Workshops and Special Events
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AprilSaturday, April 27 - Somatics for Hips, Legs & Walking - 12:00pm-4:00pm
Somatic Exercises were developed by Thomas Hanna PhD as a time efficient gentle means of enhancing voluntary control of movement and posture. The exercises are based in methods of somatic education developed by Hanna during 17 years practice of the Feldenkrais Method and are informed by current theories of sensory-motor learning, biofeedback training and Hanna’s long time practice and teaching of yoga. Efficiency of bodily movement is achieved by using sensory awareness to inform control of muscle activity. Increasing body awareness enables better internal regulation of posture/movement. Helmut Milz MD, former consultant to the World Health Organization said “these exercises could make a real difference for the vast number of people who suffer from musculoskeletal ailments.” This Somatic Exercise workshop is valuable for hikers, runners, dancers or anyone wishing to enjoy greater comfort, efficiency and endurance of locomotion. Led by Dave MacDougall. Pre-registration for this event is required, you may do so by contacting Dave by phone at 518-791-0594 or by email at somatics@roadrunner.com Cost is $75 per person Sunday, April 28 - Third Eye Opening Practicing Subtle Perception - 10:00am-11:00am These days we hear a lot about being "woke," but what does it really mean to be awake other than having our eyes open and seeing the world? During our waking hours we look out into the world perceiving outer objects with our physical eyes. However, according to the yoga tradition this is limited perception. In the yoga tradition It is believed that there is an inner eye call the Ajna chakra, also commonly known as the third eye. As this chakra opens, we can perceive subtleties beyond what our physical eyes see. In seeing with the third eye open, we can begin to pierce the veil of illusion known in the yoga tradition as maya. In this workshop we will practice engaging the third eye so that we might begin to see with the subtle perception of an open third eye. This event is led by Krystina Graves. Cost is $15 per person.I Pre register for$12.00 with PayPal @ thisfocusedlife.com Pre registration recommended email at thisfocusedlife@gmail.com Tuesday, April 30 - Meditation Made Easy - Part 1 - 7:30pm-8:30pm Meditation Made Easy 1 The numerous mental and physical health benefits of practicing meditation are well documented. Yet, while you may be curious or have tried it, is meditation a yoga practice you have yet to integrate into your daily life? These two workshops will introduce you to four different meditations to help you find a practice that works for you. We will also focus on preparation and seated position/propping to reduce distractions in meditation and leave time for questions. You will receive recordings of the meditations for your home practice. Everyone welcome to one or both workshops, including experienced meditators who enjoy group practice. Bring a blanket, a journal and pen. Helene Gibbens has been practicing yogic meditation for almost 15 years. She shares her love of meditation with clarity, honesty and joy. She has studied with several teachers, particularly Sally Kempton over the last 7 years. The practices she teaches are inspired by the Vijnana Bhairava, an ancient text from the Kashmir Shaivism tradition. $20 per workshop includes two meditation recordings. If you wish to pre-register for one or both of these events please contact Helene at yogawithhelene2@gmail.com |
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MayFriday, May 3 - Sunday, May 5 - Level 2 Yin Yoga Teacher Training
Please visit the Yin Yoga Training tab on the website for a full description, schedule, and payment information. Saturday, May 4 - Concert: Bach Around Town - 7:00pm-8:00pm "Bach Around Town" with Esther Rogers Baker. The popular series continues with: Bach Suite No. 5 - Esther Rogers Baker playing the cello and Trevor White on clarinet and flute This program will run approximately 40 minutes. Cost is $6 at the door but seating may be reserved for $10, to purchase reserve seating please go to the "Schedule" tab on the website and select "Purchasing & Pricing," from there select the Pass: Reserved Seating. Space is limited to 25 attendees so reserved seating is strongly encouraged. *Please know there are no chairs available for this performance, bolster, blanket, and mats will be provided for comfortable seating Tuesday, May 7 - Meditation Made Easy Part 2 - 7:30pm-8:30pm Meditation Made Easy 2 The numerous mental and physical health benefits of practicing meditation are well documented. Yet, while you may be curious or have tried it, is meditation a yoga practice you have yet to integrate into your daily life? These two workshops will introduce you to four different meditations to help you find a practice that works for you. We will also focus on preparation and seated position/propping to reduce distractions in meditation and leave time for questions. You will receive recordings of the meditations for your home practice. Everyone welcome to one or both workshops, including experienced meditators who enjoy group practice. Bring a blanket, a journal and pen. Helene Gibbens has been practicing yogic meditation for almost 15 years. She shares her love of meditation with clarity, honesty and joy. She has studied with several teachers, particularly Sally Kempton over the last 7 years. The practices she teaches are inspired by the Vijnana Bhairava, an ancient text from the Kashmir Shaivism tradition. $20 per workshop includes two meditation recordings. If you wish to pre-register for one or both of these events please contact Helene at yogawithhelene2@gmail.com Saturday, May 11 - Sacred Sounds - Awakening the Heart Through Vibration - 7:00pm-8:30pm Join Andrea Lisette Villiere Sound Healing Practitioner for the Sound Bath experience! With Special guest ~ Shaun Ondak on Didgeridoo!!! Immerse yourself in the healing vibrations of the Didgeridoo, gongs, quartz crystal, Tibetan and Crystal Tones Alchemy singing bowls! Let the sounds transport you on a mystical journey! Sound baths create the space for self-healing and transformation. The resonance of the instruments is not just an auditory experience—it’s like receiving a full body sound massage. The healing harmonics work to realign your entire system ~ a restorative bath of sound! Details ~ Dress warm and comfortably, you'll be lying on the floor on a yoga mat for over an hour. Please be sure to bring a blanket, or a sleeping bag and a pillow, an eye mask is nice too and adds to the whole sensory experience! There will be a yoga mat and a blanket set up for you, what you bring with you will be for your added comfort. Chairs and cushions are also available. *Please note there is a short flight of stairs leading up to the Studio! $40 per person This event is limited to 25 participants! Pre-Registration and Pre-Payment is recommended. To Register contact Andrea: (518)304-3763 andreavilliere@icloud.com Special offer! Sound bathers can purchase a 6-punch card for $10. You can get your first punch at the next sound bath event. You’ll get $10 off 6 sound bath events at any venue! A $50 value! The card lasts a full year from the date of purchase. Payment options ~ 1. PayPal via Andrea's website 2. Check payable to Andrea Villiere, mailed to PO Box 1103, Saranac Lake, NY 12983 3. Cash at the door - If you choose this option you'll need to make the commitment and reserve your spot, as space is limited! Please call, or email Andrea to register! Sunday, May 19 - Death Café - 2:00pm-4:00pm Death may be the only thing in life we can truly count on, yet in many modern societies death has been sanitized and hidden from public view, to the point of becoming a taboo subject. But there is a growing “death-positive” movement worldwide whose aim is to subvert this culture of death-denial—simply by lifting the taboo and providing opportunities to have honest and realistic conversations about our shared mortality. Death Café is open to the public and free of charge. All beliefs and perspectives on death are welcome (as is a sense of humor). There will be a brief introduction, followed by organic group discussion. This is an opportunity to openly address our attitudes, fears, practical concerns, curiosity and questions about death. What do you want to talk about? If you know anyone who would like to join the conversation please feel free to invite them. Light refreshments will be provided. Let’s talk about death. Death Café has no agenda, and advocates for no particular conclusion, product, or course of action. For more information on what Death Café is all about, visit http://deathcafe.com/ |
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JuneSaturday, June 1 - Massage and Sound Bath Immersion - 6:00pm-8:00pm
Join Sound Healing Practitioner Andrea Lisette Villiere and Massage Therapist Colleen Conroy for an evening of massage and sacred sound! Immerse yourself in the Sacred Sounds of gongs, Tibetan, Alchemy and quartz crystal singing bowls as you experience the deep therapeutic benefits of massage. Let the healing vibrations take your massage to the next level! Each person will receive individual attention one at a time! Andrea will use Biosonics Tuning Forks that help to relax the nervous system and will place Tibetan singing bowls directly on the body. You will experience different vibrations gently penetrating your body. There will be a special and unique instrument participants may try made specifically for use on the body! Colleen will offer massage along with essential oils simultaneously as Andrea works with you using bowls and tuning forks, taking your massage to the next level! Please note ~ If you have metal in the body, a pacemaker, are pregnant, or have any allergies to essential oils, please let Andrea and Colleen know! This special event is an opportunity to receive the therapeutic benefits of massage along with essential oils as you are bathed in the healing vibrations of multiple gongs, Tibetan, quartz crystal and alchemy singing bowls. We will close with a 30 minute Sound Bath experience! Please be sure to dress comfortably and bring a blanket and a pillow with you, an eye mask is nice too and adds to the whole sensory experience! You will be lying on the floor on a yoga mat for close to 2 hours, what you bring with you will be for your added comfort! A yoga mat and 1 blanket will be set up for you there. Cushions and other yoga props are also available! *Please note ~ There is a short flight of stairs leading up to the Yoga Studio! $60 per person/ $62 per person PalPal Pre Registration and Pre Payment will save your spot! (This event is limited to 15 participants) To register contact Andrea (518)304-3763 andreavilliere@icloud.com Payment options ~ 1. PayPal via Andrea's website (See PayPal button below) 2. Check payable to Andrea Villiere, mailed to PO Box 1103, Saranac Lake, NY 12983 3. Cash at the door (If you choose this option you need to make the commitment and reserve your spot, as space is limited) Please call or email Andrea to register. http://soundhealingadirondacks.com/massage-and-sound-bath-immersion.html Saturday, June 15 - MELT Introductory Workshop - 1:00pm-3:00pm The MELT Method is a simple self-treatment technique that helps people get out and stay out of chronic pain in just ten minutes a day. Learn how the connective tissue gets dehydrated, the common aches and pains it can cause and how to rehydrate this essential system in your body with small hand and foot treatment balls and a soft foam body roller for vibrant health and pain-free movement. Space is limited to 12 attendees. Pre-registration and pre-payment through the Earthshine website is necessary to confirm your spot for this event. Simply go to the 'Schedule' tab and then to the 'Packages and Pricing' tab in the drop down to access payment information. Event is facilitated by Carrie Whitelaw, LMT Cost is $50 per person (Mini Ball Kit included) Friday, June 21 - Summer Solstice Sound Bath Immersion - 7:00pm-8:30pm Awaken the Heart through Vibration! - Join Andrea Lisette Villiere Certified Sound Healing Practitioner for the Sound Bath experience! Immerse yourself in the healing vibrations of gongs, quartz crystal, Tibetan and Crystal Tones Alchemy singing bowls! Let the sounds transport you on a magical journey! Sound baths create the space for self-healing and transformation. The resonance of the instruments is not just an auditory experience—it’s like receiving a full body sound massage. The healing harmonics work to realign your entire system ~ a restorative bath of sound! Details: Dress comfortably, you'll be lying on the floor on a yoga mat for over an hour. Please be sure to bring a blanket, or a sleeping bag and a pillow, an eye mask is nice too and adds to the whole sensory experience! There will be a yoga mat and a blanket set up for you, what you bring with you will be for your added comfort. There are a few chairs, yoga props and cushions also available. *Please note there is a short flight of stairs leading up to the Studio! $40 per person/ $42 per person PayPal This event is limited to 25 participants! Pre-Registration and Pre-Payment is recommended. To Register contact Andrea: (518)304-3763 andreavilliere@icloud.com Special offer! Sound bather's can purchase a 6-punch card for $10. You can get your first punch at the next sound bath event. You’ll get $10 off 6 sound bath events at any venue! A $50 value! The card lasts a full year from the date of purchase. Payment options: 1. PayPal via Andrea's website (see website event link below) 2. Check payable to Andrea Villiere, mailed to PO Box 1103, Saranac Lake, NY 12983 3. Cash at the door - If you choose this option you'll need to make the commitment and reserve your spot, as space is limited! Please call, or email Andrea to register! http://soundhealingadirondacks.com/summer-solstice-sound-bath.html |