Sacred Rivers Yoga Events Calendar

All Levels Vinyasa

All Levels Yoga With Melissa Emma This class will begin with grounding and centering exercises that will flow through heat building, strengthening postures toward a cool down and finally a deeply restorative savasana. Breath work, short meditations, light readings of yogic philosophy and related themes may be included as well. Precise alignment cues and modifications are given so that students of all levels can enjoy this class. Beginning with dance and creative visualization, Melissa Emma has been exploring the mind body connection from her teenage years to the present. Yoga took center stage in her mid-twenties, when she learned her first sun salutation. Since then, she has been practicing yoga steadily for ten years and has recently completed the Sacred Rivers 200 hour yoga certification. Dance, aerobics, weight training, and martial arts are also part of her fitness background. Her classes aim to help the individual align, integrate, explore, deepen, and enlighten through pranayama, precise alignment cues, a… Tuesday, May 21, 2013, 9:00 AM – 10:15 AM.

Restorative Yoga

All Levels Yoga This is an all levels class focusing on gentle restorative postures to awaken the body and calm the mind. It will encourage participants to find relaxation and openings in the body/mind as we work with compassion. Great for those dealing with physical or emotional stressors. The goal will be to calm the nervous system to allow healing to take place. Modifications are given and guided relaxations and imagery will be a part of every class. This may not be suitable for those who are pregnant or cannot lie flat for periods of time, as we will be doing a lot of floor work. Please talk with instructor prior if you have any questions. Stacey Pepper Schwartz, RYT 200 Stacey started her career as a professional dancer and choreographer in NYC. A dancer friend introduced her to yoga as a way to increase strength, stamina and flexibility. After a dance ending back injury, Stacey turned to yoga as a way to recover and find peace on and off the mat. Now she can't imagine a day without it. Stacey was insp… Tuesday, May 21, 2013, 10:45 AM – 12:00 PM.

Fabulous Over 50!

Moderate Yoga With Laurel Soper Come and join us for an exploration into what it means to INCREASE your flexibility, strength and balance as we age. We will improve our joint flexibility, strengthen our muscles, stimulate our glandular and endocrine systems (to tamper those hormonal fluctuations), sharpen our focus and concentration, and try to slow the aging process. This class is designed for students with some experience and knowledge of yoga postures. It is a moderately paced class, including asana, breathing practices, and mantra; longer warm ups, more modifications and props are used to help us to honor our bodies. Everyone can be fabulous over 50-just start where you are! Laurel Soper, a 200-hour Yoga Alliance certified teacher, has been practicing yoga since 1999. She has studied under Kripalu, Iyengar, Anusara and Ashtanga trained teachers. "In the past, yoga has helped me recover from a meiscus and ACL surgery, and recently to navigate the shift as an empty nester. It has given me the tools to b… Tuesday, May 21, 2013, 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM.

Lunch Break Yoga Style

All Levels Yoga With Stacey This class will concentrate on the alignment of your body and mind to bring energy and mindfulness to the middle of your day. Energizing postures, centering and breathing techniques will be the focus of this class. You will also learn yoga techniques that you can utilize throughout your entire work day. Stacey Pepper Schwartz, RYT 200 Stacey started her career as a professional dancer and choreographer in NYC. A dancer friend introduced her to yoga as a way to increase strength, stamina and flexibility. After a dance ending back injury, Stacey turned to yoga as a way to recover and find peace on and off the mat. Now she can't imagine a day without it. Stacey was inspired to become a registered yoga teacher after her mother was hospitalized due to complications from multiple sclerosis. Stacey and her mom did yoga in chairs to help her mom regain mobility, manage stress and combat fatigue. This profound experience brought Stacey to the teacher training program at Sacred River… Tuesday, May 21, 2013, 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM.

Beginner's Yoga

Moderate Yoga Beginner's Yoga with Annette Guasp This class is for everyone...whether you have tried yoga before or not. Classes will focus on the basic poses along with body awareness and proper alignment. Class content might include breath work, slow flowing sequences to build heat, energizing twists, core work, standing postures and techniques to improve balance. Poses may be held for long, slow breaths creating inner stillness and stretching muscle groups. Class will end with restorative poses to destress and relax. This class has an overall relaxed pace where students are encouraged to explore and ask questions. *This class is no longer a donation class $16 drop in, class cards accepted. Tuesday, May 21, 2013, 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM.

All Levels Vinyasa (1 Hour)

All Levels Yoga With Maeve Ryan Class description: Maeve's classes combine the stretching and relaxation of gentle yoga with the heat-building core/balance work of vinyasa flow yoga. At the beginning of each class, Maeve guides her students through the process of centering themselves through a 5-minute meditation in order to help them make the transition from the mind to the body. She encourages her students to set intentions for each class and provides her students with the necessary tools to quiet the mind, reduce stress, and make improvements in their lives. Maeve also offers modifications for students, offering beginner to advanced students the opportunity to experience improved posture, increased strength, and overall awareness of their mind and body. Bio: Maeve Ryan has been practicing yoga for over 11 years. Maeve began taking yoga as a way to strengthen and tone the body. In 2008, she had her first “yoga epiphany,” which prompted her to make a life-long dedication to the practice of meditation and yog… Tuesday, May 21, 2013, 6:15 PM – 7:15 PM.

Gentle Yoga

All Levels Yoga With Jody Forstmann. Hatha Yoga with modifications to suit beginners and individuals of all abilities. Each class begins with breathwork followed by a series of postures selected to gently lengthen and strengthen all the muscles of the body. Students are invited to take their time and to move with their breath to find a stretch that works for their body. **Sorry, Class cards purchased through Living Social and Groupon not accepted for this class. **Studio class cards and drop in students accepted. Jody Forstmann began practicing yoga in 1999 and received her 200 hour certification at Sacred Rivers Yoga in February 2007 and is presently studying for her 500 hour certification through Sacred Rivers. Jody is inspired by the spiritual and physical benefits of a regular yoga practice and strives to make the practice of Asana accessible to people of all abilities by encouraging her class participants to find the grace, beauty and joy in every breath and movement of their bodies. Tuesday, May 21, 2013, 7:30 PM – 8:45 PM.

All Levels Yoga

All Levels Yoga with Wendy Kolanz. Wendy’s teaching is based primarily on the Iyengar principles of alignment, with major influences being Rodney Yee, Patricia Walden, and Patty Townsend. Classes begin with centering, followed by floor warm ups and core work to properly prepare the major joints and the spine for movement. Modifications and props are offered to adjust poses when needed, in order to maintain body alignment, thus creating more ease in the body. This facilitates a greater awareness enhancing the development and balance of strength and flexibility. This class is good for beginners as well as more advanced practitioners. A combination of standing poses, some flow, breath, and asana analysis or the building of a pose, are explored. All Wendy’s classes end with guided imagery savasana (relaxation pose). Wendy's bio: Wendy has an extensive background in meditation, dance and yoga. She is certified to teach yoga by Yoga Center Amherst, Amherst, MA, and certified to teach meditation and facilitate the Onen… Wednesday, May 22, 2013, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM.

All Levels Vinyasa with Kristin

All Levels Yoga Taught by Kristin Pancavage A flowing sequence of stretching, strengthening and energizing postures that links movement with the breath. A seamless link of poses with modifications offered for those looking for less or more impact. Breathing techniques are also explored. Kristin trained here at Sacred Rivers Yoga and is a registered with Yoga Alliance. She radiates her love of yoga in each class and is exhilarated by the process of sharing her passion with students of all ages. Wednesday, May 22, 2013, 9:15 AM – 10:30 AM.

Yoga for Sports Series

Series Classes Yoga is a natural complement to your athletic training. In this 3 month worksop series you will be encouraged to take it easy and breathe deep while exploring the less competitive aspects of your favorite Summer Sport! Focus will be on increasing flexibility and strength while building balance and stamina. With practice, participants can hope to improve their concentration and focus while noticing increased performance! These summer classes will benefit those athletes who may be in training for tri-athalons/5Ks, those registered for "extreme" races or for those just looking to improve their weekend hobby! While the sport specific classes repeat throughout the summer, each cycle will address different topics, including avoiding injury with yoga poses and the importance of incorporating breath into your sport! The information and content in each class will be varied and accommodating to ALL athletes regardless of your skill level! Register for each cycle and watch your "game" improve!! Sign up f… Wednesday, May 22, 2013, 10:45 AM – 11:45 AM.

Yoga Therapy

Series Classes Taught by Stacey Schwartz, this class is gentle, relaxing and strengthening. The movements incorporate yoga and Feldenkrais techniques. Listen to your body and its wisdom as you increase blood circulation and oxygenation. Please call to pre-register and/or for more information. Free of Charge to those living with MS. For all others it is $5 per class. Sacred Rivers Yoga has received funding from the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation and offers Yoga Therapy classes FREE OF CHARGE to those living with MS. The Multiple Sclerosis Foundation has over 20 ongoing programs and services that benefit individuals afflicted with MS. You may visit www.msfocus.org to view other free programs and services for those with MS. Stacey Pepper Schwartz, RYT 200 Stacey started her career as a professional dancer and choreographer in NYC. A dancer friend introduced her to yoga as a way to increase strength, stamina and flexibility. After a dance ending back injury, Stacey turned to yoga as a way to recover and find… Wednesday, May 22, 2013, 10:45 AM – 11:45 AM. For more info visit http.

Book Your Vedic Astrology Reading!

Special Events To book call or email Sacred Rivers Yoga info@sacredriversyoga.com 860-657-9545 Readings will be held: Wednesday, May 8th, 12:00 - 8:00 PM Wednesday, May 22nd, 12:00 - 8:00 PM Wednesday, June 12th, 12:00 - 8:00 PM Wednesday, June 26th, 12:00 - 8:00 PM Consultations are 50 minutes at Sacred Rivers Yoga. You must provide your birth time, date and place to Gauri. Email: gauri.jyotish@gmail.com Phone: 1 860-205 -7263. Please come with specific questions or request a general reading. Jyotish is based on the Vedic scriptures. These are the main body of sacred texts in India that came long before Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras. This astrology is based on birth time and shows your prabadha karma (lessons you are working out in the life time). Nothing is unknown. All challenges and problems are karmic. Using the science of Jyotish we can have the knowledge to understand these negative influences. We can then make the proper choices and use necessary remedies to create a brighter future. Jyot… Wednesday, May 22, 2013, 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM.

Little Yogis: Preschool Yoga Playground

Children's Series Classes Join Stacey Schwartz for this four week series class, designed to engage a young child's natural ability to explore, discover and move. Little Yogis will help develop your child's gross motor skills, balance, spatial awareness and sequencing abilities through yoga postures, movement games, imagery and storytelling. $48 for the series Ages 3-4 Stacey has taught dance, creative movement and yoga to little ones for over 15 years. She loves to have fun exploring movement that promotes body awareness, gross motor skills and well as creativity, expression and giggles. She has her Masters in Dance Education from Teachers College, Columbia University and has designed and directed creative movement programs for little ones in NH, NY, NJ and CT. She is thrilled to be teaching at Sacred Rivers Yoga and looks forward to exploring the benefits of yoga with your little ones! Wednesday, May 22, 2013, 12:15 PM – 1:00 PM.

Yin Yoga

All Levels Yoga Restore balance to your life with Yin Yoga. This class will gently apply stresses on the tissues of your body that yang yoga and exercise cannot. The result is strengthened joints and connective tissue. Many modern people feel anxiety and paradoxically a lack of energy. By applying pressure to many of the meridians of the body this class will work to restore the healthy flow of energy, reducing anxiety and accessing energy by unblocking its flow. Mark's Bio: Mark has enjoyed a regular yoga practice since 2006. In the first few years he practiced at home using DVD’s. In 2009 he suffered from chronic back pain, fusion of two vertebral bones was recommended. An aversion to surgery, Mark stopped lifting weights and running and took his yoga practice to the next level. He worked with Ana Forrest doing intensive work for two weeks. He immediately followed this with a regular Bikram practice. Mark continues to have a strong Yang practice and has balanced it out with Yin yoga. He also enjoys… Wednesday, May 22, 2013, 5:30 PM – 6:45 PM.

All Levels Yoga

All Levels Yoga All Levels Yoga with Kate Greatorex This class is designed to synchronize movement through yoga postures with breath, generating heat and opening the energy lines within the body. Students will experience a dynamic flow from one asana to the next, as they learn to tune into their own body and link their movement with their breath. A core focus will be also included, incorporating postures to stretch and strengthen the core muscles. Wednesday, May 22, 2013, 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM.

Prenatal Yoga

All Levels Yoga with Kelli Peters Prenatal yoga strengthens abdominal muscles and muscles of the pelvic floor, while stretching and strengthening the legs. It helps to open hips and can relieve sciatic pain and varicose veins. Most importantly it offers relaxation and breath awareness. Kelli Peters has been practicing yoga since 2006 when she was a sophomore in college. She is currently in the process of completing her 200 Hour Training at Sacred Rivers and hopes to be finished in May 2013 For Mom and Baby with Mamoga, please visit these links for more info and be sure to mention Sacred Rivers Yoga! http://mamoga.com/ https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=HT4FZ9V773EK8. Wednesday, May 22, 2013, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.

All Levels Yoga

All Levels Yoga With Susan Baldwin. This all levels yoga class focuses on issues that class members request, which of late have been back and core strength/flexibility as well as restorative postures. Breathing and energy flow are integral to this practice, and modifications are offered. Many postures may be performed with blocks, blankets, or straps when appropriate. Susan's bio: Susan has completed the 200 hour teacher training through Sacred Rivers Yoga. She is an occupational therapist by day, with former lives in music, jewelry, and teaching. She began practicing yoga while living in Scotland in 2002, and incorporates yogic principles, breathing, and postures into her OT practice. She gives many thanks to this studio for the wonderful classes, workshops, and community programs.. A passionate yoga student since 1998, I completed my 200 hour teacher training at Sacred Rivers Yoga in 2007. I fell in love with yoga because of the peace and acceptance that each practice brings to me. Yoga has taught me t… Thursday, May 23, 2013, 5:30 PM – 6:45 PM.

Vinyasa Flow

All Levels Yoga with Loren Hardy In this fun yet challenging class, Loren will guide you through a series of asana coordinated to the flow of your breath. Standing and seated postures, backbends, hip-openers, and inversions flow together to form a seamless dance-like movement deepening the awareness of your breath. Build some heat, sweat a little, increase body strength, flexibility, and balance, while calming the mind and rejuvenating your whole being. Thursday, May 23, 2013, 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM.

All Levels Yoga

All Levels Yoga with Amy Lawson This balanced hatha yoga class combines postures and movements with a keen focus on the breath to enliven, tone, and relax the body-mind. Props are used and variations are offered to make the benefits of each pose available to everyone. Learn to observe your own body and mind and move in a supported, integrated way. Suitable for all experience levels. Amy Lawson has practiced yoga since 1999 and is a 200-hour certified teacher. She earned her 200-hour teaching certificate with Suzanne Manafort and Karen Miscall-Bannon in Newington Yoga Center’s Embodyoga™ Teacher Training program. She is studying in the Embodyoga™ 500-hour teacher certification program with Patty Townsend at Yoga Center Amherst. Amy approaches teaching yoga the same way she approaches her own yoga practice – with gentle enthusiasm, strong curiosity, and a sense of humor. Thursday, May 23, 2013, 7:30 PM – 8:45 PM.

Sacred Power (1 1/2 hour)

Power Yoga with John Hauser "Sacred Power" is a class for experienced practitioners who wish to immerse themselves in this demanding Sadhana which combines sun salutation variations with postures held for longer periods to develop strength and effect deep releases. Aggressive stretching of the low back, hamstrings and hips is emphasized and Yin techniques are often incorporated. There is much reference to the ultimate, traditional goal of Yoga - the end of duality and union with the Divine. Healing, meditation and self-improvement are topics of the chosen readings. We welcome all faiths and spiritual persuasions in this class. Thursday, May 23, 2013, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.

Gentle Yoga

All Levels Yoga Gentle Yoga with Wendy Kolanz will sooth the body, mind and spirit, beginning with breath awareness, ending with a guided imagery relaxation (savasana). This class is geared towards those who want or need a more gentle, slower approach to the strength, flexibility, and relaxing benefits of a yoga practice. Props and modifications are used to assist poses when needed. Proper alignment for your individual body is encouraged. Restorative poses are offered as well. Experience the benefits of this ancient health practice in a supportive class environment. Wendy's Bio: Wendy has an extensive background in meditation, dance and yoga. She is certified to teach yoga by Yoga Center Amherst, Amherst, MA, and certified to teach meditation and facilitate the Oneness Deeksha by The Oneness Movement, Berkeley, CA and Chennai, India. Wendy’s major influences in her yoga practice and teaching are the Iyengar principles of alignment, Embodiment work of the School for Body-Mind Centering as well as her dance… Friday, May 24, 2013, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM.

All Levels Yoga

All Levels Yoga with Catherine Crocket This class will stretch and strengthen your body and mind. Explore the places you can go by diving deeper into your practice, connecting with your breath and bringing awareness to the intelligence of every cell in your body, down to the tips of your toes. Work your yoga from the ground up, connecting and rejuvenating your body, mind and spirit for a healthier, more vibrant you. Catherine Crocket, RYT Catherine started her yoga journey ten years ago on Martha’s Vineyard and completed her first teacher training with Erich Schiffmann in Santa Barbara, CA. Soon after, she obtained Certifications in Yoga for Golfers, and Yoga for MS. She continued her studies with Rodney Yee, Shiva Rea, Tias Little, Matthew Sanford, and many more wonderful teachers. In 2009 she completed her 200-hour training at The Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health in the Berkshires. In addition to her yoga training, Catherine is also a Certified Health Coach through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition.… Friday, May 24, 2013, 9:30 AM – 10:45 AM.

Powerful Flow

Power Yoga With Kristin Pancavage Friday noon yoga is back! Playfully challenge yourself, while building strength and improving your balance and flexibility through fluid, breath-linked movement. This class is a combination of physical postures, breathing techniques, deep relaxation and mental concentration. Appropriate for students of all levels of yoga practice with modifications and variations offered. Kristin trained here at Sacred Rivers Yoga and is a registered with Yoga Alliance. She radiates her love of yoga in each class and is exhilarated by the process of sharing her passion with students of all ages. Friday, May 24, 2013, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM.

Happy Hour Yoga

All Levels Yoga With Maeve Ryan Class description: Maeve's classes combine the stretching and relaxation of gentle yoga with the heat-building core/balance work of vinyasa flow yoga. At the beginning of each class, Maeve guides her students through the process of centering themselves through a 5-minute meditation in order to help them make the transition from the mind to the body. She encourages her students to set intentions for each class and provides her students with the necessary tools to quiet the mind, reduce stress, and make improvements in their lives. Maeve also offers modifications for students, offering beginner to advanced students the opportunity to experience improved posture, increased strength, and overall awareness of their mind and body. Bio: Maeve Ryan has been practicing yoga for over 11 years. Maeve began taking yoga as a way to strengthen and tone the body. In 2008, she had her first “yoga epiphany,” which prompted her to make a life-long dedication to the practice of meditation and yog… Friday, May 24, 2013, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.

Meditation with Keshav Howe

Special Events Cost: $20 cash. Friday, May 24, 2013, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.

Yoga/Pilates/Ball - no class 5/25

Pilates with Paula Scopino. Wring out your sponge! Yoga asanas (poses) work from the inside out. Focus on your center. Using abdomen, lower back and buttocks as an anchor or power center, the rest of the body moves safely through a variety of poses. Benefits include improved posture alignment, abdominal and back strength and flexibility - a series of movements engaging body, mind, and breath. Elongates muscles as it strengthens and stretches. Flushes blood through internal organs. Paula's bio: Paula Scopino is the Owner/Director of Sacred Rivers. Paula was inspired at a young age by her parents' spiritual explorations and discovered yoga at age 19. She has been a student of yoga since 1976 and has been teaching continuously since 1978 after receiving her first certification with Ruth Bender (pre Kripalu). Ruth Bender studied with Selvarjan Yesudian, who had a medical therapeutic approach to yoga. Paula has taught in many different settings, including corporations, hospitals, and fitness and rehabili… Saturday, May 25, 2013, 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM.

All Level Core - no class 5/25

All Levels Yoga Core Yoga with Mario Pare Saturday's 9:00AM This class will cultivate core strength to tone your abdomen and strengthen your back. Breathing techniques, asanas or postures and meditation will create an energetic and satisfying experience. This class will assist in relieving stress, avoiding injuries, increase flexibility, and tranquility. Modifications will be offered to allow both the beginner and experienced Yogi to soften or deepen their practice as needed. Saturday, May 25, 2013, 9:00 AM – 10:15 AM.

Hatha Vinyasa - no class 5/25

Pilates with Temple Symonds Hatha yoga, taken from the words referencing sun and moon, is closely related to vinyasa in two ways: The practice focuses on the asanas (poses) and pranayama (breath work). There may be longer holdings of specific poses to get into those places in the body that don’t get accessed nearly enough in our daily lives. Built around the ancient practice of Sun Salutations, vinyasa classes can be anywhere from gentle to dynamic. In a typical vinyasa class, we will flow to inspiration with many variations of sun salutations including more continuous flow with the option of advanced poses. As always, modifications will be offered and I’ll encourage you to listen to your own body and take care as it feels appropriate. Temple Symonds, RYT 500 Bio: Temple has been teaching yoga since 2005 at yoga studios in Connecticut and New York. She brings her reverence for the practice as well as her humor to her classes, and is very grateful to be back with Sacred Rivers Yoga. She is also a contr… Saturday, May 25, 2013, 9:30 AM – 10:45 AM.

Vinyasa Flow - no class 5/26

Moderate Yoga with Loren Hardy In this fun yet challenging class, Loren will guide you through a series of asana coordinated to the flow of your breath. Standing and seated postures, backbends, hip-openers, and inversions flow together to form a seamless dance-like movement deepening the awareness of your breath. Build some heat, sweat a little, increase body strength, flexibility, and balance, while calming the mind and rejuvenating your whole being. Sunday, May 26, 2013, 8:30 AM – 9:45 AM.

Family Yoga

Children's Series Classes May 26, 2013 Theme: Everything's Blooming Explore the benefits of family yoga as we have fun with downward dog, tree, cobra and more. In a safe environment to move and breathe. Yoga calms and centers the growing body and mind. There will be themed classes once a month. Beth Agdish is a certified yoga for kids instructor who has been trained by Next Generation for Kids Yoga Radiant Child Yoga and Yoga Ed. She has been teaching a variety of Yoga classes for over 5 years Including family yoga Itsy Bitsy yoga and children of all ages. She started a teen program through parks in rec Art and Music camp in Glastonbury and teaches yoga within studios schools and library programs. She has been practicing Kripalu yoga herself for over 10 years. $10 for adults, $5 for children. Sunday, May 26, 2013, 9:00 AM – 9:45 AM.

Beginners Yoga - no class 5/26

All Levels Yoga with Elaine Ellis This class is designed for individuals without prior yoga experience or for individuals who would like to build confidence and be more prepared for more experienced level classes. Gently guided practice for every part of the body, stretching and toning the muscles and joints. Gain a deeper awareness of your body and develop higher levels of focus, strength, and flexibility. Modifications and props will be introduced for more challenging poses so that beginners can work comfortably at their own level. Sunday, May 26, 2013, 10:00 AM – 11:15 AM.

Powerful Flow - no class 5/26

Power Yoga With Gayle Melillo Playfully challenge yourself, while building strength and improving your balance and flexibility through fluid, breath-linked movement. This class is a combination of physical postures, breathing techniques, deep relaxation and mental concentration. Appropriate for students of all levels of yoga practice with modifications and variations offered. Gayle has been studying and practicing yoga since 2001. What began as a way to develop a strong and toned body evolved into a way to develop and maintain a calm and clear mind. Gayle completed her 200 hour teacher training at Sacred Rivers Yoga in 2008 and is in the process of completing her 500 hour training here as well. The essence of yoga is a powerful and grounding force in Gayles life and has facilitated deep healing both spiritually and physically. When Gayle is not on her yoga mat or being Mom to 7 beautiful children, she can be found on her favorite farm in Wolcott spending time with horses. Sunday, May 26, 2013, 10:30 AM – 11:45 AM.

Gentle Yoga - no class 5/26

All Levels Yoga with Sonia Tulyani Take some time to really relax and enjoy a series of gentle postures to stretch and strengthen your body. This class is suitable for students of all levels. Sonia Tulyani comes from a family of yoga instructors—her father and grandfather were both yoga instructors in India. She has been practicing yoga for eleven years and recently completed her 200 hour certification with Paula at Sacred Rivers. The ability of yoga to calm the body and mind is what initially attracted her to yoga, but through her studies she has learned so much more. Sonia is a research scientist by day and brings her inquisitive nature into her yoga practice. She hopes to share the wonder of self-discovery with her students. Sunday, May 26, 2013, 4:00 PM – 5:15 PM.

All Levels Flow and Restore - no class 5/27

All Levels Yoga With Jennifer Errickson All Levels Flow and Restore Join us as we link postures with breath, creating a dynamic, fluid practice. Each student is invited to follow the breath and move at his/her individual pace. We will focus on building strength and stability, improving balance and increasing flexibility while honoring the mind, body, spirit connection. The last portion of class will include longer held postures, promoting restoration, healing, and relaxation. Modifications will be offered as needed for students beginning a practice, returning to practice, recovering from injury, or looking to advance. Enjoy the energy of a class, while truly practicing your own yoga. All levels of students are welcome. Jennifer completed her 200 hour teacher training at Sacred Rivers. She teaches with a careful eye for alignment and safety, an open heart with a space for each student, an energetic delivery with precise instruction, and always with a smile. Monday, May 27, 2013, 9:30 AM – 10:45 AM.

Gentle Yoga - no class 5/27

All Levels Yoga The Gentle class is designed for students interested in a slow but effective practice. It includes gently held postures and breathing techniques that calm the mind, relax the body, and improve joint health and flexibility. It is great for beginner and seniors, as well as experienced students seeking a softer, breath-oriented energy practice. It is open to all levels and is designed to connect breath, alignment, and mindfulness with basic yoga postures. This class is based on the Kripalu tradition of breath, relaxation and self-acceptance. Monday, May 27, 2013, 9:30 AM – 10:45 AM.

Yoga Therapy - no class 5/27

Series Classes This class is gentle, relaxing and strengthening. The movements incorporate yoga and Feldenkrais techniques. Listen to your body and its wisdom as you increase blood circulation and oxygenation. Sacred Rivers Yoga has received funding from the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation and offers Yoga Therapy classes FREE OF CHARGE to those living with MS. The Multiple Sclerosis Foundation has over 20 ongoing programs and services that benefit individuals afflicted with MS. You may visit www.msfocus.org to view other free programs and services for those with MS. Please call to pre-register and/or for more information. Free of Charge to those living with MS. For all others it is $5 per class. Monday, May 27, 2013, 10:45 AM – 11:45 AM.

Exploring Yoga - no class 5/27

All Levels Yoga With Catherine Sarni A great class for those new to yoga or returning to practice after a long absence. Offering a safe and welcoming environment to explore yoga’s many benefits, classes include breath work and a brief meditation, warm ups, poses to increase strength, flexibility and balance, and relaxation techniques. New poses and variations will be explored each week. Come find YOUR pose! Catherine received her 200-Hour Yoga Alliance Certification from Sacred Rivers Yoga and is continuing her study in the 500-Hour program. She has explored a variety of styles including Iyengar, Anusara, Kripalu, Svaroopa, Yin, and Embodyoga. Related interests include Ayurvedic medicine and healing energy. Her classes are student centered with a focus on the interplay of movement and breath topped off with a dash of humor! “Yoga has become an anchor during a time of significant change in my life. My mat is a place I return to again and again to quiet my mind, connect with body and breath, and to be reminde… Monday, May 27, 2013, 4:30 PM – 5:45 PM.

Ashtanga Light - no class 5/27

Power Yoga with Jack Lynch. This is a challenging power-yoga-based practice which develops strength and endurance. It is based on the classical yoga system as taught by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois. Class structure will be similar to the primary Ashtanga sequence in terms of tempo and posture progression. Modifications from the classical style will include selected position substitutions, posture variations offered, and alignment considerations. This method produces an intense internal heat and a purifying sweat that detoxifies muscles and organs. The practice can be both athletic and meditative which results in improved circulation, a light and strong body and a calm mind. Jack's bio: Jack Lynch received his formal training from renowned teachers Beryl Bender Birch and David Swenson. These accomplished mentors have instilled in Jack a deep understanding of the ancient Ashtanga system (both first and second series), and imparted an abundance of skillful adjustment techniques. Jack has also studied with Sri K.… Monday, May 27, 2013, 5:30 PM – 6:45 PM.

All Levels - no class 5/27

All Levels Yoga with Wendy Kolanz. Wendy’s teaching is based primarily on the Iyengar principles of alignment, with major influences being Rodney Yee, Patricia Walden, and Patty Townsend. Classes begin with centering, followed by floor warm ups and core work to properly prepare the major joints and the spine for movement. Modifications and props are offered to adjust poses when needed, in order to maintain body alignment, thus creating more ease in the body. This facilitates a greater awareness enhancing the development and balance of strength and flexibility. This class is good for beginners as well as more advanced practitioners. A combination of standing poses, some flow, breath, and asana analysis or the building of a pose, are explored. All Wendy’s classes end with guided imagery savasana (relaxation pose). Wendy's bio: Wendy has an extensive background in meditation, dance and yoga. She is certified to teach yoga by Yoga Center Amherst, Amherst, MA, and certified to teach meditation and facilitate the Onen… Monday, May 27, 2013, 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM.

Athlete Yoga (1 hour) - no class 5/27

All Levels Yoga With Justin Axel This class is designed for both the recreational athlete as well as the competitive athlete. With a strong infusion of vinyasa flow that incorporates postures for building strength, balance, and endurance followed by a combination of mellow flows and deep holds to help release areas of tension and soreness from your training outside of the studio, this class aims to help you reach your peak performance both physically and mentally. Justin Axel was first introduced to his Yoga mat down on the beaches of Maryland in 2000. Ten years later, he became serious about his practice and infused yoga into his life to help create balance. He completed his 200-hr certification from Sacred Rivers Yoga studio in 2013. Justin has spent the past fourteen years working with high school, collegiate and professional athletes of various different sports as he holds a degree in Exercise Science, is an NSCA certified strength and conditioning coach, and has been fortunate enough to have coached four NCAA… Monday, May 27, 2013, 7:00 PM – 8:15 PM.

Beginner's Yoga Class - no class 5/27

All Levels Yoga Beginner's Yoga with Sonia Tulyani Open to all! Sonia Tulyani comes from a family of yoga instructors—her father and grandfather were both yoga instructors in India. She has been practicing yoga for eleven years and recently completed her 200 hour certification with Paula at Sacred Rivers. The ability of yoga to calm the body and mind is what initially attracted her to yoga, but through her studies she has learned so much more. Sonia is a research scientist by day and brings her inquisitive nature into her yoga practice. She hopes to share the wonder of self-discovery with her students. Monday, May 27, 2013, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.

All Levels Vinyasa

All Levels Yoga With Melissa Emma This class will begin with grounding and centering exercises that will flow through heat building, strengthening postures toward a cool down and finally a deeply restorative savasana. Breath work, short meditations, light readings of yogic philosophy and related themes may be included as well. Precise alignment cues and modifications are given so that students of all levels can enjoy this class. Beginning with dance and creative visualization, Melissa Emma has been exploring the mind body connection from her teenage years to the present. Yoga took center stage in her mid-twenties, when she learned her first sun salutation. Since then, she has been practicing yoga steadily for ten years and has recently completed the Sacred Rivers 200 hour yoga certification. Dance, aerobics, weight training, and martial arts are also part of her fitness background. Her classes aim to help the individual align, integrate, explore, deepen, and enlighten through pranayama, precise alignment cues, a… Tuesday, May 28, 2013, 9:00 AM – 10:15 AM.

Restorative Yoga

All Levels Yoga This is an all levels class focusing on gentle restorative postures to awaken the body and calm the mind. It will encourage participants to find relaxation and openings in the body/mind as we work with compassion. Great for those dealing with physical or emotional stressors. The goal will be to calm the nervous system to allow healing to take place. Modifications are given and guided relaxations and imagery will be a part of every class. This may not be suitable for those who are pregnant or cannot lie flat for periods of time, as we will be doing a lot of floor work. Please talk with instructor prior if you have any questions. Stacey Pepper Schwartz, RYT 200 Stacey started her career as a professional dancer and choreographer in NYC. A dancer friend introduced her to yoga as a way to increase strength, stamina and flexibility. After a dance ending back injury, Stacey turned to yoga as a way to recover and find peace on and off the mat. Now she can't imagine a day without it. Stacey was insp… Tuesday, May 28, 2013, 10:45 AM – 12:00 PM.

Fabulous Over 50!

Moderate Yoga With Laurel Soper Come and join us for an exploration into what it means to INCREASE your flexibility, strength and balance as we age. We will improve our joint flexibility, strengthen our muscles, stimulate our glandular and endocrine systems (to tamper those hormonal fluctuations), sharpen our focus and concentration, and try to slow the aging process. This class is designed for students with some experience and knowledge of yoga postures. It is a moderately paced class, including asana, breathing practices, and mantra; longer warm ups, more modifications and props are used to help us to honor our bodies. Everyone can be fabulous over 50-just start where you are! Laurel Soper, a 200-hour Yoga Alliance certified teacher, has been practicing yoga since 1999. She has studied under Kripalu, Iyengar, Anusara and Ashtanga trained teachers. "In the past, yoga has helped me recover from a meiscus and ACL surgery, and recently to navigate the shift as an empty nester. It has given me the tools to b… Tuesday, May 28, 2013, 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM.

Lunch Break Yoga Style

All Levels Yoga With Stacey This class will concentrate on the alignment of your body and mind to bring energy and mindfulness to the middle of your day. Energizing postures, centering and breathing techniques will be the focus of this class. You will also learn yoga techniques that you can utilize throughout your entire work day. Stacey Pepper Schwartz, RYT 200 Stacey started her career as a professional dancer and choreographer in NYC. A dancer friend introduced her to yoga as a way to increase strength, stamina and flexibility. After a dance ending back injury, Stacey turned to yoga as a way to recover and find peace on and off the mat. Now she can't imagine a day without it. Stacey was inspired to become a registered yoga teacher after her mother was hospitalized due to complications from multiple sclerosis. Stacey and her mom did yoga in chairs to help her mom regain mobility, manage stress and combat fatigue. This profound experience brought Stacey to the teacher training program at Sacred River… Tuesday, May 28, 2013, 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM.

Beginner's Yoga

Moderate Yoga Beginner's Yoga with Annette Guasp This class is for everyone...whether you have tried yoga before or not. Classes will focus on the basic poses along with body awareness and proper alignment. Class content might include breath work, slow flowing sequences to build heat, energizing twists, core work, standing postures and techniques to improve balance. Poses may be held for long, slow breaths creating inner stillness and stretching muscle groups. Class will end with restorative poses to destress and relax. This class has an overall relaxed pace where students are encouraged to explore and ask questions. *This class is no longer a donation class $16 drop in, class cards accepted. Tuesday, May 28, 2013, 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM.

All Levels Vinyasa (1 Hour)

All Levels Yoga With Maeve Ryan Class description: Maeve's classes combine the stretching and relaxation of gentle yoga with the heat-building core/balance work of vinyasa flow yoga. At the beginning of each class, Maeve guides her students through the process of centering themselves through a 5-minute meditation in order to help them make the transition from the mind to the body. She encourages her students to set intentions for each class and provides her students with the necessary tools to quiet the mind, reduce stress, and make improvements in their lives. Maeve also offers modifications for students, offering beginner to advanced students the opportunity to experience improved posture, increased strength, and overall awareness of their mind and body. Bio: Maeve Ryan has been practicing yoga for over 11 years. Maeve began taking yoga as a way to strengthen and tone the body. In 2008, she had her first “yoga epiphany,” which prompted her to make a life-long dedication to the practice of meditation and yog… Tuesday, May 28, 2013, 6:15 PM – 7:15 PM.

Gentle Yoga

All Levels Yoga With Jody Forstmann. Hatha Yoga with modifications to suit beginners and individuals of all abilities. Each class begins with breathwork followed by a series of postures selected to gently lengthen and strengthen all the muscles of the body. Students are invited to take their time and to move with their breath to find a stretch that works for their body. **Sorry, Class cards purchased through Living Social and Groupon not accepted for this class. **Studio class cards and drop in students accepted. Jody Forstmann began practicing yoga in 1999 and received her 200 hour certification at Sacred Rivers Yoga in February 2007 and is presently studying for her 500 hour certification through Sacred Rivers. Jody is inspired by the spiritual and physical benefits of a regular yoga practice and strives to make the practice of Asana accessible to people of all abilities by encouraging her class participants to find the grace, beauty and joy in every breath and movement of their bodies. Tuesday, May 28, 2013, 7:30 PM – 8:45 PM.

All Levels Yoga

All Levels Yoga with Wendy Kolanz. Wendy’s teaching is based primarily on the Iyengar principles of alignment, with major influences being Rodney Yee, Patricia Walden, and Patty Townsend. Classes begin with centering, followed by floor warm ups and core work to properly prepare the major joints and the spine for movement. Modifications and props are offered to adjust poses when needed, in order to maintain body alignment, thus creating more ease in the body. This facilitates a greater awareness enhancing the development and balance of strength and flexibility. This class is good for beginners as well as more advanced practitioners. A combination of standing poses, some flow, breath, and asana analysis or the building of a pose, are explored. All Wendy’s classes end with guided imagery savasana (relaxation pose). Wendy's bio: Wendy has an extensive background in meditation, dance and yoga. She is certified to teach yoga by Yoga Center Amherst, Amherst, MA, and certified to teach meditation and facilitate the Onen… Wednesday, May 29, 2013, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM.

All Levels Vinyasa with Kristin

All Levels Yoga Taught by Kristin Pancavage A flowing sequence of stretching, strengthening and energizing postures that links movement with the breath. A seamless link of poses with modifications offered for those looking for less or more impact. Breathing techniques are also explored. Kristin trained here at Sacred Rivers Yoga and is a registered with Yoga Alliance. She radiates her love of yoga in each class and is exhilarated by the process of sharing her passion with students of all ages. Wednesday, May 29, 2013, 9:15 AM – 10:30 AM.

Yoga for Sports Series

Series Classes Yoga is a natural complement to your athletic training. In this 3 month worksop series you will be encouraged to take it easy and breathe deep while exploring the less competitive aspects of your favorite Summer Sport! Focus will be on increasing flexibility and strength while building balance and stamina. With practice, participants can hope to improve their concentration and focus while noticing increased performance! These summer classes will benefit those athletes who may be in training for tri-athalons/5Ks, those registered for "extreme" races or for those just looking to improve their weekend hobby! While the sport specific classes repeat throughout the summer, each cycle will address different topics, including avoiding injury with yoga poses and the importance of incorporating breath into your sport! The information and content in each class will be varied and accommodating to ALL athletes regardless of your skill level! Register for each cycle and watch your "game" improve!! Sign up f… Wednesday, May 29, 2013, 10:45 AM – 11:45 AM.

Yoga Therapy

Series Classes Taught by Stacey Schwartz, this class is gentle, relaxing and strengthening. The movements incorporate yoga and Feldenkrais techniques. Listen to your body and its wisdom as you increase blood circulation and oxygenation. Please call to pre-register and/or for more information. Free of Charge to those living with MS. For all others it is $5 per class. Sacred Rivers Yoga has received funding from the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation and offers Yoga Therapy classes FREE OF CHARGE to those living with MS. The Multiple Sclerosis Foundation has over 20 ongoing programs and services that benefit individuals afflicted with MS. You may visit www.msfocus.org to view other free programs and services for those with MS. Stacey Pepper Schwartz, RYT 200 Stacey started her career as a professional dancer and choreographer in NYC. A dancer friend introduced her to yoga as a way to increase strength, stamina and flexibility. After a dance ending back injury, Stacey turned to yoga as a way to recover and find… Wednesday, May 29, 2013, 10:45 AM – 11:45 AM. For more info visit http.

Little Yogis: Preschool Yoga Playground

Children's Series Classes Join Stacey Schwartz for this four week series class, designed to engage a young child's natural ability to explore, discover and move. Little Yogis will help develop your child's gross motor skills, balance, spatial awareness and sequencing abilities through yoga postures, movement games, imagery and storytelling. $48 for the series Ages 3-4 Stacey has taught dance, creative movement and yoga to little ones for over 15 years. She loves to have fun exploring movement that promotes body awareness, gross motor skills and well as creativity, expression and giggles. She has her Masters in Dance Education from Teachers College, Columbia University and has designed and directed creative movement programs for little ones in NH, NY, NJ and CT. She is thrilled to be teaching at Sacred Rivers Yoga and looks forward to exploring the benefits of yoga with your little ones! Wednesday, May 29, 2013, 12:15 PM – 1:00 PM.

Yin Yoga

All Levels Yoga Restore balance to your life with Yin Yoga. This class will gently apply stresses on the tissues of your body that yang yoga and exercise cannot. The result is strengthened joints and connective tissue. Many modern people feel anxiety and paradoxically a lack of energy. By applying pressure to many of the meridians of the body this class will work to restore the healthy flow of energy, reducing anxiety and accessing energy by unblocking its flow. Mark's Bio: Mark has enjoyed a regular yoga practice since 2006. In the first few years he practiced at home using DVD’s. In 2009 he suffered from chronic back pain, fusion of two vertebral bones was recommended. An aversion to surgery, Mark stopped lifting weights and running and took his yoga practice to the next level. He worked with Ana Forrest doing intensive work for two weeks. He immediately followed this with a regular Bikram practice. Mark continues to have a strong Yang practice and has balanced it out with Yin yoga. He also enjoys… Wednesday, May 29, 2013, 5:30 PM – 6:45 PM.

All Levels Yoga

All Levels Yoga All Levels Yoga with Kate Greatorex This class is designed to synchronize movement through yoga postures with breath, generating heat and opening the energy lines within the body. Students will experience a dynamic flow from one asana to the next, as they learn to tune into their own body and link their movement with their breath. A core focus will be also included, incorporating postures to stretch and strengthen the core muscles. Wednesday, May 29, 2013, 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM.

Prenatal Yoga

All Levels Yoga with Kelli Peters Prenatal yoga strengthens abdominal muscles and muscles of the pelvic floor, while stretching and strengthening the legs. It helps to open hips and can relieve sciatic pain and varicose veins. Most importantly it offers relaxation and breath awareness. Kelli Peters has been practicing yoga since 2006 when she was a sophomore in college. She is currently in the process of completing her 200 Hour Training at Sacred Rivers and hopes to be finished in May 2013 For Mom and Baby with Mamoga, please visit these links for more info and be sure to mention Sacred Rivers Yoga! http://mamoga.com/ https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=HT4FZ9V773EK8. Wednesday, May 29, 2013, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.

All Levels Yoga

All Levels Yoga With Susan Baldwin. This all levels yoga class focuses on issues that class members request, which of late have been back and core strength/flexibility as well as restorative postures. Breathing and energy flow are integral to this practice, and modifications are offered. Many postures may be performed with blocks, blankets, or straps when appropriate. Susan's bio: Susan has completed the 200 hour teacher training through Sacred Rivers Yoga. She is an occupational therapist by day, with former lives in music, jewelry, and teaching. She began practicing yoga while living in Scotland in 2002, and incorporates yogic principles, breathing, and postures into her OT practice. She gives many thanks to this studio for the wonderful classes, workshops, and community programs.. A passionate yoga student since 1998, I completed my 200 hour teacher training at Sacred Rivers Yoga in 2007. I fell in love with yoga because of the peace and acceptance that each practice brings to me. Yoga has taught me t… Thursday, May 30, 2013, 5:30 PM – 6:45 PM.

Vinyasa Flow

All Levels Yoga with Loren Hardy In this fun yet challenging class, Loren will guide you through a series of asana coordinated to the flow of your breath. Standing and seated postures, backbends, hip-openers, and inversions flow together to form a seamless dance-like movement deepening the awareness of your breath. Build some heat, sweat a little, increase body strength, flexibility, and balance, while calming the mind and rejuvenating your whole being. Thursday, May 30, 2013, 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM.

All Levels Yoga

All Levels Yoga with Amy Lawson This balanced hatha yoga class combines postures and movements with a keen focus on the breath to enliven, tone, and relax the body-mind. Props are used and variations are offered to make the benefits of each pose available to everyone. Learn to observe your own body and mind and move in a supported, integrated way. Suitable for all experience levels. Amy Lawson has practiced yoga since 1999 and is a 200-hour certified teacher. She earned her 200-hour teaching certificate with Suzanne Manafort and Karen Miscall-Bannon in Newington Yoga Center’s Embodyoga™ Teacher Training program. She is studying in the Embodyoga™ 500-hour teacher certification program with Patty Townsend at Yoga Center Amherst. Amy approaches teaching yoga the same way she approaches her own yoga practice – with gentle enthusiasm, strong curiosity, and a sense of humor. Thursday, May 30, 2013, 7:30 PM – 8:45 PM.

Sacred Power (1 1/2 hour)

Power Yoga with John Hauser "Sacred Power" is a class for experienced practitioners who wish to immerse themselves in this demanding Sadhana which combines sun salutation variations with postures held for longer periods to develop strength and effect deep releases. Aggressive stretching of the low back, hamstrings and hips is emphasized and Yin techniques are often incorporated. There is much reference to the ultimate, traditional goal of Yoga - the end of duality and union with the Divine. Healing, meditation and self-improvement are topics of the chosen readings. We welcome all faiths and spiritual persuasions in this class. Thursday, May 30, 2013, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.

Gentle Yoga

All Levels Yoga Gentle Yoga with Wendy Kolanz will sooth the body, mind and spirit, beginning with breath awareness, ending with a guided imagery relaxation (savasana). This class is geared towards those who want or need a more gentle, slower approach to the strength, flexibility, and relaxing benefits of a yoga practice. Props and modifications are used to assist poses when needed. Proper alignment for your individual body is encouraged. Restorative poses are offered as well. Experience the benefits of this ancient health practice in a supportive class environment. Wendy's Bio: Wendy has an extensive background in meditation, dance and yoga. She is certified to teach yoga by Yoga Center Amherst, Amherst, MA, and certified to teach meditation and facilitate the Oneness Deeksha by The Oneness Movement, Berkeley, CA and Chennai, India. Wendy’s major influences in her yoga practice and teaching are the Iyengar principles of alignment, Embodiment work of the School for Body-Mind Centering as well as her dance… Friday, May 31, 2013, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM.

All Levels Yoga

All Levels Yoga with Catherine Crocket This class will stretch and strengthen your body and mind. Explore the places you can go by diving deeper into your practice, connecting with your breath and bringing awareness to the intelligence of every cell in your body, down to the tips of your toes. Work your yoga from the ground up, connecting and rejuvenating your body, mind and spirit for a healthier, more vibrant you. Catherine Crocket, RYT Catherine started her yoga journey ten years ago on Martha’s Vineyard and completed her first teacher training with Erich Schiffmann in Santa Barbara, CA. Soon after, she obtained Certifications in Yoga for Golfers, and Yoga for MS. She continued her studies with Rodney Yee, Shiva Rea, Tias Little, Matthew Sanford, and many more wonderful teachers. In 2009 she completed her 200-hour training at The Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health in the Berkshires. In addition to her yoga training, Catherine is also a Certified Health Coach through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition.… Friday, May 31, 2013, 9:30 AM – 10:45 AM.

Powerful Flow

Power Yoga With Kristin Pancavage Friday noon yoga is back! Playfully challenge yourself, while building strength and improving your balance and flexibility through fluid, breath-linked movement. This class is a combination of physical postures, breathing techniques, deep relaxation and mental concentration. Appropriate for students of all levels of yoga practice with modifications and variations offered. Kristin trained here at Sacred Rivers Yoga and is a registered with Yoga Alliance. She radiates her love of yoga in each class and is exhilarated by the process of sharing her passion with students of all ages. Friday, May 31, 2013, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM.

Happy Hour Yoga

All Levels Yoga With Maeve Ryan Class description: Maeve's classes combine the stretching and relaxation of gentle yoga with the heat-building core/balance work of vinyasa flow yoga. At the beginning of each class, Maeve guides her students through the process of centering themselves through a 5-minute meditation in order to help them make the transition from the mind to the body. She encourages her students to set intentions for each class and provides her students with the necessary tools to quiet the mind, reduce stress, and make improvements in their lives. Maeve also offers modifications for students, offering beginner to advanced students the opportunity to experience improved posture, increased strength, and overall awareness of their mind and body. Bio: Maeve Ryan has been practicing yoga for over 11 years. Maeve began taking yoga as a way to strengthen and tone the body. In 2008, she had her first “yoga epiphany,” which prompted her to make a life-long dedication to the practice of meditation and yog… Friday, May 31, 2013, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.

Meditation with Keshav Howe

Special Events Cost: $20 cash. Friday, May 31, 2013, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.

Ladies Night Out w/ Dori

Workshops PRE-REGISTER : $16.00 (CLASS CARDS ACCEPTED) DAY OF: $20.00 CLASS REQUIRES 3 person minimum signed up in order to be held* ALL LEVELS~ Relax & Rejuvenate We will move and breathe into bliss together with exercises to strengthen, support, and empower ourselves as feminine beings. Friday, May 31, 2013, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.

Yoga/Pilates/Ball

Pilates with Paula Scopino. Wring out your sponge! Yoga asanas (poses) work from the inside out. Focus on your center. Using abdomen, lower back and buttocks as an anchor or power center, the rest of the body moves safely through a variety of poses. Benefits include improved posture alignment, abdominal and back strength and flexibility - a series of movements engaging body, mind, and breath. Elongates muscles as it strengthens and stretches. Flushes blood through internal organs. Paula's bio: Paula Scopino is the Owner/Director of Sacred Rivers. Paula was inspired at a young age by her parents' spiritual explorations and discovered yoga at age 19. She has been a student of yoga since 1976 and has been teaching continuously since 1978 after receiving her first certification with Ruth Bender (pre Kripalu). Ruth Bender studied with Selvarjan Yesudian, who had a medical therapeutic approach to yoga. Paula has taught in many different settings, including corporations, hospitals, and fitness and rehabili… Saturday, June 1, 2013, 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM.

All Level Core

All Levels Yoga Core Yoga with Mario Pare Saturday's 9:00AM This class will cultivate core strength to tone your abdomen and strengthen your back. Breathing techniques, asanas or postures and meditation will create an energetic and satisfying experience. This class will assist in relieving stress, avoiding injuries, increase flexibility, and tranquility. Modifications will be offered to allow both the beginner and experienced Yogi to soften or deepen their practice as needed. Saturday, June 1, 2013, 9:00 AM – 10:15 AM.

Hatha Vinyasa

Pilates with Temple Symonds Hatha yoga, taken from the words referencing sun and moon, is closely related to vinyasa in two ways: The practice focuses on the asanas (poses) and pranayama (breath work). There may be longer holdings of specific poses to get into those places in the body that don’t get accessed nearly enough in our daily lives. Built around the ancient practice of Sun Salutations, vinyasa classes can be anywhere from gentle to dynamic. In a typical vinyasa class, we will flow to inspiration with many variations of sun salutations including more continuous flow with the option of advanced poses. As always, modifications will be offered and I’ll encourage you to listen to your own body and take care as it feels appropriate. Temple Symonds, RYT 500 Bio: Temple has been teaching yoga since 2005 at yoga studios in Connecticut and New York. She brings her reverence for the practice as well as her humor to her classes, and is very grateful to be back with Sacred Rivers Yoga. She is also a contr… Saturday, June 1, 2013, 9:30 AM – 10:45 AM.

Community Donation Class

All Levels Yoga Come enjoy a yoga class taught by Sacred Rivers Yoga Teachers In Training! All proceeds (cash or check) will benefit the Glastonbury Food Bank. With Catherine Sarni - 500 Hour YTT A great class for continuing beginners or those who are returning to practice after a long absence. Offering a safe and welcoming environment to explore yoga’s many benefits, classes include breath work and a brief meditation, warm ups, poses to increase strength, flexibility and balance, and relaxation techniques. Come find YOUR pose! “Yoga has become an anchor during a time of significant change in my life. My mat is a place I return to again and again to quiet my mind, connect with body and breath, and to be reminded that I am a part of something much bigger than myself.” Catherine began practicing yoga ten years ago as a way to effectively deal with stress and later experienced yoga’s power as a health system using it to strengthen and heal an injured shoulder without surgery. “My practice has expanded to includ… Saturday, June 1, 2013, 4:00 PM – 5:15 PM.

Vinyasa Flow

Moderate Yoga with Loren Hardy In this fun yet challenging class, Loren will guide you through a series of asana coordinated to the flow of your breath. Standing and seated postures, backbends, hip-openers, and inversions flow together to form a seamless dance-like movement deepening the awareness of your breath. Build some heat, sweat a little, increase body strength, flexibility, and balance, while calming the mind and rejuvenating your whole being. Sunday, June 2, 2013, 8:30 AM – 9:45 AM.

Beginners Yoga

All Levels Yoga with Elaine Ellis This class is designed for individuals without prior yoga experience or for individuals who would like to build confidence and be more prepared for more experienced level classes. Gently guided practice for every part of the body, stretching and toning the muscles and joints. Gain a deeper awareness of your body and develop higher levels of focus, strength, and flexibility. Modifications and props will be introduced for more challenging poses so that beginners can work comfortably at their own level. Sunday, June 2, 2013, 10:00 AM – 11:15 AM.

Powerful Flow

Power Yoga With Gayle Melillo Playfully challenge yourself, while building strength and improving your balance and flexibility through fluid, breath-linked movement. This class is a combination of physical postures, breathing techniques, deep relaxation and mental concentration. Appropriate for students of all levels of yoga practice with modifications and variations offered. Gayle has been studying and practicing yoga since 2001. What began as a way to develop a strong and toned body evolved into a way to develop and maintain a calm and clear mind. Gayle completed her 200 hour teacher training at Sacred Rivers Yoga in 2008 and is in the process of completing her 500 hour training here as well. The essence of yoga is a powerful and grounding force in Gayles life and has facilitated deep healing both spiritually and physically. When Gayle is not on her yoga mat or being Mom to 7 beautiful children, she can be found on her favorite farm in Wolcott spending time with horses. Sunday, June 2, 2013, 10:30 AM – 11:45 AM.

Gentle Yoga

All Levels Yoga with Sonia Tulyani Take some time to really relax and enjoy a series of gentle postures to stretch and strengthen your body. This class is suitable for students of all levels. Sonia Tulyani comes from a family of yoga instructors—her father and grandfather were both yoga instructors in India. She has been practicing yoga for eleven years and recently completed her 200 hour certification with Paula at Sacred Rivers. The ability of yoga to calm the body and mind is what initially attracted her to yoga, but through her studies she has learned so much more. Sonia is a research scientist by day and brings her inquisitive nature into her yoga practice. She hopes to share the wonder of self-discovery with her students. Sunday, June 2, 2013, 4:00 PM – 5:15 PM.

Laughter Yoga

Workshops Cost: $15 Laughter Yoga- "An Instant Vacation" Laughter Yoga is a revolutionary idea. It is simple and also profound. Yoga is not simply getting into poses on a mat. Yoga is about introducing one of the most essential ingredients to longevity and great health; JOY. Laughter Yoga helps us to connect with our inner joy; our happy place. We are able to witness the power that spending time connecting with others via laughter, essentially supports the total wellbeing of our bodies and hearts by embracing joy. We also interweave movement and dance in a way that allows each person in the group to lead the group through dance in a playful expression and way for everyone to shine! Auria Heather Gaines is a bright light who shares the joys of; smiling, laughing, playing, connecting and appreciating the positive in the world. She is an Ananda Marga Yoga Teacher specializing in yoga circus, kids and family yoga, laughter yoga and mindful schools. She is also a life coach, a reiki teacher and community empowe… Sunday, June 2, 2013, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.

All Levels Flow and Restore

All Levels Yoga With Jennifer Errickson All Levels Flow and Restore Join us as we link postures with breath, creating a dynamic, fluid practice. Each student is invited to follow the breath and move at his/her individual pace. We will focus on building strength and stability, improving balance and increasing flexibility while honoring the mind, body, spirit connection. The last portion of class will include longer held postures, promoting restoration, healing, and relaxation. Modifications will be offered as needed for students beginning a practice, returning to practice, recovering from injury, or looking to advance. Enjoy the energy of a class, while truly practicing your own yoga. All levels of students are welcome. Jennifer completed her 200 hour teacher training at Sacred Rivers. She teaches with a careful eye for alignment and safety, an open heart with a space for each student, an energetic delivery with precise instruction, and always with a smile. Monday, June 3, 2013, 9:30 AM – 10:45 AM.

Gentle Yoga

All Levels Yoga The Gentle class is designed for students interested in a slow but effective practice. It includes gently held postures and breathing techniques that calm the mind, relax the body, and improve joint health and flexibility. It is great for beginner and seniors, as well as experienced students seeking a softer, breath-oriented energy practice. It is open to all levels and is designed to connect breath, alignment, and mindfulness with basic yoga postures. This class is based on the Kripalu tradition of breath, relaxation and self-acceptance. Monday, June 3, 2013, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM.

Yoga Therapy

Series Classes This class is gentle, relaxing and strengthening. The movements incorporate yoga and Feldenkrais techniques. Listen to your body and its wisdom as you increase blood circulation and oxygenation. Sacred Rivers Yoga has received funding from the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation and offers Yoga Therapy classes FREE OF CHARGE to those living with MS. The Multiple Sclerosis Foundation has over 20 ongoing programs and services that benefit individuals afflicted with MS. You may visit www.msfocus.org to view other free programs and services for those with MS. Please call to pre-register and/or for more information. Free of Charge to those living with MS. For all others it is $5 per class. Monday, June 3, 2013, 10:45 AM – 11:45 AM.

Exploring Yoga

All Levels Yoga With Catherine Sarni A great class for those new to yoga or returning to practice after a long absence. Offering a safe and welcoming environment to explore yoga’s many benefits, classes include breath work and a brief meditation, warm ups, poses to increase strength, flexibility and balance, and relaxation techniques. New poses and variations will be explored each week. Come find YOUR pose! Catherine received her 200-Hour Yoga Alliance Certification from Sacred Rivers Yoga and is continuing her study in the 500-Hour program. She has explored a variety of styles including Iyengar, Anusara, Kripalu, Svaroopa, Yin, and Embodyoga. Related interests include Ayurvedic medicine and healing energy. Her classes are student centered with a focus on the interplay of movement and breath topped off with a dash of humor! “Yoga has become an anchor during a time of significant change in my life. My mat is a place I return to again and again to quiet my mind, connect with body and breath, and to be reminde… Monday, June 3, 2013, 4:30 PM – 5:45 PM.

Ashtanga Light

Power Yoga with Jack Lynch. This is a challenging power-yoga-based practice which develops strength and endurance. It is based on the classical yoga system as taught by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois. Class structure will be similar to the primary Ashtanga sequence in terms of tempo and posture progression. Modifications from the classical style will include selected position substitutions, posture variations offered, and alignment considerations. This method produces an intense internal heat and a purifying sweat that detoxifies muscles and organs. The practice can be both athletic and meditative which results in improved circulation, a light and strong body and a calm mind. Jack's bio: Jack Lynch received his formal training from renowned teachers Beryl Bender Birch and David Swenson. These accomplished mentors have instilled in Jack a deep understanding of the ancient Ashtanga system (both first and second series), and imparted an abundance of skillful adjustment techniques. Jack has also studied with Sri K.… Monday, June 3, 2013, 5:30 PM – 6:45 PM.

All Levels

All Levels Yoga with Wendy Kolanz. Wendy’s teaching is based primarily on the Iyengar principles of alignment, with major influences being Rodney Yee, Patricia Walden, and Patty Townsend. Classes begin with centering, followed by floor warm ups and core work to properly prepare the major joints and the spine for movement. Modifications and props are offered to adjust poses when needed, in order to maintain body alignment, thus creating more ease in the body. This facilitates a greater awareness enhancing the development and balance of strength and flexibility. This class is good for beginners as well as more advanced practitioners. A combination of standing poses, some flow, breath, and asana analysis or the building of a pose, are explored. All Wendy’s classes end with guided imagery savasana (relaxation pose). Wendy's bio: Wendy has an extensive background in meditation, dance and yoga. She is certified to teach yoga by Yoga Center Amherst, Amherst, MA, and certified to teach meditation and facilitate the Onen… Monday, June 3, 2013, 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM.

Athlete Yoga (1 hour)

All Levels Yoga With Justin Axel This class is designed for both the recreational athlete as well as the competitive athlete. With a strong infusion of vinyasa flow that incorporates postures for building strength, balance, and endurance followed by a combination of mellow flows and deep holds to help release areas of tension and soreness from your training outside of the studio, this class aims to help you reach your peak performance both physically and mentally. Justin Axel was first introduced to his Yoga mat down on the beaches of Maryland in 2000. Ten years later, he became serious about his practice and infused yoga into his life to help create balance. He completed his 200-hr certification from Sacred Rivers Yoga studio in 2013. Justin has spent the past fourteen years working with high school, collegiate and professional athletes of various different sports as he holds a degree in Exercise Science, is an NSCA certified strength and conditioning coach, and has been fortunate enough to have coached four NCAA… Monday, June 3, 2013, 7:00 PM – 8:15 PM.

Beginner's Yoga Class

All Levels Yoga Beginner's Yoga with Sonia Tulyani Open to all! Sonia Tulyani comes from a family of yoga instructors—her father and grandfather were both yoga instructors in India. She has been practicing yoga for eleven years and recently completed her 200 hour certification with Paula at Sacred Rivers. The ability of yoga to calm the body and mind is what initially attracted her to yoga, but through her studies she has learned so much more. Sonia is a research scientist by day and brings her inquisitive nature into her yoga practice. She hopes to share the wonder of self-discovery with her students. Monday, June 3, 2013, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.

All Levels Vinyasa

All Levels Yoga With Melissa Emma This class will begin with grounding and centering exercises that will flow through heat building, strengthening postures toward a cool down and finally a deeply restorative savasana. Breath work, short meditations, light readings of yogic philosophy and related themes may be included as well. Precise alignment cues and modifications are given so that students of all levels can enjoy this class. Beginning with dance and creative visualization, Melissa Emma has been exploring the mind body connection from her teenage years to the present. Yoga took center stage in her mid-twenties, when she learned her first sun salutation. Since then, she has been practicing yoga steadily for ten years and has recently completed the Sacred Rivers 200 hour yoga certification. Dance, aerobics, weight training, and martial arts are also part of her fitness background. Her classes aim to help the individual align, integrate, explore, deepen, and enlighten through pranayama, precise alignment cues, a… Tuesday, June 4, 2013, 9:00 AM – 10:15 AM.

Restorative Yoga

All Levels Yoga This is an all levels class focusing on gentle restorative postures to awaken the body and calm the mind. It will encourage participants to find relaxation and openings in the body/mind as we work with compassion. Great for those dealing with physical or emotional stressors. The goal will be to calm the nervous system to allow healing to take place. Modifications are given and guided relaxations and imagery will be a part of every class. This may not be suitable for those who are pregnant or cannot lie flat for periods of time, as we will be doing a lot of floor work. Please talk with instructor prior if you have any questions. Stacey Pepper Schwartz, RYT 200 Stacey started her career as a professional dancer and choreographer in NYC. A dancer friend introduced her to yoga as a way to increase strength, stamina and flexibility. After a dance ending back injury, Stacey turned to yoga as a way to recover and find peace on and off the mat. Now she can't imagine a day without it. Stacey was insp… Tuesday, June 4, 2013, 10:45 AM – 12:00 PM.

Fabulous Over 50!

Moderate Yoga With Laurel Soper Come and join us for an exploration into what it means to INCREASE your flexibility, strength and balance as we age. We will improve our joint flexibility, strengthen our muscles, stimulate our glandular and endocrine systems (to tamper those hormonal fluctuations), sharpen our focus and concentration, and try to slow the aging process. This class is designed for students with some experience and knowledge of yoga postures. It is a moderately paced class, including asana, breathing practices, and mantra; longer warm ups, more modifications and props are used to help us to honor our bodies. Everyone can be fabulous over 50-just start where you are! Laurel Soper, a 200-hour Yoga Alliance certified teacher, has been practicing yoga since 1999. She has studied under Kripalu, Iyengar, Anusara and Ashtanga trained teachers. "In the past, yoga has helped me recover from a meiscus and ACL surgery, and recently to navigate the shift as an empty nester. It has given me the tools to b… Tuesday, June 4, 2013, 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM.

Lunch Break Yoga Style

All Levels Yoga With Stacey This class will concentrate on the alignment of your body and mind to bring energy and mindfulness to the middle of your day. Energizing postures, centering and breathing techniques will be the focus of this class. You will also learn yoga techniques that you can utilize throughout your entire work day. Stacey Pepper Schwartz, RYT 200 Stacey started her career as a professional dancer and choreographer in NYC. A dancer friend introduced her to yoga as a way to increase strength, stamina and flexibility. After a dance ending back injury, Stacey turned to yoga as a way to recover and find peace on and off the mat. Now she can't imagine a day without it. Stacey was inspired to become a registered yoga teacher after her mother was hospitalized due to complications from multiple sclerosis. Stacey and her mom did yoga in chairs to help her mom regain mobility, manage stress and combat fatigue. This profound experience brought Stacey to the teacher training program at Sacred River… Tuesday, June 4, 2013, 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM.

Beginner's Yoga

Moderate Yoga Beginner's Yoga with Annette Guasp This class is for everyone...whether you have tried yoga before or not. Classes will focus on the basic poses along with body awareness and proper alignment. Class content might include breath work, slow flowing sequences to build heat, energizing twists, core work, standing postures and techniques to improve balance. Poses may be held for long, slow breaths creating inner stillness and stretching muscle groups. Class will end with restorative poses to destress and relax. This class has an overall relaxed pace where students are encouraged to explore and ask questions. *This class is no longer a donation class $16 drop in, class cards accepted. Tuesday, June 4, 2013, 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM.

All Levels Vinyasa (1 Hour)

All Levels Yoga With Maeve Ryan Class description: Maeve's classes combine the stretching and relaxation of gentle yoga with the heat-building core/balance work of vinyasa flow yoga. At the beginning of each class, Maeve guides her students through the process of centering themselves through a 5-minute meditation in order to help them make the transition from the mind to the body. She encourages her students to set intentions for each class and provides her students with the necessary tools to quiet the mind, reduce stress, and make improvements in their lives. Maeve also offers modifications for students, offering beginner to advanced students the opportunity to experience improved posture, increased strength, and overall awareness of their mind and body. Bio: Maeve Ryan has been practicing yoga for over 11 years. Maeve began taking yoga as a way to strengthen and tone the body. In 2008, she had her first “yoga epiphany,” which prompted her to make a life-long dedication to the practice of meditation and yog… Tuesday, June 4, 2013, 6:15 PM – 7:15 PM.

Gentle Yoga

All Levels Yoga With Jody Forstmann. Hatha Yoga with modifications to suit beginners and individuals of all abilities. Each class begins with breathwork followed by a series of postures selected to gently lengthen and strengthen all the muscles of the body. Students are invited to take their time and to move with their breath to find a stretch that works for their body. **Sorry, Class cards purchased through Living Social and Groupon not accepted for this class. **Studio class cards and drop in students accepted. Jody Forstmann began practicing yoga in 1999 and received her 200 hour certification at Sacred Rivers Yoga in February 2007 and is presently studying for her 500 hour certification through Sacred Rivers. Jody is inspired by the spiritual and physical benefits of a regular yoga practice and strives to make the practice of Asana accessible to people of all abilities by encouraging her class participants to find the grace, beauty and joy in every breath and movement of their bodies. Tuesday, June 4, 2013, 7:30 PM – 8:45 PM.

All Levels Yoga

All Levels Yoga with Wendy Kolanz. Wendy’s teaching is based primarily on the Iyengar principles of alignment, with major influences being Rodney Yee, Patricia Walden, and Patty Townsend. Classes begin with centering, followed by floor warm ups and core work to properly prepare the major joints and the spine for movement. Modifications and props are offered to adjust poses when needed, in order to maintain body alignment, thus creating more ease in the body. This facilitates a greater awareness enhancing the development and balance of strength and flexibility. This class is good for beginners as well as more advanced practitioners. A combination of standing poses, some flow, breath, and asana analysis or the building of a pose, are explored. All Wendy’s classes end with guided imagery savasana (relaxation pose). Wendy's bio: Wendy has an extensive background in meditation, dance and yoga. She is certified to teach yoga by Yoga Center Amherst, Amherst, MA, and certified to teach meditation and facilitate the Onen… Wednesday, June 5, 2013, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM.

All Levels Vinyasa with Kristin

All Levels Yoga Taught by Kristin Pancavage A flowing sequence of stretching, strengthening and energizing postures that links movement with the breath. A seamless link of poses with modifications offered for those looking for less or more impact. Breathing techniques are also explored. Kristin trained here at Sacred Rivers Yoga and is a registered with Yoga Alliance. She radiates her love of yoga in each class and is exhilarated by the process of sharing her passion with students of all ages. Wednesday, June 5, 2013, 9:15 AM – 10:30 AM.

Yoga for Sports Series

Series Classes Yoga is a natural complement to your athletic training. In this 3 month worksop series you will be encouraged to take it easy and breathe deep while exploring the less competitive aspects of your favorite Summer Sport! Focus will be on increasing flexibility and strength while building balance and stamina. With practice, participants can hope to improve their concentration and focus while noticing increased performance! These summer classes will benefit those athletes who may be in training for tri-athalons/5Ks, those registered for "extreme" races or for those just looking to improve their weekend hobby! While the sport specific classes repeat throughout the summer, each cycle will address different topics, including avoiding injury with yoga poses and the importance of incorporating breath into your sport! The information and content in each class will be varied and accommodating to ALL athletes regardless of your skill level! Register for each cycle and watch your "game" improve!! Sign up f… Wednesday, June 5, 2013, 10:45 AM – 11:45 AM.

Yoga Therapy

Series Classes Taught by Stacey Schwartz, this class is gentle, relaxing and strengthening. The movements incorporate yoga and Feldenkrais techniques. Listen to your body and its wisdom as you increase blood circulation and oxygenation. Please call to pre-register and/or for more information. Free of Charge to those living with MS. For all others it is $5 per class. Sacred Rivers Yoga has received funding from the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation and offers Yoga Therapy classes FREE OF CHARGE to those living with MS. The Multiple Sclerosis Foundation has over 20 ongoing programs and services that benefit individuals afflicted with MS. You may visit www.msfocus.org to view other free programs and services for those with MS. Stacey Pepper Schwartz, RYT 200 Stacey started her career as a professional dancer and choreographer in NYC. A dancer friend introduced her to yoga as a way to increase strength, stamina and flexibility. After a dance ending back injury, Stacey turned to yoga as a way to recover and find… Wednesday, June 5, 2013, 10:45 AM – 11:45 AM. For more info visit http.

Little Yogis: Preschool Yoga Playground

Children's Series Classes Join Stacey Schwartz for this four week series class, designed to engage a young child's natural ability to explore, discover and move. Little Yogis will help develop your child's gross motor skills, balance, spatial awareness and sequencing abilities through yoga postures, movement games, imagery and storytelling. $48 for the series Ages 3-4 Stacey has taught dance, creative movement and yoga to little ones for over 15 years. She loves to have fun exploring movement that promotes body awareness, gross motor skills and well as creativity, expression and giggles. She has her Masters in Dance Education from Teachers College, Columbia University and has designed and directed creative movement programs for little ones in NH, NY, NJ and CT. She is thrilled to be teaching at Sacred Rivers Yoga and looks forward to exploring the benefits of yoga with your little ones! Wednesday, June 5, 2013, 12:15 PM – 1:00 PM.

Yin Yoga

All Levels Yoga Restore balance to your life with Yin Yoga. This class will gently apply stresses on the tissues of your body that yang yoga and exercise cannot. The result is strengthened joints and connective tissue. Many modern people feel anxiety and paradoxically a lack of energy. By applying pressure to many of the meridians of the body this class will work to restore the healthy flow of energy, reducing anxiety and accessing energy by unblocking its flow. Mark's Bio: Mark has enjoyed a regular yoga practice since 2006. In the first few years he practiced at home using DVD’s. In 2009 he suffered from chronic back pain, fusion of two vertebral bones was recommended. An aversion to surgery, Mark stopped lifting weights and running and took his yoga practice to the next level. He worked with Ana Forrest doing intensive work for two weeks. He immediately followed this with a regular Bikram practice. Mark continues to have a strong Yang practice and has balanced it out with Yin yoga. He also enjoys… Wednesday, June 5, 2013, 5:30 PM – 6:45 PM.

All Levels Yoga

All Levels Yoga All Levels Yoga with Kate Greatorex This class is designed to synchronize movement through yoga postures with breath, generating heat and opening the energy lines within the body. Students will experience a dynamic flow from one asana to the next, as they learn to tune into their own body and link their movement with their breath. A core focus will be also included, incorporating postures to stretch and strengthen the core muscles. Wednesday, June 5, 2013, 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM.

Prenatal Yoga

All Levels Yoga with Kelli Peters Prenatal yoga strengthens abdominal muscles and muscles of the pelvic floor, while stretching and strengthening the legs. It helps to open hips and can relieve sciatic pain and varicose veins. Most importantly it offers relaxation and breath awareness. Kelli Peters has been practicing yoga since 2006 when she was a sophomore in college. She is currently in the process of completing her 200 Hour Training at Sacred Rivers and hopes to be finished in May 2013 For Mom and Baby with Mamoga, please visit these links for more info and be sure to mention Sacred Rivers Yoga! http://mamoga.com/ https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=HT4FZ9V773EK8. Wednesday, June 5, 2013, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.

All Levels Yoga

All Levels Yoga With Susan Baldwin. This all levels yoga class focuses on issues that class members request, which of late have been back and core strength/flexibility as well as restorative postures. Breathing and energy flow are integral to this practice, and modifications are offered. Many postures may be performed with blocks, blankets, or straps when appropriate. Susan's bio: Susan has completed the 200 hour teacher training through Sacred Rivers Yoga. She is an occupational therapist by day, with former lives in music, jewelry, and teaching. She began practicing yoga while living in Scotland in 2002, and incorporates yogic principles, breathing, and postures into her OT practice. She gives many thanks to this studio for the wonderful classes, workshops, and community programs.. A passionate yoga student since 1998, I completed my 200 hour teacher training at Sacred Rivers Yoga in 2007. I fell in love with yoga because of the peace and acceptance that each practice brings to me. Yoga has taught me t… Thursday, June 6, 2013, 5:30 PM – 6:45 PM.

Vinyasa Flow

All Levels Yoga with Loren Hardy In this fun yet challenging class, Loren will guide you through a series of asana coordinated to the flow of your breath. Standing and seated postures, backbends, hip-openers, and inversions flow together to form a seamless dance-like movement deepening the awareness of your breath. Build some heat, sweat a little, increase body strength, flexibility, and balance, while calming the mind and rejuvenating your whole being. Thursday, June 6, 2013, 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM.

All Levels Yoga

All Levels Yoga with Amy Lawson This balanced hatha yoga class combines postures and movements with a keen focus on the breath to enliven, tone, and relax the body-mind. Props are used and variations are offered to make the benefits of each pose available to everyone. Learn to observe your own body and mind and move in a supported, integrated way. Suitable for all experience levels. Amy Lawson has practiced yoga since 1999 and is a 200-hour certified teacher. She earned her 200-hour teaching certificate with Suzanne Manafort and Karen Miscall-Bannon in Newington Yoga Center’s Embodyoga™ Teacher Training program. She is studying in the Embodyoga™ 500-hour teacher certification program with Patty Townsend at Yoga Center Amherst. Amy approaches teaching yoga the same way she approaches her own yoga practice – with gentle enthusiasm, strong curiosity, and a sense of humor. Thursday, June 6, 2013, 7:30 PM – 8:45 PM.

Sacred Power (1 1/2 hour)

Power Yoga with John Hauser "Sacred Power" is a class for experienced practitioners who wish to immerse themselves in this demanding Sadhana which combines sun salutation variations with postures held for longer periods to develop strength and effect deep releases. Aggressive stretching of the low back, hamstrings and hips is emphasized and Yin techniques are often incorporated. There is much reference to the ultimate, traditional goal of Yoga - the end of duality and union with the Divine. Healing, meditation and self-improvement are topics of the chosen readings. We welcome all faiths and spiritual persuasions in this class. Thursday, June 6, 2013, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.

Gentle Yoga

All Levels Yoga Gentle Yoga with Wendy Kolanz will sooth the body, mind and spirit, beginning with breath awareness, ending with a guided imagery relaxation (savasana). This class is geared towards those who want or need a more gentle, slower approach to the strength, flexibility, and relaxing benefits of a yoga practice. Props and modifications are used to assist poses when needed. Proper alignment for your individual body is encouraged. Restorative poses are offered as well. Experience the benefits of this ancient health practice in a supportive class environment. Wendy's Bio: Wendy has an extensive background in meditation, dance and yoga. She is certified to teach yoga by Yoga Center Amherst, Amherst, MA, and certified to teach meditation and facilitate the Oneness Deeksha by The Oneness Movement, Berkeley, CA and Chennai, India. Wendy’s major influences in her yoga practice and teaching are the Iyengar principles of alignment, Embodiment work of the School for Body-Mind Centering as well as her dance… Friday, June 7, 2013, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM.

All Levels Yoga

All Levels Yoga with Catherine Crocket This class will stretch and strengthen your body and mind. Explore the places you can go by diving deeper into your practice, connecting with your breath and bringing awareness to the intelligence of every cell in your body, down to the tips of your toes. Work your yoga from the ground up, connecting and rejuvenating your body, mind and spirit for a healthier, more vibrant you. Catherine Crocket, RYT Catherine started her yoga journey ten years ago on Martha’s Vineyard and completed her first teacher training with Erich Schiffmann in Santa Barbara, CA. Soon after, she obtained Certifications in Yoga for Golfers, and Yoga for MS. She continued her studies with Rodney Yee, Shiva Rea, Tias Little, Matthew Sanford, and many more wonderful teachers. In 2009 she completed her 200-hour training at The Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health in the Berkshires. In addition to her yoga training, Catherine is also a Certified Health Coach through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition.… Friday, June 7, 2013, 9:30 AM – 10:45 AM.

Powerful Flow

Power Yoga With Kristin Pancavage Friday noon yoga is back! Playfully challenge yourself, while building strength and improving your balance and flexibility through fluid, breath-linked movement. This class is a combination of physical postures, breathing techniques, deep relaxation and mental concentration. Appropriate for students of all levels of yoga practice with modifications and variations offered. Kristin trained here at Sacred Rivers Yoga and is a registered with Yoga Alliance. She radiates her love of yoga in each class and is exhilarated by the process of sharing her passion with students of all ages. Friday, June 7, 2013, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM.

Happy Hour Yoga

All Levels Yoga With Maeve Ryan Class description: Maeve's classes combine the stretching and relaxation of gentle yoga with the heat-building core/balance work of vinyasa flow yoga. At the beginning of each class, Maeve guides her students through the process of centering themselves through a 5-minute meditation in order to help them make the transition from the mind to the body. She encourages her students to set intentions for each class and provides her students with the necessary tools to quiet the mind, reduce stress, and make improvements in their lives. Maeve also offers modifications for students, offering beginner to advanced students the opportunity to experience improved posture, increased strength, and overall awareness of their mind and body. Bio: Maeve Ryan has been practicing yoga for over 11 years. Maeve began taking yoga as a way to strengthen and tone the body. In 2008, she had her first “yoga epiphany,” which prompted her to make a life-long dedication to the practice of meditation and yog… Friday, June 7, 2013, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.

Aroma Flow Yoga

Workshops Level 1-2 Pre registered Cost: $25 Walk-in: $35 Friday June 7th, 2013 6:30pm Please reserve your space by May 28th Flow Yoga is about linking the breath with the pose. One moves from pose to pose in a smooth, easy manner, like Meditation in Motion. Come discover the uplifting and healing qualities of Young Living Therapeutic Grade oils! Young Living Therapeutic Grade oils are known to create an environment that supports a deeper yoga practice. Using Young Living oils in class is often a transformative experience for participants because of their inherent ability to shift the space ~ creating a palpable change in the energy of the room, a softening or sometimes expansion of everyone’s life force. The aroma helps to center the mind and transport participants to a sacred space, helping to relax, inspire and energize. Relax, Inspire & Energize Center the mind Supports a deeper yoga practice Instructor: Bridget D’Arco RN, RYT Bridget is an RN, registered Structural Yoga teacher, and wellness… Friday, June 7, 2013, 6:30 PM – 7:45 PM.

Meditation with Keshav Howe

Special Events Cost: $20 cash. Friday, June 7, 2013, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.

Yoga/Pilates/Ball

Pilates with Paula Scopino. Wring out your sponge! Yoga asanas (poses) work from the inside out. Focus on your center. Using abdomen, lower back and buttocks as an anchor or power center, the rest of the body moves safely through a variety of poses. Benefits include improved posture alignment, abdominal and back strength and flexibility - a series of movements engaging body, mind, and breath. Elongates muscles as it strengthens and stretches. Flushes blood through internal organs. Paula's bio: Paula Scopino is the Owner/Director of Sacred Rivers. Paula was inspired at a young age by her parents' spiritual explorations and discovered yoga at age 19. She has been a student of yoga since 1976 and has been teaching continuously since 1978 after receiving her first certification with Ruth Bender (pre Kripalu). Ruth Bender studied with Selvarjan Yesudian, who had a medical therapeutic approach to yoga. Paula has taught in many different settings, including corporations, hospitals, and fitness and rehabili… Saturday, June 8, 2013, 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM.

All Level Core

All Levels Yoga Core Yoga with Mario Pare Saturday's 9:00AM This class will cultivate core strength to tone your abdomen and strengthen your back. Breathing techniques, asanas or postures and meditation will create an energetic and satisfying experience. This class will assist in relieving stress, avoiding injuries, increase flexibility, and tranquility. Modifications will be offered to allow both the beginner and experienced Yogi to soften or deepen their practice as needed. Saturday, June 8, 2013, 9:00 AM – 10:15 AM.

Hatha Vinyasa

Pilates with Temple Symonds Hatha yoga, taken from the words referencing sun and moon, is closely related to vinyasa in two ways: The practice focuses on the asanas (poses) and pranayama (breath work). There may be longer holdings of specific poses to get into those places in the body that don’t get accessed nearly enough in our daily lives. Built around the ancient practice of Sun Salutations, vinyasa classes can be anywhere from gentle to dynamic. In a typical vinyasa class, we will flow to inspiration with many variations of sun salutations including more continuous flow with the option of advanced poses. As always, modifications will be offered and I’ll encourage you to listen to your own body and take care as it feels appropriate. Temple Symonds, RYT 500 Bio: Temple has been teaching yoga since 2005 at yoga studios in Connecticut and New York. She brings her reverence for the practice as well as her humor to her classes, and is very grateful to be back with Sacred Rivers Yoga. She is also a contr… Saturday, June 8, 2013, 9:30 AM – 10:45 AM.

Bhakti: The Heart of Yoga - A Bhagavad Gita Intensive

Workshops BHAKTI The Heart of Yoga: A Bhagavad Gita Intensive for Yoga Teachers and Students (all levels) 11am-1pm: The Historic Gita--Basic concepts of Bhakti 1pm-1:30pm: Lunch 1:30pm-3pm: The Transcendent Gita--Practical application of Bhakti Yoga in daily life 3pm-3:15pm: Short break 3:15pm-5pm: The Living Gita: Stories from the devotional path 5pm-6pm: Open Discussion Here is an ideal intensive for anyone interested in the mystery--and humor--of devotional yoga. Come master your command of yoga philosophy, participate in open-hearted dialog, and hear real-life experiences from one of the country’s most beloved Bhakti-Yoga teachers. Instructor: Joshua M. Greene (Yogesvara) For the past seven years, Joshua Greene has been residentBhakti instructorat Jivamukti Yoga School in New York City. He is Adjunct Professor of Religious Studies at Hofstra University. His books include Gita Wisdom: An Introduction to India’s Essential Yoga Text and the bestselling biography Here Comes the Sun: The Spiritual… Saturday, June 8, 2013, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM.

Vinyasa Flow - no class 6/9/13

Moderate Yoga with Loren Hardy In this fun yet challenging class, Loren will guide you through a series of asana coordinated to the flow of your breath. Standing and seated postures, backbends, hip-openers, and inversions flow together to form a seamless dance-like movement deepening the awareness of your breath. Build some heat, sweat a little, increase body strength, flexibility, and balance, while calming the mind and rejuvenating your whole being. Sunday, June 9, 2013, 8:30 AM – 9:45 AM.

OPEN HOUSE!

Join us for a variety of free yoga classes, music, food and fun. This will be a day the whole family can enjoy. There will be raffles to enter and discounts available all day long. Whether it’s your first time here, or you’re a regular member, you’re invited! So save the date! FREE CLASSES *SPECIALS *DISCOUNTS * REIKI *CHAIR MASSAGES * RAFFLES *WHOLE FOODS CATERING * The schedule will include: 8:30 am: Yoga for Kids with Beth Agdish (Ages 4-8) 9:00 am: Yoga for Kids with Beth Agdish (Ages 9-12) 9:30 am: Yang Flow with Wendy Kolanz 10:00 am: Chair Yoga with Stacey Schwartz 11:00 am: Prenatal Yoga with Kelli Peters 12:00 pm: Fabulous Over 50! with Laurel Soper 12:00 - 2:00 pm: Caelum from Whole Foods: Food will be available during this time 1:30 pm: Mantra Meditation with Gauri 3:00 pm: Singing Bowls with Priscilla Gale 3:30 pm: Vinyasa Flow with Maeve Ryan 4:00 pm: Athlete Yoga with Justin Axel. Sunday, June 9, 2013, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM.

Beginners Yoga - no class 6/9/13

All Levels Yoga with Elaine Ellis This class is designed for individuals without prior yoga experience or for individuals who would like to build confidence and be more prepared for more experienced level classes. Gently guided practice for every part of the body, stretching and toning the muscles and joints. Gain a deeper awareness of your body and develop higher levels of focus, strength, and flexibility. Modifications and props will be introduced for more challenging poses so that beginners can work comfortably at their own level. Sunday, June 9, 2013, 10:00 AM – 11:15 AM.

Powerful Flow - no class 6/9/13

Power Yoga With Gayle Melillo Playfully challenge yourself, while building strength and improving your balance and flexibility through fluid, breath-linked movement. This class is a combination of physical postures, breathing techniques, deep relaxation and mental concentration. Appropriate for students of all levels of yoga practice with modifications and variations offered. Gayle has been studying and practicing yoga since 2001. What began as a way to develop a strong and toned body evolved into a way to develop and maintain a calm and clear mind. Gayle completed her 200 hour teacher training at Sacred Rivers Yoga in 2008 and is in the process of completing her 500 hour training here as well. The essence of yoga is a powerful and grounding force in Gayles life and has facilitated deep healing both spiritually and physically. When Gayle is not on her yoga mat or being Mom to 7 beautiful children, she can be found on her favorite farm in Wolcott spending time with horses. Sunday, June 9, 2013, 10:30 AM – 11:45 AM.

Gentle Yoga - no class 6/9/13

All Levels Yoga with Sonia Tulyani Take some time to really relax and enjoy a series of gentle postures to stretch and strengthen your body. This class is suitable for students of all levels. Sonia Tulyani comes from a family of yoga instructors—her father and grandfather were both yoga instructors in India. She has been practicing yoga for eleven years and recently completed her 200 hour certification with Paula at Sacred Rivers. The ability of yoga to calm the body and mind is what initially attracted her to yoga, but through her studies she has learned so much more. Sonia is a research scientist by day and brings her inquisitive nature into her yoga practice. She hopes to share the wonder of self-discovery with her students. Sunday, June 9, 2013, 4:00 PM – 5:15 PM.

All Levels Flow and Restore

All Levels Yoga With Jennifer Errickson All Levels Flow and Restore Join us as we link postures with breath, creating a dynamic, fluid practice. Each student is invited to follow the breath and move at his/her individual pace. We will focus on building strength and stability, improving balance and increasing flexibility while honoring the mind, body, spirit connection. The last portion of class will include longer held postures, promoting restoration, healing, and relaxation. Modifications will be offered as needed for students beginning a practice, returning to practice, recovering from injury, or looking to advance. Enjoy the energy of a class, while truly practicing your own yoga. All levels of students are welcome. Jennifer completed her 200 hour teacher training at Sacred Rivers. She teaches with a careful eye for alignment and safety, an open heart with a space for each student, an energetic delivery with precise instruction, and always with a smile. Monday, June 10, 2013, 9:30 AM – 10:45 AM.

Gentle Yoga

All Levels Yoga The Gentle class is designed for students interested in a slow but effective practice. It includes gently held postures and breathing techniques that calm the mind, relax the body, and improve joint health and flexibility. It is great for beginner and seniors, as well as experienced students seeking a softer, breath-oriented energy practice. It is open to all levels and is designed to connect breath, alignment, and mindfulness with basic yoga postures. This class is based on the Kripalu tradition of breath, relaxation and self-acceptance. Monday, June 10, 2013, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM.

Yoga Therapy

Series Classes This class is gentle, relaxing and strengthening. The movements incorporate yoga and Feldenkrais techniques. Listen to your body and its wisdom as you increase blood circulation and oxygenation. Sacred Rivers Yoga has received funding from the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation and offers Yoga Therapy classes FREE OF CHARGE to those living with MS. The Multiple Sclerosis Foundation has over 20 ongoing programs and services that benefit individuals afflicted with MS. You may visit www.msfocus.org to view other free programs and services for those with MS. Please call to pre-register and/or for more information. Free of Charge to those living with MS. For all others it is $5 per class. Monday, June 10, 2013, 10:45 AM – 11:45 AM.

Exploring Yoga

All Levels Yoga With Catherine Sarni A great class for those new to yoga or returning to practice after a long absence. Offering a safe and welcoming environment to explore yoga’s many benefits, classes include breath work and a brief meditation, warm ups, poses to increase strength, flexibility and balance, and relaxation techniques. New poses and variations will be explored each week. Come find YOUR pose! Catherine received her 200-Hour Yoga Alliance Certification from Sacred Rivers Yoga and is continuing her study in the 500-Hour program. She has explored a variety of styles including Iyengar, Anusara, Kripalu, Svaroopa, Yin, and Embodyoga. Related interests include Ayurvedic medicine and healing energy. Her classes are student centered with a focus on the interplay of movement and breath topped off with a dash of humor! “Yoga has become an anchor during a time of significant change in my life. My mat is a place I return to again and again to quiet my mind, connect with body and breath, and to be reminde… Monday, June 10, 2013, 4:30 PM – 5:45 PM.

Ashtanga Light

Power Yoga with Jack Lynch. This is a challenging power-yoga-based practice which develops strength and endurance. It is based on the classical yoga system as taught by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois. Class structure will be similar to the primary Ashtanga sequence in terms of tempo and posture progression. Modifications from the classical style will include selected position substitutions, posture variations offered, and alignment considerations. This method produces an intense internal heat and a purifying sweat that detoxifies muscles and organs. The practice can be both athletic and meditative which results in improved circulation, a light and strong body and a calm mind. Jack's bio: Jack Lynch received his formal training from renowned teachers Beryl Bender Birch and David Swenson. These accomplished mentors have instilled in Jack a deep understanding of the ancient Ashtanga system (both first and second series), and imparted an abundance of skillful adjustment techniques. Jack has also studied with Sri K.… Monday, June 10, 2013, 5:30 PM – 6:45 PM.

All Levels

All Levels Yoga with Wendy Kolanz. Wendy’s teaching is based primarily on the Iyengar principles of alignment, with major influences being Rodney Yee, Patricia Walden, and Patty Townsend. Classes begin with centering, followed by floor warm ups and core work to properly prepare the major joints and the spine for movement. Modifications and props are offered to adjust poses when needed, in order to maintain body alignment, thus creating more ease in the body. This facilitates a greater awareness enhancing the development and balance of strength and flexibility. This class is good for beginners as well as more advanced practitioners. A combination of standing poses, some flow, breath, and asana analysis or the building of a pose, are explored. All Wendy’s classes end with guided imagery savasana (relaxation pose). Wendy's bio: Wendy has an extensive background in meditation, dance and yoga. She is certified to teach yoga by Yoga Center Amherst, Amherst, MA, and certified to teach meditation and facilitate the Onen… Monday, June 10, 2013, 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM.

Athlete Yoga

All Levels Yoga With Justin Axel This class is designed for both the recreational athlete as well as the competitive athlete. With a strong infusion of vinyasa flow that incorporates postures for building strength, balance, and endurance followed by a combination of mellow flows and deep holds to help release areas of tension and soreness from your training outside of the studio, this class aims to help you reach your peak performance both physically and mentally. Justin Axel was first introduced to his Yoga mat down on the beaches of Maryland in 2000. Ten years later, he became serious about his practice and infused yoga into his life to help create balance. He completed his 200-hr certification from Sacred Rivers Yoga studio in 2013. Justin has spent the past fourteen years working with high school, collegiate and professional athletes of various different sports as he holds a degree in Exercise Science, is an NSCA certified strength and conditioning coach, and has been fortunate enough to have coached four NCAA… Monday, June 10, 2013, 7:00 PM – 8:15 PM.

Beginner's Yoga Class

All Levels Yoga Beginner's Yoga with Sonia Tulyani Open to all! Sonia Tulyani comes from a family of yoga instructors—her father and grandfather were both yoga instructors in India. She has been practicing yoga for eleven years and recently completed her 200 hour certification with Paula at Sacred Rivers. The ability of yoga to calm the body and mind is what initially attracted her to yoga, but through her studies she has learned so much more. Sonia is a research scientist by day and brings her inquisitive nature into her yoga practice. She hopes to share the wonder of self-discovery with her students. Monday, June 10, 2013, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.

All Levels Vinyasa

All Levels Yoga With Melissa Emma This class will begin with grounding and centering exercises that will flow through heat building, strengthening postures toward a cool down and finally a deeply restorative savasana. Breath work, short meditations, light readings of yogic philosophy and related themes may be included as well. Precise alignment cues and modifications are given so that students of all levels can enjoy this class. Beginning with dance and creative visualization, Melissa Emma has been exploring the mind body connection from her teenage years to the present. Yoga took center stage in her mid-twenties, when she learned her first sun salutation. Since then, she has been practicing yoga steadily for ten years and has recently completed the Sacred Rivers 200 hour yoga certification. Dance, aerobics, weight training, and martial arts are also part of her fitness background. Her classes aim to help the individual align, integrate, explore, deepen, and enlighten through pranayama, precise alignment cues, a… Tuesday, June 11, 2013, 9:00 AM – 10:15 AM.

Restorative Yoga

All Levels Yoga This is an all levels class focusing on gentle restorative postures to awaken the body and calm the mind. It will encourage participants to find relaxation and openings in the body/mind as we work with compassion. Great for those dealing with physical or emotional stressors. The goal will be to calm the nervous system to allow healing to take place. Modifications are given and guided relaxations and imagery will be a part of every class. This may not be suitable for those who are pregnant or cannot lie flat for periods of time, as we will be doing a lot of floor work. Please talk with instructor prior if you have any questions. Stacey Pepper Schwartz, RYT 200 Stacey started her career as a professional dancer and choreographer in NYC. A dancer friend introduced her to yoga as a way to increase strength, stamina and flexibility. After a dance ending back injury, Stacey turned to yoga as a way to recover and find peace on and off the mat. Now she can't imagine a day without it. Stacey was insp… Tuesday, June 11, 2013, 10:45 AM – 12:00 PM.

Fabulous Over 50!

Moderate Yoga With Laurel Soper Come and join us for an exploration into what it means to INCREASE your flexibility, strength and balance as we age. We will improve our joint flexibility, strengthen our muscles, stimulate our glandular and endocrine systems (to tamper those hormonal fluctuations), sharpen our focus and concentration, and try to slow the aging process. This class is designed for students with some experience and knowledge of yoga postures. It is a moderately paced class, including asana, breathing practices, and mantra; longer warm ups, more modifications and props are used to help us to honor our bodies. Everyone can be fabulous over 50-just start where you are! Laurel Soper, a 200-hour Yoga Alliance certified teacher, has been practicing yoga since 1999. She has studied under Kripalu, Iyengar, Anusara and Ashtanga trained teachers. "In the past, yoga has helped me recover from a meiscus and ACL surgery, and recently to navigate the shift as an empty nester. It has given me the tools to b… Tuesday, June 11, 2013, 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM.

Lunch Break Yoga Style

All Levels Yoga With Stacey This class will concentrate on the alignment of your body and mind to bring energy and mindfulness to the middle of your day. Energizing postures, centering and breathing techniques will be the focus of this class. You will also learn yoga techniques that you can utilize throughout your entire work day. Stacey Pepper Schwartz, RYT 200 Stacey started her career as a professional dancer and choreographer in NYC. A dancer friend introduced her to yoga as a way to increase strength, stamina and flexibility. After a dance ending back injury, Stacey turned to yoga as a way to recover and find peace on and off the mat. Now she can't imagine a day without it. Stacey was inspired to become a registered yoga teacher after her mother was hospitalized due to complications from multiple sclerosis. Stacey and her mom did yoga in chairs to help her mom regain mobility, manage stress and combat fatigue. This profound experience brought Stacey to the teacher training program at Sacred River… Tuesday, June 11, 2013, 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM.

Beginner's Yoga

Moderate Yoga Beginner's Yoga with Annette Guasp This class is for everyone...whether you have tried yoga before or not. Classes will focus on the basic poses along with body awareness and proper alignment. Class content might include breath work, slow flowing sequences to build heat, energizing twists, core work, standing postures and techniques to improve balance. Poses may be held for long, slow breaths creating inner stillness and stretching muscle groups. Class will end with restorative poses to destress and relax. This class has an overall relaxed pace where students are encouraged to explore and ask questions. *This class is no longer a donation class $16 drop in, class cards accepted. Tuesday, June 11, 2013, 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM.

All Levels Vinyasa (1 Hour)

All Levels Yoga With Maeve Ryan Class description: Maeve's classes combine the stretching and relaxation of gentle yoga with the heat-building core/balance work of vinyasa flow yoga. At the beginning of each class, Maeve guides her students through the process of centering themselves through a 5-minute meditation in order to help them make the transition from the mind to the body. She encourages her students to set intentions for each class and provides her students with the necessary tools to quiet the mind, reduce stress, and make improvements in their lives. Maeve also offers modifications for students, offering beginner to advanced students the opportunity to experience improved posture, increased strength, and overall awareness of their mind and body. Bio: Maeve Ryan has been practicing yoga for over 11 years. Maeve began taking yoga as a way to strengthen and tone the body. In 2008, she had her first “yoga epiphany,” which prompted her to make a life-long dedication to the practice of meditation and yog… Tuesday, June 11, 2013, 6:15 PM – 7:15 PM.

Gentle Yoga

All Levels Yoga With Jody Forstmann. Hatha Yoga with modifications to suit beginners and individuals of all abilities. Each class begins with breathwork followed by a series of postures selected to gently lengthen and strengthen all the muscles of the body. Students are invited to take their time and to move with their breath to find a stretch that works for their body. **Sorry, Class cards purchased through Living Social and Groupon not accepted for this class. **Studio class cards and drop in students accepted. Jody Forstmann began practicing yoga in 1999 and received her 200 hour certification at Sacred Rivers Yoga in February 2007 and is presently studying for her 500 hour certification through Sacred Rivers. Jody is inspired by the spiritual and physical benefits of a regular yoga practice and strives to make the practice of Asana accessible to people of all abilities by encouraging her class participants to find the grace, beauty and joy in every breath and movement of their bodies. Tuesday, June 11, 2013, 7:30 PM – 8:45 PM.

All Levels Yoga

All Levels Yoga with Wendy Kolanz. Wendy’s teaching is based primarily on the Iyengar principles of alignment, with major influences being Rodney Yee, Patricia Walden, and Patty Townsend. Classes begin with centering, followed by floor warm ups and core work to properly prepare the major joints and the spine for movement. Modifications and props are offered to adjust poses when needed, in order to maintain body alignment, thus creating more ease in the body. This facilitates a greater awareness enhancing the development and balance of strength and flexibility. This class is good for beginners as well as more advanced practitioners. A combination of standing poses, some flow, breath, and asana analysis or the building of a pose, are explored. All Wendy’s classes end with guided imagery savasana (relaxation pose). Wendy's bio: Wendy has an extensive background in meditation, dance and yoga. She is certified to teach yoga by Yoga Center Amherst, Amherst, MA, and certified to teach meditation and facilitate the Onen… Wednesday, June 12, 2013, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM.

All Levels Vinyasa with Kristin

All Levels Yoga Taught by Kristin Pancavage A flowing sequence of stretching, strengthening and energizing postures that links movement with the breath. A seamless link of poses with modifications offered for those looking for less or more impact. Breathing techniques are also explored. Kristin trained here at Sacred Rivers Yoga and is a registered with Yoga Alliance. She radiates her love of yoga in each class and is exhilarated by the process of sharing her passion with students of all ages. Wednesday, June 12, 2013, 9:15 AM – 10:30 AM.

Yoga for Sports Series

Series Classes Yoga is a natural complement to your athletic training. In this 3 month worksop series you will be encouraged to take it easy and breathe deep while exploring the less competitive aspects of your favorite Summer Sport! Focus will be on increasing flexibility and strength while building balance and stamina. With practice, participants can hope to improve their concentration and focus while noticing increased performance! These summer classes will benefit those athletes who may be in training for tri-athalons/5Ks, those registered for "extreme" races or for those just looking to improve their weekend hobby! While the sport specific classes repeat throughout the summer, each cycle will address different topics, including avoiding injury with yoga poses and the importance of incorporating breath into your sport! The information and content in each class will be varied and accommodating to ALL athletes regardless of your skill level! Register for each cycle and watch your "game" improve!! Sign up f… Wednesday, June 12, 2013, 10:45 AM – 11:45 AM.

Yoga Therapy

Series Classes Taught by Stacey Schwartz, this class is gentle, relaxing and strengthening. The movements incorporate yoga and Feldenkrais techniques. Listen to your body and its wisdom as you increase blood circulation and oxygenation. Please call to pre-register and/or for more information. Free of Charge to those living with MS. For all others it is $5 per class. Sacred Rivers Yoga has received funding from the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation and offers Yoga Therapy classes FREE OF CHARGE to those living with MS. The Multiple Sclerosis Foundation has over 20 ongoing programs and services that benefit individuals afflicted with MS. You may visit www.msfocus.org to view other free programs and services for those with MS. Stacey Pepper Schwartz, RYT 200 Stacey started her career as a professional dancer and choreographer in NYC. A dancer friend introduced her to yoga as a way to increase strength, stamina and flexibility. After a dance ending back injury, Stacey turned to yoga as a way to recover and find… Wednesday, June 12, 2013, 10:45 AM – 11:45 AM. For more info visit http.

Book Your Vedic Astrology Reading!

Special Events To book call or email Sacred Rivers Yoga info@sacredriversyoga.com 860-657-9545 Readings will be held: Wednesday, May 8th, 12:00 - 8:00 PM Wednesday, May 22nd, 12:00 - 8:00 PM Wednesday, June 12th, 12:00 - 8:00 PM Wednesday, June 26th, 12:00 - 8:00 PM Consultations are 50 minutes at Sacred Rivers Yoga. You must provide your birth time, date and place to Gauri. Email: gauri.jyotish@gmail.com Phone: 1 860-205 -7263. Please come with specific questions or request a general reading. Jyotish is based on the Vedic scriptures. These are the main body of sacred texts in India that came long before Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras. This astrology is based on birth time and shows your prabadha karma (lessons you are working out in the life time). Nothing is unknown. All challenges and problems are karmic. Using the science of Jyotish we can have the knowledge to understand these negative influences. We can then make the proper choices and use necessary remedies to create a brighter future. Jyot… Wednesday, June 12, 2013, 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM.

Little Yogis: Preschool Yoga Playground

Children's Series Classes Join Stacey Schwartz for this four week series class, designed to engage a young child's natural ability to explore, discover and move. Little Yogis will help develop your child's gross motor skills, balance, spatial awareness and sequencing abilities through yoga postures, movement games, imagery and storytelling. $48 for the series Ages 3-4 Stacey has taught dance, creative movement and yoga to little ones for over 15 years. She loves to have fun exploring movement that promotes body awareness, gross motor skills and well as creativity, expression and giggles. She has her Masters in Dance Education from Teachers College, Columbia University and has designed and directed creative movement programs for little ones in NH, NY, NJ and CT. She is thrilled to be teaching at Sacred Rivers Yoga and looks forward to exploring the benefits of yoga with your little ones! Wednesday, June 12, 2013, 12:15 PM – 1:00 PM.

Yin Yoga

All Levels Yoga Restore balance to your life with Yin Yoga. This class will gently apply stresses on the tissues of your body that yang yoga and exercise cannot. The result is strengthened joints and connective tissue. Many modern people feel anxiety and paradoxically a lack of energy. By applying pressure to many of the meridians of the body this class will work to restore the healthy flow of energy, reducing anxiety and accessing energy by unblocking its flow. Mark's Bio: Mark has enjoyed a regular yoga practice since 2006. In the first few years he practiced at home using DVD’s. In 2009 he suffered from chronic back pain, fusion of two vertebral bones was recommended. An aversion to surgery, Mark stopped lifting weights and running and took his yoga practice to the next level. He worked with Ana Forrest doing intensive work for two weeks. He immediately followed this with a regular Bikram practice. Mark continues to have a strong Yang practice and has balanced it out with Yin yoga. He also enjoys… Wednesday, June 12, 2013, 5:30 PM – 6:45 PM.

All Levels Yoga

All Levels Yoga All Levels Yoga with Kate Greatorex This class is designed to synchronize movement through yoga postures with breath, generating heat and opening the energy lines within the body. Students will experience a dynamic flow from one asana to the next, as they learn to tune into their own body and link their movement with their breath. A core focus will be also included, incorporating postures to stretch and strengthen the core muscles. Wednesday, June 12, 2013, 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM.

Prenatal Yoga

All Levels Yoga with Kelli Peters Prenatal yoga strengthens abdominal muscles and muscles of the pelvic floor, while stretching and strengthening the legs. It helps to open hips and can relieve sciatic pain and varicose veins. Most importantly it offers relaxation and breath awareness. Kelli Peters has been practicing yoga since 2006 when she was a sophomore in college. She is currently in the process of completing her 200 Hour Training at Sacred Rivers and hopes to be finished in May 2013 For Mom and Baby with Mamoga, please visit these links for more info and be sure to mention Sacred Rivers Yoga! http://mamoga.com/ https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=HT4FZ9V773EK8. Wednesday, June 12, 2013, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.

A Gong & Himalayan Singing Bowls Meditation

Workshops Cost: $15 Sound vibration is the primary mover for change. Energy is not only pattern, it is vibration that has structure. Everything in and around our bodies resonates to sound. We all hold within our cells, blood, bones, organs, emotional and etheric bodies, the harmonious vibrational memory that is the organizational patterning for perfect health. Singing bowls have long been shown to strengthen the immune system, lower blood pressure, reduce stress, relieve pain, improve sleep patterns and help with depression and anxiety. Healing sound vibration creates a sense of well-being, feelings of peace, vitality, happiness, confidence along with more energy and clarity of thought. Balance is the key to the Bowls' power, and Priscilla works in true partnership with the bowls. Priscilla Gale is a life-long spiritual seeker, devoted to a life of learning, having studied multiple spiritual paths and healing modalities in the service of mankind, and the planet. She is a Reiki Master/Teacher of Usui-Tibeta… Wednesday, June 12, 2013, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.

All Levels Yoga

All Levels Yoga With Susan Baldwin. This all levels yoga class focuses on issues that class members request, which of late have been back and core strength/flexibility as well as restorative postures. Breathing and energy flow are integral to this practice, and modifications are offered. Many postures may be performed with blocks, blankets, or straps when appropriate. Susan's bio: Susan has completed the 200 hour teacher training through Sacred Rivers Yoga. She is an occupational therapist by day, with former lives in music, jewelry, and teaching. She began practicing yoga while living in Scotland in 2002, and incorporates yogic principles, breathing, and postures into her OT practice. She gives many thanks to this studio for the wonderful classes, workshops, and community programs.. A passionate yoga student since 1998, I completed my 200 hour teacher training at Sacred Rivers Yoga in 2007. I fell in love with yoga because of the peace and acceptance that each practice brings to me. Yoga has taught me t… Thursday, June 13, 2013, 5:30 PM – 6:45 PM.

Vinyasa Flow

All Levels Yoga with Loren Hardy In this fun yet challenging class, Loren will guide you through a series of asana coordinated to the flow of your breath. Standing and seated postures, backbends, hip-openers, and inversions flow together to form a seamless dance-like movement deepening the awareness of your breath. Build some heat, sweat a little, increase body strength, flexibility, and balance, while calming the mind and rejuvenating your whole being. Thursday, June 13, 2013, 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM.

All Levels Yoga

All Levels Yoga with Amy Lawson This balanced hatha yoga class combines postures and movements with a keen focus on the breath to enliven, tone, and relax the body-mind. Props are used and variations are offered to make the benefits of each pose available to everyone. Learn to observe your own body and mind and move in a supported, integrated way. Suitable for all experience levels. Amy Lawson has practiced yoga since 1999 and is a 200-hour certified teacher. She earned her 200-hour teaching certificate with Suzanne Manafort and Karen Miscall-Bannon in Newington Yoga Center’s Embodyoga™ Teacher Training program. She is studying in the Embodyoga™ 500-hour teacher certification program with Patty Townsend at Yoga Center Amherst. Amy approaches teaching yoga the same way she approaches her own yoga practice – with gentle enthusiasm, strong curiosity, and a sense of humor. Thursday, June 13, 2013, 7:30 PM – 8:45 PM.

Sacred Power (1 1/2 hour)

Power Yoga with John Hauser "Sacred Power" is a class for experienced practitioners who wish to immerse themselves in this demanding Sadhana which combines sun salutation variations with postures held for longer periods to develop strength and effect deep releases. Aggressive stretching of the low back, hamstrings and hips is emphasized and Yin techniques are often incorporated. There is much reference to the ultimate, traditional goal of Yoga - the end of duality and union with the Divine. Healing, meditation and self-improvement are topics of the chosen readings. We welcome all faiths and spiritual persuasions in this class. Thursday, June 13, 2013, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.

Gentle Yoga

All Levels Yoga Gentle Yoga with Wendy Kolanz will sooth the body, mind and spirit, beginning with breath awareness, ending with a guided imagery relaxation (savasana). This class is geared towards those who want or need a more gentle, slower approach to the strength, flexibility, and relaxing benefits of a yoga practice. Props and modifications are used to assist poses when needed. Proper alignment for your individual body is encouraged. Restorative poses are offered as well. Experience the benefits of this ancient health practice in a supportive class environment. Wendy's Bio: Wendy has an extensive background in meditation, dance and yoga. She is certified to teach yoga by Yoga Center Amherst, Amherst, MA, and certified to teach meditation and facilitate the Oneness Deeksha by The Oneness Movement, Berkeley, CA and Chennai, India. Wendy’s major influences in her yoga practice and teaching are the Iyengar principles of alignment, Embodiment work of the School for Body-Mind Centering as well as her dance… Friday, June 14, 2013, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM.

All Levels Yoga

All Levels Yoga with Catherine Crocket This class will stretch and strengthen your body and mind. Explore the places you can go by diving deeper into your practice, connecting with your breath and bringing awareness to the intelligence of every cell in your body, down to the tips of your toes. Work your yoga from the ground up, connecting and rejuvenating your body, mind and spirit for a healthier, more vibrant you. Catherine Crocket, RYT Catherine started her yoga journey ten years ago on Martha’s Vineyard and completed her first teacher training with Erich Schiffmann in Santa Barbara, CA. Soon after, she obtained Certifications in Yoga for Golfers, and Yoga for MS. She continued her studies with Rodney Yee, Shiva Rea, Tias Little, Matthew Sanford, and many more wonderful teachers. In 2009 she completed her 200-hour training at The Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health in the Berkshires. In addition to her yoga training, Catherine is also a Certified Health Coach through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition.… Friday, June 14, 2013, 9:30 AM – 10:45 AM.

Powerful Flow

Power Yoga With Kristin Pancavage Friday noon yoga is back! Playfully challenge yourself, while building strength and improving your balance and flexibility through fluid, breath-linked movement. This class is a combination of physical postures, breathing techniques, deep relaxation and mental concentration. Appropriate for students of all levels of yoga practice with modifications and variations offered. Kristin trained here at Sacred Rivers Yoga and is a registered with Yoga Alliance. She radiates her love of yoga in each class and is exhilarated by the process of sharing her passion with students of all ages. Friday, June 14, 2013, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM.

Happy Hour Yoga

All Levels Yoga With Maeve Ryan Class description: Maeve's classes combine the stretching and relaxation of gentle yoga with the heat-building core/balance work of vinyasa flow yoga. At the beginning of each class, Maeve guides her students through the process of centering themselves through a 5-minute meditation in order to help them make the transition from the mind to the body. She encourages her students to set intentions for each class and provides her students with the necessary tools to quiet the mind, reduce stress, and make improvements in their lives. Maeve also offers modifications for students, offering beginner to advanced students the opportunity to experience improved posture, increased strength, and overall awareness of their mind and body. Bio: Maeve Ryan has been practicing yoga for over 11 years. Maeve began taking yoga as a way to strengthen and tone the body. In 2008, she had her first “yoga epiphany,” which prompted her to make a life-long dedication to the practice of meditation and yog… Friday, June 14, 2013, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.

Meditation with Keshav Howe

Special Events Cost: $20 cash. Friday, June 14, 2013, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.

Yoga/Pilates/Ball

Pilates with Paula Scopino. Wring out your sponge! Yoga asanas (poses) work from the inside out. Focus on your center. Using abdomen, lower back and buttocks as an anchor or power center, the rest of the body moves safely through a variety of poses. Benefits include improved posture alignment, abdominal and back strength and flexibility - a series of movements engaging body, mind, and breath. Elongates muscles as it strengthens and stretches. Flushes blood through internal organs. Paula's bio: Paula Scopino is the Owner/Director of Sacred Rivers. Paula was inspired at a young age by her parents' spiritual explorations and discovered yoga at age 19. She has been a student of yoga since 1976 and has been teaching continuously since 1978 after receiving her first certification with Ruth Bender (pre Kripalu). Ruth Bender studied with Selvarjan Yesudian, who had a medical therapeutic approach to yoga. Paula has taught in many different settings, including corporations, hospitals, and fitness and rehabili… Saturday, June 15, 2013, 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM.

All Level Core

All Levels Yoga Core Yoga with Mario Pare Saturday's 9:00AM This class will cultivate core strength to tone your abdomen and strengthen your back. Breathing techniques, asanas or postures and meditation will create an energetic and satisfying experience. This class will assist in relieving stress, avoiding injuries, increase flexibility, and tranquility. Modifications will be offered to allow both the beginner and experienced Yogi to soften or deepen their practice as needed. Saturday, June 15, 2013, 9:00 AM – 10:15 AM.

Hatha Vinyasa

Pilates with Temple Symonds Hatha yoga, taken from the words referencing sun and moon, is closely related to vinyasa in two ways: The practice focuses on the asanas (poses) and pranayama (breath work). There may be longer holdings of specific poses to get into those places in the body that don’t get accessed nearly enough in our daily lives. Built around the ancient practice of Sun Salutations, vinyasa classes can be anywhere from gentle to dynamic. In a typical vinyasa class, we will flow to inspiration with many variations of sun salutations including more continuous flow with the option of advanced poses. As always, modifications will be offered and I’ll encourage you to listen to your own body and take care as it feels appropriate. Temple Symonds, RYT 500 Bio: Temple has been teaching yoga since 2005 at yoga studios in Connecticut and New York. She brings her reverence for the practice as well as her humor to her classes, and is very grateful to be back with Sacred Rivers Yoga. She is also a contr… Saturday, June 15, 2013, 9:30 AM – 10:45 AM.

Vinyasa Flow

Moderate Yoga with Loren Hardy In this fun yet challenging class, Loren will guide you through a series of asana coordinated to the flow of your breath. Standing and seated postures, backbends, hip-openers, and inversions flow together to form a seamless dance-like movement deepening the awareness of your breath. Build some heat, sweat a little, increase body strength, flexibility, and balance, while calming the mind and rejuvenating your whole being. Sunday, June 16, 2013, 8:30 AM – 9:45 AM.

Beginners Yoga

All Levels Yoga with Elaine Ellis This class is designed for individuals without prior yoga experience or for individuals who would like to build confidence and be more prepared for more experienced level classes. Gently guided practice for every part of the body, stretching and toning the muscles and joints. Gain a deeper awareness of your body and develop higher levels of focus, strength, and flexibility. Modifications and props will be introduced for more challenging poses so that beginners can work comfortably at their own level. Sunday, June 16, 2013, 10:00 AM – 11:15 AM.

Powerful Flow

Power Yoga With Gayle Melillo Playfully challenge yourself, while building strength and improving your balance and flexibility through fluid, breath-linked movement. This class is a combination of physical postures, breathing techniques, deep relaxation and mental concentration. Appropriate for students of all levels of yoga practice with modifications and variations offered. Gayle has been studying and practicing yoga since 2001. What began as a way to develop a strong and toned body evolved into a way to develop and maintain a calm and clear mind. Gayle completed her 200 hour teacher training at Sacred Rivers Yoga in 2008 and is in the process of completing her 500 hour training here as well. The essence of yoga is a powerful and grounding force in Gayles life and has facilitated deep healing both spiritually and physically. When Gayle is not on her yoga mat or being Mom to 7 beautiful children, she can be found on her favorite farm in Wolcott spending time with horses. Sunday, June 16, 2013, 10:30 AM – 11:45 AM.

Restorative Yoga for the Weekend Warrior

Workshops With Stacey Schwartz $16, class cards accepted, NO GROUPONS This workshop is designed to teach you how to release muscle tension, balance strength with stretch as well as explore various breathing techniques. Yoga for the Weekend Warrior will help you maximize your body's true potential and keep your body healthy for whatever sport or adventure comes your way. Stacey Pepper Schwartz, RYT 200 Stacey started her career as a professional dancer and choreographer in NYC. A dancer friend introduced her to yoga as a way to increase strength, stamina and flexibility. After a dance ending back injury, Stacey turned to yoga as a way to recover and find peace on and off the mat. Now she can't imagine a day without it. Stacey was inspired to become a registered yoga teacher after her mother was hospitalized due to complications from multiple sclerosis. Stacey and her mom did yoga in chairs to help her mom regain mobility, manage stress and combat fatigue. This profound experience brought Stacey… Sunday, June 16, 2013, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM.

Gentle Yoga

All Levels Yoga with Sonia Tulyani Take some time to really relax and enjoy a series of gentle postures to stretch and strengthen your body. This class is suitable for students of all levels. Sonia Tulyani comes from a family of yoga instructors—her father and grandfather were both yoga instructors in India. She has been practicing yoga for eleven years and recently completed her 200 hour certification with Paula at Sacred Rivers. The ability of yoga to calm the body and mind is what initially attracted her to yoga, but through her studies she has learned so much more. Sonia is a research scientist by day and brings her inquisitive nature into her yoga practice. She hopes to share the wonder of self-discovery with her students. Sunday, June 16, 2013, 4:00 PM – 5:15 PM.

All Levels Flow and Restore

All Levels Yoga With Jennifer Errickson All Levels Flow and Restore Join us as we link postures with breath, creating a dynamic, fluid practice. Each student is invited to follow the breath and move at his/her individual pace. We will focus on building strength and stability, improving balance and increasing flexibility while honoring the mind, body, spirit connection. The last portion of class will include longer held postures, promoting restoration, healing, and relaxation. Modifications will be offered as needed for students beginning a practice, returning to practice, recovering from injury, or looking to advance. Enjoy the energy of a class, while truly practicing your own yoga. All levels of students are welcome. Jennifer completed her 200 hour teacher training at Sacred Rivers. She teaches with a careful eye for alignment and safety, an open heart with a space for each student, an energetic delivery with precise instruction, and always with a smile. Monday, June 17, 2013, 9:30 AM – 10:45 AM.

Gentle Yoga

All Levels Yoga The Gentle class is designed for students interested in a slow but effective practice. It includes gently held postures and breathing techniques that calm the mind, relax the body, and improve joint health and flexibility. It is great for beginner and seniors, as well as experienced students seeking a softer, breath-oriented energy practice. It is open to all levels and is designed to connect breath, alignment, and mindfulness with basic yoga postures. This class is based on the Kripalu tradition of breath, relaxation and self-acceptance. Monday, June 17, 2013, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM.

Yoga Therapy

Series Classes This class is gentle, relaxing and strengthening. The movements incorporate yoga and Feldenkrais techniques. Listen to your body and its wisdom as you increase blood circulation and oxygenation. Sacred Rivers Yoga has received funding from the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation and offers Yoga Therapy classes FREE OF CHARGE to those living with MS. The Multiple Sclerosis Foundation has over 20 ongoing programs and services that benefit individuals afflicted with MS. You may visit www.msfocus.org to view other free programs and services for those with MS. Please call to pre-register and/or for more information. Free of Charge to those living with MS. For all others it is $5 per class. Monday, June 17, 2013, 10:45 AM – 11:45 AM.

Exploring Yoga

All Levels Yoga With Catherine Sarni A great class for those new to yoga or returning to practice after a long absence. Offering a safe and welcoming environment to explore yoga’s many benefits, classes include breath work and a brief meditation, warm ups, poses to increase strength, flexibility and balance, and relaxation techniques. New poses and variations will be explored each week. Come find YOUR pose! Catherine received her 200-Hour Yoga Alliance Certification from Sacred Rivers Yoga and is continuing her study in the 500-Hour program. She has explored a variety of styles including Iyengar, Anusara, Kripalu, Svaroopa, Yin, and Embodyoga. Related interests include Ayurvedic medicine and healing energy. Her classes are student centered with a focus on the interplay of movement and breath topped off with a dash of humor! “Yoga has become an anchor during a time of significant change in my life. My mat is a place I return to again and again to quiet my mind, connect with body and breath, and to be reminde… Monday, June 17, 2013, 4:30 PM – 5:45 PM.

Ashtanga Light

Power Yoga with Jack Lynch. This is a challenging power-yoga-based practice which develops strength and endurance. It is based on the classical yoga system as taught by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois. Class structure will be similar to the primary Ashtanga sequence in terms of tempo and posture progression. Modifications from the classical style will include selected position substitutions, posture variations offered, and alignment considerations. This method produces an intense internal heat and a purifying sweat that detoxifies muscles and organs. The practice can be both athletic and meditative which results in improved circulation, a light and strong body and a calm mind. Jack's bio: Jack Lynch received his formal training from renowned teachers Beryl Bender Birch and David Swenson. These accomplished mentors have instilled in Jack a deep understanding of the ancient Ashtanga system (both first and second series), and imparted an abundance of skillful adjustment techniques. Jack has also studied with Sri K.… Monday, June 17, 2013, 5:30 PM – 6:45 PM.

All Levels

All Levels Yoga with Wendy Kolanz. Wendy’s teaching is based primarily on the Iyengar principles of alignment, with major influences being Rodney Yee, Patricia Walden, and Patty Townsend. Classes begin with centering, followed by floor warm ups and core work to properly prepare the major joints and the spine for movement. Modifications and props are offered to adjust poses when needed, in order to maintain body alignment, thus creating more ease in the body. This facilitates a greater awareness enhancing the development and balance of strength and flexibility. This class is good for beginners as well as more advanced practitioners. A combination of standing poses, some flow, breath, and asana analysis or the building of a pose, are explored. All Wendy’s classes end with guided imagery savasana (relaxation pose). Wendy's bio: Wendy has an extensive background in meditation, dance and yoga. She is certified to teach yoga by Yoga Center Amherst, Amherst, MA, and certified to teach meditation and facilitate the Onen… Monday, June 17, 2013, 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM.

Athlete Yoga

All Levels Yoga With Justin Axel This class is designed for both the recreational athlete as well as the competitive athlete. With a strong infusion of vinyasa flow that incorporates postures for building strength, balance, and endurance followed by a combination of mellow flows and deep holds to help release areas of tension and soreness from your training outside of the studio, this class aims to help you reach your peak performance both physically and mentally. Justin Axel was first introduced to his Yoga mat down on the beaches of Maryland in 2000. Ten years later, he became serious about his practice and infused yoga into his life to help create balance. He completed his 200-hr certification from Sacred Rivers Yoga studio in 2013. Justin has spent the past fourteen years working with high school, collegiate and professional athletes of various different sports as he holds a degree in Exercise Science, is an NSCA certified strength and conditioning coach, and has been fortunate enough to have coached four NCAA… Monday, June 17, 2013, 7:00 PM – 8:15 PM.

Beginner's Yoga Class

All Levels Yoga Beginner's Yoga with Sonia Tulyani Open to all! Sonia Tulyani comes from a family of yoga instructors—her father and grandfather were both yoga instructors in India. She has been practicing yoga for eleven years and recently completed her 200 hour certification with Paula at Sacred Rivers. The ability of yoga to calm the body and mind is what initially attracted her to yoga, but through her studies she has learned so much more. Sonia is a research scientist by day and brings her inquisitive nature into her yoga practice. She hopes to share the wonder of self-discovery with her students. Monday, June 17, 2013, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.

All Levels Vinyasa

All Levels Yoga With Melissa Emma This class will begin with grounding and centering exercises that will flow through heat building, strengthening postures toward a cool down and finally a deeply restorative savasana. Breath work, short meditations, light readings of yogic philosophy and related themes may be included as well. Precise alignment cues and modifications are given so that students of all levels can enjoy this class. Beginning with dance and creative visualization, Melissa Emma has been exploring the mind body connection from her teenage years to the present. Yoga took center stage in her mid-twenties, when she learned her first sun salutation. Since then, she has been practicing yoga steadily for ten years and has recently completed the Sacred Rivers 200 hour yoga certification. Dance, aerobics, weight training, and martial arts are also part of her fitness background. Her classes aim to help the individual align, integrate, explore, deepen, and enlighten through pranayama, precise alignment cues, a… Tuesday, June 18, 2013, 9:00 AM – 10:15 AM.

Restorative Yoga

All Levels Yoga This is an all levels class focusing on gentle restorative postures to awaken the body and calm the mind. It will encourage participants to find relaxation and openings in the body/mind as we work with compassion. Great for those dealing with physical or emotional stressors. The goal will be to calm the nervous system to allow healing to take place. Modifications are given and guided relaxations and imagery will be a part of every class. This may not be suitable for those who are pregnant or cannot lie flat for periods of time, as we will be doing a lot of floor work. Please talk with instructor prior if you have any questions. Stacey Pepper Schwartz, RYT 200 Stacey started her career as a professional dancer and choreographer in NYC. A dancer friend introduced her to yoga as a way to increase strength, stamina and flexibility. After a dance ending back injury, Stacey turned to yoga as a way to recover and find peace on and off the mat. Now she can't imagine a day without it. Stacey was insp… Tuesday, June 18, 2013, 10:45 AM – 12:00 PM.

Fabulous Over 50!

Moderate Yoga With Laurel Soper Come and join us for an exploration into what it means to INCREASE your flexibility, strength and balance as we age. We will improve our joint flexibility, strengthen our muscles, stimulate our glandular and endocrine systems (to tamper those hormonal fluctuations), sharpen our focus and concentration, and try to slow the aging process. This class is designed for students with some experience and knowledge of yoga postures. It is a moderately paced class, including asana, breathing practices, and mantra; longer warm ups, more modifications and props are used to help us to honor our bodies. Everyone can be fabulous over 50-just start where you are! Laurel Soper, a 200-hour Yoga Alliance certified teacher, has been practicing yoga since 1999. She has studied under Kripalu, Iyengar, Anusara and Ashtanga trained teachers. "In the past, yoga has helped me recover from a meiscus and ACL surgery, and recently to navigate the shift as an empty nester. It has given me the tools to b… Tuesday, June 18, 2013, 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM.

Lunch Break Yoga Style

All Levels Yoga With Stacey This class will concentrate on the alignment of your body and mind to bring energy and mindfulness to the middle of your day. Energizing postures, centering and breathing techniques will be the focus of this class. You will also learn yoga techniques that you can utilize throughout your entire work day. Stacey Pepper Schwartz, RYT 200 Stacey started her career as a professional dancer and choreographer in NYC. A dancer friend introduced her to yoga as a way to increase strength, stamina and flexibility. After a dance ending back injury, Stacey turned to yoga as a way to recover and find peace on and off the mat. Now she can't imagine a day without it. Stacey was inspired to become a registered yoga teacher after her mother was hospitalized due to complications from multiple sclerosis. Stacey and her mom did yoga in chairs to help her mom regain mobility, manage stress and combat fatigue. This profound experience brought Stacey to the teacher training program at Sacred River… Tuesday, June 18, 2013, 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM.

Beginner's Yoga

Moderate Yoga Beginner's Yoga with Annette Guasp This class is for everyone...whether you have tried yoga before or not. Classes will focus on the basic poses along with body awareness and proper alignment. Class content might include breath work, slow flowing sequences to build heat, energizing twists, core work, standing postures and techniques to improve balance. Poses may be held for long, slow breaths creating inner stillness and stretching muscle groups. Class will end with restorative poses to destress and relax. This class has an overall relaxed pace where students are encouraged to explore and ask questions. *This class is no longer a donation class $16 drop in, class cards accepted. Tuesday, June 18, 2013, 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM.

All Levels Vinyasa (1 Hour)

All Levels Yoga With Maeve Ryan Class description: Maeve's classes combine the stretching and relaxation of gentle yoga with the heat-building core/balance work of vinyasa flow yoga. At the beginning of each class, Maeve guides her students through the process of centering themselves through a 5-minute meditation in order to help them make the transition from the mind to the body. She encourages her students to set intentions for each class and provides her students with the necessary tools to quiet the mind, reduce stress, and make improvements in their lives. Maeve also offers modifications for students, offering beginner to advanced students the opportunity to experience improved posture, increased strength, and overall awareness of their mind and body. Bio: Maeve Ryan has been practicing yoga for over 11 years. Maeve began taking yoga as a way to strengthen and tone the body. In 2008, she had her first “yoga epiphany,” which prompted her to make a life-long dedication to the practice of meditation and yog… Tuesday, June 18, 2013, 6:15 PM – 7:15 PM.

Gentle Yoga

All Levels Yoga With Jody Forstmann. Hatha Yoga with modifications to suit beginners and individuals of all abilities. Each class begins with breathwork followed by a series of postures selected to gently lengthen and strengthen all the muscles of the body. Students are invited to take their time and to move with their breath to find a stretch that works for their body. **Sorry, Class cards purchased through Living Social and Groupon not accepted for this class. **Studio class cards and drop in students accepted. Jody Forstmann began practicing yoga in 1999 and received her 200 hour certification at Sacred Rivers Yoga in February 2007 and is presently studying for her 500 hour certification through Sacred Rivers. Jody is inspired by the spiritual and physical benefits of a regular yoga practice and strives to make the practice of Asana accessible to people of all abilities by encouraging her class participants to find the grace, beauty and joy in every breath and movement of their bodies. Tuesday, June 18, 2013, 7:30 PM – 8:45 PM.

All Levels Yoga

All Levels Yoga with Wendy Kolanz. Wendy’s teaching is based primarily on the Iyengar principles of alignment, with major influences being Rodney Yee, Patricia Walden, and Patty Townsend. Classes begin with centering, followed by floor warm ups and core work to properly prepare the major joints and the spine for movement. Modifications and props are offered to adjust poses when needed, in order to maintain body alignment, thus creating more ease in the body. This facilitates a greater awareness enhancing the development and balance of strength and flexibility. This class is good for beginners as well as more advanced practitioners. A combination of standing poses, some flow, breath, and asana analysis or the building of a pose, are explored. All Wendy’s classes end with guided imagery savasana (relaxation pose). Wendy's bio: Wendy has an extensive background in meditation, dance and yoga. She is certified to teach yoga by Yoga Center Amherst, Amherst, MA, and certified to teach meditation and facilitate the Onen… Wednesday, June 19, 2013, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM.

All Levels Vinyasa with Kristin

All Levels Yoga Taught by Kristin Pancavage A flowing sequence of stretching, strengthening and energizing postures that links movement with the breath. A seamless link of poses with modifications offered for those looking for less or more impact. Breathing techniques are also explored. Kristin trained here at Sacred Rivers Yoga and is a registered with Yoga Alliance. She radiates her love of yoga in each class and is exhilarated by the process of sharing her passion with students of all ages. Wednesday, June 19, 2013, 9:15 AM – 10:30 AM.

Yoga for Sports Series

Series Classes Yoga is a natural complement to your athletic training. In this 3 month worksop series you will be encouraged to take it easy and breathe deep while exploring the less competitive aspects of your favorite Summer Sport! Focus will be on increasing flexibility and strength while building balance and stamina. With practice, participants can hope to improve their concentration and focus while noticing increased performance! These summer classes will benefit those athletes who may be in training for tri-athalons/5Ks, those registered for "extreme" races or for those just looking to improve their weekend hobby! While the sport specific classes repeat throughout the summer, each cycle will address different topics, including avoiding injury with yoga poses and the importance of incorporating breath into your sport! The information and content in each class will be varied and accommodating to ALL athletes regardless of your skill level! Register for each cycle and watch your "game" improve!! Sign up f… Wednesday, June 19, 2013, 10:45 AM – 11:45 AM.

Yoga Therapy

Series Classes Taught by Stacey Schwartz, this class is gentle, relaxing and strengthening. The movements incorporate yoga and Feldenkrais techniques. Listen to your body and its wisdom as you increase blood circulation and oxygenation. Please call to pre-register and/or for more information. Free of Charge to those living with MS. For all others it is $5 per class. Sacred Rivers Yoga has received funding from the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation and offers Yoga Therapy classes FREE OF CHARGE to those living with MS. The Multiple Sclerosis Foundation has over 20 ongoing programs and services that benefit individuals afflicted with MS. You may visit www.msfocus.org to view other free programs and services for those with MS. Stacey Pepper Schwartz, RYT 200 Stacey started her career as a professional dancer and choreographer in NYC. A dancer friend introduced her to yoga as a way to increase strength, stamina and flexibility. After a dance ending back injury, Stacey turned to yoga as a way to recover and find… Wednesday, June 19, 2013, 10:45 AM – 11:45 AM. For more info visit http.

Yin Yoga

All Levels Yoga Restore balance to your life with Yin Yoga. This class will gently apply stresses on the tissues of your body that yang yoga and exercise cannot. The result is strengthened joints and connective tissue. Many modern people feel anxiety and paradoxically a lack of energy. By applying pressure to many of the meridians of the body this class will work to restore the healthy flow of energy, reducing anxiety and accessing energy by unblocking its flow. Mark's Bio: Mark has enjoyed a regular yoga practice since 2006. In the first few years he practiced at home using DVD’s. In 2009 he suffered from chronic back pain, fusion of two vertebral bones was recommended. An aversion to surgery, Mark stopped lifting weights and running and took his yoga practice to the next level. He worked with Ana Forrest doing intensive work for two weeks. He immediately followed this with a regular Bikram practice. Mark continues to have a strong Yang practice and has balanced it out with Yin yoga. He also enjoys… Wednesday, June 19, 2013, 5:30 PM – 6:45 PM.

All Levels Yoga

All Levels Yoga All Levels Yoga with Kate Greatorex This class is designed to synchronize movement through yoga postures with breath, generating heat and opening the energy lines within the body. Students will experience a dynamic flow from one asana to the next, as they learn to tune into their own body and link their movement with their breath. A core focus will be also included, incorporating postures to stretch and strengthen the core muscles. Wednesday, June 19, 2013, 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM.

Prenatal Yoga

All Levels Yoga with Kelli Peters Prenatal yoga strengthens abdominal muscles and muscles of the pelvic floor, while stretching and strengthening the legs. It helps to open hips and can relieve sciatic pain and varicose veins. Most importantly it offers relaxation and breath awareness. Kelli Peters has been practicing yoga since 2006 when she was a sophomore in college. She is currently in the process of completing her 200 Hour Training at Sacred Rivers and hopes to be finished in May 2013 For Mom and Baby with Mamoga, please visit these links for more info and be sure to mention Sacred Rivers Yoga! http://mamoga.com/ https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=HT4FZ9V773EK8. Wednesday, June 19, 2013, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.

All Levels Yoga

All Levels Yoga With Susan Baldwin. This all levels yoga class focuses on issues that class members request, which of late have been back and core strength/flexibility as well as restorative postures. Breathing and energy flow are integral to this practice, and modifications are offered. Many postures may be performed with blocks, blankets, or straps when appropriate. Susan's bio: Susan has completed the 200 hour teacher training through Sacred Rivers Yoga. She is an occupational therapist by day, with former lives in music, jewelry, and teaching. She began practicing yoga while living in Scotland in 2002, and incorporates yogic principles, breathing, and postures into her OT practice. She gives many thanks to this studio for the wonderful classes, workshops, and community programs.. A passionate yoga student since 1998, I completed my 200 hour teacher training at Sacred Rivers Yoga in 2007. I fell in love with yoga because of the peace and acceptance that each practice brings to me. Yoga has taught me t… Thursday, June 20, 2013, 5:30 PM – 6:45 PM.

Vinyasa Flow

All Levels Yoga with Loren Hardy In this fun yet challenging class, Loren will guide you through a series of asana coordinated to the flow of your breath. Standing and seated postures, backbends, hip-openers, and inversions flow together to form a seamless dance-like movement deepening the awareness of your breath. Build some heat, sweat a little, increase body strength, flexibility, and balance, while calming the mind and rejuvenating your whole being. Thursday, June 20, 2013, 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM.

All Levels Yoga

All Levels Yoga with Amy Lawson This balanced hatha yoga class combines postures and movements with a keen focus on the breath to enliven, tone, and relax the body-mind. Props are used and variations are offered to make the benefits of each pose available to everyone. Learn to observe your own body and mind and move in a supported, integrated way. Suitable for all experience levels. Amy Lawson has practiced yoga since 1999 and is a 200-hour certified teacher. She earned her 200-hour teaching certificate with Suzanne Manafort and Karen Miscall-Bannon in Newington Yoga Center’s Embodyoga™ Teacher Training program. She is studying in the Embodyoga™ 500-hour teacher certification program with Patty Townsend at Yoga Center Amherst. Amy approaches teaching yoga the same way she approaches her own yoga practice – with gentle enthusiasm, strong curiosity, and a sense of humor. Thursday, June 20, 2013, 7:30 PM – 8:45 PM.

Sacred Power (1 1/2 hour)

Power Yoga with John Hauser "Sacred Power" is a class for experienced practitioners who wish to immerse themselves in this demanding Sadhana which combines sun salutation variations with postures held for longer periods to develop strength and effect deep releases. Aggressive stretching of the low back, hamstrings and hips is emphasized and Yin techniques are often incorporated. There is much reference to the ultimate, traditional goal of Yoga - the end of duality and union with the Divine. Healing, meditation and self-improvement are topics of the chosen readings. We welcome all faiths and spiritual persuasions in this class. Thursday, June 20, 2013, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.

Gentle Yoga

All Levels Yoga Gentle Yoga with Wendy Kolanz will sooth the body, mind and spirit, beginning with breath awareness, ending with a guided imagery relaxation (savasana). This class is geared towards those who want or need a more gentle, slower approach to the strength, flexibility, and relaxing benefits of a yoga practice. Props and modifications are used to assist poses when needed. Proper alignment for your individual body is encouraged. Restorative poses are offered as well. Experience the benefits of this ancient health practice in a supportive class environment. Wendy's Bio: Wendy has an extensive background in meditation, dance and yoga. She is certified to teach yoga by Yoga Center Amherst, Amherst, MA, and certified to teach meditation and facilitate the Oneness Deeksha by The Oneness Movement, Berkeley, CA and Chennai, India. Wendy’s major influences in her yoga practice and teaching are the Iyengar principles of alignment, Embodiment work of the School for Body-Mind Centering as well as her dance… Friday, June 21, 2013, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM.

All Levels Yoga

All Levels Yoga with Catherine Crocket This class will stretch and strengthen your body and mind. Explore the places you can go by diving deeper into your practice, connecting with your breath and bringing awareness to the intelligence of every cell in your body, down to the tips of your toes. Work your yoga from the ground up, connecting and rejuvenating your body, mind and spirit for a healthier, more vibrant you. Catherine Crocket, RYT Catherine started her yoga journey ten years ago on Martha’s Vineyard and completed her first teacher training with Erich Schiffmann in Santa Barbara, CA. Soon after, she obtained Certifications in Yoga for Golfers, and Yoga for MS. She continued her studies with Rodney Yee, Shiva Rea, Tias Little, Matthew Sanford, and many more wonderful teachers. In 2009 she completed her 200-hour training at The Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health in the Berkshires. In addition to her yoga training, Catherine is also a Certified Health Coach through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition.… Friday, June 21, 2013, 9:30 AM – 10:45 AM.

Powerful Flow

Power Yoga With Kristin Pancavage Friday noon yoga is back! Playfully challenge yourself, while building strength and improving your balance and flexibility through fluid, breath-linked movement. This class is a combination of physical postures, breathing techniques, deep relaxation and mental concentration. Appropriate for students of all levels of yoga practice with modifications and variations offered. Kristin trained here at Sacred Rivers Yoga and is a registered with Yoga Alliance. She radiates her love of yoga in each class and is exhilarated by the process of sharing her passion with students of all ages. Friday, June 21, 2013, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM.

Happy Hour Yoga

All Levels Yoga With Maeve Ryan Class description: Maeve's classes combine the stretching and relaxation of gentle yoga with the heat-building core/balance work of vinyasa flow yoga. At the beginning of each class, Maeve guides her students through the process of centering themselves through a 5-minute meditation in order to help them make the transition from the mind to the body. She encourages her students to set intentions for each class and provides her students with the necessary tools to quiet the mind, reduce stress, and make improvements in their lives. Maeve also offers modifications for students, offering beginner to advanced students the opportunity to experience improved posture, increased strength, and overall awareness of their mind and body. Bio: Maeve Ryan has been practicing yoga for over 11 years. Maeve began taking yoga as a way to strengthen and tone the body. In 2008, she had her first “yoga epiphany,” which prompted her to make a life-long dedication to the practice of meditation and yog… Friday, June 21, 2013, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.

Meditation with Keshav Howe

Special Events Cost: $20 cash. Friday, June 21, 2013, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.

Yoga/Pilates/Ball- no class 6/22

Pilates with Paula Scopino. Wring out your sponge! Yoga asanas (poses) work from the inside out. Focus on your center. Using abdomen, lower back and buttocks as an anchor or power center, the rest of the body moves safely through a variety of poses. Benefits include improved posture alignment, abdominal and back strength and flexibility - a series of movements engaging body, mind, and breath. Elongates muscles as it strengthens and stretches. Flushes blood through internal organs. Paula's bio: Paula Scopino is the Owner/Director of Sacred Rivers. Paula was inspired at a young age by her parents' spiritual explorations and discovered yoga at age 19. She has been a student of yoga since 1976 and has been teaching continuously since 1978 after receiving her first certification with Ruth Bender (pre Kripalu). Ruth Bender studied with Selvarjan Yesudian, who had a medical therapeutic approach to yoga. Paula has taught in many different settings, including corporations, hospitals, and fitness and rehabili… Saturday, June 22, 2013, 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM.

All Level Core - no class 6/22

All Levels Yoga Core Yoga with Mario Pare Saturday's 9:00AM This class will cultivate core strength to tone your abdomen and strengthen your back. Breathing techniques, asanas or postures and meditation will create an energetic and satisfying experience. This class will assist in relieving stress, avoiding injuries, increase flexibility, and tranquility. Modifications will be offered to allow both the beginner and experienced Yogi to soften or deepen their practice as needed. Saturday, June 22, 2013, 9:00 AM – 10:15 AM.

Teacher Training

9:00am-12:00pm Paula Scopino for 200 and 500 Hour 1:30-5:00pm Prana, Dharana Asana and Pranayama with Doug Green for 500 Hour. Saturday, June 22, 2013, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

Ethics

Workshops With Susan Taff SUSAN TAFF holds a Masters degree in Counseling from Southern Connecticut State University and a Masters degree in Public Health from Yale University. Susan practiced Massage Therapy from 1988 until 2006 and was on the faculty of the Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy for 12 years, teaching Kinesiology and Massage Therapy courses. She has studied and taught yoga in the style of B.K. S. Iyengar since 1989. She brings to her yoga teaching her years of study and interest in anatomy and movement. Susan especially enjoys adapting yoga asanas for students with physical limitations. Saturday, June 22, 2013, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Yoga/Pilates/Ball - no class 6/22

Pilates with Temple Symonds Hatha yoga, taken from the words referencing sun and moon, is closely related to vinyasa in two ways: The practice focuses on the asanas (poses) and pranayama (breath work). There may be longer holdings of specific poses to get into those places in the body that don’t get accessed nearly enough in our daily lives. Built around the ancient practice of Sun Salutations, vinyasa classes can be anywhere from gentle to dynamic. In a typical vinyasa class, we will flow to inspiration with many variations of sun salutations including more continuous flow with the option of advanced poses. As always, modifications will be offered and I’ll encourage you to listen to your own body and take care as it feels appropriate. Temple Symonds, RYT 500 Bio: Temple has been teaching yoga since 2005 at yoga studios in Connecticut and New York. She brings her reverence for the practice as well as her humor to her classes, and is very grateful to be back with Sacred Rivers Yoga. She is also a contr… Saturday, June 22, 2013, 9:30 AM – 10:45 AM.

Prana, Dharana Asana and Pranayama

Workshops with Doug Green 3.5 CEU hours. $45 This ancient technique first appeared in the Upanishads, the sacred writings of Ancient India. Prana means "Universal intelligent life-force energy" and Dharana means "concentration". By learning to direct the Prana with your own concentration, you can send healing to any physical body part, any emotional/mental issue. We will learn this technique together, first by becoming totally relaxed using Yoga breathing and stretching, and then by focusing the mind using several specific Yogic techniques. Doug received his spiritual name Shivaraj at a naming ceremony in the year-long Acharya Intensive, an ashram of 12 students invited to learn the teachings of Swami Kripalu. Shiva is a name for the aspect of life relating to transformation. Doug teaches that the process of transformation is one of "involution and evolution" whereby we compassionately accept and absorb into ourselves that which we habitually deny or avoid. By learning to accept all of these qualities as as… Saturday, June 22, 2013, 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM.

Vinyasa Flow - no class 6/22

Moderate Yoga with Loren Hardy In this fun yet challenging class, Loren will guide you through a series of asana coordinated to the flow of your breath. Standing and seated postures, backbends, hip-openers, and inversions flow together to form a seamless dance-like movement deepening the awareness of your breath. Build some heat, sweat a little, increase body strength, flexibility, and balance, while calming the mind and rejuvenating your whole being. Sunday, June 23, 2013, 8:30 AM – 9:45 AM.

Teacher Training

9:00am-3:00pm Paula Scopino and or Jean Skeels for 200 and 500 Hour 3:30-5:00pm Singing Bowls with Priscilla Estrelle. Sunday, June 23, 2013, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

Beginners Yoga - no class 6/22

All Levels Yoga with Elaine Ellis This class is designed for individuals without prior yoga experience or for individuals who would like to build confidence and be more prepared for more experienced level classes. Gently guided practice for every part of the body, stretching and toning the muscles and joints. Gain a deeper awareness of your body and develop higher levels of focus, strength, and flexibility. Modifications and props will be introduced for more challenging poses so that beginners can work comfortably at their own level. Sunday, June 23, 2013, 10:00 AM – 11:15 AM.

Vinyasa with Kristin - no class 6/22

Power Yoga With Gayle Melillo Playfully challenge yourself, while building strength and improving your balance and flexibility through fluid, breath-linked movement. This class is a combination of physical postures, breathing techniques, deep relaxation and mental concentration. Appropriate for students of all levels of yoga practice with modifications and variations offered. Gayle has been studying and practicing yoga since 2001. What began as a way to develop a strong and toned body evolved into a way to develop and maintain a calm and clear mind. Gayle completed her 200 hour teacher training at Sacred Rivers Yoga in 2008 and is in the process of completing her 500 hour training here as well. The essence of yoga is a powerful and grounding force in Gayles life and has facilitated deep healing both spiritually and physically. When Gayle is not on her yoga mat or being Mom to 7 beautiful children, she can be found on her favorite farm in Wolcott spending time with horses. Sunday, June 23, 2013, 10:30 AM – 11:45 AM.

Singing Bowls

Workshops With Priscilla Gale Sound vibration is the primary mover for change. Energy is not only pattern, it is vibration that has structure. Everything in and around our bodies resonates to sound. We all hold within our cells, blood, bones, organs, emotional and etheric bodies, the harmonious vibrational memory that is the organizational patterning for perfect health. Singing bowls have long been shown to strengthen the immune system, lower blood pressure, reduce stress, relieve pain, improve sleep patterns and help with depression and anxiety. Healing sound vibration creates a sense of well-being, feelings of peace, vitality, happiness, confidence along with more energy and clarity of thought. Balance is the key to the Bowls' power, and Priscilla works in true partnership with the bowls. Sunday, June 23, 2013, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.

Gentle Yoga - no class 6/22

All Levels Yoga with Sonia Tulyani Take some time to really relax and enjoy a series of gentle postures to stretch and strengthen your body. This class is suitable for students of all levels. Sonia Tulyani comes from a family of yoga instructors—her father and grandfather were both yoga instructors in India. She has been practicing yoga for eleven years and recently completed her 200 hour certification with Paula at Sacred Rivers. The ability of yoga to calm the body and mind is what initially attracted her to yoga, but through her studies she has learned so much more. Sonia is a research scientist by day and brings her inquisitive nature into her yoga practice. She hopes to share the wonder of self-discovery with her students. Sunday, June 23, 2013, 4:00 PM – 5:15 PM.