Fairfax

Friday, May 31, 2019
4:00 - 8:00 PM
Saturday, June 1, 2019
11:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Cost: $300 early bird by 5/20, $350 after

A Teacher Training to share yoga with the 4 and under crowd!

If you enjoy interacting with crawlers to 4yr olds, wonder how to share the benefits and joys of yoga with them, then this training will give you the tools and guidance to do so. This is appropriate for caregivers, parents, yoga teachers or day care providers.

Once babies become mobile it can be hard to find activities to do with them especially yoga. In this training we will explore activities and yoga poses that are appropriate for crawlers, toddlers and 2-4 yr olds. Time will be given to practice teaching them, discuss how to approach and engage this age group while basking in the joy that only this age can share. No previous experience teaching yoga necessary just an open heart to work with little ones.

"Siobhan could answer questions with practical examples. Her experience teaching the class really came through as we went through poses and explanations. Plus she was able to give developmental examples to explain what the poses provide to kids and what we should expect in class in terms of behavior both for parents and kids." - Trainee participant

Our schedule will include observing Siobhan teaching two classes:

Friday, May 31, 4:00 to 8:00pm

4:00-4:30pm - Orientation
4:30-5:15pm - Observe class
5:30-8:00pm - How to teach + poses

Saturday, April 28, 11:30 to 5:30pm

11:00-:1:30pm - How to teach + poses
2:00-4:15pm - Practice teaching, How to get started
4:15-5:00pm - Observe & assist class
5:00-5:30pm - Wrap up & Questions

Siobhan Troy-Carranza has been teaching yoga to tots & tykes since 2008, she loved doing yoga with her daughter when she was a toddler but it was very hard to find classes. Siobhan has done the Radiant Child Teacher Training as well as Helen Garabidian's Itsy Bitsy Yoga. Teaching crawlers, toddlers and pre-schoolers is the highlight of her teaching career what may seem like chaos is actually pure joy.

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 a 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.

A 2.5-hour workshop for introducing the basics of vinyasa yoga. Explore alignment and breathing along with basic poses and relaxation techniques. Geared for the brand new beginner or those curious about yoga.

Please bring your own mat if you have one, a water bottle, hand towel and any questions you have.

Meg Artley was fortunate to have a physician recommend Hatha Yoga over 12 years ago as a way to navigate a chronic illness. Since then, her practice has not only brought healing; it has also brought her joy, community, and a deeper sense of purpose and service. Meg teaches from the sense of connection to true self, to others, and to the community, believing that yoga is a practice that is meant for everybody and every body. She received her teacher training at Tranquil Space (200-hour in 2012, completion of the 500-hour in 2017) and has clocked more than 1,000 hours of teaching since 2012.

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 a 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.

Join Maria for this special 3-hour workshop where you'll connect with your partner and baby, move, meditate, and most importantly grow your toolbox of knowledge for pregnancy, stages of labor, childbirth and the postpartum period. We will explore how to support each other with this hands-on workshop through various stretches, birthing positions, 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 particularly during labor. This workshop is appropriate for expecting mothers at any stage of pregnancy and their partners. You will learn:

• Partner poses and stretches to help alleviate common discomforts during pregnancy, such as: lower and upper back stiffness/pain, hip tightness, leg cramps, sciatica, swollen feet 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 while having fun together.
• Birthing positions for pre-labor, active labor, during and between contractions as well as when delivering baby (pushing techniques & positions).
• 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.
• Techniques from Spinning Babies on how to release the pelvic floor muscles and encourage relaxation for the mom.
• Discussion on the different stages of labor, the use of Pitocin, Epidural, C-Section, and any other questions or concerns you may have about labor & delivery.
• Belly Mapping and understanding your baby's position during pregnancy and labor.

A foundation in yoga is not required. The workshop includes about 20 minutes of practice with your partner. Be sure to wear comfortable clothes, bring water and be prepared to take notes (pen & paper will be provided). Each partner will need a mat or a mat can be rented at the studio for $2.00. The cost of the workshop is $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 helping couples to prepare for birth. She also holds her RYT500 certification and has a License in Massage Therapy. She is currently working through her certification in becoming a Childbirth Educator and she always excited to share her experience and training with expecting moms in her classes to overcome 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.

Learn about the two passive practices of Restorative Yoga & Yin Yoga. Paige will lead you into two practices and discuss:

• The history: How each practice was developed
• What makes them similar, what makes them different
• How they differ from Gentle or other Hatha Yoga classes
• Learn the benefits to the parasympathetic nervous system, joints, injuries, anxiety and stress
• Prop usage and Contraindications
• Ways to integrate these into your teachings even if it is a more active [yang] yoga
• How to offer safe assists, create safe words and setting to those who may have experienced a trauma

This will be a theory and practice workshop (CEUs available for teachers). There will be Q&A and open discussion. This workshop is not a certification in either Yin or Restorative Yoga. Yet is helpful to anyone teaching and considering a longer certification program.

Paige Lichens (www.paigesyoga.com) E-RYT 500 Kripalu Yoga & Meditation Teacher, Certified Reiki Healer, who has also completed a 65 hour Yin Yoga training that focused on MFR with Jo Phee. She has been teaching for 10+ years, teaches at Yogaworks and practicing for over 20 years.

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 a 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.

• Basic knowledge about the history of Reiki
• Reiki Self treatment and treatment to others
• Reiki Principles
• Japanese Reiki Techniques for Level 1: Gassho Meditation, Byosen, Ki Yo exercise, Mawashi Breath, Reiki Shower and Kenyoku exercise
• Level One Attunement from a Licensed Usui Reiki Master
• Upon completion you will be given an official Level One IARP Reiki Certificate student diploma and Reiki Level One Manual

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 a 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.