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Important note: There are no refunds, changes, or credits 14 days prior to workshop.
July 8-22 - Wednesdays
SHORT COURSE:
Merging Yoga and Meditation
With Carol Cavanaugh
These two practices facilitate each other, promoting our enhanced appreciation for life, and our stability to weather life's storms. The workshop will focus on seamlessly integrating the two.
Level I/II and up.
Time: 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Cost: $54/course or $20 drop in
Location: Bethesda
July 8- August 5 - Wednesdays
SHORT COURSE:
Structuring a Home Practice
With Rocky Delaplaine
In this five-session short course we will cover a variety of sequences to help you jump start your practice at home. 7/8: standing poses, 7/15: arms and shoulders, 7/22: hip openers, 7/29: yoga in a chair, 8/5: restoratives.
Completion of Level I required.
Time: 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Cost: $90/course or $20 drop in
Location: Tenleytown
July 10, 17, 24 - Fridays
SHORT COURSE:
Flowing Forward
With Terence Ollivierra
Discover the balance of flow and firmness. Find fluid solidity through exploration of vinyasa/jumpings, followed by grounding and cooling forward bends. Must be strong in standing poses and able to do Urdhva Mukha Svanasana and Pascimottanasana easily. No wrist, back or hamstring issues.
Time: 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Cost: $54/course or $20 drop in
Location: Woodley Park
July 10 & 17 - Fridays
DROP INS:
Yoga and the Energy Field
With Jill Cahn
This two class course develops a clearer awareness of our prana (energy) and how we can enhance our asana practice and our vitality with the support of this subtle force.
Completion of Level I required.
Time: 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
Cost: $20 each
Location: Bethesda
July 17 - Friday
$5 DROP IN:
Community Class
With Mary Pappas-Sandonas
During these challenging times, let us come together as a "unified body of individuals" to partake in the union of body, mind, soul, and Universal Spirit which is yoga.
Mixed levels. Invite a friend!
Time: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Cost: $5 each, cash only
Location: Bethesda
July 18 - Saturday
Let's Get Bent:
Backbending, That Is!
With Mary-Pappas Sandonas
Summer's warmth is ideal for exploring the physical, emotional and physiological aspects of backbends. Mary holds an M.A. degree in Exercise Physiology. She'll aim to shed light on some of the psychological and physiological mechanisms that make backbends so energizing and potentially anxiety producing, and on how to work with these situations within a practice.
Pre-requisite: Level II twice, no therapeutics.
Time: 3:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Cost: $35
Location: Bethesda
July 19- August 2 - Sundays
SHORT COURSE:
Gentle Yoga
With Ann Thomas
Experience the strength and clarity of Iyengar yoga with a gentle, compassionate touch. This course is appropriate for new or continuing students who need or prefer a slower, less rigorous pace.
All are welcome.
Time: 2:00 - 3:15 p.m.
Cost: $54/course or $20 drop in
Location: Ballston
July 19 - Sunday
$10 DROP IN BENEFIT:
Yoga For Athletes
HELP A FELLOW RUNNER and UW STUDENT
BUILD A WHEELCHAIR RAMP AT HOME
With Suzanne Sigüenza
I have turned this into a benefit class to help our former student and avid runner, Tom Mattson. Tom has a brain tumor that has paralyzed one entire side of his body. Currently his wife, Holley (also a former student), and his daughter, have to maneuvre Tom in the wheelchair over many steps just to get him to chemo! PLEASE HELP A FORMER STUDENT AND ATHLETE!
All are welcome!
Time: 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Cost: $10 drop in
CHECKS MADE TO HOLLEY MATTSON
Location: Bethesda
July 26 - Saturday
THE SUMMER EVENT!:
Unity Woods' Annual Picnic
and Softball Game
Join Unity Woods' students, staff, faculty, family and friends for a vegetarian potluck and our annual championship sporting event! Please bring a dish to share, and plates and utensils for your own group.
All are welcome!
Time: 2:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Cost: $10 drop in
Location: Maplewood Park, Bethesda
August 4 - September 1
SHORT COURSE:
Strengthening Your Back
With Carol Cavanaugh
Improve health of your back by working on a series of poses to strengthen the muscles of the upper and lower back.
For students of all levels.
Time: 12:15 - 1:15 p.m.
Cost: $80/course or $18 drop in
Location: Ballston
September 11-13, Friday - Sunday
Julie Gudmestad Workshop
With John Schumacher
Julie, a certified Iyengar Yoga teacher and licensed physical therapist, is well known for her anatomy column in Yoga Journal. Her teaching integrates yoga, physical therapy, and Western medical knowledge. This workshop will cover musculoskeletal structures, vocabulary, and movement patterns in relation to yoga asanas. Focus on upper back, neck, and shoulders; classes include lecture and asana practice. Minimum of one year of Iyengar yoga practice. Not a therapeutic class for acute injuries.
Friday, 6-8 pm, $50
Saturday, 10am-1pm, $75
Saturday, 3-5pm, $50
Sunday, 10am-1pm, $75
Sunday, 3-5pm, $50
Location: Bethesda
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