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Summer Sangha / Summer Sadhana
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Amanda Duncan
Fridays, June 14 & 28, July 12 & 26 2:00 - 3:30pm Cost: $100; drop in $30 Fairfax Studio 3950 University Dr Fairfax, VA 22030 571.572.9583 School's out, but you don't have to stop learning! Join Amanda this summer for four Fridays of "yoga school". Learn tools that you can start implementing in your classes right away. This course is aimed at teachers, but all yogis willing to to "look under the hood" will come away with an appreciation for the depth of their practice. Bring your notebook, your inquisitive mind, and your explorer's heart! - Applied Philosophy | June 14 - The Yoga Sutras, the Upanishads, and the Vedas are incredibly rich and textured documents, but their age and nuance can make them inaccessible for modern students, even those who are teachers! Amanda will illuminate selections from these texts so that you will be able to digest them, understand them, and live through them in your practice.
- Applied Theming | June 28 - Stories are a uniquely human creation, and they can speak to universal truths between us. We will draw on our personal experiences, popular and ancient lore, and yoga’s roots to develop themes that connect with students to add richness and depth to class
- Applied Anatomy | July 12 - You know where your hamstrings are, so what? Our bodies are incredibly complex and subtle, and knowing how to “turn on” the right alignment and engagement can make a tremendous difference. We will discuss how to cue and teach Yogaworks’ principles of “root and rebound” and “align, stabilize, and elongate”, as well as how to identify differences in unique bodies.
- Applied Asana & Pranayama | July 26 - Real-life postures are rarely as "picture perfect" as we see in books or on social media. Props and modifications can help, but the first step is seeing where space is needed. We will practice seeing bodies and identifying where and how the modification will be helpful. We will also look at using breath when teaching, and how we can guide our students to better breath awareness.
Amanda Duncan: For me, yoga is a way to get back to my “original factory settings.” I started my yoga practice to lose weight, but in the process, I began to refine my mind and heal and strengthen my body. I felt younger and better, fundamentally. It is my hope to guide you towards this goal too, so that you can learn tools to help you be the best “you” shape possible. I love hearing success stories, share yours with me the next time you see me!
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 a 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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Fairfax, VA
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Jun 14 - Jul 26, 2019
FRI
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Tai Chi for Mindfulness Series
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Blake Wheeler & Stacy Langsdale
Saturdays, July 13 - August 24, 2019 (7 weeks) 9:45 - 10:45 AM
Cost: $120 for 7 sessions
Alexandria Studio 100 S. Patrick Street Alexandria, VA 22314 703.836.7873
Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese art that combines meditative breathing techniques with integrated movement and mindfulness. Its fluid, gentle movements build strength, flexibility and balance, while also improving overall health and well-being. Come experience for yourself why millions of people worldwide practice this art to enhance their quality of life.
During this 7-week series, teachers Blake Wheeler and Stacy Langsdale will guide you through movements from Yang Style Tai Chi and Qigong breathing and meditation exercises. The practice of Tai Chi is inherently mindful in its focus on balance and efficiency of movement. As practice progresses, Tai Chi becomes increasingly more meditative as we learn to listen to subtle changes in the body and the surrounding environment. This Workshop will bring an impactful level of mindfulness to your practice and to your daily life. Students at all levels of skills and abilities are welcome.
Come dressed in loose-fitting (flexible) clothing. No equipment is necessary.
Blake Wheeler was certified to teach Tai Chi (or Taiji) and Qigong 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 Taiji and Wushu with 8th Duan Master Lu Shaojun. With over 30 years of experience studying martial arts, and 17 years of experience teaching Taiji and Qi Gong, Blake is adept at translating the arts 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.
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 an account credit. No 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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Jul 13 - Aug 24, 2019
SAT
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Tibetan Dream Workshop
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Stephen Notes
Saturday, July 20, 2019
3:00 - 4:30 PM
Cost: $25
Dupont Circle Studio 1632-34 17th Street NW Washington, D.C. 20009 202.328.9642
An introduction and exploration of Tibetan Dream Yoga, an ancient spiritual practice and part of the Six Yogas of Naropa, it is the art and science of waking up in your dreams and sleep so that you wake up within what we commonly perceive to be waking physical reality as well. With some lecture homework suggestions and physical practice. It will include a bit of mindful yoga and awareness practices followed by a guided mediation and restorative yoga based on the daytime and nighttime practices.
Stephen Notes teaches Mindfulness Meditation at Yogaworks Dupont Circle. He completed his 200 Hour and 300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training at Tranquil Space. His master’s is in Writing and Poetics from the Jack Kerouac School of Disembodied Poetics at Naropa University where he also studied meditation in the 1990s along with yoga, tai chi and aikido. He’s a playwright who has produced his own plays in the Capital Fringe Festival. He’s been lucid dreaming since he was a teenager around the time he read his first book on meditation.
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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Yoga for Runners
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Lisa Pafe
Sunday, July 21, 2019 2:00 - 4:00 PM
Cost: $35
Fairfax Studio 3950 University Drive Fairfax, VA 22030 571.572.9583
Are you a regular or casual runner? Do you train for and participate in races? All runners (and walkers) can benefit from incorporating yoga into their exercise routine.
In this workshop, you will learn:
- the benefits of yoga for runners,
- specific areas of the body to target to avoid injury and/or lessen tightness,
- and breathing exercises to increase lung capacity.
Lisa will lead you through a yoga for runners sequence, with ample time for Q&A.
Lisa Pafe, RYT 200, teaches a wide variety of yoga styles to practitioners of all levels and backgrounds. For the past three years, she has taught Yoga for Runners to the DC Road Runners Club, a chapter of the Road Runners Club of America also affiliated with USA Track & Field. Representative kudos from her students: "You gave us your time and care so we could achieve our goals." "Thank you for expanding my horizons!"
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 an account credit. No 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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Fairfax, VA
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Yoga Gives Back: Chakra Scan Workshop
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Dhyana Delatour
Saturday, July 27, 2019 3:00 - 4:00 PM Cost: $30 suggested donation Donate Here
Alexandria Studio 100 S Patrick St Alexandria, VA 22314 703-836-7873 The Chakra Scan Workshop is a fun introspective workshop that creates awareness of our 7 Chakras or energy centers in a guided journey of self-discovery. Be prepared to combine yoga poses, learn about the chakras, relax in a guided meditation and draw on your body map, provided. All levels are welcome!
Dhyana Delatour has been teaching vinyasa yoga since 2007. Her main motive is to improve the health and well being of her clients by incorporating yoga philosophy and yoga therapeutic techniques to both relax and strengthen the body, mind and spirit.
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Alexandria, VA
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Traditional Thai Yoga
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Elise Foster
Sunday, August 4, 2019
1:30 - 4:30pm
Cost: $55 solo, $100 BYO Partner*
*please be sure to include the name of your partner
14th Street Studio 2301 ½ 14th Street NW Washington, D.C. 20009 202.836.7680
Thai yoga massage is an ancient healing art that is said to have originated before the time of the Buddha. It is quite different from traditional western massage. It is often described as "the lazy man's yoga" as it feels like having someone stretch your muscles and gently put your body into yoga poses for you while you are completely relaxed. The massages are done on a mat or soft surface on the floor and are completely clothed. Connecting breath with movement, much like yoga, givers use their own body weight, gravity, and leverage to stretch or release muscles, making this modality of massage simple and accessible to everyone. It is also said that practicing Thai yoga massage should be like a meditation for the giver, encouraging them to let go of the monkey mind and drop into their own intuition as to what their receiver needs. In this workshop you will: - Learn the physical and mental techniques of how to give (and receive!) a Thai yoga massage sequence with ease, comfort, and confidence.
- Build connection and trust in yourself and others. As you soften into the practice, as a giver or a receiver, you will cultivate trust, sensitivity, and metta - loving kindness.
- Take home a Thai yoga massage sequence to offer your friends and family.
- Feel restored and surprise yourself with your healing capabilities!
Wear stretchy, comfortable clothing and do not eat anything heavy for a couple hours before. Solo participants welcome. If you come solo you will be paired with another solo person or an assistant. Elise Foster: Inspired by her yoga teaching grandmother, Elise began practicing yoga at a young age. In 2011, Elise "flew" for the first time at Meridian Hill Park and immediately fell in love with AcroYoga and its holistic lineage of yoga, acrobatics and the healing arts. She is a certified AcroYoga International teacher, Tantra Hatha Vinyasa yoga teacher, Thai yoga therapist and reiki practitioner. Elise aims to bring to others the joy, power and healing energy that yoga, Thai massage, and AcroYoga brought into her life. Outside of her teaching and healing practice, you can catch Elise performing around DC or nationally with Acrolesque. 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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14th St NW, DC
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Hips in Flight
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Siobhan Troy-Carranza
Saturday, August 10, 2019
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Cost: $35
Dupont Circle Studio 1632-34 17th St. NW Washington, D.C. 20009 202.836.7680
Take your hips in flight! In this workshop, we will combine hip opening with arm balances in poses: Koundinyasana, Reverse Koundinyasana and Astavrkrasana. We will break down each of the postures and play with transitioning from one pose to another (like Reverse Koundinyasana to Koundinyasana).
"Siobhan is always so helpful and enthusiastic. She's got the right mix of understanding and push." - workshop participant
This workshop is for intermediate to advanced students and will include a vigorous practice to warm up the body.
Siobhan Troy-Carranza, E-RYT500, has been teaching yoga since 2002 and also teaches crawlers-4yr since 2008. She leads teacher trainings and loves to play with sequencing her classes to challenge, balance and help students find their alignment as well as their 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 an account credit. No 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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Intro to Soulful Resilience: Yoga for People of Color
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Toni Carey & Reva Gupta
Sunday, August 11, 18, & 25 2019
12:00 - 2:00 PM
Cost: $15 for all 3, $7 single session
All proceeds will be donated to The Boys & Girls Club supporting its outdoor program for middle school girls
Dupont Circle Studio 1632-34 17th Street NW Washington, D.C. 20009 202.328.9642This workshop series is designed specifically for people of color who want to explore the tradition and practice of yoga in a safe, culturally-sensitive space. Attendees can expect to learn what yoga is (and is not), its health benefits, and tools and practices to implement in their daily lives to experience more balance and less stress. At the end of the series, students will feel informed and empowered to enjoy the benefits of yoga at home or in a studio setting. Attendees should bring a journal and an open heart and mind. If you'd like to sponsor an individual or if you need financial assistance, please contact dupontcircle@yogaworks.com.
Reva Gupta is a RYT 200 Yoga Alliance certified yoga instructor. She began her yoga practice in 2001, when she found Tranquil Space Yoga in a church basement. The practice drew her in, as she felt she was finally able to settle her mind through the combination of breath and movement. Over the years, Reva traveled from other cities around the world back to DC and always found her way back to Tranquil Space. In 2013, she finally made the decision to begin her journey to becoming a yoga instructor. After suffering significant trauma, Reva found a sense of grounding and peace in both her yoga practice as well as the outdoors. However, she also noticed how she was often one of the only people of color in those spaces. In addition to her full time job, Reva now works on trying to open these spaces for more people of color.
Toni Carey is a Washington, D.C.-based yoga instructor (RYT-200), RRCA certified running coach, and co-founder of Black Girls RUN! She has been recognized globally as a health and wellness advocate, a trailblazer in the running industry, and was named “One of the 50 Most Influential People in Running” by Runner’s World. Her passion and inspiration for sharing yoga are rooted in inspiring people to live a balanced and well life.
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 an account credit. No 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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Super Pilates Workshop
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Jenny Chestnut
Saturday, August 17, 2019 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Cost: $35
Fairfax Studio
3950 University Dr. Fairfax, VA 22030 571.572.9583
2 Hour Hot Pilates Class - double the time and double the fun! Work to the max! Burn thousands of calories and tone and sculpt your summer body. Also an extended stretching and savasna at the end!
Jenny Chestnut 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. She is also a Certified Holistic Health Coach and Detox Specialist.
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 an account credit. No 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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Fairfax, VA
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200 Hour YogaWorks Teacher Training | Dupont Circle | Fall 2019
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Jodie Rufty
August 23 - December 15, 2019 Fridays 5:30 - 9:30 pm Saturdays 10:45 am - 7:45 pm Sundays 8 am - 5 pm Dupont Circle, 17th St, Washington, DC Led by Jodie Rufty $2,950 if paid in full by July 1st; $3,150 thereafter A payment plan can be set up, four (4) payments of $800 + tax each and will be automatically charged to your card on file. This foundational program will advance your practice, acquaint you with the many layers of yoga, build your confidence and help you find your voice. If you aspire to teach, you're in good company: Since the start of our training school in 1990, YogaWorks alumni have gone on to become some of the world's most renowned yoga leaders. We want you to master the fundamentals, so completing our program will mark the beginning of your successful career as a yoga teacher. Meets the following 7 weekends: Aug 23-25 Sept 6-8 Sept 27-29 Oct 18-20 Nov 8-10 Dec 6-8 Dec 13-15 OUR 200-HOUR TEACHER TRAINING CURRICULUM INCLUDES: - Advanced study of asana (proper alignment, benefits and potential risks)
- Principles of anatomy
- Science and art of sequencing
- Hands-on adjustments
- How to observe bodies
- Informed use of props to improve or modify a posture
- Cultivating your voice
- Confidence-building through practice teaching
- Yoga history and philosophy
- Sanskrit names of postures
- The Business of Yoga
WHAT MAKES YOGAWORKS TEACHER TRAINING UNIQUE? Lineage & Experience: We've refined our comprehensive curriculum over 25 years.
Intelligent Sequencing: Learn the art and science of designing and delivering a safe, dynamic class.
Learn to truly teach: Our program isn't about memorizing and reciting sequences. Instead an emphasis is placed on teaching principles for clearly instructing students bodies into alignment.
Find Yourself: We give you the space and opportunity to find your own teaching style.
Global Recognition: With a legacy that includes today's yoga leaders and over 10,000 alumni, YogaWorks teacher training is respected worldwide. Yoga Alliance 5 Star Rating
Class Requirements For the duration of the program, students are required to take a total of 16 classes with a lead Trainer. Tuition includes 3 months free Yoga Membership. Payment Plan available on full tuition plus a $50 admin fee. 50% of tuition must received one week before start date.
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Dupont Circle, DC
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Aug 23 - Dec 15, 2019
FRI, SAT, SUN
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Handstands for Everybody!
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Sara Grzywacz
Sunday, August 25, 2019
1:30 - 3:30 PM
Cost: $35
14th Street Studio 2301 ½ 14th St. NW Washington, D.C. 20009 202.836.7680
Are you ready to get upside down?
In this workshop, you will:
- Learn about the anatomy of a handstand
- How to safely warm up and strengthen your body for this fun and invigorating practice
- Work against the wall and with fellow workshop attendees, practicing the art of spotting as we explore getting upside down
- Develop tools to start a safe handstand practice or, for more seasoned practitioners, learn how to refine your handstand practice
Together we will playfully and mindfully conquer our fears of getting upside down! All levels welcome.
Sara Grzywacz discovered handstands back in 2016 and has been hooked ever since. She views getting upside down as a moving meditation and finds that handstands are much like life, all about balance. She loves sharing her mindful approach to hand balancing and believes everyone who is able to should give it a try!
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 an account credit. No 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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14th St NW, DC
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Embodied Leadership: A Holistic Approach to Change Management
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Nicole Sroka
Wednesday, September 4, 11, & 16, 2019
6:15 - 8:15 PM
Cost: $90
Dupont Circle Studio
1632-34 17th Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20009
202.328.9642
Real transformation does not occur all at once, but rather, by individuals accepting change at their own pace. Forecasting how and when individuals - as living, breathing, and dynamic beings - will act and react is not a perfect science. The key to navigating complex change to achieve lasting impact is thereby grounded in embodied leadership – emotional intelligence, mind-body awareness and behavioral psychology. In this series, you'll learn proven strategies and tactics to deal with the constant swirl of change in our professional and personal lives. Students will grasp concepts through introspection, group discussion and experiential practice in concert with direct application to a current life change. This series is for individuals who want to become more masterful at getting unstuck and moving toward meaningful transformation.
Session 1: The Fundamentals: Make Change Stick
Session 2: Center, Regulate, and Let Go
Session 3: Build Capacity for Continuous Change
Nicole Sroka: With over 2 decades of leading corporate transformation globally, Nicole founded Mind Moves LLC to solve for complex change and mobilize people to deliver real results. She teaches and leads the people side of change in organizational design, human capital, technology, culture, and environmental sustainability. Using the science of change to drive positive impact, Nicole is a certified Organizational Change Management (OCM) practitioner and RYT-500 yoga teacher with a BS in Information Technology and an MBA in Sustainable Business.
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 an account credit. No 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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