Midtown

• practically apply the YogaWorks sequencing methodology to your classes
• refine your teaching voice and cueing skills
• work directly with a trainer who will guide you to be the teacher you want to be

The Beginner Workshop is a five week introductory course in yoga. A perfect introduction to the philosophy and postures of yoga. It is designed so that upon completion, students will have acquired a foundation in yoga that will equip them to start sampling other classes and developing their own practice.

The Program: Each class will demonstrate important yoga poses or postures, and introduce the yogic philosophy of Patanjali, a sage and yogi, who was the first person to systematically describe the yogic tradition in written form. He described the practice as consisting of eight limbs. These limbs cover all aspects of life: beginning with a prescribed code of conduct and ending with an individual’s vision of his/her true self.

Jessica Crowley Ambrose

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.

Assistant: Jessica Klaitman

Early bird $2,950 if paid in full by Dec 15, 2018; $3,150 thereafter.

• Discussion
• Breathwork
• Gentle Asana
• 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.

• Get clear. Everybody can do it. Anywhere, any outfit. Learn yoga techniques to reset after a long day or shift a moment that feels stuck.
• Get intimate. After a long day, getting connected, we have more connection to offer. Discover how to maintain sweet intimacy with our partner as we actively balance the practical with the magical aspects of running a household.
• Get informed. Discuss the qualities of ‘mothering’ versus ‘fathering’: how we all have both, when each is best applies, and what’s your dominant state as a parent, as a partner, and at work (So essential).

At your heart, you are your own best manual as a parent. There are tools and thoughts that can help. You’ll go home wiser and clearer and ready to share your light with you self & your family.

Parenting: An Art Without a Manual exhibit excerpt:

But like all of its fellow great powers — money, sex, religion, and government — parenting is in and of itself neither good nor bad, but rather a powerful magnifier of intention. The hope of this exhibition is to deepen collective understanding of the challenges and importance of parenting and awaken the freeing power of forgiveness for both our parent and child selves. Our goal is nothing less than to inspire well-informed parenting best practice, honest dialogue, child and parent reconciliation, and a better way forward.

Jen René has been teaching Ashtanga yoga for 15 years. Her practice and teaching are mainly influenced by Tim Miller, who has been her teacher for the past decade. Other sources of inspiration in Jen’s teaching and practice include Richard Freeman and Mary Taylor and David Garrigues – all of whom she’s logged hundreds of hours of study with.

Jen built and continues to direct a Mysore program she started seven years ago in Washington, DC. The thriving program sees about forty students a morning in all their sweaty glory. A team of teachers trained by Jen lead the program in her absence while she is teaching and practicing at the Ashtanga Yoga Center in Encinitas. Jen has taught students all of the Primary, Intermediate and Advanced A asana. But beyond asana, her biggest goal (and greatest reward) is to instill in students a devotion, faith and enthusiasm for the practice. Jen believes wholeheartedly that Ashtanga Yoga is for everyone – it can be beautiful, but usually it’s much more of a beautiful mess. You can read more about Jen at www.jenrene.com

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.

Jen built and continues to direct a Mysore program she started seven years ago in Washington, DC. The thriving program sees about forty students a morning in all their sweaty glory. A team of teachers trained by Jen lead the program in her absence while she is teaching and practicing at the Ashtanga Yoga Center in Encinitas. Jen has taught students all of the Primary, Intermediate and Advanced A asana. But beyond asana, her biggest goal (and greatest reward) is to instill in students a devotion, faith and enthusiasm for the practice. Jen believes wholeheartedly that Ashtanga Yoga is for everyone – it can be beautiful, but usually it’s much more of a beautiful mess. You can read more about Jen at www.jenrene.com

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.

• Practice basic yoga poses and proper alignment
• Explore principles of breath and mindfulness
• Learn Yoga history and philosophy
• Receive individualized attention
• Discover ways to integrate yoga into your everyday life, increasing peace, focus and joy!

This workshop is perfect for first-timers and beginners, and anyone who seeks a deeper understanding of yoga.

Eric Brown began practicing yoga 35 years ago. He has studied, practiced and taught many styles of yoga (Kripalu, Pranakriya, Kundalini, Yin, Rocket). He's known for his powerful practice, intuitive understanding of the body, and his creative and playful teaching style.

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.

Do you want to do what you love full-time, but not sure you can swing it financially? Are you doing what you love and struggling to make ends meet? How about budgeting and savings? Learn tools to pave your way to financial freedom in this interactive workshop. You'll learn systems for:

• Budgeting. How much do I need to earn?
• Savings. It's not just for the rich!
• Creating abundance in work and finance.
• Living Mindfully for your health.

Gabrielle Sulc, has a degree in business and entrepreneurship and has been teaching yoga since 2008. Gabrielle is grateful to live a life of financial freedom which she supports solely from her income as a yoga instructor. She has over 1200 hours of teaching certifications from various lineages including Dharma Yoga, where she found her home and beloved teacher Dharma Mittra. She is committed to teaching and living a yogic lifestyle and is grateful for the opportunity to share her knowledge of yoga and her interest in finance through this unique workshop.

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.

Join Monica for a fresh experience to liberate the soul through yoga, music, and movement. Music has the power to change your mood, help you relate to others, and energize your mind, body, and spirit. Be inspired by the rhythm of hip hop tunes as you connect asana and dance moves in a fun and light-hearted atmosphere. Be prepared to move and sweat as you dance your way to your most authentic self.

All-levels welcome. No dance experience required. The room will be warm. Please wear comfortable sneakers with clean soles for dancing in the studio room.

Monica Motley began practicing yoga in 2005. The life-changing benefits she discovered in her own practice inspired her to share the gift of yoga with her students. Monica has been teaching Vinyasa Yoga since 2010. She is a Yoga Alliance 500-hour Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT). Monica completed her 200-hour and 500-hour yoga teacher training at Charm City Yoga with Kim Manfredi in Baltimore, Maryland. Monica continued her education by completing another 200-hour yoga teacher training at YogaWorks with Jennie Cohen. Monica continues to be inspired through workshops, classes, and training with teachers including Dharma Mittra, Janet Stone, Mark Morford, Jason Crandell, Pete Guinosso, Faith Hunter, and Cyndi Lee.

Monica teaches an athletic and flowing Vinyasa class with a focus on technique and alignment. Monica focuses on awareness and connection between the breath, body, and mind – offering modifications for beginner students and variations to challenge the more seasoned practitioner. Be prepared to sweat and move freely, finding increased strength, flexibility, endurance, balance, and relaxation. Monica encourages students to challenge the physical body while calming the mind and spirit -- leaving them feeling stronger, more energized, and more balanced.

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.

• overview of the 200 hr Teacher Training and
• free class that embodies YogaWorks methodology you'll learn in TT
• Q&A
• meet and greet the trainers and your future classmates

This is highly recommended for students considering our teacher training, as well as serious students of yoga who are curious as to what taking a teacher training involves and how to take their yoga practice to the next level.

Please wear yoga clothes and bring a yoga mat for practice.

Yoga Mythology Series introduces basic yoga postures and philosophy through the stories that have been told for thousands of years. Flow through your imagination as you flow through your practice. Each week, we will explore a new story and a new set of postures. Learning through these stories is a unique way to remember the shapes and names of some of the most common yoga postures. Join Christen in this relaxed setting for a humorous new take on traditional yoga stories. This workshop is for all levels. Beginners and newbies welcome!

• Week 1: The Story of The Warriors - Standing Poses
• Week 2: The Story of Hanuman - Leg Lengtheners
• Week 3: The Story of Garuda - Hip & Shoulder Openers
• Week 4: The Story of Ganesha - Balancing Poses
• Week 5: The Story of Shiva’s Blue Throat - Twisting Poses

Christen Schritter, E-RYT 200; RYT 500. Christen has been practicing yoga since 2010 and teaching yoga since 2012. She has over 800 hours of yoga training, having received her first 200 hour RYT at Charm City Yoga in 2012, Prenatal 80 hour PRYT at Kripalu in 2015, 500 hour RYT at Charm City Yoga in 2015, and 200 hour RYT at Yogaworks in 2018. Christen aims for clear, simple communication to help make yoga accessible to all body types. Her classes are creative and well thought out so that each person leaves feeling more capable in their own body.

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.