Vedic Culture and Traditions
This is a general term for the set of teachings that reflect the experience and worldview of the rishis - the sages of the Indian subcontinent of ancient times. In their quest to understand themselves and their relationships with others, the world, the divine and the unseen, they developed means and methods of revealing other levels of reality pertaining to life here and now, as well as hereafter. Among them, I follow Yoga and Jyotiṣa.
Jyotiṣa is aimed at the welfare of living beings
The Jyotiṣa aka Vedic astrology is a derivative of the Sanskrit words jyoti (light) and īśa (lord, master), and might be translated as “the lord of light”. Living our lives we tend to strive for better conditions according to our own understanding. But usually the answer to our quest does not lie in changing our circumstances, but in changing the point of view on what is. Instead of simply being reactive, one can follow the insight of Jyotiṣa to understand the cause of a confusing situation, and then respond creatively, with greater confidence and depth of perspective.
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Yoga Asana Sangraha
Sangraha means “a collection” or “compendium.” This is a beginner level class that will introduce you to the grounding and calming sequences of asanas that have an intentional effect on the signaling of the nervous system. You will move through a set postures that come from the larger Hatha Yoga tradition, and not from any one lineage. They are accessible, balancing, and stabilizing, followed by deep rest and will leave you feeling calm, focused, and connected. This class is developed by Eddie Stern, drawing from experimentation, study, and exploration of classical Hatha Yoga practices and texts.
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Breath of life
Pranayama is the science of calming the mind through breathing practices. We rarely pay attention to how we breathe, because the breathing process occurs automatically. However, breathing is a life support function that can be controlled. By breathing mindfully, we learn to control our breathing patterns to calm and nourish the nervous system, slow down racing thoughts, and bring ourselves back to the present. We develop the skill of breathing fully and easily in order to create a healthy body, change our perceptions and live a more purposeful and fulfilling life.
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About Me
I grew up studying classical music and was introduced to Eastern philosophy early in life. At the age of 19, I decided to devote myself entirely to yoga and spent 8 years in the ashram. It was a time when I gained a huge amount of experience and knowledge that I am still learning to utilize to this day. Introducing Jyotiṣa finally gave me a perfect structure for organizing and discerning, and also offered the ultimate communication tool I needed. I live a quiet family life on the Mediterranean coast in the town of Stari Bar, Montenegro. From here I maintain a consulting practice, teach asanas, pranayama, and continue to research and work in the field of Jyotiṣa.
My mentors
Steven has been deeply immersed in Vedic Studies since the 90’s and is a teacher of Vedic Astrology, Ayurveda, Hasta, Vastu and Sanskrit. Steven studied intensively with the world renowned master of Vedic Traditions, Hart deFouw, and also received the highest level of certification from the American College of Vedic Astrology (A.C.V.A.). Steven is a graduate of the Ayurvedic Institute of New Mexico where he spent 4 years studying classical Ayurveda under the direction of Dr. Vasant Lad. He is on Faculty at Mt Madonna College of Ayurveda and also teaches at Southern California University of Health Sciences. Steven teaches internationally and maintains a busy private practice in San Anselmo, CA.
Steven Highburger, vedictraditions.com
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