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Bryan
Kest - Master Class
Date: Tuesday March 22nd, 2011
Time 6 - 9:30pm
Cost: Early Registration before 9/22/10 $65
After 9/22/10 $75
Late Registration after 2/22/11 $85
Day of eVent $95
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
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."
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Metaphor
Of Trancendence
The Foundation - Muladhara & Swadhisthana
The chakras are symbols in an ancient metaphorical language. Their meaning pertains to the ever evolving consciousness as it travels from one frequency to another. The wheel, the spiral, the flow of energy from one state to the next, the symbols of the chakras innervate the subtle body and bring about union with the universe at large. In this workshop we will explore the shape, sound and texture of the first two psychospiritual "organs" - Muladhara root, red, earth, stillness & Swadhisthana emotion, sexuality, reproduction. This workshop is the first in a series of four exploring the chakras through metaphor, movement, visualization and guided meditation.
Date: FALL 2010
Time: 10 - 12am
Cost: $25, $10 Unlimited
Instructor: John Merideth
Everyone is welcome register now
min 8 - max 20
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Published: Mar 23, 2010
Publisher: Grove/Atlantic, Inc.
Seller: Grove/Atlantic, Inc
Print Length: 624 Pages
Language: English
Matterhorn
Date: Summer 2010
Analog Copies available on Amazon $14.58 (iBook Digital Ed. $11.99)
The Cost of the discussion is $10 (Free Unlimited)
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Please Let John Know If You Want A Copy Ordered For You!
Description
Intense, powerful, and
compelling, Matterhorn is an epic war novel in the tradition of
Norman Mailer's The Naked and the Dead and James Jones's The Thin
Red Line. It is the timeless story of a young Marine lieutenant,
Waino Mellas, and his comrades in Bravo Company, who are dropped
into the mountain jungle of Vietnam as boys and forced to fight
their way into manhood. Standing in their way are not merely the
North Vietnamese but also monsoon rain and mud, leeches and tigers,
disease and malnutrition. Almost as daunting, it turns out, are the
obstacles they discover between each other: racial tension,
competing ambitions, and duplicitous superior officers. But when
the company finds itself surrounded and outnumbered by a massive
enemy regiment, the Marines are thrust into the raw and
all-consuming terror of combat. The experience will change them
forever.Written over the course
of thirty-five years by a highly decorated Vietnam veteran,
Matterhorn is a visceral and spellbinding novel about what it is
like to be a young man at war. It is an unforgettable novel that
transforms the tragedy of Vietnam into a powerful and universal
story of courage, camaraderie, and sacrifice: a parable not only of
the war in Vietnam but of all war, and a testament to the
redemptive power of literature.
About
The Author
A
graduate of Yale University and a Rhodes Scholar at Oxford
University, Karl Marlantes served as a Marine in Vietnam, where he
was awarded the Navy Cross, the Bronze Star, two Navy Commendation
Medals for valor, two Purple Hearts, and ten air medals. His debut
novel, Matterhorn, was published in April 2010 by
Grove/Atlantic.
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108 Sun Salutations
A Moving Mala
| Day: Monday • Time: 6-7pm • Date: September 27th •
Instructor:
John •
Cost: $10 (Free unlimited students)
• Location:
onlYoga |
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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We are now taking reservations for the January Aerial classes. The Winter Series of Classes will begin the week of February 9th 2010. Classes will be held on the following days/times:
Register Below:
Saturday 1 - 2pm
Tuesday 5 - 6pm
Aerial onlYoga classes utilize a soft, fabric, 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 - 6 students, and require preregistration. Pre-scheduled classes will be offered in a series of 4 on Tuesday from 5 - 6pm, Saturdays 1- 2pm & Sundays 12:15 - 1:15pm. A minimum of 4 students per class is required. Class will begin Tuesday May 4th. The fee for pre-scheduled classes is: Drop-in - $15/class, $5 Unlimited Pre-pay for a full Series of 4 classes: $48. Special Classes can be scheduled at alternate times for groups of 4 - 6 and require pre-payment and pre-registration. Please Email John Merideth directly if you would like to schedule a special session. Special sessions require a minimum of 4 students ($80/session) or 6 students ($120/session). Aerial Privates can be scheduled at a rate of $100/session or $340 for 4 sessions.
AERIAL YOGA CLASSES ARE GREAT FOR:
opening the chest and hips
taking stress off the joints & decompressing the spine
practicing inversions & backbends without neck/back strain
building core strength
building upper body strength
learning to fly...
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Foundations Series
with John Merideth
A safe comprehensive approach to the Ashtanga Primary Series
TBD
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 $65 • Price After October 25th $75
• Drop-Ins Welcome ($20) -
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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
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
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
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
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
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The Autumn Schedule Goes Into Effect Thursday October 1,
2009
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Crapsey
(9 September 1878 – 8 October 1914) was an American
poet. In the
years before her death, she wrote much of the verse on which her
reputation rests. Her interest in rhythm and meter led her to
create a variation on the cinquain (or quintain), a 5-line form of
22 syllables influenced by the Japanese haiku and
tanka.November Night
BY ADELAIDE CRAPSEY
Listen.
With faint dry sound,
Like steps of passing ghosts,
The leaves, frost-crisp'd, break from the trees
And fall.
Zucchini Orzo Soup
This soup is a real treat
and an old favorite of mine! It is light but filling. The baslamic
vinegar and asiago cheese are a very rich flavor combination. Try
it with some crusty whole grain bread.
Ingredients:
• 2 T olive
oil
• 2 galic cloves, minced
• 1/4 c fresh basil leaves, chopped
• 4 medium zucchini, cut in half lengthwise, sliced into 1/4"
crescents
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 (28 oz) can diced organic tomatoes with juice
• 1/2 t kosher salt
• 1/2 t ground black pepper
• T baslamic vinegar
• 8 oz uncooked orzo pasta
• 1/2 c grated asiage cheese
Directions:
Place the olive oil in stockpot over medium-high heat.
Saute the garlic and basil until the garlic turns golden.
Add the zucchini and onion and cook until onion is
translucent. Stir the tomatoes into the zucchini and add the veggie
stock - bring to a boil. Add the salt, pepper, and balsamic
vinegar, reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes. While
soup is simmering, cook orzo according to package directions -
rinse and drain. When soup is finished cooking, add prepared
orzo. Place in bowls and top with asiago and a lef of
basil.
A Light Autumn Favorite - Zucchin Orzo Soup
NEW & NOTABLE AUTUMN
CLASSES
Aerial Yoga M,
TU, TH 5pm • John
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 weighlessness while
forming new relationships with gravity. Classes are small and
pre-registration is required. Only 4 students per class. Please
contact John Merideth
for additional information. Cost is
$15/class, $10 Unlimited.
OY Hip Opening
Series Tuesday 6pm • John
Ashtanga Basics Tuesday 7:30pm • Robynne
Hip and Chest Opening Series Wednesday 6pm • Anika
Intro Second Series Wednesday 7:30pm • Rexx
Restorative Yoga Sunday 3pm • Robynne
-Pema Chodron
subliminal
message...
PRACTICE
YOGA
OFTEN
AT
ONLYOGA
5pm - Aerial Yoga - John (limit 4)
6pm - Ashtanga Blend - John
7:30pm - Beginners Basics Hip Opening - Rexx
Tuesday
5pm - Aerial Yoga - John (limit 4)
6pm - OY Hip Opening Series - John
7:30pm - Ashtanga Basics - Robynne
Wednesday
6pm - Hip and Chest Series - Anika
7:30pm - Intro. 2nd Series - Rexx
Thursday
5pm - Aerial Yoga - John (limit 4)
6pm - Primary Series Level 2 - John
7:30pm - Yoga Basics and Practice Fundamentals - Anika
Friday
9:30am - Ashtanga Blend - John
Saturday
9am - Primary Series Level 3 - John
11am - Yoga Basics and Practice Fundamentals - John
Sunday
10am - OY Hip Opening - John
3pm - Restorative Yoga - Robynne
Looking back, I can see how my unusual childhood tuned me to this sometimes dark fascination which was further amplified by an inherently artistic temperament. By my late teens and early twenties, I was primed to spend a large portion of my energy as an adult seeking answers, looking for truths and generally being earnest. I explored the problem from a variety of angles, imbibing various substances in an attempt to dissolve the self imposed barriers between me and everything else. I resolved to fight a pitched battle to unlock my chest and hips through hours of asana practices. I meditated alone and in groups, for hours and sometimes days, staring into the eyes of another human. I repeated my mantra and chanted or sang with passion. I read the sacred texts, the histories and philosophies, the self help books and the reflections of great minds. In short I searched in earnest.
More than two decades later, I haven’t found The Answer and more than once I have cast about in confusion, wondering what it is I am searching for. After all this time, with no apparent goal in sight, I can’t help but wonder from time to time at the futility of my efforts. This isn’t to say that there haven’t been great benefits to all this effort. There certainly have been, but most of them are as transitory as the seasons. Most profoundly and possibly importantly, I no longer feel the existential angst as deeply.
So the questions remain but so to do the lessons. The most lasting lesson has been the realization that all the striving and searching we do as humans to have the answers, to garner ownership over this fleeting experience we call a life, is just another form of grasping and attaching. Although the searching we do is perhaps somewhat more ephemeral than our attachment to external things, the end result or the net effect on us energetically is the same - tangible or intangible, in the end we must release it all.
My searching will continue, not because I believe I will ever find the answer, rather because I see now that being blessed with consciousness means being entangled in living. We are forever grasping and releasing, grasping and releasing. Living is poignantly beautiful and distressing all in one breath. There is no answer to this predicament. Regardless of chaos or the promise of a bright future, life looms before us and demands to be lived. I don’t know about you but I will likely continue to cling and become attached. I will also continue to celebrate the practices like yoga and meditation, running, swimming, walking, loving, nature, dogs, etc. that cultivate a lasting sense of peace within me.
OM SHANTI,
John Merideth
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