Events and Workshops
Friday, October 10, 2008 7:00 PM: Anusara Yoga With TODD NORIAN, Open to Grace
WEEKEND THEME: Awakening the Heart Through Anusara Yoga with Todd Norian Joyfully awaken your heart through Anusara Yoga. When your heart opens, you recognize your connection to source energy and realize that everything in life is conspiring on your behalf. Receive precise, skillful, and safe alignment techniques, and playfully explore a wide range of transformational postures. Registration required call, email, complete registration form, or pay on line.
ABOUT TODD NORIAN:
Todd is one of Anusara¹s most open-hearted and inspirational teachers. He teaches yoga with the deepest intention to awaken the hearts of others to their true nature of unlimited joy. Through his personal sharing and profound philosophical insights, combined with precise technical guidance and a warm sense of humor, Todd creates an opportunity for transformation and self-empowerment in each student. He offers workshops internationally and directs 200-hour Anusara Yoga Teacher Trainings. For more info visit www.deeppeaceyoga.com.
WEEKEND SCHEDULE SUMMARY:
Fri. 7p.m.-9p.m. The Universe In You: Open to Grace, $40
Sat. 10:30a.m.-1p.m. Awaken the Heart, $45
Sat. 2:30p.m.-5:30p.m. Transform Yourself Thru the Five Koshas, $50
Sun. 12:30p.m.-3:30p.m. The Healing Power of Anusara Yoga: $55
COST FOR ENTIRE WEEKEND: $165 (10.5 hours!)
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Friday 7p.m. - 9 p.m.
All Levels
Workshop Theme: The Universe In You-Open to Grace
Cost: $40
Discover how the Infinite chooses to become finite as you for the sheer delight of it. In this spiritually uplifting session, you'll practice a variety of fun asanas, ending with a delicious deep relaxation.
Saturday, October 11, 2008 10:30 AM: Awaken the Heart with Anusara Yoga and Todd Norian
Saturday 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. All LevelsWorkshop Theme: Awaken the Heart
Cost: $45
When your heart opens, you recognize your connection to source energy and realize that everything in life is conspiring on your behalf. Learn the biomechanics and gradual, step-by-step sequencing that makes every posture unfold with a smooth, joyful, celebration of heart.
ABOUT TODD NORIAN: See above biography
Saturday, October 11, 2008 2:30 PM: Transform Yourself Through the Five Koshas
Saturday 2:30p.m. - 5:30 p.m. All Levels, Restorative
Workshop Theme: Transformational Journey Through the Five Koshas
Cost: $50
Align and purify your spine through powerful twisting poses. Then draw your awareness inward through forward bends in preparation for ecstatic Tantra-based meditations and Savasana based on the five Koshas or sheaths of consciousness. This session promises to be deeply rejuvenating and revelatory.
ABOUT TODD NORIAN: See above biography
Sunday, October 12, 2008 12:30 PM: Healing Power of Anusara Yoga with Todd Norian
Sunday 12:30p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
All Levels, Gentle yoga
The Healing Power of Anusara Yoga
Cost: $55
Explore the therapeutic power of Anusara Yoga to support the body's natural healing process. Through applying the Universal Principles of Alignment you will learn how to relieve pain and avoid common injuries. Focus will be given to the pelvis, lower back, shoulders, and more as time allows. Learn how to transform pain and limitation into an experience of greater freedom and joy.
ABOUT TODD NORIAN: See biography above.
Sunday, October 12, 2008 10:30 AM: Mommy/Daddy & Baby Workshop With Lauren Viets
Spend some special time with your baby,bonding through yoga!
Top 12 Reasons Why Babies Need Yoga by Helen Garabedian
1. To help them sleep better and longer
2. To improve digestion and ease gas pain
3. To turn fussiness into happiness
4. To promote a healthy, physically fit lifestyle
5. To strengthen the parent-child bond
6. To increase neuromuscular development
7. To cultivate self-esteem and a positive body image
8. To boost the immune system
9. To reduce stress and develop relaxation techniques
10. To reduce anxiety
11. To increase body awareness
12. To aid the natural development of movement from birth to walking
Explore poses to strengthen the post-pregnancy body, beneficial poses for babies (6 weeks to crawling), poses that you can do together with your baby, and breathing & relaxation techniques to help ease the stresses of parenthood. Dads or another friend/family member are also welcome to attend. Moms, please obtain permission to exercise from your doctor. Pre-registration is required. Please bring a blanket & a small toy for your baby.
ABOUT LAUREN VIETS:
Through years of personal practice and the invaluable guidance and gentle support her teachers have given her, Lauren has developed a profound connection with the practice of yoga and enjoys sharing her devotion to the practice with others. Yoga is the place where she goes to feel strong, energized, peaceful, and kind. Lauren wants to empower her students with a welcoming, unconditionally accepting environment to explore their greatest mind and body potential and take yoga off the mat, becoming open to the graciousness of life, recognizing the beauty in others, and being in tune with the whole self, accepting the effects that such a balance has both physically and spiritually.
TIME: 10:30pm – 11:30pm, Sunday
WORKSHOP DATES:October 12, November 2, December 7
COST: $20/family per workshop
Sunday, October 19, 2008 2:00 PM: Introduction To Yoga Workshop With Silvia
"Refresh, Renew, Reenergize with yoga!"
This workshop offers new students a solid basic foundation of poses, breathing techniques, guided relaxation and yoga history and philosophy. Through an easy does it step-by-step approach Silvia will help you learn fundamental yoga poses with a focus on proper alignment. You will receive comprehensive handouts for each of these elements of the workshop. Even if you have been practicing yoga for a while, this is a great way to reconnect with the fundamentals - and an opportunity to grab that friend that you've been urging to try yoga and come along with them! *Limit 8 students.
Pre-registration is required by email or call 847-772-9642 (YOGA)
TIME: SUNDAY 2pm - 4pm
COST:$30.00 (includes Workshop Manual)
Sunday, October 26, 2008 12:00 PM: Kids Yoga Teacher Training
KIDS TEACHER TRAINING: Working with and teaching children is a career of passion and strength. Watching children grow and develop is one of the most exciting opportunities life can offer. This course will enable you to bring the beauty of yoga into your work with children. If you already teach yoga to adults or if you work with children in a classroom environment, this workshop is for you. Learning the basics of teaching yoga to kids will enable you to nurture and enhance your children’s lives.
Through this workshop you will learn:
1. A brief history of yoga and why it is so popular today.
2. The benefits of teaching yoga to kids and what makes it ideal for a group environment.
3. Yoga poses, games, and activities to use in the classroom.
4. Ways to tailor yoga to different developmental abilities and stages.
5. Breathing exercises to energize and to calm.
6. How to incorporate the principles of yoga throughout each interaction you have with children.
*4 contact CEU credit hours can by applied if you are an RYT with the Yoga Alliance.
ABOUT MARY SCUDELLA, E-R.Y.T.:
Mary discovered yoga several years ago and became a teacher registered with the Yoga Alliance in 2005. Mary finds joy in leading yoga classes and workshops for both children and adults. She feels humbled when teaching children’s yoga. Mary says, “I am truly grateful each day that I walk on the path of yoga. It is my hope that I can share some part of this wonderful practice with my students, young and old, each time we step onto the mat so that we may carry the grace of yoga with us into the world.”
Pre-registration is required by email or call 847-266-9642 (YOGA)
DATES: October 26, 2008
TIME: 12:00pm - 4:00pm
COST: Regular Teacher Training Cost $100
Only $85 Early Bird Pricing if paid by October 1st, 2008
Tuesday, October 28, 2008 7:00 PM: Childbirth Class with Ellen Winick
CHILDBIRTH CLASS, 8 WEEK SERIES: Please join Ellen for an 8 week exploration of the mind, body, emotions and spirit of childbirth. In this class for mom and dad (“partner/coach”), you will prepare to be active and aware participants in your birth experience. You’ll learn about what to expect during the rest of your pregnancy, birth, and postpartum and how to make those experiences all that you want them to be. Ellen promises that you’ll finish the class feeling more relaxed and prepared for your upcoming birth than when you started.We’ll cover nutrition, relaxation and exercise during pregnancy, the stages of labor including emotional and physical signs, comfort measures, how your partner can be a good coach, and preparing for your new baby. Always, our goal will be to prepare for a healthy birth for mom and baby. Every class will include a relaxation and/or meditation component. Feel free to contact Ellen with question at 847-721-9465 or ahealthybirth@comcast.net
ABOUT ELLEN WINICK:
My first pregnancy and the birth of my child in 1996 changed me forever. It was one of the most powerful experiences of my life. I developed a confidence and calm about what I could produce in my life out of that experience. And, I decided that from then on, I wanted to help others achieve the dreams they have for their births. Since making a career change from computer consultant to childbirth educator, I, hold a Masters in Education, 2 coaching certifications, and much coursework in birthing and labor support, I have taught over 200 couples about childbirth. My goal, always, is to inspire moms and their partners to be conscious and active participants in their births, communicate effectively with their healthcare providers and embrace the mental, physical, emotional and spiritual challenges of birth.
TIME: 7:00pm - 8:30pm
COST: $300.00
DATES: September 17, 24, October 1,8, 15, 22, 29, December 5
Saturday, November 01, 2008 4:30 PM: Vinyasa Flow 101 with Silvia
Do you want to feel better prepared to attend Level 1 or Level 2 classes?
-- OR --
Are you looking to develop a home yoga practice?
If you answer YES to either of these questions then join us at this Vinyasa Flow Workshop where you will learn about the history and practice of Vinyasa Krama. You will be introduced to Sun Salutations which are the foundation and spirit of Vinyasa Flow Hatha Yoga practice. In Flow yoga, for each movement there is one breath. For example, in the traditional Vinyasa based Surya Namaskar there is inhaling while raising one's arms overhead, then exhaling while bending forward, placing the hands next to the feet, etc.
Linking graceful movement with fluid breath causes the mind and body to become purified and united as one. Practicing this method of yoga clears the mind and makes the body become healthy and strong. Students will be provided handouts outlining each of 3 primary Sun Salutations, 4 Dancing Warrior Namaskars and a Mandala Namaskar to use in your home practice. We will break down each Salutation providing effective modifications where necessary in order to find the natural rhythm and flow on and off the mat. Join us for a fun, exhilarating experience! Class Size Limited to 8 students.
Pre-registration is required by email or call 847-266-9642 (YOGA)
TIME: SUNDAY 2pm - 4pm
COST:$25.00 includes take home booklet
Sunday, November 02, 2008 2:00 PM: Anusara Yoga 101
ANUSARA YOGA 101:
Have you ever wondered what makes Anusara Yoga unique? What about all these spirals and loops? How does pulling my shins in make my thighs go out? Please join Mara for an introduction to Anusara Yoga. You will learn how to incorporate the threads of Anusara Yoga into your yoga practice and have a greater understanding of this heart opening style of yoga. You will be introduced to the Universal Principles of Alignment that can be applied to every pose to bring about greater balanced action. Through Asana, breathwork, and handouts, you will be invited to open to grace, stepping into the heart of Anusara. All levels welcome.
ABOUT MARA CAMPBELL:
Teaching yoga became an interest of mine as I kept craving more from yoga and it kept delivering deeper and wider than I could have imagined. I have found much joy exploring the role of yoga teacher, sharing my love for yoga with others. My background is in Anusara yoga and I have taken teacher trainings from Martin and Jordan Kirk, senior Anusara instructors and John Friend, the founder of Anusara Yoga. Anusara literally means, "flowing with grace," which for me means when we align our bodies and minds through a yoga practice, we allow ourselves to live life more skillfully; making better life enhancing choices for ourselves, others and the world.
DATE: Sunday, November 2, 2008
TIME: 2:00pm - 4:00pm
COST: $25.00
Sunday, November 09, 2008 2:00 PM: Healthy Eating, Healthy Being with Jennifer Stanley
ALIVE IN 5- QUICK, EASY, SEASONAL RAW MEALS FOR THE BUSY BODY!!! With the holiday season quickly approaching it is essential to eat well to keep our immune system at an optimal level. The abundant health benefits of raw fooding rely on the high content of live enzymes found in the natural state of vegetables, fruits, grains, nuts and seeds. Live enzymes are the workhorses of the body, they help us deal with stress, increase energy levels, promote weight loss, mental clarity, reversing of aging and disease processes and speeding up recovery from injury. Join us in sampling some of our favorite easy seasonal raw recipes, McSteamy Broccoli Soup with Cheesy Corn Garnish, Pasta Primavera with Sundried Tomatoes, Peas & Zucchini, & Spiced Pear Crumble. This class is for everyone!! Come with questions or just a sense of adventure.
ABOUT JENNIFER STANLEY: Jen Stanley began raw fooding 5 years ago after being diagnosed with fibromyalgia. She was symptom free in one year after raw fooding and following the advice of a naturopathic doctor. Intrigued and passionate about the healing powers of naturopathic medicine, Jen became a student of Midwest University of Holistic Studies in 2004, and is presently completely a degree in Naturopathic medicine. She had been a professional chef for 8 years traveling around the country recently returning to Chicago. Jen owns From Scratch Organic Chef Services in Libertyville, which offers organic personal cheffing and at-home cooking classes specialized in dietary restricted menus.
Pre-registration is required by email or call 847-266-9642 (YOGA)
DATES: November 9th
TIME: 2:00pm - 5:00pm
COST: $30.00
Friday, November 14, 2008 7:00 PM: Movie Night: ALS Film Screening: Indestructible
INDESTRUCTIBLE: AN ALS FILM SCREENINGA Chicagoland yoga student diagnosed with ALS, a fatal neurodegenerative disease, filmmaker Ben Byer starts documenting his life on camera. What begins as a series of video diaries grows into an epic journey spanning three years and six countries as he scours the globe looking for answers - and a cure.
A cinematic adventure filled with extraordinary characters, breathtaking landscapes and abundant humor, Indestructible is beautifully shot by Academy Award™ nominee Roko Belic (Genghis Blues). In his first feature film, Byer takes us on a visually stunning global quest to survive as he begins to understand the power of the human condition.
Join us at TBY for an amazing and touching movie about a fellow yogi. Q & A with filmmakers following the screening.
"Byer masters that art of personal reportage." Chicago Sun Times
"This is a must see film for everyone that celebrates life." - The Last Blog in Cycerspace
TIME: 7:00PM
COST: Any Donation, All proceeds will go towards ALS Film Fund & the distribution of Indestructible.
Sunday, November 16, 2008 2:00 PM: Introduction To Yoga Workshop With Silvia
"Refresh, Renew, Reenergize with yoga!"
This workshop offers new students a solid basic foundation of poses, breathing techniques, guided relaxation and yoga history and philosophy. Through an easy does it step-by-step approach Silvia will help you learn fundamental yoga poses with a focus on proper alignment. You will receive comprehensive handouts for each of these elements of the workshop. Even if you have been practicing yoga for a while, this is a great way to reconnect with the fundamentals - and an opportunity to grab that friend that you've been urging to try yoga and come along with them! *Limit 8 students.
Pre-registration is required by email or call 847-772-9642 (YOGA)
TIME: SUNDAY 2pm - 4pm
COST:$30.00 (includes Workshop Manual)
Sunday, December 14, 2008 2:00 PM: Vinyasa Flow 101 with Silvia
Do you want to feel better prepared to attend Level 1 or Level 2 classes?
-- OR --
Are you looking to develop a home yoga practice?
If you answer YES to either of these questions then join us at this Vinyasa Flow Workshop where you will learn about the history and practice of Vinyasa Krama. You will be introduced to Sun Salutations which are the foundation and spirit of Vinyasa Flow Hatha Yoga practice. In Flow yoga, for each movement there is one breath. For example, in the traditional Vinyasa based Surya Namaskar there is inhaling while raising one's arms overhead, then exhaling while bending forward, placing the hands next to the feet, etc.
Linking graceful movement with fluid breath causes the mind and body to become purified and united as one. Practicing this method of yoga clears the mind and makes the body become healthy and strong. Students will be provided handouts outlining each of 3 primary Sun Salutations, 4 Dancing Warrior Namaskars and a Mandala Namaskar to use in your home practice. We will break down each Salutation providing effective modifications where necessary in order to find the natural rhythm and flow on and off the mat. Join us for a fun, exhilarating experience! Class Size Limited to 8 students.
Pre-registration is required by email or call 847-266-9642 (YOGA)
TIME: SUNDAY 2pm - 4pm
COST:$25.00 includes take home booklet
Friday, February 06, 2009 7:00 PM: Livin' The Moment Weekend With David Romanelli
If you've enjoyed David's classes before, you will LOVE this weekend experience. It will feature all-new themes, stories, music, chocolate, and wine!
Throughout history, many of the world's most prominent figures have accessed a sacred space from which they derived great power, wealth, skill, genius, and strength. This sacred space is The Present Moment. In this 3 day experience with Yahoo's Mind-Body Expert David Romanelli, you will learn about the power of The Moment and how to access this power through flowing yoga, great music, delicious Vosges Chocolate, soothing wine, inspiring quotes, sacred wisdom and ancient knowledge. The physical part of yoga is only the tip of the iceberg. If you love the natural high of a yoga class, imagine how good you'll feel by indulging the full body of knowledge dating back 5,000 years. You will finish with a better understanding of how to apply the practice, science, and benefits of yoga to your daily life. Most importantly, you will realize that by digger deeper into The Moment, you become a wealthier soul leading a more inspired life. Register by email or call 847-266-9642.
COST FOR ENTIRE WEEKEND: $140 (8 hours!) or buy separately
7pm February 6th: Are You Living the Moment Presentation, Cost FREE
8pm February 6th: Finding Youth in the Present Moment, Cost $45
10:45am February 7th: Finding Perspective in the Moment, Cost $40
4pm February 7th: Healing in the Present Moment, Cost: $45
1:30pm February 8th: Finding Your Purpose in the Moment, Cost: $45
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 6TH, 2009: Are You Livin' The Moment: 7pm-8pm (FREE) This is a 1 hour inspirational talk featuring chocolate, movie clips, sports highlights all of which set the tone for the weekend. The speech teaches the tools necessary to hold the moment amidst the chaos of everyday living. And once you are more "in the moment," David will explain how that enhances your life as a professional, spouse, and parent. By placing a greater emphasis on high quality moments everyday, we lead richer, more meaningful lives filled with vibrant memories.
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 6TH, 2009: Finding Youth in The Present Moment Flow Yoga 8pm-9:30pm, $45
This 2 hour presentation will pair a flowing 90 minute flowing vinyasa yoga class with featured wines of Sicily from the Feudo Arancio winery. The history of wine cultivation in Sicily goes back at least 6,000 years. In fact, during the time of the Greeks, Sicily (known at that time as Magna Grecia or 'Greater Greece') was truly the heart of wine cultivation in the Mediterranean. Historic texts from this time often refer to Sicily as Oenotria or 'The Land of the Staked Vines'. For Sicilians wine has always been more than just a beverage.in the Mediterranean world, wine has always carried a spiritual significance. From the cults of Dionysus and Bacchus in Greece and Rome to the sacred significance of wine in religious context, wine has always symbolized life, fertility, pleasure and the blessings of 'mother earth'. David will explore how a glass of wine is the gateway to a deeper sense of life and a deeper look at youthfulness not as wrinkled skin but as a vibrant spirit. David will explore how some people that are old seem really young; while some people that are young seem really old. At the end of class, you will be in a deeply relaxed, totally present state of mind as you are guided through a tasting of Sicilian varietals such as Grillo and Nero d'Avola. You'll finish realizing that like a great wine, a human can age with boldness, character and grace.
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 7TH, 2009: Finding Perspective in The Present Moment: 10:45am-12:45pm, $40
In this 2 hour flowing vinyasa yoga class, David will lead you on a tour thru the different places every human discovers on the Inner Journey. From the luxurious tropical views of your greatest dreams (Inner Kauai) to ever-present spot in our loins for life's ego-driven driven luxuries (Inner Las Vegas) to the wide open desert terrain in the depths of to soul (Inner Arizona) to that all-common stop in the slums of the mind (Inner City). This workshop will remind you that you always have the freedom to travel on the inner journey. Lillian Smith said, "I soon realized that no journey carries one far unless, as it extends into the world around us, it goes an equal distance into the world within."
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 7TH, 2009: Healing in The Present Moment: 4pm - 6pm, $45
In the ancient Eastern cultures, healing is an art as much as a science. David will explain this art thru the chakra system which teaches how to inspire the soul in order to heal the body. It's very valuable information that sometimes is a bit hard to swallow; but not if it's covered in chocolate.
The Chocolate Chakra Tour is a journey thru the 7 chakras. For each chakra, you will experience a deep stretch yoga pose, a specially selected song from just the right genre of music, a carefuly chosen exotic Vosges Chocolate truffle, and a fun story to drive the points home. A sneak preview: You will learn how the sparkling guitar of the late Jerry Garcia is the ultimate sound to soothe the heart chakra while the spicy Red Fire Vosges chocolate truffle offers a powerful connection to the root chakra. This workshop is based on The Yoga + Chocolate Chakra Box which David co-created with Katrina Markoff, founder of Vosges Haut-Chocolat.
SUNDAY FEBRUARY 8TH, 2009: Finding Your Purpose in The Present Moment 1:30pm-4pm, $45
Every human struggles with what the Bhagavad Gita calls the 3 human weaknesses: lust, anger, and greed. In order to stay true to self and purpose, one must build immunity to the seductions of life (emotional outbursts that endanger others, lust-driven affairs that hurt loved ones, and making poor decisions for money rather than for love). We are most vulnerable to those weaknesses when mind, body and spirit are out of sync. There's no better way to re-synchronize then thru peak sensory experiences like delicious chocolate, rockin' music, and soothing yoga. At the end of David's flowing vinyasa yoga class, you will be in a deeply relaxed, totally present state of mind as you are guided through a tasting of the Vosges Haut-Chocolat Funk n Disco truffle made with buttermilk banana pudding and milk chocolate. You'll finish realizing that "nothing can cure the soul but the senses just as nothing can cure the senses but the soul." (Oscar Wilde)
