PRODUCTS
Moon Phase Prayer Flags (Free US Shipping)
This beautiful set of moon phase prayer flags was conceptualized in California and hand printed in Nepal. Each phase of the moon has both an artfully designed symbol and a lunation cycle affirmation to sync you up the mothermoon's energies.
Nitya Shakti: Moon Goddess Oracle Deck (Price Includes Shipping Inside of United States)
The Nitya Shaktis are the Moon Phase Goddesses of the lunar month. These devis, as a collective, represent delight, introspection, celebration of spirit, cosmic time, collaboration. and lunar consciousness.
The 32-card oracle deck introduces the wisdom and counsel of the Nitya Shaktis and their yantras (sacred geometry) for healing, transformation, manifestation, and enjoyment of life.
Yoga Wisdom Deck (Free US Shipping)
Deepen your personal yoga practice by exploring the language and art of the ancient yogis. The Yoga Wisdom Deck combines the wisdom teachings of the Upanishads with mandala drawings from Bharhut Stupa in Madhya Pradesh. Although these words and images are thousands of years old, they remain some of the most inspirational works in human history.
There are 23 cards in the deck.
Moon Phase Goddess Cards
Have you ever wondered how to connect to the moon?
The Moon Phase Goddess Cards explore how to sync up with the energies of the new moon, full moon, 1/4 moons and all phases in between. Learn about the Kali and Lalita Nityas, the moon goddesses which correspond to each night of the lunar calendar. The time from the new moon to the full moon is one of manifestation and is ruled by Lalita, the red goddess, and all her forms and aspects. The time from the full moon to new moon is one of transformation and is ruled by Kali, the blue-black goddess, and all her forms and aspects. Use these double goddess cards cards to plan when are the best times to start new projects, meditate, socialize, manifest and rest.
Moon Phase Journaling Prompts (Includes Shipping and Handling in the United States)
Have you ever wondered how to connect to the moon?
- The Moon Phase Journaling Prompts will help you explore how to sync up with the energies of the new moon, full moon, 1/2 moons, gibbous moons, crescent moons, and all the phases in between.
Includes shipping and handling.
Moon Salutation Charts (Free Shipping and Handling in the US)
Connect to the spiritual side of Yoga by practicing Moon Salutations with these two Double Sided Laminated Moon Salutation Charts.
The first chart contains Waxing Moon Salutations with Affirmations and Lalita Mantras.
The second chart contains Waning Moon Salutations with Affirmations and Kali Mantras.
eBOOKS
108 Names of Kali/Dark Moon Sadhana eBook
Sync up with the rhythms of the moon by chanting the 108 names of Kali. This practice can be done anytime you want to connect to the transformative power of Kali. It is especially potent on the dark moon, the night before the new moon when the moon isn’t visible in the sky. Chant, sing or recite the 108 names of Kali Devi to mark the end of the lunar cycle and clear away any energy that might get be getting in your way of you moving forward.
AT YOUR OWN PACE eCOURSES
Moon Phase Goddess Manifestation and Transformation eCourse
Learn how to sync up with the energies of the new moon, full moon, 1/4 moons and all phases in between. Experience the Kali and Lalita Nityas, the moon goddesses which correspond to each night of the lunar calendar. This course includes 30 Yoga Nidra Guided Meditations, 30 Moon Phase Goddess Lectures, Moon Salutations with Affirmations, Journaling questions, Lunar Asanas, Mudras, Mantras, and Online support.
Yoga and Shamanism eCourse with Pat Payne and Nya Patrinos
This workshop eCourse will use Joseph Campbell’s Hero/Heroine’s Journey matrix as a lens to explore the intersections between Shamanism and Yoga. Using a combination of yoga practices, journaling, guided meditations, and shamanic techniques participants will learn how to enter non-ordinary realities for problem solving and healing. Tap into your intuition and expand your healing practice to become a conduit of Divine Love for healing the self, loved ones and the planet. No previous yoga or energy healing experience required!
Topics will include but are not limited to:
•core shamanism across cultures
•4th dimensional chakras
•setting sacred space
•communicating with healing guides and ancestors
•exploring energetic blockages
•energy grids for healing
•intuitive movement
•shamanic journeying
•the Mother Cell
•healing the earth chakras and energy centers
Nya Patrinos, MFA, C-IAYT is a certified Yoga Therapist.
Pat Payne BID, MFA is the Owner of Lil Shaman Girl. She is a visual and performance artist, and award winning poet.
Dharma, Karma, and Life Purpose eCourse
About Karma, Dharma, and Life Purpose eCourse
Welcome to Dharma, Karma, and Life Purpose where you will have the chance to investigate how to make your life more meaningful and aligned with Source. We are all put on this earth with a purpose. We may be clear about this purpose or we may be confused why we are here. This course explores your Karma, Dharma, and Life Purpose through the tools of journaling, mediation, yoga asana, and breath work.
About Your Guide
Nya has been a competitive athlete from the age of 6. She started practicing yoga as a way to heal chronic knee pain after all else failed. She is passionate about yoga, art and meditation as tools for healing. Nya is certified Life Purpose Bootcamp Instructor and has studied extensively with Eric Maisel.
In addition, Nya has a Diploma of Merit in Yoga Therapy from the Ghosh College of India in Kolkata (Muktamala Mita) and a 800-hour Certificate in Yoga Therapy from Kripalu's School of Integrative Yoga Therapy (Joseph Le Page).
Menarche, Menstruation, and Menopause: Life Cycle Oriented Yoga and Meditation
This 15-hour eCourse explores Yoga Tools and Techniques for exploring Menarche, Menstruation and Menopause.
Body Scans and Body Maps
Yogic body maps are diagrams used after a body scan to process the experience, first personally and then with a guide or teacher. These maps can contain words, symbols, colors and/or images. No art or literary background is necessary.
This workshop explores using body scan meditation in group and one on one yoga classes as a tool for inquiry, pain management, stress reduction, self-care, and transformation. During the workshop participants will practice guiding body scans, explore using body mapping in an individual or group yoga class, and how to develop a yoga class based on information received in a client’s body scan and map.
The class is registered with Yoga Alliance for 7 CEUs. It counts as 7 hours toward Art of Yoga 200 and 300-hour yoga teacher training. The workshop is open to everyone interested in yoga, meditation, and healing. A certification of completion will be given to everyone who attends the course.
Brain Yoga: Tools and Techniques for Alzheimer's and Dementia Prevention with Zee and Nya
This eCourse provides a comprehensive exploration of brain health and longevity. We will present the biological and psychological mechanisms of yoga and meditation as evidence-based non-pharmacological approaches to the prevention of Alzheimer’s and Dementia. We will teach evidence-based yoga and meditation practices to implement when working with groups and/or individuals. In addition, we will breakdown the 4 Pillars of Brain Longevity as taught by the Alzheimer's Research and Prevention Foundation: Diet & Supplements, Stress Management, Exercise, and Spiritual Fitness.
Workshop Topics:
- Alzheimer’s and Dementia Prevention Overview
- Risk Factors for Alzheimer's and Dementia
- The BI-POC Community and Alzheimer’s
- The 4 Pillars of a Healthy Brain
- Evidence-Based Yoga Asana and Pranayama Practices for Alzheimer's and Dementia Prevention
- Evidence-Based Meditation Practices for Alzheimer's and Dementia Prevention
- Health, Wellness and Brain Longevity
- Decolonizing the Healthcare System
Zee Cruise and Nya Patrinos are Yoga Therapists certified in Brain Longevity by the Alzheimer's Research and Prevention Association
Prana and Pranayama
This is an extensive eCourse on Prana and Pranayama.
Topics Include:
- Balancing Pranayamas
- Heating Pranayamas
- Cooling Pranayamas
- The Respiratory System
- The Pranavayus
- Therapeutic Applications of Specific Pranayamas
Trauma Informed Yoga eCourse
A 20-hour intensive focused on trauma informed yoga. This eCourse will be highly influenced by the work of Bessel van der Kolk, M.D., Dr. Joy DeGruy, Rick and Mary Nurrie Stearns, and David Emerson.
Topics include:
- Understanding the major types of trauma (sexual assault, child maltreatment, domestic violence, war-related trauma, racial trauma, school/community violence, medical trauma, traumatic loss & natural disasters)
- Why is yoga effective for the treatment of trauma.
- Presentation of research on trauma informed/sensitive yoga.
- Exploration of communication skills needed for an effective trauma informed/sensitive yoga class.
- Discussion of group dynamics of trauma informed yoga class.
- Establishment of priorities and boundaries in a trauma informed/sensitive class.
- Discussion of what kinds of assists and cueing are appropriate in a trauma informed/sensitive class.
Restorative Yoga & The 5 Elements: Teaching Restorative Yoga and Meditation Focusing on Deep Ecology
We are not separate from nature we are one with her. In this course we will reconnect with Earth, Air, Fire, Water, and Ether/Space as guides in our journey toward healing, self-discovery and transformation.
The 5 elements are fundamentals part of ourselves. Each one of us has a unique make up of the elements inside of us. The elements influence us. The elements tell our story. The elements offer us a deep connection back to our True Self.
In this course I will share with you what I have learned and experienced over the years about the 5 Elements. This course is a fusion of spiritual teachings from Yoga, Hinduism, Buddhism and Indigenous Wisdom passed to me from my Ancestors, African Diaspora people know as the Gullahs living in the Sea Islands in South Carolina.
CLASSES / WORKSHOPS
90 minute Therapeutic Yoga Private Session
90 minute private Yoga Therapy Session with certified Yoga Therapist, Nya Patrinos. This session integrates yoga, breathwork and guided meditation.
Nyasa Yoga Nidra - Level 1 (LIVE ON ZOOM) - Sunday, March 5th, 8am to 5pm PT/11am to 8pm ET
Taught by Nya Patrinos, MFA, C-IAYT, ERYT500
8 Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Credits
$90 Early Bird Price until Feb 25th. $150 Regular Price on and after Feb 26th
LIVE ON ZOOM
About Yoga Nidra
Yoga Nidra is a systematic, guided, lying down relaxation technique originating from the ancient ritual of Nyasa where mantras are physically or mentally placed on the body. In Yoga Nidra we explore the hypnogogic state between waking and dreaming. Yoga Nidra includes breathing exercises, sankalpa, body scan, opposite practice and visualization techniques.
The benefits of Yoga Nidra include deep relaxation, healing, stress management and personal transformation. As a pratyahara practice (5th limb of Yoga), Yoga Nidra acts as a gateway to accessing deeper states of meditation.
Lineage
Nya Patrinos is certified in Satyananda Yoga Nidra through the Yoga Academy of North America.
Training Objectives
Upon completion of the Yoga Nidra Level I course, graduates will:
Be able to teach a 5 to 20 minute Yoga Nidra in group and private settings.
Have an understanding of how to design and teach a 4 and 5 Stage Yoga Nidra.
Have an understanding of the history of Yoga Nidra.
Program Description
This Yoga Nidra course is designed for yoga teachers, yoga practitioners, meditators, and health care providers.
Certification and Credits
Graduates of this course will receive a certificate signed by Nya Patrinos and 8 hours of Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Credits.
Required texts
A course manual will be provided.
Recommended Texts
Yoga Nidra by Swami Satyananda Saraswati
What to Bring
Wear comfortable clothing. Bring writing materials, a meditation shawl or blanket, and a yoga mat.
Complete Program Description
This Yoga Nidra course is designed for yoga therapists, yoga teachers, yoga practitioners, meditators, and health care providers. There is 16 hours of Live training on Zoom. In addition, students will be assigned 24 hours of homework assignments to complete the course. These assignments include reading (approximately 5 hours), listening to live and recorded Yoga Nidras (16 hours), and recording their own Yoga Nidras (8 hours).
The program can be taken in modules:
Level 1: Introduction to Yoga Nidra (8 hours Live on Zoom) - $90
Level 2: Yoga Nidra Practices and Techniques (8 hours Live on Zoom) - $90
Level 3: Yoga Nidra Reading - Independent Study (5 hours of assigned reading with journaling questions) - $25
Level 4: Yoga Nidra Practitioner - Independent Study (16 hours of practice with mentoring) - $150
Level 5: Yoga Nidra Practicum (8 hours of practice teaching) - $75
BIO
Nya Patrinos (MFA, C-IAYT, ERYT, YACEP) became a competitive athlete at the age of six. After years of strenuous athletics, chronic pain and failed knee surgeries, she found relief in yoga. In a quest for more answers and a desire to share what she learned while healing her own body, Nya decided to become a yoga therapist. Nya is passionate about yoga, art and meditation as tools for healing and transformation. She has created and taught numerous workshops, teacher trainings and therapeutic yoga classes throughout Los Angeles. Nya’s training is a combination of East and West. She has a Diploma of Merit in Yoga Therapy from The Ghosh College of India in Calcutta (Muktamala Mita) and an 800-hour Certificate in Yoga Therapy from Integrative Yoga Therapy (Joseph Le Page) based at Kripalu in Massachusetts.
In addition, she is certified in Yoga for the Heart (Nischala Devi), Functional Yoga Therapy (Maria Mendola), Therapeutic Vinyasa (Loyola Marymount University), Restorative Yoga (Ananda School of Yoga and Meditation), Yin Yoga (Master Paulie Zink), Yoga Nidra (Yoga Academy of North America), and Transformative Art (Art 4 All People).
Nyasa Yoga Nidra - Level 2 (LIVE ON ZOOM): Sunday, March 26th, 8am to 5:00pm PT / 11am to 8pm EST
Level 2 – Nyasa Yoga Nidra Teacher Training
Taught by Nya Patrinos, MFA, C-IAYT, ERYT500
8 Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Credits
LIVE ON ZOOM
$90 Early Bird Special until March 15th.
$150 Regular Price on or after March 16th
About Yoga Nidra
Yoga Nidra is a systematic, guided, lying down relaxation technique originating from the ancient ritual of Nyasa where mantras are physically or mentally placed on the body. In Yoga Nidra we explore the hypnogogic state between waking and dreaming. Yoga Nidra includes breathing exercises, sankalpa, body scan, opposite practice and visualization techniques.
The benefits of Yoga Nidra include deep relaxation, healing, stress management and personal transformation. As a pratyahara practice (5th limb of Yoga), Yoga Nidra acts as a gateway to accessing deeper states of meditation.
Lineage
Nya Patrinos is certified in Satyananda Yoga Nidra through the Yoga Academy of North America.
Training Objectives
Upon completion of the Yoga Nidra Level 2 course, graduates will:
Be able to teach a 15 - 60 minute Yoga Nidra in group and private settings.
Have an understanding of how to design and teach a 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Stage Yoga Nidra including using opposites, rapid imagery and leading a guided journey.
Have an understanding of the scientific research behind Yoga Nidra.
Program Description
This Yoga Nidra course is designed for yoga teachers, yoga practitioners, meditators, and health care providers.
Certification and Credits
Graduates of this course will receive a certificate signed by Nya Patrinos and 8 hours of Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Credits.
No Required texts
A course manual will be provided.
Recommended Texts
Yoga Nidra by Swami Satyananda Saraswati
What to Bring
Wear comfortable clothing. Bring writing materials, a meditation shawl or blanket, and a yoga mat.
BIO
Nya Patrinos (MFA, C-IAYT, ERYT, YACEP) became a competitive athlete at the age of six. After years of strenuous athletics, chronic pain and failed knee surgeries, she found relief in yoga. In a quest for more answers and a desire to share what she learned while healing her own body, Nya decided to become a yoga therapist. Nya is passionate about yoga, art and meditation as tools for healing and transformation. She has created and taught numerous workshops, teacher trainings and therapeutic yoga classes throughout Los Angeles. Nya’s training is a combination of East and West. She has a Diploma of Merit in Yoga Therapy from The Ghosh College of India in Calcutta (Muktamala Mita) and an 800-hour Certificate in Yoga Therapy from Integrative Yoga Therapy (Joseph Le Page) based at Kripalu in Massachusetts.
In addition, she is certified in Yoga for the Heart (Nischala Devi), Functional Yoga Therapy (Maria Mendola), Therapeutic Vinyasa (Loyola Marymount University), Restorative Yoga (Ananda School of Yoga and Meditation), Yin Yoga (Master Paulie Zink), Yoga Nidra (Yoga Academy of North America), and Transformative Art (Art 4 All People).
Reading with Credit toward 200 and 300-hour Programs
