BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID:-//Trumba Corporation//Trumba Calendar Services 0.11.8917//EN VERSION:2.0 CALSCALE:GREGORIAN X-WR-CALNAME:Sacred Rivers Yoga X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/New_York METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20071104T020000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=11;BYDAY=1SU END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20070311T020000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=2SU END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Beginner's Yoga (1 hour) DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120521T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120521T103000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DTSTAMP:20110510T142300Z DESCRIPTION:With Jean Skeels\n\n Start your week off right with the fun and energizing Beginner's Yoga class. \n\nJean Skeels Bio: \n "I believ e in the power of yoga to create deep healing and transformation on many levels and to reconnect us with our true and complete selves. Yoga prac tice built on the foundations of compassion and nongrasping allows us to be playful and joyful in this great inquiry\, the pathway to liberation ."\n\n My certifications include 500 hour Kripalu yoga teacher\, 200 ho ur Kripalu yoga teacher\, Kripalu Yoga Dance teacher\, and prenatal yoga with Janice Clarfield. I am registered as a ERYT 200 and RYT 500 wit h Yoga Alliance. Co-creator of Whole Running\, a unique program of runn ing and yoga. CATEGORIES:All Levels Yoga UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/89720966 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Vinyasa Flow DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120521T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120521T104500 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DTSTAMP:20110510T142027Z DESCRIPTION:With Jen Errickson\n \nCurious about Vinyasa? Enjoy dynami c\, fluid\, movement led by breath? In this flow inspired class\, we pr actice various forms of vinyasa\, including sun\, moon\, earth\, and sta r salutations. Each class includes sequences that promote stability\, s trength\, and balance as students create a strong foundation from which to flow. Students are encouraged to “play” on the mat as we explore crea tive approaches to various asana expressions. This class is open to a v ariety of levels\, however some yoga experience is recommended.\n \n\nJe nnifer Errickson MS\, RYT\, Certified Prenatal Teacher\n \nJennifer rece ived her 200 hour Yoga Alliance certification in February of 2007 from S acred Rivers Yoga. Having experienced the benefits of yoga first hand a s the mom of two young boys\, she immediately began teaching classes for mothers and babies in order to bring the gifts of yoga into the lives o f new mothers. In June 2008\, Jennifer completed her prenatal certifica tion. She believes that yoga can provide the navigational tools for the motherhood journey. Her classes provide a sense of community and an in vitation to listen to a woman's own innate intelligence. Jennifer's cla sses reflect a theme of working to your edge and then completely surrend ering. \n \nJennifer has attended various workshops with master teachers such as Seane Corn\, Ana Forrest\, Tias Little\, Jim O'Leary and Paul a nd Suzie Grilley. She is constantly inspired by furthering her yoga tra ining. Her background is in the field of education where she holds a ma sters degree and previous experience as a classroom teacher. CATEGORIES:Power Yoga UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/90701236 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Yoga Therapy DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120521T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120521T114500 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DTSTAMP:20120319T163608Z DESCRIPTION:Taught by Susan Taff this class is gentle\, relaxing and str engthening. The movements incorporate yoga and Feldenkrais techniques. Listen to your body and its wisdom as you increase blood circulation an d oxygenation.\n\nSacred Rivers Yoga has received funding from the Multi ple Sclerosis Foundation and offers Yoga Therapy classes FREE OF CHARGE to those living with MS. The Multiple Sclerosis Foundation has over 20 ongoing programs and services that benefit individuals afflicted with MS . You may visit www.msfocus.org to view other free programs and service s for those with MS.\n\nPlease call to pre-register and/or for more info rmation.\n\nFree of Charge to those living with MS.\nFor all others 6 we eks for $70 or drop in for $16 CATEGORIES:Series Classes UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/89919550 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Ashtanga Light DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120521T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120521T184500 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DTSTAMP:20110407T094356Z DESCRIPTION:with Jack Lynch.\n\nThis is a challenging power-yoga-based p ractice which develops strength and endurance. It is based on the class ical yoga system as taught by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois. Class structure wi ll be similar to the primary Ashtanga sequence in terms of tempo and pos ture progression. Modifications from the classical style will include s elected position substitutions\, posture variations offered\, and alignm ent considerations. This method produces an intense internal heat and a purifying sweat that detoxifies muscles and organs. The practice can be both athletic and meditative which results in improved circulation\, a l ight and strong body and a calm mind.\n\n\nJack's bio: \n\nJack Lynch re ceived his formal training from renowned teachers Beryl Bender Birch and David Swenson. These accomplished mentors have instilled in Jack a deep understanding of the ancient Ashtanga system (both first and second ser ies)\, and imparted an abundance of skillful adjustment techniques.\n\nJ ack has also studied with Sri K. Pattabhi Jois\, Ana Forrest\, Nancy Gil goff and Doug Swenson. Through continuous study and practice he is able to offer not only primary and second series Ashtanga classes\, but also unique classes inspired by these other distinguished teachers.\n\nYou wi ll enjoy the way Jack's sense of humor and compassion puts you at ease w hile fostering a safe environment in which to work the body. CATEGORIES:Power Yoga UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/89909083 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:All Levels DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120521T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120521T191500 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DTSTAMP:20110802T152002Z DESCRIPTION:with Wendy Kolanz.\n\nWendy’s teaching is based primarily on the Iyengar principles of alignment\, with major influences being Rodne y Yee\, Patricia\nWalden\, and Patty Townsend. Classes begin with center ing\, followed by floor warm ups and core work to properly prepare the m ajor joints and the spine for movement. Modifications and props are off ered to adjust poses when needed\, in order to maintain body alignment\, thus creating more ease in the body. This facilitates a greater awarene ss enhancing the development and balance of strength and flexibility. Th is class is good for beginners as well as more advanced practitioners. A combination of standing poses\, some flow\, breath\, and asana analysis or the building of a pose\, are explored. All Wendy’s classes end with guided imagery savasana (relaxation pose).\n\nWendy's bio: \n\nWendy has an extensive background in meditation\, dance and yoga. She is certifie d to teach yoga by Yoga Center Amherst\, Amherst\, MA\,\nand certified t o teach meditation and facilitate the Oneness Deeksha\nby The Oneness Mo vement\, Berkeley\, CA and Chennai\, India. Wendy’s\nmajor influences in her yoga practice and teaching are the Iyengar\nprinciples of alignment \, Embodiment work of the School for Body-Mind\nCentering as well as her dance and meditation background. \n\nWendy believes everyone can foster more joy\, greater health\,\nenhanced mental clarity\, and a more posit ive outlook on life through the practice of yoga and meditation. She enc ourages students in her classes to listen to their bodies\, and allow t he flow of breath to sweep away the obstacles\, finding rejuvenation and growth in all areas of their lives. CATEGORIES:All Levels Yoga UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/89909090 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Athlete Yoga DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120521T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120521T203000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DTSTAMP:20120228T094013Z DESCRIPTION:With Pamela Besteman \n\nAre you spending countless hours s trengthening and training the body\, but feel like you are still missing something from your workout? Do your workouts leave you feeling tired \, sore\, and tight? If so\, Athlete Yoga is for you. By giving your bo dy a chance to slow the breath down\, to stretch out\, you can minimize the negative affects of training and help your body perform more efficie ntly and recover faster. \n \nThis one hour class is designed to help any level of athlete open up tight areas while also enhancing recovery f rom strenuous activity. It will focus on breathing techniques\, stretch es to release tight areas\, and poses targeted to help with balance and stability. During the class\, you will gain insight into techniques and poses that you will be able to do at home to help facilitate your traini ng and maximize your recovery.\n\nAll levels of yoga experience welcomed !\n \n \nDrop in $16\, All Sacred Rivers\, Living social and CT Now Clas s card holders welcome!\n\nPresent your US Rowing\, USA Cycling\, USA Tr iathlon\, USA Swimming\, USA Track & Field or Road Runners Club of Amer ica Membership Card to receive $4 off the drop in price! \n *Must show current membership card at time of payment\n *Discount applies to drop in payment of Athlete Yoga class only CATEGORIES:All Levels Yoga UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/94247016 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Yin Yang Flow DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120522T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120522T104500 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DTSTAMP:20111207T153738Z DESCRIPTION:With Cynthia Barraford\n\n Yin/Yang Flow is a moving meditat ion through both Yin and Yang postures. Find a surrendering practice in the stillness of long held Yin poses. As we attune to our inner space\, we make the journey to a flowing practice\; cultivating strength and fle xibility of body and mind. Through this weaving of movement and stillnes s\, we explore the qualities of mindfulness\, self-inquiry\, humor and g ratitude\, which will serve us both on and off the mat. This all levels class invites the practitioner to experience a deep peace in a joyous an d supportive atmosphere.\n\nAbout Cynthia:\nCynthia’s exploration of the yogic path began 4 years ago in a search for something to quiet her min d and heal her body. As with many people\, it was love at first Savasana . After developing a personal practice\, she felt compelled to share her new found love of the amazing body-mind connection she had discovered. She recently graduated from Sacred Rivers 200 Hour Yoga Alliance Teacher Training Program. Her classes are philosophically based on the Yoga Sut ra: Sthira Sukham Asanam: in all postures find steadiness and ease. Cynt hia creates a sanctuary for her students to access the deep peace that r esides within them\, in a joyous and supportive atmosphere. CATEGORIES:All Levels Yoga UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/97236101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Fabulous Over 50! DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120522T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120522T121500 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DTSTAMP:20120228T091832Z DESCRIPTION:With Laurel Soper\n\n\n \nCome and join us for an exploratio n into what it means to INCREASE your flexibility\, strength and balance as we age. We will improve our joint flexibility\, strengthen our muscl es\, stimulate our glandular and endocrine systems (to tamper those horm onal fluctuations)\, sharpen our focus and concentration\, and try to sl ow the aging process. \n\nThis class is designed for students with some experience and knowledge of yoga postures. It is a moderately paced cla ss\, including asana\, breathing practices\, and mantra\; longer warm up s\, more modifications and props are used to help us to honor our bodies .\n\nEveryone can be fabulous over 50-just start where you are!\n\n\nLau rel Soper\, a 200-hour Yoga Alliance certified teacher\, has been practi cing yoga since 1999. She has studied under Kripalu\, Iyengar\, Anusara and Ashtanga trained teachers. "In the past\, yoga has helped me recover from a meiscus and ACL surgery\, and recently to navigate the shift as an empty nester. It has given me the tools to be happy and comfortable i n my body as it ages\, realizing that the old standard of failing health and attitude of resignation of decline is not inevitable." CATEGORIES:Moderate Yoga UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/97731088 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Introduction to Hatha Yoga Series DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120522T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120522T190000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DTSTAMP:20120419T183100Z DESCRIPTION:With Orn Ellingsen (Gaura)\n\nSeries Cost $75\nMeets Tuesday s 5:30-7:00\nMay 8- June 12 \n\nIntroduction to Hatha Yoga is an 8-part beginner’s series taught in the Satyananda style. It can also be of inte rest to advanced students as it has many components of classical yoga. Each session commences with a Yoga Nidra (guided relaxation)\, followed by postures\, breathing techniques and meditation practices. Gaura will explain their significance before and in-between the practices. These d ifferent Yoga components balance and harmonize the body\, mind and emoti ons. CATEGORIES:Series Classes UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/99622727 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:All Levels Vinyasa (1 Hour) DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120522T181500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120522T191500 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DTSTAMP:20110725T124301Z DESCRIPTION:With Maeve Ryan\n\n\nClass description:\nMaeve's classes com bine the stretching and relaxation of gentle yoga with the heat-building core/balance work of vinyasa flow yoga. At the beginning of each class \, Maeve guides her students through the process of centering themselves through a 5-minute meditation in order to help them make the transition from the mind to the body. \n\nShe encourages her students to set intent ions for each class and provides her students with the necessary tools t o quiet the mind\, reduce stress\, and make improvements in their lives. Maeve also offers modifications for students\, offering beginner to adv anced students the opportunity to experience improved posture\, increase d strength\, and overall awareness of their mind and body.\n \nBio: \nMa eve Ryan has been practicing yoga for over 11 years. Maeve began taking yoga as a way to strengthen and tone the body. In 2008\, she had her fir st “yoga epiphany\,” which prompted her to make a life-long dedication t o the practice of meditation and yoga. In turn\, she was able to lower h er blood pressure and relieve the symptoms of Lyme disease.\n\nMaeve has studied various forms of yoga including: Hatha\, Vinyasa\, Power\, and Kundalini Yoga. She completed 200 hours of yoga teacher training at West Hartford Yoga in West Hartford\, CT in 2009 and has taught yoga at Lady of America (Windsor)\, UConn (Storrs)\, and lululemon athletica (West H artford)\, where she currently works as an educator part-time. Maeve’s t eachers have included: Ellen Heed\, Jill Miller\, Sharon Salzberg\, Judi th Orloff\, Kathryn Budig\, Seane Corn\, Sarah Powers\, Shiva Rea\, Davi d Swenson\, and MC Yogi. CATEGORIES:All Levels Yoga UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/93754796 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Gentle Yoga DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120522T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120522T204500 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DTSTAMP:20110928T105030Z DESCRIPTION:With Jody. \n\n\nHatha Yoga with modifications to suit begi nners and individuals of all abilities. Each class begins with breathwo rk followed by a series of postures selected to gently lengthen and stre ngthen all the muscles of the body. Students are invited to take their time and to move with their breath to find a stretch that works for thei r body.\n\n\n**Sorry\, Class cards purchased through Living Social and CT Now not accepted for this class.\n\n**Studio class cards and drop in students accepted.\n\n\nJody Forstmann began practicing yoga in 1999 and received her 200 hour certification at Sacred Rivers Yoga in February 2 007 and is presently studying for her 500 hour certification through Sac red Rivers. Jody is inspired by the spiritual and physical benefits of a regular yoga practice and strives to make the practice of Asana accessi ble to people of all abilities by encouraging her class participants to find the grace\, beauty and joy in every breath and movement of their bo dies. CATEGORIES:All Levels Yoga UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/89721328 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:All Levels Yoga DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120523T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120523T103000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DTSTAMP:20110622T134530Z DESCRIPTION:with Wendy Kolanz.\n\nWendy’s teaching is based primarily on the Iyengar principles of alignment\, with major influences being Rodne y Yee\, Patricia\nWalden\, and Patty Townsend. Classes begin with center ing\, followed by floor warm ups and core work to properly prepare the m ajor joints and the spine for movement. Modifications and props are off ered to adjust poses when needed\, in order to maintain body alignment\, thus creating more ease in the body. This facilitates a greater awarene ss enhancing the development and balance of strength and flexibility. Th is class is good for beginners as well as more advanced practitioners. A combination of standing poses\, some flow\, breath\, and asana analysis or the building of a pose\, are explored. All Wendy’s classes end with guided imagery savasana (relaxation pose).\n\nWendy's bio: \n\nWendy has an extensive background in meditation\, dance and yoga. She is certifie d to teach yoga by Yoga Center Amherst\, Amherst\, MA\,\nand certified t o teach meditation and facilitate the Oneness Deeksha\nby The Oneness Mo vement\, Berkeley\, CA and Chennai\, India. Wendy’s\nmajor influences in her yoga practice and teaching are the Iyengar\nprinciples of alignment \, Embodiment work of the School for Body-Mind\nCentering as well as her dance and meditation background. \n\nWendy believes everyone can foster more joy\, greater health\,\nenhanced mental clarity\, and a more posit ive outlook on life through the practice of yoga and meditation. She enc ourages students in her classes to listen to their bodies\, and allow t he flow of breath to sweep away the obstacles\, finding rejuvenation and growth in all areas of their lives. CATEGORIES:All Levels Yoga UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/89917030 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Yoga Therapy DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120523T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120523T114500 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DTSTAMP:20110420T135329Z DESCRIPTION:Taught by Paula Scopino\, this class is gentle\, relaxing an d strengthening. The movements incorporate yoga and Feldenkrais techniq ues. Listen to your body and its wisdom as you increase blood circulati on and oxygenation.\nPlease call to pre-register and/or for more informa tion.\n\nFree of Charge to those living with MS.\nFor all others 6 weeks for $70 or drop in for $16.\n\nSacred Rivers Yoga has received funding from the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation and offers Yoga Therapy classes F REE OF CHARGE to those living with MS. The Multiple Sclerosis Foundatio n has over 20 ongoing programs and services that benefit individuals aff licted with MS. You may visit www.msfocus.org to view other free progra ms and services for those with MS.\n\nPaula's Bio: \n\nPaula Scopino is the Owner/Director of Sacred Rivers. Paula was inspired at a young age b y her parents' spiritual explorations and discovered yoga at age 19. She has been a student of yoga since 1976 and has been teaching continuousl y since 1978 after receiving her first certification with Ruth Bender (p re Kripalu). Ruth Bender studied with Selvarjan Yesudian\, who had a me dical therapeutic approach to yoga. \nPaula has taught in many different settings\, including corporations\, hospitals\, and fitness and rehabil itation centers. She has studied many different yoga styles all over the country and has been inspired and influenced by numerous wonderful teac hers. Her love and interest of yoga\, movement\, and energy led her to s tudy massage therapy\, Reiki\, Feldenkrais\, and Pilates.\nPaula is a Re gistered Yoga Alliance Teacher - 500 hour\, and is a certified Cardiac Y oga Teacher\, having studied "Yoga of the Heart" with Nischala Joy Devi (the stress management portion of the Dr. Dean Ornish program). Paula do es yoga therapy for heart disease and cancer\, and yoga therapy for chro nic conditions\, back problems\, arthritis\, and multiple sclerosis. She teaches prenatal yoga\, yoga for children\, and yoga for 60\, 70 and be yond. She is a member of the International Association of Yoga Therapist s (www.IAYT.org).\nPaula graduated from the Connecticut Center for Massa ge Therapy in 1989 and is a Connecticut licensed massage therapist and m ember of the American Massage Therapy Association. She also assists her brother\, Rick Haesche in teaching the Art of Traditional Thailand Massa ge in massage therapy schools as a part of their regular and continuing education curriculum. In addition\, she is certified in Karuna and Usui Reiki. She has maintained a private practice in massage therapy since 19 89.\n"May the Yogis of old\, and the teachers of all the great spiritual traditions\, from whose words we have learned wisdom and knowledge\, bl ess the path you take and look after your wanderings\, and may your pers onal God\, even a God unknown to you\, shine its light upon you\, and br ing you safely home to your heart."\nPaula would like to acknowledge the following teachers with deep thanks and gratitude:\nMy Parents\, my Son \, Richard Hittleman\, Clare Matthews\, Ruth Bender\, Baron Baptiste\, B ikram\, Viraj\, Beryl Bender Berch\, John Schumacher\, Doug Swenson\, La rry Payne\, Lilias Folan\, Judith Lasater\, Rama Berch\, Nischala Joy De vi\, Dr. Dean Ornish\, Ram Dass\, the Iyengar Institute of San Francisco \, Anya Foos\, Patricia Walden\, Bo Forbes\, Barbara Benagh \, Ravi Sin gh\, Kripalu\, Seane Corne\, Shiva Rea\, Paul Grilley\, Gary Kraftskow\, and so many others too numerous to mention... Paramahansa Yogananda an d others in Spirit. CATEGORIES:Series Classes UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/90300662 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Yin Yoga DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120523T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120523T184500 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DTSTAMP:20120501T131214Z DESCRIPTION:With Cynthia Barraford\n\nWhat is Yin Yoga?\n\nYin Yoga clas ses focus on simple floor postures that stretch and stimulate the deep c onnective tissues of the body through remaining in the postures for long er periods of time than other forms of yoga that focus primarily on the muscular system. It is accessible to practioners of any tradition and an y experience level. Based on Chinese medicine\, acupuncture and meridian theory\, the Yin practice will strengthen chi flow to maintain the heal th and vitality of the body and organ system. Yin Yoga is the ideal comp lement to any exercise program\, athletic activity and to the stresses o f everyday life.\n\n\n\nAbout Cynthia:\nCynthia’s exploration of the yog ic path began 4 years ago in a search for something to quiet her mind an d heal her body. As with many people\, it was love at first Savasana. Af ter developing a personal practice\, she felt compelled to share her new found love of the amazing body-mind connection she had discovered. She recently graduated from Sacred Rivers 200 Hour Yoga Alliance Teacher Tra ining Program. Her classes are philosophically based on the Yoga Sutra: Sthira Sukham Asanam: in all postures find steadiness and ease. Cynthia creates a sanctuary for her students to access the deep peace that resid es within them\, in a joyous and supportive atmosphere. CATEGORIES:All Levels Yoga UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/89915856 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Prenatal Yoga DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120523T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120523T200000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DTSTAMP:20101014T104725Z DESCRIPTION:with Ann Bazzano.\n\nPrenatal yoga strengthens abdominal mus cles and muscles of the pelvic floor\, while stretching and strengthenin g the legs. It helps to open hips and can relieve sciatic pain and varic ose veins. Most importantly it offers relaxation and breath awareness.\n \nAnn's bio: \n\nAnn Marie Bazzano RYT has completed the 500 hour certif ication with Kim Valeri of Yoga Spirit. Ann incorporates many styles of yoga practice in her teaching including Iyengar\, Kundalini\, and Ashtan ga. Her eclectic background and open heart brings a wonderful nurturing flow to her teaching. She is a certified prenatal yoga teacher and has a lso studied Meridian yoga\, restorative yoga\, and yoga therapy. CATEGORIES:All Levels Yoga UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/89916714 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Vinyasa Flow DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120524T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120524T100000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DTSTAMP:20120228T094118Z DESCRIPTION:9am - 10am\n\nJoin Pamela Besteman for an engaging vinyasa - power yoga class. Each class is structured to help participants develop strength and flexibility of the body and mind. \n\nClasses will incorpo rate joint freeing warmups\, strength\, stamina and heat building postur es\, core strengthening\, flexibility and balance poses. CATEGORIES:Power Yoga UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/98944058 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:All Levels Yoga DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120524T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120524T184500 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DTSTAMP:20100613T061330Z DESCRIPTION:With Susan Baldwin.\n\nThis all levels yoga class focuses on issues that class members request\,\nwhich of late have been back and c ore strength/flexibility as well as\nrestorative postures. Breathing an d energy flow are integral to this\npractice\, and modifications are off ered. Many postures may be\nperformed with blocks\, blankets\, or straps when appropriate.\n\nSusan's bio: \n\nSusan has completed the 200 hour teacher training through Sacred Rivers Yoga. She is an occupational ther apist by day\, with former lives in music\, jewelry\, and teaching. She began practicing yoga while living in Scotland in 2002\, and incorporat es yogic principles\, breathing\, and postures into her OT practice. She gives many thanks to this studio for the wonderful classes\, workshops \, and community programs..\n\nA passionate yoga student since 1998\, I c ompleted my 200 hour teacher training at Sacred Rivers Yoga in 2007. I fell in love with yoga because of the peace and acceptance that each pra ctice brings to me. Yoga has taught me to bring breath and energy into everything I do\, and provides me with an overall sense of calm and well being.\n\nMy class provides careful instruction on alignment and breath \, and encourages each student to become aware of their physical and emo tional self. Students are encouraged to listen to their bodies as we ex plore different levels of poses. We will find stillness and by holding poses longer. CATEGORIES:All Levels Yoga UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/89899645 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Vinyasa Flow DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120524T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120524T191500 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DTSTAMP:20111121T102935Z DESCRIPTION:with Loren Hardy\n \nIn this fun yet challenging class\, Lor en will guide you through a series of asana coordinated to the flow of y our breath. Standing and seated postures\, backbends\, hip-openers\, an d inversions flow together to form a seamless dance-like movement deepen ing the awareness of your breath. Build some heat\, sweat a little\, in crease body strength\, flexibility\, and balance\, while calming the min d and rejuvenating your whole being. CATEGORIES:All Levels Yoga UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/93115699 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:All Levels Yoga DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120524T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120524T204500 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DTSTAMP:20100613T061318Z DESCRIPTION:with Katherine Crowley.\n\nThis class is designed to release stress and increase the flexibility of body and mind.\n\nBlending breat h\, movement\, and Spirit\, this class will suit beginners as well as th e most experienced yogi.\n\nKatherine's bio: \n\nKatherine Crowley has studied Hatha yoga in the Iyengar tradition since 1990. She has studied with Gail Malizia\, Yoga Lodge\, Whidbey Is\, WA\, and Wendy Dion\, Yoga puram\, Hartford \, CT. She completed a nine-month teacher-training cour se while living in Seattle \, where she taught beginning and general lev el yoga classes. She brings to her teaching a passion for the healing po wer of yoga and year of experience in utilizing this power to create hea lth and unity within the body\, mind and spirit. CATEGORIES:All Levels Yoga UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/89899501 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sacred Power (1 1/2 hour) DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120524T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120524T210000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DTSTAMP:20111228T085030Z DESCRIPTION:with John Hauser\n\n"Sacred Power" is a class for experience d practitioners who wish to immerse themselves in this demanding Sadhana which combines sun salutation variations with postures held for longer periods to develop strength and effect deep releases. Aggressive stretc hing of the low back\, hamstrings and hips is emphasized and Yin techniq ues are often incorporated. There is much reference to the ultimate\, t raditional goal of Yoga - the end of duality and union with the Divine. Healing\, meditation and self-improvement are topics of the chosen rea dings. We welcome all faiths and spiritual persuasions in this class. CATEGORIES:Power Yoga UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/89899652 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Gentle Yoga DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120525T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120525T103000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DTSTAMP:20110622T134455Z DESCRIPTION:Gentle Yoga with Wendy Kolanz will sooth the body\, mind and spirit\, beginning with breath awareness\, ending with a guided imagery relaxation (savasana). This class is geared towards those who want or n eed a more gentle\, slower approach to the strength\, flexibility\, and relaxing benefits of a yoga practice. Props and modifications are used t o assist poses when needed. Proper alignment for your individual body is encouraged. Restorative poses are offered as well. Experience the bene fits of this ancient health practice in a supportive class environment. \n \n\nWendy's Bio:\n\nWendy has an extensive background in meditatio n\, dance and yoga. She is certified to teach yoga by Yoga Center Amhers t\, Amherst\, MA\,\nand certified to teach meditation and facilitate the Oneness Deeksha\nby The Oneness Movement\, Berkeley\, CA and Chennai\, India. Wendy’s\nmajor influences in her yoga practice and teaching are t he Iyengar\nprinciples of alignment\, Embodiment work of the School for Body-Mind\nCentering as well as her dance and meditation background. \n \nWendy believes everyone can foster more joy\, greater health\,\nenhance d mental clarity\, and a more positive outlook on life through the pract ice of yoga and meditation. She encourages students in her classes to l isten to their bodies\, and allow the flow of breath to sweep away the o bstacles\, finding rejuvenation and growth in all areas of their lives. CATEGORIES:All Levels Yoga UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/89902820 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:All Levels Yoga DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120525T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120525T104500 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DTSTAMP:20100913T111316Z DESCRIPTION:with Jean Skeels\n\nFor all levels of students who wish to e xplore their edges and deepen their yoga practice. A joyous experience t hat builds inner warmth in a moving meditation.\n\nJean Skeels Bio: \n " I believe in the power of yoga to create deep healing and transformation on many levels and to reconnect us with our true and complete selves. Y oga practice built on the foundations of compassion and nongrasping allo ws us to be playful and joyful in this great inquiry\, the pathway to li beration."\n\n My certifications include 500 hour Kripalu yoga teacher \, 200 hour Kripalu yoga teacher\, Kripalu Yoga Dance teacher\, and prena tal yoga with Janice Clarfield. I am registered as a ERYT 200 and RYT 500 with Yoga Alliance. Co-creator of Whole Running\, a unique program of running and yoga. CATEGORIES:All Levels Yoga UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/89902156 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:All Levels Vinyasa (1hour) DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120525T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120525T130000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DTSTAMP:20110608T101555Z DESCRIPTION:With Loren Hardy\nFriday noon yoga is back!\n\nPlayfully cha llenge yourself\, while building strength and improving your balance and flexibility through fluid\, breath-linked movement. This class is a co mbination of physical postures\, breathing techniques\, deep relaxation and mental concentration. Appropriate for students of all levels of yog a practice with modifications and variations offered. CATEGORIES:All Levels Yoga UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/89635783 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Meditation with Keshav Howe DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120525T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120525T210000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DTSTAMP:20120222T164949Z DESCRIPTION:Practical Uses of Sitting in Silence - KESHAV HOWE\n\nDevelo ping an ongoing relationship with stillness is an essential tool for the spiritual seeker. It is the form of meditation that best facilitates a n unconditional acceptance of life as it is. This evening we will delve into your own particular and personal way of discovering the beauty and spiritual power that resides within. This event is for those with litt le or no meditation See Listers.\n\nTime: 7 to 9 p.m. Cost: $20 cash CATEGORIES:Special Events UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/98920178 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Yoga/Pilates/Ball no class 5/26 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120526T094500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120526T104500 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DTSTAMP:20120501T103524Z DESCRIPTION:with Paula Scopino.\n\nWring out your sponge! Yoga asanas (p oses) work from the inside out. Focus on your center. Using abdomen\, lo wer back and buttocks as an anchor or power center\, the rest of the bod y moves safely through a variety of poses.\n\nBenefits include improved posture alignment\, abdominal and back strength and flexibility - a seri es of movements engaging body\, mind\, and breath. Elongates muscles as it strengthens and stretches. Flushes blood through internal organs.\n\n \nPaula's bio: \n\nPaula Scopino is the Owner/Director of Sacred Rivers. Paula was inspired at a young age by her parents' spiritual exploration s and discovered yoga at age 19. She has been a student of yoga since 19 76 and has been teaching continuously since 1978 after receiving her fir st certification with Ruth Bender (pre Kripalu). Ruth Bender studied wi th Selvarjan Yesudian\, who had a medical therapeutic approach to yoga. \nPaula has taught in many different settings\, including corporations\, hospitals\, and fitness and rehabilitation centers. She has studied man y different yoga styles all over the country and has been inspired and i nfluenced by numerous wonderful teachers. Her love and interest of yoga \, movement\, and energy led her to study massage therapy\, Reiki\, Felde nkrais\, and Pilates.\nPaula is a Registered Yoga Alliance Teacher - 500 hour\, and is a certified Cardiac Yoga Teacher\, having studied "Yoga o f the Heart" with Nischala Joy Devi (the stress management portion of th e Dr. Dean Ornish program). Paula does yoga therapy for heart disease an d cancer\, and yoga therapy for chronic conditions\, back problems\, art hritis\, and multiple sclerosis. She teaches prenatal yoga\, yoga for ch ildren\, and yoga for 60\, 70 and beyond. She is a member of the Interna tional Association of Yoga Therapists (www.IAYT.org).\nPaula graduated f rom the Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy in 1989 and is a Connecti cut licensed massage therapist and member of the American Massage Therap y Association. She also assists her brother\, Rick Haesche in teaching t he Art of Traditional Thailand Massage in massage therapy schools as a p art of their regular and continuing education curriculum. In addition\, she is certified in Karuna and Usui Reiki. She has maintained a private practice in massage therapy since 1989.\n"May the Yogis of old\, and the teachers of all the great spiritual traditions\, from whose words we ha ve learned wisdom and knowledge\, bless the path you take and look after your wanderings\, and may your personal God\, even a God unknown to you \, shine its light upon you\, and bring you safely home to your heart." \nPaula would like to acknowledge the following teachers with deep thanks and gratitude:\nMy Parents\, my Son\, Richard Hittleman\, Clare Matthew s\, Ruth Bender\, Baron Baptiste\, Bikram\, Viraj\, Beryl Bender Berch\, John Schumacher\, Doug Swenson\, Larry Payne\, Lilias Folan\, Judith La sater\, Rama Berch\, Nischala Joy Devi\, Dr. Dean Ornish\, Ram Dass\, th e Iyengar Institute of San Francisco\, Anya Foos\, Patricia Walden\, Bo Forbes\, Barbara Benagh \, Ravi Singh\, Kripalu\, Seane Corne\, Shiva R ea\, Paul Grilley\, Gary Kraftskow\, and so many others too numerous to mention... Paramahansa Yogananda and others in Spirit. CATEGORIES:Pilates UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/89715322 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Breema DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120527T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120527T081500 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DTSTAMP:20120510T182637Z DESCRIPTION:with Patrick Connors\n\nBreema is a way to experience the su pport of life that is given in each moment. It is a simple way of conne cting to life manifesting . Body has weight and body has breath. We gi ve the active mind the job of registering the manifestations of the body . Working with the nine principles of harmony we open doorways to self understanding. Each of us comes to our own experience. It is simple an d something each of us can do. It is timeless and connects us to the s ource of our Being. \n\nCost: $10 cash and checks only \n \nPatrick Co nnors is a licensed massage therapist and Breema bodywork practitioner a nd instructor. He has been studying and practicing Breema for the past 12 years. CATEGORIES:All Levels Yoga UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/89717714 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Vinyasa Flow no class 5/27 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120527T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120527T094500 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DTSTAMP:20120501T105117Z DESCRIPTION:with Loren Hardy\nIn this fun yet challenging class\, Loren will guide you through a series of asana coordinated to the flow of your breath. Standing and seated postures\, backbends\, hip-openers\, and i nversions flow together to form a seamless dance-like movement deepening the awareness of your breath. Build some heat\, sweat a little\, incre ase body strength\, flexibility\, and balance\, while calming the mind a nd rejuvenating your whole being. CATEGORIES:Moderate Yoga UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/89716676 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Beginners Yoga: no class 5/27 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120527T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120527T111500 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DTSTAMP:20120501T105132Z DESCRIPTION:with Elaine Ellis\n\n\nThis class is designed for individual s without prior yoga experience or for individuals who would like to bui ld confidence and be more prepared for more experienced level classes. \n\nGently guided practice for every part of the body\, stretching and t oning the muscles and joints. Gain a deeper awareness of your body and develop higher levels of focus\, strength\, and flexibility. Modificati ons and props will be introduced for more challenging poses so that begi nners can work comfortably at their own level. CATEGORIES:All Levels Yoga UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/97507354 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Gentle Power no class 5/27 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120527T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120527T111500 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DTSTAMP:20120501T131942Z DESCRIPTION:Slowly allow your body to release and open through a series of postures and breathe work. Warm up postures gently building to more r igorous asana with mindful sequencing flows and muscle strengthening hol ds. Modifications offered for all levels of yoga. A relaxing closing med itation will release weekday stress and tension.\nYou'll leave feeling l oose and invigorated!\n\nKristin is a 200 hr Yoga Alliance Teacher and t rained here at SRY CATEGORIES:All Levels Yoga UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/90776062 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Reiki I with Jill Cole DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120527T114500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120527T180000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DTSTAMP:20120508T105729Z DESCRIPTION:This class is an introduction to Reiki as you will receive t he Reiki energy through an attunement\, learn about the history of Reiki and how we can incorporate it into our lives to help ourselves and othe rs.As you invite this energy into your life you are giving yourself the opportunity to heal and grow on every level of your Being. A manual is p rovided and you will receive a certificate for completing Level I. \nFac ilitator: Jill Cole: RMT Karuna Reiki Master Rising Star Practitioner\n \nDate:5/27/2012 \nCost:$150.00 CATEGORIES:Workshops UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/99681472 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Gentle Yoga DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120527T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120527T171500 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DTSTAMP:20111123T102024Z DESCRIPTION:with Sonia Tulyani\n\nTake some time to really relax and enj oy a series of gentle postures to stretch and strengthen your body. Thi s class is suitable for students of all levels.\n \n\n\nSonia Tulyani c omes from a family of yoga instructors—her father and grandfather were b oth yoga instructors in India. She has been practicing yoga for eleven years and recently completed her 200 hour certification with Paula at Sa cred Rivers. The ability of yoga to calm the body and mind is what init ially attracted her to yoga\, but through her studies she has learned so much more. Sonia is a research scientist by day and brings her inquisi tive nature into her yoga practice. She hopes to share the wonder of se lf-discovery with her students. CATEGORIES:All Levels Yoga UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/97398210 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Concentration Meditation DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120527T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120527T203000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DTSTAMP:20120313T164303Z DESCRIPTION:Concentration Meditation: A 5-month study and practice group \n\nDATE/TIME: First meeting on Sunday\, April 29\, 2012\; 6:30pm- 8:30p m (subsequently\, last Sunday of each month through August 2012)\nPRE-RE QUISTES:None! Beginners & advanced yogis are welcome!\nCOST: Free \nINFO RMATION: 860-816-4236 or phapchan@phapchan.net\n\nWHAT IS CONCENTRATION MEDITATION? Concentration meditation (samatha) is an ancient meditation dating back thousands of years. The Buddhist tradition has preserved and transmitted it down through generations of yogis (mediators). For some \, the path of concentration leads to states of deep absorption called jh ana.\n\nWHY PRACTICE CONCENTRATION MEDITATION? Concentration mediation h as profound benefits for spiritual practice and for daily life. It creat es calmness in the mind. It also purifies the mind because it reflects a spects of our life and conducts that may be out of step with our true na ture and with our intention for moving gracefully and harmlessly throug h the world. Through concentration\, we see for ourselves how our conduc t- thought\, speech\, and action- affects the mind. Many spiritual disci plines - prayer\, hatha yoga\, meditation. contemplation- may be enhance d by the practice of concentration meditation. CATEGORIES:Special Events UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/99172738 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:We are closed for Memorial Day Weekend DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120528 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120529 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:TRUE DTSTAMP:20120501T103400Z DESCRIPTION:Have a safe weekend! CATEGORIES:Sacred Rivers Yoga UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/99767928 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Beginner's Yoga (1 hour) DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120528T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120528T103000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DTSTAMP:20110510T142300Z DESCRIPTION:With Jean Skeels\n\n Start your week off right with the fun and energizing Beginner's Yoga class. \n\nJean Skeels Bio: \n "I believ e in the power of yoga to create deep healing and transformation on many levels and to reconnect us with our true and complete selves. Yoga prac tice built on the foundations of compassion and nongrasping allows us to be playful and joyful in this great inquiry\, the pathway to liberation ."\n\n My certifications include 500 hour Kripalu yoga teacher\, 200 ho ur Kripalu yoga teacher\, Kripalu Yoga Dance teacher\, and prenatal yoga with Janice Clarfield. I am registered as a ERYT 200 and RYT 500 wit h Yoga Alliance. Co-creator of Whole Running\, a unique program of runn ing and yoga. CATEGORIES:All Levels Yoga UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/89720967 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Vinyasa Flow DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120528T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120528T104500 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DTSTAMP:20110510T142027Z DESCRIPTION:With Jen Errickson\n \nCurious about Vinyasa? Enjoy dynami c\, fluid\, movement led by breath? In this flow inspired class\, we pr actice various forms of vinyasa\, including sun\, moon\, earth\, and sta r salutations. Each class includes sequences that promote stability\, s trength\, and balance as students create a strong foundation from which to flow. Students are encouraged to “play” on the mat as we explore crea tive approaches to various asana expressions. This class is open to a v ariety of levels\, however some yoga experience is recommended.\n \n\nJe nnifer Errickson MS\, RYT\, Certified Prenatal Teacher\n \nJennifer rece ived her 200 hour Yoga Alliance certification in February of 2007 from S acred Rivers Yoga. Having experienced the benefits of yoga first hand a s the mom of two young boys\, she immediately began teaching classes for mothers and babies in order to bring the gifts of yoga into the lives o f new mothers. In June 2008\, Jennifer completed her prenatal certifica tion. She believes that yoga can provide the navigational tools for the motherhood journey. Her classes provide a sense of community and an in vitation to listen to a woman's own innate intelligence. Jennifer's cla sses reflect a theme of working to your edge and then completely surrend ering. \n \nJennifer has attended various workshops with master teachers such as Seane Corn\, Ana Forrest\, Tias Little\, Jim O'Leary and Paul a nd Suzie Grilley. She is constantly inspired by furthering her yoga tra ining. Her background is in the field of education where she holds a ma sters degree and previous experience as a classroom teacher. CATEGORIES:Power Yoga UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/90701237 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Yoga Therapy DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120528T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120528T114500 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DTSTAMP:20120319T163608Z DESCRIPTION:Taught by Susan Taff this class is gentle\, relaxing and str engthening. The movements incorporate yoga and Feldenkrais techniques. Listen to your body and its wisdom as you increase blood circulation an d oxygenation.\n\nSacred Rivers Yoga has received funding from the Multi ple Sclerosis Foundation and offers Yoga Therapy classes FREE OF CHARGE to those living with MS. The Multiple Sclerosis Foundation has over 20 ongoing programs and services that benefit individuals afflicted with MS . You may visit www.msfocus.org to view other free programs and service s for those with MS.\n\nPlease call to pre-register and/or for more info rmation.\n\nFree of Charge to those living with MS.\nFor all others 6 we eks for $70 or drop in for $16 CATEGORIES:Series Classes UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/89919551 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Ashtanga Light DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120528T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120528T184500 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DTSTAMP:20110407T094356Z DESCRIPTION:with Jack Lynch.\n\nThis is a challenging power-yoga-based p ractice which develops strength and endurance. It is based on the class ical yoga system as taught by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois. Class structure wi ll be similar to the primary Ashtanga sequence in terms of tempo and pos ture progression. Modifications from the classical style will include s elected position substitutions\, posture variations offered\, and alignm ent considerations. This method produces an intense internal heat and a purifying sweat that detoxifies muscles and organs. The practice can be both athletic and meditative which results in improved circulation\, a l ight and strong body and a calm mind.\n\n\nJack's bio: \n\nJack Lynch re ceived his formal training from renowned teachers Beryl Bender Birch and David Swenson. These accomplished mentors have instilled in Jack a deep understanding of the ancient Ashtanga system (both first and second ser ies)\, and imparted an abundance of skillful adjustment techniques.\n\nJ ack has also studied with Sri K. Pattabhi Jois\, Ana Forrest\, Nancy Gil goff and Doug Swenson. Through continuous study and practice he is able to offer not only primary and second series Ashtanga classes\, but also unique classes inspired by these other distinguished teachers.\n\nYou wi ll enjoy the way Jack's sense of humor and compassion puts you at ease w hile fostering a safe environment in which to work the body. CATEGORIES:Power Yoga UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/89909084 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:All Levels DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120528T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120528T191500 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DTSTAMP:20110802T152002Z DESCRIPTION:with Wendy Kolanz.\n\nWendy’s teaching is based primarily on the Iyengar principles of alignment\, with major influences being Rodne y Yee\, Patricia\nWalden\, and Patty Townsend. Classes begin with center ing\, followed by floor warm ups and core work to properly prepare the m ajor joints and the spine for movement. Modifications and props are off ered to adjust poses when needed\, in order to maintain body alignment\, thus creating more ease in the body. This facilitates a greater awarene ss enhancing the development and balance of strength and flexibility. Th is class is good for beginners as well as more advanced practitioners. A combination of standing poses\, some flow\, breath\, and asana analysis or the building of a pose\, are explored. All Wendy’s classes end with guided imagery savasana (relaxation pose).\n\nWendy's bio: \n\nWendy has an extensive background in meditation\, dance and yoga. She is certifie d to teach yoga by Yoga Center Amherst\, Amherst\, MA\,\nand certified t o teach meditation and facilitate the Oneness Deeksha\nby The Oneness Mo vement\, Berkeley\, CA and Chennai\, India. Wendy’s\nmajor influences in her yoga practice and teaching are the Iyengar\nprinciples of alignment \, Embodiment work of the School for Body-Mind\nCentering as well as her dance and meditation background. \n\nWendy believes everyone can foster more joy\, greater health\,\nenhanced mental clarity\, and a more posit ive outlook on life through the practice of yoga and meditation. She enc ourages students in her classes to listen to their bodies\, and allow t he flow of breath to sweep away the obstacles\, finding rejuvenation and growth in all areas of their lives. CATEGORIES:All Levels Yoga UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/89909091 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Athlete Yoga DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120528T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120528T203000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DTSTAMP:20120228T094013Z DESCRIPTION:With Pamela Besteman \n\nAre you spending countless hours s trengthening and training the body\, but feel like you are still missing something from your workout? Do your workouts leave you feeling tired \, sore\, and tight? If so\, Athlete Yoga is for you. By giving your bo dy a chance to slow the breath down\, to stretch out\, you can minimize the negative affects of training and help your body perform more efficie ntly and recover faster. \n \nThis one hour class is designed to help any level of athlete open up tight areas while also enhancing recovery f rom strenuous activity. It will focus on breathing techniques\, stretch es to release tight areas\, and poses targeted to help with balance and stability. During the class\, you will gain insight into techniques and poses that you will be able to do at home to help facilitate your traini ng and maximize your recovery.\n\nAll levels of yoga experience welcomed !\n \n \nDrop in $16\, All Sacred Rivers\, Living social and CT Now Clas s card holders welcome!\n\nPresent your US Rowing\, USA Cycling\, USA Tr iathlon\, USA Swimming\, USA Track & Field or Road Runners Club of Amer ica Membership Card to receive $4 off the drop in price! \n *Must show current membership card at time of payment\n *Discount applies to drop in payment of Athlete Yoga class only CATEGORIES:All Levels Yoga UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/94247017 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Yin Yang Flow DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120529T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120529T104500 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DTSTAMP:20111207T153738Z DESCRIPTION:With Cynthia Barraford\n\n Yin/Yang Flow is a moving meditat ion through both Yin and Yang postures. Find a surrendering practice in the stillness of long held Yin poses. As we attune to our inner space\, we make the journey to a flowing practice\; cultivating strength and fle xibility of body and mind. Through this weaving of movement and stillnes s\, we explore the qualities of mindfulness\, self-inquiry\, humor and g ratitude\, which will serve us both on and off the mat. This all levels class invites the practitioner to experience a deep peace in a joyous an d supportive atmosphere.\n\nAbout Cynthia:\nCynthia’s exploration of the yogic path began 4 years ago in a search for something to quiet her min d and heal her body. As with many people\, it was love at first Savasana . After developing a personal practice\, she felt compelled to share her new found love of the amazing body-mind connection she had discovered. She recently graduated from Sacred Rivers 200 Hour Yoga Alliance Teacher Training Program. Her classes are philosophically based on the Yoga Sut ra: Sthira Sukham Asanam: in all postures find steadiness and ease. Cynt hia creates a sanctuary for her students to access the deep peace that r esides within them\, in a joyous and supportive atmosphere. CATEGORIES:All Levels Yoga UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/97236102 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Fabulous Over 50! DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120529T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120529T121500 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DTSTAMP:20120228T091832Z DESCRIPTION:With Laurel Soper\n\n\n \nCome and join us for an exploratio n into what it means to INCREASE your flexibility\, strength and balance as we age. We will improve our joint flexibility\, strengthen our muscl es\, stimulate our glandular and endocrine systems (to tamper those horm onal fluctuations)\, sharpen our focus and concentration\, and try to sl ow the aging process. \n\nThis class is designed for students with some experience and knowledge of yoga postures. It is a moderately paced cla ss\, including asana\, breathing practices\, and mantra\; longer warm up s\, more modifications and props are used to help us to honor our bodies .\n\nEveryone can be fabulous over 50-just start where you are!\n\n\nLau rel Soper\, a 200-hour Yoga Alliance certified teacher\, has been practi cing yoga since 1999. She has studied under Kripalu\, Iyengar\, Anusara and Ashtanga trained teachers. "In the past\, yoga has helped me recover from a meiscus and ACL surgery\, and recently to navigate the shift as an empty nester. It has given me the tools to be happy and comfortable i n my body as it ages\, realizing that the old standard of failing health and attitude of resignation of decline is not inevitable." CATEGORIES:Moderate Yoga UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/97731089 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Introduction to Hatha Yoga Series DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120529T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120529T190000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DTSTAMP:20120419T183100Z DESCRIPTION:With Orn Ellingsen (Gaura)\n\nSeries Cost $75\nMeets Tuesday s 5:30-7:00\nMay 8- June 12 \n\nIntroduction to Hatha Yoga is an 8-part beginner’s series taught in the Satyananda style. It can also be of inte rest to advanced students as it has many components of classical yoga. Each session commences with a Yoga Nidra (guided relaxation)\, followed by postures\, breathing techniques and meditation practices. Gaura will explain their significance before and in-between the practices. These d ifferent Yoga components balance and harmonize the body\, mind and emoti ons. CATEGORIES:Series Classes UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/99622728 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:All Levels Vinyasa (1 Hour) DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120529T181500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120529T191500 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DTSTAMP:20110725T124301Z DESCRIPTION:With Maeve Ryan\n\n\nClass description:\nMaeve's classes com bine the stretching and relaxation of gentle yoga with the heat-building core/balance work of vinyasa flow yoga. At the beginning of each class \, Maeve guides her students through the process of centering themselves through a 5-minute meditation in order to help them make the transition from the mind to the body. \n\nShe encourages her students to set intent ions for each class and provides her students with the necessary tools t o quiet the mind\, reduce stress\, and make improvements in their lives. Maeve also offers modifications for students\, offering beginner to adv anced students the opportunity to experience improved posture\, increase d strength\, and overall awareness of their mind and body.\n \nBio: \nMa eve Ryan has been practicing yoga for over 11 years. Maeve began taking yoga as a way to strengthen and tone the body. In 2008\, she had her fir st “yoga epiphany\,” which prompted her to make a life-long dedication t o the practice of meditation and yoga. In turn\, she was able to lower h er blood pressure and relieve the symptoms of Lyme disease.\n\nMaeve has studied various forms of yoga including: Hatha\, Vinyasa\, Power\, and Kundalini Yoga. She completed 200 hours of yoga teacher training at West Hartford Yoga in West Hartford\, CT in 2009 and has taught yoga at Lady of America (Windsor)\, UConn (Storrs)\, and lululemon athletica (West H artford)\, where she currently works as an educator part-time. Maeve’s t eachers have included: Ellen Heed\, Jill Miller\, Sharon Salzberg\, Judi th Orloff\, Kathryn Budig\, Seane Corn\, Sarah Powers\, Shiva Rea\, Davi d Swenson\, and MC Yogi. CATEGORIES:All Levels Yoga UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/93754797 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Gentle Yoga DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120529T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120529T204500 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DTSTAMP:20110928T105030Z DESCRIPTION:With Jody. \n\n\nHatha Yoga with modifications to suit begi nners and individuals of all abilities. Each class begins with breathwo rk followed by a series of postures selected to gently lengthen and stre ngthen all the muscles of the body. Students are invited to take their time and to move with their breath to find a stretch that works for thei r body.\n\n\n**Sorry\, Class cards purchased through Living Social and CT Now not accepted for this class.\n\n**Studio class cards and drop in students accepted.\n\n\nJody Forstmann began practicing yoga in 1999 and received her 200 hour certification at Sacred Rivers Yoga in February 2 007 and is presently studying for her 500 hour certification through Sac red Rivers. Jody is inspired by the spiritual and physical benefits of a regular yoga practice and strives to make the practice of Asana accessi ble to people of all abilities by encouraging her class participants to find the grace\, beauty and joy in every breath and movement of their bo dies. CATEGORIES:All Levels Yoga UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/89721329 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:All Levels Yoga DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120530T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120530T103000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DTSTAMP:20110622T134530Z DESCRIPTION:with Wendy Kolanz.\n\nWendy’s teaching is based primarily on the Iyengar principles of alignment\, with major influences being Rodne y Yee\, Patricia\nWalden\, and Patty Townsend. Classes begin with center ing\, followed by floor warm ups and core work to properly prepare the m ajor joints and the spine for movement. Modifications and props are off ered to adjust poses when needed\, in order to maintain body alignment\, thus creating more ease in the body. This facilitates a greater awarene ss enhancing the development and balance of strength and flexibility. Th is class is good for beginners as well as more advanced practitioners. A combination of standing poses\, some flow\, breath\, and asana analysis or the building of a pose\, are explored. All Wendy’s classes end with guided imagery savasana (relaxation pose).\n\nWendy's bio: \n\nWendy has an extensive background in meditation\, dance and yoga. She is certifie d to teach yoga by Yoga Center Amherst\, Amherst\, MA\,\nand certified t o teach meditation and facilitate the Oneness Deeksha\nby The Oneness Mo vement\, Berkeley\, CA and Chennai\, India. Wendy’s\nmajor influences in her yoga practice and teaching are the Iyengar\nprinciples of alignment \, Embodiment work of the School for Body-Mind\nCentering as well as her dance and meditation background. \n\nWendy believes everyone can foster more joy\, greater health\,\nenhanced mental clarity\, and a more posit ive outlook on life through the practice of yoga and meditation. She enc ourages students in her classes to listen to their bodies\, and allow t he flow of breath to sweep away the obstacles\, finding rejuvenation and growth in all areas of their lives. CATEGORIES:All Levels Yoga UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/89917031 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Yoga Therapy DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120530T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120530T114500 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DTSTAMP:20110420T135329Z DESCRIPTION:Taught by Paula Scopino\, this class is gentle\, relaxing an d strengthening. The movements incorporate yoga and Feldenkrais techniq ues. Listen to your body and its wisdom as you increase blood circulati on and oxygenation.\nPlease call to pre-register and/or for more informa tion.\n\nFree of Charge to those living with MS.\nFor all others 6 weeks for $70 or drop in for $16.\n\nSacred Rivers Yoga has received funding from the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation and offers Yoga Therapy classes F REE OF CHARGE to those living with MS. The Multiple Sclerosis Foundatio n has over 20 ongoing programs and services that benefit individuals aff licted with MS. You may visit www.msfocus.org to view other free progra ms and services for those with MS.\n\nPaula's Bio: \n\nPaula Scopino is the Owner/Director of Sacred Rivers. Paula was inspired at a young age b y her parents' spiritual explorations and discovered yoga at age 19. She has been a student of yoga since 1976 and has been teaching continuousl y since 1978 after receiving her first certification with Ruth Bender (p re Kripalu). Ruth Bender studied with Selvarjan Yesudian\, who had a me dical therapeutic approach to yoga. \nPaula has taught in many different settings\, including corporations\, hospitals\, and fitness and rehabil itation centers. She has studied many different yoga styles all over the country and has been inspired and influenced by numerous wonderful teac hers. Her love and interest of yoga\, movement\, and energy led her to s tudy massage therapy\, Reiki\, Feldenkrais\, and Pilates.\nPaula is a Re gistered Yoga Alliance Teacher - 500 hour\, and is a certified Cardiac Y oga Teacher\, having studied "Yoga of the Heart" with Nischala Joy Devi (the stress management portion of the Dr. Dean Ornish program). Paula do es yoga therapy for heart disease and cancer\, and yoga therapy for chro nic conditions\, back problems\, arthritis\, and multiple sclerosis. She teaches prenatal yoga\, yoga for children\, and yoga for 60\, 70 and be yond. She is a member of the International Association of Yoga Therapist s (www.IAYT.org).\nPaula graduated from the Connecticut Center for Massa ge Therapy in 1989 and is a Connecticut licensed massage therapist and m ember of the American Massage Therapy Association. She also assists her brother\, Rick Haesche in teaching the Art of Traditional Thailand Massa ge in massage therapy schools as a part of their regular and continuing education curriculum. In addition\, she is certified in Karuna and Usui Reiki. She has maintained a private practice in massage therapy since 19 89.\n"May the Yogis of old\, and the teachers of all the great spiritual traditions\, from whose words we have learned wisdom and knowledge\, bl ess the path you take and look after your wanderings\, and may your pers onal God\, even a God unknown to you\, shine its light upon you\, and br ing you safely home to your heart."\nPaula would like to acknowledge the following teachers with deep thanks and gratitude:\nMy Parents\, my Son \, Richard Hittleman\, Clare Matthews\, Ruth Bender\, Baron Baptiste\, B ikram\, Viraj\, Beryl Bender Berch\, John Schumacher\, Doug Swenson\, La rry Payne\, Lilias Folan\, Judith Lasater\, Rama Berch\, Nischala Joy De vi\, Dr. Dean Ornish\, Ram Dass\, the Iyengar Institute of San Francisco \, Anya Foos\, Patricia Walden\, Bo Forbes\, Barbara Benagh \, Ravi Sin gh\, Kripalu\, Seane Corne\, Shiva Rea\, Paul Grilley\, Gary Kraftskow\, and so many others too numerous to mention... Paramahansa Yogananda an d others in Spirit. CATEGORIES:Series Classes UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/90300663 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Yin Yoga DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120530T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120530T184500 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DTSTAMP:20120501T131214Z DESCRIPTION:With Cynthia Barraford\n\nWhat is Yin Yoga?\n\nYin Yoga clas ses focus on simple floor postures that stretch and stimulate the deep c onnective tissues of the body through remaining in the postures for long er periods of time than other forms of yoga that focus primarily on the muscular system. It is accessible to practioners of any tradition and an y experience level. Based on Chinese medicine\, acupuncture and meridian theory\, the Yin practice will strengthen chi flow to maintain the heal th and vitality of the body and organ system. Yin Yoga is the ideal comp lement to any exercise program\, athletic activity and to the stresses o f everyday life.\n\n\n\nAbout Cynthia:\nCynthia’s exploration of the yog ic path began 4 years ago in a search for something to quiet her mind an d heal her body. As with many people\, it was love at first Savasana. Af ter developing a personal practice\, she felt compelled to share her new found love of the amazing body-mind connection she had discovered. She recently graduated from Sacred Rivers 200 Hour Yoga Alliance Teacher Tra ining Program. Her classes are philosophically based on the Yoga Sutra: Sthira Sukham Asanam: in all postures find steadiness and ease. Cynthia creates a sanctuary for her students to access the deep peace that resid es within them\, in a joyous and supportive atmosphere. CATEGORIES:All Levels Yoga UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/89915857 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Prenatal Yoga DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120530T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120530T200000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DTSTAMP:20101014T104725Z DESCRIPTION:with Ann Bazzano.\n\nPrenatal yoga strengthens abdominal mus cles and muscles of the pelvic floor\, while stretching and strengthenin g the legs. It helps to open hips and can relieve sciatic pain and varic ose veins. Most importantly it offers relaxation and breath awareness.\n \nAnn's bio: \n\nAnn Marie Bazzano RYT has completed the 500 hour certif ication with Kim Valeri of Yoga Spirit. Ann incorporates many styles of yoga practice in her teaching including Iyengar\, Kundalini\, and Ashtan ga. Her eclectic background and open heart brings a wonderful nurturing flow to her teaching. She is a certified prenatal yoga teacher and has a lso studied Meridian yoga\, restorative yoga\, and yoga therapy. CATEGORIES:All Levels Yoga UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/89916715 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Vinyasa Flow DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120531T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120531T101500 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DTSTAMP:20120517T104310Z DESCRIPTION:CLASS CANCELLED THURSDAY MAY 31\nNEXT WEEK CLASS WILL NOW ST ART AT 9:15 AM\n9:15am - 10:15am\n\nJoin Pamela Besteman for an engaging vinyasa - power yoga class. Each class is structured to help participan ts develop strength and flexibility of the body and mind. \n\nClasses wi ll incorporate joint freeing warmups\, strength\, stamina and heat build ing postures\, core strengthening\, flexibility and balance poses. CATEGORIES:Power Yoga UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/98944059 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:All Levels Yoga DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120531T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120531T184500 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DTSTAMP:20100613T061330Z DESCRIPTION:With Susan Baldwin.\n\nThis all levels yoga class focuses on issues that class members request\,\nwhich of late have been back and c ore strength/flexibility as well as\nrestorative postures. Breathing an d energy flow are integral to this\npractice\, and modifications are off ered. Many postures may be\nperformed with blocks\, blankets\, or straps when appropriate.\n\nSusan's bio: \n\nSusan has completed the 200 hour teacher training through Sacred Rivers Yoga. She is an occupational ther apist by day\, with former lives in music\, jewelry\, and teaching. She began practicing yoga while living in Scotland in 2002\, and incorporat es yogic principles\, breathing\, and postures into her OT practice. She gives many thanks to this studio for the wonderful classes\, workshops \, and community programs..\n\nA passionate yoga student since 1998\, I c ompleted my 200 hour teacher training at Sacred Rivers Yoga in 2007. I fell in love with yoga because of the peace and acceptance that each pra ctice brings to me. Yoga has taught me to bring breath and energy into everything I do\, and provides me with an overall sense of calm and well being.\n\nMy class provides careful instruction on alignment and breath \, and encourages each student to become aware of their physical and emo tional self. Students are encouraged to listen to their bodies as we ex plore different levels of poses. We will find stillness and by holding poses longer. CATEGORIES:All Levels Yoga UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/89899646 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Vinyasa Flow DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120531T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120531T191500 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DTSTAMP:20111121T102935Z DESCRIPTION:with Loren Hardy\n \nIn this fun yet challenging class\, Lor en will guide you through a series of asana coordinated to the flow of y our breath. Standing and seated postures\, backbends\, hip-openers\, an d inversions flow together to form a seamless dance-like movement deepen ing the awareness of your breath. Build some heat\, sweat a little\, in crease body strength\, flexibility\, and balance\, while calming the min d and rejuvenating your whole being. CATEGORIES:All Levels Yoga UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/93115700 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:All Levels Yoga DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120531T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120531T204500 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DTSTAMP:20100613T061318Z DESCRIPTION:with Katherine Crowley.\n\nThis class is designed to release stress and increase the flexibility of body and mind.\n\nBlending breat h\, movement\, and Spirit\, this class will suit beginners as well as th e most experienced yogi.\n\nKatherine's bio: \n\nKatherine Crowley has studied Hatha yoga in the Iyengar tradition since 1990. She has studied with Gail Malizia\, Yoga Lodge\, Whidbey Is\, WA\, and Wendy Dion\, Yoga puram\, Hartford \, CT. She completed a nine-month teacher-training cour se while living in Seattle \, where she taught beginning and general lev el yoga classes. She brings to her teaching a passion for the healing po wer of yoga and year of experience in utilizing this power to create hea lth and unity within the body\, mind and spirit. CATEGORIES:All Levels Yoga UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/89899502 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sacred Power (1 1/2 hour) DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120531T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120531T210000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DTSTAMP:20111228T085030Z DESCRIPTION:with John Hauser\n\n"Sacred Power" is a class for experience d practitioners who wish to immerse themselves in this demanding Sadhana which combines sun salutation variations with postures held for longer periods to develop strength and effect deep releases. Aggressive stretc hing of the low back\, hamstrings and hips is emphasized and Yin techniq ues are often incorporated. There is much reference to the ultimate\, t raditional goal of Yoga - the end of duality and union with the Divine. Healing\, meditation and self-improvement are topics of the chosen rea dings. We welcome all faiths and spiritual persuasions in this class. CATEGORIES:Power Yoga UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/89899653 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Gentle Yoga DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120601T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120601T103000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DTSTAMP:20110622T134455Z DESCRIPTION:Gentle Yoga with Wendy Kolanz will sooth the body\, mind and spirit\, beginning with breath awareness\, ending with a guided imagery relaxation (savasana). This class is geared towards those who want or n eed a more gentle\, slower approach to the strength\, flexibility\, and relaxing benefits of a yoga practice. Props and modifications are used t o assist poses when needed. Proper alignment for your individual body is encouraged. Restorative poses are offered as well. Experience the bene fits of this ancient health practice in a supportive class environment. \n \n\nWendy's Bio:\n\nWendy has an extensive background in meditatio n\, dance and yoga. She is certified to teach yoga by Yoga Center Amhers t\, Amherst\, MA\,\nand certified to teach meditation and facilitate the Oneness Deeksha\nby The Oneness Movement\, Berkeley\, CA and Chennai\, India. Wendy’s\nmajor influences in her yoga practice and teaching are t he Iyengar\nprinciples of alignment\, Embodiment work of the School for Body-Mind\nCentering as well as her dance and meditation background. \n \nWendy believes everyone can foster more joy\, greater health\,\nenhance d mental clarity\, and a more positive outlook on life through the pract ice of yoga and meditation. She encourages students in her classes to l isten to their bodies\, and allow the flow of breath to sweep away the o bstacles\, finding rejuvenation and growth in all areas of their lives. CATEGORIES:All Levels Yoga UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/89902821 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:All Levels Yoga DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120601T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120601T104500 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DTSTAMP:20100913T111316Z DESCRIPTION:with Jean Skeels\n\nFor all levels of students who wish to e xplore their edges and deepen their yoga practice. A joyous experience t hat builds inner warmth in a moving meditation.\n\nJean Skeels Bio: \n " I believe in the power of yoga to create deep healing and transformation on many levels and to reconnect us with our true and complete selves. Y oga practice built on the foundations of compassion and nongrasping allo ws us to be playful and joyful in this great inquiry\, the pathway to li beration."\n\n My certifications include 500 hour Kripalu yoga teacher \, 200 hour Kripalu yoga teacher\, Kripalu Yoga Dance teacher\, and prena tal yoga with Janice Clarfield. I am registered as a ERYT 200 and RYT 500 with Yoga Alliance. Co-creator of Whole Running\, a unique program of running and yoga. CATEGORIES:All Levels Yoga UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/89902157 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:All Levels Vinyasa (1hour) DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120601T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120601T130000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DTSTAMP:20110608T101555Z DESCRIPTION:With Loren Hardy\nFriday noon yoga is back!\n\nPlayfully cha llenge yourself\, while building strength and improving your balance and flexibility through fluid\, breath-linked movement. This class is a co mbination of physical postures\, breathing techniques\, deep relaxation and mental concentration. Appropriate for students of all levels of yog a practice with modifications and variations offered. CATEGORIES:All Levels Yoga UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/89635784 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Meditation with Keshav Howe DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120601T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120601T210000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DTSTAMP:20120421T100946Z DESCRIPTION:Native American Chanting Intensive - KESHAV HOWE\n\nWithin e very heart lives a longing to experience one’s own true nature\, one’s d ivine inner power. This desire awakens when we use sacred music and wor ds to enter into a dialogue with the divine. At a certain point\, ordin ary words can no longer take us where we want to go. During this evenin g\, we will surrender to divine Traditional Native American chants - wor ds and sounds that vibrate at the highest level of awareness. The sweet ness of chanting stills the mind\, dissolves worries\, and opens the hea rt. Chanting is also a natural way to tune in to the frequency of pure love. See Listers.\n\nTime: 7 to 9 p.m. Cost: $20 cash CATEGORIES:Special Events UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/99639406 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Ladies Night Out w/ Dori DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120601T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120601T210000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DTSTAMP:20120518T093419Z DESCRIPTION:Treat yourself to moving meditation yoga with Dori Sargent\n \nFriday ~ May 18th\n7:30-9:00pm\nSign up early: $16 (Class cards accept ed)\, \nDrop-in day of: $20\n\nALL LEVELS~ Relax & Rejuvenate \nCalling all Ladies of all ages and abilities! We will move and breath into blis s together with exercises to strengthen\, support\, and empower ourselve s as feminine beings. Be prepared to clear blockages\, relieve stress\, and restore vitality. Calming minds\, Strengthening Bodies\, Empowerin g Spirits\, and Opening hearts! \n\n*Encouraged to call ahead ~ CLASS RE QUIRES 3 person minimum signed up in order to be held* CATEGORIES:Special Events UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/100040003 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Yoga/Pilates/Ball DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120602T094500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120602T104500 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DTSTAMP:20101224T110407Z DESCRIPTION:with Paula Scopino.\n\nWring out your sponge! Yoga asanas (p oses) work from the inside out. Focus on your center. Using abdomen\, lo wer back and buttocks as an anchor or power center\, the rest of the bod y moves safely through a variety of poses.\n\nBenefits include improved posture alignment\, abdominal and back strength and flexibility - a seri es of movements engaging body\, mind\, and breath. Elongates muscles as it strengthens and stretches. Flushes blood through internal organs.\n\n \nPaula's bio: \n\nPaula Scopino is the Owner/Director of Sacred Rivers. Paula was inspired at a young age by her parents' spiritual exploration s and discovered yoga at age 19. She has been a student of yoga since 19 76 and has been teaching continuously since 1978 after receiving her fir st certification with Ruth Bender (pre Kripalu). Ruth Bender studied wi th Selvarjan Yesudian\, who had a medical therapeutic approach to yoga. \nPaula has taught in many different settings\, including corporations\, hospitals\, and fitness and rehabilitation centers. She has studied man y different yoga styles all over the country and has been inspired and i nfluenced by numerous wonderful teachers. Her love and interest of yoga \, movement\, and energy led her to study massage therapy\, Reiki\, Felde nkrais\, and Pilates.\nPaula is a Registered Yoga Alliance Teacher - 500 hour\, and is a certified Cardiac Yoga Teacher\, having studied "Yoga o f the Heart" with Nischala Joy Devi (the stress management portion of th e Dr. Dean Ornish program). Paula does yoga therapy for heart disease an d cancer\, and yoga therapy for chronic conditions\, back problems\, art hritis\, and multiple sclerosis. She teaches prenatal yoga\, yoga for ch ildren\, and yoga for 60\, 70 and beyond. She is a member of the Interna tional Association of Yoga Therapists (www.IAYT.org).\nPaula graduated f rom the Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy in 1989 and is a Connecti cut licensed massage therapist and member of the American Massage Therap y Association. She also assists her brother\, Rick Haesche in teaching t he Art of Traditional Thailand Massage in massage therapy schools as a p art of their regular and continuing education curriculum. In addition\, she is certified in Karuna and Usui Reiki. She has maintained a private practice in massage therapy since 1989.\n"May the Yogis of old\, and the teachers of all the great spiritual traditions\, from whose words we ha ve learned wisdom and knowledge\, bless the path you take and look after your wanderings\, and may your personal God\, even a God unknown to you \, shine its light upon you\, and bring you safely home to your heart." \nPaula would like to acknowledge the following teachers with deep thanks and gratitude:\nMy Parents\, my Son\, Richard Hittleman\, Clare Matthew s\, Ruth Bender\, Baron Baptiste\, Bikram\, Viraj\, Beryl Bender Berch\, John Schumacher\, Doug Swenson\, Larry Payne\, Lilias Folan\, Judith La sater\, Rama Berch\, Nischala Joy Devi\, Dr. Dean Ornish\, Ram Dass\, th e Iyengar Institute of San Francisco\, Anya Foos\, Patricia Walden\, Bo Forbes\, Barbara Benagh \, Ravi Singh\, Kripalu\, Seane Corne\, Shiva R ea\, Paul Grilley\, Gary Kraftskow\, and so many others too numerous to mention... Paramahansa Yogananda and others in Spirit. CATEGORIES:Pilates UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/89715323 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Tantra the Path to Expansion: An All Day Immersion Workshop DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120602T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120602T190000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DTSTAMP:20120409T185953Z DESCRIPTION:Our Tantric community is growing. Many of you have had the opportunity to experience at least one Tantra workshop and the bliss\, f reedom and personal expansion that it brings. In this workshop we will b e offering a full day immersion into the Tantric world. During this eve nt you will have the opportunity to really experience some of the Tantri c exercises that are taught in more advanced\, multiple day workshops.\n \n• Are you ready to open up to love?\n• Do you wish to learn skills tha t will help you attract others?\n• Are you ready to live in the present \, reducing your attachment to the past and to the future?\n• Are you rea dy to accept that you are perfect\, just the way you are…now?\n\nThis wo rkshop will integrate some exercises that are offered in more advanced T antra workshops as well as those that you have already practiced. We wi ll work individually and coupled with others while fully respecting indi vidual boundaries. This work can lead to healthier relationships\, more intimacy and eventually more self-awareness. Come join us to connect wit h others\, open your heart\, and enjoy being alive! Past experience in a Tantra workshop is suggested\, but not required.\n\nCouples and single individual are invited.\n\nFee: Early Registration (before May 10\, 2012) $85.00 \n Regular Registration (after May 10\, 201 2) $100.00\n\nTo Register you may click on the link below:\n\n\nhttps:/ /www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=3VWRBMP9WL T42\n\n\nThe Ashimore Center\nashimoremethod@gmail.com\nwww.ashimore.com CATEGORIES:Workshops UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/99502024 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Breema DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120603T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120603T081500 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DTSTAMP:20120510T182637Z DESCRIPTION:with Patrick Connors\n\nBreema is a way to experience the su pport of life that is given in each moment. It is a simple way of conne cting to life manifesting . Body has weight and body has breath. We gi ve the active mind the job of registering the manifestations of the body . Working with the nine principles of harmony we open doorways to self understanding. Each of us comes to our own experience. It is simple an d something each of us can do. It is timeless and connects us to the s ource of our Being. \n\nCost: $10 cash and checks only \n \nPatrick Co nnors is a licensed massage therapist and Breema bodywork practitioner a nd instructor. He has been studying and practicing Breema for the past 12 years. CATEGORIES:Moderate Yoga UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/89717715 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Vinyasa Flow DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120603T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120603T094500 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DTSTAMP:20120402T105709Z DESCRIPTION:with Loren Hardy\nIn this fun yet challenging class\, Loren will guide you through a series of asana coordinated to the flow of your breath. Standing and seated postures\, backbends\, hip-openers\, and i nversions flow together to form a seamless dance-like movement deepening the awareness of your breath. Build some heat\, sweat a little\, incre ase body strength\, flexibility\, and balance\, while calming the mind a nd rejuvenating your whole being. CATEGORIES:Moderate Yoga UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/89716677 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Beginners Yoga DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120603T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120603T111500 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DTSTAMP:20111129T153818Z DESCRIPTION:with Elaine Ellis\n\n\nThis class is designed for individual s without prior yoga experience or for individuals who would like to bui ld confidence and be more prepared for more experienced level classes. \n\nGently guided practice for every part of the body\, stretching and t oning the muscles and joints. Gain a deeper awareness of your body and develop higher levels of focus\, strength\, and flexibility. Modificati ons and props will be introduced for more challenging poses so that begi nners can work comfortably at their own level. CATEGORIES:All Levels Yoga UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/97507355 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Gentle Power Flow DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120603T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120603T111500 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DTSTAMP:20120501T131942Z DESCRIPTION:Slowly allow your body to release and open through a series of postures and breathe work. Warm up postures gently building to more r igorous asana with mindful sequencing flows and muscle strengthening hol ds. Modifications offered for all levels of yoga. A relaxing closing med itation will release weekday stress and tension.\nYou'll leave feeling l oose and invigorated!\n\nKristin is a 200 hr Yoga Alliance Teacher and t rained here at SRY CATEGORIES:All Levels Yoga UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/90776063 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Reiki II with Jill Cole DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120603T114500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120603T180000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DTSTAMP:20120508T105641Z DESCRIPTION:The tools and techniques gained from Reiki I and II will all ow you to do Reiki Healing sessions on Yourself and others. You will be able to work as a practitioner or just bring it into your everyday life touching family\, friends and pets with the Healing Light. Learn to clea r old energies from your physical space bringing peace and harmony into your home or work place. Manuals and certificates are provided. \n\nFaci litator: Jill Cole: RMT Karuna Reiki Master Rising Star Practitioner\n\n Date:6/3/2012 \nCost:$200.00 CATEGORIES:Workshops UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/99681480 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Gentle Yoga DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120603T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120603T171500 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DTSTAMP:20111123T102024Z DESCRIPTION:with Sonia Tulyani\n\nTake some time to really relax and enj oy a series of gentle postures to stretch and strengthen your body. Thi s class is suitable for students of all levels.\n \n\n\nSonia Tulyani c omes from a family of yoga instructors—her father and grandfather were b oth yoga instructors in India. She has been practicing yoga for eleven years and recently completed her 200 hour certification with Paula at Sa cred Rivers. The ability of yoga to calm the body and mind is what init ially attracted her to yoga\, but through her studies she has learned so much more. Sonia is a research scientist by day and brings her inquisi tive nature into her yoga practice. She hopes to share the wonder of se lf-discovery with her students. CATEGORIES:All Levels Yoga UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/97398211 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Beginner's Yoga (1 hour) DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120604T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120604T103000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DTSTAMP:20110510T142300Z DESCRIPTION:With Jean Skeels\n\n Start your week off right with the fun and energizing Beginner's Yoga class. \n\nJean Skeels Bio: \n "I believ e in the power of yoga to create deep healing and transformation on many levels and to reconnect us with our true and complete selves. Yoga prac tice built on the foundations of compassion and nongrasping allows us to be playful and joyful in this great inquiry\, the pathway to liberation ."\n\n My certifications include 500 hour Kripalu yoga teacher\, 200 ho ur Kripalu yoga teacher\, Kripalu Yoga Dance teacher\, and prenatal yoga with Janice Clarfield. I am registered as a ERYT 200 and RYT 500 wit h Yoga Alliance. Co-creator of Whole Running\, a unique program of runn ing and yoga. CATEGORIES:All Levels Yoga UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/89720968 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Vinyasa Flow DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120604T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120604T104500 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DTSTAMP:20110510T142027Z DESCRIPTION:With Jen Errickson\n \nCurious about Vinyasa? Enjoy dynami c\, fluid\, movement led by breath? In this flow inspired class\, we pr actice various forms of vinyasa\, including sun\, moon\, earth\, and sta r salutations. Each class includes sequences that promote stability\, s trength\, and balance as students create a strong foundation from which to flow. Students are encouraged to “play” on the mat as we explore crea tive approaches to various asana expressions. This class is open to a v ariety of levels\, however some yoga experience is recommended.\n \n\nJe nnifer Errickson MS\, RYT\, Certified Prenatal Teacher\n \nJennifer rece ived her 200 hour Yoga Alliance certification in February of 2007 from S acred Rivers Yoga. Having experienced the benefits of yoga first hand a s the mom of two young boys\, she immediately began teaching classes for mothers and babies in order to bring the gifts of yoga into the lives o f new mothers. In June 2008\, Jennifer completed her prenatal certifica tion. She believes that yoga can provide the navigational tools for the motherhood journey. Her classes provide a sense of community and an in vitation to listen to a woman's own innate intelligence. Jennifer's cla sses reflect a theme of working to your edge and then completely surrend ering. \n \nJennifer has attended various workshops with master teachers such as Seane Corn\, Ana Forrest\, Tias Little\, Jim O'Leary and Paul a nd Suzie Grilley. She is constantly inspired by furthering her yoga tra ining. Her background is in the field of education where she holds a ma sters degree and previous experience as a classroom teacher. CATEGORIES:Power Yoga UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/90701238 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Yoga Therapy DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120604T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120604T114500 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DTSTAMP:20120319T163608Z DESCRIPTION:Taught by Susan Taff this class is gentle\, relaxing and str engthening. The movements incorporate yoga and Feldenkrais techniques. Listen to your body and its wisdom as you increase blood circulation an d oxygenation.\n\nSacred Rivers Yoga has received funding from the Multi ple Sclerosis Foundation and offers Yoga Therapy classes FREE OF CHARGE to those living with MS. The Multiple Sclerosis Foundation has over 20 ongoing programs and services that benefit individuals afflicted with MS . You may visit www.msfocus.org to view other free programs and service s for those with MS.\n\nPlease call to pre-register and/or for more info rmation.\n\nFree of Charge to those living with MS.\nFor all others 6 we eks for $70 or drop in for $16 CATEGORIES:Series Classes UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/89919552 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Ashtanga Light DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120604T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120604T184500 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DTSTAMP:20110407T094356Z DESCRIPTION:with Jack Lynch.\n\nThis is a challenging power-yoga-based p ractice which develops strength and endurance. It is based on the class ical yoga system as taught by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois. Class structure wi ll be similar to the primary Ashtanga sequence in terms of tempo and pos ture progression. Modifications from the classical style will include s elected position substitutions\, posture variations offered\, and alignm ent considerations. This method produces an intense internal heat and a purifying sweat that detoxifies muscles and organs. The practice can be both athletic and meditative which results in improved circulation\, a l ight and strong body and a calm mind.\n\n\nJack's bio: \n\nJack Lynch re ceived his formal training from renowned teachers Beryl Bender Birch and David Swenson. These accomplished mentors have instilled in Jack a deep understanding of the ancient Ashtanga system (both first and second ser ies)\, and imparted an abundance of skillful adjustment techniques.\n\nJ ack has also studied with Sri K. Pattabhi Jois\, Ana Forrest\, Nancy Gil goff and Doug Swenson. Through continuous study and practice he is able to offer not only primary and second series Ashtanga classes\, but also unique classes inspired by these other distinguished teachers.\n\nYou wi ll enjoy the way Jack's sense of humor and compassion puts you at ease w hile fostering a safe environment in which to work the body. CATEGORIES:Power Yoga UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/89909085 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:All Levels DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120604T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120604T191500 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DTSTAMP:20110802T152002Z DESCRIPTION:with Wendy Kolanz.\n\nWendy’s teaching is based primarily on the Iyengar principles of alignment\, with major influences being Rodne y Yee\, Patricia\nWalden\, and Patty Townsend. Classes begin with center ing\, followed by floor warm ups and core work to properly prepare the m ajor joints and the spine for movement. Modifications and props are off ered to adjust poses when needed\, in order to maintain body alignment\, thus creating more ease in the body. This facilitates a greater awarene ss enhancing the development and balance of strength and flexibility. Th is class is good for beginners as well as more advanced practitioners. A combination of standing poses\, some flow\, breath\, and asana analysis or the building of a pose\, are explored. All Wendy’s classes end with guided imagery savasana (relaxation pose).\n\nWendy's bio: \n\nWendy has an extensive background in meditation\, dance and yoga. She is certifie d to teach yoga by Yoga Center Amherst\, Amherst\, MA\,\nand certified t o teach meditation and facilitate the Oneness Deeksha\nby The Oneness Mo vement\, Berkeley\, CA and Chennai\, India. Wendy’s\nmajor influences in her yoga practice and teaching are the Iyengar\nprinciples of alignment \, Embodiment work of the School for Body-Mind\nCentering as well as her dance and meditation background. \n\nWendy believes everyone can foster more joy\, greater health\,\nenhanced mental clarity\, and a more posit ive outlook on life through the practice of yoga and meditation. She enc ourages students in her classes to listen to their bodies\, and allow t he flow of breath to sweep away the obstacles\, finding rejuvenation and growth in all areas of their lives. CATEGORIES:All Levels Yoga UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/89909092 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Athlete Yoga DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120604T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120604T203000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DTSTAMP:20120228T094013Z DESCRIPTION:With Pamela Besteman \n\nAre you spending countless hours s trengthening and training the body\, but feel like you are still missing something from your workout? Do your workouts leave you feeling tired \, sore\, and tight? If so\, Athlete Yoga is for you. By giving your bo dy a chance to slow the breath down\, to stretch out\, you can minimize the negative affects of training and help your body perform more efficie ntly and recover faster. \n \nThis one hour class is designed to help any level of athlete open up tight areas while also enhancing recovery f rom strenuous activity. It will focus on breathing techniques\, stretch es to release tight areas\, and poses targeted to help with balance and stability. During the class\, you will gain insight into techniques and poses that you will be able to do at home to help facilitate your traini ng and maximize your recovery.\n\nAll levels of yoga experience welcomed !\n \n \nDrop in $16\, All Sacred Rivers\, Living social and CT Now Clas s card holders welcome!\n\nPresent your US Rowing\, USA Cycling\, USA Tr iathlon\, USA Swimming\, USA Track & Field or Road Runners Club of Amer ica Membership Card to receive $4 off the drop in price! \n *Must show current membership card at time of payment\n *Discount applies to drop in payment of Athlete Yoga class only CATEGORIES:All Levels Yoga UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/94247018 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Yin Yang Flow DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120605T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120605T104500 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DTSTAMP:20111207T153738Z DESCRIPTION:With Cynthia Barraford\n\n Yin/Yang Flow is a moving meditat ion through both Yin and Yang postures. Find a surrendering practice in the stillness of long held Yin poses. As we attune to our inner space\, we make the journey to a flowing practice\; cultivating strength and fle xibility of body and mind. Through this weaving of movement and stillnes s\, we explore the qualities of mindfulness\, self-inquiry\, humor and g ratitude\, which will serve us both on and off the mat. This all levels class invites the practitioner to experience a deep peace in a joyous an d supportive atmosphere.\n\nAbout Cynthia:\nCynthia’s exploration of the yogic path began 4 years ago in a search for something to quiet her min d and heal her body. As with many people\, it was love at first Savasana . After developing a personal practice\, she felt compelled to share her new found love of the amazing body-mind connection she had discovered. She recently graduated from Sacred Rivers 200 Hour Yoga Alliance Teacher Training Program. Her classes are philosophically based on the Yoga Sut ra: Sthira Sukham Asanam: in all postures find steadiness and ease. Cynt hia creates a sanctuary for her students to access the deep peace that r esides within them\, in a joyous and supportive atmosphere. CATEGORIES:All Levels Yoga UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/97236103 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Fabulous Over 50! DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120605T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120605T121500 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DTSTAMP:20120228T091832Z DESCRIPTION:With Laurel Soper\n\n\n \nCome and join us for an exploratio n into what it means to INCREASE your flexibility\, strength and balance as we age. We will improve our joint flexibility\, strengthen our muscl es\, stimulate our glandular and endocrine systems (to tamper those horm onal fluctuations)\, sharpen our focus and concentration\, and try to sl ow the aging process. \n\nThis class is designed for students with some experience and knowledge of yoga postures. It is a moderately paced cla ss\, including asana\, breathing practices\, and mantra\; longer warm up s\, more modifications and props are used to help us to honor our bodies .\n\nEveryone can be fabulous over 50-just start where you are!\n\n\nLau rel Soper\, a 200-hour Yoga Alliance certified teacher\, has been practi cing yoga since 1999. She has studied under Kripalu\, Iyengar\, Anusara and Ashtanga trained teachers. "In the past\, yoga has helped me recover from a meiscus and ACL surgery\, and recently to navigate the shift as an empty nester. It has given me the tools to be happy and comfortable i n my body as it ages\, realizing that the old standard of failing health and attitude of resignation of decline is not inevitable." CATEGORIES:Moderate Yoga UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/97731090 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Introduction to Hatha Yoga Series DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120605T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120605T190000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DTSTAMP:20120419T183100Z DESCRIPTION:With Orn Ellingsen (Gaura)\n\nSeries Cost $75\nMeets Tuesday s 5:30-7:00\nMay 8- June 12 \n\nIntroduction to Hatha Yoga is an 8-part beginner’s series taught in the Satyananda style. It can also be of inte rest to advanced students as it has many components of classical yoga. Each session commences with a Yoga Nidra (guided relaxation)\, followed by postures\, breathing techniques and meditation practices. Gaura will explain their significance before and in-between the practices. These d ifferent Yoga components balance and harmonize the body\, mind and emoti ons. CATEGORIES:Series Classes UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/99622729 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:All Levels Vinyasa (1 Hour) DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120605T181500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120605T191500 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DTSTAMP:20110725T124301Z DESCRIPTION:With Maeve Ryan\n\n\nClass description:\nMaeve's classes com bine the stretching and relaxation of gentle yoga with the heat-building core/balance work of vinyasa flow yoga. At the beginning of each class \, Maeve guides her students through the process of centering themselves through a 5-minute meditation in order to help them make the transition from the mind to the body. \n\nShe encourages her students to set intent ions for each class and provides her students with the necessary tools t o quiet the mind\, reduce stress\, and make improvements in their lives. Maeve also offers modifications for students\, offering beginner to adv anced students the opportunity to experience improved posture\, increase d strength\, and overall awareness of their mind and body.\n \nBio: \nMa eve Ryan has been practicing yoga for over 11 years. Maeve began taking yoga as a way to strengthen and tone the body. In 2008\, she had her fir st “yoga epiphany\,” which prompted her to make a life-long dedication t o the practice of meditation and yoga. In turn\, she was able to lower h er blood pressure and relieve the symptoms of Lyme disease.\n\nMaeve has studied various forms of yoga including: Hatha\, Vinyasa\, Power\, and Kundalini Yoga. She completed 200 hours of yoga teacher training at West Hartford Yoga in West Hartford\, CT in 2009 and has taught yoga at Lady of America (Windsor)\, UConn (Storrs)\, and lululemon athletica (West H artford)\, where she currently works as an educator part-time. Maeve’s t eachers have included: Ellen Heed\, Jill Miller\, Sharon Salzberg\, Judi th Orloff\, Kathryn Budig\, Seane Corn\, Sarah Powers\, Shiva Rea\, Davi d Swenson\, and MC Yogi. CATEGORIES:All Levels Yoga UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/93754798 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Gentle Yoga DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120605T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120605T204500 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DTSTAMP:20110928T105030Z DESCRIPTION:With Jody. \n\n\nHatha Yoga with modifications to suit begi nners and individuals of all abilities. Each class begins with breathwo rk followed by a series of postures selected to gently lengthen and stre ngthen all the muscles of the body. Students are invited to take their time and to move with their breath to find a stretch that works for thei r body.\n\n\n**Sorry\, Class cards purchased through Living Social and CT Now not accepted for this class.\n\n**Studio class cards and drop in students accepted.\n\n\nJody Forstmann began practicing yoga in 1999 and received her 200 hour certification at Sacred Rivers Yoga in February 2 007 and is presently studying for her 500 hour certification through Sac red Rivers. Jody is inspired by the spiritual and physical benefits of a regular yoga practice and strives to make the practice of Asana accessi ble to people of all abilities by encouraging her class participants to find the grace\, beauty and joy in every breath and movement of their bo dies. CATEGORIES:All Levels Yoga UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/89721330 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:All Levels Yoga DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120606T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120606T103000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DTSTAMP:20110622T134530Z DESCRIPTION:with Wendy Kolanz.\n\nWendy’s teaching is based primarily on the Iyengar principles of alignment\, with major influences being Rodne y Yee\, Patricia\nWalden\, and Patty Townsend. Classes begin with center ing\, followed by floor warm ups and core work to properly prepare the m ajor joints and the spine for movement. Modifications and props are off ered to adjust poses when needed\, in order to maintain body alignment\, thus creating more ease in the body. This facilitates a greater awarene ss enhancing the development and balance of strength and flexibility. Th is class is good for beginners as well as more advanced practitioners. A combination of standing poses\, some flow\, breath\, and asana analysis or the building of a pose\, are explored. All Wendy’s classes end with guided imagery savasana (relaxation pose).\n\nWendy's bio: \n\nWendy has an extensive background in meditation\, dance and yoga. She is certifie d to teach yoga by Yoga Center Amherst\, Amherst\, MA\,\nand certified t o teach meditation and facilitate the Oneness Deeksha\nby The Oneness Mo vement\, Berkeley\, CA and Chennai\, India. Wendy’s\nmajor influences in her yoga practice and teaching are the Iyengar\nprinciples of alignment \, Embodiment work of the School for Body-Mind\nCentering as well as her dance and meditation background. \n\nWendy believes everyone can foster more joy\, greater health\,\nenhanced mental clarity\, and a more posit ive outlook on life through the practice of yoga and meditation. She enc ourages students in her classes to listen to their bodies\, and allow t he flow of breath to sweep away the obstacles\, finding rejuvenation and growth in all areas of their lives. CATEGORIES:All Levels Yoga UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/89917032 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Yoga Therapy DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120606T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120606T114500 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DTSTAMP:20110420T135329Z DESCRIPTION:Taught by Paula Scopino\, this class is gentle\, relaxing an d strengthening. The movements incorporate yoga and Feldenkrais techniq ues. Listen to your body and its wisdom as you increase blood circulati on and oxygenation.\nPlease call to pre-register and/or for more informa tion.\n\nFree of Charge to those living with MS.\nFor all others 6 weeks for $70 or drop in for $16.\n\nSacred Rivers Yoga has received funding from the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation and offers Yoga Therapy classes F REE OF CHARGE to those living with MS. The Multiple Sclerosis Foundatio n has over 20 ongoing programs and services that benefit individuals aff licted with MS. You may visit www.msfocus.org to view other free progra ms and services for those with MS.\n\nPaula's Bio: \n\nPaula Scopino is the Owner/Director of Sacred Rivers. Paula was inspired at a young age b y her parents' spiritual explorations and discovered yoga at age 19. She has been a student of yoga since 1976 and has been teaching continuousl y since 1978 after receiving her first certification with Ruth Bender (p re Kripalu). Ruth Bender studied with Selvarjan Yesudian\, who had a me dical therapeutic approach to yoga. \nPaula has taught in many different settings\, including corporations\, hospitals\, and fitness and rehabil itation centers. She has studied many different yoga styles all over the country and has been inspired and influenced by numerous wonderful teac hers. Her love and interest of yoga\, movement\, and energy led her to s tudy massage therapy\, Reiki\, Feldenkrais\, and Pilates.\nPaula is a Re gistered Yoga Alliance Teacher - 500 hour\, and is a certified Cardiac Y oga Teacher\, having studied "Yoga of the Heart" with Nischala Joy Devi (the stress management portion of the Dr. Dean Ornish program). Paula do es yoga therapy for heart disease and cancer\, and yoga therapy for chro nic conditions\, back problems\, arthritis\, and multiple sclerosis. She teaches prenatal yoga\, yoga for children\, and yoga for 60\, 70 and be yond. She is a member of the International Association of Yoga Therapist s (www.IAYT.org).\nPaula graduated from the Connecticut Center for Massa ge Therapy in 1989 and is a Connecticut licensed massage therapist and m ember of the American Massage Therapy Association. She also assists her brother\, Rick Haesche in teaching the Art of Traditional Thailand Massa ge in massage therapy schools as a part of their regular and continuing education curriculum. In addition\, she is certified in Karuna and Usui Reiki. She has maintained a private practice in massage therapy since 19 89.\n"May the Yogis of old\, and the teachers of all the great spiritual traditions\, from whose words we have learned wisdom and knowledge\, bl ess the path you take and look after your wanderings\, and may your pers onal God\, even a God unknown to you\, shine its light upon you\, and br ing you safely home to your heart."\nPaula would like to acknowledge the following teachers with deep thanks and gratitude:\nMy Parents\, my Son \, Richard Hittleman\, Clare Matthews\, Ruth Bender\, Baron Baptiste\, B ikram\, Viraj\, Beryl Bender Berch\, John Schumacher\, Doug Swenson\, La rry Payne\, Lilias Folan\, Judith Lasater\, Rama Berch\, Nischala Joy De vi\, Dr. Dean Ornish\, Ram Dass\, the Iyengar Institute of San Francisco \, Anya Foos\, Patricia Walden\, Bo Forbes\, Barbara Benagh \, Ravi Sin gh\, Kripalu\, Seane Corne\, Shiva Rea\, Paul Grilley\, Gary Kraftskow\, and so many others too numerous to mention... Paramahansa Yogananda an d others in Spirit. CATEGORIES:Series Classes UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/90300664 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Yin Yoga DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120606T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120606T184500 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DTSTAMP:20120501T131214Z DESCRIPTION:With Cynthia Barraford\n\nWhat is Yin Yoga?\n\nYin Yoga clas ses focus on simple floor postures that stretch and stimulate the deep c onnective tissues of the body through remaining in the postures for long er periods of time than other forms of yoga that focus primarily on the muscular system. It is accessible to practioners of any tradition and an y experience level. Based on Chinese medicine\, acupuncture and meridian theory\, the Yin practice will strengthen chi flow to maintain the heal th and vitality of the body and organ system. Yin Yoga is the ideal comp lement to any exercise program\, athletic activity and to the stresses o f everyday life.\n\n\n\nAbout Cynthia:\nCynthia’s exploration of the yog ic path began 4 years ago in a search for something to quiet her mind an d heal her body. As with many people\, it was love at first Savasana. Af ter developing a personal practice\, she felt compelled to share her new found love of the amazing body-mind connection she had discovered. She recently graduated from Sacred Rivers 200 Hour Yoga Alliance Teacher Tra ining Program. Her classes are philosophically based on the Yoga Sutra: Sthira Sukham Asanam: in all postures find steadiness and ease. Cynthia creates a sanctuary for her students to access the deep peace that resid es within them\, in a joyous and supportive atmosphere. CATEGORIES:All Levels Yoga UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/89915858 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Prenatal Yoga DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120606T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120606T200000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DTSTAMP:20101014T104725Z DESCRIPTION:with Ann Bazzano.\n\nPrenatal yoga strengthens abdominal mus cles and muscles of the pelvic floor\, while stretching and strengthenin g the legs. It helps to open hips and can relieve sciatic pain and varic ose veins. Most importantly it offers relaxation and breath awareness.\n \nAnn's bio: \n\nAnn Marie Bazzano RYT has completed the 500 hour certif ication with Kim Valeri of Yoga Spirit. Ann incorporates many styles of yoga practice in her teaching including Iyengar\, Kundalini\, and Ashtan ga. Her eclectic background and open heart brings a wonderful nurturing flow to her teaching. She is a certified prenatal yoga teacher and has a lso studied Meridian yoga\, restorative yoga\, and yoga therapy. CATEGORIES:All Levels Yoga UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/89916716 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Vinyasa Flow DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120607T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120607T101500 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DTSTAMP:20120517T104633Z DESCRIPTION:CLASS WILL NOW BEGIN AT 9:15\n9:15am - 10:15am\n\nJoin Pamel a Besteman for an engaging vinyasa - power yoga class. Each class is str uctured to help participants develop strength and flexibility of the bod y and mind. \n\nClasses will incorporate joint freeing warmups\, strengt h\, stamina and heat building postures\, core strengthening\, flexibilit y and balance poses. CATEGORIES:Power Yoga UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/98944060 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:All Levels Yoga DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120607T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120607T184500 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DTSTAMP:20100613T061330Z DESCRIPTION:With Susan Baldwin.\n\nThis all levels yoga class focuses on issues that class members request\,\nwhich of late have been back and c ore strength/flexibility as well as\nrestorative postures. Breathing an d energy flow are integral to this\npractice\, and modifications are off ered. Many postures may be\nperformed with blocks\, blankets\, or straps when appropriate.\n\nSusan's bio: \n\nSusan has completed the 200 hour teacher training through Sacred Rivers Yoga. She is an occupational ther apist by day\, with former lives in music\, jewelry\, and teaching. She began practicing yoga while living in Scotland in 2002\, and incorporat es yogic principles\, breathing\, and postures into her OT practice. She gives many thanks to this studio for the wonderful classes\, workshops \, and community programs..\n\nA passionate yoga student since 1998\, I c ompleted my 200 hour teacher training at Sacred Rivers Yoga in 2007. I fell in love with yoga because of the peace and acceptance that each pra ctice brings to me. Yoga has taught me to bring breath and energy into everything I do\, and provides me with an overall sense of calm and well being.\n\nMy class provides careful instruction on alignment and breath \, and encourages each student to become aware of their physical and emo tional self. Students are encouraged to listen to their bodies as we ex plore different levels of poses. We will find stillness and by holding poses longer. CATEGORIES:All Levels Yoga UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/89899647 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Vinyasa Flow DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120607T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120607T191500 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DTSTAMP:20111121T102935Z DESCRIPTION:with Loren Hardy\n \nIn this fun yet challenging class\, Lor en will guide you through a series of asana coordinated to the flow of y our breath. Standing and seated postures\, backbends\, hip-openers\, an d inversions flow together to form a seamless dance-like movement deepen ing the awareness of your breath. Build some heat\, sweat a little\, in crease body strength\, flexibility\, and balance\, while calming the min d and rejuvenating your whole being. CATEGORIES:All Levels Yoga UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/93115701 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:All Levels Yoga DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120607T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120607T204500 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DTSTAMP:20100613T061318Z DESCRIPTION:with Katherine Crowley.\n\nThis class is designed to release stress and increase the flexibility of body and mind.\n\nBlending breat h\, movement\, and Spirit\, this class will suit beginners as well as th e most experienced yogi.\n\nKatherine's bio: \n\nKatherine Crowley has studied Hatha yoga in the Iyengar tradition since 1990. She has studied with Gail Malizia\, Yoga Lodge\, Whidbey Is\, WA\, and Wendy Dion\, Yoga puram\, Hartford \, CT. She completed a nine-month teacher-training cour se while living in Seattle \, where she taught beginning and general lev el yoga classes. She brings to her teaching a passion for the healing po wer of yoga and year of experience in utilizing this power to create hea lth and unity within the body\, mind and spirit. CATEGORIES:All Levels Yoga UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/89899503 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sacred Power (1 1/2 hour) DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120607T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120607T210000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DTSTAMP:20111228T085030Z DESCRIPTION:with John Hauser\n\n"Sacred Power" is a class for experience d practitioners who wish to immerse themselves in this demanding Sadhana which combines sun salutation variations with postures held for longer periods to develop strength and effect deep releases. Aggressive stretc hing of the low back\, hamstrings and hips is emphasized and Yin techniq ues are often incorporated. There is much reference to the ultimate\, t raditional goal of Yoga - the end of duality and union with the Divine. Healing\, meditation and self-improvement are topics of the chosen rea dings. We welcome all faiths and spiritual persuasions in this class. CATEGORIES:Power Yoga UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/89899654 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Gentle Yoga DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120608T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120608T103000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DTSTAMP:20110622T134455Z DESCRIPTION:Gentle Yoga with Wendy Kolanz will sooth the body\, mind and spirit\, beginning with breath awareness\, ending with a guided imagery relaxation (savasana). This class is geared towards those who want or n eed a more gentle\, slower approach to the strength\, flexibility\, and relaxing benefits of a yoga practice. Props and modifications are used t o assist poses when needed. Proper alignment for your individual body is encouraged. Restorative poses are offered as well. Experience the bene fits of this ancient health practice in a supportive class environment. \n \n\nWendy's Bio:\n\nWendy has an extensive background in meditatio n\, dance and yoga. She is certified to teach yoga by Yoga Center Amhers t\, Amherst\, MA\,\nand certified to teach meditation and facilitate the Oneness Deeksha\nby The Oneness Movement\, Berkeley\, CA and Chennai\, India. Wendy’s\nmajor influences in her yoga practice and teaching are t he Iyengar\nprinciples of alignment\, Embodiment work of the School for Body-Mind\nCentering as well as her dance and meditation background. \n \nWendy believes everyone can foster more joy\, greater health\,\nenhance d mental clarity\, and a more positive outlook on life through the pract ice of yoga and meditation. She encourages students in her classes to l isten to their bodies\, and allow the flow of breath to sweep away the o bstacles\, finding rejuvenation and growth in all areas of their lives. CATEGORIES:All Levels Yoga UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/89902822 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:All Levels Yoga DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120608T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120608T104500 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DTSTAMP:20100913T111316Z DESCRIPTION:with Jean Skeels\n\nFor all levels of students who wish to e xplore their edges and deepen their yoga practice. A joyous experience t hat builds inner warmth in a moving meditation.\n\nJean Skeels Bio: \n " I believe in the power of yoga to create deep healing and transformation on many levels and to reconnect us with our true and complete selves. Y oga practice built on the foundations of compassion and nongrasping allo ws us to be playful and joyful in this great inquiry\, the pathway to li beration."\n\n My certifications include 500 hour Kripalu yoga teacher \, 200 hour Kripalu yoga teacher\, Kripalu Yoga Dance teacher\, and prena tal yoga with Janice Clarfield. I am registered as a ERYT 200 and RYT 500 with Yoga Alliance. Co-creator of Whole Running\, a unique program of running and yoga. CATEGORIES:All Levels Yoga UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/89902158 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:All Levels Vinyasa (1hour) DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120608T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120608T130000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DTSTAMP:20110608T101555Z DESCRIPTION:With Loren Hardy\nFriday noon yoga is back!\n\nPlayfully cha llenge yourself\, while building strength and improving your balance and flexibility through fluid\, breath-linked movement. This class is a co mbination of physical postures\, breathing techniques\, deep relaxation and mental concentration. Appropriate for students of all levels of yog a practice with modifications and variations offered. CATEGORIES:All Levels Yoga UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/89953309 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Meditation with Keshav Howe DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120608T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120608T210000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DTSTAMP:20120421T101025Z DESCRIPTION:Merging with the Universe - KESHAV HOWE\n\nKeshav's fundamen tal message is that when we trust in self the world comes to us\; life u nfolds by itself. To live from this trust is true faith. Stepping out of fear identification\, we resume our true nature: a boundless wakefuln ess that is always whole and available. During this evening’s intensive \, we will playfully and joyfully ride a wave of silence into the unknow n and unknowable. Keshav will gently lead participants of this workshop through the fundamentals of this very vital\, powerful\, and focused si lent meditation. Please note that this evening’s event is specifically designed for those with little or no meditation experience. See Listers .\n\nTime: 7 to 9 p.m. Cost: $20 cash CATEGORIES:Special Events UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/99639408 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Yoga/Pilates/Ball DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120609T094500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120609T104500 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DTSTAMP:20101224T110407Z DESCRIPTION:with Paula Scopino.\n\nWring out your sponge! Yoga asanas (p oses) work from the inside out. Focus on your center. Using abdomen\, lo wer back and buttocks as an anchor or power center\, the rest of the bod y moves safely through a variety of poses.\n\nBenefits include improved posture alignment\, abdominal and back strength and flexibility - a seri es of movements engaging body\, mind\, and breath. Elongates muscles as it strengthens and stretches. Flushes blood through internal organs.\n\n \nPaula's bio: \n\nPaula Scopino is the Owner/Director of Sacred Rivers. Paula was inspired at a young age by her parents' spiritual exploration s and discovered yoga at age 19. She has been a student of yoga since 19 76 and has been teaching continuously since 1978 after receiving her fir st certification with Ruth Bender (pre Kripalu). Ruth Bender studied wi th Selvarjan Yesudian\, who had a medical therapeutic approach to yoga. \nPaula has taught in many different settings\, including corporations\, hospitals\, and fitness and rehabilitation centers. She has studied man y different yoga styles all over the country and has been inspired and i nfluenced by numerous wonderful teachers. Her love and interest of yoga \, movement\, and energy led her to study massage therapy\, Reiki\, Felde nkrais\, and Pilates.\nPaula is a Registered Yoga Alliance Teacher - 500 hour\, and is a certified Cardiac Yoga Teacher\, having studied "Yoga o f the Heart" with Nischala Joy Devi (the stress management portion of th e Dr. Dean Ornish program). Paula does yoga therapy for heart disease an d cancer\, and yoga therapy for chronic conditions\, back problems\, art hritis\, and multiple sclerosis. She teaches prenatal yoga\, yoga for ch ildren\, and yoga for 60\, 70 and beyond. She is a member of the Interna tional Association of Yoga Therapists (www.IAYT.org).\nPaula graduated f rom the Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy in 1989 and is a Connecti cut licensed massage therapist and member of the American Massage Therap y Association. She also assists her brother\, Rick Haesche in teaching t he Art of Traditional Thailand Massage in massage therapy schools as a p art of their regular and continuing education curriculum. In addition\, she is certified in Karuna and Usui Reiki. She has maintained a private practice in massage therapy since 1989.\n"May the Yogis of old\, and the teachers of all the great spiritual traditions\, from whose words we ha ve learned wisdom and knowledge\, bless the path you take and look after your wanderings\, and may your personal God\, even a God unknown to you \, shine its light upon you\, and bring you safely home to your heart." \nPaula would like to acknowledge the following teachers with deep thanks and gratitude:\nMy Parents\, my Son\, Richard Hittleman\, Clare Matthew s\, Ruth Bender\, Baron Baptiste\, Bikram\, Viraj\, Beryl Bender Berch\, John Schumacher\, Doug Swenson\, Larry Payne\, Lilias Folan\, Judith La sater\, Rama Berch\, Nischala Joy Devi\, Dr. Dean Ornish\, Ram Dass\, th e Iyengar Institute of San Francisco\, Anya Foos\, Patricia Walden\, Bo Forbes\, Barbara Benagh \, Ravi Singh\, Kripalu\, Seane Corne\, Shiva R ea\, Paul Grilley\, Gary Kraftskow\, and so many others too numerous to mention... Paramahansa Yogananda and others in Spirit. CATEGORIES:Pilates UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/89954268 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Breema DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120610T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120610T081500 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DTSTAMP:20120510T182637Z DESCRIPTION:with Patrick Connors\n\nBreema is a way to experience the su pport of life that is given in each moment. It is a simple way of conne cting to life manifesting . Body has weight and body has breath. We gi ve the active mind the job of registering the manifestations of the body . Working with the nine principles of harmony we open doorways to self understanding. Each of us comes to our own experience. It is simple an d something each of us can do. It is timeless and connects us to the s ource of our Being. \n\nCost: $10 cash and checks only \n \nPatrick Co nnors is a licensed massage therapist and Breema bodywork practitioner a nd instructor. He has been studying and practicing Breema for the past 12 years. CATEGORIES:Moderate Yoga UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/89955233 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Vinyasa Flow DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120610T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120610T094500 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DTSTAMP:20120402T105709Z DESCRIPTION:with Loren Hardy\nIn this fun yet challenging class\, Loren will guide you through a series of asana coordinated to the flow of your breath. Standing and seated postures\, backbends\, hip-openers\, and i nversions flow together to form a seamless dance-like movement deepening the awareness of your breath. Build some heat\, sweat a little\, incre ase body strength\, flexibility\, and balance\, while calming the mind a nd rejuvenating your whole being. CATEGORIES:Moderate Yoga UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/89808900 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Beginners Yoga DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120610T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120610T111500 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DTSTAMP:20111129T153818Z DESCRIPTION:with Elaine Ellis\n\n\nThis class is designed for individual s without prior yoga experience or for individuals who would like to bui ld confidence and be more prepared for more experienced level classes. \n\nGently guided practice for every part of the body\, stretching and t oning the muscles and joints. Gain a deeper awareness of your body and develop higher levels of focus\, strength\, and flexibility. Modificati ons and props will be introduced for more challenging poses so that begi nners can work comfortably at their own level. CATEGORIES:All Levels Yoga UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/97507356 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Gentle Power Flow DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120610T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120610T111500 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DTSTAMP:20120501T131942Z DESCRIPTION:Slowly allow your body to release and open through a series of postures and breathe work. Warm up postures gently building to more r igorous asana with mindful sequencing flows and muscle strengthening hol ds. Modifications offered for all levels of yoga. A relaxing closing med itation will release weekday stress and tension.\nYou'll leave feeling l oose and invigorated!\n\nKristin is a 200 hr Yoga Alliance Teacher and t rained here at SRY CATEGORIES:All Levels Yoga UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/90776064 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Gentle Yoga DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120610T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120610T171500 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DTSTAMP:20111123T102024Z DESCRIPTION:with Sonia Tulyani\n\nTake some time to really relax and enj oy a series of gentle postures to stretch and strengthen your body. Thi s class is suitable for students of all levels.\n \n\n\nSonia Tulyani c omes from a family of yoga instructors—her father and grandfather were b oth yoga instructors in India. She has been practicing yoga for eleven years and recently completed her 200 hour certification with Paula at Sa cred Rivers. The ability of yoga to calm the body and mind is what init ially attracted her to yoga\, but through her studies she has learned so much more. Sonia is a research scientist by day and brings her inquisi tive nature into her yoga practice. She hopes to share the wonder of se lf-discovery with her students. CATEGORIES:All Levels Yoga UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/97398212 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Beginner's Yoga (1 hour) DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120611T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120611T103000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DTSTAMP:20110510T142300Z DESCRIPTION:With Jean Skeels\n\n Start your week off right with the fun and energizing Beginner's Yoga class. \n\nJean Skeels Bio: \n "I believ e in the power of yoga to create deep healing and transformation on many levels and to reconnect us with our true and complete selves. Yoga prac tice built on the foundations of compassion and nongrasping allows us to be playful and joyful in this great inquiry\, the pathway to liberation ."\n\n My certifications include 500 hour Kripalu yoga teacher\, 200 ho ur Kripalu yoga teacher\, Kripalu Yoga Dance teacher\, and prenatal yoga with Janice Clarfield. I am registered as a ERYT 200 and RYT 500 wit h Yoga Alliance. Co-creator of Whole Running\, a unique program of runn ing and yoga. CATEGORIES:All Levels Yoga UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/89956365 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Vinyasa Flow DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120611T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120611T104500 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DTSTAMP:20110510T142027Z DESCRIPTION:With Jen Errickson\n \nCurious about Vinyasa? Enjoy dynami c\, fluid\, movement led by breath? In this flow inspired class\, we pr actice various forms of vinyasa\, including sun\, moon\, earth\, and sta r salutations. Each class includes sequences that promote stability\, s trength\, and balance as students create a strong foundation from which to flow. Students are encouraged to “play” on the mat as we explore crea tive approaches to various asana expressions. This class is open to a v ariety of levels\, however some yoga experience is recommended.\n \n\nJe nnifer Errickson MS\, RYT\, Certified Prenatal Teacher\n \nJennifer rece ived her 200 hour Yoga Alliance certification in February of 2007 from S acred Rivers Yoga. Having experienced the benefits of yoga first hand a s the mom of two young boys\, she immediately began teaching classes for mothers and babies in order to bring the gifts of yoga into the lives o f new mothers. In June 2008\, Jennifer completed her prenatal certifica tion. She believes that yoga can provide the navigational tools for the motherhood journey. Her classes provide a sense of community and an in vitation to listen to a woman's own innate intelligence. Jennifer's cla sses reflect a theme of working to your edge and then completely surrend ering. \n \nJennifer has attended various workshops with master teachers such as Seane Corn\, Ana Forrest\, Tias Little\, Jim O'Leary and Paul a nd Suzie Grilley. She is constantly inspired by furthering her yoga tra ining. Her background is in the field of education where she holds a ma sters degree and previous experience as a classroom teacher. CATEGORIES:Power Yoga UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/90701239 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Yoga Therapy DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120611T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120611T114500 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DTSTAMP:20120319T163608Z DESCRIPTION:Taught by Susan Taff this class is gentle\, relaxing and str engthening. The movements incorporate yoga and Feldenkrais techniques. Listen to your body and its wisdom as you increase blood circulation an d oxygenation.\n\nSacred Rivers Yoga has received funding from the Multi ple Sclerosis Foundation and offers Yoga Therapy classes FREE OF CHARGE to those living with MS. The Multiple Sclerosis Foundation has over 20 ongoing programs and services that benefit individuals afflicted with MS . You may visit www.msfocus.org to view other free programs and service s for those with MS.\n\nPlease call to pre-register and/or for more info rmation.\n\nFree of Charge to those living with MS.\nFor all others 6 we eks for $70 or drop in for $16 CATEGORIES:Series Classes UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/89919553 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Ashtanga Light DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120611T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120611T184500 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DTSTAMP:20110407T094356Z DESCRIPTION:with Jack Lynch.\n\nThis is a challenging power-yoga-based p ractice which develops strength and endurance. It is based on the class ical yoga system as taught by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois. Class structure wi ll be similar to the primary Ashtanga sequence in terms of tempo and pos ture progression. Modifications from the classical style will include s elected position substitutions\, posture variations offered\, and alignm ent considerations. This method produces an intense internal heat and a purifying sweat that detoxifies muscles and organs. The practice can be both athletic and meditative which results in improved circulation\, a l ight and strong body and a calm mind.\n\n\nJack's bio: \n\nJack Lynch re ceived his formal training from renowned teachers Beryl Bender Birch and David Swenson. These accomplished mentors have instilled in Jack a deep understanding of the ancient Ashtanga system (both first and second ser ies)\, and imparted an abundance of skillful adjustment techniques.\n\nJ ack has also studied with Sri K. Pattabhi Jois\, Ana Forrest\, Nancy Gil goff and Doug Swenson. Through continuous study and practice he is able to offer not only primary and second series Ashtanga classes\, but also unique classes inspired by these other distinguished teachers.\n\nYou wi ll enjoy the way Jack's sense of humor and compassion puts you at ease w hile fostering a safe environment in which to work the body. CATEGORIES:Power Yoga UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/89909086 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR