Wednesdays, Sep 22-Oct 27, 2010
Yoga For Creative Kids with Sara Tobin

 It’s never too early to introduce your children to the joys and rewards of yoga!

This workshop will enhance each child’s physical and mental well being through practicing yoga in a fun-filled, engaging and imaginative way. Children will explore yoga poses and learn correct breathing and relaxation techniques to increase their strength, flexibility and focus. Yoga poses develop coordination skills that help to prevent injury during sports or other physical activities. The goal is to help everyone develop strong minds and bodies, and to learn to giggle and lighten up to release tension–which will keep the spirit bright and healthy. Children will enjoy the benefits of yoga for a full life ahead. 

Sara has been teaching children acting and yoga for over fifteen years and creates a playful, safe environment for creative expression and thoughtful awareness.

Wednesdays,  September 22 & 29, October  6, 13, 20 & 27

Time: 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM
Cost: $84
Ages 6-14

Sunday Series, Sep 26-Nov 28, 2010
Yoga of Awakening with Geri Portnoy

5 Sundays: September 26th, October 10th and 24th, November 14th and 28th
6:00 pm -8:00 pm

Total Cost: $279 (Pay $150 class fee now to register, then pay $129 in course materials prior to first session in September—we’ll send you a link)

April 29-May 1, 2011
Ojai Retreat

SAVE THE DATE!

September 18-19, 2010
Anusara Weekend Workshop with Noah Maze

Heros and Heroines, a weekend of Anusara Yoga, inspired by the mythic epic Mahabharata

COST: $150 for all 3 sessions ($165 if paid less than one week in advance)

Shri Embodied
Sat 9/18/2010 From 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

The Heroine of Mahabharata, Draupadi, inspires this practice of forward bends and deep hip opening and twisting work in standing poses and floor poses. We will culminate these openings into the power and grace of hand balancings. We will explore her story and embody the myriad of relevant teachings to our practice on and off the mat. Draupadi reminds us that the source of strength and commitment is inside, and invites us to attune and receive our inner strength in order to perform asana outwardly. Come prepared to be inspired and challenged–intelligent sequencing, stages and modifications will make this class accessible to all levels, from beginner to advanced.

COST: $60 ($70 if paid less than one week in advance)

Yoga Therapeutics for Teachers and Students 
Sat 9/18/2010 From 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

LOWER BODY: Anusara Yoga Therapeutics combines an uplifting attitude with precise bio-mechanical alignment in yoga poses to heal and transform. The human body/mind is remarkably resilient, intelligent, and great things happen when we align! This day long workshop will focus on therapeutic applications of yoga to provide students and teachers with tools to actively relieve pain and repair injuries. We will address a variety of musculo-skeletal injuries and misalignments related to the lower back, pelvis, hips, knees, ankles and feet. We will incorporate basic anatomy and kinesiology and apply these principles in practical therapeutic yoga routines. And, we will examine specific poses if and when students experience discomfort. This is a great opportunity to learn the Universal Principles of Alignment of Anusara Yoga, and how they work through practices that address and relieve pain and discomfort. All levels of practitioners and teachers encouraged, no previous knowledge and experience required.

COST: $40 ($45 if paid less than one week in advance)

Courage and Glory 

Sun 9/19/2010 From 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

The warrior consciousness of the heroic Pandava brothers (Arjuna, Bhima etc) inspires this dynamic and progressive practice of vinyasa sequencing, standing poses and into the strong work of backbends. Embody your courage and stand in your light as we progress sequentially and intelligently with Universal Principles of Alignment from Level I into Level II syllabus of asanas. Come prepared to be inspired and challenged–intelligent sequencing, stages and modifications will make this class accessible to all levels, from beginner to advanced.

COST: $60 ($70 if paid less than one week in advance)

September 25 & 26, 2010
Introduction to Yoga with Katie Beroukhim

Learn the basic postures and breathing techniques of Hatha Yoga. This is a workshop for beginning students. Experience the benefits of yoga practice – gain flexibility, develop strength and cultivate a feeling of well-being. The small class size and personal attention from the teachers facilitates an easeful and joyful yoga experience. Please join us for this transformational weekend yoga experience.

No previous yoga experience required.

Saturday & Sunday from 2:00 to 4:00 PM

Cost: $50.00 

January 30 – December 5, 2010
Anusara Teacher Training with Geri Portnoy

2010 Anusara Yoga Teacher Training Program
Taught by Certified Anusara Instructor, Geri Portnoy

Click here to view flyer
Click here to register

This year long Teacher Training program begins with a series of 3 Immersions to deepen your understanding of the principles of alignment and philosophy underlying Anusara Yoga . In order to become a great teacher, the journey begins by becoming a great yoga practitioner. The 4th Immersion segment is dedicated to cultivating the skills necessary to be a great teacher including the following:

• Sequencing for home practice and teaching
• Use of props and modifications of poses
• Adjustments in poses and Therapeutic adjustments
• The art of progressive teaching toward a pinnacle pose
• Creating a theme for your yoga class
• Skills of teaching including use of voice, positioning in the room, and mirroring students

Dates for 2010:

Opening Your Heart
Immersion I January 30/31, February 27/28, March 13/14

Diving Deeper
Immersion 2 April 10/11, May 22/23, June 12/13

Journey of Awakening
Immersion 3 July 10/11, August 7/8, September 11/12

Stepping into the Seat of the Teacher
Immersion 4 October 16/17, November 6/7, December 4/5

Pricing:

One Yoga Immersion $695
Yoga Immersion 1, 2 & 3 $1950
Year-long Teacher Training $2450
(If you have already taken an Immersion, and are not going to repeat it, take $695 off packages rates)