The mission The Unknown of The Health Advantage e have all had huge nerve-wracking event years, and at one point I Wthe experience of becomes commonplace. taught five beginning yoga Center is to attending a new school, Sometimes we feel that we classes per session. I find it whether it is the first day of are doing the same thing fascinating that no class is enhance the kindergarten or switching over and over again, year in ever the same. The students to a new high school mid and year out. We drive the have different amounts of health, well-being year. As the first day same routes, work with the energy and interest, differ- approaches, there is the same people and see the ent injuries, and different and unity of thrill of anticipation mixed same neighbors. We may questions. An explanation with the disquiet of facing feel we are in a deep rut. of a pose that works well in body, mind, heart, the unknown. Excited The yoga center has a pre- one class is met with blank thoughts of new adventures dictable flow: the brochures stares in the next. These and spirit through are mingled with concerns for the next session are variations have kept the of fitting in and finding classes new and interesting Anusara Yoga and mailed, registration starts, friends. the current session ends, year after year. related disciplines. As we move beyond school, there is a short break and The unknown can be as there are major events like then the new session thrilling and scary as the new jobs, marriage and hav- begins. Yet each session first day of school, but WINTER 2005 ing children, each of which brings new students, and often, it is unrecognized. is accompanied by that many returning students When a party becomes HIGHLIGHTS same mix of excitement and change classes, levels and just another party, INTERIM WORKSHOPS: apprehension. A similar instructors. There are new we forget Stillness & Joy, rush of adrenaline and ache combinations of students in there is New Year's, in the pit of the stomach classes and different levels always ...... 4 can be felt before smaller of enrollment. Even though the moments like leading a the outer rhythm stays the WORKSHOPS: meeting for the first time or same, there are constant Breast Cancer Survivors, Food & throwing a first party. There variations within it. Mood, Relax & Renew, is always a chance some- I have taught Philosophy, Hip thing unexpected could beginning Openers, Reiki 2, happen. yoga classes Teen Stress . . . . .4&5 Once we have done some- for Sample Classes . . .12 thing many times, the excitement and unease fade. It becomes just another Classes Begin meeting or party, noth- January 10 ing to get too excited about. What was a chance someone could spill will find when you enter into the unknown. New SUSAN VAN NUYS is the red wine on the carpet. your office or what your resolutions create a sense director of The Health children will tell you when of excitement, accomplish- Advantage Yoga Center. When you stop and consid- er, there is always some they arrive home from ment or worry at first, but She has been a yoga practi- school. Even when you talk after a while these emotions tioner since 1989 and is a uncertainty in everything in life. You never really know with a spouse or an old tend to fade as a routine certified Anusara Yoga friend, you are never exactly becomes established. Instructor and Registered what will happen when you step out of your certain what they are think- We would have trouble Yoga Teacher through the ing or feeling at that time. . Susan has door each morn- functioning if we lived each ing, much From previous experience, day as if it were the first day studied with many world- there are expectations, but class instructors and has less what of school. Constant excite- you you can never completely ment and nervousness chosen to focus on the predict what will happen. Anusara style. She received would wear us down. a BS degree in computer Now we are beginning a However, life without the science and linguistics new year. It is a time of unknown would be incredi- from the College of new resolutions and bly dull. William and Mary. She new beginnings, The trick is to see the infi- particularly enjoys applying a recognized nite variations within our the logic she learned while and cele- regular schedules and to programming computers brated realize that the unknown is to the progressive teaching step always there. With the of yoga poses. When not unknown there is always involved with yoga or something new. computers, Susan enjoys hiking, biking and travelling.

“Anusara Yoga integrates the science of bio-mechanical alignment, the art of the inner body and a celebration of the heart.” John Friend

•Jennifer is having her second child! Her baby is due mid- •The Mixed Level class is being discontinued for now. February, and after the birth, she plans to take off the •There are a limited number of work-study positions avail- remainder of the winter as well as the spring session. able at HAYC and a limited number of scholarships. If you Mary O. will teach the Postpartum class on Friday morn- are interested, ask for an application at the front desk. ing. Eileen will teach the Prenatal class on Friday evening. •We need 7 registered students to hold a session of classes. Linda will teach the Sunday morning Yoga 3 at 9 a.m. If the course for which you have registered has fewer than and Robbie will teach Yoga 2-3 at 10:45 a.m. on Sunday. seven students, the class may be cancelled. You will be Nick will teach Yoga 1 on Sunday at 10:45 a.m. notified and we will try to find another class for you. •Kristina is adopting a baby early in 2005 and though she does not plan to return as a full time instructor, she may appear as a substitute occasionally.

2 healthadvantageyoga.com YOGA 1/BEGINNER is endurance in Yoga 1 and We regret there is NO CHILDCARE the introductory class for Yoga 2 standing poses. students who are new to It does not include the available at the Yoga Center. Yoga. This class focuses shoulder stand. The basic on poses to stretch and Anusara Yoga principles of strengthen the legs, back, alignment are presented. and shoulders. Emphasis This class is suitable for practice outside of class is and relaxation to help you is given to the basic align- students who have prac- strongly encouraged. It is recover from pregnancy ment of the standing ticed other styles of yoga, recommended that stu- and childbirth and to poses. but it is not suitable for dents complete at least adjust to the demands of those who have never stud- three sessions of Level 2 motherhood. Please bring GENTLE YOGA 1 is ied yoga before. and one session of Level diapering supplies, a water- designed for those who 2-3 before taking Yoga 3. proof changing sheet, and prefer a class less vigorous YOGA 2/ADVANCED a blanket for your baby. than Yoga 1. It includes BEGINNER focuses on YOGA 4/ADVANCED is gentle stretches and refining the standing poses for students who are capa- YOGA FOR KIDS (ages 6- breathing as well as simple and learning basic sitting ble of holding a freestand- 11) This class is designed to movements designed to postures, simple back ing headstand, can do a help children build strength systematically increase the bending poses, and the full arm balance (hand- and flexibility, concentra- range of motion of every shoulder stand using the stand) alone at the wall, tion and focus, compassion major joint and increase Anusara Yoga principles and who can push up into and self-esteem through the energy. This class is ideal of alignment. It is recom- Urdhva playful practice of yoga pos- for students with chronic mended that students com- (Upward Facing Bow tures. Kids will have fun as symptoms such as muscle/ plete both Yoga 1 and Pose) with straight arms. they improve their posture, joint pain, stiffness, weak- Yoga 1-2 before taking Regular practice is expect- motor coordination and ness, or fatigue. Yoga 2. ed. Permission of the balance. Yoga poses will help children cope with the GENTLE YOGA 2 is a YOGA 2-3 is a combina- instructor is required. conflicts and stress of a very continuation of Gentle tion class. It begins with PRENATAL YOGA is for hectic world. A child who Yoga 1, emphasizing the Yoga 2 poses and moves pregnant women. Dads-to- learns yoga will develop refinement of Gentle Yoga gradually into Yoga 3 be are also welcome to skills that will last a lifetime. poses, particularly 1 poses and introducing register for the class. This the basic Anusara Yoga strengthening poses for the TEENS YOGA (Ages 12- class is designed to help principles. This class will upper body in preparation 17) Life can be very busy you stay relaxed and focus on strengthening the for the headstand and and stressful for teens these healthy throughout preg- body and adapting poses . The headstand days. This class gives teens nancy and to prepare you to protect injured or weak is the major pose learned the opportunity to partici- joints. New breathing and in this course. Students for delivery. It is fun and pate in a nurturing activity relaxation techniques will should complete at least appropriate for both new that provides exercise for be introduced as well. This three sessions of Yoga 2 and experienced yoga stu- the total body as well as class is more strenuous before taking Yoga 2-3. dents. Please obtain your relaxation techniques that than Gentle Yoga 1 and doctor’s or midwife’s per- can be used for school, YOGA 3/INTERMEDIATE students must complete at mission in writing before sports, performing arts, continues with refinements least two sessions of Gentle enrolling. sleep improvement, and to poses studied in Yoga 1 Yoga 1 before taking life skills. Yoga allows teens and 2 and introduces the POSTPARTUM YOGA Gentle Yoga 2. to find strength and flexi- headstand, forearm bal- is for new mothers and bility through practice and YOGA 1-2 is a continua- ance, and full arm balance babies 6 weeks to 6 patience. Skills developed tion class for Yoga 1. The (handstand). Additional months. This one-hour through yoga will last a emphasis of this course is back bend poses are also class focuses on the use of lifetime. on refining and building included. Regular yoga yoga postures, breathing

Please do not attend class if you have a contagious condition. HAYC has a flexible make-up policy and we will welcome you back when you have recovered.

Winter 2005 • The Health Advantage Yoga Center 3 STILLNESS AND JOY: AN INTERIM WORKSHOP YOGA FOR BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS with Jennifer with Jane Hoge Wednesday, December 22, 2004, 6:00-8:00 p.m., $30 Saturday, January 15, 1:00-3:00 p.m., $30 Live this holiday season to its fullest! By taking time to Sunday, February 13, 1:00-3:00 p.m., $30 pause and experience the stillness in our hearts, we can Saturday, March 12, 1:00-3:00 p.m., $30 experience the genuine joy that this time of year is all about. This workshop is specifically designed for survivors of breast We will quiet our minds and open our hearts through the cancer. You can expect a combination of stretching, practice of yoga poses, breathing, and relaxation. strengthening and restorative poses. If you are a breast can- It’s a great break from the busyness of the season and a joy- cer survivor looking for a proactive and positive experience, ful way to experience the holidays from the inside out. this class is for you. Beginners are welcome. Appropriate for students Level 2 and above. Since 1998, Jane Hoge has been a student of yoga. Following a third diagnosis of breast cancer that year, she began taking JUMP START YOUR NEW YEAR classes with other survivors while undergoing chemotherapy. with Pat and Devra For the past several years, she has spoken to numerous groups Saturday, January 1, 2005, 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., $30 across the country about her cancer journey and the mind- Refresh, renew and relax with Devra Kudeviz and Pat Pao body connection. Jane considers yoga to have been instrumen- in their fourth annual New Year’s Day workshop. Start the tal in her healing process. New Year with something we all love to do. Celebrate the day as we wring out the old and breathe in the new! All lev- FOOD AND MOOD with Julia Kalish els welcome. Saturday, January 22, 1:00-3:00 p.m., $30 You are what you eat — but do you know that you also eat YOGA NIDRA with Linda what you are? The foods you eat have a tremendous impact Tuesday, January 5, 2005, 6:00-8:00 p.m., $30 on your moods, energy levels, ability to cope with stress, Imagine an hour of guided deep relaxation. Yoga Nidra is a sleep patterns, and more. Yet the way you feel will also drive technique designed to restore you physically, mentally, emo- what foods you choose to eat. This workshop will explore tionally, and energetically. What sets Yoga Nidra apart from the relationships between what we eat and how we feel, other forms of meditation and relaxation is the repetition of with a focus on chocolate and caffeine. You will learn practi- an intention, which is thus set in the conscious and subcon- cal suggestions for balancing and creating desired moods by scious mind. The result: resolve is strengthened and positive eating certain foods. Julia Kalish, a Certified Nutritionist results more assured. Recharge your batteries after the bus- and Holistic Health Counselor, is the founder and Director of tle of the holidays and set your New Year’s resolutions at Inner Voice Nutrition, LLC. the cellular level! Wear loose-fitting, warm clothing, and bring your favorite soft pillow. A mild yoga practice pre- RELAX AND RENEW: cedes the meditation. Open to everyone (bring a friend!). with Dian Kaye Sunday, January 30, 1:00-3:00 p.m., $30 An antidote to stress is relaxation, which is to rest deeply. Restorative yoga is “active relaxation”. By supporting the There is a $5 cancellation fee per workshop. body with props, we alternately stimulate and relax the body Refunds: You must cancel at least 7 days prior to the work- to move toward balance. Come join us for restorative yoga shop in order to receive a refund unless your spot can be and bring some relaxation into your life. Dian Kaye is a cer- filled from our waiting list. tified Relax and Renew Trainer.

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FOUNDATIONS OF THE YOGA TRADITION IV with Olga February 19-26, 2005. Susan will lead a Mexico Saturday, February 12, 1:00-3:00 p.m., $30 yoga vacation in Puerto Morelos. Brochures are available This workshop introduces the period of Classical Yoga, and at HAYC or call to have one mailed to you. will focus on the history, literature, philosophy, and prac- tice of Patanjala-Yoga as exemplified in the Yoga-Sutras. OUT OF TOWN WORKSHOPS WITH DOUG The material presented will be based on chapters 9 and 10 January 13-16: Switzerland of Georg Feuerstein’s, The Yoga Tradition. There are no January 21-23: Orlando, Florida pre-requisites for this workshop. No previous knowledge is necessary. January 27-30: Greensboro, North Carolina February 11-13: Jacksonville, Florida HIP OPENERS with Jan February 18-20: Boulder, Colorado Saturday, February 19, 1:00-3:00 p.m., $30 February 24-27: Pasadena, Texas Hip strength and flexibility is an important factor in almost March 11-13: Traverse City, Michigan all poses. As you develop more mobility in your hips you notice increased freedom in your lower back, hips, pelvic March 18-20: Portland, Maine region and knees. In this workshop we will explore differ- April 1-3: Northampton, Massachusetts ent ways to create this expansion and openness. For more information on Doug’s workshops, Appropriate for students Level 2 and above. see his web site: www.DoYoga.com

REIKI SECOND DEGREE with Olga Saturday, February 26, 1:00-6:00 p.m., Sunday, February 27, 12:30-3:30 p.m., $150 Students will learn to use the ancient sacred symbols and mantras used for distance healing and general Reiki ses- is an ancient discipline that sions. Students will also learn techniques such as beaming explores, develops, and integrates the body, and scanning, in addition to other Japanese techniques you mind, and spirit. Yoga systematically stretches and strengthens mus- can incorporate into your Reiki treatments. You will learn cles throughout the body, increases circulation to to use a pendulum to check the chakras. Prerequisite: internal organs and glands, quiets the nervous sys- Classroom Training for Reiki First Degree. A list of recom- tem, and improves concentration. This ancient sys- mended reading will be provided at registration. A 60 page tem of self-care brings vitality, health, deep relax- manual will also be provided. ation, and peace of mind. The style of Hatha Yoga taught is the Anusara STRESS WORKSHOP FOR TEENS with Pat method, based on the work of John Friend. Saturday, March 19, 2:00-4:30 p.m., $45 Anusara Yoga is a new style of yoga that is heart- oriented, spiritually inspiring, and yet grounded in Life for teenagers today can be very stressful. School work, a deep knowledge of optimal body alignment in the tests, exams and after school activities leave very little time poses. Instructors encourage students to listen to for the average teen. Teens have not however, been taught their bodies, respect its wisdom, and to progress at or given the skills of coping with today's hectic lifestyle. their own pace. Deep relaxation is taught in each This workshop will provide a forum for discussion about class after completion of the postures. The intention anxiety and stress as well as practical ways to deal and cope of the instructors at HAYC is to assist students in with life’s many pressures. We will be exploring different the development of physical, mental, and spiritual yogic relaxation techniques and will be creating a STRESS well-being: a truly priceless health advantage. SOS kit. Open to all teens age 12 to 18. No previous yoga experience necessary.

Winter 2005 • 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] Kids and Teens yoga courses are 10 weeks: January 16 to March 20 Yoga courses are 12 weeks: January 10 to April 3 Monday Thursday TIME CLASS INSTRUCTOR TIME CLASS INSTRUCTOR 10:00-11:30 am Yoga 1 Pat 10:00-11:30 am Yoga 2 Ande 10:00-11:30 am Yoga 1-2 Kathy 10:00-11:30 am Yoga 3 Kelly C. 10:00-11:30 am Yoga 2 Doug 10:00-11:45 am Yoga 4 Susan 5:45-7:15 pm Yoga 1 Kelly K. 12:00-1:30 pm Gentle Yoga 1 Paulette 5:45-7:15 pm Yoga 1-2 Janet 12:00-1:30 pm Yoga 1-2 Olga 5:45-7:15 pm Yoga 2 Doug 4:00-5:30 pm Yoga 2 Mary O. 7:30-9:00 pm Gentle Yoga 1 Paulette 5:45-7:15 pm Yoga 1 Susan 7:30-9:00 pm Yoga 2 Janet 5:45-7:15 pm Yoga 2 Linda 7:30-9:00 pm Yoga 2-3 Doug 5:45-7:15 pm Yoga 2-3 Jan 7:30-9:00 pm Yoga 1-2 Olga Tuesday 7:30-9:00 pm Yoga 3 Jan TIME CLASS INSTRUCTOR 7:30-9:15 pm Yoga 4 Susan 10:00-11:30 am Gentle Yoga 1 Paulette 10:00-11:30 am Yoga 2 Kelly C. Friday 10:00-11:30 am Yoga 3 Ande TIME CLASS INSTRUCTOR 12:00-1:30 pm Gentle Yoga 2 Paulette 10:00-11:00 am Postpartum Jennifer/Mary O. 12:00-1:30 pm Yoga 1 Mary E. 10:00-11:30 am Prenatal Yoga Kathy 4:00-5:30 pm Yoga 1-2 Mary O. 5:45-7:15 pm Prenatal Yoga Jennifer/Eileen 4:00-5:30 pm Yoga 3 Doug 5:45-7:15 pm Yoga 1-2 Robbie 5:45-7:15 pm Yoga 1 Mary O. 5:45-7:15 pm Yoga 2 Linda Saturday 5:45-7:15 pm Yoga 4 Doug TIME CLASS INSTRUCTOR 7:30-9:00 pm Yoga 1 Linda 9:00-10:30 am Yoga 1 Mary E. 7:30-9:00 pm Yoga 2 Janet 9:00-10:30 am Yoga 1-2 Olga/Debbie 7:30-9:00 pm Yoga 3 Doug 9:00-10:30 am Yoga 2-3 Janet 10:45-12:15 pm Gentle Yoga 1 Mary E. Wednesday 10:45-12:15 pm Yoga 2 Olga TIME CLASS INSTRUCTOR 10:45-12:15 pm Yoga 3 Janet 10:00-11:30 am Yoga 1 Susan 10:00-11:30 am Yoga 1-2 Kelly K. Sunday 10:00-11:30 am Yoga 2-3 Kelly C. TIME CLASS INSTRUCTOR 12:00-1:45 pm Yoga 4 Doug 9:00-10:30 am Yoga 2 Robbie 5:45-7:15 pm Gentle Yoga 1 Olga 9:00-10:30 am Yoga 3 Jennifer/Linda 5:45-7:15 pm Yoga 2 Janet 10:45-12:15 pm Yoga 1 Nick 5:45-7:15 pm Yoga 3 Susan 10:45-12:15 pm Yoga 2-3 Jennifer/Robbie 7:30-9:00 pm Yoga 1 Eileen 4:00-5:15 pm Teens Yoga Pat 7:30-9:00 pm Yoga 1-2 Janet 5:30-6:45 pm Kids Yoga Pat 7:30-9:00 pm Yoga 2 Susan 5:45-7:15 pm Yoga 2 Robbie

Office hours are Monday through Thursday, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm and Friday 10:00 am - noon. Classes will be held on all holidays falling within the Winter 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 Wednesday 10:00 am a t-shirt. Please no baggy pants as they mask the alignment Thursday 5:45 pm of the legs. Remove your shoes before entering the yoga Wednesday 5:45 pm Saturday 9:00 am rooms. All props are supplied. Please do not eat 2-3 hours Thursday 12:00 pm before class. Sunday 10:45 am Saturday 10:45 am FREE SAMPLE CLASSES are held the week before the Yoga 3 session begins. They are an opportunity for new students Tuesday 10:00 am Gentle Yoga 2 to see our Yoga Center, meet the instructors and experi- Tuesday 12:00 pm 4:00 pm 7:30 pm ence a class. We recommend you sign up for a sample class taught by the instructor with whom you plan to study. Yoga 1 Wednesday 5:45 pm Please see page 12 for the dates and times. Monday 10:00 am Thursday 10:00 am 5:45 pm 7:30 pm TRIAL CLASSES: New students who miss the Free Tuesday 12:00 pm Saturday 10:45 am Sample Classes may take a trial class during the first three 5:45 pm Sunday 9:00 am weeks of the session in any class that is not full. The fee for 7:30 pm a trial class is $18. Kids and Teens trial classes are $14. Wednesday 10:00 am Yoga 4 Postpartum Yoga trial classes are $13. The trial class fee is 7:30 pm Tuesday 5:45 pm applied to the cost of the course when joining the current Thursday 5:45 pm Wednesday 12:00 pm session. Saturday 9:00 am Thursday 10:00 am MAKE-UPS: We strongly encourage students to get the 7:30 pm Sunday 10:45 am full experience of their course by making up any classes Yoga 1-2 Prenatal Yoga missed. Classes cancelled due to inclement weather may be made up during the session. Missed classes can only be Monday 10:00 am Friday 10:00 am 5:45 pm 5:45 pm made up during the current session at the same level or lower. There is no need to call ahead to take a make-up Tuesday 4:00 pm Postpartum class. Just come to any appropriate level class and give the Wednesday 10:00 am Yoga instructor your name and regular class. Teen students can 7:30 pm Friday 10:00 am make up in Yoga 1 classes if this is their first session of Thursday 12:00 pm Teens Yoga or in Yoga 1-2 classes if they have taken more 7:30 pm Kids Yoga than one Teens Yoga class. Kids Yoga students can only Friday 5:45 pm Sunday 5:30 pm make up in the Teens Yoga class. Saturday 9:00 am Teens Yoga DROP-IN CLASSES: Drop-ins are allowed for students Yoga 2 Sunday 4:00 pm who are currently enrolled and wish to take an extra class Monday 10:00 am or for students who are not enrolled but have completed 5:45 pm an equivalent level of Anusara or . Drop-ins 7:30 pm are permitted ONLY in classes that are not filled. Please Tuesday 10:00 am call to confirm there is space. Drop-ins are not allowed in 5:45 pm the Kids, Teen, Prenatal or Postpartum Yoga classes unless 7:30 pm the student has previously taken the class and still meets Wednesday 5:45 pm the requirements. See page 11 for drop-in fees. 7:30 pm WEATHER: If classes have to be cancelled due to Thursday 10:00 am inclement weather, there will be an announcement on the 4:00 pm 5:45 pm answering machine one hour before the class is scheduled to begin. Saturday 10:45 am Sunday 9:00 am 5:45 pm Winter 2005 • The Health Advantage Yoga Center 7 JAN BALDI began studying yoga in 1990. MARY EPPLER was first introduced to She completed the HAYC Teacher Training yoga in 1994 at the HAYC and has been Program, is a Yoga Alliance Registered studying here ever since. She completed Teacher and an Anusara Affiliate. She the teacher training program with Susan has studied with numerous senior yoga Van Nuys and Doug Keller in 2002, and is teachers. Her primary teacher is John a Registered Yoga Teacher with the Yoga Schumacher who has influenced and inspired her practice. Alliance. Through teaching, Mary wishes John Friend has also influenced her practice. She has an to convey to her students the inner balance that yoga has MS degree in Public Administration. brought to her life.

NICK BAUER is a registered yoga teacher PAULETTE ESCHERT began her study with Yoga Alliance. Nick began his study of of yoga in 1995. She has completed the yoga in 1998. He completed the Radiant HAYC Teacher Training Program and has Child teacher training with Shakta Kaur studied with John Friend and . Khalsa in 2003, the HAYC teacher training Paulette came to yoga searching for an alternative way to manage a severe and with Susan Van Nuys and Doug Keller, and painful arthritis condition that has required a number the Level 2 teacher training with John Friend in 2004. of surgeries. She brings to her teaching compassion and He has also studied with Betsey Downing, Elise Browning understanding for people who feel limited by their physi- Miller, and Desiree Rumbaugh. Nick enjoys sharing his cal abilities. experience and leading others on their own journey of yoga. LINDA JACOBSEN is a Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga Teacher and an Anusara JENNIFER BRESEMAN began studying Affiliated instructor. She has completed yoga in 1992. She has completed the teacher training from HAYC, Anusara HAYC teacher training program and an Yoga, and Rod Stryker’s Pure Yoga. Anusara TT with John Friend. She is She has a BS in earth sciences and an Anusara Affiliated and a Registered Teacher MA in writing and editing, and she works for the with the Yoga Alliance. She also draws on U.S. Geological Survey. Linda enjoys kayaking, hiking, her experience working as an RN in different settings writing, and traveling. including Labor and Delivery. Right now she considers her ROBBIE KATSON has studied yoga since greatest spiritual teacher to be her baby boy. 1992 and is a Yoga Alliance Registered KELLY CLEVELAND is a Yoga Alliance Teacher. She completed the HAYC Teacher Registered Teacher and an Anusara Training program and has studied with Affiliated Yoga instructor. She has studied John Friend, Rodney Yee and others. She yoga since 1990. She received her teaching wants to share with students the strength, certificate in 1994 and began teaching at peace and centering that yoga brings to stress-filled lives. HAYC in 1996. Her primary teachers Robbie has an MA in Economics and works for the were Betsey Downing and Kevin Perry. She has also stud- Government. ied with Rodney Yee, Judith Lasater and John Friend. DOUG KELLER was one of the first to be Kelly's main focus is to teach the Anusara Principles certified as an Anusara Yoga instructor by through her own experiences and love for yoga. John Friend, having studied with him KATHY DUKE is a Yoga Alliance extensively since 1991, and is one of the Registered Teacher. For more than ten few designated Anusara Teacher Trainers. years she has worked as a professional in He holds a Master’s Degree in Philosophy the fitness industry, completing many from Fordham University, studied yoga in for 7 hours of study and practice including pre- years, and now offers workshops in philosophy and and post-natal program design. Kathy has as well as hatha yoga. He travels nationally completed the HAYC teacher training program with and internationally, teaching Anusara Yoga. Betsey Downing and Doug Keller and has attended work- shops with John Friend and many other instructors. She earned her BFA from Virginia Commonwealth University.

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KELLY KESSLER is a Yoga Alliance MARY OSTEN is a Registered Yoga Registered Teacher. She became a student Teacher with the Yoga Alliance. She began at HAYC in 1993 and from her first class her study of yoga in 1996 and completed she knew she wanted to become a teacher. the HAYC Teacher Training Program with She realized that to accomplish her vision Betsey Downing and Kevin Perry in 1999. practical experience and knowledge were She has also studied with Rodney Yee, necessary. In 1999 Kelly completed the Judith Lasater and John Friend. Mary is a licensed massage HAYC Teacher Training Program with Betsey Downing therapist and maintains a part-time practice in Arlington. and continues to study extensively Anusara and Therapeutic Yoga. She is also a Certified Massage Her experience has been that massage and yoga promote a Therapist specializing in Neuromuscular Therapy. greater sense of wellbeing. PATRICIA PAO (RYT 200) began her JANET KIM is a certified Anusara Yoga yoga studies with Betty Roi. She has stud- Instructor. She began her study and prac- ied extensively at HAYC since 1998 and tice of Hatha Yoga in 1972. She has taught has completed the HAYC and the Radiant yoga since 1987 and completed the HAYC Child teacher training programs. Pat also teacher training in 1995. Janet has studied completed intensive teacher training work- yoga with Betsey Downing, John Friend, shops with Rodney Yee, Judith Lasater, Desiree Rumbaugh, Rodney Yee and Doug Keller. Erich Schiffman, Kaustaub Desikchar and John Friend. DEBBIE McDANIEL began her study of She is a former professional dancer and ballet teacher. Pat yoga in 1995. She completed the HAYC has worked the last 18 years as a movie casting director. Teacher Training Program in 1996. Debbie OLGA RASMUSSEN is a Registered Yoga is an Anusara Affiliated Teacher and has Teacher with the Yoga Alliance as well as over 100 hours of Anusara Teacher an Anusara Affiliated Instructor. She has a Training. Debbie’s primary teachers have Doctorate in Spirituality and Education, is been Kevin Perry, Betsey Downing, and Doug Keller. a Reiki practitioner, and is certified in Debbie has also studied with John Friend, Desiree Reconnective Healing™. Olga enjoys Rumbaugh, Jenny Otto, Rodney Yee, Eric Schiffman collecting sacred art, books, music, and fine wine. and Judith Lasater. EILEEN ROEHR got hooked on yoga at ANDE McDONALD is a Registered Yoga HAYC in 1994. She is a Registered Yoga Teacher through the Yoga Alliance and is an Teacher with the Yoga Alliance and an Affiliated Anusara Yoga Teacher. Her study Anusara Affiliate. Her primary teachers are of yoga began in 1972. Ande completed Betsey Downing and Doug Keller. Eileen teacher training programs with Betsey has also studied with John Friend, Suzie Downing, Lillah Schwartz, and John Friend. Hurley, and Jenny Otto. In her other life she is the She has taught yoga at HAYC since 1995 and currently Program Director at Graydon Manor, where she also studies with Doug Keller. Ande’s intention is for her stu- teaches yoga to emotionally disturbed youngsters. dents to find the joy of movement in their yoga practice and their daily lives.

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.

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subject; that true “masters” are always learning, adding the building blocks in a wall that has no dimension or completion — the teachings of the gateless gate. Ten years later, I turned again to yoga to help cope with recent, significant personal losses. From the first class I felt I belonged, that the practice was right for me in that moment. Since then a regular yoga practice has helped me cure physical ailments Yoga and I flirted with in myself that chiropractors and neurologists could not. I am able to manage the stress levels from my high-pressure each other on and off for day job, and I am simply a better person. I knew that I would be practicing this graceful art for the most of my life. rest of my life. So a few years later, I began teacher training not only to deepen my practice and prepare for a second Do you remember the early 1970s PBS Yoga series Lilias! career, but also because I have always loved to help others Yoga and You? I was 15, and Mom, an avid Lilias follower, learn and to learn from them. I am most happy watching practiced regularly on the living room floor. I was humbled that light bulb go off when someone understands or by her ability to bend in half and place her hands flat on achieves something for the first time, to delight in their the floor, while I could barely reach my shins. Occasionally delight. I would join her, but other things captured a teen-ager’s To me, yoga is the owner’s manual for your body and soul attention. His name was Tony. that didn’t come with the original packaging. Each year I Then in college, hatha yoga was offered as a PE elective. learn more — to move properly and improve how to sit, The inspirational teacher touched on meditation and stand, and breathe, and I find myself more flexible, breathing techniques in addition to basic poses. I loved stronger, and calmer. I’ve learned finally what my Mom, how yoga made me feel, the balance and inner calm. So the Grace, has known all along, that the body’s healing ability rest is history — I’ve practiced every day since then. Well, is remarkable, if we give it space and time to do its job. not exactly. I turned instead to racquetball, women's soc- I want a spring in my step right up to my last day on the cer, hiking, and biking. planet, and I know that each of us has that potential when Then, in 1985 my path crossed that of a gifted karate we take proper care of our physical, emotional, and spiritu- instructor. She taught the pursuit of awareness, discipline, al selves. So even if your practice is best described as “fits ego-less-ness, grace, and agility. I loved the Kata (pre- and starts,” as mine has been, keep at it! Slow and steady. scribed movements of blocks and strikes) and mindfulness To the mats with us all! teachings. The instructor taught that one does not master a

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