Yoga Synthesis News and Events

SCHEDULE CHANGES, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY

Filed under: Schedule Updates & Announcements — Ellen @ 5:39 am

Cancelled Class:
Thursday, 12-12:45 pm, Yoga for Seniors with Maria, has been canceled, effective immediately
Thursday, 7:30 pm Level 1-2 Iyengar Alignment with Tricia has been canceled, effective April 17

Level and Class Length Change:
Tuesday, 7:30 – 8:30 pm, All Levels with Amy is now 7:30 – 9 pm, Level 2 with Amy

Teacher Change:
Tuesday, 3:45 – 4:45 pm, All Levels will now be taught by Amy


PARTNER YOGA WORKSHOPS with ELYSABETH WILLIAMSON

Filed under: Workshops & Events — Ellen @ 6:17 pm


Elysabeth Williamson has been teaching Partner Yoga for over ten years and is the developer of principle-based Partner Yoga techniques. She is the author of ‘The Pleasures and Principles of Partner Yoga’. For further info visit www.partneryoga.net

DEEPENING YOUR PRACTICE with PARTNER YOGA
Sunday, May 25, 2008
2-5 pm

This workshop will build a bridge between individual practice and partner practice through the use of Vinyasa, assisting techniques and mirrored postures. We will explore how to use Partner practice to deepen your understanding of both posture and relating to others.

This class is suitable for those with or without prior Yoga experience. Partner Yoga is a wonderful entry for those who’ve experienced difficulty practicing on their own.

Registration: $45 per person. Pre-registration preferred.

You may register online via paypal, or by calling the studio at 201-818-YOGA (9642).

Register Now for Deepening Your Practice with Partner Yoga with Elysabeth Williamson, Sunday, May 25, 2008, 2-5 pm, $45

THE JOY OF FLYING
Sunday, May 25, 2008
6-7:30 pm

Learn to safely navigate yourself and your partner in aerial postures. We will learn step-by- step how to enter into the powerful flying posture sequences. These postures are instrumental in overcoming physical and emotional limitations and learning to trust ourselves and each other.

Previous Partner Yoga experience required.

Registration: $25 per person. Pre-registration preferred.

You may register online via paypal, or by calling the studio at 201-818-YOGA (9642).

Register Now for Joy of Flying with Elysabeth Williamson, Sunday, May 25, 2008, 6-7:30 PM, $25


YOGA & BODY ROLLING with JENNIFER

Filed under: Schedule Updates & Announcements, Workshops & Events — Ellen @ 7:24 pm

Jennifer’s Yoga & Body Rolling class will take place on Sunday, May 18, from 12:30-2 pm.

Regular Class Pricing.

For more information, or to register for this class, please call the Studio at 201-818-9642.


CONSCIOUS EATING: Decrease Inches/Increase Vitality - a 4-week program with Rose Fitzgerald

Filed under: Workshops & Events — Ellen @ 12:20 pm

Mondays, 7:30–8:45 pm
April 21, May 5, May 12 & May 19, 2008

Feel and look healthy as you witness your body release fat, change shape and become more energetic. Follow some basic guidelines from the Fat Flush Plan and Ayurveda, while using visualizations, emotional release techniques, movement and a bit of discipline to experience positive results.

This program includes:

Week 1:

*Visualization/meditation

*Overview of food combining

*Overview of Fat Flush plan—weeks 1 and 2

*How to get started—action steps

Week 2:

*Emotional release techniques

*Basics of Ayurveda

*Putting the Fat Flush Plan into action-Phase 1

Week 3:

*Muscle testing and eating

*Five Rites

Week 4:

*Overview of weeks 1-3

*Moving into phase 2 of the Fat Flush Plan

*Overview of phase 3 of the Fat Flush Plan

Registration: $60 per person for the 4-week series by April 14; $75 thereafter (or $18.75 a class)

*Recommended book “Fat Flush Plan” by Anne Louise Gittleman

For more information, or to register for this event, please call the Studio at 201-818-9642 or you may register below with paypal.

Conscious Eating: Decrease Inches/Increase Vitality – a 4-week program with Rose Fitzgerald, Mondays, 7:30–8:45 pm, April 21, April 28, May 5 & May 12, $60

CHAKRA YOGA: UNTYING THE “THREE KNOTS” with Raji Thron

Filed under: Workshops & Events — Ellen @ 12:27 pm

Saturday, June 7, 2008
2-5 pm

A Yoga Synthesis Workshop with Raji Thron, sponsored by:

SACRED SPACES YOGA CENTER
325 Main Street
Metuchen, NJ 08840
908-412-1484 or 908-472-3045
www.mysacredyoga.com

The Three Knots, or Granthis, are thought to be the major obstacles on the path of Kundalini in her ascent. Every Chakra could be considered an area of possible entanglement to be teased out though yogic practice.

All Levels Welcome.

Registration Fee: $40 per person until May 31; $45 thereafter

To register for this event, please call Evelyn Lisojo at 908-412-1484 or 908-472-3045.


HOW PRANAYAMA WORKS - THE “INNER BREATH” with Raji Thron

Filed under: Workshops & Events, Teachers' Training — Ellen @ 5:55 pm

Pranayama Workshop with Raji

Saturday, April 12
1:30-4 pm

Pranayama is the transitional link from the outer to the inner limbs of yoga. After exploring the intimate connection between breath & consciousness, yogis found that conscious breathing practices are vital for stilling the mind.

This workshop will establish how pranayama works on the level of the “Inner Breath”. Participants will experience the balancing of the inner energy dynamics of the breath by exploring an array of yogic breathing techniques and practices.

FOR ALL LEVELS

REGISTRATION FEE PER PERSON: $35 by April 5; $40 thereafter

Please register in person at the Studio, or by calling the Studio at 201-818-YOGA (9642).

You may register online via paypal, or by calling the studio at 201-818-YOGA (9642).

Register Now for How Pranayama Works with Raji Thron, Saturday, April 12, 2008, $35


BACK BENDING WORKSHOP with Raji Thron

Filed under: Workshops & Events, Teachers' Training — Ellen @ 5:02 pm

Back Bending Workshop with Raji

Saturday, May 10
1:30-4 pm

Some people love them and some people hate them. Stimulating for the nervous system, tonic for the spinal column, back bends can be challenging, yet exhilarating. Using movement dynamics and props within a Vinyasa-style practice, Raji will reveal numerous tips and techniques to facilitate a safe, comfortable and more open back bending experience.

FOR ALL LEVELS.

REGISTRATION FEE PER PERSON: $35 by May 3; $40 thereafter

You may register online via paypal, or by calling the studio at 201-818-YOGA (9642).

Register Now for Back Bending with Raji Thron, Saturday, May 10, 2008, $35



ADJUSTMENTS WORKSHOP with Raji Thron

Filed under: Workshops & Events, Teachers' Training — Ellen @ 3:06 pm

Saturday, June 14
1-4 pm

From a subtle light touch to a firm grounding hand, the right adjustment in yoga can feel wonderful, be informative and help to deepen your posture. Giving and receiving adjustments is an excellent way to enhance your understanding and feeling for the postural practice. For teachers, this is a great opportunity to refine hands-on adjustment techniques.

FOR ALL LEVELS.

This workshop involves partnering up with another practitioner. Special reduced registration fee if you bring a friend (see below).

REGISTRATION FEE PER PERSON: $40 by June 7; $45 thereafter

REDUCED REGISTRATION FEE FOR ADJUSTMENT PARTNERS SIGNING UP AT THE SAME TIME, & YSTT ALUMNI: $35 each by June 7; $40 thereafter

You may register online via paypal, or by calling the studio at 201-818-YOGA (9642).

Register Now for Adjustments Workshop with Raji Thron, Saturday, June 14, 2008, $40


YOGA STUDY/MEDITATION MANDALA with RAJI

Filed under: Schedule Updates & Announcements, Workshops & Events — Ellen @ 2:34 pm

Explore silent meditation forms and a variety of philosophical themes. Held one Sunday a month, on the following Sundays, from 11:30 am-12:30 pm:

February 17
March 16
April 13
May 11
June 8

Recommended Donation: $12

For All Levels.

For more information, or to register for these events, please call the Studio at 201-818-9642.


KUNDALINI for the BODY, MIND & SPIRIT, a 6-week workshop with Tara Farley

Filed under: Workshops & Events — Ellen @ 3:27 pm

Monday Evenings, 7:15–8:45 pm

February 25, March 3, March 10, March 31, April 7 & April 14

This 6-week workshop is designed to address the body as a whole, focusing on the knowledge that everything is connected.

Week 1 (February 25): Strengthening the Aura – In this class, we will focus on the energy field that surrounds you, helping to create stability and security in oneself.

Week 2 (March 3): Subtle Body – Beyond the Obvious – In this class, we will use mantra with our practice to strengthen the endocrine system and to relax the mind.

Week 3 (March 10): Energy, Creativity & Prosperity – In this class, we will focus on the first three chakras to create strength, fluidity and longevity in the body.

Week 4 (March 31): Balance your Life – This class is just that…to create balance throughout the energy centers in the body.

Week 5 (April 7): Oneness – Connection to All – This is a heart-opening class, centered on the 4th chakra.

Week 6 (April 14): Becoming Like Angels – This class is designed to awaken the 5th, 6th and 7th chakras: speaking one’s truth, seeing things clearly and using one’s intuition.

This workshop is open to practitioners of all levels.

Registration: $150 per person until February 18; $175 thereafter.
Pre-registration preferred.

Please register in person at the Studio, or by calling the Studio at 201-818-YOGA (9642).

Register Now for Kundalini for the Body, Mind & Spirit, a 6-Week Workshop with Tara Farley, Monday Evenings, 7:15–8:45 pm, February 25, March 3, March 10, March 31, April 7 & April 14, $175


GET HIP TO YOUR HIPS & HAMSTRINGS with Raji Thron

Filed under: Workshops & Events, Teachers' Training — Ellen @ 2:58 pm

Sunday, March 16, 2008
2:30-5:00 pm

Join Raji for an experiential journey into the realm of hip-joint anatomy, movements, stability and alignment, and how it all relates to your yoga practice.

Hamstring flexibility will be emphasized, because of their importance in pelvic mobility, lower back health and postural alignment.

We will use movement, passive and active stretching, muscle engagement and propping techniques to facilitate openness and awareness.

Registration: $35 per person until March 9; $40 thereafter

You may register online via paypal, or by calling the studio at 201-818-YOGA (9642).

Register Now for Hips & Hamstrings with Raji Thron, Sunday, March 16, 2008, $35


INCLEMENT WEATHER ANNOUNCEMENT

Filed under: Schedule Updates & Announcements — Ellen @ 6:39 am

In the event of inclement weather, schedule changes will be announced on the studio’s voicemail. If there is no change to the message, the regularly scheduled classes will be in session.


YOGA SYNTHESIS BEGINNER’S WORKSHOPS

Filed under: Workshops & Events — Ellen @ 3:56 pm

Next Beginner’s Workshop:

Sunday, June 8, 2008
12:30-2:30 pm

New to yoga? Not sure where to start? Hatha, Vinyasa, Shavasana, Downward-facing what?

Don’t run away, just breathe. After all, that is what Yoga is all about – breathing, reducing stress, nurturing from within. Additionally, you’ll gain strength, flexibility and an overall sense of fitness.

Yoga Synthesis Beginner’s Workshops are designed for those who are brand new to yoga or for those who would like to re-visit the basics. Each Beginner’s Workshop will cover topics such as the background and philosophy of yoga, yoga etiquette, the Yoga Synthesis style of yoga, utilizing props, breathing, chanting, and of course – how to get in (and out of) all those yoga postures. The fundamentals will be covered. All your questions will be answered (and if they aren’t, please just ask us). It is our intention to make sure that you are comfortable, informed and ready to start practicing yoga when you finish the workshop.

$25, pre-registration and payment required.
Space is limited to 8 people per workshop.


Please register in person at the Studio, or by calling the Studio at 201-818-YOGA (9642), or by using the Register Now button below:

Register Now for Yoga Synthesis Beginner’s Workshop, Sunday, June 8, 12:20-2:30 pm, $25


NEW STUDENT PACKAGE

Filed under: Schedule Updates & Announcements — Ellen @ 7:49 pm

Our New Student Package is a wonderful opportunity for those who are new to Yoga Synthesis to try a few of our classes and teachers.

3 Classes for $36 (expires in 3 months from date of purchase)

You may purchase a New Student Package online via paypal, or by phoning the Studio at 201-818-YOGA (9642).

New Student 3 Class Card (first-time students only), $36 (expires in six months)


KID’S YOGA with ESTHER - Starting Tuesday, September 25

Filed under: Schedule Updates & Announcements — Ellen @ 7:48 pm

Ages 6-10, Tuesdays, 3:45–4:45 pm

Our Kid’s Yoga program, for 6-10 year olds, is designed to help support mind and body awareness and development. Yoga can benefit this specific age group in many ways, including developing inner and outer strength, a sense of confidence and self-esteem, a deepened respect for themselves and others, and an overall sense of well-being.

Classes begin September 25th, and will be held in 6-week sessions, for $72 per session. Kids are welcome to join a session at any time, for a pro-rated price.

Please stop in at the studio, visit us online at www.yogasynthesis.com or call the studio at 201-818-YOGA (9642) to register your child for this class. Pre-registration preferred.

Adults & Kids:

For adults interested in doing yoga while their kids are in class, we are offering a 1-hour All Level class with Kelly, which will coincide with the Tuesday Kids’ 6-10 Yoga class.

*Pre-registration encouraged. Limited space available.


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