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January YTOC Event
Sunday, 1/29/2012
1:30 pm-4:30 pm
as always, free to members!
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Yoga Latte's and Wisdom Stones for Teachers.
A Core Strength Workout and a Warm Restorative Treat
Using the safest mat Pilates, we will have a delicious yoga latte for our core. We will strengthen our hearts and bellies for an hour. We will deepen our asanas by using smooth massage stones for steadiness or stira. Lastly we will experience warm stones on the torso in shavasana. Ahhhhhh! Discussion of props from nature will conclude our sacred time.
Tea following!!!
Presenter:
 Makaan Burt RYT 500,CYT has originated a refreshing new form called Nature Stone Yoga. Makaan has studied yoga for over 35 years, including two trips to India. His primary teachers are Richard Freeman and Mukunda Stiles, from whom he was certified in yoga therapy. He has completed 14 solo wilderness yoga retreats. In Boulder Colorado, Makaan offers ayurvedic massage, yoga privates and leads workshops in nature stone, hot stone, back care, knee care, anatomy study, spinal curvature, and stone yoga for teachers. Visit him at www.natureyoga.net
Location:  Cat's Paw Yoga 303-431-9870 4430 Cody St. Wheat Ridge CO 80033 Enter through the south gate
Come practice in our peaceful, renovated turn-of-the century barn, that was once part of a beet farm in rural Wheat Ridge, Colorado. Also, the owner of Cat's Paw Yoga, Lisa Griffin Seidel RYT, has a few new zafus available and a cool new label!  A translation of zafu is a cushion for sitting, where za means sitting or "sit" and fu means cushion, bolster, a long pillow or cushion that provides support or strengthen, reinforce, boost, fortify, renew, and
support. I have come to appreciate the value of using a bolster (zafu) when coming to a place of quiet in my yoga practice. The bolsters pictured here are locally hand-crafted, and stuffed with traditional organic buckwheat hulls. Size is approximately 15" in diameter. We can add dried lavender.
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YOU have something to share!
YTOC would love to have YOU
present or host a YTOC event.
Please contact our Program Manager, Carrie Searles Odom
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PRESIDENT'S CORNER
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I had to surrender my laptop computer for repairs earlier today so wasn't sure if I would be able to get this article written in time for the newsletter or not. Thanks Bill for letting me borrow your laptop tonight. It feels awkward to me to be sitting in front of a Windows machine again. I've really gotten so use to my Mac. It feels like practicing a yoga asana that you have not done in a very long time. The longer I stay with it, the more comfortable it begins to feel.
I hope you all have some very fond memories of 2011. It has been an amazing year for YTOC, beginning the year with our amazing 30th Anniversary Celebration. Other events this year have included an Intro to Ayurveda and Vinyasa,Thai Movement for Couples, Mala Making, Devanagari an Into to Written Sanskrit, Ariel Yoga, Yoga with Weights, Face Yoga, Two Minute Meditation, Yogi Amrit Desai, Experiencing the Prana Vayus, Swami Dharmananda and Yoga Nidra and Restorative Yoga. A BIG THANK YOU goes out to all of our amazing 2011 event presenters and event hosts. You volunteered your time and space for events this year, and for this we are truly grateful!
The new board of directors held it's very first meeting at the beginning of this month. There was so much energy at that meeting that we decided to get together again in January. Our By-Laws require us to meet every three months, but that just seemed too long between meetings. Our next board meeting is scheduled for Saturday, January 7th at Noon in Arvada. If you are interested I attending the board meeting please let me know and I will get you the details once our location is confirmed. If you have something that you would like to see the YTOC Board of Directors address in 2012 please let me know that as well.
Wishing you all a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year!
Namaste'
Shari Turney
President, Yoga Teachers of Colorado
president@ytoc.org
"Fear less, hope more; Eat less, chew more;
Whine less, breathe more;
Talk less, say more;
Love more, and all good things will be yours."
~Swedish Proverb
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UPCOMING EVENTS
FROM OUR YTOC STUDIOS & MEMBERS
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January (and Beyond) 2012 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 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 7, 2012 New to Nia Workshop Attend Sandy's beginner's workshop to familiarize yourself with Nia choreography and principles followed by beginner's Nia class. The Nia TechniqueTM (pronounced "NEE-yah") is a sensory-based movement practice that leads to health, wellness and fitness. At Asana Studio in Golden.
January 7, 2012 Bhakti Flow
Bhakti Flow Yoga is the dynamic style of vinyasa yoga developed by Rusty Wells, linking together not only the breath and the movement from pose to pose, but also the very important idea that you are doing this for somebody/thing other than yourself. It will be physically challenging, but the "juice" of the practice is in the emotional and spiritual challenges it presents. At Asana Studio in Arvada
January 8, 2012 Monthly Meditation with Kim Come experience a healing mantra meditation, based on the Krishnamacharya traditions of Yoga, that includes chanting, gentle movement and pranayama culminating with a reflective meditation. A free event, we do accept donations to our affiliated non-profit. Our next event is February 12. At PranaYoga in Denver January 8th, 2012 Yoga Teacher Training Information Event Meet the Trainers! Are you interested in the Yoga Teacher Training, but are unsure of the next step? Are you curious about how to share your passion for yoga with others? At Asana Studio in Arvada January 12th, 2012 6-week Yoga for Grief class series with Tara Emrick. At Mayu Sanctuary in Denver January 14, 2012 Sanskrit for Yogasana with Hansa Looking to expand your yoga skills through Sanskrit and earn some CEUs? Through chanting the alphabet and feeling the flow of the sounds, we will use the Sanskrit root words to form, understand, and translate the posture names. At PranaYoga in Denver
January 15, 2012 The Bhagavad Gita, chapters 7-12
Swami Dharmananda will share his wisdom and dive deeply into Bhakti Yoga. He will likely also be in attendance at our monthly Soup and Scripture on January 22. At PranaYoga in Denver January 15, 2012 Beginner Series
This series is not just for beginners, but for anyone who would like to deepen their understanding of the magic that is Yoga. We will explore beginning asanas, dive into the practice of pranayama and meditation, learn of Yogic philosophies including dualism, non-dualism and Tantra, incorporate the Chakra system into the poses, learn and apply the 8 Limb Path to everday life and be fascinated by the many stories of yogic myths! At Asana Studio 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 20, 2012 Lovers' Yoga Date Night
Enjoy three evenings with the best selling author of Lovers' Yoga and Massage. Deepen the level of intimacy in your relationship and enjoy plenty of laughter. Classes are designed for all yoga skill levels. At Asana Studio in Arvada.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 January 28th, 2012 Hot, Hip, & Whole-y with Jamie Epstein Through the practice of yoga you become whole. To be whole is to know yourself to be a holy being. At Mountain Moon Yoga in Winter Park
February 11, 2012 Partner Yoga Workshop
Deepen your practice, your poses and your relationships in the month of love by spending time on the mat as partners, friends, or more. . .
At Pearl Street Yoga in Denver
March 10, 2012 Qi Gong Workshop At Pearl Street Yoga in Denver
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, 21, 22 and 27, 28, 29, 2012 A JOURNEY OF SIGNIFICANCE: THE HISTORY OF AYURVEDA (45 hrs/3 cr) Ayurveda is the world's oldest still-in -practice health care system, and this course is designed to enable students to place in proper context the discoveries and developments which span over four thousand years of history. Contact RIMYA for detailsFebruary 3-June 3 2012 200 hour YOGA TEACHER TRAINING
A training which is designed to:
Deepen your experience, understanding, and skill in Yoga practice
Enable you to authentically, competently, and confidently teach beginning Yoga
Meet the 200-hr training requirements for Yoga Alliance registry
Contact RIMYA for details
February 16, 17, 18, 19, 2012 AYURVEDIC MEDICINE I: Overview of Ayurveda (45 hrs/3 cr)
An introduction to the basic concepts, including Samkhya philosophy, which explain the world view and the workings of Ayurvedic medicine; a beginning overview of the field including definitions of health, Ayurvedic anatomy and physiology; causes and symptoms of imbalances, and the development of disease. Instruction in practical skills of assessment of prakriti and vikrti, including pulse and tongue diagnosis. A beginning understanding of the basic healing modalities of the Ayurvedic medicine toolkit: lifestyle, diet, therapeutic Yoga, panchakarma, and properties and uses of approximately 60 herbs. Contact RIMYA for details
February 2,3, 2012 MADHAV NIDAN (plus 7 more weekends)
An in-depth approach to a major text of Ayurvedic disease diagnosis Correspondences between Ayurvedic and modern descriptions of diseases, and their treatments. Prerequisite: Ayurvedic medicine II, Ayurvedic Pathology I, and AUSHAD KRIYA: Preparation of Ayurvedic Herbs and Medicines. Strongly recommended: Introduction to Sanskrit. Contact RIMYA for details
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
March 24, 25, 26, 2012 MARMA CHIKITSA: (AYURVEDIC BODYWORK I: 30 hr/ 2cr)
An exploration of the major pranic gateway points (marmani) of the body, their relationship to organs and channels of the body, and method for basic treatment through utilization of pressure to selected points in the physical body to activate healing and restore balance. Contact RIMYA for details
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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WELCOME NEW AND RENEWING MEMBERS!
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Renewing
Zoe Kowalchuk, Evergreen
Tammra Straub, Arvada
Casey Feicht, Denver
Kristi Gall, Arvada
Anne Cohen, Lakewood
Diane Thomas, Arvada
Rochelle Townsend, Aurora
Tracy Patch, Boulder
Roseanna Frechette, Denver
Gwyn Cody, Loveland
Andrea Silver, Denver
Melissa Lord, Lakewood
LoDo Yoga Studio, Denver
Prana Yoga Studio, Denver
Art of Living Foundation, Denver (affiliate partner)
NEW
Priti Chanda Klco, Cotopaxi
Quinn Reed, Berthoud
Sheela Dharmarajan, Littleton
Laura Nash, Englewood (co-owner of Pangea)
John Munoz, Denver
Clayanna Henry, Colorado Springs
Deanna Hirsch,Parker
Yama Yoga Village
Greenwood Village (new studio)
Welcome to Yama Yoga Village to our YTOC family!!!
If you are down in Greenwood Village, check out this new studio for the following wonderful offerings:
Vinyasa, Slow Flow, YIN Yoga, Breath Yoga,
Massage, Reiki, Workshops, Yoga for Weightloss,
Yoga 101, Meditation, Mind Body Flow, Somatics, community yoga
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YTOC Website: An extension of you
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Let us know more about you!Remember that as a part of your YTOC membership, you have access to your personal webpage on the brand new YTOC website
Update on a regular basis and join in the community!
For assistance with your webpage, please contact Casey Feicht, Website Manager at website@ytoc.org. New entires in our Teacher/Studio directory require approval before they are viewable by the public, so please be patient while your directory entry is being reviewed and approved.
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"Bare branches of each tree
on this chilly January morn
look so cold so forlorn.
Gray skies dip ever so low
left from yesterday's dusting of snow.
Yet in the heart of each tree
waiting for each who wait to see
new life as warm sun and breeze will blow,
like magic, unlock springs sap to flow,
buds, new leaves, then blooms will grow."
- Nelda Hartmann, January Morn
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