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May Event
Saturday, 05/19/2012
1:30 am-3:30 pm
as always, free to members!
$20 for non-members
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Discussion of Patanjali's Yoga Sutras
As yoga teachers, we have potentially read Patanjali's Yoga Sutras anywhere from 5 to 500 times! But as we learn through our asana practice, our personal experience is always evolving and new insights are just around the corner. Remember that is true not only for our physical experiences, but our philosophical experiences as well.
Our YTOC May event is a wonderful opportunity to evolve our philosophical selves. If it's been awhile since you have revisited the eight limbs of Raja Yoga, come quiet your mind and receive these teachings from Swami Dharmananda. Whether you have studied with him before or if this is your first opportunity, you will find your time with him to be heart-opening and inspiring. Please join us in studying the origin of the practice that we all hold so dear; the practice of yoga.
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Swami Dharmananda is a preeminent scholar and teacher of the Science of Yoga, Hindu Philosophy, and Comparative Religion. As the Director of the International Vishwaguru Yoga and Meditation Institute (Rishikesh, India), he has given these teachings to students from all over the world for more than 25 years. He is the chief monastic disciple of the late Guru, Shri Vishwaguruji Maharaj. Swamiji's lectures - especially his mode of presentation with humor, stories and anecdotes - has earned him wide acclaim.
Hosting Studio
Thanks to member studio Kosha Yoga Center for hosting this event. Come to Kosha Yoga where you can come practice, meet new people, and find a greater sense of relaxation, happiness, and well being. The Sanskrit word Kosha means veils, and it relates to the five layers of our being, body, energy, mind & emotions, intuition, and bliss. At Kosha Yoga we teach classes that focus on bringing balance and peace to all the koshas. 1500 W. Littleton Blvd Suite 110B Littleton, CO 80120 Google map We are located in the WoodLawn Center next to Savers and behind Blueberries Cafe. 303-875-2438
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Upcoming YTOC EventsWe know your summer is a busy time, so plan ahead now to spend some time with us... Please review the upcoming events and put it on your calendar. Not to be missed! June: Timeless Wisdom from a Master (Learn Meditation from Baba Shiva Rudra Balayogi) on June 5th and 6th. Any of the events are free to YTOC members, but donations are appreciated. See flyer below. June: Picnic and Practice in Cheeseman Park on Saturday, June 16th at 12:30 pm
July: Yin Yoga Discussion at Yama Yoga Village on Saturday, July 21st at 2:00 pm
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Greetings Dear Sweet Yogis!
This is my favorite time of year. The sights, smells and sounds of spring are all around me as take time out of my afternoon to address our wonderful Colorado yoga community. The soothing sounds of the birds singing in the trees. I hear at least four distinct songs being sung off in the distance. The ice cream man's tune is an old familiar one. A young family having fun playing "ring around the rosie" in the yard next to me. My golden retriever soaking up the sun, laying in the green grass after having a nice roll in it. That earthy fresh aroma of spring air. Mother Earth has begun to offer up the new seasons bounty for us. Please take some time to thank her for all she gives us!
The naked earth is warm with Spring,
And with green grass and bursting trees
Leans to the sun's kiss glorying,
And quivers in the sunny breeze.
~Julian Grenfell
We have so many inspiring teachers in our organization and there's a new BLOG entry on our website that tells the story of one of our founding members. Be sure to check out the story of Jo Murphy's life on our BLOG. Do you have an inspiring story or article about yoga that you would like to share? Please contact our Website Manager, Casey Feicht if you have something inspiring about yoga, or your personal yoga journey, that you would like posted on YTOC's BLOG.
Yours in Service,
Shari Turney
President, Yoga Teachers of Colorado
president@ytoc.org
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On Saturday May 5th, is participating in The Wellness Initiatives annual Yogathon Fundraiser. The mission of The Wellness Initiative is "to improve the physical health, social and emotional development, and academic performance of low-income youth through yoga-based wellness programs". How cool is that?!?!
Please support Team YTOC in this effort! to make a donation now
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UPCOMING EVENTS
FROM OUR YTOC STUDIOS & MEMBERS
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May (and Beyond) 2012
May 3 Kids Yoga Series
This class offers a creative approach to yoga that can be helpful for children whose bodies are still developing. Using animated poses and basic stretching exercises promote strength, flexibility, coordination and body awareness. At Yama Yoga Village in Greenwood Village
May 4 Bhakti Yoga and the Art of Ritual
This workshop lasts several weeks to encourage deeper practice and integration. The course focuses on the ritual aspects of Bhakti Yoga and how it can be practiced on or off the mat. At PranaYoga in Denver
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.
May 5 First Friday Yoga and Potluck
Vinyasa/Restore 90 min all levels class followed by community potluck. Please bring a dish to share. At Yama Yoga Village in Greenwood Village
May 6 New to Nia Attend this beginner's workshop to learn 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. Nia draws from disciplines of the martial arts, dance arts and healing arts. At Asana Studio in Golden May 6 Free Art of Living Full Moon Meditation The 'Full Moon Meditation' guided by His Holiness Sri Sri Ravi Shankar rejuvenates our body and mind. This meditation is done sitting in the direction of East or West. We will have a vegetarian potluck dinner afterward, so please bring a vegetarian dish to share. Venue: Denver Art of Living Center, lower level of Calvary Presbyterian Church, 1420 S Holly St, Denver, CO 80222. Contact The Art of Living Foundation to register May 8 Family Yoga SeriesThis class offers a special time for children and adults to practice yoga poses, breathing exercises, meditation/visualization and creative play together. Sharing yoga can encourage family closeness and increase self-esteem. At Yama Yoga Village in Greenwood Village May 11 Denver Art of Living invites you to a lecture on Vastu: Secrets for a Successful Life with Michael Mastro, Vastu Architect Vastu is yoga, for your home or office. It eliminates stress that blocks better health, finances, career & relationships. Michael Mastro is the leading expert of Vastu in the West. Corporate clients include Boeing, NASA, Oracle, Microsoft, Intel, as well as individuals worldwide. He has used Vastu principles to design buildings for Microsoft, Boeing and the Art of Living. During this presentation, learn powerful tips to: *Increase productivity and reduce expenses, *Attract career opportunities and success, *Improve relationships at home and work, *Reduce stress and strengthen health. No time consuming remodeling is required. Contact The Art of Living Foundation to register
May 12 Qigong and Emotional Healing
For Inner Peace, Organ Cleansing and Longevity. At Asana Studio in Arvada
May 12 Tae Kwon Do Workshop
The Golden Tae Kwon Do Family Center is excited to share this Korean martial art with you. In this workshop we will teach you the fundamentals, such as different types of kicks, punches, and stances. At Asana Studio in Golden
beginning May 12 SPRING WORKSHOP: SPROUT INTO YOUR TRUE SELF
Join Valerie D'Ambrosio in this two-hour workshop in assisting the seeds we have planted all winter to flourish! We will incorporate postures and discussion, which will benefit you most in this season, along with pranayama and meditation. At Yoga for the Peaceful, Crested Butte, CO
May 13 Yoga for Cyclists
Yoga is great for competitive cyclists as well as those who just want to ride around the block. Many cyclists and endurance athletes have increased their power, fluidity of movement and reduced the risk of injuries through the practice of yoga. At Pranava Yoga Center in Colorado Springs
May 15- June 9 PANCHA KARMA/ SHAT KARMAS class
Experience the process of PANCHA KARMA/ SHAT KARMAS while learning the indications and contraindications of the practices. You will feel better and you will know more of how to talk someone else through these practices. Contact RIMYA for more details.
May 18 Connected Yoga. Free Flow Dance Meditation with a DJ and Vocalist.
Tap into your spiritual connection. Incorporate your emotions into your asana. Allow vulnerability & strength to balance & guide your postures. Feel the rhythm & dance to help your postures flow. At Asana Studio in Arvada
May 18 and 19 Mounted Equestrian Yoga - Bring a friend and your class is FREE.
This is a 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 May 19 Manipura Connection, Creative Expression
A seed is dormant until it is planted into soil and showered with water, as the seed permeates with the water and earth, it finds support and nourishment until it finds the strength to burst open in search of the sun. It is this heat, this spark of life that also causes us, as human beings to search for something more. At Asana Studio in Arvada May 19 Gong ConcertThis is what you will experience after a concert with gongs. Pat of Harmonic Connections will lead us into harmony while playing her two beautiful gongs. At Asana Studio in Arvada May 25 Self-Care for Spring The stress of environmental toxins and our fast paced, busy world impact our body, mind, and spirit connections, and can lead to disease. Join us for this evening of self-care utilizing Ayurveda's tools for dealing with these stressors. At PranaYoga in Denver Saturdays in May Pure Life Nutrition In class you will learn how to age well, boost your immune system, and prevent disease. You will be given ideas on how to enhance your meals with powerful nutrients, eat healthy on the go, shop and read labels, navigate in the grocery store and decipher misleading packaging information, and much more. At Inner Connections Yoga Spa & Wellness Center in Castle Rock June 1 - 3 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. Venue: Denver Art of Living Center, lower level of Calvary Presbyterian Church, 1420 S Holly St, Denver, CO 80222. Contact the Art of Living Foundation to register.
June 2 Increase Your Intuition Through the Practice of Kundalini Yoga
Kundalini Yoga awakens the energy that is the very essence of consciousness and takes you into your original self. It provides a toolbox for a strong and resilient body, mind and soul. In this workshop we will use breath, postures, sound, mantra, relaxation and meditation to unlock our individual potential. At Yama Yoga Village in Greenwood Village
June 3 Yoga Nidra
You may choose to explore Yoga Nidra for many reasons: deep relaxation, elimination of stress, resolving, neutralizing trauma, or entering deep meditation. Yoga Nidra, in essence, is a practice of self inquiry derived from ancient yoga teachings. At PranaYoga in Denver
June 4 Free Art of Living Full Moon Meditation
The 'Full Moon Meditation' guided by His Holiness Sri Sri Ravi Shankar rejuvenates our body and mind. This meditation is done sitting in the direction of East or West. We will have a vegetarian potluck dinner afterward, so please bring a vegetarian dish to share. Venue: Denver Art of Living Center, lower level of Calvary Presbyterian Church, 1420 S Holly St, Denver, CO 80222. Contact The Art of Living Foundation to register.
June 9 Join Evelyn Halpin, Holistic Nutritionist, for an informative class and one week menu plan to cleanse your system prior to the summer solstice. At Inner Connections Yoga Spa & Wellness Center in Castle Rock
June 9 Intro to Sanskrit & Yoga Sutra & Yoga Sutra of PatanjaliGain direct access to the Sanskrit Alphabet - Language of light and Yoga Sutra of Patanjali. Develop insight into the unique relationship that exists between breath and sound, between energy and consciousness. Develop proper tongue placement which provides effective access to Sanskrit Pronunciation. At Pranava Yoga Center in Colorado Springs June 20 Summer Solstice 108 Sun Salutations Join us for 108 sun salutations to detoxify and rejuvenate yourself. At Inner Connections Yoga Spa & Wellness Center in Castle Rock
June 24 The Atlas and the Egyptian Pillow with Aubrey Hackman, Founder of Telluride Yoga Festival
The Atlas &the Egyptian Pillow: The base of the neck is said to be where the sweet nectar of vitality, or the amritam, resides in the body. This area is a quintessential element for spinal health, balance and stress relief not to mention a deep experience in your yoga practice. At Pranava Yoga Center in Colorado Springs
June 22-24 Explore the Subtle Aspects of Yoga
Join Shari Friedrichsen from the Himalayan Institute and deepen your understanding of yoga on all levels, physical, mental and spiritual. Reach beyond the postures of yoga and begin your personal growth to find peace in mind and body. At Inner Connections Yoga Spa & Wellness Center in Castle Rock
May 5 and 6 Special Foods for Seasonal Diets and Pancha Karma Students will learn the theory of seasonal and panchakarma diets, and learn to cook several traditional dishes which are helpful to patients undergoing panchakarma therapy. Location: 2082 Grayden, Superior, CO, 80027. Contact RIMYA for more details
May 12 Chair Yoga Training This one-day course introduces yoga teachers to the skills of teaching yoga with chairs. Through review of the adaptations for common asana, we will discuss the appropriateness for different populations. At PranaYoga in Denver May 12, 13, 14 Rasayana: The Art of Rejuvenation 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. 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.
May 29 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. March 24, 25, 26 Ayurvedic Body Therapies I: Marma Chikitsa 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 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 July 18-22 CHAKRA VINYASA, PRANA FLOW TEACHER TRAINING MODULE:Liberating the Body Mandala 45 Contact HoursExperience an integrative approach to the chakra system within vinyasa and the flow of life. The weekend will be devoted to traditional practices, innovative explorations, inward reflection, dynamic vinyasa sadhana and integrating specific and creative tools for transformative teaching and living of yoga. At Yoga for the Peaceful, Crested Butte, CO July 27 Senior Yoga Training This 45-hour continuing education training covers the basics of the aging process and more. We will explore specific adaptations for the various senior populations. At PranaYoga in Denver August 3-5 YOGA AND AYURVEDA: PRANA FLOW TEACHER TRAINING MODULE with Maria GarreYoga and Ayurveda are the two sister sciences that compliment each other to bring balance and vitality to the body and mind. Learn basic Ayurvedic principles relative to Yoga sadhana (practice) to enhance and deepen your Yoga on and off the mat. At Yoga for the Peaceful, Crested Butte, CO 2013 Yoga Alliance Registered 500 Hour Teacher Training Program
Become 500 Hr RYT at Pranava Yoga Center in Colorado Springs
July 27-29 YOGA AND MEDITATION WEEKEND with Monica Mesa and Debra Quayle Travis, MFT at Tara Mandala Retreat Center, Pagosa Springs, CO
Monica Mesa, teacher trainer of Shiva Rea, will guide students of all levels to experience classical and innovative approaches to vinyasa and the state of flow utilizing mandala namaskars to awaken strength, fluidity, vital energy, as well as relaxed being. Debra Quayle Travis will teach Shamatha (calm abiding meditation) to enhance and integrate the potency, creativity, and calm abiding that resides in us all in this amazingly beautiful temple and retreat center! For more information, www.taramandala.org
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Join the Evergreen Yoga Community in celebrating this wonderful event, hosted by Yoga by Tysu
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WELCOME NEW AND RENEWING MEMBERS!
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New
Kathryn Lancaster, Highlands Ranch
Melissa Gerson, Parker
Ina Schakaraschwili, Centennial
Amy Meyer, Englewood
Renewing
Josh McGirk, Denver
Terry Lalley, Denver
Shari Turney, Arvada
Cindy Lawrence, Boulder
Casey Feicht, Denver
Sandra Walters, Centennial
Sherry Massey, Littleton
Susan Wong, Englewood
Laura Kupperman, Boulder
Jena Sawyer, Parker
Alexandra Pallut, Steamboat Springs
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"An optimist is the human personification of spring."
- Susan J. Bissonette
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