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December Event
Saturday, December 3rd
2:00-4:00 PM
as always, free to members!
$20 for non-members
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What is Restorative Yoga?
Restorative Yoga creates a deep state of relaxation safely using props. Prepare to slow down to heal & nurture the body & mind. Nourish the body as we practice most of the poses on the floor while being mindful of our thoughts and emotions. Experience a kind of peaceful serenity that leaves you with less negative emotions, less tension, and with more compassion and grace. Restorative yoga uses yoga props to manipulate the autonomic nervous system into stimulating the parasympathetic nervous. The yoga props open and close the body to create ease. Ease arouses empowering emotions-love, compassion, joy, bliss-which allow the body to relax and heal. Restorative yoga has the ability to counter high blood pressure, diabetes, and obesity. Restorative yoga is the antidote to stress!
What is Yoga Nidra?
Yoga Nidra is a deeply relaxing and rejuvenating tantric practice that helps calm the mind. You are in a state of "conscious sleep". Yoga Nidra is practiced in a supported position resting on the floor or seated. Props help to support the body physically to allow deep relaxation to occur. You may choose to explore Yoga Nidra for many reasons: deep relaxation, elimination of stress, solving personal problems, resolving or neutralizing trauma, entering deep meditation or assistance in unraveling such questions as Who Am I? Yoga Nidra in essence is a practice of self inquiry derived from ancient yoga teachings.
Please bring your yoga props to the workshop. The hosting studio, will provide props as they are available. But, one can never have too many props while in a restorative yoga pose! Bring 2 blankets, 2 blocks, any bolsters you'd like to use and a eyebag.
Presenters:
 Kerry Escobado, RYT,
When Kerry took her first Yoga class in 2000, she had taken the first step on a path of profound transformation. After experiencing the extraordinary benefits of Yoga, Kerry awakened to a deep realization, "I want to share Yoga with everyone!" Through Yoga and meditation Kerry has connected to a deeper place within her body, mind and soul. She teaches with compassion and focus to expose that sacred space of stillness that resides in each of us. She is a 200 hour registered yoga teacher with Yoga Alliance. She is also a trained Relax & Renew© Restorative Yoga Teacher, certified and trained by Judith Hanson Lasater. She is the past Website Manager for YTOC.  Karin Bustamante, E-RYT
Karin believes Yoga is more than physical exercise; it's a way to strengthen and stretch the body while exploring the reality of mind and spirit. Helping her students rediscover their true nature is her great joy. As an experienced registered yoga teacher, E-RYT 500, registered with Yoga Alliance, she constantly deepening her skills. She completed over 1000 hours of Hatha Yoga training taught by Hansa Knox at the Prana Yoga and Ayurveda Mandala in Denver, Colorado. She holds the designation of Integrative Restoration Institute, Certified iRest Teacher, a specific approach of Yoga Nidra as taught be Richard Miller, PhD. Yoga Nidra is a powerful healing path of self inquiry that assists in meeting, greeting and welcoming your whole SELF! And she continues her study of Sanskrit (language of the gods) at Naropa University. In addition to regularly scheduled yoga classes Karin offers workshops, advanced study classes, yoga teacher training and is available for private consultation. If you would like to learn more about Karin please visit karinyoga.com. YTOC Event Location: Pangea 1008 E. Hampden Avenue
Englewood, 80113 http://www.pangeatherapy.com
720-458-0634 |
President's Corner Greetings dear sweet yogis! I hope your Thanksgiving was filled with love and gratitude and that you carry that with you for many months to come. With Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and a New Year right around the corner most of us are busy, decorating, baking, shopping, socializing, sending cards, wrapping presents, practicing yoga, meditating, etc. It certainly can be a busy time of year to JUST BE. I hope you will take time to BE with us this Saturday for Restorative Yoga & Yoga Nidra. This has almost become an annual December event. Last years Restorative Yoga & Yoga Nidra event was just amazing and I can't imagine this year being anything less. Give yourself the gift of BEing with us this Saturday.
Prior to the event we'll be holding our very first meeting of the new YTOC Board of Directors. Many of the new board members will be in attendance, for both board meeting and the event that follows. Come meet the new board members! Board meetings are always open to all members, so let me know if you are interested in joining us and I'll send you the details. Also, if you have an idea for an event, would like to present, host, or just plain have something to share with me about YTOC please let me know. Be on the lookout for a survey requesting your input soon. I want to know how we can provide more benefits to our members, and where we are hitting or missing the mark. As yogi's we do make a difference in peoples lives every day. I was brought to tears last night by a student who arrived almost 15 minutes late to class. She peeked her head in the door seeking my permission to come in, and I waved to her in. She is dealing with some health challenges and will be having a surgical procedure later this week. After class she came up and thanked me for inviting her in so late to class. She told me that she just had to do yoga tonight and that this might be her last time in class for a while depending on how her procedure goes. I had read a meditation from "Love & Bliss - Meditations on the Art of Living" by Yogi Amrit Desai at the end of class and she told me that it was what she would focus on while her procedure was being performed. Here is that meditation. The flow of energy in my body is a sacred dance. I observe the miracle of wisdom my body demonstrates. I adore it. I love it. My love and appreciation grow many fold. My body is not something I exploit, violate or ignore, but a living temple of God. When I enter my body through the door of consciousness, nothing in the field of my awareness remains the same. Yoga effects us in so many ways. This is one of those "off the mat" special moments that helps me affirm my path. Yours in Service, Shari Turney President Yoga Teachers of Colorado PS. Thank you Swami Dharmananda for your presentation to us in November! We are very grateful to have you here with us in Colorado sharing your wisdom. |
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UPCOMING EVENTS
FROM OUR YTOC STUDIOS & MEMBERS
A Vibrant Community | | 
December (and Beyond) 2011
Yoga Teachers receive $5 off admission to Friday Night Yoga Club (only $15)! Simply purchase your pass athttp://guestlistapp.com/events/73335 and use CODE" YTDISCOUNT" to get the deal!
Join us for this annual winter series which gathers our yoga community around the most innovative and inspiring yoga instructors and musicians in the Greater Denver area. Plus, 10% of all revenue raised supports the Chanda Plan Foundation who's goal is to help persons with disabilities heal their whole body. More info at www.fridaynightyogaclub.com
December 2nd, 2011 The Pushpams - original Shakti-inspired songwriting and Kirtan
Join the Pushpams as they lead a kirtan and Shakti-Inspired concert! Sure to be an amazing experience! At Soul Tree Yoga in Lafayette December 3, 2011 Intro to Thai Yoga Massage
Nicknamed "lazy yoga", Thai Yoga Massage invites 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. At Mountain Moon Yoga in Winter Park
December 3, 2011 Inversions: The Joy of Living Upside Down
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. At Asana Yoga in Arvada
December 3, 2011 Engaging the Energetic Body - Chakra Workshop
Chakras are energetic centers that relate to the physical, emotional and spiritual body. This workshop will include discussion and asana practice to understand the energetic body of the chakras including how the chakras relate to our physical bodies, where we might "hold" energy or tension and how to release chakra energy. At Pearl Street Yoga in Denver
December 3, 2011 Chakra Workshop
Chakras, a Sanskrit word meaning 'wheel', are energetic centers that relate to the physical, emotional and spiritual body. This workshop will include discussion and asana practice to understand the energetic body of the chakras including how the chakras relate to our physical bodies, where we might "hold" energy or tension and how to release chakra energy. At Pearl Street Yoga in Denver
December 3, 2011 Nia Playshop. Stimulating Movement Creativity
Do you ever wish you had more freedom to move authentically, letting go of notions about what other people think, and discover pure joy in your own dance? At Asana Yoga in Golden
December 4, 2011 Yoga for Cancer Wellness
Studies show that yoga for cancer survivors can help manage pain, decrease stress, and increase ones overall sense of well being. Learn how regular classes can improve quality of sleep, circulation, improve lymphatic flow, as well as finding the support of this amazing community. At Asana Yoga in Arvada
December 4, 2011
Inversion Workshop: The Joy of Living Upside Down
The workshop, led by Santosh Powell, is designed to methodically understand the series of steps necessary to make this extraordinary practice accessible. We'll break down critical alignment requirements and isolate the need for core strength and pelvic balance. At Harmony Yoga in Denver
December 4, 2011 Dance Gratitude Join us as we come together to dance our prayers of gratitude. We will dance gratitude for all that Is- the grief, the joy, the suffering and the celebration of being human. With our focus on the breath, and feet rooted on the earth, we will turn the volume up on our bodies and open to what it means to be supported by a big, gigantic Love that lives within us. At Pranava Yoga Center in Colorado Springs
December 7 -11, 2011 Yoga Nidra Workshop
This is a rare chance for your yoga teaching career & I do not want it to be just another course for you all. Satyananda was one of the rare jewels in the yoga world of India. There are many yoga teachers in America - none have the training of Satyananda. Few in the US have been to the Bihar School of Yoga & if they have they did not have direct transmission from him or have been taught by him personally! Contact Ena Burrud from Treetop Yoga Therapy for more information. enawaterglass@aol.com December 7-28, 2011 Chakra Clearing Yoga For Winter
Through a combination of pranayama, asanas, mudras and meditation, you will achieve a higher level of awareness of your body's energy system. Each Chakra will be open, clear and spinning. At Yoga Center of Steamboat in Steamboat Springs
December 9-11,2011 Qigong Workshops with Guest Teacher Richard Leirer
Richard joins us from Taos to share his expertise and love of Qigong. At Yoga Center of Steamboat in Steamboat Springs
December 10, 2011 Divinity Within: Relax, Rejuvenate, Restore, & Reconnect
Join Michelle Corriell & Michelle Colarelli for a beautiful tribute to the divinity that lies within. Event includes astrological discussion, gentle movement, meditation, pranayama, & restorative yoga. At Harmony Yoga in Denver
December 10, 2011 Franklin Method Pelvic Power for Core Integration
This study can result in improved posture, a stronger center, and relief of lower back pain. Experience imagery, touch, and movement exercises. Learn how to create effortless alignment and balance. At Soul Tree Yoga in Lafayette
December 10, 2011 Winter Solstice Flow & Restore
Celebrate the Winter Solstice with our Flow & Restore workshop. During the two hours together, celebrants will focus their attention internally and sow the seeds of renewal from deep within. 75 minutes of All Levels Flow followed by 45 minutes of restorative poses. At Pearl Street Yoga in Denver
December 10, 2011 Past Life Exploration
Past life regression is about soul exploration and healing; learning more about our inner mind and the continuity of life. At Asana Yoga in Arvada
December 13, 2001 Prepare for the Holidays: A Kundalini Workshop Join Sat Sangeet Kaur for a workshop incorporating breath work for balance, anxiety reduction & centering, mudras, exercise kriyas for heart opening, and meditations for handling stress. At Harmony Yoga in Denver December 17, 2011 Moving Into Stillness We'll heat our bodies up with a dynamic (yang) vinyasa flow, then move into a yin practice to explore stillness & find deep-tissue release. Then we'll be ready to practice the ultimate stillness of meditation & see if kundalini will reveal herself. At Mountain Moon Yoga in Winter Park December 18, 2011 WINTER SOLSTICE CELEBRATION: Embracing the Shadow: Calling in the Light with Jeanne Thornton. At Kosha Yoga in Littleton
December 22, 2011 108 Sun Salutations
With the Winter Solstice on December 22nd, being the shortest day of the year, the days will once again begin to grow longer. Join us to celebrate the rebirth of the growing days with 108 Surya Namaskara, or Sun Salutations. At Asana Yoga in Golden
December 31, 2011 New Year's Eve Yogi Celebration Illuminate your New Year's Eve with Michelle Corriell, Santosh, & live musicians in a celebration of conscious intention to honor the cosmic cycle of dissolution & regeneration. The evening will include a brief light ceremony reflecting on the origin of spirit that unites us all, & asana accompanied by live musicians to connect to the universal cycle. At Harmony Yoga in Denver December 31, 2011 Mauna 2011 Join us for a silent evening and silent meditation cultivating calm for the new year ahead. We will break the silence precisely at Midnight by chanting Lokah Samasta Sukhinoh Bhavantu (translation: May All Beings Everywhere Be Happy And Free) 108 times to start the new year. At Pranava Yoga Center in Colorado Springs January 7, 14, and 21, 2012 Doing Yoga Right Our yoga practice does not need to be a one-size-fits-all routine so we'll take a closer look at some often-practiced poses. Purchase 1, 2 or all 3 weeks according to your schedule and interest. Week 1, Jan 7: Breaking Down the Sun Salutes Week 2, Jan 14: Standing & Balancing Poses Week 3, Jan 21: Turning It Upside Down - Exploring Inversions. At Pearl Street Yoga in Denver January 17, 2012 Graceful Aging Through Yoga & Ayurveda Part 3 Part 3 of this series contains facial poses, restorative yoga, information & tools on stress reduction. You will learn how to link it to some of the issues in aging that you may be facing physically, mentally, emotionally or spiritually and what to do about it. At Ananda Yoga Therapy Studio in Golden January 22, 2012 Intermediate Inversion Workshop Focus on headstand, forearm stand, handstand, shoulderstand, and crow. Intermediate variations of headstand, forearm stand, handstand, and shoulder stand. Elimitating mental and physical fear is the main focus along wtih getting away from the wall. At Pranava Yoga Center in Colorado Springs January 28th, 2012 Into to Sanskrit and Yoga Sutra w/Manorama During this workshop of personal and spiritual exploration Manorama will guide the student on the Path of Luminous Shabda, sound as light, Meditation and the Yoga Sutra. At Pranava Yoga Center in Colorado Springs January 28-March 3, 2012 Off the Mat Into the World Workshop - Yoga in Action Six-Week Workshop
(check website for specify dates)
Join Heather Lindemann and Tracey Lanham for this six-week workshop series that will guide you through an intensive transformational process using vinyasa yoga and other tools to uncover your deepest passion and motivation. We will combine asana, meditation and visualization, experiential exercises, process work, group work and ritual with the practical tools of communication, organizing and collaborating. At Pearl Street Yoga in Denver YOGA TEACHER TRAININGS
January 19, 2012 Applications of Ayurveda
This course offers a deeper understanding in the tools of Ayurveda and how to apply them. Requires prerequisite of Foundations of Ayurveda (offered in April) or permission of the instructor. At PranaYoga in Denver
January 20, 2012 Teacher Training
Become who you are meant to be. Learn how to teach yoga "from the heart." Share your yoga with others. Learn to become a dynamic and intuitive yoga practitioner and teacher. We offer two certifications: Certification of Completion and Yoga Instructor certification recognized through Yoga Alliance. At Inner Connections Yoga in Castle Rock
January 2012 Yoga Teacher Training
At Samadhi Yoga in Denver
February 9, 2012 Patanjali Yoga Sutras module of our Advanced Training
Interested in maturing your yoga, enhancing personal growth, and accumulating continuing education hours? Our advanced trainings explore the texts integrated with deepening your teaching skills. At PranaYoga in Denver
February/March 2012 Contemplative Yoga Teacher Training
Our 265 hour basic Yoga Teacher Training Program is the foundational yoga program for all of our trainings. Its purpose is to teach and introduce yogasana, pranayama, chanting, and meditation - take yoga beyond the mat. At PranaYoga in Denver
February/March 2012 Children's Yoga Teacher Training
Many children's teacher training programs offer the tools to teach children. Moving beyond this, the 108 hour, six month training program will assist a yoga teacher's understanding of the "why's" of teaching children. At PranaYoga in Denver
RETREATS (HOSTED BY STUDIO MEMBERS)
February 10-12, 2012 Yoga Rocks the Butte, 2012
Benefitting Yoga World Reach, this exciting weekend festival allows participants to engage their bodies, minds, and souls though yoga classes from some of the world's most respected instructors, music, and organic food, surrounded by an inspiring mountain scenery. Contact Yoga for the Peaceful in Crested Butte to find out more or to volunteer for this event.
April 11 to May 2, 2012 Yoga and Trekking in Nepal
Journey from the streets of Katmandu to the base of Mt Everest and back again! Daily yoga and mediation is included. At Yoga for the Peaceful in Crested Butte.
April 22-28, 2012 Costa Rica Yoga Retreat The trip of a lifetime for an incredibly affordable price! Practice yoga overlooking the ocean while listening to the crashing surf, howler monkeys and parrots. www.soulsparkjourneys.com |
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NEW AND RENEWING MEMBERS
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A Warm Welcome to our October/November NEW YTOC Members:
Karen Moon & The Wellness Initiative
And Thanks to our renewing members: Sandy Kline, Gwen Cody, Joseph Lagae, Anny Coury, Anne Cohen, Andrea Green, Julie Schwarz, Raleigh Dove, Carole Adelstein, Dr. Dennie Dorall, Sally Ortner, Cyndee Lutz, Brett Northrup, Karen Korona, Nina Darlington, Stephan Ghadaifchian, & Donna Way
We appreciate each and every one of you!
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