JUNE

Word Bending: Exploring Yoga and Writing
Sunday, June 6th, 9:00-4:00 p.m. Studio 209What happens when you bring the juicy dynamic of movement and writing alive in one space, letting the experience of each inform and inspire the other? Through yoga and writing, this workshop provides opportunity to explore what these two worlds have to offer one another--presence, authenticity, risk-taking and deep listening. Our time will be spent moving between yoga sessions and periods of focused writing where we will have an opportunity to explore a sense of inner stretch. No previous writing experience required, six months yoga experienced suggested. Space limited.
To register go to www.lotusofferings.com.
Instructors: Diane Sherman and Cybèle Tomlinson (510) 558-6936
Email: cybeleb@hotmail.com

Evening Ashtanga Yoga Workshop
Friday, June 11, 6:00-8:15 p.m. Studio C
Come join Melanie for an evening of exploration into the practice of Ashtanga. This workshop is suitable for students of all levels. We will practice the primary series and also try out some second series poses. This workshop will be a fun and dynamic way to deepen your understanding and practice of Ashtanga yoga.
For more information see www.melyoga.com
Instructor: Melanie Green (510) 368-3581

Yoga Workshop with Patricia Sullivan
Yoga for a Healthy Back: Traction Release and Stabilization Work to Ease and Strengthen the Spine and Sacrum
Saturday, June 12, 2:30-5:30 p.m. Studio 209
To preregister, contact Cybèle Tomlinson at cybeleb@hotmail.com

Restorative Yoga: an Extended Practice
Sunday, July 11, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Studio C
Allow yourself to rest into the quiet of a longer restorative yoga class, and learn to relax your body and mind. Restorative yoga is a gentle practice that calms the nervous system and encourages deep relaxation in supported poses. Immerse yourself in stillness to replenish and regulate your body's natural functions. This two-hour class is open to all, and no previous yoga experience is necessary.

Rachel's classes invite relaxed awareness in body and mind, as she incorporates movement, stillness, meditation, breath, and song. Rachel is certified in Relax & Renew® Restorative Yoga, Hatha Yoga, and Yin/Yang approaches and trained in MBSR (Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction). To learn more see http://growyoga.blogspot.com. Preregistration required.
Instructor: Rachel Lanzerotti
Email: growingyoga@gmail.com

Practice Immersion Series: Cultivating a Home Yoga Practice
Saturday, July 17, 1:00-4:00 p.m. Studio 209
Beginning a home yoga practice can feel overwhelming and uninspired when we've grown accustomed to the encouragement, guidance and community provided by a group class and teacher. However, cultivating a regular home practice not only expands upon discoveries made in class, it develops our sensitivity to the subtleties, and changing needs of our unique bodies. In this workshop we'll explore the challenges of a developing home practice, discuss tools to get us on our mats and will learn simple practice guidelines to cultivate our "inner teacher." Space limited. Register at www.adayoga.com or call Ada for more information.
Instructor: Ada Lusardi (510) 552-0155

Anatomy Immersion Series: Demystifying the Shoulder Girdle
Saturday, July 24, 1:00-4:00 p.m. Studio 209
Through exploration and Asana we'll look (and feel) deeply into the hardware and software of the shoulder girdle. You will learn how its component parts must dance around one another to facilitate healthy shoulder mobility and stability. Appropriate for teachers and students with at least one year of consistent practice (CEC's available through Yoga Alliance). Please bring a notebook and your favorite anatomy book should you have one. Space limited. Register at www.adayoga.com or call Ada for more information.
Instructor: Ada Lusardi (510) 552-0155

Sunday Long Practice
Sunday, July 25, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon (Active Practice) and 2:00-5:00 p.m. (Yin and Restorative) Studio 209
Enjoy a sweet refuge from the busyness of daily life, and spend a morning, afternoon or a whole day of luxurious practice in a peaceful and supportive environment. Our mornings will gradually open to a more active practice with afternoons devoted to long held floor postures, relaxation and meditation. You are welcome to attend one or both sessions. Minimum one year of practice recommended. Please dress in layers and bring a journal and eye bag if you have your own. Space limited. Register at www.adayoga.com or call Ada for more information.
Instructor: Ada Lusardi (510) 552-0155

Monthly Primary Series Practice
Friday, July 30, 4:00-6:00 p.m. Studio C
Ashtanga yoga is a vigorous flow style of yoga, linking breath with movement, taught in the tradition of Sri K. Pattabhi Jois. It is designed to strengthen, align and purify the entire body and mind. These classes will include all poses in the primary series and will be taught in a continuous manner without stopping.
For more information see www.melyoga.com
Instructor: Melanie Green (510) 368-3581

Yoga for Moms of Young Children
Saturday, July 31, 2:30-6:00 p.m. Studio C
These workshops are offered throughout the year for mothers of young children. The asana practice will focus on strengthening, toning and nourishing the body. Yoga is a simple but deeply enriching way to nurture yourself and your spirit. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a journal and pen-we will do some writing.
For more information see www.melyoga.com
Instructor: Melanie Green (510) 368-3581

AUGUST

Yoga and Meditation: Guidance for Daily Living
Saturday, August 14, 2:00-5:00 p.m. Studio C
Experience yoga while healing the body and igniting the soul! In this workshop we will explore yoga as stillness in movement. We will see how every asana becomes an opportunity for deeper levels of awareness. By slowing down and fully experiencing our physical, mental and emotional body, we begin to bring attention to what is happening in the moment. When we are able to be with that experience, we begin to awaken to higher levels of emotional stability, mental clarity and physical well-being, on and off the mat. Come and explore your own potential for growth and transformation. No meditation experience required. All yoga levels welcome.
Instructor: Gretchen Wobrock
Email: gretchenwobrock@gmail.com

Monthly Primary Series Practice
Friday, August 20, 4:00-6:00 p.m. Studio C
Ashtanga yoga is a vigorous flow style of yoga, linking breath with movement, taught in the tradition of Sri K. Pattabhi Jois. It is designed to strengthen, align and purify the entire body and mind. These classes will include all poses in the primary series and will be taught in a continuous manner without stopping.
For more information see www.melyoga.com
Instructor: Melanie Green (510) 368-3581

Practice Immersion Series: Befriending Inverted Postures (Part 1)
Saturday, August 21, 1:00-4:00 p.m. Studio 209
The fear of turning yourself and your world upside down is normal. In this workshop we will approach the practice of inverted postures with awareness, compassion and humor. You will learn proper mechanics for Sirsasana (headstand) and Sarvangasana (shoulderstand), appropriate warm-ups and sequencing as well as modifications for each. This class is an excellent way to make the leap from a level 1-3 to level 2-4 ongoing class, or as a tune-up for more seasoned practitioners. Please contact Ada prior to registration if you experience any of the following: pregnancy, detached retina, hiatal hernia, equilibrium issues, vertigo, high/low blood pressure or cervical spine problems. Space limited. Register at www.adayoga.com or call Ada for more information.
Instructor: Ada Lusardi (510) 552-0155

Evening Yoga Workshop for Women
Friday, August 27, 5:00-7:15 p.m. Studio C
Celebrate spring time by joining Melanie for an evening of yoga focused on asanas best suited for the female body. The practice will include a vinyasa sequence, as well as restorative postures. Bring your pen and journal as well, because we will also do some writing.
For more information see www.melyoga.com
Instructor: Melanie Green (510) 368-3581

Anatomy Immersion Series: Examining the Extremities
Saturday, August 28, 1:00-4:00 p.m. Studio 209
The hands and feet are our foundation in arm balances and standing postures, yet are often overlooked unless we have pain or injury. You will learn about their anatomy, relationship to elbows and knees, movements and healthy alignment in weight bearing postures. Appropriate for teachers and students with at least one year of consistent practice (CEC's available through Yoga Alliance). Please bring a notebook and your favorite anatomy book should you have one. Space limited. Register at www.adayoga.com or call Ada for more information.
Instructor: Ada Lusardi (510) 552-0155

Quiet Mind Heal-a-Thons: gentle, potent healing immersions within a group setting
Saturday, August 28, 2:00-5:00 p.m. Studio C
Heal-a-Thons...
...harmonize the brain, nervous system, and electromagnetic field with the vibrational medicine of yoga and sacred sound.
...blend Kundalini Meditation with the focused applications of didgeridoo, tuning forks, gongs and bowls, (may include therapeutic yoga, hands-on adjustments, and energy work). ...shake loose mental, emotional and physical pain, purifying pathways for the bliss of the Soul to emerge.
See attached flyer.
See quietmind.com for more information.

Sunday Long Practice
Sunday, August 29, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon (Active Practice) and 2:00-5:00 p.m. (Yin and Restorative) Studio 209
Enjoy a sweet refuge from the busyness of daily life, and spend a morning, afternoon or a whole day of luxurious practice in a peaceful and supportive environment. Our mornings will gradually open to a more active practice with afternoons devoted to long held floor postures, relaxation and meditation. You are welcome to attend one or both sessions. Minimum one year of practice recommended. Please dress in layers and bring a journal and eye bag if you have your own. Space limited. Register at www.adayoga.com or call Ada for more information.
Instructor: Ada Lusardi (510) 552-0155

SEPTEMBER

Fall Kirtan at Berkeley Yoga Center
Saturday September 11, 7:00-9:00 p.m. Studio 209
This fall, Spirit Voyage recording artist Prabhu Nam Kaur celebrates her new CD with two evenings of Gurbani Kirtan, Sikh spiritual music, at BYC. Prabhu Nam will offer a direct and deep experience of mantras chanted in Gurmukhi, the sacred language of the Sikh Raj Yogis. Her chants honor the energy of the sacred, and affirm our potential for mastery in our spiritual and material lives. Prabhu Nam has practiced for over 30 years, and has trained many young ragis and raginis-among them her own daughter Snatam Kaur. Their music is available at spiritvoyage.com. Kirtan is a Bhakti Yoga practice, gradually softening and opening the Heart to the experience of unconditional love. "Kirtan" actually means "singing praises to the divine", and the regular practice of kirtan exalts mind and soul to a state of living joy. Through chanting, we ourselves merge with the "naad", or cosmic sound current that is the source of all creation. A percentage of all donations will be given to local non-profits for conservation and human rights.
See attached flyer.
For more information call (510) 268-9321 or see quietmind.com/cause

Improving Sleep through Yoga
Saturday, September 18, 2:00-5:00 p.m. Studio 209
Treat yourself to better sleep. Learn poses and breathing exercises that will help balance your energy and prepare you for restful sleep. Improved rest and rejuvenation will leave you feeling more alert and engaged throughout the day.
Instructor: Jon Morgan
E-mail: jonyoga@gmail.com

Yoga for Moms of Young Children
Saturday, September 18, 2:30-6:00 p.m. Studio C
These workshops are offered throughout the year for mothers of young children. The asana practice will focus on strengthening, toning and nourishing the body. Yoga is a simple but deeply enriching way to nurture yourself and your spirit. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a journal and pen-we will do some writing.
For more information see www.melyoga.com
Instructor: Melanie Green (510) 368-3581

Restorative Yoga: an Extended Practice
Sunday, September 19, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Studio C
Allow yourself to rest into the quiet of a longer restorative yoga class, and learn to relax your body and mind. Restorative yoga is a gentle practice that calms the nervous system and encourages deep relaxation in supported poses. Immerse yourself in stillness to replenish and regulate your body's natural functions. This two-hour class is open to all, and no previous yoga experience is necessary. Rachel's classes invite relaxed awareness in body and mind, as she incorporates movement, stillness, meditation, breath, and song. Rachel is certified in Relax & Renew® Restorative Yoga, Hatha Yoga, and Yin/Yang approaches and trained in MBSR (Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction). To learn more see http://growyoga.blogspot.com. Preregistration required.
Instructor: Rachel Lanzerotti
Email: growingyoga@gmail.com

Monthly Primary Series Practice
Friday, September 24, 4:00-6:00 p.m. Studio C
Ashtanga yoga is a vigorous flow style of yoga, linking breath with movement, taught in the tradition of Sri K. Pattabhi Jois. It is designed to strengthen, align and purify the entire body and mind. These classes will include all poses in the primary series and will be taught in a continuous manner without stopping.
For more information see www.melyoga.com
Instructor: Melanie Green (510) 368-3581

Anatomy Immersion Series: Topic to Be Announced
Saturday, September 25, 1:00-4:00 p.m. Studio 209
Space limited. Register at www.adayoga.com or call Ada for more information.
Instructor: Ada Lusardi (510) 552-0155

Sunday Long Practice
Sunday, September 26, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon (Active Practice) and 2:00-5:00 p.m. (Yin & Restorative) Studio 209
Enjoy a sweet refuge from the busyness of daily life, and spend a morning, afternoon or a whole day of luxurious practice in a peaceful and supportive environment. Our mornings will gradually open to a more active practice with afternoons devoted to long held floor postures, relaxation and meditation. You are welcome to attend one or both sessions. Minimum one year of practice recommended. Please dress in layers and bring a journal and eye bag if you have your own. Space limited. Register at www.adayoga.com or call Ada for more information.
Instructor: Ada Lusardi (510) 552-0155

OCTOBER

Vini Yoga & Pranayama Workshop
Saturday, October 2, 2:00-5:00 p.m. Studio 209
In this workshop, we'll focus on the practice of Vini yoga, a style of yoga made more available in the West through T.K.V. Desikachar. This particular form involves repetition of a single simple movement, one at a time, with the breath. When the breath and movement are in harmony, the breath supports the movement, and the movement supports the breath. Through these simple but powerful movements in and out of classical yoga poses, we stimulate a clear, steady flow of prana, or life force, which prepares us for the seated practices of pranayama (breath control) and meditation. Following our yoga practice, we will do simple beginner's pranayama, along with a short meditation.
Instructor: Cybèle Tomlinson (510) 558-6936
Email: cybeleb@hotmail.com

Mindful Rest: a Spacious Practice of Restorative Yoga
Sunday, October 3, 1:00-4:00 p.m. Studio C
Treat yourself to the spaciousness and quiet of this restful three-hour class, and learn to relax your body and mind. Restorative yoga is a gentle practice that calms the nervous system and encourages deep relaxation in supported poses. Adding breath awareness and guided meditation to a restorative practice, we'll invite body and mind into rest. Within relaxed awareness, the body is more able to access its natural ability to heal, rest, digest, sleep, grow, and create. Immerse yourself in stillness to replenish and regulate your body's natural functions. This workshop is open to all, and no previous yoga experience is necessary. Rachel's classes invite relaxed awareness in body and mind, as she incorporates movement, stillness, meditation, breath, and song. Rachel is certified in Relax & Renew® Restorative Yoga, Hatha Yoga, and Yin/Yang approaches and trained in MBSR (Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction). To learn more see http://growyoga.blogspot.com. Preregistration required.
Instructor: Rachel Lanzerotti
Email: growingyoga@gmail.com

Evening Yoga Workshop for Women
Friday, October 8, 5:00-7:15 p.m. Studio C
Celebrate spring time by joining Melanie for an evening of yoga focused on asanas best suited for the female body. The practice will include a vinyasa sequence, as well as restorative postures. Bring your pen and journal as well, because we will also do some writing.
For more information see www.melyoga.com
Instructor: Melanie Green (510) 368-3581

Fall Kirtan at Berkeley Yoga Center
Saturday, October 9, 7:00-9:00 p.m.,br> Studio 209
This fall, Spirit Voyage recording artist Prabhu Nam Kaur celebrates her new CD with two evenings of Gurbani Kirtan, Sikh spiritual music, at BYC. Prabhu Nam will offer a direct and deep experience of mantras chanted in Gurmukhi, the sacred language of the Sikh Raj Yogis. Her chants honor the energy of the sacred, and affirm our potential for mastery in our spiritual and material lives. Prabhu Nam has practiced for over 30 years, and has trained many young ragis and raginis-among them her own daughter Snatam Kaur. Their music is available at spiritvoyage.com. Kirtan is a Bhakti Yoga practice, gradually softening and opening the Heart to the experience of unconditional love. "Kirtan" actually means "singing praises to the divine", and the regular practice of kirtan exalts mind and soul to a state of living joy. Through chanting, we ourselves merge with the "naad", or cosmic sound current that is the source of all creation. A percentage of all donations will be given to local non-profits for conservation and human rights.
See attached flyer.
For more information call (510) 268-9321 or see quietmind.com/cause

Monthly Primary Series Practice
Friday, October 15, 4:00-6:00 p.m. Studio C
Ashtanga yoga is a vigorous flow style of yoga, linking breath with movement, taught in the tradition of Sri K. Pattabhi Jois. It is designed to strengthen, align and purify the entire body and mind. These classes will include all poses in the primary series and will be taught in a continuous manner without stopping.
For more information see www.melyoga.com
Instructor: Melanie Green (510) 368-3581

Flourishing Forward Bends
Saturday, October 16, 2:00-5:00 p.m. Studio 209
It's more than just hamstrings!

Forward bends soften the brain and relax the nervous system by opening the back of the torso and legs, thus freeing spinal nerves. Bowing the head to the heart fosters introspection, humility, and grace.

With forward bends, the legs are the foundation upon which torso and head extend, and eventually rest. This workshop will connect the legs to the pelvis, earth, and breath for a powerful experience alignment, extension, and increased mobility of the spine. You will also rediscover your hamstrings.

Yolanda-Marie Vazquez (Pritam Hari Kaur) is a Certified Iyengar Yoga Instructor and lifelong yogini, also nationally certified in bodywork and therapeutic massage. Transformation through the body is her passion and life work. See quietmind.com for more information.
See attached flyer.
Instructor: Yolanda-Marie Vazquez (Pritam Hari Kaur) (510) 268-9321

Anatomy Immersion Series: Topic to Be Announced
Saturday, October 23, 1:00-4:00 p.m. Studio 209
Space limited. Register at www.adayoga.com or call Ada for more information.
Instructor: Ada Lusardi (510) 552-0155

Sunday Long Practice
Sunday, October 24, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon (Active Practice) and 2:00-5:00 p.m. (Yin & Restorative) Studio 209
Enjoy a sweet refuge from the busyness of daily life, and spend a morning, afternoon or a whole day of luxurious practice in a peaceful and supportive environment. Our mornings will gradually open to a more active practice with afternoons devoted to long held floor postures, relaxation and meditation. You are welcome to attend one or both sessions. Minimum one year of practice recommended. Please dress in layers and bring a journal and eye bag if you have your own. Space limited. Register at www.adayoga.com or call Ada for more information.
Instructor: Ada Lusardi (510) 552-0155

NOVEMBER

Vini Yoga & Pranayama Workshop
Saturday, November 6, 2:00-5:00 p.m. Studio 209
In this workshop, we'll focus on the practice of Vini yoga, a style of yoga made more available in the West through T.K.V. Desikachar. This particular form involves repetition of a single simple movement, one at a time, with the breath. When the breath and movement are in harmony, the breath supports the movement, and the movement supports the breath. Through these simple but powerful movements in and out of classical yoga poses, we stimulate a clear, steady flow of prana, or life force, which prepares us for the seated practices of pranayama (breath control) and meditation. Following our yoga practice, we will do simple beginner's pranayama, along with a short meditation.
Instructor: Cybèle Tomlinson (510) 558-6936
Email: cybeleb@hotmail.com

Compassionate Presence, Yin Yoga, and Buddhist Meditation: a Workshop with Sarah Powers
Tuesday, November 9, 4:30-7:30 p.m. Studio C
The practices of yoga and meditation provide the potential for living with gentleness and insight. In our yoga sessions, we can clear the body and mind of extraneous, depleting elements while enhancing our awareness and vital energy or Qi(chi). Studying and practicing the Buddha Dharma, we can enhance a recognition of our basic goodness, allowing our inherent authentic nature to be revealed and embodied.

Sarah will give a talk focusing on the theme of Karuna (compassion) as an important aspect of our daily practice, followed by a Yin Yoga session, Mindfulness Meditation, and ending with the practice of Tonglen (a tibetan compassion practice).

Sarah Powers began teaching in 1987. She is the founder and author of Insight Yoga, which interweaves the insights and practices of Yoga, Buddhism, Chinese medicine, and Transpersonal Psychology into an integral practice to enliven the body, heart and mind. Her yoga style blends both a Yin sequence of floor poses to enhance the meridian and organ systems, combined with an alignment-based slow flow or Yang practice, influenced by Viniyoga, Ashtanga, and Iyengar teachings. Sarah feels that enlivening the physical and pranic bodies, as well as learning to open to our emotional difficulties is paramount for preparing one to deepen and nourish insights into one's essential nature--a natural state of awareness. She draws from her studies in Transpersonal Psychology, as well as her in-depth training in the Vipassana, Tantric and Dzogchen practices of Buddhism. Her main teachers are Tsoknyi Rinpoche, Jennifer Welwood, Lama Tsultrim Allione, and Lama Pema Dorje.

Sarah and her husband Ty Powers live in the San Francisco bay area and have created the Insight Yoga Institute which offers 720 hour trainings with other renowned teachers blending yoga, buddhism and psychology (www.insightyogainstitute.com). She is also co-founder of Metta Journeys (www.mettajourneys.com), a service oriented organization that offers yoga retreats internationally to help women and children in developing countries. Sarah is the author of the book Insight Yoga (Shambhala Publications). To learn more about her see her dvds Insight Yoga or Yin and Vinyasa and go to www.sarahpowers.com.
To register, contact Cybèle Tomlinson at cybeleb@hotmail.com

Monthly Primary Series Practice
Friday, November 12, 4:00-6:00 p.m. Studio C
Ashtanga yoga is a vigorous flow style of yoga, linking breath with movement, taught in the tradition of Sri K. Pattabhi Jois. It is designed to strengthen, align and purify the entire body and mind. These classes will include all poses in the primary series and will be taught in a continuous manner without stopping.
For more information see www.melyoga.com
Instructor: Melanie Green (510) 368-3581

Anatomy Immersion Series: Topic to Be Announced
Saturday, November 20, 1:00-4:00 p.m. Studio 209
Space limited. Register at www.adayoga.com or call Ada for more information.
Instructor: Ada Lusardi (510) 552-0155

Yoga for Moms of Young Children
Saturday, November 20, 2:30-6:00 p.m. Studio C
These workshops are offered throughout the year for mothers of young children. The asana practice will focus on strengthening, toning and nourishing the body. Yoga is a simple but deeply enriching way to nurture yourself and your spirit. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a journal and pen-we will do some writing.
For more information see www.melyoga.com
Instructor: Melanie Green (510) 368-3581

Sunday Long Practice
Sunday, November 21, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon (Active Practice) and 2:00-5:00 p.m. (Yin & Restorative) Studio 209
Enjoy a sweet refuge from the busyness of daily life, and spend a morning, afternoon or a whole day of luxurious practice in a peaceful and supportive environment. Our mornings will gradually open to a more active practice with afternoons devoted to long held floor postures, relaxation and meditation. You are welcome to attend one or both sessions. Minimum one year of practice recommended. Please dress in layers and bring a journal and eye bag if you have your own. Space limited. Register at www.adayoga.com or call Ada for more information.
Instructor: Ada Lusardi (510) 552-0155

Mindful Rest: a Spacious Practice of Restorative Yoga
Sunday, November 21, 1:00-4:00 p.m. Studio C
Treat yourself to the spaciousness and quiet of this restful three-hour class, and learn to relax your body and mind. Restorative yoga is a gentle practice that calms the nervous system and encourages deep relaxation in supported poses. Adding breath awareness and guided meditation to a restorative practice, we'll invite body and mind into rest. Within relaxed awareness, the body is more able to access its natural ability to heal, rest, digest, sleep, grow, and create. Immerse yourself in stillness to replenish and regulate your body's natural functions. This workshop is open to all, and no previous yoga experience is necessary. Rachel's classes invite relaxed awareness in body and mind, as she incorporates movement, stillness, meditation, breath, and song. Rachel is certified in Relax & Renew® Restorative Yoga, Hatha Yoga, and Yin/Yang approaches and trained in MBSR (Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction). To learn more see http://growyoga.blogspot.com. Preregistration required.
Instructor: Rachel Lanzerotti
Email: growingyoga@gmail.com

Thanksgiving Day: Gratitude
Thursday, November 25, 9:00-11:00 a.m. Studio 209
Begin your Thanksgiving Day in gratitude. Give thanks for what it means to be alive in these times, and find gratitude for the simple things we sometimes overlook. Ground yourself in your practice finding space in your heart for what is present in your life whether it be joy or pain, ease or struggle. Practice gratitude towards yourself, your family, your friends, community and this planet earth which sustains us. This practice will include yin yoga, vinyasa and sitting meditation. See lotusofferings.com for more information or to preregister.
Instructor: Diane Sherman (510) 919-7925
Email: diane@lotusofferings.com

DECEMBER

Evening Yoga Workshop for Women
Friday, December 3, 5:00-7:15 p.m. Studio C
Celebrate spring time by joining Melanie for an evening of yoga focused on asanas best suited for the female body. The practice will include a vinyasa sequence, as well as restorative postures. Bring your pen and journal as well, because we will also do some writing.
For more information see www.melyoga.com
Instructor: Melanie Green (510) 368-3581

Quiet Mind Heal-a-Thons: gentle, potent healing immersions within a group setting
Saturday, December 4, 2:00-5:00 p.m. Studio C
Heal-a-Thons...
...harmonize the brain, nervous system, and electromagnetic field with the vibrational medicine of yoga and sacred sound.
...blend Kundalini Meditation with the focused applications of didgeridoo, tuning forks, gongs and bowls, (may include therapeutic yoga, hands-on adjustments, and energy work). ...shake loose mental, emotional and physical pain, purifying pathways for the bliss of the Soul to emerge.
See attached flyer.
See quietmind.com for more information.

Introduction to Shadow Yoga with Scott Blossom & Chandra Easton
Sunday, December 5, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Studio 209
Shadow Yoga, founded by Zhander Remete, is a Hatha Yoga system that consists of circular and spiraling movements, warrior stances, and sun salutation forms that serve to prepare one for the more advanced asanas, or seats. Shadow Yoga utilizes rhythmic breathing, bandhas (energetic locks), and the marma system (vital junctions) to free the peripheral body of its energetic obstructions to ignite our inner fire, or agni. In this workshop you will be introduced to the fundamental practices of Shadow Yoga. All levels welcome.
For more info, visit www.shunyatayoga.com or call Scott and Chandra.
Instructors: Scott Blossom & Chandra Easton (510) 526-6887

Mindful Rest: a Spacious Practive of Restorative Yoga
Sunday, December 5, 1:00-4:00 p.m. Studio C
Treat yourself to the spaciousness and quiet of this restful three-hour class, and learn to relax your body and mind. Restorative yoga is a gentle practice that calms the nervous system and encourages deep relaxation in supported poses. Adding breath awareness and guided meditation to a restorative practice, we'll invite body and mind into rest. Within relaxed awareness, the body is more able to access its natural ability to heal, rest, digest, sleep, grow, and create. Immerse yourself in stillness to replenish and regulate your body's natural functions. This workshop is open to all, and no previous yoga experience is necessary. Cost: $45. Rachel's classes invite relaxed awareness in body and mind, as she incorporates movement, stillness, meditation, breath, and song. Rachel is certified in Relax & Renew® Restorative Yoga, Hatha Yoga, and Yin/Yang approaches and trained in MBSR (Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction). To learn more: http://growyoga.blogspot.com or contact Rachel directly.
Instructor: Rachel Lanzerotti
Email: growingyoga@gmail.com

Monthly Primary Series Practice
Friday, December 17, 4:00-6:00 p.m. Studio C
Ashtanga yoga is a vigorous flow style of yoga, linking breath with movement, taught in the tradition of Sri K. Pattabhi Jois. It is designed to strengthen, align and purify the entire body and mind. These classes will include all poses in the primary series and will be taught in a continuous manner without stopping.
For more information see www.melyoga.com
Instructor: Melanie Green (510) 368-3581

New Year's Day Practice
Saturday, January 1, 2011
9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon Studio 209
Celebrate and start anew your practice of self-healing and presence. Register at www.adayoga.com.
Instructor: Ada Lusardi (510) 552-0155

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