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COURSES AND WORKSHOPS 2008
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Cancellation Policy : full refund given (less a $20 cancellation fee) if notice is given a minimum of 14 days prior to the workshop date, or the first session of a course. Cancellations within 14 days receive no refund. In addition, after a course has begun, no refunds or credits will be given for missed classes or withdrawals.

Early Registration Discounts : All courses and workshops are priced to encourage early registration which helps in our planning. While it may be possible to join at the last minute, we have adjusted our pricing for 2008 to discourage this. SAVE MONEY AND REGISTER EARLY. THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS TO THE PRICING STRUCTURE, SO PLEASE DON'T ASK.

 
INDIVIDUALIZED ASANA COURSES - Spring 2008 Session
Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays - 11 sessions each day
Dates/Time: Price: Description:

11 Tuesdays
4-6pm

April 1 - July 1
no class
May 13, 20, 27

and / or

11 Thursdays
4-6pm

Mar 27 - June 26
no class
May 15, 22, 29

and / or

11 Fridays
8:30-10:45am

Mar 28 - June 27
no class
May 16, 23, 30

Cost:
$204 for one day only

or

$385 for two days

or

$540 for all three days




Teacher: Mark Horner with Denise Landucci assisting

Traditionally yoga asanas were taught through an individualized approach adjusted to the unique needs of each student. This eliminates unproductive activity by focusing the student on asanas that will most quickly remove their obstructions. To support this, the teacher provides one-to-one guidance and hands on adjustments through the marma system. Due to this, all levels of students will progress faster in an individualized course rather than in a group class.

Numbers will be limited and start times staggered (please download the flyer for the start times). Mark will contact each student prior to the first class to assign their asana(s). As progress is made, each student’s practice will be evolved accordingly. Allow about 1 to 1 1/2 hours for your session. Space is limited & past courses have filled. Please register early to assure your spot.. Priority is given to those who register first and take multiple sessions.

Who can attend: To qualify for these courses knowledge of one of the Shadow Yoga preludes, or any of the Beginners Series is required.

Download printable flyer and registration form

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BEGINNERS SERIES - Vyayamas Sequence
4 session course
Dates/Time: Price: Description:
Four Mondays SPRING
May 19, June 2, 9, 16

Four Mondays SUMMER
August 4-25

Four Mondays FALL
Sept 8-29

4:30 - 5:45pm
$82

or

$72
if prepaid by one week prior to first class:
May 12
July 28
Sept 1
Teacher: Denise Landucci

This course gives a basic grounding in the foundations of Hatha Yoga. Participants learn a set sequence of stances, whole body exercises, and dynamic movements practiced with rhythmic breathing. This preliminary form is one of the Four Foundation Series taught at Moksha Yoga Shala and is based in vyayamas (preparatory exercises), which have the purpose of reducing excess in the body and mind, while strengthening the muscular skeletal structure and breath. This results in lightness, strength, stamina, flexibility, and agility, all of which are prerequisite to the safe and unobstructed learning of yoga asanas.

In this course students will be introduced to:
  • uddiyana bandha
  • ujjayi breathing
  • the basics of integrating breath with movement
  • the basic work of the legs, ankles, and feet as well as the arms and hands.

Who can attend: This course is open to new and continuing beginners. No prior Yoga experience is required. The Four Beginners Series can be taken in any order. Combined, they build a strong foundation in the fundamentals of Hatha and prepare the student to progress to the Intermediate Level and learn the Three Shadow Yoga Prelude Forms. Once any of the Beginners forms are learned, the student is then eligible for the Individualized Asana Courses.

Drop-in policy: this course is only available on a drop-in basis to those who have completed a prior Intro to Shadow Yoga / Vyayamas course. Drop-in is fee is $16/class. Those on the Monthly Unlimited Plan may also attend on a drop-in basis without extra charge.

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SUMMER SHADOW YOGA INTENSIVE- August 2008
Mondays, Tuesdays, and Saturdays during August
Dates/Time: Price: Description:

4 Mondays
8:30-10am

August 4 - 25

and / or

4 Tuesdays
6:05-7:35pm

August 5 - 26

and / or

5 Saturdays
8:00-9:30am

August 2 - 30

Cost:
$72 for Mondays or Tuesdays

or

$90 for Saturdays

or

$208 for all three days
or

$19 drop-in




Teacher: Mark Horner

These summer classes will focus on the Balakrama and Chaya Sanchalanam forms, as well as Free-style format. Emphasis will be on working with the core principles which govern the practice of Hatha Yoga. When these principles are well understood and embodied through skillful repetition, the path of Hatha Yoga will unfold in an organic, unobstructed way. Spending time initially in this way, will save time in the long run, as one will not need to go back and clean up mistakes made from a hastily and incompletely laid foundation.

Each class will begin with a short discussion of a key principle of practice which will then be taken into action and worked with. One, two, or three sessions per week may be attended.

Participation in these classes requires some prior experience with the Balakrama and Chaya Sanchalanam forms.

Drop-in policy: Only students who have successfully completed a prior Balakrama or Chaya Sanchalanam course may drop-in to individual classes. Drop-in fee is $19/class

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FOUNDATIONS SERIES: STANCES AND SEATS SEQUENCE
10 session course
Dates/Time: Price: Description:
Ten Saturdays
Aug 2- Oct 11
no class
Sept 6

9:45 - 11am
$204

or

$180
if paid by July 19

Teacher: Mark Horner

The Stances and Seats Series teaches a sequential practice linking the Primary Stances with their corresponding Seats. These positions are fundamental to the unfolding of a stable and grounded practice. Once proficiency is gained, they become the seeds for all the other more complex asanas and vinyasas. For this reason, all students need to master these positions in order to progress in Hatha Yoga.

This course is one of the Four Foundation Series taught at Moksha Yoga Shala .

Who can attend: This series is open to new and continuing students of all levels. The Four Foundation Series can be taken in any order and will leave the student well-prepared to eventually learn the three Shadow Yoga Prelude Forms.

Drop-in policy: Drop-in is only open to those who have taken this course before - fee is $18/class. Those on the Monthly Unlimited Plan may attend the Four Foundation Series as part of the plan without extra charge.

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INDIVIDUALIZED ASANA COURSES - Summer 2008 Session
Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays during August
Dates/Time: Price: Description:

4 Tuesdays
4-6pm

August 5-26

and / or

5 Thursdays
4-6pm

July 31- Aug 28


and / or

5 Fridays
8:30-10:45am

August 1-29

Cost:
$76 for Tues; $95 for Thurs or Fri only

or

$162 for Tues & Fri or Thurs

or

$180 for Fri and Thurs


or

$238 for all 3 days




Teacher: Mark Horner with Denise Landucci assisting

Traditionally yoga asanas were taught through an individualized approach adjusted to the unique needs of each student. This eliminates unproductive activity by focusing the student on asanas that will most quickly remove their obstructions. To support this, the teacher provides one-to-one guidance and hands on adjustments through the marma system. Due to this, all levels of students will progress faster in an individualized course rather than in a group class.

Numbers will be limited and start times staggered (please download the flyer for the start times). Mark will contact each student prior to the first class to assign their asana(s). As progress is made, each student’s practice will be evolved accordingly. Allow about 1 to 1 1/2 hours for your session. Space is limited & past courses have filled. Please register early to assure your spot.. Priority is given to those who register first and take multiple sessions.

Who can attend: To qualify for these courses knowledge of one of the Shadow Yoga preludes, or any of the Beginners Series is required.

Download printable flyer and registration form

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ZEN-BASED MEDITATION
ongoing
Dates/Time: Price: Description:
Mondays

7:30-9:00 pm
$15/class Teacher: Michael McAlister

If you are longing to uncover both peace and a deeper more resonant balance in your life, come join Michael McAlister on Monday evenings for sitting meditation, followed by a Dharma talk and Q&A. Regardless of your wisdom tradition or pervious experience you are invited to sit with us on Monday Evenings for an accessible approach to a Zen-inspired practice. At each meeting we will address various teachings and practical applications of the simple Truth that all wisdom traditions build upon. Then we integrate these practices into the context of our everyday lives. And hopefully we will laugh a little along the way. We look forward to seeing you.

www.infinitesmile.org


Who can attend: All students are welcome, no prior meditation experience is required.
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