Ycm summer 2013 emag by Yoga Center

YOUR YOGA

www.YogaCenterMpls.com

JOURNEY

612.436.4700

Getting Started Summer Yoga Events, Personal Yogi Consultation, General Info................................2-4 Drop-in Yoga Classes......................................................................................5-6

Beginning Yoga.............................................................................................7-8

Continuing Practices

Deepening

Specialty Class Series................................................................................9-10 Workshops ...........................................................................................11-18 Kids Summer Camps....................................................................................19

Your Journey Detox Week, Yoga for Transformation..........................................................20, 23 Visiting Instructors..................................................................................20-23 Specialty Teacher Trainings...........................................................................24 230-Hour & 500-Hour Yoga Teacher Trainings..............................................25-28

Featured Articles

David Swenson: 6 Facts About a Globe-Trotting Yogi..............................................21 Hanumanasana: Mythology of the Splits......................................................29-30 The Yogi’s Kitchen......................................................................................31 Dharma Wellness & Spa Directory..............................................................32 Yoga Study Corner......................................................................................33 The Music Guru - Spring Playlist......................................................................33

ABOUT

YOGA center

At Yoga Center, our focus is on traditional yoga for the modern world. For over a decade, we’ve been providing the community a quiet place to take a deep breath and peaceful reprieve from daily activity. We offer a wide range of classes for all ages and levels. From our renowned Absolute Beginner Class Series to the most advanced training courses, we’ll help find the perfect practice for you. Our highly experienced instructors provide personal attention to every participant in class, ensuring the yoga practice is performed safely and correctly to enhance results for body, mind and soul. We look forward to guiding you through your journey.

July-Sept 2013

Outdoor Summer Yoga Events Doga (Yoga with your Dog) with Tracey Miller • Lake Calhoun • Sun 6/2, 7/7, 8/4 • 9:45-11:00am Yoga with your dog, or Doga, combines 2 things that many love: A connection with your dog and an hour-long hatha practice where you may integrate man’s best friend, if they are comfortable and willing. If not, your dog will still love the attention, being near you, and the doggie massage.Your dog will help keep you in the moment and help you find more laughter in your practice! One dog per person. Meets the 1st Sunday of each month on the grass near Thomas Beach at Lake Calhoun. No class if under 60° or if raining. Cost: $17/class pass (Cash only at the beach or sign up online in advance.)

Take a Hike! Yoga with Ted Roseen, Rachel A, & Linda Rae • Weekly, Sundays 9:45-11:15am (June-Sept) This all-level hiking+yoga class will take your yoga practice out of the studio and into the Urban wild! Enjoy a brisk walk outdoors and stop to enjoy the surrounding environment with fulfilling yoga practice. Teachers rotate each week, so visit the online class schedule to view teacher and the corresponding studio to start at. Cost: $17 or class pass. Ted’s Route: Starting at our centrally located St. Louis Park studio, you’ll enjoy a stroll through the Cedar-Isle-Dean neighborhood on your way to quiet Lake of the Isles.You’ll enjoy a view of downtown while enjoying the stately homes surrounding this urban protected wildlife refuge. Rachel’s Route: Starting at our centrally located St. Louis Park studio, you’ll enjoy a stroll through the Cedar-Isle-Dean neighborhood on your way to the tree lined shores of Cedar Lake. Linda Rae’s Route: Starting at our beautiful Downtown Minneapolis location you’ll enjoy a short walk through Mpls’ Historic warehouse district to the banks of the Mississippi and the breathtaking Stone Arch Bridge. See web for teacher schedule! (www.YogaCenterMpls.com/summer.asp)

Walking Meditation & Yoga Picnic with Sarah Jane W & Michelle PW • MPLS Studio • Sat 7/13 • 1-3pm When your practice calls you off your yoga mat and into the world, how do you stay mindful and present while still taking in the beauty and wonder of the world around you? Relish in ritual through a mindful experience of meditation, yoga, and food. Join Michelle for this walking meditation from the downtown studio to the bank of the Mississippi river. Once your senses are fully open and alive, Sarah Jane will guide you through a gently moving asana practice, convening with a light and healthy yoga picnic, nourishing the body, mind and spirit. Cost: $55 (Includes lunch; preregister online)

July-Sept 2013

PERSONAL YOGI CONSULTATIONS Navigate your options with ease. Meet with one of our teachers to create a personalized wellness plan just for you. The perfect combination of Yoga Center programs, along with services from Dharma Wellness (our wellness partner at our St. Louis Park studio), are sure to make a positive impact in your life. Whether you’re new to yoga, have years of experience or have special needs, take advantage of a consultation to make the most of your time at the studio. Since your individual needs are unique, we’ll guide you towards your goals in a way that feels good, is affordable and fits into your schedule. Call to schedule a Personal Yogi Consultation at either studio location. If you prefer, you may consult by phone. We request a $25 deposit at the time of your consult, which will be applied toward your first class passes, workshops, or intensives. We look forward to getting to know you!

DROP-IN YOGA CLASSES Drop-in class schedules for both locations can be found at www.YogaCenterMpls.com. In addition to the classes listed in this magazine, we also offer ongoing weekly drop-in yoga classes. View the schedule, purchase class passes, and reserve your spot in class online. If you prefer paper, pick up a schedule at either studio or print from our website.

$25 Unlimited Intro Week METRO AREA RESIDENTS new to YCM have the option to start a 1-Week $25 Unlimited Drop-in Pass at their first class.

Free Classes Did you know you can earn free class passes? Through the ‘Refer a Friend’ program you can earn free classes! Visit the website under Start Here > Classes, Fees, Rewards.

DROP-IN CLASS PASSES

(As of 5/1/13)

Passes expire 6 months from date of first use unless you are a member. Valid at both studio locations. Single Class: $17 Student/Senior: $13� 4 Class Pass: $64 ($16/class) 6 Class Pass: $90 ($15/class) Student/Senior 6-pass: $69� 12 Class Pass: $169 ($14/class)

Monthly Unlimited: $129* with Autopay

*Receive 10% off retail and other special offers. YCM offers a health insurance reimbursement program. Attending 12x/month could drop the price to as low as $109 ($9/class) after reimbursement! Pick up your provider’s application at the front desk. � Seniors = 65+, Student = College/trade school student with current ID paying for own classes. Yearly Membership: $50 + tax. All pass expiration dates waived for 1 year; 10% retail discount and other special offers; access to studio space for personal practice when not in use. © Yoga Center of Minneapolis www.yogacentermpls.com | 612.436.4700

July-Sept 2013

ST. LOUIS PARK DROP-IN SCHEDULE SLP STUDIO

Level 1&2: For those who have some yoga experience and are

4200 Minnetonka Blvd. St. Louis Park, MN 55416

still working on gaining flexibility and need help learning how to modify poses for their bodies. Note that our beginner classes are 4-week or 6-week series and are listed online in the Workshop & Series Schedule.

Located between Hwy 100 and Lake Calhoun on Minnetonka Blvd. FREE PARKING in the lot behind the studio and on the street.

Level 2: For intermediates - has yoga experience and is ready for more challenging poses, pace, and concepts. Knows how to and willingly modifies poses to suit their experience level and comfort.

** ABC: The Absolute Beginner Class is a 4-week series that requires Preregistration. See p.7 for session dates or view online for most current schedule.

Level 2&3: For yogis who are intermediates and up who are able to safely work into backbends & inversions such as Wheel Pose and Headstand.

Schedule Subject to Change. View the online schedule for the up-to-date info. MONDAY 7-8:30

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

2&3 Ashtanga

Holly

1&2 Vinyasa 1&2 Hatha

Susan Crystal

All Vinyasa

Sarah Jane

2&3 Vinyasa 1&2 Hatha

Susan Crystal

All Vinyasa Sarah Jane All Restore & Renew Coco

2&3 Vinyasa

Betsy

2&3 Mi-An

Monique

2&3 Jivamukti

Rachel

2&3 Vinyasa

Betsy

2&3 Ashtanga

Ellie

2&3 Ashtanga

Ellie

All JAI Prenatal Heather 1&2 Slow Flow+Restorative Angie

8-9:15 9:30-10:45 9:30-10:45 9:30-11 9:30-11 11-12:15 11:15-12:30 11:15-12:30 12:30-1:45 2-3:15 4:15-5:15 5-6 5-6 5:45-7 6:00-7:15 6:00-7:15 7:15-8:45 7:30-8:45 7:30-8:45

All All All 2

Vinyasa Chair Yoga Vinyasa Hatha

Chrissy Wendy Jessa Ryan E

2&3 1 1&2 All 1 1&2

Vinyasa Holly Beg. Vinyasa Thea Vinyasa Ted Yin, Restorative, Medit. Nikki ABC** Jess Candlelight Flow Sarah Jane

FRIDAY 8-9:15am 2&3 9:30-10:45am All 9:30-11am 2&3 11-12:15pm All 11:15-12:30 All 12:30-1:45 All 2-3:15pm All 4:15-5:15pm All 5-6pm 1&2 6-7:15pm 1&2 6:30-7:45 All

2&3 Ashtanga

All JAI Prenatal

Susan Holly Monique Heather Slow Flow+Restor. Moya Vinyasa Chrissy Chair Yoga Wendy Vinyasa Ryan Hatha Ka Mei Hatha Donation YS Trainees Candlelight Flow Ryan

Heather

All Restore & Renew Coco 1 ABC** Theresa

1&2 Slow Flow+Rest. Crystal

All Yin/Yang 1&2 Hatha

Thea Theresa

All Vinyasa All Chair Yoga

Chrissy Wendy

1&2 Yin/Yang 1&2 Hatha

Michelle Theresa

All Hatha All Vinyasa

Jess Elise

All Vinyasa 2 Hatha

Jessa Rachel L

All Hatha All Vinyasa

Jess Elise

1&2 Hatha

Camille

2&3 Vinyasa

Matt P

All Tweens 1&2 Hatha

Angela Theresa

1 Ashtanga (starts 5/21) Holly All Tantra Ryan K

1&2 Tantra 1&2 Vinyasa

Amanda Ted

1 ABC** Ryan K Specialty Series (see web)

2 Jivamukti Rachel Specialty Series (see web)

All Yin, Restore, Meditation Nikki 1 ABC** Amanda 1&2 Candlelight Flow Sheli

SATURDAY Vinyasa Vinyasa Mi-an Yoga JAI Prenatal

Holly

8-9:15am 1&2 Vinyasa Theresa 9-10:15am 1&2 Hatha Moya 9:30-10:15am All Meditation Coco 10:00-11:15 2&3 Vinyasa Matt P 10:30-11:45 1 ABC** Una 10:30-11:45 Specialty Series (see web) 11:30-12:45 All Slow Flow Ted 12-1:15pm All Restore & Renew Coco 3:45-5pm All Vinyasa Una 4-5pm All Pre-Teen Angela W

Beg. Ashtanga

Ellie

1 Beg. Hatha (starts 5/9) Theresa 1&2 Vinyasa Ryan K Specialty Series (see web)

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

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All Tantra 2&3 Ashtanga 1&2 Vinyasa 2&3 Vinyasa All JAI Prenatal 1&2 Hatha All Vinyasa 1 ABC** All Yin, Rest., Medit. All Candlelight Flow

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New! Unlimited Class Pass

Unlimited Monthly Drop-in Classes for $129 with monthly autopay + 10% Retail discount and other exclusive offers! + You may be eligible for Health Insurance Provider Reimbursement for visiting 12x/month. After reimbursement, this brings the price to as low as $109. Stop at the front desk for a reimbursement application. + Works like a gym membership; freeze your account for up to 3 months - Perfect for vacations, periods of injury, or any unfortunate circumstances that would prevent you from practicing. Cancel at any time with 30 day notice. + Autopay makes check-in a breeze!

MINNEAPOLIS DROP-IN SCHEDULE MPLS STUDIO 212 3rd Ave. N. Suite 205 Minneapolis, MN 55401 FREE PARKING on non-TWINS game days: M-F before 8am or after 4pm, and weekends. Colonial Warehouse Lot is located behind the building and accessed from Washington Ave. Street meters available.

Schedule Subject to Change. View the online schedule for the up-to-date info.

9:30-11 9:30-11

12-1 12-1 4:30-5:30 5-6 5:45-6:45 6-7:15 6-7:25 6:15-7:25 7-8:15 7:30-8:45 7:30-8:45

MONDAY AM

8-9:15

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

1&2 Hatha

Rachel L

1&2 Vinyasa

Mary Beth

1&2 Vinyasa

Ted

1&2 Hatha 1&2 Vinyasa

Jessica Nikki

1&2 Vinyasa

1&2 Slow Flow 1 ABC**

Mary Beth Deirdre

All Vinyasa

Linda

1&2 Slow Flow

Mary Beth

Vinyasa + Restorative Sarah K

1&2 Vinyasa

Sofia

Jenn D

All Vinyasa All Yin/Yang

Regina Lara

1&2 Vinyasa 2 Hatha 1 ABC**

Sofia Jenn D Ann C

All Vinyasa Regina All Yin/Yang(starts 5/23) Ann

All JAI Prenatal

Sheli

Hatha

Beg. Hatha

All JAI Prenatal 2&3 Jivamukti 1&2 Hatha

All Kundalini

1&2 1&2 All 1&2

Hatha Vinyasa Yin Yoga Vinyasa

LindaRae

Heather Rachel

Jenn D Nicole

FRIDAY 8-9:15am 9:30-11am 12-1pm 4:30-5:30pm

TUESDAY

Jessica MaryBeth Michelle Sofia

Ann C

1&2 Yoga for Flexibility Jenn D 1 ABC** Deirdre

Specialty Series (see web)

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

8-9:15am 9:15-10:25am 9:30-10:30am 10:30-11:45am 10:30-11:45am

9:45-11:15am 2&3 Jivamukti 10-11:20am 1&2 Hatha 11:30-12:45am 1 Beg. Hatha

1&2 2 1 1 All

Yin/Yang Susan Big A#%! Yoga Celia ABC** Angie Beg. Big A#%! Celia JAI Prenatal Lara

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BEGINNING YOGA CLASSES

See web for changes and updates. Register online or call 612.436.4700

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Designed for beginners or anyone wishing to deepen their knowledge of Hatha Yoga.YCM’s hatha-based classes generally involve holding postures for a period of time, allowing for more exploration of breath and focus on alignment within each pose. Learn how to explore postures safely and within your individual capacity with a focus on strengthening the body and exploring your range of movement. By the end of the series, you’ll have the confidence and insight to move to level 1 & 2 Drop-in classes. (6-week series $90)

provides an inviting setting to begin your yoga journey. We’ll guide you through basic techniques and poses to help you feel comfortable and confident with your emerging practice. Each student is unique and explores yoga for different reasons. Whether you want to get in better physical condition or simply stop the chaos of your mind, there’s a style of yoga right for you. Therefore, at the end of the series you and your instructor will review your personal goals and choose which type of classes to take next. Classes have a limited number of students to ensure a quality experience. (4-week series $50)

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If classes are not full, drop-ins are welcome. Call or check the online drop-in schedule for availability.

Absolute Beginner Class Series

Session Dates: (Check web for updates)

Mondays

7:30-8:45pm

SLP Studio

(7/22-8/12) (8/19-9/16) (9/23-10/14)

Jessica Dunne

Mondays

12:00-1:00pm

MPLS Studio

(7/22-8/12) (8/19-9/16) (9/23-10/14)

Deirdre Murnane

Tuesdays

11:15-12:30pm

SLP Studio

(7/2-7/23) (7/30-8/20) (8/27-9/17) (9/24-10/15)

Theresa Hutch

Tuesdays

7:30-8:45pm

MPLS Studio

(7/23-8/13) (8/20-9/10) (9/17-10/8)

Deirdre Murnane

Wednesdays

5:45-6:45pm

MPLS Studio

(7/31-8/21) (8/28-9/18) (9/25-10/16)

Ann Christian

Wednesdays

7:30-8:45 pm

SLP Studio

(7/10-7/31) (8/7-8/28) (9/4-9/25)

Amanda Brink

Thursdays

6-7:15 pm

SLP Studio

(7/18-8/8) (8/15-9/5) (9/12-10/3)

Ryan Kelly

Saturdays

9:30-10:30am

MPLS Studio

(6/29-7/27) (8/3-8/24) (9/7-9/28)

Angie Viehman

Saturdays

10:30-11:45am

SLP Studio

(7/13-8/3) (8/10-9/7) (9/14-10/5)

Una Setia

Sundays

9:30-10:45am

SLP Studio

(7/28-8/18) (8/25-9/22) (9/29-10/20)

Amanda Brink

Beginning Hatha Yoga Mondays

6:15-7:30pm

MPLS Studio

(6/10-7/15) (7/22-8/26) (9/9-10/14)

Jennifer Davis

Thursdays

7:15-8:45pm

SLP Studio

(6/20-8/1) (8/8-9/12) (9/19-10/24)

Theresa Hutch

Sundays

11:30-12:45pm

MPLS Studio

(6/2-7/21) (7/28-9/8) (9/15-10/20)

Deirdre Murnane

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Do you know what you don’t know? Beginner Classes are an important way to set the foundation for your practice. If you jump in to higher level classes right away, you may miss some key elements in your yoga practice.

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a steady flow of yoga poses linked with breath to create a moving meditation that builds heat in the body. Learn Surya Namaskara (Sun Salutations) in depth and explore alignment and modifications for standing and seated sequences. Upon completion of the six-week series, you’ll have the foundation to attend mixed level Vinyasa classes and be able to work within your own limitations and potential. (6-week series $90)

and women who want to practice yoga in a setting where everyone is similar in size and shape. We call it Big A#%! Yoga so everyone knows they’re coming to a place where they can laugh and be comfortable with who they are. The class does not focus on losing weight. Instead, it helps build self-trust and teaches you to reconnect with your body. Instructors adapt traditional postures to accommodate your current size, while helping to strengthen and tone. This is not a sedentary class, rather a class for those looking to become more active. See web for details and an important note regarding physical limitations. (6-week series $90)

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Beginning Big A#%! Yoga

Session Dates: (Check web for updates)

Saturdays

(8/10 - 9/21) (9/28-11/9)

Celia McCoy

10:30 - 11:45am

MPLS Studio

Beginning Vinyasa Flow Yoga Mondays

6:10 - 7:15pm

SLP Studio

(7/8 - 8/12) (8/19 - 9/30)

Jessica Dunne

Come prepared for class • • • • • • •

If you are new to the Yoga Center of Minneapolis, please arrive early to fill out a New Student Form. Yoga is best practiced with bare feet and on an empty stomach. (Avoid eating 1-2 hours beforehand.) Avoid wearing perfumes, colognes, etc. or smoking cigarettes before class. Wear comfortable clothing to stretch easily. We encourage you to bring your own yoga mat, but we do provide free loaner mats and props (also available for purchase at both studios). Always inform your teacher if you are injured, pregnant, or have a medical conditions that may require caution. Silence cell phones while at the studio. (Leave your phone with the desk staff if you are expecting an important call.)

July-Sept 2013

SPECIALTY CLASS SERIES See web for updates. Please register in advance online or call 612.436.4700. 4-Week Developing Your Intuition with Jennifer Gray Location: St. Louis Park Tue Date: 7/16/2013 - 8/6/2013 From: 7:30 pm - 8:45 pm This fun and intuitive workshop will help you to get in touch with your inner voice, begin to find clarity and meaning in your personal life path, help you to understand how to tap into and listen to your intuitive voice and explore your inner knowing. During the workshop we will cover the different ways of knowing, learn more about the energy body, manifesting your goals and desires and how to push through chaos to hear your inner voice. Please come with a pen, journal and an open mind! Cost: $100

4-Week Intro to the Chakras with Coleen Elwood Location: St. Louis Park Sat Date: 7/20/2013 - 8/17, skip 8/10 From: 10:30 am - 11:55 am Within the body there are 7 focal points of energy and information known as Chakras. These spinning wheels of radiant energy are influenced by the emotional, physical, mental and spiritual bodies. Found in almost every system but the West, as we come to understand them, we deepen our awareness and ultimately come into Harmony. These centers of spiritual consciousness are constantly changing as we are. Learn practical tools and techniques to bring yourself back into balance and nourish peace within. Classes include discussion, meditation, mudra, mantra to release blocks and strengthen these gateways. Cost: $100

3-Week Developing Your Intuition Level 2 with Jennifer Gray Location: St. Louis Park Tue Date: 8/13/2013 - 9/3/2013 From: 7:30 pm - 8:45 pm This three week workshop is for students who have already completed Level 1 Developing Your Intuition course. In this course we will expand upon what you learned in level 1, begin to clarify and hone the tools that you are developing and process our experiences. Practice with fellow students and validations will be a primary focus of our time together. We will also explore the concept of group readings and everyone will participate in one. Readings, discussion, shared experience, and much more! Cost: $75

6-Week Meditation with Coleen Elwood Location: St. Louis Park Sat Date: 8/17/2013 - 10/5/2013 From: 9:30 am - 10:15 am Meditation is known to provide many physical, psychological and spiritual benefits to those who practice regularly. It is a way to reduce stress and improve physical and mental well-being, and it is an opportunity to become still and look inward, to find the center of oneself. It is a means of enhancing our spiritual path using the tools of self-observation and cultivating non-attachment. It is the practice of stilling the mind and body so that we may begin to see ourselves, begin to gain insight into our true nature, and perhaps glimpse what it is that seems to sit between us and the divine. Whether you have a regular meditation practice, or are new to it altogether, throughout the series you will enjoy a sampling of

meditation techniques to find a method that works best for you and have the opportunity to create and maintain the tools to develop your personal meditation practice. No meditation experience necessary, and drop-in students welcome. Cost: $90

4-Week Aerial Yoga Class Series **for both new and experienced students! with Becky Stella Location: St. Louis Park Tue Date: 9/3/2013 - 9/24/2013 From: 7:30 pm - 8:45 pm Open to new aerial students as well as those who have already taken a 4-week series in the past! Aerial Yoga combines traditional mat yoga with postures aided by a soft, fabric sling to create space and new awareness in our bodies. Expand your aerial vocabulary or dive in for the first time. Some previous mat yoga experience required. Please wear sleeves that fully cover your underarms and no rings or metal grommets. Not for those that cannot invert due to medical issues (glaucoma, heart condition, etc) or those with herniated discs. Cost: $100

4-Week Peace Medicine Energy Intensive with Coleen Elwood Location: St. Louis Park Sat Date: 9/7/2013 - 10/5/2013 From: 10:30 am - 11:55 am Embrace who you are becoming. Awaken your unique gifts...connect to the Earth...cultivate unity consciousness. A 4 week intensive designed to navigate the changing world, deepen your awareness of the energy realm, open to that which is larger. Join certified yoga instructor, reiki master, musician and shamanic healer Coleen Elwood for a month of developing personal practices to set energetic boundaries, awaken intuition, balance the chakras and deepen your

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Personal Practice Development Series (JULY, AUG, & SEPT) with Monique Maxwell Location: MPLS Thu Date: 7/11/2013 - 8/1/2013 with Moya Mathews Location: St. Louis Park Thu Date: 8/8/2013 - 8/29/2013 with Holly Schramm Location: St. Louis Park Tue Date: 9/10/2013 - 10/1/2013

From: 7:30 pm - 8:45 pm From: 3:30 pm - 4:45 pm From: 7:30 pm - 8:45 pm

Whether you enjoy practicing at home or in your favorite class, this four-week journey will add depth and meaning to your yoga practice on and off the mat. The four-week session is limited to ten students who are ready to explore the challenges surrounding their yoga practice. The instructor will help each student identify their limitations while also recognizing and developing their strengths. In-class practice will be supplemented by weekly take-home assignments for contemplation and practice. This series is highly recommended for all Yoga Study students and anyone who has practiced yoga for at least six months and is ready to deepen their yoga practice. Cost: $100

Personal Meditation Development Series (SEPT) with Tara Cindy Sherman Location: SLP

Sun Date: 9/8/2013 - 10/6/2013

From: 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm

Whether you are brand new to meditation, practice occasionally, or have a daily ritual, this 4 week journey will help you explore the challenges and rewards surrounding a regular meditation practice. Of Patanjaliâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 8 limbs of Ashtanga Yoga, 4 limbs are dedicated to meditation. Discover why meditation is so important. Tara will help each student create a meditation practice that is both practical and optimal for their particular needs as a means to cultivate the inner riches of yoga. Traditional yogic and tantric methods of meditation will be employed. In class participation will be supplemented by weekly take home assignments for contemplation and practice. Cost $100

connection with your own nature and all of nature. Discussion, meditation, yogic and shamanic tools and techniques to nourish peace within. Ideal for teachers, healers, massage therapists, nurses, parents, and anyone interested in a path to higher consciousness. Energetic boundaries workshop recommended and 1+ year of yoga/ meditation practice. Cost: $100

4-Week Core Conditioning for Inversions and Arm Balances with Rachel Hiltsley Location: MPLS Sun Date: 9/8/13 - 9/29/13 From: 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm In this workshop we will work on strengthening and isolating muscles to build up to an inversion practice. Headstand, forearm stand, chin stand, and handstand; you will leave with a better understanding of what it takes to get there and be fully on your way to having these as a part of your regular practice. **Please bring hand weights in a size that is comfortable for you to work with (or bring 2 cans of veggies).

first visit and $30 off a 3 session package.

6-Week Peace Medicine Continuing/Advanced with Coleen Elwood Location: St. Louis Park Sat Date: 10/12/2013 - 11/16/2013 From: 10:30 am - 11:55 am Embrace your destiny, utilize your unique gifts, awaken and replenish! A continuing series for students to put into practice tools and techniques explored in the 4 week intensive. Deepen your ability to ground, protect, distill, cleanse and replenish. A unique blend of ancient wisdoms ( yogic and shamanic) with modern day applications to deepen your connection to nature, your spirit and your community. Earth-based, soul-centered practices and support for the changing consciousness. Continuing education for all students who have completed the 4 week intensive. Cost: $140

4-Week Yoga for Mindful Eating with Rachel Allyn, Ph.D., L.P., RYT-500, Location: St. Louis Park Tue Date: 10/1/2013 - 10/22/2013 From: 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Find ways to optimize your energy and maintain a healthy mood through balanced, conscious eating habits. This 4-part series assists you in breaking the stress/food cycle, helps you become more conscious and mindful with your eating, and provides tools for lasting changes to your eating habits. We combine the education of prevention techniques and intuitive eating habits alongside yoga & breathing as a way to address the issue holistically. Worksheets and personalized coaching by Dr. Allyn are provided throughout the 4 weeks. Cost $100 *Participants in this workshop can schedule individual appointments with Dr. Allyn at a discount. Participants get $20 off their ÂŠ Yoga Center of Minneapolis www.yogacentermpls.com | 612.436.4700

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JULY WORKSHOPS See web for full descriptions. Register online or call 612.436.4700. Workshop Discount: Purchase a package of 3 workshops and get $15 off. Credits remain on your account until you decide to use them! true essence: radiance. This is often just a lovely thought. Kundalini Yoga is a powerful technology that works on your subtle, pranic, auric, and other light bodies. When we are strong in these areas, we take on a magnetic quality - we glow. We’ll practice kriyas and meditations to strengthen our radiance, make the skin glow, tune up our internal organs, and feel enchantingly beautiful! Let your light shine! No Kundalini Yoga experience necessary. Cost: $40

Intro to Aerial Yoga

JAI Prenatal Yoga for Moms & their Birth Partners! with Jennifer Gray Location: MPLS Sat Date: 7/13/2013 From: 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm During this fun and interactive workshop with founder of JAI Prenatal Yoga, Jennifer Gray, couples will learn a variety of yoga based coping techniques for labor and delivery. Each couple will practice what they learn and will recieve a take home packet of information and tools for the birthing room! Breath work from JAI Prenatal Yoga is taught, along with labor massage, movement, relaxation, and visualization. Special attention is given to the birth partner, who will be mentored in labor support. Cost: $90 per couple.

A Yoga Workshop for Anxiety and Depression with Moya Mathews Location: St. Louis Park Sat Date: 7/13/2013 From: 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm The stress of life causes us to accumulate muscular tensions, emotional and mental tension which create blockages in the flow of our energy and life force. This workshop will offer therapeutic yoga techniques to create greater emotional well-being by releasing tension and dissolving the emotional blocks that hold us back from living a happy, healthy life. The yoga practices explored here will include simple asana (postures), both active and restorative, pranayama (breath work) and yoga nidra. See web for full description. Cost: $40

Kundalini Yoga for Radiance with Nicole Nardone Location: St. Louis Park Sun Date: 7/14/2013 From: 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm We’ve all heard it said that true beauty comes from within. It comes from an inner confidence, fearlessness, and recognizing one’s

with Becky Stella Location: St. Louis Park Sun Date: 7/14/2013 From: 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Come hang out! Unnata® Aerial Yoga combines traditional mat yoga with postures aided by a soft, fabric. With the help of gravity and the fabric, we create space in our bodies and explore poses without compression of the joints and spine. We will explore poses on and off the sling to find a more vibrant expression of each at your own comfort level. Please bring a hoodie or longsleeve shirt. No jewelry or metal clothing. Not for those with herniated discs, glaucoma, unmedicated high blood pressure, or who are pregnant. Cost: $40

Exploring Tensegrity in the Body with Deirdre Murnane Location: St. Louis Park Fri Date: 7/19/2013 From: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Our body is not made up of separate joints and muscles that work independently of each other but rather a whole network of connective tissue with pockets of muscle and bone that work in tandem. Every action has an equal and opposite action. Our facia contains and connects every muscle and bone in our body which gives us structure without being rigid. Stability with flexibility and mobility gives grace and freedom to our movement. Using imagery we can create actions in the body that maximize this tensegrity (tension with integrity) to bring ultimate balance and ease to our movement. Cost: $40

Viniyoga Workshop Series: Principles of Pranayama The Science of Yogic Breathing with Kevin Kortan Location: MPLS Sat Date: 7/20/2013 From: 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm This is a workshop in a Series addressing this authentic lineage. Next workshop 8/10. When we properly prepare with asana and breath adaptation, the practice of pranayama offers us not only increased physiological health, but also a doorway into the depths of meditation. We will safely and effectively prepare for seated pranayama by: • Using appropriate asana • Examining Breath Adaptation Techniques • Learning Techniques of Pranayama • Working with ratio • Experiencing an integrated practice. *An overview of techniques will be offered in the lecture including Ujjayi, Anuloma Ujjayi,Viloma Ujjayi, Anuloma Krama,Viloma Krama, Pratiloma Krama, Nadi Shodhana, Shitali, Sitkari. The practice will focus on one or two of these. Cost: $55

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which combines drumming, chanting, and devotional yoga warmups with the dancing to enhance the transformational experience. Bring a pair of indoor shoes or clean sneakers. No experience necessary. Cost: $17

Aerial Yoga: Creating a Flexible Spine with Becky Stella Location: St. Louis Park Sun Date: 7/21/2013 From: 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm No previous Aerial experience required. In this workshop we will use Unnata® Aerial Yoga (on a fabric sling) to help open tight areas of the torso and unwind the fascia in the back. Looking to find a deeper, freer backbend? Just hoping to ease your low back pain? Wherever you are working from, these two hours will help you create new space and understanding in your torso and experience the surrender, and wholeness of a free-flowing backbend, whatever your flexibility level. Please wear sleeves that fully cover your underarms. Not for those herniated discs, glaucoma, or who are pregnant. Cost: $40

Balancing with Core Strength Yoga & Art for Everybody! with Theresa Hutch Location: St. Louis Park Sat Date: 7/20/2013 From: 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Can’t draw a stick-person but are interested in dipping into your creative powers through visual art? This is the workshop for you! Yoga and art are similar because they are both about getting into a flow to discover your true self. Once your ego is placed aside, that’s where the magic happens. In this welcoming environment, we will start with yoga then move on to some drawing and painting. We will add the finishing touches with your choice of hand-made paper and collage. This session will end with a little more yoga and a few minutes of meditation. Cost: $40

Yoga for Runners and Bicyclists with Ted Roseen Location: St. Louis Park Sat Date: 7/20/2013 From: 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Are you the type of person who feels compelled by the open road? Do you find your zen as you traverse along paths and trails, getting into your groove as you move your body through space? Although we love to push ourselves to find more endurance and strength through activities like biking and running, these repetitive motion activities can often take their toll on muscles, tendons and skeletons without our being aware. Join Ted - distance runner extraordinaire! as he helps guide you through yoga techniques to give you flexibility, stability, and alignment to improve your favorite athletic past-times. Cost: $40

with Jessica Dunne Location: St. Louis Park Sat Date: 7/27/2013 From: 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Balance poses can be intimidating - but everyone can do it. Really! We just have to find the right access point for you. When you work on your external balance, you may even find the rest of your life evening out. Finding how to support your movements and posture with core strength can be life changing. We will learn how to move, sit and stand from a point of strength and balance. Bring your sense of humor and be ready to find things you didn’t know you had in you. Cost: $40

iRest Yoga Nidra with Singing Bowls with Leah Golberstein Location: St. Louis Park Sun Date: 7/28/2013 From: 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm iRest® Yoga Nidra is an evidence-based transformative practice of deep relaxation and meditative inquiry. Research has shown that iRest calms the nervous system, nurtures self-integration, reduces anxiety, chronic pain, depression, insomnia and that it increases well-being. In this 2-hour workshop you will learn the 10-step

Shakti Flow™ Yoga Dance with Tara Cindy Sherman Location: St. Louis Park Sun Date: 7/21/2013 From: 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm If you have always wanted to try Shakti Flow but never got around to it, now is the time. Come join in on the fun! Yoga Dance was developed at Kripalus’ Center for Yoga and Health in Stockbridge, MA. It is based in part on Body Mind Centering techniques and moving the body in different ways to bring optimal health to the various systems. Another key element in Yoga Dance is experiencing freedom and joy through movement. When we come together to move, dance, laugh, and work up a sweat, we discover a powerful antidote to modern day stress. Shakti Flow is Tara’s own creation, © Yoga Center of Minneapolis www.yogacentermpls.com | 612.436.4700

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JULY - AUGUST WORKSHOPS See web for full descriptions. Register online or call 612.436.4700. Workshop Discount: Purchase a package of 3 workshops and get $15 off. Credits remain on your account until you decide to use them! iRest protocol, craft a sankulpa unique to you, and experience the deliciously relaxed state of an iRest meditation journey. iRest® (Integrative Restoration) is an adaptation of the ancient practice of yoga nidra meditation, which has been developed over the past 26 years by clinical psychologist and yogic scholar Dr. Richard Miller. iRest® is uniquely suitable for Western audiences and is endorsed by the US Army Surgeon General as a complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). Cost: $40

Teaching Yoga to Pregnant Students with Jennifer Gray Location: MPLS Sat Date: 8/3/2013 From: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm This 3-hour Advanced training will help you to create sequences and understand the value of yoga for women during all stages of pregnancy. Includes: asana do’s and dont’s for pregnancy, the changing anatomy of a pregnant woman, opportunity to explore and create prenatal curriculum, and much more! Cost: $65

Floating, Flying, Handstands with Jennifer Davis Location: St. Louis Park Sat Date: 8/3/2013 From: 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm This workshop will break down the fundamentals of transitions of “floating” from forward folds to chatturanga, as well as the “floating” from down dog to the forward fold. This workshop is designed to demystify the techniques of floating and of using these same methodologies to access handstands. Use breath, bandhas and focused awareness to unlock the potential of floating and flying, as

well as handstanding. This workshop is for anyone who has an established vinyasa practice and is ready to potentially move their handstand away from the wall. Make sure you are ready to attend with an open heart, an open mind, and a great sense of playfulness! Cost: $40

Hips and Hamstrings with Ted Roseen Location: St. Louis Park Sat Date: 8/3/2013 From: 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Join our resident distance athlete and yogi, Ted Roseen, in a workshops sure to leave you feeling open and stabilized and strong. Whether you stick with asana or mix it up with running, skiing, or walking, your hips and hamstrings play a vital role in how you move your body. They restrict you if they are tight and don’t provide enough challenge if you are extra loose. We will work with modifications for all body types as we learn how to stretch safely and actively release tension. Come with your questions and pose requests! Cost: $40

Aerial Yoga + Yin Yoga: A Journey Into Space & Gravity with Becky Stella & Michelle Pietrzak-Wegner Location: St. Louis Park Sun Date: 8/4/2013 from: 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Sun Date: 8/4/2013 from: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Join Becky Stella and Michelle Pietrzak-Wegner for a unique workshop exploring the body’s relationship with space and gravity through Aerial and Yin Yoga. While the support and groundedness of yin postures open the deep-seeded spaces in the hips, aerial fabrics open up the upper body and spine, resulting in overall spaciousness. Experience the multitude of ways these two practices complement each other.Yoga experience necessary but no specific experience in yin or aerial needed. Cost: $40

Viniyoga Workshop Series: Mantra in Motion & Stillness Healing Mind, Memory, & Mood with Kevin Kortan Location: MPLS Sat Date: 8/10/2013 From: 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm Receive the gifts of the Viniyoga lineage, which weaves together the threads of breath-centric asana, pranayama, mantra & chanting to create a tapestry of transformation. In this workshop we will: • Experience how the power of mantra is amplified when linked with breath-centeredasana • Use mantra to improve memory • Use

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mantra to create new patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving • Experience how the heart opens when we ‘find our voice’ - aligning our intention, breath, action, and voice • Discover mantra that you personally resonate with. Cost: $55

Thai Bodywork Adjustments for Yoga Teachers (Part 1)

The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change. -Carl Rogers

with Angie Viehman Location: St. Louis Park Sat Date: 8/10/2013 From: 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm In this workshop you’ll learn how to fold the ancient art of Thai Bodywork/Massage into your yoga classes and private sessions. Thai Bodywork helps to create space and balance energy in the body using assisted stretching, acupressure and muscle manipulation. These techniques will allow your students to explore the full depths of their asana practice. Build your adjustment vocabulary, examine alignment from a different lens and learn how to give a little extra love to your students in Savasana. Each person will have the chance to give and receive each of the techniques. No previous massage experience necessary. Workshop is suitable for current or aspiring yoga teachers. Cost: $40 or $75 for Levels 1&2.

Kundalini Yoga For Compassion with Nicole Nardone Location: St. Louis Park Sun Date: 8/11/2013 From: 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm According to yogic philosophy, there are three knots that the rising kundalini energy must break through or untie on it’s ascent through the chakras. This translates as points of constriction in our bodies, minds, and lives. These are doors to be unlocked on our path towards higher consciousness. The lock of the heart is one of these knots. This workshop focuses on gathering an energy of fire and friction in the lower chakras, to direct it upward towards the heart - melting the lock. Open yourself to this great warmth can melt feelings of isolation, loneliness, fear, or distrust and lead to loving without expectation and a deep compassion for all humanity. Practice a series of Kundalini postures, movements, breathing, meditations, and chants to open the heart.! Cost: $40

Awakening the Inner Fire with Jessa Walters Location: St. Louis Park Sat Date: 8/17/2013 From: 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Experience an enlivening practice specifically designed to awaken the inner fire of transformation, empowerment and authentic being. Postures (asana), breathwork (pranayama), the vibration of sound (mantra), cleansing practices (kriyas) and interior body locks (bandhas) will be integrated. The benefits of building the inner fire

PRACTICE TIP: When using a drishti, do not strain the eyes. The muscles around the eyes should be relaxed and the gaze should be soft. Generally, it is recommended to use bahya (external) gazing for externally oriented yoga practices and antara (internal) gazing for contemplative and meditative practices. But there is also value to having the eyes closed and using antara drishti during yoga postures, as this

creates a deep state of meditation and inward focus in a posture.

and the different techniques experienced during the practice will be discussed. Handouts will be given. Cost: $40

Restorative Yoga ~ Discovery & Practice with Moya Mathews Location: St. Louis Park Sat Date: 8/17/2013 From: 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Learn to rest in a profound way, completely releasing the body while drawing the mind toward the peace within. Learn and practice supported inversions, backbends, twists and reclined poses to cleanse and pacify the nervous system. This workshop will introduce a number of postures that you can practice at home. Learn to use multiple props and alternative prop options (furniture, blankets, books, etc). Learn to identify the symptoms of discomfort in your own body and how to make yourself more comfortable. Then, be treated to a restorative yoga practice including Yoga Nidra, the meditative heart of yoga. Bring a camera for the first part of class for later home reference. Cost: $40

Calm Mind/Healthy Spine with Camille Gage Location: St. Louis Park Sun Date: 8/18/2013 From: 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm This workshop is designed for individuals who would like to relieve low back pain and acknowledge the role that stress plays in pain and muscle tension. Experience carefully selected poses, guided meditation and restorative poses to gently stretch and strengthen the entire back body, build postural awareness, and quiet the mind. Learn how to reduce tension in neck and shoulders, build strength in the lumbar region, and bring awareness to elongate your spine and improve your posture – both sitting and standing. Cost: $40

Peace Medicine Alumni Drop-in Class with Coleen Elwood Location: St. Louis Park Sat Date: 8/24/2013 From: 10:30 am - 11:55 am Reconnect to your Peace Medicine Tribe. Deepen your relationship with the unseen and natural worlds. A workshop to replenish and awaken peace within! Fun, celebratory blend of yoga, shamanism, meditation and ceremony. Open to anyone who has completed ANY peace medicine series! Cost: $25

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AUG - SEPTEMBER WORKSHOPS See web for full descriptions. Register online or call 612.436.4700. Workshop Discount: Purchase a package of 3 workshops and get $15 off. Credits remain on your account until you decide to use them!

Aerial Yoga: Inversions Workshop with Becky Stella Location: St. Louis Park Sun Date: 8/25/2013 From: 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm No previous Aerial experience required. What really happens when you’re upside down? Do you ever stay there long enough to find out? Aerial Yoga (in a fabric sling) gives us the opportunity to invert in a completely relaxed state. We’ll explore all manners of being upside down and work through mental blocks that trick us into thinking that we can’t balance or that we must re-vert. Practice creating a stable base for your inverted weight while already in a supported inversion. Gain a more flexible perspective of ‘center’ and your physical relationship to the outside world. Cost $40

Yoga at the Wall with Sarah Kalweit Location: St. Louis Park Sun Date: 8/25/2013 From: 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm The principals of alignment, which are well utilized and foundational in the practice of yoga asana, can easily be enhanced by the use of one key tool…the WALL! The wall is the most readily available “prop” that we have at our disposal. Many postures - active, balancing & restorative- are deepened simply by bringing your practice to the wall. We will use the wall creatively to find not only depth, but comfort, confidence and a sincere sense of “reality” with each pose. These lessons can easily be incorporated into a home or travel practice. This workshop is well suited for all levels of practitioners. Cost: $40

Yoga for Your Joints and Glands with Crystal Hanson Location: St. Louis Park Sat Date: 8/24/2013 From: 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm By increasing the circulation to various parts of our bodies, especially the joints and glands, we begin to re-establish balance and harmony throughout the entire body. This workshop will allow you to practice joint and gland exercises based on those taught by Swami Rama, founder of the Himalayan International Institute. These very gentle exercises will be paired with breathing exercises (pranayama) to be practiced by anyone, no prior Yoga experience necessary. EVERY BODY will benefit. Cost: $40

Creating Energetic Boundaries with Coleen Elwood Location: St. Louis Park Sat Date: 8/24/2013 From: 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm The World is changing for the better. Many of us are waking up to our gifts, becoming more sensitive, developing our intuition. This workshop gives practical tips, tools and techniques for creating and sustaining energetic boundaries. The first half explores meditations, visualizations and discussion on grounding, defining your aura, distilling heavy energy, protection and cleansing. The second half weaves yogic postures and breathing techniques with shamanic (Earth-based) tools for navigating the changing world. Cost: $55

Yoga for Overachievers & Perfectionists with Rachel Allyn Location: St. Louis Park Sat Date: 9/7/2013 From: 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Calling all Type A personalities out there, this workshop is for you. Yoga encourages self-acceptance and self-compassion.Yet how often do we really give that to ourselves? This workshop blends yoga and breathing with psychology aimed to help you LET GO. Let go of unrealistic expectations, the constant “to-do list” and the tension in your mind and body. This workshop is essential for those of you who feel you just don’t have time for a yoga workshop! (Taught by a recovering perfectionist herself.) A worksheet is provided for your home practice. Cost: $40

Beginner’s Workshop Series: How to Breathe with Jessica Dunne Location: St. Louis Park Sat Date: 9/7/2013 From: 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Breath is the thread that strings our asanas together. Especially when we are just starting out, it’s easy to hold our breath as we just try not to fall over. Maybe you haven’t mastered a handstand yet, but you can breathe. Come find breathing techniques for cooling, warming, calming and more. Plus, we’ll learn how to keep that oxygen flowing when we step off the mat. Cost: $40

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hearts, minds, and bodies with a balance active asana with restorative yoga, and guided meditation. Conclude with teas from Minneapolis’ Verdant Tea to solidify the shared experience. Cost: $55

Is Chatturanga Ruining Your Life? with Rachel Hiltsley Location: MPLS Sun Date: 9/15/2013 From: 1:15 pm - 3:15 pm Is chatturanga ruining your life? Do you flop to the ground in disgust every time a teacher calls it out? Is your shoulder consistently whining? In this workshop we will begin by looking at the anatomical structure of your body in chatturanga and discuss ways of strengthening the muscles that support your shoulder. We will practice chatturanga in various ways that do not require you to load weight into the shoulder before briefly getting down to the actual posture and into the chatturanga/upward facing dog transition. Please bring 2 & 5lb hand weights. Cost:$40

Kundalini Yoga to Relax & Release Fear

Intro to Aerial Yoga with Becky Stella Location: St. Louis Park Sun Date: 9/8/2013 From: 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Unnata® Aerial Yoga combines traditional mat yoga with postures aided by a soft, fabric sling See p.10 for full description. Cost $40

Chakras and Asanas Workshop: Manipura and Anahata Chakras with Holly Schramm Location: St. Louis Park Sat Date: 9/14/2013 From: 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm What is so interesting about these chakras? Curious about your energetic body? Learn more about how to tap into your inner power and outer strength, deepen your compassion for yourself and others and find peace within, by learning the elements associated with these fascinating chakras and experiencing an energetic asana practice to ignite them. Cost: $40 -Or all 3 for $105 - one offered each season.)

The Courage to Backbend with Jennifer Davis Location: St. Louis Park Sat Date: 9/14/2013 From: 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm A workshop to expand your backbend practice whether you are a backbend enthusiasts or someone who cringes at the thought of backbends. Learn proper alignment to keep you safe and help you open up tension in your back, shoulders and chest. Explore techniques to let go of stress in this area and enjoy the energizing effect of backbends. Cost: $40

with Nicole Nardone Location: St. Louis Park Sun Date: 9/15/2013 From: 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.” -Marianne Williamson The path of a yogi involves much self study. The path to a more conscious life is much like peeling away the layers of an onion, inevitably at some point in our journey we will encounter that yucky layer of fear. Fear is often a protective mechanism that hangs out in the body long after it is useful. We’ll practice a Kundalini Yoga kriya (asana, breathing, chanting, and meditations) to clear out fear - focusing especially on the kidneys and liver. Release the past, expand into your radiant future, turn fear into freedom! Cost: $40

International Peace Day Yoga Flow Ann Christian & Tony Paul Location: MPLS Fri Date: 9/20/2013 From: 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm Join us for a peace-infused flow yoga class with live drumming that will include chanting, pranayama and poetry readings to celebrate International Peace Day with people across the world. Tony Paul is a native of Trinidad who is active in the Mpls music scene and DJs for KFAI radio. Ann is a Palliative care nurse and registered yoga teacher. Donation-based class with some of the proceeds going to the Peace and Justice group at St Joan of Arc Church in Mpls (Cash only please) If you would like to share a poem related to peace and the ending of war and violence, please send it via email to register@

Experience your Heart: Use your mat and tea cup to open your heart! Thea Jensen & Amanda Brink Location: St. Louis Park Sun Date: 9/15/2013 From: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Lifestyle habits (like sitting at a desk) leave our shoulders, neck and upper back imbalanced, stressed and strained. Sitting for long periods of time can limit the mobility and awareness of our hips and lower body. In addition to these physical patterns, emotional and mental patterns are also developed. Through this all-level yoga practice and communal experience, we will elevate our © Yoga Center of Minneapolis www.yogacentermpls.com | 612.436.4700

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SEPT WORKSHOPS & Oct Sneak Peek See web for full descriptions. Register online or call 612.436.4700. Workshop Discount: Purchase a package of 3 workshops and get $15 off. Credits remain on your account until you decide to use them! yogacentermpls.com, subject “attn. Ann Christian.”

Yoga for People with Desk Jobs

Knowing yourself deeply has nothing to do with whatever ideas are floating around in your mind. Knowing yourself is to be rooted in Being, instead of lost in your mind. ~Eckhart Tolle

with Theresa Hutch Location: St. Louis Park Sat Date: 9/21/2013 From: 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm If you spend most of your day sitting at a computer this is the workshop for you! Work with ways to incorporate yoga at your desk on your breaks, as well as yoga when you get home at night. Both Pranayama (breath-work) and Asana (physical practice) will be addressed in this 2-hour workshop.You will leave with a few handouts that you can keep at your desk to remind you ways to practice yoga all day! Cost: $40

Seasonal De-Stress and Tune-up with Crystal Hanson Location: St. Louis Park Sat Date: 9/21/2013 From: 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Suitable for EVERYONE, no prior Yoga experience necessary. Help someone you love to de-stress and invite them to participate in this workshop along with you! Bring your body (and mind) in for a seasonal tune-up. Gently stretch and self-massage key muscles and pressure points throughout your body to experience that much needed relief. Go deep within to lengthen the connective tissues (those around our joints) through Yin Yoga. Learn Pranayama techniques to rid your mind of unnecessary “chatter.” You WILL leave feeling calm, peaceful and overall “tuned up”. Cost: $40

Aerial Yoga: Continuing Practice with Becky Stella Location: St. Louis Park Sun Date: 9/22/2013 From: 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm For those who have taken an intro workshop or 4-week series and want to deepen their experience using the aerial hammock. Explore new aerial postures and incorporate pranayama and bandhas. Cultivate ease and focus to open to greater awareness. Cost: $40

Explore therapeutic yoga techniques to create greater emotional wellbeing. Release tension and dissolve emotional blocks that inhibit health and happiness. The practices offered will include simple asana (postures), both active and restorative, pranayama (breath work) and yoga nidra (a form of deep relaxation, meditation and visualization performed in a fully reclined position). No previous yoga experience required. Cost: $40

Transitions

Fermentation Workshop & Discussion

with Sarah Kalweit Location: St. Louis Park Sun Date: 9/22/2013 From: 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Some of the most gratifying moments spent on the mat can be those few moments spent moving or “transitioning” from pose to pose. These can also be some of the most difficult moments! We will spend the workshop literally “picking apart” the movement that occurs during transition time between the most commonly practiced Hatha asana. Each transition will take place with intense mind focus and the imperative support of the breath.Your practice will take on a new perspective and gracefulness as you slow the pace of your transitions.You may even become stronger and more BALANCED in the process! Cost: $40

A Yoga Workshop for Anxiety and Depression with Moya Mathews Sat Date: 9/28/2013

Location: St. Louis Park From: 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

with Nikki Fleck Location: St. Louis Park Sat Date: 9/28/2013 From: 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Explore the ancient art of preserving seasonal local foods through fermentation. Learn about the necessity of fermented foods in your diet and the profound benefits that these nutritious raw foods have on our health and well-being. Fermented foods detoxify, support digestive health, immune function and much more. We’ll learn basic recipes for brewing kombucha and ginger beer, fermenting vegetables and making yogurt. Come learn, be creative and feel free to bring your own recipes and experiences! If you wish to take home a SCOBY (for kombucha brewing) please bring a glass jar. Cost: $40

Fall Renewal Yoga Workshop with Coleen Elwood Location: MPLS Sat Date: 9/28/2013 From: 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm The fall season holds an energy that aids in purifying one’s life and for planting new seeds and endeavors. A time to celebrate the

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harvest and set new goals for the year ahead. Purify, rejuvenate and meditate with this luxurious 3 hour workshop. A two hour gentle class includes movement, meditation, restorative postures, chakra balancing, mudra and guided imagery to connect to the forces of Nature and awaken to new beginnings. Self-acupressure foot massage, facial, breath-work and conscious relaxation round out this replenishing workshop. Chilled cucumbers for your eyes and peppermint foot lotion for your feet add to this spa-like experience. All levels welcome! Led by certified yoga instructor, reiki master and shamanic healer Coleen Elwood. Cost: $55

the joints, gentle moving sequences to energize the body and increase circulation in the joints, guided relaxation, and meditation to calm and strengthen the mind. No previous yoga experience required. Cost: $40

Thai Stretch Class

Yoga for Neck and Shoulders

with Angie Viehman Location: St. Louis Park Sun Date: 9/29/2013 From: 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm In this special 1.5-hour class Yoga Instructor and Thai Massage Therapist, Angie Viehman along with several Yoga Teacher Trainees, will stretch and move you into deep relaxation. We’ll combine yoga poses with deep Thai Massage style stretches and adjustments to bring you into complete balance. Pre-registration is encouraged to secure your spot! Cost: $17 Drop-in, or sign up with class pass via the online drop-in class schedule.

Yoga for Arthritis and Achy Joints with Moya Mathews Location: St. Louis Park Sat Date: 10/5/2013 From: 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Explore accessible yoga techniques to ease pain, increase strength and flexibility, and improve overall well-being. This workshop will include the practice of yoga postures mindfully modified to protect

Nothing ever goes away until it has taught us what we need to know. ~Pema Chodron

with Crystal Hanson Location: St. Louis Park Sun Date: 10/6/2013 From: 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Do you feel like you carry the weight of the world on your shoulders? Learn about this complex system of bones, muscles and joints called “the shoulder girdle”. Enjoy stretching and opening the shoulders and neck while you experience “where” your shoulders belong during a Yoga practice. Begin to lessen your shoulder tension right now by signing up for this workshop! Cost: $40

Healing Yoga with Ann Christian Location: St. Louis Park Sat Date: 10/12/2013 From: 1:15 pm - 3:45 pm A workshop designed for all those affected by chronic or life threatening diseases including cancer, heart disease, mental illness, HIV, cardiogenic and neurological diseases. Open and heal your heart through breath work, guided meditation and gentle yoga to move life energy through your body. Explore the connection between body, breath and mind, moving from focus on the illness to reconnecting with a sense of stillness and peace. This class welcomes cancer patients, survivors, family members and caregivers, including healthcare providers. Healthcare providers eligible for 2.4 CEU’s upon completion. Cost: $40

Deep Twists with Jennifer Davis Location: St. Louis Park Sat Date: 10/12/2013 From: 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm In day to day life, it is rare for us to twist deeply, we may turn to grab something or look over our shoulder, but that doesn’t give us the same benefits as deep twists. Twists detoxify our organs and glands and improve digestion. They stretch our back, shoulders and neck while increasing circulation to the spinal muscles and disks. Twists improve breathing by increasing the mobility of the lungs and diaphragm. We will progressively deepen our twists and learn how to use our abdominal muscles to help revolve our torsos. This workshop is not recommended for those expecting. Cost: $40

MORE OCTOBER WORKSHOPS (See website for details)

Sun 10/13 - Kundalini Yoga for Deep Healing Sat 10/19 - Magical mudras Sat 10/19 - Yoga for Runners & Bicyclists Sun 10/20 - Thai Stretch Class Sat 10/26 - Thai Yoga Adjustments © Yoga Center of Minneapolis www.yogacentermpls.com | 612.436.4700

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SUMMER YOGA & ART DAYCAMPS Week-long Day Camps for Kids and Preteens!

Kids Yoga, Movement, & Art Daycamp (Ages 6-9) Angela Wethor JUNE: Mon-Fri 6/17 - 6/21 JULY: Mon-Fri 7/15 - 7/19

St. Louis Park Studio Registration deadline June 12 Registration deadline July 10

Time: 1:30-4pm

Cost $100

Give your child the opportunity to experience this fun and unique afternoon summer camp! We’ll meet everyday, Monday through Friday, to build confidence, strength, focus, body awareness, and balance through fun activities for pint-sized yoga enthusiasts.Your camper will get to move, connect, and laugh through yoga, artwork, games and sequences with other kids in class. Remember to pack a nutritious snack for your yoga camper daily. Last day of camp parents are invited to come at 3:45pm and learn some poses from their kids. Minimum of 6 campers, maximum 12.

Tween Yoga, Dance and Art Daycamp (Ages 9-12) Angela Wethor St. Louis Park Studio Registration deadline August 7 Cost $100

Time: 1:30-4pm Mon-Fri 8/12 - 8/16

This summer, give your tween the opportunity to experience this fun and unique summer camp! We’ll meet everyday, Monday through Friday, to build confidence, strength, focus, body awareness, and balance with fun activities for preteen yoga enthusiasts. Through yoga, artwork, dance, games and creating sequences with other campers, preteens will find the fun in practicing yoga. Please pack a bag lunch and nutritious snack for your camper daily. Minimum of 6 campers, maximum 12.

July-Sept 2013

DEEPENING YOUR JOURNEY Commit to your practice through in-depth experiences.

JULY DETOX WEEK

Jennifer Johnson & Jennifer Gray St. Louis Park 7/8- 7/12/13 Mon-Fri 7-8:30am Studio Cost: $250 ($615 for both YFT Month and Detox Week package. See web for Alumni discounts.) Join us for a week-long Detoxification program which uses the riches of Yoga, Chinese Medicine, herbs and whole foods to help cleanse the body, mind and soul. Summer is the season of expansion and growth. With the abundance of fruits and vegetables growing, it is a perfect time to modify your diet to help cleanse and rejuvenate your body and mind. Reap the benefits of this season by spending a week with mindful eating, breathing and stretching. Acupuncturist Jennifer Johnson Lic. Ac. MAOM, and yoga instructor Jennifer Gray, will provide you with tools to nourish your body with food, acupuncture (optional), herbs, reflection, and specifically designed yoga practices. Register early as class size is limited and so you may be mailed a preparation packet to head into your week with intention. (Receive 20% off any additional individual acupuncture appointments with Jen J.) You may register for Detox Week and Yoga for Transformation Month together at a discount! See web for details.

VISITING INSTRUCTORS & LECTURERS AUGUST DAVID SWENSON Ashtanga Teacher Training & Yoga Immersion (40-Hour) Dates: 8/19 - 8/25 Location: MPLS Studio

Cost: $995 ($350 deposit; call for payment Plan)

Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm (break 12-2pm) Sat: 9am-5pm (break 1-3pm) Sun: 9am-1pm ABOUT DAVID David began practicing yoga at a very early age. His introduction to Ashtanga came in 1973 when he met David Williams and Nancy Gilgoff in Encinitas, California. In 1977 Swenson learned the full Ashtanga system as it was originally taught by K. Pattabhi Jois. David Swenson is recognized today as one of the world’s foremost practitioners and instructors of Ashtanga Yoga.

Don’t miss this opportunity! This 40-hour intensive immersion focuses on the teaching techniques of the Ashtanga Yoga Primary Series. During this seven-day training, you’ll learn safe and effective hands-on adjustments through partner work for all of the asanas, yoga theory, and practicalities of conducting a class. This is a deep immersion into the details underlying the practice and teaching of Ashtanga Yoga.You need not be a teacher, or even desire to be a teacher, to attend. Many students have attended this course to enhance their personal practice. Those who do wish to teach, however, will find a wealth of invaluable tools to share with their students. Participants should have a consistent personal practice of Ashtanga Yoga and understand the flow and sequencing of the asanas. The course is not designed as an avenue to learn the sequence but rather to learn to teach Ashtanga Yoga or to deepen an existing practice. As in all courses run by David Swenson, there is sure to be plenty of laughter and fun woven into the experience.You are sure to learn more than you ever imagined possible in a weeklong course and have a great time in the process.

July-Sept 2013

DAVID SWENSON 6 Facts About a Globe-Trotting Yogi

avid Swenson is one of the most in-demand yoga teachers on the planet. In just the past few months, he’s zipped from London to Austria to Hawaii with San Franciso and New Orleans next on the schedule. In August, he’ll be jetting toward the Yoga Center of Minneapolis. Swenson’s popularity isn’t a fluke; his collaborative and good humored teaching style make Ashtanga into a creative practice for his students. In anticipation of his upcoming training, here are seven fun facts about Swenson, beyond his ability to rack up frequent flyer miles: 1. He started yoga at a young age, with a teacher close to home. Swenson notes that he started practicing in 1969 in Houston at age 13, taught by his older brother, Doug. There were no studios, so the pair learned asanas from books and practiced in local parks. Although they appreciated practicing outdoors, people in Texas at the time thought the display was so strange that sometimes they called the police. 2. When Ashtanga came to the U.S., Swenson was in the right place at the right time. Those early experiences prepared him to a more formal introduction to Ashtanga in 1973, when he met David Williams and Nancy

Gilgoff, who brought K. Pattabhi Jois to the United States for the first time. Just four years later, Swenson made his first trip to Mysore to learn the full Ashtanga system as it was originally taught by Jois. 3. He believes yoga can change your approach to life. Swenson says that yoga is a tool for life, because we can’t control some of the daily events in our lives, especially external factors like the economy or weather, but yoga can help us to react differently. When obstacles come, yoga can be a filter that allows us to handle situations in a healthy way. People can use yoga as a tool in a very personal way, from overcoming addiction to creating better focus to athletic training to decreasing stress. 4. He never wanted to teach yoga. Often, Swenson gets asked when to make the transition into being a teacher. The best answer he’s ever heard is: When you have students. But for him, even when people wanted to learn from him, he didn’t see himself as a teacher. He just answered questions and showed asanas when a request would come. Pretty soon, though, all those inquiries turned into a class full of students. So, true to that answer he likes, he began teaching when the students arrived in his life.

philosophy and practice of Ashtanga, teachers in Swenson’s life have been his brother, parents, wife, and even his cat. He believes that if we’re receptive, there are lessons to be learned and examples for life all around us. We need to be open and accepting to learn. 6. In his classes, expect to laugh. Ashtanga is sometimes perceived as a very serious practice, and it’s true that those who follow Ashtanga can display a strong focus in their flow and sequences. But there’s also value to loosening the body through lightness of spirit, and that’s where Swenson excels. Students are drawn to his combination of knowledge, grace, and humor. He notes that the teachers that resonated most with him had the ability to take complex ideas and make them interesting, fun, and tasty. Never heard outbursts of laughter from an Ashtanga class before? Then join Swenson in August for an unforgettable experience. Swenson believes that people should enjoy their yoga, because then they’ll want to keep on that path. Also, let that enjoyment radiate into how you treat others. As Swenson says, “Take the prana and warmth and beauty that we gain from yoga, and then use it in a positive way to make the world a better place.”

5. Teachers are everywhere, he believes. Beyond those who have taught him the

Elizabeth Millard is a yogini and writer living in Minneapolis. July-Sept 2013

DEEPENING YOUR JOURNEY Commit to your practice through trainings and in-depth experiences.

OCTOBER THE HANDSTANDERS: Briohny Smyth & Dice Iida-Klein (View video footage online!) Fri-Sun, 5/3 - 5/5 Location: MPLS Studio each or $200 full weekend

Cost: $55

The playful aspect of yoga is just as important as its disciplined aspect. Using inversions, yogis can create the space for confidence and strength to grow in a fun yet focused way. Bri and Dice’s workshops are fun and rigorous with a focus on body awareness and key alignment points to help yogis get in and out of risky poses safely.

ABOUT DICE Dice found Yoga in the summer of 2007. Up until then he enjoyed any physical activity, but never felt fully satisfied from the daily gym routine, running, tennis, spinning, etc. Yoga helped him to understand that there was more than just the physical aspect to feeling good. Dice was originally trained in the Anusara method under teachers like Anthony Benenati, Noah Maze, Tara Judelle and Chris Chavez. Dice considers himself a student of the Flow. In his classes he strives to breakdown advanced poses while maintaining the pace and fluidity of a flow class. He currently teaches strong inverted flow classes at Black Dog Yoga in Sherman Oaks, and YogaGlo.com, an online-based Yoga company where classes and tutorials are filmed weekly for online subscribers all around the world to view.

The ABC’s of the Inverted Yoga Practice Fri Date: 10/4/2013 From: 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Handstand, bandhas, & core: Using the Handstand, Headstand, and various arm balances, we will navigate through an extended inverted flow practice journeying through strong standing postures, variations from the floor and the transitions in between. Be prepared to breath, sweat, smile, laugh and leave it all on your mat. Intro to Flight Sat Date: 10/5/2013 From: 9:30 am - 12:00 pm This is an ALL LEVELS workshop open to athletic practitioners who are interested in deepening and strengthening their practice through arm balances and inversions. The focus will be on breaking down the handstand as well as some basic arm balances. Upside Down From the Inside Out: Headstand and Handstand Workshop Sat Date: 10/5/2013 From: 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm Handstand is a very playful and energizing asana, while headstand tends to be more soothing and calming. This class will support you and take the fear out of these powerful asanas. Learn the principles of alignment of Anusara Yoga and understand how to balance in inversions. Using props, techniques, assists and fun variations, deepen your practice and further your skills of these two inverted balances.

ABOUT BRIOHNY Briohny was introduced to Yoga in Thailand in 1999. Very much a part of the entertainment industry from a young age, Briohny found yoga as a way to make time for herself and feel at peace and at ease. Upon exploring various kinds of hatha yoga, Briohny discovered inversions and arm balances, adding both physical and mental strength to her life. Briohny has completed a 200hour TT at Yogaworks with Annie Carpenter and later went on to complete her 300hour with Lisa Walford and Kia Miller. She currently teaches strong inversional flow classes at Black Dog Yoga in Sherman Oaks, Hot 8 Yoga in Santa Monica and Up Dog Yoga in West Hollywood,.

Bend Your Inversion Sun Date: 10/6/2013 From: 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Come explore the never-ending possibilities of the Inverted Yoga Practice and break the mold, change your perspective on inversions in your practice. Covering the foundational elements for postures like Handstand and Forearm balance, we will build confidence and strength in the shoulders, chest and abdominals. Through floor and standing backbends we will open the upper back, chest and shoulders, as well as the quadriceps and hamstrings. All to strengthen the low back and open our front body for advanced inverted backbends like Scorpion, Hollowback Scorpion, and other advanced backbends both inverted and from the floor.

July-Sept 2013

FALL Yoga for Transformation Month with Jennifer Gray and Specialty Instructors Tuesdays & Thursdays 6-8:45pm

Location: SLP Studio Dates: 10/22-11/14 Cost: $325 (See web for Alumni and Detox+YFT+Continuing Class package rates)

YFT is a four-week intensive that meets twice each week to help you detoxify, clarify, feel better mentally and physically, and instill the practice of yoga into your body and mind. This fall’s YFT asana classes will continue to focus sound, energy, breath, movement, and intention which can help you to begin to lead a more balanced, meaningful and healthier life as well as transform the way you view and react to the world. The fall workshop theme will focus on the Yamas and Niyamas and we will learn how to weave yoga philosophy throughout our daily life, exploring mantra, pranayama and meditations. In addition we will continue to focus on clean eating, adding to our recipe books through out the month. Each session includes 1.25 hours of special detoxifying and balancing yoga practices and 1.25 hours of workshop (15 minute break between) *We are happy to freeze your current Yoga Center Class Pass during YFT month and extend your expiration date! See web for full description.

NOVEMBER JAMES BAILEY ~ Ojas & the Sacred Sap Yoga Dates: Fri-Sun 11/15-11/17/13

MPLS Studio

Cost: $200 for all or listed below

In addition to these public lectures, James is a guest instructor in our 500-hour Advanced Training Program, Module E (p.29) SEE WEB FOR FULL DESCRIPTIONS OF THE FOLLOWING:

JAMES BAILEY, LAc, Dipl Om, Dipl Ayu, E-RYT is a third generation healer, CAM physician, Yoga educator, and Yoga teacher trainer who has been living yoga and ayurveda for 30 years. He practices Ayurveda, Marma Therapies, Acupuncture, and Wellness Counseling. His training includes 5 years (4000+ hours) of formal clinical studies in Oriental Medicine (Master of Traditional Chinese Medicine from Yo San University) and training in Ayurveda. James teaches Yoga, Ayurveda and meditation worldwide.

Yoga and Injuries: Ayurvedic Remedies to Prevent and Treat - Fri 11/15, 6:30-8:30pm This course will provide home-based practical solutions to the care and management of injuries most commonly found within hatha yoga. Healing techniques include ayurvedic herbs (internal formulas and external linaments and balms), herbally medicated oils, daily abhyanga (self massage) with warm oils, nadisampradayam (massage of the 14 primary nadis), marma massage, steam therapy (swedana), heat versus cold therapies, healing mantras and nyasa, and cleansing diets. Cost: $50 Swasthavritta: The Enlightened Self Care of Ayurveda - Sat 11/16, 9am-12pm In this course we will explore the basic elements of both Ayurveda and Swasthavritta as the lifestyle inner teachings of Ayurveda and as a grounding for those living a yogic life. The fundamentals of the Vedic 5 Element and Tri Dosha Theories will be covered. The focus of the intro course is self knowledge (Swasthavritta), self study (Svadhyaya), satvic pure living (Sadvritta), and the uniqueness of our own constitutional nature (Prakriti). Cost: $65 Light on Food: The Yoga and Ayurveda of Enlightened Nutrition - Sat 11/16, 2-5pm Ahara is the raw, primal state of the body’s nutritional life essences (rasa). Food is captured prana (life energy). So our life, intelligence, mental clarity, happiness, and strength are all dependent on the quality of food. Food is so sacred in ayurveda that preparation, cooking and eating is considered a spiritual sadhana (practice), known as ahara sadhana. This course will review the dynamics of ayurvedic nutrition and it’s insights into a spiritual approach to food and eating that can be life changing. We will look at the impact of physical and subtle toxins in our foods, the emotions and how to free ourselves from attachments to inappropriate foods, and how to access and utilize the most prana from a satvic diet. Cost: $65

Rasayana: Rejuvenation, the Sacred Sap, and Slowing the Aging Process Sun 11/17, 9-11am Ayurveda describes a sacred juice or sap within us that when preserved through life defines our youthfulness and longevity. As with all things in life, the practice of yoga will either cultivate or deplete this juice. Otherwise known as ojas, or rasa, the fluid body is an often overlooked aspect of yogic physiology. Strong heating practices are known to dry the fluid body, drying up the tissues, joints, and nervous system, robbing the tissues of needed ojas... This course will introduce the practitioner to the fluid body and methods of rejuvenation known as Rasayana Chikitsa as well as daily and seasonal health routines. Cost: $50

COMING IN 2014... WEEKEND WORKSHOPS

WEEKLONG INTENSIVES & TRAININGS

JAN - Jim Bennitt: Tantric Vinyasa Weekend MARCH - Tias Little: Prajna Yoga Workshops MAY - Max Strom: Breathing Weekend

JAN - James Brown: Meditation Week JUNE - Judith Lasater: Relax & Renew Training 1 & Master Class OCT - Gary Kraftsow: Yoga for Anxiety and Depression

July-Sept 2013

SPECIALTY TEACHER TRAININGS JAI Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training (85-Hour) with Jennifer Gray and Jennifer Colletti Dates: 9/20-12/6/13 Cost: $1400 (Payment plan available) MPLS Studio

Fridays 9am-4pm

Jai is a Sanskrit word that is used as an exclamation of wonderment, admiration, and deep respect. The JAI philosphy helps women find health and wellness not only during their pregnancy but also during the birthing process. This comprehensive JAI Prenatal Yoga Training follows the 85-hour standards put forth by Yoga Alliance, covering anatomy of a pregnant student, yoga for pregnancy, yoga for birthing, sequencing, and more. To receive certification through YCM, each student must have 200 hours or equivalent in Yoga training and a passion for working with the prenatal community. Once you have completed your JAI Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training, you will be a part of a growing prenatal teacher community! To register, please download the application online or call the studio to have one mailed to you. You must include proof of your completed 200-hour training, or Yoga Alliance registration number.You will be notified by writing of your acceptance into the training. Deposit of $300 reserves your space. (Payment plan available; must be paid in full by first day of training. Please call the studio to make arrangements, 612-436-4700).

Yin Yoga Teacher Training with Michelle Pietrzak-Wegner 9/27-9/29/13 Fri 6-9pm, Sat & Sun 1-7pm MPLS Studio Cost: $275 All hours must be attended to receive a certificate of completion. No make-ups. Yin Yoga is a complementary yoga that focuses on fascia and the body’s fascial network. When the fascia of the body is nourished and healthy we experience better mobility, structural alignment, healthy joints, emotional balance, and a deep spaciousness physically, mentally and emotionally.Yin Yoga promotes yielding into postures for longer periods of time allowing the deep fascial tissues to slowly lengthen and open. Steeped in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Taoism,Yin Yoga works with opening the pathways for chi to flow in the body. The deep quiet of the practice allows the student to fine tune inner-listening skills and mindfulness.Yin Yoga Teacher Training is geared towards yoga teachers who have completed their 200 or 500-hour teacher training requirements and are seeking to teach Yin Yoga or fold Yin Yoga into their current style of teaching. The training includes: foundations of Yin Yoga and the postures, fascial anatomy/ Meridian line theory, Taoist philosophy/Chinese Medicine basics, methodology, practice teaching, take-home manual and more. Discounts on props available. See web for full details.

Shakti Flow Teacher Training with Tara Cindy Sherman 10/25-10/27/13 Fri 6-9pm, Sat & Sun 1-7pm MPLS Studio Cost: $275 All hours must be attended to receive a certificate of completion. No make-ups available. Shakti-flow combines creative movement, flowing yoga warm ups, ritual, chanting, meditation and yoga nidra in a practice designed to invoke and celebrate the creative feminine energy known in Tantra as Shakti. Tantra is a path that sees the whole world as sacred and rejects nothing, it offers teachings and practices that help reveal the underlying unity and divinity of creation. Shakti-flow grew out of Tara’s 25+ years of yoga experience in the true spirit of tantra, that of evolution. Just as the Universe is ever evolving, so too are we as a species and as yogis with the unfoldment of our kundalini, or spiritual energy. Shakti-flow is an expression of that unfoldment and cultivates freedom of expression, the joy of embodiment and the bliss of our essence. This training is designed for certified yoga instructors at the 200-hour or 500 hour level who would like to incorporate some or all of these techniques into their sadhana and classes. Participants will be taught how to incorporate elements of Shakti-flow techniques into their regular yoga classes, as well as how to design and lead workshops and/or retreats in Shakti-flow. Working with Shakti energy in a very deliberate and focused way can help bring your teaching and students to new and greater levels of awareness. Please bring indoor shoes or clean sneakers and a hand drum if you have access to one. See web for full training description.

July-Sept 2013

TEACHER TRAININGS What is the 230-Hour Yoga Study Program? The 230-Hour Yoga Study/ TeacherTraining Program is designed for any student wishing to teach or simply deepen their experience of yoga and its philosophies. This comprehensive program is registered with Yoga Alliance and payment plans are available. Yoga Study students will learn from a variety of experienced instructors from different backgrounds and yogic philosophies. This program not only helps prepare you to teach what they know -- it is experiential and therefore allows each student the time they deserve to absorb and integrate what they learn. The program is offered in both 9-month and Year-long formats. YCM is a Yoga Alliance Registered

School (RYS 200).

INFORMATION MEETINGS

What if Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not sure I want to teach?

Sunday, July 14

4:30pm

MPLS Studio

Sunday, Aug 11 Sunday, Sept 8th Tuesday, Sept 10th

4:30pm 5:30pm 10:30am

MPLS Studio MPLS Studio SLP Studio

Curious about Yoga Study? Whether you want to teach or are simply interested in deepening your knowledge of yoga philosophy and asana, join us at the studio to learn

Even if teaching is not your ultimate goal, Yoga Study is a meaningful way to deepen your practice, expand your understanding of yoga philosophy, and connect with a diverse community of yoga students. For all who participate, the program is a path of personal discovery. You can tailor your program electives to the needs of your personal practice, and towards the end of the program you can decide if teaching is the right choice for you.

more, meet our staff, and participate in Q&A. Free parking is available in lot behind the studio. Please RSVP Online or call 612-436-4700.

What makes Yoga Study different from other yoga teacher trainings? Many trainings around the Twin Cities offer study in only one specific tradition of yoga or sequence of poses. The Yoga Center of Minneapolis offers one of the most comprehensive yoga study and training experiences in Minnesota and exceeds the requirements of Yoga Alliance. Our instructors and facilitators for these groups are amongst the most senior teachers in the area and have provided the quality and foundation of this program for many years. This program will introduce you to a variety of styles and prepare and empower you to teach yoga in the style of your choice. Upon graduation, not only will you have experience in creating your own sequences and understand the principles of creating a balanced class, but you will also have a deeper understanding of Sanskrit, anatomy, yoga philosophies and traditions.

The Yoga Center of Minneapolis is licensed as a private career school with the Minnesota Office of Higher Education pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Office of Higher Education: 1450 Energy Park Drive, Suite 350, St. Paul, MN 55108 | 651-642-0567. Grading Policy: Students earn hours for participation earn a passing evaluation from their mentor and the program director. Per Yoga Alliance, no credit can be given for previous trainings toward a 230-hour ÂŠ Yoga Center of Minneapolis www.yogacentermpls.com | 612.436.4700

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230-Hour YOGA STUDY UPCOMING TRAININGS 9-Month Groups:

(meet weekly)

:: Wednesday Nights (MPLS) -Starts Sept 11 :: Tuesday Daytime (SLP)

Year-Long Group:

-Starts Sept 24

(meets twice per month)

:: Sunday Afternoon (MPLS) -Starts Oct 27

What is the time commitment? The program will meet for core trainings either weekly or bimonthly (see above) in a variety of core subjects exploring Philosophy, Alignment, Anatomy (physical & energetic), and Methodology. Attend elective workshops and special events of your choice as your schedule allows as well as weekly 1.5 hour Technique Sessions. (Held Tuesday 6pm, Thursdays 11am or 7:30pm, Saturdays 1:30, or Sundays 11:30am or 5:15pm.) Conclude your training with a 15hour mentorship with a YCM Yoga Study instructor of your choice. Each Teacher Training/Yoga Study group will also plan and run a community outreach event for a population that would not otherwise be able to access yoga classes. This rewarding experience is often the highlight of each group. Visit the web for curriculum info.

Program Cost $3200 in full or Payment Plan of $575 monthly for 6 months.

Scholarships Scholarships of $1600 toward program tuition may be available for the 230-Hour Yoga Study Teacher Training Program. Check the website for available scholarships and application deadlines. Scholarships are intended for students who demonstrate financial need and wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t otherwise be able to participate.

Military Tuition Reimbursement Spouses of active military duty personnel are eligible for Yoga Study tuition reimbursement through the MyCAA program.

141.21 to 141.32. Licensure is not an endorsement of the institution. Credits earned at the institution may not transfer to all other institutions. Minnesota under the guidelines of Yoga Alliance. Students graduate once they have completed sufficient hours to satisfy the Yoga Alliance RYT200 standards, and program certification. See web for current faculty and additional program information. ÂŠ Yoga Center of Minneapolis www.yogacentermpls.com | 612.436.4700

July-Sept 2013

ADVANCED TEACHER TRAINING Continuing Education and RYT500 Registration The Yoga Center of Minneapolis offers 6 Advanced Training Modules that can be taken as STAND-ALONE TRAININGS for continuing education, or together to earn a 500Hour Certification (Yoga Alliance Registration, RYT500). Prerequisites: Open to anyone who has already graduated from a 200(+) Hour Program (or are RYT200).

WEEKNIGHT MODULES Coming Soon! Call 612.436.4700 for details

Modules include technique, philosophy, anatomy, and methodology, with practicum emphasized in each module. You may complete your advanced certification in 18 months or take the modules at your own pace (to complete within 3 years). Modules are held weekdays AND weekends and thus can be taken concurrently if you wish.

Program Cost:

Modules (A-E) - $700 each; Module (F) - $475 500-Hour Program paid in full $3,800* (*All 6 modules to be taken within 3 years) Call the studio for payment plan details.

Questions?

Call the studio at 612.436.4700 to learn more.

WEEKEND MODULES

MONDAY MODULES

(MPLS Studio)

Meets Fri 6-9pm, Sat & Sun 12-6:45pm, ONE weekend each month for 3 months. (Module F is 2 months.) Upcoming Modules: Module A - Sept 21-23, Oct 18-20, Nov 15-17 (2013)

(SLP Studio)

Meet 8 consecutive Mondays 9am-3:30pm per module (Module F is 5 Mondays) Upcoming Modules Module D - Aug 19 - Oct 14

(2013)

Module C - April 11-13, May 16-18, June 13-15 (2014)

Module E - Oct 21 - Dec 9

(2013)

Module D - July 11-13, Aug 8-10, June 12-14 (2014)

Module F - Jan 6 - Feb 17

(2014)

Module E & F - See web for future dates.

Module A, B, & C - See web for future dates.

Module B - Jan 10-12, Feb 7-9, Mar 7-9

(2014)

ÂŠ Yoga Center of Minneapolis www.yogacentermpls.com | 612.436.4700

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500-Hour MODULES Module Topics **See website for full descriptions of each module Module A Working with Special Populations Teaching Pre-natal, Chair Yoga, Senior Students, Big A#%!, and those affected by Cardiac Disease, Cancer, Scoliosis

Module B Anatomy & Yoga Therapeutics for the Physical Body Working with temporary physical injuries and healing (e.g. sports injuries, accidents, recovering from illness), permanent injury or disability (e.g. arthritis, carpal tunnel, individuals with replacements)

Module C Yoga Therapeutics for the Emotional Body Yoga for emotional health and healing (stress reduction, general anixiety and fears), Yoga for deeper emotional disability (depression, anxiety, anorexia, OCD, ADHD)

Module D Advanced Alignment, Cueing, Adjusting, & Sequencing Teaching the above topics to beginners, intermediate and advanced students, sequencing notation, physical and verbal cuing and adjusting

Module E The Philosophy, Science and Mystics of Yoga Ayruvedic Science, Chakras, Koshas, Energetic Movement, Transformative Yoga, Tantra, Mantra, Bijas, Mudras

Module F Pranayama, Meditation, & Teaching Practices Yoga Nidra,Various Pranayama practices, Upper Level Meditations

ÂŠ Yoga Center of Minneapolis www.yogacentermpls.com | 612.436.4700

July-Sept 2013

SPLITS: HANUMANASANA Myth of the Monkey One of the most legendary characters in yogic mythology is Hanuman, the Monkey God. He is the inspiration behind the pose, Hanumanasana, more commonly known as the splits. Hanumanasana is a powerful stretch for most of us and symbolizes dedication and the highest potential we can reach.

Hanuman’s Leap to the Sun

His Gift

Long ago lived a young monkey named Hanuman. Like many youngsters, Hanuman was energetic, playful and mischievous. One morning, a sleepy Hanuman rolled out of bed with an insatiable hunger. He looked up to the sky and saw what he thought was a giant mango. This was Hanuman’s favorite fruit, and without another thought, he leaped to the sun to gobble it up for his breakfast. Surya, the Sun God, saw Hanuman coming toward him and was startled. Surya contacted Indra, the God of Thunder, for help. Indra swiftly drew a thunderbolt from his bag and threw it at Hanuman, breaking his jaw and sending him tumbling to the earth.

Hanuman’s parents saw their son falling out of the sky with a broken jaw and were outraged. Surely Indra had overreacted; this was not a suitable punishment for their impulsive child. Hanuman’s father, Vayu, the God of Wind, decided to teach Indra a lesson. He took a deep breath, inhaling all the air in the land, and held it. Indra and Surya realized the severity of Vayu’s revenge–without air to breathe, everyone would die. They rushed to Vayu and begged for forgiveness. As a peace offering, they blessed Hanuman with the gift of immortality, incredible strength, power and endurance. But there was a catch. Hanuman would only remember his power when he was called to something greater than himself. Otherwise, he would remain blissfully unaware of his powers, so he wouldn’t be tempted to act from pride or ego. Vayu agreed and exhaled so everyone in the land would live.

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Warm Up Start with five rounds of Surya Namaskar A and B (Sun Salutation A and B). Also practice Warrior 2, Triangle and Standing Splits for up to 30 seconds each on both sides.

Ardha Hanumanasana (Half Monkey Pose) • Begin in a lunge, drop your back knee down (keeping your toes tucked under), and shift your hips over your back knee. • Move your front foot forward 4 to 6 inches, bend your front knee slightly, and flex your foot so your toes point up to the sky. • Press your front heal into your mat and isometrically drag your heal back (this will engage your hamstrings to create a safer stretch). • Inhale, look forward and lengthen your spine. Exhale and fold forward over your front leg. Stay for up to 45 seconds, and switch sides. If it is challenging to touch the floor, try using blocks under your hands.

Beginning the Leap • From Ardha Hanumanasana, extend your front heal forward a few inches, then hug to the midline by isometrically dragging your front heal back and your back knee forward (this will square your hips and help keep you safe). • Walk your front foot forward until you reach your edge. You can also use a block under your front thigh for support.

Hanumanasana (Monkey Pose) • Continue extending your front heal forward, and remember to hug to the midline. Once you have the flexibility, you can lower down to your mat and stretch your arms up to the sky (as pictured on page 29).

The Lesson

Inspiration

Hanuman’s leap to the sun teaches us to courageously and skillfully go after our desires. Hamuman leaps out of pure

If you want to explore Hanumanasana, instead of moving from your ego and forcing yourself into the pose, it is important to start slowly. Add Ardha Hamumanasana to your practice for a few weeks and skillfully work toward your goal. Hamumanasana is an advanced posture that can years of practice to achieve.

desire, and learns that it is important to balance desire with skillfulness and intention. His broken jaw is a constant reminder of this lesson.

About the Author

Jennifer Davis is an advanced yoga practitioner teaching yoga in the Twin Cities since 2002. July-Sept 2013

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he healing properties of hemp have been recognized around the world for thousands of years, but it is only until recently that this super food has been more available to U.S. consumers.

health and minimize inflammatory conditions. A deficiency in Omega 6 is rare as American foods contain an abundance of this vital fatty acid.

Just one tablespoon of hemp seed oil is packed with a powerful combination of Omega 3, 6 and 9 fatty acids, making it the perfect alternative to fish oil—perfect for vegetarians or anyone else seeking a balanced, alternative source of omega fatty acids.

• Omega 9 fatty acids are different because they are monounsaturated fats that can be produced by the body–but dietary intake is still necessary. Omega 9 fatty acids help control cholesterol, reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke. They also keep skin and hair soft and supple.

• Omega 3 polyunsaturated fat is considered an essential fatty acid because it is not produced in our bodies. It is especially crucial for healthy circulation, lowering triglycerides, cell growth, immunity, brain function (including ADHD symptoms) and energy levels.

Hemp seed oil has a green hue from the high amounts of chlorophyll and Vitamin E antioxidants, which protect against free radicals. When applied to the skin, it increases skin elasticity and hydration, making it the ideal moisturizer to cool and calm sunkissed skin.

• Omega 6 polyunsaturated fat, also an essential fatty acid, helps balance hormone levels, maintain bone

Gaining the most benefits if ingested in its pure unheated state, this slightly nutty oil is delicious in

Kate Scharenbroich is a Minneapolis -based Yoga Instructor and Private Natural Health Chef Specializing in Gluten Free and Aryuvedic cooking. www. GenuineGourmentChef.com

summer smoothies, salads, or even homemade salsas, pesto and dips. Hemp is a very versatile ingredient and easily adds an apothecary bounty of nutrition to any snack or meal. Hemp is very simple to use for cooking, just be sure to avoid high temperatures like sautéing or baking. *Sourced from the Hemp Oil Canada, WHO, and Canada Health

Coconut Lemon Almond Bites An easy, all natural sweet summer treat! 1 cup almonds ½ cup oats 10 medjool dates, pitted ¼ cup hemp seed oil

Juice, and zest of one lemon ½ teaspoon almond extract 1 cup sweetened coconut flakes

Place almonds and ½ cup oats in the food processor and blend until crumbly. Add pitted dates, hemp seed oil, lemon juice, zest, and almond extract and blend until smooth. Place the mixture in the fridge to set for 15-20 minutes so it won’t be too sticky to handle. Meanwhile place the coconut flakes in a small bowl. Once mixture has set, remove from fridge and form into golf ball sized balls. Roll each one into the coconut flakes to coat the outside. Store these sweet treat in the fridge.

July-Sept 2013

Dharma Wellness & Spa Directory Massage and Specialty Bodywork (See web for individual therapist specialties)

Kristin Wilk NCTM

Dharma

WellnessRice & Spa Philip Hanson at theKate Yoga Center of Minneapolis CMT, CBT

CMT

Consider a psychologist who incorporates every aspect of your being – mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual. Dr. Rachel Allyn is a Licensed Psychologist and certified Yoga Instructor who helps you listen to your mind and body. She assists you in restoring whole-body health, shifting unhealthy patterns, and improving relationships.

L.P, RYT-500

• Myofascial Release • Lymphatic Drainage • Cranio-sacral Therapy • Polarity Therapy • Qigong • Reiki • Biofeedback • Hot Stone Massage

Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Medicine

Yoga Psychotherapy

Dr. Rachel Allyn Ph.D.,

• Deep Tissue Massage • Reflexology • Trigger Point Therapy • Swedish Massage • Pre/Post Natal Massage • Aromatherapy Massage • Lymphatic Drainage • Sports Therapy Massage • Integrative Massage

The focus of an acupuncture treatment is to restore the balance of Qi, or energy flow, in the body. Dharma Specialties:

Jennifer Johnson Lic.

Lisa Nelson

MA, L.Ac, CIMT

• Infertility & Women's Health (Jen) • Muscle/Joint Pain and Sports Injuries (Lisa)

Ac., MAOM

Facials & Waxing

Ayurvedic Therapies

Thai Yoga Bodywork

• Indian Head Massage/ Champissage • Kansa Vatki Foot Massage

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Sheli Ginsburg at theMichelle West Yoga Center of Minneapolis Esthetician

Esthetician

Lyne Seppala

Angie Viehman

RYT-500, ND, MH

RTT, RYT

Thai Bodywork is done fully clothed on a comfortable mat. The practitioner uses assisted yoga poses, muscle compression, joint mobilization, hands, elbows, knees and feet to massage energy lines along the body.

iRest® Yoga Nidra

Leah Golberstein

iRest Yoga Nidra is an evidence-based transformative practice of deep relaxation and meditative inquiry that calms the nervous system and nurtures self-integration. Research has shown that iRest effectively reduces anxiety, chronic pain, depression, insomnia, PTSD, and chemical dependency. iRest is endorsed by the US Army Surgeon General and Defense Centers of Excellence as a complementary and alternative medicine (CAM).

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July-Sept 2013

YOGA STUDY Karma Yoga Projects The Yoga Center’s Karma Fund helps make yoga available for those in the Twin community. Teacher trainees bring free group classes and privates to groups in the community, offering tools for health and wellbeing. Funds to support these projects (as well as subsidized classes and scholarships at the studio) are raised through general donations from the public and our Friday night donation classes at St. Louis Park. Two recent teacher trainees share their experience with their Karma projects.

Sarah Jane Wroblewski, YS Coordinator

Read about more projects at www.yogacentermpls.com/karma_yoga_project.asp I appreciated the opportunity to teach Yoga at the Goodwill. My first time was

assisting the class, which gave me an understanding of the students. We had several folks that had

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Cities area who would not otherwise have access to it - at the studio and out in the

special needs including a deaf student and one with a arm that was unable to move. On my second visit I had the opportunity to teach with some students who were new to yoga. The students were open and accepting. They provided feedback that they wanted to move slow so I followed their instructions. I focused on breath and acceptance of where we each are. Meg and Harry, my fellow trainees, did a great job assisting and supporting me, and I was honored to be teaching in an environment where there was great need and appreciation. The class even sent me a thank you for teaching them how to breathe. Thank you for including this in the teaching program!

- Susan Helmbrecht, YS40

The karma yoga project at Hazelden was really rewarding. Our groups ranged from four or five to more than ten students on a couple of occasions, and a surprising number of men attended. Hazelden uses a twelve-step approach to recovery from drug and alcohol addiction, which blends well with yoga traditions. Meditation is an important part of their recoveries, so the people who attended our classes were really receptive to the process and liked knowing that yoga is a tool they can use toward improving their own meditation practices. In the end, all the red tape and paperwork was worth it. Director Kellie Lund told me she would welcome us back to teach any time, and that she will be proposing adding a budget for regular onsite yoga classes at the St. Paul facility in the near future.

- Caroline Burau, YS42

YOGA MUSIC SUMMER PLAYLIST www.tinyurl.com/SummerYogaPlaylist THE

MUSIC GURU

Abhogi Violin Solo Nectar Drop Vardo

Dreaming East

Music for Deep Relaxation