March 8-12 Mysore Practice with David Keil
March 20-21 Cora Wen Yoga Workshop
March 27-28 Children's Yoga Teacher Training & Certification-Yoga Playgrounds with Joanne Spence
April 9 200 hour Teacher Training Spring Session Begins
April 20 Bryan Kest Power Yoga Masterclass
May 6-9 David Williams Ashtanga Yoga for the Rest of Your Life
September 17-19 Yoga of Recovery Leadership Training with Nikki Myers Details TBA
October 15 200 hour Teacher
Training Fall Session Begins
November 10-14 Stephanie Keach Master Class
November 10-14 Stephanie Keach: Vinyasa Flow Yoga Teacher
Training and Certification
December 17-19 Kathryn Budig Weekend
Workshop Details TBA
October 21-22 Doug
Keller
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March
8-12
Cost: $125 for entire week
Pre-registration and
pre-payment required to hold your place.
2 sessions to chose
from:
6:30am-Mysore Practice Week (10 students
max) FULL! Call to be on
waitlist.
9:30am-Mysore Practice Week (10 students
max) A Few Spaces Left!
Register & Pay Now for 9:30am
session
Self-Practice or "Mysore Style" is the traditional method still used in Mysore, India to teach Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga. Unlike a counted or led class this method of practice allows teacher and student to interact in a completely different way. A one to one relationship can be established and the understanding of what a particular student needs at that moment can be realized.
With the students moving at their own pace and David observing, adjusting and giving individual attention, each student will feel as if they are having a private class in a group setting. David has the perspective that the practice must come from the inside outward; as a result attention to the fundamental components of breath; bandha and dristhi are first attended too. Then the layering of technique in asana and the anatomy of the poses have a foundation to sit on and a reason to be.
Over 5 days of dedicated and continuous practice there is just enough time for obvious change and transformation to happen in ones practice. The 5 days will naturally help to inspire you to maintain a regular if not daily practice.
David Keil is an Ashtanga practitioner and Authorized teacher who has traveled around the world teaching this workshop to yoga practitioners and teachers. The simplicity and accessibility of the information as David presents it brings the anatomy alive in a way you've never experienced and allows you to make your own connections to your practice. www.yoganatomy.com
Cora Wen Yoga
WorkshopMarch 20-21, 2010
$150 before 3/1 ~ $160 after 3/1
Register and Pay Now for Entire Weekend
$40 per session
There"s energy at the core of your being, right in the middle of your
belly... This "Sea of Chi" is a source of great personal power, and called the
seat of intuition. To nurture and sustain harmony in the body, it is important
to balance the energetic and physical body.
In and Out. Yin and Yang.
We will explore moving from the belly centre to uncover energy - Chi, Prana,
Life Force. Cora unifies breath, movement and relaxation to encourage and
exhilarate the body, calm the nervous system, and enliven your spirit!
As we connect to Chi and move from this energetic place, we awaken subtle
intelligence in the body. Moving mindfully and intelligently stimulates
physical, emotional, and spiritual vitality.
You will flow into sequences with sustained and skillful attention to awaken
Chi! Unwind the belly and learn to access your Sea of Chi
Saturday AM Session - Yin Yum Hips, an experience of letting
go…
10:00am-12:30pm
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Modern life requires a lot of sitting, which keeps hips from the rotation,
flexion, and extension they need to remain free. And fun sports like
running, biking, skiing and even normal walking increases hip strength but not
flexibility. Without freedom in the pelvis and legs, there is also more stress
on the knees and lower back.
Cora will unwind your pelvis, unlocking this hub of movement and get your hips gliding free! We will loosen the body, focusing on hip rotators (buttocks area), hip flexors (front of thighs and pelvis) and hamstrings. Hip openers can be challenging and many feel like they have hips that are glued together, so Cora's Happy Hips sequences will unstick this area in a slow, mindful way for an incredibly satisfying physical and emotional awakening.
Saturday PM Session - Yin Yang Wriggle - Twist &
Sprout
1:30pm-4:00pm
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Twists are some of the best ways to heal your back, as it elongates the upper
and lower back, neck, shoulders, hips and waist. Twisting asanas cultivate
flexibility and strength, soothing the tension caused by stress, posture, or
prolonged sitting. The side to side action aligns vertebrae, limbers
muscles, loosens hips and enhances circulation. These movements tone spinal
nerves and ligaments, cleanse organs and improve digestion.
Cora focuses on the internal organs, particularly liver and kidneys in the
twisting action. The wringing action on the kidneys is a powerful way to move
energy and stimulate vitality. Stability is finding your center: to feel
balanced in the divine matrix of tissue, muscles, and organs. Flexibility is the
introspection and deep relaxation that stimulates the natural healing and
nourishing of your vital essence.
Cora will show you ways to work to rotate the spine, bending backward, forward and laterally for complete flexibility, so you will feel like you have never twisted before!
Sunday AM Session - Heart/Belly Salutations & Deep
Abdominals
10:00am-12:30pm
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In Chinese Medicine, the belly is the "Sea of Chi", and an extraordinary
place to access energy. Anatomically, the navel is connection of Mother to
child, so it is a reservoir of life force and the source of strength and
vitality. Taoists believe it is the birthplace of immortality. Connect to
Chi and awaken body intelligence. Explore your belly and uncover an unsinkable,
unshakeable life force.
This session highlights energy pathways in the center of the body,
investigating subtle, internal refinements in movement to discover and enliven
your own "Sea of Chi." Focus is to strengthen the core and move from a
place of balanced strength and flexibility. Moving from this center gives steady
balance and support, and the freedom, ease and grace to trust our intuition.
Unwind the belly to liberate enthusiasm, discipline, and the courage to
discover your potential. This belly centre links us to our mortality, and
awakening it can uncover the immortality of intuition and spirit. A mindful and
dynamic flow with emphasis on Cora's "liquid spine." Look out for
Cora's slow, sneaky and effective abdominal work to awaken your Sea of
Chi...
Unwind the belly and de-stress, discover and delight in your belly, your
body, and yourself..!
Sunday PM Session - From Bhakti to Shakti -
Folding into Hanuman
1:30pm-4:00pm
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Yin and Yang can describe everything in life. Nothing is purely Yin or Yang
but contains both in varying amounts. You cannot have one without the other, and
both are needed for equilibrium and well being. Cora focuses on balancing
movement and stillness, power and grace, suppleness and strength to create a
stable and even Yoga practice.
Hanuman is the monkey god beloved for his service, strength and devotion. His
story is part of the great Hindu epic, The Ramayana, and his power comes from
bhakti, his devotion to Rama. In Yoga, Our power comes from the ability to take
a giant leap of faith to overcome challenges with unfailing devotion, humility
and respect.
This session refines the application and implication of Yin and Yang in your
practice. Cora brings attention to sensations that arise, gently guiding the
body, encouraging breath and mindfulness. Give yourself with complete devotion
and witness subtle sensations, thoughts and feelings. They may be as rewarding
as the physical benefits.
We will use standing pose techniques, forward folds and supine hip and leg stretches, as basic patterns in preparation for moving toward Hanumanasana (splits). This pose is often seen as difficult, but with a little devotion, courage, and practice, you might overcome difficulty! Your passion for Yoga springs from a personal experience of its transformative power. Getting the balance of reflective Yin with passionate Yang energy can transform Yoga into nectar for your soul…
Cora Wen has taught Yoga since 1994, and is one of
the first certified E-RYT500s with Yoga Alliance. She has been a dedicated
student of Buddhism for over 30 years, and apprenticed with Judith Hanson
Lasater in therapeutic and restorative Yoga since 1996. Cora apprenticed
extensively with Erich Schiffmann and Rodney Yee throughout the 90s, while
serving international clients Lockheed Martin and Nestle Corporation, as a
corporate banker.
She gave up a flourishing career to pursue her love of teaching, and as a
full-time teacher, Cora travels internationally offering workshops and trainings
that are playful, educational and innovative. She blends the safety of Iyengar
alignment, along with a flowing practice that stresses energy meridians and the
visceral organs. CYT certified through International Association of Yoga
Therapists and one of the first Advanced Relax & Renew trainers in
restorative Yoga, Cora has helped students find freedom from injuries and
chronic ailments.
At once infectious and calming, she consistently earns accolades from peers,
mentors and students. She is currently working with UCSF and the NIH on studies
of restorative Yoga and diabetes.
Cora is dedicated to protecting traditional and indigenous cultures and is a representative for Tibetan Children's Education Fund, an organization dedicated to preserving Tibetan culture and education in India. www.corawen.com
March 27-28, 2010
10am-5pm
$185 by March 6
$210 after
March 6
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The Yoga Playgrounds Workshop is about discovering how to live your yoga in your professional and parental life. Learn fun and effective ways to share the many benefits that you have experienced through yoga with your students and children. Explore how to enliven your work and enhance your children's personal, social and academic health by integrating yoga practices into your daily routine. You do not have to be a yoga teacher or even have the desire to be one to participate in this workshop.
Open to all yoga practitioners who desire to share the benefits of yoga
with kids - yoga teachers, parents, classroom/PE teachers, counselors and
para-professionals.
For more info on Yoga PlayGrounds visit: http://yogaplaygrounds.ning.com/
Joanne
Spence is a social worker, yoga teacher, and an international
speaker/trainer for health and empowerment through yoga. As the Director
of Yoga on the Square, a beautiful, state-of-the-art yoga studio in Pittsburgh's
East End she wrote, produced and is featured in the "Absolute Beginner Yoga"
DVD. She is the founder and Executive Director of Yoga in Schools and trains
teachers across the country in sustainable yoga programming. She also works
part-time at Western Psychiatric Clinic & Institute bringing mind-body
healing to her patients. Joanne does her best work with beginners - she
loves introducing people to yoga and "proving" they can do it.
April 20, 2010
6-9pm
Prerequisites: NONE - this master class
ais open to ALL Levels
Price: $65
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ABOUT BRYAN AND POWER YOGA. Bryan Kest has been practicing yoga for over 25 years and teaching for over 20 years. Bryan developed his unique, distinctive style of yoga - Original Power Yoga - in 1979. Over the years, his style of yoga - an amazing workout for the body, mind and spirit - has made him a well-known yoga teacher across the country and around the world. Bryan's mainstream popularity is matched by an authentic foundation in the ancient practice of yoga and a long path of development as a yogi (practioner of yoga).
At age 15, Bryan uprooted from his native Detroit home to live in Hawaii with his father, a doctor, who understood the benefits of yoga. Like many of us, Bryan originally thought yoga was nothing more than strange contortions but that changed when Bryan's father introduced him to a physical style of yoga called Ashtanga. Ashtanga immediately appealed to Bryan and soon he observed changes both physically and mentally. Yoga quickly became his passion - one that would take him to India for a year to study Ashtanga with Pattabhi Jois. Bryan founded four yoga studios in Southern California (Santa Monica and Calabasas). He also teaches yoga classes, workshops, and retreats around the world. Bryan also instructs intensive teacher training programs and is featured in numerous Videos, DVDs, and audio CD series.
Bryan Kest's Power Yoga Master class is a well rounded, flowing asana practice integrating spiritual practice that enhance everyday living. The class is designed to invigorate the body and develop a calm, less reactive state of mind while practicing dynamic, flowing sequences. In Bryan's Power Yoga Master Class students are encouraged to focus on the spiritual process and not the end result. This allows ALL levels of yoga practitioners to enjoy and benefit from the experience.
David
Williams: Ashtanga Yoga for the Rest of Your LifeMay 6-9, 2010
4 Days, 5 Classes - 12 Hours
Cost: (reduced from original
price)
Full Workshop $255
$225, if paid 2 weeks in advance.
Individual Session Prices in Session Descriptions
No yoga experience
necessary
Register and Pay Now for Entire Weekend
Download PDF
Flyer
David is a true living legend. But don't let that intimidate
you. He is incredibly warm, laid back and funny. You will immediately feel
at ease in his company.
For those who can't come to the entire workshop, David really encourages
everyone to attend the Thursday evening lecture & discussion. David will be
talking about his beginnings in yoga, meeting and studying under Pattabhi Jois,
his travels and why after 20 years of not teaching publicly he has decided to
teach the public again.
Thursday- 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
($45) Register and Pay Now
Discussion of how David thinks
Ashtanga Yoga should be taught and practiced based on his 40 years of daily
practice and teaching. This class is the foundation for all students, and
particularly teachers, who want a greater depth of understanding of the "big
picture" of the most beneficial way to practice and teach Ashtanga Yoga. 1st
series practice led by David.
Friday- 5:30 pm- 8:00 pm
($55) Register and Pay Now
Continuation of 1st series led by
David with thorough explanations of every step.
Saturday- 10:00
am- 12:00 pm ($55) Register and Pay Now
1st series led by David with less
interruption by commentary.
Saturday- 4pm- 7:00 pm ($45)
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History of Yoga, description of the
lineage of teachers of Ashtanga Yoga, David's travels and adventures in Yoga,
and his bringing Ashtanga Yoga to America and its eventual spread to the entire
world. Introduction and practice of the Ashtanga yoga pranayama, as taught by
Pattabhi Jois, led by David.
Sunday- 10:00 am- 12:00 pm
($55) Register and Pay Now
An introduction to 2nd series in a way
that everyone at all levels can try and enjoy. 2nd session of the Ashtanga yoga
pranayama led by David..
David takes the intimidation out of the physical yoga practice of Ashtanga. To find out what other people have said about the workshop. www.ashtangayogi.com
November 10-14, 2010
Register & Pay Now
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To be held during the 5 day Vinyasa Certification Teacher Training. Spend some time relaxing your mind and restoring your body's energies with Stephanie Keach and a Vinyasa Flow Yoga class. We will explore meditation, pranayama, gentle vinyasa, vigorous vinyasa and core strengthening in a fluid and playful manner. Stephanie pulls from many traditions, including ashtanga (series 1, 2, & 3), anusara, and zen buddhism to excite and invite openings on all levels.
Stephanie Keach has been teaching Flow Yoga since 1988. Originally from Santa
Barbara, CA, she has studied with many fine Yogis, including study with Erich
Schiffmann, Rodney Yee, Ana Forrest and Bryan Kest. Her Zen-Buddhist background
brings a meditative and compassionate style to her class. More at
StephanieKeach.com
Wednesday-Sunday
8:00-10:00am
$25 per class
$20 for multiple classes
take one, some or all
November 10-14, 2010
Register & Pay $200 Deposit Now
Register & Pay in Full $600 Now
Come join a special group of both aspiring and experienced yoga teachers who
are ready to deepen their peace, expand their power and transform themselves
into more effective flow yoga teachers.
This intensive teacher training course is designed to train you in the
fundamentals of teaching vinysa-flow style yoga to beginning and intermediate
students. Stephanie will help to guide you into your role as a teacher with the
knowledge and open-heartedness it takes to teach a safe and fun flow class.
Students looking to become teachers, students who are currently teachers with or
without previous training, or students simply having the desire to deepen their
practice and spend 5 whole days with Stephanie, will find this course inspiring
and practical. A certification to teach vinyasa yoga with Yoga Alliance hours
available upon completion.
REQUIREMENTS: A passion for yoga. A desire to deepen your own practice. A
consistent, regular yoga practice as of today. A minimum of 12 months practicing
yoga, any style, with a qualified teacher
This is an intensive teacher training that aims at these goals:
~ develop core strength, power and flexibility
~ study your own Yoga
practice and habitual behavior
~ teach clearly and specifically, with
confidence and compassion
~ experiment with vinyasa templates from gentle
flow to power yoga
~ deepen your personal practice as you gain insight into
your own creative flow
~ learn to embody the flow and spirit of your yoga
practice
~ learn safe alignment and adjustments for all body types
~ learn
how to market yourself effectively
~ question and answer sessions
Cost $600 - does not include food or lodging. Space is limited, register early! $150 deposit required, details and syllabus sent upon receipt of registration.
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