Summer 2011
Voices from the Path by our students
Amir’s column is on temporary hiatus; we look forward to the return of his words soon. Meanwhile, welcome to our new quarterly feature. We are excited to share stories from our students about how and why yoga matters. If you have a “Voice” from your path that you’d like to share with our community, please email it in about 200 words, with a high resolution photo, to voices@sunandmoonstudio.com.
In May of 2007 I grabbed the small brass ring that tantalizes many writers: a prestigious imprint of Random House gave me a book contract. I received a nice advance, an unreasonable due date, all sorts of encouragement, and I was ecstatic. This book had been germinating for years, and finally, it was going to become a reality. All I had to do was write it. At the same time, I became much more serious about my yoga practice. The cherished once-a-week class became twice, then three times a week. During the 2008 summer bliss program, when we introduced ourselves and our intentions, I announced that the bliss of yoga would help me finish my book. (Ditto, 2009 and 2010) Yoga became inextricably linked to the progress of my work. Yet as I progressed in one, I was paralyzed in the other. Photo by Christie Zepeda
Perhaps there was a literal physical block that once removed would liberate my literary voice, my chakra of creativity. I had the story, I just didn’t know how to tell it. I wrote many pages and they sucked. Weeks and months passed with no progress on my book, yet not a week went by without attending a class at Sun & Moon. Had my priorities gotten confused? Then in the beginning of February, I started to actually write (as opposed to type). Each day I would spend hours and hours at my computer, lost in my book, carried by a state of creative flow. No longer was my inability to write my book the defining fact of my identity, much like my inability to do wheel pose had once been a defining part of my yogic persona. At some point, I stopped caring about wheel and experienced my practice -- from initial centering to Savasana -- in its entirety as a sweet, breath-filled journey of concentration, of discovery, of ease and of a strange state of egolessness. And beginning in February, that is what happened with my book. Caught in the exquisite embrace of awareness and ease, I found my voice and finished my manuscript. If I were a more sophisticated yogini, I would invoke the eight limbs and explain this experience in the context of dharana, which is concentration, and dhyana, or the state of unfocused, keen awareness. I am not that sophisticated. I only know that all the subtle shifts in awareness and sentience that occur on the mat are reflected in daily life. Not always and not consistently. But when those states of “yoga” and “real life” are no longer neatly compartmentalized, so many things that once seemed impossible no longer are. Except, of course, wheel pose.
- Marianne Szegedy-Maszak
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“My head won’t leave my head alone,” sings Dave Matthews. If you’ve ever suffered from anxiety, depression or even just garden-variety worry, you know what he means. Dwelling. Rehashing. Having mental arguments with people who aren’t there. Imagining scenarios that not only haven’t happened, but aren’t very likely. Or, perhaps more pointlessly, that have already happened and can’t be altered. I used to say I couldn’t possibly meditate. I’d tried it and my brain simply wouldn’t calm down, instead it bounced around like Tom Cruise on Oprah’s couch. But I realized one day in yoga class that this was the one time and place when my mind didn’t behave like a hyperactive puppy. In the sanctuary of the studio I’m thinking about the asana, I’m attaching breath to movement, I’m focused on the voice of the teacher, or on my own inner voice. I am attending to my alignment and reveling in what my body is feeling and capable of. This, I finally realized, is meditation! It is why I feel so good after class. Why I leave with a renewed sense of perspective, a faith that things are all right, a feeling of having my obsessive thoughts wrung out of me like water from a sponge. Maybe someday I’ll graduate to achieving this level of focus in a seated meditation, but in the meantime I always have yoga. It’s taught me how to access a sense of calm that can carry me through any storm, real or imagined. I might have to remind myself of it when things get tough, but it is available to me any time I need it. This is the beauty and the gift of yoga. And I’m here to tell you, it works.
- Elaine McShulskis
About a year and a half ago I wrote a book called A Deliberate Pause: Entrepreneurship and its Moment in Human Progress. While its title hints that it’s about business, the progress it speaks to is not about how we get financially rich. While there are many lessons in the book, one of the greatest is one of the simplest – the power of taking a deliberate pause. This means setting aside assumptions, seeing whatever is there to be seen in that moment, and maximizing what’s possible with what you have, right then, right there. While a deliberate pause can take many forms for just as many people, mine is my yoga practice. It is a conscious and deliberate time to step back, to reflect, and to reengage “everything” in a wiser way. Admittedly, I first came to yoga more through someone else’s push than of my own volition (we need others, even if we don’t always remember or like that fact). And at the start I came mostly for the exercise (a lot of us do a lot of things for reasons and rewards that aren’t the most important ones; some of us are lucky enough to discover the real value along the way and reorient). What I eventually found, and what made me keep coming back, was that source of constant renewal. That practice of staying open, of seeking “what could be,” that habit of working with what you have and making “better” (even if it’s just better than the last time), is precisely what lies at the root of entrepreneurship, of our daily undertakings, and of human progress.
- Larry Robertson 3
Bharadvajasana: The Sage’s Twist by Enid Kassner
Twisting postures are an important part of a well-rounded yoga practice. They allow us to rotate along the length of the spine -adding a lovely sensation to the forward bends, backbends, and side stretches of which the spine is capable. Bharadvajasana is different from most seated twists in that it is an “open” twist – that is, the belly is not compressed during the twist, but rather, it opens and expands. This makes the pose safe and comfortable for people of all body types, and generally can even be practiced during pregnancy, when many other twists are avoided.
The basic principle in all twists is to lengthen the spine as you inhale. This allows you to maximize the space between each of the vertebrae. On every exhalation, you can move into the twist more deeply – always listening to the sensations in your own body, which will tell you whether it’s time to come out or to intensify.
To begin, sit on the edge of a folded blanket with your knees bent and the soles of your feet on the floor in front of you. Drop both knees to the right. Your right hip will rest firmly on the blanket or floor and, depending on your body, your left hip may be slightly elevated. Your left foot can rest on top of the right or, if it’s more comfortable, you might prefer some space between your feet.
Make the posture your own, bringing an element of playfulness to it. You might try twisting sequentially through the lower back, middle back, upper back, and neck. Once you are fully in the twist, try rotating just the neck and head in the opposite direction. You could experiment with bending the right elbow and wrapping the arm behind your back, giving yourself a little extra leverage for a deeper twist.
As you breathe in, lengthen your spine, letting it grow straight up from the center of your hips. Try to avoid leaning either forward or backward. As you exhale, rotate the entire length of your spine toward the right. Keeping the arms extended, you can rest the back of your left hand along your right thigh and reach your right arm back behind you. Take another inhalation, trying to stretch your spine just a little longer. Be sure to include your neck: you might imagine it lengthening majestically like a giraffe. On your next exhalation, draw your collarbones apart so your chest remains broad and open.
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Photo by Greg Embree
As you unwind and come back to center, reach both arms toward the ceiling to even out the spine. Then drop your knees to the left and practice on the other side. After you’ve completed both sides, once more extend the spine to restore its symmetry. The ancient yogis must have greatly valued this twist since they named it after a legendary rishi or sage. As you energize your own spine through this posture, imagine some of that yogic wisdom flowing through you.
Teacher Feature Meet Corinne Krill
Photo by Christie Zepeda
How did you come to yoga and to Sun & Moon? Over 11 years ago, curiosity and a desire for relaxation brought me to my first yoga class with Rixie Dennison at Sun & Moon, but I had to suspend my practice due to a high-risk pregnancy. After my third child was born, I began practicing again at Lifetime Fitness in Fairfax (of all places). I was blessed to have a beautiful teacher re-introduce me to yoga, and a serious approach brought me back to Sun & Moon. I began to volunteer in the Work Exchange program, and soon joined the Teacher Training program. Who has been most influential to your teaching? I have had the good fortune to study under a variety of teachers. Nischala Joy Devi and Erich Schiffmann have probably most influenced my teaching. They spoke directly to my heart with the gentle encouragement to follow my inner guide. We already have the answers and everything we need, we just need to slow down, follow the breath and listen to the Silent Teacher inside. In what direction do you see your teaching going? My yoga journey seems to be taking me in the direction of serving women and children. I’ve created breatheintothelight.blogspot.com as a place of sharing information, ideas, teachers, authors, musicians and happenings to inspire those on a path of healing. Most recently, I have been doing work with women survivors of sexual violence and abuse. I feel immensely blessed and honored to have the opportunity to work with courageous women who are healing the pain of their past. I co-lead an annual retreat for survivors called Camp Mabon, sponsored by the VSDVAA (Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Action Alliance). It is a weekend immersed in Mother Nature, with time spent in gentle yoga,
meditation, a nature hike, journaling and arts and crafts -- a wonderfully healing and uplifting experience for all. There is no therapy or experience sharing, so it’s a safe, sacred time of renewal. In May, I was also involved in SOAR (Speaking Out Against Rape)/SPA Day (Something Positive Afterwards), which focused on creativity, light movement and laughter. In addition, I am Radiant Child certified and co-teach a weekly kids class at my children’s elementary school, which has brought me immeasurable joy, and I am also currently studying Reiki. I believe it will be a nice complement to the trauma work I am doing, and I am excited to see where the Spirit takes me. What did you want to be when you grew up? Interestingly enough, I wanted to be a social worker. However, once I learned the salaries that social workers earned, I was discouraged and focused on a future in business. I have a master’s degree in Organizational Development and have worked professionally in HR Consulting and Retail and Sales Management. I have taken quite the circuitous route to get there, but I seem to be moving in the direction of the vocation I expressed as a child. It’s funny how yoga brings you back to your Self and your True Calling. What has been your most important lesson? The power of the breath to transform and heal. Most lessons we need to learn and emotions we need to feel are connected to the breath and its messages. The first time I heard, “allow the breath to lead the movement in your body” was the first step toward a physical awareness. The breath is truly the gateway to the soul; instead of spending time in the mind, the breath allows a freedom to “just be.” It’s a lifetime lesson. 5
ARLINGTON STUDIO SUMMER 2011 (8 WEEKS)
DIRECTIONS TO ARLINGTON ARLINGTON STUDIO 3811 Lee Highway Arlington, VA 22207 From Rt. 66 heading East: Take Exit 72 (Spout Run/Lee Hwy). Turn left onto Lee Hwy. Continue on Lee Hwy. until you reach the 3rd light. Turn right onto N. Pollard. The studio is on Lee Hwy. on the right in a small strip of stores. From GW Parkway/Alexandria: Take the Spout Run Exit (left exit) off GW Parkway. Turn right onto Lee Hwy. Continue on Lee Hwy. and at the fourth light turn right onto N. Pollard. Park in lot on your right. The studio is on Lee Hwy. on the right in a small strip of stores.
TUESDAY JULY 5 - MONDAY AUGUST 29
Time
Class
Instructor
Start Date
Fee
Level 1 Level 2 Gentle Level 1 Level 2/3 Mat Pilates 1 Level 3/4 Level 2 Mat Pilates 1/2 Vinyasa 1/2 Level 1
Judith/Michelle Asya/Lea Asya/Pauline Karin Caffi Jackie/Faith Nirinjan Devi Alex Levin Amir Nirinjan Devi Suzanne Morgan Amir
11-Jul 11-Jul 11-Jul 11-Jul 11-Jul 11-Jul 11-Jul 11-Jul 11-Jul 11-Jul 11-Jul
$120.00 $120.00 $120.00 $120.00 $120.00 $104.00 $120.00 $120.00 $104.00 $120.00 $120.00
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6:30am-7:30am 10:00am-11:15am 10:15am-11:45am 11:30am-12:30pm 12:00pm-1:30pm 4:30pm-6:00pm 4:30pm-5:45pm 6:15pm-7:45pm 6:15pm-7:30pm 7:30pm-8:45pm 7:45pm-9:15pm 8:00pm-9:15pm
Kripalu-Inspired Level 1 Level 2 Feldenkrais Level 3 Level 2/3 Level 1 Level 2 Level 1 Gentle Level 2/3 Level 1
Jane Phelan Judith/Michelle Annie Moyer Madeline Helbraun Annie Moyer Jackie/Faith Tanja Szabo Jackie/Carol Suzanne Morgan Asya/Pauline Laura Dillon Alex Levin
5-Jul 5-Jul 5-Jul 5-Jul 5-Jul 5-Jul 5-Jul 5-Jul 5-Jul 5-Jul 5-Jul 5-Jul
$104.00 $120.00 $120.00 $104.00 $120.00 $120.00 $120.00 $120.00 $120.00 $120.00 $120.00 $120.00
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6:30am-7:30am 9:30am-11:00am 9:30am-11:00am 11:15am-12:30pm 11:30am-12:45pm 4:00pm-5:15pm 4:30pm-6:00pm 6:15pm-7:30pm 6:15pm-7:45pm 8:00pm-9:15pm 8:00pm-9:30pm
All Levels Level 2 Kundalini Yoga Level 1 Moms & Babies Gentle Level 2/3 Level 1 Level 2 Level 1 Level 2
Charlotte Raich Jackie/Phyllis Diana Erkiletian Jackie/Phyllis Jane/Faith Gere Riley Annie Moyer Jackie/Suzanne Annie Moyer Tiffany/Michelle Roger Panetta
6-Jul 6-Jul 6-Jul 6-Jul 6-Jul 6-Jul 6-Jul 6-Jul 6-Jul 6-Jul 6-Jul
$104.00 $120.00 $120.00 $120.00 $120.00 $120.00 $120.00 $120.00 $120.00 $120.00 $120.00
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6:30am-7:30am 9:30am-10:15am
All Levels Toddlers Together
Michelle Provenzano 7-Jul Paula Levin-Alcorn 7-Jul
$104.00 $104 per child;
A A
10:30am-12:00pm 10:30am-11:45am 6:00pm-7:30pm 6:30pm-7:45pm 7:45pm-9:15pm 8:00pm-9:30pm
Level 2 Level 1 All Levels Level 1 Level 2 Vinyasa 2
Alex Levin Annie Moyer Carol Stehl Heidi Panetta Faith Halter Kristin/Suzanne
7-Jul 7-Jul 7-Jul 7-Jul 7-Jul 7-Jul
$120.00 $120.00 $120.00 $120.00 $120.00 $120.00
B A A B A B
9:30am-10:45am 10:15am-11:45am 11:00am-12:30pm 4:30pm-5:45pm 6:30pm-8:00pm 6:30pm-8:00pm
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Gentle Prenatal All Levels
Jane Phelan Jackie/Michelle Judith/Faith Pauline/Faith Maureen/Beth E. Alfia Khaibullina
8-Jul 8-Jul 8-Jul 8-Jul 8-Jul 8-Jul
$120.00 $120.00 $120.00 $120.00 $120.00 $120.00
B A B B A B
8:00am-9:00am 9:15am-10:15am 9:15am-10:30am 10:45am-12:15pm 10:45am-12:15pm 12:30pm-2:00pm
Mat Pilates 1/2 Mat Pilates 1 Level 1 Level 2 Vinyasa 1 Prenatal
Nirinjan Devi Nirinjan Devi Amir Amir Kristin Heinz Pauline Howard
9-Jul 9-Jul 9-Jul 9-Jul 9-Jul 9-Jul
$104.00 $104.00 $120.00 $120.00 $120.00 $120.00
B B A A B B
All Levels Level 3 Level 1 Level 2 Vinyasa 2 Meditation
Enid Kassner Alex/Jackie Enid Kassner Anne Jablonski Alfia Khaibullina Various teachers
10-Jul 10-Jul 10-Jul 10-Jul 10-Jul 10-Jul
$120.00 $120.00 $120.00 $120.00 $120.00 Donation
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MONDAY 10:00am-11:15am 10:15am-11:45am 12:00pm-1:15pm 4:00pm-5:15pm 4:30pm-6:00pm 5:30pm-6:30pm 6:15pm-7:45pm 6:15pm-7:45pm 6:45pm-7:45pm 8:00pm-9:30pm 8:00pm-9:15pm
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
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FRIDAY
SATURDAY
Arlington Fairfax City 703.525.YOGA (9642) www.sunandmoonstudio.com
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20% sibling discount
SUNDAY 9:00am-10:30am 9:15am-10:45am 10:45am-12:00pm 11:00am-12:30pm 4:45pm-6:15pm 6:30pm-7:30pm
FAIRFAX STUDIO SUMMER 2011 (8 WEEKS) TUESDAY JULY 5 - MONDAY AUGUST 29
Time
Class
Instructor
Start Date
Fee
Studio
Level 1 All Levels Gentle Level 3 Level 2 All Levels Level 1
Corinne Krill Carol Confino Carol Confino Vicki Christian Corinne/Carole Vicki Christian Deb Hertz
11-Jul 11-Jul 11-Jul 11-Jul 11-Jul 11-Jul 11-Jul
$120.00 $120.00 $120.00 $120.00 $120.00 $120.00 $120.00
A B B B A B A
7:00am-8:00am 9:00am-10:15am 10:00am-11:30am 11:45am-1:15pm 4:30pm-6:00pm 4:30pm-5:30pm 6:00pm-7:15pm 6:15pm-7:45pm 7:30pm-8:45pm 8:00pm-9:30pm
All Levels Level 1 All Levels Adaptive Yoga Level 2 Mat Pilates 1/2 Level 1 Level 2/3 All Levels Level 2
Cynthia Lim Corinne Krill Annette Hyde Noralea Dalkin Rixie Dennison Mandy Shaver Terry Strayer Rixie Dennison Terry Strayer Melanie Mustone
5-Jul 5-Jul 5-Jul 5-Jul 5-Jul 5-Jul 5-Jul 5-Jul 5-Jul 5-Jul
$104.00 $120.00 $120.00 $120.00 $120.00 $104.00 $120.00 $120.00 $120.00 $120.00
B A B B B A A B A B
WEDNESDAY 5:30am-6:30am 9:00am-10:30am 9:30am-10:45am 4:30pm-5:45pm 6:00pm-7:30pm 6:00pm-7:30pm 7:45pm-9:15pm 8:00pm-9:15pm
All Levels Level 2 Level 1 Gentle Level 2 Level 3 Restorative/Meditation Level 1
Cynthia Maltenfort Cynthia Maltenfort Vicki Christian Cynthia Lim Carol Confino Pat Pao Frank/Cindy Carol Confino
6-Jul 6-Jul 6-Jul 6-Jul 6-Jul 6-Jul 6-Jul 6-Jul
$104.00 $120.00 $120.00 $120.00 $120.00 $120.00 $120.00 $120.00
B B A A A B A B
MONDAY 9:30am-10:45am 10:15am-11:45am 12:00pm-1:15pm 6:00pm-7:30pm 6:15pm-7:45pm 7:45pm-9:15pm 8:00pm-9:15pm
TUESDAY
THURSDAY 7:00am-8:00am 10:15am-11:45am 10:30am-12:00pm 6:15pm-7:30pm 6:30pm-8:00pm 7:45pm-9:15pm 8:15pm-9:30pm
All Levels Level 2 All Levels Level 1 Prenatal Level 2 Vinyasa 2
Cynthia Lim Judith/Vicki Carol Confino Carole Rodero Melanie Mustone Corinne Krill Mandy Shaver
7-Jul 7-Jul 7-Jul 7-Jul 7-Jul 7-Jul 7-Jul
$104.00 $120.00 $120.00 $120.00 $120.00 $120.00 $120.00
B B A A B A B
All Levels Level 1 Adaptive Yoga Journey Through the Chakras (ends 8/19)
Kelly Tynes Rixie Dennison Noralea Dalkin Rixie Dennison
8-Jul 8-Jul 8-Jul 8-Jul
$120.00 $120.00 $120.00 $105.00
B A B B
Level 3 All Levels Level 1 Level 2
Annette Hyde Frank Wooldridge Annette Hyde Rixie Dennison
9-Jul 9-Jul 9-Jul 9-Jul
$120.00 $120.00 $120.00 $120.00
B A B A
Mat Pilates 1/2 Level 1 All Levels Level 2 Gentle Mid/High Schoolers Prenatal All Levels Meditation Vinyasa 1/2
Nirinjan Devi Carol Confino Cynthia Lim Carol Confino Carol Confino Cynthia Maltenfort Vicki Christian Cynthia Maltenfort Jon Waterman Kerri White
10-Jul 10-Jul 10-Jul 10-Jul 10-Jul 10-Jul 10-Jul 10-Jul 10-Jul 10-Jul
$104.00 $120.00 $120.00 $120.00 $120.00 $104.00 $120.00 $104.00 Donation $120.00
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DIRECTIONS TO FAIRFAX FAIRFAX CITY STUDIO 9998 Main Street Fairfax, VA 22031 From Rt. 29/211: Take 236 East (Main Street). Pass downtown Fairfax City. We’re located on the left in Main Street Center. From I-495: Take Rt. 236 West (Little River Turnpike). Little River Turnpike turns into Main Street. We’re located on the right in Main Street Center. From Rt. 123: Take Rt. 236 East (Main Street). We’re located on the left in Main Street Center.
While this schedule is current as of the printing, there may be changes prior to and after the start of the quarter. Please check our website at www.sunandmoonstudio.com for the most up-to-date information.
FRIDAY 10:00am-11:30am 10:15am-11:30am 11:45am-1:15pm 7:00pm-8:30pm
SATURDAY 9:00am-10:30am 9:15am-10:45am 10:45am-12:00pm 11:00am-12:30pm
SUNDAY 9:00am-10:00am 9:15am-10:30am 10:15am-11:45am 10:45am-12:15pm 12:45pm-2:00pm 4:30pm-5:30pm 5:00pm-6:30pm 5:45pm-6:45pm 7:00pm-8:00pm 7:00pm-8:30pm
OUR MISSION Sun & Moon Yoga Studio is a place for people to experience and study hatha yoga. We believe in a holistic approach to the study of yoga, giving our students a wellrounded yoga education, bringing in teachers with an eclectic background of yoga. We believe in combining alignment techniques of the body with breath techniques for calming and balancing the mind and the belief and faith that our work feeds us and is fed by the (spirit) Divine Universal Energy present in us all and in all things. 7
Class Descriptions
Level 1: A basic introduction to yoga breathing, postures, and relaxation. Intended for beginners with no previous experience, or those looking for a gentle and basic ongoing practice. Level 2: Refines the basics and provides more detailed alignment instructions and breath work. Level 3*: Teaches more advanced standing and seated poses, pranayama, and begins integrating inversions, deeper backbends, and meditation techniques. Level 4*: Intensifies an already-strong asana practice by developing a deeper internal and energetic understanding of yoga. Inversions, arm balances, wheel and lotus poses are included, as well as advanced pranayama and meditation. Students are expected to have a home practice. All Levels: Includes the basics as well as options for deeper practice. Appropriate for all students.
Kripalu-Inspired Yoga: A variation of hatha yoga, the Kripalu style focuses on listening to your mind, body and spirit. Every class is an exploration of self. Sanskrit chanting, use of mantra, yoga philosophy and deep relaxation. Emphasis on learning about yourself makes this class appropriate for all levels of yogis. Kundalini Yoga: A unique yoga practice integrating hand positions, breath, posture, sound and motion. This class offers an opportunity to explore the highly evolved technology of Kundalini yoga infused with classic yoga asanas and vinyasa flow. Mat Pilates 1: This exercise system focuses on correct breathing, posture and core strengthening. No admittance after week three without instructor permission. Mat Pilates 2: The progression in this class is faster than Pilates 1 and provides an energetic, full body workout. Prior Pilates experience necessary.
Combination Classes (i.e. Level 1/2): For the student who is comfortable in the lower level, and interested in exploring the next.
Meditation: A general survey and practice of various meditation philosophies and practices. Open to beginners and advanced students alike. No registration necessary.
Adaptive Yoga: A slow-paced class which combines yogic breathing, deep relaxation, and gentle movement to restore strength, range of motion and vitality. The practice will be modified for individual needs.
Middle and High Schoolers: A playful yet disciplined practice of asana, pranayama and relaxation, intended to help reduce stress and promote strength, self-esteem, focus, balance and positive body images.
Feldenkrais: This combination of awareness and movement can reveal and alter behaviors responsible for chronic stress, tension, and pain; facilitate recovery from injury and improve creativity and skills. The focus is not on what you do but on HOW.
Moms & Babies: Bring along your baby, from infant to almost crawling, for this welcoming postnatal class that emphasizes how yoga can help you stay physically and emotionally strong and centered during your first months together. Strengthen, stretch and tone your body with emphasis on support for feeding, holding, lifting and carrying your baby, as well as moving more easily through your daily life.
Gentle Yoga: Basic poses at a slow pace. Ideal for beginners and/or students with health concerns. Kids: Play and work with poses to increase flexibility and strength, develop coordination and posture and explore relaxation and stress reduction tools. Yoga stories and/or visualizations will be presented in each class. 8
TEACHER BIOS: For a listing of Sun & Moon teachers, please go to our website at www.sunandmoonstudio.com and click on “about sun&moon” and then “our teachers.”
Prenatal Yoga: An all-levels course to support and empower expectant mothers. Learn ways to ease aches and pains, make the body comfortable during pregnancy and use the breath to calm and steady the mind.
Restorative/Meditation: Combine the relaxation of a supported restorative yoga practice with various meditation techniques. Class will also include asana and is appropriate for all levels. Toddlers Together: A fun romp for caregivers and toddlers. We will incorporate asana, stories, music, and creative movement to experience the joy and heartfelt wisdom of yoga with a child-like flow. 16mos to 3yrs, adult/child. Vinyasa 1**: A fast-paced, challenging practice that builds stamina and strength through a series of flowing poses. Students should be comfortable coming quickly into standing poses with good alignment and should be practicing at Level 2 or above. Appropriate for beginning Ashtangastyle and power yoga practitioners. Vinyasa 2**: Adds more advanced poses and challenging transitions to the fast, flowing pace of Vinyasa 1. Open to Level 3+ students or students comfortable with a Vinyasa 1 practice who are ready to expand their focus and core strength. Appropriate for experienced Ashtanga-style and power yoga practitioners. Journey Through the Chakras: The yoga tradition speaks of seven spinning vortexes of energy which represent the windows to the soul. These sacred centers carry us on our journey toward a greater awareness and vitality. Each week addresses asana, pranayama, chanting and meditation to navigate the chakra system, moving up each week from the first chakra to the seventh.
* Classes at Level 3 and above involve more difficult levels of practice; teachers may invite students to join a lower level class when appropriate. **Vinyasa classes require completion of at least two sessions of Level 2.
Workshops, Camps and Programs
Day
Date
Time
Loc
Workshop
Teacher
Sun
6/19
2:00p-4:00p
Arl
Celebrating the Summer Solstice
Annie Moyer
Mon-Thurs
6/27-6/30
1:00p-4:00p
Arl
Kids’ Camp (ages 5-11)
Jane Phelan & Tarey Lea
Daily
All Summer
Variable
Arl/Ffx 4-3-2-Oneness: Summer Bliss 2011
Various Teachers
Tues-Fri
7/5-7/8
1:00p-4:00p
Arl
Kids’ Camp (ages 5-11)
Beth Ebner
Tues-Fri
7/5-7/8
1:30p-4:30p
Ffx
Kids’ Camp (ages 5-11)
Cynthia Maltenfort & Annette Hyde
Sat
7/9
3:00p-4:30p
Ffx
Yoga for Dogs
Suzanne Morgan
Sun
7/10
2:00p-4:00p
Ffx
Yoga on the Ball
Cynthia Maltenfort
Mon-Thurs
7/11-7/14
1:00p-4:00p
Arl
Yoga & the Real World: Teens’ Camp Annie Moyer & Mike Ricker
Sat
7/16
2:00p-4:00p
Ffx
Take Your Practice on Vacation
Mon-Thurs
7/25-7/28
1:00p-4:00p
Arl
Yoga & the Real World: Teens’ Camp Annie Moyer & Mike Ricker
Sat
7/30
1:30p-3:30p
Arl
Hasta Mudras for Health and Healing Suzanne Morgan
Sat
8/6
3:00p-4:30p
Arl
Yoga for Dogs
Suzanne Morgan
Sat
8/13
2:00p-4:00p
Ffx
Meditation 101
Rixie Dennison
Mon-Thurs
8/29-9/1
1:00p-4:00p
Arl
Kids’ Camp(ages 5-11)
Jane Phelan & Paula Levin-Alcorn
JUNE
JULY
Rixie Dennison
AUGUST
Community Events Free Class Sat 6/11 2:30p-4:00p Fairfax
Yoga for Good Sat 6/18 4:30p-5:30p Arlington and Fairfax
Join us for a special yoga class taught by the In-Depth Class of 2010-11 in their debut as teachers. Enjoy a team taught, fun, all-levels yoga class guided by fresh voices and perspectives; help us celebrate the culmination of their hard work and studies.
All levels, donations-only classes to support those in need. Practice yoga, promote awareness, and raise funds for a variety of causes.
Free and open to all. Bring a friend who’s new to yoga!
The Arlington class will benefit the Arlington-Alexandria Coalition for the Homeless. The Fairfax class will benefit the Machik Tibetan communities. More Yoga for Good dates to come this fall. Let us know if you have a cause you’d like us to support. Contact carol@sunandmoonstudio.com.
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General Information and Fees REGISTRATION INFORMATION Sun & Moon classes are offered weekly on a quarterly basis. We are a school of yoga with our classes structured to provide a wellrounded curriculum over an entire quarter. We recommend that students register for the full quarter, although we do allow students to attend with partial registration and/or on a drop-in basis. Please read all of our policy information before filling out the registration form on the following page. We accept beginners or new students at any time throughout the quarter as long as space is available in your class choice. If you are joining the quarter late, partial registration is available at a discount, provided that you sign up for six or more classes. Local students who have never been to Sun & Moon before, and are considering registering for classes, may take their first class free to determine if Sun & Moon is the right studio for them (ask our staff for terms and information). We accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover, checks or cash. A $35 fee will be charged for checks returned to Sun & Moon. REGISTER EARLY Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. You have the option to do this by phone, mail, fax, or online. Please note, we will contact you only if the class you have chosen is full. SINGLE CLASS/DROP-INS A “drop-in” class is one you are not registered for. The rate for the "drop-in" class is dependent on whether you are currently registered for the quarter. We offer our students who are registered in the current quarter the discounted registration rate for an additional drop-in class. Students who are not registered in the current quarter pay the full drop-in fee. Note that though we always welcome drop-ins, occasionally space will not be available in a fully-subscribed class. FEES 75- and 90-minute classes: $15/class for minimum of 6 per quarter $20/class to drop-in 45- and 60-minute classes: $13/class for minimum of 6 per quarter $15/class to drop-in
MAKE-UPS We invite you to make up a missed class in any other yoga class within the current quarter at either studio. You may also make up classes in advance of a future absence within the current quarter. When you are doing a make-up, sign in at the front desk and inform the teacher. All make-ups must be taken during the quarter for which you are registered; they may not be carried over to the next quarter. Classes cancelled due to inclement weather may be made up during the quarter. Call the studio or visit our website to find out if your class has been cancelled. REFUNDS AND CREDIT Keeping in mind our liberal make-up policy, we understand that life circumstances sometimes get in the way, and yoga has to wait. If you decide you must ask for a credit or a refund, they are available for the number of classes remaining in the quarter, based on the date we receive your request (not the date you last attended). Therefore, please fill out a refund/ credit request form as soon as you know you can no longer attend your classes. Refunds will incur the following administrative fees: $40 for classes, $5 for workshops. Refunds are given by check and may take up to six weeks to process. A Letter of Credit is valid for one year from the date issued, and incurs no administrative fee. Letters of Credit apply to classes and workshops only, and cannot be redeemed for cash or merchandise. Letters of Credit for workshops are available up to the day before the event. No refunds or credits are given the day of or after the workshop. WHAT TO WEAR AND OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION Comfortable clothes such as shorts, footless tights or leggings with a t-shirt or tank-top. Please do not wear baggy sweats or pants (this inhibits the teacher’s ability to spot misalignments). Please remove shoes before entering the yoga rooms. We have men’s and women’s changing areas. No heavy perfume/cologne or noisy jewelry, please. For your safety, please leave valuables locked and hidden in your car. Cell phones must be silenced; for the benefit of all, we strongly discourage cell phones in the yoga room. Sun & Moon Yoga Studio, Ltd. reserves the right to dismiss (with or without a refund) any student who disrupts the harmony of the studio.
Work Exchange Volunteers Much gratitude to this dedicated group of helpers who keep the studio running: Abhaya Schlesinger, Allison D’Errico, Ann Nolan, Anna Schulman, Anna-Katya Bruce, Amanda Dunn, Barb Lewis, Barbara Green, Belkis Hazera, Bharti Temkin, Carole Rodero, Celeste Beaupre, Chrissy Boylan, Claudia Vandermade, Corie Brown, Cynthia Maltenfort, Deb Martin, Debbie Kidd, Deb Hertz, Debra Hanley, Debbie Pierce, Deborah Hrouda, Diana Lotito, Diane Fernbacher, Elaine McShulkis, Elizabeth Cotsworth, Elizabeth Wilbur, Emily Miller, Hilarie Hoting, Hilde Carney, Ilene Cranisky, Jane Collins, Jean DasGupta, Jennifer Eubank, J.K. Klimek, Judy Greenblum, Judy Ladd, June Green, Kathleen Stemplinski, Katie Fielding, Karen Uhlir, Kim Grant, Kimberly Mosser, Laura Bell, Laura Motsch, LeeAnne Rupple, Lise Sajewski, Lynnette Le Mat, Mandy Shaver, Margaret Ayers, Matthew McLain, Mary Blackwell, Mary Thomas, Melanie Mustone, Michael Personette, Michelle Jannazo, Michelle Nigrelli, Mona Neff, Monica Romig, Nancy Powell, Nicole Urban, Olynda Dalesandro, Pamela Kirby, Penny Peters, Princess Bracey, Robert Kahn, Ronnie D’Errico, Sandra Kilburn, Sarah Vilet, Sharon Safran, Shobha Sahgal, Susan Alexander, Susan Bennett, Susan Dyer, Tali Auble, Tarey Lea, Theresa Drake, Tiffany Leeson, Tom Wanat, Vicki Florian, Victoria Kaus, Yumiko Almasov, Yvonne McGhee, Volunteer at one of our studios in exchange for yoga classes. Shift availability varies. Please check with the studio where you’d like to volunteer. Call 703.525.9642.
Studio Staff Amir Tahami, Annie Moyer, Cynthia Maltenfort, Kasey Richardson, Kris Healy, Lee Bory, Vicki Christian
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Arlington Studio 3811 Lee Highway, Arlington, VA 22207 Fairfax City Studio 9998 Main Street, Fairfax, VA 22031 703-525-YOGA (9642) www.sunandmoonstudio.com PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER
WORK EXCHANGE
GIFT CERTIFICATES
We offer free yoga in exchange for those interested in volunteering to work at the yoga studio. Contact the studio where you’d like to volunteer.
Yoga is a wonderful gift to longtime practitioners and beginners alike. We have gift certificates available for classes and workshops in any amount.
DISCOUNT POLICY Sun & Moon offers a $10.00 discount to students students 60 years and older, OR students registering for two or more weekly classes during the same quarter. Discounts apply to full quarter registrations only.
For online registration go to: www.sunandmoonstudio.com
Registration – Summer 2011 Arlington Studio 3811 Lee Highway, Arlington, VA 22207 Fairfax City Studio 9998 Main Street, Fairfax, VA 22031 703-525-YOGA (9642) www.sunandmoonstudio.com One form per person please.
Name ___________________________________________________________________
Date _______/_______/_______
Address __________________________________________________________________________________________________ City _______________________________________________________ State ___________ Zip __________________________ Phone (day) __________________________________ (evening) ___________________________________ (cell) ___________________________________ Email _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ How did you hear about Sun & Moon Yoga Studio? ___________________________________________________________________________________ By signing here, I declare myself to be responsible for my own health and safety while participating in class. I have read and understand the refund policy. ___________________________________________________________________________ Class
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One $10 discount is available per student per quarter. Discounts apply for full quarter registration only. Check box to indicate discount: Senior (60 years or older) OR Multiple Classes TOTAL DUE For mail in or Faxed registrations only:
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Disc# _________________________________________Exp. Date ___ /____
Office Use: Reg. Book
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PR________ GC#_________ GC$_________
Please make payment to Sun & Moon for full amount. You may drop off, fax or mail to: Arlington students, mail to 3811 Lee Highway, Arlington, VA 22207 Fax: 703-525-5524 Fairfax students, mail to 9998 Main Street, Fairfax, VA 22031 Fax: 703-934-9481
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SUMMER CAMPS FOR KIDS
(ages 5 to 11) 6/27-6/30 w/Jane & Tarey - Arl 7/5-7/8 w/Beth E. - Arl 7/5-7/7 w/Cynthia & Annette - Ffx 8/29-9/1 w/Jane & Paula - Arl
YOGA & THE REAL WORLD: CAMP FOR TEENS (ages 12 to 18) 7/11-7/14 and 7/25-7/28 w/Annie & Mike - Arl
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Sun & Moon In-Depth 2011-12 Advanced Studies/Teacher Training
4-3-2-Oneness: 2011 Summer of Bliss
September 2011 commences year two of our new program, which blends ancient wisdom with grounded contemporary counsel, expanding on the eight limbs of classical hatha yoga in modern and practical ways.
Join us this summer for a very special program that combines the pampering of a spa visit, the learning of a yogaschool intensive and the renewal of a personal retreat, all without ever leaving town or pausing your regular daytime routine.
We now offer programs at the 200, 350, and 500-hour levels, and are currently accepting applications for all three programs for 2011-12. For more details, visit the teacher training page of our website, or contact Alex Levin, Director of Teacher Training, at alex@sunandmoonstudio.com. "I'm profoundly grateful for the wonderful support of Sun & Moon's faculty. The program is radically deepening my practice and opening yoga/life windows and doors." -- Julie Rogers, 2010-11 graduate
4 yoga classes a week 3 personal healing consults 2 gatherings to open and close the circle = ONE BLISSED-OUT YOGI New this year! “More Bliss” fun activities for participants and a guest, including a nature hike, movie night, and yoga nidra. Contact roger@sunandmoonstudio.com