YOGA WORKSHOPS

Yoga Etc. Studio extends quality instruction by offering you special interest workshops. Keep an eye out for upcoming seminars, workshops and other special programs.

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS:

January 22, 2012 Steve Ross is Back!!

Workshop held at St Petersburg Garden Club 501 Sunset Drive S, St Petersburg, FL 33707 (off of Park St and 5th Avenue S)

Register for full day for $100.00

We are thrilled to bring Steve back for two exciting workshops and a kirtan Sunday, January 22^nd, 2012. Steve is the host of the popular Oxygen Channel television show, “Inhale” and the author of our favorite yoga book, “Happy Yoga”. Steve combines upbeat, inspirational music with a relaxed, easy spirituality that make his classes at MahaYoga some of the most popular in Los Angeles.

10:00-12:30 Happy Yoga   Cost $55.00 Steve will lead us in his signature “Happy Yoga” Vinyasa Flow class. Steve combines his incredible playlist with humor and deep spirituality to show just how much fun yoga can be. ALL LEVELS WELCOME!

2:30-4:30 Yin Yoga   Cost $55.00 Join Steve in the afternoon for a 2-hour Yin Yoga class. Yin Yoga uses long holds to open up tight muscles and move energy through your meridians-a perfect compliment to the flow practice. ALL LEVELS WELCOME

5:30-6:30 Kirtan   Cost $15.00 Accompanied by the guitar, Steve will guide us through kirtan, an incredibly fun and uplifting practice that uses call and response chanting to raise the sound vibrations within us and of the universe. “Being able to sing” is totally unnecessary!!

 

WORKSHOPS PREVIOUSLY HELD:

YOGA ETC STUDIO WEEKEND MEDITATION RETREAT AT LAKE LOUISA STATE PARK Friday October 21^st 2011-Sunday October 23^rd 2011

Join Cindy and Jen for a weekend of yoga, meditation and wonderful vegan meals at the beautiful Lake Louisa State Park this October. Just about an hour and a half from St Pete, in central Florida, Lake Louisa is a beautiful state park with 6 lakes, rolling hills, miles of hiking trails and excellent opportunities for viewing the states wildlife. This tranquil setting perfectly lends itself to quiet, personal reflection.

We will practice and celebrate our sangha together Friday evening before moving into a quieter, more sacred space. Saturday will be spent silently with group meditation, personal practice, a silent hike, and plenty of opportunity to rest and reflect. Sunday morning we will join together for another meditation, a beautiful heart affirming yoga practice and a fantastic brunch before checking out.

Your yoga classes, meditations, lodging and meals are all included. The cabins are large and comfortable with wonderful screened in porches overlooking Lake Dixie. All of the meals will be vegan with gluten free options available lovingly prepared by Chef Jason. The rooms are double occupancy. Single rooms are available for an additional fee. You may request a roommate or we can set you up with one. Check in is at 4:00 Friday. Check out is at 11:00 Sunday. See Jen if you think you may want to stay Sunday afternoon to go kayaking.Register Early and Save! There is a limited amount of cabins. Rooms may not be available later in the year. Shared Room: Before Sept 1^st $245, After Sept 1^st $295. Single Room: Before Sept 1^st $395, After Sept 1^st $445

AN EVENING OF KIRTAN WITH HARIS LENDER & THE ASANA POSSE

SEPTEMBER 25, 2011   6 PM   DONATION ONLY

Come join Haris Lender and the Asana Posse as they lend their voices, instruments and hearts for a beautiful night of call and response chanting.
Bring a cushion to sit on, an open heart, and your chanting voice! First time chanters encouraged!  BY DONATION ONLY. Please RSVP!

LEARN TO BREATH TO CHANGE YOUR LIFE with Kerry Porter-Wills

September 16, 2011  6:30-8:30pm

$15.00

This extended practice explores the landscape of breath and surrender. Learn about the anatomy of a breath, experiment with breath patterns and practice deep relaxation. Gentle asana (exercises) with lots of pranayama (breath work), ending with Samantha (“loving kindness”) meditation in Savasana (corpse pose). Emphasis will be on how to use the breath to support posture. Expect to move slowly and relax. All levels of ability are welcome.

Partner Yoga Party and Potluck Saturday August 13^th 5:00-8:00

BY DONATION

Looking for something a little different for date night? Don’t have a date and want to have some fun? Join us August 13^th for a fun and playful partner yoga practice and party afterwards. You can either come with your own partner or come alone and we’ll find you one. Either way is perfectly fine. In the partner yoga class we’ll play somewhere in between the lines of Thai yoga massage and acro yoga. Its accessible to all levels and a light-hearted way to experiment with your practice. You can connect in a unique way to your partner or close friend, or use it to build trust with someone brand new!Bring a vegan or vegetarian dish to share (or perhaps some wine) and after class, we’ll all spend time getting to know each other and celebrating our wonderful yoga community.

Anatomy for Yoga Workshop with Dr. Len Bauduin Saturday, July 23^rd 1:30-6:30 p.m. Sunday, July 24^th 1:30-6:30 p.m. Two Day Workshop $65.00

This workshop is designed for teachers and serious yoga students to get a deeper understanding of anatomy as it applies to yoga. Dr. Len Bauduin, Chiropractic and Acupuncture Physician will help us to comprehend how the how the body functions as well as how it can dysfunction. We will establish a common understanding of how the body is put together, proper anatomical terms, how the body is interconnected and how all of this applies to your yoga practice and classes. It will also highlight why, biologically, no two yoga students could ever experience a class in the exact same way.

Dr. Bauduin will discuss:

Dr. Len Bauduin provides chiropractic, acupuncture, and nutritional counseling services. His training includes two B.S. degrees in the field of biology, a Doctorate of Chiropractic and certification in applied kinesiology, physiotherapy, and acupuncture. He received his Doctorate of Chiropractic from the National University of Health Sciences. He has also completed extensive coursework in nutrition and Chinese Medicine at the Florida Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine (FITCM) in Pinellas Park, Florida. His extensive training enables him to treat and aid in the prevention of a wide range of conditions as well as provide information to the public on how they can make changes in their own health. Dr. Len Bauduin has been in practice since 1996.

Introduction to Ashtanga with Beth Cole

Saturday, June 18^th, 2011 1:00-4:00 p.m. $25

This 3 hour workshop is designed to introduce students to the Ashtanga method of yoga as taught by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois. Ashtanga is a set series of movements linked to the breath. Students will be taught fundamental poses of the primary series, how to link the breath with movement (vinyasa), how to incorporate the ujjayi breath, the gaze (drishti), and use of energy locks (bandhas).

A general knowledge of Ashtanga is great for anyone with a vinyasa flow practice!

Beth is one of the most experienced yoga teachers in the area and an Acupuncture Physician. She has been practicing yoga for 34 years and has a daily ashtanga practice. Beth completed Primary Series Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training with David Swenson and Tim Miller, Second Series Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training with David Swenson and Power Yoga Teacher Training with Bryan Kest. She practiced in India and the United States with Sri K. Pattabhi Jois before he passed away. Today Beth is dedicated to her karma yoga practice, spending time in both Africa and Haiti helping people who are suffering from trauma.

Yin Yoga with Jen Saturday June 18th 4:30-6:30 p.m. $15

Yin is the perfect compliment to a strong vinyasa or Ashtanga practice. Vigorous forms of yoga are excellent for your overall health and for building strength and endurance. Yin is great for moving deep into your tissues, creating greater flexibility, and letting go. In yin yoga, there are no standing postures, vinyasas or sweaty clothes to wash. In contrast, it’s all about deep, sweet stretching. Yin helps to open the energy pathways of the body and gives the gives the practitioner a great opportunity to tune into the breath.

Take Both Classes Together for Only $30!

 

STANDING HANDS, STEADY HEART

When: Saturday, May 21, 2011 1:00pm-3:00pm Where: Yoga Etc. Studio 3338 Tyrone Blvd. St. Pete, FL 33710 Cost: $15.00

Join Kerry Wills: The exhilaration of balancing on your hands happens when the arms become extensions of a steady heart. Learn the basics on how to balance in handstand, starting at the wall, but with the goal of working off it. A slow, deliberate approach is key to standing on the hands. Students tend to kick up with the hope that one day that will lead to steady balance. It won't. Learn a more mindful approach to handstands that cultivates patience and confidence. This two hour intermediate practice creates a foundation for arm balances with strong, standing poses and core work. Cultivate grace through understanding and by applying good technique.

 

YogaEtc Studio is Proud to Present Steve Ross!!
Sunday, February 6th, 2011

We are thrilled to host legendary yoga teacher, Steve Ross for two exciting workshops Sunday, Feb 6th, 2011. Steve is the host of the popular Oxygen Channel television show, “Inhale” and the author of one of our favorite yoga books, “Happy Yoga”. Steve combines upbeat, inspirational music with a relaxed, easy spirituality that make his classes at MahaYoga some of the most popular in Los Angeles.

Location: Garden Club of St. Petersburg 501 Sunset Drive South St. Pete 33707

10:00-12:30 Happy Yoga
Cost $55.00
Steve will lead us in his signature “Happy Yoga” Vinyasa Flow class. Steve combines his incredible playlist with humor and deep spirituality to show just how much fun yoga can be. He will cap the class off for us by lending his amazing voice and musical talents to a brief kirtan celebration. ALL LEVELS WELCOME!

2:00-4:00 Yin Yoga
Cost $55.00
Join Steve in the afternoon for a 2 hour Yin Yoga class. Yin Yoga uses long holds to open up tight muscles and move energy through your meridians. Yin is the perfect compliment for your flow practice. ALL LEVELS WELCOME!

Register early-this will sell out!

Foundations of Yoga Workshop Saturday, Jan 8, 2011 2:00pm-5:00pm $15.00

This workshop is designed to introduce beginning students to the basics of a yoga practice and is also perfect for more experienced students looking to build a strong foundation. We’ll start the workshop with a short discussion. We’ll answer questions such as is yoga a religion? (short answer – No!!) Why is yoga good for stress? How can I use yoga to heal my back injury or other injury? Is it possible to lose weight with yoga? (YES!!) What type of class is right for me? What’s behind the philosophy? What’s that weird om chant all about? And, of course, where can I find the best yoga pants? (ok- maybe we’ll save that one for after class). Then we will break down the basic poses found in most yoga classes. We’ll tackle that darn down dog, discuss cobra vs. up dog, explore chaturanga dandasana - when do you do it? When do you skip it? What the heck is a chaturanga? What’s the proper form? (hint – it’s not flopping down straight to your belly!) We’ll go on to examine forward folds, twists, triangle pose, meditation and more. If you have never done yoga before, then this is for you. If you have been doing yoga for years, but have often wondered, “Am I doing this right?” then this is for you too. It’s a great opportunity to get off to a strong start or to deepen your current practice.

 

Introduction to The Alexander Technique Workshop

When: Sunday September 12, 2010 2:00-3:30pm Where: Yoga Etc. Studio 3338 Tyrone Blvd. St. Pete, FL 33710 Cost: $15

The Alexander Technique is an educational method that teaches students how to move with less tension and more ease and efficiency leading to improved posture, mental and physical stamina, and less pain. Taught by Helen Hansen French a nationally certified Alexander Technique teacher, this introductory workshop will explore everyday movements such as sitting, standing, and walking, please dress comfortably.

Helen Hansen French- a graduate of the Juilliard School(Dance BFA 2001), and the American Center for the Alexander Technique Teacher Training Program(Certificate 2008) Mrs. Hansen French is a professional dancer with Buglisi Dance Theatre as well a teacher of dance and the Alexander Technique. She has served on the faculties of The Juilliard School, The Neighborhood Playhouse and St. Petersburg College, she has also been a guest instructor at The University of South Florida, The University of California at Long Beach, and George Mason University.

F.M. Alexander(1869-1955) As a young man Alexander was a Shakespearean actor touring in Australia and Tasmania. Chronic hoarseness interrupted his career, and he lost his voice while performing. When no medical treatment helped him, he looked at his own movement for the source of his vocal trouble. Through nine years of rigorous self-observation and experiment, he solved his problem, developed a full, rich voice and discovered what he named the primary control. He want on to teach his technique and further develop its principles. In 1931 he started a training course for teachers.

Bhagavad Gita Study Group

Start Time: Sunday Evenings 6:30-7:30pm, Starting September 12, 2010 Duration: 20 Weeks Teacher: Bill Bilodeau Cost: Suggested Donation $5

In the Bhagavad Gita, one of the world’s most profound and enduring spiritual classics, Krishna and Arjuna dialogue on the battlefield about Yoga and the enlightened way to be in action in the world. The wisdom revealed is especially relevant to those interested in learning and embodying the highest possibilities of Yoga.

The Gita has been inspiring people for 2,500 years including such greats as Gandhi, Emerson, and Thoreau. We invite you to join us and to participate in this powerful and mind-expanding exploration. For information call 727-488-3163.

Teacher: Bill Bilodeau, twenty five year student of Gurani Anjali of Yoga Anand Ashram, Amityville, N.Y., focusing on the yoga of Patanjali and the great classical texts.

Download Bhgavad Gita Study Group At YogaEtc Studio

No New Plastic Project and Yoga Etc Studio Yoga Class with Jennifer Lowery

Start Time: Saturday, July 17, 2010 at 12:00pm End Time: Saturday, July 31, 2010 at 12:00pm Location: Your Daily life for 2 weeks - Yoga Etc Studio class at the end of the project

It takes 2 weeks for form a new "habit"....so Jennifer and I want to continue her “No New Plastic Project” for 2 more weeks

Starting mid-July we will form a discussion group on Yoga Tampa Bay to talk about the ways we are reducing our use of Plastic in our lives for 2 weeks. Every chance you get post on the discussion tab what things you did, did not do or plan to do to reduce your plastic consumption.

At the end of two weeks we will celebrate with a Yoga class at Yoga Etc Studio's where Jennifer will teach.

Did you know 380 billion plastic bags are used per year JUST in the United States, and 4 to 5 TRILLION plastic bags are manufactured each year? Less than 1% of these 4 to 5 trillion bags are recycled. 1 million sea birds and mammals are killed by ingesting these plastic bags. And still, less than 5% of US shoppers use reusable bags.

Please everyone try to participate because this is something that we can really do to make a difference.

CRYSTAL BOWL MEDITATIVE EXPERIENCE WITH RON HAYES

Date: Sunday, June 20th, 2010 Time: 6:00PM Price: $15

Join Ronald Hays for this ongoing meditative EXPERIENCE; an amazing journey for the Soul, Mind and Body. While you will be encouraged to recline and enjoy the Bowls, you will also be challenged to go beneath the chatter of your mind. With a mixture of analogy, humor, experimentation and practical application you will expand your awareness of self, others and the greater whole. No matter where you consider yourself to be in terms of a meditative practice --- from novice to avid practitioner -- Ron's ongoing series of Crystal Bowl Meditative Experiences will offer you a unique way to form your meditation practice or expound on your existing practice. Come for the experience and take with you the awareness and powerful tools needed to continue the journey in your daily lives.

For More Information: Ron Hays www.theglobalpage.com (727) 537-6058

BE STILL AND MOVE YOUR CHI…A YIN YOGA WORKSHOP

Dates: Saturday, April 24, 2010 & Sunday, April 25, 2010 Time: 1:30pm – 6:00pm Instructor: Emy Price: $35 per day / $55 for both days

Yin Yoga is a practice wherein one holds mostly seated postures for 3 to 5 minutes. It focuses strongly on the joints of the hips, pelvis and lower back. It is a practice of stillness and quiet, designed to stretch the connective tissue of the joints, awaken and move chi (energy) along the meridians (energy channels) of the body and bring one closer to their true inner nature. During a Yin practice we take time to relax into ourselves and cultivate a nondefensive attitude toward sensations, physical, emotional and mental. A Yin practice will rejuvenate and relax you, giving you increased clarity of mind and leaving you with the feeling that you have had a massage.

During this workshop we will focus on some of the meridian channels that run the length of the body. We will dedicate time to explore the physical, energetic, emotional and mental qualities of each yin/yang organ meridian pair before we begin an in depth Yin series for each one. Practicing Yin yoga will enrich the quality of chi flowing through the meridians. The unhurried attitude combined with the ability to feel attentive to our body reduces stress levels and allows our system to discharge excess tensions. Yin yoga enhances the quality and fluid motion of chi. Join us…be still and move your chi.

For more information call 727-644-4554. Advanced registration not necessary but appreciated!

YOGA AND 12-STEP RECOVERY WORKSHOP

Date: Saturday, March 27, 2010 Time: 2:00pm – 4:30pm Instructor: Jen Price: Donation Only

We are granted “a daily reprieve contingent on the maintenance of our spiritual condition”. Yoga can be a wonderful tool for people recovering from addictions of all sorts. For many it is a way to deepen their practice of the 11th step while at the same time beginning to heal the body from years of neglect and misuse.

Yoga Etc Studio is hosting a workshop to explore how yoga philosophy and practices work symbiotically with the 12 steps. We will do a physical yoga practice and also discuss similarities between the two systems, meditation techniques, and methods to help aid relaxation and lessen anxiety without the use of drugs.

This program is designed for people in all stages of recovery or just interested in exploring the benefits of yoga and 12 step work . It is by donation only (suggested donation $20.00) Please come even if you can’t afford to donate. RSVPs requested.

The workshop will be Saturday March 27th from 2:00 – 4:30. RSVP at the studio or by calling 727-644-4554.

FOUNDATIONS OF YOGA WORKSHIPS WITH KERRY PORTER

Dates: Saturday, January 9, 2010; Saturday, January 23; Saturday, February 6

Time: 2:00 – 4:00PM

Price: Single $25, Two days $45, Three days $60

This series of yoga workshops encompasses the basics of the practice, from asana to meditation and pranayama. We will have ample time to practice and ask questions. Students newer to the practice or those simply wishing to review are welcome to explore all three as a series or each as a stand alone practice. Please email me with questions: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Saturday January 9, 2-4pm: Stand and Balance: The basis of asana practice is standing poses. It is here that we develop the strength and flexibility for deeper work. We will practice the foundational poses and Sun Salutes in detail.

Saturday January 23, 2-4pm: Relax and Restore: We will practice gentle stretching, Yin Yoga and Yoga Nidra.

Saturday February 6, 2-4pm: Sit and Be: Asana literally translates as "seat." Every yoga pose prepares the body to sit in meditation. This class will focus on hip openers and end with pranayama (breathwork) and a guided meditation.

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