Workshops & Special Events

  Everything we do is an act of poetry or painting if we do it with mindfulness.
Thich Nhat Hanh 
2008  Mind/Body Workshops  - Upcoming

*Workshop Refunds/Cancellation Policy. If we cancel a workshop you will get a full refund. If you cancel your attendance, there will be no refunds unless the workshop has a waiting list and we are able to completely fill your space(s). Spots will be filled in the order they were registered and any refunds issued will be minus 20% office fees.


250 Hour Yoga Teacher Training
             
250--November 16th, 2007- June 29th, 2008
              TUITION $3000/$3200 (installments)
Tuition Includes unlimited classes at the studio and admission to all workshops and master classes, Yin Yoga and Prenatal Certification.
  More for information!  


500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training
500 (post 300)--Three TWO WEEK Intensives
              TUITION $2000 each/$5500 (course in advance)
Segment 1: August 2-15, 2008
Segment 2: March 7-20, 2009
Segment 3: August 1-14, 2009 
Faculty:
Laurie Greene & Edward Clark. 
Adjunct Faculty:
Elizabeth Connolly, Simon Park, Laura Allard.

More for information!


Functional Synergy: Preventing Yoga Injuries
with Susi Hately Aldous

Saturday, May 17 1:00-6:00 pm
  
Therapeutic Yoga for the Shoulders and Hips
Sunday, May 18 11:00-4:00 pm
  
Advancing your Practice: the Art of Slowing Down

Tuition: $110.00/day or $200.00 for the weekend 
(After May: $210.00 weekend price)

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION & REGISTRATION


Qi Gong: Taking Energy to the Next Level
with Shelby Broughton

Saturday, June 7, 2008  (2:00-5:00 pm)
Three-hour workshop exploring the fundamental principles of energy and energy movement in Qi Gong. The methods explored by this master teacher and practitioner are applicable to all energetic disciplines, YOGA, MARTIAL ARTS, BODYWORK. 
Tuition: $45 

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION & REGISTRATION


Simon Park Yoga Weekend
  Vinyasa | Thai Assists | Yogic Flying

Saturday, June 28 (10am - 1:00pm)
  
Vinyasa & Thai Assists
Saturday, June 28 (4pm - 8:30pm)
  
Thai Massage Training & Yogic Flying for practitioners
Sunday, June 29 (10am - 1:00pm)
  
Vinyasa & Thai Assists
Sunday, June 29 (4pm - 8:30pm)
  
Thai Massage Training & Yogic Flying for practitioners

Simon Park returns with his new exploration into the joy and lightness of being; HE FLOWS, HE FLIES, HE BREEZES BY... and as always, his hands on teacher assists....Yoga Alliance 15 CEUs 
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION & REGISTRATION



CEU's AVAILABLE FOR YOGA ALLIANCE CERTIFIED TEACHERS OR TEACHERS IN TRAINING. 
2 CEUs (6 hours) in Techniques & Practices.
Teresa Haggins: "Shadow Yoga & The Dance of Shiva"
Coming Soon!
"Dance of Shiva" 
  "Shadow Yoga: Balakrama"
  "Shadow Yoga Technique" 

The teaching of Shadow Yoga is based upon ancient Hatha Yoga Texts. Focusing on the development of the energetic body Shadow Yoga is guided by the Marmastana (Indian system of 108 vital energy junctions), infused with Kalarippayattu (South Indian Martial Art) & Bharatanatyam Classical Indian Dance. 

Nata Yoga is the expression of Lord Shiva's eternal dance, often referred to as the Shiva Tandava or Shiva's vigorous dance which is the source of the cycle of creation, preservation and dissolution. According to the Puranas, Shiva dances a wild and vigorous (tandava) dance in the cremation grounds at night but dances a soft and graceful (lasya) dance in the tranquillity of the twilight.

Teresa Haggins is a lifelong practitioner of the eastern arts and a has studied extensively with Shandor Remete, Shadow Yoga's founder.For information...http://www.shadowyoga.com/

Yoga Alliance CEUs Available for Techniques & Practices


2006-2008 Mind/Body Workshops   - Past 

Belly Dancing Workshop
          Saturday, March 18th, 2:99-5:00pm
          Featuring AZHIA and the LIVE MUSIC of Bill Koutsouros 
          $40.00

    
Belly dancing originated throughout the Middle and Near East. It is a social dance, created for families and friends to celebrate the joy of spending time together. It is used to celebrate joyous occasions such as weddings, the birth of a child and community festivals. Its origin is also linked to Baladi dancing, which was originally performed in the home by women to entertain each other. Join Master dancer & Teacher Azhia for this exciting event. 

Doug Swenson: "Sadhana Chi Series"
         
Monday, May 22nd 
          Saturday & Sunday, July 29th & 30th
          Thursday, August 17th 

I
n from Lake Tahoe AGAIN, the author of "Power Yoga for Dummies" and the "Secrets of Yoga Flow" brings his brand of hard and soft practice to our studio. Book and CD signing to follows workshops. Prefect for athletes and those wanting to cultivate an eclectic practice.  FULL Yoga Alliance CEU's for this TRAINING. (18 hours)

Demian McKinley: "The Art of Healing & Fitness" 
       Friday & Saturday, October 20th & 21st  
Study with Demian, YBR Instructor extraordinaire, in from Yamuna's Studio in NYC!
...Yamuna Body Rolling and Yoga: Freeing your Yoga Practice In this workshop we will show you ways to successfully free muscular and energetic restrictions that are blocking you in mastery of specific yoga postures. 
    The poses will be sequenced to take you into your core strength and vitality, beginning at the periphery with the hands and feet and systematically working deeper and deeper into the vibrant strength of the spine. You will learn how the bandhas (yoga muscular locks), are used to access and free the spine, and how their use can introduce unprecedented strength and flexibility into your yoga practice. We will play with various types of yoga poses: forward bends, back bends, twists, and arm balances, and experience the freedom promised by yoga practice! 

Gerard Arnaud
      
Monday, November 6th, 2006 ( 6:00-9:00pm )
In from Paris, a student of Patabhi Jois, Gerard brings his take on Ashtanga based Vinyasa. Focusing on forward bends and hamstrings. Challenging and accessible for all vinyasa students. 
 YA CEU's available (1 CEU).


"Yoga & Wine & Chocolate" with David Romanelli 
          Sat, August 4th & Sun, August 5th      
          5:00-7:00 pm Tuition* $65.00 each session
*Includes Vosges Chocolate Goodie Bag Both Nights. $5.00 from your tuition benefits the Food Bank. 
David Romanelli (co-owner of At One Yoga studios) and Director at Exhale in Santa Monica arrives  with Vosges chocolates & fine wines! Fusing chocolate with curry, wasabe and chiles with, and a funky variety of music with his eclectic vinyasa...you can yet again experience Yeah Dave Yoga. Katrina and David launched the Yoga + Chocolate experience in a 2004 retreat to Oaxaca, Mexico. Yoga & Wine takes you to the Napa Valley & Southern France...BUT WHY TRAVEL?

GREAT FOR BODYWORKERS, CHIROPRACTORS, YOGA & PILATES INSTRUCTORS & PRACTITIONERS. 

 REGISTRATION PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO THOSE ENROLLING FOR BOTH DAYS. SPACES ARE LIMITED. Call for information about single day registration.

FULL CEU's/HOURS in ANATOMY

Laura Allard: "Anatomy of the Spine" 
    April 28-29 2007 
      Sat, 12:00-4:00 & 5:00-7:00"Decompress and Align Spine"
      Sun, 12:00-4:00 & 5:00-7:00 The Pelvis and Ilio-femoral or Hip Joints"

Laura Allard is an Intermediate Jr III Certified Iyengar Yoga Instructor, Certified Kinesthetic Anatomist KA2, Director of the Iyengar Yoga Center of Boulder, Colorado, an adjunct professor at Naropa University and volunteers for the Board of the Iyengar Yoga Nat’l Association. She has studied in India with Geeta and B.K.S. Iyengar and senior instructors in the US. Laura regularly teaches Anatomy in Clay classes. Her teaching embodies knowledge, patience, and strength and conveys her passion for yoga and her belief in creating community. Laura is a creative and committed teacher whose love for yoga and anatomy is both inspiring and infectious.

These workshops will use the Zoologik System of Kinesthetic Anatomy in Clay as developed by Jon Zahourek. This dynamic approach teaches both a structural and functional understanding of the human body. Laura combines kinesthetic anatomy in clay and its application in yoga postures so you can practice and teach yoga with more confidence and self-knowledge of anatomical relationships and biomechanics of the postures. This dynamic approach teaches both a structural and functional understanding of the human body. Laura will combine movement, imagery, yoga postures in addition to working with the clay, to enhance your knowledge and experience of anatomy. This 3 dimensional view of the body will help solidify your understanding of anatomy.

12 hours Anatomy Training for teachers in training or 12 hours CEU's for teachers holding 200 or 500 hours certificates.

Bryan Kest: Power Yoga Masterclass
          Tuesday, May 22nd 2007  
                                 

Bryan comes to our studio for ONE NIGHT ONLY. Class size is guaranteed limited to 32 people. Take advantage of this opportunity to study in an intimate atmosphere with this amazing teacher. For more information, visit http://www.poweryoga.com

Simon Park: "Creative Flow Weekend"
September 14-16
Friday, "Yoga Happy Hour: Let the Good Times Roll"
              6:00 pm-9:00 pm (1 CEU)
Saturday "Advance Your Practice Through Vinyasa Prana"
               10:00 am-1:00 pm (1 CEU)
Saturday "Assists to Enlighten Your Students"
               3:00 am-6:00 pm (3 CEUs)
Sunday "Take Me to the River: Flow-y Mandala Vinyasa"
               10:00 am-1:00 pm (1 CEU)

Simon returns with his new exploration into the joy and lightness of being; HE FLOWS, HE FLIES, HE BREEZES BY... and as always, his hands on teacher assists....
Yoga Alliance 6 CEUs (12 hours) Available for Techniques and Practices. 


"Kirtan & Healing Chant, Workshop & Concert"
with Dr.M.HARRE HARREN M.Mus.,M.Ed.,Ph.D.,Ph.D (Hon.USA)...in From India for this special Opportunity
        
Friday, October 5th, 2007
 HEALING POWERS OF INDIAN MUSIC THERAPY 6:00-7:00pm. 
KIRTAN CHANTING AND PLANETARY MANTRAS - 7:00-8:00pm. HEALING VOCAL CONCERT 8:00-9:00.
 

Take advantage of this special opportunity. Dr. Harren is in from Pondicherry India as part of his world tour! His publications and Healing CD's will be available for purchase. 

Edward Clark 
  "Tripsichore Fool's Immersion" 

Workshops: Nov. 5-8, Monday-Thursday, 6:30-9:30 pm 
"Tripsichore Sun Salutations: Chasing Windmills" 
"Tripsichore Sun Salutations: The Unbeatable Foe" 
"Tripsichore Sun Salutations: When Your Arms are Too Weary" "Tripsichore Sun Salutations: Where the Brave Dare not Go" 

Immerse yourself in 4 days of the Tripsichore Method Salutations. Imagine the Possibilities! 
Do your non-yoga friends look at your yoga books and laugh at some of the pictures? Do your parents despair that your mind has been taken over by some cult devoted to strange twisting acrobatics with an unseemly interest in eating vegetables? Do you awake from dreams of doing asanas that are blatantly impossible or which you know you are not yet able to do? It's clear - you're either an alien or a weird creature and this preposterous class is exactly the sort of practice you need right now! Weird inversions, bizarre looking adaptations of traditional postures, vinyasas that belong in an early episode of Star Trek - and all of it incredibly beautiful!


CEU's AVAILABLE FOR YOGA ALLIANCE CERTIFIED TEACHERS OR TEACHERS IN TRAINING. 10 hours in History & Philosophy.

Marmorama: 
"The Warrior Within Through the Bagavad Gita: Chanting, Discussion & Meditation "
November 3rd & 4th, 12:00-5:00 pm (Tuition: $225.00)
Includes Cd & Sanskrit Studies Coursebook
Gain direct access to the Sanskrit language - through the Bhagavad Gita, 
  • Develop insight into the unique relationship that exists between breath and sound, between energy and consciousness, 
  • Develop proper tongue placement which provides effective access to Sanskrit Pronunciation,Practice Meditation & Sound Yoga to restore the mind to a natural state of tranquility and joy. 
  • Learn how to cultivate the inner warrior by applying the principles contained in the Bhagavad Gita . 
  • Enjoy pronouncing resonant and healing verses from the Bhagavad Gita 
  • Experience the harmonious circularity of sound 
  • Immerse in the Path of Luminous Shabda (sound as light). 
  • Enjoy Manorama's playful & dynamic style of sharing the Bhagavad Gita as Luminous Shabda. 

During this workshop of personal and spiritual exploration combined with Bhagavad Gita study Manorama will guide the student in understanding the notion of devotion in the Bhagavad Gita. Join Manorama for this unique course designed to awaken the mind and heart of the individual in his/her quest for Sanskrit & Yogic knowledge. Tap into the luminous blueprint of energy that exists within you, through chanting and awareness of sound. This course offers a new lens through which to view the vast and enlightening subject - Devotion in the Bhagavad Gita. Appropriate for: Beginners Yoga Teachers Students interested in Yoga Philosophy What to bring: a curious mind Notebook Pen/Pencil comfortable fitting clothes Course materials: Each course has accompanying books and materials Students always love them and find them to be a great source of knowledge on the subjects of Sanskrit, Sound vibration & Yoga philosophy. 


"Reiki I Certification"
 w/ Masters Charlie Roberts & Jessica Shaak
   Friday November 17th: 6-9pm 
   Saturday November 18th: 1-4pm

Tuition: $125.00 
 
Workshop will include workbook, two Reiki Level I attunements, and certification. During the workshop students will learn the fundamental principles of Reiki energy work, its history and philosophy. Students will be attuned and then be able to channel Reiki energy. Completion of this course will allow students  to practice Reiki on oneself as well as others.

"Ashtanga with Extra Spice"with Doug Swenson
(3 YA CEUs available for qualified teachers)
Thursday, January 10th:  6:30 pm - 9:30 pm 
Tuition: $55.00 per session ($50 if paid by January 1st)*

Ashtanga with Extra Spice -
(Intermediate  - Advanced)
This class will follow the order of asanas for 1st level Ashtanga, with the addition of some poses from 2nd and 3rd blended in at appropriate places in your routine. This class includes hands on adjustments and personal suggestions on how to enhance your practice. Class ends with pranayama, and deep relaxation

In from Lake Tahoe, the author of Power Yoga for Dummies and the Mastering the Secrets of Yoga Flow brings his brand of hard and soft practice to our studio for one night only!


Sadhana: A Lifetime of Practice with Ruth Dalphin
    
Friday February 22th, 2008
In this workshop Ruth will guide participants through postures and visualizations that will promote physical strength and flexibility as well as mental clarity and emotional healing. This class is designed to help facilitate wise and compassionate practice for any stage of life. Issues that men and women face over the course of their lives will be addressed with postures that will create ease in the body and mind and also soothe and nourish the spirit. Structuring a personalized practice that works from the heart and is fully embodied promotes a balanced life.


Elizabeth Connolly
"Synergy: Iyengar Meets Ashtanga" 
Come Study with One Of Europe's Finest Teachers! In from Oslo Norway, Via the Auspicious Yoga Farm in Cornwall, Liz brings her uniquely intense practice to Yoga Nine!
Fri, March 14, 2008 (6:30-9:30pm) "Mysore and Pune: Form Meets Flow"
Sat, March 15, 2008 (12:30-3:30) "Iyengar: Yoga Embodied"
Sun, March 16, 2008 (12:30-3:30)"Vinyasa: Legacy of Ashtanga"


Ayurveda & Vinyasa: "Sister Science of Yoga"
April 12-13, 1 pm-6 pm
Discern the qualities of the doshas - Vata, Pitta & Kapha - the three bio-energies of life, We will delve into three vinyasa yoga practices, each designed to pacify one of the three ayurvedic doshas.

Niika Quistgard, CAS (Clinical Ayurvedic Specialist) has been practicing and teaching Ayurveda for 10 years (and yoga for 15). Now living in Kerala, India (birthplace of Ayurveda), she's a frequent contributor to Yoga Journal Magazine.

Erica Kyriakatos MA, CYT, holds a Master's degree in Transpersonal Psychology.  She travels assisting Shiva Rea in teacher trainings throughout the country.  


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