Workshops and Series:
**Series
and workshops: Pre-registration required
Torah Yoga with Rabbi Myriam
Klotz:
Due
to an overwhelming response Torah Yoga will now take place at Kol Ami, 8201
High School Road, Elkins Park, Pa 19027
Thursdays September 25, October 23, November 20, 7:45- 9:15pm
We now have lots of room to move. Please bring your own mat if you have
one....
Call Sharon if you have any questions 215-801-6812 or Yoga Evolution
215-885-1800
Moving With Jewish Cycles of Time for the New Year
Thursday nights 7:45 -9:15 pm at Yoga Evolution.
Thursday, September 11: Elul- Preparing the heart for the New Year.
Thursday, September 25: Tishrei- Welcoming in the Supreme Good for the New
Year. Renewing the Cycle.
Thursday, October 23: Cheshvan- The "empty month" as no holiday falls in
this month.
It is the space between the fullness of Elul and Tishrei and offers us a
time to release, rest, take space and balance.
Thursday November 20: Kislev- Chanukah, the light from the darkness.
Kindling the light within to offer out.
$85 for the 4 part series. Drop in $25 per session. Registration Required.
Yoga Evolution is proud to be one of the few locations in Pennsylvania with a certified NIA program. Our NIA Whitebelt, Donna Teitelman, is listed on the NIA website at www.nianow.com
The next closest instructor is over one hour away.
6 Week Nia Series
with Donna Teitelman
Mondays, November 17 through December 22 from 5:45 to 6:45pm.
$90 for series (limited drop in availability $15.00 per class)
Pre-registration encouraged. Limited space available.
Nia is movement-medicine for the body and soul."
Nia simultaneously addresses the body, mind, emotions, and spirit, and puts them on the "same page" using music, movement and personal expression to integrate one's neurology (including the mind, emotions, and spirit) with one's outer body, or musculature. To achieve this whole-being integration, Nia addresses the whole person using a comprehensive, holistic exercise approach designed with a combination of nine classic movement forms.
Nia Blends Nine Movement Forms
Martial Arts: T'ai Chi, Tae Kwon Do, Aikido
Dance Arts: Jazz Dance, Modern Dance, Duncan Dance
Healing Arts: Yoga, Alexander Technique, The Teachings of Moshe Feldenkrais
Nia teaches you how to physically interpret and internally direct your actions and choices, and to listen to the voice of your body and allow the body to be your guide in discovering Dynamic Ease. Practiced barefoot to music, Nia is self-guided, adaptable and safe for any fitness level, from stiff beginners to highly fit athletes. Delivering cardiovascular, whole-body conditioning, Nia is based on creating a loving relationship with the body and following The Body's Way – the innate intelligence of the heart.
Celebrate the Holiday Season
Tea and Chi at Yoga Evolution
Qi Gong Workshop with Sharon Kind
Saturday December 13, 2008
2-4pm $25.00 Pre- registration required
Wake up the most profound healer within your body, cultivate the light of the holiday season
and enjoy a warm cup of tea with friends
There is a profound medicine, a powerful healing resource
produced naturally within us- This Is the Healer Within!
With purposeful relaxation, awareness of the breath, self massage and gentle movements
We Can Turn This Medicine On!
Qi is our vital life force and Gong means cultivating and developing
over time.
Learn simple, elegant, flowing movements that will improve your
health, lower stress, quiets the mind, open the heart; connecting
you to this season of light, to nature and to the universe.
QiGong is a Mechayeh (full of delight and pleasure)
Sharon Kind is an Interfaith Minister,
Certified Yoga and Qi Gong teacher,
Certified Level 1 Medical QiGong Therapist, and
Founder and Co-Director of Yoga Evolution
Baila Baila
Dance, Dance!
Join the Zumba Party!
6 part series: Thursdays, October 30, November 6 & 13, December 4, 11, & 18
BEGINS PROMPTLY at 7:45 - 9:00pm$15 drop-inZumba is a Latin dance class that is great for the body, the mind, and the soul.
A great cardio workout, with steps that are easy to follow,
Zumba is for all fitness levels, and no dance experience is necessary.
Come see what everyone is talking about!Katy Baytosh, your Zumba instructor, has been teaching
expressive movement dance classes since 2002.
She is also trained in Nia and Shake Your Soul/Kripalu YogaDance,
encouraging people to find their inner dancer, enjoy exercise,
and have fun are the principles that guide her classes.
www.zumba.com
Teacher Training
108 Hour Anusara
Yoga Teacher Training, The Art, Skill, and Beauty of Yoga On and Off the Mat
with Michelle Synnestvedt and Beryl Herrin.
Weaving of the Art and Skill of Teaching to Create an Experience of Beauty,
Prasad Yoga and Yoga Evolution are thrilled to come together to offer our
greater community a comprehensive Anusara Yoga Teacher Training. In this
training , in excess of 108 hours, Michelle Synnestvedt and Beryl Herrin
will inspire you to turn your own practice outward to the great path of
teaching yoga. We will explore and expound on the essential Anusara teaching
methodologies that will enable you to skillfully share the art of yoga with
others. Those who already teach yoga will be invited to a deeper expression
of this most auspicious endeavor.
During our time together from September through March, we will include:
The anatomy of an Anusara Yoga Class, Taking the seat of the teacher, Use of
effective language
Developing themes, Weaving heart themes into your classes, Asana sequencing,
Observation and touch, Therapeutics, Practice teaching, 2 weekends with Dr.
Douglas Brooks (www.rajanaka.com), A
Friday evening dharma talk with John Friend (www.anusara.com),
A seva/karma yoga project
We will meet on the scheduled weekends on the following schedule:
Fridays : 6- 8:30, Saturdays: 1- 5:30, Sundays: 9-12 and 1:30- 3:30, Sept
12-14- Yoga Evolution
Oct 24- 26 - Prasad, Nov 7: John Friend Dharma talk- Bryn Athyn, Nov 21-23:
Yoga Evolution, Dec 5-7: Douglas Brooks at Yogaphoria, Jan 9-11: Prasad-
open therapeutics, Jan 23- 25: Douglas Brooks at Prasad, Feb 6-8: Yoga
Evolution, March 27- 28: Prasad- final gathering.
$1600 investment or $1450 by August 15th
To register please email
info@yogaevolution.com
or call 215-355-3224 @ prasad or 215-885-1800
Kids
Yoga
Through story telling, music, drawing, visualization, investigation, and
adventure, we will explore the world of kid's yoga. Each week, we will
involve all of our senses as we journey the universe, use our imaginations
and move our bodies in different yoga poses. We will learn more about who we
are, and grow and strengthen our unique capabilities.
The class is designed to facilitate an understanding of breath work, the
body and movement in space, and develop relaxation skills. The group setting
targets communication and social skills development.
Two teachers will run the program. Julie Coopersmith is certified through a
500 teacher training yoga program as well as other completed coursework in
yoga. She currently teaches yoga to children of all needs, and to adults as
well as seniors. Marianna Farrell is Montessori certified and has over 17
years teaching experience in the field. Additionally, both are certified
through the nationally recognized program Yoga Ed. The Yoga Ed curriculum is
specifically designed to address the developmental needs of the whole child,
and offers yoga as a method to understand, deepen, care for and develop
ourselves, and love who we are.
The program will run for 8 consecutive weeks, starting Monday Sept 22 and
going through November 10th, 4:15-5:15. Cost for the series is $120.00.
Deadline to sign up is Monday Sept 15.
Teen
Yoga with Tink McDevitt
These are classes designed to provide teens with an opportunity to move the
body, calm the mind and restore the spirit.
Teens are invited to feel at ease as they begin or deepen their yoga
practice in a small group of their peers. Through the use of poses (asana)
and meditation they will be able to build strength, flexibility, agility,
and balance. Yoga can help prevent sports injuries, improve posture,
increase focus and attention, and relieve stress. The practice of yoga will
promote self awareness, improve your sense of calmness, and allow your inner
light to shine.
Fall series:
10 weeks beginning September 11, 2008: September 11, 18, 25, October 2, ( No
class on October 9), 16, 23, 30, November 6, 13, 20, Thursdays 4:15 to 5:30
pm
$150 for the 10 class series
Pre-Registration deadline: Friday, September 5th
To register, contact Tink at:
tinkmcd@comcast.net or call 215-884-1418
Winter Mini Series
3 Weeks beginning December 4: Thursdays 4:15 to 5:30 pm, December 4, 11, 18
$45 for the 3 class series, Pre-registration deadline: Thursday, November 20
Winter Series
10 weeks beginning January 8, 2009: Thursdays 4:15 to 5:30 pm, January 8,
15, 22, 29, February 5, 12, 19, 26, March 5,12
$150 for the 10 class series, Pre-registration deadline: Friday, January 2,
2009
Spring Series
10 weeks beginning April 2, 2009: Thursdays 4:15 to 5:30 pm, April 2, 9, 16,
23, 30
May 7, 14, 21, 28, June 4
$150 for the 10 class series, Pre-registration deadline: Friday, March 26,
2009
Yoga
for Seniors.
Start a Successful Yoga Practice at Any Age at Yoga Evolution-
Yoga for Seniors is practiced at one's own level and can be done standing,
sitting on a chair, or on the floor. This class incorporates a full series
of seated and standing postures focusing on flexibility, strength and
breath. Typically, it is practiced in a group setting as it promotes a
supportive environment to move and stay fit and
facilitates a positive and calming energy for the group.
Health Benefits:
> maintains physical endurance and balance
> sustains overall flexibility and strength
> lymph pump-facilitate toxin flow out of body
> increases oxygen circulation and maintains mobility in abdominal region
> promotes mental planning and stimulates concentration and focus
> decreases anxiety and depression
> energizes the spirit and relaxes the mind/body
> provides an overall feeling of well being
Lead by Julie Coopersmith
Mondays, 1:15-2:30.
Pre-Registration required
Julie Coopersmith has been practicing yoga for over 10 years, is certified
through a 500 hour teacher training at Saraswati River Yoga, has completed
coursework in Anusara yoga including an 108 hour immersion, therapeutics
training, and a level one teacher training. She is also trained through the
Nationally recognized program Yoga Ed.
She currently works with all age groups from 7 years on, children, adults
and Seniors of all levels.
Spirited Motion
Yoga Classes for Parkinson's and Other Chronic Illnesses
The
Parkinson Council (TPC), a chapter of the National Parkinson Foundation,
offers specially modified Yoga classes for people suffering with Parkinson
disease. TPC is using Yoga as a way to introduce measures that improve
day-to-day life for
the Delaware Valley Parkinson community. Studies have shown that Yoga's slow
movements and breathing exercises are well suited to Parkinson's patients.
Those who have attended these classes have said that they experience
improved energy and flexibility, more restful sleep, and more strength and
endurance.
Program will begin Sept. 10, Wednesdays from 10am - 11:15 for a 6 week
series
For further information and other Yoga for Parkinson locations please
contact The Council at (610) 668-4292.
www.theparkinsoncouncil.org
Meditation to the Community
Wednesdays
5:45 – 6:45 pm
If you are longing for a place of healing and rest, meditation offers the
possibility of touching a deep place within where these qualities reside.
Meditations will be verbally guided and interspersed with periods of
silence. A range of practices will be explored guiding you into to who you
are, how your mind works and how the heart opens.
$5.00 donation per class.
Taught alternatively by Andrea D'Asaro & Sheila Brann.
Andrea D'Asaro is an Elkins Park teacher and a meditation instructor the
Philadelphia Shambhala Center. She is a student of Tibetan teacher, Khandro
Rinpoche and has meditated for many years.
Sheila Brann, BA, Meditation Counselor, Usui Reiki Master, Massage
Practitioner/Teacher, Yoga Instructor and Life Enthusiast.
