisfied with your life as it now stands? Has the pursuit, or even the achievement, of the goals you have set for yourself become somewhat frustrating? If so, read on.
For one acquainted with the spiritual wisdom of India, the ideal life is not a fast-paced competitive run through a self-serve consumer paradise. There is a higher measure of success and happiness than the number of high-gloss gadgets, baubles, and thrills one can zoom through the check-out counter with—before Time runs out.
An awakened person will try to learn something worthwhile along the way, to gradually accumulate assets of permanent value. In the final analysis, the supreme accomplishment is to improve significantly the one possession that is really ours to keep—our consciousness, our sense of identity, our inner self.

Seen in this way, life becomes a journey of self-discovery, and that is the theme of this workshop series. The Journey of Self-Discovery is your guide to a new way of looking at life, a way proven to lead you to higher levels of awareness and satisfaction.

Module 1 – Physics of the Self
Module 2 – Understanding the Living Force
Module 3 – The Science of Spiritual Life
Module 4 – The Self and its Bodies

Turn your Friday evenings into a tryst with ancient eastern Spirituality. Join us every Friday this month for a beautiful evening of Yoga Asana Practice, followed by an intriguing discussion on the Journey of Self discovery topped with some deep and delicious Meditation.

Yoga for Fun – embracing transformation (Mangal-arti)Posted by Mangalaarti on July 30th, 2010

Title: Yoga for Fun (Mangal-arti)
Date: Friday, Aug 13 2010
Time:05:30 PM till 08:30 PM
Description: Event fee : $5 (If you like you could stay on for the next session and dinner from 6.30 to 8.30 )

The work week is behind us and its time now to relax and gear up for a fun filled weekend. Don’t roam around with a dull body and charged up mind – change the equation that defines the dynamics of your weekend. Join us for a fun 60 minute yoga session followed by an intriguing discussion and relaxing meditation. Yoga mats are provided and no prior qualification required.

Plan for evening : Yoga from 5.30 to 6.30 (Optional)
Journey of self discovery : 6.30 to 7.30 PM
Meditation : 7.30 to 8.00 PM
Vegan Dinner : 8:00 to 8:30 PM
All for just $ 5

About the Journey of Self Discovery :
Are you in any way dissatisfied with your life as it now stands? Has the pursuit, or even the achievement, of the goals you have set for yourself become somewhat frustrating? If so, read on.
For one acquainted with the spiritual wisdom of India, the ideal life is not a fast-paced competitive run through a self-serve consumer paradise. There is a higher measure of success and happiness than the number of high-gloss gadgets, baubles, and thrills one can zoom through the check-out counter with—before Time runs out.
An awakened person will try to learn something worthwhile along the way, to gradually accumulate assets of permanent value. In the final analysis, the supreme accomplishment is to improve significantly the one possession that is really ours to keep—our consciousness, our sense of identity, our inner self.

Seen in this way, life becomes a journey of self-discovery, and that is the theme of this workshop series. The Journey of Self-Discovery is your guide to a new way of looking at life, a way proven to lead you to higher levels of awareness and satisfaction.

Module 1 – Physics of the Self
Module 2 – Understanding the Living Force
Module 3 – The Science of Spiritual Life
Module 4 – The Self and its Bodies

Turn your Friday evenings into a tryst with ancient eastern Spirituality. Join us every Friday this month for a beautiful evening of Yoga Asana Practice, followed by an intriguing discussion on the Journey of Self discovery topped with some deep and delicious Meditation.

Krishna Fest – Inception of KarmaPosted by Mangalaarti on July 30th, 2010

Title: Krishna Fest - Inception of Karma
Location: Urbanedgeyoga, 324 Bloor St W
Date: Sunday, Sep 12 2010
Time:11:00 PM till 13:30 PM

Event Fee : $7 includes vegan dinner

Description : • delicious vegan cuisine

• intriguing yoga philosophy
• unique live music – kirtan (mantra chants)
• creative dramas
Krishnafest is a unique time out. Come experience mantra chants with vibrant world music and hear the stimulating spiritual knowledge of ancient India. Relax over a super tasty vegan dinner with a diverse range of thoughtful people. Krishnafest is a great way to end the week and start a new one spiritually recharged.
The schedule of events at Krishna Fest is as follows:
11:00 – 11:30am live music – Kirtan
11:30 – 12:00pm Krishna philosophy
12:00 – 12:30pm ecstatic chanting and dancing
12:30 – 1:00pm vegan all-you-can-eat dinner

Is there a dress code?
There is no specific dress code. We just ask that guests dress tidily, with your unique flair of course. Don’t be surprised to see some of the staff dressed in the traditional dhoti and sari garments of ancient India.
The Krishnafest experience
Krishna Fest at UrbanEdgeYoga is pretty cool. The atmosphere is comfortable, friendly and non-threatening. Feel free to ask any question. You may be surprised to get profoundly satisfying answers to questions you never thought answerable. Or, if you are just curious, that’s okay too. Don’t be shy; many first time adventurers come to Krishnafest every week.
Would you like to know more?
The Krishna literature teaches that we are not our external material body; nor are we the endlessly restless mind. Instead, we are a spiritual being of pure consciousness. The nature of pure consciousness is to be continuously happy. However, our consciousness is currently masked by the mind and body. Just like dust covering a mirror. All activities at Krishnafest help to gradually wipe the dust off the mirror and reveal the true happiness that lies beneath. Try it, see for yourself and taste the bliss.

Bhagavad Gita Reading Group – Ch 2 (Mangal-arti)Posted by Mangalaarti on July 30th, 2010

Title: Bhagavad Gita Reading Group – Ch 2 (Mangal-arti)
Location: Urbanedgeyoga, 324 Bloor St W, Unit 1
Date: Tuesday, Aug 17 2010
Time:05:00 PM till 06:00 PM

Description

A book of the Hindus or a mystery of the east, several myths surround this ancient text. Great mystics, thinkers and philosophers ranging from Gandhi to Emerson have derived great inspiration from it.

Bhagavad-gita is literally translated to the ‘Song of the most opulent one’. It is the essence of Vedic knowledge and one of the most important Upanishads in Vedic literature. It talks of a highly advanced civilization that spread across the entire globe and of warriors who showed both prowess and wisdom.

This ancient text was spoken in the middle of a battle field and at the heart of this text lies a conversation between Krishna, the most opulent one and Arjuna,his dear friend. Through this conversation Krishna imparts the most exquisite and detailed knowledge about the nature of Karma, Time, Material world, Reincarnation, soul and the supreme being.

Join us for the reading club where we will help you read through the entire Bhagvad Gita. For this course we will be using ‘Bhagvad Gita As it is’ by A.C Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada.

You are welcome to leave a donation.

Bhagavad Gita Reading Group – Ch 1 (Mangal-arti)Posted by Mangalaarti on July 30th, 2010

Title: Bhagavad Gita Reading Group – Ch 1 (Mangal-arti)
Location: UrbanEdgeYoga – 324 Bloor St W, #1
Date: Tuesday, Aug 03 2010
Time:05:00 PM till 06:00 PM

A book of the Hindus or a mystery of the east, several myths surround this ancient text. Great mystics, thinkers and philosophers ranging from Gandhi to Emerson have derived great inspiration from it.

Bhagavad-gita is literally translated to the ‘Song of the most opulent one’. It is the essence of Vedic knowledge and one of the most important Upanishads in Vedic literature. It talks of a highly advanced civilization that spread across the entire globe and of warriors who showed both prowess and wisdom.

This ancient text was spoken in the middle of a battle field and at the heart of this text lies a conversation between Krishna, the most opulent one and Arjuna,his dear friend. Through this conversation Krishna imparts the most exquisite and detailed knowledge about the nature of Karma, Time, Material world, Reincarnation, soul and the supreme being.

Join us for the reading club where we will help you read through the entire Bhagvad Gita. For this course we will be using ‘Bhagvad Gita As it is’ by A.C Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada.

Bhagavad Gita Reading Group – Introduction (Mangal-arti)Posted by Mangalaarti on July 30th, 2010

Title: Bhagavad Gita Reading Group – Introduction
Date: Tuesday, Aug 03 2010
Time:05:00 PM till 06:00 PM

Description

A book of the Hindus or a mystery of the east, several myths surround this ancient text. Great mystics, thinkers and philosophers ranging from Gandhi to Emerson have derived great inspiration from it.

Bhagavad-gita is literally translated to the ‘Song of the most opulent one’. It is the essence of Vedic knowledge and one of the most important Upanishads in Vedic literature. It talks of a highly advanced civilization that spread across the entire globe and of warriors who showed both prowess and wisdom.

This ancient text was spoken in the middle of a battle field and at the heart of this text lies a conversation between Krishna, the most opulent one and Arjuna,his dear friend. Through this conversation Krishna imparts the most exquisite and detailed knowledge about the nature of Karma, Time, Material world, Reincarnation, soul and the supreme being.

Join us for the reading club where we will help you read through the entire Bhagvad Gita. For this course we will be using ‘Bhagvad Gita As it is’ by A.C Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada.

You are welcome to leave a donation.