No yoga experience necessary for any of these series
or workshops unless otherwise noted.
Thursdays, 7:15-8:30 pm, September 16 - October 7, 2010.
$65 pre-registered, $75 at the door, space permitting.
Please mail check to studio; no phone registrations.
Next series October 14 - November 4.
This series of classes introduces basic yoga poses sequentially to those with little to no yoga experience. It is also appropriate for those new to Iyengar yoga, a style of hatha yoga that focuses on the standing poses in the beginning to build strength, flexibility, body awareness, coordination and concentration; and which offers a dynamic and active approach that improves the ability to focus the mind and increase the ability to relax. The fee includes practice handouts for each session, a 10% discount on yoga supplies during series and one free post-series class. Expect to comfortably continue with an ongoing class at Fig Garden Yoga upon completion. Students who prefer or require a gentler class can begin anytime in Gentle Yoga/Level 1 classes (see class schedule).
Tuesdays, 6:00-7:00am, September 14 - October 19, 2010.
$75 pre-registered by 9/10; $85 thereafter.
Please mail check to studio; no phone registrations.
Start your day with an energizing flowing yoga practice. We will flow from one posture to the next, linking them together with our breath, and taking time to find our alignment in each pose. This class is for continuing students who are familiar with basic alignment principles and are ready for a challenging sequence of asanas in Sun Salutations.
Yoga for Upper Body Strength
with Denise Wendler
Saturday, September 18, 2010, 2:00-4:00 pm.
$40 pre-registered by 9/15; $50 thereafter
Please mail check to studio; no phone registrations.
Join special guest instructor from the Bay Area,
Denise Wendler, for an Iyengar yoga workshop
Upper body strengthening poses, such as arm balancing poses, require strength, flexibility, and coordination. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to strengthen your arms and abdominal muscles, stretch helpful muscle groups and bring it all together to approach a variety of upper body poses. This workshop will be especially geared toward the special challenges women face in doing these poses successfully, including weaker upper bodies and heavier weight distribution. Upper body strengthening poses help to prevent osteoporosis, build confidence & stamina, and strengthen the arms, wrists and shoulders. Students of all levels and abilities are welcome.
Denise Wendler is a certified Iyengar yoga instructor at the Intermediate Junior I level. She is also a graduate of the Iyengar Yoga Institute of San Francisco. Denise's classes draw faithful students who appreciate her encouraging spirit and patient instruction. She enjoys teaching students of all abilities and ages.
Yoga Nidra:
Therapeutic Deep Relaxation
Wednesday, August 18, 2010, 7:15-8:45 pm.
$20 pre-registered by 8/15; $25 thereafter
Please mail check to studio; no phone registrations.
STRESS has been found to be a common factor in all chronic dis-eases, and yoga has been found to be highly effective for relieving stress. However, not all yoga practices are equally stress-relieving. Yoga Nidra, also known as Yoga Sleep, is a method that combines relaxation, affirmation, breathing and visualization techniques. It is unsurpassed as a form of body-mind integrated deep relaxation and is especially useful for relieving:
- Chronic Stress
- Insomnia
- Anxiety
- High Blood Pressure
- High Cholesterol
- Heart Disease
- Diabetes
- Fibromyalgia
- Chronic Fatigue
- Depression
Saturday, August 21, 1:00-3:00 pm.
$35 pre-registered by 8/18; $45 thereafter.
Please mail check to studio; no phone registrations.
This workshop is for those with back challenges, including scoliosis. The emphasis will be on poses that safely increase strength and flexibility. Learn poses to:
- relieve muscle tension and nerve pain
- improve posture and alignment
- increase flexibility in the hips, shoulders and back
- strengthen the back, core and extremities to give the spine support
- reduce mental stress often associated with back problems
Great complement to the ongoing Tuesday night Back Care class.
Please note: This workshop is not appropriate for those with acute pain or spinal injuries. Please call for a private session instead.
Saturday, June 19, 2010
$70 for 50-minute readings by appointment only.
10:00 am, 11:00 am, 2:00 pm, 3:00 pm.
Please call or email to secure appointment.
Tarot cards can be used in many ways. Carl Jung was the first psychologist to attach importance to tarot symbolism. Lesley Kellas Payne is a long-time Tarot card reader who focuses on the psychological and energetic aspects revealed by the cards. Instead of “fortune-telling,” Lesley explains the symbolisms and helps the client understand the themes and trends that will be unfolding over the coming months.
Lesley Kellas Payne is a professional editor and has been reading Tarot cards and astrological charts for many years. Lesley sees the Tarot as a unique and valuable tool for exploring what is "up" for a given individual at a given time or times, a pictorial window into the world of growth and life experience.
Wednesdays and Fridays, 10:00-11:15 am
$5 drop-in for anyone who has lost their job due to the economy.
Please call or email to reserve your space.
Lost your job? Looking for something to boost your energy and improve your outlook? Come together with others to experience yoga’s remedies for stress in troubled times. Learn to breathe, stretch, focus on the positive, and let go of stress and tension. This is a reduced-fee class for anyone affected by our current economic downturn. Please call or email to reserve your space.
Silent Meditation Sitting Group
Wednesdays, 7:15-8:15 pm. By donation.
Moving to Tuesdays starting September 7, 7:15-8:15 pm.
This sitting group is for people already familiar with seated meditation since no instructions will be offered. Elizabeth Karsh has kindly volunteered to coordinate the group.
On-site Workshops and classes.
Office Yoga Workshop: Simple stretches at the desk to help prevent carpel tunnel and other muscular-skeletal problems from sedentary occupations. Corporate Yoga: On-site yoga classes for your staff and employees to increase workplace wellness. By appointment - please call for more information.
Lasting relief for performance anxiety, fear of flying, food cravings, grief, trauma, and other emotions blocking creativity and personal growth. By appointment only.
Cancellation Policy for Special Focus Workshops:
Requests received 1 week prior: 100% credit good for 3 months or cash refund minus $10 handling charge. No refunds or credits given for cancellations received thereafter
or for no-shows. 100% refund if we cancel.
