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Call, e-mail or come in to sign-up for any of the series or workshops below. Payment must be
received to reserve your spot. Click on the links below to learn more about our special event offerings.Kids Camps | Holly Curtis~ Nia Master Class | Yoga Basics I | Prenatal
Ayurveda Workshop | Susi Hately Aldous Workshop
Yoga Therapy Seminars | 200H Yoga Teacher Workshops
Workshop Refund/Cancellation Policy | Nearby Hotels and Local Information
Ayurveda Seminar
presented by Ambika Cynthia Copple, Dean of the Mount Madonna Institute College of Ayurveda, Director of Lotus Holistic Health Institute, and President of Lotus HerbsSponsored by Divine Yoga Center LLC and Meditation Center for Peace
Seminar: Sat. July 26, 2008 ~ 9 AM - 5 PM
(Lunch on your own-- BYOL)
Only $104 with prepaid registration by July 20th; $130 at door (Sign up now...click here to reserve your space online!)
Personal Consultations Available: July 25th and July 27th
Additional fee...limited sessions available
Call Amrita Kaye Estell at 817-481-5657 to schedule private consultations and order personal dosha test.Ayurveda is known as the Sister Science of Yoga. This seminar will feature:
- Diet and Life Style Education
- Personal Body Constitution
- Pulse Reading and Interpretation
What Is Ayurveda?
The wisdom and herbal products of Ayurveda will help you get and stay healthy. For over 5,000 years it has been traditionally used to promote wellness and restore health, especially to:* Increase energy
* Improve digestion and elimination
* Take charge of your life and health
* Detoxify and cleanse
* Rejuvenate your immune systemAyurveda, the original holistic system of health and rejuvenation, originated 10,000 years ago in the ancient Sanskrit Vedas of India, and is still practiced there today.
For more information about Ayurveda or Cynthia Copple, go to her website at http://www.lotusayurveda.com/ayurveda/whatis.html
Cynthia Copple, Ayurvedic Consultant in Santa Cruz, California since 1982, is Director of Lotus Holistic Health Institute and President of Lotus Herbs. She has been trained in Ayurvedic pulse diagnosis and the use of Ayurvedic healing herbs by Ayurvedic master Dr. R. P. Trivedi of Hathras, India, who has encouraged and inspired her to teach and transmit the knowledge of this 5,000 year old system of wellness and rejuvenation from India. Her teachers include Ayurvedic Physicians and Doctors Vasant Lad, Pankaj and Smita Naram,and Sunil and Shalmali Joshi.
History: She has practiced and studied yoga and meditation for the past 20 years. She has been a practitioner and student of Ayurveda for 18 years. Her ancient history includes BA from UC Berkeley, 1966; War Correspondent in Vietnam in 1969; free lance writer & photographer 1970-80; rock music/entertainment/circus publicist 1973-76; owner of Lotus & Co. natural fiber clothing store 1978-89.
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Divine Kids Yoga Camp
July 21st - July 25th
Monday - Friday 2:30 - 4:30 PM
Ages: 6 - 12 years old
Only $90 for one session
Prepaid registration required. Supply fee included!
10 % sibling discount!
Register and pay for 2nd session by July 6th to receive
- Free Divine Kids Camp T-shirt (one per child while supplies last)
- Additional Discount...$80
(Sign up now...click here to reserve your spot online!)
Little Yogi's and Yogini's will learn:
- Yoga isn't religious, but it is spiritual— kids will be introduced to yoga values for better living!
- Breathing techniques and become familiar with mantras, madras and chakras!
- Yoga is designed to emulate different aspects of the natural world...from cats and cows to the formidable T.Rex!
- Yogini Fun and Games— partner yoga, group yoga, and a craft or two!
- Quiet time..stillness and deep relaxation are as much a part of yoga as action and movement.
Session I activities will include:
- Introduction to the day's theme and value lesson.
- Breathing exercises and Prana Power.
- Theme postures—
Monday "Nature: You Be a Mountain, I'll be a Tree" Tuesday "What Animal Are You?"
Wednesday "Exploring the Desert" Thursday "Exploring the Wild" Friday "Super Yogini" / A special graduation ceremony with awards! - Yogini Fun and Games
- Quiet Time / Relaxation
- Karma-licous snack!
Allow your children to experience fun and meaningful path that helps build self-esteem!
No refunds, credits or extensions.
Kid's Yoga session exchanges only.
Nia Master Class with Holly Curtis,
M.Ed., Nia Black Belt, & Nia Trainer
Thursday, August 28, 2008Special time: 7:00 - 8:15 PM
Only $15 if prepaid by August 20th, then $20
(Sign up now...click here to reserve your place online!)
Beginners and Walk-ins welcome!
No experience of any kind is necessary!
Movement dynamics are necessary to continue conditioning in Nia. Regardless of your level of experience, there is always more to be felt, more to be noticed, and more to dance to in a Nia class. Sharpen up your practice and get more than you can imagine from your Nia class!
What are the benefits of taking Nia?
“Nia is medicine for the body and the soul.”
For more information and FAQ, go to http://www.niaeducation.com/ or http://www.nianow.com/
Holly Curtis
M.Ed., Nia Black Belt, & Nia Trainer
Holly Curtis is an inspiring master instructor and trainer of the well-being fitness and lifestyle practice, the Nia Technique, developed by Carlos and Debbie Rosas of Portland, OR. Through expressive movement - The Body's Way - Nia empowers people to achieve physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health and well-being.
Holly began teaching Nia in 1993, following eleven years of traditional fitness training. She is a graduate of the Kinesiology and Health Department of the University of Texas and holds a Masters Degree in Health Education, with a specialization in health promotion.
She loves to share the rich body-learning experience and the excitement and joy of Nia through classes, workshops, and the Nia White Belt Intensive training. Ms. Curtis is nationally recognized as one of the top Nia trainers and travels throughout the United States supporting and training Nia teachers.
Anatomy and Asana: Preventing Yoga Injuries with Susi Hately Aldous
Saturday, September 6, 2008 ~ 10:30 AM - 5:30 PM
& Sunday, September 7, 2008 ~ 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Only $269 for 12 hour workshop!
Yoga Teachers only. Space is limited to 30 participants...Prepaid registration required by August 15, 2008.
(Sign up now...click here to reserve your mat online!)
Yoga offers an incredible way to improve and maintain your health and well-being. Since Hatha yoga is exercise, injuries are possible. This training will give you strategies and principles that you can use to help your students prevent yoga-related injuries. Here is a portion of what you will learn:
- The eight steps for an injury free practice
- The hidden reason for almost all injuries in yoga
- How to prevent knee and hip injuries
- Why hamstring injuries occur
- How to create mobility and stability of the spine to reduce back and neck injuries
- How to offset carpal tunnel syndrome and repetitive strain injury to the elbows and wrists
Susi Hately Aldous is the facilitator of the Anatomy and Asana workshop series taught in Canada and the United States. She is also author of the globally read Anatomy and Asana ezine, a monthly e-lesson that explains concepts of anatomy as they relate to yoga asanas. Her diverse background, which includes a BSc. in Kinesiology, Yoga certification, practical experience in physical rehabilitation and ergonomics, provides a functional and common sense approach to her teaching. Her students say her style is engaging, empowering and loads of fun.
Susi lives in Calgary, AB where she owns and operates Functional Synergy, which specializes in designing custom yoga programs for people with injury or illness.
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Yoga Basics I Beginners Workshop
with Tara Munro, RYT/CYTSeptember 13-14, 2008
Saturday, 1:00 - 5:00 PM
Sunday, 12:00 - 3:00 PM$65/series (both days!) OR
$95/series + 30 days unlimited yoga (new customers only)(Sign up now...click here to reserve your mat online!)
New to yoga?
Heard about it, know you should try it, but don't know where to begin?
One simple, friendly, and effective way to begin is through Yoga Basics. Yoga Basics is a step-by-step series that will guide you through the basic postures, breathing techniques and alignment to create a sound and complete foundation for yoga practice.
Each workshop covers:
-Brief history of yoga
-Breathing techniques
-Meditation techniques
-Foundation yoga postures
-How to modify the postures to accommodate your body
This series is perfect for you if you are new to yoga, need to learn the basics, or haven't practiced in awhile and want to make the transition back into regular practice.Ultimately this series will help you get a solid foundation so you will feel confident attending any of our ongoing classes! We highly recommend this series to ensure that your journey into yoga is as enjoyable and empowering as possible.
Questions are encouraged.
Tara Munro, E-RYT
From an early age Tara has been exploring the connection between mind and body through dance. In 2000, when she ventured into her first yoga class, it became very clear how vastly rich the practice of yoga is in its ability to integrate the body, mind, and spirit. Ever since Tara has been sharing yoga with as many people as she can.
She holds certifications through YogaFit and SCW Education and has trained with such renowned yogis as Seane Corn, Roger Cole, Dean Lerner, Beryl Bender Birch, Rod Stryker, Baron Baptiste, Dave Romanelli, Kelly Haas, Desiree Rumbaugh, Doug Swenson, deAnna Anderson and many others. In January, 2006, she completed a 200-hour Yoga Alliance certification and in January 2008, after completing over 1000 teaching hours, she has received the distinguished E-RYT (Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher) credential.
Yoga Therapy Seminars...approved and recognized through Yoga Alliance!
Next 500 Hour session begins January 2009!
We are a member of and a recognized yoga therapy program with the International Association of Yoga Therapists.
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200 Hour Yoga Teacher Workshops...New session starting June 20, 2008!
Space is limited...register now!
Location: Divine Yoga Center
Program directed by: Maggie Metzinger, Director of Purple Lotus West
Curriculum: Purple Lotus Yoga Alliance Registered 200 Hour Program!
For more information, please click here!
Workshop Refund/Cancellation Policy: If we cancel a workshop you will get a full refund. If you cancel your attendance, there will be no refunds unless the workshop has a waiting list and we are able to completely fill your space(s). Spots will be filled in the order they were registered and any refunds issued will be minus 20% office fees.
