Yoga Teachers of Colorado Newsletter

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Issue: 10

February 2008

President's Message

Have you been surprised, bemused or plagued by the seemingly continual stream of inner commentary emanating from your mind? Yeah, me too. Patanjali's Yoga Sutras lists a wonderful array of techniques as he points us to the goal; "The restraint of the modifications of the mind-stuff is Yoga" Sutra 2 of Chapter 1. In the practice of Yoga we have many, many wonderful tools to help us investigate our beliefs, assumptions and habits. The next two events will help us gain a better understanding of mind and perhaps experience a sense of what Patanjali meant with Sutra 3 of Chapter 1;"Then the Seer [Self] abides in His own nature."

The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali: Translation and Commentary by Sri Swami Satchidananda. So, I invite all YTOC members to take full advantage of our upcoming monthly meetings.

Namaste,

Karin Bustamante

YTOC President

UPCOMING YTOC APRIL & MAY 2008 EVENTS

AERIAL YOGA
presented by Josh McGirk
Saturday, April 19, 2008
5:00 - 7:00 pm
at AERIAL DANCE OVER DENVER

*This program is free to members!

This Aerial Yoga 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 and 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 find 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 in January 2007 after four years of study through YogaFit. This education complemented 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 at Aerial Dance Over Denver. He teaches a Vinyasa style class at various gyms across town, as well as a number of Golden Years Yoga classes.

Free to YTOC Members. Non-Members $20.

AERIAL DANCE OVER DENVER
8964 East Hampden Ave
Denver, CO
www.aerialdanceoverdenver.com

(303) 771-0161

Jungian Psychology & Yoga

with Bob Bongiavanni

Saturday, May 3rd

1:00 - 3:00 pm

at Rishi's Crossing

*This program is free to members and 20$ if a not member.

Carl Jung was an influential thinker and the founder of analytical psychology. His teachings emphasized the importance of balance and harmony. In 1938 Jung traveled to India. The journey left him inspired, mystified, and deeply changed. From his experience, Jung developed a central concept that was influenced by yoga and the Vedic philosophy - the existence of a transcendent Self at the core of the psyche.

Benefits of Jungian techniques can be especially helpful for people who are struggling to move beyond the early traumas that hinder meditation and manifest somatically in yoga practice.

Bob Bongiovanni has lectured and taught courses on Jungian thought for over 15 years. He is the founder of and principal lecturer at The Jungian Circle, a Denver-based discussion group. He has guest lectured with Jung Societies in Denver and Colorado Springs. For the past 20 years, Bob has applied Jungian concepts to public health issues, including sexuality education and drug prevention. He has a master's degree in community psychology from Regis University and was certified by both the Jung Foundation of Colorado and the Jung Association of Therapists and Teachers. In 2004, he retraced Jung's journey to India.

Rishi's Crossing

2730 S. Wadsworth
Denver, Colorado, 80227
info@rcyoga.com
(303) 984-8444

MORE UPCOMING YTOC 2008 EVENTS

Acro Yoga with Phil Gust

Sunday, June 8th

1:00-3:00 pm

Yin Yoga Studio

This program is free to members and 20$ if a not member.

Acroyoga is yoga with the fun spin of acrobatics mixed in. Graceful, fun and not as hard as it looks, Acroyoga is a great way to get creative with your yoga practice and loosen up. Open your practice with the ease, comfort and the support of a partner. This workshop touches upon all the disciplines that acroyoga offers, combining yoga, acrobatics and Thai Massage.

Benefits of Acroyoga is to bring individuals into a state of union with themselves, with each other, and with the divine. From this place of mutual support the true self can be realized, honored and shared for the benefit of all. Students are requested to have familiarity with yoga. No partner necessary!

Phil Gust has been exploring the various paths of yoga for many years and continues to explore different physical forms of yoga. He has found an immense amount of joy practicing and teaching AcroYoga because of the community that it promotes. The support of this community cultivates courage, trust, and communication, all of which allow for a much deeper opening on many different levels. Phil has learned this first hand, as AcroYoga has been the most powerful tool for teaching Phil how to apply what he's learned on the mat in his every day life.

Yin Yoga Studio

19555 E. Parker Square Dr., Suite 102

Parker, CO

Date	Topic	Presenter	Time	Place
July 26^th 2008 Saturday	Summer Retreat	Makaan Burt, Gowrishankar Bharadway, Mindy Arbuckle	All day	Sedalia
September 13^th, 2008 Saturday	Autumn Ayurveda Yoga Flow	Carrie Searles	1-3 PM	PranaYoga & Ayurveda Mandala 3333 S. Federal Denver CO
October 11^th, 2008 Saturday	Relax and Renew Restorative Yoga	Kerry Escobado	1-3 PM	Harmony Yoga, Denver
November TBD	TBD	Krista Overly	TBD
December 6^th, 2008 Saturday	Yoga Nidra and Holiday Seva	Karin Bustamante	1-3 PM	Green Mountain Yoga Arvada

YTOC BOARD MEETING
Join us at our next board meeting. Board meetings are open to all members of YTOC. Saturday, May 3rd 4:00 - 6:00 pm Center for Health (720) 291-9035 3190 S. Wadsworth Blvd, Ste 301 Lakewood, CO 80227

UPCOMING YTOC MEMBER EVENTS

As listed in YTOC events webpage as of 4/10/08

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, 80223roseanna.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, 80227kbustamante@comcast.net (720) 291-9035

4/10/08

LEVEL 2 YOGA INSTRUCTOR TRAINING - 2-month, 75 hour Continuing Ed course to be applied towards 500-hour Certification. Whole Yoga School. www.wholeyoga.com or 303.333.YOGAContact Satya larrea: 1735 East 17th Ave. Denver, Colorado, 80218satya@wholeyoga.com (303) 333-YOGA

4/11/08

Introduction to Yoga Nidra. Experience a wonderful practice that nourishes your spirit. Cost $15. 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, 80227kbustamante@comcast.net (720) 291-9035

4/11/08

Principles of Yoga Therapy: Developing Your Personal Wellness Plan with A.G. Mohan, Indra Mohan and Ganesh Mohan. Teacher training program/pre-requisite for future Yoga Therapy training. Contact Nina Darlington: PO Box 772470 Steamboat Spgs., Colorado, 80477 yogana@springsips.com (970) 879-3208

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

4/12/2008

"Kundalini Yoga for Endless Courage & Endurance" w Sue Beck Retuta at Aspen Health & Harmony in Basalt; Saturday, April 12, 4-6 PM; All levels welcome; Call 970.704.9642 for more information; Fee: $25. Contact Sue Beck Retuta: PO Box 156, 1689 Columbine Ol. Crestone, Colorado, 81131-0156 retuta@fairpoint.net (719) 256-4036

4/13/08

Yoga for Tight Men...aka: "The Reluctant Husband's Workshop" Contact Andi Johnson: 908 Main Street Louisville, Colorado, 80027yogaelements@gmail.com (720) 988-0064

4/17/08

Bryan Kest 3 Hour Master Power Yoga Class on Thursday April 17th, 2008 from 6:00-9:00 pm. Limited space so sign up soon! Contact Michelle Backus: 159 McCaslin Blvd, Suite D Louisville, Colorado, 80027 info@alayayogaspa.com (720) 890-8980

4/18/08

Guest Instructor: Chris Coniaris "The Illusion of Separation" Ever wonder why an arm variation affects the stretch felt in the hips? This workshop will explore myofascial connections Contact Andi Johnson: 908 Main Street Louisville, Colorado, 80027yogaelements@gmail.com (720) 988-0064

4/19/08 and 4/20/09

Open House- Autumn Tenyel Trunk Show, Sample Sale including Blue Canoe, Hyde, Marika, Balance Massage Demonstrations, Great Mothers Day Gifts Contact Karen Quinn: 2730 S Wadsworth Denver, Colorado, 80227 info@rcyoga.com (303) 984-8444

4/26/08

Insight into Our Life Experience from an Ancient Science with the Mohan Family. Study the psychology of yoga based on Patanjali's Yoga Sutras in Steamboat Springs.Contact Nina Darlington: PO Box 772470 Steamboat Spgs., Colorado, 80477 yogana@springsips.com (970) 879-3208

4/26/08

Nia (mind/body movement class) Spring Playshop! Gain tools to expand your fun and freedom with Freedance. $15/advance, $20/@ door. 2:00-4:30 PM Harmony Yoga Contact Michelle Corriell: 560 South Holly Street, #17 Denver, Colorado, 80246michelle@harmony-yoga.com (303) 388-8501

5/02/08

5/03/08

Full Moon Hike - Sponsored by Yoga at the Ranch in Lamar, Colorado. Yoga in Nature as we trek in the moonlight to a bonfire by the Arkansas River. Please see yogaattheranch.info for more. Contact Karen Voepel: PO Box 1510 Lamar, Colorado, 81052 karen@cminet.net (719) 336-9657

5/09/08

"JAP JI, THE SONG OF THE SOUL" The Teachings of First Master of Sikh Dharma, Guru Nanak, w Ek Ong Kaar Kaur Khalsa, May 9-11 at Crestone Healing Arts Center, $108, Lodging available, Contact Sue Beck Retuta: PO Box 156, 1689 Columbine Ol. Crestone, Colorado, 81131-0156 retuta@fairpoint.net (719) 256-4036

5/23/08

"Regenerate & Rejuvenate" a Kundalini Yoga Weekend Workshop w Sue & Dan Retuta; Crestone Healing Arts Center; May 23-25; Siddha Adrenal Treatments included; Space limited to 10 people. Contact Sue Beck Retuta: PO Box 156, 1689 Columbine Ol. Crestone, Colorado, 81131-0156 retuta@fairpoint.net (719) 256-4036

6/13-16/08

JUNE !3-16 AURVEDIC MEDICINE LEVEL I *Complementary medical system of ancient India. Management of digestive disorders, chronic degenerative illness, allergies, sinus infections, asthma, depression Contact Dona Smith: P.O.Box 1091Boulder, Colorado, 80306 info@rmiya.org (303) 499-2910

6/19/08

500 HOUR YOGA TEACHER TRAINING WILL BE RUN CONGRUENTLY WITH OUR YOGA THERAPY PROGRAM JUNE 19-JULY 3, 6:30 -10:30 12:30-6:30, AUG 5-20 6:30-10:30, OCT 4-12 6:30 -10:30 12:30-6:30 Contact Dona Smith: P.O.Box 1091 Boulder, Colorado, 80306 info@rmiya.org (303) 499-2910

6/19/08

JUNE 19-JULY 3 & AUG 5-20 YOGA THERAPY * This Certification program, now in its eighth year, offers a unique opportunity for in-depth study with a distinguished faculty of leading Yoga Therapists Contact Dona Smith: P.O.Box 1091 Boulder, Colorado, 80306info@rmiya.org (303) 499-2910

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,

Mindy Arbuckle
YTOC Secretary

YTOC Library

Did you know that YTOC has a library, and that we have many great items for you to check out? If you are a YTOC member and wish to borrow any library item, e-mail Susan Merrill at asanasue@yahoo.com, or make arrangements at one of our meetings.

YTOC now has most of the Back Issues of Yoga Journal from 1990-2001!

We can share back issues with you. For example, maybe you want an in-depth analysis of an asana or a style of yoga you are researching. We can help you locate that issue. You can use this service just as you use the library for renting out video and audio tapes. Please go to the library page of the YTOC website (www.ytoc.org) for a listing of our library materials.