8 Limbs Calendar

Embodying the Yoga Sutras

2013-05-12T07:00:00Z

Ongoing through Sunday, June 2, 2013

Schedule: Sundays 4:00 - 6:00pm, May 12 - June 2
Description: The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali are an ancient roadmap of self-discovery and transformation. Written down by the sage Patanjali over 2000 years ago, these teachings offer timeless wisdom into the fundamentals of our human experience. Working with the Yoga Sutras we learn both the common and individual challenges that create dis-ease and dissatisfaction in our lives and how to address them skillfully. The Yoga Sutras comprise a secular system that does not ask us to believe in anything, but instead teach us how to open up into a deeper understanding of our spiritual nature., During this four-week course we will both study and practice the Yoga Sutras in an effort to embody the teachings and fully engage with our innate wisdom. The Sutras can be studied without difficulty, but more challenging is to put them into our everyday life. Each weekend Jenny will offer practices that support our understanding of the teachings. Our time together will entail study, group dialogue, engaged practice and simple homework., Offerings from the Yoga Sutras:, • How to work with the thinking mind, • Understanding cyclical behavior patterns, • Developing the tools of mindfulness and meditation, • Engaging with our spiritual nature, • Developing practices to gain new perspectives, • Rediscovering our inherent wholeness
Teacher: Jenny Hayo
Bio: Jenny Hayo began her Yoga studies in 1996. She has trained in the Ashtanga and Iyengar movement systems, is a student of Buddhism, and continues her study of the Yoga Sutras with her longtime teacher Jo Leffingwell. Her studio classes marry a flowing practice with deep concentration and steadiness of body and mind. She offers students simple, accessible ways to live life fully and to wake up to their own potential. Jenny is known for the clarity of her teachings and an ability to support a wide variety of practitioners. She also works with individual clients to develop programs for physical fitness, specific health needs, injury and trauma recovery, life-cycle support and as a mentor. Jenny is a member of the 8 Limbs Yoga Teacher Training Staff and leads retreats and workshops in the Pacific Northwest and abroad. These immersions allow her to guide students more deeply in their practices of movement, meditation, personal reflection, and community. Whether in class, on retreat, or individually, Jenny continues to be grateful for the wisdom imparted by her students.
Studio: Capitol Hill
Address: 500 East Pike Street, Seattle, WA 98122
Cost: $150 through May 7, $165 after
Event Registration: Please register for workshops at the 8 Limbs location holding the workshop. You may register in person, by mail (minimum one week advance), or by telephone. Online registration: clients.mindbodyonline.com…, Capitol Hill: 206.325.8221, Phinney Ridge: 206.432.9609, Wedgwood: 206.523.9722, West Seattle: 206.933.9642
Cancellation Policy: Refunds of 90% up to five days prior to workshop. No refunds allowable after that time.

BACK CARE SERIES

2013-05-14T07:00:00Z

Ongoing through Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Series: Tuesdays 7:30-8:30pm
Schedule: May 14 - June 18, 2013
PLEASE NOTE: Pre-registration required., Please note: This class is designed for those who are in the recovery stage of back pain. For those in the acute, inflamed stages of sciatica and disc issues, it is recommended that you wait until the injury or condition calms down enough to allow for movement in a group setting. Students should be able to lie on the back or on the stomach with relative ease. If any student wishes to speak with the instructor about his or her particular back condition and the nature of this class, please contact Kate directly. Her contact information can be found at www.uprightrolfing.com
Description: Many of us struggle with back pain on some level or another - whether it be a mild, nagging ache or a full-on episode that puts us out of commission and seeking help. Many of us sit for long periods of the day and can benefit from learning basic back care. This series seeks to bring each student into a new relationship with his/her back pain. While some back pain will never truly go away, we can find ways to work within our range so that we can still do the things we want to in life.
Teacher: Kate Bradfield
Bio: Kate completed the 8 Limbs Teacher Training in 2004 and fell in love with anatomy and alignment. Kate finds the most inspiration in teaching beginners. She strives to help them understand how the body is structured within poses and how we can find the most ease and freedom in our yoga practice. Her continuing studies at the Rolf Institute further her inquiry into self-empowerment through yoga., "Have a plan and be willing to abandon it." - Ida Rolf, Teachers: Tias Little, Jonna Bracken, and Suzanne Picard, Practicing since: 2001, Teaching since: 2004
Studio: Capitol Hill
Address: 500 East Pike Street, Seattle, WA 98122
Cost: $85 for six-week series
Event Registration: Please register for workshops in advance at the Phinney Ridge Studio: 206.325.8821, Or mail payments to:, 8 Limbs Yoga Centers, 500 East Pike St., Seattle, WA 98122, Questions? Call the office number above or email capitolhill@8limbsyoga.com
Cancellation Policy: Refunds of 90% up to five days prior to workshop. No refunds allowable after that time.
Level: ALL
Level Description: All Levels classes embrace the range of levels, with modifications and opportunities to intensify or simplify as needed.

BACK CARE SERIES

2013-05-20T07:00:00Z

Ongoing through Monday, July 1, 2013

Series: Mondays, 7:15 – 8:30pm
Schedule: May 20 – July 1, 2013 (no class May 27)
PLEASE NOTE: Pre-registration required., Please note: This class is designed for those who are in the recovery stage of back pain. For those in the acute, inflamed stages of sciatica and disc issues, it is recommended that you wait until the injury or condition calms down enough to allow for movement in a group setting. Students should be able to lie on the back or on the stomach with relative ease. If any student wishes to speak with the instructor about his or her particular back condition and the nature of this class, please contact Dawn directly. She can be reached at dawn@dawnjansenyoga.com.
Description: Many of us struggle with back pain on some level or another - whether it be a mild, nagging ache or a full-on episode that puts us out of commission and seeking help. Many of us sit for long periods of the day and can benefit from learning basic back care. This series seeks to bring each student into a new relationship with his/her back pain. While some back pain will never truly go away, we can find ways to work within our range so that we can still do the things we want to in life.
Teacher: Dawn Jansen
Bio: With over 15 years of experience, Dawn Jansen is a highly trained and versatile yoga instructor who has been featured in Yoga International magazine. Dawn has taught in Seattle since 1995 and brings a practical and contemporary approach to yoga., Trained in various systems including classical, modern and traditional dance, theatre and martial arts, Dawn began practicing yoga at the Jiva Mukti Yoga School in 1991., Dawn has studied with some of the top yoga teachers in the United States, including Sharon Gannon and David Life at Jivamukti Yoga, Rama Berch, Mark Whitwell, Doug Swenson, Ana Forest, Jo Leffingwell, Dharma Mittra, and Rod Stryker. Dawn was the founder of Jai Ma Yoga Studio from 2000-2004 and her primary influences are based on her studies in Ashtanga, Iyengar and Krishnamachayra yoga., Dawn mixes a variety of hatha yoga techniques and works with students of all levels to create classes with individual instruction and a healthy sense of humor. Her classes include invigorating vinyasa sequences, philosophy from the masters and personal instruction and assists tailored to a broad range of students., Dawn teaches students to utilize the body as a means for strengthening self-awareness, concentration and meditation, as well as to purify and energize the mind. Her classes are dynamic and, most importantly, flat-out fun., In addition to group classes, Dawn is also offers private instruction, children’s classes and teacher training. Teaching at all levels, her instruction focuses not only on keeping the body healthy and flexible, but on opening the mind to long-term relaxation and well-being.
Studio: Wedgwood
Address: 7345 35th Avenue NE, Seattle, WA 98115
Cost: $85 for six-week series
Event Registration: Please register for workshops in advance at the Wedgwood Studio 206.523.9722, Or mail payments to: 8 Limbs Yoga Centers, 7345 35th Avenue NE, Seattle WA 98115, Questions? Call the office number above or email wedgwood@8limbsyoga.com
Cancellation Policy: Refunds of 90% up to five days prior to workshop. No refunds allowable after that time.
Level: ALL
Level Description: All Levels classes embrace the range of levels, with modifications and opportunities to intensify or simplify as needed.

ALL LEVELS FLOW

2013-05-20T13:30:00Z

Monday, May 20, 2013, 6:30 – 7:30am

Level: ALL
Level Description: All Levels classes embrace the range of levels, with modifications and opportunities to intensify or simplify as needed.
Class Type: HATHA FLOW
Class Description: Classes marked “Flow” will move with the breath from pose to pose and have a more dynamic pace (also known as Vinyasa Yoga). “Vigorous Flow” denotes a faster pace. Our Hatha Yoga classes are instructional, insightful, and appropriate to your degree of yoga experience. The state of yoga is defined simply as having a one-pointed, focused mind. Hatha Yoga uses physical postures and other practices to find this state. A well-established practice with ancient roots, yoga is supported by modern science and embraced all over the globe.
Studio: Capitol Hill
Address: 500 East Pike Street, Seattle, WA 98122
Room: Surya
Teacher: Megan Kroh
Bio: Megan Kroh began her yoga journey in 1995 with a Kundalini class in college that resulted in a profound release of both laughter and tears. She was inspired by this experience to explore many styles of yoga in the years to follow and decided to deepen her studies with some of her primary teachers at 8 Limbs Yoga Center on Capitol Hill. Megan graduated from the 200-hour 8 Limbs Teacher Training in 2010 and has been teaching ever since. She is filled with joy to be a part of the teaching staff at 8 Limbs Yoga Centers. With a background in acrobatics and athletics, Megan’s teaching style is uplifting, grounding, and positive. She teaches an energizing and heart-centered flow, with roots in Ashtanga and Bhakti Yoga. She completed a second teacher training in 2010 in Brooklyn, NY with Michelle Dortignac to become a certified Unnata Aerial Yoga Teacher. Practicing since: 1995, Teaching since: 2010, My Teachers/Influences: Anne Phyfe Palmer, Jenny Hayo, Melina Meza, Chiara Guerrieri, Troy Lucero, Michelle Dortignac, Sarah Powers, Max Strom, teachings from the Krishnamacharya lineage, Swami Satchidananda, The Yoga Sutras, The Bhagavad Gita, my daughter, Life, and Love

ALL LEVELS FLOW

2013-05-20T13:30:00Z

Monday, May 20, 2013, 6:30 – 7:30am

Level: ALL
Level Description: All Levels classes embrace the range of levels, with modifications and opportunities to intensify or simplify as needed.
Class Type: HATHA FLOW
Class Description: Classes marked “Flow” will move with the breath from pose to pose and have a more dynamic pace (also known as Vinyasa Yoga). “Vigorous Flow” denotes a faster pace. Our Hatha Yoga classes are instructional, insightful, and appropriate to your degree of yoga experience. The state of yoga is defined simply as having a one-pointed, focused mind. Hatha Yoga uses physical postures and other practices to find this state. A well-established practice with ancient roots, yoga is supported by modern science and embraced all over the globe.
Studio: Phinney Ridge
Address: 6801 Greenwood Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98103
Room: Maha
Teacher: Lauren Kite
Bio: Lauren came to the exploration of asana through the recommendation of a friend, as a way to greater embody the profound transformative efforts of meditation. A life-long love of being active and playful in sports and nature found it’s fullest expression through the grace and skillful mindfulness of yoga., Lauren truly believes that yoga is both the “goal” and the practical means by which we come ever closer to that goal. Asana works from the gross level to the subtle, clarifying channels of structural integrity and alignment and the energetic pulse of prana to support the whole health and intelligence of our body-system. By cultivating a curiosity about that process, one can expand the sense of Center and nurture the affinity between the Breath and the Self. Yoga has become not just an indispensible part of everyday, but the thread of intention underlying all of Life as we strive towards greater harmony, within ourselves, with the planet, and with each other., Lauren graduated from the 8 Limbs Teacher Training program in 2011. Her greatest inspirations beyond the loving and wise tutelage of the 8 Limbs teachers are: Tias Little, JinSung, Rod Stryker, and her meditation mentors Molly Knight and John MacPherson from the Gurdjieff/Fourth Way tradition., Practicing Since: 2004, Teaching Since: 2011, Quote:, “A man may be born, but in order to be born he must first die, and in order to die he must first awake.” – G. I. Gurdjieff

ALL LEVELS FLOW

2013-05-20T15:00:00Z

Monday, May 20, 2013, 8 – 9:15am

Level: ALL
Level Description: All Levels classes embrace the range of levels, with modifications and opportunities to intensify or simplify as needed.
Class Type: HATHA FLOW
Class Description: Classes marked “Flow” will move with the breath from pose to pose and have a more dynamic pace (also known as Vinyasa Yoga). “Vigorous Flow” denotes a faster pace. Our Hatha Yoga classes are instructional, insightful, and appropriate to your degree of yoga experience. The state of yoga is defined simply as having a one-pointed, focused mind. Hatha Yoga uses physical postures and other practices to find this state. A well-established practice with ancient roots, yoga is supported by modern science and embraced all over the globe.
Studio: Wedgwood
Address: 7345 35th Avenue NE, Seattle, WA 98115
Teacher: Marni Yamada
Bio: Marni Yamada was trained in yoga at Kalani Honua on the Big Island. She took an intensive training to teach Prenatal Yoga at the Seattle Holistic Center. Marni took the doula training at the Seattle Midwifery School to offer labor support and is a member of Northwest Doulas. Marni has taken classes,, workshops and trainings from various senior teachers in the United States, deepening her practice and knowledge of the various styles of yoga. She has truly been inspired by the power and grace of yoga. When not on the "Mat", Marni can be found competing professionally in snowboarding, river raft guiding, teaching art to kids, lifetime fitness to elderly or helping women through the amazing experience of birthing a child.

ALL LEVELS

2013-05-20T16:30:00Z

Monday, May 20, 2013, 9:30 – 10:45am

Level: ALL
Level Description: All Levels classes embrace the range of levels, with modifications and opportunities to intensify or simplify as needed.
Class Type: HATHA YOGA
Class Description: Our Hatha Yoga classes are instructional, insightful, and appropriate to your degree of yoga experience. The state of yoga is defined simply as having a one-pointed, focused mind. Hatha Yoga uses physical postures and other practices to find this state. A well-established practice with ancient roots, yoga is supported by modern science and embraced all over the globe.
Studio: Capitol Hill
Address: 500 East Pike Street, Seattle, WA 98122
Room: Surya
Teacher: Jenny Hayo
Bio: Jenny Hayo began her Yoga studies in 1996. She has trained in the Ashtanga and Iyengar movement systems, is a student of Buddhism, and continues her study of the Yoga Sutras with her longtime teacher Jo Leffingwell. Her studio classes marry a flowing practice with deep concentration and steadiness of body and mind. She offers students simple, accessible ways to live life fully and to wake up to their own potential. Jenny is known for the clarity of her teachings and an ability to support a wide variety of practitioners. She also works with individual clients to develop programs for physical fitness, specific health needs, injury and trauma recovery, life-cycle support and as a mentor. Jenny is a member of the 8 Limbs Yoga Teacher Training Staff and leads retreats and workshops in the Pacific Northwest and abroad. These immersions allow her to guide students more deeply in their practices of movement, meditation, personal reflection, and community. Whether in class, on retreat, or individually, Jenny continues to be grateful for the wisdom imparted by her students.

LEVEL II

2013-05-20T16:30:00Z

Monday, May 20, 2013, 9:30 – 10:45am

PLEASE NOTE: Core Focus
Level: II
Level Description: Level II classes are for the intermediate yoga student. They are to both solidify one's understanding and push one's limits physically, mentally, and energetically. Classes marked "Flow" will move with the breath from pose to pose and have a more dynamic pace (also known as Vinyasa Yoga.) "Vigorous Flow" denotes a faster pace.
Class Type: HATHA YOGA
Class Description: Our Hatha Yoga classes are instructional, insightful, and appropriate to your degree of yoga experience. The state of yoga is defined simply as having a one-pointed, focused mind. Hatha Yoga uses physical postures and other practices to find this state. A well-established practice with ancient roots, yoga is supported by modern science and embraced all over the globe.
Studio: Wedgwood
Address: 7345 35th Avenue NE, Seattle, WA 98115
Teacher: Angela Gayle
Bio: Angela Gayle is a true NW native that gets her inspiration from the Mountains and the Sea. Her favorite place to be in Yoga and to meditate is on the high peeks of Mountaintops, next to Rivers and the open beaches of our beautiful Oceans. Whether you are in a Yoga Studio or practicing with her in the Studio of Nature, you will be led through Meditation, Pranayama and unique flowing classes to open the gates of personal development in the way you are looking for with encouragement and strength., Practicing since: 1997 Teaching since: 2005, Teachers: Angela has studied with a variety of teachers in both Yoga Asana and Yogic and Buddhist Philosophy in Studios and Temples in England, New York and Seattle. “I teach to learn, to experience and feel the true nature of peace inside my heart for no other reason than I just love sharing what I find with others”., “The goal of mankind is knowledge ... Now this knowledge is inherent in man. No knowledge comes from outside: it is all inside. What we say a man 'knows', should, in strict psychological language, be what he 'discovers' or 'unveils'; what man 'learns' is really what he discovers by taking the cover off his own soul, which is a mine of infinite knowledge.” Swami Vivekananda, If you would like to contact Angela with questions about her classes or Yoga in Nature email 8 Limbs or Angela directly at Manarahyoga@gmail.com, “Angela is a gifted teacher who has taken vinyasa to a whole new level for me! She has wonderful knowledge of anatomy and physiology, and a skillful, intuitive sense of how to guide me more deeply into my yoga practice. Her verbal cues and physical adjustments are always unique and spot on. I love her spontanaeity, generosity, and humility!” Meera Patankar
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ALL LEVELS FLOW

2013-05-20T16:30:00Z

Monday, May 20, 2013, 9:30 – 10:45am

Level: ALL
Level Description: All Levels classes embrace the range of levels, with modifications and opportunities to intensify or simplify as needed.
Class Type: HATHA FLOW
Class Description: Classes marked “Flow” will move with the breath from pose to pose and have a more dynamic pace (also known as Vinyasa Yoga). “Vigorous Flow” denotes a faster pace. Our Hatha Yoga classes are instructional, insightful, and appropriate to your degree of yoga experience. The state of yoga is defined simply as having a one-pointed, focused mind. Hatha Yoga uses physical postures and other practices to find this state. A well-established practice with ancient roots, yoga is supported by modern science and embraced all over the globe.
Studio: West Seattle
Address: 4546 1/2 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116
Teacher: Jen Mullholand
Bio: Jen is a native Midwestern, a recent transplant to Seattle and a lover of all things yoga. Jen found yoga when she moved to Chicago after college. Yoga provided her a much-needed break from the rigors of corporate life. Five years, two layoffs and a stint in graduate school later, Jen fell into teaching yoga (and fell even more in love). She completed her 200-hour certification in 2006 at Moksha Yoga Center in Chicago. Jen’s teaching methodology is deeply influenced by senior Iyengar teacher Gabriel Halpern, Purna Yoga founder Aadil Palkhivala and Tias Little. She also completed a 100-hour Anusara Immersion in 2011-2012 with Sarah Starnes in Chicago., Her classes are a strong, playful blend of movement, breath and alignment, inspired by years of study in many traditions., Always the student, Jen is currently pursuing her 500-hour certification with Noah Maze in Los Angeles., Practicing Since: 1998, Teaching Since: 2003, "All Life is Yoga.” Sri Aurobindo.
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LEVEL I FLOW

2013-05-20T16:45:00Z

Monday, May 20, 2013, 9:45 – 11am

PLEASE NOTE: Childcare available. $5 per child. Please call 432-9609 to guarantee a space for your child.
Level: I
Level Description: Level I classes at 8 Limbs are ongoing classes for the Beginning or Continuing student who wants to focus on learning the basics of yoga postures, breathing practices, and concepts. We recommend at least one Intro to Hatha Yoga to prepare you for these classes. These classes were previously titled "Basics."
Class Type: HATHA FLOW
Class Description: Classes marked “Flow” will move with the breath from pose to pose and have a more dynamic pace (also known as Vinyasa Yoga). “Vigorous Flow” denotes a faster pace. Our Hatha Yoga classes are instructional, insightful, and appropriate to your degree of yoga experience. The state of yoga is defined simply as having a one-pointed, focused mind. Hatha Yoga uses physical postures and other practices to find this state. A well-established practice with ancient roots, yoga is supported by modern science and embraced all over the globe.
Studio: Phinney Ridge
Address: 6801 Greenwood Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98103
Room: Maha
Teacher: MJ Daniels
Bio: MJ has been studying and practicing yoga since 1995. She has taught a variety of aerobics, fitness and movement classes for the past 20 years and has found yoga to be her true passion. She has an eclectic style of Hatha and Vinyasa yoga with a focus on linking breath and movement together in an atmosphere of safety and encouragement. MJ did her teacher training in 2000 and continuously takes workshops with inspiring teachers both locally and internationally. Through her gentle and warm presence she exudes an open invitation to practitioners of all levels. She welcomes modifications and shows a commitment to the yoga practice of Ahimsa, non-harming to self or others. MJ has also completed her 6th level of Thai Yoga Massage training with Eric Spivack. She believes that Thai Yoga Massage brings even more integration of body, mind and spirit to her journey of helping others.

LEVEL II FLOW

2013-05-20T19:00:00Z

Monday, May 20, 2013, 12 – 1:15pm

PLEASE NOTE: Vigorous flow.
Level: II
Level Description: Level II classes are for the intermediate yoga student. They are to both solidify one's understanding and push one's limits physically, mentally, and energetically. Classes marked "Flow" will move with the breath from pose to pose and have a more dynamic pace (also known as Vinyasa Yoga.) "Vigorous Flow" denotes a faster pace.
Class Type: HATHA FLOW
Class Description: Classes marked “Flow” will move with the breath from pose to pose and have a more dynamic pace (also known as Vinyasa Yoga). “Vigorous Flow” denotes a faster pace. Our Hatha Yoga classes are instructional, insightful, and appropriate to your degree of yoga experience. The state of yoga is defined simply as having a one-pointed, focused mind. Hatha Yoga uses physical postures and other practices to find this state. A well-established practice with ancient roots, yoga is supported by modern science and embraced all over the globe.
Studio: Capitol Hill
Address: 500 East Pike Street, Seattle, WA 98122
Room: Surya
Teacher: Andreas Fetz
Bio: Andreas Fetz took his first yoga class in 2001 and felt and immediate connection to the practice. A graduate of the 8 Limbs Teacher Training program, Andreas has a background in acrobatics and circus arts and is also an NSCA certified personal trainer. He brings his deep knowledge of anatomy and exercise science to his classes, providing a vigorous yoga practice in a safe environment. Focusing on the basics of breath and postural alignment, he leads flow-inspired classes that help students develop flexibility, core stability, and strength.

LEVEL II FLOW

2013-05-20T19:00:00Z

Monday, May 20, 2013, 12 – 1pm

PLEASE NOTE: Vigorous flow. Childcare available. $5 per child. Please call 432-9609 to guarantee a space for your child.
Level: II
Level Description: Level II classes are for the intermediate yoga student. They are to both solidify one's understanding and push one's limits physically, mentally, and energetically. Classes marked "Flow" will move with the breath from pose to pose and have a more dynamic pace (also known as Vinyasa Yoga.) "Vigorous Flow" denotes a faster pace.
Class Type: HATHA FLOW
Class Description: Classes marked “Flow” will move with the breath from pose to pose and have a more dynamic pace (also known as Vinyasa Yoga). “Vigorous Flow” denotes a faster pace. Our Hatha Yoga classes are instructional, insightful, and appropriate to your degree of yoga experience. The state of yoga is defined simply as having a one-pointed, focused mind. Hatha Yoga uses physical postures and other practices to find this state. A well-established practice with ancient roots, yoga is supported by modern science and embraced all over the globe.
Studio: Phinney Ridge
Address: 6801 Greenwood Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98103
Room: Maha
Teacher: Dawn Jansen
Bio: With over 15 years of experience, Dawn Jansen is a highly trained and versatile yoga instructor who has been featured in Yoga International magazine. Dawn has taught in Seattle since 1995 and brings a practical and contemporary approach to yoga., Trained in various systems including classical, modern and traditional dance, theatre and martial arts, Dawn began practicing yoga at the Jiva Mukti Yoga School in 1991., Dawn has studied with some of the top yoga teachers in the United States, including Sharon Gannon and David Life at Jivamukti Yoga, Rama Berch, Mark Whitwell, Doug Swenson, Ana Forest, Jo Leffingwell, Dharma Mittra, and Rod Stryker. Dawn was the founder of Jai Ma Yoga Studio from 2000-2004 and her primary influences are based on her studies in Ashtanga, Iyengar and Krishnamachayra yoga., Dawn mixes a variety of hatha yoga techniques and works with students of all levels to create classes with individual instruction and a healthy sense of humor. Her classes include invigorating vinyasa sequences, philosophy from the masters and personal instruction and assists tailored to a broad range of students., Dawn teaches students to utilize the body as a means for strengthening self-awareness, concentration and meditation, as well as to purify and energize the mind. Her classes are dynamic and, most importantly, flat-out fun., In addition to group classes, Dawn is also offers private instruction, children’s classes and teacher training. Teaching at all levels, her instruction focuses not only on keeping the body healthy and flexible, but on opening the mind to long-term relaxation and well-being.

POSTNATAL

2013-05-20T20:15:00Z

Monday, May 20, 2013, 1:15 – 2:45pm

PLEASE NOTE: Babies birth to 1 year. Dads/Partners/Caregivers welcome.
Level: ALL
Level Description: All Levels classes embrace the range of levels, with modifications and opportunities to intensify or simplify as needed.
Class Type: POSTNATAL
Class Description: In a supportive environment with others moms (dads also welcome), work gently to regain abdominal tone and body strength while addressing pain in the shoulders, back and pelvis. Dads also welcome! Click here for more info.
Studio: Phinney Ridge
Address: 6801 Greenwood Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98103
Room: Maha
Teacher: Gudrun Oskardottir
Bio: Born and raised in Iceland, Gudrun studied dance in Iceland, Sweden and Denmark. She has worked as a dancer and choreographer in Europe, and has taught ballet to children and students of university age. Gudrun moved to Seattle in 2011 and lives in Ballard with her husband and their baby girl., Gudrun fell in love with yoga when she was pregnant. Even though she had taken yoga classes for some years, something amazing happened during a prenatal yoga class one Monday afternoon. This opened a new chapter in her life; she knew that prenatal / postnatal yoga was what she wanted to focus on and started a yoga teacher training at 8 Limbs Yoga Centers Spring 2012., Yoga has helped Gudrun to stay grounded and connected with her environment. It played a significant role in guiding her through pregnancy, labor and postpartum. Her passion is to build a warm and welcoming environment where parents can find their way to healthy pregnancy, postpartum and parenting.

LEVEL I

2013-05-20T23:00:00Z

Monday, May 20, 2013, 4 – 5:15pm

PLEASE NOTE: Restoratives last Monday of the month.
Level: I
Level Description: Level I classes at 8 Limbs are ongoing classes for the Beginning or Continuing student who wants to focus on learning the basics of yoga postures, breathing practices, and concepts. We recommend at least one Intro to Hatha Yoga to prepare you for these classes. These classes were previously titled "Basics."
Class Type: HATHA YOGA
Class Description: Our Hatha Yoga classes are instructional, insightful, and appropriate to your degree of yoga experience. The state of yoga is defined simply as having a one-pointed, focused mind. Hatha Yoga uses physical postures and other practices to find this state. A well-established practice with ancient roots, yoga is supported by modern science and embraced all over the globe.
Studio: Capitol Hill
Address: 500 East Pike Street, Seattle, WA 98122
Room: Surya
Teacher: Sally Carley
Bio: Sally came to yoga in her 40's by way of many diverse previous careers but teaching yoga and working privately with students has become her full-time occupation. Sally is inspired by her core belief that the state of yoga is available to all, regardless of perceived barriers. Using the yoga-based principles of Integrated Movement Therapy and the teachings of ancient yogic texts, she has incorporated her years of trainings into classes filled with lightness and ease and infused with the message that we are all, already, perfect and whole.

ALL LEVELS GENTLE/YIN

2013-05-20T23:00:00Z

Monday, May 20, 2013, 4 – 5:15pm

Level: ALL
Level Description: All Levels classes embrace the range of levels, with modifications and opportunities to intensify or simplify as needed.
Class Type: GENTLE
Class Description: Gentle Yoga is a class focused on rejuvenating and healing the body. This class includes gentle stretches, breathing, relaxation, and simple movements to increase range of motion of the major joints. Gentle Yoga is appropriate for seniors or for students who simply prefer to move at a slower pace.
Studio: Wedgwood
Address: 7345 35th Avenue NE, Seattle, WA 98115
Teacher: Karen Gamble
Bio: I have practiced yoga for about 20 years, give a few to adolescence and growing pains, so consistently for the last ten then. In 2007 I did my 200hrs on a tropical island in Thailand and quickly accepted the job offer to teach there for a year. I've never looked back, this is my passion. I am influenced by many Western yoga teachers including local peers but my inspiration is from the likes of Aung San Su Ki, Nelson Mandela, Muhammad Ali, MLK, you get the idea. What I bring to the mat is what I hope to ignite in my life, and as an instructor what I hope to inspire in you. This is where our work begins, on ourselves, then and only then do we find the strength to influence and shape the world we live in.

KIDS YOGA

2013-05-20T23:15:00Z

Monday, May 20, 2013, 4:15 – 5:15pm

Series: Mondays, 4:15 - 5:15pm
Schedule: April 29 - May 20
Description: Yoga helps kids get in touch with their bodies, strengthen and relax their muscles, and develop coordination, focus, and confidence. We will practice kid-style asana (postures) and pranayama (breathing) in a playful, supportive, and safe environment. Through experiential games we introduce the yamas (how to treat others) and the niyamas (how to treat yourself), deepening a child's sense of respect and awareness. Yoga is universal! It's not dogmatic - just healthy fun! Drop your kids off at yoga, and have an hour to yourself.
Teacher: Rebecca Young
Bio: Rebecca spends most of her time performing, recording and teaching music. She chanted her first ‘om’ at the age of 9 with her ‘hippie’ father in her hometown of Toronto. In 1997 she moved from NYC to Seattle and began practicing yoga to cope with adjusting to life on the rainy west coast, away from her friends and family. After giving birth to her son in 1999, she sought out a gym that offered childcare and yoga and met the inimitable Fran Gallo, who has been her most influential and guiding teacher for the past 13 years., Rebecca received her Yoga for Kids teacher training at Next Generation Yoga in New York City in 2003 and started teaching yoga to children on Maui, HI when her family took a sabbatical year there in 2004. Rebecca loves to combine her love of music with yoga in working with children and welcomes the opportunity to provide the enthusiasm, adaptability and ability to work and connect with all children., “Children learn with their whole selves, taking in the world around them through their bodies, minds, senses and imaginations. I like to create a dynamic environment that stimulates children on every level while respecting their individual needs. Using yoga as a cornerstone for every, activity, my interdisciplinary approach integrates music, movement, storytelling, and art to engage and educate the whole child., As children play, sing, imagine and create, they learn the fundamental poses, breathing exercises and relaxation techniques of yoga, while exploring health, anatomy, ethics, and ecology in fun, meaningful ways. Most important, they also learn life's biggest lessons - how to understand, express and love who they are, inside and out.”, Despite her busy schedule, Rebecca moves heaven and earth to attend a daily class at 8 Limbs: Phinney Ridge as a student and loves to learn from all of the great teachers at all 8 Limbs studios. She is also a, certified instructor of the social and emotional literacy program, 'Roots of Empathy,' which she teaches in the Seattle Public Schools.
Studio: Phinney Ridge
Address: 6801 Greenwood Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98103
Cost: $50 for 4-week series.
Event Registration: Please register for series in advance at the studio location:, Capitol Hill: 206.325.8221, Phinney Ridge: 206.432.9609, Wedgwood: 206.523.9722, West Seattle: 206.933.9642
Cancellation Policy: Refunds of 90% up to five days prior to workshop. No refunds allowable after that time.
Level: ALL
Level Description: All Levels classes embrace the range of levels, with modifications and opportunities to intensify or simplify as needed.

ALL LEVELS GENTLE

2013-05-20T23:30:00Z

Monday, May 20, 2013, 4:30 – 5:45pm

PLEASE NOTE: Community Class. Free first Monday of the month.
Level: ALL
Level Description: All Levels classes embrace the range of levels, with modifications and opportunities to intensify or simplify as needed.
Class Type: GENTLE
Class Description: Gentle Yoga is a class focused on rejuvenating and healing the body. This class includes gentle stretches, breathing, relaxation, and simple movements to increase range of motion of the major joints. Gentle Yoga is appropriate for seniors or for students who simply prefer to move at a slower pace.
Studio: West Seattle
Address: 4546 1/2 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116
Teacher: Alex Baker
Bio: Alex has been a dedicated Hatha Yoga practitioner for over ten years. She continues to discover joy and humility through the efforts of her practice. Alex finds inspiration from the Krishnamacharya lineage including the teachings of B.K.S. Iyengar, A.G. & Indra Mohan, Donna Farhi & Judith Lasater. Alex has a gentle and encouraging teaching style, meeting each individual student exactly where they are at within their practice. She creatively focuses on building the relationship between our breath and our physical body. Alex’s classes will increase your physical strength & flexibility in addition to deepen your awareness of the healing qualities found within your breath. While exploring a full range of asanas with Alex, you can expect to learn more about the ancient philosophical teachings from Patanjali’s Sutras as well as learning how to better support yourself within the seasons through the science of Ayurveda. Alex is a 2009 graduate from the 8 Limbs Teacher Training Program and is excited to share the wonderful therapeutic benefits of yoga with you.

PRENATAL

2013-05-21T00:30:00Z

Monday, May 20, 2013, 5:30 – 7pm

PLEASE NOTE: $115 for an 8 class pass. Sessions are ongoing and may be started at any time.
Level: ALL
Level Description: All Levels classes embrace the range of levels, with modifications and opportunities to intensify or simplify as needed.
Class Type: PRENATAL
Class Description: Practice the art of relaxation through breath awareness, reduce physical tension, and safely prepare for labor. $115 for an 8-class session. Pre-registration required. Sessions are ongoing and may be started at anytime. Prenatal students should eat something light one hour before class and bring a snack. Click here for more info.
Studio: Phinney Ridge
Address: 6801 Greenwood Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98103
Room: Satya
Teacher: Tami Hafzalla
Bio: Tami Hafzalla has studied extensively with master teachers and scholars in the US, Australia, India, Thailand, and The Middle East. She teaches classical Vinyasa sequences rooted in the Krishnamacharya lineage. Her style is dynamic yet she teaches with tenderness and compassion. Her verbal instructions are concise and her hands on adjustments are both skillful and nurturing. She aims to empower her students, challenging them to safely find their edge and expand themselves physically and spiritually. Tami feels blessed that she has been chosen to share the delights of yoga and does so with humility. She teaches community classes, private sessions, specialty workshops and local and international retreats. Additionally Tami can be consulted for Ayurveda and serves as a labor support Doula.

PRENATAL

2013-05-21T00:30:00Z

Monday, May 20, 2013, 5:30 – 7pm

PLEASE NOTE: $115 for 8 classes. Sessions are ongoing and may be started at any time.
Level: ALL
Level Description: All Levels classes embrace the range of levels, with modifications and opportunities to intensify or simplify as needed.
Class Type: PRENATAL
Class Description: Practice the art of relaxation through breath awareness, reduce physical tension, and safely prepare for labor. $115 for an 8-class session. Pre-registration required. Sessions are ongoing and may be started at anytime. Prenatal students should eat something light one hour before class and bring a snack. Click here for more info.
Studio: Capitol Hill
Address: 500 East Pike Street, Seattle, WA 98122
Room: Surya
Teacher: Gudrun Oskardottir
Bio: Born and raised in Iceland, Gudrun studied dance in Iceland, Sweden and Denmark. She has worked as a dancer and choreographer in Europe, and has taught ballet to children and students of university age. Gudrun moved to Seattle in 2011 and lives in Ballard with her husband and their baby girl., Gudrun fell in love with yoga when she was pregnant. Even though she had taken yoga classes for some years, something amazing happened during a prenatal yoga class one Monday afternoon. This opened a new chapter in her life; she knew that prenatal / postnatal yoga was what she wanted to focus on and started a yoga teacher training at 8 Limbs Yoga Centers Spring 2012., Yoga has helped Gudrun to stay grounded and connected with her environment. It played a significant role in guiding her through pregnancy, labor and postpartum. Her passion is to build a warm and welcoming environment where parents can find their way to healthy pregnancy, postpartum and parenting.
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ALL LEVELS

2013-05-21T00:45:00Z

Monday, May 20, 2013, 5:45 – 7pm

PLEASE NOTE: Yoga Sutra Philosophical Focus. Delve deeper into the history and philosophy of yoga through a weekly examination of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. Each week Jen introduces an ancient Sutra, places it in the context of modern experience and offers suggestions on how to individually explore the Sutra during asana practice and through everyday living.
Level: ALL
Level Description: All Levels classes embrace the range of levels, with modifications and opportunities to intensify or simplify as needed.
Class Type: HATHA YOGA
Class Description: Our Hatha Yoga classes are instructional, insightful, and appropriate to your degree of yoga experience. The state of yoga is defined simply as having a one-pointed, focused mind. Hatha Yoga uses physical postures and other practices to find this state. A well-established practice with ancient roots, yoga is supported by modern science and embraced all over the globe.
Studio: Capitol Hill
Address: 500 East Pike Street, Seattle, WA 98122
Room: Chandra
Teacher: Jen Yaros
Bio: Jen Yaros melds a lifetime of creative exploration and movement into her practice as a yoga instructor. Drawing from a diverse background of dance, design and sculpture she approaches the teaching of yoga as a means of embodying awareness and freely expressing the spirit. Inspired by the authentic and empirical nature of the whole practice she integrates philosophy, meditation and movement into one seamless thread. To guide her students towards their full potential she teaches mindful ways to release the body and mind, while creating the space to fully reconnect. Her classes emphasize core stability, balance in motion and breath control along with guided meditation and philosophical exploration., In 2009 Jen began sharing the wisdom of the Yoga Sutras with her students as a way of expanding the practice beyond the physical postures and into the poise of everyday living. Starting at the very beginning of the book with the first sutra and each week working through one line at a time, she is currently in the middle of the 2nd chapter exploring the essence of freedom and awareness. You are welcome to join the journey at any time to broaden your understanding of yoga and deepen your practice., In addition to teaching for 8 Limbs Yoga Centers, Jen also directs the yoga program at Therapeutic Health Service, a drug and alcohol recovery center on First Hill. She is also currently working to expand the healing benefits of yoga to the regional health care system in King Co. If you'd like more information about her services, please contact her directly at croweatsbutterfly@gmail.com, Jen completed her primary training in 2005 with Paul Grilley, Andre Lappa, Katerina Wen, Troy Lucero and 8 Limbs Yoga Centers. She is well versed in a variety of yoga styles from Hatha and Ashtanga to Yin and Restorative. She teaches individual and group classes from Introductory Series right up to Advanced Flow lessons. She has received secondary training in philosophy, meditation and mindfulness through Lisa Holtby and Jo Leffingwell and continues to be influenced through the wisdom of the Yoga Sutras and Pema Chodren. She draws from each one of these sources in crafting tailored classes to meet the needs of her clients., Please contact: croweatsbutterfly@gmail.com

LEVEL I

2013-05-21T00:45:00Z

Monday, May 20, 2013, 5:45 – 7pm

Level: I
Level Description: Level I classes at 8 Limbs are ongoing classes for the Beginning or Continuing student who wants to focus on learning the basics of yoga postures, breathing practices, and concepts. We recommend at least one Intro to Hatha Yoga to prepare you for these classes. These classes were previously titled "Basics."
Class Type: HATHA YOGA
Class Description: Our Hatha Yoga classes are instructional, insightful, and appropriate to your degree of yoga experience. The state of yoga is defined simply as having a one-pointed, focused mind. Hatha Yoga uses physical postures and other practices to find this state. A well-established practice with ancient roots, yoga is supported by modern science and embraced all over the globe.
Studio: Phinney Ridge
Address: 6801 Greenwood Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98103
Room: Maha
Teacher: Marni Yamada
Bio: Marni Yamada was trained in yoga at Kalani Honua on the Big Island. She took an intensive training to teach Prenatal Yoga at the Seattle Holistic Center. Marni took the doula training at the Seattle Midwifery School to offer labor support and is a member of Northwest Doulas. Marni has taken classes,, workshops and trainings from various senior teachers in the United States, deepening her practice and knowledge of the various styles of yoga. She has truly been inspired by the power and grace of yoga. When not on the "Mat", Marni can be found competing professionally in snowboarding, river raft guiding, teaching art to kids, lifetime fitness to elderly or helping women through the amazing experience of birthing a child.

ALL LEVELS

2013-05-21T01:00:00Z

Monday, May 20, 2013, 6 – 7pm

Level: ALL
Level Description: All Levels classes embrace the range of levels, with modifications and opportunities to intensify or simplify as needed.
Class Type: HATHA YOGA
Class Description: Our Hatha Yoga classes are instructional, insightful, and appropriate to your degree of yoga experience. The state of yoga is defined simply as having a one-pointed, focused mind. Hatha Yoga uses physical postures and other practices to find this state. A well-established practice with ancient roots, yoga is supported by modern science and embraced all over the globe.
Studio: Wedgwood
Address: 7345 35th Avenue NE, Seattle, WA 98115
Teacher: Angela Gayle
Bio: Angela Gayle is a true NW native that gets her inspiration from the Mountains and the Sea. Her favorite place to be in Yoga and to meditate is on the high peeks of Mountaintops, next to Rivers and the open beaches of our beautiful Oceans. Whether you are in a Yoga Studio or practicing with her in the Studio of Nature, you will be led through Meditation, Pranayama and unique flowing classes to open the gates of personal development in the way you are looking for with encouragement and strength., Practicing since: 1997 Teaching since: 2005, Teachers: Angela has studied with a variety of teachers in both Yoga Asana and Yogic and Buddhist Philosophy in Studios and Temples in England, New York and Seattle. “I teach to learn, to experience and feel the true nature of peace inside my heart for no other reason than I just love sharing what I find with others”., “The goal of mankind is knowledge ... Now this knowledge is inherent in man. No knowledge comes from outside: it is all inside. What we say a man 'knows', should, in strict psychological language, be what he 'discovers' or 'unveils'; what man 'learns' is really what he discovers by taking the cover off his own soul, which is a mine of infinite knowledge.” Swami Vivekananda, If you would like to contact Angela with questions about her classes or Yoga in Nature email 8 Limbs or Angela directly at Manarahyoga@gmail.com, “Angela is a gifted teacher who has taken vinyasa to a whole new level for me! She has wonderful knowledge of anatomy and physiology, and a skillful, intuitive sense of how to guide me more deeply into my yoga practice. Her verbal cues and physical adjustments are always unique and spot on. I love her spontanaeity, generosity, and humility!” Meera Patankar

ALL LEVELS

2013-05-21T01:00:00Z

Monday, May 20, 2013, 6 – 7:15pm

Level: ALL
Level Description: All Levels classes embrace the range of levels, with modifications and opportunities to intensify or simplify as needed.
Class Type: HATHA FLOW
Class Description: Classes marked “Flow” will move with the breath from pose to pose and have a more dynamic pace (also known as Vinyasa Yoga). “Vigorous Flow” denotes a faster pace. Our Hatha Yoga classes are instructional, insightful, and appropriate to your degree of yoga experience. The state of yoga is defined simply as having a one-pointed, focused mind. Hatha Yoga uses physical postures and other practices to find this state. A well-established practice with ancient roots, yoga is supported by modern science and embraced all over the globe.
Studio: West Seattle
Address: 4546 1/2 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116
Teacher: Jonna Bracken
Bio: The strength of Jonna's teaching lies in her attention to detail and her compassionate approach to individual needs. Her intuitive ability to see how structure and form work together in the body leads her to many insights for those who take her classes. Jonna offers a skillful and strong practice and hopes that each student will walk away with a deeper understanding of themselves and the yogic path., Practicing Since: 1995, Teaching Since: 2000, Influential teachers: Tias Little, Jo Leffingwell, Jason Crandell, Theresa Murphy, My Grandmother
Substitute: Sub

LEVEL II FLOW

2013-05-21T02:15:00Z

Monday, May 20, 2013, 7:15 – 8:30pm

Level: II
Level Description: Level II classes are for the intermediate yoga student. They are to both solidify one's understanding and push one's limits physically, mentally, and energetically. Classes marked "Flow" will move with the breath from pose to pose and have a more dynamic pace (also known as Vinyasa Yoga.) "Vigorous Flow" denotes a faster pace.
Class Type: HATHA FLOW
Class Description: Classes marked “Flow” will move with the breath from pose to pose and have a more dynamic pace (also known as Vinyasa Yoga). “Vigorous Flow” denotes a faster pace. Our Hatha Yoga classes are instructional, insightful, and appropriate to your degree of yoga experience. The state of yoga is defined simply as having a one-pointed, focused mind. Hatha Yoga uses physical postures and other practices to find this state. A well-established practice with ancient roots, yoga is supported by modern science and embraced all over the globe.
Studio: Capitol Hill
Address: 500 East Pike Street, Seattle, WA 98122
Room: Surya
Teacher: Tim Sullivan
Bio: Tim has taught yoga in Chicago, New York, Austin, TX, and Paris, France. He has trained with Seane Corn, Dharma Mittra, and extensively with Shiva Rea. His classes focus on strength within fluidity, connecting in with our more liquid natural state. He's a nationally certified massage therapist, likes to work hard, and tell really bad jokes. Practicing Since: 1998, Teaching Since: 2005, "Love is more thicker than forget" -- e.e. cummings

LEVEL II FLOW

2013-05-21T02:15:00Z

Monday, May 20, 2013, 7:15 – 8:30pm

Level: II
Level Description: Level II classes are for the intermediate yoga student. They are to both solidify one's understanding and push one's limits physically, mentally, and energetically. Classes marked "Flow" will move with the breath from pose to pose and have a more dynamic pace (also known as Vinyasa Yoga.) "Vigorous Flow" denotes a faster pace.
Class Type: HATHA FLOW
Class Description: Classes marked “Flow” will move with the breath from pose to pose and have a more dynamic pace (also known as Vinyasa Yoga). “Vigorous Flow” denotes a faster pace. Our Hatha Yoga classes are instructional, insightful, and appropriate to your degree of yoga experience. The state of yoga is defined simply as having a one-pointed, focused mind. Hatha Yoga uses physical postures and other practices to find this state. A well-established practice with ancient roots, yoga is supported by modern science and embraced all over the globe.
Studio: Phinney Ridge
Address: 6801 Greenwood Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98103
Room: Maha
Teacher: Tami Hafzalla
Bio: Tami Hafzalla has studied extensively with master teachers and scholars in the US, Australia, India, Thailand, and The Middle East. She teaches classical Vinyasa sequences rooted in the Krishnamacharya lineage. Her style is dynamic yet she teaches with tenderness and compassion. Her verbal instructions are concise and her hands on adjustments are both skillful and nurturing. She aims to empower her students, challenging them to safely find their edge and expand themselves physically and spiritually. Tami feels blessed that she has been chosen to share the delights of yoga and does so with humility. She teaches community classes, private sessions, specialty workshops and local and international retreats. Additionally Tami can be consulted for Ayurveda and serves as a labor support Doula.

BACK CARE SERIES

2013-05-21T02:15:00Z

Monday, May 20, 2013, 7:15 – 8:30pm

Series: Mondays 7:15-8:30pm
Schedule: May 20 – July 1, 2013 (no class May 27)
PLEASE NOTE: Pre-registration required., Please note: This class is designed for those who are in the recovery stage of back pain. For those in the acute, inflamed stages of sciatica and disc issues, it is recommended that you wait until the injury or condition calms down enough to allow for movement in a group setting. Students should be able to lie on the back or on the stomach with relative ease. If any student wishes to speak with the instructor about his or her particular back condition and the nature of this class, please contact Kate directly. Her contact information can be found at www.uprightrolfing.com
Description: Many of us struggle with back pain on some level or another - whether it be a mild, nagging ache or a full-on episode that puts us out of commission and seeking help. Many of us sit for long periods of the day and can benefit from learning basic back care. This series seeks to bring each student into a new relationship with his/her back pain. While some back pain will never truly go away, we can find ways to work within our range so that we can still do the things we want to in life.
Teacher: Dawn Jansen
Bio: With over 15 years of experience, Dawn Jansen is a highly trained and versatile yoga instructor who has been featured in Yoga International magazine. Dawn has taught in Seattle since 1995 and brings a practical and contemporary approach to yoga., Trained in various systems including classical, modern and traditional dance, theatre and martial arts, Dawn began practicing yoga at the Jiva Mukti Yoga School in 1991., Dawn has studied with some of the top yoga teachers in the United States, including Sharon Gannon and David Life at Jivamukti Yoga, Rama Berch, Mark Whitwell, Doug Swenson, Ana Forest, Jo Leffingwell, Dharma Mittra, and Rod Stryker. Dawn was the founder of Jai Ma Yoga Studio from 2000-2004 and her primary influences are based on her studies in Ashtanga, Iyengar and Krishnamachayra yoga., Dawn mixes a variety of hatha yoga techniques and works with students of all levels to create classes with individual instruction and a healthy sense of humor. Her classes include invigorating vinyasa sequences, philosophy from the masters and personal instruction and assists tailored to a broad range of students., Dawn teaches students to utilize the body as a means for strengthening self-awareness, concentration and meditation, as well as to purify and energize the mind. Her classes are dynamic and, most importantly, flat-out fun., In addition to group classes, Dawn is also offers private instruction, children’s classes and teacher training. Teaching at all levels, her instruction focuses not only on keeping the body healthy and flexible, but on opening the mind to long-term relaxation and well-being.
Studio: Wedgwood
Address: 7345 35th Avenue NE, Seattle, WA 98115
Room: Wedgwood
Cost: $85 for six-week series
Event Registration: Please register for workshops in advance at the Wedgwood Studio 206.523.9722, Or mail payments to:, 8 Limbs Yoga Centers, 7345 35th Avenue NE, Seattle WA 98115, Questions? Call the office number above or email wedgwood@8limbsyoga.com
Cancellation Policy: Refunds of 90% up to five days prior to workshop. No refunds allowable after that time.
Level: ALL
Level Description: All Levels classes embrace the range of levels, with modifications and opportunities to intensify or simplify as needed.

CANCELED - INTRO SERIES (WS) with Maura

2013-05-21T02:30:00Z

Monday, May 20, 2013, 7:30 – 8:45pm

Series: INTRO SERIES (WS) with Maura
Dates & Times: Mondays, 7:30 - 8:45pm, May 20 - July 1, 2013 (no class May 27) - CANCELED
PLEASE NOTE: Register early as these classes fill. Please include a completed release form with your payment (if paying over the phone you may bring it in to your first class).
Description: These six-week sessions are designed for anyone new to hatha yoga or continuing students interested in reconnecting to the fundamentals of a physical yoga practice, including basic yoga postures and breathing practices. This series will prepare students for the ongoing Level I classes offered at 8 Limbs., Best Yoga for Beginners, says Seattle Magazine, March 2009:, "If you’ve never touched a yoga mat, you can’t go wrong with 8 Limbs’ introductory series—where senior teachers (not rookies) will show you the ropes."
Teacher: Maura Barclay
Bio: Maura Barclay, a former Junior Olympian gymnast and professional fire fighter, began her yoga path with a mixed martial art called Budokon. It was in this Iyengar influenced Hatha-Martial Arts hybrid that she discovered the keys to floating and effortless arms balances. She also sustained a debilitating injury that was beyond the scope of Eastern and Western healing modalities. When she finally discovered Yoga Tune Up®, created by Jill Miller in Los Angeles, CA, she was pain free for the first time in over a year. So inspired by the speed and effectiveness of this therapeutic Yoga, she became one of the first teacher trainers and eventually went on to become the Director of Training and Continuing Education for Tune Up Fitness Worldwide. Currently, she enjoys teaching Yoga Tune Up® at CrossFit and traveling around the US teaching Embodied Anatomy modules for 200 hour Yoga Teacher Trainings.
Room: West Seattle
Cost: $90 for 6-week series/$70 for 4-week series
Event Registration: WEST SEATTLE, To register call (206)933.9642, Questions? Call the appropriate number above or email westseattle@8limbsyoga.com
Cancellation Policy: Refunds of 90% up to five days prior to series. No refunds allowable after that time.
Teacher: Jonna Bracken
Bio: The strength of Jonna's teaching lies in her attention to detail and her compassionate approach to individual needs. Her intuitive ability to see how structure and form work together in the body leads her to many insights for those who take her classes. Jonna offers a skillful and strong practice and hopes that each student will walk away with a deeper understanding of themselves and the yogic path., Practicing Since: 1995, Teaching Since: 2000, Influential teachers: Tias Little, Jo Leffingwell, Jason Crandell, Theresa Murphy, My Grandmother
PLEASE NOTE: Register early as these classes fill. Please include a completed release form with your payment (if paying over the phone you may bring it in to your first class).
Studio: West Seattle
Address: 4546 1/2 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116
Room: West Seattle
Level: Intro
Level Description: The 8 Limbs Intro to Hatha Yoga is a series format course for the new yoga student interested in receiving a strong foundation in Hatha Yoga. These popular courses often fill, so please register in advance.

ALL LEVELS FLOW

2013-05-21T13:30:00Z

Tuesday, May 21, 2013, 6:30 – 7:45am

PLEASE NOTE: Teacher will provide an appropriate ending for your practice after one hour for those with limited time.
Level: ALL
Level Description: All Levels classes embrace the range of levels, with modifications and opportunities to intensify or simplify as needed.
Class Type: HATHA FLOW
Class Description: Classes marked “Flow” will move with the breath from pose to pose and have a more dynamic pace (also known as Vinyasa Yoga). “Vigorous Flow” denotes a faster pace. Our Hatha Yoga classes are instructional, insightful, and appropriate to your degree of yoga experience. The state of yoga is defined simply as having a one-pointed, focused mind. Hatha Yoga uses physical postures and other practices to find this state. A well-established practice with ancient roots, yoga is supported by modern science and embraced all over the globe.
Studio: Capitol Hill
Address: 500 East Pike Street, Seattle, WA 98122
Room: Surya
Teacher: Jeff Wildenstein
Bio: A 2009 graduate of the 8 Limbs Yoga Teacher Training, Jeff is a sign language interpreter and writes poetry. While Jeff's class is an energizing flow, he brings warmth and compassion to his teaching as is his approach to his own practice. Jeff believes that while practicing asana, there are abundant lessons that present themselves and grant us access to the person we are and can become off the mat.

ALL LEVELS FLOW

2013-05-21T13:30:00Z

Tuesday, May 21, 2013, 6:30 – 7:30am

Level: ALL
Level Description: All Levels classes embrace the range of levels, with modifications and opportunities to intensify or simplify as needed.
Class Type: HATHA FLOW
Class Description: Classes marked “Flow” will move with the breath from pose to pose and have a more dynamic pace (also known as Vinyasa Yoga). “Vigorous Flow” denotes a faster pace. Our Hatha Yoga classes are instructional, insightful, and appropriate to your degree of yoga experience. The state of yoga is defined simply as having a one-pointed, focused mind. Hatha Yoga uses physical postures and other practices to find this state. A well-established practice with ancient roots, yoga is supported by modern science and embraced all over the globe.
Studio: Wedgwood
Address: 7345 35th Avenue NE, Seattle, WA 98115
Teacher: Adi
Bio: Adi found yoga when a friend suggested it as a great compliment to his Zen meditation practice and running. He had a question many of us share: can you meditate if you have a hard time sitting still? Adi has completed six yoga teacher trainings and over 500 additional hours of continuing education. He has been practicing meditation since 1995, and yoga since the late nineties. He began teaching in 2003 and has over 8000 teaching hours. His primary teachers have been Shiva Rea, Melina Meza, SarahJoy Marsh and Katerina Wen., Adi’s teaching style originated in the intensity of Baptiste Power Yoga, but has been filtered through several more alignment based, therapeutic traditions. The result is a strong, flowing practice that is very attentive to the meditative aspect of the body in motion. His classes are often core focused, featuring held poses for strength building, flowing movement sequences for balance and grace, and breathing practices for increased lung capacity, concentration, and peace of mind. Adi also sprinkles in self-inquiry for those interested in meditation.

ALL LEVELS FLOW

2013-05-21T13:30:00Z

Tuesday, May 21, 2013, 6:30 – 7:30am

Level: ALL
Level Description: All Levels classes embrace the range of levels, with modifications and opportunities to intensify or simplify as needed.
Class Type: HATHA FLOW
Class Description: Classes marked “Flow” will move with the breath from pose to pose and have a more dynamic pace (also known as Vinyasa Yoga). “Vigorous Flow” denotes a faster pace. Our Hatha Yoga classes are instructional, insightful, and appropriate to your degree of yoga experience. The state of yoga is defined simply as having a one-pointed, focused mind. Hatha Yoga uses physical postures and other practices to find this state. A well-established practice with ancient roots, yoga is supported by modern science and embraced all over the globe.
Studio: West Seattle
Address: 4546 1/2 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116
Teacher: Heather Carballo
Bio: Heather follows the path of love and devotion in her life and bhakti yoga guides her in her day-to-day life as yoga teacher, mom and school nurse. Heather over the years has worked as a public health nurse helping pregnant teen moms follow their heart’s desire and empower them to have a voice in motherhood and life. She is intrigued with the concept of practicing the 8 limbs of yoga on the mat to ultimately carry these challenging philosophies off the mat into our daily lives, which often is where the work begins. Heather believes yoga is about calming the mind to connect and awaken the limitless love that resides in each of our hearts at all times. Her 200-hour Training is from 7 Centers in Sedona, AZ, and Pre/Postnatal at 8 Limbs Yoga Centers. Practicing Since: 1999, Teaching Since: 2011, “Love is our true essence. Love has no limitations of caste, religion, race, or nationality. We are all beads strung together on the same thread of love. To awaken this unity--and to spread to others the love that is our inherent nature--is the true goal of human life." ~Amma, the hugging saint

ALL LEVELS FLOW

2013-05-21T13:30:00Z

Tuesday, May 21, 2013, 6:30 – 7:30am

Level: ALL
Level Description: All Levels classes embrace the range of levels, with modifications and opportunities to intensify or simplify as needed.
Class Type: HATHA FLOW
Class Description: Classes marked “Flow” will move with the breath from pose to pose and have a more dynamic pace (also known as Vinyasa Yoga). “Vigorous Flow” denotes a faster pace. Our Hatha Yoga classes are instructional, insightful, and appropriate to your degree of yoga experience. The state of yoga is defined simply as having a one-pointed, focused mind. Hatha Yoga uses physical postures and other practices to find this state. A well-established practice with ancient roots, yoga is supported by modern science and embraced all over the globe.
Studio: Phinney Ridge
Address: 6801 Greenwood Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98103
Room: Maha
Teacher: Jen Mullholand
Bio: Jen is a native Midwestern, a recent transplant to Seattle and a lover of all things yoga. Jen found yoga when she moved to Chicago after college. Yoga provided her a much-needed break from the rigors of corporate life. Five years, two layoffs and a stint in graduate school later, Jen fell into teaching yoga (and fell even more in love). She completed her 200-hour certification in 2006 at Moksha Yoga Center in Chicago. Jen’s teaching methodology is deeply influenced by senior Iyengar teacher Gabriel Halpern, Purna Yoga founder Aadil Palkhivala and Tias Little. She also completed a 100-hour Anusara Immersion in 2011-2012 with Sarah Starnes in Chicago., Her classes are a strong, playful blend of movement, breath and alignment, inspired by years of study in many traditions., Always the student, Jen is currently pursuing her 500-hour certification with Noah Maze in Los Angeles., Practicing Since: 1998, Teaching Since: 2003, "All Life is Yoga.” Sri Aurobindo.
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MEDITATION

2013-05-21T15:00:00Z

Tuesday, May 21, 2013, 8 – 9am

Level: ALL
Level Description: All Levels classes embrace the range of levels, with modifications and opportunities to intensify or simplify as needed.
Class Type: MINDFULNESS MEDITATION
Class Description: A chance to come together in a group to practice Mindfulness Meditation. This class is not meant to be a training in Mindfulness Meditation, it is rather a class to support students' ongoing meditation practice. Some previous training in Mindfulness Meditation or other meditation tradition is recommended, but not required. Class will include brief meditation instruction, 30 minutes of seated meditation, a brief Dharma talk, and brief Q&A. Free, Dana (donations) accepted.
Studio: Capitol Hill
Address: 500 East Pike Street, Seattle, WA 98122
Teacher: Lauren Kite
Bio: Lauren came to the exploration of asana through the recommendation of a friend, as a way to greater embody the profound transformative efforts of meditation. A life-long love of being active and playful in sports and nature found it’s fullest expression through the grace and skillful mindfulness of yoga., Lauren truly believes that yoga is both the “goal” and the practical means by which we come ever closer to that goal. Asana works from the gross level to the subtle, clarifying channels of structural integrity and alignment and the energetic pulse of prana to support the whole health and intelligence of our body-system. By cultivating a curiosity about that process, one can expand the sense of Center and nurture the affinity between the Breath and the Self. Yoga has become not just an indispensible part of everyday, but the thread of intention underlying all of Life as we strive towards greater harmony, within ourselves, with the planet, and with each other., Lauren graduated from the 8 Limbs Teacher Training program in 2011. Her greatest inspirations beyond the loving and wise tutelage of the 8 Limbs teachers are: Tias Little, JinSung, Rod Stryker, and her meditation mentors Molly Knight and John MacPherson from the Gurdjieff/Fourth Way tradition., Practicing Since: 2004, Teaching Since: 2011, Quote:, “A man may be born, but in order to be born he must first die, and in order to die he must first awake.” – G. I. Gurdjieff

ALL LEVELS

2013-05-21T15:00:00Z

Tuesday, May 21, 2013, 8 – 9:15am

Level: ALL
Level Description: All Levels classes embrace the range of levels, with modifications and opportunities to intensify or simplify as needed.
Class Type: HATHA YOGA
Class Description: Our Hatha Yoga classes are instructional, insightful, and appropriate to your degree of yoga experience. The state of yoga is defined simply as having a one-pointed, focused mind. Hatha Yoga uses physical postures and other practices to find this state. A well-established practice with ancient roots, yoga is supported by modern science and embraced all over the globe.
Studio: Wedgwood
Address: 7345 35th Avenue NE, Seattle, WA 98115
Teacher: Karen Gamble
Bio: I have practiced yoga for about 20 years, give a few to adolescence and growing pains, so consistently for the last ten then. In 2007 I did my 200hrs on a tropical island in Thailand and quickly accepted the job offer to teach there for a year. I've never looked back, this is my passion. I am influenced by many Western yoga teachers including local peers but my inspiration is from the likes of Aung San Su Ki, Nelson Mandela, Muhammad Ali, MLK, you get the idea. What I bring to the mat is what I hope to ignite in my life, and as an instructor what I hope to inspire in you. This is where our work begins, on ourselves, then and only then do we find the strength to influence and shape the world we live in.
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LEVEL II FLOW

2013-05-21T16:30:00Z

Tuesday, May 21, 2013, 9:30 – 10:45am

PLEASE NOTE: Community Class.
Level: ALL, II
Class Type: HATHA FLOW
Class Description: Classes marked “Flow” will move with the breath from pose to pose and have a more dynamic pace (also known as Vinyasa Yoga). “Vigorous Flow” denotes a faster pace. Our Hatha Yoga classes are instructional, insightful, and appropriate to your degree of yoga experience. The state of yoga is defined simply as having a one-pointed, focused mind. Hatha Yoga uses physical postures and other practices to find this state. A well-established practice with ancient roots, yoga is supported by modern science and embraced all over the globe.
Studio: Wedgwood
Address: 7345 35th Avenue NE, Seattle, WA 98115
Teacher: Melissa Lundsgaard
Bio: Melissa discovered yoga through an Intro Series at 8 Limbs Yoga Centers in 2001. Always in motion as a dancer, choreographer and aerial artist, it was through yoga she discovered that movement was not only beautiful and strengthening, but also healing. She has since studied under various teachers and styles gathering a mix of ingredients that fuel her passion for creative, playful and dynamic flow. Coming full circle, she graduated from the 200HR Teacher Training program at 8 Limbs Yoga Centers in 2012., Whether in a studio or private setting, Melissa provides a safe space to honor the humility of curiosity and welcome the thrill of discovery in the potential of each individual, no matter what phase of life is being expressed. She is inspired daily by the body’s physical capabilities, the mind’s profound power and the spirit’s emerging freedom., If not flowing on her mat, you may also find Melissa and her husband, Rob, leading Kirtan or devotional chanting around yoga studios, festivals and retreats. Find them at www.lundsgaardmusic.com.

ALL LEVELS

2013-05-21T16:30:00Z

Tuesday, May 21, 2013, 9:30 – 10:45am

Level: ALL
Level Description: All Levels classes embrace the range of levels, with modifications and opportunities to intensify or simplify as needed.
Class Type: HATHA YOGA
Class Description: Our Hatha Yoga classes are instructional, insightful, and appropriate to your degree of yoga experience. The state of yoga is defined simply as having a one-pointed, focused mind. Hatha Yoga uses physical postures and other practices to find this state. A well-established practice with ancient roots, yoga is supported by modern science and embraced all over the globe.
Studio: West Seattle
Address: 4546 1/2 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116
Teacher: Alex Baker
Bio: Alex has been a dedicated Hatha Yoga practitioner for over ten years. She continues to discover joy and humility through the efforts of her practice. Alex finds inspiration from the Krishnamacharya lineage including the teachings of B.K.S. Iyengar, A.G. & Indra Mohan, Donna Farhi & Judith Lasater. Alex has a gentle and encouraging teaching style, meeting each individual student exactly where they are at within their practice. She creatively focuses on building the relationship between our breath and our physical body. Alex’s classes will increase your physical strength & flexibility in addition to deepen your awareness of the healing qualities found within your breath. While exploring a full range of asanas with Alex, you can expect to learn more about the ancient philosophical teachings from Patanjali’s Sutras as well as learning how to better support yourself within the seasons through the science of Ayurveda. Alex is a 2009 graduate from the 8 Limbs Teacher Training Program and is excited to share the wonderful therapeutic benefits of yoga with you.

LEVEL I FLOW

2013-05-21T16:30:00Z

Tuesday, May 21, 2013, 9:30 – 10:45am

Level: I
Level Description: Level I classes at 8 Limbs are ongoing classes for the Beginning or Continuing student who wants to focus on learning the basics of yoga postures, breathing practices, and concepts. We recommend at least one Intro to Hatha Yoga to prepare you for these classes. These classes were previously titled "Basics."
Class Type: HATHA FLOW
Class Description: Classes marked “Flow” will move with the breath from pose to pose and have a more dynamic pace (also known as Vinyasa Yoga). “Vigorous Flow” denotes a faster pace. Our Hatha Yoga classes are instructional, insightful, and appropriate to your degree of yoga experience. The state of yoga is defined simply as having a one-pointed, focused mind. Hatha Yoga uses physical postures and other practices to find this state. A well-established practice with ancient roots, yoga is supported by modern science and embraced all over the globe.
Studio: Phinney Ridge
Address: 6801 Greenwood Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98103
Room: Maha
Teacher: Dawn Jansen
Bio: With over 15 years of experience, Dawn Jansen is a highly trained and versatile yoga instructor who has been featured in Yoga International magazine. Dawn has taught in Seattle since 1995 and brings a practical and contemporary approach to yoga., Trained in various systems including classical, modern and traditional dance, theatre and martial arts, Dawn began practicing yoga at the Jiva Mukti Yoga School in 1991., Dawn has studied with some of the top yoga teachers in the United States, including Sharon Gannon and David Life at Jivamukti Yoga, Rama Berch, Mark Whitwell, Doug Swenson, Ana Forest, Jo Leffingwell, Dharma Mittra, and Rod Stryker. Dawn was the founder of Jai Ma Yoga Studio from 2000-2004 and her primary influences are based on her studies in Ashtanga, Iyengar and Krishnamachayra yoga., Dawn mixes a variety of hatha yoga techniques and works with students of all levels to create classes with individual instruction and a healthy sense of humor. Her classes include invigorating vinyasa sequences, philosophy from the masters and personal instruction and assists tailored to a broad range of students., Dawn teaches students to utilize the body as a means for strengthening self-awareness, concentration and meditation, as well as to purify and energize the mind. Her classes are dynamic and, most importantly, flat-out fun., In addition to group classes, Dawn is also offers private instruction, children’s classes and teacher training. Teaching at all levels, her instruction focuses not only on keeping the body healthy and flexible, but on opening the mind to long-term relaxation and well-being.

LEVEL II

2013-05-21T17:00:00Z

Tuesday, May 21, 2013, 10 – 11:30am

PLEASE NOTE: Childcare available, advanced reservation required (spaces limited.) Please call 325-8221.
Level: II
Level Description: Level II classes are for the intermediate yoga student. They are to both solidify one's understanding and push one's limits physically, mentally, and energetically. Classes marked "Flow" will move with the breath from pose to pose and have a more dynamic pace (also known as Vinyasa Yoga.) "Vigorous Flow" denotes a faster pace.
Class Type: HATHA FLOW
Class Description: Classes marked “Flow” will move with the breath from pose to pose and have a more dynamic pace (also known as Vinyasa Yoga). “Vigorous Flow” denotes a faster pace. Our Hatha Yoga classes are instructional, insightful, and appropriate to your degree of yoga experience. The state of yoga is defined simply as having a one-pointed, focused mind. Hatha Yoga uses physical postures and other practices to find this state. A well-established practice with ancient roots, yoga is supported by modern science and embraced all over the globe.
Studio: Capitol Hill
Address: 500 East Pike Street, Seattle, WA 98122
Room: Surya
Teacher: Kate Bradfield
Bio: Kate completed the 8 Limbs Teacher Training in 2004 and fell in love with anatomy and alignment. Kate finds the most inspiration in teaching beginners. She strives to help them understand how the body is structured within poses and how we can find the most ease and freedom in our yoga practice. Her continuing studies at the Rolf Institute further her inquiry into self-empowerment through yoga., "Have a plan and be willing to abandon it." - Ida Rolf, Teachers: Tias Little, Jonna Bracken, and Suzanne Picard, Practicing since: 2001, Teaching since: 2004

POSTNATAL

2013-05-21T18:00:00Z

Tuesday, May 21, 2013, 11am – 12:30pm

PLEASE NOTE: Babies birth to 1 year. Dads/Partners/Caregivers welcome.
Level: ALL
Level Description: All Levels classes embrace the range of levels, with modifications and opportunities to intensify or simplify as needed.
Class Type: POSTNATAL
Class Description: In a supportive environment with others moms (dads also welcome), work gently to regain abdominal tone and body strength while addressing pain in the shoulders, back and pelvis. Dads also welcome! Click here for more info.
Studio: Wedgwood
Address: 7345 35th Avenue NE, Seattle, WA 98115
Teacher: Shelly Thorn
Bio: Shelly Thorn, RYT, weaves together time-tested techniques from a variety of yoga styles and master teachers. Her continuous study and inspiration come from such masters as Sarah Powers, Rod Stryker, Gary Kraftsow, Sean Corne, Max Strom, Erich Schiffman and others. A class with Shelly often includes elements from power vinyasa, viniyoga, Iyengar, general Hatha, restorative, yin and other lineages. The result is a thoughtfully designed, fluid class with clear options for all levels of students. She is respectful and supportive, creating a space where students can feel at ease as they refine their efforts, try new things and open deeply to their experience. Students share that they appreciate the mix of effort and relaxation, focus on breathing, inspirational readings, and effectiveness of the chosen postures to ease their pain and tension and inspire an overall ease in body and mind., Shelly says, "I lived through being an intense, ambitious, career woman in my 20s, succeeding in high tech marketing based primarily on my intent to be "good enough," to prove myself by working very hard. Then I survived an equally intense but vastly different phase in my 30s: embracing the joy, transformation and chaos of birthing and raising my three boys. Now in mid-life, I find myself more at peace than ever, awed by the power of yoga, meditation and mindfulness to impact every facet of my life. I'm an avid student of the ways in which humans strive to reach their potential in all ages, phases and stages of their magical lives. Yoga is a fantastic tool in that endeavor.", On any given day or phase in life, we may need a vigorous and challenging practice, a slower, cooler practice or a completely quiet, restorative session. No matter the style or intensity she is teaching or practicing, Shelly brings a focus on mindfulness and meditation in movement. She understands that the power of yoga is accessed time and again with breath and presence (and a bit of focus, curiosity, courage or faith, joy and compassion thrown in for good measure). Ultimately, Shelly sees her job as providing the space and guidance for students to uncover their inner knowing, inner power and inner peace. Shelly notes, " If we practice yoga with introspection, we can't help but transform for the better. Our perspective changes. We show up for our lives differently. We see more clearly, focus more carefully, open more fully, feel more deeply. We are more skillful in relationship, work and service.", It is with great pleasure that Shelly holds a safe space for others to experience their personal version of these blissful and highly useful effects of yoga. She is deeply grateful to participate in the sharing of the ancient practice of yoga, a powerful and adaptable set of tools available to all of us, no matter our physical or mental shape, age, belief system or objectives for taking up yoga.

ALL LEVELS FLOW

2013-05-21T19:00:00Z

Tuesday, May 21, 2013, 12 – 1:15pm

PLEASE NOTE: Teacher will provide an appropriate ending for your practice after one hour for those with limited time.
Level: ALL
Level Description: All Levels classes embrace the range of levels, with modifications and opportunities to intensify or simplify as needed.
Class Type: HATHA FLOW
Class Description: Classes marked “Flow” will move with the breath from pose to pose and have a more dynamic pace (also known as Vinyasa Yoga). “Vigorous Flow” denotes a faster pace. Our Hatha Yoga classes are instructional, insightful, and appropriate to your degree of yoga experience. The state of yoga is defined simply as having a one-pointed, focused mind. Hatha Yoga uses physical postures and other practices to find this state. A well-established practice with ancient roots, yoga is supported by modern science and embraced all over the globe.
Studio: Capitol Hill
Address: 500 East Pike Street, Seattle, WA 98122
Room: Surya
Teacher: Lauren Kite
Bio: Lauren came to the exploration of asana through the recommendation of a friend, as a way to greater embody the profound transformative efforts of meditation. A life-long love of being active and playful in sports and nature found it’s fullest expression through the grace and skillful mindfulness of yoga., Lauren truly believes that yoga is both the “goal” and the practical means by which we come ever closer to that goal. Asana works from the gross level to the subtle, clarifying channels of structural integrity and alignment and the energetic pulse of prana to support the whole health and intelligence of our body-system. By cultivating a curiosity about that process, one can expand the sense of Center and nurture the affinity between the Breath and the Self. Yoga has become not just an indispensible part of everyday, but the thread of intention underlying all of Life as we strive towards greater harmony, within ourselves, with the planet, and with each other., Lauren graduated from the 8 Limbs Teacher Training program in 2011. Her greatest inspirations beyond the loving and wise tutelage of the 8 Limbs teachers are: Tias Little, JinSung, Rod Stryker, and her meditation mentors Molly Knight and John MacPherson from the Gurdjieff/Fourth Way tradition., Practicing Since: 2004, Teaching Since: 2011, Quote:, “A man may be born, but in order to be born he must first die, and in order to die he must first awake.” – G. I. Gurdjieff
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YOGA FOR 50+

2013-05-21T21:00:00Z

Tuesday, May 21, 2013, 2 – 3:15pm

Series: Tuesdays, 2:00 – 3:15pm
Schedule: April 23 – May 28, 2013
PLEASE NOTE: If you have health concerns about practicing yoga because of health or physical problems, please feel free to email Matt at yogamatt35@gmail.com to discuss your concerns.
Description: Think you have to be young, healthy, fit and flexible to practice yoga? Think again. If you have yearned to try yoga but have been discouraged because you think you are too old, your body type is wrong, you are suffering from chronic health issues, or are working with an injury, this class was designed with you in mind. Maybe you practiced yoga years ago, took a break, and now would love to get back into it. This series is the place to refresh your body and your mind. Taught in a light-hearted and very accessible way, the six-class series will introduce those over 50 to the basics of the physical practice of yoga, asana, as well as breathing practices, pranayama, and meditation.
Teacher: Matt Nadler
Bio: As a student Matt delved into the world of yoga in the 1970’s. His original teacher training was in the Viniyoga lineage. Since then he expanded his range by being certified and taking numerous workshops with many master yoga teachers from a variety of yoga lineages. Matt became a Yoga Tune Up® certified teacher in 2013 and now incorporates some of those principles into every class. He is a Registered Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance., Recognizing that everyone's body is different, Matt teaches an eclectic style of yoga that takes into consideration each student’s physical abilities and limitations., His lifetime professions of pharmacy, personal fitness training, health education, a poison information specialist (Mr. YUK) with the Washington Poison Center and gerontology were all stepping-stones towards being a yoga teacher. After completing these careers, he decided to devote his life to teaching yoga.  In April 2011 Matt had a heart attack and triple bypass surgery. Not only has he recovered rapidly and completely, but his entire view of life has been altered. “I believe that this was a dramatic way to let me know that my heart wasn't as open to giving and receiving love as much as I thought it was. Every day, every moment, every opportunity I have to be alive is precious! The work that I do on and off the mat is ongoing; a continual practice that is always evolving, always transforming, and always bringing me into a deeper place and understanding of myself and my students.”
Studio: Phinney Ridge
Address: 6801 Greenwood Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98103
Room: Maha
Cost: $80 per 6-week session. Pre-registration required., If space allows, a series drop-in rate of $16 can be paid per class., Regular 8 Limbs Class Cards and Memberships do not apply.
Event Registration: Please register for workshops in advance at the Capitol Hill Office and Boutique: 206.325.8221 Or mail payments to: 8 Limbs Yoga Centers, 500 East Pike St. Seattle WA 98122, For day-of registration add $5, Questions? Call the office number above or email email capitolhill@8limbsyoga.com
Cancellation Policy: Refunds of 90% up to five days prior to workshop. No refunds allowable after that time.
Level: ALL
Level Description: All Levels classes embrace the range of levels, with modifications and opportunities to intensify or simplify as needed.

ALL LEVELS FLOW

2013-05-21T23:00:00Z

Tuesday, May 21, 2013, 4 – 5:15pm

PLEASE NOTE: Community Class
Level: ALL
Level Description: All Levels classes embrace the range of levels, with modifications and opportunities to intensify or simplify as needed.
Class Type: HATHA FLOW
Class Description: Classes marked “Flow” will move with the breath from pose to pose and have a more dynamic pace (also known as Vinyasa Yoga). “Vigorous Flow” denotes a faster pace. Our Hatha Yoga classes are instructional, insightful, and appropriate to your degree of yoga experience. The state of yoga is defined simply as having a one-pointed, focused mind. Hatha Yoga uses physical postures and other practices to find this state. A well-established practice with ancient roots, yoga is supported by modern science and embraced all over the globe.
Studio: Capitol Hill
Address: 500 East Pike Street, Seattle, WA 98122
Room: Surya
Teacher: Lasara Jarvis
Bio: Lasara is a yoga instructor, choreographer, movement artist and total body nerd. With a wealth of movement experience, Lasara incorporates elements from many movement methodologies into her sequences. Her classes are unorthodox and inclusive. Students gain insight into their own head trips while becoming strong, flexible, and present. Lasara brings down-to-earth warmth and humor to her teaching, encouraging participants to laugh, risk and not hate on anybody. She is deeply committed to illuminating the system of yoga as being compatible with our modern urban lives., Lasara attended an arts-based high school which required her to teach regular classes as a part of her own education. She has been teaching one thing or another since she was 13 years old, and this lucky experience has bred in her a natural, instinctive presence in the classroom. Lasara received her 200 hour certification through 8 Limbs Yoga Centers, holds a BFA in Dance from Cornish College of the Arts and is a certified Zumba instructor. She is inspired by teachers from all traditions including: Sally Carley, Jenny Hayo, Jonna Bracken, Shiva Rae, Miguel Gutierrez, Pina Bausch, Bill T. Jones and Sol Alberione., A genius is the one most like himself.” – Thelonious Monk , Practicing Since: 2005 , Teaching Since: 2011

YOGA TUNE UP®

2013-05-21T23:30:00Z

Tuesday, May 21, 2013, 4:30 – 5:45pm

Level: ALL
Level Description: All Levels classes embrace the range of levels, with modifications and opportunities to intensify or simplify as needed.
Class Type: YOGA TUNE UP®
Class Description: Yoga Tune Up® is corrective, therapeutic Yoga that uses bits and pieces of poses, (asana) dynamic movement and focused breathing techniques to improve joint and muscle health as well as deepen your current Yoga practice. YTU Vastly improves your flexibility and joint stability while easing tension and relieving chronic pain.
Studio: West Seattle
Address: 4546 1/2 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116
Teacher: Maura Barclay
Bio: Maura Barclay, a former Junior Olympian gymnast and professional fire fighter, began her yoga path with a mixed martial art called Budokon. It was in this Iyengar influenced Hatha-Martial Arts hybrid that she discovered the keys to floating and effortless arms balances. She also sustained a debilitating injury that was beyond the scope of Eastern and Western healing modalities. When she finally discovered Yoga Tune Up®, created by Jill Miller in Los Angeles, CA, she was pain free for the first time in over a year. So inspired by the speed and effectiveness of this therapeutic Yoga, she became one of the first teacher trainers and eventually went on to become the Director of Training and Continuing Education for Tune Up Fitness Worldwide. Currently, she enjoys teaching Yoga Tune Up® at CrossFit and traveling around the US teaching Embodied Anatomy modules for 200 hour Yoga Teacher Trainings.

ALL LEVELS

2013-05-22T00:45:00Z

Tuesday, May 21, 2013, 5:45 – 7pm

PLEASE NOTE: Chakra Focus
Level: ALL
Level Description: All Levels classes embrace the range of levels, with modifications and opportunities to intensify or simplify as needed.
Class Type: HATHA YOGA
Class Description: Our Hatha Yoga classes are instructional, insightful, and appropriate to your degree of yoga experience. The state of yoga is defined simply as having a one-pointed, focused mind. Hatha Yoga uses physical postures and other practices to find this state. A well-established practice with ancient roots, yoga is supported by modern science and embraced all over the globe.
Studio: Capitol Hill
Address: 500 East Pike Street, Seattle, WA 98122
Room: Surya
Teacher: Megan Costello
Bio: Megan has been a student of yoga for the last 10 years, completing her yoga teacher training at 7 Centers Yoga Arts in 2008. Her Yoga Alliance certified training included a multifaceted study of asana, pranayama, Ayurveda and meditation. She has continued her studies in yoga, completing a Pre/Postnatal Yoga Teacher Training with Anne Phyfe Palmer at 8 Limbs Yoga studios and has also had the privilege of studying with Rod Stryker, Shari Friedrichsen, Robert Svoboda and Scott Blossom., After many years of study, she began to realize the parallel paths of yoga and energy work and their similar goals of accessing the energetic body to create harmony and movement throughout the entire system. She has come to offer yoga classes that bridge the gap between her healing work and her studies of yoga. She strives to find this balance in the yoga studio, through classes geared toward the lunar and seasonal cycles and meditation and breathwork geared toward accessing the pranic (energy) body. Megan's yoga classes incorporate traditional hatha style yoga and focus on linking breath to movement. Meditation, yogic breathing technique, postures and an extended period of savasana with application of Om tuning forks are incorporated into the practice. The use of the forks allows for greater relaxation, deeper physical release, and the potential for greater overall health and wellness., "Megan is amazingly intuitive and very attuned to the cycles of the world around her...it always feels that whatever she brings to our class is exactly what I need in that moment." - Katy Bourne

LEVEL II

2013-05-22T00:45:00Z

Tuesday, May 21, 2013, 5:45 – 7pm

PLEASE NOTE: Pranayama focus.
Level: II
Level Description: Level II classes are for the intermediate yoga student. They are to both solidify one's understanding and push one's limits physically, mentally, and energetically. Classes marked "Flow" will move with the breath from pose to pose and have a more dynamic pace (also known as Vinyasa Yoga.) "Vigorous Flow" denotes a faster pace.
Class Type: HATHA YOGA
Class Description: Our Hatha Yoga classes are instructional, insightful, and appropriate to your degree of yoga experience. The state of yoga is defined simply as having a one-pointed, focused mind. Hatha Yoga uses physical postures and other practices to find this state. A well-established practice with ancient roots, yoga is supported by modern science and embraced all over the globe.
Studio: Wedgwood
Address: 7345 35th Avenue NE, Seattle, WA 98115
Teacher: Jen Yaros
Bio: Jen Yaros melds a lifetime of creative exploration and movement into her practice as a yoga instructor. Drawing from a diverse background of dance, design and sculpture she approaches the teaching of yoga as a means of embodying awareness and freely expressing the spirit. Inspired by the authentic and empirical nature of the whole practice she integrates philosophy, meditation and movement into one seamless thread. To guide her students towards their full potential she teaches mindful ways to release the body and mind, while creating the space to fully reconnect. Her classes emphasize core stability, balance in motion and breath control along with guided meditation and philosophical exploration., In 2009 Jen began sharing the wisdom of the Yoga Sutras with her students as a way of expanding the practice beyond the physical postures and into the poise of everyday living. Starting at the very beginning of the book with the first sutra and each week working through one line at a time, she is currently in the middle of the 2nd chapter exploring the essence of freedom and awareness. You are welcome to join the journey at any time to broaden your understanding of yoga and deepen your practice., In addition to teaching for 8 Limbs Yoga Centers, Jen also directs the yoga program at Therapeutic Health Service, a drug and alcohol recovery center on First Hill. She is also currently working to expand the healing benefits of yoga to the regional health care system in King Co. If you'd like more information about her services, please contact her directly at croweatsbutterfly@gmail.com, Jen completed her primary training in 2005 with Paul Grilley, Andre Lappa, Katerina Wen, Troy Lucero and 8 Limbs Yoga Centers. She is well versed in a variety of yoga styles from Hatha and Ashtanga to Yin and Restorative. She teaches individual and group classes from Introductory Series right up to Advanced Flow lessons. She has received secondary training in philosophy, meditation and mindfulness through Lisa Holtby and Jo Leffingwell and continues to be influenced through the wisdom of the Yoga Sutras and Pema Chodren. She draws from each one of these sources in crafting tailored classes to meet the needs of her clients., Please contact: croweatsbutterfly@gmail.com

ALL LEVELS FLOW

2013-05-22T00:45:00Z

Tuesday, May 21, 2013, 5:45 – 7pm

Level: ALL
Level Description: All Levels classes embrace the range of levels, with modifications and opportunities to intensify or simplify as needed.
Class Type: HATHA FLOW
Class Description: Classes marked “Flow” will move with the breath from pose to pose and have a more dynamic pace (also known as Vinyasa Yoga). “Vigorous Flow” denotes a faster pace. Our Hatha Yoga classes are instructional, insightful, and appropriate to your degree of yoga experience. The state of yoga is defined simply as having a one-pointed, focused mind. Hatha Yoga uses physical postures and other practices to find this state. A well-established practice with ancient roots, yoga is supported by modern science and embraced all over the globe.
Studio: Phinney Ridge
Address: 6801 Greenwood Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98103
Room: Maha
Teacher: MJ Daniels
Bio: MJ has been studying and practicing yoga since 1995. She has taught a variety of aerobics, fitness and movement classes for the past 20 years and has found yoga to be her true passion. She has an eclectic style of Hatha and Vinyasa yoga with a focus on linking breath and movement together in an atmosphere of safety and encouragement. MJ did her teacher training in 2000 and continuously takes workshops with inspiring teachers both locally and internationally. Through her gentle and warm presence she exudes an open invitation to practitioners of all levels. She welcomes modifications and shows a commitment to the yoga practice of Ahimsa, non-harming to self or others. MJ has also completed her 6th level of Thai Yoga Massage training with Eric Spivack. She believes that Thai Yoga Massage brings even more integration of body, mind and spirit to her journey of helping others.

LEVEL I

2013-05-22T01:00:00Z

Tuesday, May 21, 2013, 6 – 7:15pm

Level: I
Level Description: Level I classes at 8 Limbs are ongoing classes for the Beginning or Continuing student who wants to focus on learning the basics of yoga postures, breathing practices, and concepts. We recommend at least one Intro to Hatha Yoga to prepare you for these classes. These classes were previously titled "Basics."
Class Type: HATHA YOGA
Class Description: Our Hatha Yoga classes are instructional, insightful, and appropriate to your degree of yoga experience. The state of yoga is defined simply as having a one-pointed, focused mind. Hatha Yoga uses physical postures and other practices to find this state. A well-established practice with ancient roots, yoga is supported by modern science and embraced all over the globe.
Studio: Capitol Hill
Address: 500 East Pike Street, Seattle, WA 98122
Room: Chandra
Teacher: Kate Bradfield
Bio: Kate completed the 8 Limbs Teacher Training in 2004 and fell in love with anatomy and alignment. Kate finds the most inspiration in teaching beginners. She strives to help them understand how the body is structured within poses and how we can find the most ease and freedom in our yoga practice. Her continuing studies at the Rolf Institute further her inquiry into self-empowerment through yoga., "Have a plan and be willing to abandon it." - Ida Rolf, Teachers: Tias Little, Jonna Bracken, and Suzanne Picard, Practicing since: 2001, Teaching since: 2004

LEVEL I FLOW

2013-05-22T01:00:00Z

Tuesday, May 21, 2013, 6 – 7:15pm

Level: II
Level Description: Level II classes are for the intermediate yoga student. They are to both solidify one's understanding and push one's limits physically, mentally, and energetically. Classes marked "Flow" will move with the breath from pose to pose and have a more dynamic pace (also known as Vinyasa Yoga.) "Vigorous Flow" denotes a faster pace.
Class Type: HATHA FLOW
Class Description: Classes marked “Flow” will move with the breath from pose to pose and have a more dynamic pace (also known as Vinyasa Yoga). “Vigorous Flow” denotes a faster pace. Our Hatha Yoga classes are instructional, insightful, and appropriate to your degree of yoga experience. The state of yoga is defined simply as having a one-pointed, focused mind. Hatha Yoga uses physical postures and other practices to find this state. A well-established practice with ancient roots, yoga is supported by modern science and embraced all over the globe.
Studio: West Seattle
Address: 4546 1/2 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116
Teacher: Jonna Bracken
Bio: The strength of Jonna's teaching lies in her attention to detail and her compassionate approach to individual needs. Her intuitive ability to see how structure and form work together in the body leads her to many insights for those who take her classes. Jonna offers a skillful and strong practice and hopes that each student will walk away with a deeper understanding of themselves and the yogic path., Practicing Since: 1995, Teaching Since: 2000, Influential teachers: Tias Little, Jo Leffingwell, Jason Crandell, Theresa Murphy, My Grandmother

ALL LEVELS GENTLE

2013-05-22T01:00:00Z

Tuesday, May 21, 2013, 6 – 7:15pm

PLEASE NOTE: Class size is limited to 14 students, please arrive early to ensure your spot. Restorative 1st Tuesday of the month.
Level: ALL
Level Description: All Levels classes embrace the range of levels, with modifications and opportunities to intensify or simplify as needed.
Class Type: GENTLE
Class Description: Gentle Yoga is a class focused on rejuvenating and healing the body. This class includes gentle stretches, breathing, relaxation, and simple movements to increase range of motion of the major joints. Gentle Yoga is appropriate for seniors or for students who simply prefer to move at a slower pace.
Studio: Phinney Ridge
Address: 6801 Greenwood Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98103
Room: Satya
Teacher: Dawn Jansen
Bio: With over 15 years of experience, Dawn Jansen is a highly trained and versatile yoga instructor who has been featured in Yoga International magazine. Dawn has taught in Seattle since 1995 and brings a practical and contemporary approach to yoga., Trained in various systems including classical, modern and traditional dance, theatre and martial arts, Dawn began practicing yoga at the Jiva Mukti Yoga School in 1991., Dawn has studied with some of the top yoga teachers in the United States, including Sharon Gannon and David Life at Jivamukti Yoga, Rama Berch, Mark Whitwell, Doug Swenson, Ana Forest, Jo Leffingwell, Dharma Mittra, and Rod Stryker. Dawn was the founder of Jai Ma Yoga Studio from 2000-2004 and her primary influences are based on her studies in Ashtanga, Iyengar and Krishnamachayra yoga., Dawn mixes a variety of hatha yoga techniques and works with students of all levels to create classes with individual instruction and a healthy sense of humor. Her classes include invigorating vinyasa sequences, philosophy from the masters and personal instruction and assists tailored to a broad range of students., Dawn teaches students to utilize the body as a means for strengthening self-awareness, concentration and meditation, as well as to purify and energize the mind. Her classes are dynamic and, most importantly, flat-out fun., In addition to group classes, Dawn is also offers private instruction, children’s classes and teacher training. Teaching at all levels, her instruction focuses not only on keeping the body healthy and flexible, but on opening the mind to long-term relaxation and well-being.

LEVEL II FLOW

2013-05-22T02:15:00Z

Tuesday, May 21, 2013, 7:15 – 8:30pm

Level: II
Level Description: Level II classes are for the intermediate yoga student. They are to both solidify one's understanding and push one's limits physically, mentally, and energetically. Classes marked "Flow" will move with the breath from pose to pose and have a more dynamic pace (also known as Vinyasa Yoga.) "Vigorous Flow" denotes a faster pace.
Class Type: HATHA FLOW
Class Description: Classes marked “Flow” will move with the breath from pose to pose and have a more dynamic pace (also known as Vinyasa Yoga). “Vigorous Flow” denotes a faster pace. Our Hatha Yoga classes are instructional, insightful, and appropriate to your degree of yoga experience. The state of yoga is defined simply as having a one-pointed, focused mind. Hatha Yoga uses physical postures and other practices to find this state. A well-established practice with ancient roots, yoga is supported by modern science and embraced all over the globe.
Studio: Capitol Hill
Address: 500 East Pike Street, Seattle, WA 98122
Room: Surya
Teacher: Michelle Chambers
Bio: 8 Limbs substitute teachers are chosen for their knowledge, experience, and fit with the 8 Limbs mission. All subs have a minimum of 200 hours of training and RYT (Registered Yoga Teacher) status. Many have completed the 8 Limbs Teacher Training Program. We are always open to feedback on teachers, and that includes substitutes! Email annephyfe@8limbsyoga.com with your comments.
Substitute: Sub

INTRO SERIES (WW) with Jen Yaros

2013-05-22T02:15:00Z

Tuesday, May 21, 2013, 7:15 – 8:30pm

Series: INTRO SERIES (WW) with Jen
Dates & Times: Tuesdays, 7:15 – 8:30pm, April 23 - May 28, 2013, June 4 - July 9, 2013
PLEASE NOTE: Register early as these classes fill. Please include a completed release form with your payment (if paying over the phone you may bring it in to your first class).
Description: These six-week sessions are designed for anyone new to hatha yoga or continuing students interested in reconnecting to the fundamentals of a physical yoga practice, including basic yoga postures and breathing practices. This series will prepare students for the ongoing Level I classes offered at 8 Limbs., Best Yoga for Beginners, says Seattle Magazine, March 2009:, "If you’ve never touched a yoga mat, you can’t go wrong with 8 Limbs’ introductory series—where senior teachers (not rookies) will show you the ropes."
Teacher: Jen Yaros
Bio: Jen Yaros melds a lifetime of creative exploration and movement into her practice as a yoga instructor. Drawing from a diverse background of dance, design and sculpture she approaches the teaching of yoga as a means of embodying awareness and freely expressing the spirit. Inspired by the authentic and empirical nature of the whole practice she integrates philosophy, meditation and movement into one seamless thread. To guide her students towards their full potential she teaches mindful ways to release the body and mind, while creating the space to fully reconnect. Her classes emphasize core stability, balance in motion and breath control along with guided meditation and philosophical exploration., In 2009 Jen began sharing the wisdom of the Yoga Sutras with her students as a way of expanding the practice beyond the physical postures and into the poise of everyday living. Starting at the very beginning of the book with the first sutra and each week working through one line at a time, she is currently in the middle of the 2nd chapter exploring the essence of freedom and awareness. You are welcome to join the journey at any time to broaden your understanding of yoga and deepen your practice., In addition to teaching for 8 Limbs Yoga Centers, Jen also directs the yoga program at Therapeutic Health Service, a drug and alcohol recovery center on First Hill. She is also currently working to expand the healing benefits of yoga to the regional health care system in King Co. If you'd like more information about her services, please contact her directly at croweatsbutterfly@gmail.com, Jen completed her primary training in 2005 with Paul Grilley, Andre Lappa, Katerina Wen, Troy Lucero and 8 Limbs Yoga Centers. She is well versed in a variety of yoga styles from Hatha and Ashtanga to Yin and Restorative. She teaches individual and group classes from Introductory Series right up to Advanced Flow lessons. She has received secondary training in philosophy, meditation and mindfulness through Lisa Holtby and Jo Leffingwell and continues to be influenced through the wisdom of the Yoga Sutras and Pema Chodren. She draws from each one of these sources in crafting tailored classes to meet the needs of her clients., Please contact: croweatsbutterfly@gmail.com
Room: Wedgwood
Cost: $90 for 6-week series
Event Registration: WEDGWOOD, To register call (206) 523-9722, extension 2., Please do not attempt to register by email., Please register for series in advance. Payment can be made by phone or by mail:, 8 Limbs Yoga Centers, 500 East Pike St., Seattle WA 98122, Questions? Call the appropriate number above or email capitolhill@8limbsyoga.com; phinneyridge@8limbsyoga.com; wedgwood@8limbsyoga.com; westseattle@8limbsyoga.com
Cancellation Policy: Refunds of 90% up to five days prior to series. No refunds allowable after that time.
Teacher: Jen Yaros
Bio: Jen Yaros melds a lifetime of creative exploration and movement into her practice as a yoga instructor. Drawing from a diverse background of dance, design and sculpture she approaches the teaching of yoga as a means of embodying awareness and freely expressing the spirit. Inspired by the authentic and empirical nature of the whole practice she integrates philosophy, meditation and movement into one seamless thread. To guide her students towards their full potential she teaches mindful ways to release the body and mind, while creating the space to fully reconnect. Her classes emphasize core stability, balance in motion and breath control along with guided meditation and philosophical exploration., In 2009 Jen began sharing the wisdom of the Yoga Sutras with her students as a way of expanding the practice beyond the physical postures and into the poise of everyday living. Starting at the very beginning of the book with the first sutra and each week working through one line at a time, she is currently in the middle of the 2nd chapter exploring the essence of freedom and awareness. You are welcome to join the journey at any time to broaden your understanding of yoga and deepen your practice., In addition to teaching for 8 Limbs Yoga Centers, Jen also directs the yoga program at Therapeutic Health Service, a drug and alcohol recovery center on First Hill. She is also currently working to expand the healing benefits of yoga to the regional health care system in King Co. If you'd like more information about her services, please contact her directly at croweatsbutterfly@gmail.com, Jen completed her primary training in 2005 with Paul Grilley, Andre Lappa, Katerina Wen, Troy Lucero and 8 Limbs Yoga Centers. She is well versed in a variety of yoga styles from Hatha and Ashtanga to Yin and Restorative. She teaches individual and group classes from Introductory Series right up to Advanced Flow lessons. She has received secondary training in philosophy, meditation and mindfulness through Lisa Holtby and Jo Leffingwell and continues to be influenced through the wisdom of the Yoga Sutras and Pema Chodren. She draws from each one of these sources in crafting tailored classes to meet the needs of her clients., Please contact: croweatsbutterfly@gmail.com
Studio: Wedgwood
Address: 7345 35th Avenue NE, Seattle, WA 98115
Room: Wedgwood
Level: Intro
Level Description: The 8 Limbs Intro to Hatha Yoga is a series format course for the new yoga student interested in receiving a strong foundation in Hatha Yoga. These popular courses often fill, so please register in advance.

ALL LEVELS FLOW

2013-05-22T02:30:00Z

LEVEL II

Thursday, May 23, 2013, 7:15 – 8:30pm

PLEASE NOTE: Ashtanga inspired
Level: II
Level Description: Level II classes are for the intermediate yoga student. They are to both solidify one's understanding and push one's limits physically, mentally, and energetically. Classes marked "Flow" will move with the breath from pose to pose and have a more dynamic pace (also known as Vinyasa Yoga.) "Vigorous Flow" denotes a faster pace.
Class Type: HATHA FLOW
Class Description: Classes marked “Flow” will move with the breath from pose to pose and have a more dynamic pace (also known as Vinyasa Yoga). “Vigorous Flow” denotes a faster pace. Our Hatha Yoga classes are instructional, insightful, and appropriate to your degree of yoga experience. The state of yoga is defined simply as having a one-pointed, focused mind. Hatha Yoga uses physical postures and other practices to find this state. A well-established practice with ancient roots, yoga is supported by modern science and embraced all over the globe.
Studio: West Seattle
Address: 4546 1/2 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116
Teacher: Jamie Kennedy
Bio: 8 Limbs substitute teachers are chosen for their knowledge, experience, and fit with the 8 Limbs mission. All subs have a minimum of 200 hours of training and RYT (Registered Yoga Teacher) status. Many have completed the 8 Limbs Teacher Training Program. We are always open to feedback on teachers, and that includes substitutes! Email annephyfe@8limbsyoga.com with your comments.

INTRO SERIES (PR) with Leisha

2013-05-24T02:15:00Z

Thursday, May 23, 2013, 7:15 – 8:30pm

Series: INTRO SERIES (PR) with Leisha
Dates & Times: Thursdays, 7:15 – 8:30pm, April 11 – May 16, 2013, May 23 – June 27, 2013, July 11 – August 15, 2013
PLEASE NOTE: Register early as these classes fill. Please include a completed release form with your payment (if paying over the phone you may bring it in to your first class).
Description: These six-week sessions are designed for anyone new to hatha yoga or continuing students interested in reconnecting to the fundamentals of a physical yoga practice, including basic yoga postures and breathing practices. This series will prepare students for the ongoing Level I classes offered at 8 Limbs., Best Yoga for Beginners, says Seattle Magazine, March 2009:, "If you’ve never touched a yoga mat, you can’t go wrong with 8 Limbs’ introductory series—where senior teachers (not rookies) will show you the ropes."
Teacher: Leisha Davis
Bio: Leisha feels fortunate everyday to be sharing her love of yoga with others. Her teaching style incorporates a deep mind and body awareness while bringing the constant flow of breath and movement together. Leisha enjoys the opportunity to teach pre- and post-natal yoga and share her passion and knowledge of yoga with women as they journey through pregnancy into motherhood., “If you want others to be happy practice compassion. If you want to be happy practice compassion.” –Dalai Lama, Teachers: Anne Phyfe Palmer, Rossella Rossi, Bryan Kest, Dr. Virender Sodhi, and many more!, Practicing since: 1999, Teaching since: 2002, “Leisha offers the perfect balance of movement and philosophy, challenge and ease, finding and pushing your edge while also being in your present place and moment. She is gentle, encouraging, challenging while also being warm, fun and funny. Leisha is full of love and this love suffuses her classes.” -Laurie Frankel
Room: Maha
Cost: $90 for 6-week series
Event Registration: PHINNEY RIDGE, To register call (206)432.9609, Please do not attempt to register by email., Please register for series in advance. Payment can be made by phone or by mail:, 8 Limbs Yoga Centers, 500 East Pike St., Seattle WA 98122, Questions? Call the appropriate number above or email phinneyridge@8limbsyoga.com
Cancellation Policy: Refunds of 90% up to five days prior to series. No refunds allowable after that time.
Teacher: Leisha Davis
Bio: Leisha feels fortunate everyday to be sharing her love of yoga with others. Her teaching style incorporates a deep mind and body awareness while bringing the constant flow of breath and movement together. Leisha enjoys the opportunity to teach pre- and post-natal yoga and share her passion and knowledge of yoga with women as they journey through pregnancy into motherhood., “If you want others to be happy practice compassion. If you want to be happy practice compassion.” –Dalai Lama, Teachers: Anne Phyfe Palmer, Rossella Rossi, Bryan Kest, Dr. Virender Sodhi, and many more!, Practicing since: 1999, Teaching since: 2002, “Leisha offers the perfect balance of movement and philosophy, challenge and ease, finding and pushing your edge while also being in your present place and moment. She is gentle, encouraging, challenging while also being warm, fun and funny. Leisha is full of love and this love suffuses her classes.” -Laurie Frankel
PLEASE NOTE: Register early as these classes fill. Please include a completed release form with your payment (if paying over the phone you may bring it in to your first class).
Level: ALL
Level Description: All Levels classes embrace the range of levels, with modifications and opportunities to intensify or simplify as needed.