OCTOBER, NOVEMBER & DECEMBER 200 HOUR YOGASPIRIT TEACHER TRAINING INFO SESSION & OPEN HOUSE FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21st ~ 7 - 8:30 PM
Sample a yogaspirit class w/ Kim Valeri and learn more about the Deepening Your Asana Course, Sacred Life Course, Practical Applications Course, Anatomy & Physiology Course and Natal Year Certifications.
200 Hour Basic Certification: The 200 hour teacher training certification is a comprehensive yoga immersion that leads to professional and personal development as a yoga teacher and student. We provide a learning environment with an atmosphere of safety and compassion. A sacred space is cultivated as student teachers dig deep into themselves and intertwine their study of yogic philosophy and spiritual principles creating a foundation for student teachers to gain the self awareness and actualization to teach this art to others.
BABY ITSY-BITSY YOGA (newborn-crawling) w/ Sarah Oliver ~ FREE CLASS 10/23 SUNDAYS 3 - 4 PM ~ 4 week series starts 10/30 Baby Itsy Bitsy Yoga classes contain dozens of unique yoga postures designed to support baby’s development.Benefits may include:deepen the parent/child bond, help baby sleep longer and better, improve baby’s digestion, relieve fussiness and colic, discover ways to enhance your baby’s motor development, strengthen the immune system, and encourage neuromuscular development. During a Baby Itsy Bitsy Yoga class, babies enjoy yoga while on their backs, tummies, or held in loving arms.For parents, this class is a special opportunity to meet other moms, get support, and learn about baby’s emerging personality.Most of the yoga we do in Itsy Bitsy Yoga is for baby, but you will also learn breathing and relaxation techniques as you practice a bit of yoga yourself. No yoga experience is required.Baby Itsy Bitsy Yoga was created by Helen Garabedian, an Infant Developmental Movement Educator, yoga teacher, and mother. Classes are taught by Sarah Oliver, a trained and certified Itsy Bitsy Yoga Facilitator. Class description ©2011 Itsy Bitsy Yoga Intl. For more information, visit www.itsybitsyyoga.com Series dates: 10/30, 11/6, 11/13 & 11/20. Series fee = $75. Additional caregiver fee = $10/class. Pre-registration required by contacting sprimeauoliver@gmail.com
TOT ITSY-BITSY YOGA(crawling-24 months) w/ Sarah Oliver ~ FREE CLASS 10/23 SUNDAYS 4:15 - 5:15 PM ~ 4 week series starts 10/30 Itsy Bitsy Yoga for TOTS is a supportive, fun-loving, and active yoga class. As tot's mobility increases, classes offer tot-centric poses that encourage and support their physical explorations. Tots become more confident in their moving bodies as they practice yoga both in and out of class. During a Tots Itsy Bitsy Yoga class crawlers and walkers playfully practice yoga postures while they are standing, sitting up, walking, and jumping. Parents also get to do a little yoga, but no yoga experience is required. Class description copyright2011 Itsy Bitsy Yoga International. For more information visit www.itsybitsyyoga.com Series dates: 10/30, 11/6, 11/13 & 11/20. Series fee = $75 (fee covers the cost of one caregiver and child). Additional caregiver fee = $10/class. Pre-registration required by contacting sprimeauoliver@gmail.com MOM & BABY YOGA (ages 6 weeks - crawling) w/ Marnie ~ FREE TRIAL CLASS 10/28 FRIDAYS 10:15 - 11:30 AM ~ 5 week session starts 11/4
This class is designed to nurture your bond between you and your baby, fight off "baby blues," improve your posture, stretch and relax as you let go of all the aches and pains of the postpartum body, strengthen and tone particularly abdominals and pelvic floor muscles, increase your energy, learn relaxation techniques and introduce yourself to a parenting community. In addition, help your baby sleep better, assist with digestion, colic and fussiness, increase neuromuscular and motor development, strengthen muscles, develop social and play skills, assist babies natural development with tummy time, crawling, walking, nurture and bond between parent and child. (Dads, Partners, and other care givers are welcome too!) Class dates: 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 12/2 & 12/9. 5 week session fee = $90 or $20 drop-in. Pre-registration required by contacting marnie_mysnyk@hotmail.com
STRESS MANAGEMENT & THE PRACTICE OF MEDITATION MINDFULNESS w/ Denise WEDNESDAYS 7 - 9 PM ~ 7 WEEK SERIES STARTS 11/2
Drawing from the work of Jon Kabat-Zinn, Vipassana or Insight Meditation and meditation from the yogic tradition called "pranayama," Denise teaches 2, seven week meditation series this fall. Using both discussion and experiential approaches, she guides and supports participants as they explore breath, body awareness, meditation and mindfulness. Topics of discussion include - working through resistance and obstacles to the practice, establishment of a practice, and understanding the techniques and processes. Series II will include meta or loving kindness meditation. Series II dates: Nov. 2, 9,16, 23, 30, Dec. 7, and 14. New student series fee = $210 / Returning student series fee = $160. Pre-registration required by contacting dkoelsch@comcast.net or calling 978-969-2513
YOGA FOR PRESCHOOLERS w/ Julie Holbrook (ages 3 - 5) ~ FREE TRIAL CLASS 11/3
THURSDAYS 10:45 - 11:30 AM ~ 5 week series starts 11/10 Adventures in Yoga is a yoga curriculum for kids ages 3 through the teen years. Our classes are theme-based and explore topics that children of all ages find exciting. All Adventures in Yoga classes consist of movement/yoga poses, games, music, and relaxation. We also incorporate stories and art projects when appropriate. Adventures in Yoga classes are non-competitive and are designed to help each child embrace and share their unique point of view. Class dates: 11/10, 11/17, 12/1, 12/8, 12/15 (no class 11/24). 5 week series fee = $60. Pre-registration required by contacting marnie_mysnyk@hotmail.com
EMPOWERING CHAKRA WORKSHOP w/ Eileen Erni SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5th 5:30 - 7:30 PM All level asana practice, restorative yoga, meditation and breath work utilizing essential oils designed to release blocked energy centers leaving you feeling radiant, creative and balanced. Workshop fee = $25. Pre-registration required by contacting eileen@yogashanty.com or call 978.223.3535
YOGA & REIKI RESTORATIVE YOGA WORKSHOP w/ Marnie & Joanna FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11th ~ 6:30 - 8:30 PM Unwind from your busy week and take time to transition into your weekend with this revitalizing practice that brings you back to your "authentic self" - one filled with lightness and vitality! Leave class ready to truly enjoy your weekend in a relaxed and peaceful manner. Sequences will include restorative postures to ease tension from the neck and shoulders, release lower back discomfort and open tight hips while experiencing the healing aspects of the Japanese technique of stress reduction and relaxation or Reiki. Reiki administrator, Joanna Scaparotti assists with Reiki hands on treatments to raise one's life force energy. If one's life force energy is low, then we are more likely to get sick or feel stress, and if it is high, we are more capable of feeling happy and healthy. Join us for an evening of healing and rejuvenation. Open to all levels. Workshop fee = $25. Pre-registration required by contacting marnie_mysnyk@hotmail.com For more information about Joanna Scaparotti and The Healing Center, visit: www.thehealingcenterofbeverly.com
FAMILY YOGA WORKSHOP w/ Marnie Memmolo SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12th ~ 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM Leave the toys at home!!! Parents are encouraged to play with the children rather than watch them play. Every member of the family: parents, siblings, friends, grandparents and caring adults can get involved and experience a fun and playful way to build family unity with basic yoga postures, breathing exercises, games, creative movement, visualizations, and play that involves energizing the body, calming the mind and strengthening the spirit. Laugh, be silly, bond and create priceless memories. This class is appropriate for ages 3 - 100! Class fee = $25 per family. Pre-registration required by contacting marnie_mysnyk@hotmail.com
INTERMEDIATE PILATES w/ Karen Vitale THURSDAYS 7:30 - 8:30 PM ~ 6 week series starts 11/17
Go beyond the basics as you incorporate intermediate and advanced mat exercises as well as props into your mat workout to deepen your practice, increase strength, tone and endurance. A strong understanding of the 5 basic principles is required. Class dates: 11/17, 12/1, 12/8, 12/15, 12/22 & 1/5 (no class 11/24 & 12/29). Series fee = $90. Pre-registration required by contacting vitalekaren@comcast.net
BEGINNER PILATES w/ Karen Vitale SUNDAYS 8 - 9 AM ~ 6 week series starts 11/13 With an emphasis on breath, core conditioning and body awareness, PILATES exercise is a safe and highly effective way to stretch, strengthen and streamline your body without building bulk or stressing your joints. This class is a perfect compliment to cardiovascular exercise, sport, rehab and life. Exercises will leave you looking toned, feeling revitalized and moving with ease. Class dates: 11/13, 11/20, 11/27, 12/4, 12/11, 12/18. Series fee = $90. Pre-registration required by contacting vitalekaren@comcast.net
KIDS YOGA WORKSHOP: CELEBRATING GRATITUDE & COMPASSION (ages 7 - 11) w/ Julie Holbrook SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19th ~ 2 - 4 PM A yoga workshop for kids ages 7-11 that will focus on themes of gratitude and compassion. We'll get our bodies moving through kid-friendly yoga poses and do lots of heart openers as we talk about being thankful. Class will include a healthy snack and time for arts and crafts. In this workshop, kids will create a tree of gratitude. Workshop fee = $25 (includes materials and snack). Pre-registration required by contacting: julie@myadventuresinyoga.com
FINDING BALANCE: THE HEART OF HATHA YOGA w/ Marnie Memmolo FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25th ~ 9:00 - 10:45 AM It's all about finding balance - indulging on certain days of the year and then seeking balance in moderation, spending time giving to others and finding time to nurture ourselves. The word "hatha" comes from the Sanskrit terms "ha" meaning "sun" and "tha" meaning "moon". Thus, Hatha Yoga is known as the branch of Yoga that unites pairs of opposites referring to the positive (sun) and negative (moon) currents in the system. Hatha Yoga tries to achieve balance between body and mind, as well as attempts to free the more subtle spiritual elements of the mind through physical poses or Asanas, breathing techniques or Pranayama, and meditation. Expect active sequences that will focus on strength and stability to keep you grounded and centered during the busy holiday season as well as passive restorative postures to assist in relaxing the body, calming the nervous system and replenish the self. All levels are welcome. Workshop fee = $20 or class card. OR purchase a NEW class card or gift certificate and pay 1/2 price!!! Pre-registration required by contacting marnie_mysnyk@hotmail.com
KINDERMUSIK VILLAGE (ages newborn - 18 months) w/ Susan Carter-Krugman FRIDAYS 1:30 - 2:15 PM ~ 8 WEEK SERIES STARTS 12/2 Village is for caregivers and their children ages newborn-18 months. Class includes infant massage, music, instruments, singing, dancing and exploration time. The Do-Si-Do theme offers exposure to a variety of dances to provide children and caregivers with fun new ways to move and for baby's social development. Included are the Tango and Cha-cha, the Virginia Reel, and African songs with Kindermusik created movement., such as Nana, Thread Needle. Course fee = $167.81 (includes materials & tax). Course dates: 12/2, 12/9, 12/16, 12/30, 1/6, 1/13, 1/20, 1/27 (no class 12/23) Pre-registration required by contacting smkrugman@gmail.com or calling 978.764.3111
RESTORATIVE YOGA WORKSHOP: REPLENISHING THE WELL w/ Marnie Memmolo FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2nd ~ 6:30 - 8:30 PM Relieve tension from the neck, shoulders, back and hips in this uniquely sequenced class using both active and restorative postures. Yoga asana is designed to relax the body and calm the nervous system which alleviates distractions of the mind. Leave feeling calm, clear and rejuvenated just in time to celebrate the holidays!!! Workshop fee = $25 (or class card plus difference). Pre-registration required by contacting marnie_mysnyk@hotmail.com
FAMILY YOGA WORKSHOP w/ Marnie Memmolo SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3rd, 4 - 5:15 PM Leave the toys at home!!! Parents are encouraged to play with the children rather than watch them play. Every member of the family: parents, siblings, friends, grandparents and caring adults can get involved and experience a fun and playful way to build family unity with basic yoga postures, breathing exercises, games, creative movement, visualizations, and play that involves energizing the body, calming the mind and strengthening the spirit. Laugh, be silly, bond and create priceless memories. This class is appropriate for ages 3 - 100! Class fee = $25 per family. Pre-registration required by contacting marnie_mysnyk@hotmail.com
KIDS YOGA WORKSHOP: CAPTURING THE SPIRIT OF THE HOLIDAYS w/ Julie Holbrook SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10th ~ 2:00 - 4:00 PM
A yoga workshop for kids ages 7-11 that will feature poses based on the winter holidays. We'll move through poses like Candlestick and Five Pointed Star in honor of Hanukkah and a yogi retelling of the story of Old Saint Nick in honor of Christmas. We'll end talking about the year ahead and how we can live our yoga in the future. Class will include a healthy snack and time for arts and crafts. Workshop fee = $25 (includes materials and snack). Pre-registration required by contacting julie@myadventuresinyoga.com
THE YOGA SHANTY RESTORATIVE YOGA WORKSHOP w/ Eileen Erni SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11th ~ 5:30 - 7:30 PM Experience this total pampering blissful class including restorative yoga, breath work, and meditations. Relax into each posture with chilled lavendar eye pillows, relaxing aroma of essential oils, and the healing hands of Lisa Verricco, LMT. Celebrate the season and center yourself with this month's theme: JOY. Workshop fee = $25. Pre-registration required by contacting eileen@yogashanty.com
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