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Special Events Calendar In addition to ongoing classes, Wild Lotus Yoga offers a wide array of workshops,
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Special Event Descriptions
May 9th-10th (Friday & Saturday) Mitchel Bleier, internationally recognized yoga teacher, known for his immense knowledge on all yoga topics, especially asana, philosophy, therapeutics, and adjustments. He teaches with passion and offers a kind, generous, humorous, easy, and sophisticated approach. Mitchel's classes are an inspiring vinyasa flow incorporating clear alignment direction, deep breathing, and a playful narrative of Indian philosophy and myth. Mitchel integrates years of his studies and experiences into his classes. His yoga began with Jonny Kest, and he quickly deepened his study of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga with Tim Miller and Richard Freeman. At 23, Mitchel lived in India studying asana with Sri K. Pattabhi Jois and Sanskrit with teachers from the Sanskrit University in Mysore. Mitchel left India to study with John Friend and his newly formed Anusara Yoga®. He was one of two students with the privilege to travel with John as his apprentice and assistant for 3 years. In addition, Mitchel lived in Rochester, NY for 4 years studying closely with Douglas Brooks both at the University of Rochester and privately with him. For the last 7 years, Mitchel has traveled the world teaching workshops, trainings, and retreats. He has just completed filming 7 DVDs coming out in 2008.
To learn more go to www.mbyoga.com.
Friday May 9, 7:00-9:30pm Mitchel is known for a highly energetic, thoughtful, challenging, and fun vinyasa. His clear alignment instructions never interrupt the flow, which leads you into deeper poses of both your body and mind. This class is accompanied with live music. Cost: $45 or Early Bird Special $40 if prepaid by May 7.
Saturday May 10, 2:30-4:30 Yoga philosophy does not have to be boring or inaccessible. Considered in the context of the modern day yogin, but connected to its great history, Mitchel begins to explain the most elaborate and sophisticated of all the yogas - the Tantra. Cost: $35 or Early Bird Special $30 if prepaid by May 7.
Saturday May 10, 5:00-7:30pm This is a workshop that teaches the primary alignment actions of the upper back for both backbends and inversions. This workshop is discussion, demonstration, and Cost: $45 or Early Bird Special $40 if prepaid by May 7.
Saturday, May 17th, 3:00-5:30pm Relieve stress and anxiety naturally with Conscious Connected Breathing -- a technique that facilitates letting go of stress, anxiety and stored suppression, creating the possibility for freedom, profound relaxation, improved breathing and self-acceptance. The workshop includes a complete explanation of the process, one breathing session, and the processing of the experience conducted in a safe, private, and loving environment. Jack Fontana has been a professional breathworker in the New Orleans area since 1985. He is affiliated with Jim Morningstar and the Transformations Breathwork Training Program, and a member of the International Breathwork Federation. Jack is also a licensed massage therapist, LA #0076. For more info visit www.jackfontana.com Cost: $54. Enrollment Limited.
Sunday, May 18th, 2:30-5:30pm Imagine looking into a mirror that reveals not your skin, but what is in your heart. In its purest form, this is what an altar is: a reflection of the landscape of divine energies at play within us. An altar can be a powerful yogic tool of remembrance, a channel for gratitude, and a cherished touchstone for practice. Through a combination of guided visualization, kirtan chanting, journal writing, and artplay, you will be invited to create your own unique altar, a mirror of your authentic self. We will celebrate the creation of our altars with a series of prayerful, creative sun salutations and sacred chants. Some basic art supplies will be provided. Please bring a journal and feel free to bring any special art supplies, cherished photos, images, and objects. Cost: $45 or Early Bird Special $40 if prepaid by May 14th.
Monday, May 19th, 8:15-10:00pm. Savor the spicy grooves & dreamy melodies of New Orleans' own Sean Johnson & The Wild Lotus Band who put a funky, mystic twist on kirtan, the mantric music of India. Sean, founder of Wild Lotus Yoga, & the band have been touring nationwide, receiving rave reviews for their soulful & evocative style of chant music. Tonight they'll be guiding ecstatic call and response chants and performing songs from their new album Calling The Spirits. The band features: Sean on Vocals & Harmonium; "Calling the Spirits is destined to become one of the most well regarded recordings in the world of chant music." - Aura Magazine Cost: $15 or Early Bird Special $12 if prepaid by May 16th.
Sunday, May 25th, 2:00-5:00pm Treat yourself to an afternoon of total relaxation, using use both Yin and Restorative yoga techniques. Both these practices are a great counterpart to a more active vinyasa or power practice - in fact take one of the vigorous classes on Saturday or Sunday and then join us in the afternoon to: * Calm, clear and focus the mind. Restorative yoga can help still your fidgety body and calm the restless mind. Learn to rest quietly in the present moment and see yourself and the peace that lies within more clearly. Cost: $45 -- or Early Bird Special $40 if prepaid by May 22nd.
May 23rd - 26th Yoga teachers include Todd Norian, Bryan Kest, Sean Johnson, Gurmukh Kaur Khalsa, Govinda Kai, and more ... plus kirtan music concert with Sean Johnson and The Wild Lotus Band. For more details visit here.
Esteemed teachers include: Dr. Indu Arora, Justin Barnes, Jim Bennitt, Rama Birch, Cornell Colbert, Seane Corn, Nicki Doane, John Douillard, Steve Emmerman & Talya Ring, Alan Finger, Jeff Friedland, Daren Friesen, Paul Grilley, Jane James, Michael Johnson & Stephanie Howarth, Sean Johnson, Shakta Kaur, Quinn Kearney, Jonny Kest, Chris Kilham, Hillaire Lockwood, Claire Mark, Eddie Modestini, Gail Mondry, Moses, Todd Norian, Beverly Price, Saul David Raye, Ron Reid, Matt Sanford, Priyanka Shanbag, Max Strom and Paulie Zink. You'll enjoy Teacher Training, Workshops, Intensives, Beginners Path ... along with Keynotes, Yoga Demos, Yoga Bazaar Expo Show and Concerts!! Advanced registration through April 4, 2008!
This special afternoon intensive will focus on awakening inner transformation through a combination of powerful practices. Sean will lead a yoga practice designed to open the belly and chest for deeper breathing, dissolve physical tension in the body, and calm the mind. Yoga will be followed by a group chanting experience accompanied by Indian instruments and drums to free the heart and energize the spirit. Then Jack will facilitate an intensive breathwork session utilizing the technique of conscious-connected-breathing to help participants move into an altered state, release stored suppression, and ultimately integrate deeper layers of consciousness. No experience necessary. Jack Fontana has been a professional breathworker in the New Orleans area since 1985. He is affiliated with Jim Morningstar and the Transformations Breathwork Training Program, and a member of the International Breathwork Federation. Jack is also a licensed massage therapist, LA #0076. For more info visit www.jackfontana.com Cost: $90 -- or Early Bird Special $80 if pre-paid by June 10th.
Thursday, July 3rd - Sunday, July 6th Laughing Lotus is back with their Annual Celebrated Cosmic Camp. This time with an Intensive Spirit soaked, Wild & Free explosive 4th of July Weekend of Devotion, Dance and Discipline that Celebrates the Soul of Yoga. Become initiated into Cosmic Oneness through ecstatic morning asana ceremonies with Jasmine and Dana and afternoon chanting and drumming rituals with Sean and Gwendolyn from Wild Lotus Yoga in New Orleans. Tap into the Soul and Freedom of the Cosmic Warrior and Celebrate your Divine Freedom, Courage and Light with one another. For more details and to register visit Kripalu.
November 9-11, 2008. Jodi B Komitor MA, RYT, is the founder and director of Next Generation Yoga. She is also the author of the best-selling book, The Complete Idiot's Guide to Yoga with Kids. She also opened the first yoga studio (on the planet) created just for kids. It's easy to see why the press and yogis from around the world consider Jodi to be a leading authority on yoga with children. Next Generation Yoga's mission is joyful, playful self-expression for children. Each intensive provides a comprehensive, hands-on exploration of unique NGY methods for combining the ancient practice of yoga with the playful nature of children. Age-appropriate poses, thematic classes, child development principles, and behavior management techniques are sure to fill any yoga bag with proven practices for developing meaningful yoga experiences with children. |
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