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TONE, SOUND & SANSKRIT-a beginner's guide to Sacred Sound
with Susan Turtletaub
Sat, Jul 12th, 1:00-3:30pm

“Tone (in the body), is the state of cellular background activity proceeding and underlying any movement.”  -Bonnie Bainbridge Cohen
 
In this workshop we will explore the interrelationship between tone, sound, and support intrinsically linked within the human body.   By tracing the anatomical and developmental structures of the human voice and sounding the sacred tones of Sanskrit, (the ancient language of Yoga) we will source movement that informs asana, energetic flow, and the sequencing of postures as the body moves through its inner and outer environment.  This class is suitable for students of all levels of experience.  Come prepared to make some sounds!
 
Material will be presented through a Body-Mind Centering® approach to Yoga and will include movement exploration, touch, lecture, demonstration, and discussion.


$35 pre register/$40 at the door

 

YOGA TO CULTIVATE FLEXIBILITY with Kitty Wittkower
Sat, Jul 26, 1:00-3:00pm

Often Doctors and Therapists will recommend Yoga for stress
relief, improving balance, freedom of movement and tight sore muscles.
For many the next words they find themselves saying are:
"I'm not flexible enough to do Yoga!"

This is a common misperception. Yoga comes in many methods and forms, the movement and breathing are universal and
assessable to ALL.
Which means in the practical sense that my pose will look
different than your pose but the underlying principles being the same.

Flexibility is a result of repetition, time and consistency ….
It's a cultivation. 

In this workshop you will learn how to create your own relaxing daily practice, to soften and lengthen your muscles (all major muscle groups), as well as free your body and mind as you move through daily life.
$35 pre register/$40 at the door

 
 

 

ANATOMY WITH ASANA with Irene Alexander
Subtle Energy Body ~ Sat, Aug 2nd, 3:00-5:00pm

Many of us think of yoga as a form of exercise or a way to rest and replenish ourselves.  But yoga is also a science—a careful investigation into our own nature to better understand ourselves and our place in our life.  Ancient yogis explored their bodies and minds through meditation and movement, devising a complete subtle anatomy to encompass the layers of self they discovered.  This yogic anatomy, made up of elements like nadis, chakras, and koshas, offers a more psychologically and metaphorically rich view of the body than western anatomy.  But there are also fascinating points of overlap.  For example, each of the chakras (energy centers) are located in the same place as vital nerve centers or key endocrine glands—our “second brains” as it were.  Understanding both western and yogic anatomy will deepen your understanding of how asana and pranayama “work”, as well as provide a framework and tools to better understand how you work.
 
This workshop will present a clear, accessible introduction to the yogic system of subtle anatomy.  If you’ve ever been curious about terms such as “the heart chakra”, “mula bhanda” or “kundalini energy”, this is your chance to find out more.  There will be some lecture, along with a lot of exploration in movement and meditation to allow you to connect to these elements as real sensations—many of which you may have already experienced and just not had a name for. 

We will focus on practical applications of this knowledge:
   Yogic anatomy forms the essential basis for asana and pranayama practice.
     Knowledge of the subtle body is a powerful tool for self-care, meditation,   energy balancing and psychological integration.
     Yogic understandings of the body and mind parallel many fascinating recent findings in medicine, and point the way to a richer understanding of what it is to be human.
 
Anyone is welcome—no particular background or experience is required. 
$
35 pre register/$40 at the door
 

 

 
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