June, 2009

These mantras are a part of one of the most sacred practices of yoga asana practice, Surya Namaskara, or Salute to the Sun. As we enter into a turn of seasons, or Solstice, we honor the Sun as our source of light within, the Sun being our constant creator. Embody this time as a time for bowing to the flow of life, as we do in our Vinyasa practices. Our whole life is a Vinyasa or cycle, beginning with the earth and her cycles, the seasons, our stages of life, our daily routines, our breath, our cells ever reproducing... In this prayer to the Sun we turn within to honor something sacred that is in all of us, ready for us to become aware and flow back to the rhythm that ebb and flow in us. Shiva Rea states, "The roots of namaskar as nama-is literally "not me", implying an inner bowing that awakens our receptive awareness to feel, to connect, to open, to receive and absorb the miracle of life; We place our hands in the universal symbol of prayer, connecting palms and all fingertips to symbolize oneness with the divine."

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Summer 2009 Events

Monthly Beginners Workshops, 1st Saturday of the Month!
June 6th, July 7th, August 1st
with Jennifer Kovalchik E-RYT & Anne Ondrey RYT
Cost: $30

The best place to start for beginners and ongoing students!

This 2 1/2-hour workshop is designed for brand new beginners and intermediate students wanting more detail to postural alignment. This is a great way to learn the basics in an intimate non-competitive environment. We will take you through the fundamentals of alignment and breath work as you begin to experience for yourself some of the benefits that arise from practicing yoga.

June 13th - Open your Heart with Shoulder Opening & Back Bending
1:30 - 3:30 PM
with Jennifer Kovalchik E-RYT
Cost: $30

You will be taken through a sequence of asana’s to open the body for back bending. Feel the openness and space in the upper back, shoulders, and chest that backbends create. You will experience and learn the stages of cobra, the bow poses, camel, and others.

July 18th - Yoga for Runners
1:30 - 3:30 PM
with Molly Dindia CYT & Jennifer Kovalchik E-RYT
Cost: $30

Yoga adds suppleness to the muscles, feet, and spine that runners loose in their practice. Bring flexibility and strength back to your hamstrings and hip flexors, and lengthen your stride!

Learning Arm Balancing & Inversions
with Michele Ford
Location: Painesville Township Park Area
Date: Sunday, June 28th
Time: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Price: $35
Register here: http://reservations.lakemetroparks.com/programs/index.shtml?id=9635

Learn the techniques and modifications for practicing and teaching arm balancing poses and inversions.

Practice and Lecture on Tantra with Shakthi
Location: Painesville Township Park Area
Date: Saturday, June 27, 2009
Time: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Cost per person: $50
Register here: http://reservations.lakemetroparks.com/programs/index.shtml?id=9636

Tantra is a way of life that is all encompassing. It's a blissful way to learn and move through life. It's a powerful and intense process that allows us to be us, in all our glory! Explore the sacredness of each moment, of each encounter and see the divine in you!

Vinyasa Yoga with Live Drumming!
Location: Painesville Township Park Area
Date: Saturday, June 27, 2009
Time: 3:15 pm - 5:00 pm
Cost per person: $20
Register Here: http://reservations.lakemetroparks.com/programs/index.shtml?id=9637

Bring a Yoga Mat and turn up the heat for a flowing practice set to live music! Vinyasa experience preferred to take this class, not a recommended beginners class.

Ayurvedic Lecture
Location: Painesville Township Park Area
Date: Sunday, August 30th, 2009
Time: 8:30 am - 11:30 am
Cost per person: $40
Register Here: http://reservations.lakemetroparks.com/programs/index.shtml?id=9046

Ayurveda, "the science of life," speaks to causes of disease and not symptoms. Come study with India certified teachers and hear about Ayurveda's natural relationship with Yoga. Instructors are Terry and Tami Stingley of Earthbound Yoga.

Anatomical Lectures for Yoga Teachers
by Gina Schatz LMT, RYT
Module 4
May 31st
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
@ the Outdoor Skills Center
$50 per session

These lectures focus on the anatomical skills yoga teachers need in the classroom. If you need to freshen up your anatomy or if you want additional training. Subject focus is different every meeting, and lectures give ample time for questions. Adjusting and assisting in each lecture.
June Date Registration:
http://reservations.lakemetroparks.com/programs/index.shtml?id=9632

Practitioner of the Month

Lisa Lee Leasure Hastings

Certified Reflexologist
216-272-0784
Mzlisalee@roadrunner.com

REFLEXOLOGY - Healing Begins with Circulation

My introduction to Reflexology evolved while searching for a solution to a serious back injury to the L4, L5 and Sciatic. Through my research I would manipulate the foot reflex point associated to the low back, sciatic and neck and found these areas on my feet to be sensitive to the touch. This brought relief to my low back, sciatic and neck areas. My curiosity leads me to continue my treatments with positive results of working one area of the body to help another area. I followed with yoga for strengthening and toning. My interest accelerated my studies which lead to my practice and passion for helping others with many ailments and most importantly, encouraging my clients to listen to their body.

Reflexology is a touch therapy to areas of the hands and feet that correspond to the glands, organs and parts of the body stimulating nerve endings that send messages throughout to de-stress, re-energize and unblock pathways providing circulation which in turn speeds the healing process thus creating balance for better health. The feet and hands are a mirror of your body and you will feel and understand the benefits of Reflexology during and after a treatment.

Each client is properly assessed and provided with a 60 minute session performed to your clothing comfort level in a serene surrounding to ease the mind for proper healing.

Credentials are: Required certification since 2001 through The International Institute of Reflexology. Complimentary certifications in the following modalities: Hot & Cold Stone Therapy, Lymph Drainage Therapy 1, Basic Acupressure, 5 Elements & 12 Meridians, Moving the Energy

Phone calls and emails are encouraged for questions and scheduled appointments. Weekly appointments 9am - 7pm. Business based in Euclid, Ohio on Lake Erie.