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Monday, July 21, 2008 Weight Loss, Detoxification and Longevity: Nutrition for Ultra Wellness Join Dr. Mark Hyman, New York Times best-selling author of Ultrametabolism, and an integrative physician and nutrition expert, for a special evening talk on how to achieve lifelong health and vitality. This evening Dr. Hyman will share his success and protocols for boosting metabolism, optimizing health, enhancing weight loss, increasing energy, balancing hormones, optimizing the body’s detoxification pathways, and reverse the aging process. Books will be available and book signing to follow Dr. Hyman’s talk. |
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Beginning September 19, 2008 The Art of Teaching: Yoga Teacher Training Course With Barbara Benagh Renowned yoga teacher Barbara Benagh will conduct an inter-disciplinary course designed to explore the body/mind connection through yoga asana, philosophy, breathwork and wisdom studies. The program is for yoga practitioners ready to make a commitment to deepening their understanding of yoga postures as well as the philosophy and lifestyle that evolves when yoga is brought fully into one’s life… $2850 for 8 weekends including two Master Teacher elective weekends. Sign up for the remaining two Master Teacher elective weekends and enjoy $75 off. Master Teachers include: Richard Freeman, Sarah Powers, Baxter Bell, M.D. and Dr. Aparna Bapat. |
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Beginning September 22, 2008 A Six Class In-Depth Yoga Series With Barbara Benagh Each 3 hour class will offer an in-depth exploration of the day's theme (see below). Attention will be given to each student's personal practice as they are guided into techniques of structural alignment, coordination of breath and movement to promote a deep consciousness, and cultivation of a clear, meditative focus… |
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Saturday and Sunday, October 11th - 12th, 2008 Ayurveda: The Knowledge and Yoga of Life With Dr. Aparna Bapat This weekend with Dr. Aparna Bapat is a rare oppor¬tunity to study and experience Ayurveda with an au¬thentic practitioner from India. Dr. Bapat will introduce Ayurveda’s ancient philosophy and how it weaves ho¬listically through every aspect of life. Attendees will be guided through the concepts of Doshas, Prakruti (constitution) and Vikruti (imbalance). Also, instruc¬tion on how to apply Ayurveda in daily life through diet, lifestyle and home… $250 for general public or an elective option for the Barbara Benagh 1-year yoga training course. |
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Saturday and Sunday, December 13th - 14th, 2008 Yoga for Real Life: Practical Yoga Solutions to Common Body Problems With Baxter Bell, M.D. In this workshop we will explore practical uses of traditional yoga poses and practices to address common problems that we encounter in our bodies, whether these arise from everyday activity or overdoing it in our asana practice. The areas we will cover this weekend include Low Back, Knees, Shoulders, Neck and SI Joint. The sessions will include yoga asana practice and discussion of these topics. Not appropriate for those with acute flares in any… $250 for general public or an elective option for the Barbara Benagh 1-year yoga training course. |
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Saturday and Sunday, January 31st - February 1st, 2009 Yin Yoga: An In-Depth Exploration With Sarah Powers Saturday morning and after¬noon will be dedicated to the physical and energetic details, deepening our understanding of our vital energy (Prana or Qi), while understanding how the Yin practice affects the meridian system and specific organs to enhance overall har¬mony of being. Saturday we will explore the emotional compo¬nent, learning how the health of our organ sys¬tem is intimately connected with balancing our emotional body… $250 for general public or an elective option for the Barbara Benagh 1-year yoga training course. |
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Saturday and Sunday, March 7th - 8th, 2009 The Body Matrix With Richard Freeman Like the Jeweled Net of Indra, the human body can be experienced as a field of immediate sensations and feelings. When examined closely each point or pattern in that field opens like a jewel into a vibrant, interconnected web, a matrix of gates into the present moment. Yoga poses, breaths, techniques and philosophies appear as jewels when the contexts in which they rest are revealed. The flowing Vinyasa form of Ashtanga Yoga is the ideal practice to… $250 for general public or an elective option for the Barbara Benagh 1-year yoga training course. |
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Every Tuesday and Thursday Vinyasa Yoga for Health and Healing With Renea Perry The Elements of Vinyasa Yoga class will guide students through breathe work for relaxation and centering; alignment techniques; asana flow (physical yoga postures) to match breathe with movement; visualization and meditation. This class is perfect for beginners who want to learn yoga or others practitioners who want to slow down and go deeper into their practice. |
Every Tuesday and Thursday 10:00 – 11:15 am $18/class |
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Every Tuesday and Thursday Lunchtime Meditation In the Alchemical Courtyard Drop in to our 10th floor studios for an invaluable break in the day with a few breaths of fresh air for your mind. The first 15 minutes are minimally guided with basic instruction on posture and mindful attunement with the breath. The second 15 minutes is silent and without instruction. Cushions and other props provided. Beginners and seasoned practitioners are encouraged and welcomed. |
Every Tuesday and Thursday 12:30 – 1:00 pm No fee Donations accepted for local charities. |
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Every Tuesday and Thursday 7:00 – 9:00 pm $15/class |
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Every Thursday Kids' Capoeira (ages 6 to 9) With Esquilo Preto This class provides an introduction into the basic movements and techniques of Capoeira in the style of Capoeira Regional. Capoeira is an Afro- Brazilian art form that combines martial arts, acrobatics and dance. Capoeira is great for kids. It combines martial arts, gymnastics, music, and dance in a cultural context. Capoeira is active and acrobatic, and provides a fun workout… |
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Every Wednesday Free Community Accupressure With Acupuncturist George Cole Learn how to relieve headaches, toothache, menstrual pain and a host of other common ailments with gentle finger pressure. George Cole, Acupuncture Physician, specializing in the Extraordinary Vessels, will share simple and easy to apply acupressure points and techniques every week free of charge as a way to empower the community with healthy self-healing techniques. |
Every Wednesday 12:30 – 1:30 pm No fee |
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Every Wednesday Kundalini Yoga With Sadhu Kundalini Yoga is a transformative path of yoga incorporating physical flexibility, breathing techniques and dynamic sounds. Changes in the mind and body during and after Kundalini Yoga practice are often felt immediately and positive life changes can occur with as little as one practice session a week. Open to all levels. |
Every Wednesday 7:00 – 8:30 pm $18/class |
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Every Thursday Meditative Drumming With With Fernando Subirats Take a journey within through Meditative Drumming. Participants have the opportunity to experience the drum as a portal for meditation and to learn or sharpen musical intuition. Instruments are provided; or, bring a drum. Prior musical experience, although helpful, is not required. Come and journey with us. |
Every Thursday 5:30 – 6:30 pm $15/class |
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To register, please contact us at 1-877-2KNOW-YC or e-mail us at registrar@yellowcourtyard.com. |
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