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Workshops and Series
Introductory Series
Our introductory series acquaints students new to the Iyengar method with
The fundamentals of yoga postures and lays the foundation for practice and
progression to Level 1. Each series takes place on Saturdays for 5 weeks.
The cost of each series is $90.
April Introductory Series
April 10, 17, 24, May 1, 8
10:15-11:45am with Tamar Kelly
May Introductory Series
May 22, 29, June 5, 12, 19
10:15-11:45am with Michelle LaRue
Guest Workshops
Check back for more information on Guest Workshops.
Upcoming workshops include:
Stephanie Quirk: October 8th - 11th
Edwin Bryant: November 13th - 14th
Special Series
Healthy Hips
Tori Milner
Saturdays, March 6, 13, 20, 27
10:15-11:45 am
All Levels
$68 members/$85 non-members
We will practice a variety of postures to promote healthy hips and explore how to modify postures when there is hip restriction.
Home Practice
Naghmeh Ahi
Saturdays, March 6, 13, 20, 27
12:00-1:30 pm
All Levels
$68 members/ $85 non-members
Gain the knowledge and confidence to bring yoga home. We’ll explore getting started, staying motivated and developing sequences of postures appropriate to your level. Tune in to your own “inner teacher” as you build a daily home practice.
Yoga in American Sign Language
Mondays, March 8, 15, 22, 29, April 5, 12, 19, 26
6:00-7:30pm
All Levels
$150
An 8-week series in the fundamentals of yoga accessible to Deaf students and conducted in American Sign Language. Class is appropriate for those fluent in sign language
Iyengar Yoga for Veterans
Tori Milner/James Murphy
Saturdays, 10 sessions: April 10, 17, 24, May 1, 8, 22, 29, June 12, 19, 26
12:00-1:30 pm
No Fee
All veterans welcome regardless of yoga experience. More Info to come.
Back Care
Carolyn Christie
Saturdays, April 17, 24, May 1, 8
2:15-3:45 pm
All Levels
$68 members/ $85 non-members
Practice postures that promote a healthy back and spine and encourage good posture and alignment.
Transition to Level 2
Richard Jonas
Saturdays, June 12, 19, 26
2:15-3:45 pm
$50 members/ $65 non-members
An introduction to postures such as Sirsasana (head stand), Adho Mukha Vrksasana (hand stand), back bends and pranayama. For students who have solid foundation in standing postures and Sarvangasana (shoulder stand).
Preregistration for all Workshops and Series is strongly encouraged to guarantee your space.
Specific Needs Classes
Specific Needs with James Murphy and Brooke Myers
Thursdays, 1:45-3:15 PM
Provides safe and effective yoga programs for students who have injuries and chronic conditions, and individual needs. Space is limited. Call for registration process.
Students do not need to be current members of IYAGNY to sign up for this course.
Registration: Please complete and return the questionnaire and waiver (available at the front desk) before your first class. Registration is required at least one week prior to attending class.
Only those students who have been registered for past Specific Needs Yoga Courses can drop into our current Specific Needs classes. The cost for a single drop-in class is $21 for members and $25 for non-members. The full cost of the course is $200 for 12 classes. The winter courses expires on April 3, 2010.
Weekly Sutra Study Group
Faculty
Fridays, 1:30-2:45pm
All Levels welcome. There is no fee to participate in this group.
Participation is open to anyone interested in deepening their understanding by examining the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. The group will focus on a few sutras each session, practice chanting the selected sutras, and explore different translations and commentaries. Please bring a copy of the sutras with you and any translations that you find valuable in your personal study.
Monthly Yoga Philosophy Study Group
Faculty
Sundays, February 14, March 14, April 18, and June 13
12:00-1:30pm
All Levels welcome. There is no fee to participate in this group.
This study group willl be led by Institute faculty members and will be rooted in the Yoga Sutras of Pantanjali. Each session will focus on an exploration of a paricular aspect of Yoga Philosophy.
February 14 - Isvara pranidhana and the meaning of om, sutras I.23-28
March 14 - The obstacles, sutras 1.30-32
April 18 - How to overcome the obstacles, the "or's," sutras I.33-38
June 13 - A gemstone of the highest order, the clarified citta, I.39-41
Sunday Workshops
All Sunday Workshops are from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
$25 members / $35 non-members
March 14
Menopause
Bobby Clennell | All Levels
Menopause is a critical period of adjustment. Learn postures to help with hot flashes, stiffness, fatigue and depression. Explore the challenges and rewards of the post menopausal phase of life.
March 21
Forward Extensions
Tamar Kelly | Levels 2 and up
Forward extensions strengthen and soothe the neuromuscular systems, leaving us calm and rested. Extend, bend and revolve the legs and elongate the spine to achieve more evolved forward extensions.
April 4
Sciatica
Richard Jonas | All Levels
Practice a sequence of asanas which support proper alignment to help ease the discomfort of sciatica and other lower back issues. Use of props and other modifications of postures will be explored.
April 11
Twists
Judith Isaacs |All Levels
Focus on revolved asanas which improve the alignment of the spine, increase the flexibility of the back and hips and the health of the internal organs.
April 18
Backbends
Marcela Clavijo | Levels 2 and up
Bend over backwards; you’ll be glad you did. Animate your body, welcome your breath, clear your mind.
May 2
Hip and Groin Opening
Matt Dreyfus | Levels 2 and up
Create mobility in the hips and groins to free the energy that is locked in the pelvis, allowing a sense of space, movement and well being.
June 13
Inversions
Michelle LaRue | Levels 2 and up
Inversions are nourishing, invigorating and rewarding. Practice postures that create a foundation for Sirsasana (head balance) and Sarvangasana (shoulder balance) as well as these postures themselves.
June 20
Rising Up and Dropping Back
Carolyn Christie | Levels 3 and up
Create stability and extension in inversions (Adho Mukha Vrksasana, Sirsasana, Pinca Mayurasana, Sarvangasana), followed with dropping back.
The Institute faculty donates the Sunday Workshops to support the IYAGNY programming mission.
Continuing Education Teacher Training
Brooke Myers and Carrie Owerko
Sundays, January 31, February 21, March 28, April 25, May 23, June 27
1:00-4:00pm
Open to teachers who have completed a recognized Iyengar Yoga Teacher Training. Build
on work done in Teacher in Training syllabus. Cover sequencing, basic adjustments and
incorporating philosophy in teaching. Come prepared to teach poses on the Introductory
syllabus.
The fee is $45 per class. Pre-registration is required.
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