May 25, 2017

Workshops

Upcoming Workshops

Sunday, March 3rd, Two Workshops in One Day, The Arlington Center
Arlington, MA

 

Two Workshops in One Day at The Arlington Center
Yoga and Qigong
Partner Stretching and Thai Yoga Massage
Sunday, March 3rd, 2024

Both sessions: $85
Choose one session: $45
The Arlington Center, 369 Mass Ave, Arlington, MA

• 9:30 am - 12:00 pm ~ Yoga and Qigong: The Dance of Heaven and Earth
When the body flows like running water, it is always renewed, always fresh. This is true freedom.
While yoga has its roots in the Vedic scriptures of India, Qigong grew out of the Chinese Taoist pursuit of longevity. Explore the Taoist concept of “effortless flow” through qigong exercises and then bring the same ease of motion into Yoga of Energy Flow flowing sequences. The movements in both forms are graceful and gentle, with powerful effects that detoxify the body as they increase strength, flexibility, and peace of mind.
This workshop focuses on Qigong practices to open the meridians, meditative flow in yoga sequences, breathing exercises to enhance life energy, and concentration techniques for mental clarity.

• 2:00-5:00 pm ~ Partner Stretching and Thai Yoga Massage
Our health is dependent on the free flow of chi/prana (life force) in our mind, body, and soul.
With partner stretching and Thai Yoga Massage, we will open blocked areas in the body, bringing harmony, lightness, and joy to our being. The partner stretching draws on a modern stretching technique called PNF/resistance stretching, while Thai Yoga Massage involves gentle finger and hand pressure, acupressure release points, and comfortable joint manipulations. This is an unbeatable combination that reduces muscle tension, increases flexibility, enhances circulation, helps alleviate lower back pain, and improves balance and coordination. In the end, you will feel more relaxed and energized, guaranteed! Feel free to attend alone or with a friend.



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Sunday, March 17th, 12:30-2:00 PM, Kundalini Yoga: Meditation into Ecstasy
Down Under Yoga, Boston, MA

We are part of eternity, a tremendously luminous experience of ecstasy that is beyond words. ~ Osho

Experience harmony, lightness, joy, and a radiant spirit with breathing exercises and inner energy practices from Kundalini Yoga. With dynamic movement and strong breathwork, we will awaken the power of Kundalini energy. Then, with mudras and internal locks — or bandhas — we will channel this heightened pranic energy for inner radiance and higher consciousness into “Meditation for Ecstasy,” an important breath meditation. All levels are welcome; beginners and advanced students will receive helpful tips for effective home practice. This workshop will round out your practice if most of your yoga studies have been about asana. The "power of the breath" will help your life as nothing else. Please come with an empty stomach.

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Saturday, March 23 ~ Yoga and Qigong: Awakening to the Flow
Repose Yoga, Newburyport, MA

When the body flows like running water, it is always renewed, always fresh. This is true freedom.

Explore the Taoist concept of “effortless flow” through Qigong exercises and then bring the same ease of motion into Yoga of Energy Flow yoga sequences. This immersion focuses on breathing exercises to enhance life energy, qigong practices to open the meridians, meditative flow in yoga sequences, and concentration techniques for mental clarity.
While yoga has its roots in the Vedic scriptures of India, Qigong grew out of the Chinese Taoist pursuit of longevity. The movements in both forms are graceful and gentle, with powerful effects that detoxify the body as they increase strength, flexibility, and peace of mind.

You will learn:
• Breathing exercises to enhance life energy
• Qigong exercises to open the meridians
• Meditative flow in yoga sequences
• Concentration techniques for mental clarity

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Friday, May 10th, 7:30 - 9:45 pm, Healing Touch: Partner Stretching & Thai Yoga Massage
Down Under Yoga, Boston, MA

Partner-assisted stretching increases flexibility while Thai Yoga Massage reduces muscle tension, both enhancing relaxation and stress reduction.

In this workshop, we will work with a partner to help lengthen tight muscles using a modern stretching technique called PNF/resistance stretching.

Stretches for the lower and upper body will be taught, complimented with Thai Yoga Massage. This ancient healing art form combines gentle joint manipulations, assisted yoga postures, and healing touch to remove blocks in the major energy pathways of the body.

Come with a spouse, partner, friend or neighbor. Learn to listen, receive, share, and play!  All levels are welcome.  

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Wednesday, May 8, 7:00-9:00 pm EST ~ Goodbye, Tired Eyes: Improve Your Eye Health with Eastern and Western Methods
A One-Night Online Program ~ Dr. Marc Grossman and Daniel Orlansky ~ The Omega Institute

 

The increased time we spend staring at computer screens and smartphones takes a toll on our eyes. But we can develop a daily practice to help strengthen vision and soothe our strained and tired eyes.

Led by behavioral optometrist Marc Grossman and yoga teacher Daniel Orlansky, this 2-hour interactive course introduces a combination of the best practices for improving eye health from Eastern and Western methods.

Learn how to create an infrastructure for better vision with the five “Bs” of eye healthcare, and practice exercises to improve eye health such as:

• Simple breathing techniques to bathe the eyes with oxygen
• Chinese eye massage using powerful acupressure points
• Exercises to develop convergence, the ability of both eyes to look at the same point
• Exercises to develop accommodation, the ability to change focus from one point to another
• Gentle yoga stretches and simple movements to relax your neck and shoulders, allowing for more circulation to your brain and eyes

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