Workshops and Events

Demystify Sanskrit
with Cindy Novelo

Date: NEW DATE - Saturday, May 30th, 1:00 PM -3:30 PM
Cost: $45 in advance; $55 at the door
Description:
For everyone - No yoga experience necessary. A workshop for health, fitness, and wellness.

Befriend the Sanskrit language in one easy and fun afternoon!
This is a fun, playful, interactive workshop that will allow you to unlock the mysteries of Sanskrit in a holistic and intuitive way - moving our bodies and our minds to understand this long standing, sacred terminology in a helpful, not so esoteric way!
Are all those strange words used for yoga poses confusing to you? Do you want to become more comfortable with various chants you've heard in yoga classes and events? Whether you are brand new to yoga or are an experienced teacher who simply wants to get a better handle on Sanskrit pronunciation, this workshop will bring new ease and enjoyment to this sacred and beautifully resonant language that is an integral part of the world of yoga.
This workshop will help you:

Break down Sanskrit terms into easily understandable parts
Remember Sanskrit names for poses
Find ease in pronouncing common Sanskrit terms used in yoga classes

People often ask why Sanskrit is used in yoga classes, rather than simply using the English translations. This ancient language is unique in that it was intentionally structured to move beyond the analytical mind into deeper levels of consciousness. When used, Sanskrit has the ability to take us instantly to a deeper state of awareness. The sounds that make up this sacred language are said to reflect the elemental sounds of the universe and thus affect our nervous system in a very direct and powerful way, creating calming and opening effects on mind, body and spirit. But, still, it can be a challenge to retain the names of the poses, much less pronounce words in this language that is so foreign to most of us! In this workshop, registered yoga teacher Cindy Novelo will break Sanskrit words down into easy, manageable parts. She will lead participants through a series of fun exercises that will help students to pronounce words commonly used in yoga classes and engage participants in physical activities that will help to truly embody the meaning of the words.

An award-winning musician, Cindy sees language as music and music as language. She will open and close this workshop with some soothing Sanskrit chants accompanied by her soulful viola playing, to invite participants into a truly vibratory and resonant day.

A Nutritional Foundation for your Yoga and Life - POSTPONED
with Victor Roberts

Date: TBD
Cost: $35 Includes Food. Advanced Registration is Required.
Description:
For everyone - No yoga experience necessary, a workshop for health fitness and wellness.
Ever feel run down or depleted? Do you want more reliable energy, better memory and greater mental and emotional clarity? Learn how to eat in a way suited to support all your life practices and make them thrive.
Victor Roberts teaches you about the core foods necessary for health, how to incorporate them daily, and simple ways to acquire key nutrients that support your exercise or fitness program. Discover which foods make the most sense for your physiology and lifestyle and for specific health conditions, including strategies for:
-optimizing recovery times
-better sleep
-slowing the aging process
-reducing inflammation
-blood sugar control
-how to use supplements
-monitoring macro nutrients
Lose any misconceptions you have about what a healthy diet looks like and how to maintain yours. Then you can apply the strategies and loose some of the metabolic clutter too, like weight and anxiety.
Cost: $35
Food Sampling Included. All food Gluten Free. Vegan/Vegetarian options will be provided.

Advance Registration Required for food preparation. Limited Space. Please register by March 26th. Thank you.

The Yoga of Sound - POSTPONED
with Cindy Novelo

Date: TBD
Cost: $45 in advance; $55 at the door
Description:
For everyone - No yoga experience necessary. A workshop for health, fitness, and wellness.
♥ Unveil the healing mystery of your inner voice
♥ Awaken a deeper connection to your yoga practice
♥ Cultivate harmony of body and mind"Cindy patiently led even the most chicken-to-sing among us to full participation in the chants. The depth of her knowledge about yoga philosophy connected what she was teaching to more than just sound. I loved it, and have been chanting alone at home ever since." ~ Mary H., yoga instructor
Are you interested in exploring a facet of yoga that holds within it the seeds of deep inner healing and expanded awareness? Would you like to learn how to chant freely and openly without worrying about whether or not you have a singing voice?
Whether you are brand new to yoga or are an experienced teacher who simply wants to deepen your understanding of and comfort with chanting, this workshop will bring new ease and enjoyment to this sacred and beautiful tradition that is an integral part of the world of yoga.
Participants will be led through simple and basic sounds, learning to comfortably and easily ‘ride’ the breath, a method that makes chanting both easy and relaxing. Participants will explore the ancient sound “Om”, the science and meaning of mantra, and will experience the beauty of chanting Patanjali’s yoga sutras, the sacred ‘threads’ that unlock the mystery of yoga philosophy. A variety of chants commonly used in yoga classes will also be taught.
All levels - and all voices - welcome!