workshops & series
workshops are short, one or two-day events focusing on a wide variety of yoga and yoga-related topics. series are 3 – 12 session offerings focusing on specific issues, topics, and aspects of the practice, for which we encourage you to register for the full session. amrita offers a number of workshops and series to fit your interests. Register for any of them online, by phone, or at the amrita studio.
| yoga therapy clinics |
| with liz and an assistant |
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| Deepen your understanding of how the yoga principles of alignment and movement organize in the body to aid in the healing of injuries and chronic imbalances. Home guidance suggestions will be provided. Open to all students. |
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Pre-registration required – online, by phone or at the studio
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| sundays |
3:30 – 5:30pm |
$45 each |
| sept 19 |
feet & knees |
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| oct 17 |
hips/pelvis |
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| nov 21 |
low back |
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| dec 5 |
core strength & posture |
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| jan 16, 2011 |
rotator cuff & shoulders |
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| feb 20 |
wrists & hands |
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| mar 20 |
neck & upper back |
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| apr 24 |
TBA |
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| may 22 |
TBA |
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| june 26 |
headaches & jaw tension |
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| restorative yoga |
| with rotating staff – see below |
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| Restorative yoga is a profound reminder, a time for stillness, a refuge for your body, mind, and heart. Rest deeply into your center and tune into your inner intelligence, where you can find nourishment and balance. |
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Pre-registration required – online, by phone or at the studio
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| sundays |
1 – 3pm |
$25 each |
| nov 28 |
thanksgiving weekend |
kate |
| dec 19 |
winter solstice |
lani |
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| anatomy & asana |
| with rotating staff – see below |
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| A three-part, in-depth exploration of anatomy and kinesiology specific to asana. This is especially recommended for yoga teachers and students who have an interest in the architecture and magic of the poses. |
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Pre-registration required – online, by phone or at the studio
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| sundays |
12 – 3pm |
$60 each; package of 3 for $140 |
| sept 19 |
feet, ankles & shins |
emily & lynn |
| oct 17 |
hips, thighs & knees |
emily & lynn |
| nov 21 |
pelvis, core, low back |
emily & lynn |
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| jan 16, 2011 |
upper back & shoulder girdle |
instructors TBA |
| feb 20 |
arms & hands |
instructors TBA |
| mar 20 |
neck & head, with review |
instructors TBA |
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| mindfulness-based stress reduction |
| with kimberly carson |
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| Systematically develop the skill of mindfulness to facilitate concentration, relaxation, and awareness. This course is based on the national model developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn. Two decades of research on this program has demonstrated reductions in psychological and physical symptoms as well as increases in relaxation, energy, enthusiasm, self-esteem and abilities to cope with persistent pain and other stressful situations. For more information, contact Kimberly at 503-245-YOGA (9642). |
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| Pre-registration required – contact Kimberly Carson at 503-245-9642 or email at kimberly@yogaofawareness.org |
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| wednesdays |
6:30 – 8:45pm |
$250 – limited to 14 students |
fall series
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sept 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; oct 6, 13, 20
full-day retreat sunday, oct 3, 9am – 4pm |
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| yoga for women with body image & food issues |
with sarahjoy
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| using yoga, pranayama, meditation, and psycho-educational discussion this special series supports women in understanding and addressing the complex relationship between food, body image, emotions, and behavior patterns.
click here to read testimonials from women who have done this work with sarahjoy…
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| thursdays |
5:30 – 7:30pm |
$240 for 7 classes |
fall series:
sep 23, 30; oct 7, 14, 21, 28; nov 4 |
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| limited to 10 women per series – call the amrita office to register at 503-552-YOGA (9642) |
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ayurveda 101
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| with gianna |
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| become familiar and comfortable with ayurveda. during this class you will develop a solid understanding of the three doshas, and your ayurvedic constitution, daily and seasonal rhythms of the doshas and how to begin implementing ayurvedic principles with ease. |
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Pre-registration required – online, by phone or at the studio
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sun, oct 3
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2 – 5pm |
$40 (or $75 if taken together with ayurveda 201) |
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ayurveda 201
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| with gianna |
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| building on ayurvedic basics (101). deepen your knowledge of ayurveda’s wisdom of food and eating to balance the body. the nature of dis-ease and adressing imbalances from an ayurvedic perspective will offer a template for exploring yoga and ayurveda. tea reception to follow this class. |
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Pre-registration required – online, by phone or at the studio
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sun, nov 7
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2 – 5pm |
$40 (or $75 if taken together with ayurveda 101) |
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| pilgrims to openness |
| with shambhavi sarasvati |
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get yourself a well—rounded spiritual practice with this six—week, user friendly introduction to the fundamentals of direct
realization tantra (kashmir shaivism). this teaching includes instruction in mantra, chakra shuddhi, six realms purification, tantrik hatha yoga, kriya yoga, ayurveda and more.
registration includes attendance at the all-day six realms wisdom teaching workshop
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Pre-registration required – online, by phone or at the studio
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| tuesdays |
7 – 9pm |
$185 |
| oct 5, 12, 19; nov 2, 9, 16 (no class oct 26) |
| full-day retreat saturday, oct 9, 10:30am – 6:30pm |
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| six realms wisdom teaching workshop |
| with shambhavi sarasvati |
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| discover the seeds of your enlightened wisdom in long—standing patterns of sadness, hunger, anger, fear, fantasy and jealousy. the six realms are a classic hindu and buddhist teaching about human emotions, the wisdoms they express, and how to get unstuck and discover greater contentment and opportunity in your everyday life.
this workshop may be taken separately from the pilgrims to openness series – however, you must register by phone or in person at the studio.
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| Pre-registration required – by phone: 503.552.YOGA(9642) or at the studio |
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sat, oct 9
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10:30am – 6:30pm |
$75 |
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| pranayama: teacher session |
| with chris coniaris |
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| teaching pranayama can present a variety of challenges. we’ll take a broad look at the subject, then discuss specific methods and strategies for a range of yoga students. skillful teaching of these breathing exercises can help your students and expand your potential. |
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Pre-registration required – by phone, or at the studio
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fri, oct 22
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12 – 4pm |
$75 |
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| asana + breath: intermediate |
| with chris coniaris |
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| when body, mind and breath unite, yoga happens. learn to modify the breath in asana to match your needs. this challenging class will ask you to work, not at the edge of your flexibility but at your breath’s limit. we’ll seek to expand the range of breath and experience it’s effects on our body postures. class will include inversions. |
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Pre-registration required – by phone, or at the studio
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sat, oct 23
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9 – 11am |
$30 – limited to 14 students |
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| asana + breath: all levels |
| with chris coniaris |
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| mixed level asana. when body breath and mind unite, yoga results. proper breathing is not a single method but awareness and skill in action. breath affects every posture. learn to use your breath optimally during asana. |
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Pre-registration required – by phone, or at the studio
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sun, oct 24
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4- 6pm |
$30 |
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| intermediate philosophy & pranayama weekend workshop |
| with chris coniaris |
| for students who have previously worked with chris. this class offers intermediate pranayama and mediation practices as well as teaching from the bhagavad gita. |
Pre-registration required – online, by phone or at the studio
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| oct 23 & 24 (sat – sun) |
$125 |
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| sat, oct 23 |
12 – 3pm; 4-6pm |
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| sun, oct 24 |
12 – 3pm |
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| thanksgiving day workshop |
| with lani |
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| join us for a special thanksgiving workshop where we will explore our inherent joyfulness and ease. with relaxed body and mind meet the rest of your day with renewed connection to your natural generosity and gratitude for all the blessings of your life. |
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Pre-registration required – by phone, or at the studio
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thu, nov 25
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9 – 11am |
$30 |
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| philosophy & pranayama |
| with chris coniaris |
| Chris returns to inspire us with deeper exploration of pranayama and philosophy from the many historical and evolving traditions of yoga.
The wisdom of yoga is often hidden in ritual practice. The teachings of these practices transcend time, culture and diverse yoga traditions, with the Upanishads being the first texts to expound their underlying meaning and wisdom. The Upanishads help us experience the unconditional love and joy accesible to humans.
Pranayama is the bridge from physical to metaphysical. Subtle awareness during specific breathing practices clears the mind and prepares us for meditation. The connection between breath and mind will be explored in depth. A variety of techniques will be practiced and analyzed emphasizing their beneficial use in your practice.
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Pre-registration required – online, by phone or at the studio
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| june 3 – 5, 2011 (fri – sun) |
$150 |
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| friday, june 3 |
7 – 9pm |
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| saturday, june 4 |
1 – 4pm; 5 – 7pm |
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| sunday, june 5 |
12 – 3pm |
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