Smithsonian Discovery Theater: Into the Great Unknown
2019-02-16 11:00:00
2019-02-16 11:45:00
America/New_York
Smithsonian Discovery Theater: Into the Great Unknown
Meet famous African American explorers, cowboys, astronauts and more in this exciting live theater performance from the Smithsonian. All ages, children must remain with their adults.
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library -
Saturday, February 16
11:00am - 11:45am
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2019-02-16 11:00:00
2019-02-16 11:45:00
America/New_York
Smithsonian Discovery Theater: Into the Great Unknown
Meet famous African American explorers, cowboys, astronauts and more in this exciting live theater performance from the Smithsonian. All ages, children must remain with their adults.
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library -
Meet famous African American explorers, cowboys, astronauts and more in this exciting live theater performance from the Smithsonian. All ages, children must remain with their adults.
Program description from the Smithsonian website: "Leadership, courage, and adventure take center stage in this inspiring Discovery Theater original. Meet Matthew Henson, co-discoverer of the North Pole, and Barbara Hillary, the first African American woman to reach it nearly 100 years later. Thrill to the frontier exploits of the hard-riding mail carrier “Stagecoach Mary” Fields and Nate Love, the former slave who became the legendary cowboy nicknamed Deadwood Dick. And learn how astronauts and aerospace pioneers Guion Bluford and Mae Jemison are charting a whole new frontier today. From the Pole to the prairies to outer space, the histories and heroism of these African American women and men attest that true grit and personal power can push us toward greatness."
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
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About the branch
This free class is rooted in the classical teachings of Sri Dharma Mittra and builds upon the foundational sequence to gently explore new depths of practice. Like all Dharma Yoga, this advanced beginner-to-intermediate level sequence blends the physical discipline of hatha yoga with the meditative and introspective qualities of raja yoga, using posture (asana), breathwork (pranayama), and meditation to promote vitality, inner stillness, and radiant peace.
Students will be guided through Surya Namaskar (sun salutations) and a slightly more dynamic variation of Shiva Namaskar (held poses), with options offered throughout to support students of all levels. Expect a complete and balanced practice that may also include mantras, guided deep relaxation in savasana, and alternate-nostril breathing (nadi shodhana) to calm the nervous system.
This sequence remains accessible to all levels, including beginners. Modifications and the use of props are always encouraged to ensure a safe and supportive experience for every-body.
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