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WORKSHOPS
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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.
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