Welcome to our new and returning members

Donna Brown

Janice Cook
Erin Dowd

Jaime Evans
Heather Marshall 

Anne-Alex Packard
Sheay Wolfrum

Welcome to our new STUDIO members

Healthful Journey Yoga 

There may be snow on the ground but there is spring in the air or so I felt as the sun was warming my skin. The days are growing just a wee bit longer, inviting us to start exploring the outdoors. And a question buzzes in my head, "Is Yoga the practice of a few sequenced postures only?" It's not a real question because I know that Yoga is unique unto each individual.  The VijñanaBhairava: The Yoga of Delight, Wonder and Astonishment, describes 112 different practices to know Yourself truly.  At the root of this practice we call Yoga is a sense that we are merging with something bigger and grander than our every day one sided point of view.  At YTOC we welcome expressions of Yoga that are unique.  Granted this makes answering, "what is yoga?" a bit more challenging.  Where to start my lecture?  Should I start with the heath benefits of postures or the sense of peace I achieve by working with my body lovingly?  Are they interested in meditation, philosophy perhaps even Yoga Nidra?  Knowing that, explaining Yoga is as simple as describing the feeling the warmth of the sun on your skin J.

Namaste,

Karin Bustamante

YTOC Secretary

 

 

The Laughter Yoga method was developed by Dr. Madan Katria, a family physician from Mumbai, India who started the first Laughter Yoga Club in 1995.  Laughter Yoga is a physical technique that uses a blend of playful, empowering and otherwise "tension-releasing" simple laughter exercises.  Laughter Yoga is a lot of fun and a barrel full of laughs!  Benefits of Laughter Yoga come from a surge of happy hormones that offset stress hormones.  We also experience a large amount of cardiovascular work and we tone the abdomen while practicing Laughter Yoga.  Laughter Yoga can be practiced by all body types and all ages.  People with physical limitations or in wheelchairs are welcome to practice Laughter Yoga.  

 

Katie BrogRan will teach the Laughter Yoga Workshop.  She received her Yoga Teacher Training from Roseanne Frechette and Inner City Yoga.  Katie realized just how much she wanted to help others laugh more, and so she created her own "Lunch Time Laughter Club" and began to teach special Laughter Yoga workshops in the Denver area.  Katie is also a professional dancer and teaches dance to children and adults with Ballet Ariel, Follow My Footsteps Dance Company, and Hannah Kahn Dance Company. 

Saturday, April 19th, 5:00-7:00 pm

at Aerial Yoga

*This program is free to members!

This Aerial Workshop will look at classic standing, seated and inverted asanas from a bird's eye view.  Using a knot in two large strands of fabric or various aerial dance hand and foot locks, our practice can literally fly.  We will also explore using this fabric as a prop to enhance our standing an floor poses.  Benefits of Aerial Yoga would include ease of inverting in poses such as handstands, headstands, scorpion, and forearm balance.  More control in standing balance poses, increased upper body strength and general childlike glee in finding a place reminiscent of our elementary school playground (without the bullies or drama we normally associate with such things). 

Josh McGirk will lead us in the Aerial Yoga Workshop.  He received his RYT January 2007 after four year's study through YogaFit.  This education complimented his massage therapy and BS in Biology/Chemistry background.  In July 2007, he was trained in Aerial Yoga and was asked to start a program a Aerial Dance Over Denver.  He teaches a Vinyasa style class at various gym across town, as well as a number of Golden Years Yoga classes.

8964 E. Hampden Ave., Denver

Join us at our next board meeting.  Board meetings are open to all members of YTOC.

Saturday, March 8th  

1:00 - 3:00 pm

Budapest Bistro

(303) 744-2520

1585 S. Pearl Street Denver 80210

2/2008             

February Special Offer! Experience Yoga designed for YOU! For the month of February: 3 (75 minute) personalized yoga sessions only $180! Limited time offer. Contact to schedule your sessions today! Contact Gayatri Seckrettar: Boulder, Colorado, allelementsyoga@yahoo.com (720) 565-0437

 

2/01/2008

Introduction to Ayurveda Weekend Workshop with Marek and Amy Uma Novason Sawiki. Friday February 1st launches the workshop at 6:30 p.m. with a free lecture. Contact Marek, 303-704-5294 for more info. Contact Asana Studio: 16399 South Golden Road Golden, Colorado, 80401 info@asanastudio.com (303) 437-6666

 

2/2/2008

Feb 2,3,23,24 AYURVEDIC MEDICINE I, Assessment of Ayurvdic constitution, current imbalances, pulse & tongue diagnosis, intro to 50 basic herbs, spices, & medicinal oils, lifestyle, prereq to Pancha Karma Dona Smith: P.O.Box 1091 Boulder, Colorado, 80306 info@rmiya.org (303) 499-2910

 

2/5/2008

Sunrise Yoga...Tues & Thurs 5:45-7a...6-week session starting Feb 5...sign up now!!!  Contact Andi Johnson: 908 Main Street Louisville, Colorado, 80027 yogaelements@gmail.com (720) 988-0064

 

2/8/2008

Advanced Study and Practice, Yoga Teacher Training with Karen Rich. Six, weekend intensives beginning February 8, 2008. Visit www.asanastudio.com for full schedule.  Contact Asana Studio: 16399 South Golden Road Golden, Colorado, 80401info@asanastudio.com (303) 437-6666

 

2/8/2008

Yoga Teacher training starts Feb 8-10** goes for 5 months with 1 weekend per month and every WED or Thursday evening for 15 weeks Contact Dona Smith: P.O.Box 1091 Boulder, Colorado, 80306 info@rmiya.org (303) 499-2910

 

2/8/2008

Rocky Mountain Yoga Conference! The Lodge and Spa at Cordillera will be hosting the 2008 Rocky Mountain Yoga Conference. For more information log on to www.yogaworldreach.org. Contact Shakti (Rachel) Redding: PO Box 5353 Vail, Colorado, 81658 rachelshakti@yogaworldreach.org (970) 331-9039

 

2/9/2008

Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training Workshop, Sat, Feb 9; 12:30-9:30 pm, Cost $100; Details at www.pearlstreetyoga.com  Contact Krista Matulionis: 1550 South Pearl Street, Suite 203 Denver, Colorado, 80210
www.stacy@pearlstreetyoga.com (720) 341-2233

 

2/10/2008

What Does Yoga Look Like? Workshop on how to teach adaptive yoga at the 2008 Rocky Mountain Yoga Conference. February 8-10. For more information and to register, go to www.yogaworldreach.orgContact Shanti Francesca Nicosia: Boulder and Denver, Colorado,  francesca.shantiyoga@gmail.com (720) 621-5952

 

2/12/2008

Yoga Relax... when you need a break! Experience the rejuvenating effects of gentle asana, pranayama, Yoga Nidra and meditation to restore energy in the body and peace in the mind.Contact Gayatri Seckrettar: Boulder, Colorado, allelementsyoga@yahoo.com (720) 565-0437

 

2/13/2008

Feeling disconnected from your partner as of late due to hectic work schedules. Couples yoga classes are being offered the week of Valentine's Day. Have fun and spend quality time together. Contact Donna Brown: 80 Garden Center, Suite 3 Broomfield, Colorado, 80020 dbrown@healthfuljourney.com (303) 439-9334

 

2/20/2008

Yoga Class to Honor the Full Moon. Learn the practice of Chandra Namaskara (moon salutation poses), pranayama and Yoga Nidra. 6:30-8pm Connect your SELF with nature. Contact Gayatri Seckrettar: Boulder, Colorado, allelementsyoga@yahoo.com (720) 565-0437

 

2/24/2008

Partner Yoga with Meaghan & Gil Contact Andi Johnson: 908 Main Street Louisville, Colorado, 80027 yogaelements@gmail.com (720) 988-0064

 

2/29/2008

Gong Bath w/Richard Rudis 1hr 7pm $20 Register @ 303-984-9681 Rocky Mt Miracle Center 1939 S Monroe St, Denver, Co 80201 (Near I-25 and Colo Blvd) Contact Jaime Evans: Golden, Colorado, 80401 liquidforcewaker_36@yahoo.com (303) 667-1918

 

3/1/2008

Gong Bath w/Richard Rudis 2hr 7pm $35 Register @ 303-984-9681 Rocky Mt Miracle Center 1939 S Monroe St, Denver, Co 80201 (Near I-25 and Colo Blvd) Contact Jaime Evans: Golden, Colorado, 80401 liquidforcewaker_36@yahoo.com (303) 667-1918

 

3/2/2008

Gong Bath w/Richard Rudis 2hr 7:30 $35 Register @ 3034403649 Starhouse Boulder,Colo Contact Jaime Evans: Golden, Colorado, 80401 liquidforcewaker_36@yahoo.com (303) 667-1918

 

3/5/2008

BELLY DANCE: Tantava, the Ancient art of sacred, sensual tantric dance, belly dance and yoga. Taught by Dee Marie, 7-10pm. Northeast Boulder. Contact Dee Marie: 4750 Quail Creek Lane Boulder, Colorado, 80301 energysourceinc@yahoo.com (303) 530-3860

 

3/7/2008

Calming Kids (CK): for a Non-violent World: Teacher Training Workshop Award-winning anti-bullying yoga program proven to work for school-age children. 9am-5pm, Northeast Boulder. 303- Contact Dee Marie: 4750 Quail Creek Lane Boulder, Colorado, 80301 energysourceinc@yahoo.com (303) 530-3860

 

3/7/2008

Introduction to Yoga Nidra. Experience a wonderful practice that nourishes your spirit. Cost $10. Lakewood CO call 720-291-9035 to register from 5:30-6:30 PM Contact Karin Bustamante: 3190 S. Wadsworth Blvd. Suite 301 Lakewood, Colorado, 80227 kbustamante@comcast.net (720) 291-9035

 

3/13/2008

Sleep 'til the Cows Come Home - Sponsored by Yoga at the Ranch in Lamar, Colorado. Karen will guide this class in a Yoga Nidra technique for better sleeping habits. See yogaattheranch.info for more Contact Karen Voepel: PO Box 1510 Lamar, Colorado, 81052 karen@cminet.net (719) 336-9657

 

3/14/2008

Classical Hatha Yoga Teacher Training Contact Jeanne and John Adams: 821-A Park St/ 19563 East Main St Castle Rock/Parker, Colorado, 80109/80138 yoginijeanne@innerconnectionsyoga.com (303) 688-8598

 

4/2008

Affordable, integrative, basic teacher training. A 60-hour, 10-day intensive in central Denver. Registration deadline March 15. 720-261-9477 for info. Contact Roseanna Frechette: 74 West Cedar Ave, #3 Denver, Colorado, 80223 roseanna.frechette@gmail.com (720) 261-9477

 

4/2/2008

Contemplative Hatha Yoga Teacher Training. 10 month, fabulous and comprehensive teacher training program. Classes forming now. See www.pyamandala.com for details Contact Karin Bustamante: 3190 S. Wadsworth Blvd. Suite 301 Lakewood, Colorado, 80227 kbustamante@comcast.net (720) 291-9035

 

4/12/2008

Calming Kids (CK): for a Non-violent World: Teacher Training Workshop Award-winning anti-bullying yoga program proven to work for school-age children. 9am-5pm, Northeast Boulder. Contact Dee Marie: 4750 Quail Creek Lane Boulder, Colorado, 80301 energysourceinc@yahoo.com (303) 530-3860

We have exciting new events coming up in the next few months!  Mark your calendars and be sure to attend our FREE monthly events! Please remember to keep your YTOC member page current by logging in and letting us know what your up to!  We will include your listing from your personal page in our next e-newsletter.

Namaste,