July
Workshops & Series
Raja Yoga Sutras Study Group
with Anna Winkler, Al Macchi and Murgie Krishnan
When: Thursday, July 24th, 7:30-9pm
Cost: Free! Donations to the studio are always welcome....
To RSVP: call 973-763-2288 send an email
Patanjali's Raja Yoga Sutras are a string of 196 terse statements on the why, how to and results of the practice of yoga. The sutras were handed down through oral tradition. They were intentionally short so as to be easier to memorize.
We will be using the Raja Yoga Sutras book "How to Know God" and finish up and review what we learned in the previous 4-week series. Class will begin and end with a short guided meditation and chanting.
This course is appropriate for beginner to advanced students of yoga and meditation, and you don't have to have taken the series to join the class. Feel free to bring any translations you may have.
Learn to Conquer Sleep
a Kundalini Yoga Workshop with Jane Bentley
When: Friday, July 25th, 7:30-9pm
Cost: $20 if prepaid, $25 on the day of the workshop
To register: call 973-763-2288 send an email or pay online!
Did you know that the body requires energy to put itself to sleep?
Many of us live stress and responsibility laden lives and lack the energy needed to shut our bodies and minds down enough to experience the healing that a wonderful night of rest will provide.
In this fun and informative workshop we will utilize the ancient techniques of Kundalini Yoga to reset our nervous systems in order to experience a deep and restful sleep every night.
Kundalini Yoga is traditionally taught in kriyas or completed actions. The main Kriya of the workshop will combine breathing with specific excercises designed to tune up the pineal gland, a small organ in the brain that produces melatonin, the "sleep hormone." By harnessing the additional healing wisdom of Ayurveda and essential oils, you will leave the class empowered to harness your own inner wisdom to help you sleep more peacefully.
You will also receive a packet of excercises to practise at home to ensure a good night of sleep.
Bring extra water as this is a very detoxifying practice.
Appropriate for all levels of fitness, as well as those completely new to yoga.
Somatics Basics Workshop
with Carrie Day
When: 4 Thursdays, 6:30-7:30pm, - July 31st, August 7th, 14th & 21st
Cost: $60 for the 4-week series, drop-in OK $18 (no class cards)
To register: call 973-763-2288 send an email or pay online!
In this workshop, we will learn basic Somatic movements to improve balance, flexibility, and give you the tools to stay out of pain.
Normal daily stresses, sore muscles, even long term muscular pain can be alleviated by Somatic exercises. Somatic movements are very gentle, slow, and thoughtful. This is a good class for everyone, as a basic introduction to Somatics and as a great review for those experienced.
Appropriate for all levels, even (and especially) throughout pregnancy.
Somatics is easy, fun, and often dramatically effective at eliminating pain and increasing movement and flexibility.
6-Week Dragon's Way Weight-Loss and Wellness Series
with Anna R. Neff, PhD
When: 6 Thursdays, 11:30am - 12:30pm, June 19th - July 24th & 6 Sundays, 5-6pm, June 22nd - July 27th
Cost: $199 for the 6-week series, sorry no drop-ins
To register: Space is limited, please call Anna at 267-205-2606, or send her an email
The Dragon's Way is a stress and weight management program based upon the principles of traditional Chinese medicine, one of the oldest holistic medical systems in the world. The Dragon's way is for anyone, young or older, male or female, who is serious about getting well and staying well.
The Dragon's Way Principles
The Dragon's Way is effective because it based on the core principles of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). It combines three unique self-healing tools:
- Qigong (Energy) Movements. These slow, gentle movements from the Wu Ming Qigong tradition help reawaken your body's ability to heal by relieving energy stagnation in the body. They can be done by virtually anyone, anywhere, in any physical condition.
- Eating for Healing. For millennia, TCM has understood that all foods carry a special energy signature that is directly related to a specific organ and can help it heal. The Dragon's Way uses everyday foods specifically selected to strengthen your body's vital energy.
- Lifestyle Changes. According to TCM, chronic stress creates imbalances in the body that can lead to weight problems and a host of other health issues. Through the program, participants learn the unhealthy lifestyle habits they need to eliminate to help heal themselves.
The Dragon's Way is developed by Dr. Nan Lu,
O.M.D., M.S., L.Ac., the founding director of the Traditional Chinese Medicine World Foundation and its sister organization, the Tao of Healing. Dr. Lu holds holds a doctorate from Hubei College of Traditional Chinese Medcine, Hubei, China, and is a New York State-licensed acupuncturist. Classically and university trained, Dr. Lu is a master herbalist as well as an internationally recognized Taiji expert and Qigong master and the best-selling author of three TCM books published by Harper Collins.
For more information, please visit www.tcmworld.org.