Yoga and Movement Arts

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Yoga is integrated into the massage therapy program, in the practice of asana (physical postures) at the beginning of classes for the purpose of self-care for bodywork, cultivating the focus, centering and grounding. These are hallmarks of conscious bodywork, and educate students in stretches to give their massage clients for selfcare. The ethical foundations of yoga and the ethics required of massage therapists are very similar and complementary.

T'ai chi and chi kung are interwoven into our program as well to assist in promoting focus and concentration and help students to consciously come into contact and work with subtle energies in the body. All of the move-ment studies that are part of the massage program promote cultivation of grace and flexibility, and help students be more present and attentive to the academic and experiential components of learning massage. We offer various movement classes to the public, and students who wish to participate are given a 15% discount on the cost of the classes.

Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training with Jeff Tiebout can be pursued independently of the medical massage program, or the two programs may be pursued simultaneously. The program includes one week long intensive at Yoga Sport in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania and at Indian Valley retreat center in Floyd County.

The 250 hour program consists of 1 weekend per month and involves the physical practices (asana) as well as yogic philosophy, ethics, anatomy, teaching methods, restorative yoga for individuals with limitations and medical conditions, and use of yoga props (blocks, straps, chairs) for special populations.

Thursdays - Series, 6:30pm to 8pm - $75 for the series

January 7, 14, 28 and February 4, 11, 18

Taught by Jade Arditti

This series of 6 vinyasa flow classes is intended to cleanse the body while building strength, stamina, flexibility and focus. Each 90 minute session is suitable for all levels although it is helpful if the student has had some exposure to yoga prior to attendance. Vinyasa yoga is known for its creative sequencing and focuson the stillness within, linking poses with the breath. The practice is a dynamic blend of sun salutations, standing poses, gentle backbends, inversions, and unwinding postures, pranayama and deep relacation. Modifications allow students to adjust the intensity of the practice.

Jade Arditti has her Yoga Teacher Training certification from the Whit Lotus Foundation in Santa Barbara, California and has trained Ganga White and Tracy Rich, Sean Corne, Shiva Ray, Erich Shiffman, and others.

To register contact Jade at premayoga1@hotmail.com or call 540-520-3790

Sundays - Ongoing Sessions, 6pm to 7:15pm

$85 for 10 adult sessions, $45 for ten children's sessions

Walk-ins welcome - $10 per adult, $5 per child

Taught by Thea Vincenti

This is an Introduction to yoga class that may include the whole family.  Children above the age of 10 are welcome to join their parents in basic yoga class focusing on alignment and breathing. We ewelcome you to participate in a vinyasa style class that will introduce you to the fundamental sun salutations and beginner sequences of poses. You will be taught how to adapt and modify a pose using blocks and straps. Thea graduated from the Blue Ridge School of Massage and Yoga in 2005 and has taught yoga to people of all ages ans stages since then.

To register contact Thea at massage.yoga@yahoo.com or call 720-291-9230

Shivabalayogi Meditation - Free to attend

Wednesdays 5:15 - 6pm Learn a simple and profound meditation technique. Good for beginners or to facilitate your already-existing meditation. For more information call Nancy at 552-2177 or 951-7011.

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Jeff Tiebout, Victoria Stone and Nancy Mignone
are
Yoga Alliance Certified Teachers