Special Offerings
Coming Soon
GIVE THE GIFT OF HEALTH
Gift certificates toward a class or service at the Center for Yoga makes a wonderful present. Please ask your teacher or contact Ruth Fisk at 517-333-9883 ext.2 for details.
Free Classes and Workshops coming to the Center in the next 3 weeks.
For full description, see listing under headings below.
Nia with Pam Gower
Tuesday, May 6
5:30-6:30 pm, in Studio 3
Free class
Pilates and Foamroller Workshop with Marianne Huebner
Saturday, May 10
9:00-11:00am
Cost: $ 35
Introduction to Kundalini Yoga with Marianne Huebner
Thursday, May 15
7:00-8:30pm, Studio 1
Cost: by donation
Pilates & Yoga - Memorial Day Weekend Classes
Saturday, May 24: Pilates 9-10 am
Monday, May 26: Fitness Yoga 9-10am
Cost: $10 each or Punch cards
Contact Marianne at (517) 381 1836, yogapath@gmail.com
Beginning Tai Chi Fan Workshop with Dan Jones
Saturday and Sunday, May 31 — June 1
Saturday - 8:30am to 5:00pm
Sunday – 9:00am to 5:00pm.
Cost: $160.00
Free Classes
Please join us for free classes at the Center for Yoga taught by various instructors.
Kids’ Play Tai Chi with Cathy Stewart
Sunday, May 4
10:00 – 10:30 (ages 5-7)
10:45 – 11:30 (ages 8-10)
Free class
Nia with Pam Gower
Tuesday, May 6
5:30-6:30 pm, in Studio 3
Free class
Workshops
Pilates and Foamroller Workshop with Marianne Huebner
Saturday, May 10
9:00-11:00am
Cost: $ 35
(Manual included in cost) Pilates is a set of exercises on the mat that strengthen the core muscles, build endurance and improve coordination. The emphasis is on control, breathing, centering, stability, range of motion, and precision. Specific muscle groups are stretched and strengthened to stabilize the spine. These are flowing movements with deep breathing. Pilates improves your strength and physical well-being. Foam rollers enhance the results of the exercises and help with proper alignment, are used for balance training and self-massage. The manual includes the Pilates principles, a selection of exercises and a suggested work-out. A limited number of foam rollers are available.If you are interested in buying a foam roller, contact Marianne by April 28. (517) 381 1836, yogapath@gmail.com
Introduction to Kundalini Yoga
Thursday, May 15
7:00-8:30pm, Studio 1
Cost: by donation
Kundalini Yoga is the yoga of awareness. Dynamic movement is linked with rhythmic breathing. The sets (kriyas as taught by Yogi Bhajan) combine breathing, stretches, posture and meditation to invigorate the body, balance the glandular system and strengthen the nervous system. Kundalini Yoga builds flexibility, endurance and awareness. It can be aerobic, or it can be quiet and reflective, but it is always a unique and uplifting experience. Kundalini yoga sets and meditations can be done by people of varying fitness levels. By proper breathing and leaning in the right direction of the exercises, you will benefit and utilize your creative potential.Contact (517) 381 1836, yogapath@gmail.com
Beginning Tai Chi Fan Workshop with Dan Jones
Saturday and Sunday, May 31 — June 1
Saturday - 8:30am to 5:00pm
Sunday – 9:00am to 5:00pm.
Cost: $160.00 includes certificate and DVD of form. If Participants would like their DVD shipped to them prior to the workshop the cost is $168.00, ($3.00 for shipping and handling). The cost for participants, who already have a copy of the Moving Stillness Tai Chi Fan Form DVD, is $140.00.
Participants will learn fan basics and the “Moving Stillness Tai Chi Fan Short Form”. The Tai Chi Fan is a beautiful extension of the tai chi body. The use of the tai chi fan takes the practitioner on a wonderful journey through the principles of yin and yang by creating a beautiful dance with martial energy.
Send check or money order, (made out to Dan Jones), and registration form to:
Dan Jones
Center for Yoga
1780 E. Grand River Ave.
East Lansing, MI 48823
Training items needed: Tai Chi Fans can be ordered from www.superiormartialarts.com . Bamboo or plastic fans are preferred. Allow three weeks for delivery. (Tai Chi Fan order# 82577 is a popular choice). There may be some fans available to purchase at the workshop. Wear loose comfortable clothing. Please bring clean, comfortable shoes to change into. Street shoes are not allowed in the Yoga Studios. There is a place to store your shoes as you walk in. For questions and information contact Dan Jones at 517-927-9608 or djonesdragon@comcast.net
Learn to Teach Yoga to Children with Sybil Shelton-Ford
June 19-21: Level 1 - Teaching Children ages 3-7
June 26 – 29: Level 2 - Teaching Children ages 8 - 12
July 18 – 20: Level 3 - Teaching Yoga to Teens 13-16
August 2-3; Level 4 - Therapeutic Yoga for Children with Special Needs and Circumstances
Enrich the lives of children with the gift of yoga. This teacher's training will provide you with safe, effective, and fun-filled yoga based strategies that will address the whole child. Yoga experience and practice is strongly suggested. Yoga Alliance CEU's are available. You may register for individual levels, or for the full training (all 4 levels). Certificates of completion will be awarded after each level. Full certification requires completion of all 4 levels, written examination, and 6 hours of student teaching. Sybil can be reached at 517-282-7662 or sdsford@yahoo.com
Nia and The Body’s Way with Pam Gower
Tuesdays, June 10-July 1/July 15-July 29/Aug.12-Aug. 26, 5:30-6:30pm, Studio 3
Cost: Session 1=$40/Session 2=$30/Session 3=$30
Spend your summer exploring the many voices of the body. This series of mini-sessions invites students to explore the anatomy of the body and to use this beautiful design to move with dynamic ease and Joy. Take this opportunity to study the poetic language that describes the skeleton, muscles, and nervous system. Witness the transformation of this language into feedback from your body as you move to the music in class and dance through the other parts of your life. Students are not required to register for all sessions in the series. Enjoy a $5 discount on each session if you register for 2 or more sessions at once.Contact Pam at 517-623-0092 home or 517-614-2857 cell or pam_gower@yahoo.com
New Classes
Chilel Qigong Lift Chi Up and Pour Chi Down Method with Aspen Bernath-Plaisted
SessionI: Sundays April 27th - June 15th
3:30-5:00pm
Cost: $80
Session II: Thursday June 26 — Aug 14
7:30 - 8:30PM
Cost: $80
Chilel Qigong is a Chinese Healing Movement Art once taught at a medicineless hospital in China. It received a 95% effective rating according to United Nations Standards of Effectiveness.
It consist of gentle, slow, and easy to learn movements which are designed to harmonize the flow of chi (life force) in the body. We will learn the first method which is Lift Chi Up and Pour Chi Down.
Chilel is all about love, compassion, and harmony and so the practice is very up lifting and inspirational. Some other benefits include: Deep Relaxation and Stress Reduction, Increased Flexibility and Strength, Improved Stamina and Balance, all for Improved Quality of Life. Contact Aspen
Bernath-Plaisted at 517-651-5725
Introduction to Yoga for Every Body
Thursdays 5:45-7:15
May 15-June 19
Cost: $$88
Yoga class for beginners designed specifically for people with health challenges. Join Clare Collins RN., PHD, certified Yoga Therapist to experience how the tools of yoga can be adapted for your specific needs. Individual yoga therapy sessions available at reduced cost for participants. Fee includes book and handouts. Class size limited to 8 students. Contact Clare at 333-9883 ext 2.
Telling Your Story, a writing class
Thursdays from 11:30 to 1 in Studio 2
May 8 - June 26 and July 17 - September 4
$88 for 8 weeks
Do you have a story you want to tell? Are you writing a book? Do you need some structure? Some feedback? Some practice? This workshop is a place to focus on what you’ve already begun or find inspiration with a new approach. Bring a paper copy of your writing and something to write on -- paper or laptop. Drop-ins welcome. Punch cards accepted. If you'd like more information, you can download the course description at: www.clarkwoodconnect.com, call Rebecca at (517) 372-3432, or email her: write@clarkwoodconnect.com. Please put Telling Your Story in the subject line
Yoga Clinic
Wednesdays 5:45 - 7:00
May 7 - May 28
Cost: $40
Each week this workshop will be dedicated to a specific part of the anatomy (such as the hips, shoulders, and abdominals) to help students address certain physical imbalances and introduce a range of poses and their modifications to strengthen and relieve tension in the body.
Call Tara at 862-6963, dharma_yoga@hotmail.com or www.dharmayogaarts.com.
Yoga and Menopause
Thursdays 7:15-8:30
May 15 - June 19
Cost: $84
Experience how the tools of yoga can be adapted to support you during the transition through menopause and beyond. Class includes discussion, yoga postures, breath techniques, meditation and guided relaxation. Individual yoga therapy sessions available at reduced cost for participants. Handouts included. Class size limited to 10 students. Contact Clare at 333-9883 ext 2.