Workshops

Monthly Drumming Circle

Drumming is back at Circle Yoga! Join us for this monthly drumming circle with The Drum Lady, Kristen Arant. Learn basic hand drumming techniques, rhythms and songs to open your heart and get grounded in sound. Drums provided or bring your own! All levels of experience welcome.

Instructor(s):

Kristen Arant

Date and Time:
Drumming Circle -- Sat Mar 20 2010, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Cost:
$15.00 -- Per Person [Register Now]

Introduction to Flow Yoga

Vinyasa yoga, also called flow yoga, links breath to movement. Come explore the grace, fluidity and rhythm of flow in this Intro to Flow workshop. Class will begin with alignment and core awakening followed by longer holds to capture the strength of a solid foundation. Then we will open into fluid sequences of yoga asana, incorporating the breath as our guide through the movement. All levels are welcome -- wonderful for students new to flow, and students who wish to deepen their flow pratice with alignment principals. With Margaret Ward.

Instructor(s):

Margaret Ward

Date and Time:
Intro to Flow  --  Sat Apr 17 2010, 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Cost:
$20.00  --  Early Registration - Per Person - If registered by April 10 [Register Now]
$25.00  --  Per Person - If registered after April 10 [Register Now]

Monthly Drumming Circle

Kristen Arant

Date and Time:
Drumming Circle -- Sat Apr 17 2010, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Cost:
$15.00 -- Per Person [Register Now]

Thai Yoga Massage Partner Workshop

Join us for a relaxing evening in which you will learn how to give (and receive!) a 30-minute thai yoga bodywork session. Thai Yoga is a form of bodywork that includes movement, stretching and work with energy lines. The session is bound to leave you rejuvenated and relaxed. Bring a partner or come alone to be paired up with a new friend. With Anne Thiel.

Instructor(s):

Anne Thiel

Date and Time:
Thai Yoga Massage Partner  --  Sun Apr 25 2010, 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Cost:
$40.00  --  Early Registration - Per Person - If registered by April 18 [Register Now]
$45.00  --  Per Person - If registered after April 18 [Register Now]

Even Better Than a Nap: Restoring Ourselves Through the Practice of Yoga Nidra

Yoga Nidra is a guided meditation practice that has the potential to provide a quality of rest and restoration in the nervous system that we may not get from sleep. Additionally, this practice provides us with the tools to learn to meet life with an attitude of welcoming, and as we learn to embrace what is, we let go of the stress that arises that comes with fighting reality. As we learn to meet life with an attitude of welcoming, we have more energy, more vitality, and potential for joy and a sense of well-being. With Karen Soltes, Director of Therapeutic Yoga at Circle Yoga.

Instructor(s):

Karen Soltes

Date and Time:
  --  Fri Apr 30 2010, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Cost:
$30.00  --  Early Registration - Per Person - If registered by April 23 [Register Now]
$35.00  --  Per Person - If registered after April 23 [Register Now]

Ayurvedic Sense Cleansing

Learn how to boost your immune system, harness your positive energy, and improve your overall wellbeing. Ayurvedic Sense Cleansing blends ancient healing wisdom with modern science to restore your body to its natural seasonal balance. Learn and practice Ayurvedic facial and hand massage, jala neti (nasal rinsing), and other natural practices for nourishing the body. These practices will help bring overall physical, mental, and emotional healing for inner peace in your life. Please bring your own neti pot. With Marisa Vargas.

Instructor(s):

Marisa Vargas

Date and Time:
Ayurvedic Sense Cleansing  --  Sun May 2 2010, 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Cost:
$40.00  --  Early Registration - Per Person - If registered by April 25 [Register Now]
$45.00  --  Per Person - If registered after April 25 [Register Now]

Upper Body Boost: Yoga to Tone Your Upper Body

Feeling shaky in downward facing dog? If just the thought of "chaturanga" makes you want to run in the other direction, this workshop will help you get back on track. We'll focus on good hand, arm, shoulder, back, and core principles to strengthen those muscles and create more healthy awareness where we need it the most. We'll also learn how to use supportive alignment to better assist us in the weight-bearing poses that offer a greater challenge us in our yoga practice. When we focus on strength building poses for the outer body, we truly empower ourselves by first recognizing that our greatest strength lies within. If we believe it, we can be it, so affirm the true radiance within and fire up those biceps! Come and explore the great potential within you, just waiting to be unveiled! With Naomi Gottlieb-Miller.

Instructor(s):

Naomi Gottlieb-Miller

Date and Time:
Upper Body Boost  --  Sun May 2 2010, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Cost:
$30.00  --  Early Registration - Per Person - If registered by April 25 [Register Now]
$35.00  --  Per Person - If registered after April 25 [Register Now]

Monthly Drumming Circle

Kristen Arant

Date and Time:
Drumming Circle -- Wed May 5 2010, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Cost:
$15.00 -- Per Person [Register Now]

Infant Massage

Learn proven techniques to soothe, calm, and stimulate baby, and begin to establish healthy touch boundaries for both giver and receiver. This workshop with Luann Fortune, LMT, is a hands-on instructional forum for babies and their caretakers (mom, dad, nanny, grandparents, etc.) and is ideal for babies 1-6 months (alert but not yet crawling). The $35/$30 registration fee covers one adult and one infant. The fee for each additional adult participant is $10.

Instructor(s):

Luann Fortune

Date and Time:
Infant Massage  --  Sat May 8 2010, 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Cost:
$30.00  --  Early Registration - Per Adult/Child - If registered by May 1 [Register Now]
$35.00  --  Per Adult/Child Pair - If registered after May 1 [Register Now]
$10.00  --  Extra Adult Participant [Register Now]

Mother's Day Restorative Yoga

Restorative yoga can be a powerful antidote to the busy pace of modern life. Come relieve your feelings of stress and tension with this nurturing practice. In a candle-lit room filled with soft music, you will be guided into passive yoga poses supported by blankets and other yoga props. Relaxing into this deep support, your body and mind will feel rested and restored--shifting from a doing, on-the-go mode to just being. The practice will remind you what it feels like to be calm and at ease, and it will give you tools to return to this state. Open to all levels, no yoga experience required. With Jill Minneman.

Instructor(s):

Jill M. Minneman

Date and Time:
Mother's Day Restorative  --  Sun May 9 2010, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Cost:
$30.00  --  Early Registration - Per Person - If registered by May 2 [Register Now]
$35.00  --  Per Person - If registered after May 2 [Register Now]

Daddy & Me Yoga (ages 5-10)

This class is designed especially for dads and their kids to share the joy of yoga. It will give dads the opportunity to have a special time with their kids, have some fun and do some yoga. We'll be doing yoga poses, interactive partner poses, playing yoga games, and of course, relaxing. No yoga experience is necessary. With Linda Feldman, Director of Budding Yogis.

Instructor(s):

Linda Feldman

Date and Time:
Daddy & Me  --  Sun May 16 2010, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Cost:
$20.00  --  Early Registration - Adult/Child Pair - If registered by May 9 [Register Now]
$25.00  --  Per Adult/Child Pair - If registered after May 9 [Register Now]
$17.00  --  Additional Participant [Register Now]

Free Introduction to Yoga Workshop

This free workshop is intended for people who are brand new to yoga and want to learn more about it before coming to a regular class. Students will learn the fundamentals of some basic yoga poses, explore the benefits of yogic breathing practices and meditation, and learn a little bit about the philosophy of this 5000-year-old practice. If you're new to yoga, this is the perfect opportunity to have your questions answered by a skilled instructor, learn what to expect from regular class, and practice in the company of other beginners! Space is limited, so advance registration is recommended.

Instructor(s):

Circle Yoga Instructor

Date and Time:
Free Intro to Yoga -- Thu May 20 2010, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Cost:
$0.00 -- Per Person [Register Now]

Anatomy for Yoga

A basic understanding of the body's functional anatomy can enhance the clarity of one's teaching and practice of the asanas. In this workshop, through lecture and asana practice, we will explore how this dynamic application can bring us deeper inward within the asana, its actions, and within ourselves. Minimum 1 year asana practice. No therapeutics.

Instructor(s):

Mary Pappas-Sandonas

Date and Time:
Anatomy for Yoga  --  Fri May 21 2010, 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Cost:
$40.00  --  Early Registration - Per Person - If registered by May 14 [Register Now]
$45.00  --  Per Person - If registered after May 14 [Register Now]

Healing Yoga for Your Body Type: Yoga & Ayurveda

Are you looking to personalize your yoga program and gain maximum benefit in integrating body mind and soul? The knowledge of Ayurveda (the oldest healing tradition in the world) is a crucial key to this. According to Ayurveda, biological existence is a dance of the three doshas, or mind-body types: vata (air-space), pitta (fire-water) and kapha (earth-water). While the three doshas are present in all of us, one of the three predominates in each individual and becomes the basic force of her/his particular constitution and mind/body type. When your dosha is balanced you experience happiness and ease. With the knowledge of Ayurveda, we can use our yoga practice to not only ensure health, but to actualize our full potential as human beings. Learn what it means for your dosha to be in and out of balance and how to guide yourself in a practice of select asanas, pranayama and meditation to bring forth and maintain balanced energy and positive radiance.

Instructor(s):

Liz Chabra

Date and Time:
Part 1: Know Your Body  --  Sat May 22 2010, 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Part 2: Building the Force of Inner Radiance  --  Sun May 23 2010, 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Cost:
$40.00  --  Early Registration - Part 1 Only - If registered by May 15 [Register Now]
$40.00  --  Early Registration - Part 2 Only - If registered by May 15 [Register Now]
$75.00  --  Early Registration - Part 1 & 2 - If registered by May 15 [Register Now]
$45.00  --  Per Person - Part 1 Only - If registered after May 15 [Register Now]
$45.00  --  Per Person - Part 2 Only - If registered after May 15 [Register Now]
$85.00  --  Per Person - Parts 1 & 2 - If registered after May 15 [Register Now]

Infant Massage

Luann Fortune

Date and Time:
Infant Massage  --  Mon May 24 2010, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Cost:
$30.00  --  Early Registration - Per Adult/Child - If registered by May 17 [Register Now]
$35.00  --  Per Adult/Child Pair - If registered after May 17 [Register Now]
$10.00  --  Extra Adult Participant [Register Now]

Getting Intimate with Life: Exploring Body, Heart, and Mind through Yoga and Meditation

Our human lives flow as a mysterious, ever-changing river of sensations, emotions, thoughts, and pulsations of energy--and the more intimately we connect with this river, the more vibrant and richly satisfying they become. In this three-part workshop, we'll use the tools of asana, pranayama, and meditation--as well as partner-work and journaling--to touch our lives more deeply. We'll use the yogic teachings of the five koshas and the Buddha's teachings on the Four Foundations of Mindfulness as springboards to explore all the different dimensions of our embodied existence--physical, energetic, emotional, and mental. If you need to cancel your registration, please do so at least one week before the workshop, and your fee will be refunded minus a 20% administrative fee. Sorry, no refunds will be given for cancellations made within less than one week of the workshop.

Instructor(s):

Anne Cushman

Date and Time:
Friday Evening  --  Fri Jun 4 2010, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Saturday Afternoon  --  Sat Jun 5 2010, 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Sunday Afternoon  --  Sun Jun 6 2010, 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Cost:
$55.00  --  Per Person - Friday Only [Register Now]
$65.00  --  Per Person - Saturday Only [Register Now]
$65.00  --  Per Person - Sunday Only [Register Now]
$155.00  --  Early Registration - Full Weekend - If registered by May 15 [Register Now]
$165.00  --  Per Person - Full Weekend - If registered after May 15 [Register Now]

De-Stress from Your Week Restorative Yoga

Jill M. Minneman

Date and Time:
  --  Fri Jun 11 2010, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Cost:
$30.00  --  Early Registration - Per Person - If registered by June 4 [Register Now]
$35.00  --  Per Person - If registered after June 4 [Register Now]

Strengthening Your Bones Through Yoga

As we age, our bones tend to demineralize, thin and break more easily. Osteoporosis and osteopenia have become major public health issues with a great deal of misinformation floating around. In order to continue your yoga practice safely, it's important to understand the principles of bone health. In this workshop, we will review the basic science of bone health, as well as simple nutritional principles to maintain strong bones. You will be offered a gentle, safe yoga practice with poses which will increase postural awareness, build bone density, and help develop our sense of equilibrium. With Sally Craig.

Instructor(s):

Sally Craig

Date and Time:
  --  Sun Jun 13 2010, 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Cost:
$30.00  --  Early Registration - Per Person - If registered by June 6 [Register Now]
$35.00  --  Per Person - If registered after June 6 [Register Now]

Budding Yogis Full-Day Summer Camp (Ages 6-12) - Week 1

For kids ages 6-12. Yoga can help bring active minds into union with active bodies, and can help kids learn to calm both. A typical day at Budding Yogis Summer Camp includes yoga, crafts, journaling, relaxation, lunch at Chevy Chase Park, games, and camp songs. *Refund Policy: Refunds are provided, minus a $50 administrative fee, if cancelled before May 14, 2010. Sorry, no refunds after this date.*

Instructor(s):

Budding Yogis Instructors

Date and Time:
Week 1 Registration -- Mon Jun 14 2010, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Cost:
$325.00 -- Week 1: June 14-18, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM [Register Now]

Monthly Drumming Circle

Kristen Arant

Date and Time:
Drumming Circle -- Sat Jun 19 2010, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Cost:
$15.00 -- Per Person [Register Now]

Summer Solstice Celebration: 54 Sun Salutations

Still hibernating? This workshop will definitely wake you up. Get energized, sweat out some toxins and welcome the summer with 54 sun salutations. We'll start slowly, pick up the pace, gain momentum and slow down with some cooling postures. With Doerthe Braun.

Instructor(s):

Doerthe Braun

Date and Time:
  --  Sun Jun 20 2010, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Cost:
$25.00  --  Early Registration - Per Person - If registered by June 13 [Register Now]
$30.00  --  Per Person - If registered after June 13 [Register Now]

Budding Yogis Full-Day Summer Camp (Ages 6-12) - Week 2

Budding Yogis Instructors

Date and Time:
Week 2 Registration -- Mon Jun 21 2010, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Cost:
$325.00 -- Week 2: June 21-25, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM [Register Now]

Teaching Yoga to Kids: Budding Yogis Teacher Training Certification

Do you think you might enjoy teaching yoga to children? Or do you think your child might benefit from learning to relax through the non-competitive practice of yoga? This 20-hour workshop is intended for school teachers, parents, yoga teachers, therapists, or anyone interested in learning how to enrich children's lives with yoga practice. Participants will learn how to teach kids yoga classes, how to create theme-based yoga classes, and how to teach self-calming and meditation techniques. In addition to learning how to teach kids yoga poses and yoga games, participants will gain a clear understanding of the age-breakouts for classes and learn techniques for dealing with various behaviors, including special needs. We will learn through doing, by experiencing kids yoga classes and discussing what works well with kids. Each student will have an opportunity to plan, observe, and teach a free kids yoga class on the last day of the workshop. We'll also discuss what it takes to get started teaching and/or start-up a kids yoga business. A Budding Yogis Level I certificate will be given to each participant if all sessions and the practice teaching session are successfully attended. Some yoga experience required. With certified instructors and studio directors Annie Mahon and Linda Feldman. If you need to cancel your registration, please do so at least one week before the workshop, and your fee will be refunded minus a 20% administrative fee. Sorry, no refunds will be given for cancellations made within less than one week of the workshop.

Instructor(s):

Annie Mahon

Linda Feldman

Date and Time:
Thursday  --  Thu Jun 24 2010, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday  --  Fri Jun 25 2010, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday  --  Sat Jun 26 2010, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Cost:
$475.00  --  Early Registration - If registered by June 1 [Register Now]
$495.00  --  Per Person - If registered after June 1 [Register Now]

Budding Yogis Full-Day Summer Camp (Ages 6-12) - Week 3

Budding Yogis Instructors

Date and Time:
Week 3 Registration -- Mon Jun 28 2010, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Cost:
$325.00 -- Week 3: June 28-July 2, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM [Register Now]

Budding Yogis Half-Day Summer Camp (Ages 4-7) - Week 4

For kids ages 4-7. Yoga can help bring active minds into union with active bodies, and can help kids learn to calm both. A typical day at Budding Yogis Summer Camp includes yoga, crafts, journaling, relaxation, games, and camp songs. *Refund Policy: Refunds are provided, minus a $50 administrative fee, if cancelled before May 15, 2009. Sorry, no refunds after this date.*

Instructor(s):

Budding Yogis Instructors

Date and Time:
Half-Day Camp Registration -- Mon Jul 12 2010, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Cost:
$200.00 -- Week 4: July 12-16, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM [Register Now]

Budding Yogis Half-Day Summer Camp (Ages 4-7) - Week 5

For kids ages 4-7. Yoga can help bring active minds into union with active bodies, and can help kids learn to calm both. A typical day at Budding Yogis Summer Camp includes yoga, crafts, journaling, relaxation, games, and camp songs. *Refund Policy: Refunds are provided, minus a $50 administrative fee, if cancelled before May 14, 2010. Sorry, no refunds after this date.*

Instructor(s):

Budding Yogis Instructors

Date and Time:
Half-Day Camp Registration -- Mon Jul 19 2010, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Cost:
$200.00 -- Week 5: July 19-23, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM [Register Now]

Budding Yogis Full-Day Summer Camp (Ages 6-12) - Week 6

Budding Yogis Instructors

Date and Time:
Week 6 Registration -- Mon Jul 26 2010, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Cost:
$325.00 -- Week 6: June 26-July 30, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM [Register Now]

Explorations in the Balance of Opposites with Anusara Yoga

One of the meanings of "yoga" is to yoke or unite our polarities so they do not fight and contradict each other. Our practice shows us how these polarities are, instead, complementary opposites that serve to make us more whole and balanced in our lives. In this workshop with Suzie Hurley, we will look at polarities in a variety of poses, including inversions and backbends, and use them to align the physical, emotional, and mental body in a precise and life affirming way. Anusara Yoga helps us to see the joy in both our unity and diversity. The workshop will include an explanation of the Anusara Universal Principles of Alignment and the Tantric philosophy on which it's based.

Instructor(s):

Suzie Hurley

Date and Time:
Balance of Opposites  --  Sun Aug 1 2010, 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Cost:
$35.00  --  Early Registration - Per Person - If registered by July 25 [Register Now]
$40.00  --  Per Person - If registered after July 25 [Register Now]

Budding Yogis Full-Day Summer Camp (Ages 6-12) - Week 7

Budding Yogis Instructors

Date and Time:
Week 7 Registration -- Mon Aug 2 2010, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Cost:
$325.00 -- Week 7: August 2-6, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM [Register Now]

Budding Yogis Full-Day Summer Camp (Ages 6-12) - Week 8

Budding Yogis Instructors

Date and Time:
Week 8 Registration -- Mon Aug 9 2010, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Cost:
$325.00 -- Week 8: August 9-13, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM [Register Now]

Budding Yogis Full-Day Summer Camp (Ages 6-12) - Week 9

Budding Yogis Instructors

Date and Time:
Week 9 Registration -- Mon Aug 16 2010, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Cost:
$325.00 -- Week 9: August 16-20, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM [Register Now]