Call (860) 676-8800 to register for any of these workshops. Call early so you can guarantee your spot.
Teen Yoga
Ages 13-18
Julie Erasmus
Friday, April 11th
5-6:30pm
Yoga for teens is a fun and helpful practice that unites body, mind and breath. Improve body tone and strength, posture, balance, focus, flexibility and sense of calm through poses (asanas), posture flows (vinyasas) and breathwork (pranayama). Release stress and find inner peace through relaxation, visualization and creative expression. Learn techniques for self-awareness, inner-strength and relaxation that help in handling life’s pressures and challenges.
Cost $18.00
Yoga Nidra Workshop
Leslie Gordon
Friday, May 2nd, 2008
7-8:30pm
Yoga Nidra or "Yogic Sleep" is a combination of relaxation, affirmation, respiration and visualization techniques that are used together to create deep relaxation in the physical body. This multidimensional approach to relaxation facilitates deep integration of mind, body and spirit.
Experience this profound relaxation yourself as Kula yoga teacher, Leslie Gordon, guides you through a gentle asana and yoga nidra practice. This practice is appropriate for anyone, regardless of your physical condition. Please dress warmly in layers, as you will be lying in Savasana for about an hour. You may eat a light meal 1 hour before arriving.
$20
Tween Yoga for Girls
Ages 10-12
Julie Erasmus
Friday, May 9th
5-6:30pm
This is fun-filled yoga class that celebrates your each girl’s unique body, mind and spirit. Students will increase strength, flexibility, balance and coordination through yoga poses, posture sequencing and breath awareness. Learn to listen to your body and your inner teacher as you playfully move and groove in noncompetitive ways. Tween yoga also offers an opportunity to find peace and calm while you chill out with relaxation and visualization. Explore yoga with:
· creativity
· music
· aromatherapy
· games
· laughter and more
Cost $18.00
Partner Yoga
Friday, May 16th, 2008
6-7pm
Leslie Gordon and Maggie Rueda
This nurturing, inspiring, and fun-filled yoga class will combine physical poses and breathing techniques (pranayama) to help you release tension, focus your mind, increase strength, and gain flexibility. Bring a partner, friend, or spouse, open to all levels.
You and your partner will practice together and benefit from each other's support to attain correct alignment and take each posture a little deeper. Having another person to help and work directly with you will help you feel safe and supported.
Additionally, you will build courage, strengthen trust and deepen communication with your partner. Practicing yoga postures with a partner will inspire and encourage each of you to new realms within your practice.
The instructors are Leslie Gordon and Maggie Rueda. Both instructors are certified and experienced yoga instructors. Leslie is a certified ThaiYoga Practitioner. Maggie is certified as a personal trainer.
$35 per couple
Todd Norian and Ann Greene
January 9-11, 2009
Todd Norian and Ann Greene, two of Anusara's most open-hearted and inspirational teachers, are a dynamic husband and wife team who share a passion for teaching yoga. They teach with the deepest intention to awaken the hearts of others to their true nature of unlimited joy. Through personal sharing and profound philosophical insights, combined with precise technical guidance and a warm sense of humor, Todd and Ann create an opportunity for transformation and self-empowerment in each student. Todd has been a student of yoga since 1980 and Ann since 1988. They have studied with John Friend since 1997 and offer workshops internationally. Todd directs a 200-hour Anusara Yoga teacher training, and as an accomplished musician, has created several music CDs for yoga. For more information, visit: www.deeppeaceyoga.com.
Save the date, details to follow.
Call to reserve your spot, (860) 676-8800.
Kula Yoga
Julie Miller, Director
Riverdale Farms Shopping Center
136 Simsbury Road
Bldg. 4, 2nd Floor (behind Toshi Restaurant)
Avon, CT 06001
860-676-8800