The mission Challenges of The Health n August 2000 I was rear-ended become weak and less Advantage while stopped in traffic on the flexible. We compensate Ibeltway. I was hit so hard that the grill by recruiting other body Center is to of the pickup truck left an impression parts, moving them in ways enhance the on the back of my minivan. Besides the they are not designed to move, expected whiplash, I had other serious, which over time causes those health, well-being though not crippling, musculoskeletal muscles and joints to become achy and sore. and unity of body, injuries. For several years after the accident, I was constantly aware of how Yoga postures challenge us to mind, heart, and I moved, sat, and positioned myself for move outside of our normal sleep. Bad posture and wrong patterns. They also require us to spirit through movements exacerbated the discomfort. balance strength and flexibility Yoga and related At the time of the accident, I was by strengthening areas that are taking a yoga class or two a week plus too mobile and creating disciplines. the occasional workshop and was flexibility in areas that are stiff teaching eleven classes. Yoga was a and tight. After the accident, huge part of my life and I refused to I could immediately feel allow the accident to take it away when I was doing a yoga from me. In the past three or four pose incorrectly because I years, the discomfort has subsided had instantaneous feedback. and I credit most of the Either the area where I was SUMMER 2011 improvement to a regular yoga injured became uncomfortable practice. or whatever I was using to HIGHLIGHTS compensate for my injuries When we are injured, the would feel overstretched or common and normal reaction is WORKSHOP: fatigued. At first I could only do to protect ourselves from further Inversions ...... 4 the beginning level poses, but pain. It is very easy to stop over the years, I regained most SHORT COURSE: moving in the ways that hurt Scoliosis ...... 4 of my flexibility and strength and stay with movements that and in some areas exceeded Judith Lasater ...... 10 cause no discomfort. Though where I had been before as the short term effect is a SAMPLE CLASSES . . . .12 my body became better decrease in pain, the long aligned. term effect is Registration Begins Although I the opposite. June 6 will always Muscles have to be Classes Begin that are careful in not July 18 some poses, I am used doing far better than the medical community predicted. In talking with other yoga Susan Van Nuys (E-RYT practitioners, I am not alone in experiencing these benefits 500) is the director of The of a regular yoga practice. Health Advantage Yoga Center. She has been a yoga Whenever we suffer an injury, physically or emotionally, practitioner since 1989 and we want to protect ourselves from additional harm. It is began teaching in 1997. A natural to create all types of shields and compensations former Anusara® certified and to avoid situations where we could be hurt again. instructor, Susan has studied Though we may have no control over an injury’s with many world-class Anusara occurrence, we do have a choice in how we react. We and Iyengar teachers. She can allow the injury to define us, becoming part of the received a BS degree in way we picture and describe ourselves, which at the computer science and linguistics beginning is understandable as we find a new normal. from the College of William However, over time, we can either keep our protective and Mary and she particularly shells or stretch beyond them. Though staying protected enjoys applying the logic she is easy and comfortable, it limits us in the long run. To learned while programming to the progressive teaching of stretch beyond our comfort zone is difficult but the yoga poses. Susan’s approach is long term rewards are worth the challenge. warm and clear with an appreciation of individual differences.

YOGA 1/BEGINNER is symptoms such as muscle/ YOGA 1-2 is a Anusara Yoga principles the introductory class for joint pain, stiffness, continuation class for Yoga of alignment. It is students who are new to weakness, or fatigue. 1. The emphasis of this recommended that Yoga. This class focuses course is on refining and students complete both is a on poses to stretch and GENTLE YOGA 2 building endurance in Yoga 1 and Yoga 1-2 continuation of Gentle strengthen the legs, back, Yoga 1 and Yoga 2 before taking Yoga 2. Yoga 1, emphasizing the and shoulders. Emphasis standing poses. The basic refinement of Gentle Yoga is a is given to the basic Anusara Yoga principles of YOGA 2-3 1 poses and introducing combination class. It alignment of the standing alignment are presented. the basic Anusara Yoga begins with Yoga 2 poses poses. This class is suitable for principles. This class will and moves gradually into students who have is focus on strengthening the Yoga 3 poses, particularly GENTLE YOGA 1 practiced other styles of designed for those who body and adapting poses strengthening poses for the yoga, but it is not suitable prefer a class less vigorous to protect injured or weak upper body in preparation for those who have never than Yoga 1. It includes joints. New breathing and for the headstand and studied yoga before. gentle stretches and relaxation techniques will . The headstand breathing as well as simple be introduced as well. This YOGA 2/ADVANCED is the major pose learned movements designed to class is more strenuous BEGINNER focuses on in this course. Students systematically increase the than Gentle Yoga 1 and refining the standing poses should complete at least range of motion of every students must complete at and learning basic sitting three sessions of Yoga 2 major joint and increase least two sessions of Gentle postures, simple back before taking Yoga 2-3. energy. This class is ideal Yoga 1 before taking bending poses, and the for students with chronic Gentle Yoga 2. shoulder stand using the

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YOGA 3/INTERMEDIATE body and their balance is VINYASA FLOW 1 Tai-chi/Yoga Flows. This continues with refinements the key to our physical is a continuous series of class is suitable for students to poses studied in Yoga 1 health, our emotional postures and Sun Salute who have completed at and 2 and introduces the stability and our mental variations connected with least one session of Yoga 2. headstand, forearm clarity. Each week we will the breath. This style of balance, and full arm focus on a different chakra practice is heating, PRENATAL YOGA is for balance (handstand). and explore , vigorous and challenging. pregnant women. This Additional back bend preps, and yoga poses that Recommended for class is designed to help poses are also included. can be practiced to help students who have you stay relaxed and Regular yoga practice guide that chakra into completed at least one healthy throughout outside of class is balance. session of Yoga 2-3 or pregnancy and to prepare strongly encouraged. It is above (or who have past you for delivery. It is fun recommended that students LUNCHTIME YOGA Vinyasa experience), are in and appropriate for both complete at least three students will experience good health and free of new and experienced yoga sessions of Level 2 and yoga's physical and mental major injuries. students. Please obtain one session of Level 2-3 benefits such as increased your doctor’s or midwife’s before taking Yoga 3. energy, clear focus, and VINYASA FLOW 2 permission in writing reduced stress. Using slow builds on the strength, before enrolling. YOGA 4/ADVANCED and gentle yogic postures stamina, and flexibility is for students who are with corresponding breath gained in Vinyasa Flow 1. YOGA FOR LIL KIDS capable of holding a work, students will become Sequences are more (ages 4-6) encourages freestanding headstand, familiar with the Sun challenging and move at a younger children to can do a full arm balance Salutation, gain upper back faster pace. The pace and experience yoga. Using (handstand) alone at the and spinal flexibility with intensity progress as the yoga postures in games, wall, and who can push up gentle twists and session continues. stories, adventures, and into Urdhva backbends, and practice Recommended for songs, children improve (Upward Facing Bow poses that strengthen the students who have motor skills, flexibility, Pose) with straight arms. lower back and abdominal completed at least three balance, strength, Regular practice is muscles. Each class will sessions of Vinyasa 1 and concentration and self expected. Permission of end with a short who can move repetitively esteem while having fun. the instructor is required. meditation and relaxation between Chaturanga and Children will also be to re-energize you for the Urdhva Mukha Svanasana. introduced to relaxation ACCESSING YOUR CORE rest of the day. Open to all Suggested as a make up and breathing techniques. focuses on the powerful levels. class for Yoga 3 and Yoga 4 All children must be potty and deep muscles in the students who are able to trained. abdominal region. These MOVEMENT, BREATH move into headstand and (ages 7- muscles increase endurance AND MEDITATION handstand at the wall. No YOGA FOR KIDS in yoga poses and Explore all three 11) is designed to help components of the classical serious physical injuries or children build strength and strengthening them may limitations. free you from common yoga practice each week: flexibility, concentration injuries on and off the mat. focused postures to open YIN YANG YOGA is a and focus, compassion and Core work also helps you and strengthen, combination of quiet self-esteem through the emotionally and progressively taught stationary poses and playful practice of yoga energetically, supporting breathing techniques to flowing sequences of poses. postures. Kids will have you in your spiritual path expand the flow of energy The Yin practice is fun as they improve their and making you more within, and guided designed to work our posture, motor resilient in life's ups and meditation to create a connective tissues and to coordination and balance. downs. Appropriate for quiet, vast sky of mind. protect the health of our Yoga poses will help students Yoga 2 and above. Suggested for students joints. The Yin practice children cope with the who have completed two is a perfect complement conflicts and stress of a very CHAKRA YOGA All living sessions of Yoga 2. to the more muscular, hectic world. A child who beings are composed of Inversions (i.e., movement-oriented Yang learns yoga will develop energy — the root of all Shoulderstand, Headstand) practices of yoga which skills that will last a lifetime. life. There are seven major will not be practiced in this include Sun Salutes, chakras or “spinning class. Make-ups and drop- Vinyasas, and ’s wheels” of energy in the ins welcome until Week 5.

Summer 2011 • The Health Advantage Yoga Center 3 INVERSION PLAYSHOP with Dianne YOGA FOR SCOLIOSIS with Angelika Sunday, July 31: 1:00 – 3:30 p.m., $40 Wednesdays: 5:45 – 7:15 p.m. Finding your way upside down is no easy task, you July 27, August 10, Au gu s t 24, September 7 have to o pen up, trust and smi le. There are Anusara Four weeks: $64 alignment techniques that optimize your flight and This series is geared towards students with scoliosis. your balance. Join us as we explore the challenges of It takes time and patience to understand the twists Handstand, Headstand and Forearm Balance in a and turns of a spine with scoliosis. This course gives relaxed and positive environment. Help from friends you the opportunity to explore poses that relieve will be essential, so partner work is an integral part of discomfort and tightness. With two week intervals the process. We'll begin with a flow to warm up and between sessions you have the necessary time to end with a delicious guided savasana. Suggested for practice and to experience the effects of the students at a strong Yoga 2-3 level or those who presented poses. At the end of the course you will have previous experience with these poses. No wrist, have created your own syllabus for a short home shoulder, neck or eye injuries please. practice. Since this class will progress, drop-ins and make-ups are only permitted in the first class unless you have previously taken this short course.

TEACHER TRAINING WITH OUT OF TOWN WORKSHOPS DOUG KELLER AND SUSAN VAN NUYS WITH DOUG KELLER September 2011 – September 2012 July 14-17 Stuttgart, Germany The teacher training program is for experienced students July 20-24 Zurich, Switzerland who are interested in learning to teach yoga. This course prepares prospective instructors to teach over 50 basic July 28-30 Lenexa, Kansas yoga poses. August 3-7 Dayton, Ohio Participants are trained in the following areas: August 12-14 Louisville, Kentucky •Alignment and action in the poses including the August 20-24 Munich, Germany Anusara ® loops and spirals August 26-27 Utrecht, the Netherlands •Basic anatomy and therapeutic principles as they relate Chattanooga, TN to the poses September 2-4 Bavaria, Germany •Use of props September 17-24 •Working with pregnant students and students with For more information on Doug’s workshops, injuries see his web site: www.DoYoga.com •Teaching relaxation and restorative poses •Introduction to yoga philosophy • •Meditation •Sequencing •Effective communication Call for more information or see our website: www.healthadvantageyoga.com/WS_TeacherTraining.htm.

4 healthadvantageyoga.com A new class! Join Kelly C. for Lunchtime Yoga. This one hour Wednesday noon class is open to all levels. Dianne will teach a new Movement, Breath, and Meditation class at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays. Angelika will teach th e Tuesday 4:00 p.m. class. There are several schedule changes for just the Summer session: •Karuna will be traveling this summer. The Yoga 1 class on Saturday at 9:00 a.m. will be taught by Erin Scherger. Many will recognize Erin; she is a graduate of the HAYC teacher training program and has been a smiling face at our front desk for years. •Kathy will be away for the second half of the session, so she will her Monday 10:00 a.m. Yoga 1-2 with Mary and her Tuesday 10:00 a.m. Yoga 3 and Thursday 10:00 a.m. Yoga 2 with Pat P. •This session we will not be offering the Sunday afternoon Teen or Kids Yoga classes. •Pat P. will teach a Chakra Yoga class on Tuesdays at 5:45 p.m. Sadly, Jennifer Zinck is leaving us to begin a master’s program though she may sub occasionally. We need five registered students to hold a session of classes. If the course for which you have registered has fewer than five students, the class may be canceled. You will be notified and we will try to find another class for you.

DIRECTIONS TO is an ancient discipline that explores, HEALTH ADVANTAGE develops, and integrates the body, mind, and spirit. YOGA CENTER From Reston Parkway: Go to Baron Yoga systematically stretches and strengthens muscles Cameron and turn west toward Herndon. throughout the body, increases circulation to internal Go 2.0 miles to the light at Sterling Road. organs and glands, quiets the nervous system, and Turn right onto Sterling Road and take a improves concentration. This ancient system of self-care left into the parking lot at the back of the brings vitality, health, deep relaxation, and peace of mind. office park development. From the Dulles Toll Road: Take Exit Yoga classes at The Health Advantage Yoga Center are #10, Herndon. Turn toward Herndon ® based on the Anusara style taught by John Friend and onto Centreville Road (which becomes the Iyengar style developed by B.K.S Iyengar. Courses are Elden Street) and proceed to the fifth heart-oriented and spiritually inspiring with a focus on light. each person’s optimal alignment in the poses. Classes are Turn left onto Sterling Road and take the taught progressively and instructors encourage students to first left into the parking lot. The Yoga listen to their bodies and move at their own pace. Deep Center is in the middle of the building relaxation is taught in each class after completion of the facing the trees. postures. The intention of the instructors at HAYC is to From Route 28: Merge onto Route 606 assist students in the development of physical, mental, and (Old Ox Road) East. Go 1.9 miles. Just spiritual well-being: a truly priceless health advantage. past Barbara Lynn Street and Travelers Street, go right into the parking lot of the office park.

Summer 2011 • 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 8 weeks: July 18 to September 11

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 / Mary 10:00-11:30 am Yoga 2 Kathy / Pat P. 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 5:45-7:15 pm Yoga 1 Susan 5:45-7:15 pm Yoga 2 Mary 5:45-7:15 pm Yoga 2 Pat P. 5:45-7:15 pm Vinyasa Flow 1 Dianne 5:45-7:15 pm Yoga 2-3 Jan 7:30-9:00 pm Gentle Yoga 1 Kelly K. 5:45-7:15 pm Prenatal Yoga Jennifer 7:30-9:00 pm Yoga 2 Janet 7:30-9:00 pm Yoga 1-2 Pat P. 7:30-9:00 pm Yoga 2-3 Doug 7:30-9:00 pm Yoga 3 Jan 7:30-9:00 pm Vinyasa Flow 2 Dianne 7:30-9:15 pm Yoga 4 Susan Tuesday Friday 10:00-11:30 am Gentle Yoga 1 Kelly K. 10:00-11:30 am Yin Yang Yoga Pat P. 10:00-11:30 am Yoga 2 Kelly C. 3:30-4:15 pm Lil Kids Yoga Mary 10:00-11:30 am Yoga 3 Kathy / Pat P. 4:30-5:45 pm Kids Yoga Mary 4:00-5:30 pm Movement, Breath & Meditation Angelika Saturday 5:45-7:15 pm Yoga 1-2 Kelly C. 9:00-10:30 am Yoga 1 Erin 5:45-7:15 pm Yoga 2 Kelly K. 9:00-10:30 am Yoga 1-2 Dianne 5:45-7:15 pm Yoga 4 Doug 9:00-10:30 am Yoga 2-3 Janet 5:45-7:15 pm Chakra Yoga Pat P. 10:45 am-12:15 pm Gentle Yoga 1 Pat T. 7:30-9:00 pm Gentle Yoga 2 Kelly K. 10:45 am-12:15 pm Yoga 2 Dianne 7:30-9:00 pm Yoga 2-3 Pat P. 10:45 am-12:15 pm Yoga 3 Janet 7:30-9:00 pm Yoga 3 Doug Sunday Wednesday 9:00-10:30 am Yoga 2 Angelika 10:00-11:30 am Yoga 1 Susan 9:00-10:30 am Yoga 3 Jennifer 10:00-11:30 am Yoga 1-2 Kelly K. 10:45 am-12:15 pm Yoga 1 Angelika 10:00-11:30 am Accessing Your Core Kelly C. 10:45 am-12:30 pm Yoga 4 Jennifer 12:00-1:00 pm Lunchtime Yoga Kelly C. 5:45-7:15 pm Gentle Yoga 1 Pat T. 5:45-7:15 pm Yoga 2 Janet 5:45-7:15 pm Yoga 3 Susan 5:45-7:15 pm Yoga for Scoliosis* Angelika 7:30-9:00 pm Yoga 1 Mary 7:30-9:00 pm Yoga 1-2 Janet 7:30-9:00 pm Yoga 2 Susan 7:30-9:00 pm Movement, Breath & Meditation Dianne Office hours are Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. and Friday 10:00 a.m. - noon. Classes will be held on all holidays falling within the Summer session. *Short Course. Please see page 4 for more information.

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

Summer 2011 • The Health Advantage Yoga Center 7 JAN BALDI (RYT 200) began studying DIANNE FALK (E-RYT 200) is an yoga in 1990. She completed the HAYC experienced instructor and licensed Anusara Teacher Training Program and studied with Inspired teacher who is delighted to study numerous senior yoga teachers. Her primary regularly with John Friend and Suzie teacher is John Schumacher who has Hurley. With playful enthusiasm, a good influenced and inspired her practice. John bit of humor, and a great amount of clarity, Friend has also influenced her practice. She has an MS Dianne encourages her students to learn that the yoga degree in Public Administration. practice is much more than physical movement. Her continuing education includes multiple Anusara Teacher has JENNIFER BRESEMAN (E-RYT 200) Trainings and Therapy workshops as well as an Iyengar completed the HAYC Teacher Training Teacher Training Certificate. Dianne offers therapeutic Program and Levels 1 & 2 Anusara teacher private sessions to students recovering from injury and training with John Friend. She also draws absolutely believes that teaching yoga is the best job ever. on her training and experience as a Registered Nurse, including working in DOUG KELLER (E-RYT 500) has a strong Labor and Delivery. She loves to watch the transformative background in the alignment based styles of power of yoga as it unfolds in her life and in the lives of Iyengar and Anusara Yoga, as well as in yoga her students. philosophy and yoga therapy. He is a regular columnist in the internationally renowned has KELLY CLEVELAND (RYT 200) magazine Yoga+ and is the author of several studied yoga since 1990. She received her books covering all aspects of yoga practice. He holds a teaching certificate in 1994 and has taught Master’s Degree in Philosophy from Fordham University, at HAYC since 1996. Kelly has studied and travels nationally and internationally, teaching many different alignment based yoga styles workshops in philosophy and pranayama as well as hatha with numerous experienced teachers over yoga. And of course he teaches regularly at the HAYC! the years. They have helped to shape and deepen her yoga practice and they inspired her to love the yoga she teaches. KELLY KESSLER (RYT 200) started as a Her love for life after breast cancer and other calamities has student at HAYC in 1993 and completed taught her to appreciate her yoga even more each day. She the HAYC Teacher Training Program in travels to Africa annually bringing yoga to people in Liberia. 1999. She studies therapeutic yoga Her goal is to open the hearts of all who are in pain. intensively, drawing upon her own experiences as well as her work as a KATHY DUKE (RYT 500, E-RYT 200) Neuromuscular Massage Therapist to teach the healing completed the HAYC Teacher Training power of yoga to her students. Program with Betsey Downing and Doug Keller in 2000. In addition, Kathy holds JANET KIM (RYT 500) is a former certifications from the American College of Certified Anusara ® Yoga Instructor and Sports Medicine and the American Council began her study and practice of Hatha Yoga on Exercise. She has attended workshops with Kaustaub in 1972. She has taught yoga since 1987 Desikachar, Erich Schiffman, David Frawley, John Friend, and completed the HAYC Teacher Training Judith Lasater, and completed the Radiant Child Yoga Program in 1995. Janet has studied yoga Program in 2008. She earned a BFA from Virginia with Betsey Downing, John Friend, Desiree Rumbaugh, Commonwealth University and has worked and , , and Doug Keller. volunteered in the health and fitness industry for more that nineteen years. Kathy has completed the 500 hour teacher training program at the Himalayan Institute.

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PAT PAO (E-RYT 200) began her yoga KARUNA SHINSHO (RYT 200) began studies with Betty Roi. She has studied studying yoga in 2000 and completed the extensively at HAYC since 1998 and has HAYC Teacher Training Program in 2008. completed the HAYC Teacher Training She continues to deepen her knowledge of Program, Radiant Child, Yoga 4 Teens and yoga at HAYC, at workshops, and at teacher Teacher Training programs. She is trainings in the belief that to be an effective also a Relax & Renew Trainer ®. Pat has completed and inspiring teacher one must remain a diligent student. intensive teacher training workshops with Kaustaub Karuna feels honored to teach yoga and hopes that her Desikachar, John Friend, Paul Grilley, Anodea Judith, students will find it an indispensable tool to find presence, Judith Lasater, Elise Browning Miller, Sarah Powers, Erich balance, and joy in their often busy lives. Schiffman and Rodney Yee. She is a former professional started dancer and ballet teacher. Pat has worked the last 18 years ANGELIKA STADEL (RYT 200) her yoga journey in 1996 at HAYC and as a movie casting director. completed the HAYC Teacher Training MARY RUBARD (RYT 200) began Program in 2001. Her main teachers are her study of yoga at HAYC in 1998. Susan Van Nuys and Doug Keller. She She completed the HAYC Teacher Training studied with various senior teachers and Program with Susan Van Nuys and Doug trained in at the Iyengar Institute to deepen her Keller and Level 1 Anusara Teacher Training practice and understanding of yoga. In 2010 she with John Friend. She also completed the completed the training and practicum for “Yoga for Radiant Child Yoga Program levels I & II with Shakta Scoliosis” with Elise Miller. Angelika holds a degree in Kaur Khalsa and Mini Yogis Teacher Training with Shana French and German literature and a Masters in Teaching Myerson. Mary continues to expand her knowledge of French and English. With her strong teaching background yoga by attending workshops with Senior Anusara teachers she loves to guide students along the yoga path of self- as well as Elise Browning Miller, Judith Lasater, and Erich discovery. Schiffman. Mary is also a Massage Therapist and is certified has completed in Thai Yoga Massage. Mary’s focus is to bring balance and PAT TAYLOR (RYT 200) the HAYC Teacher Training, Mindfulness calm into her life and to share this with others. Yoga and Meditation Training, Relax and ERIN SCHERGER (RYT 200) was led to Renew Training, and Therapeutic Yoga for the Health Advantage Yoga Center in 2005, Seniors at Duke Integrative Medicine. Pat while seeking an activity to lighten her attends meditation retreats nationally and spirits. She completed the HAYC Teacher continues the study of yoga with various teachers who Training Program in 2010, and continues focus on mindfulness and midlife health. to develop and broaden her own studies through classes, workshops, and teacher trainings. She teaches with a kind, light-hearted style, while her degree in computer science lends itself to the logical nature of teaching an alignment-based practice. A former competitive figure-skater and childbirth educator, Erin enjoys encouraging others to tune in, gain perspective, and move mindfully.

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Summer 2011 • The Health Advantage Yoga Center 9 July 6-10, 2011 The Spine: Registration began on April 4 Anatomy, and Teaching with Judith Lasater , Ph.D., PT

Wednesday, July 6 to Sunday, July 10: 12:30-5:00 p.m. Cost: $650

The spine is at the core of the body as well as being the basic structure through which we practice asana and move our energy. This course covers the theory and practice of asana with a focus on the vertebral column. It is designed for teachers and teacher trainees as well as for those who are considering teaching. The 20 hour workshop will include asana practice each day as well as lecture on anatomy and kinesiology, discussion, demonstration, and small group work. An emphasis will be on the immediate and practical application of what we learn in the teaching situation. , In the first part of the day, Judith will review the structure of the spine, discuss Ph.D. and PT, has taught movement patterns and relate both of these to asana. We will start with the cervical yoga since 1971. She holds spine and continue with the thoracic, lumbar and sacroiliac spines. We will also pursue a senior teaching certificate such concerns as what makes each region different and how specific poses affect each from B.K.S. Iyengar and has region, as well as how we can teach with safety and yet challenge the vertebral column. taught in almost every state Special attention will be paid to the sacroiliac joint, lower back pain and scoliosis and of the union and on six how asana can help these problems. continents. She is the author It is suggested that participants review the relevant anatomy of the back, both bones of eight books and the and muscles. mother of three children. The workshop will be held at HAYC. Class hours can be counted as Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Units. REQUIRED TEXT: Yogabody: Anatomy, Kinesiology, and Asana by Judith Hanson Lasater, Ph.D, PT REQUIRED PROPS: Each student must bring one sticky mat, one eye cover, and one bolster. REGISTRATION: Register online or complete the registration form in the brochure and send it in with full payment. Telephone registrations accepted with Visa or MasterCard. Registrations accepted on a first come, first served basis. Because we maintain a waiting list, we request that you do not give your space to a friend. CANCELLATION POLICY: There is a $45 cancellation fee. REFUNDS: No refunds are given after June 29 unless your 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 CLASS FEES way to ensure a space in your desired class. To register by mail or in person, fill out a SUMMER 2011 SESSION registration form and enclose full payment. Phone and fax registrations are accepted with Yoga $128 8 weeks Visa or MasterCard. Twice weekly $240 8 weeks WORKSHOPS: Sign up online or fill out a registration form and enclose payment in full. 1st class is $16/class; 2nd class is $14/class There is a $5 cancellation fee per w orkshop. You must cancel at least 7 days prior to the workshop in order to receive a refund unless your spot can be filled from our waiting list. Lunchtime Yoga $112 8 weeks Kids $112 8 weeks WAITING LIST: All registrations are subject to space availability. If a class is full, ask to 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 permitting. Only students with yoga experience are accepted after the third week of the DROP IN FEES session. Yoga classes for registered CANCELLATIONS: To cancel your class or workshop, a drop request must be submitted students $16 online or a cancellation form must be filled out at HAYC. Refunds are based on the date of the online submission or the cancellation form, not on the date of the last class Yoga classes for attended. unregistered students $20 REFUNDS are given according to the following schedule: After the first class: 100% refund minus a $45 administrative fee, $35 for Kids Yoga and Lil Kids Yoga, $20 for the Lunchtime Yoga $15 short course. After the second class: 60% refund of the class fee, after the third class: 50% Kids $15 of the class fee, after the fourth class: 25% of the class fee. No refunds are given after the Lil Kids $14 fifth class. Refunds are processed in the fifth week of the term. THIS POLICY IS FIRM.

Summer 2011 • 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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Summer 2011 Begins July 18

Free sample classes are for students new to the class and for current students bringing a friend who is new to the class. You may register online or by telephone for sample classes, 703-435-1571.

Monday, July 11 Thursday, July 14 10:00-11:30 am Yoga 1 Pat P. 5:45-7:15 pm Yoga 1 Susan 5:45-7:15 pm Yoga 1 Kelly K. 5:45-7:15 pm Prenatal Yoga Jennifer 5:45-7:15 pm Vinyasa Yoga 1 Dianne 7:30-8:30 pm Gentle Yoga 1 Kelly K. Friday, July 15 3:30-4:15 pm Lil Kids Yoga (ages 4-6)* Mary Tuesday, July 12 4:30-5:45 pm Kids Yoga (ages 7-11) Mary 10:00-11:00 am Gentle Yoga 1 Kelly K. Saturday, July 16 Wednesday, July 13 9:00-10:30 am Yoga 1 Erin 10:00-11:30 am Yoga 1 Susan 10:45-11:45 am Gentle Yoga 1 Pat T. 5:45-6:45 pm Gentle Yoga 1 Pat T. 7:30-9:00 pm Yoga 1 Mary Sunday, July 17 7:30-9:00 pm Movement, Breath 10:45 am-12:15 pm Yoga 1 Angelika & Meditation Dianne * Though the Lil Kids Yoga class is just for kids, parents are welcome to join their child in the sample class.

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