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September at Yoga Center
Center closed from Monday Aug 30 to Sept 6. We will re-open on Tuesday Sept 7.
This Month at-a-Glance
Pose of the Month
New Fall Schedule
Moving into Balance
Kirtan with Shantala
2010 Anusara Workshops
Yoga Retreats
Yoga Master Classes
Introduction to Yoga
Prenatal Yoga
Moms & Babies Yoga
Kids Yoga
Yoga for Cancer Patients
Qi Gong
Rest & Renew Yoga
Todd Norian Therapy Workshop
Intro to Ayurveda
Pose of the Month:
Dhanurasana
Bow Pose

Bow Pose

Read about it on Yoga Journal

New Fall Classes

See the printable schedule.


New Ongoing Classes/Teachers:

Tues & Thurs 6:00-7:00am
Early Bird with Shaina

Wed 5:15-6:30pm
Intermediate with Pamela

Thurs 7:00-8:30pm
Meditative with Jen

Sun 9:15-10:45am
Intermediate with Shaina/Jim

Moving into Balance

Tuesdays 7:00-8:30pm; 8 week series begins Sept 28.


Moving into Balance is an eight-week program with Manny Muros that immerses you in the study of meditation, yoga and Tantric philosophy. This comprehensive and integrated curriculum works with the mind, through the body, and in alignment with your spirit to increase your vitality, and bring greater peace and joy into your life.

 

Class meets one night a week, and is supplemented by home study and practice.  We will work in a safe and supportive environment to cultivate the best that we have within ourselves and create a new foundation for a healthy and balanced life!

 

Registrationis required - contact Manny

Kirtan with Shantala
Sunday, Oct 17; 7:30-9:30pm


Benjy and Heather Wertheimer lead kirtan (sacred chanting) worldwide as the duo Shantala, with soul-stirring vocals, sacred lyrics and exotic instrumentation. The weaving of Benjy's Indian classical singing and instrumentation with Heather's soaring vocals is freshly original and profoundly moving. Together they create music with beauty, passion, and reverence.

Shantala has performed and recorded internationally with such sacred music luminaries as Krishna Das, Deva Premal & Miten, and Jai Uttal. In summer 2008, they were named as one of the top "Wallahs to Watch" by Yoga + Joyful Living.

Kirtan is a celebration of spirit through the chanting of sacred names, carrying the audience into a state of heightened awareness, bliss, and devotion. The audience is invited to participate fully through call-and-response chanting, dance, and meditation.

2010-2011 Workshops

October 1-3
Todd Norian
Yoga Therapy Intensive for All Levels of Students & Teachers (flyer w/details).

November 5-7
Desiree Rumbaugh
AnusaraTM Workshop in
Newburyport and Cambridge (co-sponsored with Laughing Dog Yoga of Wellesley) (flier w/details)

December 9
Doug Keller
Thursday evening
4:30-6:30 and 7:00-9:00 PM.

March 4-6, 2011
Betsey Downing
I
nversion Workshop

April 28, 2011
Bliss Brothers
Peter Goodman & Primo Lombardi
Thursday evening.

Summer 2011 TBD

Andrew Rivin
AnusaraTM Workshop.

September 23-25, 2011
Ann Greene
AnusaraTM Workshop.

November 11-13, 2011
Martin Kirk
AnusaraTM Workshop.

Butterfly Journeys and Retreats

is a new series of spiritual retreats and adventures led by Manny & Cristina. 

Manny&Cris

The first trip will be
Pilgrimage on the Way of St. James
From France to Spain
May-June 2011

See our website for details

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Contact us at 978-463-4354 or by email

For more information visit our Website

 

Gratitude

     Years ago, several of us envisioned a community of liked minded folks gathering to do spiritual practice in a fun and deep way, willing to share in open and honest ways. A real community of love and support to help us become that light we were born to be; a place where the teaching was deep and profound yet not full of mystery or mystique. I am very thankful that we have become such a place. We are very grateful for all of you that have made this dream a reality.

     September is a time of new beginnings after the lazy days of the summer and it certainly is for us. We are very pleased of our fall schedule of classes, the fullest in our history and the most comprehensive in the region offered by our very highly trained staff. 

     We have an outstanding line-up of guest teachers for 2010 - 2011 coming to share their wisdom and gifts with us and are truly blessed to have AnusaraTM Certified and wonderful friend Marc St.Pierre offering bi-monthly Master classes on Saturday mornings.

     Shantala debuts our devotional music (Kirtan) series. It is quite a gift to have such world renowned musicians at our Center. Benjy and Heather are on a class of their own. Our souls will rock!

     We look forward to seeing each and every one of you soon!

Blessings & Love
Manny & Cristina

Yoga Master Classes

Saturdays 10:00-12:00am; bi-monthly
with AnusaraTM  Certified teacher Marc St Pierre

Join us for bi-monthly study with this fun and inspiring master teacher. Marc is helping us all expand our practices with hard work and joy. Intermediate level, $20 per class, drop-ins fine.

Check on-line schedule for dPadmasanaates

Introduction to Yoga

Sundays 5:45-7:15pm; 6 week series begins Sept 12

This class focuses on the basics for those new to yoga, or returning after a while.  Manny and Cristina present a progressive curriculum of fundamental poses and principles with an overview of yoga philosophy.  The atmosphere is open and friendly, with time for questions and discussion.

OK to drop in.  Six week session (Sept 12-Oct 24) is $140 and includes membership at the Center and unlimited attendance at all other Ongoing Yoga classes.  Contact Manny to register.

Registration Form

No class on Oct 17

Prenatal Yoga

Wednesdays 6:45-8:00pm; 6 week series begins Sept 15

Christina Dubin will guide you in a comforting and empowering journey that explores yoga poses that help eliminate common discomforts of pregnancy and those that aid in labor, delivery and postpartum.  Using the Barnes Method, this class combines the principles of Anusara Yoga with breath work, alignment, sound vibration, strength training,therapeutics and community for the health and happiness of both mother and baby. Appropriate for all levels of yoga experience.

Registration is required - contact Christina.

Moms & Babies Yoga

Thursdays 11:00-12:15am; 4 week series begins Sept 16.
with Christina Dubin.

Mom & BabyThis is an all-levels postpartum yoga class specifically designed to strengthen your body after giving birth, and to nurture the bond between you and your baby as you practice yoga together. We will focus on alleviating the aches and pains of the postpartum body, strengthening the abdominal and pelvic floor muscles and practicing relaxation techniques.  Join the community and meet other new moms and babies!

Registration is required - contact Christina.


KidsWheel

Kids Yoga
Sundays
5:45-7:15 PM
Six week series beginning Sept 16

Yoga is an excellent foundation for everything in life. It not only increases strength and flexibility but also fosters self awareness, creativity and self expression. This program will include asana (yoga posture), pranayama (breath awareness), relaxation, meditation, fun and playful expression through art and journaling.

Through the exploration of their own unique individuality children will find their Rising Sun.

Registration Required - contact Ann at 978-363-2705

Yoga for Those Living with Cancer

Friday Sept 17, 5:30-7:30pm; at Maudslay Park

Saturdays Oct 23, Nov 20 & Dec 11, 2:00-4:00pm

with Rose Russo & Joanne Rowley.

If you are newly diagnosed, in treatment or in recovery, you are invited to an afternoon of a wellness workshop specially designed for cancer patients. No prior yoga experience is required.

Research studies confirm that yoga is helpful and healing for people dealing with cancer and cancer treatment.


Contact Rose  or Joanne at 978-463-9318 


Qi Gong

Wednesdays 7:45-8:45am; 12 week series begins Sept 22.
with Rose Dobosz.

Come explore the healing benefits of this subtle and gentle practice.  No previous experience is necessary.

First class open and free.  After that, registration for the 12 weeks is required; no drop-ins.


No class on Oct 20 & Nov 24


For information and to register call Rose at 978-973-0499.


Rest & Renew Yoga

Fridays Sept 24, Oct 15, Nov 12 & Dec 10, 5:30-7:00pm.

with Joanne Rowley


Restorative yoga is a gentle and quiet practice that uses props to fully support your body, helping layers of tension melt away, quieting the nervous system and bringing you a feeling of deep calm and spaciousness.


Registration required -  contact Joanne

Empower Yourself to Heal Through Anusara™ Yoga with Todd Norian

 

A Yoga Therapy Training for teachers and students of all levels.

Fri-Sun, Oct 1-3


Todd FaceEvery cell in your body is programmed for healing and joy. Unfortunately, due to unconscious body patterns and self-limiting beliefs, we're not always able to fully access this power. Through the life-affirming philosophy and precise alignment principles of Anusara™ Yoga, students and teachers alike will learn how to transform pain and limitation into an experience of freedom and joy.

During this training you will discover your Optimal Blueprint, your body's master design for optimal health, and gain greater knowledge of the application of the Universal Principles of Alignment. Each session will include therapeutic exercises and postures, skillful observation, hands-on technique, and basic anatomy to address, heal, and prevent common aches and pains, including: bunions, ankle and knee pain, hamstring and groin tears, piriformis syndrome, sciatica, lower back and SI joint dysfunction, shoulder and neck strain, rotator cuff injury, tennis elbow, carpal tunnel syndrome, TMJ, and more. 
 
Therapeutics Sessions include asana practice
Fri 1:00-4:00 Hips, pelvis, lower back
Sat 10:00-1:00 Shoulders, upper back, wrists & hands
Sat 3:00-6:00 Feet, ankles, knees, legs and more hips
Sun 12:30-3:30 Elbows, neck, jaw & review
 
Asana classes
Fri 6:00-8:00 All Levels Asana - Harvest Your Greatness
Sun 9:00-11:00 Int/Adv Asana - The Magical Midline

Todd Norian is a Certified Anusara™ Yoga teacher who leads workshops and teacher trainings around the world. For more information visit his website.


Registration required - contact Leigh

Registration Form

Intro to Ayurveda

Thursday Oct 7, 7:00-9:00pm .

Ayurveda is the sister science of yoga and literally means "the science of life".  Abi Axelrod, student at the Kerala Ayurveda Academy, will present a basic introduction to this early form of medicine.

This session will help you begin to understand your Dosha, live in balance with nature and adjust well to seasonal changes.  Abi will provide a questionnaire for you to complete after the workshop.  


Registration is required - contact Abi
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