“Our task must
be to free ourselves… by widening our circle of compassion
to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature
and its beauty… Nothing will benefit human health
and increase chances of survival for life on Earth as much
as the evolution to a vegetarian diet.” -Albert Einsteinn
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EVENTS, WORKSHOPS AND PROGRAM
SPRING 2011:
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* * * IT'S NOT TOO LATE!! * * *
WE ARE STILL ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR OUR 200 HR - YOGA ALLIANCE
CERTIFIED - TEACHER TRAINING STARTING SEPTEMBER 29, 2012***
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NEW TO YOGA? WELL...THEN YOU'VE FOUND
THE PERFECT PROGRAM FOR YOU!!
INTRODUCTION TO YOGA
NEXT 6-WEEK PROGRAM STARTS
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2012
TIME: 7.30-8.30PM
PRICE: $65
A class for those of you new to yoga, or perhaps you have practiced for a while but never really took an basic/introductory class! In this 6 week program, our skilled instructor will teach you simple postures, breathing and some meditation.
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PRENATAL YOGA
Next program starting
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Time: 5-5.45pm
6 week program - $65
FREE to all our members with year pass
If not before, now is the time to start a healthy lifestyle. With a growing baby inside of you, there is nothing more powerful you can do than take good care of yourself and perhaps replace some bad habits with good ones.
Yoga is an excellent way to "train" for the marathon of labor and motherhood. Practicing Yoga in pregnancy helps to strengthen and stretch muscles, release tension and maintain good posture.
Prenatal yoga also teaches you to relax on command and keep a positive outlook while clearing the mind of the stresses associated with pregnancy and motherhood.
Pre-registration necessary!
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TAOIST YOGA FLOW - A WAY TO PERSONAL PRACTICE
WITH DAMON HONEYCUTT (Todd Grube assisting)
FRIDAY - SATURDAY - SUNDAY
OCTOBER 19-21, 2012
This is a workshop for all levels!
It's a great way to get started in your practice if you are new to Taoist Yoga, but it's also for those of you that have been practicing for a while as Damon will show you advanced variations of postures and elements
In this workshop we will use the five elements of Taoism to flow in both floor and standing postures in one uninterrupted action. The workshop will also examine the cohesive nature of the Taoist practice and its relation to its Indian counterparts.
Friday (yin yoga with live music and lecture): 6-8pm $20
Saturday & Sunday: 12-6pm $65 per day or $110 both days
BEST DEAL!! All 3 classes only $120
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INTRODUCTION TO AYURVEDA - THE ANCIENT MEDICINE OF INDIA
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, OCT 27-28
12 - 6PM BOTH DAYS
PRICE: $110.00
A practical introduction to the principles of Ayurveda and how to practice them as part of living a Yogic lifestyle.
This is a unique opportunity to learn about practical Ayurveda for self-healing, healthy living and spiritual development, with the area's most experienced practitioner and teacher.
Ayurveda is a complete system of well-being for spirit, mind and body which has been practiced in India for over 5,000 years. It is now recognized as one of the most important systems of mind-body medicine and its popularity is spreading throughout the world.
More and more people in the USA are turning to this unique blend of yoga, meditation, herbal medicine and dietary advice to recover from illness and to stay healthy.
Ed Zadlo D.Ay (Acharya Premananda) is the first certified Ayurveda/Yoga Acharya in the US. He has studied Vedic Science in the U.S. and India for over 30 years. He has practiced Ayurveda, and taught Yoga and Vedic Studies for over 20 years. Ed lives near Sumneytown, PA, where he has a full time Ayurveda practice and teaches Meditation, Yoga Philosophy, and Vedanta for many ashrams and Yoga centers in the U.S.
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ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY FOR YOGA
SATURDAY & SUNDAY, JAN 5-6, 2013
12 - 6PM BOTH DAYS
PRICE: $90
Explore the anatomy and physiology of the human body as it relates to the science and discipline of yoga.
Cells, organs, systems, structure and function of the body is just the beginning!
A 12 hour didactic and experiential class that lays the foundation of structure and function of the human body for your yoga practice and teaching. We will also integrate the philosophy of yoga with energy anatomy to promote healing of diseases and disorders of the body, mind, and spirit.
We learn best by a full body experience. Come dressed for postures.
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SATTVA FOODS
Its NOT about being on a diet ~ Its how you live
Sattva means pure.
Todd Grube is a yoga practitioner, foodie, world traveler and philosopher.
His food is all inspired from his travels in the Mediterranean, India and South East Asia.
All the food is 100% vegan, animal friendly, seasonal and organic when possible. And of course, no refined sugars or flours.
Sattva Foods will supply healthy lunches where everything is cooked fresh with a wonderful variety of vegetables, healthy protein and grains. Your lunch will be ready for pick up every Friday between 11.15 12.15pm or 5-6pm at downdog YOGA in West Reading.
We will ask that all orders must be received by Tuesday at 6pm, no exceptions.
To find out what's on the menu for this week, please give us a call or email us!!
YOGA CLASSES FOR CHILDREN
NEW CLASSES STARTING IN THE FALL
You need to pre-register for all our special program
so make you do this early as seats are limited!
Classes are held on the following days and times:
Age 2-4: Friday 9.15-9.45am
Age 5-6: Monday 11.30-12noon
Age 7+ : Monday 4.00-4.45pm
Price: $35/program
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MOM & BABY YOGA/POSTNATAL
Wednesdays 10.00-11.00am
6 week program
Price: $65
This yoga class provides an opportunity to restore your mind, body and spirit, while strengthening your bond with your baby and meeting other new moms.
Our skilled instructor helps you safely incorporate your baby into yoga, and the class will help you regain muscle tone, enhance your body image and reduce stress and fatigue. Prior yoga experience is not required.
To register or for more information or to find out when our next program will start, please send us an email or give us a call!
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* * * 200 HR YOGA ALLIANCE APPROVED TEACHER TRAINING * * *
downdog YOGA believes the path to becoming a professional yoga teacher is a unique, satisfying, and life-affirming journey. We offer an incredible Yoga Teacher Training Program for aspiring teachers and serious students of yoga.
To keep the quality of our program where it should be, and to get the Guest Teachers we want, this program is only held every two years.
Our popular 200 hr training program will run over 6 months and will be held on Saturdays and Sundays only. For our Teacher Training Program we have Internationally known guest teachers - experts in their own field - coming here to West Reading to teach YOU what they know best!
Don't miss out on this opportunity to deepen your knowledge of yoga or to actually get a certification to teach!
Our next Yoga Teacher Training starts SEPTEMBER, 2012.
NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS!.
For more information and/or an application form to any of our training programs,please give us a call or send us an email.
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75 HR YIN TEACHER TRAINING
An amazing Teacher Training for those of you interested in yin yoga. This program is held over a period of three months on selected weekends.
In our program you will learn:
History about Taoist/Yin Yoga
Philosophy
Taoist Anatomy
Taoist Postures
Breathing and Meditation
Taoist Diet & Herbs
Acupoints
Tao Yin ~ Do In
Yang Yoga
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