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Foundations Series
with John Merideth

A safe comprehensive approach to the Ashtanga Primary Series
4 Sundays January 10, 17, 31 & February 7th • 2:30 - 4:30pm
Min 8 - Max 20

Session 1 The 8 Limbs and Sun Salutations - Jan 10th, 2010
Session 2 The Standing Sequence - Jan 17th, 2010
Session 3 The Seated Sequence - Jan 31st, 2010
Session 4 Putting It All Together & Closing - Feb. 7th, 2010
Prepay for All 4 Sessions $65 • Price After October 25th $75 • Drop-Ins Welcome ($20) - Pre-Register ONLINE
A systematic approach to learning and understanding the Ashtanga Primary Series. Suitable for all levels, the onlYoga Ashtanga Foundations series offers new students a thorough and safe introduction to learning the Ashtanga Vinyasa method while building the strength and confidence necessary to move into more advanced classes in the studio.  For more experienced practitioners, the course provides a tool for reviewing and strengthening the fundamental concepts that make the Ashtanga form so dynamic.  We recommend new students start at the beginning of the 4 week series, however, since this is an ongoing course students can drop in for any of the 4 classes.
The 8 Limbs & Sun Salutations

Session One
Jan 10th, 2010
2:30PM-4:30PM
In this session we will discuss the history of Yoga in general and Ashtanga yoga in particular.  Students will be introduced to the central themes of the practice including how to keep the mind steady through consistent use of the breath, Vinyasa and coordination of the body to the fluid nature of the breath, dynamic opposition of forces to create balance and alignment, the benefits of a consistent yoga practice and much much more...
The Standing Sequence
Session Two
Jan 17th, 2010
2:30pm -4:30PM
In session two we will delve into the 13 postures of the Ashtanga standing sequence.  We will go over each posture in detail.  Students will be given an opportunity to explore each posture and then time will be spent answering questions.  There will be additional focus on helping students grasp the importance of moving effectively from one posture to the next and how the sequence builds from simple to complex movement.
The Seated Sequence
Session Three
Jan 31st, 2010
2:30PM-4:30PM
Session Three covers the extensive postures of the Ashtanga seated sequence - the Primary Series.  The series is composed primarily of forward folds and side twists.  Besides being introduced to each posture of the series, students will learn about jumping back and jumping forward.  Time will also be spent on modifications for some of the more complex postures and answering questions.
Putting It All Together & Closing
Session Four
Feb 7th, 2010
2:30PM-4:30PM
In this final meeting of the onlYoga Foundation Series we will put the pieces of the practice back together and spend time learning about how to move through a safe closing sequence.  Students will be introduced to backbends and inversions.
Registration and Payment
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Intro Foundation Package $91
All 4 Foundation Sessions - $60
+ 50% OFF 4 Intro/Basics Classes at onlYoga - $31 (less than $8/class)
4 Foundations By October 25th $65 - ($50 Unlimited)
The 4 Foundation Sessions only - $65
4 Foundations After October 25th - $75 ($65 Unlimited)
The 4 Foundation Sessions only - $75
Drop-in $20/session (10 Unlimited)
Price to Drop-in for a single Foundation Session $20
***Special Deals for Foundation Participants***
Complete the Foundation series at onlYoga + 4 Intro Classes and Receive:
***FREE 4 Class Package Gift Certificate
40% OFF Any Class Package
30% OFF Any Retail Item of Your Choosing (great way to purchase a Mat!)

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The onlYoga Book Discussion Group will meet again on 9/13/09



The Evolution Of God
by Robert Wright
Sunday September 13th - 12:30 - 2:30pm
Copies available on Amazon $17 (kindle edition available)
The Cost of the discussion is $15 ($10 unlimited)
Pre-Register ONLINE - Please Let John Know If You Want A Copy Ordered For You!

• Hardcover: 576 pages

• Publisher: Little, Brown and Company (June 8, 2009)
• Editorial Reviews

PRAISE FOR The Evolution of God:

"On any list of nonfiction authors that many people may not know but should, Robert Wright would rank high. . . . taken together, The Moral Animal, Nonzero, and The Evolution of Godrepresent a powerful addition to modern thought. If biology, culture and faith all seek a better world, maybe there is hope." (Wall Street Journal Gregg Easterbrook )

"Can religions in the modern world reconcile themselves to one another, and can they reconcile themselves to science?" Robert Wright-journalist, philosophy professor, and author of the acclaimed books Nonzero, and The Moral Animal-ardently believes the answer is yes. In this meaty account, the result of 10 years of scholarly research, he attempts to do so, drawing on evolutionary psychology, archaeology, and game theory to trace a common pattern in the world's monotheistic faiths. It's a thoroughly materialist account of religion and yet is ultimately allied with one of religion's basic goals: to provide guidance and comfort in a chaotic world." (Seed Magazine )

"[The Evolution of God] gives me hope...The tone of the book is dry skepticism with a dash of humour; the content is supple, dense and layered...fresh and necessary."

Product Description
In this sweeping narrative that takes us from the Stone Age to the Information Age, Robert Wright unveils an astonishing discovery: there is a hidden pattern that the great monotheistic faiths have followed as they have evolved. Through the prisms of archaeology, theology, and evolutionary psychology, Wright's findings overturn basic assumptions about Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, and are sure to cause controversy. He explains why spirituality has a role today, and why science, contrary to conventional wisdom, affirms the validity of the religious quest. And this previously unrecognized evolutionary logic points not toward continued religious extremism, but future harmony.

Nearly a decade in the making, The Evolution of God is a breathtaking re-examination of the past, and a visionary look forward.

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Summer 108 Sun Salutations
A Moving Mala

Day: Monday • Time: 6-8pm • Date: December 14th • Instructor: John • Cost: $17 ($7 unlimited students)•Location: Piedmont Park

In recognition of Summer...and an onlYoga tradition.  Part endurance...part meditation ...completely empowering.  Utilizing the magic of Vinyasa we will continually move through many Sun Salutations...followed by Kirtan.  Stay after for healthy nibbles and conversation.  I hope you can attend.  All levels welcome! Knowledge of Surya Namaskara A is helpful but not required.

The Mala

A mala (Sanskrit for garland) is a meditation tool, used to count the number
of mantra repetitions completed per sitting. Mantra repetition using a mala
is an effective way of keeping your mind focused, and can make meditation
more relaxing and soothing by relieving physical tension.

Historically, malas have been used as a part of an integrated spiritual
practice that may also contain hatha yoga.

A mala contains 108 beads and a larger "meru" bead. The tassled "meru" bead
is symbolic of the transcended state, and indicates the beginning and end of
a cycle. The significance of "108" is because the Brahmand (universe) is
made up of 108 elements (and according to modern scientific chemistry, the
universe is made up of more than 108 elements). So 108 represents the
universe.

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Aerial Yoga Classes

onlYoga will begin offering Aerial Yoga Classes this month, October.  These small classes utilize a soft, fabric, yoga inversion swing that is used to relieve compressed joints and to bring greater alignment to the spine. Every class will explore a series of postures meant to elicit a sense of weightlessness while forming new relationships with gravity. These classes are small, 4 students, and require preregistration.  The classes will be offered in a series of 4 on Tuesdays from 5 - 6pm.  Once the Tuesday class is full we will add additional classes.  If you are interested in other days/times, please also email us.

Class 1 Tuesday October 6
Class 2 Tuesday October 13
Class 3 Tuesday October 20
Class 4 Tuesday November 3 


If you are interested in joining a class Notify John Merideth

Cost:
$15/class, $10 Unlimited for a Drop-in
Series of 4 classes: $48, $32 Unlimited. 

Aerial yoga classes are great for:
· opening the chest and hips
· taking stress off the joints
· practicing inversions without neck strain

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About Bryan
Now 45, Bryan Kest has been practicing yoga for more than 30 years. He initially studied in Hawaii with David Williams, the first person to bring Ashtanga yoga to America. He then studied in India with K. Pattabhi Jois, the main proponent of Ashtanga yoga. Kest has been teaching yoga for 26 years. "My primary objective", says Kest, "besides turning more and more people on to a healthier, more peaceful lifestyle that continually challenges them to grow, is to teach a system of exercise that fully integrates the body, mind, and spirit.
The new trend towards yoga is not surprising, given that the body is limited and the mind is limitless. The combination of body and mind creates an incredibly broad range of fulfillment, including top physical condition and a calm, peaceful, clear mind."
Please check back - Details About the Master Class with Bryan will be available in Early 2010

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