The mission Time for Reflection of The Health bout fifteen years ago I went on including weekends on a project that had Advantage A a two week rafting trip out west. very little chance of succeeding. I had lost The trip had been organized by a group my life outside of work entirely. Center is to a few years before and when one person When the project ended six months later I enhance the dropped out, I was invited to join them at left the company and became a consultant the last minute. At the time I had been so I would have more control over my health, well-being working long hours for months and had hours as I tried to figure out what to do not taken any time off. Though it would next. After a while I realized how much I and unity of body, not have been convenient for anyone on enjoyed my weekly yoga classes, and over a our programming team to take a vacation period of seven years, left programming to mind, heart, and for the next five months, I was going to become a yoga teacher. have to start taking days off anyway and my Most of us do not have the luxury or desire spirit through boss and I decided it was better to take leave then than a few months later. to just sit for days on end without any diversions. I would not have done anything Yoga and related The trip was wonderful and within a few of the sort if I had not slipped on the rock days the worries and concerns of the last disciplines. and I probably would have continued at the several months melted away. A week into same frantic pace for years. I doubt I would the trip we hiked to a waterfall. A large have slowed down on my own and my life section of the trail was a boulder field with would have taken an entirely different rocks of all different sizes and shapes. course. SPRING 2008 I stopped in the middle to take a picture With telephones and com- HIGHLIGHTS of a mountain and while trying to find the optimal shot, I stepped on a loose rock. puters we are accessible twenty-four hours a day and Jamie Allison The rock shifted and I fell, breaking a fin- Weekend ger on one hand and jamming several on there is television to fill our Workshop ...... 10 the other hand. down time. It feels wasteful not to be busy doing some- WORKSHOPS: The guides were paramedics and though thing every minute of the day. Weight Loss, they bandaged and splinted my hands well, It is no longer part of our Breast Cancer, I was useless for the rest of the trip. I could culture to sit on the front Move From Your Core, not paddle, carry anything, or even cut my porch and watch the world Meditation, own food. Body Rolling ...... 4 go by. We do not give our- In the days that followed as we floated selves the gift of time. Sample classes . . . .12 down the river, it slowly dawned on me Registration that I was extremely unhappy and it had nothing to do with my hands or the Begins trip. As I thought about it, I realized March 3 my job had taken over my life. I was reg- ularly working twelve or more hours a day Without time to relax with no distractions, we often do not truly see what is Susan Van Nuys (E-RYT happening in our lives. The thoughts and feelings that are below the surface 500) is the director of The are stifled by our constant activity. Health Advantage Yoga Center. An important part of , the physical form of yoga, is relaxation. She has been a yoga practitioner Restoratives are postures where the body is supported and they are usually since 1989 and began teaching in held longer than other categories of poses. Though some restora- 1997. A former Anusara® certified tive poses are active, many are restful so we can relax into them and instructor, Susan has studied with just be. Final relaxation or Savasana, done at the end of every class, many world-class Anusara and allows us to integrate the active practice we just completed. Our bod- Iyengar teachers. She received a ies are quiet though our minds are aware. BS degree in computer science Over the years, I have seen many students in restorative poses and and linguistics from the College Savasana come to realizations about their lives. Some insights have of William and Mary and she par- prompted changes, others acceptance. ticularly enjoys applying the logic she learned while programming How long has it been since you have had a few minutes of stillness? to the progressive teaching of Can you find five or ten minutes a few times yoga poses. Susan’s approach is a week to relax and let go? Try it, who warm and clear with an apprecia- knows what you may discover. tion of individual differences.

YOGA 1/BEGINNER is symptoms such as muscle/ YOGA 1-2 is a continua- YOGA 2/ADVANCED the introductory class for joint pain, stiffness, weak- tion class for Yoga 1. The BEGINNER focuses on students who are new to ness, or fatigue. emphasis of this course is refining the standing poses Yoga. This class focuses on refining and building and learning basic sitting GENTLE YOGA 2 is a on poses to stretch and endurance in Yoga 1 and postures, simple back continuation of Gentle strengthen the legs, back, Yoga 2 standing poses. bending poses, and the Yoga 1, emphasizing the and shoulders. Emphasis The basic Anusara Yoga shoulder stand using the refinement of Gentle Yoga is given to the basic align- principles of alignment are Anusara Yoga principles 1 poses and introducing ment of the standing presented. This class is of alignment. It is recom- the basic Anusara Yoga poses. suitable for students who mended that students principles. This class will have practiced other styles complete both Yoga 1 GENTLE YOGA 1 is focus on strengthening the of yoga, but it is not suit- and Yoga 1-2 before designed for those who body and adapting poses able for those who have taking Yoga 2. prefer a class less vigorous to protect injured or weak never studied yoga before. than Yoga 1. It includes joints. New breathing and gentle stretches and relaxation techniques will breathing as well as simple be introduced as well. This movements designed to class is more strenuous systematically increase the than Gentle Yoga 1 and Please do not attend class if you have a range of motion of every students must complete at contagious condition. HAYC has a flexible major joint and increase least two sessions of Gentle make-up policy and we will welcome you energy. This class is ideal Yoga 1 before taking back when you have recovered. for students with chronic Gentle Yoga 2.

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YOGA 2-3 is a combina- VINYASA YOGA 1 Come YIN YANG YOGA is a YOGA FOR KIDS (ages 6- tion class. It begins with join us and step in to the combination of quiet sta- 11) is designed to help chil- Yoga 2 poses and moves flow! Vinyasa flow yoga is tionary poses and flowing dren build strength and gradually into Yoga 3 a series of movements and sequences of poses. The flexibility, concentration poses, particularly poses sequenced and coor- Yin practice is designed to and focus, compassion and strengthening poses for the dinated with the breath. work our connective tissues self-esteem through the upper body in preparation Each movement connects and to protect the health playful practice of yoga pos- for the headstand and with the next, gradually of our joints. The Yin tures. Kids will have fun as handstand. The headstand warming, stretching and practice is a perfect com- they improve their posture, is the major pose learned strengthening the entire plement to the more mus- motor coordination and in this course. Students body. Since Vinyasa is a cular, movement-oriented balance. Yoga poses will should complete at least more strenuous format, Yang practices of yoga help children cope with the three sessions of Yoga 2 this class is open only to which include Sun Salutes, conflicts and stress of a very before taking Yoga 2-3. those students who have Vinyasas, and ’s hectic world. A child who YOGA 3/INTERMEDIATE completed at least two Tai-chi/Yoga Flows. This learns yoga will develop continues with refinements sessions of Yoga 2 or who class is suitable for students skills that will last a lifetime. to poses studied in Yoga 1 have a strong Vinyasa who have completed at and 2 and introduces the based practice (Ashtanga least one session of Yoga 2. TEENS YOGA (ages 12- headstand, forearm bal- or power based flows). 17) Life can be very busy ance, and full arm balance PRENATAL YOGA is for and stressful for teens these (handstand). Additional VINYASA YOGA 2 The pregnant women. This days. This class gives teens back bend poses are also flow moves forward! This class is designed to help the opportunity to partici- included. Regular yoga class builds on Vinyasa you stay relaxed and pate in a nurturing activity practice outside of class is Yoga 1 and moves toward healthy throughout preg- that provides exercise for strongly encouraged. It is full backbends as well as nancy and to prepare you the total body as well as recommended that students arm balancings such as for delivery. It is fun and relaxation techniques that complete at least three Crane and Handstand. appropriate for both new can be used for school, sessions of Level 2 and Students should be free and experienced yoga stu- sports, performing arts, one session of Level 2-3 of major injuries, able to dents. Please obtain your sleep improvement, and before taking Yoga 3. move repetitively from doctor’s or midwife’s per- life skills. Yoga allows teens Chaturanga to Upward mission in writing before to find strength and flexi- YOGA 4/ADVANCED is Facing Dog and be able enrolling. bility through practice and for students who are capa- to practice shoulder stand patience. Skills developed ble of holding a freestand- in the center of the room. YOGA FOR LIL KIDS through yoga will last a ing headstand, can do a Students must have (ages 3-5) encourages lifetime. full arm balance (hand- completed 3 sessions of younger children to experi- stand) alone at the wall, Vinyasa Yoga 1 or have ence yoga. Using yoga and who can push up the permission of the postures in games, stories, into Urdhva Dhanurasana instructor. Suitable as a adventures, and songs, (Upward Facing Bow make-up class for students children improve motor Pose) with straight arms. in Yoga 4. skills, flexibility, balance, Regular practice is expect- strength, concentration ed. Permission of the and self esteem while hav- instructor is required. ing fun. Children will also be introduced to relaxation and breathing techniques. All children must be potty trained.

Spring 2008 • The Health Advantage Yoga Center 3 YOGA FOR WEIGHT LOSS with Kathy Saturday, April 12: 1:00-3:00 p.m., $30 There is a $5 cancellation fee per workshop. Refunds: You must cancel at least 7 days prior to the It is easy to get drawn in to the potential of diets, and workshop in order to receive a refund unless your spot there are many to choose from. Instead of adopting a can be filled from our waiting list. short-term strategy to lose pounds, try a balanced approach that allows you to live a happy and healthy lifestyle, a program designed for the long haul. Join Kathy for a lecture and a yoga practice presenting some of the lat- LEARN TO MEDITATE with Janet est research on yoga and weight loss and leading theories Saturday, May 3: 1:00-3:00 p.m., $30 linking stress and weight gain. Whatever obstacles exist, In this introduction to meditation, we will focus on center- yoga can empower you to make better health related deci- ing techniques from different traditions and learn how sions. All levels welcome. 2 CEUs these techniques can assist each of us on our inner journey of self-discovery. It is through meditation that we experi- YOGA FOR BREAST CANCER with Kelly C. ence inner joy. 2 CEUs Saturday, April 19: 1:00-3:00 p.m., $30 Breast cancer is becoming more common every day striking BODY ROLLING with Pat P. an amazing number of men and women. If you are one of Saturday, May 10: 2:00-4:00 p.m., $30 the many who have been touched by breast cancer join Combine your yoga with deep tissue massage through Kelly, a breast cancer survivor, to explore yoga for recovery. Body Rolling. The Body Massage Ball is an easy way for For each person the experience of breast cancer is very you to care for your muscles, joints and bones through different. We will focus on breathing techniques to assist massage. It helps strengthen muscles, opens joints, in healing the body and mind as well as gentle to moderate increases your flexibility and stimulates blood flow. It can stretches of the muscles affected by surgery. You will also help improve your range of motion. Body Rolling receive a handout so you can continue to stretch at home helps to elongate muscles and create space. (Body Massage and some resources on healthcare professionals to aid in Ball and pump available for purchase for $25.00) your recovery. We will explore plenty of options for all levels in order to accommodate everyone.

DEEPEN YOUR PRACTICE: TRUST YOUR GUT AND CEUs are Continuing Education Credits. The MOVE FROM YOUR CORE with Pat P. CEU designation refers to the level of Yoga Alliance registration Saturday, April 26: 2:00-4:00 p.m., $30 of the teacher and does not denote the difficulty of the subject matter of the workshop. All workshops are for students as well This practice will focus on learning to move from your as teachers. core or center as we explore its relationship to various yoga poses. Learn to trust your gut, tap into your core strength and experience your yoga poses from a new perspective. Level 2 and above. 2 CEUs

4 healthadvantageyoga.com •Beginning this session, Pat Pao will teach the Yoga 2-3 on •We need seven registered students to hold a session of Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. and Susan will teach the Yoga 1 on classes. If the course for which you have registered has Saturdays at 9:00 a.m. fewer than seven students, the class may be cancelled. You •If you would like to receive monthly emails from us with will be notified and we will try to find another class for you. workshop and registration information, log in to your online account, choose My Account, then Edit Personal Info. On your personal information page, check News By E-Mail.

HATHA YOGA is an ancient discipline that explores, develops, and integrates the body, July 25-27 Betsey Downing, Ph.D. mind, and spirit. weekend workshop

Yoga systematically stretches and strengthens muscles throughout the body, increases circulation OUT OF TOWN WORKSHOPS to internal organs and glands, quiets the nervous WITH DOUG KELLER system, and improves concentration. This ancient April 4-6 Phoenix, Arizona system of self-care brings vitality, health, deep April 18-20 Wichita, Kansas relaxation, and peace of mind. April 25-27 Little Rock, Arkansas Yoga classes at The Health Advantage Yoga Center May 10-12 Zurich, Switzerland are based on the Anusara® style taught by and the Iyengar style developed by B.K.S May 16-18 Manchester, New Hampshire Iyengar. Courses are heart-oriented and spiritually May 23-25 Fort Lauderdale, Florida inspiring with a focus on each person’s optimal June 1 Reston, Virginia alignment in the poses. Classes are taught progres- sively and instructors encourage students to listen June 13-15 Grand Junction, Colorado to their bodies and move at their own pace. Deep June 19-22 Charleston, South Carolina relaxation is taught in each class after completion June 25-29 Zurich, Switzerland of the postures. The intention of the instructors at HAYC is to assist students in the development of For more information on Doug’s workshops, physical, mental, and spiritual well-being: a truly see his web site: www.DoYoga.com priceless health advantage.

DIRECTIONS TO HEALTH ADVANTAGE YOGA CENTER From Reston Parkway: Go to Baron Cameron and turn west toward Herndon. Go 2.0 miles to the light at Sterling Road. Turn right onto Sterling Road and take a left into the parking lot at the back of the office park development. From the Dulles Toll Road: Take Exit #10, Herndon. Turn toward Herndon onto Centreville Road (which becomes Elden Street) and proceed to the fifth light. Turn left onto Sterling Road and take the first left into the parking lot. The Yoga Center is in the middle of the building facing the trees. From Route 28: Merge onto Route 606 (Old Ox Road) East. Go 1.9 miles. Just past Barbara Lynn Street and Travelers Street, go right into the parking lot of the office park.

Spring 2008 • The Health Advantage Yoga Center 5 CLASSES FILL QUICKLY! Register soon to avoid disappointment THE HEALTH ADVANTAGE YOGA CENTER 1041 Sterling Road, Suite 202 • Herndon, VA 20170 • 703-435-1571 • Fax 703-435-1572 www.healthadvantageyoga.com • email: [email protected]

Yoga courses are 11 weeks: April 12 to June 27 The Kids Yoga courses are 8 weeks: April 13 to June 6 The Teen Yoga course is 8 weeks: April 13 to June 1 Lil Kids Yoga course is 8 weeks: April 18 to June 6

Monday Thursday TIME CLASS INSTRUCTOR TIME CLASS INSTRUCTOR 10:00-11:30 am Yoga 1 Pat P. 10:00-11:30 am Gentle Yoga 2 Kelly K. 10:00-11:30 am Yoga 1-2 Kathy 10:00-11:30 am Yoga 2 Ande 10:00-11:30 am Yoga 2 Doug 10:00-11:30 am Yoga 3 Kelly C. 5:45-7:15 pm Yoga 1 Kelly K. 10:00-11:45 am Yoga 4 Susan 5:45-7:15 pm Yoga 1-2 Janet 12:00-1:30 pm Gentle Yoga 1 Pat T. 5:45-7:15 pm Yoga 2 Doug 5:45-7:15 pm Yoga 1 Susan 5:45-7:15 pm Yoga 3 Linda 5:45-7:15 pm Yoga 2 Linda 7:30-9:00 pm Gentle Yoga 1 Kelly K. 5:45-7:15 pm Yoga 2-3 Jan 7:30-9:00 pm Yoga 2 Janet 5:45-7:15 pm Prenatal Yoga Jennifer 7:30-9:00 pm Yoga 2-3 Doug 7:30-9:00 pm Yoga 1 Mary 7:30-9:00 pm Yoga 1-2 Pat P. Tuesday 7:30-9:00 pm Yoga 3 Jan 10:00-11:30 am Gentle Yoga 1 Kelly K. 7:30-9:15 pm Yoga 4 Susan 10:00-11:30 am Yoga 2 Kelly C. 10:00-11:30 am Yoga 3 Ande Friday 4:00-5:30 pm Yoga 3 Doug 10:00-11:30 am Prenatal Yoga Kathy 5:45-7:15 pm Yoga 1-2 Robbie 10:00-11:30 am Yin Yang Yoga Pat P. 5:45-7:15 pm Yoga 2 Kelly K. 3:30-4:15 pm Lil Kids Yoga Mary 5:45-7:15 pm Yin Yang Yoga Pat P. 4:30-5:45 pm Kids Yoga Mary 5:45-7:15 pm Yoga 4 Doug 7:30-9:00 pm Gentle Yoga 2 Kelly K. Saturday 7:30-9:00 pm Yoga 2 Janet 9:00-10:30 am Yoga 1 Susan 7:30-9:00 pm Yoga 2-3 Pat P. 9:00-10:30 am Yoga 1-2 Dianne 7:30-9:00 pm Yoga 3 Doug 9:00-10:30 am Yoga 2 Robbie 9:00-10:30 am Yoga 2-3 Janet Wednesday 10:45-12:15 pm Gentle Yoga 1 Pat T. 10:00-11:30 am Yoga 1 Susan 10:45-12:15 pm Yoga 2 Dianne 10:00-11:30 am Yoga 1-2 Kelly K. 10:45-12:15 pm Yoga 3 Janet 10:00-11:30 am Yoga 2-3 Kelly C. 12:00-1:45 pm Yoga 4 Doug Sunday 5:45-7:15 pm Gentle Yoga 1 Pat T. 9:00-10:30 am Yoga 2 Nick 5:45-7:15 pm Yoga 2 Janet 9:00-10:30 am Yoga 3 Jennifer 5:45-7:15 pm Yoga 3 Susan 10:45-12:15 pm Yoga 1 Nick 5:45-7:15 pm Vinyasa 1 Dianne 10:45-12:30 pm Yoga 4 Jennifer 7:30-9:00 pm Yoga 1 Eileen 4:00-5:30 pm Teens Yoga Pat P. 7:30-9:00 pm Yoga 1-2 Janet 5:30-6:45 pm Kids Yoga Mary 7:30-9:00 pm Yoga 2 Susan 7:30-9:00 pm Vinyasa 2 Dianne

•Office hours are Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. and Friday 10:00 - noon. •Classes will be held on all holidays falling within the Spring Session.

6 healthadvantageyoga.com Gentle Yoga 1 Yoga 2-3 CLOTHING, PROPS and EATING: Wear comfortable Monday 7:30 pm Monday 7:30 pm clothes: long shorts, bicycle shorts, tights or leggings and Tuesday 10:00 am Tuesday 7:30 pm a t-shirt. Please no baggy pants as they mask the alignment of the legs. Remove your shoes before entering the yoga Wednesday 5:45 pm Wednesday 10:00 am Thursday 5:45 pm rooms. All props are supplied. Please do not eat 2-3 hours Thursday 12:00 pm before class. Saturday 9:00 am Saturday 10:45 am FREE SAMPLE CLASSES are held the week before the Gentle Yoga 2 Yoga 3 session begins. They are an opportunity for new students Monday 5:45 pm Tuesday 7:30 pm to see our Yoga Center, meet the instructors and experi- Tuesday 10:00 am Thursday 10:00 am ence a class. We recommend you sign up for a sample class 4:00 pm taught by the instructor with whom you plan to study. 7:30 pm Yoga 1 Please see page 12 for the dates and times. Wednesday 5:45 pm Monday 10:00 am MAKE-UPS: We strongly encourage students to get the 5:45 pm Thursday 10:00 am 7:30 pm full experience of their course by making up any classes Wednesday 10:00 am missed. Classes cancelled due to inclement weather may 7:30 pm Saturday 10:45 am Sunday 9:00 am be made up during the session. Missed classes can only Thursday 5:45 pm be made up during the current session at the same level 7:30 pm Yoga 4 or lower. There is no need to call ahead to take a make-up Saturday 9:00 am Tuesday 5:45 pm class. Just come to any appropriate level class and give the Sunday 10:45 am Wednesday 12:00 pm instructor your name and regular class. Teen students can Thursday 10:00 am make up in Yoga 1 classes if this is their first session of Yoga 1-2 7:30 pm Teens Yoga or in Yoga 1-2 classes if they have taken more Monday 10:00 am than one Teens Yoga class. 5:45 pm Sunday 10:45 am Tuesday 5:45 pm DROP-IN CLASSES: Drop-ins are allowed for students Vinyasa 1 who are currently enrolled and wish to take an extra class Wednesday 10:00 am Wednesday 5:45 pm or for students who are not enrolled but have completed 7:30 pm an equivalent level of Anusara or . Drop-ins Thursday 7:30 pm Vinyasa 2 Wednesday 7:30 pm are permitted ONLY in classes that are not filled. Please Saturday 9:00 am call to confirm there is space. Drop-ins are not allowed in the Kids, Teen, or Prenatal classes unless the student has Yoga 2 Yin Yang Yoga Tuesday 5:45 pm previously taken the class and still meets the requirements. Monday 10:00 am See page 11 for drop-in fees. 5:45 pm Friday 10:00 am 7:30 pm WEATHER: If classes have to be cancelled due to Tuesday 10:00 am Prenatal Yoga inclement weather, there will be an announcement on the 5:45 pm Thursday 5:45 pm answering machine one hour before the class is scheduled 7:30 pm Friday 10:00 am to begin. Wednesday 5:45 pm 7:30 pm Lil Kids Yoga Thursday 10:00 am Friday 3:30 pm 5:45 pm Saturday 9:00 am Kids Yoga 10:45 am Friday 4:30 pm Sunday 9:00 am Sunday 5:30 pm Teens Yoga Sunday 4:00 pm

Spring 2008 • The Health Advantage Yoga Center 7 JAN BALDI (RYT 200) began studying KATHY DUKE (E-RYT 200) completed yoga in 1990. She completed the HAYC the Health Advantage Yoga Center teacher Teacher Training Program and studied with training program with Betsey Downing and numerous senior yoga teachers. Her primary Doug Keller in 2000. Since then, she has teacher is John Schumacher who has influ- attended workshops with Kaustaub enced and inspired her practice. John Friend Desikachar, Erich Schiffman, David Frawley, has also influenced her practice. She has an MS degree in John Friend and Judith Lasater and is certified from Public Administration. Motherwell as a Maternity Health and Fitness Professional. Kathy earned a BFA from Virginia Commonwealth NICK BAUER (RYT 200) began his study University and she has worked and volunteered in the of yoga in 1998. He completed the Radiant health and fitness industry for more than seventeen years.. Child teacher training with Shakta Kaur Khalsa in 2003; the HAYC teacher training, DIANNE FALK (E-RYT 200) is an and the Level 2 teacher training with John approved Anusara Inspired teacher who Friend in 2004; and teacher train- studies regularly with John Friend and his ing with in 2007. He has also studied with senior teachers. She has completed Anusara Betsey Downing, Paul Grilley, Judith Lasater, Elise teacher trainings with John Friend and with Browning Miller, Desiree Rumbaugh, and Mukunda Stiles. Health Advantage Yoga Center and also Nick enjoys sharing his experience and leading others on holds a 55 hour Iyengar certificate. Her passion for the their own journey of yoga. mind-body connection lights up her practice as well as her teaching. With joyful spirit, Dianne encourages her JENNIFER BRESEMAN (E-RYT 200) has students to celebrate their own individual talents and to completed the HAYC Teacher Training step into the flow of grace in their lives. Program and Levels 1 & 2 Anusara teacher training with John Friend. She also draws LINDA JACOBSEN (RYT 200) has on her training and experience as a completed teacher trainings from HAYC, Registered Nurse, including working in Anusara Yoga, and Rod Stryker’s Pure Yoga. Labor and Delivery. She loves to watch the transformative She has a BS in earth sciences and an MA in power of yoga as it unfolds in her life and in the lives of writing and editing, and she works for the her students. U.S. Geological Survey. Linda enjoys kayak- ing, hiking, writing, and traveling. KELLY CLEVELAND (RYT 200) has studied yoga since 1990. She received her ROBBIE KATSON (E-RYT 200) has teaching certificate in 1994 and has taught studied yoga since 1992. She completed the at HAYC since 1996. Kelly has studied HAYC Teacher Training program and has many different alignment based yoga styles studied with John Friend, and with numerous experienced teachers over others. She wants to share with students the years. They have helped to shape and deepen her yoga the strength, peace and centering that yoga brings to stress-filled lives. Robbie has an MA in practice and they inspired her to love the yoga she teaches. Economics and works for the Government. Her love for life after breast cancer and other calamities has taught her to appreciate her yoga even more each day. She travels to Africa annually bringing yoga to people in Liberia. Her goal is to open the hearts of all who are in pain.

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DOUG KELLER (E-RYT 500) has a PAT PAO (E-RYT 200) began her yoga strong background in the alignment based studies with Betty Roi. She has studied styles of Iyengar and Anusara Yoga, as well extensively at HAYC since 1998 and has as in yoga philosophy and yoga therapy. He completed the HAYC Teacher Training is a regular columnist in the internationally Program, Radiant Child, Yoga 4 Teens & renowned magazine Yoga+ and is the author Yin programs. She is of several books covering all aspects of yoga practice. He also a Relax & Renew Trainer®. Pat has completed inten- holds a Master’s Degree in Philosophy from Fordham sive teacher training workshops with Kaustaub Desikachar, University, and travels nationally and internationally, teach- John Friend, Paul Grilley, Anodea Judith, Judith Lasater, ing workshops in philosophy and as well as Elise Browning Miller, Sarah Powers, Erich Schiffman and hatha yoga. And of course he teaches regularly at the Rodney Yee. She is a former professional dancer and ballet Health Advantage Yoga Center! teacher. Pat has worked the last 18 years as a movie casting director. KELLY KESSLER (RYT 200) started as a student at HAYC in 1993 and completed EILEEN ROEHR (RYT 200) got hooked the HAYC Teacher Training Program in on yoga at HAYC in 1994. She is an 1999. She studies therapeutic yoga inten- Anusara Affiliate and her primary teachers sively, drawing upon her own experiences as are Betsey Downing, Doug Keller, and well as her work as a Neuromuscular Susan Van Nuys. Eileen has also studied Massage Therapist to teach the healing power of yoga to with John Friend, Suzie Hurley, and Jenny her students. Otto. In her other life she is the Program Director at Graydon Manor; where she also teaches yoga to emotion- JANET KIM (RYT 500) is a Certified ally disturbed youngsters. Anusara Yoga Instructor. Janet began her study and practice of Hatha Yoga in 1972. MARY RUBARD (RYT 200) began her She has taught yoga since 1987 and com- study of yoga at HAYC in 1998. She com- pleted the HAYC teacher training in 1995. pleted her teacher training in 2006 with Janet has studied yoga with Betsey Susan Van Nuys and Doug Keller and the Downing, John Friend, Desiree Rumbaugh, Rodney Yee, Radiant Child Yoga Program levels I & II Sarah Powers, and Doug Keller. with Shakta Kaur Khalsa in 2007. Mary is also a Certified Massage Therapist and is certified in Thai ANDE McDONALD (RYT 200) began Yoga Massage. Mary’s focus is to bring balance and calm her study of yoga in 1972. Ande completed into her life and to share this with others. teacher training programs with Betsey Downing, Lillah Schwartz, and John Friend. PAT TAYLOR (RYT 200) dabbled in yoga She has taught yoga at HAYC since 1995 and meditation for years before realizing and currently studies with Doug Keller. that she wanted them to be the center of Ande’s intention is for her students to find the joy of her life. She completed the HAYC Teacher movement in their yoga practice and their daily lives. Training Program and is currently enrolled in the Mindfulness Yoga and Meditation Training Program at Spirit Rock Meditation Center in California. Pat attends meditation retreats nationally and continues the study of yoga with various teachers.

RYT and E-RYT are registrations with the Yoga Alliance. These registrations represent levels of educational training and teaching experience for yoga teachers. All HAYC teachers have met these standards and are registered with the Yoga Alliance. For more information, please visit the Yoga Alliance website: www.yogaalliance.org

Spring 2008 • The Health Advantage Yoga Center 9 An Anusara Weekend with Jamie Allison and Kirtan with Justin Allison “April showers bring May flowers”, a sweet saying that reveals a deeper truth. Any tangible result is made manifest by what precedes it. In our yoga, as in our lives, our desires, our intentions, what is possible, what we are willing to offer toward any end result, must all be taken into consideration. Jamie Allison is one of the most respected and inspired yoga instructors in North America. She speaks with the wisdom of her Senior Certification in Anusara Yoga and long-time study of Rajanaka Tantra. She has been studying closely with Anusara Yoga founder, John Friend since 1994 and Dr. Douglas Brooks, world renowned scholar of Rajanaka Tantra, since 1998. Justin Allison has been studying with Jamie and John Friend since 1995. He received his Anusara Friday, May 16: 6:00-8:30 p.m. Certification in A light practice to determine the results of our endeavors thus far. Yoga 2 and above. $40 2002. Justin contin- ues his studies with Saturday, May 17: 9:00 a.m.-Noon John Friend and We can become more skillful at cultivating our lives. As we Dr. Douglas Brooks. refine our technique on the we refine our tech- Justin, a world class nique for living. This full spectrum class is offered to Yoga 2 musician and skillful and above. The focus is arm balancing. $45 assistant, adds Saturday, May 17: 2:00-4:00 p.m. musical ambiance Pausing to take stock opens up the possibilities. This settling to Savasana and class of hip openers, forward bends and twists invites us to leads Kirtan. listen to our inner voice. Everything we need is inside. Can we pause long enough to listen? Yoga 2 and above. $30

Saturday, May 17: Kirtan 4:15-5:15 p.m. Nothing opens the heart like chanting. Nothing inspires us more than an open heart. Please join Justin Allison as he This weekend workshop is for teachers leads us in this celebration. $15. Free to those registering and interested students. for the entire weekend workshop. REGISTRATION: Register online or complete the Sunday, May 18: 9:00 a.m.-Noon registration form in the brochure and send it in with full Every pose can unfold like a sweet offering, like a beautiful payment. Telephone registrations accepted with Visa or flower. How brightly is your heart revealed! A full spectrum MasterCard. Registrations accepted on a first come, first class with a focus on deep back bending. Yoga 3 and above. served basis. Because we maintain a waiting list, we request $45 that you do not give your space to a friend.

Sunday, May 18: 2:00-5:00 p.m. CANCELLATION POLICY: There is a $5.00 cancellation Therapeutics. The outer body is supported by the inner body. fee per class. Being aware of the inner support allows the outer, more tan- REFUNDS: No refunds are given after May 9 unless your gible body to line up, heal and open. Yoga 2 and above. $45 space can be filled from the waiting list.

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REGISTRATION: Register for classes and workshops online, in person, or by mail, fax, or phone. Online registration is in real time, is the quickest way to register, and is the best way CLASS FEES to ensure a space in your desired class. To register by mail, or in person, fill out a registration SPRING 2008 SESSION form and enclose full payment. Phone and fax registrations are accepted with Visa or Yoga $176 11 weeks MasterCard. WORKSHOPS: Sign up online or fill out a registration form and enclose payment in full. Twice weekly $330 11 weeks There is a $5 cancellation fee per workshop. You must cancel at least 7 days prior to the 1st class is $16/class; 2nd class is $14/class workshop in order to receive a refund unless your spot can be filled from our waiting list. Teens $128 8 weeks WAITING LIST: All registrations are subject to space availability. If a class is full, ask to Kids $112 8 weeks be added to our waiting list. If a space becomes available, you will be called. Lil Kids $96 8 weeks LATE REGISTRATION: Late registrations can be accepted on a pro-rated basis, space per- mitting. Only students with yoga experience are accepted after the third week of the session. DROP IN FEES CANCELLATIONS: To cancel your class or workshop, a drop request must be submitted online or a cancellation form must be filled out at HAYC. Refunds are based on the date Yoga classes for of the online submission or the cancellation form, not on the date of the last class attended. registered students $16 REFUNDS are given according to the following schedule: if you cancel before the second class: 100% refund minus the $45 administrative fee. After the second class: 70% refund of Yoga classes for the class fee, after the third class: 60% of the class fee, after the fourth class: 30% of the class unregistered fee. No refunds are given after the fifth class. Refunds are processed in the 6th week of the students $20 term. Class fees cannot be transferred to another session. KIDS AND LIL KIDS REFUNDS are given according to the following schedule: Kids $15 if you cancel before the second class: 100% refund minus the $35 administrative fee. Lil Kids $14 After the second class: 60% refund of the class fee, after the third class: 50% of the class fee. No refunds are given after the 4th class of the term.

Spring 2008 • The Health Advantage Yoga Center 11 THE HEALTH ADVANTAGE YOGA CENTER PRSRT STD 1041 Sterling Road — Suite 202 US POSTAGE Herndon, VA 20170 PAID MERRIFIELD VA PERMIT #6445

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Spring 2008 Session Begins April 12

Sample classes, for new students only, are free and fill quickly. Register early to reserve your space. You may register online or by telephone for sample classes, 703-435.1571.

Saturday, April 5 Tuesday, April 8 9:00-10:30 am Yoga 1 Susan 10:00-11:00 am Gentle Yoga 1 Kelly K. 10:45-11:45 am Gentle Yoga 1 Pat T. Wednesday, April 9 Sunday, April 6 10:00-11:30 am Yoga 1 Susan 10:45 am-12:15 pm Yoga 1 Nick 5:45-6:45 pm Gentle Yoga 1 Pat T. 4:00-5:30 pm Teens Yoga (ages 12-17) Pat P. 5:45-7:15 pm Vinyasa 1* Dianne 5:30-6:45 pm Kids Yoga (ages 6-11) Mary 7:30-9:00 pm Yoga 1 Eileen Monday, April 7 Thursday, April 10 10:00-11:30 am Yoga 1 Pat P. 12:00-1:00 pm Gentle Yoga 1 Pat T. 5:45-7:15 pm Yoga 1 Kelly K. 5:45-7:15 pm Yoga 1 Susan 7:30-8:30 pm Gentle Yoga 1 Kelly K. 5:45-7:15 pm Prenatal Yoga Jennifer 7:30-9:00 pm Yoga 1 Mary

*Vinaysa: Must have completed at least two sessions of Friday, April 11 Yoga 2 or have a strong Vinyasa-based practice. 10:00-11:30 am Prenatal Yoga Kathy ** Though the Lil Kids Yoga class is just for kids, parents 3:30-4:15 pm Lil Kids Yoga (ages 3-5)** Mary are welcome to join their child in the sample class. 4:30-5:45 pm Kids Yoga (ages 6-11) Mary

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