YIN YOGA WORKSHOP

with Nancy Causey

Sunday, September 21

2:30 ~ 5:00
$35

Yin Yoga is a quiet practice in which poses are held from 3 to 5 minutes, in a non-aggressive way, to allow connective tissue to soften. Connective tissue, which is all through our bodies, shrinks and tightens as we age, causing much of the pain we experience. The main practice of Yin Yoga focuses on the hips, back, and legs, where we have large masses of connective tissue.

In this workshop we will begin with a gentle warm up, followed by a yin practice and a few restorative poses, ending with a 30 minute yoga nidra session.

Space is limited so reserve early.

Call 845.677.4549 or email: info@halfmoonyogabarn.com

Butterfly pose

Sunday, June 22nd, 2008
2:30 ~ 5:00 PM $35

Restorative yoga is a delicious experience of guided relaxation, breathing instruction, embodied explorations and silence. Using simple yoga postures and the full body support of bolsters and blankets to relax and rejuvenate the body, soul, and spirit.

Space is limited. Please be ready to reserve your place with payment.

Meditation practice is at the heart of Yoga practice and we are very fortunate to have two wonderful meditation teachers coming to the Yoga Barn in June.

Charlotte Mann has been practicing Tibetan Buddhist Meditation for 20 years. From 1999 through 2003 Charlotte completed the traditional Tibetan 3 year retreat, qualifying her for the title of Lama. After traveling the world extensively Charlotte has settled in our community and will be leading a class in meditation and Buddhism at the Yoga Barn every Wednesday morning at 10:45, beginning Wednesday June 4th.

Class will be one hour and the focus will be mind calming, with and without support, awareness training, and insight practices. Charlotte will include explanations of the underlying philosophy and chanting if these are of interest to the attendees.

Annerie Cornelissen has been involved with the Divyanand Spiritual Foundation for 23 years, practicing Surat Shabd Yoga Meditation, and working as a volunteer with the Divyanand Spiritual Foundation in Stanfordville. DSF is a community of spiritual seekers who share a comminment to realizing the Divine within themselves, and to helping other seekers access the Divine within themselves through meditation. In June, Annerie will teach three classes on Sundays at 5:00 p.m. June 1st, June 8th, and June 15th.

Class will feature a spiritual discourse of the teachings of Soami Divyanand followed by a 30 minute meditation.

There is no charge for either of the meditation classes, but donations to the teachers are welcome.

Therese Balagna and Karen Crain are organizing a discussion group for the purpose of exchanging ideas, knowledge, and experiences with a focus on nutrition, exercise, meditation, herbs, and acupuncture to honor the woman we are becoming.

The first meeting will be Tuesday evening, May 20th, from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Yoga Barn.

A donation of $5 for the group leaders is requested. Please contact Karen Crain if you are interested: by phone 845.677.3239 or email: crainkaren@hotmail.com

Exploring the Chakras
Sunday, May 18th, 2008
This practice will be a journey through the chakras (energy centers located along the front of the spine), exploring the qualities and elements of each energy center. Using restorative asanas and some gentle movement to connect with and open each chakra center and finishing with a guided Yoga Nidra meditation.

2:30 ~ 5:00 PM $35

Space will be limited. Please be ready to reserve your place with payment.

Therapeutic Yoga Workshop with Cheri Clampett,

Don’t miss this opportunity to study with one of yoga’s most inspiring teachers.

For more information Click here to see flyer.

With MARK EIKO SHAN
Sunday, February 10
2:00 ~ 4:30 pm
$40

In this workshop students will be introduced to several types of Chi Kung exercises beginning with the strongest - Martial Chi Kung; moving into Medical Chi Kung; and finishing with the gentlest form Tai Chi /Chi Kung.

All Chi Kung movements emphasize the use of the mind and breath to train the Chi, life energy, to flow smoothly and without blockages through one’s body increasing and balancing life energy and spirit.

Sifu Shan began his martial arts training in 1972 and in 1975 began studying under Grand Master Leung Shum. Sifu Shan is a senior teacher of Wu Style Tai Chi and Northern Eagle Claw Kung Fu. In 1987 he began sitting practice at The First Zen Institute of America and has continued his studies at the Zen Mountain Monastery in Mt. Tremper, NY since 1990. In 1992 Shan received the lay Buddhist precepts.

To sign up for the workshop please send a check made out to Half Moon Yoga Barn, to PO Box 854, Millbrook, NY 12545.

We apologize but we did not have enough people sign up.

PLEASE NOTE: The Twist Workshop with Jessica Becker will not be held this Sunday, the 25th of March. We are working on a new date toward the end of April and will keep everyone advised.

YOLATES class with Laurie Marder
Monday and Wednesday mornings 9:00-10:15
EMBODY YOGA with Nancy Causey
Beginning Monday, March 12th, 10:30-12:00
KRIPALU YOGA with Christine Sergent
Beginning Tuesday, March 20th, 6:00-7:30pm
TWIST WORKSHOP with Jessica Becker
Rescheduled. Please check back for date and time.

THE DIAMOND-DART MERIDIAN SEQUENCE WITH JUDITH MUIR
The Diamond-Dart Meridian Sequence is an active movement meditation of 12 postures, that is based on the acupuncture emotional meridian system developed by John Diamond MD. It will raise your Life Energy (Chi). This system balances emotions, enhances organ functioning, reduces neurological mis-processing and improves coordination and breathing.

We will learn the basic sequence, the emotional correlations to each meridian and the corresponding affirmation. Each posture will be looked at in depth as well as working the whole sequence as a dance like meditation. 

This will be presented in a series of four 90 minute classes on consecutive Tuesday evenings beginning January 9th at 6:30 pm.

Half Moon Yoga Barn series can be applied to these classes.

HIP OPENING WORKSHOP with Jessica Becker

Sunday, January 28th  3:00 ~ 5:30 pm

Jessica Becker is an Iyengar teacher with extensive knowledge of anatomy and a methodical style of presentation which inspires confidence. Due to popular demand, Jessica will be returning to repeat her highly successful hip opening workshop. If you were unable to attend the first time, here is another opportunity.

The cost is $35.

Space is always limited, so sign up early.