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Doga = Dogs + Yoga
Sunday October 19th
2:30 - 3:30pm
Free

Join onlYoga for a fun afternoon of Doga in Winn Park...

On October 19th we will meet to "teach" yoga to a yogi's best friend. Bring your dog(s) for a meet and greet and we will teach them a down dog.

Everyone is welcome!

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onlYoga Survivor

Day: Thursday • Time: 6 - 7:30pm • Date: October 23rd & December 4th • Host: John • Cost: $10

Outwit, Outplay, Outlast. How long can you stay up in a headstand? Can you jump into bakasana? Who will be the last yogi standing in a backbend? onlYoga Survivor is an unusual twist on a traditional yoga asana class. These special classes, offered 2 -3 each quarter, are filled with 6 - 10 unique physical and mental trials, onlYoga prizes and camaraderie. Endurance is the key in these up beat yoga challenges.
Please contact John Merideth for additional information.

Everyone is welcome. Min. 8 students / Max 25 students

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Summer 108 Sun Salutations
A Moving Mala

Day: Monday • Time: 6-8pm • Date: October 27th • Instructor: John • Cost: $17 ($7 unlimited students) Space is limited to 25!

In recognition of Autumn...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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onlYoga Annual Yoga Retreat
November 15 - 20th, 2008

The annual onlYoga retreat is an opportunity to pause, re-invigorate and transform your life over the course of one several amazing days. Each day opens with meditation and pranayama to loosen the barnacles of mental habit. In the evening enjoy breath taking sunsets as you experience a powerful Vinyasa Yoga practice designed to reshape your inner vision and strengthen your spiritual foundation. Take part in a week long adventure that will integrate your mind and body and fortify you on every level. We hope you join us in cultivating the solitude and companionship that this retreat offers. More information

Maya Tulum is a stunning retreat bathed by the magical warm waters of the Caribbean Sea on the Yucatan Peninsula. This is the land of the Maya, rich with physical beauty and infused with spiritual energy. Located 1.5 hours south of Cancun, Maya Tulum lies at the entrance of the Sian Ka'an National Park, an intact nature reserve. The resort is run by Mayan Indians. They are light-hearted, gentle people that delight in serving their guests. The facilities include cabanas for lodging, a large meditation/yoga hall and a large dining area, all beautifully constructed in the Mayan tradition. The cabanas are round, rustic and charming. They are surrounded by windows for striking views of the sea and jungle and are covered with high thatched roof ceilings that give a wonderful sense of openness. The peacefully rustic Maya Tulum is a magical place. We invite you to gather with us for a celebration of body, mind and spirit at this spectacular location.

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Traditional Ashtanga Yoga with Manju Jois
January 24th & 25th 2009
Saturday 2 Sessions Morning and Afternoon
Sunday 2 Sessions Morning and Afternoon
Cost $175 before 11/1/08
$200 after 11/1/08

Biographical Information: Manju Jois, the oldest son of Sri K. Pattabhi Jois and recognized world wide as the foremost authority on Ashtanga Yoga, uses only the ancient practices, offering truly authentic guidance for all who wish to follow Ashtanga’s life enriching path to Enlightenment. Manju Jois began his own personal yoga practice at the age of 7 with his father as his Guru and began teaching at the age of 15. He has taught continuously throughout the world for the last 45 years.

Manju is dedicated to his mission of teaching the ancient tradition of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga, for a total mind-body-spirit unification with Self and God. Manju and his father, Shri Pattabhi Jois, brought Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga to America in 1975 and Manju has traveled worldwide teaching this tradition as taught to Pattabhi Jois by his legendary teacher T Krishnamacharya.

Ashtanga Yoga: Ashtanga Yoga is a form of Hatha Yoga that uses a powerful sequence of postures combined with breath to create an internal heat that opens the muscles and purifies the body. Ashtanga Yoga is an ancient systematic practice of yoga that slowly builds in difficulty to allow students to safely access their full potential. Focus on breath, balance, and energy allows students to bring all their attention to the flow of postures in moving meditation. Ashtanga yoga is a rigorous, physically demanding practice in a heated room.

Manju will introduce the original Sanskrit counting method, helping students learn the correct breath sequence of Primary Series. A combination of meditation chants, pranayamas and asanas make each practice session the purest experience of Ashtanga Yoga. The Shanti Mantras, or Vedic Peace Chants, spread the benefits of practice beyond the self. Taking the time to learn and repeat the Shanti Mantras is very powerful -- having occasion to practice them with others is astounding. Manju offers truly authentic guidance for all who wish to follow Ashtanga’s life-enriching path to Enlightenment.

Manju’s dedicated life long mission is to provide training for students and teachers in the ancient traditions of authentic Ashtanga Yoga. He is honored to offer guidance to all who wish to learn and benefit from Ashtanga Yoga’s ancient and time-honored practices. Manju’s teaching style is spiritual, intensive, inspiring and humorous. He is renowned for assisting students deeper into poses. He honors the ancient Ashtanga tradition and teaches his students with clarity and enthusiasm. We invite you to join us. Enjoy this rare opportunity to learn from a genuine Indian Master as he guides you to “Unite with Yourself”. Ashtanga Weekend Workshops are suitable for all students of all levels.

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onlYoga
Foundations Series
with John Merideth

A safe comprehensive approach to the Ashtanga Primary Series
Mid January 2009
Min 8 - Max 20

Session 1 The 8 Limbs and Sun Salutations
Session 2 The Standing Sequence
Session 3 The Seated Sequence
Session 4 Putting It All Together & Closing

Prepay for All 4 Sessions $60 • Drop-Ins Welcome ($17) - 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.

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The onlYoga Book Discussion Group will meet again in the first quarter of 2009...

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