Summer 2009:
• Vinyasa Krama - Intermediate Level (starts: April 6 & 7, 2009)
• Vinyasa Krama - Foundations Level (starts: April 11, 2009)
• Individualized Asana: Spring 2009 session (starts: April 7, 9, & 10)
• Asana and Myofascial Anatomy (starts: April 11, 2009)
• Summer Shadow Yoga Intensive (August 18-22, 2009)
• Zen-based Meditation (on Mondays)

15 Mondays
8:30-10:30am
Apr 6 - July 27
no class
May 25 & July 6

and / or

15 Tuesdays
6:05-7:35pm
Apr 7 - July 28
no class
May 26& July 7

Cost:
$315 or $285 if paid by 3/30/09 for Mondays

or

$285 or $270 if paid by 3/30/09 for Tuesdays

or

$510 for both days if paid by 3/31/09

or

Drop-in fee:
Mondays - $25
Tuesdays - $20

Teacher: Mark Horner

Vinyasa Krama refers to the deliberate placement of the body (nyasa), through a sequential, step by step process (krama), grounded in skillful means. This intermediate level course will teach a variety of vinyasas designed to help experienced students become stable and comfortable in the important primary seed asanas, their variations, and abstractions. The Monday sessions are 2 hours and will include work with kriya and preparatory pranayama. The Tuesday sessions are 1 1/2 hours and will focus primarily on the asana / vinyasa. One or both sessions may be attended.

Some of the topics to be covered include:

• Sessions will alternate between Free-style practice, and work with the Shadow Yoga forms as preludes to the vinyasas.
• Vinyasas based in Karana (Causal action; synthesis of the limbs) will be worked with as preparation for the skillful practice of the primary seed asanas.
• Specific vinyasas to help prepare for the most important asanas for building the agni will also be taught.
• Principles of sequencing will be discussed and learned through active practice.

Drop-in Policy: Sessions will build upon each other, so taking the full course is recommended, however, for those who cannot, drop-in is $25 for Monday and $20 for Tuesday.

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$228

or

$216
if paid by April 4

or

$20/class
drop-in

Teacher: Mark Horner

Vinyasa Krama refers to the deliberate placement of the body (nyasa), through a sequential, step by step process (krama), grounded in skillful means. This Foundations level course will teach a variety of vinyasas to open and strengthen all regions of the body (shoulder girdle, arms, waist, hips, feet & legs, etc), with each class having a specific focus.

Additional emphasis will be on the establishment of good rhythmic activity in order to strengthen the vital breath and improve concentration ability - both of which are necessary if one is to progress in the practice of asana.

Who can attend: This course is recommended for all students with some experience in the Foundations Series and/or the Shadow Yoga Prelude forms, or a grounding in the basics of practice.

Drop-in policy: Sessions will build upon each other, so taking the full course is recommended, however, for those who cannot, single sessions may be attended at the drop-in rate of $20/class.

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15 Tuesdays
4-6pm
April 7- July 28
no class
5/26 & 7/7


and / or

16 Thursdays
4-6pm
April 9- July 30
no class
7/2

and / or

15 Fridays
8:30-10:30am
April 10- July 31
no class
5/22 & 7/3

Cost:
$285 for Tues or Friday
only, or $304 for Thur only ($19/class)

or

$510 for Tues and Fri, or $527 for Thurs & Fri ($17/class)

or

$527 for Tues and Thurs ($17/class)

Teacher: Mark Horner

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.

Make-up Policy: Any missed classes may be made up during the current session only on Tues, Thurs, or Friday. Check with Mark as to the best start time for the make-up.

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$308

or

$275
if paid by
April 4, 2008

or

$30
per class Drop-in

Teacher: Mark Horner

From this course participants will gain an experiential understanding of the myofascial meridians and how they relate to Asana practice as well as the seeing and understanding of bodies. Dedicated students, teachers, and aspiring teachers will benefit by coming to a clearer understanding of their own patterns of strain and restriction while learning ways to work with them in asana practice. This will aid in the process of learning to see such patterns in another.

Using the “Anatomy Trains” model, developed by bodyworker and anatomist Thomas Myers, we will explore the 8 different lines, or myofascial meridians.

Each class will begin with a discussion, including slides of the myofascial line to be explored. The information will be brought alive through asana practice (1.75 to 2 hours).

For Whom: This course is designed for yoga teachers, aspiring teachers, and dedicated students. It is strongly recommended for all students in Mark’s 2008-2009 AS/TT program. All participants should have good facility with uddiyana bandha and the primary asanas

Drop-in policy: It is recommended that the entire course be taken, however, for those who cannot, drop-in is available at $30/class

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Tues 18; Wed 19; Thur 20
6:30-8:30am
Special Focus Sessions


and

Sat 22
7:30-9:30am
Special Focus Session

and


IA Sessions:
Tues: 5:30-7:30pm
Weds : 4-6pm
Thurs: 4-6pm
Fri: 8:30-10:30am

Cost:
$25 / class if pregistered and paid by August 1, 2009

or

$175 for entire intensive paid in full bu August 1, 2009

or

$28 / session drop-in (only available for the Special Focus Sessions

Teacher: Mark Horner

A powerful way to improve the depth and quality of your yoga practice is with a period of concentrated daily study. This 5 day intensive will combine special focus classes with individualized asana sessions. Each special focus class will begin with a talk explaining a key characteristic of a high quality yoga practice. This will be followed by a guided practice using one of the three Shadow Yoga Prelude forms. The Individualized Asana sessions will give students an opportunity to personally explore the material presented in the focus classes, while receiving hands-on help with asanas assigned for their unique needs. Student are strongly encouraged to take the entire course, however, if this is not possible, single sessions may be attended.

The topics to be covered include:

• “Finding your Bones” (Tuesday 6:30-8:30am): Learn to transmit the force of gravity through your bones and move from a place of balance. This is the key to ease and efficiency - a necessary precondition to building inner power.
• ”The inner Alchemy of Practice” (Wednesday 6:30-8:30am): how to develop more cohesion, synergy, and power in your practice through the integration of form, mind, & energy.
• “The Healing Power of Rhythm” (Thursday 6:30-8:30am): rhythmic activity as the key to controlling the mind and breath. Learn how to draw forth organic rhythm with deliberateness and skill.
• “Harvesting the Fruit” (Saturday 7:30-9:30am): If practice does not move us toward greater stillness and presence, then the fruit is not being harvested. Learn how to make this a priority and not settle for anything less.

PLEASE NOTE:

• The prices listed on the registration form for single sessions REQUIRE PRE-REGISTRATION BY AUGUST 1.
• Cost for drop-in for the Special Focus classes is $28 at the door.
• Individualized Asana classes require pre-registration - no drop-ins.
• Priority for start times for the IA sessions are given to those who register first and take the full intensive

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