WORKSHOPS ARCHIVE

Yoga From the Inside Out: Body & Asana Lab Weekend
Devanadi Yoga, Minneapolis, MN
January 20-21, 2012
In this weekend, explore, through lecture, theory, and plenty of practice, the anatomical basis of your Hatha Yoga practice. In Lauren's 'body labs' and 'asana labs' explore how muscle, bone, mind and movement coalesce to create asana that is sthira and sukha. You'll gain skills and tools that will move you from the inside out! With a deeper understanding of the inner realms, create a practice that is safe, effective and tailored to you as an individual or to your students as a teacher. Best of all, Lauren really knows how to make anatomy fun!

The Science of Yoga and the Architecture of Energy
A Weekend Immersion with Timothy McCall, MD and Lauren Toolin, E-RYT 500
HeartSpace Yoga, Albany NY
Sept. 24-25, 2011
Yoga practitioners don’t need to be convinced of the health benefits of this ancient Indian mind-body discipline. They can feel it, and that evidence can seem pretty persuasive.  Timothy and Lauren guide specialized yoga practices and lively lectures and discussions, toward greater understanding, both intellectually and experientially, of how yoga really works.

'Yoga for Young Ones: Sharing Yoga with Kids' Training
HeartSpace Yoga, Albany NY
Oct. 15-16, 2011
Explore various ways to share the joy of yoga with kids, incorporating educational theory, games, art, storytelling and song.
Lauren began teaching yoga to kids in 2000, and her Yoga for Young Ones programs ran throughout Central Mass. for many years. She honed her kids' yoga skill set with YogaKids founder Marsh Wenig and Next Generation Yoga founder Jodi Komitor, and has brought YfYO programs to studios, teacher training programs, at-risk youth centers, schools and Girl Scout troops, as well as to her own (homeschooled) children. Lauren's kids programs and philosophy have garnered features in Bay State Parent, Spirit of Change Magazine, Primera Hora (Puerto Rico) and Yoga Journal.

Yoga for Your Personal Evolution
Centerville Yoga & Wellness, Centerville, MA
Saturday, Oct. 29, 2011, 12-2 pm
The ancient Yogic texts were clear: Yoga is more than just a path to physical fitness. Yoga is an alchemical science of energy and matter that, when practiced skillfully, leads to a profoundly healthy body, a clear and fearless mind, and a powerful and compassionate heart. This lively ParaYoga Master class will combine yoga philosophy with asana, bandha, pranayama and meditation to bring you a greater understanding of Yoga's potential to 'turbocharge' your evolution as a spiritual being in a material world!

The Teacher-Student Connection: Continuing Education for Yoga Teachers
Centerville Yoga & Wellness, Centerville, MA
Saturday, Oct. 29, 2011, 2:15-4 pm
As yoga teachers, we are charged with not only delivering great sequencing and inspiring words to our students. It is just as important that we can effectively teach proper form, alignment and energetics so that our students can begin to internalize physical alignment principles that will keep their practices safe, interesting and ultimately, transformative. This playshop will give you turnkey skills in how to use demonstration, voice and hands to become a more dynamic, effective conduit of Yoga's teachings.

Yoga as Medicine with Dr. Timothy McCall
Kripalu Center, Lenox, MA
Aug. 28-Sept. 4, 2011
Himalayan Institute, Honesdale, PA
Sept. 11-18, 2011 

The Core of Your Core
June 18, 2011, 11 am-1 pm
Hosted by Synergy Hot Yoga
Fairhaven, NJ 

"Mad Skillz" Using Eyes, Hands, Voice and Heart as a Yoga Teacher
June 18, 2011, 2:30-5 pm
Even Flow Yoga
Long Branch, NJ

From the Inside Out. Experiential Anatomy and Asana.
So-Yoga Miami
May 20-22, 2011

New York Yoga Journal Conference
with my teacher Rod Stryker
New York, NY
May 13-15, 2011

Weekend Workshops @ Prana Yoga Miami
Jan. 29-30, 2011

Core of Your Core
Stil Studio, Dedham MA
Saturday, Jan. 15, 2011

Restorative Yoga and Nidra
HeartSpace Yoga, Albany NY
Sunday, Dec. 19, 12-2 pm

OPEN HOUSE & FREE CLASS
HeartSpace Yoga, Albany
Sunday, Nov. 14, 2010, 9 am-6 pm

The Architecture of Energy
ParaYoga Weekend
Himalayan Institute
Honesdale, PA
Nov. 4-6, 2010

Yoga for your Personal Evolution and
Teacher-Student Connection
Centerville Yoga, Cape Cod
Saturday, Oct. 30, 2010

Agni Workshop
Quest Yoga Arts, Mt. Kisco, NY
Saturday, Oct. 16, 2010, Noon-2:30 pm

The Teacher-Student Connection
Quest Yoga Arts, Mt. Kisco, NY
Oct. 16, 2010, 3-5 pm

Yoga at the Zendo
Wild Goose Zendo on South Pond
Red Gable Road, East Brookfield, MA
Sunday, Sept. 26, 11 am-1 pm
$20 pre-registration required

Yoga as Medicine with Dr. Timothy McCall
Kripalu Center, Lenox, MA
Aug. 29-Sept. 3, 2010

and at
Satchidananda Ashram Yogaville, VA
Sept. 13-17, 2010

Tantra Vidya: Hatha Yoga's Roots and Wings
Aug. 28, 2010, 12-2:30pm
HeartSpace Holistic, Albany, NY
Dowload the flyer (pdf)

Continuing Ed for Teachers
Aug. 28, 2010, 3-5pm
HeartSpace Holistic, Albany, NY

Summer Sangha
Gather for extended practices with Lauren at Wild Goose Zendo, Red Gable Road on South Pond, East Brookfield, MA
Sunday, July 18 and/or Monday, July 26, 6-8 pm    $20 pre-registration required
A portion of the proceeds will go to Worcester County Food Bank.

ParaYoga Workshop
FROM THE SUBTLE TO THE INFINITE — Pranayama and Meditation
Central Mass Yoga Institute, West Boylston, MA
June 19, 2010

ParaYoga Workshop
THE CORE OF YOUR CORE
Sonic Yoga, Manhattan, NY
June 6, 2010

ParaYoga Workshop
THE CORE OF YOUR CORE
Quest Yoga Arts, Mt Kisco, NY
June 5, 2010

ParaYoga Workshop:
THE CORE OF YOUR CORE
Your Community Yoga Center, Hamden, CT
March 27

Yoga and Prana: a ParaYoga Weekend
Prana Yoga Miami
Feb. 19-21
I'll also be teaching continuing ed for teachers...

ParaYoga Master Class
So-Yoga, Miami
Feb. 19, 9:30 am

ParaYoga Master Class: Agni
Fundraiser for YogaHOPE and Partners in Health (Haiti)
Underground Studios, Watertown, MA
Feb. 14, 10 am

The Core of Your Core: An Exploration
Central Mass Yoga Institute, West Boylston, MA
Feb. 13, 2 pm

The Architecture of Energy: a ParaYoga Weekend
Yoga One, Charlotte, NC
Feb. 5-7

ParaYoga Master Classes
Centervillle Yoga (Cape Cod)
August 8-9

YOGA & PRANA: An Exploration
Sunday, June 7, 2-5pm at the Arlington Center

Our very existence is animated through the accumulation and utilization of primal energy, called prana. Although the word prana is mentioned frequently in the yoga world, it is rarely examined in depth. For instance, there are five categories of physical prana, characterized by their action and direction, which we'll explore through asana, discussion and observation. We'll delve into an exploration of prana's real power and potential for expanding Creativity and Consciousness.

DISINTEGRATION TO INTEGRATION
Saturday, June 6, 12:45-2:45pm at Inner Strength Yoga, Watertown, MA

Have you ever said, "I just can't 'get' that pose..."? Explore the art of asana 'deconstruction' and 'reconstruction', enabling you to practice or teach poses with more understanding (Vidya), finesse (Sthiram), and power (Shakti) and less effort (Sukham). We'll look at a few favorites from each type of asana and will also take suggestions from the group, time permitting.

Yoga for Better Sleep
at All that Matters, Wakefield RI
Sunday, January 25, 2009, 10am-4pm
Moodiness, impaired decision making, and poor memory, cognition and spatial orientation (not to mention just feeling tired) are all symptoms of sleep deprivation. Insomnia and its related afflictions are at epidemic levels in this country. More than just an annoyance, sleep deprivation can have serious health effects: fibromyalgia, chronic colds, allergies, IBS and other auto-immune conditions have all been attributed to disordered sleep. The good news is yoga can help reverse the sleeplessness cycle. Learn the physiology and science of sleep, the rest/stress cycle and how lifestyle choices can aid or hinder how well we rest. Explore specific yogic techniques and be guided through a hatha yoga practice that will encourage relaxation and a deeper slumber. After a break for lunch, investigate specialized nurturing meditative practices that will unwind the mind and unlock your "sleep center." A guided Yoga Nidra, in which you'll experience profound rest, will conclude the day and renew your intention to support your best Self through sleep.

Disintegration to Integration
At Breathe Joy Yoga in Sharon, MA
Sunday, January 11, 2009, 2-5:30pm
Have you ever said, "I just can't 'get' that pose….?" Explore the art of asana 'deconstruction' and 'reconstruction', enabling you to practice or teach poses with more understanding (Vidya), finesse (Sthiram), and power (Shakti) and less effort (Sukham). We'll look at a few favorites from each type of asana and will also take suggestions from the group, time permitting. Geared to all levels. (Great for teachers).

Required reading: Anatomy of Hatha Yoga or Anatomy of Movement.

Yoga and Prana
At Breathe Joy Yoga in Sharon, MA
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Our very existence is animated through the accumulation and utilization of primal energy, called Prana. Although the word Prana is mentioned frequently in the yoga world, it is rarely examined in depth. For instance, there are five categories of physical prana, characterized by their movement and direction, which we'll explore through asana, discussion and observation. We'll delve into an exploration of Prana's real power and potential for expanding Creativity and Consciousness. No prerequisite reading.

From the Subtle to the Infinite
at The Arlington Center
October 26, 2008, 2-5pm
We are more than just the sum of our physical parts. Asana is a great, inspiring workout, but does it really change how we view and act in the world? The makeup of our psychic and energy bodies hugely impacts how we manifest in the world—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. This workshop will artfully weave a new tapestry for the subtle energies.

Special Workshop
at Roslindale Yoga
Reaching for Kaivalya: Yoga Philosophy and Practice
Sunday, October 19, 2-5:30pm
A primary goal of Yoga is to achieve Kaivalya, a state of liberation from the mundane and union with the divine. There is a comprehensive world view and philosophy behind all that we currently call "Yoga." Yoga practice is as much about transforming the mind as it is about transforming the body. One's path to freedom is incomplete without the examination of Yoga's philosophical foundations and techniques for bringing these forth into your world. In this workshop, we will explore and understand some of the most important tenets of Yoga through an examination of its literature and scripture. We will also embody some of these principles through a balanced hatha yoga practice. For information, please visit: www.roslindaleyoga.com.

Required reading: The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, any translation, first 2 chapters; The Bhagavad Gita, any translation; and Tantra and Classical Yoga article by Linda Johnsen (article provided to participants)

Para Yoga Advanced Studies Series at Breathe Joy Yoga
At Breathe Joy Yoga in Sharon, MA.

Sun Moon and Fire
October 5
"We are made of the same stuff that lights the most distant star. Recognize it and discover a power and insight that will guide you to flourish in every area of your life." -Yogarupa Rod Stryker

Yoga practices are premised on the cultivation of our inner fire (Agni) and its proper utilization. Learn how to nurture these profound elemental powers and fuel your potential to live a fuller, freer and more joyful life. Asana, pranayama, mudra, bandha and meditation will all be explored as ways to brighten and sustain our Agni.

The Global Mala Project:
Yoga for Peace In Action!
Saturday, September 20, 8am-4pm
Unitarian Universalist Congregation
20 Elm St., Milford, NH 03055
A day long charity event to open the flows of peace-filled action. Experience Yoga as a way to attain and project a sense of peace. For information, please visit www.yogacaps.org.