Sun & Moon Yoga Studio 2012 Spring Newsletter

Spring 2012

Everyday Gurus

by Amir Eckhart Tolle writes, “I have lived with many Zen masters, all of them cats.” Over the years I have studied various meditation practices with many different techniques: sitting vs. lying down vs. walking, eyes open vs. eyes closed, silent vs. chanting, etc. Regardless of the method, the objective is the same – to create a non-judgmental observation of the present moment. And from this usually comes a feeling of utter calm and bliss. It’s that feeling we get when we’re completely absorbed in doing something we love. We lose track of all sense of time and exist solely in the present.

For many of us, this is a state we find naturally when we connect with our pets. I have always found animals to be so much closer to nature and to the divine than humans. I can spend hours observing my cats and be easily transported into a state of presence and bliss. Is there anything more gratifying than a purring cat? Anything more peaceful than a sleeping dog curled at your legs? It’s during these special times when I find it quite easy to be fully present and connected with the universe.

Our pets invite us to take a break from all the things we things we think we have to be doing and allow us to just enjoy the present moment. And it’s during those moments that we can simply be who we really are.

Almost by accident, my two cats have become my daily yoga gurus. Every day they remind me of these lessons: • Live in the moment. Our pets don’t spend time analyzing the past and worrying about the future.

They are fully focused on whatever they are doing, and never anxious about whether they’ll get the same treatment tomorrow. My cats teach me to stop wasting time worrying about tomorrow; they seem to have an innate understanding that there is an order to the universe, and although we may not be able to see it clearly, we can trust in the ultimate outcome.

• Unconditional love. By emulating how our pets behave toward us, we can build more trusting, loving, and caring relationships with other people in our lives. My cats are masters of the art of love, and they constantly remind me what it means to have a caring relationship. My cats may not always understand why a routine has changed, but they always trust me to do what’s in their best interest.

• Take a laid back attitude toward life.

We get so caught up in our daily lives and rarely take time to relax.

Spending time with my cats is the best stress relief I know.

• “Hairballs happen.” When something bad happens, my cats take it all in stride. I’m reminded that everything, good or bad, is part of life – we can go forward joyless, railing, complaining, and full of woe, or we can take things as they come.

There are important lessons that our pets teach us, if only we are willing to listen.

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Voices from the Path by teen students Alana Ryan, Anna Gibbs, and Anna LeValley I started taking yoga classes at Sun & Moon in the beginning of the eighth grade. I found out about it through a neighbor who took classes there and recommended it to me. At the time, I wasn’t really involved in any sports so I thought it would be a good extracurricular activity. I also took yoga to help deal with any stress from school or homework as well as just to relax and become more flexible. I really enjoy the class because it has a very quiet and soothing atmosphere and everyone has been really nice.

When I was in middle school during gym class, all the girls would be forced to do a unit of yoga and at first I did not think it was very enjoyable because of all the laughing and the uncomfortable environment. My yoga is different now. I’m actually able to relax, and I’ve learned ways that yoga can help outside of class. Recently I came home from a rough day at school and had a load of homework.

Before I started it, I did some yoga poses to get my circulation going and also practiced some meditation. Afterwards, I felt much more refreshed and energized. Yoga helps me feel more at peace with myself, as if I can handle anything life throws at me. – Alana Ryan, 14 Taking after my mother, a life-long yogi, I have grown to absolutely love yoga.

Every time I do it is a relatively different experience for me, depending on my energy and mood, but there is always one variable that remains constant: the sense of pure peace and comfort that I receive, of being in the moment. That state of temporary being is exactly what my wonderful teen class instructor, Annie, teaches and has encouraged me to focus on. When my life is a chaotic mess attempting to mass destruct any positivity left in my mentality, I do what I've learned in my yoga class: just breathe. So, I do. I close my eyes, focus on my breath, and – even if only for a moment – that chaotic mess disappears. That’s the most healing thing I’ve ever been taught to do.

photo by Anna Gibbs

I have applied that method I learned in class to my life many times. Specifically, I was taking a test in school, and I was completely blanking. I knew the information, I had studied it and engraved it into my brain, but I could not for the life of me come up with the answers. I began freaking out – I needed to do well, and this was a hit or miss as far as my grade went.

Then, I paused. I put down my pencil, placed my hands in my lap, sat up tall, closed my eyes, and focused on the breath moving through me. I flushed out every other thought, every other sound, everything else, and for a moment, I was at peace. I could focus on my breath, so I knew I could focus on this test. I opened my eyes, took another look at the test sitting in front of me, and sure enough, I recalled everything I had studied. I most definitely would not have been able to do that without the help of this weekly class, and Annie. Two years ago, I signed up for this class at Sun & Moon, and I’m incredibly glad I did. It has completely altered my life in a positive way and for that I am truly grateful. Namaste – Anna Gibbs, 16

I began taking yoga classes at Sun & Moon when I was in eighth grade, and since then, yoga has been nothing but a positive experience for me; during times of stress, anger, or sadness, yoga has never failed to bring me back to a place of inner peace. Throughout my life, I have felt selfconscious about not being the "best" in the room – with yoga, I found a place where comparison to others didn't matter. What mattered was doing my best, pushing to be the best version of myself, and accepting what doesn't go as planned. I've translated this to other aspects of my life, and it has helped me navigate all kinds of situations.

Yoga practice and philosophy has helped me accept myself for who I am. – Anna LeValley, 16

We are pleased to feature stories from our students about how and why yoga matters. If you have a “Voice” that you’d be willing to share with our community, please email it in about 200 words, with a high resolution photo if you have one, to voices@ sunandmoonstudio.com.

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Prasarita Padottanasana: Wide-Standing Forward Fold

by Enid Kassner

Elaine McShulskis demonstrates prasarita padottanasana.

Photo by Christie Zepeda Photography

Have you ever marveled at a toddler standing with her hands and feet on the floor, spread wide, rear end up in the air? Maybe she enjoys the new perspective of looking at the world upside down from between her legs. Toddlers make it look so effortless with their stretchy muscles and still-forming bones. These young “natural yogis” easily find joy in yoga’s widestanding forward fold – prasarita padottanasana.

Even if your muscles and bones have tightened up since your toddler days – and whose haven’t – you can still enjoy this posture. Its primary benefits include an intense stretch of the hamstring and inner thigh muscles, and an opportunity to strengthen muscles all the way from hips to feet. It also helps to make space between all the vertebrae of the spine.

A nice preparation is to stand in front of a table or countertop with your feet about 3 to 4 feet apart. The inner edges may be parallel to each other or you can turn the feet “pigeontoed” (heels slightly wider than the toes). Press into the outer edges of the feet and draw the arches upward so that the feet make active contact with the floor. Pull the kneecaps up so that the legs are active from feet to hips. Inhale and lengthen your spine. Then, placing your fingertips on your hip bones, fold forward from the hip crease, keeping a long spine. You can place your forearms, one on top of the other, on the flat surface before you, and rest your head on your forearms. As you actively draw your sit bones away from your head, you may begin to feel a stretch on your hamstrings.

To move more deeply into the posture, bring a block (or stack of books) to the floor in front of you. This time, as you hinge forward from the hips, bring the hands to your props or the floor, keeping the spine approximately parallel to the floor. Position your hands directly under your shoulders. Pause here, checking in with various parts of your body with each long, smooth breath. If your hamstrings cannot get a comfortable stretch, bend the knees a bit, or go back to the first version described above.

If you are completely comfortable, you can move into the final stages of the posture, in which the head rests on the floor. However, the spine should still be long and the feet should not be so far apart that you lose stability. You can try wrapping your index and middle fingers around the big toe of each foot and use the strength of your arms to pull yourself just a tad deeper. No matter which variation you practice, on each inhalation lengthen the spine; on each exhalation release and relax into the asana. Experience the childlike wonder of turning your perspective upside down! To come out of the pose, put a slight bend in your knees and return to standing with your spine long. Bring your feet back to parallel and take a breath.

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Teacher Feature Meet Kristin Heinz What brought you to yoga?

I honestly don't know. However, I do know that once I tried it, I was hooked. I started many years ago taking a gym yoga class whenever I could escape the office at a decent hour. I remember I liked the light-heartedness of my first teacher who kept yoga approachable and fun.

Shortly thereafter, while navigating a major career change, I picked up a part-time job at lululemon athletica. I spent a summer getting paid to attend yoga classes (by far the best job I've ever had!). It was then that my desire for a once-weekly yoga fix turned into a full-blown addiction. The more I learned, the more I wanted to know. And, the more I knew, the more I wanted to share my knowledge with others.

Why vinyasa?

For me, vinyasa, more than any other style of yoga, transports me to a meditative state where I can slow my mind and simply move with my breath. By coordinating movement to the breath, I find it easier to relax my overanalytical mind and remain present. Further, I enjoy the creativity of weaving poses together in new and imaginative ways. I've always dreamed of being an Olympic gymnast or a professional dancer and I figure vinyasa yoga is the closest I'm ever going to get to satisfying these childhood dreams.

Where do you find your teaching inspiration?

My fellow teachers. I usually try to take several yoga classes every week – different styles, different teachers, different studios. I often pull fresh new ideas for postures and sequences from these classes.

The breadth and depth of knowledge among the teaching community is immense. I think the following quote sums up these sentiments well, "I teach for myself; I practice for my students."

What do you consider yoga's greatest gifts?

Its miraculous ability to change one's body and mind. I've always been reasonably athletic, but my strength, flexibility, and posture are infinitely better after incorporating yoga into my daily schedule.

As for my mind, the lessons are innumerable – connectedness, impermanence, sacredness – to name just a few. The practice of yoga and the enduring wisdom it offers has nourished my soul through the vicissitudes of life.

What's next?

I recently completed a Masters in Social Work and I'm currently working towards a license in clinical therapy. I believe this discipline, like yoga, teaches mindfulness, increases self-knowledge, and helps expand personal boundaries. I also completed training and certification in Thai Yoga Bodywork this past summer. I use much of this technique doing hands-on assisting in classes and in one-on-one sessions with private clients. I would like to know more about the biomechanics of the body and plan to take more training in yoga therapeutics this year. I believe all of theses disciplines are interrelated and assist one's process of self-actualization. I look forward to incorporating these and other mindbody healing modalities into my future practice and teaching.

What do you want your students to experience in class?

A loving respect of their bodies, a quieting of their minds, and a sense of unending joy.

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ARLINGTON STUDIO SPRING 2012 (12 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 third 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.

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.

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MON APR 9 - SUN JUL 1

Day/Time

Class

Instructor

MONDAY 10:00am-11:15am 10:15am-11:45am 12:00pm-1:15pm 12:15pm-1:30pm 4:00pm-5:15pm 4:00pm-4:45pm 4:30pm-6:00pm 5:00pm-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

Level 1 Level 2 Gentle Meditation Level 1 Middle Schoolers (no class 4/9, 5/28, 6/25) Level 2/3 High Schoolers (no class 4/9, 5/28, 6/25) Mat Pilates 1 Level 3/4 Level 2 Mat Pilates 1/2 Vinyasa 1/2 Level 1

Judith Lyon Asya Haikin Asya Haikin Jackie Shaffer Karin Caffi Annie Moyer Jackie Shaffer Annie Moyer Danielle Ring Alex Levin Amir Danielle Ring Suzanne Morgan Amir

9-Apr 9-Apr 9-Apr 9-Apr 9-Apr 9-Apr 9-Apr 9-Apr 9-Apr 9-Apr 9-Apr 9-Apr 9-Apr 9-Apr

$180.00 $180.00 $180.00 Donation $180.00 $117.00 $180.00 $117.00 $156.00 $180.00 $180.00 $156.00 $180.00 $180.00

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TUESDAY 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

All Levels 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 Lyon Annie Moyer Madeline Helbraun Annie Moyer Jackie Shaffer Tanja Szabo Jackie Shaffer Suzanne Morgan Asya Haikin Laura Dillon Heidi Panetta

10-Apr 10-Apr 10-Apr 10-Apr 10-Apr 10-Apr 10-Apr 10-Apr 10-Apr 10-Apr 10-Apr 10-Apr

$156.00 $180.00 $180.00 $156.00 $180.00 $180.00 $180.00 $180.00 $180.00 $180.00 $180.00 $180.00

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WEDNESDAY 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 Vinyasa All Levels Level 1 Moms & Babies Gentle Level 2/3 Level 1 Level 2 Level 1 Level 2

Charlotte Raich Jackie Shaffer Kristin Heinz Jackie Shaffer Jane Phelan Gere Riley Annie Moyer Jackie Shaffer Annie Moyer Elaine McShulskis Roger Panetta

11-Apr 11-Apr 11-Apr 11-Apr 11-Apr 11-Apr 11-Apr 11-Apr 11-Apr 11-Apr 11-Apr

$156.00 $180.00 $180.00 $180.00 $180.00 $180.00 $180.00 $180.00 $180.00 $180.00 $180.00

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All Levels Toddlers Together (no class 6/28)

Michelle Provenzano

12-Apr

Paula L./Jane P.

12-Apr

$156.00 $143per child;

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9:30am-10:15am 10:30am-12:00pm 10:30am-11:45am 4:30pm-5:15pm 6:15pm-7:30pm 6:30pm-7:45pm 6:30pm-8:00pm 7:45pm-9:15pm

Level 2 Level 1 Kids (ages 5 to 11) (no class 6/28) Level 1 Prenatal Yoga for the 12 Steps (no class 5/3) Level 2

Alex Levin Annie Moyer Azure Lea Carol Stehl Maureen V./Beth E. Lynne Dreyer Suzanne Morgan

12-Apr 12-Apr 12-Apr 12-Apr 12-Apr 12-Apr 12-Apr

$180.00 $180.00 $143.00 $180.00 $180.00 $165.00 $180.00

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FRIDAY 9:30am-10:45am 10:15am-11:45am 11:00am-12:30pm 11:45am-12:30pm 4:30pm-5:45pm 6:30pm-8:00pm

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Meditation Gentle All Levels

Jane Phelan Jackie Shaffer Judith Lyon Jackie Shaffer Pauline H./Faith H. Alfia Khaibullina

13-Apr 13-Apr 13-Apr 13-Apr 13-Apr 13-Apr

$156.00 $180.00 $180.00 Donation $180.00 $180.00

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SATURDAY 8:00am-9:00am 9:15am-10:15am 9:15am-10:30am 10:45am-12:15pm 10:45am-12:15pm 12:30pm-1:45pm

Mat Pilates 1/2 Mat Pilates 1 Level 1 Level 2 Vinyasa All Levels Prenatal

Nirinjan Devi Nirinjan Devi Amir Amir Kristin Heinz Pauline Howard

14-Apr 14-Apr 14-Apr 14-Apr 14-Apr 14-Apr

$156.00 $156.00 $180.00 $180.00 $180.00 $180.00

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SUNDAY 8:00am-9:00am 9:00am-10:30am 9:15am-10:45am 10:45am-12:00pm 11:00am-12:30pm 4:30pm-6:00pm 6:30pm-7:30pm

T’ai Chi All Levels Level 3 Level 1 Level 2 Vinyasa 2 Meditation

John Sherburne Enid Kassner Alex L./Jackie S. Enid Kassner Anne Jablonski Alfia Khaibullina Jane & Garrett Phelan

15-Apr 15-Apr 15-Apr 15-Apr 15-Apr 15-Apr 15-Apr

$156.00 $180.00 $180.00 $180.00 $180.00 $180.00 Donation

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THURSDAY 6:30am-7:30am

(16 mos. to 4 yrs. w/caregiver)

Start Date

Fee

20% sibling discount

Studio

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FAIRFAX STUDIO SPRING 2012 (12 WEEKS) MON APR 9 - SUN JUL 1

Day/Time

Class

Instructor

MONDAY 9:30am-10:45am 10:15am-11:45am 11:00am-12:30pm 12:00pm-1:15pm 3:30pm-4:15pm 4:30pm-5:45pm 6:00pm-7:30pm 6:15pm-7:45pm 7:45pm-9:15pm 8:00pm-9:15pm

Level 1 All Levels Level 2 Gentle Kids (ages 5 to 11) no class 5/28 or 6/25 Level 1 Level 3 Level 2 All Levels Level 1

Corinne Krill Carol Confino Corinne Krill Carol Confino Cynthia Maltenfort Carole Rodero

TUESDAY 7:00am-8:00am 9:30am-10:45am 10:00am-11:30am 11:45am-1:15pm 11:45am-1:15pm 4:30pm-6:00pm 6:00pm-7:15pm 6:15pm-7:45pm 7:30pm-8:45pm 8:00pm-9:30pm WEDNESDAY 5:30am-6:30am 9:00am-10:30am 9:30am-10:45am 10:45am-12:15pm 11:00am-12:15pm 4:30pm-5:30pm 4:30pm-5:45pm 6:00pm-7:30pm 6:00pm-7:30pm 7:45pm-8:45pm 8:00pm-9:15pm THURSDAY 7:00am-8:00am 9:30am-10:15am

Start Date

Fee

Studio

$180 $180 $180 $180 $130 $180 $180 $180 $180 $180

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Vicki Christian Dena Jensen Vicki Christian Deb Hertz

9-Apr 9-Apr 9-Apr 9-Apr 9-Apr 9-Apr 9-Apr 9-Apr 9-Apr 9-Apr

All Levels Level 1 Level 2 Adaptive Yoga All Levels Level 2 Level 1 Level 2/3 All Levels Level 2

Cynthia Lim Raima Larter Annette Hyde Noralea Dalkin Annette Hyde Rixie Dennison Terry Strayer Rixie Dennison Terry Strayer Stacy Oliver-Skaggs

10-Apr 10-Apr 10-Apr 10-Apr 10-Apr 10-Apr 10-Apr 10-Apr 10-Apr 10-Apr

$156 $180 $180 $180 $180 $180 $180 $180 $180 $180

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All Levels Level 2 Level 1 All Levels Gentle Yoga on the Ball Gentle Level 2 Level 3 Mat Pilates 1/2 Level 1

Cynthia Maltenfort Cynthia Maltenfort Dena Jensen Anna Mikheeva Annette Hyde Noralea Dalkin Cynthia Lim Carol Confino Pat Pao Stacy Oliver-Skaggs Carol Confino

11-Apr 11-Apr 11-Apr 11-Apr 11-Apr 11-Apr 11-Apr 11-Apr 11-Apr 11-Apr 11-Apr

$156 $180 $180 $180 $180 $156 $180 $180 $180 $156 $180

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All Levels Toddlers Together no class 6/28

Cynthia Lim

12-Apr

Corinne Krill

12-Apr

$156 $143 per child;

(16 mos. to 4 yrs. w/caregiver)

20% sibling discount

B A B A

B A

10:15am-11:45am 10:30am-12:00pm 12:00pm-1:15pm 1:30pm-3:00pm 6:15pm-7:30pm 6:30pm-7:45pm 7:45pm-9:15pm

Level 2/3 All Levels Level 1 Level 2 Level 1 Prenatal All Levels

Judith Lyon Carol Confino Judith Lyon Vicki Christian Carole Rodero Vicki Christian Frank Wooldridge

12-Apr 12-Apr 12-Apr 12-Apr 12-Apr 12-Apr 12-Apr

$180 $180 $180 $180 $180 $180 $180

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FRIDAY 7:00am-8:00am 10:00am-11:30am 10:15am-11:45am 11:45am-1:15pm 12:00pm-1:15pm 7:00pm-8:30pm

All Levels All Levels Level 3 Adaptive Yoga Level 1 Yoga for the 12 Steps

Cynthia Lim Kelly Tynes Stacy Oliver-Skaggs Noralea Dalkin Deb Hertz Rixie Dennison

13-Apr 13-Apr 13-Apr 13-Apr 13-Apr 13-Apr

$156 $180 $180 $180 $180 $180

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SATURDAY 9:00am-10:30am 9:15am-10:30am 10:45am-12:15pm 10:45am-12:00pm

Level 3 Level 1 Level 2 Level 1

Annette Hyde Dena Jensen Rixie Dennison Annette Hyde

14-Apr 14-Apr 14-Apr 14-Apr

$180 $180 $180 $180

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SUNDAY 9:00am-10:00am 9:15am-10:30am 10:15am-11:45am 10:45am-12:15pm 1:00pm-2:00pm 4:30pm-5:30pm 5:00pm-6:15pm 5:45pm-6:45pm 7:00pm-8:30pm 7:00pm-8:00pm

Mat Pilates 1/2 Level 1 All Levels Level 2 Gentle Middle/High Schoolers no class 7/1 Prenatal All Levels Vinyasa Level 1/2 Meditation

Nirinjan Devi Carol Confino Michelle Provenzano Carol Confino Carol Confino Cynthia Maltenfort Vicki Christian Cynthia Maltenfort Michelle Provenzano Jon Waterman

15-Apr 15-Apr 15-Apr 15-Apr 15-Apr 15-Apr 15-Apr 15-Apr 15-Apr 15-Apr

$156 $180 $180 $180 $156 $143 $180 $180 $180 Donation

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DIRECTIONS TO FAIRFAX FAIRFAX CITY STUDIO 9998 Main Street Fairfax, VA 22031 From Rt. 29/211: Take Rt. 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.

OUR MISSION Sun & Moon Yoga Studio is a place for people to experience and study hatha yoga. We believe in a holistic approach, giving our students a wellrounded education, and bringing in teachers with eclectic backgrounds. 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 of universal energy present in all.

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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. These classes are appropriate for all but rank beginners.

Combination Classes (i.e. Level 1/2): For those comfortable in the lower level, and interested in exploring the next.

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.

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.

Gentle Yoga: Basic poses at a slow pace. Ideal for beginners and/or students with health concerns.

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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.”

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. For elementary ages.

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.

Meditation: Learn to cultivate a deeply satisfying inner quiet and mindfulness.

Includes short dharma talks and various meditation tools and practices. Open to beginners and advanced students alike.

No registration necessary.

Middle and High Schoolers: A playful yet disciplined practice of asana, pranayama, and relaxation, intended to help reduce stress and promote strength, selfesteem, focus, balance, and positive body images.

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 baby’s first months.

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.

T’ai Chi: An introduction to Yang-style T'ai chi —a martial art emphasizing breath, focus, and relaxation. By practicing a sequence of slow, gentle, and flowing movements combined with mental concentration, the class will learn Cheng Man-Ch'ing's 37 posture form.

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 4 yrs, 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 Ashtanga-style 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 those comfortable with Vinyasa 1 and ready to expand.

Appropriate for experienced Ashtangastyle and power yoga practitioners.

Yoga on the Ball: Uses a large exercise ball to help increase muscle strength, flexibility, balance and deep core work.

Yoga for the 12 Steps: Traditional 12-Step programs offer a remedy for a wide range of dependencies, but they do not address the physical dimension. In this class we practice movement, breathing, and conscious relaxation to develop awareness of and balance between the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual.

Both yoga and 12-Step philosophies are woven to provide a framework for authentic living and personal growth.

This is not a meeting. It’s a weekly space for anyone seeking a retreat from the challenges of life. * 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 are not recommended until a student has completed at least two quarters of Level 2.

Workshops, Programs, and Community Events Day

Date

Time

Loc Workshop

Teacher

Sat

4/14

1:30 - 3:30

Arl Restore with Amir

Amir

Sat

4/14

2:00 - 4:00

Ffx Yin Yoga

Deb Hertz

Fri - Sun

4/20 - 4/22 Variable

Ffx Hosting Doug Keller: Practical Wisdom

Doug Keller

Sat

4/28

2:00 - 4:00

Ffx YoPilates!

Mandy Shaver

Sun

4/29

1:30 - 4:30

Arl Breath: A Feldenkrais Perspective

Madeline Helbraun

Sat

5/5

1:30 - 4:00

Arl Amir’s Yoga Therapy for Your Knees

Amir

Sat

5/5

2:00 - 4:00

Ffx Exploring the Chakras with Essential Oils

Rixie Dennison

Sun

5/6

3:00 - 5:00

Arl Eight Limbs In-Depth: Teacher Training Sneak Peak

Alex Levin & Annie Moyer

Thu - Sun

5/10 - 5/13 Variable

APRIL

MAY

Hosting Tias Little: Yoga & The Deep Life Force

Tias Little

JUNE Fri - Sun

6/1 - 6/3

Variable

Arl Hosting Kira Ryder: Currents of Love

Kira Ryder

Sat

6/9

2:00 - 4:00

Ffx Yoga Dance

Cynthia M. & Carole R.

Sat

6/16

1:30 - 3:30

Arl Getting a Good Night’s Sleep

Charlotte Raich

Sat

6/23

2:00 - 4:30

Ffx Elements of Change: Fire and the Summer Solstice

Carol Confino

Sun

6/24

2:00 - 4:00

Arl Celebrating the Summer Solstice

Suzanne Morgan

Summer 2012 Sun & Moon Camps for Kids & Teens Save the dates and times listed on back page of newsletter!

Also, look soon for details on our fourth annual 4-3-2 Oneness: Summer of Bliss

Community Events This Spring YOGA FOR GOOD Join us as we practice yoga, promote awareness, and raise funds for a variety of causes. All classes are all levels, donations-only classes to support those in need.

Saturdays in Arlington and Fairfax 4/14, 5/19, 6/9 4:30p - 5:30p Let us know if you’d like to organize a Yoga for Good event! Contact carol@sunandmoonstudio.com.

RAISE YOUR VOICE: KIRTAN FOR ALL Kirtan is the yoga of devotion. It’s a soulful, musical, chanting celebration of the divine. It’s fun, exhilarating, and opens the heart through voice and sound. Donations only, to support our Yoga for Good program.

Saturdays in Arlington 4/21, 5/19, 6/16 5:30p - 7:00p

Ongoing Programs YOGA FOR YOUR DOG: COMPASSIONATE TRAINING & HEALING w/SUZANNE MORGAN Sat 4/28 in Arlington and Sat 6/16 in Fairfax 3:00p - 4:30p

FAMILY YOGA on SUNDAYS 4/15, 5/20, 6/10 Arlington: 4:00p - 5:00p Fairfax: 3:00p - 4:00p

Sun & Moon In-Depth Class of 2011-12 Presents a Free Yoga Class Saturday June 9, 2:30p - 4:00p, Arlington Join us for a complimentary beginner level class taught by our class of 2011-12 In-Depth teachersin-training! They are working hard to deepen their yoga knowledge and will be eager to share their experience and passion for yoga. Bring a friend!

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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 register online, or by mail, fax, or phone. 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

Work Exchange Volunteers

MAKE-UPS We invite you to make up a missed class in any other 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.

REFUND AND CREDIT POLICY 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 class and/or studio environment.

Much gratitude to this dedicated group of helpers who keep the studios running: Abhaya Schlesinger, Andrea Mitchell, Ann Nolan, Anna Gibbs, Barb Lewis, Barbara Green, Belkis Hazera, Bharti Temkin, Bonnie Awosika, Carole Rodero, Chrissy Boylan, Christina Black, Claudette Ferron, Clara Schlesinger, Claudia Vandermade, Colleen Riley, Corie Brown, Cynthia Maltenfort, Deanna Green, Deb Hertz, Deb Martin, Debbi Pierce, Debbie Kidd, Debi Wilson, Deborah Hrouda, Dee Hester, Desiree Garcia, Diana Davidson, Emily Miller, Fran Tancretti, Heather Hendy, Hilde Carney, Ilene Cranisky, Jane Collins, Jean DasGupta, Jennifer Eubank, J.K. Klimek, Josette Weeks, Judy Greenblum, Karen Uhlir, Kathleen Stemplinski, Kathryn Dame, Katie Rose McConnel, Katie Yowler Coyle, Kelly Kaelin, Kim Grant, Kimberly Mosser, Kristina Kunkel, Laura Bell, Laura Motsch, Lindsay Fox, Lisa Gunther, Lise Sajewski, Lynnette Le Mat, Mandy Shaver, Margaret Ayers, Marilee Muchow, Marsha Lederman, Mary Beth Quick, Mary Blackwell, Mary Thomas, Mary Welton, Megan Peritore, Melanie Mustone, Melissa Farrelly, Michelle Negrelli, Mona Neff, Nancy Powell, Olynda Dalesandro, Penny Peters, Robert Kahn, Ronnie D’Errico, Sandra Kilburn, Sara Beckwith, Shobha Sahgal, Stacy Oliver-Skaggs, Stephanie Crews, Susan Alexander, Susan Dyer, Sydney Capito, Tarey Lea, Theresa Drake, Tom Wanat, Vicki Florian, Victoria Kaus, Yumiko Almasov.

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, Tali Auble, Vicki Christian 10

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 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 – Spring 2012 703-525-YOGA (9642) www.sunandmoonstudio.com One form per person please.

Name ___________________________________________________________________

Date _______/_______/_______

Address __________________________________________________________________________________________________ City _______________________________________________________ State ___________ Zip __________________________ Phone (day) __________________________________ (evening) ___________________________________ (cell) ___________________________________ Email _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

SIGN HERE

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 make-up and refund policy.

Class

Day

Time

Start Date

_____________________________________________________

Teacher

Location

Cost

Arlington __ Fairfax __ Arlington __ Fairfax __

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:

Visa

MC

Disc# _________________________________________Exp. Date ___ /____

Office Use: Reg. Book

Cash Reg.

CC Proc.

Circle: V/MC/Disc/CA/CK# ____________

Signature __________________________________________________________________

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

SMYS credit_______ NAME____________ Date rec’d _________ Database by__________________________

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3811 Lee Highway Arlington, VA 22207 Sun & Moon In-Depth: 2012-13 Advanced Studies & Teacher Training includes our basic 200-Hour Foundations program. In addition this year, for graduates of 200 hours interested in deeper exploration of asana, anatomy and wisdom, we launch Proficiency and Mastery, our 350- and 500-Hour higher level certificates. If you’re ready to delve deeply into the art and science of teaching and living yoga, email alex@sunandmoonstudio.com, and/or join us for an informational workshop: Eight Limbs In-Depth Sneak Peak w/Alex Levin & Annie Moyer Sunday 5/6 3:00p to 5:00p in Arlington find us online at sunandmoonstudio.com

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Summer 2012: Yoga Camps for Kids & Teens camps run from 1:00p to 4:00p – see dates below KIDS IN FAIRFAX (ages 5-11)

• Tues 6/26 - Thurs 6/28

w/Corinne Krill & Mary Beth Quick

• Tues 8/7 - Thurs 8/9

w/Cynthia Maltenfort & Annette Hyde

KIDS IN ARLINGTON (ages 5-11)

• Mon 6/25 - Thurs 6/28 w/Jane Phelan

• Mon 7/2 - Fri 7/6 (no camp 7/4) w/Beth Ebner

• Mon 8/27 - Thurs 8/30 w/Jane Phelan

TEENS IN ARLINGTON (ages 12-18)

• Mon 7/16 - Thurs 7/19

Sun & Moon is honored to host these distinguished visiting master teachers this spring:

DOUG KELLER 4/20 - 4/22 Practical Wisdom: Making Your Yoga Work For You TIAS LITTLE 5/10 - 5/13 Yoga and The Deep Life Force featuring a Friday night dharma talk: “Yoga and the Big Circle”

KIRA RYDER 6/1 - 6/3 Currents of Love: Tapping Into the Slipstreams of Prana

w/Annie Moyer & Mike Ricker

Kids’ camps are appropriate for children rising into elementary school grades (including kindergarten).

Teens’ camps are appropriate for those rising into middle or high school grades.

Learn more and register now at www.sunandmoonstudio.com