Workshops
*Free* Introduction to Yoga Workshop
This free workshop with Annie Mahon 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):
 Annie Mahon |
Date and Time:
Free Intro to Yoga -- Thu Sep 16 2010, 7:45 PM - 9:15 PM
Cost:
$0.00 -- Per Person [Register Now]
What is Reiki? A Free Introduction
Come learn about Reiki, a spiritual healing practice in which light touch is used to promote balance in the system and engage a person's natural ability to heal. Reiki is gentle and non-invasive. In this workshop with Marion Werner, we will talk about the origin of Reiki, what a Reiki session is like, and how Reiki can help you. Because it encourages balance in the system, Reiki treatment may help you ease anxiety, relieve pain, release stress, improve sleep, manage the side effects of medication and/or chemotherapy, and encourage deep relaxation. Over time, Reiki practice may open an inner spiritual connection and a deep sense of wellness. Everyone who comes to the workshop will receive a brief sample of Reiki, as the best way to understand Reiki is through experience.Instructor(s):
 Marion Werner |
Date and Time:
-- Sun Sep 19 2010, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Cost:
$0.00 -- FREE - Advance registration recommended [Register Now]
Bringing Mindfulness to Life: A 6-Week Introduction to Mindfulness Practice
Mindfulness is the practice of living fully in the present moment, which is the only moment in which we can experience the joy of really living our lives. In this series of workshops, we will introduce the concept of mindfulness and mindful living, and learn several practices for bringing mindfulness into our daily lives. Each week we will have readings, large group and small group sharing, discussion, mindfulness practice, Q&A, and short journaling exercises, and some weeks will have a focus such on a particular area, such as mindfulness in relationship, mindfulness in the body, or mindful eating. No experience necessary. With Annie Mahon.Instructor(s):
Annie Mahon |
Date and Time:
6-week series: Sept 27, Oct 4, Oct 18, Oct 25, Nov 1, and Nov 8 -- Mon Sep 27 2010, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Cost:
$225.00 -- Early registration - If registered by Sept. 15 [Register Now]
$250.00 -- Per Person - If registered after Sept. 15 [Register Now]
Mantra Meditation
Meditation on a sound or phrase is a component of many spiritual traditions. In this workshop with Cinema Wood, you will learn to meditate with ancient yogic phrases to deepen your sense of calm and strengthen your ability to focus your mind. With time, you can use these practices to befriend your mind and experience the compassionate power within. This workshop is for all levels, even first-time meditators.Instructor(s):
 Cinema Wood |
Date and Time:
Mantra Meditation -- Sat Oct 2 2010, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Cost:
$30.00 -- Early registration - If registered by Sept 25 [Register Now]
$35.00 -- Per Person - If registered after Sept 25 [Register Now]
Yoga for Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain
Fibromyalgia and chronic pain impact both mind and body, leading to physical, mental and emotional suffering. When these conditions arise, there is often the experience of feeling betrayed by one’s body. This workshop with Karen Soltes integrates the latest advances in mind-body research with the wisdom of the yoga tradition to begin the healing process. It will include gentle asana (postures), restorative yoga, breathing practices, and yoga nidra, a guided meditation that restores and balances the nervous system. This workshop is appropriate for all levels of experience.Instructor(s):
 Karen Soltes |
Date and Time:
-- Sat Oct 9 2010, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Cost:
$45.00 -- Early Registration - If registered by Oct 2 [Register Now]
$50.00 -- Per Person - If registered after Oct 2 [Register Now]
Yoga Belly
This workshop with Annette Zabolotsky will combine belly dance, yoga and Pilates movements for a gentle aerobic workout that is empowering and joyful. Belly dance is a sacred feminine art form that engages the body, mind and spirit. The expressive movements inspire a sense of grace and strength in the body. No prior experience necessary. (Ages 10 to adult; under age 12, please come with an adult.)Instructor(s):
 Annette Zabolotsky |
Date and Time:
Yoga Belly -- Fri Oct 15 2010, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Cost:
$30.00 -- Early Registration - If registered by Oct 8 [Register Now]
$35.00 -- Per Person - If registered after Oct 8 [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 an additional parent or caregiver is $10.Instructor(s):
 Luann Fortune |
Date and Time:
Infant Massage -- Sat Oct 16 2010, 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Cost:
$30.00 -- Early Registration - Per Adult/Child - If registered by Oct 9 [Register Now]
$35.00 -- Per Adult/Child Pair - If registered after Oct 9 [Register Now]
$10.00 -- Extra Adult Participant [Register Now]
Pranayama for Relaxation and Meditation
Did you know that the way you breathe can have direct effects on your stress level, quality of sleep, feelings of depression or anxiety, and even your relationships? This workshop with Liz Chabra will provide you with practical and easy-to-understand breathing exercises and meditation techniques that can lead to profound inner calm, enhanced energy, and mental clarity. No prior experience necessary.Instructor(s):
 Liz Chabra |
Date and Time:
Pranayama -- Sat Oct 16 2010, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Cost:
$30.00 -- Early Registration - If registered by Oct 9 [Register Now]
$35.00 -- Per Person - If registered after Oct 9 [Register Now]
Laughter Yoga
Bring joy into your life through laughter yoga! This interactive workshop with Nira Berry combines laughter with deep breathing exercises that are scientifically shown to reduce stress hormones, increase endorphins, lower high blood pressure, boost your immune system, and give you an overall sense of well-being. No sense of humor, jokes or prior experience is necessary. Come and see how you can laugh for no reason and bring good health and joy to your life! Visit www.LaughingRx.com for more information.Instructor(s):
 Nira Berry |
Date and Time:
Laughter Yoga -- Sun Oct 17 2010, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Cost:
$25.00 -- Early Registration - If registered by Oct 10 [Register Now]
$30.00 -- Per Person - If registered after Oct 10 [Register Now]
Shake Your Soul: Experience Joy and Healing Through Your Body
Join us for this unique opportunity to move joyfully with Dan Leven, the creator of Shake Your Soul. Our Friday evening Shake Your Soul class will be a joyful and supportive community dance experience to world music that will invite your inner dancer out to play! Awaken body energy centers through music and movement, connect with old and new friends through dance, and reconnect with your body's wisdom and intrinsic ability to dance.The Saturday workshop will continue our joyful journey of movement and dance and expand its focus to include dynamic and engaging expressive arts processes and tools to enhance self-discovery. During this workshop, you will:
- Learn creative and effective ways to practice mindfulness of the body by listening to your body's messages.
- Experience how to release mind-body tensions that have been stored in your body allowing you to experience greater levels of vitality, creativity, and open-heartedness.
- Become friends with your body and renew your energy through becoming your body's ally, discovering dance and movement as powerful vehicles to process body centered emotions.
Instructor(s):
 Dan Leven |
Date and Time:
Community Shaking of Souls -- Fri Oct 22 2010, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
A Movement Journey -- Sat Oct 23 2010, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Cost:
$25.00 -- Friday Only - Early Registration - If registered by Oct 8 [Register Now]
$30.00 -- Friday Only - Per Person - If registered after Oct 8 [Register Now]
$140.00 -- Saturday Only - Early Registration - If registered by Oct 8 [Register Now]
$155.00 -- Saturday Only - Per Person - If registered after Oct 8 [Register Now]
$160.00 -- Friday & Saturday - Early Registration - If registered by Oct 8 [Register Now]
$185.00 -- Friday & Saturday - Per Person - If registered after Oct 8 [Register Now]
Yoga to Improve Your Game
Many of us find joy and release stress through our leisure activities — the bike ride through the park, some tennis, 18 holes of golf a few times a month. Perhaps you like team sports and shoot hoops or play soccer or softball. In this workshop with Mercedes Santos, we'll explore how the practice of yoga helps us to develop and support both mental concentration and ease in our bodies, which act to enhance our enjoyment of leisure activities. No experience with yoga or meditation required.Instructor(s):
 Mercedes Santos |
Date and Time:
Yoga to Improve Your Game -- Sun Oct 24 2010, 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Cost:
$30.00 -- Early registration - If registered by Oct 17 [Register Now]
$35.00 -- Per Person - If registered after Oct 17 [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:
Friday -- Fri Nov 5 2010, 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Saturday -- Sat Nov 6 2010, 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sunday -- Sun Nov 7 2010, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Cost:
$475.00 -- Early Registration - If registered by Oct 8 [Register Now]
$495.00 -- Per Person - If registered after Oct 8 [Register Now]
Hula Hooping Workshop
Hula hoops weren’t just for the 1970’s - it’s 2010, baby! Come have some fun with this unique aerobic hula hoop workout that will strenghten and tone your abs, and burn calories fast! In this workshop with Annette Zabolotsky, we will learn some basic moves with the hoop and then put them all together for a healthy challenge. Move your breath, clear your mind, and open you body with this uplifting class. You’ll leave feeling great! We’ll have hoops available for class. No experience necessary. Open to adults and teens. The workshop will be held at the Chevy Chase Baptist Church, one block from Circle Yoga.Instructor(s):
Annette Zabolotsky |
Date and Time:
Hula Hooping -- Sat Nov 13 2010, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Cost:
$30.00 -- Early Registration - If registered by Nov 6 [Register Now]
$35.00 -- Per Person - If registered after Nov 6 [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 Nov 21 2010, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Cost:
$20.00 -- Early Registration - Adult/Child Pair - If registered by Nov 14 [Register Now]
$25.00 -- Per Adult/Child Pair - If registered after Nov 14 [Register Now]
$17.00 -- Additional Participant [Register Now]
Welcoming the Holidays with Ease: An Evening of Restorative Yoga
Restorative yoga can be a powerful antidote to the busy pace of the holiday season. 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:
Restorative Yoga -- Sun Nov 21 2010, 6:45 PM - 8:45 PM
Cost:
$30.00 -- Early Registration - If registered by Nov 14 [Register Now]
$35.00 -- Per Person - If registered after Nov 14 [Register Now]
Yoga Nidra to Improve Your Sleep
Difficulties with sleep--falling asleep, staying asleep, and getting enough sleep--are affecting a growing number of people in our fast-paced, modern world. Lack of sufficient rest impacts our physical, emotional and mental health and well-being. This workshop with Karen Soltes will cover the latest research and information on “sleep hygiene,” or the factors that contribute to improved rest. It will also include breathing practices and a yoga nidra—or “yogic sleep”--practice specifically designed to help create the conditions for improved sleep and restoration in the nervous system. No previous experience required.Instructor(s):
Karen Soltes |
Date and Time:
-- Sat Dec 4 2010, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Cost:
$45.00 -- Early Registration - If registered by Nov 27 [Register Now]
$50.00 -- Per Person - If registered after Nov 27 [Register Now]
Energy 101: Focus Your Energy for Healing
Ever wonder how energy or qi really works? This will be an introduction to how to use your mind/intention to focus energy in your body for healing, and how to use this energy to facilitate healing in others. It's easy to do and does not require some deep mystical knowledge or years of training to begin. Eduardo Cortina will show you how and discuss some of the science behind energy medicine to help demystify the practice.Instructor(s):
 Eduardo C Cortina |
Date and Time:
-- Sun Dec 5 2010, 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Cost:
$40.00 -- Early Registration - If registered by Nov 28 [Register Now]
$45.00 -- Per Person - If registered after Nov 28 [Register Now]
Lighten Up! 108 Sun Salutations for the Winter Solstice
Join Doerthe, Eduardo G, Sumana, and other Circle Yoga teachers as we celebrate the winter solstice and support the good work of the Give Back Yoga Foundation with 108 sun salutations. It is traditional to perform 108 sun salutations with the change of each season, and is most often done in large groups, and often as an "offering", such as an offering of peace or unity. We'll start slowly, pick up the pace, gain momentum and slow down with some cooling postures. While we do recommend that participants have some yoga experience, students are free to move at their own pace and do only as many sun salutations as feels right for their bodies. 100% of the proceeds from the workshop will benefit the Give Back Yoga Foundation, which supports yoga teachers offering yoga to prisoners and veterans, and in other underserved communities.Instructor(s):
 Doerthe Braun |  Eduardo G Guedez |  Sumana Brahman |
Date and Time:
108 Sun Salutations -- Sun Dec 19 2010, 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Cost:
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