Workshops and Events

Feature of the Month "CHAKRAS" - Learn about the 7 vortexes of energy located alongside the spinal column and how they can help us to open up channels of energy in the body enhancing health conditions, expanding mental abilities and bringing balance to emotional levels. Session includes yoga poses, color visualization, breathing techniques, sounds and hand positions (Mudras). Starts Mar 20, Saturdays, 9:00am to 10:15am - 6 classes only. Early registration by Mar 20: $85.00 – Full registration on Mar 20: $95.00

Self-Reflexology-
Learn how to heal yourself w/ this natural healing art based on the principle that there are reflexes points in the feet and hands which correspond to every part, gland and organ of the body. This powerful technique can revitalize and restore specific parts of the body through massage of the feet and hands. Taught by Lauren Kaplan & Edely Wallace. March 6th & 7th, 2010. 1:30pm to 4:30pm
Early registration by Feb. 22 : $95
Full registration after Feb. 22 : $120

Energy Healing-
In this introductory workshop you will learn and practice fundamental techniques to sense, expand and direct healing energy.  Learn highly effective thoughts, attitudes and hand positions to facilitate healing.  Taught by Dan Schmutz MS, Environmental Scientist. Sat. Feb 20. Community Outreach. FREE

Hatha Flow with Meditation -
A well rounded Yoga flow united with the meaning of each pose which trigger a meditative approach that results in serenity, health and deeper focus. It includes sequenced postures, breathing, relaxation and more. All levels.

Yoga for Energy -
Are you feeling depleted, tired or overwhelmed? We have a reservoir of potential energy that we do not fully utilize because we are not even aware of it. “Yoga for Energy” is designed to bring out this dormant energy for you to regain vitality and restore alignment through precise movements and dynamic breathing. Coming February – BHAKTI-YOGA-Yoga of unconditional love, compassion and forgiveness. There are two forces that carry us: feeling and reasoning. Based on ancient yoga texts we will learn how to cultivate, express, maintain and balance a loving heart along with clear mind. Starts Feb 6th.

“Introduction to Yoga” -
OPEN HOUSE – Free Come and learn what Yoga is about and how it can improve your life. For newcomers and all who want to know more about Yoga. It includes brief lecture about Yoga history, its benefits, purpose, a short practical session, and Q&A. Tea, snacks and prizes available. Sat, Jan 23 / 1:30-3:30pm – FREE. Bring your friends – you cannot miss it! Call to reserve your space. NEW YEAR’s Intention Class: Come and join us in this once a year class. Breathing, chanting, crystal bowl, few asanas. Let’s sing out the old and welcome the New Year. Spend the first day of the year setting intentions, making your personal resolve. Clear refine, and write down your intentions to head in the direction of you own dreams. Special $10.00 fee. Friday January, 1st 10:30am.

Community Outreach!
Homeopathy with Ann Jerome.
January 16 at 1:30pm. How to heal muscles, ligaments and tendons.

New Year's Celebration Class
Spend the first day of the year setting intentions and making your personal resolve. Breathing, chanting and asanas. January 1st at 10:30am, $10

Community Outreach!
Homeopathy for the Flu
w/Ann Jerome
Sat. Nov. 14, 1-2:30pm FREE

6th Anniversary OPEN HOUSE
Saturday October 10, 2009 from 1:30-4pm

Everyone is welcome!
We are celebrating our 6th Anniversary with an Open House. Join us and enjoy live violin music to open up the Chakras, while Edely Wallace introduces Chakras and how they can balance energy flow in the body, improve health conditions, reduce stress and enhance mental abilities. Effective listening is a combination of innate processes and learned skills. Learn with Vicki Lavendol to improve overall communication through different listening patterns. Learn also about the Healing Power of Yoga and how to take charge of your health triggering the healing abilities of the body.

Come and enjoy music, laughter, vegetarian snacks, and prizes while you chat about Yoga with the best Yoga teachers in town!
Please RSVP no later than October 9 to 407-354-0909.

Healing Power of Yoga-
– Take charge of your health! In a safe environment through proper breathing, gentle poses, and long relaxation you will trigger the healing powers of your body. AM: Focused on gentler movements and longer relaxation. PM: Focused on the regulation of the hormonal system. Starts Sept. 15-PM class and Sept. 18-AM class.

CPR Class-

Get certified in Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation. Sept 19, 1:30- 4:30pm. Cost: $30. Register by: 09/15/09

Self Discovery Through Journaling-w/Lee Butler

Join us on a 5 week journey and experience the power of self reflection through journaling with intention. Starts Friday September 4, 5:30-7:30pm COST: $150 early registration by August 24 $175 full registration after August 24

Community Outreach!-
The Power of Journaling
w/Lee Butler
Sat. Aug 15, 1-3pm FREE!

Community Outreach!-
The Power of Journaling
w/Lee Butler
Sat. Aug 15, 1-3pm FREE!

Coming in October!
"CHAKRAS"
Starts Oct. 17, 9-10:15am 6 Classes only

Chakras- Feature of October
Learn about the 7 vortexes of energy located alongside the spinal column and how they can help us to open up channels of energy in the body enhancing health conditions, expanding mental abilities and bringing balance to emotional levels. Session includes yoga poses, color visualization, breathing techniques, sounds and hand positions (Mudras).

Yoga Teacher Training Advanced Course
This weekend is available to those who have attended at least three segments of the 200HR Teacher Program including the weeklong  #1. The Advanced Yoga Teacher Training Course can be applied towards the 500HR Program or Continuous Education.

When:   Friday, July 24 from 5:30-9:00pm
             Saturday, July 25 from 1:00-8:30pm
             Sunday, July 26 from 10:00am-6:00pm

Cost:     Early registration price of $295 by July 17, 2009
              Full registration $345 after July 17, 2009
              ($100 deposit to reserve your place)


Content:   
    *Samadhi - definition, various levels and pratyaya (specific mental content)
    *Asanas: mental and emotional effects according to the motion of the spinal column
    *Subtle Anatomy- 5 Pranas: function and applications during practice (asanas and relaxation)
    *Refining asanas, pranayama, relaxation, meditation and more.

"Samadhi is attained through stages of faith, courage, memory and higher form of intelligence"  Patanjali 1:20  

FREE Community Workshop
The Power of Journaling. Join us on an inner journey and explore the power of self-reflection through journaling with intention. Saturday August 5, 1-3pm

Feature of September
YIN YOGA
Starts Saturday September 6 from 9-10am

5th Anniversary OPEN HOUSE
Saturday September 27 from 1:30-4pm Everyone is welcome!
We are celebrating our 5th Anniversary with an Open House. Join us and enjoy live harp music (Jan Jennings) to open up the Chakras, while Edely Wallace introduces Chakras and how they can balance energy flow in the body, improve health conditions, reduce stress and enhance mental abilities. Also meet Kati Thompson and enjoy a preview of the inspiring impressionist paintings of an artist yogi. Kati is inspired by the colorful vistas of the Grand Canyon, the beauty of the Hawaiian Islands and the sunrises of Florida. To close learn and experience Meditation and how its practice can change your life and help you to achieve the best of yourself. As part of our 5th Anniversary Celebrations come on Thursday, September 18 from 2-4pm and meet Master Stephen Co who will talk and teach some Pranic Healing & SuperBrain Yoga exercises. Come and enjoy music, laughter, vegetarian snacks, and prizes while you chat about Yoga with all YMS Yoga Teachers: Peggy, Hope, Memo, Nancy, Bernie, Karen, Susan, Simone, Kati and Mel. Please RSVP no later than September 25th to (407) 354-0909.

OCT 20,2008 - AADIL PALKHIVALA - Master Yoga Classes

• 9-12pm - Power & Humility: Hip Openers

The sacrum and the pelvis are designed to be sources of power.  Learn how the asana practice  balances this power with humility.

• 1:30-4:30pm - Detox & Recharge: Twists and Backbends

Twists increase the gastric fire, and detoxify the digestive system, thereby improving digestion.  Twists also release vertebral muscles freeing the spine for backbends.  Learn how to do backbends safely, with alignment and strength bringing joy and strength, focus and power.

• 6-8pm - Deeper Relaxation

Mudras and Energy Exercises – Feature of May

Mudras are ancient healing powerful hand gestures or yoga positions for hands and fingers.Learn how "Mudras" can...

• improve energy circulation,
• enhance health while unblocking physical, mental and emotional stagnated patterns,
• help you rejuvenate, restore, and develop a deeper sense of inner balance.

Discover how to direct the flow of energy in your body through simple hand positions and exercises that can be practiced anywhere and anytime, whether you are stuck in traffic, watching TV, waiting for somebody or before sleeping.

Though mudras and energy exercises are not limited to the hands, they are easy to incorporate in daily life. Head mudras and postural mudras are also included in this three-class session. From May 10th to May 31st every Saturday from 9:00 to 10:00am (no class on May 24th).

2-Day Laughter Yoga Certified Training
Become a Certified Laughter Yoga Leader and/or learn how to bring more
joy into your life with this 2-day program.
Participants will receive Laughter Yoga training manual, practical
techniques, resources and skills as well as handouts and Laughter Yoga
Leader Certificate.
When: April 5 and 6, 2008
Saturday 1:30-7pm and Sunday 9-5pm
Early Registration: $230 by March 20
Full Registration: $250 after March 20
Day of Workshop (space permitting): $280

Purna Yoga workshop with Erica Bowen from The Big Apple - New York City. She will be leading a 2-day Purna Yoga class this April 19th and 20th. "Purna" means complete, and Purna Yoga distills and integrates the many aspects of yoga into a set of tools for healing. It is based on Iyengar Yoga style and will focus on alignment-based asana, meditation and pranayama, along with nutrition and yogic living.
For the first time presenting her workshop in Orlando, Erica Bowen is a Purna yoga specialist who teaches in New York City . She was introduced to yoga at age nine and has been studying ever since.
This alignment-based program consists of three sessions that will focus in different parts of the body :

• "Hip Openers" Sat 1:30-4:30
• "Twists" Sat 5:30-8:30 and
• "Back Bends" Sun 9:30-12:30 and specific information on how nutrition plays a huge role in Yoga.

Early registration: $45 Individual Session by April 12 , $120 Whole Program
Regular registration: $55 Individual Session after April 12, $145 Whole Program

Bhakti Yoga- Feature of February- Yoga of unconditional love, compassion and forgiveness. There are two forces that carry us: feeling and reasoning. Based on ancient yoga texts we will learn how to cultivate, express, maintain and balance a loving heart along with clear mind. Starts Feb 9th - From 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Chakras- Feature of March- Learn about the 7 vortexes of energy located alongside the spinal column and how they can help us to open up channels of energy in the body enhancing health conditions, expanding mental abilities and bringing balance to emotional levels. Session includes yoga poses, color visualization, breathing techniques, sounds and hand positions (Mudras). Starts March 8 on Saturdays from 9:00am to 10:00am. 6 classes only. Pre-registration: $75 by March 1st/ after March 1st: $85.

Yoga & Sounds: This unique, exclusive and innovative class will allow you to experience a different kind of Yoga from anything that you have seen or done before. By working with sounds and yoga poses we will regulate functions of the body and increase energy flow in specific areas. This is an opportunity for you to improve your health, well being and self awareness.

December 1 -15
3 classes YOGA-NIDRA (Deeper Relaxation)- is an effective way to release stress and reach a deep physiological resting state which triggers restorative processes in the body. It improves overall health, calms the mind and expands awareness. It not only relaxes but helps to reform undesired mental habits. Only 3 classes, Saturdays from DEC 1st --
December Feature of the month.

November 18, 2007
HEALING QIGONG & its practical applications workshop. Come and learn about the theory and practice of Qigong, an ancient eastern art and science of life energy. Find out how to control the energy flow through movement, breathing, and meditation which activates inner healing. Sunday, NOV 18, 1-4:30pm.

October 26 - 28, 2007
Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training and Certification with Janice Clarfield.

October 13 - November 17, 2007
6 Classes - Chakras Workshop with Edely. More info

October 6, 2007
OPEN HOUSE 4th Anniversary Celebration: Laughter Yoga with Edely, live music & singing with Nandkishor Muley & channels of energy with Dr. Yang.

September 22, 2007
Qigong workshop with Roman

September 19, 2007
Acupuncture, Meridians & Vital Points workshop with Dr. Yang, OPEN HOUSE

September 13-16, 2007
Anatomy workshop with Carla Douros

Click here for full class schedule or call today to register! 407-354-0909

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