vibrational medicine workshop with dharani

sunday, may 16, 2:00 - 5:00 pm
cost: $30

this workshop provides a space for both the beginner and the experienced yoga practitioner to deepen their understanding of the body-mind connection. techniques are taught to compliment ones? present yoga practice as preventive medicine.

acu-yoga explores the energy pathways of the body to unblock vital chi of the internal systems, organs and tissues of the body. chi-gong yoga is a more active standing series & teaches both yoga and chi gong movement to elevate and deepen one?s connection to their own energy source. dharani?s guided meditation allows you to absorb & deeply replenish.

acu-Yoga and chi-gong originate from traditional chinese medicine (tcm). acu stems from acupressure and accesses the meridians (the energy pathways of the internal systems, organs, and tissues of the body. chi means energy or breath, while gong means alive, vibrant, vital force.

andree beauchamp/dharani has been practicing yoga and meditation for over 2 decades. as a martial artist, holistic health practitioner & herbalist dharani brings a richly versatile & grounded approach to her teachings and practice.

dharani welcomes you to join her for this special workshop series, as well as herbal spring tonic and cookies to enjoy!

yoga from the inside out with siobhan mcauley

part 1: an exploration of moving from our core

when: sunday, march 28th, 2:00 - 5:00 pm
cost: $30 members, $40 non-members
***pre-register for both workshops and SAVE $10

what does it mean to work our core muscles?

how does our practice benefit by moving from our core?

and, more importantly, what is our core intention for practice when we step onto the mat, and how can that intention deepen our commitment to practice?

in this three hour workshop we will look at the practice of yoga from the inside out by focusing on our intention and observing how our intention translates through us into the outer form, expressed as the postures. Then, by using postural assessments to understand how we move through the practice physically, we will explore how that movement is a reflection of our mental and energetic state of being.

by observing the practice from both the inside and out, students will learn how consciousness moves through the body, how the steadiness of the mind impacts the quality of their practice, and how longstanding structural imbalances appear and can be therapeutically corrected through consistent, life long practice.

this workshop is suitable for all levels of practitioners and will give ample insight into the structural alignment of the body. it will also be particularly helpful for those who are looking for something to give depth and meaning to their practice, which ultimately leads to a life long commitment to practice.

siobhan mcauley has taught yoga in both the us and canada for over ten years. her initial training was at the kripalu center in lennox, massachusetts, where she spent two years living as a sabbatical resident. in 2003, siobhan founded green tara yoga, key west's first full service yoga studio. siobhan has had the opprotunity to study with many of today's foremost teachers. among those who have influenced her style of teaching greatly have been angela farmer, sarah powers and aadil palkhivala. currently siobhan teaches and practices both ashtanga and yin yoga at path yoga in kingston, ontario.

part 2: exploring the chakra system

when: sunday, april 25th, 2:00 - 5:00 pm
cost: $30 members, $40 non-members
***pre-register for both workshops and SAVE $10

how can understanding the function of the chakras help with back bends?

how can practice be used to understand the energetic health, or balance/imbalance of the chakras?

what does the expression of the chakras in our yoga practice reveal about us?

in this second part of our series exploring the practice of yoga from the inside out, we will use the practice to illuminate our personal relationship to the chakra system. In this three hour practice, the chakras system will be revealed to us physically, mentally and emotionally, informing our understanding of the challenges and vulnerabilities we experience as practitioners.

students will learn how to use their practice both to determine the quality of energy moving through the body, and to enhance the optimal flow of energy through the chakras when they are encumbered. by learning to view the practice from the inside/energetically to the outside/physically, students will be able to adapt their approach and intention to practice accordingly, to allow for the greatest amount of therapeutic benefit. This workshop will give insight to students that seek to understand why it is that certain poses never seem attainable, no matter how hard they work physically. Open to all levels of practitioners, this workshop will also be helpful for students wishing to develop a more grounded, connected feeling of being in their body.

prenatal yoga

wednesdays, beginning may 5 and july 7
7:30 - 8:45 pm
cost: $110 for an eight-week session

prenatal yoga helps women learn how to balance the strength required for the physical demands of labour with the relaxation required to have an empowering birth. this eight week course focuses on preventing and relieving discomfort during pregnancy, preparing for labour and birth, as well as techniques for reconditioning after birth. the integration of therapeutic poses and exercises with various breathing techniques and meditation will help you connect with your baby and develop confidence for birth.

to register for this class, contact us by phone or email with your name, contact information, and due date.

mom & baby yoga

mondays, beginning may 3 and july 5
10:00 - 11:00 am
cost: $110 for an eight-week session

mom & baby yoga is a class for postpartum mothers to re-establish core strength, release stress, and rebuild alignment that may be weakened by pregnancy, while creating a stimulating and playful environment for baby. babies from four weeks through crawling are welcome to participate with their moms in age appropriate stimulation exercises while being integrated into an asana and breathing practice.

giving mothers a new appreciation for their babies' developing awareness and reawakening the new mothers' sense of connection with her body, mom & baby yoga classes integrate yoga with playtime.

to register for this class, contact us by phone or email with your name, contact information, and due date.

thursday morning ashtanga group

thursdays, from 8:00 - 9:30 am
cost: free for those with unlimited memberships, or $20 per month

this is an open practice time for any ashtanga students who miss morning mysores. although no teacher is present, you may join other students as each person practices at their own pace, completing as much of the series as they wish.

to participate, contact shanna.

introduce yourself to ashtanga yoga

our six-week introductory courses to ashtanga yoga will teach you all of the fundamentals of this style of practice in a welcoming, supportive atmosphere.  for upcoming starting dates and times, click here.

our six-week introductory courses to ashtanga yoga also include access to all of our mysore classes, for just $80.  click here for details.