Join Chip Hartranft for
The Yoga Of Awakening
Pura Vida Spa
San José, Costa Rica
February 14-21, 2009

THE FALL SEASON CONTINUES...
...now through December 23rd with an exciting lineup of transformative classes, workshops, films and other events. Come to a class whenever you like - just check out the calendars for December 1-7 and December 8-14. Then, drop in anytime! Preregistration is recommended for workshops - details...



This Week & Next - preregistration recommended for starred* events

THE ART OF ASSISTING, Level II* with Bo Forbes
Friday-Sunday, December 5-7 ~ In this workshop, we will take the art of assisting to new levels, learning advanced assists for basic poses, as well as more advanced postures. We will work on further refinement of language in verbal assists. We will continue to work on assessing physical ailments and alignment issues, injuries, and emotional and energetic issues. We will also explore assisting in students' 'Achilles Heel' poses. There will be a great deal of practice, including assisting in pairs in the Saturday morning class at Yoga In The Square. Details & registration at elementalyoga.com
Schedule: Fri, 6:30-8:30pm; Sat, 12:30-6:30pm; Sun, 11-5

MERIDIAN YOGA: Opening the Energetic Pathways* with Daniel Orlansky
Saturday, December 6, 2-5pm ~ Our health is dependent on the free flow of chi (life force) in our mind, body, and soul. Open the pathways that allow prana to flow, bringing harmony, lightness and joy to our being. This workshop artfully blends ancient and modern techniques that activate and balance the body's meridian pathways. Using gentle pressure, body weight, and skillful touch, we will work with a partner to increase our range of motion and perfect our alignment in yoga asanas associated with the fourteen internal organs. A modern stretching technique called resistance/PNF stretching will be taught, along with some Thai and shiatsu massage. Feel free to attend alone, or with a friend. $38

Dharma Film Series presents THE SCENT OF GREEN PAPAYA
Saturday, December 6, 7pm ~ This lyrical, magical movie follows the journey of a 10 year old girl, Mui (Lu Man San), who arrives from the provinces of Vietnam in 1951 to work as a servant in the home of a Saigon merchant family. Shy and resourceful, she adapts effortlessly to her responsibilities amidst dysfunctional family dynamics. Mui blooms into a beautiful young woman, eventually moves on to serve in the house of a musician/composer who she has secretly admired. On another level, the movie is about everyday spirituality from an Eastern perspective. Mui has learned the art of slowing down and appreciating subtleties in the world around her, even as she works. Her entire being radiates warmth and peace. As a young woman she brings patience to love, allowing it to ripen in its unique way, delicately savoring each moment of its unfolding. This Vietnamese film was nominated for an Academy Award as Best Foreign Language Film. Presented with the Institute For Meditation & Psychotherapy. $10 at the door, with free refreshments and post-film discussion, $35/3 CEUs for mental health professionals

Free Class! ELEMENTAL VINYASA YOGA with Bo Forbes & trainees
Sunday, December 7, 2:30-4pm ~ Join Bo Forbes and her teacher trainees for an invigorating vinyasa yoga class. You’ll get plenty of loving care and attention if you like. Admission is first come, first served. Please note: class starts promptly at 2:30 - latecomers cannot be admitted

SOUND HEALING CIRCLE with Barbara Albenesius
Sunday, December 7, 7-9pm; 6:30 setup ~ Join Barbara Albenesius on the first Sunday of each month to explore the healing powers of sound and music. You will experience both co-creating and receiving sound healing, as well as learning how to improvise music with a healing intention. Please bring your favorite instruments or just yourself, your voice and your love. Prior musical or healing experience is welcome but not required. Donation $5-15

ANUSARA YOGA Friday Night Special with Julia Novina
Friday, December 12, 6:15-7:45pm ~ Take your practice to the next level in this monthly Anusara-Inspired master class. Students will learn and practice intermediate level asanas in a dedicated, supportive and playful environment. Classes may also incorporate tantric yoga philosophy, meditation and pranayama. Open to all experienced students • $18 or class card • no makeups

Fall
Classes

Drop in anytime!
Movement
Yoga
Tai Chi Kung
Aikido
Contact Improv
Dance 
Nia
Awareness Thru Movement
Bones For Life
Kids & Parents
Upcoming
Events
Please pre-register

Personal
Growth
Recommended
Nia/Mon, 11am; Sun, 10am
Awareness Thru Movement - T, 12
Vinyasa Yoga Flow - Mon, 7:45pm
Pilates/Jenny - T, 4:30, Th, 8:30a
Insight Meditation/T, 7:45p; F, 10a
Anusara-Insp Yoga - W9:30, Su4:30
Creative Mvt For Kids 4-7 - Th, 4:15
Bones For Life - Th, 7:45pm
Aikido/Ted Goodman - Sat, noon
Dharma Film Series
Insight Meditation
Secrets Of
       Sounder Sleep
Patañjali Yoga-Sutra
Personal Coaching
Spiritual Counseling
Sound Healing Circle
The Month Ahead...
Wellness
Acupuncture
Ayurveda
Craniosacral Therapy
Feldenkrais
Hypnotherapy
Massage Therapy 
Nutrition & Health
Personal Coaching 
Psychotherapy
Reflexology
Reiki
Shiatsu
DECEMBER
5 The Art Of Assisting II/Bo Forbes
6 Meridian Yoga & Shiatsu/Orlansky
6 Film: The Scent Of Green Papaya
7 Free class! Elemental Yoga
7 Sound Healing Circle/Albenesius
12 Anusara Yoga Fri Night Special
12 Personal Evolution/The Gerzons
14 Breathwork/Christine Hall
14 Restorative Yoga/Carol Nelson
15 The Work Of Byron Katie/Neige
19 Yoga Therapeutics IV/Bo Forbes
20 Kirtan/Shubalananda & guests!
27 New Years Open House - free!
28 Martial Improvisation/Klinger
28 Changes Focusing Grp/Klagsbrun
JANUARY
2 Yoga Therapeutics II/Bo Forbes
3 Breathwork/Christine Hall
3 Film: The Truman Show