It’s a busy month! Here’s what’s on deck at YogaWithLisaDevi

6 consecutive Tuesdays beginning October 2nd: Sensual Shaman Immersion with Isis Phoenix In this six session group gathering we will explore the ancient magic and healing of Shamanic and Nature based practices to further activate our inner healers, self healing and planetary healing, to deepen our connection with the Earth Being, to expand our awareness of the potent sexual life force of creation energy that moves all things, and experience collective group wisdom and transformation THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT Next Immersion will be held February 2013

Thursday, October 4th, 7pm: One Year Anniversary and Name Invocation at Maha Padma Yoga Temple (formerly Bija Yoga) JOIN US! for a night of celebration: chanting, green juice, chocolate, and friends. Come be in the presence of light and abundance as we invoke our new name and expanded community as Maha Padma Yoga Temple! Fire Ceremony with Manorama. Kirtan with Shyama. $20 suggested cash donation, proceeds to Sandipani Muni School/FFLV

Saturday, October 13th, 4-6pm: Saturday Sadhana: Inversion Workshop with Padmini (Veronica) and Lisa Meet the King and Queen of Yoga Asana! Padmini (Veronica) and Lisa will break down these multi-faceted postures. We will review the foundations, contraindications, benefits, and variations of Headstand (Sirsasana) and Shoulderstand (Salamba Sarvangasana). This workshop is for those just getting to know these inverted poses or yoga teachers looking for new ways to teach students how to comfortably go upside down. This Saturday Sadhana will also give you a taste of the 200-Hour Teacher Training at Maha Padma Yoga Temple beginning March 2013. $30 in person / $25 online

Thursday, October 18th, 8:30pm: New Moon Shakti Circle: Samhain Divination Samhain is the time of deepening darkness, literally meaning “Summer’s End” in Gaelic. This time between the Autumn Equinox and the Winter Solstice has potential to be a season of increased psychic sensitivity, intuition, and introspection as the veils grow thinner. *This is a WOMEN’S ONLY EVENT $10 suggested cash donation

Saturday, October 27th, 3-5pm: Comfort Techniques for Labor and Delivery Comfort Techniques returns to Destination Maternity! In this workshop you will learn pain-coping strategies and comfort measures that can be applied to almost any birth plan. You will practice positions you can labor and/or give birth in, relaxing breathing techniques, helpful visualizations and other tools you can use to support your birthing experience. Bring a notebook and/or camera. Wear comfortable clothes you can move freely in. $40 per person / $65 per couple THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT. Call Destination Maternity at 212.588.0220 to place your name on the wait list.