January's VERY Special Event: 

 YTOC's 30th Anniversary Party  

                30 YEARS of YTOC:  A Very Special Evening

     Saturday January 29, 2011

This event is FREE for our members ($20 charge for non-members), but you must R.S.V.P. by January 20th to yogaoasis@earthlink.net

  Join us for DINNER at Olde Town Arvada's Yak and Yeti Restaurant

  (cuisine of India, Tibet and Nepal)

                               5:30 p.m.  MIXER

                               6:00 p.m.  BUFFET DINNER

                               7803 Ralston Road  (map)

                               Arvada  80002

                               303-431-9000

   SPECIAL GUESTS: YTOC'S Founding Members, along with Senior Teacher

                              Rama Jyoti Vernon

   And, following dinner...why DANCING, of course!

   TRADITIONAL INDIAN DANCE CLASS with Mudra Dance Company

                                7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

   Just around the corner from the restaurant, we'll gather after dinner

   at Susan Merrill's brand new Asana Yoga Studio for a fun, interactive  

   traditional Indian dance class, taught by members of Mudra Dance.

   What a great time we're going to have together! 

                          R.S.V.P. to yogaoasis@earthlink.net

    Susan Merrill has owned Asana Studio in Golden for eight years.  As time went by, she envisioned that the perfect yoga studio would feel like a home, on a tree-lined street, surrounded by gardens.  It would include places to sit and have tea after class with new friends.  There would be crowds of children, moms, dads, babies, old, and young. 

     The studio would have high ceilings with natural lighting using lots of windows and sky lights.  The atmosphere would be happy, easy, nurturing.  And all this would be a short walking distance into town.

     Susan found just the perfect place in Olde Town Arvada and has materialized her vision.   There are also two more rooms for massages and other treatments.  The old bungalow at the corner of 57^th and Yukon has been the perfect place to reclaim and build something wonderful.

  CHECK OUT THE BRAND NEW YTOC

                                           WEBSITE at www.ytoc.org

                                              TIME

As a young college student in the late '60's, I came across a quotation that changed the way I've

thought about "time" ever since.  I've seen it expressed a few different ways over the years, but

the essence remains the same.  Here's the gist:

             "Time is something Man invented to keep everything from happening

              all at once".

Our agreement in how we order and organize "time" generally serves us well, allowing us to

function together in community and society.  We acknowledge times of beginnings and endings,

growth and transitions, often with festivity and celebration and gathering together.  We lament

about the loss of "times past".  We allow our imaginations to visualize those times that lie

ahead.  We spend a lot of time thinking about time, often complaining that we don't have

enough of it.

At this time of the New Year, we collectively celebrate the world over as one year ends and

a new one begins.  We say, "Happy New Year" to strangers.  We agree to agree that this

time holds the promise of better times ahead.  There is an air of expectancy and hope expressed through ritual and celebration, with champagne and bonfires and lighted balls that "fall", counting down the moments until the NEW, and all the potentiality inherent in it, arrives. Together, we begin again.

It's a good time.  NOW is always a good time--in fact, it's the only time we have.  The question

is, how do we choose to spend it?

"Presence is always about here and now; this very moment and this very place.  Presence is never about another time, another place somewhere else...The journey of mindfulness does not take you from here to there, it takes you from here to here, from this moment to this moment to the one that follows next."

                                                                                --Will Johnson

As we begin again, may we each and all remain very present as the New Year unfolds before us, and may we journey together in Peace.

Namaste',

Jeanne

p.s.   I'm sure hoping you'll join us for a GOOD TIME at our 30th Anniversary Pary on January 29th!

              For comments, questions or concerns please contact

January 1, 2011:  Sun, Moon, and Earth Yoga Workshop Presented by Mindy Arbuckle & Erin Sampson.  Celebrate and Elevate in the New Year with a rich vinyasa flow of Salutations to the Sun, Moon and Earth and we'll end with an inspiring meditation.  At Green Mountain Yoga in Arvada.

January 2, 2011:  Vinyasa Detox Flow  Join Michelle McGlone for an afternoon of inspiration to enhance your 2011 yoga practice with a cleansing & healing workshop for the New Year. 90-minute detox asana practice featuring chakra balance & meditation, Yogic nutritional philosophy, Ayurvedic treatments & practices, & Elixer celebration.  At Harmony Yoga in Cherry Creek area, Denver

January 2-23, 2011:  Pre-Natal Series. Four-week series of classes designed to prepare women physically, mentally & emotionally for childbirth. Linking movement with breath through yoga postures will help guide you to a more involved awareness of your body, as well as a deeper connection with your baby. Intended to increase overall strength, stamina & flexibility by focusing on the pelvic floor muscles, improving circulation, aiding in digestion, strengthening the spine, reducing fatigue & improving relaxation. At Yoga Center of Steamboat in Steamboat Springs

January 3-February 7, 2011:  Entering the Heart of Yoga:  Hatha Flow & Philosophy. Step into your yoga journey with great fun, playfulness, and personal inquiry. Learn the basics of yoga history, theory, and philosophy. Find how to embody teachings into physical practice. Enjoy contemplations for both on and off your mat. At Pearl Street Yoga in south Denver

January  5, 2010 (ongoing):  Healing Yoga for Cancer Survivors.  A gentle class for cancer survivors that focuses on meditative movement, conscious breathing, and guided relaxation.  This class is the perfect complement to your physical therapy routine.  Every Wednesday 12-1:15 with Molly Amour.  This is a donation based class.  Simply pay what you can.  Soul Tree Yoga in Lafayette

January 5:  Yoga Therapy Teacher Training Open House. Join us for our Open House from 6-7:30p to learn about the 200-hour Integrative Yoga Therapy Program starting February 19th. The Therapeutic Yoga Teacher Program was developed by Joseph Le Page, a pioneer in the field of yoga therapy, and is for those who want to teach Yoga as a healing art.  Contact Nancy Levenson, 5860 South Curtice Street, Littleton, 303-725-1434, or visit the web site at www.namasteworksyoga.com.

January 6, 2011:  New Year's Practice:  Clearing the Past While Being Present with Michelle Corriell.Using the "Forgiveness Asana Series" by Baba Hari Dass, we will clear our hearts & minds of obstacles to start 2011 fresh & new. This devotional practice is a simple vinyasa series that removes negative emotions one by one, leaving us peaceful & renewed. Join us as we make room for positive growth & transformation in the New Year. At Harmony Yoga in Cherry Creek area, Denver

Jan 6-Feb 10, 2011:  Philosophy Workshop. In this special, six-week series, we'll explore the classic Yogic teachings on the obstacles to peace & how we can transform them -- at work, with family & with ourselves. You'll learn simple, proven techniques for building mindfulness, shifting patterns & experiencing greater joy.At Treetop Yoga in Fort Collins

January 8, 2011:  New Year's Kirtan.  Join Joan, Eric and Phinneus for an evening of music and kirtan, in the traditional method of call and response chanting to the deities.By donation at Amala Yoga Community in Denver

January 8, 2011:  Sound Healing Concert & Meditation.  Join Gary Fishman as he leads you on a shamanic-like journey blending together the healing power of Tibetan bowls, planetary gongs, & didgeridoos. These vibrations have the energy to cleanse outdated thought forms & belief systems that will heighten your vibrational level & open the door for new spiritual potential.  Harmony Yoga,  Cherry Creek area, Denver

Jan 8, 15, & 22, 2011:  Down Side Up Inversion Series with Michelle McGlone. Could you use a shift in perspective? Join together for this very special inversion series. Yoga inversions have many benefits.  Learn to harness your strength and focus to build your inversion practice. At Harmony Yoga, Cherry Creek area, Denver

January 8, 2011:  Mind and Meditation:  An Introduction to the Art of Living.  You will learn and experience control of negative emotions, creation of  a sense of well-being, an increase of prana in your body, detoxification through the breath, and increased energy and vitality.  At the Art of Living Foundation, 1420 Ogden Street, Denver.

January 9th, 2011: Bridge Program for Cakra, Tantra and Esoteric Anatomy The Bridge Program prepares students who are unfamiliar with our tradition and basic Contemplative training to join the Advanced trainings.  At Prana Yoga in northwest Denver.

January 9-30, 2011:  Fundamentals Yoga Series with Heather Lindemann. Start your New Year with the Gift of Yoga.  This 4-week series will include discussion of philosophies, workshop of poses, modifications and meditation practice. Appropriate for all levels and abilities particularly those new to yoga. At Pearl Street Yoga in south Denver

January 9, 16, 23, 2011:  Little Animals Yoga for Kids. This 3-week workshop is geared toward introducing young children ages 4-7 and their parents to the joys of yoga. A relaxing & fun experience for parent & child. Session 1 will have face-painting! Harmony Yoga Studio

January 9 - Feb 13:  Body Breath & Mind.  A progressional series incorporating pranayama, asana, and meditation.Learn very accessible tools for bringing yoga into your everyday life with breathwork, meditation, and asana, weaving all three practices together. At Soultree Yoga in Lafayette.

January 9, 16, 23,30:  Beginners Series with Jenn Stewart.This series is for anyone who would like to deepen their understanding of Yoga. We will explore beginning asanas, pranayama and meditation, learn Yogic myths and philosophies  including dualism, non-dualism and Tantra, incorporate the Chakra System, apply the 8 Limb Path to everyday life. At Asana Yoga Studio in Arvada 

Jan 9, & Feb 13, 2011:  Tibetan Bowls Chakra Balance Worshop:  Claudia Ingraham plays the Tibetan bowls in the traditional Himalayan method. She includes pranayama breathwork, explains how the Tibetan bowls work, and how you can increase and maintain a high vibration for health and happiness.  As your chakras re-align, breathe deeply and enter a profound state of physical, mental and emotional well-being.  Go to sacredspaceclearing.com to learn more, or contact Claudia at 720-937-2720.  To be held at Amala Yoga Community, Denver

January 10-31:  Women's Wellness Yoga Therapy:  Forgive for your Health with Gina Watkins.  Forgiveness can bring a divine peace to your life by allowing you to spend time in the present moment instead of past. Forgiveness has the ability to heal wounds, increase hopefulness, self-confidence and spiritual connection, and enhance physical and emotional well-being.  At Asana Yoga Studio in Arvada.

January 13 - February 3, 2011:  Body, Breath, & Mind Series. A 4-Week Asana, Pranayama, & Meditation Series. Learn pranayama that will awaken your inner Shakti, journey through Patanjali's meditation practices as we follow the Yoga Sutras, & practice light asana for the body. Harmony Yoga Studio

January 14-17, 2011:  Art of Living Course.  An integral Foundation course, you will learn and experience breathing techniques to eliminate stress & tension, skills for improving relationships at home & at work, practical wisdom to get the most out of life, insight into the laws that govern the mind & emotions, and low-impact yoga for health, circulation, and body stillness. At the Art of Living Foundation, Denver

January 15, 2011:  Yoga Sutras.  Yoga Sutra training taught via DVD by A.G. Mohan.   A.G. Mohan was a student of Krischnamacharya for 18 years and is considered one of the foremost authorities on the Yoga Sutras.  We will watch his 3 DVD's then have a discussion after each. Contact YTOC member Beth Woods  at bethw10@msn.com or 303-956-5865

January, 15, 2011:  Yoga Nidra & Realizing Intention.  Bill Eager will guide you through several powerful Yoga Nidra session.  Yoga Nidra reactivates the healing property of your own body and much more.  At Soul Tree Yoga in Lafayette.

January 15, 2011:  Soul Moxie's Urban Goddess Retreat with Robin Berg. Some of you might remember the connection and rejuvenation of the Goddess Circles. Ever been to an expansive, heart-opening yoga classor experienced a workshop that left you refreshed with tools to (re)claim your big juicy life? Consider this a most refreshing, sparkle-generating, strategy-focused smorgasbord of all our favorite things in an afternoon.  At Pearl Street Yoga in south Denver

January 15, 2011:  How to Become an Angel; A Kundalini Workshop.  Unlock your creative energy and hidden potential. Once the true Self is unveiled, our Angelic nature is free to understand, be compassionate, and loving. We will practice pranayama, asana, mudra, mantra, meditation, bhanda's and deep relaxation.  Yogi tea and cookies will be served after class.  At Yoga Veda yoga studio

January 15, 2011:  Chakran Meditation, Yoga Nidra and YIN Yoga. The chakra meditation will help you become aware of a more balanced felling.  In Yoga Nidra, you will rest while partaking in self inquiry. Applying Yin Yoga as well to these meditations leaves you feeling open while grounded and benefits more of the subtle body.  At Asana Yoga Studio in Arvada

January 15, 2011:  Partner Yoga for the Community Join West Davis and Karen Boeser for a class sure to open your hips, melt your heart, and center your mind. All proceeds will directly benefit the Arvada Community Food Bank during this critical time of need. Suggested donation $20 cash, or 10 canned goods.  At Asana Yoga Studio in Arvada

January 15, 2011: Chakra Immersion Workshop  A Sankalpa meditation & inspirational practice for the New Year that goes beyond resolutions. Dharma will help you recognize your deepest intentions to create the life you desire. Chakras will be stimulated through asana, music, color therapy & aromatherapy. Everything you need to have what you want is within you. Yoga Center of Steamboat in Steamboat Springs

January 22, 2011: Yoga on the Ball.  Balance and deep opening on the fitness ball incorporating yogic breathing and meditation afterward. An excellent workout with deep release and relaxation.  At Treetop Yoga studio in Fort Collins

January 22, 2011:  Free Yoga Day. Celebrate all that Mountain Moon Yoga offers. Join us for a day of exploring health through movement and breath. Come for one class or take them all! At Mountain Moon Yoga in Winter Park

January 22, 2011:  YoYo Kids Yoga with Jen Wahl.  During this two-hour workshop, your child will learn how to incorporate poses, breathing techniques, and concentration exercises into their busy lives. Yoga can help your little person learn to relax, help them learn to soothe their emotions, and sleep more soundly. Come and join us for fun and laughter and the chance to make a big difference in your child's life. At Asana Yoga Studio in Arvada

January 22, 2011:  Yin and You-A Yin Yoga Workshop.   Yin Yoga stretches the connective tissue--thick fibrous bands that wrap our muscles, organs and joints, and flushes out the toxins trapped inside. By compressing and stretching the body, Yin restores the flow of vital energy that runs through these tissues, while strengthening and re-lubricating the joints and spine. Over time, practice of yin yoga can lengthen these tissues and increasing range of motion. At Yoga Veda in the Denver Tech area

January 22, 2011:  Mindful Eating-Mindful Yoga:  Renew & Resolve Mini Retreat with Erica Viggiano. Intentions and resolutions abound at this time of the year, yet we commonly set goals that ask us to change aspects of who we are rather than those that help us realize our heartfelt desires. We will work with the practice of Sankalpa - resolving to affirm the gifts we already posses, connecting with our desired relationship with body, food, and mind.  At Pearl Street Yoga in south Denver

January 28-30, 2011: Weekend with Rama Jyoti Vernon:  Sutras On and Off the Mat. The Sutras are Rama's Bible and she has applied them on and off the mat, using them as a foundation for Conflict Resolution and International Peace Efforts. She teaches the Sutras "on the mat" as a tool and reminder to apply the Sutras to every posture in life.  Contact Prana Yoga for more details.  To be held at Rishi's Crossing Yoga Studio

January 29, 2011:  Tibetan Singing Bowl Concert with Carmeen Klausner. Enjoy a healing/concert using Tibetan Singing Bowls. As you listen, the chakras generated through the singing bowls organize your mind, body and spirit and begin to flow in harmony. There will also be some one on one free healing sessions after the concert. At Asana Yoga Studio in Arvada

January 29/30 & Feb 26/27:  Jivamukti Yoga Weekends with Jaimie Epstein. Workshops will include chanting, meditation & Jivamukti's dynamic Vinyasa flow. All levels are welcome, but knowledge of basic hatha yoga postures is advised. Come with an open mind, an open heart and a sense of adventure.  At Moon Mountain Yoga in Winter Park

January 29, 2011:  30 Years of YTOC Celebration.  Very special gathering to celebrate YTOC's 30th Anniversary, our founding members still active in this yoga community, who we are today and where we go from here.  Dinner, fellowship and a very fun interactive post-dinner program. 

February 1 & 8, 2011:  Introduction to Yoga Philosophy from an Anusara Yoga Perspective with Bill Dorigan. Anusara Yoga is based on a Tantric philosophy of intrinsic goodness. Anusara Yoga takes the premise that everything is a manifestation of Supreme Consciousness which at its essence is good and yearns to create even more good in the world.  At Moon Mountain Yoga in Winter Park

February 12, 2011:  Yoga & Osteoporosis Prevention Class.  A program of yoga poses designed for bone health. This class offers medical information on diet & lifestyle as well as instruction on meditation & breathing techniques.  At the Yoga Center of Steamboat in Steamboat Springs

February 13, 2011:  Intro to Thai Yoga Massage. Nicknamed "lazy yoga," Thai Yoga Massage allows you to relax while someone else eases you through yoga-like stretches combined with acupressure. The stretching will leave you moving freely and the acupressure will release muscle tension and energize you. You will spend half the workshop relaxing and receiving this amazing bodywork, and the other half learning how to give a simple Thai massage. At Mountain Moon Yoga in Winter Park

February 13, 2011:  Partner Yoga Workshop.  Co-taught by Paula Begay & Alexandra Pallut.  Be ready for a playful environment! Bring a partner, whether a friend, sibling, significant other, spouse, & enjoy a day of partner yoga. This dynamic workshop will present a variety of poses for you to experience in a deeper way; some people find that previously unavailable postures are accessible with a partner. Laughter will be an extra bonus.  At Yoga Center of Steamboat in Steamboat Springs

February 21 - April 18, 2011:  Exploring the Chakras. Have you ever wondered, "Just what IS a chakra, anyway?  This 9-week class is designed to enhance your practice through careful examination of each of the chakras. Each class will include chanting, meditation, asana and pranayama specific to one of the seven major energy centers of the body. This is not your typical yoga class! Please bring a journal and pen to each class, as you will be recording your meditations for future use.  At YogaVeda yoga studio in the Denver Tech area

March 4th - 6th: Guest Teacher Vincent Boletta from New Zealand  Photographer and yogi Vincent visits for an art debut at the Art Depot on March 4th, and to teach some rockin' workshops and master classes at Yoga Center of Steamboat in Steamboat Springs.  For more information visit Vincent's website yogashala.co.nz

January 13, 2011:  Advanced PranaYoga Teacher Training Program: Cakra, Tantra and Esoteric Anatomy Module (140 hours).  The yogic concepts of subtle body anatomy are the foundation for all asana, pranayaāma and other yoga tools. Utilizing the Classical Texts, we will explore the original writings of subtle body theory, exploring interpretations, practices and the applications of yoga tools to maintain inner body health, balance and harmony. Within this context, you will be able to "grow your yoga" as you get in touch with your uniqueness, and this awareness will overflow into supporting and teaching your students. Open to yoga teachers who have completed yoga teacher training, preferably approved by Yoga Alliance.  At Prana Yoga in northwest Denver.

February 3, 2011: Children's Yoga Teacher Training (108 hours)  Denver's First Comprehensive Children's Yoga Teacher Training  This six-month training program will assist a teacher in understanding the fundamentals of teaching yoga to children. Children'sbody and mind are changing, growing, and maturing. A child's ability to explore yoga changes in the natural spiral of development. At the same time, yoga can enhance their ability to develop the physical body, their mental and sensory integration ability, and social and relationship skills. Yoga does this through a playful, yet mindful, learning of awareness, concentration, patience, focus, and imagination.

February 16, 2011: Contemplative Hatha Yoga Teacher Training is a 265-hour program taught one session a week and one weekend a month for ten months.  All hours are contact hours.  The purpose of the Contemplative Yoga Teacher Training is to introduce the foundations for teaching yoga and developing a yogasana class. Approved and Regulated by the Colorado Department of Higher Education, Private Occupational School Board and is a Yoga Alliance school.  At Prana Yoga in northwest Denver.

June 17, 2011:  Yoga Therapy Certification Program, held June 17-July 2 and Aug 2-20, 2011 offers unique opportunity for in-depth study with a distinguished faculty of leading Yoga Therapists with years of experience.  Rocky Mountain Institute of Yoga and Ayurveda, Contact Dona Smith, P.O.Box 1091, Boulder  80306 or email to info@rmiya.org