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YOGABASICS - Intro to Yoga WorkshopWorkshop held once a month, no fee. If you are new to Yoga or would like to review the basics, sign up for our YOGA BASICS workshop and find out how Yoga can change your life! We will go over basic Yoga principles and asanas (postures), pranayama (breathing), and meditation. Learn how to develop a safe and rewarding Yoga practice that works for you. Find out for yourself why so many people are drawn to Yoga, and explore the physical and mental benefits of this ancient art. You will also learn how to work with possible injuries you may have or how to avoid them. After participating in this workshop, you will feel comfortable going into any Yoga class and have a better idea of what style of Yoga is right for you. We highly recommend this workshop for all beginning students! NO FEE. Donations are welcome. Please call us or email to sign up. |
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Mastering Arm Balances - Workshop with Liza DiGaetano, E-RYT 500Saturday, October 2, 12:00-2:30pm In this workshop we will learn the fundamentals of bandhas, breath, and counter balancing of weight to experience the true essence of these challenging poses. We will explore the delicate balance between strength and flexibility that enable us to experience these poses with ease. We will tackle a wide array of traditional and creative (Tripsichore style) arm balances in a way that will dissolve fear and create hope, courage and strength. We will also explore how to jump forward/back from arm balances and how to combine them with inversions. Benefits of arm balances:
Strap on your flight gear and join the fun!
Fee: $35 - pre-registration recommended. |
Reversing the Aging of the Spine with Rachel Krentzman, CPT, E-RYT 500
Saturday, September 4 at 12:30-2:30pm
This specialty workshop explores the extraordinary benefits of spinal traction using the Yoga Wall system. In this two hour workshop we will systematically explore postures to help create length and unload the spine. Created by Purna Yoga founder, Aadil Palkhivala, the reversing the aging of the spine sequence allows you to experience every possible movement in the spine while in traction. It is ideal to help prevent and heal degenerative disc disease as well as improve overall spinal mobility.
*The course is not recommended for any acute back conditions (< 6 weeks post injury) or anyone with hypertension, glaucoma or recent eye surgery due to inversions being practiced.
Please note: Space is limited to 14 participants, reserve your spot early!
Fee: $45 - SOLD OUT
Yoga for Scoliosis with Rachel Krentzman, CPT, E-RYT 500
Sunday, October 3, 1:30-4:00pm
Using a unique series of Yoga postures combined with therapeutic techniques on the yoga wall system, you will learn and experience new ways to create length and traction in your spine. We will focus on normalizing the curvature of the spine and opening up the tight or restricted areas that contribute to pain and dysfunction.
You should attend if:
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You have scoliosis, degenerative disc disease, arthritis or chronic tension in your back
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You would like to open up your spine, relieve compression and energize your nervous system
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You are a yoga teacher or student who wants to learn more about how yoga postures can affect back health
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If you want to get taller with age!
It is recommended that you have some experience with yoga prior to attending this workshop. The course is not recommended for any acute back conditions (< 6 weeks post injury) or anyone with hypertension, glaucoma or recent eye surgery due to inversions being practiced.
Fee: $45 pre-registered, $55 drop-in.
Restorative Yoga & Yoga for Chronic Illness with Master Teacher Lisa Walford
November 6 & 7, 12-4pm
These workshops will introduce you to practices that are specifically designed to rest and restore the body, build vitality, and address the psycho-physical elements of working with people who live with life threatening illnesses.
Requirement: minimum of 1 year Yoga practice
About Lisa Walford:
Lisa Walford holds a Intermediate Senior Level 1 Iyengar teaching certificate and has been teaching yoga in Los Angeles since 1982. She is the curriculum director for the Yoga Works teacher training program and was instrumental in its development. She is on the advisory board of the International Association of Yoga Therapists and the Yoga Studies program at Loyola Marymount University, a presenter at Yoga conferences and a contributor to Yoga Journal. Currently she conducts teacher training programs and teaches worldwide. In her rigorous and technically informative classes, she creates an ambiance of internal focus inspiring to both beginning and advanced students. Through yoga, she continues to explore the introspective process of balancing the physical with the energetic body while deepening her appreciation for the creative spirit.
In her words: "Yoga brings us from the finite to the infinite, from pain to purpose and passion, and from disease to discriminative awareness."
Fee: $80 per session. Pre-registration highly recommended!
