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Self Explorations with Nancy McCaochan

seva — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 02:33:09 +0000

March 3/4, 12-5pm each day

Through the Chakras: March 3

Chakras, wheels of light, spin within us, supporting our life energy and defining our perceptions and our experiences.

Located along the spinal axis, the 7 major chakras are associated with specific life functions. In this workshop, you’ll both learn about and experience these energy centers. Lecture, meditation, visualization, mantra, mudra and asana combine to open you to the spectrum of light within.

At the Wall: March 4

Walls outside; walls inside: yoga teaches us to address our barriers and use them to deepen our experience of life.

The workshop uses the studio walls to explore core integration, lines of energy and muscular actions within key asanas. It playfully makes use of external feedback to activate our inner eye so that we may open ourselves more fully to the movements of prana, to spirit, and to our own innate wisdom and beauty.

Cost:

add $5 at the door

Nancy McCaochan, M.A., RYT 500, has been teaching yoga for 16 years. She recently spent 5 weeks at Kripalu studying mudras, pranayama, kinesthetics and body systems in Joseph and Lilian LePage’s Integrative Yoga Therapy Program. A former college writing professor, she dedicates her life to helping others become more comfortable in their bodies. Her workshops combine clear, concise instruction, playfulness, and attention to inner sensation. She began studying the chakras in 1992 and has been leading workshops and teaching teachers since 2005. In 2008 she published Yoga at the Wall (www.yogaatthewall.com)

Valentine Partner Yoga/Massage with Michele

seva — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 02:32:55 +0000

Saturday, February 11, 2012, 6-7:30pm

Make a date for friends or lovers to strengthen your connection while sharing trust and support.

$45 per couple includes post practice sparkling wine!

creative commons image by Trang.Nguyen – Xu

Womens Healing Circle

seva — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 01:01:36 +0000

SEVA Yoga, in partnership with Dana Boyer and Amy Lambert, will be hosting a free “Women’s Healing Circle.”

This group is open to women of all ages, and will be a time to share, heal, and grow. This is a unique and exciting opportunity to share and gain support in an all-women environment.

What you can expect:
* Breathing and relaxation exercises
* Mindfulness exercises
* Laughter
* Tears
* Inspiration
* Support
* Guidance
* Personal growth

The Healing Circle will be held on Sundays from 5:30-6:45 p.m. on the following dates through the end of the year:
September 18
October 2
October 16
October 30
November 13
December 11

Dana Boyer, LMSW CAADC, is a Licensed Master’s Social Worker, and Certified Advanced Addiction and Drug Counselor. She has extensive experience in individual and group therapy, and has worked in a variety of settings.

Amy Lambert, MA, CAAC, LMSW, is also a recent graduate of the Seva Yoga Teacher Training School and enjoys blending Yoga into her practice.

The Ultimate Fall Cleanse

seva — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 00:41:26 +0000

A Fast, Easy Detox Jumpstart for Beginners taught by Amanda Geerts, detox expert
Saturday, Sept. 17, 2pm-3:30pm

Get rid of your muffin top once and for all. Empower yourself with gentle and easy step-by-step actions to lose weight, declutter your cells and body, and welcome the vibrancy that is you.

The Ultimate Fall Cleanse is for you if you:

*Always wanted to try detox but freak at the idea of coffee enemas and cayenne pepper drinks!
*Are way too busy to focus on yourself.
*Have got to lose those stubborn 10 pounds by Thanksgiving or you’ll snowball out of control.
*Hit the snooze on your alarm clock at least 7 times before you drag yourself out of bed in the morning.
*Want to pack away the dark bags under your eyes along with the cute bikini you never had the guts to get into all summer.

Leave class with a Detox Jumpstart Kit that includes:

*Next steps that tell you exactly what to do and when so you won’t be left wondering “what the heck do I do when I get home?”
*Quick and easy fall recipes for maximum detox
*Done-for-you shopping lists so you don’t have to spend time thinking up what to get at the store
*Cost: $47 early bird special; $63 at the door

Yoga 101 with Mimi Ray

seva — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 20:12:23 +0000

Tuesdays 10:30-11:45am (9/6 to 9/27)
Curious about yoga but don?t want to come to class without some experience? Do you want to explore or refresh the basics? This class is for you and a great beginning for your classes at Seva Yoga.

Experience why so many people enjoy the bene?ts of yoga to improve their lives. Reduce stress, feel better in your body, mind and spirit.

Mimi Ray will guide you in the amazing practice of yoga in a step by step safe way that is easy, safe, fun. You will learn :

basic yoga poses and their form; general alignment principles.
easy breathing techniques
yoga philosophy : a brief intro
deep relaxation in a supportive environment

Only $45 for the 4 week Series

The Yoga of Nutrition with Moses Love

seva — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 20:01:34 +0000

Food Healing Workshop with Moses and Zeina
Friday Aug. 5th 6-8pm

Vegan? Vegetarian? Raw Foods? Organic? Do you spend a lot of money on food but still feel like you are not getting what you need? Are you confused about what the perfect diet is for you? This Class will inspire and educate you on how to heal yourself and your family. $15 Suggested Donation per person

Ray Long Anatomy Workshop

seva — Thu, 26 May 2011 02:09:09 +0000

September 9-11, 2011

Hours: Friday 6:00-8:00pm
Saturday 11:30am-2:00pm & 3:00pm-5:30pm
Sunday 11:30am-2:00pm & 3:00pm-5:30pm

Dr. Ray Long MD FRCSC is a board certified orthopedic surgeon and the founder of Bandha Yoga. Ray graduated from The University of Michigan Medical School with post-graduate training at Cornell University, McGill University, The University of Montreal and Florida Orthopedic Institute. He has studied hatha yoga for over twenty years, training extensively with B.K.S. Iyengar and other leading yoga masters. Dr. Long is the author of 3 user friendly anatomy books designed for yoga teachers and practitioners. Dr. Long is a board certified orthopedic surgeon. He has studied Hatha Yoga for over 20 years , training extensively with B.K.S. Iyengar and other of the world’s leading yoga masters

Friday evening — 2 hours

Fundamentals

Introduction to muscle awakening and body clairvoyance
Form and function of the skeleton
Form and function of the major joints
Ligaments in yoga
Muscles and tendons
Stretching physiology
Stretching biomechanics

Saturday — 5 hours

Application of the fundamentals in asana (the lower chakras)

Standing poses (awkening the psoas)
Forward bends
Hip openers

Pranyama

Anatomy and physiology of the breath
Opening the thorax
Fundamental pranayama

Sunday — 3 hours

Application of the fundamentals in asana (the mid and upper chakras)

Twists
Back bends
Arm balances
Inversions
Restorative poses

Cost Information:
$50 Non-Refundable Deposit Required (if not paying in full)

Friday Only:

Saturday or Sunday Only:

Soulshine Bali Retreat 2012

seva — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 22:31:01 +0000

February 25 – March 3
LIFE IS SHORT. COME TO BALI.

Join yogi Michele Fife at the beautiful Soulshine Retreat Center in Ubud, Bali! From the moment you step off the plane let the warmth and rich culture of this tropical eden embrace you.

Enjoy all of the comforts of home and let the stress melt away in this jungle paradise. From daily Yoga classes to the delicious authentic Balinese cuisine this is your escape into the extraordinary. Every day a new adventure awaits — riding elephants, visiting the Sacred Monkey Temple, or white-water rafting! Or perhaps spend a relaxing day sunning by the pool and enjoying one of the many local Balinese spa treatments.

Each day will begin with a wonderful wakeup Yoga Vinyasa on our studio overlooking rice patties and the jungle, followed by a local Balinese breakfast served to you by the pool. And then the day is yours to enjoy at your leisure. A Yoga Master Class will be led on three of the evenings, designed to inspire and challenge you. Space is limited and life is short, so don’t miss out on this trip of a lifetime.

Photos from our previous Bali retreat:

Costs:

TERRACE VILLA : 10 spaces
$1250 per person – Double occupancy

LOTUS VILLA : 14 spaces
$1050 per person – Double occupancy

includes: Accommodations, Daily Breakfast, All Yoga Classes, 1 Hour Massage, Airport Transfers

Schedule:

Sat Feb 25: Arrive in Bali! Welcome drink and group dinner followed by a restorative yoga class
Sun thru Fri: Vinyasa Yoga 7am-8:30am, 10am breakfast buffet, then enjoy these days on the island!
Sun, Tues, and Thurs: Master Classes 6pm-7:45pm
Sat Mar 3: 7am Yoga, Group Luncheon Buffet, Farewell Paradise!

Complete schedule and updates will be given to you at the welcome dinner ~ please stay open to the flow, as the schedule may shift

Contact Michele Fife for any questions you may have!

*deposit is non-refundable

Intro to Forrest Yoga

seva — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 21:55:28 +0000

with Chicago yoga teacher Remi Gonzalez
Saturday, April 9, 1-3 p.m.

Learn the basics of Forrest Yoga, and start to heal your body, relationships and life with a stronger connection to your body and spirit.

Find your Breath.

Feel your Strength.

Live your Integrity.

Nourish your Spirit.

These are the four pillars of Forrest Yoga. Take them with you off the mat, and they can transform your life. Forrest Yoga honors ancient yoga practices, and addresses the physical and emotional challenges unique to life today. Injuries, relationships, work and life transitions can be healed with the connection to your body and spirit that Forrest Yoga creates.

Learn the basics of Forrest Yoga and apply them immediately during a 90-minute class. Afterward, we’ll address your questions and discuss how to continue your journey.

www.forrestyoga.com

Remi Gonzalez is a certified yoga teacher based in Chicago, and has studied with Ana Forrest since 2005.

Cost is $30/pp.

24-hour Reset with Michele and Marro

seva — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 02:38:21 +0000

Expand your awareness of the rhythm of life as you embrace a…
24-Hour Reset with Michele Fife And Marro Spehar

Pierce Cedar Creek Institute . 701 West Cloverdale Road . Hastings . MI 49058

YOGA . HIKING . DRUMMING . VEGETARIAN MEALS

Exhale at PCC with Michele and Marro for a 24-Hour Reset designed to calm the mind, open the body and relax the spirit.

Arrive at Pierce Cedar Creek in the mid afternoon and let the journey begin as you drop your bags in your room and allow yourself to unwind at the 661 acre nature facility. We’ll begin the guided activities at 5:00 PM. Marro will lead an afternoon Yoga (Sadhana) before sitting down for dinner at 6:30 PM. Saturday evening finds us exploring our innate relationship to rhythm. We will be led in an experiential drumming workshop – weather permitting, around a fire pit at 7:30. After finding our rhythm, unwind with a restorative Pranayama and Yoga Nidra session with Michele and Marro, 9:30pm.

Sunday morning brings an inspiring Yoga session with Michele at 8am before enjoying breakfast observed in Loving Silence at 9:15AM. Sunday morning is yours to explore the forests, fields and wetlands. Our closing lunch will be at 1pm.

June 4 & 5
Cost: $180 single, $160 double

Includes:
Overnight Accommodations
3-Vegetarian Meals
2-Yoga Classes
Drum Circle

Participation is limited. Register now!

*cancelled reservations subject to $50 cancellation fee.