Mantra Initiate Gathering with Rolf Sovik, Psy.D.
Thursday, March 8, 7 – 8:45 pm
If you have received a personal mantra through the Institute you are invited to join Rolf and other initiates for a discussion of how to continue with your meditation training. The evening will include a short review of the idea of a concentrated practice period – a “purashcharana.” No fee.
Spiritual Study and Practice Group for Women
Friday, March 2, 6:30-8 pm
Please join in the study of An Altar in the World by Barbara Brown Taylor (available in our bookstore). We will discuss chapter three entitled The Practice of Wearing Skin. Bring the book with you and share in the study and meditation practice. Registration required. Fee: $5 (ID#: S11) —
Beginning Meditation
with Mary Gail Sovik
Mondays, March 5-26, 7-8:30 pm
Meditation is the heart of yoga practice—a method for acquiring a clear and tranquil mind. Learn the basics: a comfortable sitting posture, diaphragmatic breathing, relaxation methods, and the essential concentration techniques used in the yoga tradition. Discover a new level of peace within yourself. Fee: $45 (ID#: M11) —
Natural Childbirth Education Class
with Courtney Ingham, Certified Doula
Mondays, March 5-April 9, 6-8pm
A class for mothers-to-be and their birth partners. The core of the class is the hands-on exploration of holistic birth preparedness techniques for emotional and physical support during labor. We will also cover prenatal health and nutrition and postpartum and newborn care. Welcome to those planning on a natural (drug-free) birth at home or in the hospital. Call Amanda (883-2223) for fee and registration information.
Restorative Yoga with Stephanie
Tuesdays, March 6-27, 7-8:30 pm
It is important for each of us to take time to relax and replenish energy. While all yoga is nurturing, these sessions will especially focus on restorative and supported postures that calm and relax the body. This is a good class for those whose energy is depleted by illness or who need a gentler class for any reason. Fee: $45 (ID#: S12) —
Sarah Goddard
A student of yoga for over 10 years, Sarah has taught yoga in corporate, clinical, and studio settings. She currently serves as the Program Manager for the Himalayan Institute in Honesdale, PA.
Making Hard Poses Easy with Sarah Goddard
Saturday, March 10, 9:30-11:30am
Hard poses, you know the ones— Downward Facing Dog, Plank, Inversions. The pure physical challenge of these postures can leave us with little idea of where to start. Learn how to gain access to these poses by exploring starting points, modified versions, and progressive sequencing to make hard poses accessible at your own level. A great workshop designed for beginners and yoga teachers looking to incorporate more modifications into their classes. Fee: $25 (ID#: H01) —
Advanced Workshop with Sarah Goddard
A Transformational Asana Experience
Saturday, March 10, 2-4pm
Creating change takes strength, energy, and inspiration! There are specific yoga postures and pranayama techniques that generate the energy and insight needed for any transformation to occur. You can use your practice to soothe and alleviate the self-doubt, low motivation, and confusion we all face when moving through change. This potential to generate energy and alleviate doubt arises from the subtle pranic energy at the navel center and is called agni. Come experience a strong and energetic asana practice to bring awareness and energy flow to the navel. Our practice will include bandhas, breath coordination, agni sara, and meditation. Prerequisite: Yoga 2 or higher. Fee: $25 (ID#: H02) —
Gentle Yoga with Laura
For Soothing Joint Pain & Increasing Flexibility
Tuesdays, March 13-April 3, 5:30-6:30 pm
Yoga offers gentle exercises that can dramatically help those with joint pain or stiffness. In this class, explore the classic joints and glands series of movements, along with additional exercises, breath work, and relaxation. You can increase vital circulation, bring necessary nutrients to your body, and flush joints of congestion and metabolic wastes. Fee: $30 (ID#: S13) —
Yoga of Peace Study Group with John and Amanda
Thursdays, March 15 – April 5, 7-8:30 pm
“The enlightened multitude can stop the injustice brought about by a handful of people.” The world’s spiritual traditions teach us that change in society begins at the individual level. Read, discuss, and explore the practices taught in Why We Fight: Practices for Lasting Peace by Pandit Rajmani Tigunait. Please read first chapter before first class. Fee: $40 (includes a copy of the book) (ID#: P12) —
Relaxation and Stress Management with John Daskovsky
Saturday, March 24, 2-4 pm
The yoga tradition offers a collection of useful tools for managing stress and reducing anxiety. Through relaxation and yoga, you can quiet your reactions to stressful events and lessen their impact on body and mind. Learn to awaken the calming force within you and to make peace with situations that challenge your inner life. Fee: $25 (ID#: S14) —
Foot and Root Practices with Julia
Saturday, March 31, 8:30-10 am
Many of us have foot, ankle, and knee pain. Greater balance and alignment can be achieved by working with techniques that bring strength and range of motion, stretch the foot region, and introduce therapeutics for relieving pain. In addition, practice of the root lock, a classic yoga technique for the floor of the pelvis, can harness and transmit energy for increased stability in the whole body. Fee: $15 (ID#: S15) —
Deepening Meditation with Mary Gail Sovik
Mondays, April 2-23, 7-8:30 pm
Vitalize your meditation by deepening your personal experience of mindfulness and relaxed concentration. Weekly classes will reinforce your practice and provide you with group support. Learn new relaxation and breathing methods. Look further into the use of mantra as a method for centering your mind. Prerequisite: Beginning Meditation. Fee: $45 (ID#: M12) —
Spiritual Study and Practice Group for Women
Friday, April 6, 6:30-8 pm
Please join in the study of An Altar in the World by Barbara Brown Taylor (available in our bookstore). We will discuss chapter four entitled The Practice of Walking on the Earth. Bring the book with you and share in the study and meditation practice. Registration required. Fee: $5 (ID#: S16) —
Cooking Class: Juicing for Health
with Maryann Bolles and Matt Barnack
Tuesday, April 10, 6-8 pm
Learn about juicing and detoxification plus some yummy smoothie recipes! We’ll discuss how the body detoxifies, how juicing impacts detoxification, and other tips and juicing recipes. We’ll also demonstrate several different types of juicers with samples of vegetable juices and smoothies. Full payment or cancellation is expected 48 hours before class date. Location TBA. Fee: $35 (ID#: S17) —
Stephanie Limoncelli-Vealey, B.S.
Stephanie Limoncelli-Vealey is a wife, mom, and dedicated yoga instructor, who has practiced yoga for over 14 years. She is a former award-winning gymnast and gymnastics coach, with an extensive background in dance performance. Her deep interest in yoga led her to pursue certification at the Institute as a hatha yoga instructor.
Tension Relief for Neck & Shoulders with Stephanie
Tuesdays, April 10-24, 7-8:30 pm
Tension in the neck and shoulders can cause a variety of problems including headaches, limited range of movement and poor posture. Yoga stretches relieve stiffness, create balanced strength and maintain suppleness. By easing physical tension, you will feel better mentally, as well. The series of movements taught in this session can be practiced daily to sustain tension relief. Fee: $35 (ID#: S18) —
Deepen Your Practice: “Hands On” Yoga with Stephanie
Saturday, April 21, 11:30am – 1:30pm
Explore classic yoga poses while incorporating your own sense of touch in the pose. By using your own hands to feel the muscle groups you are stretching or strengthening, you will build a stronger sense of body awareness and improve your inner focus. With this strategy, you can define the muscles you are working on, learn how your body works, and deepen your understanding of the yoga pose itself. Prerequisite: Yoga 2 or higher. Fee: $25 (ID#: S19) —
Indian Cooking with Tracy and Kandy
Sunday, April 22, Noon-2 pm
W. Amherst location
Celebrate Earth Day with us as we prepare two light and tasty Indian entrees. We will be making vegetable biriyani (rice, yogurt and vegetables baked in the oven) and toor dal (yellow lentils) in a traditional range-top pressure cooker. We will enjoy salad with raita (yogurt based dressing), tea, and dessert, too! Full payment or cancellation is expected 48 hours before class date. Fee: $35 (ID#: S20) —
Pandit Rajmani Tigunait, Ph.D.: Inner Healing for a Troubled World
Saturday, May 12, 2-5pm
Spiritual head of the Himalayan Institute, Pandit Tigunait is the successor of Swami Rama of the Himalayas. Lecturing and teaching worldwide for more than a quarter of a century, he is the author of fourteen books and is a regular contributor to Yoga International magazine. Join Pandit Tigunait this May in Buffalo. Explore how personal change is the true foundation for social transformation.
Fee: $50 (ID#: H03) —
200-Hour Teacher Training
Starting in September 2012
For more information email us at info@hibuffalo.org or call 883-2223.