SPRING 2012 Public Workshops & Online Courses with Dr. Jay Kumar

 

UNIVERSITY OF PHILOSOPHICAL RESEARCH 

 PUBLIC LECTURE 

"Neuroscience & Consciousness"
March 24 (Saturday 10:30-12:30)
Los Angeles, CA
Cost - $20

 JOIN US FOR an exploration into human consciousness and the mysteries of the brain from the various disciplines of neuroscience, psychology, and spiritual thought. Each of these perspectives provides a key understanding regarding the nature of human cognition and notions of reality. Recent discoveries in neuroscience continue to unravel the mysteries of human consciousness, while possibly also reconciling the traditional rift between science and spirituality. This engaging and multimedia workshop advances a new understanding of human consciousness, of our place in the universe, and of our connection to the divine. (Cost $20) REGISTER NOW!

 

 

LOYOLA MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITY  

PUBLIC LECTURE

 "The Neuroscience of Health & Happiness”
April 21 (Saturday 9am-12pm)Los Angeles, CACost - $25

So what makes you happy? Are you curious to discover the connection between your brain and health? We all want to lead a happy and healthy life, but the possible key to embodying health and happiness may actually reside in your brain. Integrating science with spirituality, this inspiring workshop explores the latest research in neuroscience and mind-body medicine how to cultivate more happiness and wellbeing in your life. After all, health and happiness are not things that happen to you, but rather what you choose to be. (Cost - $25) REGISTER NOW!


NEW ONLINE SELF-STUDY COURSE

"Rigveda: Exploring Yoga in the Vedas" 
(Self Study 10-hr course opens Mar. 5)
Self-Study Online
Cost - $195, 1-unit course
 

While the notion of Yoga flourishes in later Sanskrit literature, does a nascent philosophy of Yoga exist in the earliest Indian literature of the Rigveda? This online and 10-hr self-study course provides an overview of Vedic religion and myths with readings in translation from the Rigveda and from contemporary sources. Students will learn how Vedic concepts such as Ṛta (cosmic order), Vāk (sacred speech), Yajña (ritual), and Manas (mind) suggest possible evidence of an early framework of Yoga philosophy. This class is ideal for students yearning to deepen their exploration of Yoga philosophy in the earliest period of Indian literature. (Cost - $190; 10 hours self-study; 1-unit credit) REGISTER NOW!


Dr. Jay Kumar is an internationally known Yoga & meditation instructor, university professor, Vedic astrologer, spiritual counselor, and former Contributing Editor at Yoga Journal. Jay also hosts the nationally syndicated radio show “AWAKE with Dr. Jay Kumar!” and currently teaches courses in Hinduism, Indian and Yoga philosophy, and consciousness studies at Loyola Marymount University and Chapman University. Integrating 20 years as an educator, entrepreneur, media figure, Yoga & meditation instructor, Jay intimately understands our fundamental human need to feel honored and recognized for the value and light we each uniquely bring to the world. Learn more at www.drjaykumar.com  


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