Shanti Yoga Center

CLASS CANCELATION 1/20/12

2012-01-20T16:07:00.000-08:00

Due to the weather, Brian's 7:30pm Candlelight Restorative class has been cancelled.
All Saturday 1/21/12 classes will be as scheduled.

Safe travels everybody....

Thanksgiving Schedule

2011-11-16T08:55:00.000-08:00

Please join us for our annual donation-based class on Thanksgiving Day at 9am

Schedule for Thursday and Friday 
Thursday: Donation class with Mary Lou 9am
Friday: Vinyasa 1-2 with Lili
Saturday regular schedule resumes

Give Thanks, Do Yoga, Eat Turkey....In That Order

Labor Day Weekend Schedule

2011-08-30T05:07:00.000-07:00

We will host a class Labor Day Monday--
9:15 with Gina.

YOUR SUMMER PASS HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO INCLUDE CLASSES THROUGH AND INCLUDING LABOR DAY!

Prenatal class on Sunday 9/4 is cancelled. All other weekend classes as usual.

Be on the lookout for our fall schedule and our new and improved website!

Have a beautiful end-of-summer weekend. Why not make it a perfect one by adding a yoga class?!

What Is Yin Yoga?

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Yin Yoga is based on the Taoist concept of yin and yang, opposing yet complementary forces that can characterize any phenome-non. Yin can be described as stable, immobile, feminine, passive, cold, and downward moving. Yang is depicted as changing, mobile, masculine, active, hot, and upward moving. In nature, a mountain could be described as yin; the ocean, as yang. Within the body, the relatively stiff connective tissue (tendons, ligaments, fascia) is yin, while the pliant and mobile muscles and blood are yang. Applied to yoga, a passive practice is yin, whereas most of today's hatha yoga practices are yang: They actively engage the muscles and build heat in the body.

Much of the Yin Yoga practiced in the United States today was introduced by Paul Grilley in the late 1980s. Grilley's approach has a physical and an energetic aspect. He discovered the physical aspect when he met Taoist Yoga and martial arts teacher Paulie Zink and was immediately inspired. "I'd pretty much exhausted the power of vinyasa, Bikram—you know, anything heavy, hot, and sweaty, I'd already done it," Grilley says. "Paulie's practice was like a huge breath of fresh air, because his approach to the postures was first yin on the floor and then yang, and neither of them was that similar to my previous practice."

When you take a Yin Yoga class, you'll do mostly seated, supine, or prone poses, and you'll hold them, with your muscles relaxed, for long periods of time—up to 5 minutes or more. The theory behind this approach (proposed by Zink) is that staying muscularly passive for long periods of time gently stretches connective tissue, which gets stiff and immobile with age. The asanas focus mainly on the lower back and hips because the abundance of dense connective tissue around those joints requires extra care and attention.

To read the complete article: http://www.yogajournal.com/practice/2677?print=1

To try a yin class, join Chuck Frenkel on Wednesday nights, 7:30pm

To try it for $5 for a limited time, see our latest studio newsletter.

Spring Break Schedule Changes

2011-03-22T06:33:00.000-07:00

Please note: Family Class on Sunday March 27 and Sunday April 3 are cancelled for Spring Break.
All other classes as scheduled.
We hope all our families enjoy their break and please bring us back a little warm weather if you're headed that way!

Thursday, Feb. 3, 2001

2011-02-02T17:33:00.001-08:00

We've headed back to the mat and so should you!

We are back to our regular schedule beginning with Thursday's 9:15am class.
Join Gina as she helps work the kinks out of your aching back!

Studio Closures for Forecasted Blizzard

2011-01-31T15:37:00.000-08:00

A winter advisory is predicting dangerous weather conditions over the next few days. While we strive to keep to our drop-in schedule, we sometimes must cancel when safety becomes an issue.

If there are cancellations, we will post them here at least 2 hours before the scheduled class.

You can also check to outgoing message on the studio phone (773-774-8444)

Stay safe everybody!

Our Holiday Schedule!

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Our Holiday Schedule:

Friday, Dec. 24 (Christmas Eve): 9:15am-10:30am/Vinyasa Flow/Kelley
Saturday, Dec 25 (Christmas Day): Studio Closed--Merry Christmas!
Sunday, Dec. 26: 9:15am-10:30am/Open Level/Gosia

Friday, Dec. 31 (New Year’s Eve): 6am-7am/Sunrise/Sarah
Friday, Dec. 31 (New Year’s Eve): 9:15am-10:30am/Vinyasa Flow/Gina
Friday, Dec. 31 CANDLELIGHT PRACTICE WITH BRIAN 7pm-8pm
Saturday, Jan. 1 (Happy New Year!): 10am-11:30am/Vinyasa 1-2/Polly
Sunday, Jan. 2: 9:15am-10:30am/Open Level/Mary Lou

Thanksgiving Class and Scheduling Changes

2010-11-22T06:11:00.000-08:00

Please Join Us for our Annual Thanksgiving Class

Thursday, 9am-10:30am

All Levels taught by Kim

This class is FREE with your generous non-perishable food donation.

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OTHER SCHEDULING CHANGES

Cancelled classes:

Wednesday: 11:45am-12:45pm Yoga for Lunch with Gina
Wednesday: 7:30pm-9pm Yin Yoga with Polly

Thursday: 6:45am-7:45am Vinyasa Brisk with Rachel
Thursday: 9:15am-10:30am Vinyasa 1-2 with Gina
Thursday: 7pm-8:15pm Beginners with Gosia

ALL OTHER CLASSES AS SCHEDULED

From The LA Times

2010-11-17T15:05:00.000-08:00

Yoga has many proven health benefits, but does it stand up to other forms of exercise? Researchers pitted it against a walking routine and found that those who practiced yoga showed greater improvements in mood and anxiety.

Researchers randomly assigned 19 people to an Iyengar yoga program and 15 to a metabolically matched regular walking regimen.

Both groups took part in the programs for an hour three times a week for 12 weeks. Study participants were tested several times to measure mood and anxiety. They were also given magnetic resonance spectroscopy scans to measure levels of the brain chemical gamma-Aminobutyric acid (GABA), a neurotransmitter that quiets brain activity, reducing anxiety and producing a state of calm. The scans were done at the beginning and end of the study and immediately following a yoga or walking session.

Those in the yoga group saw better changes in mood and less anxiety than those in the walking group. The yoga group also saw increases in GABA levels linked with improvements in mood.

The study was published recently in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine.

New Teacher Spotlight--Susan Troester

2010-11-10T09:44:00.000-08:00

How did you become interested in Yoga?

While in law school I was chronically stressed and needed a way to relax. My neck muscles were so stiff I could not even release
to circle my neck. After practicing a long time using home videos, I began exploring classes at my health club and met a wonderful teacher, Millie Krejci. Her spirit and approach to yoga so embodied lila, or playfulness, as well as aparigraha, or non-attachment. This made me love the practice and inspired me to pass on the ideals she embodied and expressed so beautifully.

Do you think Yoga is a complete system of fitness?

It is this and much more. No other practice offers such comprehensive mental, physical and emotional benefits. That said, I must admit I am a gym rat--into running and pretty intense cardiovascular exercise. My dream, when my kids don't need me so much, is to have a go at solely practicing asana and meditation while taking a break from other pursuits. I'm curious and excited to see where that leads.

Describe your class style.

I think it's natural to teach in a way that's consistent with the way you like to practice, and I like to be challenged. If you are doing the same routine, why not apply the extra effort and see where it takes you? This is where we can really grow! I encourage my student to try this and I strive to create a supportive, non-judgmental, fun environment in which they can experiment.

You play some non-traditional yoga tunes...

I am attracted to passionate music. All genres. The requisite slowing down we experience as soon as we step on the mat can have a wonderful consequence of bringing your emotions right to the forefront of your heart, your mind, your whole being. Music, with a little passion, just enhances this for me.

Who (or what) inspires you?

I have an 8-year old and six-year old twin sons . They so exuberantly embrace life and live every moment to the fullest. Nearly every day, I see at least one of them experience fear or uncertainty, and, in the face of it, press on with an open mind and heart. That inspires me! I like to think about human potential, what we are capable of individually and collectively. Often so much more than we actualize. This motivates me to push myself beyond what l might initially think I am capable of or comfortable with.

What does mind/body mean?

Many factors of our contemporary society and lifestyle perpetuate and even reward a great disconnect between mind and body. On the one hand, we have this intense drive to do and acquire so much that we believe we lack the time to devote to connecting with our own body and with the present moment. On the other hand, the dumbing down of our nation - "reality TV," celebrity obsession, junk food, "social media" - it has become possible to completely neglect of our human need for connection and community. These needs have been replaced with this drive to find continuous distraction from our emotions and from what is happening in our own reality - in the present. Yoga strives to integrate the mind, body and spirit by being quiet and bringing our experience inward.

Susan Troester is a 200-hour level certified yoga instructor.

She received her certification through the esteemed

Moksha Program led by

Daren Friesen.

Look for a $5 coupon for Susan's class in our Nov. newsletter

Schedule Changes for 11/5-11/7

2010-11-04T14:45:00.000-07:00

Kindly Note:
The following classes are cancelled this weekend only
for a private event:

Friday, 11/5, 7pm, Candlelight Restorative with Brian
Sunday, 11/7, 1:30 Mom & Baby
Sunday, 11/7, 2:45 Prenatal
Sunday, 11/7, 4:15 Family Yoga

All classes return to the schedule the following week.

Cancellations for Saturday and Sunday

2010-10-01T19:50:00.000-07:00

Making Room For Alie McManus Workshop

The following classes will be canceled this weekend, and will resume normally next week:

Saturday:
12pm-1pm Yoga For Bigger Bodies/Gentle with Brian
Meditation Workshop with Polly
3pm-4pm Vinyasa Brisk with Mary Lou

Sunday:
1:30pm-2:3opm Mom and Baby with Kelley
2:45pm-4pm Prenatal with Kelley

Join us for $20 Unlimited Yoga Week beginning Monday

Absolute Beginners September 2010

2010-09-11T17:13:00.000-07:00

Welcome to Shanti!

Schedule Correction

2010-09-10T09:32:00.000-07:00

Please note:

Mary Lou's Saturday Vinyasa Brisk class (3pm-4pm) begins 9/18.
NO CLASS TOMORROW, 9/11

We apologize for the mistake.

Labor Day Schedule

2010-08-31T17:09:00.000-07:00

Join us this Monday for a Labor Day Class
9:30am-10:45am
with Kim

All other classes cancelled

Fall 2010

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Fall Schedule
Begins Sept. 7, 2010

MONDAY:
6a-7a Sunrise Jenny Glick
8:45a*-10a Vinyasa Brisk Tanja Bungardt-Price
6:45p-8p Ashtanga Basics Kim Weber

TUESDAY:
8:45a-10a Hatha Gosia Ryzewska
MOKSHA TEACHER TRAINING
5:30p-6:45p Open Level Vinyasa Mary Lou Cerami
7p-8:15p Vinyasa 1-2 Rachel Coppola

WEDNESDAY:
6a-7a Sunrise Jenny Glick
9:15a-10:30a Vinyasa Flow Susan Troester
10:35a-11a FREE Meditation Lili
11:45a-12:45p Yoga For Lunch Gina Fitzpatrick
6:15p-7:15p Power Hour Jenny Glick
7:30p-9p Yin Yoga for Sleep Polly Liontis

THURSDAY:
6:45a-7:45a Vinyasa Brisk (begins 9/16) Rachel Coppola
9:15a*-10:30a Vinyasa 1-2 Gina Fitzpatrick
5:30p-6:30p Teens 13-17 Gina Fitzpatrick**
7p-8:15p Beginners Gosia Ryzewska

FRIDAY:
6a-7a Sunrise Jenny Glick
9:15a*-10:30a Vinyasa Flow Kelley Rozelle
7p-8:15p Candlelight Restorative Brian Carmany
KARMA CLASS FOR GLOBAL YOGA FOUNDATION...
SUGGESTED DONATION $5-$10

SATURDAY:
8a-9:30a Vinyasa 2 Kim Weber
10a-11:30a Power/Presence/Prana Polly Liontis
12a-1p Yoga for Bigger Bodies/Gentle Brian Carmany
3p-4p Vinyasa Brisk Mary Lou Cerami

SUNDAY:
9:15a*-10:30a Open Level Gosia Ryzewska
1:30p-2:30p Mom & Baby Kelley Rozelle**
2:45p-4p Prenatal Kelley Rozelle**
4:15p-5:30p Family ($20/Family) Kelley Rozelle

*Denotes new start time **Registration Required

Yoga For Depression

2010-08-26T07:07:00.000-07:00

Daily aerobic exercise is a reliable and effective treatment for mild to moderate depression, but new research suggests that yoga may work even better. A study from Boston University School of Medicine showed that practicing yoga increased levels of GABA (gamma-aminobutyric) in the brain. Low levels of GABA, a neurotransmitter, are associated with depression and anxiety disorders. Investigators followed two randomized groups of healthy volunteers for 12 weeks. One group performed an hour of yoga three times a week, while the other group walked for an hour three times a week. Before and after the last session, the researchers compared the GABA levels of each of the volunteers using magnetic resonance spectroscopic imaging. They found increased GABA levels and decreased anxiety among the participants in the yoga group, who also reported a significantly greater decrease in anxiety and more improved mood over the course of the study than did the volunteers in the walking group. The study was published online by the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine.

Schedule Changes Effective Immediately

2010-08-07T10:03:00.000-07:00

Please note the following classes are on hiatus for the month of August:

Saturday/12-1/Gentle with Brian

Tuesday/5:30pm-6:40pm

Wednesday/7:30pm-9pm/Yin Yoga with Polly

All classes to resume with the fall schedule (begins Sept. 7)

Absolute Beginners June 2010

2010-06-07T18:06:00.001-07:00

Welcome to Shanti!

Memorial Day Weekend Schedule

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Saturday:
8am-9:30am, Vinyasa 2
10am-11:15am, Beginners

Sunday:
9:30am-10:45am, Open Levels

Monday:
Studio Closed in observance of Memorial Day

Tuesday:
Our Summer Schedule Kicks in

Happy Kick Off To Summer Everybody
(and Go Hawks!)

Thanks To Everybody!

2010-05-18T17:49:00.000-07:00

Julie's Karma class last Sunday raised over $1oo for The Walk To Empower. A big thanks to everyone who participated!

For Anybody Who Thought Arm Balances On Solid Ground Were Challenging...

2010-05-13T06:15:00.000-07:00

Absolute Beginners April 2010

2010-04-25T13:29:00.001-07:00

Welcome to Shanti!

12 Weeks To Spring Break

2009-12-19T15:06:00.000-08:00

Resolve to Evolve!
Have you been thinking about starting a yoga practice? Are you the wagering type? Then take our Resolve to Evolve Challenge. Dedicate yourself to at least 9 out of 11 Saturdays in Brian's class and we'll reward you with a FREE Dharma Card ($100 value) and a Shanti t-shirt.

DETAILS:
Class time: Saturdays, 10am-11:15am
Dates: Jan. 9-Mar. 20
Cost: $135
Registration Required

We Have Gift Cards Available

2009-12-19T14:43:00.000-08:00

Share the (yoga) love.

Punch cards available at a discount:

5-class (the Glitter pass) ($65)
10-class (the Silver pass) ($120)
20-class (the Gold pass) ($230)

Expire in 1 year.
Call or e-mail and we can mail directly to you.

Our Holiday Schedule

2009-12-15T19:35:00.000-08:00

Thursday, December 24
9:15am-10:30am--Kim

Christmas Day
Closed--Merry Christmas

Saturday, December 26
8am-9:30am--Vinyasa with Kim

Thursday, December 31
9:15am-10:30am--Kim
12pm-2pm/Teresa/Young Athletes

New Year’s Day
Closed--Happy New Year to all!

Saturday, January 2, 2010
Everybody back on the mat!

Wednesday Sunrise class will return 1/6/10

Hey Did Ya Know?

2009-11-30T17:17:00.000-08:00

If you are employed in the health care industry, we welcome you to try
Julie's Thursday 5:30p-6:30p class

FREE in December
(Dec. 3,10,17)

Free Thanksgiving Day Class with Kim

2009-11-19T11:40:00.000-08:00

Please plan on joining us 9am-10:30am Thanksgiving Day for a FREE class. We will be donating to the Maine Township Food Pantry and to Aid for Women. Your non-perishable food item and new baby items (clothes, diapers, wipes) will be greatly appreciated and given to those in need. We will be collecting all week. Please be sure to enter our drawing for a free Mandala series for you and a friend.
NAMASTE

Schedule Changes

2009-11-02T07:28:00.000-08:00

Please note these changes to our drop-in schedule:

Kathleen's Yoga for Conditioning Class
has a new time beginning 11/11/09
7pm-8:15pm

Robin is back tonight!
For the remainder of this scheduling period
she will only teach in the Monday night slot
5:30pm-6:30pm

Brian's Saturday 10am class has been changed to
Beginner/Gentle

We will update the entire schedule in January
Feedback is welcome!

Hey Did Ya Know?

2009-10-30T07:53:00.000-07:00

Throughout the month of November, teachers are FREE
in Gosia's Tuesday 4:15pm-5:15.
This one's for you! We are thankful for our teachers!!

Current Registrations...

2009-10-22T11:02:00.000-07:00

Yoga For Young Athletes
Begins 10/28/09
Six-week series

Yoga Mandala with Kelley
Begins 11/4/09
4-week series

Inversion Workshop with Alie McManus
11/21/09

Further details under Upcoming Events on the website

Welcome to Shanti!

2009-10-17T17:47:00.000-07:00

Absolute Beginners
October 17, 2009

2 Series Slated For this Weekend

2009-10-13T05:39:00.000-07:00

Prenatal Yoga
A six-week series begins Oct. 18
Will meet Sundays 2:30pm-4pm

This month's Absolute Beginner Workshop
Will meet Saturday (Oct. 17) Noon-2pm

Next week begins a new Tues. 5:30-6:30 mandala series with Teresa.

Information or to register

REGISTRATION BEING TAKEN

2009-10-07T11:10:00.000-07:00

The following registrations are currently being taken.

Absolute Beginners (Oct. 17)
Prenatal Yoga (next series begins Oct. 18)
Yoga 4 Young Athletes (next series begins Oct. 28)

CLICK FOR MORE INFO

Do You Know What Today Is?

2009-09-28T15:14:00.000-07:00

$20 Unlimited Yoga Week starts today! Get your card...
good for any class on the regular schedule
until next Sunday

Welcome to Shanti!

2009-09-13T15:59:00.001-07:00

Absolute Beginners
September 13, 2009
(Including Margaret!)

$20 Unlimited Yoga Week

2009-09-08T19:35:00.000-07:00

To celebrate our 1st birthday, we are bringing back $20 Unlimited Yoga Week!
Mark your calendar, this special offer will run Monday, Sept. 28-Sunday, Oct. 4.
Try out any and every class on the regular schedule (specialty classes excluded).
Passes for purchase in-studio.

Try Yoga Mandala For Free

2009-08-28T15:04:00.000-07:00

Space is available to try Yoga Mandala for FREE

Tuesday, Sept. 1 (5:30p-6:45p)
OR
Saturday, Sept. 5 (11:30a-12:45p)

Please reserve your place

Our Fall Schedule Is Now Available

2009-08-26T09:59:00.000-07:00

Click Here To View

The rest of the site is currently being updated.

See you Back On The Mat August 31!

Introducing...The Dharma Card!

2009-08-24T16:27:00.000-07:00

This little baby will save you lots of cash!
$100 for 10 visits (that's JUST $10 per class!)
Unlike our class cards, this credit card-sized punch card will expire in one month. If you practice two or more times per week (and c'mon, you know you should) this is the way to go!
On sale when we re-open, August 31, and available always!

Yoga Mandala Comes To Shanti

2009-08-20T08:38:00.000-07:00

Shanti is pleased to announce the addition of Yoga Mandala classes to our Fall/Winter schedule.
These specialty classes require registration and will run in 4-week series.
You can try Yoga Mandala FREE on the during the following times:
Tuesday, Sept. 1, 5:30pm-6:45pm with Teresa
Wednesday, Sept. 2, 10:45am-12noon with Kelley
Saturday, Sept. 5, 11:30am-12:45pm with Teresa
Class size is limited by number of mats!
Click Here To Reserve Your Spot

Introducing...Yoga Mandala

2009-08-16T13:39:00.000-07:00

Daren Friesen To Host Second Practice/Info Session

2009-07-30T06:32:00.000-07:00

Moksha Yoga Center Director and Master Teacher Daren Friesen will conduct a second information and practice session this Monday...

August 3, 2009
Practice: 7pm-8pm
Information: 8pm-9pm

If you are considering becoming a teacher, or wishing to deepen your practice, this one of the premier training programs in the Midwest.

All are welcome, attendance does on imply obligation.
YOU MUST E-MAIL YOUR DESIRE TO ATTEND
shantiyoga.center@gmail.com

Poses On The Go

2009-07-29T07:05:00.000-07:00

S in Standing Bow Pose...Sleeping Bear Dunes, MI

Aug. 2009

Daren Friesen Comes to Shanti!

2009-07-13T15:34:00.001-07:00

Moksha Yoga Center Director
and Master Teacher Daren Friesen
is coming to Shanti tomorrow
July 14 for an information session.

10:30am-11:30am: Practice
11:30-12:30pm: Information

Come for one or both. All are welcome to this FREE event.

Please note: Gosia's 8:45am regularly scheduled class will not be held tomorrow.

See you there!

Smart AND good-looking!

2009-06-29T12:30:00.000-07:00

TREE THEORY BAGS--HARVESTED FROM THE URBAN LANDSCAPE

Each bag is unique, American-made, recyclable, easily repairable, customizable
and made from salvaged materials including old billboard tarps and
seatbelts from car junkyards!
Click for more: www.treetheorybags.com

Yoga For Young Athletes

2009-06-26T07:07:00.000-07:00

S & S practice tree pose at The Bean

Fun!

2009-06-23T10:56:00.000-07:00

Don't ask questions, just check it out...

simply breakfast

One of our new fave blogs!

A Few Slots Left

2009-06-17T08:12:00.000-07:00

Yoga For Young Athletes Summer Series
Sign up your 11-14 year old for one (or two!) of these summer sessions:
Fridays, 12pm-1:15pm
SOLD OUT/July 10-24/July 31-Aug. 14
$65 includes 3 sessions and a yoga mat

For girls and boys looking to learn about more about yoga or wanting to round out their sports routines.
Taught by Kelley Rozelle.

CALL TODAY 773-774-8444

Yoga? Gymnastic? WHAT IS IT???

2009-06-10T12:14:00.000-07:00

Watch after the 1:00 mark...

IMPORTANT REMINDERS:

2009-06-01T15:35:00.001-07:00

Enrollment for the Kid's YOGA SUMMER CAMP concludes this Friday

STUDENT SUMMER PASSES ON SALE NOW! $150 FOR THE WHOLE SUMMER!

2009-05-20T08:18:00.001-07:00

YOGA FOR THE YOUNG ATHLETE STILL HAS
A FEW SPACES LEFT!

DEADLINE FOR SIGN-UPS IS JUNE 5 (FIRM!!!)

3-WEEK SESSIONS
START DATES: JUNE 19/JULY 10/JULY 31
NOON-1:15PM
KIDS 11-14 YEARS OLD
$65 INCLUDES 3 CLASSES AND A MAT

Happy Memorial Day

2009-05-18T06:46:00.000-07:00

In observance of Memorial Day, Shanti will be closed Monday, May 25

Our summer schedule will begin
Tuesday, May 26

Welcome to Shanti!

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Absolute Beginners Workshop
May, 2009

You and Mom...

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Be our guests...FREE
Mother's Day, Sunday May 10
Brian's 4pm class

Announcing Our College Student Bailout...

2009-05-03T18:23:00.000-07:00

Welcome Home College Students!

For $150 you can practice all summer long! Show us your college ID and enjoy any class on our regular schedule through August 8.
Begins May 9, not transferable or refundable. One class per day.

Who Knows Where Your Practice Can Take You?

2009-05-01T09:11:00.001-07:00

See past the ad to find the inspiration...

REGISTRATION BEING TAKEN

2009-04-26T13:57:00.000-07:00

Yoga For Young Athletes Summer Camp
Sign up your 11-14 year old for one (or three!) of these summer sessions:
Fridays, 12pm-1:15pm
June 19-July 3/July 10-24/July 31-Aug. 14
$65 includes 3 sessions and a yoga mat

Special Events

2009-04-24T06:54:00.000-07:00

Please Note:
Shanti and Balance Healing Center
Will be closed Friday, April 24, at 6pm
To Host a Private Event.

Spring Cleaning Workshop

2009-04-22T19:43:00.000-07:00

Renew...Re-use...Re-purpose

Deadline 4pm Thursday

Sunday, April 26, 1pm-2:30

$20 for workshop and refreshments

773-774-8444
or
e-mail

2009-04-21T06:00:00.000-07:00

WELCOME TO SHANTI!
Absolute Beginners, April 2009

FIRST MASSAGE DRAWING WINNER

2009-04-16T10:21:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to Maura Mitchell who won the first April promotion drawing!

Another name will be pulled April 30. If you bring a friend to class or buy a 10-or-more class package, we'll drop your name in for a chance, too!

SCHEDULE UPDATES.....

2009-04-16T07:32:00.001-07:00

LIZA'S 6:30AM DUDE YOGA CLASS IS CANCELLED FOR THIS FRIDAY, 4/17
FRIDAY, MAY 1 WILL BE THE LAST DAY FOR THIS CLASS. THOSE INTERESTED IN AN EARLY MORNING CLASS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND OUR WEDNESDAY 6AM SUNRISE CLASS.

ADDITIONALLY

BY REQUEST, WE ARE ADDING AN "AFTER SCHOOL" TEACHER CLASS
(Reduced Package Prices Apply for Teachers!)
TUESDAYS AT 4:15PM-5:30PM
TAUGHT BY GOSIA

THE CLASS WILL RUN THOUGH THE END OF THE SCHOOL YEAR,
AND BEGIN AGAIN IN THE FALL

ALL ARE WELCOME!

Sign Up Deadline This Wednesday!

2009-04-13T14:08:00.000-07:00

Registration closes this Wednesday for two of our most popular events:

Candlelight Yoga is a fun night out for couples, friends, novices or seasoned yogis. Brian will teach a one-hour practice, followed by a dessert table with lots of fun food and drink. Friday, April 17, 7pm-10pm.

At $25 per person, it's a great (and healthy) alternative to dinner and a movie.

Yoga For The Absolute Beginner is a 2-hour workshop introducing you to basic yoga poses and familiarizing you with everything you need to be comfortable on the mat. This class will lay the foundation for a regular practice and empower you to practice safely and feel confident to move to other classes.

 Monday, April 20, 7pm-9pm
$30 includes workshop and a week's FREE classes!

Registration taken online at shanti.yogacenter@gmail.com
or by phone at 773-774-8444

2009-04-11T16:05:00.000-07:00

Shanti Announces Yoga For Young Athletes Summer Camp
Sign up your 11-14 year old for one (or three!) of these summer sessions:
Fridays, 12pm-1:15pm
June 19-July 3/July 10-24/July 31-Aug. 14
$65 includes 3 sessions and a yoga mat

For girls and boys looking to learn about more about yoga or wanting to round out their sports routines.
Taught by Kelley Rozelle.

Pre-registration Currently Being Accepted

Inspiration....

2009-04-03T06:57:00.000-07:00

Spring Special!

2009-03-31T17:41:00.001-07:00

During the month of April....
Bring in a friend or buy a 10 or more class package, and we'll enter your name in a drawing for a free massage at Balance Healing Center.

2 drawings, April 15 and 30

If these ARE your friends..they're free!

Enlighten Up! (The New Yoga Movie)

2009-03-31T07:37:00.000-07:00

News You Probably Can't Use...

2009-03-19T05:50:00.000-07:00

...from Yoga Journal...

Before the invention of the sticky mat, doing yoga was a slippery proposition.

By Fernando Pagés Ruiz

Those of you who can remember the days before color television will also remember what it was like to do yoga without a sticky mat... slippery. "My feet would slide apart and I had to tense my legs to keep from falling," yoga teacher Angela Farmer recalls. "I was desperate to find something that would give me traction." So Farmer tried doing yoga on blankets, bulky foam mattresses, and even spat on her dry footsoles to keep from slipping, but nothing really worked.

One day while traveling in Germany, Farmer spotted a roll of matting at a local market. She squeezed the material between her fingers. It was thin, dense, and sticky. It was carpet padding. She bought a length of it and took it to yoga class. "It was heaven," Farmer recalls. She was able to grip the floor without straining. Farmer took this miraculous mat home to London, where other yogis took interest. Soon Farmer began toting rolls of carpet padding home every time she traveled to Germany. Richard Farmer, Angela's father, saw an opportunity. He contacted the padding manufacturer and soon became the first retailer of "sticky" mats, calling his new product "The Original Molivos Mat" in honor of his daughter, who led yoga workshops in Molivos, Greece. Export duties and international shipping costs made these European mats expensive in North America. Enter Sara Chambers, of Hugger Mugger, who decided to manufacture her own. With a chemist's help, she designed the first sticky mat specifically for yoga. Her "Tapas Mat" was more durable, less expensive, and available in colors.

But the German manufacturers wouldn't give up. They developed a new line of high-quality mats in three different colors and varied levels of thickness. Their latest import is a thick rubber mat called "The Black Mat," favored by flow-style yogis for its length, durability, and crumple resistance.

When you thumb through a yoga catalog, you might be surprised or confused by the array of available mats. Ruth Steiger, of Yoga Props, fields mat questions daily. "The first thing I ask people is what style of yoga they do. If they say Ashtanga, I recommend a 4-millimeter mat. If not, I ask what kind of surface they work on," Steiger says. For those who practice on carpet she recommends a dense mat of medium thickness. This mat also works well on wood floors, giving a solid, grounded feel. "But some people need extra cushioning," Steiger observes. For them, she recommends the same mat she suggests for Ashtangis because it "pads and cradles the bony places." But when traveling, an ultra-thin mat might be your best companion. "It folds into the space of a pair of socks," Steiger explains.

One of the latest sticky mat innovations comes from Malibu, California, yoga teacher Helen Howlett Campanella. Her "Yoga Map Mat" includes an attractive geometric design on its surface, providing cues for alignment and a reference to gauge your progress.

2009-03-17T12:34:00.000-07:00

Welcome to Shanti!

Absolute Beginners March 2009

Is Yoga Enough to Keep You Fit?--From Yoga Journal

2009-03-15T16:42:00.000-07:00

This is a beautifully written and researched piece that is chock-full of useful and enlightening information. I'd heard about John Schumacher's "fitness challenge" a few years ago, but this article really expands upon the whole subject in a wonderful way. A must-read.

Yoga Journal sends three yogis to the lab to test the theory that yoga is all you need for optimal fitness. CLICK TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE....

By Alisa Bauman

When it came to the fitness benefits yoga can or can't provide, yoga teacher John Schumacher had heard it all. A student of B. K. S. Iyengar for 20 years and founder of the Unity Woods studios in the Washington, D.C. area, Schumacher was convinced yoga provides a complete fitness regime. But many people, even some of his own students, disagreed. Yoga might be good for flexibility or relaxation, they'd say, but to be truly fit, you had to combine it with an activity like running or weight lifting.
Schumacher just didn't buy it.

He knew three decades of yoga practice—and only yoga practice—had kept him fit. He didn't need to power walk. He didn't need to lift weights. His fitness formula consisted of daily asanas (poses) and pranayama (breathwork). That's all he needed.

Four years ago at age 52, Schumacher decided to prove his point. He signed up for physiological testing at a lab in Gaithersburg, Maryland. As he expected, Schumacher tested near the top of his age group for a variety of fitness tests, including maximum heart and exercise recovery rates. His doctor told him that he was in excellent physical condition and estimated that Schumacher had less than a one percent chance of suffering a cardiac event. "I've always maintained that yoga provides more than adequate cardiovascular benefits," says Schumacher. "Now I have the evidence that regular yoga practice at a certain level of intensity will provide you with what you need."

Evidence of yoga's ability to bolster fitness, however, goes well beyond Schumacher's personal experience. Yoga Journal's testing of three yogis also yielded impressive results. Even physiologists who don't do yoga now agree that the practice provides benefits well beyond flexibility and relaxation. Recent research—though preliminary—shows that yoga may also improve strength, aerobic capacity, and lung function. If you practice yoga, you already knew that. But if, like Schumacher, you've been told by friends, family, doctors, or even other yoga students that you need to add some power walking for your heart or strength training for your muscles, here's evidence that yoga is all you need for a fit mind and body....

Sign Up for Absolute Beginner's Series Closes Today

2009-03-10T18:52:00.000-07:00

Have you been contemplating beginning your yogic journey? If so, consider Yoga for the Absolute Beginner, a 2-hour workshop that prepares you for regular studio classes. $30 includes the seminar PLUS a free week of studio classes!

Next class: Monday, March 16, 7pm-9pm

SIGN UPS END TODAY! DON'T MISS IT!

Join Us For Candlelight Yoga....

2009-03-07T09:22:00.000-08:00

If you have not already done so, please call to reserve your spot for Friday's Candlelight Yoga. An hour of yoga followed by a dessert table. Even if you're not a "yoga regular" it's a fun evening out!

A Little Yoga Humor

2009-03-07T09:03:00.000-08:00

Yes, it does turn out be an ad in the end, but it's still worth watching!
Have a great weekend!

Upcoming Events at Shanti Yoga Center

2009-03-02T10:52:00.000-08:00

Candlelight Yoga: Friday, March 13 : 7:00pm -10:30pm
1-hour of yoga followed by a dessert buffet
Call to reserve your spot 773-774.8444

Restore, Renew, Recover—Yoga To End the Work Week!
Friday Night March 6, 7pm-8:30pm
Join Brian for 30 minutes of meditation and a 45-minute restorative practice.
$15 at the door

Yoga For The Absolute Beginner
A 2- hour workshop with a free week of classes: $30
Designed to support the beginning yoga student.
Yoga for the Absolute Beginner introduces you to basic yoga poses and familiarizes you with everything you need to be comfortable on the mat. This class will lay the foundation for a regular practice and empower you to practice safely and feel confident to move to other classes.

Monday, March 16, 7pm-9pm

Introductory Offer!
3 classes for $25 (first-time students only, expires after 2 wks.)

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