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.
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| with liz | ||
| 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. | ||
| pre—registration required – online, by phone or at the studio
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| sundays | 3:30 – 5:30pm | $45 each |
| february 5 | core strength + posture | time change: 4:15-6:15pm |
| february 19 | rotator cuff + shoulders | |
| march 18 | wrists + hands | |
| april 15 | neck + upper back | |
| may 20 | headaches + jaw tension | |
| june 17 | integrated alignment for the whole body | |
| restorative yoga | ||
| with rotating staff – see below | ||
| 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. | ||
| pre—registration required – online, by phone or at the studio
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| sundays | 1 – 3pm | $25 each |
| 2012 dates TBA | ||
| anatomy + asana |
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| with lynn | ||
| 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. | ||
| pre—registration required – online, by phone or at the studio
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| sundays | 12 – 3pm | $70 each; package of 3 for $140 |
| january 22 | upper back + shoulders | |
| february 19 | arms + hands | |
| march 18 | neck + head, with review | |
| mindfulness—based stress reduction |
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| with kimberly carson | ||
| 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). | ||
| pre—registration required – contact Kimberly Carson at 503-245-9642 or email at kimberly@yogaofawareness.org | ||
| wednesdays | 6:30 – 8:45pm | $280 – limited to 14 students |
| winter series january 18, 25; february 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; march 7 |
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| full—day retreat sunday, february 26, 9am – 4pm | ||
| nonviolent communication |
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| with fred sly | ||
| do you want more peace and ease in your relationships? perhaps the skills and consciousness offered by nonviolent communication (nvc) are for you! in this 10-week series we will learn to: speak what is true for you in a way that others are more likely to be able to hear – hear the pain that others express in a way that supports connection – ask for what you want in a way that inspires natural giving. we will explore and practice the two parts and four steps of the nvc process using examples offered by the participants. we will practice expressing ourselves without judgment and/or blame. we will practice hearing another’s pain in a way that inspires them to remain in connection rather than shutting down or getting angry. and we will provide support to each other concerning the times when communication was not as easy as we hoped for. graduates from this class may attend any of fred’s advanced classes. nonviolent communication is a skill and consciousness developed by marshall rosenberg. click here for more information about nvc. | ||
| winter series canceled – please click here for alternate nonviolent communication classes held in the portland area… |
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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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| pre—registration required – contact the amrita office at 503-552-YOGA (9642) | ||
| thursdays | 5:30 – 7:30pm | $280 |
| winter series january 12, 19, 26; february 9, 16, 23; march 1, 8 (no class february 2) |
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| spring series march 22, 29; april 5, 12, 26; may 3, 17, 24 (no class april 19 + may 10) |
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| limited to 12 women per series | ||
| yoga of awareness for chronic pain | ||
| with kimberly carson | ||
| using gentle stretching exercises, meditation, breath practices combined with the exploration of yogic wisdom and the study of the relationships between yoga practice, experiences and management of pain, this series explores the art of finding our balance and keeping our poise amidst the tumult of life’s ever-changing challenges. for more information, contact kimberly at 503-245-YOGA (9642). | ||
| pre—registration required – by phone, or at the studio | ||
| winter series canceled – look for new dates soon! |
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| seasonal asana – kapha |
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| with gianna | ||
| renew and invigorate your being with uplifting and activating postures known to balance kapha—dosha. in ayurveda, kapha—dosha rules the physiological properties that bind and give structure, which in excess can create stagnation and heaviness. following a long, slow winter, february is an ideal time to being to open the body, creating flow as we prepare our transition into springtime. | ||
| pre-registration required – online, by phone or at the studio
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| saturday, february 4 |
9 – 11am | $30 ($60 with ayurveda advanced class) |
| ayurveda advanced class |
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| with gianna | ||
| prepare yourself for a late winter or early spring cleanse in the nurturing ways of ayurveda. discover the process of letting-go of toxins from a standpoint of surrender instead of rigidity. learn the uses of ghee and ayurvedic recipes for cleansing and detoxification. | ||
| pre-registration required – online, by phone or at the studio
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| sunday, february 5 |
1 – 4pm | $40 ($60 with seasonal asana – kapha) |
| the great yoga wall | ||
| with suzanne bigelow | ||
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“hang out” and explore the power of amrita’s new rope wall equipment! savor the targeted traction and spinal extension benefits of the great yoga wall for standing poses, backbends and inversions. |
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| pre-registration required – online, by phone or at the studio
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| sundays | 12 – 2pm | $40 each; limited to 6 students each |
| beginning basics february 19 |
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| advanced standing poses march 25 (prerequisite: level 2 yoga practice) |
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| advanced twists + backbends april 22 (prerequisite: level 2 yoga practice) |
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| it’s not about the postures: rediscovering hatha yoga’s meditative heart |
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| with mark singleton | ||
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workshop: explore the ways in which hatha yoga techniques can lead rapidly to heightened states of awareness and well being. mark draws on his work with the earliest texts of hatha yoga, focusing on methods of practice that have dropped out of favor in the modern world of yoga. the overall goal of the weekend is to craft an effective and sustainable personal sadhana, using older traditions to expand the color palette of our practice. all students welcome. |
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lecture: it’s often said that yoga is a 5000 year old tradition from india. but what about the practices we do today? is there really a direct link to the ancient past, or is the story more complicated? today yoga is virtually synonymous in the west with the practice of āsana. and yet, in spite of the immense popularity of yoga worldwide, there is little evidence that āsana has ever been the primary aspect of any Indian yoga practice tradition—including the medieval, body-oriented hatha yoga. how did this strange situation come about? what can we learn from the modern history of āsana? and what does it mean for our practice today? come along and find out what the debate is all about. all students welcome. |
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| pre-registration required – online, by phone or at the studio
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| march 2 – 4 | $140 (includes lecture) or $10 for lecture only | |
| partial attendance offered at $17/hr; | ||
| call the office for partial registration | ||
| friday, march 2 | 7pm – lecture | |
| saturday, march 3 | 12 – 3pm; 5 – 7pm | |
| sunday, march 4 | 12 – 3pm | |
| philosophy + pranayama |
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| with chris coniaris | ||
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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. all students welcome. |
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| pre-registration required – online, by phone or at the studio
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| april 27 – 29 | $195; $175 with early registration by 3.16.12 | |
| friday, april 27 | 7 – 9pm | |
| saturday, april 28 | 12 – 3pm; 5 – 7pm | |
| sunday, april 29 | 12 – 3pm | |
| advanced pranayama, asana + teachings |
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| with chris coniaris | ||
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saturday includes 1 hr of asana + 1 hour of teachings; sunday includes intermediate asana + breath work, helping you find your breath in challenging poses. |
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| pre-registration required – online, by phone, or at the studio
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| april 28 + 29 | 9 – 11am, both days | $60 |
| all levels asana |
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| 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. |
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| pre-registration required – online, by phone, or at the studio.
limited to 12 students
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| sunday, april 29 |
3:30 – 5:30pm | $30 |
