Ashtanga Yoga workshop with Tim Miller

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Posted on February 6, 2012 by sabina

Friday, March 16 - Sunday, March 18. $250 all 5 classes.

Friday, March 16 7:15pm – 9:15pm

Foundations of Ashtanga Yoga–the Marriage of Philosophy and Methodology.

An exploration of Samadhi Pada (chapter one of the Yoga Sutras) and the connection between the philosophical concepts presented and the practical methodology of the Ashtanga Yoga Tradition.

Saturday, March 17, 9:30am – 12 noon

Yoga Chikitsa–the Primary Series as an Archetype of Sadhana

An overview of Sadhana Pada (chapter two of the Yoga Sutras) emphasizing the three critical elements of sadhana– tapaha (refinement), svadhyaya (reflection), and Isvara Pranidhanani (devotion)–and how they are connected to the cultivation of the three vital essences–Prana, Tejas, and Ojas.

Saturday, March 17, 2:30pm – 5:30 pm

The Asana Doctor

An opportunity to address practice related questions such as proper execution of specific asanas, working with areas of particular density in the body, strategies for working with injuries, aging gracefully with the practice, etc.

Sunday, March 18, 7am – 9:30 am

Awakening the Subtle Body–an Introduction to Nadi Shodhana

An exploration of the Intermediate Series of Ashtanga Yoga and its relationship to the Pranamaya Kosha (the energy body), particularly the three primary nadis–Ida, Pingala, and Sushumna–and the seven Chakras.

Sunday, March 18, 1- 3 pm

Cultivating the Buddhi–an Introduction to Pranayama.

The Buddhi is the “Awakened Mind”, or Intelligence–what could be called the “Sattvic” (harmonious, expansive, and luminous) state of mind. This class will introduce the foundational principles of Pranayama and explain how the application of these principles can cultivate the Buddhi.

About Tim Miller:
Tim Miller has been studying and teaching Ashtanga Yoga for over thirty years and was the first American certified to teach by Pattabhi Jois at the Ashtanga Yoga Research Institute in Mysore, India. Tim has a thorough knowledge of this ancient system, which he imparts in a dynamic, yet compassionate and playful manner. “My goal as a teacher is to inspire a passion for practice. The practice itself, done consistently and accurately, is the real teacher.” Tim teaches workshops and retreats throughout the United States and abroad.
To read more about Tim go to http://www.ashtangayogacenter.com/tim.html

PAYMENT
Workshops fill on a first come, first served basis. Your spot is not guaranteed unless you prepay for it.

CANCELLATION POLICY:
Cancellations 7 or more days prior to start of a workshop will receive a full refund.

For cancellations less than 7 days before the workshop, we will only be able to issue a refund or studio credit (less a $10 processing fee) if you are able to find a replacement for your reserved space.

Cancellations within 48 hours of the start of the workshop, if you do not show up, or if you leave an event early for any reason, no credit or refund is available.

Yoga is Youthfulness reserves the right to cancel any program at any time if this is necessary, we will issue a full refund.

Teacher of the Month: Rebecca Snowball

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Posted on February 1, 2012 by sabina

Rebecca’s class – Anusara Yoga on Thursdays, 5:45 pm.

Men drew Rebecca to yoga! What? Yes, Rebecca’s room-mate, Michael Franklin, begged Rebecca to try yoga for 3 years before she finally caved! The two hopped on bikes and rode to downtown Palo Alto for class with Catherine De Los Santos! It was an eye-opening day! Then, another friend, another Mike, encouraged Rebecca to take class with Marti Foster at Gold’s gym! She fell in love with yoga. While men drew Rebecca to yoga, it was the profound awakening to her True Self that kept her there! She is passionate about helping men and women experience more energy, balance, playfulness and freedom in their every day lives with yoga!

Rebecca Snowball is a certified Vinyasa and licensed Anusara-Inspired yoga teacher. She received her first teaching certificate from Ganga White and Tracy Rich of the White Lotus Yoga Foundation and is continuing her education to become certified, by John Friend, in Anusara yoga.

Rebecca teaches Anusara yoga, a hatha yoga system founded by John Friend. Anusara became an official yoga system in 1997 and is now the fastest growing yoga in the world. Rebecca was drawn to this system due to the elegant Universal Principles of Alignment, which created exceptional strength and freedom in her yoga practice. In 2008, after a profound teacher training with Stacey Rosenberg, followed by Teacher Training level II, with John Friend, Rebecca committed to teaching this amazing, loving, and heart-opening yoga.

After her first yoga class, Rebecca found her passion and began her quest to share what she is learning with the world. In the year 2000, she created Yoga Soul, her yoga business. She currently teaches group, private and corporate classes. Rebecca enjoys blending yoga, dance, and live music in special events and workshops.

Intro to Mysore Style Ashtanga Workshop

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Posted on January 23, 2012 by sabina

Saturday, March 3rd, 2- 4:30pm with Mojdeh
Saturday, April 7th, 2- 4:30 pm with Anne

In this special class we will talk about the history of the practice and the lineage of Ashtanga yoga, and how practicing in this way is a part of traditional practice. We will give you the tools to feel comfortable attending Mysore style classes at this studio or anywhere in the world. And we will give you a sense of the more subtle developments allowed in this setting and style of class that don’t necessarily happen in other yoga classes. And finally we will give you the basic building blocks to move through the elemental astanga postures in a safe and sensible fashion.

Class is $30 to attend each workshop, and if you sign up for the first month (membership includes unlimited all classes offered at YiY) of mysore style practice that day you only pay an additional $100 (one per person please, regular price is $150).

Please ensure that we save you a spot by registering/paying through Paypal below:

Teacher of the Month: Philippe Alexis

Posted on January 9, 2012 by admin

Philippe attempting a backbend

Philippe’s class Saturdays @ 10:00-11:45 Intermediate Ashtanga Yoga

About Philippe

I grew up in Europe and came to California in 1998. I have girl-boy twins born in 2002 and run a web development company in Palo Alto. I began practicing yoga in 1995 by chance – I was invited to a workshop in Oxford, England, taught by John Scott. So the first yoga class I took was a full Ashtanga Yoga Vinyasa primary series (pdf link), and it was one of the hardest things I had ever done. But I felt so good afterwards that I was hooked.

I slowly built up a daily yoga practice, starting with 10 minutes of Sun Salutes. Every year this practice seems to get a little longer. But the more time I spend on yoga the more I get out of it.

I started teaching at YiY soon after it opened in 1999 after meeting Joseph at Yoga Source in Palo Alto. We were practicing together and he told me he was opening a yoga studio and asked me if I wanted to teach. This was a great opportunity and it’s been wonderful.

A few years later with Anne Finstad we established YiY’s Mysore program, which is still thriving today and is a big part of my life, for the practice, the community and let’s not forget the delicious homemade chai!

Philosophy

“Practice and all is coming.” Sri K. Pattabhi Jois.

I believe yoga is a path to a better life – a well traveled path on which we have the help of thousands of years of accumulated experimentation. As such it works very well.

In my class I attempt to include many aspects of this path, such as the 8 limbs of yoga (ashtanga yoga). For example we do pranayama (breath control) and meditation. This is different from the usual focus on asana (posture); I think this multi-limbed approach is more effective.

Favorite Posture

That has to be padmasana, the seated lotus posture. This is when I feel most grounded. It did take many years to feel comfortable in padmasana for long periods of time.

New LUNCH time classes

Posted on January 6, 2012 by sabina

What can be better way to recharge and break the routine of the office?
Tuesday and Thursday 12 -1 pm Yoga with Mojdeh.
Wednesday and Friday 12- 1 pm Pilates with Darcy.

KIDS YOGA with Shyamoli TUESDAYS 4-5 pm

Posted on January 5, 2012 by sabina

For kids 5 – 12 years of age. Imagine channeling all the exuberant energy your kids have? This class will help them to learn how. How to have fun and relax at the same time. You might be surprised with better grades, better sleep and better focus to everyday tasks. Give them a chance….