Relax and Renew Workshops

with Nancy DeVogel and Joe Premecz.

What if you could take 2 hours to leave the world behind and just "be". Learn how to truly let go and surrender body and mind to serenity. We like to call it a mini-vacation. What ever you want to call it, 2 hours have never been spent more peacefully. You will leave feeling lighter and free from life's stresses. We have 4 workshops before the holidays to help you take on the busiest season of the year with a perspective of Peace. Each workshop will feature a free gift for you. This popular 2 hour "Get Away" always fills up, so mark the dates and be sure to register early. Cost $25.

Sundays, 5 - 7 pm:

September 25 your gift is Herbal Teas

October 17 your gift is Herbs for the Bath

November 28 your gift is Dream Salve

December 19 your gift is a Holiday Dream Pillow

Workshops

The Art of Ashtanga Yoga

November 5 - 7, 2010

with certified teacher,David Garrigues

Friday, Nov. 5th

Mysore

This class is for those who have a regular practice in the Ashtanga system.   Receive expert, inspiring individual instruction in a group setting.  David has been conducting daily Mysore classes for more than 14 years.  He shares his knowledge generously with care and passion--not to be missed!  3:30-5:15pm ($30- $40 after 10/5)

 Ashtanga Foundations- “In-depth fundamentals of Ashtanga Yoga

This class is appropriate for folks of all different levels ranging from those that are curious about Ashtanga Yoga, to an intermediate student who remembers that the fundamentals are the most rewarding, advanced and challenging aspects of practice. 

We'll look separately at the handful of principle ashtanga techniques: the art of inhaling and exhaling, bandha, vinyasa, dhyana, dristi), and see how they all support each other and lead to what Guruji called the 'state of the asana'  which refers to dynamic, rooted, aligned, and enjoyable asana work.  5:30-7:15pm ($35-$45 after 10/5)

Kirtan- 7:30-9pm

($15)

Saturday, Nov. 6th 

 Intermediate Series Instructed.

This will be an energetic, challenging flowing session working with the postures of second series.   There will plenty of instruction, ideas and inspiration for charging your practice!   We'll explore backbending principles and look at Kapotasana in detail as well as other favorites such as eka pada sirsasana, pincha mayurasana, and karandavasana. This class is intended for students who either practice or are learning 2nd series but serious, adventurous students who have a strong foundation may also join.  

 8-10:30am ($50- $65 after 10/5)

 Ashtanga Foundations

 Instructed half primary series with in-depth explorations of the asanas. This class will continue and build upon the Friday night session.  We'll continue to apply the basic techniques that lead to Ashtanga Yoga's characteristic flowing, grounded, breath and movement induced meditation.  Great for teachers and students of all levels.

(Jump backs will be taught in detail)

 11:00-12:45pm ($35- $45 after 10/5)

The Bhakti Bridge

Chanting and Pranayama

 We'll explore how Ashtanga Yoga is before all else a practice of Bhakti  or devotional Yoga.  We'll use a  combination of pranayama  and sound through vocal exercises, mantra, sutra's chanting, and song. 

2:00-4:00pm ($30- $40 after 10/5)

Sunday- July 18th

Full Primary Series with Pranayama and Chanting

 a traditional counted vinyasa class followed by a short separate pranayama practice and dhyana (meditation) through sound, vocal work and mantras. 

 9:30-11:30 ($40- $55 after 10/5)

 

Full workshop- $200 ($250 after 10/5)