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UPCOMING EVENTS as of 9.20.09 THE ART OF ASSISTING A 6 WEEK WORKSHOP FOR ASPIRING ASSISTANT & TEACHERS with Masaaki Okamura 6 Saturdays beginning October 10th TIME: 11:00-2:00pm H.Y.P. NEEDHAM COST: $ 399.00 for the 6 Week Series ASSISTING: THE FINE ART BRIDGING THE GAP between the verbal intention of the teacher, and the tactile experience of the student. Whether you aspire to teach yoga, or are simply a committed student with a passion for asana, this hands-on training will spark a deeper understanding and appreciation of your practice. The goal of our first ever Assisting Program is to develop a strong group of committed yoga assistants who will enhance a student's awareness of alignment during class, and bring them safely into their bodies. H.Y.P. STUDIO'S ART OF ASSISTING PROGRAM will give you the tools and knowledge necessary to safely work with student's bodies as they practice. The assistant plays a unique role during class as, through touch, energy and direction, their hands serve as the bridge between the teacher's words and the experience in a student's body. Through lecture and experiential classroom time, you will become aware of your own body and energy, your fellow yogi's individual needs, and the union that is created between assistant and student. Assisting during class fosters a karmic sense of community, as the assistant works in service to student and teacher alike, enhancing and amplifying the experience for all involved. Additionally, learning to assist is an incredible opportunity to develop another dimension of your personal practice, and is the first logical step in the journey towards teacher training. OUR ART OF ASSISTING COURSE WILL TEACH YOU: · Safe, effective assisting and adjusting techniques. · Different types of assists and modifications. · Safe alignment, joint movements and muscles engaged in postures. · How to support and enhance the practice experience for the student. YOU WILL: · Work one on one with students during Studio classes and Workshops. · Gain confidence as an Assistant Teacher. · Take the first steps towards learning concrete teaching skills. · Develop a deeper understanding of your personal yoga practice. · Have opportunities to join the H.Y.P. Studio teaching team in the Studio and at Workshops, as well as earn free yoga classes each time you assist. TO ENROLL ONLINE: 1. Go to www.HYPstudio.com, 2. Click on the 'SCHEDULE' link on the left side of the page to bring up our WebScheduler, 3. Click on the 'WORKSHOPS' tab at the top of the page to sign in, 4. Choose the 'ART OF ASSISTING' option from the pull-down menu to when paying for the Series (please use your Mastercard or Visa). You can also call or visit either Studio if you would prefer to enroll over the phone or in person. Please call the Studio with any questions prior to enrolling. PLEASE NOTE: + Attendees must have a strong practice already in place, and be familiar with our basic Power Flow sequence. + Attendance at Masaaki's Saturday 9:15 Power Flow class is strongly recommended and is included in the program fee. + Attendance is required at all sessions (there will be no make-up sessions). + Private make-up sessions can be scheduled with Masaaki through our front desk staff for an additional fee. + Completion of the full course is required in order to qualify to assist at H.Y.P. + No refunds, credits or exchanges will be offered for this course. ROTATING SPECIAL EVENT CLASSES A Monthly Special Event Class with Masaaki Okamura & DJ Jordan Lashley START YOUT WEEKEND WITH SWEAT, FLOW & INSPIRED NEW WORLD BEATS. Join Masaaki and DJ Jordan Lashley for this monthly music flow class, set to a live blend of electronica, reggae, kirtan chant and soul music. Bring mind and body together, unified by the power of music and the spirit of asana. All levels are most welcome, but class will be moving and flowing dynamically. REGISTER ONLINE by going to our WebScheduler, signing into the 'Flow2Music' class listing on March 20th, and choosing 'Flow2Music' from the drop-down menu when paying. Or call the Studio with your Mastercard or Visa, and we will gladly register you over the phone. Class is limited to 35 students, so register now to reserve your place on the mat. Please note: class, monthly and yearly unlimited passes do not apply for this special event class. FLOW2MUSIC will replace our usual 4:30 class for this Friday only. CHAKRA SHAKTI A Seasonal Special Event Class with Deborah Spielman DEDICATED YOGIS THAT WE ARE, we have made it through another New England winter, mat and spirit intact. Join Deborah Spielman for our CHAKRA SHAKTI, and come celebrate the change of season and the coming of spring. During the winter months, our bodies and emotional lives accumulate extra weight. This winter, in particular, we have trudged through sleet and snow to our yoga mats, made it through a historical presidential election cycle, and continue to experience a difficult time of economic uncertainty. Now is the moment to begin to let go, and enjoy this time of impending warmth, new growth and uplifting emotions. A SPRING SOLSTICE CHAKRA SHAKTI cleanse is a powerful statement, and a strong intention for a new beginning. As always, CHAKRA SHAKTI is an all levels 180 minute powerful flow class, focused on aligning the body's 7 major 'chakras' or energy wheels. Deborah will guide you through this profound sequence with soulful music, humor and a deep commitment to authenticity, connection and love. PAST H.Y.P. WORKSHOPS THE ENERGETICS OF YOGA A 3 Day Weekend Intensive with TeriLeigh Schmidt BODY WISDOM FRIDAY, May 15th, 5:30-8:00p.m. Cost: $35.00 The number one cause of most health issues is stress, and yoga is recognized as one of the best treatments for stress. In TeriLeigh's Body Wisdom workshop, students will learn to listen to the language of the body. TeriLeigh will outline the typical types of stresses held in the different parts of the body (i.e. hamstrings hold anxieties, shoulders hold burdens). Yoga practitioners will develop a greater awareness of their own practice, why certain poses have challenged them, and what injuries may be trying to tell them about their lives. Learn how to listen to the strengths of your body, at resy and in flow, in order to release stress and promote better health. This Workshop will include a short lecture, followed by a flow series. ENERGETIC ANATOMY SATURDAY, May 16th, 4:30-7:30p.m. Cost: $40.00 Power vinyasa yoga has ancient roots and a complete science (the chakra system), connecting the physical body with the mind and spirit. A discussion and lecture on the development, properties, energies, and powers of the seven major chakras, will help students comprehend how lines of energy and flowing movement in yoga practice can open channels to better health. Through fun activities, journaling, lecture and yoga practice, students will explore the energetic anatomy of the body as it supports the physical functions in yoga poses. Class includes a deep vinyasa flow series, designed by TeriLeigh based on what she sees in the energies within the class. This Workshop will be 1/2 lecture, 1/2 flow. THE SYMBOLOGY OF YOGA SUNDAY, May 17th, 10:00-12:00p.m. Cost: $30.00 In The Symbology of Yoga workshop, TeriLeigh will breakdown the symbolism that is held within each pose in a typical power vinyasa yoga practice. Eagle pose teaches inner vision, while Gorilla pose teaches surrender. By understanding the symbolism of the pose, students will tap into the energetic power and medicine inside the pose to facilitate healing. Join TeriLeigh to learn about the concrete connections between physical yoga and emotional growth. This Workshop will be mostly flow. ACROYOGA FUNDAMENTALS A Workshop with Bonnie Argo Cost: $28.00 TRUST, CONNECTION, PLAYFULNESS: Open your practice with the ease, comfort and the support of a teaching team and student group that supports your learning and highest potential. This workshop touches upon all the disciplines that AcroYoga offers, combining Yoga, Acrobatics, and Thai Massage. Grounded in the breath, we will draw upon the natural forces of gravity and "metta" loving kindness to encourage the body to let go of fear and tension. The class experience includes tastes of all aspects of this blended practice: Circle Ceremony, Mirrored Asana, Partner Yoga Flow, Assisted Inversions, Partner Acrobatics, Flying Sequences and Thai Massage. Students are requested to have familiarity with yoga. No partner necessary! GET LIGHT! AN INVERSIONS & ARM BALANCES WORKSHOP with Jennifer D'Annunzio Cost: $20.00 FLY HIGH, & TURN YOUR WORLD UPSIDE-DOWN: Fear of the unknown and a lack of instruction in alignment, are obstacles that stand in the way of trying these invigorating, challenging and beneficial poses. The time to learn is now! Jennifer will help you begin to experience the wonder that is 'gravity surfing', by breaking down each asana (pose), and providing the foundation of knowledge needed to begin your exploration! During this two hour workshop, you will be introduced to Bakasana (Crow), Parsva Bakasana (Side Crow), Titibasana (Firefly), Eka Pada Galavasana (Crow Variation), Eka Pada Koundiyasana II (Scissors), Sirsasana (Tri-pod and traditional Headstand), Adho Mukha Vrksasana (Handstand), and Pincha Mayurasana (Forearm Balance). Bring a playful spirit, your sense of humor, and a willingness to work safely beyond your limitations with the support of a dynamic teacher and community of fellow yogis. DEEPENING YOUR PRACTICE A FOUNDATIONAL WORKSHOP with Masaaki Okamura Cost: $ 20.00 JOIN H.Y.P. YOGA TEACHER MASAAKI OKAMURA in this illuminating Workshop, designed for students of all levels to deepen their practice by examining postures, breath and the overall experience of an ongoing practice. During this Workshop, we will cover: + Sun Salutations A & B + Jumping forwards and backwards + Twists & Arm Binds + Backbends + Use of Blocks, Straps and other Props Through questions and examples, we will spend the time together exploring the practice and the fine details of vinyasa flow. This Workshop is meant for both beginners and practiced students, and is a terrific way to introduce someone new to yoga. Be curious, bring questions, and be ready to explore! Please note: this class will include some flow and practice, but will be taught in a comfortably warm room.  |
