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Yoga Philosophy Series
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Dave Kidney
Wednesdays October 24, November 7 & 28 6:00 - 9:30pm $108, $45 for one session as space allows Space is limited
Dupont Circle Studio 1632-34 17th St NW Washington, DC 2009 202.328.9642 Join us for an in-depth discussion of one of the most important classical yoga lineages. This series will focus on the seminal text "The Heart of Yoga" by T.K.V. Desikachar. These workshops will follow the Desikachar book through discussion and practice on the central limbs of yoga, including history, philosophy, pranayama, ayurveda, and asana. Learn how to support an essential practice through deepened awareness of the science behind yoga. Reading: "The Heart of Yoga" by T.K.V. Desikachar Dave has been teaching yoga and leading teacher trainings in the Washington, DC area since 2009. His areas of focus are the philosophical frameworks of the practice and the Sanskrit language. Dave works full-time in international development. Continuing education units (CE) of Anatomy & Physiology are available for yoga teachers upon successful completion and per request. This series is part of the Tranquil Space 300hr Teacher Training. All yogis are welcome.
Full payment is required to reserve a space in workshops. All workshops are non-refundable. Cancellations made two weeks or more prior to workshop start date will be issued store credit. No store credit will be given for cancellations made less than two weeks prior to workshop start date. YogaWorks is not responsible for any costs incurred for travel arrangements or accommodations related to this event.
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Dupont Circle, DC
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Oct 24 - Nov 28, 2018
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Infant Massage (Babies 2-8mo)
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Barbara Jazzo
Cost:$40, register a week prior for $35 Infant massage (for babies 2-8 months) is open to moms and dads who are interested in creating another level of communication and bonding with their baby. Baby massage has numerous benefits; it can help babies sleep better, be less colicky, improve their digestion, and help them relax. $40, register a week prior for $35. Discount will show at checkout. Space is limited to 8 registrants. Barbara Jazzo, is a licensed massage therapist who has been teaching infant massage for 24 years, and is a mom who has massaged her own child. She designed and implemented a premature infant massage study at George Washington Hospital's NICU.
Full payment is required to reserve a space in workshops. All workshops are non-refundable. Cancellations made two weeks or more prior to workshop start date will be issued store credit. No store credit will be given for cancellations made less than two weeks prior to workshop start date. YogaWorks is not responsible for any costs incurred for travel arrangements or accommodations related to this event.
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Arlington, VA
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Preparing for Birth with Yoga
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Maria Sakaria
Saturday, November 17, 2018 3:00 - 6:00pm Cost: $100 per couple/pair
Dupont Circle Studio 1632 17th St NW Washington, DC 20009 202.328.9642 Join Maria for this special 3-hour workshop where you'll connect with your partner and baby, move and meditate, and grow your toolbox of knowledge for pregnancy and childbirth. We will explore how to support each other with this hands-on workshop through various stretches, restorative poses along with breathing and most importantly massage techniques to calm discomfort in the body and mind for the remaining of your pregnancy and during labor. This workshop is appropriate for expectant mothers at any stage of pregnancy and their partners. You will learn: - Partner poses and stretches to help alleviate common discomforts during pregnancy like back and hip pain, leg cramps, sciatica, etc. These postures are very few at the beginning of the workshop and help the couple sync with each other, better communicate & trust each other and have fun.
- Birthing positions for pre-labor, active labor, during and between contractions.
- Breathing and relaxation techniques to be used during pregnancy, labor, and life as parents.
- Massage techniques to aid in pain relief throughout pregnancy and most importantly during various stages of labor and delivery.
- Exercises to help with postpartum recovery including strengthening the elusive pelvic floor.
A foundation in yoga is not required. The workshop includes 20-30 minutes of practice with your partner, so be sure to wear comfortable clothes, bring water and be prepared to take some notes. $100 per pair.
Maria Sakaria, ERYT200 & RYT500, began her yoga teaching journey by assisting a prenatal class and prenatal workshops, led by a midwife and seasoned prenatal yoga instructor at Tranquil Space. After two years of assisting and learning everything about Prenatal Yoga, she completed her RYT200 teacher training. She then pursued a 25hr Prenatal Yoga Teacher training at Tranquil Space in Dupont Circle followed by a 85hr Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training (PRYT85) recognized by Yoga Alliance. She has completed her Doula certification and is a Professional Doula, therefore she uses her experience to help expecting moms in her classes whether it is overcoming discomforts of pregnancy or uncertainties of labor. Full payment is required to reserve a space in workshops. All workshops are non-refundable. Cancellations made 48 hours or more prior to workshop start date will be issued store credit. No store credit will be given for cancellations made less than 48 hours prior to workshop start date. YogaWorks is not responsible for any costs incurred for travel arrangements or accommodations related to this event.
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Dupont Circle, DC
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Yoga for Osteoporosis
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Dhyana Delatour
Saturday November 17, 2018 5:00 - 7:00 PM Cost:$35
Arlington Studio 3528 Wilson Blvd. Arlington, VA 22201 703.829.6428This workshop will focus on yoga for those with osteoporosis or osteopenia to strengthen normal and weakened bones. Osteoporosis, the loss of bone density, is a natural part of the aging process, but when too much bone is lost, the bones become weak and susceptible to fractures or breaks. Osteoporosis can be prevented and treated through regular weight bearing exercise such as Yoga. Yoga helps to stimulate bone strengthening for the whole body while being low-impact. This workshop will teach yoga poses that are beneficial for your bones.
Dhyana has been teaching Vinyasa Yoga since 2007. Whether in English, French, or Spanish, Dhyana always guides her students in safe sequences using props, tutorials and modifications as needed. After completing the 200 Hour Teacher Training, Dhyana became certified in Yoga Therapy for Anxiety and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Yoga for the Special Child and Restorative Yoga. In May 2017, she completed the 800 Hour Certification with Integrative Yoga Therapy. Dhyana is also a Certified International Yoga Therapist, C-IAYT.
Full payment is required to reserve a space in workshops. All workshops are non-refundable. Cancellations made two weeks or more prior to workshop start date will be issued store credit. No store credit will be given for cancellations made less than two weeks prior to workshop start date. YogaWorks is not responsible for any costs incurred for travel arrangements or accommodations related to this event.
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Arlington, VA
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Assisting Fundamentals Series
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Kevin Waldorf-Cruz
Saturday, November 17, 11:00-3:00pm, 4:00-7:00pm Sunday, November 17 & 18, 1:30-4:30pm $150 for all, $55 for one Dupont Circle Studio 1632 17th St NW Washington, DC 20009 202-328-9642 Assisting yoga poses through hands on assists can be a doorway to advancing your practice. Physical assists can allow for a deeper understanding of yoga poses/asanas. These are tools that yoga teachers can apply to help guide their students. In this series you’ll learn the function and dynamics of physical assists through discussion, demonstration and practice. Learn to “tune” your hands for subtle feedback while assisting. You will explore the different schools of approaching assists, as well as the subtleties of when not to use hands on assists. Through this workshop you’ll also explore trauma-informed perspectives for healing touch. Cost: $150 for the series or $55 for each workshop. Kevin Waldorf-Cruz has been a teacher of yoga for almost two decades and has been been the Director of Teacher Training for Tranquil Space Yoga for many years. Kevin is also a licensed massage therapists with extensive knowledge about the physical body and the energetic body. Kevin’s approach to physical assisting incorporates traditional styles of yoga, assisting stretching, thai yoga techniques, and the wisdom of myofascial release. Outside of yoga Kevin is a trauma-informed psychotherapists and recognizes the importance of the body as a tool for healing from trauma. Kevin emphasizes the importance of boundaries and relationships in the process of returning to wholeness.
Continuing education units (CE) of Anatomy & Physiology are available for yoga teachers upon successful completion and per request. This series is part of the Tranquil Space 300hr Teacher Training. All yogis are welcome. Full payment is required to reserve a space in workshops. All workshops are non-refundable. Cancellations made with more than 48 hours notice prior to workshop start date will be issued store credit. No store credit will be given for cancellations made less than 48 hours. YogaWorks is not responsible for any costs incurred for travel arrangements or accommodations related to this event.
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Dupont Circle, DC
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Assisting Fundamentals: Foundations & Standing Poses
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Kevin Waldorf-Cruz
Saturday, November 17 11:00-3:00pm $55 or all three for $150 Dupont Circle Studio 1632 17th St NW Washington, DC 20009 202-328-9642 Physical assists are a way to aid your student’s in finding better structural alignment in their body. Energetic assists can help students to focus on the present moment, calm their nervous system, to move energy through their system. Quality physical and energetic assisting of yoga students requires complex skills including knowledge of anatomy, practice “seeing” structural alignment, clear intention and a lot of practice. In this workshop you’ll learn: basic fundamentals of assisting, boundaries and rules of hands on assists, modifying for injury, how to assist standing poses like triangle and the warrior poses. Continuing education units (CE) of Anatomy & Physiology are available for yoga teachers upon successful completion and per request. This series is part of the Tranquil Space 300hr Teacher Training. All yogis are welcome. Full payment is required to reserve a space in workshops. All workshops are non-refundable. Cancellations made with more than 48 hours notice prior to workshop start date will be issued store credit. No store credit will be given for cancellations made less than 48 hours. YogaWorks is not responsible for any costs incurred for travel arrangements or accommodations related to this event.
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Dupont Circle, DC
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Assisting Fundamentals: Therapeutics & Closing Poses
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Kevin Waldorf-Cruz
Saturday, November 17 4:00-7:00pm $55, all three for $150 Dupont Circle Studio 1632 17th St NW Washington, DC 20009 202-328-9642 Physical assists are a way to aid your student’s in finding better structural alignment in their body. Energetic assists can help students to focus on the present moment, calm their nervous system, to move energy through their system. Quality physical and energetic assisting of yoga students requires complex skills including knowledge of anatomy, practice “seeing” structural alignment, clear intention and a lot of practice. In this workshop you’ll learn: how to assist therapeutic poses, therapeutic hip openers, sports stretching techniques, assisting restorative poses, and assisting savasana. Continuing education units (CE) of Anatomy & Physiology are available for yoga teachers upon successful completion and per request. This series is part of the Tranquil Space 300hr Teacher Training. All yogis are welcome. Full payment is required to reserve a space in workshops. All workshops are non-refundable. Cancellations made with more than 48 hours notice prior to workshop start date will be issued store credit. No store credit will be given for cancellations made less than 48 hours. YogaWorks is not responsible for any costs incurred for travel arrangements or accommodations related to this event.
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Dupont Circle, DC
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Asana in Action: Tips & Tricks for Smart Sequencing
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Siobhan Troy-Carranza
Sunday, November 18, 2018 9:30-12:30pm $50
Dupont Circle 1632 17th St NW Washington, DC 20009 202-328-9642 We will explore how to create a class where you offer variations and modifications to suit many levels of students while still flowing with an eye for alignment. How you offer challenges for those that are ready but keeping your seat as the teacher so students don’t push beyond their edge.
In this workshop we will discuss: - What does it mean to sequence for newer students vs experienced
- Common challenges found in Intermediate & All Level classes
- How to balance teaching beginners, intermediate and advanced students in the same class
- How to spice up your sequencing
- Explore different ways to sequence in a smart way to challenge but not push beyond their edge
$50, recommended Resource: Yoga Sequencing by Mark Stephens. Siobhan is a YACEP with over 9,000 hours and has been teaching in DC for over 16 yrs. She is constantly challenging herself to think outside the sequencing box while keeping an eye on alignment and moving safely. This workshop is a part of Tranquil Space's Advanced Teacher Training so continuing education credits are available upon request.
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Dupont Circle, DC
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Spa Yoga
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Alba Nagurney
Sunday November 18, 2018 12:00 - 2:00 PM Cost:$35
Bethesda Studio 7832 Wisconsin Ave. Bethesda, MD 20814 301.215.7820A Spa class is a meditative and restorative form of yoga. The purpose of the workshop is to breakdown the elements of a Spa class to deepen their understanding of the components that make up this whole body sensory experience. In the workshop we will: - Explain the grounding meditation and chakras
- Review and practice a warm up
- Learn the importance of hands on assists and practice with partners
- Learn about savasana and enjoy a final meditation.
Alba’spath to yoga began as she was looking for alternative healing methods for severe spinal injuries. She took yoga classes and found that her spinal injuries were healing. Alba knew firsthand the benefits of yoga and wanted to begin a journey to help others strive for their positive inner and outer health. With her medical background; obtaining a Master in Public Health from Hebrew University and completion of one year of psychiatry and psychosomatic disorders externship at MedStar Washington Hospital on Irving Street, NW in Washington, DC, she knew she could contribute to the yoga discipline. Alba set out to integrate her medical and personal background into the benefits of yoga; building the union of body, mind and soul. Alba is certified as a 500-hr Vinyasa Instructor, also in Barre and Bikram. Building this strong foundation allows Alba to approach her yoga teaching with inspiration and playfulness, leaving her students feeling refreshed, nourished and balanced within themselves.
Full payment is required to reserve a space in workshops. All workshops are non-refundable. Cancellations made two weeks or more prior to workshop start date will be issued store credit. No store credit will be given for cancellations made less than two weeks prior to workshop start date. YogaWorks is not responsible for any costs incurred for travel arrangements or accommodations related to this event.
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Bethesda, MD
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Winter is Coming: Rest & Digest
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Jennie Wolfe
Sunday November 18, 2018 2:00 - 4:00 PM Cost: $35
Alexandria Studio 100 S. Patrick St. Alexandria, VA 22314 703.836.7873
Winter is coming, which means holidays, gatherings, and travel galore. Self-care and slowing down can tend to get put at the bottom of list during this busy season.
In this 2-hour workshop, you will have the opportunity to relax and feel more present and grounded. We will briefly discuss the benefits and techniques of a restorative practice, and then you'll be led through easeful and supported postures that minimize effort, AND maximize comfort. Resources will be provided for a daily practice, if you wish.
This workshop is for absolute beginners, anyone who wants to release tension, and a great segue for the more active class goer.
Jennie found yoga in 2006 to supplement weight training. She went on to coach clients in fitness and nutrition, and learned how beneficial a yoga practice is for the body and mind. Eager to learn more, Jennie went to Costa Rica and New York City to complete over 600 hours of training with focuses on alignment, philosophy, thoughtful flow sequencing, and restorative. You can expect her classes to work up a sweat and leave you feeling connected and calm. And, don’t be shy...ask Jennie anything wellness related as she loves to help and discuss.
You can find Jennie teaching Yoga + Meditation and Beginners Vinyasa in Alexandria at 7:45 pm on Monday and Tuesday, respectively.
Full payment is required to reserve a space in workshops. All workshops are non-refundable. Cancellations made two weeks or more prior to workshop start date will be issued store credit. No store credit will be given for cancellations made less than two weeks prior to workshop start date. YogaWorks is not responsible for any costs incurred for travel arrangements or accommodations related to this event.
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Alexandria, VA
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Assisting Fundamentals: Inversions, Backbends & Hip Openers
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Kevin Waldorf-Cruz
Sunday, November 18 1:30-4:30pm $55, for all three $150 Dupont Circle Studio 1632 17th St NW Washington, DC 20009 202-328-9642 Physical assists are a way to aid your student’s in finding better structural alignment in their body. Energetic assists can help students to focus on the present moment, calm their nervous system, to move energy through their system. Quality physical and energetic assisting of yoga students requires complex skills including knowledge of anatomy, practice “seeing” structural alignment, clear intention and a lot of practice. In this workshop you’ll learn: how to assist inversions like handstand or headstand, assisting backbends like bridge or fish, assisting hip openers like forward folds or pigeon. Continuing education units (CE) of Anatomy & Physiology are available for yoga teachers upon successful completion and per request. This series is part of the Tranquil Space 300hr Teacher Training. All yogis are welcome. Full payment is required to reserve a space in workshops. All workshops are non-refundable. Cancellations made with more than 48 hours notice prior to workshop start date will be issued store credit. No store credit will be given for cancellations made less than 48 hours. YogaWorks is not responsible for any costs incurred for travel arrangements or accommodations related to this event.
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Dupont Circle, DC
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Recharge & Restore
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Siobhan Troy-Carranza
Sunday November 25, 2018 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM Cost: $35
Dupont Circle Studio 1632-34 17th St. NW Washington, D.C. 20009 202.328.9642Wind down from your holiday with a practice to recharge with a challenging flow to bring our mind into our body while we work to surrender our expectations. There will be hip openers and backbends to move us along, wrapping up the last hour with a restorative practice so we can gift ourselves with a restored spirit. Siobhan has been teaching yoga since 2002, she loves to guide students through a well balanced but challenging practice that helps us tap into our untapped potential. Alignment is her focus with a touch of humor so we don't take ourselves too seriously.
Full payment is required to reserve a space in workshops. All workshops are non-refundable. Cancellations made 48hrs or more prior to workshop start date will be issued store credit. No store credit will be given for cancellations made less than 48hrs prior to workshop start date. YogaWorks is not responsible for any costs incurred for travel arrangements or accommodations related to this event.
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Dupont Circle, DC
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