THE HOME FOR COLORADO YOGA TEACHERS...
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August Event
Saturday, 08/25/2012
1:00 - 3:00 pm
as always, free to members!
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"Being the Change"
As yoga teachers we want to inspire healthful change in our students and throughout our training as teachers we know we must be a role model of the change we'd like to see. So, we make time for our practice and live to the best of our ability up to the standards we've set. Our education took us so far but now our training is far behind us and we need to continue to make our classes fresh.
Art of Living provides yoga teachers a deep reservoir of knowledge and
experiences that will deepen and enhance their personal practice and thus
enliven class for their students.
Pranayama breath work, meditation, silence retreats, and study of Patanjali and the Yoga Sutras are a few of the courses offered to teachers who want to go deeper into their practice and refresh their classes.
Come, experience and learn what Art of Living can offer you and your
students. Together we will explore the depths of yoga.
Bring your mats and open your bodies, hearts and minds!
Presenter Lata More has been an Art of Living teacher since 2000 and is currently a PhD working in Environmental Sciences and National Jewish hospital.
Location
The Art of Living Foundation
1420 S. Holly St. Denver, CO. 80222 Located in the lower level of Calvary Prebyterian Church on the North-East corner of Holly & Florida. For more information, contact Valerie Burns at 303-933-5562 |
Save the Date - Upcoming YTOC EventsPlan ahead now to spend some time with us...
Please review the upcoming events and put them on your calendar.
Not to be missed!
Please note the date change for the September event.
September:
Ayurvedic Dosha Party! Devon Beninga will take the group through a fun presentation of basic ayurvedic concepts.
September 9 from 1 - 3 pm
Location: Ananda Yoga Therapy
4415 Eldridge St Golden, CO. 80403
October: History of Contemporary American Yoga and Yoga Product Bazaar
October 21 from 2 - 5 pm
Location: Karma Yoga Center
290 S. Franklin St. Denver, CO 80209
November: Yoga and PTSD
November 10 from 2 - 4 pm
Location: iThrive Yoga
10233 S. Parker Road, Suite 107 Parker, CO 80134
December: Yoga Nidra and Restorative Yoga
December 8 from 2 - 4 pm
Location: Harmony Yoga
560 S Holly St Denver, CO 80246
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PRESIDENT'S CORNER
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Greetings Dear Sweet Yogi's!
In the wake of the horrific Aurora theatre shootings, I find myself contemplating ahimsa as I write to you today. The first of the yamas, ahimsa, is translated from Sanksrit as non-injury, non-violence, harmlessness or absence of hostility. I'm having a hard time wrapping my mind around how someone could act in such a horrific way, taking so many innocent lives. Did society fail this young man? What mental state causes another human being to commit such an act of utter violence? Is there any explanation for his actions? I find it very hard not to judge and not feel anger and hostility towards this young man for the pain he has caused. Yet, he is a human being. Be kind to yourself, in your own observations of this matter. Look at the struggle that might be taking place within you as a result and take some time observe it, as you send LOVE to those who lost loved ones in this tragedy.
On a brighter note, our July Yin Yoga event hosted by Yama Yoga Village, and presented by Rochelle Townsend was a great success! Rochelle is a wonderful teacher and very knowledgable about Yin Yoga. Here's a lovely member quote from that event "Letting go in a safe environment is essential to wholeness and balance". Thank goodness for those save environments and being able to let go!
September is YTOC Annual Members Meeting time! We'll be sending out details about that meeting very soon.
Namaste'
Shari Turney
President, Yoga Teachers of Colorado
president@YTOC.org
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"Fear does not stop death, it stops life"
~unknown source
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UPCOMING EVENTS
FROM OUR YTOC STUDIOS & MEMBERS
A Vibrant Community |
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August (and Beyond) 2012 Review the following offerings from our members and be sure to visit their studio websites for more information!
Special rates for YTOC members! Tuesdays and Wednesdays in August Yogi Lunch Bunch
Summer Yoga for Children ages 5-12 with stories songs and crafts followed by a healthy lunch on the outdoor patio. At iThrive Yoga Studio in Parker
August 2, 4, and 7 FREE Mind and Meditation Workshops: An Introduction to the Art of Living
Open to all people, whether you have experience with meditation or breathing exercises or not. The workshop includes an interactive talk focusing on breathing techniques that release stress and heighten mental clarity and awareness, a discussion about the benefits of breathing techniques, a guided meditation, and take home practices for daily use. Find more information at The Art of Living. Click on Event and Colorado to see upcoming events. August 3 Community Yoga and Potluck Join us for a Yin/Vin/Yin class followed by a community potluck. Please bring a dish to share. At Yama Yoga Village in Greenwood Village August 4 Qigong, Detox and MeditationFor Inner Peace, Organ Cleansing and Longevity. At Asana Studio in Arvada
August 8 Mounted Equestrian Yoga
All levels of riders and yoginis are welcome. This is a fun and relaxed 90 min. on and off the horse Equestrian Yoga Practice, combining yoga and natural horsemanship. At Two Hawks Ranch - Larkspur. Contact Danny Chapparo for details.
August 10 Restorative Yoga Every second Friday of the month join us for a Restorative Class. Come refresh your body, mind and soul. At Yama Yoga Village in Greenwood Village August 10 Sunset Mounted Equestrian Yoga
All levels of riders and yoginis are welcome. Equestrian Yoga, Sunset Trail Ride, followed by Wine, Cheese, and Dessert This is a fun and relaxed 90 min. on and off the horse Equestrian Yoga Practice, combining yoga and natural horsemanship, followed by a sunset trail ride. We will then kick back and have a good time with some wine, cheese, and dessert to end the day. At Two Hawks Ranch - Larkspur. Contact Danny Chapparo for details.
August 10 -12 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. Register online at The Art of Living
August 11 Free Yoga in the Park. Donations benefiting the Victims and Families of the Aurora Movie Theater Shooting
Donations through GivingFirst.org are welcome. At the Pavilion at Bell Mountain Ranch - Castle Rock. Contact Danny Chapparo for details. August 11 Tibetan Singing Bowl Concert
Please join us for a 40 minute healing/concert using Tibetan Singing Bowls. At Asana Studio in Arvada
August 12 Mounted Equestrian Yoga
All levels of riders and yoginis are welcome. This is a fun and relaxed 90 min. on and off the horse Equestrian Yoga Practice, combining yoga and natural horsemanship. At Two Hawks Ranch - Larkspur. Contact Danny Chapparo for details.
August 12 Teacher Workshop-What You Say Matters
The words we use all day long create vibrations that shift our bodies and minds. In this class we will do sound work. We will create yoga themes for classes that resonate on a deep level. At Asana Studio in Arvada
August 24 Connected Yoga
Tap into your spiritual connection. Incorporate your emotions into your asana. Allow vulnerability & strength to balance & guide your postures. Feel the rythym & dance to help your postures flow. At Asana Studio in Arvada.
August 25 New to NIA
The Nia TechniqueTM (pronounced "NEE-yah") is a sensory-based movement practice that leads to health, wellness and fitness. It empowers people of all shapes and sizes by connecting the body, mind, emotions and spirit. At Asana Studio in Golden
Begins August 26 Bhagavad Gita Study with Swami Dharmananda
Lecture of practical principles that lead to better meditation, the techniques and their practices that lead to advanced stages, and the accompanying spiritual experience - this is before our monthly Satsanga that Swamiji leads. At PranaYoga in Denver
August 29 Blue Moon Yoga & Kirtan In the DarkJoin Nancy Levenson and Tom Fuhrmann for an evening of two ancient practices, Yoga & Kirtan, in celebration of the Blue Moon. A one hour yoga practice with simple harmonium accompaniment will be followed by Kirtan, which blends ancient instruments, chimes and drums with your voice, to weave a tapestry of joyous vibrations. Outdoors at Civic Green Park. Pre-registration required at www.namasteworksyoga.comAugust 31 Free Art of Living Full Moon MeditationThe '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 with the group. Register online at The Art of LivingSeptember 15 Tibetan Singing Bowl Concert
Please join us for a 40 minute healing/concert using Tibetan Singing Bowls. At Asana Studio in Arvada September 15 Using Mudras and Movement in Your TeachingIn this instructor inspired workshop, learn how mudras can change the energetic shift of your entire practice. You will learn about and how to apply mudras to your teaching to create dynamic shifts in energy and movement. For Yoga Instructors - Earn 5 CEU's. At NamasteWorks Yoga + Wellness in Littleton September 22 Bone Health - Breathe New Life Into Your BonesYour bone health is connected to your mind-body system and when one moves out of balance so do the others. Join Co-Instructors, Nancy Levenson, 1,000 PYT, 500-ERYT and Troy Krebs, L.Ac., and Chinese Medicine Doctor for this all day intensive on a holistic approach to managing your bone health. At NamasteWorks Yoga + Wellness in Littleton TRAININGS (HOSTED BY STUDIO MEMBERS)August 11, 12, 18, 19 Ayurvedic Perfect Health Lifestyle Program
Learn how to bring mind-body balance, health and nourishment into your life. At Asana Studio in GoldenBegins August 16 Yoga Teaching Methodology, an Advanced PranaYoga Training Each student will learn to introduce the tools of yoga in a classroom setting including proper language, sequencing, body reading, assisting and the use of mudra and mantra. We will use these tools to address special populations, to introduce techniques beyond asana, and to integrate considerations of anatomical and general health challenges into every class. At PranaYoga in Denver
August 18 Introduction to the Children's Yoga Teacher Training Program This session serves to educate those interested in teaching children through introducing the unique characteristics of our training: Our goal is to educate teachers about the unique wholeness of every child and those tools to address their wholeness. At PranaYoga in Denver Begins September 6 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 September 12 2013 Informational Hour for the Integrative Yoga Therapy Teacher Training (200HR)
Yoga is taking on a wider role in modern life; as a vehicle for wellness, healing and personal transformation. Integrative Yoga Therapy, founded by Joseph LePage is a pioneer and leader for over 15 years in training Yoga professionals who can bring the ancient insights of Yoga into mainstream wellness programs. All of these career avenues require specific training beyond the Yoga teacher level. Join Nancy Levenson, Program Director at this informational hour. At NamasteWorks Yoga + Wellness in Littleton
Begins September 25 Contemplative Hatha Yoga Teacher Training
Our 265 hour basic Yoga Teacher Training Program is the foundational yoga program for all of our trainings; you will deepen your practice and learn to teach others! Its purpose is to teach and introduce yogasana, pranayama, chanting, and meditation - take yoga beyond the mat. At PranaYoga in Denver 2013 Yoga Alliance Registered 500 Hour Teacher Training Program
Become 500 Hr RYT! For more information, click here. At Pranava Yoga Center in Colorado Springs
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Closing Thought
"I would love to live
Like a river flows,
Carried by the surprise
Of its own unfolding."
John O'Donohue
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