True nature: Self-Discovery through patanjali’s yoga sutras with Izzy shurte, may 3-5
Please join Izzy Shurte LPC, E-RYT 500 for True Nature: Self Discovery through Patanjali's Yoga Sutras. In this course, all curious yogis are welcome to explore Patanjali's Yoga Sutras, a foundational classical yoga text. While PYS is 2000 years old the text is relevant for anyone interested in practicing yoga asana, developing a meditation practice and / or working with the challenges presented by the human mind.
Join with other yogis to create a community for exploration that includes dharma talks explaining key sutras and vocabulary, time for introspection through journal and contemplation, guided meditation, moving with the wisdom of the sutras with daily asana, supportive group discussion and Kirtan (chanting accompanied by harmonium).
Schedule:
Friday: 5:30-9:30p
Saturday: 9:30a-7:30p
Sunday: 11:30a-5p
This course is approved for lead trainer core hours (20 contact hours, 2 non-contact hours) for our modular 300-hour Advanced Yoga Teacher Training program.
Investment: $300. Register HERE.
Abdominal Self care class with lili simons, Friday, May 3, 4-5p
In this class we will learn and explore our abdominal area, and how to take care of the belly with self massage techniques. Through this work, you can learn to open the flow of energy and blood circulation in the abdominal organs, as well as to relieve stress and negative emotions stored in the belly.
Abdominal massage is a great tool for staying healthy physically, emotionally and spiritually. The abdomen is our vitality center, also called Hara. When it is healthy, the rest of the body will follow.
Please bring a yoga mat and pillow.
Investment: $30. Sign up HERE.
Beginner and intermediate hand balance workshop with ulrik ask fossum, tuesday, may 7, 4:30-7p
Have you always wanted to do a handstand, but are not sure where to start? Or maybe you can do a handstand but the balance is inconsistent or your form has room for improvement? Ulrik will be back at the Dojo to teach a handstand workshop in which you will learn how to train towards a freestanding handstand, introduce different shapes and the first steps of press to handstand.
TOPICS COVERED
- Understanding of the handstand practice
- Mobility for proper handstand alignment and efficiency
- How to balance
- How to kick-up into a handstand
- Shapes like tuck, one leg 7 and straddle
- Pike and pancake compression and flexibility
- Intro to press to handstand training
- Relevant strength and conditioning
- Individual training with feedback
- Summary and Q&A
WHO IS THIS FOR?
This workshop is best suited for the student who is inconsistent with 20 seconds freestanding handstand, or wants to improve form and understanding of the practice. There are no prereqs, but it is recommended that you can do a 30 seconds handstand facing a wall without feeling like you are on the verge of collapse. If you don't have that by the time you read this: GET STARTED NOW and you will make it in time.
About Ulrik
I am Ulrik, a 32 year old handbalancer from Norway. I started my handstand training when I was 21. I remember well how it was to be scared of climbing up the wall. How it was to kick-up and fall again and again. How it was to be stiff and weak.
Over my 11 years of training handbalancing I have felt most of the things you are feeling with your handstand practice now. The frustration of not progressing. The wrist pain from being too eager. And the heaviness on the shoulders. But most important: How to overcome this.
Since I discovered that handbalancing is a thing it's possible to learn, I have spent most days training and nerding out about it.
I worked 5 years as a personal trainer from 2012 and started to teach handstands through online coaching and workshops from around 2016. A few years later I quit my general trainer job to focus solely on teaching handstands which I have done since, and I love it! Being able to share the lessons I have learned to master this skill, and seeing how peoples faces light up when they progress gives me just as much joy as when I progress in the training myself, and that’s why I hope you’ll join my workshop.
Feel free to check out my instagram: @ulrikonhands or www.ulrikonhands.com
Investment: $80. Sign up HERE.
Elemental Sound healing with Juju Desta
Dates/Times:
May 17, 5:30-6:45p
June 21, 5:30-6:45p
Sound healing is an ancient practice that uses sound to relax the body and mind through allowing the vibrations of the various instruments to put one into a “yogic sleep.” In yogic sleep, the individual is neither fully asleep nor fully awake. In Aboriginal culture, it is referred to as the “Dream Time” state. The sounds vibrate with every cell of a living organism which in turn activates a natural healing process working through any physical, mental, or emotional blockages within the body.
Julian J. Desta is 200hr certified yoga instructor residing in Richmond, VA. Always having a passion for the creative arts, he was introduced to the practice of Sound Healing and Therapy when given his first singing bowl as a birthday present from a friend. Julian began researching the depths of sound and it’s powerful healing techniques. After a few years practicing Julian received his Sound Healing Certification from Mentor and friend Mark Toregson in 2019.
Specializing in a variety of instruments from the didgeridoo, to flutes, singing bowls, and drums, Julian has created a unique Sound Healing Experience called Elemental Sound Healing. Discovering relationship between sound healing and nature, he calls on the 4 elements of Air, Wind, Water, and Fire to channel through each practice to bring balance to the human system or what he likes to refer to as homeostasis.
Investment: $30. Link to sign up HERE. Be sure to bring what you need to rest comfortably on the ground - a blanket or two and pillow are recommended.
Community Acupuncture with Sarah Coghlan, Sunday, May 19, 12-3p
Community Acupuncture is designed as a way of offering Chinese medicine in an accessible format. It's a means of giving back to our hardworking, overstressed community in a way that is affordable to all. It's ideal for both first time and seasoned acupuncture clients.
Community (or group) acupuncture is offered in a room with several zero-gravity chairs, where individuals can join each other in holding a healing space. Please wear loose-fitting clothing to your session, as most points will be from the elbows and knees down. There will be a short intake form and you will speak with our practitioner for a few minutes, have your pulse taken, and after points are inserted, your will be able to rest for about 30 minutes. People seek acupuncture for a variety of reasons, including (but not limited to) physical injury, acute and chronic pain, colds flu and immune support, reproductive health, allergies and respiratory issues, digestive health concerns, mental and emotional wellness, auto-immune conditions, insomnia, and more.
We will hold healing sessions once a month at The Yoga Dojo with Dr. Sarah Coghlan. Relax and receive a 45-minute treatment for a sliding scale amount of $20-50 ($20 minimum is required to reserve your space, additional amount can be contributed post-treatment). Pre-registration is required, either by emailing hello@theyogadojorva.com or through our online booking system.
Reserve your space HERE.
Yoga for teens 8-week summer series with izzy shurte, begins wednesday june 26, 1:30-2:30p.
Calling all teens! Join Izzy Shurte, adolescent therapist and registered yoga teacher, for an 8 week yoga series designed just for teens including instruction on:
How to breathe
Safe alignment in yoga postures
Techniques for focusing and calming the mind
Skills for working with big emotions in the body
A therapeutic community of other teens interested in yoga
How to show up in a public yoga class
The deets: Classes will be each Wednesday at 1:30p from 6/26 to 8/21, no class on 7/17. Open to teens of all levels and yoga experience. Feel free to reach out to Izzy (izzyshurte.lpc.ryt@gmail.com) with any questions. Note, a parent or legal guardian must complete a waiver for the student on or by 6/26.
Investment: $160. Register HERE.