YOGA IN THE IYENGAR TRADITION SINCE 1979 FALL 2011 • SEPTEMBER 20 – dECEMBER 18 Namaste Free In July I traveled to Italy to teach with my old friend intensive in Rapolano spoke English, a student from and colleague, Gabriella Giubilaro. Each summer the class translated my teaching into Italian. Gabri- Introductory she invites a senior Iyen- ella translated herself. And Classes gar teacher to co-teach a because there were over a weeklong Iyengar dozen students from Rus- intensive with her just sia, there was a Russian September outside Rapolano, a lovely translator for both of us 12–19 little town tucked into in as well. the tawny undulating hills In fact, in addition to the See back cover of Tuscany. www.unitywoods.com Russian and Italian stu- The classes are taught in dents, participants at the English, which is the lingua intensive came from all franca of . The over the world: France, Iyengars teach in English Germany, England, Spain, Inside at the Institute in Pune Switzerland, Serbia, Croa- and at various conferences around the world. And, tia, the Czech Republic, Israel, Palestine, Saudi John’s Workshop although many of the seventy participants at the Arabia, and, of course, the US. Schedule ...... 2 Special Events...... 4–5 See Namaste, page 2 Class Schedule...... 6–7 Teacher Information...... 8–9 Studio News...... 9 Course Descriptions...... 10 Unity Woods Yoga Center Boutique Information...... 10 ...is one of the largest and most highly respected All of our classes are based on the teachings Registration Form...... 11 yoga centers in the country. We offer classes for of B.K.S. Iyengar. Named by Time magazine Fees and Policies...... 11 students of all levels in posture () and breath- as "one of the 100 most influential people in Free Introductory ing (), special workshops with some of the world". Mr. Iyengar is widely regarded as Classes...... Back Cover the world’s finest teachers, and programs covering the world’s foremost living yoga teacher. His various aspects of the science and art of yoga. approach develops self-awareness through precision in movement and attention to the ©2011Unity Woods Yoga can provide each of us with improved health, subtleties of body, breath, mind, and spirit. Yoga Center, LLC. serenity, and expanded awareness. At Unity 4853 Cordell Ave, PH9 Woods, our purpose is to offer uncompromising, Bethesda, MD 20814 quality yoga instruction to as extensive an audi- Phone: (301) 656-8992 ence as possible. Our teaching staff is the area’s Fax: (301) 656-7792 most experienced, comprised of highly trained, certified instructors.

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Namaste (continued) John’s The truly international scope of Iyengar Yoga is instill the desire to explore in ever deeper ways Workshops one of its most remarkable aspects. A student our true nature and our place in the Universe. from Unity Woods can go to over 70 countries September 23–25 In light of its international character, a recent SERENDIPITY around the world, from Anguilla to Zimbabwe, development expanded the Iyengar Yoga uni- Berkeley Springs, WV and find an Iyengar teacher. And because there verse significantly. That was the China-India A weekend of yoga for Level II and up. is a clear, consistent method, that student will (301) 656-8992; www.unitywoods.com Summit, Mr. Iyengar’s first visit to China to give feel at home in a class. The same postures will some 1400 of the yoga enthusiasts of that vast be practiced, and since we use Sanskrit for the October 13–16 country a taste of the Iyengar method. Mind–Body Week DC names of the poses (much to the dismay of some), DC Metro Area even if you can’t understand the individual in- My apprentice, Amy Van Mui, who is herself John will teach on Sat., Oct 15 at structions, you will know what pose to do. Chinese, attended the summit. I asked her if Unity Woods Bethesda. she would be willing to write something for this www.mindbodyweek.com This is not to say that the teaching is cookie cutter newsletter. She graciously agreed and following teaching. In Iyengar Yoga, there are no scripts, October 21–23 are some of her experiences and impressions. Weekend for Teachers and no language formulae other than brevity and di- Serious students: rectness, no prescribed sequences. The teachers’ "I first saw Mr. Iyengar in Hong Kong where he Practicing the Art of Teaching own experience, training, and skill give each of was welcomed by The Hong Kong Iyengar Insti- SERENDIPITY them a distinctive quality and plenty of room tute with an asana demonstration, a traditional Berkeley Springs, WV for individual expression. But it is clear to even Chinese style lion dance, and a dazzling erhu (301) 656-8992; www.unitywoods.com the beginning Iyengar student that the shared duet (a two-stringed Chinese fiddle). It was won- November 12–13 tradition of Iyengar Yoga provides a familiar derful to see all the excitement surrounding my Advanced Asana & Pranayama framework for the teaching. teacher’s teacher, but I’d have to wait several Unity Woods, DC/MD days, take a 200 kilometer train ride, and navi- See page 5 for details. This commonality creates a community that tran- gate a confounding registration process before (301) 656-8992; www.unitywoods.com scends borders, cultures, politics, and religions. seeing Mr. Iyengar again. In the true spirit of yoga, while celebrating our November 17-20 uniqueness, Iyengar Yoga minimizes our differ- "The official summit started on June 16, 2011 Eden of the Caribbean Health and Wellness Retreat ences and emphasizes our shared humanity and with a pre-class ceremony. Mr. Iyengar entered Soufriere, St. Lucia spirituality. After all, when you’re trying to find the auditorium to cheers from 1,400 aspiring 1-800-456-3984 the evenness of your spine in Uttitha Trikona- yogis, mostly Chinese, and a dramatic musical sana, it doesn’t matter where you’re from or what accompaniment. Many of the world’s senior Iy- January 5–6, 2012 your family tree is, you will encounter similar engar yoga teachers found their seats in the front Yoga Rosa Hallandale, FL physical, mental, and spiritual challenges to row followed by a retinue of Indian and Chinese www.yogarosa.com those we all encounter. Those challenges and government officials, cultural scholars, and Tai the realizations that come as we use our prac- Ji and Bagua Kungfu Masters who joined Mr. January 6–8, 2012 tice to meet them provide us with a common Iyengar on stage. This was an historical cultural Yoga Institute of Miami ground of experience that can allow us to look exchange between China and India, two ancient (305) 670-0558; www.yogamiami.org past the things that separate us and embrace our civilizations. The Chinese likened Mr. Iyengar to underlying unity. the Bodhidharma (who brought Buddhism from January 21–22, 2012 India to China). Mr. Iyengar spoke passionately Of course, the thread that links all us Iyengar Advanced Asana & Pranayama about the eight limbs of yoga, trying to impart Unity Woods, DC/MD yogis, directly or indirectly, is B.K.S. Iyengar and the depth of yoga and not just the cosmetic gains. (301) 656-8992; www.unitywoods.com his teachings. His first book,Light On Yoga, has been translated into at least 17 different languag- "For three days, Mr. Iyengar taught in the morn- February 5–19, 2012 es. His decades of practice and teaching have ing while the afternoon Q & A and asana ses- 29th Annual Yoga Vacation in Jamaica provided him with the knowledge and passion sion were led by Indian teacher, Birjoo Mehta. Tropical splendor, great yoga that inspire his students and his students’ stu- I learned more from these sessions then I can with John and Barbara Benagh dents’ and his students’ students’ students and possibly describe here. Instead of trying to detail (617) 566-1489; everything, I will offer a few of the highlights. www.yogastudio.org

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Namaste (continued) John Schumacher is the founder "On the first day Mr. Iyengar used a leaf to teach "On the last day it seemed Mr. Iyengar could and director of us about the importance of how we use our sense the trepidation when he revealed his Unity Woods. feet. Being the foundation of the standing poses, teaching sequence as Sirsasana, He has prac- the alignment and balance of the feet are an and Urdhva . He asked for a show ticed yoga for essential first step. We all learn this as begin- of hands depicting how many students had done 40 years and ners at Unity Woods, by standing evenly on these inversions before. Not enough hands were has taught our feet. From a simple device such as the leaf, raised, so Mr. Iyengar relied on his granddaugh- in the Wash- Mr. Iyengar took us into , , ter, Abhijata Sridhar, to demonstrate multiple ington area since 1973. John Parsvakonasana, , and ways to steadily progress an inversion practice. continues to study in India with Parsvottanasana. He emphasized these as the Awestruck beginning students eagerly wrote in B.K.S. Iyengar, the world’s foremost most important standing poses. their notebooks and drank in his every word Yoga teacher, and is a certified se- so they could start practicing the inversions, a nior Iyengar Yoga teacher. He also "The next day, Mr. Iyengar came in a bit fiery. critical part of a balanced practice. spent many years studying with His senior teachers had informed him, based on internationally acclaimed teacher the previous afternoon’s session, that students "It was intriguing to me that the bulk of the Dona Holleman. throughout the gymnasium were practicing with students in attendance were beginners. These poor alignment. When it became clear that he Asian students were very lucky that they had John’s clear, precise style and his was looking for a volunteer who knew both Mr. Iyengar to guide them early on. During the engaging sense of humor have English and Chinese, I took the opportunity to Summit I had a chance to thank the organizer, made him one of the country’s learn from Mr. Iyengar’s acute observation and Si Chen. Chen spoke about the importance of leading yoga teachers. He has adjustments directly. cultivating our internal being and not just satiat- written for a variety of publi- ing our external one. Mr. Iyengar agreed, 'When "Mr. Iyengar put me in Tadasana and Trikonasana cations and has appeared in you have inner light you have inner beauty, cos- and dissected the action of my legs. After follow- numerous local and national mic beauty. Go from cosmetic state to cosmic ing his verbal and tactile instruction to improve media, including U.S. News state.' The world has witnessed China's outward the poses, there was support and lightness not and World Report, , growth. Who better to guide China towards an only in my legs, but flowing through my spine Washingtonian Magazine, the inward growth then their neighbor from India, and brain. 'The brain becomes light when we Washington Times, the Washing- B.K.S. Iyengar?" have good alignment,' shared Mr. Iyengar. ton Post, PBS and others. John And then suddenly I was back on the floor of So, as a member of the worldwide Iyengar yoga speaks about the practice and the gymnasium with the other 1,399 students, community, wherever your travels take you, benefits of yoga on radio and learning about spinal twists. In , look up the local Iyengar teacher and drop in television and at conferences and , Parsva Virasana, III for a class. organizations around the country. and Pascimottanasana, Mr. Iyengar taught us how to turn from the spine, not just the head, John has taught thousands of and suggested that the skin on the back body students and trained hundreds should be soft. of teachers over the years. He continues to travel across the U.S. and throughout the world, in- cluding Europe, Asia, Africa, the Middle East and the Caribbean, where he conducts workshops for “When you have inner light you students and teachers of all levels You can read John’s essays have inner beauty, cosmic beauty. from earlier newsletters on our website: Go from cosmetic state www.unitywoods.com/tag/letter

to cosmic state." And look for digital downloads of John's audio CDs. classes and dis- B.K.S. Iyengar cussions at www.ihanuman.com. - 4 - UNITY WOODS YOGA CENTER

Early Morning Special Events Details and registration at www.unitywoods.com. • No refunds/credits/changes from 14 days Drop-In Classes prior. Contact [email protected] or (301) 656-8992. In Woodley Park September 14 • Wednesday September 23–25 • Friday–Sunday Merging Yoga and Meditation A Weekend Yoga Retreat with Carolyn Bluemle With Carol Cavanaugh With John Schumacher Yoga and meditation are two limbs of a single tree. Slip away for a quiet weekend of yoga. Thursdays, 7:00–8:15am Develop the ability to remain steady in a chaotic Prerequisite: Level II and up. September 1 and September 8 world. Learn physical techniques to still an overac- Friday 5:30pm–Sunday 2:00pm $285 Morning Salutes to the Sun tive mind, find points of awareness to practice in (accommodations not included in course fee) for Level I/II and up. yoga poses and in daily life. Explore how to remain Held at SERENDIPITY in Berkeley Springs, WV. Prerequisite: three months yoga physically grounded while practicing meditation. experience, no knee problems. Prerequisite: Level I/II and up. October 1–2 • Saturday & Sunday 6:30–8:30pm $30 Bethesda Chanchani Workshop $20 Drop-In fee/class Swati and Rajiv Chanchani, founders of the Yog- September 14 • Wednesday and Ganga Centre in India, were trained by B.K.S. Iyengar September 17 • Saturday and have practiced yoga for well over thirty years Four Week Backbend Workshops each.,They are well-versed in alternative systems With Joe Adlesic of medicine, particularly Ayurveda. The theme of Introductory from Urdhva Mukha Svanasana (Upward Facing the workshop will be "The Purpose of Yog-". Series Dog) to Urdhva Dhanurasana (Upward Facing Bow), Prerequisite: Level II and up. we'll explore a range of backbending asanas, includ- Saturday 3:00–6:00pm $75 In Ballston ing the use of props (blocks/chairs), and culminating Sunday 3:00–6:00pm $75 in free-standing Urdhva Dhanurasana. All classes held in Bethesda Prerequisite: Completion of Level II. with Steve Mitchell October 21–23 • Friday–Sunday Sept 14: 6:00–7:30pm Ballston Weekend Retreat for Teachers Tuesdays, 8:00–9:00pm Sept 17: 10:00–11:30am Woodley Park With John Schumacher October 18 & 25, November 1 & 8 $20/workshop John will focus on "Practicing the Art of Teaching". Prerequisite: Teachers and serious students. An introduction to the fundamentals of the Iyengar Method. September 16–18 • Friday–Sunday Friday 9:00am–Sunday 2:00pm $385 Elise Browning Miller: (accommodations not included in course fee) Four-Week Course: $60 Yoga for Scoliosis—A Healthy Held at SERENDIPITY in Berkeley Springs, WV. Balance The workshop will focus on back care. For students October 22 • Saturday of all levels as well as teachers. Yoga for Two for Beginners Friday 6:00–8:00pm $50 With Carolyn Bluemle and Rocky Delaplaine Saturday 10:00am–1:00pm $75 Can't tell right from left, up from down in poses? Saturday 4:00–6:00pm $50 Think of the possibilities with four arms and four Sunday 10:00am–1:00pm $75 legs! In this workshop for pairs we’ll practice giving and receiving, and investigate new possibilities of All classes held in Bethesda entanglement. Open to new and continuing students. September 19 • Monday No partner? We’ll try and match you up. Extending Forward into Prerequisite: A desire to have fun! Backbends 3:00–5:30pm $60/pair Bethesda With Doerthe Braun Explore how to create a well rounded practice as October 23 • Sunday we prepare for back bends with forward extensions Yoga and the Energy Field and inversions, balance those asanas with a twist With Jill Cahn and complete our practice with a restorative pose. Learn how to better identify and enhance the details at Prerequisite: Completion of Level I/II. subtle force of prana through your asana practice. www.unitywoods.com Prerequisite: Completion of Gentle or Level I. 7:00–9:00pm $30 Bethesda 3:00–5:00pm $35 Bethesda fall 2011 - 5 -

Special Events Community Classes Mixed levels. Bring a Friend! November 12 • Saturday November 27 • Sunday Standing Poses: Up and Down Post–Thanksgiving Practice: In Bethesda With Susan Mann Standing Poses and Twists Refine and structure these important poses. With Doerthe Braun Every Friday, 6:00–7:00pm Holiday season can be the most difficult time to keep Prerequisite: Completion of Level I, no therapeutics. Taught by up with our practice. Standing poses are great to get 3:30–5:30pm $40 Bethesda September 23 Rocky back into it and twists help us digest the last left-over! September 30 Maggie Prerequisite: Level I/II and up. November 12 • Saturday October 7 Suzanne Advanced Asana: Backbends 10:00–11:30am $20 Bethesda October 14 Carolyn With John Schumacher October 21 Jill Must be able to do Urdhva Dhanurasana with December 3—Saturday October 28 Susan straight arms, Dwipada Viparita Overcoming Fear of Peacock November 4 Suzanne easily, free-standing ten minute Sirsasana and Feather Pose November 11 Jill Sarvangasana. No therapeutics, please. With Rocky Delaplaine November 18 Maggie 3:30–6:00pm $50 Woodley Park At the approach of the rainy season, peacocks dance, November 25 Doerthe says Mr. Iyengar in . For those with fear December 2 Rocky November 13 • Sunday or difficulty getting into, out of, or staying in the Pea- December 9 Maggie Advanced Pranayama cock-Feather Pose (Pincha ), Learn to lift December 16 Doerthe With John Schumacher your trailing tail feathers and dance like the peacock. Level V: completion of Level IV or extensive Prerequisite: Level II and up, and working on the In Woodley Park training in the Iyengar approach to pranayama. Last Friday each month, 6:00–7:00pm Level VI: must have practiced digital pranaya- pose. No therapeutics. ma for two years or more. 3:00–5:30pm $45 Bethesda Taught by Level V 2:30–4:00pm $30 September 30 Rocky December 10 • Saturday Level VI 4:15–5:45pm $30 October 28 TBA Backbends on the Ropes November 25 TBA Held in Bethesda With Carolyn Bluemle Use the ropes for greater support and deeper chal- November 13 • Sunday $5 drop-in fee, cash only lenge in backbends. There will be three groups of Discussion Group: five students, so there will be plenty of time on the Why Do Yoga? ropes and time to work on your own. With John Schumacher Prerequisite: Solid Level II and up, no back problems. Is your practice giving you what you’re looking for? And does what you want and what you are 3:00–6:00pm $50 Bethesda getting really begin to touch the possibilities that December 18—Sunday December 31—Saturday a yoga practice has to offer—physically, emo- Receiving the Dark: tionally, mentally, spiritually? All are welcome. Holiday Restorative Poses and Breath Refreshments will be served. Work to Welcome the New Year Party 6:45–8:30pm Free Bethesda With Rocky Delaplaine Our Social Event of the Though we emphasize the light, there is also benefit November 26 • Saturday Year! Core Balance, Core Strength from darkness, if we have the stillness to receive it. No asanas, real clothes! With Anara Lomme In this annual fundraising workshop, we follow the We provide food, drinks We'll explore through different asanas how to en- promptings of winter: to slow down, turn inward, and decorations. The gage, lengthen and relax the core, and how to use and rest deeply in preparation for the coming year. dessert table is open for this knowledge and improve our posture. Proceeds go to the Center for Constitutional Rights. contributions. Family and Prerequisite: Completion of Level I/II. Prerequisite: Completion of Level I. friends welcome. 3:00–5:00pm $40 Bethesda 10:00am–12:00pm $30 Bethesda 6:30–9:00pm Bethesda Checks only, to Center for Constitutional Rights. - 6 - UNITY WOODS YOGA CENTER Class Schedule Unity Woods Locations Bethesda, MD 4853 Cordell Ave, Penthouse 7 Bethesda 4853 Cordell Avenue Suite PH7, 16th Floor Mondays Thursdays

3 5 BLOCKS FROM METRO 10:00–11:30am Level II/III Jill 7:00–8:30am Level II/III Suzanne 10:30–11:45am Level I/II Suzanne 9:00–10:15am Seniors Suzanne 12:00–1:30pm Level II Anne 9:00–10:15am Level I Doerthe 5:45–7:15pm Level I/II Anne 10:30am–12:00pm Level II Doerthe 6:15–7:45pm Level II/III Mary 12:15–1:30pm Level I/II Susan 7:30–9:00pm Level II Anne 12:15–1:45pm Level II/III Suzanne 8:00–9:30pm Level I Mary 4:30–5:30pm Teen Yoga Doerthe 5:45–6:45pm Pranayama I 1 John Tuesdays 6:00–7:30pm Gentle I Maggie 4 Woodley Park 7:00–9:00pm Level II/III John 2639 Connecticut Avenue 10:00–11:30am Level I Jill Suite C-102 10:15–11:45am Level II Linda Fridays 4:15–5:30pm Level I/II Rocky 5:00–6:30pm Level II John 10:00–11:30am Level II Rocky 5:45–7:15pm Level I/II Linda 6:00–7:00pm Community Class Faculty 6:45–8:45pm Level III 5 John (weekly through Dec. 16; see page 5) 7:30–9:00pm Level I Rocky Saturdays Wednesdays 7:30–8:45am Level I/II Steve 8:50–9:50am Pranayama III Anne 9:00–10:30am Level II/III 3 Liz 10:00–11:30am Level I/II Jill 9:15–10:45am Level II Linda Ballston 3 4001 North 9th Street 10:15–11:45am Level II/III Anne 10:45am–12:15pm Level II Liz Suite 105 12:00–1:30pm Gentle I Jill 11:00am–12:30pm Level II/III Linda 12:15–1:30pm Level I/II Anne 12:30–2:00pm Level I/II Liz 4:15–5:45pm Yoga & Meditation 6 Carol 5:00–6:15pm Back Care Rocky Sundays 6:00–7:30pm Level I John 8:00–9:15am Level I/II Steve 6:30–8:00pm Level II/III 3 Mary 9:00–10:30am Level II/III 3 Anne 7:45–9:15pm Level II John 9:30–11:00am Level II Steve 8:15–9:45pm Level II Mary 10:45am–12:15pm Level II Anne 11:15am–12:30pm Level I Steve 12:30–2:00pm Level I/II Anne 12:45–2:00pm Gentle II Steve

Prerequisites: 1 completion of one year of asana 2 completion of Level II once 3 completion of Level II twice 4 5 minute freestanding Sirsasana 5 10 minute freestanding Sirsasana 6 Level I/II and up fall 2011 - 7 - Class Schedule Important Dates Woodley Park, DC Ballston, VA Registration is now open: www.unitywoods.com 2639 Connecticut Ave, NW, C102 4001 N 9th St, Suite 105 Fall Session: Tues. Sept. 20–Sun. Dec. 18 Mondays Mondays Classes WILL NOT meet: 10:00–11:30am Level II/III Steve 5:45–7:15pm Level II Lori/Doerthe Tues. Nov 22–Sun. Nov 27 4:30–6:00pm Level I/II Steve 7:30–9:00pm Level I Lori/Doerthe (Thanksgiving Break) 6:15–7:45pm Level II Liz Winter 2012 Session Begins: 8:00–9:30pm Level III Liz Tuesdays January 6 Winter registration will open 12:15–1:15pm Level I Carol Tuesdays December 13 5:00–6:00pm Level I Steve 9:45–11:15am Gentle I Rocky 6:15–7:45pm Level II/III Steve 12:00–1:30pm Level I/II Anara 8:00–9:00pm Introductory Series Steve 6:15–7:45pm Level II Anne (Oct. 18 through Nov. 8; see page 4) 8:00–9:15pm Level I/II Anne Things to Know Wednesdays About Taking Class Wednesdays 6:00–7:30pm Level II Joe Attire There are changing rooms at each 10:00am–12:00pm Level III Carolyn 7:45–9:00pm Level I Joe studio. Wear clothing you can 6:30–7:45pm Level I Giulia move in (no baggy clothes—they 8:00–9:30pm Level II Giulia Thursdays obscure alignment). Bare feet are essential. No perfume. 6:00–7:30pm Level I/II Joe Thursdays 7:45–9:15pm Level II/III Joe Props are provided, but you are 7:00–8:15am Drop-In Classes Carolyn encouraged to bring your own mat. (Sept. 1 & 8 only: Level I/II & up; see page 4) Fridays 10:00–11:30am Level II Carolyn Food 12:00–1:15pm Level I/II Lori/ Come with an empty stomach. 5:45–7:15pm Level II Carol Carol/Carolyn 7:30–9:00pm Yoga & Meditation 6 Carol Special Physical Needs 6:00–7:30pm Level I/II Lori/ Let your teacher know about any Maggie/Carolyn injuries, physical problems or Fridays medical conditions.

6:00–7:00pm Community Class Faculty Saturdays Be on time

(monthly: Sep. 30, Oct. 28, Nov 25; see page 5) 3 Teachers begin each class with 9:00–10:30am Level II/III Lori/Giulia preparatory practices. It’s unsafe 10:45am–12:15pm Level II Lori/Giulia (and disruptive) to come in late. Saturdays You may be turned away if you arrive after the start of class. 9:00–10:30am Level II/III 2 Joe Sundays 10:45am–12:15pm Level II Joe Do not come to class 9:00–10:30am Level II Maggie 12:30–1:45pm Level I Joe if you have any contagious 10:45am–12:15pm Level I Maggie condition. You share the floor, props, and air with many other Sundays students.

9:00–10:30am Level II Lori/Suzanne Children 10:45am–12:15pm Level I Lori/Suzanne Minimum age for class participation is 16 (except for Teen Yoga). Unity Woods cannot provide childcare for younger children. - 8 - UNITY WOODS YOGA CENTER

Staff The Teachers at Unity Woods

Unity Woods Office (301) 656-8992 Joe Adlesic, a certified Inter- Rocky Delaplaine, a certified [email protected] mediate Junior I Iyengar Yoga Iyengar teacher, is interested teacher, began his studies with in exploring how asana and John Schumacher his mentor, John Schumacher, pranayama promote peace, Founder/Director in 1982 and has taught at foster creativity, and culti- ext. 102 Unity Woods since 1990. He vate reverence for the natural has been to India on several occasions to study world. She brings yoga/kinesthetic learning to a Esther Geiger with the Iyengar family. He has studied exten- variety of leadership training groups. She is also Administrator sively with other Senior Iyengar Yoga teachers, a poet, activist and mom. ext. 101 particularly Patricia Walden. Esther Geiger began studying Suzanne Y. Sigüenza Carolyn Bluemle is Iyengar cer- with John Schumacher in 1980 Assistant Administrator/ tified and has studied in India and became Unity Woods’ ad- Website Manager with the Iyengars and in Italy ministrator in 1988. She holds ext. 300 with Dona Holleman. She has degrees in Early Childhood De- taught yoga since 1989, holds velopment and Movement, and Peggy Sullivan an M.A. in Philosophy from has worked as a dancer, teacher, playground Financial Administrator U.C. Berkeley and has a background in dance. designer and audio describer for dance. She ext. 104 She practices meditation in the tradition of Thich is a CMA (Certified Laban Movement Analyst). Nhat Hanh. See www.cbyoga.com. Annick Milde Anara Lomme, a certified Inter- Registrar Doerthe Braun, a certified Iy- mediate Junior II Iyengar yoga ext. 105 engar teacher, began practicing teacher, began her studies in in 1999 and apprenticed with Bangalore, India. On numer- Sue Lyn Schramm John Schumacher. She holds ous occasions she has traveled Marketing/Outreach a degree in acting and move- back to India to study with the Coordinator ment, and enjoys sharing yoga’s Iyengar family. Her primary teachers are John ext. 119 gifts with children and adults, inspired by her Schumacher and Patricia Walden. own four children. Steve Mitchell Giulia Mainieri has trained Woodley Park/Ballston Jill Pollet Cahn, a certified Iyen- since 1971 with some of the Coordinator gar Yoga teacher, has studied at world’s finest yoga teachers, ext. 201 Unity Woods since 1980 and including BKS Iyengar. She taught since 1987. Jill has a B.S. was certified in 1986 by the Lori L. Ritland from U.C. Berkeley and an M.A. first Iyengar certifying com- Special Projects in Special Education. She devel- mittee in the U.S. She is ever grateful to all the ext. 500 oped and teaches workshops wonderful teachers and students she has been on Vital Alignment: Yoga and the Energy Field. priviledged to work with. A special thank you Christian Kurtis to John Schumacher. Work-Exchange Coordinator Carol Cavanaugh has taught ext. 500 Iyengar yoga since 1977. She Susan Mann has been study- was one of the first certified ing yoga since 1974 with John Adria Gonzalez-Nieves Iyengar yoga teachers in the Schumacher as her primary Christian Kurtis U.S., studying with the Iyengars teacher. She has traveled to Debra Monaco five times in India. She directed India and studied with the Iy- Barbara Schwartzbach the Iyengar Yoga Institute of San Francisco from engars several times. In 1987, Receptionists Susan began Yoga for Health, operating in Po- ext. 500 1977–1988. She has practiced vipassana medi- tation for the past ten years. tomac, MD. She retired from a career at the Environmental Protection Agency in 1995 Susan holds a Masters degree in Urban Studies. fall 2011 - 9 -

Liz Marx is a certified Iyengar Alyson Ross is a certified Iyen- Studio News Yoga teacher. She has traveled gar Yoga teacher with an M.S. to India on several occasions to in Nursing. She began study- study with the Iyengars. Liz has ing yoga in 1990 in Nashville John was featured prominently in been highly influenced by the with Jan Campbell and taught the first edition ofYoga Jwala, the of- teachings of John Schumacher for eight years at Atlanta’s Still- ficial publication of the Iyengar Yoga and Barbara Benagh. She has studied at Unity water Yoga. Alyson is pursuing Association of Spain. The magazine Woods since 1981 and taught since 1984. a Ph.D. in Nursing, with a dissertation focused contained a review of John’s teach- on the health benefits of Iyengar yoga. ing at the 13th Annual Iyengar Yoga Steve Mitchell, a certified Iy- Association of Spain Convention, an engar Yoga teacher, has studied Linda San Gabriel began prac- interview with John, and a reprint with many senior teachers from ticing yoga in 1989 and teach- of an article on alignment that he the United States and Europe. ing in 1996. She apprenticed wrote for the our newsletter. John Schumacher is his primary with John Schumacher and instructor and the main influ- studied with the Iyengars in Rocky will co-lead a yoga and ence in his practice and teaching. He has taught India and the U.S. She travels beginning knitting workshop with long-time Unity Woods student and in the D.C. area for many years.The flower of to study with Iyengar yoga teachers around the knitting designer Peg Blechman on yoga blossoms with practice. world several times each year. Linda holds an Monday, October 10 in DC. Pre-req- M.Ed. in Applied Linguistics. uisite: completion of Level I. Check Mary Pappas-Sandonas, B.S. rockydelaplaine.com for details. Psychology/Neurobiology, M.S. Suzanne Y. Sigüenza has stud- Exercise Physiology, certified ied yoga since 1993, with John Alyson published an article in the Intermediate Junior I Iyengar Schumacher since 1996, and August issue of the journal Alterna- teacher, and mother, brings to has traveled to the Iyengar In- tive and Complementary Therapies, her teaching a scientific un- stitute several times. She offers focusing on yoga and PMS. derstanding of the anatomy/neuropsychology yoga as a foundation for living of the practice, plus a touch of humor. She has compassionately and benevolently, and as a tool Unity Woods Yoga Center and John created two Iyengar yoga DVDs. Patricia Walden to develop the fortitude to “run with persever- were singled out for special men- and John Schumacher are her primary teachers. ance the road set out before us”. She is an artist tion in the print version of August's and a runner. Yoga Journal, in a feature titled "10 Maggie Rhoades, a certified Fantastically Yoga-Friendly Towns," Yoga teacher, has studied with Ann Thomas, a certified Iyengar where Washington, DC made the the Iyengars, apprenticed with teacher, has studied in India with list! John Schumacher, and trained the Iyengars and apprenticed with many senior teachers. She with John Schumacher. Within The New York Times published a holds an M. A. in education, the sound framework of asana story on August 1 about the use of is a certified Pilates instructor, and has taught practice, Ann hopes to convey yoga postures for rehabilitation of classes for cardiac and cancer patients in area the healing potential of yoga, and an awareness specific orthopedic problems. It’s hospitals. She has developed yoga and Pilates of faith, love and devotion. She has an MA in nice to see that the medical estab- DVDs for beginners and beyond. Health Promotion & Education, a graduate cer- lishment is also coming around tificate in theology, and is the mother of twins to the recognition of yoga’s many Lori L. Ritland, a certified Iy- benefits for health. Find the article engar Yoga teacher, has studied Anne Wutchiett is a certified at http://nyti.ms/ortho-yoga. with John Schumacher since Iyengar yoga teacher who has 1998, with the Iyengars in In- studied in India with the Iy- John's audio CDs. classes and dis- dia, and with senior Iyengar engars and taught for over 20 cussions can be downloaded at teachers. She holds a B.A. from years. Her teaching is caring www.ihanuman.com. U.C. Berkeley and an M.A. from the University and inspired, acknowledging of Texas at Austin. Lori is devoted to fostering the vitality, strength, and harmony yoga brings. Unity Woods is on Facebook! the practice of asana and pranayama for those It is her desire to promote self-discovery while Search for "Unity Woods Yoga seeking greater balance in their busy lives. opening one’s self to the deeper awareness ever- Center" from Facebook to become present within each pose. a fan of our page. - 10 - UNITY WOODS YOGA CENTER Course Descriptions Beyondananda Boutique Asana (Posture) Special Classes Information Introductory Series iis a four-week course that Teen Yoga, for ages 11–15, helps students introduces the fundamentals of yoga as taught at strengthen and stretch, gain self confidence At our Bethesda studio, we offer Unity Woods. Appropriate for those wanting to and learn to relax deeply. Yoga training in ado- students a convenient source for start classes mid-session, or interested in a brief lescence builds a foundation for a stress free, supplies to enhance their yoga introduction to our approach. (Not required as happy, healthy life! a prerequisite for Level I.) practice. We sell yoga DVDs, CDs, Seniors’ Yoga, a gently paced class designed books and props, along with John’s Gentle I classes are for students who are stiff, specifically for seniors, approaches asanas in audio CDs and our unique Unity weak, have a particular limitation, or would ways that enhance strength, suppleness and Woods and Dog Pose t-shirts. prefer a more slowly paced, less rigorous class. balance. May be joined at any time. May be joined at any time. Gift certificates are available for Back Care, for those with back injuries/condi- Beyondananda Boutique items or Gentle II classes are for students with Iyengar tions, focuses on strengthening weak muscles, for classes. Call to inquire or e- experience who have physical limitations requir- stretching tight muscles and creating traction in mail [email protected]. ing special care, but who are capable of pro- the spine. We correct postural imbalances and gressing beyond the beginner syllabus. No new use breath awareness to reduce stress and pain. Bethesda Hours beginners after the fourth week of the session. Physician recommendation encouraged. Mon–Thurs: 10:00am–9:00pm Level I classes introduce beginning students and Yoga and Meditation seamlessly combines two Friday: 10:00am–7:00pm students new to Unity Woods' approach to the practices which enhance our capacity to ap- Sat–Sun: 10:00am–2:00pm fundamentals of posture and breath. preciate life and weather its storms. Each class includes asana practice plus seated mindfulness Level I/II classes are for students who have For Boutique information call us practice. Level I/II and up. at (301) 656-8992 or visit completed Level I and prefer a gradual transi- www.unitywoods.com. tion to Level II. This level is also ideal for those with previous yoga experience who are new to Unity Woods.

Level II classes are for students who have com- pleted the introductory (Level I) course. The Pranayama (Breathing) basic poses are refined with an emphasis on all Level I affords those interested in working with the standing poses. Inverted poses (headstand, the breath an opportunity to move beyond the plow and shoulder­stand) are introduced. elementary levels incorporated into regular Level II/III classes are for students firmly es- asana classes. Prerequisite: one year of study $ 1 0 d r o p - i n s tablished in their practice and ready to move and practice of asana in the Iyengar method. beyond the basics. For those enrolled for the Level II, III and IV classes are for students who full twelve-week session: Level III classes are for students with previous have completed the preceding levels. extra classes for $10 each (except two-hour classes: Iyengar training who are strong in standing poses Level V classes are strictly for students who have drop-ins $15). and can do headstand, shoulderstand and plow completed Level IV or have received extensive with confidence. Iyengar training in pranayama elsewhere.

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