WORKSHOPS & SPECIAL EVENTS:
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General Information Before You Attend Workshops
Important note: There are no refunds, changes, or credits 14 days prior to workshop.
March 1, 8, 15, 22 - Mondays
Introductory Series
With Esther Geiger
A four week progression that introduces the fundamentals of Iyengar Yoga. You must enroll for complete series.
Time: 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Cost: $60 course
Location: Bethesda
March 3, 10, 17, 24 - Wednesdays
Introductory Series
With Anara Lomme
A four week progression that introduces the fundamentals of Iyengar Yoga. You must enroll for complete series.
Time: 8:00 - 9:15 p.m.
Cost: $60 course
Location: Ballston
March 4, 11, 18, 25 - Thursdays
Introductory Series
With Terence Ollivierra
A four week progression that introduces the fundamentals of Iyengar Yoga. You must enroll for complete series.
Time: 7:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Cost: $60 course
Location: Woodley Park
March 6 - Saturday
Advanced Asana Class:
Forward Bends, Hips, & Twists
With John Schumacher
This class is for dedicated practitioners who can lie flat on their legs in Paschimottanasana who can do full Padmasana comfortably, and can hold free-standing ten minute Sirsasana away from the wall, Salamba Sarvangasana for ten minutes, and have no knee problems. No therapeutics, please.
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Time: 3:30 - 6:00 p.m.
Cost: $50
Location: Woodley Park
March 7 - Sunday
Yoga and Collage
With Rocky Delaplaine
Explore the imagery that emerges from within through yoga and collage. No prior art experience necessary.
Time: 3:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Cost: $30
Location: Bethesda
March 7 - Sunday
Advanced Pranayama
With John Schumacher
The Level V pranayama class if for those who have completed Level IV pranayama or who have extensive training in the Iyengar approach to pranayama. Level VI is for those who have been practicing digital pranayama for two years or more.
PRANAYAMA V: 2:30- 4:00 p.m.
PRANAYAMA VI: 4:15 - 5:45 p.m.
Cost: $30 each level
Location: Bethesda
March 7 - Sunday
Discussion Group
& 30th Anniversary Celebration:
The Unity Woods Story
With John Schumacher
When I was a kid, I was a big Lone Ranger fan. It was a half hour program, but once a year they would have a special one hour show during which they would tell the whole story about the Lone Ranger: how he met Tonto; where his horse, Silver, came from; why he used silver bullets; and so on. I never missed it.
Since we've just celebrated our 30th anniversary, I thought you might be interested in hearing some of the behind the scenes stories about how Unity Woods got started and how we got to where we are today. It might not improve your Trikonasana, and there won't be any silver bullets or white horses, but I think you'll be entertained, and you'll certainly know a lot more than you do now about this place you come to every week and the people who keep it going.
THE CELEBRATION!
Just because a little blizzard fell on us for our original party date, does not mean that we would pass on the opportunity to celebrate this special anniversary with our students. Please join us this evening as John and students share Unity Woods stories, and while we enjoy snacks and each other's companies.
We will provide snacks and drinks, but the dessert table is always open for contributions from our students!! Please join us for this special event.
Time: 6:45 - 9:30 p.m.
FREE
Location: Bethesda
March 13 - Saturday
The Compassionate Backbend
With Mary Pappas-Sandonas
This workshop is cancelled.
March 20 - Saturday
Backbends on the Ropes
With Carolyn Bluemle
Learn to use the ropes for greater support and deeper challenge in your backbends. There will be three groups of five persons, so there will be plenty of times on the ropes. Please do not come with back problems without asking Carolyn whether it is appropriate first.
Strong Level II and up.
Time: 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Cost: $50 each
Location: Bethesda
March 26-28 - Friday to Sunday
Joan White Workshop
We are delighted to have Joan White return to teach at Unity Woods after a hiatus of many years. Joan has been to India to study with the Iyengars a remarkable 27 times and is one of the few teachers in the US to have received an Advanced teaching certificate from B.K.S. Iyengar. She is a past board member of the Iyengar Yoga National Association of the US (IYNAUS) and former chair of the certification committee. Joan has won the Best of Philly award four times in the past seven years and teaches workshops across the country and around the world.
Joan's teaching of the subtle play of asana and breath and her extensive knowledge of how to create different effects in the asana by working with different actions will take your practice to new dimensions.
These classes are for experienced Level II students who are familiar with inversions. All classes will be held in Bethesda.
Schedule:
Friday: 6:00-8:00pm, $50
Saturday: 10:00am - 1:00pm, $75
Saturday: 4:00-6:00pm, $50
Sunday: 10:00am -1:00pm, $75
Cost: $250 all sessions
March 29 - Monday
Backbends For the Backbend Challenged
With Rocky Delaplaine
Backbends are exhilarating poses that also teach patience and humility. If done too forcefully, they can easily result in injury. In this workshop we'll work slowly and carefully, with our limitations, not against them. Level I/II and up. Some familiarity with Urdhva Dhanurasana, Upward Facing Bow Pose.
Time: 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Cost: $30
Location: Bethesda
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SHORT COURSE:
April 9-May 7 - Fridays
Yoga for America's Epidemic:
Hypertension, High Cholesterol, Type 2 Diabetes
With Alyson Ross
This is a gentle yoga short course with sequences specifically targeting these three issues. Individuals with other health conditions may benefit from the course, but should seek approval of the instructor before attending.
Open to All Levels. While drop ins are permitted, students are encouraged to enroll for the complete course for maximum benefit.
April 30-May 2 ~ Berkeley Springs, WV
SERENDIPITY
Spring Weekend Retreat:
With John Schumacher
A spring weekend retreat for students Level II and above.
For information on accomodations, contact Susan Mann at susan.mann@yoga.com, or call Susan at 301-330-0430. For information about the workshop, and to register, call Annick at (301) 656-8992 ext. 105.
May 2 - Sunday
Yogathon for HAITI
With Various Instructors
All levels are welcome to participate in this benefit Yogathon. All proceeds will benefit Doctors Without Borders' relief efforts in Haiti. All classes will be held in our Bethesda studio.
Schedule:
3:00-3:50pm - Standing Poses with Rocky
4:00-4:50pm - Twists with Carol
5:00-5:50pm - Backbends with Anara
6:00-6:50pm - Forward Bends with Maggie
7:00-7:50pm - Restoratives with Carolyn
Cost: $90 for Yogathon or $20 per class
Donation by Cash
or Checks made out to Doctors Without Borders
May 3, 10, 17, 24 - Mondays
Introductory Series
With Esther Geiger
A four week progression that introduces the fundamentals of Iyengar Yoga. You must enroll for complete series.
Time: 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Cost: $60 course
Location: Bethesda
May 19, 26, June 2, 9 - Wednesdays
Introductory Series
With Anara Lomme
A four week progression that introduces the fundamentals of Iyengar Yoga. You must enroll for complete series.
Time: 8:00 - 9:15 p.m.
Cost: $60 course
Location: Ballston
May 7 & 14 - Friday
Yoga and the Energy Field
With Jill Cahn
These classes teaches us how to better identify and enhance the subtle force of prana through our asanas. Completion of Level I.
Time: 12:15 - 1:45 p.m.
Cost: $20
Location: Bethesda
May 15 - 22
DC YOGA WEEK
& YOGA ON THE MALL with Shiva Rea
Kick off DC Yoga Week (as well as your shoes) at Yoga on the Mall! YOTM will take place at the SW corner of 15th St. and Constitution Avenue, near the Washington Monument, on Saturday, May 15 from 1-5pm. Nearest metro is Smithsonian.
Then, join us at our Woodley Park Studio as Unity Woods welcomes newcomers to drop in for $5 (cash only), on any Gentle, Level I, and Level I/II class, all week long.
In addition we are offering the following classes for free:
Wed,. May 19, 5-6:15pm with Giulia
Fri., May 21, 5-6 pm with Anara
DC YOGA WEEK: May 15-22
DC YOGA WEEK Classes at Woodley Park
May 23 - Sunday
Yoga for Two: Beginners
With Rocky Delaplaine
Have you ever been in a pose where you can't tell right from left, up from down, back from front? Just think of the possibilities with four arms and four legs. Yoga for Two is a workshop for pairs; we'll practice giving and receiving support in many forms. Give yourself and your friend or partner a real valentine treat and have fun investigating new possibilities of entanglement. We welcome LGBT and hetero friends, platonic friends, and just friends friends. Basic level, open to new and continuing yoga students. If you don't have a partner, we'll try and match you up with one. Carolyn Bluemle will assist Rocky in this workshop.
Time: 3:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Cost: $60/pair
Location: Bethesda
June 4-6 ~ Berkeley Springs, WV
SERENDIPITY
Special Issues: A Workshop for Teachers
With John Schumacher
Learn how to help students who need special attention. For all information on accomodations, contact Susan Mann at susan.mann@yoga.com, or call Susan at 301-330-0430. For information about the workshop, and to register, call Annick at (301) 656-8992 ext. 105.
SHORT COURSE:
June 13, 20, 27 - Sundays
The Healing Power of Restorative Yoga:
Body, Mind and Breath
With Lori L. Ritland
Learn poses to support your body, cultivate alertness for your mind and relax your brain. Strengthen the immune and nervous systems for better physical and mental balance. Build healing energy so the body and the mind are in harmony. Completion of Level I.
Dates: Sundays, June 13-27
Time: 12:30 - 2:00 p.m.
Cost: $54/all three weeks
or $20/drop in per class
Location: Woodley Park
June 19 - Saturday
Advanced Asana Class:
Back Bends
With John Schumacher
Students must be able to do Urdhva Dhanurasana with straight arms. Dwipada Viparita Dandasana easily, and hold free-standing ten minute Sirsasana away from the wall, and ten minute Sarvangasana. No therapeutics, please.
Time: 3:30 - 6:00 p.m.
Cost: $50
Location: Woodley Park
June 20 - Sunday
Advanced Pranayama
With John Schumacher
The Level V pranayama class if for those who have completed Level IV pranayama or who have extensive training in the Iyengar approach to pranayama. Level VI is for those who have been practicing digital pranayama for two years or more.
PRANAYAMA V: 2:30- 4:00 p.m.
PRANAYAMA VI 4:15 - 5:45 p.m.
Cost: $30 each level
Location: Bethesda
June 20 - Sunday
Discussion Group
Can Yoga Save the World?
With John Schumacher
The spring newsletter declared that a radical shift in consciousness was required to alter the destructive course we seem to be on. Is that so? And is yoga the way to make that radical shift? This promises to be a lively discussion encompassing the definition of yoga, how it is practiced in America, how it fits with contemporary American culture, and where that culture is taking us. All are welcome. Refreshments will be served.
Time: 6:45 - 8:30 p.m.
Discussion starts promptly at 7:00 p.m.
FREE
Location: Bethesda
