Yoga for Core Strength with Sarah
Tuesdays, October 30-December 18, 5:30-6:45pm(Continuing Level) - Yogic texts emphasize the importance of awareness, strength, and circulation in the abdominal area to deepen the effects of your asana and meditation practice. These include increased physical stability, mental concentration, and deep relaxation. This weekly asana practice is designed to help develop progressive core strength. It includes core muscle-isolation exercises interwoven within a classical asana sequence. Class will close with relaxation and meditation. Prerequisite: 6 months prior experience with Yoga 1 or greater. Fee: $96 (ID#: YC) — FULL
Awakening Prana with Jackie
Thursdays, November 1-December 20, 10-11:15amA Breath-Centered Hatha Class (Continuing Level) - Prana is the vital force that sustains not only the body but also creation at every level. Breath is the vehicle for prana, and it is through breath awareness that our yoga practice truly comes alive, taking us to new levels of personal observation and experience. In this class-series, we will review the anatomy of breathing and build upon asana, relaxation and meditative-pranayama techniques that link us directly to our source of energy. Conscious engagement with prana inspires strength, balance and vitality on all levels: body, mind, spirit. Prerequisite: Yoga 1 or greater. This is a Continuing-to-Experienced level class. Modifications will be presented for more challenging yoga postures and sequences. Fee: $84 (ID#: YAP) —
Gentle Yoga with Maya
Thursdays, November 1-December 13, 5:30-6:30pmYoga offers gentle exercises that can dramatically help those with joint pain or stiffness. In this class, we will 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: $72 (ID#: YGR) —
Gentle Yoga with Laura
Mondays, November 5-December 10, 9:30-10:30amYoga offers gentle exercises that can dramatically help those with joint pain or stiffness. In this class, we will 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: $72 (ID#: YGM) —
Yin Yoga with Bonnie
Wednesdays, November 7-December 19, 5-6:30pmThe practice of Yin Yoga is a slow-paced method in which poses are held for extended periods of time with a focus on increasing circulation and energetic flow into joints, ligaments and connective tissues. Poses are held for several minutes as you bring awareness deep into your body. This quieting practice inspires focus and inner calm and is complementary to the more active asana styles. This is an all-levels class. Fee: $72 (ID#: YY) —
AYS - ALL 4 UNITS - Ayurvedic Yoga Specialist Certification with Kathryn Templeton, Sarah Guglielmi & Julia Kress
Unit 1: November 9-11, 2018Unit 2: Completed online
Unit 3: January 25-27, 2019
Unit 4: March 22-24, 2019
About the Certification: Students will learn how prana (life force) and ojas (deep vitality) can be cultivated to regulate and support agni (digestive fire) for optimal health; a deeper knowledge of the ayurvedic maps: doshas (constitutions), gunas (psychological tendencies), vayus (winds or movement of prana), and koshas (sheaths); how to adapt asana (postures) and pranayama to kindle our agni and better circulate prana for efficient energy management; the alchemy of yoga and ayurveda along with diet and lifestyle adjustments to adapt to daily, seasonal, and stage-of-life changes; how to identify typical constitutional imbalances and know how to address vikruti (imbalances) through asana, pranayama, deep relaxation, meditation, diet, cleansing, and lifestyle adjustments.
Required Reading -- Textbook of Ayurveda, Volume One: Fundamental Principles by Dr. Vasant Lad and Yoga & Ayurveda: Self-Healing and Self-Realization by David Frawley. These books will be available for purchase on-site and are not included in the cost of tuition.
No Senior/Student discounts may be applied to this program.
Fee: $1396 (ID#: ASYC) --
AYS - DEPOSIT ON PAYMENT PLAN - Ayurvedic Yoga Specialist Certification with Kathryn Templeton, Sarah Guglielmi & Julia Kress
We offer a four part payment plan to help with the cost of full registration. $499 is due at the time of registration. Three more payments of $299 will be due at the beginning of sessions 2-4.
Fee: $499 (ID#: ASYC-PP1) --
AYS Unit #2 - Psychology of Ayurveda and the Physiology of Yoga
Online Course to be completed between November 12, 2018 - January 24, 2019.In this segment: the Architecture of the Mind and the Gunas; scientific use of asana, pranayama, and meditation; subtle essences: prana, tejas (fire of intelligence), and ojas; circulation of prana via the vayus; practices for seasonal changes and vata imbalance. Suggested additional reading: Ayurveda and the Mind by David Frawley.
No Senior/Student discounts may be applied to this program.
Fee: $399 (ID#: AYS2) --
AYS - SECOND PAYMENT ON PAYMENT PLAN - Ayurvedic Yoga Specialist Certification with Kathryn Templeton, Sarah Guglielmi & Julia Kress
For students enrolled in the Ayurvedic Yoga Specialist training and using the installment plan.
Fee: $299 (ID#: ASYC-PP2) --
Restorative Yoga with Sapna
Mondays, November 19-December 17, 3:30-4:30pmIt is important for each of us to take time to relax and to 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: $60 (ID#: RY) — FULL
Out of the Mall and Into the Park: Riverwalk at Tonawanda Park with Kandy
Friday, November 23, 10am-noonMeet at Mississippi Mudds parking lot: 313 Niagara St., Tonawanda, NY
Escape the chaos of the mall and come for a meditative walk in nature. Spend a few hours in the brisk fall air with friends of the earth on a guided walk led by Kandy. Please wear appropriate shoes. The ground is level for an easy stroll. If this event is canceled due to inclement weather, registrants will be notified via e-mail. Pre-registration is required. Donation based. $10 suggested donation. Fee: $0 (ID#: S84) —
Rejoice and Renew with Shari
Thursday, December 6, 7-8:30pmAn evening with Yoga Therapist Shari Friedrichsen: Holiday season can be a time of chaos and stress. During this class, we will be practicing asanas and pranayama that allow us to access and rest in our own inner light, joy and peace. It’s always there, with or without a season, so come find your own sanctuary in the midst of busyness. You’ll be able to celebrate the outer gatherings with more of your inner Self intact. Please bring your mat.
Learn more about Shari Friedrichsen, E-RYT 500: click
Fee: $25 (ID#: S87) —
Yoga and Meditation for Anxiety and Depression with Lidia Snyder, LMSW
Saturday, December 15, 9:30-noonThis workshop offers instruction in specific yoga postures, breathing, and meditation techniques to help you become confident in your ability to establish calm when you feel anxious and upset. Take-home materials support your ongoing body-mind practice. Be sure to wear comfortable clothing. Fee: $25 (ID#: S91) —
FULL MOON Yoga Nidra Practice with Tracy
Saturday, December 22, 10am-noonTake a time out, right in the midst of the holiday mayhem, for a morning of stillness and connection to your inner life. Join us for a meditative approach to asana, integrating the healing aspects of hatha and yin postures, followed by the practice of Yoga Nidra for complete relaxation of the body and mind. Tap into the intuitive and nurturing energies of the full moon and leave refreshed and centered. Fee: $25 (ID#: S92) —
AYS Unit #3 - Improving Our Digestion of Foods, Thoughts, and Actions with Julia Kress
Friday, January 25th, 2019 from 4:30-8:30pmSaturday, January 26th, 2019 from 8:30-4:30pm
Sunday, January 27th, 2019 from 8:30-4:30pm.
In this segmant: Agni, Ama and Digestion according to the Pancha Kosha Model. You will leave with a thorough understanding of ayurveda as it relates to food and digestion including - the six tastes and proper diet, as well as, internal and external practices to regulate agni. Learn how to make ghee, kitchari, medicinal oils and teas - demonstrations, samples and recipes included. Suggested reading/recipe book: Eat – Taste – Heal: An Ayurvedic Cookbook for Modern Living by Thomas Yarema, Daniel Rhoda and Johnny Brannigan.
No Senior/Student discounts may be applied to this program.
Fee: $399 (ID#: AYS3) --
AYS - THIRD PAYMENT ON PAYMENT PLAN - Ayurvedic Yoga Specialist Certification with Kathryn Templeton, Sarah Guglielmi & Julia Kress
For students enrolled in the Ayurvedic Yoga Specialist training and using the installment plan.
Fee: $299 (ID#: ASYC-PP3) --
AYS Unit #4 - Clinical Use of Ayurveda and Yoga with Kathryn Templeton
Friday, March 22nd, 2019 from 4:30-8:30pmSaturday, March 23rd, 2019 from 8:30-4:30pm
Sunday, March 24th, 2019 from 8:30-4:30pm.
In this segment: the practical application of yoga and ayurvedic psychology; dinacharya (daily routine); cleansing, asana, pranayama and mediation; additional training on the nadis (energy channels); introduction to tongue and pulse diagnosis; working with private clients using yoga and ayurveda - assessment, developing a treatment plan, practicing client interaction and making individual prescriptions for yoga, diet and lifestyle interventions.
No Senior/Student discounts may be applied to this program.
Fee: $399 (ID#: AYS4) --
AYS - FINAL PAYMENT ON PAYMENT PLAN - Ayurvedic Yoga Specialist Certification with Kathryn Templeton, Sarah Guglielmi & Julia Kress
For students enrolled in the Ayurvedic Yoga Specialist training and using the installment plan.
Fee: $299 (ID#: ASYC-PP4) --
