Greg Nardi : An Ashtanga Workshop

Saturday,March 17th

9 - 11 am

Guided Primary Series: A mindful approach to your practice

This 2 hour led class will be accessible for all levels of practitioners and modifications will be given as needed.

Explore primary series ~ from the first Sun Salutation to the final Savasana, you'll

take that journey within and develop new awareness and connect with

your body through Greg's ompassionate insight. You should be somewhat familiar with

Ashtanga yoga to attend this part of the workshop.

12:30 - 3 pm

Essential Ashtanga: Discovering the inner practice

Through practice and discussion, this workshop will give you a theoretical model
to understand the body matrix as applied to asana practice. This workshop
forms the basis for other techniques workshops.

In this workshop, we will talk about the theory of hatha yoga and how this
philosophy views the spine as a central spiritual channel to raise consciousness.
We will explore the idea of hatha yoga as a ladder to Patanjali’s yoga of
meditation.

By using exercises that bring awareness to the spine and spinal muscles, you will
learn the variety of movements available in the spine, and how to create greater
movement and stability in the body.

We will explore the relationship between the appendicular and axial skeleton, the
bandhas, the muscles of respiration, and the movements of the spine to create a
matrix that will help you understand how alignment and movement harmonize to
provide the basis for vinyasa, the foundation of the ashtanga practice.

Morning session $35

Afternoon session $40

Both sessions $65

About the instructor:

Greg Nardi, co-director of Miami Life Center, has studied yoga and eastern
healing arts extensively since 1996. Since 1999 he has studied at the KPJ
Ashtanga Yoga Institute in Mysore, South India.   He also studied eastern
philosophy and sanskrit mantra chanting during his time in mysore He is also
trained in Swedish and shiatsu massage therapies. 

In 2004, Greg was authorized to teach by his guru, Sri. K. Pattabhi Jois.  In 200
at the age of 94, Sri. K. Pattabhi Jois passed away leaving behind a legacy that
has touched countless lives around the world.  Greg is committed to honoring h
teacher by spreading the ashtanga method, which has been such a blessing in
his life.  Greg has most recently returned from an authorization level 2 training
course in Mysore with Sharath Rangaswamy, guruji's grandson, who maintains
the lineage of asthanga yoga. 

Greg’s view on yoga respects the ancient teachings that have been passed dow
unbroken through the centuries and give the practices the power to transform o
consciousness.  His style of teaching assists students in finding the approach to
the practice that is most beneficial for them.

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KEEP IT SIMPLE
Natural, Wholesome Cooking Classes

Join Michelle Dirks in a series of cooking class to learn how to make
simple menus to nourish your whole family. READ MORE BELOW.

Class Cost: $40 per class

Saturday, February 11th, 2012 at 12:30 PM to 3:00 PM
One Pot Cooking – take the stress out of cooking. Learn how to
make nourishing meals using just one pot.

Saturday, March 10th, 2012 at 12:30 PM to 3:00 PM
Spring Cooking – lighten your diet and your mind with fabulous,
energizing food for the spring season.

Michelle will teach you how to:

• Plan menus
  
• Use leftovers
• cook nourishing, vitamin
  packed, healthy food for strength and vitality

Michelle has a strong passion for natural cooking and macrobiotic
counseling. She has taught classes extensively over the past 17
years. Michelle enjoys working with mothers and children and
helping them with their diet and lifestyle. She had the great honor
to cook for the Dali Lama. She is the co-author of Yummy Yummy
in my Tummy, Simply Organic Baby Food and Mr. Hoppity’s Color
Me Cook Book for Kids. Michelle is also an artist and exhibits her
artwork throughout Chester County.

Coming Summer 2012:

BELLY DANCE CAMP with Tahya Looking for a fun way to "while away" a few summer mornings with your daughter? Mothers bring your daughters out for.....     BELLY DANCE 'CAMP' ~ MONDAY-THURSDAY July 9-12, 2012 Lehigh Valley Yoga Studios 1701 Union Blvd., Suite 115, Allentown, PA     Welcome to a week’s immersion into belly dance focusing on posture, core strength and toning.   Experience the nuances of Danse Orientale ~ its intriguing rhythms and smooth, fluid movements with a rich history dating back thousands of years.   Tahya Technique(tm) classes start with the basics including proper postural alignment, isolations, and hip articulation, and progress to fun combinations allowing the rhythm and movement to re-establish, arise and celebrate beauty, confidence, and grace.  Furthermore, the exotic music will inspire you!

Two sessions available:

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