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Hi Everyone!
I thought I'd share some *good* news about health this week. In his book Yoga as Medicine, Doctor and Yogi Tim McCall writes, "The practice of Yoga appears to improve immune function in part by lowering levels of the stress hormone cortisol, and Yoga asana may  boost immunity by improving the circulation of lymph, a fluid rich in disease-fighting white blood cells like lymphocytes. Yoga also encourages healthy behavioral change, which can counteract the tendency of people under stress to eat poorly, get too little sleep, and be less than meticulous in [following a healthy regimen]." Heart openers are particularly good to practice as cooler weather approaches because they stimulate the thymus gland, the seat of the immune system. And anything that helps you relax will greatly benefit the nervous system, helping the body-mind to de-stress, which in turn leads to more resilient immune function. Yoga is n't the only way to improve overall health, but it certainly is a fun way.
While we're on the topic of health and well-being, I'm excited to share that we've got two great events coming up: a nutritional workshop with the Holistic Gourmet (our own Pati Reiss) - "Eating Well for Health & Pleasure - October 17, and "Pranafication" a workshop with Jami Larson on November 14 to detox, cleanse and heal.
So save those dates and give yourself some of that good Yoga medicine this week!
Namaste,
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Yoga through Story: An Adventure for Kids & Families
Class Starts September 16
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Is your Yoga practice filled with the power of a child's imagination? Mandi Jensen is a Yoga and Pilates instructor, actress, and storyteller who brings a wealth of talents together this fall for our newest class: Yoga through Story. This class truly is an Adventure for kids and families alike, overflowing with energetic poses, calming breath-work, and brain-boosting flows that embody the stories and images at hand while developing coordination, patience, balance, and self-esteem. Through story you can BE the roaring lion, the bubbling stream, the breath of wind, the playful puppy or the peaceful warrior. Bodies and minds of all ages will find delight in this entertaining and rejuvenating practice.
Register at the studio now for a 6 week session.For more information, click here. Questions? Email Mandi & Erin at avenuesyoga@live.com or call the studio at 801-410-4639
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Erin's Back!
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 I'll be teaching
Deep Relaxation on Wednesday nights again starting this week, and
Yoga for Strength on Tuesday nights starting next week.
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Feldenkrais with Erin Geesaman Rabke
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 Mondays 5:30-7 pm
Sept. 14th: Breathe Easy
Sept. 21st: Moving with Ease
Drop in $15
Sept 28th-Nov 2nd
A new 6 week class:
The Art of Walking
Feel free to drop in and join us! Each Monday we offer a
90 minute class featuring two different yet complementary Awareness
Through Movement Lessons. Until we begin our new 6 week course in
late September, we'll be featuring a unique theme each week.
Anyone is welcome to attend. Drop in cost is $15. If you have questions
or would like more info, feel free to email or call 801.898.0478. We'd love to see
you there!
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Improve
the Way You Run!
Saturday Sept. 19th, 1-6pm |
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A
Feldenkrais workshop with
Erin Geesaman Rabke and Carl Rabke
Many of us develop our running style by starting to
run - we just "run the way we run." Rarely is there a context
where we can return to exploring our running to see if it is as
economical, as powerful or as enjoyable as it could be. We might attempt
to follow instructions from the experts on the "best" foot
strikes or arm swings or vary the shoes we wear - but is there a way we
could we find an internal compass tha t can reliably lead us to strong,
efficient, and graceful running, directed from the inside by our own
experience?In
this workshop we will do several Awareness Through Movement® lessons
which can both clarify our experience of the mechanics of running as
well as awaken our capacity to attend to many details of ourselves as we
run. As Moshe Feldenkrais often said, "When you know what you are
doing, you can do what you want." Do you know what you are doing as
you run? In your hip joints? In your ribs? With your arms? Your abs?
Your toes? With your attention?
This
workshop is open to those who compete in races, those who have never
run but would like to, those who used to run but it hurt too much, and those who think
that running is impossible. The
short running parts of the workshop are optional for those with
injuries, or who do not run, and the learning and discoveries in the
floor lessons (like most things Feldenkrais) can be applied to myriad
aspects of life beyond running.
$75 prepaid, $80 drop
in. Cost of the class will include an mp3 CD of several of the lessons
from the workshop for your home use. (We recently saw a similar workshop advertised in the Chi Running system
at 3 times the cost! It's a deal!)To register online, click here.
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SLCC Students: Get Credit for practicing!
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 Avenues Yoga is now approved as an off-site location for
Salt Lake Community College Yoga classes. Register for HLAC 1057 Yoga I, section 17 and get credit for attending Yoga classes at Avenues Yoga!
HLAC 1057 Yoga I (1 Cr. Hr.)An
introduction to Hatha Yoga stretching, breathing, and relaxation
techniques. It is designed for stress management, meditation, peace of
mind and self-awareness. This class emphasizes overall balance and
lifelong wellness concepts.You may choose from a variety of Yoga classes offered at the studio - find the mix that fits your level and your schedule! Click here to register or email Erin at avenuesyoga@live.com for more info.Coming this Spring: Yoga Teacher Training through partnership with SLCC. Take your practice deeper through this Yoga Alliance accredited program.
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SOLA YOGA™ STIKK
TEACHER TRAINING
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 SOLA YOGA™ STIKK
TEACHER TRAINING
An invitation to Yoga Teachers to get certified in SOLA YOGA™ Stikk.
Come to experience a style of yoga that brings out the
radiance, creativity, playfulness and joy of our yoga practice. SOLA Yoga™
Stikk incorporates a 4-foot wooden dowel
as an alignment, balance and leveraging tool to help you strengthen the
body/mind connection. It also celebrates creative expression as you
decorate your own Yoga Stikk. We will
also learn the SOLA Circle,
a wonderful way to build teamwork, confidence, and trust. This workshop will allow you to expand your
own practice and your teaching tools!
Dates: Friday, Sept.
25th 7:00 - 9:00 pm;
Saturday,
Sept. 26th 2:00
- 5:00 pm
Cost: $65.00
Includes: SOLA Stikk
and SOLA Stikk manual/DVD
To register, contact Nicole by clicking here.
"I didn't think yoga
could be so playful and therapeutic!" -- Molly, Chicago, IL
Nicole Hamory, B.A. Program Director and Co-Founder of GreenTREE
Yoga
Nicole
is the creator of SOLA Stikk Yoga, a style of yoga that incorporates a stick to
enable a person to hold poses longer, balance and find proper alignment. The
stick is also an artistic expression piece as people create their own "totems".
Nicoleis the coauthor of Yoga for Kids to Teens: Themes, Relaxation,
and SOLA Stikk (Sunstone Press, 2008). Nicole also has developed Yoga
for You: SOLA Yoga™ Yoga (a Manual/DVD). She has studied and practiced yoga
since 1997. She is a certified D'ana Baptiste yoga instructor, with a strong
influence and trainings from Baron Baptiste, Ana Forrest and Anusara Yoga (Adam
Ballenger).
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