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Your Connection to
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April Event
Sunday, 4/29/2012
1:00 pm-3:00 pm
as always, free to members!
$20 for non-members
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Aerial Yoga Event
Have you ever thought of catching air in a yoga practice? Patanjali talks about being able to soar in book 4 of the sutras. Well, aerial yoga may not be exactly what he was talking about, but it can come close!
Aerial yoga combines alignment, flow and therapy principles into one yoga class using acrobatic silks as props, deepening traditional pose execution and also lending a surprising playfulness to the practice.
Doors to the studio will open fifteen minutes before the event. We will start with a brief description of how to use the fabric and basic safety and then move on to a 90 minute practice, with time at the end dedicated to questions or comments.
We would love to see you there!
 Presenter: Josh McGirk, E-RYT 500, has been teaching yoga since 2003 and teaching aerial for the past four years. He is the creator of Aerial Dance Over Denver's aerial yoga program and training manual. He received both his 200 and 500 hour trainings through YogaFit and is a Senior Master Trainer for the company. He believes laughter is vital to a successful yoga practice as we can never take ourselves too seriously. He adores collecting certificates, like BS biology and chemistry, nationally certified massage therapist, American Council on Exercise group fitness, black belt in Chinese Kung Fu, linguist and musician. Inquiries can be sent to jlmcgirk@gmail.com Location: Aerial Dance Over Denver is located at 8694 E. Hampden Ave, just east of Yosemite on Hampden.
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Save the DatePlan ahead to spend some time with YTOC. Please review the upcoming event and put it on your calendar. Not to be missed! May: Swami Dharmanada discusses The Yoga Sutras on
Saturday, May 19th from 1:30-3:30 at Kosha Yoga
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PRESIDENT'S CORNER
Greetings Dear Sweet Yogis!
It was one of those rich Colorado yoga weekends for me. I had the pleasure of spending Saturday and Sunday at a Cancer Caregivers and Caregiving Symposium in Boulder. Rodney Yee and Coleen Saidman presented along with Boulder yogi Richard Freeman and his amazing wife Mary Taylor. Other presenters, included Zen priest Roshi Joan Halifax, Dr Jim Gordan, Dr Alenandro Chaoul, Dr Tony Black and Susan Bauer-Wu, PhD. It was amazing to hear from members of the medical community about the successes of yoga and meditation in treating cancer patients, and their caregivers. The medical community working together with the yoga community is so very, very powerful. The research speaks loudly about the many benefits of yoga and meditation in the treatment of cancer and other disease.
We have such an amazing Colorado yoga community, and so many amazing yogis here in Colorado. Speaking of amazing yogis, I am very pleased to announce that Swami Dharmanda will present to YTOC on Saturday May 19th, from 1:30 to 3:30 at Kosha Yoga in Littleton. Our 2011 survey results ranked Swami Dharmanda's presentation as one of the highest rated YTOC events held last year. We are very excited to have him present to us again so soon. This time his talk will be focused on the Yoga Sutra's, so mark your calendar for May 19th!
I am also very pleased to announce that we have formed "Team YTOC" for the Wellness Initiative's annual Yogathon Fundraiser, that will take place on Saturday, May 5th. Want to join "Team YTOC" and help us "Salute the sun to change lives-help bring yoga to thousands of low-income kids in Colorado schools"?
- If so, you can click here to Register so you can and join us.
- Not able to join team the team and participate in the event? You can still show your support by clicking her to Donate now.
Thank you for all you do to keep our Colorado yoga community growing, flourishing and changing peoples lives. Be the Change!!
Yours in Service, Shari Turney President, Yoga Teachers of Colorado president@ytoc.org | |
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UPCOMING EVENTS
FROM OUR YTOC STUDIOS & MEMBERS
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April (and Beyond) 2012 April 3, 10, 17, and 24 Restorative Yoga Four-Week Series In this series you will explore restorative yoga sequences to enhance wellness in body, mind, and spirit. Space is limited so please sign up in advance! At Soul Tree Yoga in Lafayette April 7 and April 14 Free Mind and Meditation Workshops: An Introduction to the Art of Living This workshop is open for people with any or no experience of meditation or breathing exercises. Workshop Contents: Interactive talk focusing on breathing techniques that release stress and heighten mental clarity and awareness, Benefits of breathing techniques, Guided Meditation, Take Home practices for daily use, Introduction to the Art of Living Course and Sudarshan Kriya. Contact The Art of Living Foundation for more information. April 8 Renew: A Heart-opening, detoxifying Flow and Restorative Practice with Rebecca and Meg Sliding scale $15-20 - benefit for The Imagine Yoga Project Spend your Easter Sunday with Soul Tree as we welcome spring with a detox and restorative practice in support of The Imagine Yoga Project! Space is limited so sign up early! At Soul Tree Yoga in Lafayette
April 13 Darshan of Jesus, Krishna and the Buddha Through the Wonders of Jyotisha, come experience the presence of three great masters through the witnessing of their Vedic Astrology charts. We will be recounting life events of these three humans as avatars and seeing how their minds, bodies, and Spirit are perfectly recorded in their charts. At PranaYoga in Denver April 13 Healthy Chocolate Tasting at Kosha Yoga in Littleton
April 14 Chakra Workshop at Kosha Yoga in Littleton April 14 Success Through Breath Workshop Learn how to control the flow of your breath to enhance success in your daily efforts with Shri Anandi Ma at an event to be held at St Ambrose Episcopal Church in Boulder. There will also be chanting in the evenings on April 13 & 14th, and Shaktipat on Sunday the 15th by appointment. For more information contact Eva ( boulder@dyc.org). Our member studio Ananda Yoga Therapy (www.anandayogatherapy.com) has arranged for YTOC members to receive a 20% discount on the breath workshop.
April 14 Flowing Strength
Flow through a vinyasa practice and have mini workshops to breakdown some common advanced postures. Looking at these fun poses and then dropping them into a dynamic vinyasa, this class displays how and when to "Up Level" your practice during a basic Level 2-3 class w/o distracting fellow students. At Yama Yoga Village in Greenwood Village
April 15 Patanjali Yoga Sutras, Pada 3&4
Deepen your study of this invaluable text while sitting at a Swami's feet. Swami Dharmananda will share his wisdom and dive deeply into this section of advanced practices. At PranaYoga in Denver
April 15 Hip Opening Workshop Join us for a fun filled flowing hip opening series. Relieve the post tax stress! At Yama Yoga Village in Greenwood Village April 15 First Degree Reiki The ability to use Reiki is transferred to the student during a Reiki class. This ability is passed on during an "attunement" given by a Reiki master and allows the student to tap into an unlimited supply of "life force energy" to improve one's health and enhance the quality of life. At Ananda Yoga Therapy Studio in Golden April 19 Partner Yoga: The Art of Giving and Receiving Partner Yoga allows us to directly experience the root principle of Yoga: union. By relaxing into the present moment we connect into our true Self, and through this connection, we are able to realize our essential sameness and unity with others. At Yama Yoga Village in Greenwood Village
April 21 Screening of Yoga Woman (donations to benefit The Wellness Initiative) at Kosha Yoga in Littleton
April 20 and 21 Chopra Center Perfect Health- Ayurvedic Lifestyle Program
This life-transforming program is inspired by Deepak Chopra's best-selling book Perfect Health. If you are coping with physical illness, emotional upset, chronic pain, job burnout, work-life imbalance, or relationship stress, the Perfect Health program will help you heal. At Ananda Yoga Therapy Studio in Golden
April 21 Mounted Equestrian Yoga
This is a fun and relaxed 90 min. mounted and off the horse Equestrian Yoga Practice.
Equestrian Yoga in the saddle is practiced at both the halt and walk. It is ideally performed on a quiet, cooperative horse, preferably your own, so you can deepen your partnership. If necessary, an assistant can help with holding or leading your horse.
All levels of riders, yogis & yoginis are welcome! At Two Hawks Ranch - Larkspur, CO.
Contact Danny Chapparo - Danny@AshvaYoga.com
April 27-29 Zen Workshops with Zenki Christian Dillo The Space of Connectedness
At Yoga for the Peaceful in Crested Butte
April 27 Gong Bath at Kosha Yoga in Littleton
April 27-29 Art of Living Course
Through this 16-18 hour workshop, participants have found long-lasting relief from the stresses and strains of their lives and have gained an unshakable sense of balance and joy. One of the breath's great secrets is that for every emotion there is a corresponding rhythm in the breath. Sudarshan Kriya utilizes this connection between the breath and emotions, and the whole system is brought into balance. The results are tangible and immediate. Contact The Art of Living Foundation for more details. denver@us.artofliving.org
May 4 Bhakti Yoga and the Art of Ritual
This workshop led by Hansa is drawn out over several weeks to encourage deeper practice and integration. The course will focus on the ritual aspects of Bhakti Yoga and how it can be practiced on or off the mat. At PranaYoga in Denv
May 5 The Wellness Initiative's 3rd Annual Yogathon. Yoga in schools improves physical health, stress levels, self-confidence, and overall well-being; join us in our efforts to bring more yoga to more students in need. You may choose to do 108 sun salutations, which will be lead by 10 amazing yoga teachers -- Buffy Barfoot, Jason Bowman, Brandon Cox, Trista Hollerbach, Matt Kapinus, Michelle Marchildon, Shannon Paige Schneider, Livia Shapiro, Stephen Uvalle, and Nancy Kate Williams or you may participate in one of our two master classes at Naropa University's Nalanda Campus in Boulder. Contact The Wellness Initiative for more details.
APRIL 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22 AYURVEDIC BODYWORK II: GARSHAN, ABHYANGA, SHIRODHARA, & UDHVARTINA with Kate Fotopolous CMT
Instruction in the application of garshan and three major methods of Ayurvedic oleation (30 hrs), plus an additional 15 hours of internship, which will be included in the class time. Students will receive valuable information on incorporating these Ayurvedic practices into both clinical and spa settings. Contact RIMYA for more details. April 25 Foundations of Ayurveda
This course is designed to support anyone who is interested in Ayurveda for personal growth, to deepen your skills as a yoga teacher, or for those with a desire to mature into the field as an Ayurvedic Practitioner. An introduction of Ayurvedic philosophy and provides a means to understand its concepts. It prepares the student for deeper studies. At PranaYoga in Denver
May/June 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
May 20-22 RASAYANA: THE ART OF REJUVENATION with Bharat Vaidya, B.A.M.S., M.D.
Rasayana, or Ayurvedic rejuvenation practices, are done after panchakarma seasonal cleansings, after treatment of disease, after injury, in cases of debility, and to combat aging and foster a long, healthy, productive life. Rejuvenation can be as simple as taking certain life-extending plants or minerals; or it can include regimens of special diets, seclusion, and mantra, meditation, and other yoga practices. The course will explore anti-aging and immuno-stimulant plants and their effects, types of rasayana preprations and important rasayan formulas, lifestyle and diet supportive of rejuvenation, kayakalpa and other seclusion practices. Contact RIMYA for more details. June 14-July 2 and Aug 2-21 YOGA THERAPY CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
Back to OOOOHHHMMM Back to mindfullness and centered beings working together
AAAHHHHHhhhhhhhhhhhh!!! Just breath alone can help! Contact RIMYA for more details. July 12-17 Yoga for Survivors Teacher Intensive in Boulder, CO. Learn to teach yoga to survivors of any type of cancer, at any stage or recovery. This 50 hour intensive is part 1 of a comprehensive and unique 140 hour course that will enrich your life as well as the lives of others. Certified Yoga Therapist Laura Kupperman, E-RYT 500, leads the training at the Yoga Workshop. For more information visit www.yogaforsurvivors.com or call 303-601-4603
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WELCOME RENEWING AND NEW MEMBERS!
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Renewing John Aguilar, Denver Lynn Capra, Littleton Rina Coury, Lakewood Dawn Traut, Denver Jan Bernstein, Denver Nicole Roberts, Littleton Yoga for the Peaceful Studio in Crested Butte New Vince Austin, Wheat Ridge Suzanne Crawford, Lafayette Craig Pollitt, Denver Ruth Sharon, Centennial Lora McKelvey, Lenexa, Kansas Kate Eberhard, Denver Following Bliss Yoga Studio, Arvada
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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 www.ytoc.org
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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"Let the rain kiss you
Let the rain beat upon your head with silver liquid drops
Let the rain sing you a lullaby
The rain makes still pools on the sidewalk
The rain makes running pools in the gutter
The rain plays a little sleep song on our roof at night
And I love the rain."
- Langston Hughes
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