Spice It Up!

Rhonda Austin will begin teaching a Kundalini yoga class on Mondays from 7:30 to 9 pm starting July 17th. This sytle of yoga "focuses on the controlled release of the Kundalini (serpent power) energy which is found at the base of your spine. The practice involves classic poses, chanting, coordination of breath and movement, and meditation. The emphasis however, is not on the yoga poses, but on the chanting and breathing, which rewards yogis with spiritual transformation and unity consciousness" (info from ABCs of Yoga).

Our studio believes in balance. We like to offer many styles and off-shoots of yoga (everything from Ashtanga and Pilates to meditation and philosophy) in order to give students the chance to balance their practice, to keep their journey fresh and spirited. As they say, "Variety is the spice of life." So go ahead, try something new!

July 5th: Pilates Mat Intensive 6-week course begins. 12-1 pm
July 14th: Music and Movement as Good Medicine Workshop. 7-9:30 pm
July 19th: Evening Pilates Mat Intensive course begins. 7:30-8:30 pm
July 22nd: Capoeira Angola Workshop & Brazilian inspired potluck. 3-5 pm
July 29th: Concert with Sat Kartar; Kirtan with Mike Cohen. 6:30 pm
July 30th: Yoga of Sound Workshop. 10-3 pm

Namaste

Here's to a weekend of peaceful
adventures.

Busy Bees

The studio is heating up with activity right now.

The teacher training program is set to begin in September. It will be a 200 hour, year-long program based in the Hatha Yoga tradition. Students will be exposed to other styles including Ashtanga, Anusara, Vinyasa Flow, as well as the meditation, philosophy, and anatomy aspects of a practice. Sessions will be held the first weekend of each month, Friday night through Sunday. The cost is $2775, which includes 2 anatomy workshops with Dianne Kadanaga and a weekend- long workshop with Todd Norian in December. Donna will host 2 general information sessions with those students interested in pursuing the program. The first will be July 19th at 7:30 pm and the second will be held August 16th at 7:30 pm. (You only need to attend one!) More details should be available on our website soon, but please feel free to call or write with any questions!

Another workshop is set for Saturday, July 22nd! Ed Luna will lead a spirited workshop on Capoeira, Angola, a dramatic dance-art-movement tradition from Brazil. You can learn more about Ed and the philosophy/history of Capoeira at TabcatColumbus. The session will be from 3 to 5 pm. Cost is $35. And be sure to join us for a Brazilian-flavored potluck afterwards!

Don't forgt, Lunch Time Yoga starts tomorrow at noon! It's sure to provide the relaxing break you desire in the middle of your day. See you there!

Pilates is Here!

Rhonda Austin will begin teaching two Pilates Mat Intensive classes at the studio next month. The first will be held every Wednesday from noon to 1 starting July 5th. The second will be held every Wednesday from 7:30 to 8:30pm starting July 19th. Rhonda was certified in The Pilates Method through the Physical Mind Institute in 1999 in New York. She has taught dance and pilates at a variety of places, including: Richland Academnt, OSU-Mansfield, Ballet Met, and The Elizabeth Blackwell Center. Visit her website for more information about her teaching and the Pilates Method.

The Mat Intensive class is designed for those who are new to Pilates and also for those with some experience. Pilates fundamentals and beginner/intermediate mat exercises will be introduced. Emphasis will be placed on proper form, use of breath and whole body awareness. The cost is $65 per six-week session.

Please e-mail Rhonda at pilateswithrhonda@yahoo.com with any questions.

Workshops

Upcoming workshops:

On July 29 and 30, Balanced Yoga is honored to host a Yoga of Sound Workshop led by world renowned Sat Kartar. She will perform a concert at the studio on the 29th at 7:30 pm. (Mike Cohen, a local Kirtan artist, will open for Sat Kartar at 6:30.) Her music offerings synthesize Eastern and Western influences, but are centered in her life study and practice of Sikh Kirtan, Kundalini, and Naad Yoga. Her unique vocal style ranges from the ethereal mystic space created in her Indian classical raga recordings, to groove-driven, gutsy interpretations of chants, hymns, and stories. The following day, Sat Kartar will lead us in an exploration of Naad Yoga, an ancient study of the sound current that vibrates within us from 10 am to 1 pm. The focus of the course will be to understand the science of chant and the syllabic sounds that create language. This is an amazing event and we are so excited to have her here! Please call for pricing.

Join us for Music and Movement as Good Medicine Friday, July 14 from 7 to 9:30 pm. This exciting and evocative experiential workshop will invite us on a journey --- a journey into our body with the breath, centering movement and sound. From this ground, we’ll open our hearts to the prayerful and ecstatic practice of kirtan, touching the Divine. Facilitators include Cheryl Rapose, Mike Cohen, and Judy Fasone. Cost: $30.

Other upcoming workshop facilitators include Michelle Stobart, Dianne Kadonaga, Tripsichore, and Todd Norian. Check back for details!

Tyler is leaving for Mali to spend 2 years of service in the Peace Corp. We'll miss seeing his friendly face in classes and at the front desk on Thursday nights! But we're excited to welcome Meghan to the studio. She'll be taking over Tyler's shift; so be sure to say hello!

Got Yoga?

Have mountain, will climb.

Spend Friday nights from 5 to 7:30 working the front desk and you'll receive 2 free classes a week! If interested, see Michelle or Donna for details.

Theatrical Yoga

Summer is just around the corner. The sidewalks are bristling with heat, the public pools are bursting with kids, and our yogis are practicing with enthusiasm. The atmosphere in the studio is warm and inviting with plenty of plants, sunlight, and spirals adding to the natural energy of the classes.

In between your summer travels and visits to the local ice creamery, be sure to check out our schedule. Donna is busy as always setting up some exciting workshops for the summer and we have a couple of new classes starting up: Lunch Time Yoga from 12 to 1 on Friday afternoons (begins 6/23) and Ashtanga Modified Primary from 7:30 to 9 on Tuesday evenings (began 5/23).

If you're looking for a neat dive into the powerfully beautiful world of yoga theatre, be sure to check out Tripsichore.