Yoga Immersion
Grow Your Practice
You already know that yoga has profound potential to transform your life for the better. Perhaps you've had a glimpse of yoga's benefits, like a sense of contentment, stress reduction, or increased flexibility and balance in your body-mind. The Immersion is designed to take your personal yoga practice to the next level and develop your understanding of the deeper concepts of yoga.
With instructors Rimmi Singh and Jen Randle, Grow Your Practice will serve those looking to explore and weave the transformative practices of yoga, meditation and Ayurveda into daily life in order to fully experience those concepts on a personal level.
Registration is now open for the 2025 Yoga Immersion. Click the Download Brochure button below to have a convenient overview of the program.
If you have any questions, call 410-720-4340 or email us at info@columbiayoga.com.
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About This Program
This program focuses on the fundamentals of yoga and teaching shared by all traditions. We align with root aspects of yoga, breath, meditation, intention, and service which give rise to the various schools and styles. In this student-centered program, we encourage you to discover your evolutionary path. The program covers the history and philosophy of yoga, asanas, pranayama, meditation, anatomy, physiology, therapeutics and adaptations. We encourage creativity and personal exploration as you deepen your practice and develop your teaching skills.
Why Choose Yoga Immersion at the Yoga Center of Columbia?
• To deepen your practice and understanding of yogic principles
• To learn how ancient traditions of yoga apply to modern life
• To study the Yamas and Niyamas, Yoga Sutras, Bhagavad Gita, and both physical and subtle body anatomy
• To prepare for possible future yoga teacher training
• To develop a consistent and fulfilling home yoga practice
• To deepen one’s relationship with oneself
• To earn Continuing Education (CE) hours if you are a yoga teacher registered with Yoga Alliance
Eligibility
Yoga students of all levels who enjoy practicing yoga regularly are eligible. Asana, pranayama and meditation will be included so it is helpful if you have practiced yoga a minimum of one year in regular, weekly classes. We encourage you to be committed to studying, learning, and developing your yoga practice as a way of life rather than just something you do once a week at the studio.
Topics and Activities
Progressive practices of asana, pranayama, and meditation
Philosophical concepts and history of yoga
Lessons from the Yoga sutras and the Bhagavad Gita
Physical body anatomy
Subtle body anatomy – chakras, koshas, gunas, tattvas
Ayurveda – Prakrit, vikruti, doshas, six tastes, natural cycles, dinacharya
Yoga Nidra, kirtan, vach, mantras
Different types of yoga, stories of deities, role of guru
Contemplation, journaling
Individual and small group work to integrate the information
Required Reading
Required reading materials are not included in the cost of tuition. You may purchase textbooks at the Yoga Center or wherever you buy your books. Please support small businesses when you can.
Yoga Sutras of Patanjali by Mukunda Stiles
The Bhagavad Gita, translated by Eknath Easwaran
You will receive training materials and assignments to help deepen your knowledge and home practice.
Dates and Times
Saturday 1:00 - 4:30 pm
Sunday 1:00 - 4:30 pm
Jan 11-12
Feb 8-9
Mar 15-16
Apr 12-13
May 3-4
June 7-8
Registration process and refunds
Submit registration form with $100 deposit. You may register and pay deposit online or download and print the application and return in person or via mail.
The program fee is $1,190 including your deposit. Payment in full or arrangement for payment plan is due seven days prior to the start of the program, January 11, 2025. Contact the Yoga Center of Columbia for payment arrangements.
Full refunds (minus the non-refundable deposit of $100) will only be granted until January 11, 2025. After January 11, refunds will only be considered in cases of medical emergency.
Instructors
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Rimmi Singh
She/her
E-RYT 500, YACEP, Ayurvedic Wellness CounselorRimmi Singh has been a dedicated practitioner for over 23 years and an instructor for over 19 years. Rimmi spent the first 20 years of her life in India, surrounded by Indian philosophy and traditions. Over the years, she studied the Yoga Sutras, Bhagavad Gita, Zen Buddhism, Vipasana meditation, Ayurveda and Sanskrit.
With wit, wisdom and a keen eye for alignment, Rimmi guides students through practices centered on Svadhyaya (self-study). Rimmi encourages students to balance strength & calm, flexibility & delight - on and off the mat.
For Rimmi, yoga is more than a series of physical poses; it is the science of attaining inner well-being. Rimmi's other passions are traveling, cooking and leading retreats.
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Jen Randle
she/her
MA, E-RYT 500, Comprehensive Balanced Body Pilates Instructor
Jen found her practice when she suffered a serious back injury that required emergency surgery. During her recovery, she felt blessed and energized by the healing benefits of daily meditation and yoga which were critical to her physical and mental improvement. She began teaching in 2007, and in 2013, and again in 2021, she completed her 500 hour advanced certifications both at the Yoga Center of Columbia. Jen is also a Balanced Bodies Pilates teacher with over 500 hours of comprehensive certifications including Principles of Movement, Anatomy, and Mat 1-3. With a bachelors in English Education and Philosophy and a masters in Modern Studies Jen enjoys integrating poetry and philosophy into her classes. Jen is also the director of the advanced teacher training YTT300 at the Yoga Center. Jen's classes help clients to find strength, confidence and restoration in movement.