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VIRAYOGA HEALING ANNEX (Room 203) - CLASSES & WORKSHOPS

To register for all events, please contact: staff@virayoga.com or 212-334-9960

scroll down for information on classes and workshops in the annex:

semi-private classes for elena's overflow with geoff devaul (saturdays 11:05am)

qigong with brad teasdale (starting saturday feb 6th - weekly)

prenatal series with jennifer pettit (feb)

optimum alignment: yoga therapeutics mini series with marjorie nass (feb)

cultivating confidence with inversions with andrea frade (feb)

rasa lila: taste the playfulness of life with holly horvath (feb)

chant mantra with brad roberts (feb)

pilates for yogis weekend with narween otto (feb)

prenatal series with jennifer pettit (mar)

chakra workshops with olynda spitzer (mar)

note: virayoga teachers are available for private one-on-one instruction upon request. whether in your home or in the virayoga annex, even one private every few months is an edifying, inspiring treat to offer to yourself, someone you love, or a group of your friends/colleagues. to schedule or inquire, email kiri@virayoga.com.

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SEMI-PRIVATE YOGA

with Geoff DeVaul

Saturdays - Elena's overflow 11:05AM - 12:35PM

join geoffrey devaul when elena's class is full and you still need to get your yoga on

Class fee: regular class prices, including unlimited class card holders.

Class must have 4 students to proceed and is limited to 5 students (Every Saturday that elena teaches)

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QIGONG

with Brad Teasdale

Weekly starting Saturday, February 6, 2010

9.30-10.45AM

eagle wing qigong is a powerful system of exercises that opens the tendons and joints, energizes the body, and deepens the practitioner’s connection to nature and the universe. tailored specifically for yoga students, these exercises enrich the practice of asana by infusing every movement with intent and power. through the course of these classes we will study and practice 2 of the classic forms of qigong: 8 pieces of silk, & the muscle and tendon changing classic of bodhidharma. in addition, we will learn the eagle wing series and explore the philosophy and heart of qigong through weekly practice, discussion and meditation.

qigong, in its myriad forms, is an ancient chinese practice of health care and enlightenment that integrates specific postures and movements with breathing techniques and focused intention. the word qigong is composed of two roots. qi - is the vital energy that flows through all things in the universe. gong - means a skill that is cultivated through steady practice. hence, qigong is the practice of refining one’s energy.

bradford teasdale is an artist, massage therapist and herbal medicine maker. he has been a devoted student of kung fu for 10 years, and is honored to study northern eagle claw kung fu under grandmaster leung shum.

Cost: $18 or 1 class from your class card

limited to 6 – Please pre-register by emailing staff@virayoga.com

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PRENATAL SERIES

with Jennifer Pettit

Tuesday, February 9th, 16th & 23rd

6-7:30PM

learn how and why to adjust your postures, poses and breathing to enhance

your experience of the prenatal state.

Cost: $25/class

limited to 5 – Please pre-register by emailing staff@virayoga.com

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OPTIMUM ALIGNMENT: YOGA THERAPEUTICS MINI SERIES
Alleviate Discomfort in Your Body and Empower Your Yoga Practice
with certified Anusara® yoga teacher Marjorie Nass

Wednesday, February 10th & 17th

5:45PM-7:45PM

feb 10th -lower body therapeutics alleviate your lower body discomfort.
learn to apply the anusara® yoga universal principles of alignment to alleviate aches, pain and tension in the knees, ankles, hips and lower back, including sciatic pain.

feb 17th - upper body therapeutics
alleviate your upper body discomfort. learn to apply the anusara® yoga universal principles of alignment to alleviate pain and tension in the shoulders and neck, plus the wrists and elbows.

Cost: $100/series or $55/session if space allows

limited to 5 – Please pre-register by emailing staff@virayoga.com

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FINDING BALANCE IN THE HEART:

CULTIVATE CONFIDENCE WITH INVERSIONS
with Andrea Frade

Thursday, February 11th, 18th & 25th, 6:15-7:45pm

this workshop series invites students to embark on their inversions practice. open to beginners and those who've just been stymied by inversions, you will learn the conversation between trust (softness) and strength in your body. andrea will offer simple spotting techniques, enabling everyone to feel more confident in future open level classes. in this series we will build each inversion upon strong foundational awareness, progress at your own pace, and articulate primary alignment principles and emphasize the key actions through preparatory poses that support a healthy, playful practice. revitalize the balance of your heart.

Cost: $35/session

limited to 5 – Please pre-register by emailing staff@virayoga.com

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RASA LILA: TASTE THE PLAYFULNESS OF LIFE

with certified Anusara® yoga teacher Holly Horvath

Monday, February 15th & 22nd

6:15 -7:45PM

join holly in this delightful dance & art of asana. extract a new vibrancy, ease, strength and playfulness from your asana practice through experiencing the anusara® yoga universal principles of alignment™. sometimes our best work is accomplished through play. come enjoy!

february 15th - inversions & forward bends

february 22nd - standing poses & backbends

Cost: $45/class if space allows

limited to 5 – Please pre-register by emailing staff@virayoga.com

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CHANT MANTRA with Brad Roberts

Wednesday, February 17th & March 17th

8-9:30PM

brad roberts introduces mantra in a nurturing class in which you will directly experience the sweetness and abundance of group chanting. discover mantras, and the narratives that surround them. learn to use and enjoy your voice with ease and fluency. no experience is required, just wear loose clothing. for more info on brad roberts, check out www.crashtestdummies.com

Cost: $20/each class (if space allows)

Please wear comfortable clothing

limited to 10 students – Please pre-register by emailing staff@virayoga.com

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PILATES FOR YOGIS WEEKEND:

STRENGTHEN YOUR CORE, OPEN YOUR HEART!
with Narween Otto

Saturday February 27th, 3-4.30pm

Sunday February 28th, 4-5.30pm

freedom is enhanced by stability. pilates is a transformative mind-body system; practiced with awareness, pilates connects us deeply to our physical and subtle bodies in unexpected, new ways. cultivating a healthy, strong, connected center supports the lifelong yogic exploration of the heart. in both sessions we will spend 30 minutes using the foam roller to open and rejuvinate areas of chronic congestion (particularly it band, hips, thighs, calves, shoulders and neck), and then with an open body and mind, move through an hour long series of mat exercises to strengthen the deep core. all necessary props will be provided for use during class. attendance to both sessions is encouraged.

Cost: $20/class with pre-registration, ($30/class drop-in rate)

limited to 5 – Please pre-register by emailing staff@virayoga.com

*****

PRENATAL SERIES

with Jennifer Pettit

Tuesday, March 9th, 16th, 30th & April 6th, 13th, 20th

6-7:30PM

learn how and why to adjust your postures, poses and breathing to enhance

your experience of the prenatal state.

Cost: $25/class

limited to 5 – Please pre-register by emailing staff@virayoga.com

*****

CHAKRA WORKSHOPS

with Olynda Spitzer

Sunday, March 21st

10:30AM-12:30PM

in these special two-hour classes, olynda outlines the basics of yogic anatomy from an energetic perspective in relation to our yoga practices on and off the mat. with the understanding of the bigger picture, we will take a small, yet very important piece of the energetic system, and make an in depth exploration. olynda uses asana, chanting, journaling, other movement modalities (bellydancing, capoeira…) aromatherapy, and visualization to sense, strengthen and nurture each chakra.

Mar 21st anahata: heart chakra - love is the greatest force on earth. our fourth chakra, is the home of our hearts, the place in our energetic system where love, unity and healing live.

Cost: $45/each workshop

limited to 5 – Please pre-register by emailing staff@virayoga.com

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		VIRAYOGA HEALING ANNEX (Room 203) - CLASSES & WORKSHOPS To register for all events, please contact: staff@virayoga.com or 212-334-9960 scroll down for information on classes and workshops in the annex: semi-private classes for elena's overflow with geoff devaul (saturdays 11:05am) qigong with brad teasdale (starting saturday feb 6th - weekly) prenatal series with jennifer pettit (feb) optimum alignment: yoga therapeutics mini series with marjorie nass (feb) cultivating confidence with inversions with andrea frade (feb) rasa lila: taste the playfulness of life with holly horvath (feb) chant mantra with brad roberts (feb) pilates for yogis weekend with narween otto (feb) prenatal series with jennifer pettit (mar) chakra workshops with olynda spitzer (mar) note: virayoga teachers are available for private one-on-one instruction upon request. whether in your home or in the virayoga annex, even one private every few months is an edifying, inspiring treat to offer to yourself, someone you love, or a group of your friends/colleagues. to schedule or inquire, email kiri@virayoga.com. ************************************************************************ SEMI-PRIVATE YOGA with Geoff DeVaul Saturdays - Elena's overflow 11:05AM - 12:35PM join geoffrey devaul when elena's class is full and you still need to get your yoga on Class fee: regular class prices, including unlimited class card holders. Class must have 4 students to proceed and is limited to 5 students (Every Saturday that elena teaches) * QIGONG with Brad Teasdale Weekly starting Saturday, February 6, 2010 9.30-10.45AM eagle wing qigong is a powerful system of exercises that opens the tendons and joints, energizes the body, and deepens the practitioner’s connection to nature and the universe. tailored specifically for yoga students, these exercises enrich the practice of asana by infusing every movement with intent and power. through the course of these classes we will study and practice 2 of the classic forms of qigong: 8 pieces of silk, & the muscle and tendon changing classic of bodhidharma. in addition, we will learn the eagle wing series and explore the philosophy and heart of qigong through weekly practice, discussion and meditation. qigong, in its myriad forms, is an ancient chinese practice of health care and enlightenment that integrates specific postures and movements with breathing techniques and focused intention. the word qigong is composed of two roots. qi - is the vital energy that flows through all things in the universe. gong - means a skill that is cultivated through steady practice. hence, qigong is the practice of refining one’s energy. bradford teasdale is an artist, massage therapist and herbal medicine maker. he has been a devoted student of kung fu for 10 years, and is honored to study northern eagle claw kung fu under grandmaster leung shum. Cost: $18 or 1 class from your class card limited to 6 – Please pre-register by emailing staff@virayoga.com * PRENATAL SERIES with Jennifer Pettit Tuesday, February 9th, 16th & 23rd 6-7:30PM learn how and why to adjust your postures, poses and breathing to enhance your experience of the prenatal state. Cost: $25/class limited to 5 – Please pre-register by emailing staff@virayoga.com * OPTIMUM ALIGNMENT: YOGA THERAPEUTICS MINI SERIES Alleviate Discomfort in Your Body and Empower Your Yoga Practice with certified Anusara® yoga teacher Marjorie Nass Wednesday, February 10th & 17th 5:45PM-7:45PM feb 10th -lower body therapeutics alleviate your lower body discomfort. learn to apply the anusara® yoga universal principles of alignment to alleviate aches, pain and tension in the knees, ankles, hips and lower back, including sciatic pain. feb 17th - upper body therapeutics alleviate your upper body discomfort. learn to apply the anusara® yoga universal principles of alignment to alleviate pain and tension in the shoulders and neck, plus the wrists and elbows. Cost: $100/series or $55/session if space allows limited to 5 – Please pre-register by emailing staff@virayoga.com * FINDING BALANCE IN THE HEART: CULTIVATE CONFIDENCE WITH INVERSIONS with Andrea Frade Thursday, February 11th, 18th & 25th, 6:15-7:45pm this workshop series invites students to embark on their inversions practice. open to beginners and those who've just been stymied by inversions, you will learn the conversation between trust (softness) and strength in your body. andrea will offer simple spotting techniques, enabling everyone to feel more confident in future open level classes. in this series we will build each inversion upon strong foundational awareness, progress at your own pace, and articulate primary alignment principles and emphasize the key actions through preparatory poses that support a healthy, playful practice. revitalize the balance of your heart. Cost: $35/session limited to 5 – Please pre-register by emailing staff@virayoga.com * RASA LILA: TASTE THE PLAYFULNESS OF LIFE with certified Anusara® yoga teacher Holly Horvath Monday, February 15th & 22nd 6:15 -7:45PM join holly in this delightful dance & art of asana. extract a new vibrancy, ease, strength and playfulness from your asana practice through experiencing the anusara® yoga universal principles of alignment™. sometimes our best work is accomplished through play. come enjoy! february 15th - inversions & forward bends february 22nd - standing poses & backbends Cost: $45/class if space allows limited to 5 – Please pre-register by emailing staff@virayoga.com * CHANT MANTRA with Brad Roberts Wednesday, February 17th & March 17th 8-9:30PM brad roberts introduces mantra in a nurturing class in which you will directly experience the sweetness and abundance of group chanting. discover mantras, and the narratives that surround them. learn to use and enjoy your voice with ease and fluency. no experience is required, just wear loose clothing. for more info on brad roberts, check out www.crashtestdummies.com Cost: $20/each class (if space allows) Please wear comfortable clothing limited to 10 students – Please pre-register by emailing staff@virayoga.com * PILATES FOR YOGIS WEEKEND: STRENGTHEN YOUR CORE, OPEN YOUR HEART! with Narween Otto Saturday February 27th, 3-4.30pm Sunday February 28th, 4-5.30pm freedom is enhanced by stability. pilates is a transformative mind-body system; practiced with awareness, pilates connects us deeply to our physical and subtle bodies in unexpected, new ways. cultivating a healthy, strong, connected center supports the lifelong yogic exploration of the heart. in both sessions we will spend 30 minutes using the foam roller to open and rejuvinate areas of chronic congestion (particularly it band, hips, thighs, calves, shoulders and neck), and then with an open body and mind, move through an hour long series of mat exercises to strengthen the deep core. all necessary props will be provided for use during class. attendance to both sessions is encouraged. Cost: $20/class with pre-registration, ($30/class drop-in rate) limited to 5 – Please pre-register by emailing staff@virayoga.com * PRENATAL SERIES with Jennifer Pettit Tuesday, March 9th, 16th, 30th & April 6th, 13th, 20th 6-7:30PM learn how and why to adjust your postures, poses and breathing to enhance your experience of the prenatal state. Cost: $25/class limited to 5 – Please pre-register by emailing staff@virayoga.com * CHAKRA WORKSHOPS with Olynda Spitzer Sunday, March 21st 10:30AM-12:30PM in these special two-hour classes, olynda outlines the basics of yogic anatomy from an energetic perspective in relation to our yoga practices on and off the mat. with the understanding of the bigger picture, we will take a small, yet very important piece of the energetic system, and make an in depth exploration. olynda uses asana, chanting, journaling, other movement modalities (bellydancing, capoeira…) aromatherapy, and visualization to sense, strengthen and nurture each chakra. Mar 21st anahata: heart chakra - love is the greatest force on earth. our fourth chakra, is the home of our hearts, the place in our energetic system where love, unity and healing live. Cost: $45/each workshop limited to 5 – Please pre-register by emailing staff@virayoga.com ************************************************************************


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