23 July 2008

Events this Week

26 Saturday

Pranayama Workshop with Kyle Roberts at MBody Yoga, 12-3 pm, $45


27 Sunday

Power Yoga with Sharla Cole at Lululemon Store (St. Johns Town Center), 9:30-10:30 am, FREE


29 Tuesday

"Full Buck Moon" heated yoga class at Bliss Yoga, 5:30-7 pm, regular drop-in rate

22 July 2008

40 Day Revolution Program Hits MBody

Running August 25 through October 3 at MBody Yoga, this is a 40-day commitment to the power yoga method. The main components of the program are development of a power yoga practice, twice daily meditations, and following a diet as prescribed by yogi and power yoga pioneer Baron Baptiste in his book 40 Days to Personal Revolution.



To see a larger version of MBody's flier on the program, click on the image below.

21 July 2008

Yin Yoga

Yin Yoga Workshop with Joan Ryan, E-RYT 500

Joan is a Kripalu-trained instructor who is also a certified Integrative Yoga Therapist. She often does workshops relating to physical limitations and conditions, so this is an interesting subject matter to be offered.


Sat 8.16.08, 1PM - 4 PM
Tuition: Before 8/8 = $40 / After 8/8 = $45

"Come enjoy the magic of Yin Yoga your body will feel like it never has before!"
-from the Yoga Ananda website

Kundalini in Jax, TT Too

Kundalini Yoga is amazing, unlike any other yoga you are probably familiar with. It invigorates me like nothing else and leaves me feeling strong and powerful, like I could conquer anything with just a lift of my little finger. The class is broken up into sets known as kriyas, often with quick and repetitive movements that will push you to the edge and show you the light!

I took a quick look at Gurudass Kaur's website, and it looks like she will be joining us in Jax between stops in Colombia and Italy. What a pitstop. Good for us, as it gives us a rare chance to practice Kundalini. Her specialty training for teachers and parents, Childplay Yoga, will also be featured during the weekend. All events take place at Yoga Ananda in Avondale.

Friday, September 19, 5:30-6:45 pm, Kundalini Yoga open class, $14.
and following at 7-8:15 pm, Mantras in Motion Kirtan, $15.

WEAR WHITE! I recently attended a workshop with Gurmukh Kaur Khalsa, and I was sticking out quite prominently in my black and green outfit.

Mantras with mudras is the healing science of today and tomorrow. This practice uses choreographed hand and body movements to express the essence of the mantras that are being chanted. Mantras in Motion invites viewers to experience the transformative effects of healing mantras coupled with powerful mudras.

Childplay Yoga Teacher Training
Saturday & Sunday, September 20 & 21, 9 am-7 pm both days, $275 before 8/15 and $300 after 8/15.

This 16 hr. in-depth training program is geared to anyone interested in offering creative, fun and empowering yoga oriented classes for children aged 3-12, teens and groups of adults. With the Childplay Yoga Program children play at yoga to become more balanced physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. It provides the opportunity to enhance their coordination, balance, flexibility, group skills, sense of humor, self-esteem, concentration and to work out excess energy in a positive uplifting environment.

17 July 2008

Relax, it's Yoga Nidra

Yoga Nidra with Lisa Long
Mindful Motion Yoga
Sunday, August 17 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. $20


Yoga Nidra is a state of complete physical, mental, and emotional relaxation. It has been touted as the most powerful relaxation technique known to man. Yoga Nidra effectively works on mental resolve, will power, and resolutions. Many people - from new practitioners to world-class athletes, testify to the unbelievable power and effectiveness of the personal resolution, called a Sankalpa, made during the practice.

Please register early. Space is limited. Registration forms available in the studio or click here to download.


Instructor Lisa Long has this to say on her website:

Give yourself a wonderful gift! Yoga Nidra is a state of complete physical, mental, and emotional relaxation. It has been touted as the most powerful relaxation technique known to man. Yoga Nidra effectively works on mental resolve, will power, and resolutions. Many people - from new practitioners to world-class athletes, testify to the unbelievable power and effectiveness of the personal resolution, called a Sankalpa, made during the practice.

The first 30-minutes of the Yoga Nidra experience will include a very gentle physical practice with stretches that prepare the body to lay still for the following 40-minutes. While lying on the back, participants are then cued to levels of awareness, going deep inside until reaching a state between sleeping and waking. You are profoundly relaxed, but retain a trace of awareness. Yoga Nidra itself is not sleep. It can best be described as “Sleep of Awareness”

The power of this therapeutic technique, if practiced regularly, can help manage stress, insomnia, and mental/physical pain, clearing away old patterns of thinking and behaving that are no longer a benefit to well-being.

If you are interested, please register early. Yoga Nidra usually fills 2 weeks prior to the experience.

Attention Registered Yoga Teachers

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Please contact the Yoga Alliance office directly if you have questions. We can be reached at 1-877-964-2255. Do not reply to this email message, as replies to this message are invalid and will not be received.

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14 July 2008

Prenatal Yoga DVD




!!Now Available!! Pre-Natal Yoga Flow DVD by Yoga Life Studio Owner-Sara Torbett. This DVD will make a great gift to family or friends to help them move through each stage of pregnancy with comfort and ease as Sara guides students into gentle poses to relieve common pregnancy discomforts.

You can order your copy today online or at the studio. Pre-Natal Yoga Flow will also be available soon for purchase at lululemon athletica in the St. John's Town Center Mall.

Don't forget Yoga Life's Next Pre-Natal Yoga Classes will start Friday July 11th at 7pm. Register today and save $30.00 when you buy a series of 6 Pre-Natal classes.

Lots of Upcoming Events at Yoga Life

New to Ashtanga or looking to learn more about it? Feel like learning from a master teacher without travelling from the 904? The folks at Yoga Life have been kind enough to send the following information my way that I am happy to share with you:

Saturday, July 19, 2008
Ashtanga Basics Part I


If you are new to Ashtanga Yoga or wish to review foundational knowledge of this great tradition, this is the workshop for you! Join Sati for a history lecture and step-by-step exploration of the first half of primary series inclluding instruction in the subtle techniques of the drishti(gaze), bandhas(locks, and ujjayi pranayama(victorious breath). Saturday July 19th from 11-2pm. *This workshop is designed for all levels including beginners to yoga.

Register here.


Sunday, July 20, 2008
Ashtanga Basics Part II


This workshop is a deeper exploration of the second half of primary series and is open to any level of practitioner with a genuine interest in teh traditional Ashtanga Vinyasa Method. Having attended Ashtanga Basics Part I is not required but highly recommended. We will quickly revisit some of the basic concepts covered in the first workshop and then explore the second half of primary series. This section of Ashtanga Basics will delve deeper into the nature of transitional maneuvers that are in the series including jump-backs and jump-throughs as well as chakrasana. Sunday July 20th 11-2pm at Yoga Life Studio.
Register/pay online or at the studio.


Monday, August 18, 2008
Fluid Power(Sadhana Chi) with Doug Swenson


Take this special opportunity to study with a legend in yoga-Doug Swenson. Doug began his study of yoga in 1969 where he traveled and studied Ashtanga Yoga under Sri K. Pattabhi Jois. Over the years, he has written several books including "Power Yoga For Dummies", "Mastering the Secrets of Yoga Flow" and the "Diet that Loves You Most." just to name a few. Doug's classes are always invigorating and inspirational and his supportive style of teaching and keen sense of humor sends his students home with a softness in their heart and a warm smile on their face. This is a One day Event Only! You Can Register Online via Paypal or pay at the studio. Space is limited so please register before August 5th to secure your space in the class.

Workshop Description:Fluid Power-
A very powerful arrangement of soft form Yoga asanas connected together with cool and hot vinyasa. You will sweat plenty, achieve new poses and get the ultimate workout. When finished, drift into a blissful state of deep relaxation followed by guided meditation. This One Day Workshop is Suitable for All Levels-Beginners to Advance.
Workshop Fee: $50.00
Location: Yoga Life Studio
Time: 5:30-8:30pm

Please register 2 weeks prior to secure your spot in the class.


Saturday, August 23, 2008
Song Healing Yoga


Join John Shannon and Caroline McMahon for a sonic and spiritual journey.
Saturday August 23rd
Song Flow Level 1 9-11:30AM
Asana Flow class with an extended savasana led by Caroline McMahon accompanied by the live healing music of John Shannon. For beginners.

The Meditative Voice 1-3PM
Come and explore how to use your voice in a conscious manner and as a tool for meditation and devotional chant.

Sunday August 24th
Song Flow Level 2 9-11:30AM
Asana Flow class with an extended savasana led by Caroline McMahon accompanied by the healing live music of John Shannon. For intermediate practitioners.

Traveling the vibrational Spectrum of Music 1-3PM
Come and explore how the awareness of vibrations can lead you into a deep meditative journey with music. Musicians and non-musicians welcome.

Each Session Fee: $38.00
Full Weekend/All 4 Sessions: $135.00
Receive 10% off of full weekend before August 10th.

Discounted price will be posted on website until August 10th for payment purposes.
If registering for individual sessions-please click under downloads and fill out registration form and send to Yoga Life Studio along with payment.

For more information on John and Caroline check out these links:
www.songhealingyoga.com
www.carolinemcmahon.com
www.johnshannonmusic.com