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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May Event
Saturday, 05/11/2013
3:30-5:30 pm
as always, free to members!
$20 for non-members
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Yoga for Cancer Survivors with Laura Kupperman
This event is for yoga teachers who want to learn how to support students in their mainstream yoga classes who happen to be recovering from cancer. 1 out of 2 men, and 1 out of 3 women, will receive a cancer diagnosis in their lifetime, and all yoga teachers will undoubtedly have cancer survivors in their class at some point.
Join us as we learn the basics about cancer treatment and recovery, the most important questions you can ask your students when they self-identify as cancer survivors, and specific practices and contraindications to keep your survivors thriving in class. Lecture, discussion, and practice. If you are a yoga teacher who is interested in diving deeper into this topic and developing a specialty in yoga for cancer survivors, we invite you to learn more about Laura's 150 hour Yoga for Survivors teacher training this July in Boulder.
For more info contact Laura at: laura@laurakupperman.com
Presenter 
Laura Kupperman is a certified yoga therapist at the 1,000 hour level. She founded the Yoga for Survivors program in 2005 and has taught survivors of all types of cancer, at all phases of recovery, in hospitals, cancer centers, rehab clinics, and in studios throughout Boulder County. She also leads workshops, presents at conferences, and leads teacher trainings on this topic nationally and internationally. Laura is cancer survivor herself and she credits the healing power of yoga in supporting her throughout her treatment and recovery.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT UPCOMING YTOC EVENTSPLEASE READ!
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
ADVANCED SIGNUP REQUIRED
Space is limited to 10 particpants
Additional information available on the YTOC web site:Equestrian Yoga
August: Weekend Retreat at Sunrise Ranch
with Swami Dharmananda
Friday, August 2nd-Saturday, August 3rd
Location: Sunrise Ranch in Loveland
ADVANCED SIGNUP AND PREPAYMENT IS REQUIRED
Additional Information is available on the YTOC web site:Sunrise Ranch
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,
Mayday, mayday ... I for one am ready to welcome, with arms wide open, the month May. May it bring us all new possibilities to cultivate peace in our hearts and in our world. Let us send peace and love out to in every direction.
Our next YTOC Board of Directors is this Friday evening (5/3/13) at the home of one of our board members. If you are interested in learning more about the YTOC board, and how you might be of service please let me know. Current open positions include: Website Manager and Social Media Manager.
I hope that this spring season fills you with freshness, renewal, compassion and wisdom. 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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May (and Beyond) 2013 Review the following offerings from our members and be sure to visit their studio websites for more information! May 3 Mala Mantra - First Friday Mantra Night with Mindy Arbuckle and Bri Wells In this inaugural evening of sharing mantras every month we will celebrate with the creation of our own hand-tied gemstone malas to use in our personal mantra practice as well as learn a mantra suitable for all to practice that will bring love and joy into your life. At Maitri Yoga Center in Westminster
May 4 Feeling the Chakras with Mindy Arbuckle Crystal Chakra Energy Healer, Master of Crystology In this workshop you will learn to feel your chakras and "test" them to determine their strength and vitality. You will also learn practical steps to awaken and energize your life, discovering the reality of balance from within. At Maitri Yoga Center in Westminster May 4 The Chakras-Access Health and HealingThis workshop will transform not only how you see the world; but also how you create and live in the world. Balance your chakras and tap into the healing wisdom of your body. Your physical, mental and energy bodies are designed to be in perfect health. At Asana Studio in Arvada May 4 Pawanmuktasana Series with Priya UnadkatBuild a firm foundation with this simple but powerful movement series that releases tightness, increase core strength, & develop inner awareness. Encourage free flow of energy in the body & mind. At Harmony Yoga in Denver May 5 Goddess YogaGet in touch with your inner Goddess! Goddess Yoga is designed to empower women of all shapes and sizes to become more embodied and body-loving through connecting with the power of the divine feminine within. At Asana Studio in Arvada May 5 Yoga Nidra Workshop with Bill Eager
This dynamic & highly interactive workshop is for anyone who wants to consciously & quickly create positive, sustainable change in his or her life. Use intention as a mental device to create energetic alignment between what you think, say, & do by tapping into the powerful capabilities of your subconscious. At Harmony Yoga in Denver May 7 Mala Making & Vedic Astrology with Sarita ShresthaJoin Sarita of Tibetan Imports for a Mala workshop to learn how to make your own customized 108 stone prayer beads connected to your own Vedic Astrology. Email your name, date of birth (day, month, year), time of birth, and location (city & state) to michelle@harmony-yoga.com with the subject Vedic Astrology Mala by Tuesday, April 30th in order to receive your information for this event. At Harmony Yoga in Denver May 9 - 12 "The Alchemy of the Yogic Arts" with Brad Hay
Four days of Ayurvedic, Yoga & Tantric Practices to enrich your life with vitality and Pranic wisdom. At Yoga for the Peaceful in Crested Butte
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 11 7-Day Spring CleanseEliminating toxins and reintroducing the body to nutrient dense foods is an extremely beneficial way to prevent future disease and a great way to enhance your overall health. This effective detoxification program will rid the body of that which is no longer serving you and leave you feeling rejuvenated! At Asana Studio in Arvada May 11 Seasonal Ayurvedic Wisdom with Helgrid Randolph
Adjusting diet & lifestyle with every change of season is very important for our well-being. Spring & fall are the seasons recommended for cleansing in Ayurveda. Join us to learn seasonal diet suggestions, recipes, cleansing regimen, home remedies, & Ayurvedic treats. At Harmony Yoga in Denver May 12 Yoga Around the World
Is it time for a vacation? Haven't had the time or funding to get away? Come travel the world and reconnect with your breath, body and balance in this two hour Yoga Around the World Workshop. At Asana Studio in Golden
May 13 Tibetan Singing Bowl ConcertAs you listen to the sounds of the chakras generated through the singing bowls your mind, body and spirit begin to organize and flow in harmony. At Asana Studio in Arvada May 18 Prenatal Exercise Workshop with Brooke Lewis Join us for a holistic workshop on creating a healthy pregnancy. Learn why exercise is beneficial for both YOU and your baby, how pregnancy changes your body, and set goals for a healthy & balanced pregnancy. At Harmony Yoga in Denver
May 19 An evening of relaxation through Meditation, Reflexology and Sound
Harmonize your body, mind and soul through reflexology, meditation and vibrational healing. At Shanti Home in Olde Town Arvada
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
May 22 Ayurveda & Yoga Nidra for Peri-and Menopause during Summer Combining the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda with the Blissful experience of rest available through Yoga Nidra. Heidi Nordlund and Sharon Alexander will guide participants toward greater awareness of the value of times of transition in women's lives by sharing Self-Care techniques and offering Guided Relaxation. At Mountain Wisdom Yoga and Studio in SE Boulder
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
Starting May 3 285-hour Teacher Training Series John and Jeanne Adams of Inner Connections Yoga will offer instructor certification through 285 hours of teacher training. Our program is registered through Yoga Alliance, and highly recommended by a decade of satisfied students. At Inner Connections Yoga in Castle Rock June 13 - 30 & Aug - 22 350-hour Yoga Therapy Professional Certification Training with Internship NOW IS THE TIME!!! The International Association of Yoga Therapists has announced a change to the requirements for certification that will take effect in 2014. Enroll now and be eligible for "grandfathering". Note: June session hours apply to 500 hr yoga teacher training. At Rocky Mountain Institute of Yoga and Ayurveda
June 13 - 30 & Sept 27 - Oct 6 500-hour Yoga Teacher Training
Sign up for both Yoga Therapy and YTT 500 and SAVE! At Rocky Mountain Institute of Yoga and Ayurveda
Contact Nicole at nxkural@hotmail.com or 720-284-1030 for more information on our Yoga Therapy Certification Program, IAYT's new requirements, and 500 hour Yoga Teacher Training.
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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Featured YTOC Affiliate Member
ConexUs Coaching Group works with yoga instructors to enhance their ability to
better interact with class participants, private clients and fellow instructors. It is about deepening self-awareness to provide more effective communications and becoming more aware of limiting beliefs that may impact inter-personal
relationships, class communications and expanding your practice.
Whether it be a change in the quality of health and fitness in personal life or the professional transition of the yoga instructor the questions and challenges
present in such a decisions are handled with care and consideration.
ConexUs provides yoga instructors with the opportunity to experientially develop tools and practices to provide more effective communications with class participants, fellow instructors and the people interested in beginning a yoga practice. Included is introducing the methods to improve hearing the needs of an individual who is new to the yoga practice as they face the challenges present when adding or deepening personal care in their life.
Shawn Lyons, the founder and owner of 
ConexUs Coaching Group.
He embarked on a personal growth journey over 25 years ago and began to lead
graduate leadership trainings in a personal development organization. During this time he developed a program to support people in enhancing their personal lives through sports and fitness. This included working with troubled youths, senior citizens and olympic athletes utilizing the program developed in my company called The Hidden Athlete. This company provides a program for individuals to participate in sports and adventure activities to experientially discover and move beyond limiting beliefs that would hinder personal performance and impact company success. It is recognized as a Continuing Education Provider (CEU) for accredited certifications including the American Council on Exercise.
The mission of ConexUs is to provide an avenue of participation to support a yoga instructor in advancing their practice, enhancing their relationship with class participants while improving the ability to notice an individual's movements during the class. The vision is to support each instructor in becoming an inspiration to themselves and others while expanding the yoga community and adding to the quality of life through the yoga practice
What Shawn's clients are saying:
"Shawn changed my life. He provided an amazing reflection to me of my inner
self and my life choices in such a way that I became more aware, clear and able
to make decisions that deeply reflect who I am. I am happier and more
successful as a result."
Check out Shawn's blog to review postings related to health, fitness and personal development.
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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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