Winter Spirituality Series (click for description)

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Event Date: 
Sat, 02/25/2012
  February 25
Wisdom of the Body:
Yoga and Christian Perspectives
1:30 – 4:00 p.m.
contact Susan Pudelek spudelek@ourladyofpompeii.org
 
 
Workshop description:
To grow in wisdom and faith is to honor the
sacredness of the body and know its holiness. Our bodies are the temples of our Soul. Many times, though, we tend to neglect our "temples" and even form negative connotations and beliefs.  During this workshop we’ll deepen our understanding of the importance of a healthy body that is fit for Spiritual practices and will learn yogic techniques to obtain and maintain physical health and well-being. We’ll practice physical postures, breathing techniques, relaxation and meditation that support physical, mental and Spiritual balance. We’ll also experience postures and gestures of the Mass, including the history of ‘orans,’ an ancient prayer position. 
Co-Leaders:
Marina Lisjonok is a Russian-Latvian native. She has been teaching yoga since 2006, while being certified in Hatha, Universal and Vinyasa styles of yoga at 200 and 500 hour levels. Marina holds an Associate degree in Nursing, Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Social Work. She continues her spiritual learning through Yog Sadhan Ashram in West Chicago.
 Susan M. Pudelek is director of pilgrimage ministry at the Shrine and earned the M.Div. at Catholic Theological Union.  She holds a BA in Theatre from Loyola University Chicago, leads retreats and workshops in praying with body and soul and is a liturgical dancer, actor and singer. Susan is a local InterPlay© leader.