Workshops & Series for Adults
Pre-registration is required for workshops, series and trainings, and is non-refundable.
Register here or call 215 238 0989
If you plan to attend a workshop or series, we encourage you to register early. Our workshop facilitators require a minimum enrollment of 5 to 7 participants to hold their classes.
| Program | Day | Date | Time | Facilitator | Cost |
Beginner Series Summer |
Thurs |
6/14-7/26 No class 7/5 |
Rebecca |
$108 |
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| Teacher Training Programs | |||||
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Teaching yoga to pre-school through 5th grade children |
January 2013 dates TBA |
Gail and Maureen | $1199-$1699 | ||
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Training-Teaching Yoga to Children with Special Needs |
Fri - Sun | June 1- June 3, 2012 |
Craig Hanauer | $525 |
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| Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training |
Fri-Sun | Sept. 21-23 2012 | Meredith Jacoby | $450 |
Workshop Descriptions Appear in Alphabetical Order
Ayurveda for ADHD
A day of understanding with Vishnu
Learn to Apply This system of Natural Health Care to Your child's life
Ayurveda is a holistic approach to healing that individualizes care according to the constitution of each individual. Ayurveda is the sister science of Yoga and in its literal translation is the "Science of Life." ADHD is a commonly diagnosed condition that continues to arise in our modern society. Living in a culture where everything is fast-paced and often over-stimulating is perpetuating this difficulty to maintain focus. This workshop will bridge the gap between the Eastern view and Western idea around this phenomena, more specifically through Ayruveda (the sister science of Yoga) and TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine). We will address possible causes and helpful remedies to take hold of this in order to encourage balance.
Ayurveda For Anxiety
with Vishnu
Understand and manage Anxiety through Ayurveda
Anxiety can be considered a hyper-aroused state of the nervous system which is influenced by various types of stress(ors) and dictates the direction of other potentially health-related issues, affecting mind, body and spirit. Ayurveda, known as the science of life, is a holistic medical science connected with the yogic tradition. In this workshop we will explore the root causes of anxiety, how anxiety can be triggered, and how to manage and reduce anxiety according to Eastern tradition and philosophy.
Beginner Yoga Series , A 6-week Introductory Yoga Series
with rotating Yoga Child Staff
Setting a Solid Foundation for Your Yoga practice
For new practioners or those who have never before done yoga. If you have always wanted to try a yoga class, but felt intimidated due to lack of flexibility, coordination or the prospect of sheer embarrassment, then this workshop is for you. We will move slowly as we start from the beginning and learn fundamental yoga movements, (asana) and basic breathing techniques. We encourage you to bring any and all questions you have along with you.
REVIEW
"Going on my 3rd class in my 6 class beginner series and I am well impressed by the little gem which is Yoga Child. The series is being instructed by Paige and I feel that she is an excellent teacher. She takes the time to explain each pose, but I feel the class runs smoothly and we're never "stuck" trying to perfect one pose. The price of the series is well justified for the quality of the class you receive.
The studio itself is very lovely and is a joy to practice in. Once you enter the studio and the sliding doors are closed, you almost forget about the harsh winter wind and bustle of the city outside. I also find that the studio is kept at a very reasonable temperature. There's nothing worse than a cold studio when you're trying to loosen up those muscles!
Bonus: At the end of our class, Paige walks around and gives a quick massage to our neck and temples. This is the type of detail that will make me a life-long member at Yoga Child."
3/8/11
Yelp Reviewer
With New York's Joe Somodi
The Essential Threads For Mastering change
Change is the only constant…and your success in life hinges on your ability to adapt to change. But what is your capacity to deal with change on a daily bases? Yoga and its ancient teachings offer a clear path towards mastering change and resiliency. By employing specific breath techniques, asana, and intentions, you will refine your practice to become more powerful and create change in the right direction.
We will begin with a discussion of the Yoga Sutras, and the three key teachings on asana (Sutras 2.46 – 2.48) and from there embark on a yoga practice that will help you experience the essential threads for mastering change. The main focus of this yoga practice will be simple and accessible postures with an emphasis on twists and forward folds. In addition to a full audio recording of the practice and lecture, you will receive a ten-page guide that highlights all the key teachings. But more importantly, you will leave empowered with wisdom that can change your life off the mat.
This workshop will be geared for all levels with a consistent yoga practice.
Learn More about Joe Somodi and Building Resiliency
With Brittany Policastro
Purify your physical body and connect with your emotional Self
There are so many factors that contribute to our well being. While the food that we choose to eat a hugely impacts the way we feel, so does what we think, how we interact with others and how compassionate we are to ourselves. In this workshop not only will we explore poses that aid in detoxifying the body, we will also take time to cultivate a mind set that feeds our highest potential. This class is suitable for all levels. Included in this workshop will be a handout highlighting foods that are effective to use while detoxifying.
Opening Your Heart to the Full Moon
A workshop with Yoga Child's esteemed and coveted, Chae Yang
Join Chae for a special Full Moon Yoga practice. First we will enjoy Chandra Namaskar to honor the full moon, and then with a warm body we will move into a heart opening practice of back bends. Through gentle hands on adjustments, sequencing of asana, and a focus on principles of alignment, Chae will lead you through this afternoon of honoring July's Full moon.
Sweet Heat
with Kimberly Mendez
Sweat, Flow and let it all go in this Hot Yoga Workshop
The temperature is up for this two hour vinyasa practice, designed to warm, strengthen and and challenge those yogis who like to sweat. How many times will Kimberly take us through Chaturanga this time?
Redefining Love
Take time to reconnect with your partner in this special workshop.
With Brittany Policastro
Take time to reconnect with your partner in this special workshop. Celebrate and deepen your relationship with poses and meditations that offer the chance to be with your partner in a light hearted and fun loving, candle-lit environment. This workshop is suitable for all levels.
Thai Yoga Massage
An offering of Metta
Thai Yoga Bodywork, also known as Thai Massage, is an ancient and sacred healing treatment from Thailand that integrates Yoga, Ayurveda, and Buddhist practice. Unique from other types of bodywork and massage, Thai Massage is also a form of Yoga Therapy that combines assisted Yoga poses, rhythmic massage, acupressure, energy work, and Buddhist meditation. It helps receivers release blocked areas and stimulates the flow of healing energies (Qi) within the mind, body, and spirit. Metta ( the Buddhist principle of loving kindness) is the keystone of Thai Massage. In this workshop you will learn to offer this ancient healing art as an expression of Metta. Whether you are an experienced massage therapist, yoga teacher, student or someone who desires to help your friends and family ease their aches and pains, you can learn and Thai Yoga Bodywork a fun, fulfilling method of healing that anyone can enjoy.
During our three hour workshop, will learn to give and receive a one hour Thai Massage sequence as well as learn the history of Thai Massage. We will bring our healing skills together for this afternoon of hands-on-healing. No partner necessary, All levels welcome.
Prana Flow
A 3-hour workshop with Yoga Child's esteemed and coveted, Chae Yang
This special afternoon has been designed to allow you to experience and embody the movement of Prana, the yogic life force. Through a hip opening “fire” practice, we will focus on energetic alignment and finding a balance of energy in standing postures, arm balances and hip openers. All students are invited to wear the colors of fire, enjoy the Prana and experience the bliss.
Yoga For Climbers
With Brittany Policastro
Climb with comfort
Like Yoga, climbing requires focus, poise, grace and a joyful heart and open mind. However, as most climbers know, it can also take a toll on your body if not balanced by honoring and stretching the parts of your body that support your climb. In this workshop we will focus specifically on strength and flexibility poses as related to climbing. The result will be improved awareness of the muscles used, an understanding of role of flexibility, and the opportunity to receive hands-on guidance as you learn stretches you can do during your climbs. This workshop promises to enhance your climbing experience, during and after your climbs.
Yoga For Men,
A 6-Week Series with Kimberly Mendez
Balancing Body and Mind; A Comprehensive Six-Week Series
Whether athletic or sedentary, young or old, males are typically less flexible because of tighter, larger muscles in the arms and legs. This class will address these areas and begin to lengthen the muscles, building flexibility. We will cover benefits, contra-indications, the breath, yoga philosophy, basic postures, and how to tailor a class in order to suit your specific needs. Strength will also be addressed with poses and movement that require you to support your own body weight while maintaining body position and control. Most importantly, we will de-stress the mind and body at the end of each class through a guided relaxation that will leave you feeling energized and focused.
Yoga For Runners
With Brittany Policastro
Running into the Stretch
Running is an empowering practice, often vital to a runner’s life. It trains one to meet his or her limits, allows for the release of stress and is a wonderful cardiovascular exercise. However, if this practice is going to sustainable, stretching should be an integral part of it. Otherwise, this high impact practice can take an unnecessary toll on a runner’s body, causing extreme tightness and even injury. If you are a runner this workshop is here for you! Under the hands on guidance of Brittany Policastro, you will practice and learn specific poses designed to target the parts of your body you work during running: from your feet to you low back. The hope is that you will use these poses as part of your running regimen to make it the most optimal experience.
Yin Yoga Night
A 2-hour workshop with Gabrielle Casella
Experience The Bliss
Derive the healing benefits from Yin Yoga with highly praised instructor & performance artist, Gabrielle de Burke (Casella). In this workshop we will get reacquainted with the wisdom of the inner child while exploring mindful-meditations that reshape patterns in the landscape of the adult practitioners body-temple. Through long-held & restorative poses, energy blockages release by activating meridians (energy pathways in the body), stimulating acupressure points & chakras (energy centers in the body) to promote mobility in the connective or “yin” tissues (ligaments, tendons, & cartilage). Yin yoga will challenge participants in the art of finding stillness… in all aspects of the body, mind & spirit of the practice. Meditate on the poetry of ancient Taoist mystical philosophy being read aloud to practitioners during poses in an effort to resonate w/ the inner chords of our deepest being. This workshop will be accessible to range of experience from beginners to intermediate & advanced practitioners.
Yoga & Meditation For Stress Reduction,
with Aleeze Moss, Phd. Ryt
Understand Stress, Improve Relaxation Skills, Experience Well being
Through discussion and practice you will be educated in the basic physiology of stress and come to understand how practicing yoga and meditation can undo the emotional and physical problems often caused by chronic stress. In each session you will learn to actively manage stress through the practice of simple yoga asana intended to encourage opening and relaxation of the physical body. You will receive instruction for deep relaxation techniques & breathing practices which will calm and quiet the mind, and you will be guided through meditations which will enhance awareness and clarity. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn some basic skills that can greatly improve the quality of your life off of the yoga mat as well as provide a wonderful foundation for attending other yoga classes.
Anatomy For Asana - A Yoga Anatomy Training
For Yoga Teachers and Yoga Enthusiasts
A 48-hr training for Yoga teachers and experienced Yoga practitioners
With Nicole Bindler, BA, CMT
Thursdays, 1:30-4:30pm, March 1- June 21, 2012
$950
Schedule
March 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th
April 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th
May 3rd, 17th, 24th, 31st
June 7th, 14th, 21st
Description
This is a course for Yoga teachers and experienced students who want to deepen their personal practice and broaden their teaching skills. The curriculum is inspired by the material in the
Embodied Anatomy Yoga course at the School for Body-Mind Centering. There will be an emphasis on direct applications to teaching Yoga from an anatomical perspective.
We will explore the different qualities and functions of the body systems (muscle, bone, connective tissue, fluids, breath, organs, endocrine and nervous) through reading, lecture, hand-on investigation, yoga postures and movement. We’ll approach the work
with a sense of curiosity and play as we find our unique alignment within Yoga postures.
Receive Yoga Alliance continuing educational Hours:Participants who complete the coursework will receive a certificate of completion of the Anatomy for Asana training. The 48 contact hours can be used toward Yoga Alliance registration renewal and continuing education requirements with the Yoga Alliance.
Pre-requisites: This training is appropriate for Yoga teachers and practitioners who have 200 or more hours of yoga experience within a class setting.
Nicole Bindler, BA, CMT,
has an extensive somatic education, including a BA in dance from Hampshire College, a degree in Muscular Therapy from the Muscular Therapy Institute and a certificate in Embodied Anatomy Yoga from the School for Body-Mind Centering. She also has many years of study and practice in Myofasial Bodywork, Pilates, Feldenkrais and Craniosacral Therapy, including 50 hrs of study with Tom Myers in Anatomy Trains. She is certified by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork, a Member of the American Massage Therapy Association and a member of the Body-Mind Centering® Association. She has taught Somatics for dancers at the University of the Arts, Therapeutic Bodywork at the Massage Arts Center of Philadelphia, Anatomy for Yoga Alliance certified Yoga Teacher Trainings throughout Philadelphia and many workshops in Contact Improvisation, Yoga and Experiential Anatomy throughout the U.S., Argentina and at International Contact Festival Freiburg, Germany. She has a private bodywork practice in South Philly. http://nicolebindler.com/
Required reading:
Yoga Anatomy - Kaminoff
The Anatomy Coloring Book - Kapit & Elson
Anatomy of Movement - Calais-Germain
Suggested reading:
Atlas of Human Anatomy - Netter
Anatomy Trains - Myers
What if I can't make all of the classes but I still want to do the program? You can miss classes, but if you would like to receive a certificate of completion you can miss only three classes and the material missed must be made up by private consultion with Nicole. Private consultations are held for a fee of $40 per missed session.
Registration:
Call Yoga Child at 215 238 0989 to register or register on line
For content related questions please contact nicolebindler@yahoo.com.
Register and pay in full by January 2, 2012 to receive a 10% discount.
Payment plans available: $250 deposit required to reserve space. Two
monthly payments of $350 due on the first of the month each month
thereafter.
Deposits and payments are refundable less $50 administrative
processing fee up until Feb 1, 2012.
Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training
A 30-hr Training with Meredith Jacoby
Designed for yoga teachers, this unique 20+ hour training (20 in class hours, and approximately 10 at home study and observation ) offers the tools to teach prenatal yoga confidently and passionately. Participants will finish the weekend prepared to address both the physical and emotional needs of women in pregnancy, birth and through the postpartum period in a safe and effective manner. This certification promises to leave teachers with the knowledge and skills to help women access and nurture their innate wisdom on the miraculous path into motherhood.
Training Includes:
- In depth Anatomy & Physiology
- Yoga Postures specifically for pregnancy, birth and postpartum
- Relaxation and meditation techniques for pregnant women and new moms
- Breathwork and Chanting for pregnancy, birth and postpartum
- Education about the history and politics of birth
- Special expert guests
- Hands-on work with pregnant women
About the Teacher
Meredith began teaching yoga in 2000 and was certified to teach prenatal yoga in 2001. In 2006 she co-founded The Maternal Wellness Center, a non-profit organization for pregnant women and new moms and in 2010 opened The Nesting House, a new and gently used children’s retail store in Mount Airy emphasizing natural parenting products. Meredith’s yoga classes combine postures, breath work and meditation in a safe, effective manner, helping practitioners to find ways to practice often, birth with empowerment and mother mindfully.
Schedule - September 21-23, 2012
Friday, 7-9pm
Saturday, 9-6pm (Includes mid day complimentary yoga class)
Sunday, 9-6 (Includes observation of the 11:45am prenatal yoga class)
Registration
Fee: $450
50% deposit Required to reserve space. Balance due by August 31, 2012
Refund policy: Full refund minus $50 processing fee available until August 31. Thereafter, deposits and payments are non-refundable, but may be applied toward a subsequent training less the $50 processing fee.
Useful Information to know when attending classes |
Eco friendly, non-slip Jade Yoga Mats and Kulae ECO mats are available for purchase and for rent. Rentals are $3 and include an Eco-friendly Jo-Sha scented mat wipe. Choose from Lavender, Peppermint, Eucalyptus or Tangerine, and enjoy a fresh scented practice!
All other props are plentiful and complimentary.
Bottled water is available for $2
Please plan to arrive about 10 minutes prior to class so that classes may begin and
end on time.
Mat Storage: $10 month if you would like us to store your mat for you at Yoga Child. Just check in with the front desk staff and we can help you with this.
Atttire: Wear comfortable clothing that allows for freedom of movement