THE HOME FOR COLORADO YOGA TEACHERS...
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YTOC Mission Statement:
The purpose of Yoga Teachers of Colorado is to provide a professional association for yoga teachers, yoga studios, and yoga enthusiasts to share knowledge and foster community
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April Event
Sunday 04/14/2013
2-4 pm
as always, free to members!
$20 for non-members
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Vedic Chanting: Transformational Chanting
Vedic texts, the philosophical underpinnings of yoga are written in Sanskrit. Vedic chanting is a tool where we focus on chanting selections from the Vedas, bringing life to the texts. Chanting allows us to discover, express and influence all dimensions of our being. As a practice and study, Vedic Chanting can help to improve mental focus and memory, balance energy, reduce mental and emotional agitation, improve listening, uncover and strengthen our own spiritual connections.
In the workshop, we will explore time honored principles found in the Vedas, practice listening and chanting and integrate the mind and breath. Simple asana movements will be included to enhance the experience chanting.
Presenter 
Hansa is an ongoing student of Yoga. She utilizes yoga, yoga cikitsa, ayurveda and massage in her practice. She owns the PranaYoga and Ayurveda Mandala in Denver where she teaches yoga classes, yoga teacher and yoga therapy trainings. Hansa is a past president of Yoga Teachers Of Colorado and continues to serve the yoga community through serving on Yoga Boards.
Thanks to YTOC member studio
for hosting the April 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 kosha
1500 W. Littleton Blvd
Suite 110B
Littleton, CO 80120
We are located in the WoodLawn Center next to Savers and behind Blueberries Cafe.
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Upcoming YTOC EventsSave 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!
May: Yoga for Cancer Survivors with Laura Kupperman
Location: The Yoga Workshop in Boulder
June: 2nd Annual YTOC Picnic and Practice with Joanne Thompson Leading a Viniyoga Experience
Saturday, June 8th starting at 9:30 am
Location: Cheesman Park in Denver
July: Equestrian Yoga wth Danny Chapparo
Saturday, July 13th 10-1130 am
Location: Two Hawks Ranch in Larkspur
If you have a workshop you think YTOC members would love, contact YTOC Program Manager Carrie Searles Odom at
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Got something to say about Yoga in Colorado, or just Yoga in general? We would love for you to say it on the YTOC BLOG! Please email website@ytoc.org to post to the YTOC BLOG.
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PRESIDENT'S CORNER
Greetings Dear Sweet Yogi's,
Happy Spring to all of you! We have an amazing line up of events scheduled for this spring and summer season. Details about monthly YTOC events are now being posted to the website as soon as we can get them up there, so please visit the website for details about upcoming events. Event attendance has been up lately and we hope to keep it that way. Be sure you mark your calendars for the dates that we have events scheduled for in the coming months.
Yoga for the Peaceful in Crested Butte is our current Featured Studio, and Gary Schroeder is our Featured Teacher. Have you visited the website and read these interviews yet? We would love to have you post your comments on them. There's a Post a Comment space at the bottom of each interview.
We are very excited to announce the addition of Suzi Cameron to our board as Member-At-Large. Suzi is a new yoga teacher that found her first teaching job through YTOC. Below is her story about that, which is also on our BLOG.
As my Yoga Teacher Training was ending, I received an email from a fellow trainee who had seen a post for a teacher opening on the YTOC website. I decided to apply, never dreaming that I would actually get a job as new and inexperienced as I was. After applying, I was called in for an interview and much to my surprise, I was offered the job. Talk about being on cloud 9...wow! It was probably one of the most exciting days of my life! Not only to be able to share not only my new found knowledge but also to be able to share my love for yoga. Of course, I went home and immediately joined YTOC and have never looked back. Although that first class as a paid instructor was SO scary, it was so wonderful, invigorating and reinforced my decision about training and joining YTOC.
It's been a gain some, loose some time for us. I am sad to announce that Casey Feicht, our Social Media Manager, made the decision to step down from her board position. We are all very sad to see Casey go. We are grateful to her for her efforts and contributions to the YTOC board. If you, or anyone you know, is social media savvy and would be willing to step into this position please email me at: president@ytoc.org
I hope that the spring season greets you with freshness and renewal. May you blossom and glow with grace and dignity, clearing away anything that no longer serves you.
Shanti, Shalom, Salaam
Peace, Peace, Peace
Yours in Service,
Shari Turney
President, Yoga Teachers of Colorado
"Yesterday is history, tomorrow a mystery, today is a gift, that's why it's called the present."
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UPCOMING EVENTS
FROM OUR YTOC STUDIOS & MEMBERS
A Vibrant Community
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April (and Beyond) 2013 Review the following offerings from our members and be sure to visit their studio websites for more information! April 5 Friday Night Yoga Club with Scott Anderson with DJ Dragonfly at Warrior Academy Yoga
April 6 Creative YogaART with Elizabeth Rosenblum
Join us at Harmony Yoga for a unique workshop combining guided meditation, yoga asana, and ART! Explore the movement of Yoga and creative art-making while working with the chakras. At Harmony Yoga in Denver April 6 The Ultimate Energy Experience. Manage Stress and Improve Stamina
In this 4 hour course you will learn to:~Activate Energy in your Abdomen~Building a Strong Magnetic Field~Master the Nine-Breath Method~Oxygen Saturation & Full body Bliss in 45 seconds~Upgrade stale breathing patterns~Breath Empowerment delivers Qi in massive quantities. At Asana Studio in Arvada
April 6 Sonic Temple: A sound healing journey Working with sound in a conscious, sacred manner you can bypass mind chatter, blockages and conditioning to experience the true oneness of existenceAt Asana Studio in Arvada April 6 Restorative Yoga with Ashley Kaszynsk
Restorative yoga is a passive, gentle practice that opens the body and mind through yoga postures and props, guided meditation, relaxation techniques, and breath exercises. All levels; dress comfortably, yoga clothes not required. At Mountain Moon Yoga in Winter Park
April 6 Sound Healing Concert with Gary Fishman
At Rishi's Crossing Yoga Studio Lakewood
April 7 Mantra Movement & Vibration- Yoga Tools for a High Frequency Life
Join Jess Bonasso to explore how these yogic tools can change your life! Rishi's Crossing Yoga Studio in Lakewood
April 7 Back Care Clinic
This workshop will focus on yoga postures and techniques to release, strengthen, align, and relieve back dysfunction and pain. Time will include instruction, anatomy, asana practice, individual postural evaluation, and discussion. At Asana Studio in Golden
April 8 Lakshmi - Goddess of Abundance,Beauty and Bliss with Kamala Easton
Kamala will show us how to open the energy of this powerful Goddess through breathwork, gentle movement, meditation, and chanting. At Rishi's Crossing Yoga Studio in Lakewood
April 12 NATURE OF THE MIND: Its characteristics, its habits and its relationship to
The Ego and The Soul Do you ever wonder "what is Soul" and what are its characteristics? Have you contemplated the nature of "Ego" and its characteristics? Come explore these concepts in a talk by Yogacharya Dharmananda that will address the vastness of our minds; its nature, and how it is influenced by habits of the ego. He will discuss how ego can create misery and how we can touch in to "Soul" to help reel in the ego. At Mountain Wisdom Boulder in South East Boulder April 13 Crystal Chakra Healing Workshop
Get to know the real you through the chakras, mantra, meditation and crystals. Wonderfully fun workshop that leaves you feeling open, joyous, and closer to your Self. At Maitri Yoga Center in Westminster, CO.
April 13 Spring Cleaning from the Inside Out - Chakra Tuning with Jaimie Epstein Jaimie Epstein, an 800-hour Certified Jivamukti Yoga Teacher, had the great good fortune to teach at the Jivamukti Center in New York before abandoning the cacophony of the big city for the sweet near-silence of Boulder in 2010. Her classes -- known for their juicy sequencing, eclectic playlists, and hands-on assists -- inspire students to dive more deeply into their own hearts so that they can connect more deeply to everyone and everything around them. At Mountain Moon Yoga in Winter Park April 19 Yoga Nidra with Sharon Alexander Join us on a guided journey into relaxation. Come practice Yoga Nidra ~ also known as the "Sleep of the Yogis". You will rest, comfortably supported on the floor throughout a guided relaxation process. At Mountain Moon Yoga in Winter Park
April 20 What is bondage? & How Gunas Create Bondage
Swami Dharmananda will talk about the characteristics of the Gunas and how to reach the state of Gunatita (beyond the Gunas) based on the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita. At Kosha Yoga in Littleton
April 20-21 The Art of Yoga taught by Senior Teacher Francois Raoult
Sacred architecture is a part of all traditions and crosses all time and space. In observing nature from microcosm to macrocosm, we can see spirals and circles. We can also see it in the pattern of asanas, the underlying current of prana, and the vibrational presence of Sound. Join us to explore and play with cosmic alignment.
Click for more info: http://www.livingyogadenver.com/francois-raoult-intensive
At Living Yoga in Denver
April 21 Ayurvedic Spring Cleanse with Karen Quinn
At Rishi's Crossing Yoga Studio in Lakewood
April 21 Teacher Workshop-Rise Up and Fly
One of the key secrets for taking flight in our yoga poses is to prepare the body by skillfully opening the hips and hamstrings. Creating space in the hips helps us ground and set powerful roots that act as the fundamental support system for our attempts to float and ascend into graceful arm balances. At Asana Studio in Arvada.
April 27 How to do Self-Healing and Meditation like a Yogi
A rare opportunity you would otherwise need to travel to the high Himalayas for and request for special permission to learn the ancient secrets of meditation and self-healing. You can learn these right here in Colorado from one who is steeped in the sacred spiritual sciences of Nepal, Tibet and India. At Asana Studio in Arvada.
April 27 The Wellness Initiative's 4th Annual Yogathon (http://www.wellnessinitiative.org/2013Yogathon.html)
This event raises money to support our yoga programs in low-income schools in the Denver and Boulder metro area - this year we will serve 2,500 prekindergarten through twelfth-grade students in 35 schools. The event includes 108 sun salutations led by 10 popular local teachers; live music from Jim Beckwith and chanting with Steph Uvalle; all-levels yoga classes led by Jeanie Manchester and Rachel Zelaya; food, drinks, a silent auction, goodie bags, and more from our sponsors. In Boulder
April 27 Be Your Best Self: Family Yoga for Females
Share a beautiful yoga practice with females in your family (10 years or older). Practice yoga, meditation and creative expression. Enhance your self-confidence, compassion, and joy! Bring out the best in each other and yourself on the yoga mat
and learn how to bring these skills into life. Based on the book "Be Your Best Self: Yoga for Families" by Ruth Sharon, Alyssa Sharon and Hannah Green. At Mountain Wisdom Boulder in South East Boulder
April 28 Ayurveda Cooking for the Pitta Season
Diet is a major component in Ayurvedic healing and Lifestyle maintenance and the seasons bring different qualities which can increase the doshic expression in the body; find out more about these qualities and how to balance the body through proper food choices. At Pranayoga in Denver
Begins April 28 Spring Cleanse with Ayurveda Techniques During the Spring Cleanse, you will be evaluated by Patricia Hansen, an Ayurveda Practitioner; she will help determine the best diet for your "cleanse" time, and teach you to cook kitchari and suggest the use of appropriate ghee concoctions to prepare you for the practices. Each week will address a different cleansing practice along with the contraindications and guidelines for a safe and effective cleanse. At PranaYoga in Denver
May 10 Face Yoga
Face Yoga is a series of facial exercises designed to tone, lift and rejuvenate skin and muscle. These exercises are designed to target muscles from the neck and above to improve overall appearance employing a natural, non-invasive, low-cost, no-risk method - a natural face lift. At PranaYoga in Denver
May 19 Ayurveda Cooking for the Vata Season
Diet is a major component in Ayurvedic healing and Lifestyle maintenance and the seasons bring different qualities which can increase the doshic expression in the body; find out more about these qualities and how to balance the body through proper food choices. At PranaYoga in Denver
June 4 and June 6 Learn to Deepen your Meditation with Shivarudra Balayogi from Himalayas, India.
A rare opportunity to meditate with a Great Saint and ask any spiritually daring questions you would like. Also receive His blessings! At Yoga by Tysu in Evergreen
April 5-6 Yoga Nidra Intensive
Yoga Nidra uses intention as a mental device to create energetic alignment between what you think, say and do by tapping into the powerful capabilities of your subconscious. This six hour workshop introduces yoga teachers to the foundations of Yoga Nidra as a teaching tool, also open to all students. At PranaYoga in Denver
April 9 Yoga Teacher Training Module I: The Secrets of Classical Ashtanga Yoga Join Michelle & Santosh in this YTT journey as they share authentic & traditional yoga teachings while bridging into our modern-day context in a unique five-module program. Module I includes Yoga Philosophy of Creation & the Divine; Theories of Classical Ashtanga Yoga; Meditation & Breath Basics; A Spiritual Practice; Physical Anatomy; and Standing Poses. At Harmony Yoga in Denver
April 27-28 Calming Kids Yoga Training
This training is for educators, health care providers, & yoga teachers. This training will cover the pre-school and elementary curriculum and features classical yoga education which includes non-violent communication techniques, anti-bullying strategies, physical fitness, team building activities, body awareness exercises, breathing techniques, relaxation, and concentration practices. At Kosha Yoga in Littleton
Begins June 17 Yoga Therapy (Cikitsa) Training Bridge Program
This bridge program provides basic preparation information for the full training beginning August 19, students must have a 500RYT or equivalent. Yoga Cikitsa is the therapeutic application of yoga; there are many formats for Yoga Cikitsa -- structural yoga therapy, ayurveda yoga therapy, psychological therapy, and more. The course we offer is based on the classical application, including all of the above in a balanced presentation. At PranaYoga in Denver
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MEMBERSHIP DETAILS
Are you a YTOC member, or just someone who's receiving our newsletter? Did you know that in addition to individual/Teacher, Studio and Affiliate Partner membership YTOC now offers Family & Supporting memberships? See Membership Benefits for details: http://www.ytoc.org/join-now/membership-benefits/ Please email membership@ytoc.org with any questions about membership. And ...
JOIN if you are not already a YTOC member!
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Yoga is not about being bendy..
It is about showing up to your consistently not knowing what is going to happen and being ok with that.
It's about rehabilitating yourself and not believing the 'experts' when they say your are too injured or too old.
It' about believing that you can do anything even if it's the most scariest impossible thing you could ever dream of.
It's about uncovering who you really are.
It's about being kind to yourself so that you can be kind to others.
Yoga is about discovering that most of the crazy thoughts in your head are not true.
It's about being healthy without pushing yourself to your limit.
It's about slowing down to get strong.
It's about breathing and moving and smiling on the inside.
It's the hardest thing I have ever done, but also the best.
Author Unknown
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