NRTTA SADHANA
Eight Palms short form & primary asana
with Mark Horner & Judy Yu
Part 1 starts Sept 27, 2025
Part 2 starts Nov 8, 2025
Nrtta Sadhana (pure dance) involves the utilization of slight bodily movements within large bodily shapes (Karanas), practiced in sequential arrangement (Angahara), with rhythmic transitions. In contrast to performative dance arts which express outwardly, the energy cultivated through the Nrtta Sadhana is drawn inwards, and is thus devoid of any mood or color. This sadhana frees and circulates the life wind, concentrates and absorbs the mind, and sets the stage for asana/vinyasa and the internal aspects of Hatha Yoga. This two-part course will teach and refine the Asta Matrikas (eight palms) short form of the Nrtta Sadhana in full practice format, which includes primary asana/vinyasa and conclusion.
The teaching will develop sequentially through the two-part course. Therefore, Part 1 is prerequisite to Part 2.
All sessions conducted via Zoom will be recorded and participants will have access to the recordings through Jan 9, 2026.
Dates and Times
All sessions 8:45 to 10:15am (pacific time)
Part I: 6 Sessions
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Sat, Sept 27 - Online via Zoom
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Sat, Oct 4 - In person Berkeley Alembic
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Sat, Oct 11 - Online via Zoom
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Sat, Oct 18 - In person Berkeley Alembic
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Sat, Oct 25 - Online via Zoom
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Sat, Nov 1 - In person Berkeley Alembic
Part II: 6 Sessions
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Sat, Nov 8 - Online via Zoom
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Sat, Nov 15 - Online via Zoom
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Sat, Nov 22 - In person Berkeley Alembic
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Sat, Dec 6 - Online via Zoom
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Sat Dec 13 - In person Berkeley Alembic
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Sat, Dec 20 - Online via Zoom
Location & Tuition
2820 7th Street
Berkeley, CA 94710
$480 - Full Course Parts 1 & 2 (12 classes)
$315 - Full CourseZoom Only (7 classes)
$250 - Part 1 All Sessions (6 classes)
$140 - Part 1 Zoom Only (3 classes)
For Whom
Participants must have experience with the Balakrama and Chaya Sanchalanam prelude forms. Experience with the Kartikkeya Mandala is helpful, but not required.
Local students should register for the full course to take advantage of the in-person sessions.
Contact Mark prior to registering if you have any questions.
Registration
Full Course Parts 1 & 2
$480 for 12 classes
Full Coursse Parts 1 & 2 Zoom only
$315 for 7 classes
Part 2 All Sessions
$250 for 6 classes
Part 2 Zoom only
$187 for 4 classes
PLEASE NOTE: Registering for the online session option is only open to students who do not live in the Bay Area. Local students must enroll for the full course.
Refund & Cancellation Policy
for all workshops & courses
No refunds are given for cancellations, however a full credit towards a future course or workshop will be given if cancellation request is received no less than one week prior to the first session. Cancellations or withdrawals within one week or after the start of a course receive no credit.