Discover your chakras in this vinyasa class designed to awaken your shakti. Chakras, literally, wheels, are energy centers within our bodies. The 7 major centers are located along the spinal axis, and each is associated with specific psycho-physical functions.

The poses in this 90-minute session will be familiar, but you’ll leave class with a new appreciation of your energetic anatomy.

The cost is $15 for the session.

Nancy McCaochan, MA, E-RYT is a former writing professor and a published author who left the college classroom to devote her life to helping people feel better in their bodies. She’s been teaching hatha yoga since 1995 and chakra yoga workshops and teacher trainings since 2005. She also currently facilitates chakra sessions for Inner Door Center, an eating disorder recovery program.

In January 2011 join me for the opening celebration of Stay Human, a beautiful Yoga and retreat center dedicated to bringing people together to practice Yoga. Meditation, Art and Music.

Founded by Micheal Franti and Carla Swanson, the exquisitely designed main building and grounds hosts a river, tropical gardens and several ornate ponds. The property can accommodate up 24 people for this intimate adventure in peace and tranquility. After your Yoga practice, enjoy a refreshing dip in the swimming pool and pick fresh fruit from the abundance of mango, jackfruit, banana, mangostein, rambutan, papaya and coconut trees.

Covered by a traditional thatch roof, the open air Yoga studio on the third floor overlooks spectacular views of the rice terraces, temples and the greenest jungles in the world! There will be 14 classes offered during your stay for you to enjoy and rejuvenate yourself.

This offering is open to 22 guests to travel with me on the experience of a lifetime! We will bless this retreat center with Shakti and Prana as we connect with nature and our true selves.

In Love and Light I see you there ~ Michele

Air/Land from GRR:
$3280 pp – shared bath
$3430 pp – private bath

Air/Land from LAX:
$2800 pp – shared bath
$2950 pp – private bath

Land only:
$1,655 pp – shared bath
$1,805 pp – private bath

Travel arrangements made by Witte Travel.

Contact Michele for more details and application/deposit.

This Yoga teacher training course exceeds the curriculum requirements specified by Yoga Alliance in:Techniques, Teaching Methodology, Anatomy & Physiology, Philosophy, Ethics, Lifestyle, and Practicum.

Also included in this program are additional workshops with Lynn Medow presenting a sessions on Modifications, Ethics & Philosophy, as well as an entire Anatomy Weekend. Natalie Donnellon will be presenting an Intro course to Ayurveda.

Join me for the transformation, it all begins this Fall!

In addition to the numerous vendors, artists, and non-profit organization booths, participants at ALL4ONE will enjoy free yoga sessions throughout the afternoon courtesy of some of the leading yoga studios in Michigan. There will also be exciting Capoeira and Belly Dance performances. The evening will culminate with a Kirtan performance by Rahasya from Athens GA! All participants will be encouraged to raise their voices in unity.

We’re hoping for hundreds of patrons to attend this event, and enjoy the vendor booths, merchandise, yoga, and performances on offer at ALL4ONE 2010.

Admission is only $5.00. 12 years of age and under FREE!!
No dogs allowed at this event.

All profits will go to the Humane Society of Kent County!

Partner and Flying Yoga Therapeutics
2:00-4:00pm
Flying yoga is an amazing blend of Yoga, Acrobatics, Thai Massage, emotional body release and trust. Work with a partner to engage in creative expression, therapeutic massage, and dynamic embodiment of gratitude and compassion towards one another. Come and play and reconnect to your inner child!
NO PARTNER NEEDED TO ATTEND THIS CLASS!!

Organic Vinyasa Flow
5:45-7:15pm
Take a deep breath and let your practice unfold. Organically, in the flow. The way nature intends. Enjoy artisitc yoga sequencing.
Incredible music, amazing adjustments and conscious breath work. This workshop will also feature guided meditation and Kirtan. Truly an experience you wont want to miss.

I LOVE YOGA Trunkshow before and after classes

I Love Yoga produces garments and apparel that is 100% sweatshop free.
They are stylish and different, each piece imbued with love and wonderfully unique.

Moses Love also known as Michael Kup, is a perpetual seeker of truth and enlightenment. When he is not traveling the globe teaching yoga workshops and leading retreats, Moses resides in Miami, where he teaches Kundalini yoga and co-creates his company I Love Yoga. Moses has a degree in Thai Massage from the International Training Massage in Chiang Mai, Thailand, has authored a book entitled Live Hard Because You Can and has appeared in numerous national radio and TV news programs. Moses’ passion is in bringing his sacred activism fusion yoga to all corners of the globe and he is looking forward to his stop in East Grand Rapids.

Register online (prices will be $5 higher at the door):

image courtesy of MAMJODH

As Tim and Gina adjust to their new lifestyle, we’re asking for your help to allow this family to rest a little more comfortably.
Will you consider delivering a meal to this amazing family??? If you can help please sign up at www.takethemameal.com. If asked, you’ll need to enter ‘Gort’ and password ’5367′
All pertinent information is on this website (address, dates etc..). However, if you have any questions please contact Amber Kilpatrick at azkilpatrick@gmail.com

You can follow the Gort family’s story at
http://www.thegortfamily.blogspot.com/

This month Seva is collecting donations for United Against Malaria, an effort of the United Nations Foundation. Your donations will go toward buying mosquito nets and malaria medicines for men, women, and children in Africa. Donating by check is tax deductible. Please make your check payable to: United Nations Foundation with United Against Malaria written in the note section. Cash donations will also be accepted. Learn more about United Against Malaria at www.unitedagainstmalaria.org