Workshops

~*~To sign up for these workshops and special classes, you can click on the Pay Pal link that corresponds below or go to our store front page. You do not have to be a member of Pay Pal to use it and it's easy to do! If you do use Pay Pal please print out your receipt and bring it to the studio when you come to class.

If you'd rather not use Pay Pal please send an email or call the office(203)254-9642. You can send in a check or drop off a check or cash at the studio as well.


**Please note that all sales are final; there are no refunds. Exceptions will be considered for special situations such as medical - in this situation a 15% processing fee will still be retained.

Sunset Beach Yoga, Kirtan & Bonfire!

Monday, July 28th at 7:00pm
held at Jennings Beach on the far end near the volleyball courts and boats
**This is a separate registration event.
$25/person if paid in advance, $35/person if paid at the beach.

After class we will have the opportunity to strengthen our community bond as we light the bonfire and join together in a kirtan. The kirtan will begin approximately at 8:30pm and end by 10:00pm.

If you have a Fairfield Beach sticker follow these directions.
Directions from Y4E to Jennings beach: Go left onto Route 1 (Post Road)4th or 5th light go right onto South Benson Road. Follow South Benson all the way to the end then follow the signs for Jennings Beach.

If you do NOT have a beach sticker follow these directions.
Directions to Ash Creek Open Space lot:From the East: Take I-95 South. Take the US-1 exit 23 to Kings Highway and continue 0.11 miles. Turn slight left onto Kings Highway Cutoff/ US-1 South and drive 0.6 miles. Turn left onto Boston Post RD/ US-1 and continue 0.1 miles. Turn slight right onto Old Post Road and continue 0.07 miles. Turn left onto Turney Road which intersects Riverside Drive.
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From the West: Take I-95 North. Take exit 22, Round Hill Road and continue 0.27 miles. Stay straight to go onto ramp and continue 0.07 miles. Turn slight right onto Walls Drive and drive 0.17 miles. Turn right onto North Benson Road/ Route 135 and continue 0.12 miles. Turn left onto Boston Post RD/ US-1. Continue to follow Post Road for 0.29 miles. Turn slight right onto Old Post Road and continue 0.07 miles. Turn left onto Turney Road which intersects Riverside Drive.

What to bring
Towel, water, extra layers of clothing,citronella, whatever you need to feel comfortable.

$25.00/person if paid in advance and $35.00 if paid at the beach. There is a suggested donation of`$5-$10 for the kirtan to cover the beach fees.
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Restorative Yoga: 6 Week Summer Series

With Michelle Brunet
Tuesdays, 3:00-4:30 pm
July 8th - August 19th, 2008 (no class on July 29th)

This yoga practice is extremly gentle and is suitable for everybody from the new student to the advanced practitioner. Using breathing techniques and guided visualization the body is supported through use of blankets, blocks, bolsters and straps in a series of postures intended to allow deep relaxation. This style of yoga addresses mental and physical stress, fatique and tension while revitalizing the body.

$90 for the series

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Qi Gong & Tai Chi:
8 Week Summer Series on the Beach!

with Brooke Becker
Wednesdays, 7:00-8:00am
(Penfield Beach Fairfield)
July 9th – August 27, 2008

$95 for the series

A class involving gentle yet intense qi gong exercises, standing meditation as well as the first part of the post revolutionary yang style tai chi form.

Brooke Becker
is a certified Tai Chi Chuan and Qigong teacher and Massage Therapist.

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Store Front page to purchase this workshop on line.

Family Yoga Class

with Kerri Gawreluk
Saturday, JULY 12
1:30-2:30 something for everybody, ages 5 and up

Calling all mothers, fathers, siblings, and family members... yoga really IS for everybody, and this special class is designed for children ages 5 and up and adults to enjoy and share together! Yoga means "connection," and this class is an opportunity to connect with the ones you love through creative partner poses, basic stretches and soothing relaxation techniques to create a fun environment where adults and children can learn from each other and play as equals. Yoga is an excellent way to slow down and relate to each other in a comfortable and mindful manner. No prior yoga experience is necessary!

$15.00 per person if registered by July 5, $20.00 thereafter.

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Store Front page to purchase this workshop on line.

Finding Your Bliss: A Back bend Workshop

with Lauren Lanham
July 13th 10:30am-12:30pm

An open heart is the key to joy. Deepen your practice and connect to your bliss as we explore a variety of backbends to release blocked energy and make space in the heart. Some back bending experience necessary, not for beginners.

Lauren Lanham has been a student of yoga for the past 14 years. On this yogic journey she has had many wonderful teachers and experiences. She believes yoga to be an integral part of one's physical, mental and spiritual life. Lauren has tremendous enthusiasm for and love of yoga that she imparts to her students. She is also continually learning life's lessons from her loving husband and two amazing children. Certified by the White Lotus Foundation, her teaching is an eclectic mix including Iyengar and Ashtanga styles.

Fee of $30 per person if paid by July 5th, $40 thereafter.

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This fun-filled, inspirational week will empower girls to:

• Learn yoga postures and simple relaxation techniques to help chill out and stretch out

• Spark self-expression through creative outlets like journaling, collaging, chanting, and jewelry-making

• Embrace a positive self-image and open the lines of communication in a supportive, nurturing environment of their peers

Help the little goddesses in your life unleash their inner
girl power!!

$200 per session if registered one week before start date,
$250 thereafter

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Integrative Relaxation (yoga nidra)

with Chandrakant
Friday, August 15
6:30-8:00pm
$25.00 per person if paid by August 8, 2008, $30.00 thereafter

Break the momentum of stress
Dissolve and resolve the causes of stress.

This session includes easy to use techniques of breath and simple awareness that can be practiced lying down or sitting comfortably in a chair. Through a combination of simple techniques participants are able to enter into a state of complete physical, mental and emotional relaxation.

Chandrakant (John Hiester) is a senior instructor and seminar leader at the Amrit Yoga Institute in Salt Springs, Florida. He leads professional trainings in Hatha Yoga and Yoga Nidra, as well as other yoga and stress-reduction based programs. As a student and practitioner of yoga and meditation with Yogi Amrit Desai for over
30 years, his experience has given him a solid foundation for the planning and implementation of various community seminars and skill set workshops in yoga, stress reduction and Integrative Relaxation, which he presents nationwide.

John is a preacher's son and a Vietnam era veteran. A graduate of Rutgers University, he has worked as a group counselor in a home for wards of the state and as a door-to-door community social worker in New Jersey. Over the past three decades, he served in various capacities at the Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health, and has actively assisted Yogi Desai for the last six years at the Amrit Yoga Institute.


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Lifting Your Spirits With Yoga: Life Force Yoga to Beat the Blues

with Nora Gluck
July 20th
2:00-5:00pm
$40.00 per person if paid by July 13, 2008, $50.00 thereafter

Through the practices of yoga, meditation, breathing techniques, affirmation, visualization and progressive relaxation participants will experience ways to energize the body, calm the mind and open the heart of compassion for the self. Emphasis will be on the power of self-acceptance and self-love to manage moods and unlock the door to personal growth and transformation. This is a valuable workshop for people experiencing depression, anxiety, and stress-related conditions.

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A Fine Balance: Handstand Fundamentals Workshop

With Carolyn Fahey
August 3rd
10:30am-12:30pm
$35.00 per person if paid by July 27, 2008, $45.00 thereafter

* Delight in the exhilarating experience of standing on your own two hands!

* Release your fear and playfully challenge yourself to take the next step towards freedom and joy.

* Experience the elegant Anusara™ system of yoga and practice a step by step sequence of asanas leading to handstand.

* This workshop is designed for yoga students who desire to take their practice to the next level.

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Yoga Teacher Training at Y4E!

200 hour Yoga Teacher Certification
with Kim Valeri of Yoga Spirit Studios
Begins September 12th 2008 13 months one weekend per month

YOGAspirit® Studios 200-hour Curriculum:

* YOGAspirit® FORM
~36 Asanas
~6-week lesson plans
* 60 Asanas taught in Iyengar-style to build technical proficiency
* Purification Sadhana
* Educational tools and teaching materials
* Pranayama, meditation, Surat Shabda teachings
* YOGAspirit® Sacred Life ™ Course
* Basic anatomy & physiology
* Basic principles of Ayurveda
* Teaching yoga to special populations (injuries, remedial, restorative, children and prenatal)
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DanceYOGA ™ , YOGAspirit® FLOW, YOGAspirit® POWER

Breakdown of Curriculum Hours:
100 hours of yoga techniques
20 hours of teaching methodology
20 hours of anatomy & physiology
20 hours of philosophy, ethics & yogic lifestyle
10 hours of practicum - student teaching
30 hours self-directed theoretical study and homework
Visit YOGAspirit studios to find out more information on the practicum.
Stop by the studio or give us a call (254-9642) to pick up a brochure and an application.

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Program

with Joy LeVine Abrams

8 Friday nights, starts September 26, 2008. First and last Friday, 7:00-10:00 pm, middle 6 Fridays, 7-9:30 pm (No Class Halloween) Last class November 21.


Potential Benefits:
*Lasting decreases in physical and psychological symptoms
*An increased ability to relax
*Reductions in pain levels and an enhanced ability to cope with pain that may not go away
*Greater energy and enthusiasm for life
*Improved self-esteem
*An ability to cope more effectively with both short and long-term stressful situations.

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Click here to learn more about the UMass MBSR Program:

UMass MBSR Program

Men's Yoga Series

with Robert Ortner, RYT
Five Sundays, 10:30-12 noon
will be offered again in the Fall...

If you think you aren't flexible enough for yoga, this class is for you! In this "Yoga For Men" series, we will cover all the basics, setting the foundation for a deep and lasting practice. Come learn how to stretch and relax your body and to help release stress. You will be surprised how easy and effective yoga can be. Suitable for all levels of experience, especially beginners.

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Store Front page to purchase this workshop on line.

*~*~*~*When you purchase a class or workshop on line please print out your receipt and bring it to the studio with you and we will add your classes/workshop to your class card. If you are purchasing a workshop for people in addition to yourself please list the additional names you are purchasing it for in the 'messages' part of the Pay Pal purchase form.*~*~*~*
Thank you!

**Please note that all sales are final; there are no refunds. Exceptions will be considered for special situations such as medical.

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