Fairfax

 

202.328.9642

Women's Postnatal Health and Wellness is gaining attention. In this workshop series:

• Learn how pelvic floor health is more than just kegels and mula bandha.
• Talk about issues related to women's health after having a baby.
• Finally, let's talk about how you might integrate babies into a class with moms and dads.

Carol Collins founded Baby and Me Yoga in 2003. She's been teaching classes with infants and parents and continues to learn about pelvic health and women's health and wellness.

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.

 

 

Join Kevin Waldorf-Cruz for a three-week series focused on yoga and psychology. This series is designed for yoga teachers, therapists, counselors, healers, and individuals seeking to develop insights about healing through yoga. Each week will focus on a different topic around yoga and psychology and look to understand the interconnectedness of mind and body. This series is designed to help build insights for each individual’s own healing, but also to help facilitate growth and healing in others. Each session will include a discussion, one hour guided yoga practice, and a group process session.

• March 14 - Mind-Body Radical Acceptance
• March 21 - Overcoming Trauma
• March 28 - Overcoming Anxiety & Depression

Readings:

• Yoga for Emotional Balance by Bo Forbes
• Overcoming Trauma through Yoga by David Emmerson & Elizabeth Hopper

This workshop is part of our advanced teacher training, but all are welcome to join. Continuing education credits are available for yoga teachers. 

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.

 

 

In this workshop discover shoulder, arm and upper back anatomy with an eye towards common misalignments. Using both therapeutic modifications of asana and pranayama techniques work to create space and strengthen the muscle groups that support proper alignment of the shoulder girdle. Understand arm and upper back alignment in non-weight bearing poses as well weight bearing poses. 

 

 

Megan Davis is an E-RYT with Yoga Alliance and amember of The International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT). Her study and practice of yoga are informed by her experiences with rehabilitation, theories of traditional anatomy and Anatomy Trains®, along with the application of techniques from kinesiology and movement therapy. Visit her website:

 

703.836.7873

Discover how live music can foster a deeper relationship with your body through the postures and techniques of yoga. Senior yoga teacher Steve Wolf will lead a heart centered, traditional, flowing hatha yoga practice while award winning Master World Music Artist Tom Teasley creates a lush sonic landscape using instruments from around the globe to inspire and deepen your practice.

Steve Wolf has been teaching in the mind-body field for over thirty years and is known for his insightful, relaxed flowing style that inspires discovery and Tom Teasely, described in the Washington Post as “a multi-instrumental genius,” who maintains a unique career as a solo percussionist, composer and collaborator.

Read more about Steve at http://www.traditionsinmovement.com/ and Tom at http://tomteasley.com/

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.

Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese art that combines breath, movement, and mindfulness. It's fluid, gentle movements build strength, flexibility balance, and can treat or prevent many health issues. Come experience for yourself why people worldwide practice this form to enhance their quality of life.

 

During this 8-week series, teachers Blake Wheeler and Stacy Langsdale will guide you through the 24 movements of the Yang-style short form. We will emphasize the fundamental principles from classic teachings. Students at all levels of skills and abilities are welcome.

 

Come dressed in loose-fitting (flexible) clothing and bare feet. No equipment is necessary.

 

Additional written materials and videos will assist you with practicing the movements outside of class.

 

Blake Wheeler was certified to teach Tai Chi and Qi Gong at all levels by his primary teacher, John Alton, a Qigong Master acknowledged by China's highest governing body. Blake was also fortunate to study Tai Chi and Wushu with 8th Duan Master and former China National Wushu Champion, Lu Shaojun. With over 30 years of experience studying martial arts, and 17 years of experience teaching Tai Chi and Qi Gong, Blake is adept at translating the art into a fruitful practice that enhances how we sense our movements, focuses the mind, and improves overall health and well-being.

 

Stacy Langsdale has been fascinated by this internal martial art since first discovering it in the early 1990s, and has found it to be a powerful tool for managing stress by cultivating a calm internal strength. Stacy’s most influential Tai Chi and Qi Gong teachers were Karl Ardo, who focused on energy healing, and Haim Behar, who is also a doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

 

 

 

The average head weighs 12-15 pounds and, when combined with the pull of gravity, this puts a significant amount of pressure on the muscles of the neck. These muscles are stressed further by the forward head posture that most of us have because we spend so much time sitting in front of a computer. When the muscles of the neck are stressed and weak it can contribute to jaw issues and headaches. Whether your neck stress or pain comes from stress or poor head-neck alignment, chronic tightness in the levator scapulae and the upper trapezius can lead to significant neck pain and can limit range of motion. When these muscles are tight, they also pull up on the scapula, which increases compression on the cervical vertebra, which can lead to arthritis, cause nerve pressure that makes pain radiate down the arm, and increase the likelihood of neck injuries.

In this workshop we will review basic neck and head anatomy and work to stretch and strengthen the muscles of the neck to alleviate neck pain and tension as well as to promote healthy posture habits. 

 

Megan Davis is an E-RYT with Yoga Alliance and amember of The International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT). Her study and practice of yoga are informed by her experiences with rehabilitation, theories of traditional anatomy and Anatomy Trains®, along with the application of techniques from kinesiology and movement therapy. Visit her website:

 

Learn how to take your practice off the mat with this bi-monthly book club. A great fit for anyone looking to explore another side of their practice, meet their fellow yogis, or just enjoy a good read.

 

Join us for this free event as we discuss a book. Tea and cookies will be served!

 

Dates we will meet and the book we will discuss:

 

 

Question: How do you get a "yoga body"

 

Answer: Have a body. Do yoga. (ba-dum-tss)

 

Our HOT 90 class is made for every body, no matter what shape, size, and/or ability. Your body is a yoga body. Your body is meant for HOT 90. Any body is meant for HOT 90. Even your post-weight-gain body, your peri-natal body, your long break from self-care body, your post-surgical body, your never-done-yoga-before body. Your body belongs here. Join me for this 2-part series reviewing the 26 postures and 2 breathing exercises specific to our HOT 90 class - with a body positive spin. This series is designed for you to help you learn the modifications in order to make the postures more accessible to you. Learn the how-to needed to refine the postures and improve your practice. HOT 90 can be made specific to your needs so that you can better kick-asana!

Kami Stark is a Critical Care trauma nurse in the burn ICU at Washington Hospital Center with the hopes of one day continuing on to become a Nurse Practitioner or a Nurse Anesthetist. With medicine as a passion, she thrives in the high-paced and high-intensity arena of the ICU. While not a full-time teacher, she enjoys both teaching yoga and practicing yoga as a means to provide a work/life balance. Kami has been practicing Bikram yoga for 10 years and attended the Los Angeles teacher training in 2013. She practices yoga as a way to unwind and to indulge her body and mind; she teaches yoga to help people learn how to use yoga as a primary means of bettering their health. In her free time you can find her playing with her two kids, loving on my wife, and squeezing the family dog, Gus. Kami is addicted to doing the daily crossword, knitting, and loves to bake.

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.

Cost: $65

14th Street Studio
2301 ½ 14th Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20009
202.836.7680

Did you know the National Osteoporosis Foundation recommends that students with osteoporosis and osteopenia avoid forward fold, deep spinal twists and even cat/cows?

Yoga is growing in popularity and many doctors are now recommending it as a way for people to keep active as they age. More students of various ages, abilities and activity levels are coming to class than ever before. This is great news, but many teachers and students are unsure how to modify the practice to accommodate for many of the common conditions associated with aging. Older students need to build strength, balance, good posture and functional movement patterns and a gentle practice alone is not enough. It’s important that we offer these students a practice that is safe, sustainable and brings the most benefit with the least risk.

In this workshop, the first in a series, we’ll discuss conditions such as:

• Osteoporosis
• Arthritis
• Joint Stiffness and Replacement
• High Blood Pressure
• Herniated discs and other spinal issues

These can limit a student’s ability to participate fully in a traditional yoga class and even lead to further injury when not recognized and accommodated. You’ll experience a full 75-minute class designed to accommodate for these conditions and learn the basic principles and practices to begin creating empowering and engaging classes for older students as well as ways to accommodate students of all ages and stages in your general population classes. With the aging population on the rise, this workshop is a great way to add to your teacher toolbox to skillfully serve the needs of this growing demographic.The workshop is geared to teachers, but all are welcome to attend. CEUs available upon request.

Chris Howell, E-RYT 500, YACEP, is a graduate of the 200-hour Holistic Yoga Teacher Training Program at Pure Prana Yoga Studio in Alexandria, Virginia and 300-hour YogAlign Method Teacher Training at the Kauai Yoga School in Hawaii. She has also earned a certificate in Teaching Therapeutic Yoga for Seniors from Duke University’s Integrative Health Center and is certified in Curvy Yoga and Therapeutic Restorative Yoga. She is committed to making yoga accessible and empowering for students of all ages, shapes and sizes.

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.

Space is limited to 10 participants, so early registration encouraged.

Dupont Circle Studio
1632-34 17th Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20009
202.329.9642

Anxiety is a normal part of the human experience. However, it can knock some of us off balance, make us freeze-up, limit our experience in relationships, and block our greater fulfillment and happiness in life. If anxiety is having its way with you, this workshop series is our offering of support. Learn to tame and even befriend anxiety through yoga postures, pranayama (breath-work), and emotional awareness.

Sessions will include a brief lecture, insight-oriented meditation, yoga practice, and group discussion. This is an opportunity to soothe your nervous system, practice yoga, find a safe place for sharing, and embrace the wisdom your anxiety has to offer. Come and let’s create calm together.

Please arrive prepared to practice with comfortable clothes, a yoga mat, hydration, and a personal journal. The yoga practice will be at a intermediate-beginner’s level, previous practice is encouraged.

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. Kevin is also a clinical social worker who has worked as a trauma-informed psychotherapist for many years. Through his teaching on the psychology of yoga, Kevin hopes to offer insight into the interconnectedness of mind and body. In his teaching his teaching practice, as well as his therapy practice he recognizes the body as one of the main vehicles for healing.

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.

571.572.9583

Hot Pilates is a challenging, full body, low impact yet high intensity workout. It is performed on a yoga mat in a room heated to 95 degrees with 40% humidity. Hot Pilates strengthens muscles and burns fat — all without the pounding of a high impact workout. It is designed for all fitness levels and can also be practiced at room temperature as well.

In this 3 day training, learn pilates principles and how to teach hot pilates.

Jenny Chestnut:I began my Pilates practice to help balance my body. I soon noticed my flexibility, strength and endurance improve. The consistency of my practice helped with breathing, balance and my coordination. Jenny is a Registered Yoga Teacher. She has a 200 hour certification in Hot Yoga and Vinyasa, a 100 hour certification in Advanced Yin and certifications in SPA, Hot Pilates, Hot Barre and Pure Power.

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.