Workshops for teachers
Build your Teaching Skills Vinyasa
Dates: This class will resume in the Fall. Keep an eye out for new themes!
Time: 7:30 – 9:30 pm
Cost: $30 single class or $100 for 4 class series
This two hour class will be offered as an ongoing once a month class and is specifically geared for teachers who are looking to enhance their skills. The first portion of this class will be a 75 minute vinyasa flow class with focus on a theme that will go over the different components of teaching. The theme will change each month. The last 45 minutes will be reserved for questions/discussion. We will explore ways to seamlessly incorporate themes when building teaching sequences for classes. Please register in advance and bring a notebook and pen!
Location: Bonda Yoga
Led by: Laurie Ahlemann
Workshops for students & teachers
Basics of Meditation
Date: Sunday May 22, 2011
Time:12:30 - 2:30 pm
Cost: $50
Without knowing how to relax first there is no meditation. This workshop will teach you the basic breathing and relaxation techniques needed to help you avoid a bit of the frustration that can occur by jumping right into a meditation practice without the necessary tools. In addition you will learn specific techniques to help you cultivate a meditation practice of your own.
Location: Simplicity Yoga - Kings Park, Suffolk County
Led by: Laurie Ahlemann
Bandhas and Kriya Breathing
Date: Sunday May 22, 2011
Time: 5:00 - 7:30 pm
Cost: $45
The Bandhas are energetic locks in the body that are necessary in a yoga practice for the body to find its proper alignment as well as utilize Prana (vital life energy that rides the breath) to energetically support the body as you move through the asanas (postures).
Kriya Breathing techniques help to purify the body and teach you better control of the breath and movement of energy throug the body during asana practice as well as throughout your day.
Please join us for information sure to enhance your yoga practice!
Location: Simplicity Yoga, Kings Park, Suffolk County
Led by: Laurie Ahlemann
Subtle Bodies & Four Paths of Yoga
Date:Sunday June 5, 2011
Time: 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Cost: $35
Understanding the body in forms of matter, energy ad spirit help us to understand and know ourselves. We can then make better choices in our lives that resonate with our True Self.This workshop will explore the Four Paths of Yoga - Karma, Jnana, Bhakti and Raja. With a basic understanding of the Subtle Bodies and the Four Paths, you can decide which one is a good fit and can help you further on your path toward wholeness.
Location: Simplicity Yoga, Kings Park,Suffolk County
Led by: Laurie Ahlemann
Live Your Authentic Truth
Date: Saturday June 11, 2011
Time: 2:30 - 5:30 pm
Cost: $50
To live a life that truly 'fits'...To feel content with what is...To allow your True Self to shine without hesitation...
This is to live your Authentic Truth.
Through Asana to open the body, Journaling to open the heart and Meditation to reveal the soul, this workshop will give you the roadmap as you embark on the journey of living authentically with each step bringing you closer to embracing your Authentic Truth.
Location: Simplicity Yoga, Kings Park, Suffolk County
Led by: Laurie Ahlemann
Meditation Mystery Revealed
Date: Sunday December 11, 2011
Time: 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Cost: $40
If you are feeling that meditation is not for you,this workshop can shed some light on the misconceptions about meditation. There are many ways to meditate and they don't all require a secret getaway to a mountain top. Most can be done right at home or even in your office chair. In this workshop you will learn simple techniques to help you start a daily meditation practice.
Location: Simplicity Yoga, Kings Park, Suffolk county
Led by: Laurie Ahlemann
Restorative Yoga/Reiki Healing Workshop
Date: To Be Announced
Time: 2:00 -5:00 pm
Cost: $50
Restorative Yoga is passive yoga postures which allow the body to renew and restore itself. The use of props helps heal the effects of chronic stress and fatigue in our every day life. Learn to let go of holdings in the body and feel completely supported at the same time. Restorative yoga is suitable for everyone with no experience necessary.
Reiki means universal life force energy, the energy found in and around all living things. It is a natural, non invasive yet powerful method that is given by gentle touch. Reiki is an ancient japanese hands-on technique that promotes relaxation and stress reduction. Reiki also enhances the natural power of the body to heal itself. Energy is given by the laying-on of hands, either directly on or off the body. Please wear comfortable clothing.
Tina will give reiki healings while students are in a restorative pose. Please come 10-15 minutes early to set up.
Location : Bonda Yoga
Led by : Tina Conroy RYT & Reiki Master Practitioner)
Assisted by : Maria Yakkey RYT Reiki II
