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April will be an exciting month for Astanga Yoga fans, with our very first offering of a 25 hour, yoga alliance approved teacher training with Beryl Bender Birch. In this training we welcome all dedicated yoga students who want to explore not only the physical practice of yoga but the "deeper practices" and underlying philosophies as well. This is an amazing opportunity for anyone who is considering teaching yoga in the future. Students who simply love yoga should come! Teachers who are currently in training and teachers who want to continue their education will benefit from immersing themselves in this community of passionate practitioners with the guidance and inspiration of Beryl's down to earth teaching style.

Curious about Second Series of Astanga Yoga? If you have experience with Primary Series, join our own Maureen Dhamodharan for an exploration of this "next step" in the practice. More back bending, fun twists, and new and interesting postures will be broken down for practice, with modifications offered for all.

Brand new to Astanga Yoga, but interested in trying it out? Our Level One Primary Series Astanga Yoga classes are a great introduction to the practice, we offer them on Monday night at 6 pm, Wednesday mornings at 9:15, and Sunday mornings at 9 am. New students always warmly welcomed in!




Astanga Yoga Second Series Specialty Class
Saturday, April 5 (new date), 11 am to 1 pm
With Maureen Dhamodharan
$25. pre registered and pre paid, minimum of 5 to run the class. ($30. at the door but call first.)

This workshop has been developed by Maureen specifically for students who practice the primary series of Astanga Yoga already and would like to learn the second series postures in a workshop style. She will lead the students in learning how to develop each posture as well as the modifications for individuals. The group will cover as many postures as there is time for!

Yoga Teacher Training with Beryl Bender Birch
The Power of Practice
For Yoga Teachers & Practitioners


There are still a few spots left in our 25 hour Teacher Training, an outstanding opportunity to study with Institute director and renowned author (Power Yoga, Beyond Power Yoga) and yogini Beryl Bender Birch, who will share her wisdom and insight from her 33-year career of teaching yoga and training yoga teachers.

Thursday, April 10 to Sunday, April 13, 2008
For details Click Here


New: Open Class with Beryl
Saturday morning, April 12, 7 to 8:30 am

Please join us for a Master Astanga Vinyasa style class with Beryl Bender Birch, while she is at Heartsong Yoga teaching her 25 hour teacher training. This will be the only class during the weekend that will be "open" to those not registered for the training. This "open" class will be a traditional Astanga primary series with some backbending as well, and the class will be a strong, vigorous class suitable for those who are already practicing Astanga Yoga. Beginners will be welcome as well, but will be asked to watch and/or pace themselves according to their ability, as the class will be oriented to those who are familiar with the practice and need less instruction and details.
$25.00 pre registered and pre paid.
$30.00 at the door.
PS: The regularly scheduled 7 am Astanga Class will be cancelled that day only.


And on the Softer Side....
Tonight! Restorative Yoga
Monday, March 24,7:30 pm

Join Lauri Deary (Anusara-inspired yoga teacher) for an evening of Restorative Yoga which includes; pranayama, gentle movements to open the body followed by supported poses designed to promote rest and deep relaxation. This process allows the body, mind and heart to align with the energy from the Universe which flows like a gentle stream through the heart, restoring, revitalizing and rejuvinating your entire being. Connect to the source of stillness and deep peace that resides within you and bring that sense of calmness and well being to everything you do.

$20.00 at the door.
(Heartsong Monthly Members always $18.00)


More R & R
Yoga Nidra, Next Thursday, April 3, 7:30 pm

Yoga Nidra is the name of the deep relaxation led at the end of every yoga class. This workshop with Heartsong's senior teacher Jane Anable will expand on the practice, giving you the chance to experience a powerful yoga technique for deep rest.

$18.00, pre register & pre paid, $20.00 at the door. (Heartsong Monthly Members always $18.00) Best to pre register, but drop ins always welcome.


Registration Information
To Register for any of these workshops or for more information please
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A reminder: Many Paths up the Mountain
is our meditation workshop offered this coming Sunday, March 30, 1 - 5 pm.
Pre Registration is required.


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