Mindfulness Meditation & iRest Yoga Nidra (Includes Body Sensing Yoga)
4 Class Series: January 10, 17, 24, 31 - 4 - 5:30 PM
Workshops: Febuary 11 and/or March 17 - 9 - 11:30 AM
w/Mary Bartel
-
Defined by Jon Kabat-Zinn,
"Mindfulness Meditation is paying attention in a particular way, in
the present moment without judgement.
What is Mindfulness?
- Develops a curious, non-judgmental, acceptance of whatever one is
experiencing moment to moment
- Being with the moment frees us from rigid attitudes, cognitions,
behaviors, and lowers reactivity so choices are seen with better clarity
- Cultivates letting go of desired outcome to more easily tolerate pain
without the need to avoid or fix it
What is Mindfulness Meditation?
Defined by Jon Kabat-Zinn, "Mindfulness Meditation is paying attention in a
particular way, in the present moment without judgment.
What is iRest Yoga Nidra?
iRest (Integrative Restoration) is an evidence based ancient
transformation practice mindfulness meditative self inquiry and deep
relaxation that can help in releasing negative emotions and thought
patterns, calming the nervous system, and here
developing an
inner sanctuary of well-being and equanimity that underlies all
circumstances you may encounter in your life.
iRest essentially teaches you how to live a contented life,
free of conflict, anxiety, fear and suffering by opening your mind and body
to their inherent ground of health and wholeness.
The classes will be experiential and incorporate Mindfulness
Meditation and Yoga Nidra in varying positions: seated, standing, lying
down and in restorative poses as well as inmovement during Body Sensing
Yoga/Mindful Movement. No yoga or meditation experience required.
What is Body Sensing Yoga
A meditative Hatha Yoga practiced as part of some iRest Yoga
Nidra Classes from the tantric teachings of Kashmir non-dualism as found in
ancient yogic texts. Mary has been exploring this style of yoga which
was introduced to her has part of her teacher training in Integrative
Restoration (iRest) Yoga Nidra. Body Sensing Yoga uses traditional
Yoga postures in dynamic and static postural flows. This gentle style
of Yoga is more than a portal for health and healing as it is a gateway
towards revealing your body as radiant, expansive and spacious vibration,
which directly discloses your true nature as unconditioned Presence - the
ultimate realization of Yoga. Join Mary to deepen your sensory body
awareness and Self-awareness. Come with an open mind and a willingness
to let go of your habitual way of practicing Yoga postures. You will
be guided in and out of postures in a sensing / feeling way that liberates
and frees your mind to a deeper knowing of how to "be" in the postures (asanas).
No yoga experience necessary ... 20-25
minutes is allocated for Body Sensing Yoga in the Tuesday classes, 60
minutes in the Saturday classes.
Fee: $60 for the 4 Tuesday classes in January
$30 for
either of the Saturday classes or attend both for $50 - Feb. 11 or Mar. 17
To register click
here. (Classes to
be held with a minimum of 6 students.)
YOGA
CARE FOR THE BACK
A Yoga for Healing Program with
Mary Bartel, Structural Yoga™ Therapist
Tuesdays, 2/7 - 3/13
(6 classes)
4 - 5:30 PM
Are you tired of chronic
aches and pain? Are you ready to help yourself?
For "Structural
Support” & Stress Reduction Tools
In these classes you will learn and practice:
· Therapeutic
Yoga exercises and breath work for back care,
stability, strength, balance and freed of
movement
· Deep
healing relaxation, concentration and meditation
techniques for Stress Reduction & deeper healing
potential
· How
strong and flexible spinal muscles are key to
vital health
· How
to walk taller with poise and grace with
improved posture for greater vitality
· How
to unravel the underlying tensions that may be
at the root of your discomfort
· How
to reduce or eliminate taking OTC or
prescription drugs for back pain
· How
YOU CAN return to doing things that you fear
will trigger pain
· How
to feel “great” in your body
Fee: $98 (6 classes +
includes foundational exercises CD).
$15 drop in fee.
Pre-registration and payment please as space is
limited.
Appropriate for beginners and
those with prior Yoga experience.
This program is not intended for
folks in acute pain.
My personal
experience
- years of chronic neck and back
problems, led me to explore yoga over 10 years
ago. My extensive training and practice
has unequivocally allowed me to find my innate
strength and return to doing many things I had
given up because of pain. I am a testament
for the practices I will teach in these
programs. My intention is to educate
others in how to be an active participant in
their self-healing so to feel what is their true
nature – peace within their body and minds.
Join me and you too can feel “backed up, stable,
and supported” by your structure.
Be healthy, happy and whole, Mary
To register contact Mary @
891-9944 or
mary@innerquestyoga.net
Forward payment payable to: Inner
Quest Yoga
Mail to 238 Broadway, Saranac
Lake, NY 12983
Student Testimonials:
Therapeutic classes have really helped me.
I liked the intimacy of the class. Mary is
able to keep a close eye on her students so she
can help with corrections to their postures as
needed. I gained more awareness of my
health and daily activities. I have been taking
Yoga classes now for two years. Prior to
that, I did PT and water therapy. Neither
one made a big difference to my back and hips. I
use to walk stairs one at a time. My
posture has very much improved and I walk
straight without a limp. I can walk
without pain and also ride my bike ! No
more pain pills. The handouts are
wonderful. Wally
W, Paul Smiths, NY
I liked the pace of the class.
No more pain in my hips, lower back, feet and
legs. I feel like I look better, move
better. I enjoyed learning specific
anatomical benefits.
Linda G., Saranac Lake
As with all your classes, a like
the positive environment with personal
attention. I have gained flexibility a and
a new commitment to daily practice and new
"tools". In the past, I had difficulty
with a home practice; since beginning this
program, I've been practicing almost daily and
miss it if I don't do it because it is something
I want to do because it feels good. Pat
W., Saranac Lake
The
Therapeutics Yoga class on Monday
night exceeded all my expectations. It was
marvelous. I feel so blessed to have
gotten a place in this maximum capacity class.
Your studio is so beautiful, the lighting
perfect, your voice so peaceful and soothing and
the exercises are fantastic. Your
instructions were easy to understand and follow.
Your corrections were much appreciated and made
a dramatic difference in the exercises for me.
It was such a nice and unexpected touch that you
provided cushions and blankets too. As you can
see this was really over the top for me. I
left pain free and totally relaxed. It
was the fastest 90 minutes of the week. I
look forward to cultivating the inner peace that
you are teaching the foundations for in class.
What a wonderful gift.
P.E., Vermontville
The
I've been regularly seeing a
Chiropractor for 18 months for chronic back and
neck problems. I am 43 and realize
straightening myself out at this age is a
process. Having adjustments 2-3 times
weekly I am well aware of where things are
adjusting. Since starting Mary's
Therapeutic Yoga, I and Dr. Cerruti have noticed
less of the same adjustments and more different,
"deeper" adjustments. I’m excited as things
appear to be more stable. Taking the Yoga
Therapeutics classes with Mary has given me self
help back care strengthening tools I’ll have
forever. I feel Therapeutic Yoga is a
great way to gain knowledge about your body so
to heal faster and more efficiently.
D. Courtney, Tupper Lake
I found/find the therapeutic
yoga/lower back program to be immensely useful
and valuable. This is something I personally
need, as you know, and it is making a
difference. I especially appreciate the
attention that the format of the class allows
you to pay to details. Those minute
adjustments of hand placement and such make an
enormous difference.
Ed Roesner, Saranac Lake
FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT
Increasing Joint Mobility, Muscle Strength and
Flexibility
Presented by Mary Bartel, Sturctural Yoga Therapist
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2012
9 - 11:30 am
Feeling stiff, sore or cranky? Let's loosen up!
Explore the potential for enjoying your body move with greater
fluidity and no, or less, pain with an
easy home practice
that takes only 30 minutes to perform.
The Joint Freeing Sequence when performed mindfully and with breath is
self-nurturing and will help you de-stress and de-compress your body and mind
while increasing joint mobility, muscular tone, strength and flexibility.
These exercises are great as a stand alone practice or as a warm-up for a longer
yoga session
Joints that are free in movement do not
crack, create muscular stress, discomfort, or cause movement in an adjacent
joint. Learn how to reverse any of these symptoms of stuck energy flow -
what yogis call ‘prana’ (life force).
This workshop is for everyone and any age.
Join us - wear comfortable clothes – we’ll have fun.
In this workshop:
* you will learn and practice a sequence of easy movements to increase
your body’s freedom of movement.
* you will learn what the ideal range of motion is for each joint.
*
you will gain awareness as to which
muscles in your body are tight (need more release/stretch) and which muscles are
weak (need more strengthening).
* you will be pleased to learn such an easy set of movements can make a
dramatic difference in the way you feel, look and move!
Fee: $35 ($45 includes
CD, if purchased before or during the workshop - $5 savings)
Pre-register and payment for
workshop is needed to hold your space.
Click
here
for Mary's Bio.
Testimonials:
I loved the workshop, I felt so good the rest of the day and I have done the
routine both days since then, I would like to attend the follow-up session
Margaret, Tupper Lake
Very informative workshop...I can't believe how fast the time went by as we
engaged in yoga practice! As I age, I want my body to have the ability to
maintain muscle mass and range of motion. Your class incorporated a
multi-level approach on how to perform joint freeing postures with the correct
body alignment. Your enthusiasm and encouragement created an easy learning
environment... everyone felt comfortable as we practiced doing something good
for ourselves!
Final thought: I know my posture has improved (I've become more aware) because
you shared your experiences/reasons for yoga practice -- Thank You for making a
difference! Kathy, Tupper Lake
Mary you are a wonderful instructor.
I learned a lot from your session. I'm hooked! I have started
working on the joint freeing series at home. My lower back ahs not hurt
for for 2 days now - a great relief. I believe my toes and feet are less
painful also, and after only 3 sessions.
Thank you for the handouts you gave us;
they have been great to work off of. Also, thanks for the efforts in
making them as I will have them forever! I would recommend this series to
anyone who is just starting to exercise regularly or has been at it for years.
It has a lot to offer either. Holly, Tupper Lake
ANATOMY OF YOGA
POSES - STRUCTURAL YOGA
3 hr. workshop with
Mary Bartel
Come explore your body
and Yoga practice in this experiential workshop to understand the major
anatomical movements of the primary Yoga postures.
Deepen the connection you have with your muscles as you learn which muscles are
stretching / relaxing and which muscles are contracting / strengthening - as all
muscles work in pairs.
With this understanding of your body, you will be able to:
- deepen your capacity to drawer your senses within
- develop a keen awareness of muscle sensations
- recognize the difference in the sensation of stretching versus contracting
- guide your breath with intention to the working muscles
- make the micro-movements that will contract or relax muscles on a deeper level
moment to moment
- explore what truly feels good as you cultivate a steady comfortable pose ...
most import as is instructed in Patanjali's Yoga Sutras.
Workshops and special classes previously offered are listed
below. If you would like to see any of these programs again or would like
to have a workshop held at your location, please contact us.
YOGA
FOR WOMEN
& THEIR CYCLES
OF LIFE
Yoga Practices,
plus Sister Science Ayurveda Principals,
and Essential Oils recommendations for
alleviation of
PMS, Pre and Post
Menopausal symptoms & more!
with
Mary Bartel
Saturday, April
30 — 9 - 11:30 AM
In this workshop we
will bring to heart and mind the wise ways of ancient knowledge
to cultivate and
abide in ...
•ACCEPTANCE
•BALANCE •CONTENTMENT •EASE •FOCUS
•GRACE •JOY
so we may flow
through life with greater vitality and well-being.
Class includes
mindfulness meditation, yoga movement flows, relaxation and discussion. Plus,
essential oil recommendations and uses for nurturing various woman’s needs.
Workshop fee:
$35 (includes hand-outs)
Pre-registration and payment required. All women
welcome.
Come early or
stay a littler after class for:
•
FREE
Bio-Energetic Enhancement
Electromagnetic field
application and leading-edge solution for
maintaining good
health on the basis of pulsed magnetic fields.
with Lynn Cameron
•
Chair Massage
with Diane Minutilli, LMT
$1/Minute
Mary Bartel is
a Structural Yoga Therapist and Professional Level Kripalu and Structural Yoga™
Instructor. She is currently studying and practicing Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy
principals (the sister science of Yoga—the most ancient scientific system for
natural healing) under the direction of her teacher, Mukunda Stiles. The
goal of Ayurveda is the experience of pure unbounded awareness. Daily practices
enliven in the student and practitioner an awareness of the subtleties of the
laws of nature.
YOGA Theory &
Practice
The Eight Limbs of Classical Yoga
with Mary Bartel
Are you truly experiencing the
essence of YOGA?
One in a series of Yoga Philosophy Study / Practice Workshops
For
students who want to dive deepen into their practice.
The ancient sage Patanjali,
wrote the Yoga Sutras (a concise compilation of yoga teachings and
instructions). When these teachings are studied and practiced, deeper
benefits are experienced. The Sutras clearly define what Yoga is, what
the practices and the obstacles are, and what the benefits to be attained
are from regular practice. However, it is not enough to read for
understanding; these teachings have long been transmitted and more deeply
grasped via the oral tradition from teacher to student. Join Mary to
cultivate how you can enrich your life with Yogic tools and wisdom on and
off the mat.
Theory:
· Explore
your Yoga intentions, goals, challenges as we dive into the Theory of Yoga.
· Unravel
key Yoga Sutras to gain clarity and insight to work through the obstacles
and get what you intend through the practices - Eight Limbs of Patanjali’s
Classical Yoga.
Practice:
· Experience
in an extended Yoga Class how to incorporate the practices of all Eight
Limbs in your yoga sessions. (Restraints, Observance, Poses,
Breath-work, Sense Withdrawal, Contemplation, Meditation and Surrender).
Fee: $55 + $16 for the
book
Yoga Sutras of Patanjali by Mukunda Stiles
for the Theory session.
Attend the Theory segment 8:30 - 10:30 or the Extended Practice 10:30 -
12:30, $24 ea.
Minimum six students. Pre-registration and payment for the book
required.
Testimonials:
The balance of
information/discussion and practice felt good in your presentation. I
appreciate your sharing of your journey with yoga and the training and study
you have completed to bring you to your current level of expertise The
theory segment was compelling and I left wanting more.
Anonymous, LP
When I came across any of the yoga terms
in a book, I would just read it and move on. Now I feel like it's right
there ready for me to "grasp it"; that through you and your
teaching this "understanding" is within reach.
Bring it on BABY!
Cherrie,
SL
CHAKRA MEDITATION AND RESTORATIVE YOGA
Explore the Mind - Body Connection
- Relax - Renew - Awaken
with Mary
Bartel, E-RYT-500,
Structural Yoga Therapist
February 15 - March 29, 2011
(7 classes)
4:00 - 5:30 PM
Participants signed up for the full series will receive a chakra chart and
home practice sheets of restorative poses and mudras.
No meditation or yoga experience needed.
Do you question the
connection that the subtle emotional body has on your physical body?
Come explore Yoga practices that can empower you to heal mind, body and
spirit and open you to amore fully alive life!
In this series of classes we
will journey through the seven major energy centers, known as the Chakras
(holographic wheels of energy. The chakras govern the functioning of
the body in all physical, emotional, and spiritual realms. Learn how
to access and ultimately release deep held energy that may be at the root of
mental and/or physical imbalance.
Mary
will guide you through practices passed down for thousands of years by yogis
who found these techniques opened them to experiencing life with true joy
and happiness-pure presence and equanimity, that is your true nature.
These classes will be
experiential and include the Eight Limbs of Yoga:
Asana = Gentle Restorative Yoga Poses
Pranayama = Breathing Techniques (regulation of prana = life force energy)
Pratyahara = Sense Withdrawal
Dharana = Concentration
Dyana = Meditation
Mantra = Repetition of Sacred Sound (silently or audible)
Mudra = Hand Gestures to invoke energetic qualities
7 classes- $105 or $15 drop-in fee if class is not full.
To register click
here. Pre-registration and payment is required for all workshops
and special classes.
Testimonials following a Workshop:
The atmosphere was most quieting and energy powerful
The group gave a
tremendous support with their willingness to enter into the process
An
overall sense of Personal and Community connection.
Your voice was clear
and calming and you were knowledgeable about the process.
...following the Meditation Series:
The Chakra Meditation series was wonderful and enjoyable, thanks so much! I
especially enjoyed the thought provoking questions you gave us for
meditation. They gave me much to contemplate and truly helped me "dive
deeper"; I continue to ask the questions." You managed to cover so much
information and combined it all with a great asana class. P.E.
SELF-HEALING TOOLS
FOR MUSCLE ACHES AND PAINS
with Diane Minutilli, Licensed
Massage Therapist
March 5, 2011
10 AM - noon
Ways to feel better
fast when you can't get in to see your Massage Therapist!
* Learn when to apply heat or cold
packs to an injury
* Learn about alternatives to OTC
pain relievers
* Pick up some self massage
techniques using your own hands or simple tools, and more.
Workshop fee: $25 (includes a
handout and self massage tool. Plus entry in a drawing for a one hr.
massage session with Diane.)
To register
click
here. Pre-registration
and payment is required for all workshops and special classes.
Diane Minutilli, owner of Essential
Bodywork located at Inner Quest Yoga and Wellness Center, has been
practicing massage for five years. She specializes in Orthopedic Massage,
specifically targeting areas of chronic pain in the low back and through out
the body.
YOGA FOR WOMEN
- Enhancing Sensuality and Sexuality
with Mary Bartel,
E-RYT-500, Structural Yoga Therapist
Thursdays, January 6, 13
& 20, 2011 (3 classes)
4 - 5:30 PM
This is an all levels class. Beginner's are
welcome.
Hips of all shapes, sizes
and colors are welcome. Please pass this info on to a friend who has hips.
These
classes are for women who wish to awaken and empower themselves through the
wisdom and practices of Yoga to enhance the sensual and spiritual dimensions of
their self and their relationships. Yoga exercises for strength,
flexibility, breathing and rejuvenation will be presented. “Disciplined
practice” of just 20 minute sessions or more, will heighten the acuity of your
senses and expand sensuous experience—not just sexually, although that is a
benefit of the practice. Good interpersonal relations requires
“self-study” and growing the love for one’s Self. We’ll use the physical
practices of yoga to dive within the subtle energy body to explore where energy
may be stuck, learn how to unravel it and ultimately free you from that which
holds you back from “surrendering to your Higher Power—the Goddess within” so
you can better “let go and feel free” body, mind and spirit.
3 Classes $45 (Includes pose sheets for home
practice.)
To register or for more information click
here. Pre-registration and
payment is required for all workshops and special classes.
SEEK & FIND PEACE - A DAY RETREAT OF MEDITATION, RELAXATION
Theory & Practice
with Mary Bartel, ERYT-500,
Structural Yoga Therapist
Saturday, Date TBD
9 AM - 3 PM
(1 hr. break for lunch)
· Want
to be more present, more at peace, more effective, more awake?
· Want
to bring greater clarity and insight into your relationships, work, life?
Raja Yoga, the path
of meditation, can teach you how to remove the blocks that keep your energy and
awareness from flowing freely through you and into your life. Meditation is the
essence of yoga, a state of dynamic rest that naturally leads to insight as well
as dynamic and creative activity, a way to transform yourself into an expression
of your full potential. Conscious deep relaxation is extremely healing on
all levels of the body, physical and subtle.
In this day retreat we will:
· Study key yoga
teachings and instructions from the Yoga Sutras.
· Practice
several meditations
and deep relaxation techniques, conscious breathing, and self-inquiry.
· Integrate through
discussion and Q&A.
Retreat Fee:
$65
Recommended study book:
The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali
by Mukunda Stiles.
Mary Bartel, ERYT-500, owner of Inner
Quest Yoga & Wellness Center, Saranac Lake, NY:
Mary is a registered professional Yoga Instructor in the Kripalu and Structural
Yoga Traditions and a Structural Yoga Therapist certified through the Yoga
Therapy Center, student of Mukunda Stiles. Mary has been a student and
teacher of meditation for several years and has advanced training in iRest
- Integrative Restoration Yoga Nidra, as a student with Richard C. Miller, PhD,
www.irest.us. iRest is an evidence
based ancient transformative practice of deep relaxation and meditative inquiry
that releases negative emotions and thought patterns, calms the nervous system,
and develops an inner sanctuary of well-being and equanimity that underlies all
circumstances you may encounter in your life.
Testimonials:
I very much enjoyed the workshop. I really appreciated your measured speech,
which allows for absorption of what is being said, and having an outline to not
only follow but have as a reference to the day is great. I've referred to it
several times. It was an inspiring time spent and flew by. I think the balance
between theory and practice was perfect. I would recommend your classes to
anyone. Lauri C, Tupper Lake
CHI SELF MASSAGE AND
SWIMMING DRAGON CHI GONG
w/ Jim Hoit, Licensed Massage Therapist and
Chi Gong Instructor
Saturday, January 22,
2011
9:30 AM - Noon
A simple, fun and
invigorating health maintenance routine!
Learn two simple yet profound techniques
that constitute a daily routine for greater vitality and a feeling of inner
harmony.
These practices have proven benefits,
require no equipment and can be practiced anywhere, anytime, by anyone.
Fee: $30
To register or for more information click
here. Pre-registration and
payment is required for all workshops and special classes.
YOGA
for
BACK CARE, STABILITY AND BALANCE
A Yoga for Healing Program with
Mary Bartel, Structural Yoga™ Therapist
Are you tired of chronic
aches and pain? Are you ready to help yourself?
For "Structural
Support” & Stress Reduction Tools
In these classes you will learn and practice:
· Therapeutic
Yoga exercises and breath work for back care,
stability, strength, balance and freed of
movement
· Deep
healing relaxation, concentration and meditation
techniques for Stress Reduction & deeper healing
potential
· How
strong and flexible spinal muscles are key to
vital health
· How
to walk taller with poise and grace with
improved posture for greater vitality
· How
to unravel the underlying tensions that may be
at the root of your discomfort
· How
to reduce or eliminate taking OTC or
prescription drugs for back pain
· How
YOU CAN return to doing things that you fear
will trigger pain
· How
to feel “great” in your body
Fee: $117 (9 classes).
$15 drop in fee.
Pre-registration and payment please as space is
limited.
Appropriate for beginners and
those with prior Yoga experience.
This program is not intended for
folks in acute pain.
My personal
experience
- years of chronic neck and back
problems, led me to explore yoga over 10 years
ago. My extensive training and practice
has unequivocally allowed me to find my innate
strength and return to doing many things I had
given up because of pain. I am a testament
for the practices I will teach in these
programs. My intention is to educate
others in how to be an active participant in
their self-healing so to feel what is their true
nature – peace within their body and minds.
Join me and you too can feel “backed up, stable,
and supported” by your structure.
Be healthy, happy and whole, Mary
To register contact Mary @
891-9944 or
mary@innerquestyoga.net
Forward payment payable to: Inner
Quest Yoga
Mail to 238 Broadway, Saranac
Lake, NY 12983
Student Testimonials:
Therapeutic classes have really helped me.
I liked the intimacy of the class. Mary is
able to keep a close eye on her students so she
can help with corrections to their postures as
needed. I gained more awareness of my
health and daily activities. I have been taking
Yoga classes now for two years. Prior to
that, I did PT and water therapy. Neither
one made a big difference to my back and hips. I
use to walk stairs one at a time. My
posture has very much improved and I walk
straight without a limp. I can walk
without pain and also ride my bike ! No
more pain pills. The handouts are
wonderful. Wally
W, Paul Smiths, NY
I liked the pace of the class.
No more pain in my hips, lower back, feet and
legs. I feel like I look better, move
better. I enjoyed learning specific
anatomical benefits.
Linda G., Saranac Lake
As with all your classes, a like
the positive environment with personal
attention. I have gained flexibility a and
a new commitment to daily practice and new
"tools". In the past, I had difficulty
with a home practice; since beginning this
program, I've been practicing almost daily and
miss it if I don't do it because it is something
I want to do because it feels good. Pat
W., Saranac Lake
The
Therapeutics Yoga class on Monday
night exceeded all my expectations. It was
marvelous. I feel so blessed to have
gotten a place in this maximum capacity class.
Your studio is so beautiful, the lighting
perfect, your voice so peaceful and soothing and
the exercises are fantastic. Your
instructions were easy to understand and follow.
Your corrections were much appreciated and made
a dramatic difference in the exercises for me.
It was such a nice and unexpected touch that you
provided cushions and blankets too. As you can
see this was really over the top for me. I
left pain free and totally relaxed. It
was the fastest 90 minutes of the week. I
look forward to cultivating the inner peace that
you are teaching the foundations for in class.
What a wonderful gift.
P.E., Vermontville
The
I've been regularly seeing a
Chiropractor for 18 months for chronic back and
neck problems. I am 43 and realize
straightening myself out at this age is a
process. Having adjustments 2-3 times
weekly I am well aware of where things are
adjusting. Since starting Mary's
Therapeutic Yoga, I and Dr. Cerruti have noticed
less of the same adjustments and more different,
"deeper" adjustments. I’m excited as things
appear to be more stable. Taking the Yoga
Therapeutics classes with Mary has given me self
help back care strengthening tools I’ll have
forever. I feel Therapeutic Yoga is a
great way to gain knowledge about your body so
to heal faster and more efficiently.
D. Courtney, Tupper Lake
I found/find the therapeutic
yoga/lower back program to be immensely useful
and valuable. This is something I personally
need, as you know, and it is making a
difference. I especially appreciate the
attention that the format of the class allows
you to pay to details. Those minute
adjustments of hand placement and such make an
enormous difference.
Ed Roesner, Saranac Lake
EXPLORE YOUR TRUTH ABOUT FOOD - YOGA OF FOOD - ANNA YOGA
Ayurvedic & Yogic Teachings For Promoting Health and Improving
Your Well Being
3-1/2 hr. workshop with Mary Bartel
In this ‘healthful’ workshop Mary will
introduce:
· Anna
Yoga: The Yoga of Food and Spiritual Sustenance - Yogic philosophy of
eating and food and how to truly nourish yourself.
· Ayurvedic
fundamentals. Ayurveda is a holistic system of healing considered a sister
science to Yoga. Ayurveda literally means “Life Knowledge.”
In this workshop you will:
· Explore
your truth about food and eating - a series of questions will be presented.
· Complete
an Ayurvedic survey to determine your body constitution.
· Explore
& we will discuss various yogic principals and Ayurvedic recommendations.
· Leave
with a renewed sense of how to nourish yourself & improve your well-being.
Testimonials:
I was looking for something to guide me and
that's exactly what I got! I know Mary had said not to try to make all the
changes at once (which was reassuring) but the changes themselves were so simple
and logical that it wouldn't be that hard to make the overhaul.
AM, Saranac Lake
The information was extremely well organized and well presented.
I have incorporated some of the principles into my life already, and my appetite
is whetted for more information! Thanks, Mary
MC, Saranac Lake
I experienced some insight regarding my childhood and found it
very helpful. I was also subjected to shame for not eating everything I was
told. I see now just how control played a huge part of the dynamics in my
dysfunctional family. I inherited a narrow viewpoint on food. This
workshop offered me a new perspective on food.
MW, Saranac Lake
NADA
YOGA - YOGA OF SOUND - GROW YOUR VOICE, PRESENCE AND WELLBEING?
With returning
presenters, Ken Nelson and Lesli Lang, from the Kripalu Center
4 Hours
Invoke natural forces
waiting to be awakened
for health, healing,
creativity and spiritual insight.
Join with the force of
renewable energy,
chi or prana.
Restore vitality, lung
capacity, posture and concentration.
Come
home to the part of you that doesn’t need fixing or improving.
In this workshop learn how to:
Increase lung volume
and efficiency with slow, deep breathing
(pranayama)
Enhance
concentration, and focus with
mantra and mudra
meditation
Enjoy the sensuality
of sound, feel good about yourself and let go of resistance to connecting with
others. Discover how chanting is a bio-technology of group formation.
Release emotional
baggage and self-conscious inhibitions to change by connecting to your safest
place, the true home of being.
What to expect:
Join us to practice
easy yoga postures throughout the session. Learn voice
exercises to relax mouth, throat, neck and jaw. You’ll learn to channel energy
to the heart, lungs, abdomen, pelvis and sacrum. Awaken
Kundalini
energy along the spine with
bij
mantras that affect the chakras. Join your
voice in community.
Take home a daily practice
that will start your day with love, empower your
voice, harmonize your relationships, and support your life’s purpose. Receive a
free download of Vocal
Riazz, a sequence of traditional
nada yoga exercises and the classical practice of chanting the Sanskrit musical
scale.
Workshop Fee: $50
early-bird registration and pre-payment by Oct. 9 (thereafter $60).
Ken Nelson, PhD, practices the
wisdom traditions and teaches the healing arts of yoga, meditation and bodywork.
He offers workshops worldwide since 1975. Former Fulbright lecturer and Kripalu
scholar-in-residence, Ken is one of the most popular presenters at Kripalu
Center for Yoga in Lenox, MA, where he lives and works with his partner, Lesli
Lang. He's writing a book about tools that link the heart and mind, creating the
conditions for group wisdom. Ken's Yin Yoga CD, is a Kripalu best-seller. His
soothing voice leads you to deep states of awareness, finishing with a guided
relaxation.
www.sacredhealingarts.net and
www.powerfulworkshops.com
Ken is gifted!
– The Village Voice.
Amazing! Wonderfully choreographed, attention to making sacred space. Ken is
calm, competent, and humorous. Jess R., social service, Rosendale, NY
Excellent in content and pace. Safe, gentle, respectful atmosphere.
Andrea, G. writer/editor, Miami, FL
GET ON THE BALL -
KINESTHETIC AWARENESS
A guided sensory experience to cultivate bodily harmony in the letting go of
habitually held tension
with Piki Houde
Wednesday,
February 2, 2011 Postponed until next
Wednesday, February 9th same time, due to Winter Storm.
5:45 - 7:45 PM
What
is Kinesthetic Ball Work?
Kinesthetic
Awareness Ball Work is a guided release technique which involves deep
breathing, lying on rubber balls to massage tight areas and create awareness and
freedom of movement. Together we will inspire new unbounded awareness both
physically and emotionally.
In
this workshop
Piki
teaches her students basic anatomy, body awareness, therapeutic breath and
movement through the ball work. This practice is incredibly revealing as the
students create a real experiential connection to their areas of tensions and
freedom and learn by releasing techniques to change habitual patterns for a
lifetime. In addition the students learn the basic anatomy in there own body
experience. Anyone can benefit from this work!
Workshop Fee: $28
To register click
here. Pre-registration and
payment is required for all workshops and special classes.
About Piki ...
Piki began her
journey many years ago as a massage therapist and received a diploma in the
finest schools of North America Canada. Having been intensively trained in
Shiatsu, Swedish and Deep tissue technique, she then opted to creatively
blended her unique understanding of the human body with her dedication and
passion to yoga. Her journey has been broad and varied including time spent in
India studying yoga therapy, breath work (pranayama), Yoga philosophy and
meditation practices. In addition she has studied Herbalism, Music and Art
and is presently intensely studying Yoga Philosophy.
TAI CHI BEGINNER'S 8 CLASSES PROGRAM
with Jim Hoit, LMT,
Aromatherapist and Tai Chi Easy and Qi Gong
Instructor
Please call Jim @ 524-5829 for
details of his 8 sessions beginner's program.
Classes scheduled to begin Wed. 10/13 at 5:45 PM
with a minimum of 6 registered sign-ups.
Postponed until there are a
minimum of 6 students
Fee: $100 for 8 classes.
SEEK & FIND PEACE - MEDITATION & DEEP RELAXATION
3 - 1/2 hr. workshop with Mary
Bartel
A Theory & Practice Workshop - To
cultivate a living relationship with spirit.
· Want
to be more present, more at peace, more
effective, more awake?
· Want
to bring greater clarity and insight into your
relationships, work, your life?
Raja Yoga, the path of
meditation, can teach you how to remove the
blocks that keep your energy and awareness from
flowing freely through you and into your life.
Meditation is the essence of yoga, a state of
dynamic rest that naturally leads to insight as
well as dynamic and creative activity, a way to
transform yourself into an expression of your
full potential. Conscious deep relaxation
is extremely healing on all levels of the body,
physical and subtle.
In this Theory and Practice
Workshop we will:
· Study
the key instructions as described by the great
sage Patanjali, who wrote the Yoga Sutras (a
concise compilation of yoga teachings and
instructions).
· Practice
deep relaxation, conscious breathing, and
meditation techniques.
Bring: Journal or notepad,
and water. All other props provided.
HAPPY KNEES - YOGA THERAPY FOR KNEES
5 hr. workshop with Arden Sundari Pierce, Structural Yoga
Therapist
Bring your hiker, creaky, arthritic, bum knees and get some
relief! Come learn a gentle approach for all levels. We will
create alignment/stability at the physical level, learn about knee anatomy,
how our mind/lifestyle create obstacles to recovery.
Bio:
Arden Sundari Pierce is a certified Structural Yoga Therapist who has worked
successfully with many knee pain sufferers. She has traveled to India to conduct
research in yoga therapy for her degree in South Asian Studies. She is also a
presenter at the International Yoga Therapy Conferences and is a member of the
International Association of Yoga Therapists.
Certified as a yoga instructor in 1992, Arden teaches
locally and nationally blending Structural Yoga Therapy with the Viniyoga style.
At Cooley Dickinson Hospital in Northampton, MA, she teaches yoga for the
childbearing year and was the yoga therapist at the former Center for
Complementary Therapies.
Testimonial:
I was a knee replacement candidate; fortunately, the
personal program Arden created for me was a success! The pain is gone and this
is the best my knees have been in years. Climbing stairs is no longer a
debilitating chore. Carrying equipment is no longer a problem. Retiring early is
no longer a daily topic. John Deiling, radio technician.
STRUCTURAL YOGA™ FOR ATHLETES
SERIOUS SPORTS ENTHUSIASTS & ATHLETES WHO WANT TO OPTIMIZE THEIR
ATHLETIC
PERFORMANCE
(no yoga experience necessary)
3 hr. workshop with Mary Bartel
Don’t
let nagging musculature discomfort and impaired range of motion keep YOU from
excelling in sports.
Explore your body in this
experiential 3 hour Yoga workshop that will teach you how to build muscle
strength, stability and flexibility where you need it to excel in your athletic
endeavors. Mary will teach you great Yoga warm-up exercises and postures
in the anatomical movements key in athletic performance.
In this workshop you will learn to connect with your body/mind/breath to:
· develop
a keen awareness of muscle sensations and alignment.
· recognize
the difference and importance in the feelings of muscles contracting versus
stretching.
· learn
how to improve range of motion and increase joint health.
· guide
your breath with intention to the working muscles.
· make
the micro-movements that will contract or relax muscles on a deeper level moment
to moment.
· learn
how to strengthen or release the muscles in your body that most need it.
· exercise
with the new knowledge to work on what YOU need for optimal athletic
performance.
FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT
Increasing Joint Mobility Through The Joint
Freeing Sequence and More
Presented by Mary Bartel, Sturctural Yoga Therapist
Feeling creaky, stiff or cranky? Let's loosen it up!
Explore the potential for enjoying your body move with greater
fluidity and no, or less, pain with an
easy home practice
that takes only 30 minutes to perform.
The Joint Freeing Sequence when performed mindfully and with breath is
self-nurturing and will help you de-stress and de-compress your body and mind
while increasing joint mobility, muscular tone, strength and flexibility.
These exercises are great as a stand alone practice or as a warm-up for a longer
yoga session
Joints that are free in movement do not
crack, create muscular stress, discomfort, or cause movement in an adjacent
joint. Learn how to reverse any of these symptoms of stuck energy flow -
what yogis call ‘prana’ (life force).
This workshop is for everyone and any age.
Join us - wear comfortable clothes – we’ll have fun.
In this workshop:
* you will learn and practice a sequence of easy movements to increase
your body’s freedom of movement.
* you will learn what the ideal range of motion is for each joint.
*
you will gain awareness as to which
muscles in your body are tight (need more release/stretch) and which muscles are
weak (need more strengthening).
* you will be pleased to learn such an easy set of movements can make a
dramatic difference in the way you feel, look and move!
Click
here
for Mary's Bio.
Testimonials:
I loved the workshop, I felt so good the rest of the day and I have done the
routine both days since then, I would like to attend the follow-up session
Margaret, Tupper Lake
Very informative workshop...I can't believe how fast the time went by as we
engaged in yoga practice! As I age, I want my body to have the ability to
maintain muscle mass and range of motion. Your class incorporated a
multi-level approach on how to perform joint freeing postures with the correct
body alignment. Your enthusiasm and encouragement created an easy learning
environment... everyone felt comfortable as we practiced doing something good
for ourselves!
Final thought: I know my posture has improved (I've become more aware) because
you shared your experiences/reasons for yoga practice -- Thank You for making a
difference! Kathy, Tupper Lake
Mary you are a wonderful instructor.
I learned a lot from your session. I'm hooked! I have started
working on the joint freeing series at home. My lower back ahs not hurt
for for 2 days now - a great relief. I believe my toes and feet are less
painful also, and after only 3 sessions.
Thank you for the handouts you gave us;
they have been great to work off of. Also, thanks for the efforts in
making them as I will have them forever! I would recommend this series to
anyone who is just starting to exercise regularly or has been at it for years.
It has a lot to offer either. Holly, Tupper Lake
ANATOMY OF YOGA
POSES - STRUCTURAL YOGA
3 hr. workshop with
Mary Bartel
Come explore your body
and Yoga practice in this experiential workshop to understand the major
anatomical movements of the primary Yoga postures.
Deepen the connection you have with your muscles as you learn which muscles are
stretching / relaxing and which muscles are contracting / strengthening - as all
muscles work in pairs.
With this understanding of your body, you will be able to:
- deepen your capacity to drawer your senses within
- develop a keen awareness of muscle sensations
- recognize the difference in the sensation of stretching versus contracting
- guide your breath with intention to the working muscles
- make the micro-movements that will contract or relax muscles on a deeper level
moment to moment
- explore what truly feels good as you cultivate a steady comfortable pose ...
most import as is instructed in Patanjali's Yoga Sutras.
MEDITATION & DEEP RELAXATION
Cultivating a living relationship to spirit.
Theory and Practice
2-1/2 hr. workshop with Mary Bartel
· Want
to be more present, more at peace, more effective, more awake?
· Want
to bring greater clarity and insight into your relationships and work ... your
life?
· Looking
for a way to access the source energy that can fuel a more dynamic Self?
Yoga can teach you how to go deep
inside and remove the physical, emotional and mental blocks that keep your
energy and awareness from flowing freely through you and into your life.
Meditation is the essence of yoga, a state of dynamic rest that naturally leads
to insight as well as dynamic and creative activity, a way to transform yourself
into an expression of your full potential. Conscious deep relaxation is
extremely healing on all levels of the body, physical and subtle.
We will explore the Yamas and
Niyamas in a series of sessions beginning with these two summer sessions and
will continue into the Fall/Winter session. You do not have to attend all
of them. Each of the 5 Yamas - Restraints and 5 Niyamas is a
practice. They are strong moral, ethical and spiritual considerations that
when practiced reduce suffering and aim one more towards the lofty yoga goal of
liberation of the soul. We will explore one of the precepts each class and
it will be the basis for our contemplation leading into a guided meditation and
deep relaxation session.
The precepts of Yama and Niyama are laid down in the Patanjali Yoga Sutras, as
the first two limbs of yoga - the foundation of the Yogic spiritual practice
known as the Ashtanga 8 Fold Path. When these precepts are implemented the
practitioner is better able to obtain the full benefits of the next two steps
asana (yoga postures) and pranayama (breathing regulation) and the four deeper
practices beyond - sense withdrawal, concentration, meditation and liberation.
Bring: Journal or notepad,
writing instrument. Props (cushions, blankets) provided.
RESTORATIVE YOGA
2 hrs. of "Letting Be"
with Mary Bartel
When the body is fully supported it can effortlessly let go. Restorative
Yoga is the Yoga of non-doing. The practice is nourishing and healing
physically, emotionally and spiritually as it invokes a natural state of balance
and healing rest.
The session begins with a seated centering meditation, then you
do gentle yoga movements to prepare for the supported restorative yoga postures.
No
yoga experience necessary.
PREGNANCY YOGA
3 hr. workshop with Mary Bartel
This workshop provides an
opportunity for pregnant women to enhance awareness of and confidence in
pregnancy, labor and birth. Partners are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Through discussion,
gentle postures, breath work, vocal toning, meditation and massage couples will
cultivate greater relaxation, understanding and enjoyment for childbearing.
Calm and flexibility ease the birthing process, reducing pain and increasing joy
of giving birth.
With yoga, breath work & meditation, pregnant women can:
¨ Embody
the power, beauty and transformation of pregnancy, birth and motherhood.
¨ Create
optimum conditions of health & awareness
¨ Express
and resolve their fears and anxieties
¨ Prepare
to give birth actively, instinctively and naturally
¨ Realize
and be confident that birth is holistic - a body and mind process.
Testimonials:
My husband
and I took a Pregnancy Yoga session with Mary 6 months into my pregnancy.
The class gave me some VERY comfortable positions to use when I was feeling less
than "normal". The most beneficial part of the class was the breathing and
visualization techniques to use during labor. I was able to have a natural
child birth and I know it was in large part from the breathing and
visualizations techniques that Mary had taught me. Sarah, Lake Placid
My prenatal
yoga session with Mary made me feel so excited about being pregnant and the
whole natural process of it all. I really liked her emphasis on breathing,
relaxing, and positive imagery. She gave me some yoga routines to help
strengthen myself both physically and mentally, which I find enhances this
amazing process. Sara, Saranac Lake
YOGA POSTURES BEYOND THE BASICS -
Including Inversions
A Yoga Postures Clinic with Mary Bartel
Develop a better sense
for postures you may have difficulty with, learn new postures and variations.
This time allows you to work on postures in a very supportive atmosphere and to
ask questions without feeling like you are disrupting the flow of a class. In
this session, you will develop a better understanding of which muscles should be
stretching and which contracting (strengthening) in various poses, positioning
the body in postures with more confidence and safety.
This clinic will focus on standing postures,
balances and inversions. Learn the prep poses for some harder poses and
the use of props to to create optimal alignment. Once you learn these
variations, you will be able to incorporate them in your personal and class
practice - so you are able to challenge yourself when the moments are right.
Participants should have at least one year of experience or have developed the
strength and comfort to hold poses.
Bring
your sense of humor and humility, ultimately leave inspired and with a few new
tools in your belt.
There
will be demos and opportunities to watch and see and then practice.
When signing up let me know if there are any specific poses you would like
included in this workshop.
Testimonial:
The strength of Mary’s Posture Clinic lies in
her wonderful ability to explain, demonstrate and correct her students. Her
passion for yoga is contagious and it’s always a joy to learn from her. For me
practicing yoga is a continuous journey and Mary always make it fun and
interesting.” Susan Friedmann, Lake Placid
YOGA
FROM THE INSIDE OUT
to deeply relax into and nourish
body, mind & spirit
An extended 2 hr.
class with Mary Bartel
Come explore your body in a new light. The focus will be in
attuning to the areas of the body that are calling to be freed or decongested
while in held postures or in movement meditation. You may find that with
less restriction on how to hold the poses you find a new sense of freedom and
joy in movement.
In this class, you will:
· Be guided into
yoga flows and asanas (poses) with guidance to truly explore your divine nature
from the inside out.
· Be invited to
discover the more feminine qualities of Yoga practice.
· Learn to cultivate
deep awareness in a more organic exploration of movement through developing a
connection with your ‘subtle energy body’.
· Be encouraged to
trust that the ‘energy body’ can expand outwards beyond your physical body and
travel in all directions.
· Explore what truly
feels good.
· Breathe, relax ,
feel, watch and allow moment to moment!
Mary trained
with Angela Farmer, master yogini, in this her style of yoga. Angela
teaches her Yoga style (called Inner Body Flow) worldwide. She said this
style evolved after many years of practicing so rigidly with focus on alignment
and perfection - a more masculine approach - and the need and urge to feel more
and to have the freedom to move in yoga. She invites students to:
“Be slippery like a snail in its shell, undulate and slither like a snake,
spread your wings like a bird. Above all, let the light in and allow your
soul to express itself in whatever way it chooses … through every cell in your
being. Let the energy of life flow through you!
YOGA FROM THE HEART
with Mary Bartel
2 1/2 hrs.
Take this time out during
the busy holiday season for your Self.
A special Meditative Slow Flow Class with
heart focus and an opportunity for reflection, and for the inward expression of
gratitude, self-acceptance and love.
Holiday Class Fee: $18.
This class is a go ... just, show up ...
drop-ins welcome.
RESTORATIVE YOGA - For Healing The
Physical & Emotional Body
with Mary Bartel
When the body is fully supported it can
effortlessly let go. Restorative Yoga is the Yoga of non-doing. The practice is
nourishing and healing physically, emotionally and spiritually as it invokes a
natural state of balance and healing rest.
In this workshop participants will learn to ease their way into relaxing Yoga
poses with the support of well placed blankets, pillows and chairs. Experience
lingering quietly in these propped poses to sooth away stress and tension. The
session includes gentle stretching to warm and open the body, breathing
techniques, supported poses, conscious relaxation and meditation.
In general, restorative poses are for those times when you feel weak,
fatigued, or stressed from your daily activities. They are especially beneficial
for the times before, during, and after major life events: death of a loved one,
change of job or residence, marriage, divorce, major holidays, etc. In addition,
you can practice the poses when ill, or recovering from illness or injury.
Please bring 3 pillows and an eye
pillow if you have one.
YOGA FOR BACK CARE
with Mary Bartel
Strengthen, lengthen and flex. Learn to move without fear.
Gentle stretches and yoga poses will be taught so you can practice at home.
Begin to unleash tension and soreness in your back. I suffered chronic neck and
back problems for years...this is what brought me to yoga - and it has changed
my life! Bring two pillows and a blanket.
SAFE YOGA FOR BETTER POSTURE, OSTEOPOROSIS & BACK CARE
with Mary Bartel
This is a class to
learn safe stretches and yoga movements to sustain skeletal strength and also
contraindicated movements to prevent injury in persons with, or at risk of,
osteoporosis and other back problems. You will gain awareness of how you may
move habitually and not symmetrically with good body mechanics. NOW is a great
time to learn the techniques that will help you on or off the yoga mat to help
reduce or even alleviate the nagging aches and pains you may be experiencing.
You will leave with a routine for home practice that will help decompress,
lengthen and strengthen your spine. As a person who began a yoga practice due to
chronic neck and back problems, I found this information invaluable.
FLOWING WITH SMOOTH TRANSITIONS
with Mary Bartel
Think of and feel your
Yoga as meditation in motion and join me in this workshop where we will work
specifically tuning into smooth transitions of flow yoga (movement from one
posture to the next). Body mechanics will be stressed in this workshop as we
move slowly and mindfully with breath. Smooth mindful transitioning during your
yoga practice is essential for injury protection. Plus, you will benefit more as
your body and mind work together and feel the grace and poise you create in your
movement. I like the line of another yogi: it's not what you do in yoga that
matters, it's how you do what you do that matters! The clinic will include
demonstration, instruction and ample time for practice of each sequence.
This time together allows you to work in a very supportive
atmosphere and to ask questions without feeling like you are disrupting a class.
In this session, you will develop a better understanding of the biomechanics of
positioning the body in postures with more grace, confidence and safety. Have
fun while you deepen your practice. All levels of experience welcome.
PRANAYAMA (Yoga Breathing Techniques) 4 Sessions
with Mary Bartel
Explore the effects of
pranayama and bandhas (locks) and how to incorporate them into a deeper,
balanced sadhana (spiritual practice). You will learn new techniques each
session, followed by a guided class including pranayama, meditation and
relaxation. This class is for those students who want to explore the deeper
practices of yoga.
CORE
STRENGTH AND PILATES WORKSHOP
with Mary Bartel
These classes or
workshops include a mix of yoga-like movements and yoga, targeting the core with
strengthening techniques to develop strong, lean, flexible muscles. These
exercises are designed to achieve total body strength and greater mind body
awareness. Emphasis on correct form will be stressed. Exercises are done with
low repetitions, slowly. The slower you move the more strength you build - using
your own body's resistance. As one progresses, the key elements of Pilates
becomes easier: concentration, control, precision and coordination; isolation
and integration; centering, fluidity, breath and routine. Once learned a good
routine can be done at home in 20-30 minutes.
INTRODUCTION TO
AROMATHERAPY
3 hr. workshop presented by Jim Hoit, LMT & Aromatherapist
Join Jim Hoit, licensed Massage Therapist and certified
Aromatherapist in examining the history and science of essential oils and their
therapeutic applications.
In this workshop we will:
·
look at the chemistry, manufacturing and how to know the
purity of essential oils
·
discuss both the physical and emotional balancing aspects
of their substances viewing them from both an eastern and western perspective.
·
learn which oils would be wonderful and safe for tending
to some common ailments and discomfort.
·
blend a custom creation of your own to take home.
REFLEXOLOGY FOR
PARTNERS
3-1/2 hrs. with Jim
Hoit, LMT
Join
certified reflexologist Jim Hoit, LMT for this one day introduction to the
most
fun your feet will ever have. You will learn the basics of zone theory,
mapping, preparation, contraindications and technique. There will be a
demo session and then you’ll get your feet wet “ha, ha” by sharing application
with your partner while Jim observes and assists. Participants will leave
with a basic foot map and knowledge to perform a relaxing foot massage session.
Bring short fingernails, towel, lotion, and your feet.
INTRODUCTION TO SHIATSU - A Japanese form of Body Work
2-1/2 hrs. workshop with Jim
Hoit, LMT
Based on the traditional Asian principle
that: “Where there is free and balanced flow of life energy, or ‘chi’ illness
will not appear”, Shiatsu provides us with an easily accessible and inexpensive
method to encourage that flow.
Join practitioner and instructor, Jim Hoit,
Licensed Massage Therapist, for this intriguing look into this Japanese style of
bodywork.
In discussion and hands on experience, you
will learn about the concepts of; yin & yang, the five elements, meridians, and
the methods used to encourage harmonious energy circulation to promote physical
and emotional well being.
Attendees will receive a coupon good for a
25% discount on a Shiatsu session with Jim.
TAO & THEN - Introduction
to Taoist Theory & Tai Chi Easy
2-1/2 hr. workshop
presented by Jim Hoit, LMT
John Qi (Chi) Gong practitioner and
Shiatsu therapist Jim Hoit for an exploration of Taoism, the philosophy that
gave birth to the concepts of Chinese medicine, acupuncture, and Tai Chi.
Learn about the ideas of Chi, Yin & Yang,
and inner alchemy. Then join us in the practice of the Healing Sounds &
Tai Chi Easy. The workshop will conclude with a simple visualization
meditation.
In the
Chinese language, tai chi means the "balance and harmony" of natural forces
within ourselves and our world. Tai chi also means "supreme ultimate," pointing
to the awesome nature of all life and our own lives within the universe. Tai chi
is a very well-known form of the ancient self-healing art known as qigong.
Qigong (Chi Gong) means to cultivate (gong) healing life energies and resources
(qi).
Tai Chi Easy is a
is a great starting practice with simple qigong and tai chi movement - a
mind-body practice that combines exercise and meditation to activate
self-healing properties ancient Chinese texts call the "healer within" and the
"elixir of life." Jim’s teacher, Roger Jahnke says, “The most profound
medicine for body, mind, and spirit is produced in the human body for free.”
PRIMORIAL CHI KUNG
3-1/2 hr. workshop with Jim Hoit, LMT, Chi Gong Instructor
LESS STRESS? MORE VITALITY? A SENSE OF HARMONY AND BALANCE IN YOUR LIFE?
If any of this appeals to
you, join Chi Gong practitioner Jim Hoit and other curious souls as we explore
the practice of Primordial Chi Gong. Chi Kung is the ancient Chinese
discipline of gathering and circulating the forces of nature and the cosmos for
physical, emotional and spiritual enhancement. It’s benefits have been
documented innumerous scientific studies. Primordial Chi Kung is one of
the most profound manifestations of this art. Don’t miss this opportunity
to add it to your wellness tool kit.
DEEP HEALING QI-GONG
2-1/2 hrs. with Jim Hoit, LMT, Certified Reflexologist &
Aromatherapist.
Join us for an exploration of
this Qi Gong form developed in Chinese hospitals for those dealing with chronic
conditions. Works on the spiritual, emotional & physical bodies through a
combination of movement, sound, affirmations and visualization. This form
compliments Primordial Qi Gong, one of our most popular workshops.
Jim has practiced numerous Qi
Gong forms for 10 years and studies with Roger Jahnke author of The Healing
Promise of Qi as well as from Diana and Rene Navarro.
YIN YOGA & YIN YOGA MASSAGE
Full Day (6 hrs.) Retreat with International Presenter Ken
Nelson
Enjoy the ordinary magic of stretching,
lighten your spirit, and increase your freedom of movement. Get support for
healing and wholeness through joint mobility, flexibility and compassionate
community in this 2 part full day Yin Yoga and Yin Yoga Massage Workshop.
Choose attending the a.m. or p.m. session or come for the full day.
The
morning session – Yin Yoga: Learn a simple set of Yin Yoga postures. Yin
Yoga complements the muscular (yang) styles of yoga that emphasize internal heat
and the lengthening and contracting of muscles. Yin Yoga primarily targets
connective tissues (fascia, ligaments, bones and joints) normally not exercised
in an active asana practice.
Yin Yoga relieves pain and chronic tension in the hips, thighs, pelvis, spine,
neck and shoulders by stretching and rehabilitating connective tissue—countering
the shortening and stiffening effects of aging, injuries and neglect.
The afternoon session
– Yin Yoga Massage:
You'll have fun
learning to give and receive asimple set of assisted-yoga-floor postures.
Receivers hold these relaxed, supported poses for several minutes, while givers
apply easy-to-learn, effortless Shiatsu and Thai massage methods: passive
stretching, acupressure, twisting, range-of-motion joint mobilization, energy
balancing, breathing, and gentle rocking.
Yin Yoga is rooted in Yoga Therapy, Energy Medicine and Meridian
Theory—with
insights into unifying chakras and meridians into one
energy-conducting system. While Yang Yoga is mostly muscular, Yin Yoga works on
connective tissue and fascia, found everywhere in the body. New evidence shows
fascia as the fabric of life—a living crystalline web through which meridians
weave their vital life force (Prana or Qi) as healing bioelectric
signals.
Addresses all skill levels & ages interested in health & healing, yoga, massage,
movement, dance, healing/martial arts, holistic medicine, helping professions, &
spiritual community. Yoga teachers—enhance your personal practice & get
classroom skills to assist your students. Cushions and blankets are available at
the studio but you are encouraged to bring your own mat and props if you have
them. SPACE IS LIMITED so please book early.
BIO:
Ken Nelson, PhD, a leader in teaching the healing arts, has taught worldwide
since 1975. He lives in Lenox, MA, where he teaches yoga, massage and meditation
at Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health.
www.SacredHealingArts.net
YIN YOGA and YOGA NIDRA:
Feel relaxed, light and
free.
Full Day Retreat (6 hrs.)
with Ken Nelson & Lesli Lang
Come as you are,
whether you're just getting started or advancing your yoga skills.
(Of special interest to yoga practitioners/teachers, massage therapists,
bodyworkers, athletes, healing/martial artists, and healthcare/fitness/movement
professionals.)
YIN YOGA:
Enjoy flexibility, core vitality and full range of motion. Reverse
the stiffening and shortening effects of aging, injury or lifestyle.
Deepen your concentration with a quiet, peaceful
practice that relieves pain and chronic tension in the hips, thighs, pelvis,
spine, neck and shoulders. Take home Yin Yoga
postures you can do on your own, or integrate into an active,
muscle-strengthening Yang practice, or exercise routine.
Relax your muscles
and surrender your body to gravity
for several minutes during each of these
easy-to-learn Yin floor poses. Yin Yoga stretches and
rehabilitates connective tissue, or fascia, your
structural and energetic support system. With slow, steady compression
and gentle traction, Yin poses moisturize
joints and nourish ligaments, helping them to grow back healthier, stronger and
more pliant.
Discover the roots of Yoga Therapy and
Energy Medicine. Evidence shows that fascia is the fabric of life—a living
crystalline web—weaving healing bioelectric signals through our
energy-conducting system. Learn how fascia literally
fastens together your physical, emotional and mental well-being
in a continuous matrix of matter and energy.
In this workshop you will:
Guide your breathing to awaken vital life force, Prana or Chi
Learn how your bones determine why certain
yoga postures are harder for you
Feel how compression and tension help you to
adjust safely for your unique anatomy
Relieve common ailments by meridian
stretching and Qigong (Chi Kung) exercises
Ready your mind for meditation, leading to clarity,
kindness and insight.
YOGA NIDRA or "yogic sleep" is more than
deep relaxation after a yoga class. Come and receive a carefully guided practice
of mind-body sensing. Enjoy a form of meditative self-inquiry that allows you
to break free of self-limiting beliefs. Research shows that Yoga Nidra helps to
eliminate stress, overcome insomnia, resolve trauma and treat anxiety, fear,
anger and depression. Allow deep relaxation to lead you home to freedom, natural
kindness and the original blessing of awareness.
Feel lasting results beyond words
(comments about Yoga Nidra):
I didn't want the session to end. I'm
experiencing life now, not just living it.
I now have an inner place that I can go
to calm me down and bring me peace.
It's easier to get to sleep and I sleep
longer.
It's empowering knowing that I can change
the way I feel and my mood.
I feel more accepting of situations in my
life that I cannot control.
MINDFULNESS PRACTICES TO OPEN AND HEAL THE HEART
3 hr. workshop with Mary Scott
As
spring arrives with its' first green shoots and warmer breezes it can also be a
time of renewal and reawakening for us. When we are present for this moment,
stop doing and bring our awareness to being, we may also become aware of our
hearts deepest longing for others, for ourselves, and for our world.
During our time together we will engage in mindfulness meditation
practices to heal and open our hearts, while extending compassion into our
world. This workshop will include guided practices, movement, partner
exercises, and deep relaxation. No previous experience is needed to attend
this workshop.
My Bio: Mary
J. Scott, MA, RYT 500,
Mary Scott is
a long time practitioner of mindfulness meditation and completed the
professional internship in Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction with Dr. Jon
Kabat-Zinn, and teaches MBSR programs in her community. Mary is a Structural
Yoga Therapist and a student of Mukunda Stiles. Mary is also an aspirant
to the Tiep Hien Order (Of Interbeing) of Thich Nhat Hanh, and also considers
Tara Brach, Jack Kornfield, Joan Halifax Roshi, Joanne Friday, and Jose Ressig
as her teachers. Mary completed the core curriculum in Health and
Spirituality at Andover-Newton Theological School.
STRETCH to DECOMPRESS
An
extended 2 hr. class with Leigh Ann Tahash
Tuesday,
December 28 - 6 - 8 PM
A nice
gift for you!
Come take a break from life to Stretch, Flex & Decompress!
The class begins with some movements and standing stretches,
progressing into deeper levels of stretching. There is a strong emphasis
on breathing throughout the class. The slow deep breathing allows for
release of stress, and for the opening and releasing of deeply held tightness
throughout the body.
This Stretch class can be used to create better flexibility, increased range of
motion, and as a way to develop and enhance body awareness. This class can
potentially be used as a tool for personal growth, and a way to create deep
transformational changes in one's life - physically, mentally, emotionally, and
spiritually.
Holiday Class Fee: $18
This class is a go ... just, show up.
The Stretch technique is that of Lucy Bowen McCauley, dancer, choreographer,
and teacher at the Academy of the Maryland Youth Ballet. Leigh Ann's
contribution to this technique comes from 15 years of teaching and observation
of my students, my own past dance and movement training, plus experiences with
Educational Kinesiology, bodywork, and healing energy therapies.
