Ayurvedic Winter Workshop

DON'T GET THE BLUES....LOVE YOUR WINTER!

An Ayurvedic Workshop with Kim Austin-Peterman

Colds, flu, sinus and or chest congestion, lack of energy, weight gain, sadness, lethargy, mental heaviness, digestive challenges (to name a few!) are typical symptoms of imbalance for all of us during the winter months. With the help of yogic and Ayurvedic principles we can however accommodate the nature of seasonal change and experience health and happiness within "the seasonal of restoration".

Join Kim for an afternoon workshop to understand better how vedic science can apply to our own modern lives on Saturday December 11th, 1:30pm-3:30pm.  The cost is $25.00. 

Holy Yoga in Hampton Roads with Iesha Shipp

Holy Yoga’s “physical” roots are based in Hatha yoga.  It was designed to combine traditional asana and breathwork with prayer and meditation where Jesus is our chosen pathway to “spiritual enlightenment” and to God. Holy Yoga is for everybody, regardless of age, race, denomination, or even physical health level.

Holy Yoga Introductory Series         

Fee: $10.00 (All fees donated to Norfolk’s Park Place Child Life Center)

Session 1-Introduction to Holy Yoga Saturday Nov 13^th 5:30PM-7:30PM

The first hour of class will present basic yoga information (history, philosophy, etc.) and introduce Holy Yoga. The second hour will explore the practice of yoga by examining primary poses in preparation for the first Holy Yoga class. Flow will be explored, and “Son” series A reviewed. This session is great for those who are NEW to yoga or just want a little more explanation to enhance their understanding of their practice.

Session 2-The Holy Yoga Experience  Sunday Nov. 14^th 3:30PM-4:45PM

This class will begin with a slow, slow flow through “Son” series A and have a gentle approach to many of the primary poses presented the previous day.

Holy Yoga Level 1  

Fundamental postures and breath work that introduce the principles of foundation, alignment, and focus. Appropriate for all levels.

Sunday Nov. 21st & 28th 3:30PM-4:45PM Fee:$7.00 (Donated to Park Place Child Life Center)

Yoga is NOT a religion; and neither is Holy Yoga. It is a practice that unites mind, body and spirit. In so doing, it encourages patience and cultivates an understanding of what God can manifest in our physical and emotional bodies. When we can distance ourselves from the daily grind and find peace in worshipping with the entirety of our being, we find ourselves in the flow of God’s magnificence and grace.

Traditionally, there has been a gap between yoga and Christianity.  Holy Yoga bridges that gap by enabling people whose spiritual pathway to God is Jesus to experience the undeniable benefits of practicing yoga. Holy Yoga recognizes that there is no right or wrong expression of faith. Our goal is to present the opportunity to experience the fullness of yoga to those who want to deepen their experience by aligning their spirituality with their practice. There are those who may not feel that in a traditional practice setting, so Holy Yoga aims to provide a “safe” place for those who somehow feel spiritually compromised by a traditional yoga class.

What is Holy Yoga?

Psalm 63 1,4: ‘God, you are my God and earnestly I seek you, So I will

praise you as long as I live; at your name I will lift up my hands’

Holy Yoga – or any form of Christian Yoga - is not a religion. Rather, it is a physical practice of aligning the body combined with breath work and mindful intention of reliance on God. Holy Yoga was designedfor and is dedicated to facilitating the experiential worship and celebration of God through movement and meditation to all believers in and seekers of Jesus Christ.

If you have ever considered the powerful and proven benefits of practicing yoga but have been apprehensive about the intent, Holy Yoga is an amazing opportunity to connect to and glorify God in your mind, body and soul.

Who is Holy Yoga for?

Hebrews 8:2 ‘There He ministers in the sacred tent, the true place of

worship that was built by the Lord and not by human hands’

Holy Yoga is right for those with open hearts (Christian or not) looking to combine the numerous and proven health benefits of a yoga practice with scriptural teachings and prayer.

This yoga experience is a time of worship, of praise, and of connection to Christ practiced to contemporary and motivational Christian music. It is an experience that teaches us to take time to love, nurture, accept, heal and grow ourselves in His word and in His spirit. All levels from beginners to advanced yoga practitioners are welcome.

Benefits of Holy Yoga

2 Corinthians 6:16 ‘We are the Temple of the Living God. Glorify God in your body’

Improved muscle tone and flexibility

Increased blood flow and circulation

Strength building for joints, ligaments and tendons

Maintaining healthy weight and assistance with Pain management

Relieves anxiety and reduces stress

Improves memory and concentration

Alleviates symptoms of depression and helps balance mood swings

Promotes happiness and sense of well-being

Expressive prayer in an intense yet intimate way

Emphasizes your intense connection to and reliance on God

Connection with others in a unique Christian worship and fellowship



Autumn Restorative

Join Cecelia Rice, 500RYT

Saturday November 6th

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

$30.00
Class size limited to 10 so please register early!

Autumn is the time of year when nature asks the trees to give up their outer foliage and go inward to nurture that which lies beneath the surface-their roots. We are also a part of nature and so Autumn asks us to slow down, look beneath the outer surface of our physical form.

Set aside a few hours to cleanse and strengthen the Lymphatic System and the Circulatory System. Detox and revitalize your organs. Balance your energy bodies and the right and left hemispheres of the brain. We will experience a mindful, moving practice including twists and inversions [ appropriate for all levels], Lymphatic self-massage and Restorative poses for extended moments of stillness while supported by bolsters, blocks blankets. The sequencing of this practice will take you deep within the many layers of your physical form and will De-stress and Nurture your Physical and Mental Bodies.

Yoga practice is an intention, not a location; breath with awareness, remain present.
OM SHANTHI




TAPP Teens Applying Personal Power

Starts Sunday 10/17/2010  through Sunday 12/5/2010
from 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Ages 13-18
$165.00 for the 8-week session

with Iderah Roeck-Akarkarasu 735-7784 Angela Graciani 214-4598 Rachel Higgins 646-0543

Girls and Yoga go hand in hand. Yoga teaches us about our bodies our minds and our spirit. We all need to know how to calm ourselves how to focus and how to remain true to our- selves. Life and our environment play huge roles in how we act or react to situations. Teenagers may not have the tools to deal with raging hormones, peer pressures, school pressures and trying to fit into their family structure. We are here to help. We are here to show her how to find and use her tools.

Through Yoga, Breathe work, Meditation and Art we can help your teenage girl harness her personal power. For an hour and a half once a week she will learn about her self, about her emotions, about her inside world and how to TAPP into her own resources to help her help herself, and so in turn change the world. Through calming breath techniques and yoga poses that relax or stimulate, teens will gain a deeper understanding of themselves, their bodies and a myriad of tools to help them in their lives. In each session we will address some of the following areas:

*How to find innate JOY
*How to deal with anger
*What best supports her on all levels physically, mentally and emotionally.

Breathwork Meditation Chakra Series

With Gabrielle Gerard-Jenks at The Space Above Yoga Center
We are born with all that we need * Discovering the Authentic Self "The human in us must eventually need transformation. The divine in us must eventually need manifestation." ~Sri Chinmoy To enter this class you must email gabriellergerard@mac.com A workshop series exploring and experiencing the consciousness of coming into and expanding the authentic self. Awakening the Divine Qualities within. Gracefully. Making it applicable and real in the everyday Life!!! The class is experiential so each will include processes that are designed to clear false beliefs that keep us from functioning at and from our divine resonance. We will explore: The Breathworks Process Foundation for the "Breathwork" Process Concentration Techniques that support Meditation and Energy Flows within the Body Understanding the Chakra System and the Breath ~ Awakening to the Alchemical Breath Process Creating Solid Foundation for Inner Transformation Being Relational ~ Emotional Awareness How To Feel and creating the container to allow feeling Expanding Love The Keys to Enlightenment and working with Key Components ~ Mirroring, Being Relational, The Witness, Being, Thinking, Feeling, Doing, Intention, We are beings of Light The Process Of Manifestation There is no asana in this class DATES: Each class builds on the next and is intended as a full 4-session program, not a drop-in course. October 2nd 1:00-5:00 p.m. November 13th 1:00-5:00 p.m. December 4th 1:00-5:00 p.m. January 15th 1:00- 5:00 p.m. Fee: For all 4 sessions is $240.00 You can pre-register and pre-pay for all 4 classes and receive a discounted price of $200.00 Class size is limited Pre-Registration is Required whether you pre-pay or not If you do not opt to pay for all 4 classes up front the payment for Consecutive classes will be DUE the NEXT class date. This is not a drop in format. If you cannot attend one of the sessions you still pay for the class.