Yoga for Core Strength with Sarah
Tuesdays, March 5-April 23, 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) —
Yoga as an Ally for Pain Management with Stephanie
Tuesdays, March 5-26, 10:30-11:30amSharp or dull, throbbing or stabbing, physical or emotional – pains of all kinds are both sources and symptoms of stress. When pain crops up, it compels us to find ways to manage it. Yoga breathing techniques, relaxation skills, and postures are uniquely situated to help. They are natural, easily learned, and readily available. Stephanie is a veteran of managing her own pain resulting from serious injuries and surgeries. Fee: $48 (ID#: YPM) —
Yin Yoga with Bonnie
Wednesdays, March 6-April 24, 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: $96 (ID#: YY) —
Ease and Wisdom - Bringing Mindfulness into the Classroom (for K-12 educators) with Rosa D’Abate
Wednesdays, March 6-20, 4:30-6pmEducators sometimes lack the comfort and confidence in sharing their own mindfulness practices with their students. The purpose of this series of classes is to provide opportunities for teachers and other school personnel to develop comfort in bringing mindfulness practices into their daily work with students. While the benefits of mindfulness and Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) have been highly publicized, many teachers are still unsure how to best infuse these practices into their work with students. This three-week series will explore the connection between mindfulness and SEL and how the components and competencies of each are implemented in the classroom. This course requires that participants either have or want to cultivate their own awareness-based practices because mindfulness is an experiential discipline; therefore, participants will be exploring a variety of mindfulness practices for personal and professional use. Fee: $45 (ID#: S17) — CANCELED
Awakening Prana with Jackie
Thursdays, March 7-April 25, 10-11:30amA 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: $96 (ID#: YAP) —
Gentle Yoga with Maya
Thursdays, March 7-April 11, 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, March 11-April 15, 10-11amYoga 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) —
Restorative Yoga with Sapna
Mondays, March 11-April 15, 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: $72 (ID#: RY) —
Healing Vagal Tone: A Yoga Therapy View of Chronic Stress with Sarah Guglielmi and Julia Kress
Saturdays, March 16-18, 9:30am-3:30pmNEW OFFERING! HIB CEU Intensive
Open to Yoga Teachers and Interested Students
Join HIB’s 500-Hour Teacher Training instructors, Julia and Sarah, for a comprehensive look at the subtle body and physiological view of chronic stress. In this full-day training, we will cover the anatomy of the nervous system, Polyvagal theory, and the importance of vagal tone in building “stress resiliency.” We will discuss the latest research on how yogic breathing, systematic relaxation, and mindful abdominal engagement (such as Agni Sara) support vagal tone. Both sessions include discussion and practice. Please bring your yoga mat. Optional vegetarian potluck lunch from noon -1pm to visit with your Buffalo teaching community!
Attention certified yoga instructors; this full-day course qualifies for 5 hours of CE training with Yoga Alliance (or 2.5 hours per session).
SCHEDULE:
9:30am - noon - Supporting Vagal Tone with Agni Sara and Preparatory Practices with Sarah Guglielmi
noon -1pm - Potluck lunch (optional) for participants. Please bring a dish to share.
1:00 - 3:30pm - Linking Chronic Stress Science and Yogic Relaxation Techniques with Julia Kress
Full CEU Intensive: $85 (ID: E42-A)
AM only: $45 (ID: E42-B)
PM only: $45 (ID: E42-C)
Fee: $85 (ID#: E42-A) — FULL
Healing Vagal Tone AM SESSION with Sarah
Saturdays, March 16-18, 9:30am-noonFee: $45 (ID#: E42-B) —
Healing Vagal Tone PM SESSION with Julia
Saturdays, March 16-18, 1-3:30pmFee: $45 (ID#: E42-C) —
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) --
Spring Nature-Walk at Beaver Island State Park with Kandy
Saturday, March 23, 10am-noonLocation: 2136 Oakfield Rd, Grand Island, NY 14072 We will meet at Beaver Island (Parking Lot #1, located near the Lagoon Water Wetlands) for a walking-observation of spring’s abundance. Bring your binoculars to catch all the action! The terrain is flat, but it may be a little muddy. If the walk is canceled due to inclement weather, registrants will be notified via e-mail, and we will post it on our Facebook page (facebook.com/hibuffaloyoga). Pre-registration is requested. Donation based. $5 suggested donation. Fee: $0 (ID#: S23) —
Body Image and Eating Concerns Seminar: Nourish with Carissa
Saturday, March 23, 10am-noonNourish is a workshop for individuals dealing with food and body image concerns. This session integrates Hatha Yoga and experiential activities. The intent is to assist participants to connect to the present moment, challenge negative thoughts, manage symptoms and feel more balanced and nourished within the body and mind. Utilizing self-compassion and acceptance, participants will learn to embrace and live in their bodies more effectively. A trauma-sensitive, person-centered approach will be utilized. No previous yoga experience is necessary. Fee: $20 (ID#: S24) —
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) --
HIB’s Spring Retreat Spring Cleanse & Daily Detox with Sarah Guglielmi and Julia Kress
Saturday, March 30, 9:30am-3:30pmJoin your HIB community for a day of learning, gentle cleansing, and practice. Ayurveda, yoga’s sister science of holistic health, reminds us that we are a part of nature and our health excels when we follow nature’s rhythms. Over the winter, the body constricts and internal cleansing processes slow down. In the spring, it helps to take the load off the digestive system with a simple diet and practices that help the body clear excess.
Our morning begins with a review of seasonal Ayurvedic cleansing. We will discuss the concepts of Agni (digestive fire), Ama (toxin load), and the seasonal Ayurvedic Clock. The morning will close with a grounding and restorative asana sequence. Cleansing pranayama and seated meditation will be included to support mental and emotional detox.
In addition to seasonal cleansing, Ayurveda recommends daily support for the body’s elimination channels and organs; the skin, lungs, kidneys, colon, and liver. After lunch we will explore how to address these channels and the psychology behind habit formation and self-care. Our afternoon yoga practice will move lymphatic fluid, working to improve vitality and leaving you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated!
SCHEDULE:
The Ayurvedic Spring Cleanse: A How To
AM Session: 9:30 am - noon with Sarah
Lunch: noon - 1 pm (lunch provided)
Full-day participants, join us for a detox supportive lunch of kitchari (beans and rice), mixed vegetables; fruit based dessert and snacks. Detox teas will be served throughout the day.
Daily Detox Routine and Practice
PM Session: 1 - 3:30 pm with Julia
Full Day - includes lunch: $85 (ID: S25-A)
Can’t stay the day? You are welcome to attend a single session:
AM Session only: $45 (ID: S25-B)
PM Session only: $45 (ID: S25-C)
Fee: $85 (ID#: S25-A) —
HIB’s Spring Retreat AM SESSION with Sarah
Saturday, March 30, 9:30am-noonFee: $45 (ID#: S25-B) —
HIB’s Spring Retreat PM SESSION with Julia
Saturday, March 30, 1-3:30pmFee: $45 (ID#: S25-C) —
Yoga to Manage Moods with Carissa
Saturday, April 13, 10am-noonYoga provides a holistic approach to mood and symptom management. Using a combination of gentle physical poses, mindful-breathing, and relaxation techniques, participants will feel more connected and balanced within the body and mind. A trauma-sensitive, person-centered approach will be utilized, and individual attention and modifications will be provided as needed. No prior yoga experience is required. Fee: $20 (ID#: S29) —
Core Strength Therapeutics: An Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy Approach to Building Progressive Strength with Sarah Guglielmi MS, C-IAYT, E-RYT-500, AHC, YACEP
Saturday, April 27, 9:30am-12:30pmJoin Sarah Guglielmi, a faculty member of HI’s upcoming Ayurvedic-Yoga-Therapy-Certification program, to explore an expanded view of core strength. Topics include antagonist/agonist muscle pairs, vata subdoshas that influence cores stabilization (samana and apana), and the influence of the 1st and 2nd chakras. This approach is appropriate for all levels of students including beginners and those with limitations. Therapeutic sequences will be practiced, with handouts to take home.
Attention certified yoga instructors, this course qualifies for 3 hours of CE training with Yoga Alliance. Fee: $45 (ID#: E43) —
