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 4, 2011: An Introduction to Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training followed by an evening of Bhangara Dance Interested in Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training? Learn about the lineage, the Age of Aquarius, and why Kundalini Yoga is such a powerful tool for self-transformation. After the information session, enjoy Bhangara dance. Bhangara is a rhythmic dance form that is performed with joy, vigor, and colorful enthusiasm. This beginning class is open to all wishing to dance their way to greater health. With Sue Beck at Amala Yoga Community, Denver.
February 5, 2011: Running and Cycling Workshop. Focus on lengthening chronically tight muscles, with use of strengthening postures that improve alignment and increase muscular awareness specific to running & cycling. Breathing techniques, chest and hip opening, core strengthening, and more, this class will be geared towards athletes that may have had little to no yoga experience (all levels are welcome). Asana Yoga Studio in Golden
February 5 & 13, 2011: Expanding with the Power of Energy: The Basics Learn how energy works in the body and beyond with techniques to help you become more aware of energy flow. Practice movements and breathing exercises and use the energy to enhance your mental, emotional, physical and spiritual wellbeing. At Inner Connections Yoga in Castle Rock.
February 5, 2011: Hit the Wall. The Wall provides us with a safety structure creating strength, stability, balance, and motivates us when we want to try new postures. It aids our yoga practice as it helps us articulate precise alignment and form of each pose and supports us in a fun way to reach beyond our limitations. We will focus on standing, seated, and hip opening postures that will lead us into arm balancing and inverted postures. Asana Yoga Studio in Olde Town Arvada.
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 12, 2011: Partner Yoga. The practice of partner yoga can invigorate your own body through lengthening and aligning poses as well as lead to a deeper sense of union through a shared and playful interaction. Experience or flexibility is not required; however a curious and adventurous spirit is warmly invited. At Pearl Street Yoga in south Denver
February 12, 2011: Yoga for Anxiety. Learn simple yoga practices & Ayurvedic therapies for daily life to ease anxiety & stress! Learn to counteract daily stress & anxiety using asana, pranayama, meditation, & Ayurvedic oiling therapies. Gain relief of physical ailments, greater mental & physical awareness, a deeper connection with breath, reduce anxiety episodes, & empower yourself. Harmony Yoga in Denver
February 12, 2011: Heart-Opening Extreme Self-Care. Heart centered meditation, slow flow vinyasa series, restorative postures, aromatherapy, & Ayurvedic warm oil self-care. Pamper yourself! Harmony Yoga in Denver
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: Couple's Thai Movement/Partner Yoga Workshop A Valentine's Special Event Come share the gift of Thai Bodywork and partner yoga with your favorite person. With Michelle Bressette's guidance, you will learn valuable tools to deepen your relationship with others, by enhancing trust, compassion and the beauty of gentle touch. At Rishi's Crossing Yoga Studio in Lakewood
February 13, 2011: Tibetan Bowls Chakra Balancing Workshop. Claudia Ingraham plays the Tibetan bowls in the traditional Himalayan method for relaxation and chakra balancing. She includes pranayama breathwork, explains how the Tibetan bowls work, and how you can increase and maintain a high vibration for health and happiness. At Amala Yoga Community, Denver.
February 13, 2011: A Taste of Yoga - Partner Yoga Join in this yoga practice for two to deepen your own experience, and develop a deeper connection with yourself and another during this shared yoga experience. At Prana Yoga in Denver.
February 13, 2011: Partner Yoga Workshop. Co-taught by Paula Begay & Alexandra Pallut. 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 13, 2011: Mala Making Party. Learn how to make your own mala. A traditional mala is made out of 108 beads, plus one to serve as the guru bead marker, and a tassel. Natural materials are used to provide the mala with a special kind of energy. Hand made malas are full of life and make wonderful gifts. At Green Mountain Yoga in Arvada
February 19, 2011: Yin Yoga Workshop with Alan Starner Experience the deep relaxation of the Taoist form of yoga. Let yourself simply be. At Tree Top Yoga in Fort Collins
February 19, 2011: A Taste of Yoga - Yoga for your Face. There are 57 muscles in the face, refresh and rejuvenate them and reduce holiday fatigue with this gentle and fun practice. Isolate the muscles to lift tone and rejuvenate. At Prana Yoga in Denver
February 19, 2011: Partner Yoga Workshop. Join us for an afternoon of creative play. Come alone or bring a friend. All levels welcome. Workshop participants receive $9.95 discount on the book "The Pleasures & Principles of Partner Yoga" by Elysabeth Williamson & Rex Seader. At Harmony Yoga in Denver February 20, 2011: Soulsation Celebration! Come celebrate our First Birthday on from 4-7pm: Includes an all levels Yoga class from 4-5:15p with a live DJ! Followed by mingling with the community, enjoying wine and appetizers, and a special one-night friends and family discount on retail! Soul Tree Yoga Studio in Lafayette 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
February 21-March 14, 2011: Beginner Plus Yoga Series. Learn how to move your body to stay healthy & balanced. Experience the psychological benefits of physical poses or asanas. Practice simple breath control (pranayama), meditation tools, & relaxation techniques. At Harmony Yoga in Denver
February 27, 2011: Refine and Align: Three-part Series. Part 1-The Pelvic Floor. The pelvic floor informs virtually all of our yoga poses and the correct muscle action can stabilize and expand all classes of poses from inversions and backbends to the wide varieties that complete our practice. Balance in the pelvic floor ultimately expands the student's access to a deeper level of practice. Part 2-March 6: Inversions. Part 3-March 13: Yoga and Spirituality. With Santosh at Asana Yoga Studio in Olde Town Arvada
MARCH, 2011
March 1-April 9, 2011: Yoga in Action 7-Week Workshop This series that will guide you through an intensive transformational process combining asana, meditation and visualization, experiential exercises, process work and ritual with the practical tools of communication, organizing and collaborating. At Pearl Street Yoga in south Denver
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 March 5, 2011: Creating Seasonal Balance with Ayurveda.Join Dr. Helgrid Randolph for an afternoon of Ayurveda practices for the late winter season to boost metabolism for spring. Balance Kapha for the season using Yoga practices. Digestion & Diet as medicine, Recipes for home use, Indian spices to support health, & Ayurvedic self-care. At Harmony Yoga in Denver
March 6, 2011: Refine and Align: Three-part Series Part 2-Inversions. At some point every yoga asana student faces the challenge of strength and balance and no other class of poses confront the student's abilities more than inversions. The workshop is designed to methodically understand the series of steps necessary to make this extraordinary practice accessible. Realize the energetic or pranic value of the poses and the joy of living upside down. With Santosh at Asana Yoga Studio in Olde Town Arvada
March 13, 2011: Refine and Align: Three-part Series. Part 3-Yoga and Spirituality: Theory and Practice We will travel back in time and review the history of yoga from its roots in the Vedic era 5000 B.C. and it's progression into the middle ages when hatha yoga emerged in scripture. Yoga has substantial spiritual philosophy and unique practices that move the yogi towards an expanded conscious reality and finally toward the Truth of Being. At Asana Yoga Studio in Olde Town Arvada March 26, 2011: Adaptive Yoga for the Mobility Challenged. Explore how to adapt poses for an aging population and make a difference in someone's life. Some of the adaptive poses taught in this workshop may also be used for those with mobility issues or any individual facing a life changing diagnosis. At Asana Yoga Studio in Golden
YOGA TEACHER TRAININGS: 2011
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's body 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.This comprehensive training is
developed to teach yoga teachers the uniqueness of children. At Prana Yoga in northwest Denver
February 3, 2011: Rocky Mountain Institute of Yoga and Ayurveda (rmiya) is offering 5-month, 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training 2011 starts first weekend of February, 2011 at Sunshine Mountain Lodge with an intensive weekend per month plus class every Wednesday evening for 15 weeks at Harmony Yoga Studio. Contact Dona Smith, P.O.Box 1091, Boulder 80306 or email to info@rmiya.org
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.
February 18, 2011: A Taste of Yoga - Exploring the Language of Yoga: Sanskrit. Enhance your yoga practice through this exploration of Sanskrit. A playful introduction to the sounds of Sanskrit and several guided experiences using the alphabet. At Prana Yoga in Denver
February 28, 2011: 200-Hour Teacher Training at Asana Studio registered through Yoga Alliance. Jenn Williams-Stewart will be your guide on this beautiful yoga journey to unveil your inner divine beings. Our goal is to create confident, knowledgeable and compassionate teachers! February 28-June 18. Asana Yoga Studio in Olde Town Arvada.
March 4, 2011: Contemplative Hatha Yoga Training Program. Begins on March 4th with the first weekend March 12-13th. The Contemplative Hatha Yoga Teacher Training taught by Karin Bustamante is a 265-hour program taught one session a week and one weekend a month for ten months. At Prana Yoga in 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
August, 2011: Inner Connections Yoga, Spa & Wellness is now offering a 500 hour yoga teacher training scheduled for July 2011. If you are interested in an in-depth training incorporating tantra as well as teachings from the lineage of the Himalayan Tradition, please contact Jeanne Adams at InnerConnectionsYoga.com or 303-688-8598
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