WORKSHOPS at YOGA MATRIKA
Workshops are listed below in chronological order. All workshops require pre-registration. Please register using the link below or call Sharon (412) 855-5692.
Calming the Core: Finding the Space Between
Facilitated by Mark C. Taylor
Sunday, March 14, 2010
1:00 to 3:00 pm
$30 pre-register/$40 at the door
Many of us carry excess tension in our backs or in our frontal organs as a result of inefficient weight flow through the torso. In Calming the Core you will embody your quiet central spine as a way to allow your core to expand, allowing space for a joyful heart, easy breath, and an unencumbered digestive tract. As your core releases you will find a more intimate relationship with the earth, greater access to sensory awareness, and increased pleasure of movement through your body. You will strategize ways to sustain an expansive core in your personal practice and in daily life.
Calling all Curvy Ladies! Yoga for Larger Women
Facilitated by Amy Kreger-Boynton
Sunday, March 21, 2010
1:00 to 2:30 pm
$20 pre-register/$30 at the door
In this workshop, Amy will provide an informative session on yoga for larger women covering everything from how to modify poses to work with a larger belly and breasts to how to keep your joints safe during practice. Yoga truly is for everyone and this workshop will help larger women feel more confident in attending group classes and receiving the full benefits of yoga. This workshop will also cover the use of yoga in a weight loss program or to manage weight. Our perspective is that full acceptance of the body is a perfect starting place for deep transformation and wellness that you will carry with you for a lifetime.
Osteoporosis: Management & Prevention
Using Yoga to Prevent Bone Loss and Build a Strong Body
Facilitated by Amy Kreger-Boynton
Saturday, April 17th from 2:00 to 4:00 pm
$25 pre-register/$35 at the door
Join Amy in this workshop exploring ways to use various yoga techniques to both prevent and manage bone loss. Absolutely no yoga experience is required and Amy will provide detailed instructions on basic and gentle yoga-based exercises that build strong bones and protect the skeletal system. Enjoy a gentle and fun yoga practice while learning skills that you can use everyday.
Nurturing the Neglected Body
Facilitated by Richard Gartner
Sunday, May 23, 2010 from 1:30 to 3:30 pm
$25 pre-register/$30 at the door
Richard presents the “micro-asana” concept - posture and breathing practices for the smaller and more subtle parts of our selves. Our bodies contain over 200 bones and 600 muscles, and it can be a challenge to attend to all of them in a yoga routine. Richard will illustrate practices for lesser-known but important muscles and bones in the feet, hands, neck and face. He will also demonstrate how to incorporate these practices into more traditional poses. This workshop is a boon for those who have repetitive-motion strain and anyone who wishes to deepen their practice. For any level of experience, all are welcome!