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2012 Classes

schedule effective January 1st – June 30th, 2012
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 Thursday, May 17th InstructorLengthLevelStudio
6:30 am Morning Open Self Practice - FREE for MEMBERS
 Morning Open Self Practice

Practice alongside fellow early birds in our morning self practice. The Chakras studio opens for 2 hours in the morning for quiet self practice. No instructor is present. Members have free access and can arrive at any time, but be mindful of others practicing. For non-member access purchase a day use pass.
120 min All Chakras
9:30 am Anusara® Yoga

Charly Pivert
Charly Pivert is a Certified Anusara® Yoga Instructor who has studied with John Friend since 1994. With over 20 years of teaching experience, Charly brings a deep understanding of how the physical practice of Yoga can connect to one's heart and have the power to transform lives. Charly teaches and lives in Austin, Texas.

Charly Pivert
 Anusara® Yoga

Anusara® Yoga is a unique blend of hatha yoga which meshes biomechanical principles of alignment with a celebration of the heart and spirit. This class will emphasize backbends, arm balances, standing poses, forward bends & twists in creative sequences to help students deepen their practice & understanding.

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Charly P. 85 min 2-3 Chakras
9:30 am Vinyasa Yoga

Sheila Singh
Sheila is inspired by many traditions of yoga. She sees her mat as a place for compassionate self-inquiry and healing and hopes to hold a space for students to do the same. Students can expect a meditative and fluid quality in Sheila's class and can hopefully find a place to nourish their bodies, quiet their mind and use the breath as a powerful way to connect to spirit and experience.

Sheila Singh
 Vinyasa Yoga

Vinyasa Yoga is an evolving form of traditional Hatha yoga that focuses on integrating breath and movement, awareness and alignment, strength and flexibility. Through flowing sequences, students will enjoy a dynamic and energetic setting.

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Sheila 60 min 2-3 Lotus
11:30 am Intro to Ashtanga COMMUNITY CLASS

Jenny Russo
Jenny was introduced to yoga 15 years ago. In 2004, she completed her first teacher training program with Clayton Horton. She studied closely under his care and participated in his Mysore assistant program at Greenpath Yoga in San Francisco. She completed another "teacher training" with David Swenson in 2007. Her appreciation for Eastern practices, including Vipassana Meditation and traditional Ashtanga Mysore-style yoga, draw her continually to India. She has found the Ashtanga practice most useful to effect cleansing and self awareness. In India, she has studied under Sri K. Pattabhi Jois, Sharath and Saraswati, as well as Rolf Naujokat. Now, back in Texas, her intention is to inspire conscious living in her own community. Jenny's classes incorporate movement with breath to aid in circulation within each system of the body. This way, toxins can be released and the usage of energy becomes efficient. She works with beginners to build strength, stamina and flexibility. She encourages her students to use their practice as an opportunity to turn inward and find stillness.

Jenny Russo
 Intro to Ashtanga

The perfect gateway into our other Ashtanga & Mysore style classes, this class presents basic elements of the Ashtanga tradition in a friendly & welcoming environment. Open the body and focus the mind with movement and breath, while deepening your knowledge of the Ashtanga system. All levels

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Jenny 65 min All Lotus
Noon Ashtanga Mysore Style

Rhonda Green
(Website)
Rhonda, a.k.a. "Uma's mama," took her first yoga class in 1997 and began teaching in 2002. Her teaching is grounded in the ashtanga vinyasa tradition and then opens and expands from there.

Rhonda's principle teacher is Richard Freeman and she taught at his studio, the Yoga Workshop, prior to moving to Austin. She enjoys teaching a strong class that is empowering, mindful and emphasizes alignment and meditative flow. Through life's joys and obstacles Rhonda continues to be grateful to get on the mat and knock at the door of self discovery.

Check out Rhonda's prenatal yoga demo video on youtube. It was filmed three days before the birth of her daughter. She's 41 weeks pregnant. http://youtu.be/UThiJs_Pq-E

Rhonda Green
 Ashtanga Mysore Style

The Mysore style engages students in a self-paced, individualized practice in a group setting. This class format allows for each student to receive private instruction from the teacher, & enables students of all levels to progress at a pace that is right for them. Students at any level including those with injuries & are new to yoga are encouraged to join us in this unique method of yoga practice. All levels

No practice on full moon and new moon days according to the Ashtanga tradition. The no practice dates are: Jan 8, Jan 22, Feb 7, Feb 21, Mar 8, Mar 22, Apr 6, Apr 21, May 5, May 20, Jun 4, Jun 19.

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Rhonda/Steven 90 min All The Studio
5:00 pm Iyengar Yoga COMMUNITY CLASS

Anne Schultz
Anne Schultz is a Certified Iyengar Yoga Instructor. She has practiced yoga since 1994 and has taught yoga since 1997. She currently studies locally with Devon Dederich in Austin. Anne-Marie regularly attends workshops and teacher training sessions with senior instructors in the Iyengar tradition. She studies most closely with Eddy Marks, Mary Obendorfer, Laurie Blakeney and George Purvis. She recently spent a month studying at the Iyengar Institute in Pune, India.

Anne is also a professor of Philosophy at Baylor University in Waco.

Anne Schultz
 Iyengar Yoga

Iyengar yoga is a classic method that emphasizes precision in alignment, finding balance between strength and flexibility, and developing a conscious mind and breath through practice.  We use props to help achieve strength and flexibility with the correct alignment and an understanding of the therapeutic potential of yoga. All Levels
Anne
(sub for Gillian)
55 min All Lotus
6:00 pm Vinyasa Yoga

Gioconda Parker
(Website)
Gioconda Parker, ERYT-500 has been practicing and teaching yoga for over a decade, and still finds new inspiration every day. She balances a deep respect for the lineages that have carried this ancient tradition and a desire to make these teachings relevant and accessible to everyone. Gioconda has led workshops, intensives, teacher trainings and retreats, and enjoys sharing yoga in a variety of formats and environments. She also works with individual clients, helping them to develop a personal connection with the practice and to incorporate it into their daily lives. For more information visit: www.giocondayoga.com.

Gioconda Parker
 Vinyasa Yoga

Vinyasa Yoga is an evolving form of traditional Hatha yoga that focuses on integrating breath and movement, awareness and alignment, strength and flexibility. Through flowing sequences, students will enjoy a dynamic and energetic setting.

Visit our Vinyasa page for more information...
Gioconda 75 min 2-3 Chakras
6:15 pm Ashtanga Yoga Led Primary Series

Matt Borer
(Website)
Matt is a full time yoga instructor mainly in the Ashtanga and Vinyasa Flow traditions. He likes to call his style of instruction "yoga mutt:" taking a little bit of information from every resource possible and integrating it into each class. With over 12 years of personal practice and over 6,000 hours of teaching time, there is a lot of experiential knowledge combined with compassion and patience to be had in his classes. You will laugh as hard as you work and will enjoy a wonderful sense of community, friendship, and self awareness throughout the process. When not teaching, Matt can be found here in Austin playing music, two-steppin, and rock climbing wherever there is available rock! For more information about Matt, please visit his blog at http://yoga4liberation.com

Matt Borer
 Ashtanga Yoga Led Primary Series

This led class will take participants through the Primary Series of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga.  Levels 2-4.

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Matt 90 min 2-4 Lotus
 Special Events (starting this week) Instructor Classroom
+ 5/19 Above and Beyond Your Regular Asana Practice Mandy Eubanks Lotus
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NOT A MEMBER? No Problem! Our Classes are open to all non-members; click for prices.

COMMUNITY CLASS are $7 for non-members ($6 for Premier members)
All regular classes are Free for VIP members

Our Class Levels are: BEG=Beginner 1=novice 2=intermediate 3=advanced 4=expert All=All levels
Your practice should be in tune with your level of fitness and flexibility: listen to your body!

NOTES on Ashtanga Mysore classes that display the symbol:
No practice on full moon and new moon days according to the Ashtanga tradition.
The no practice dates are: Jan 8, Jan 22, Feb 7, Feb 21, Mar 8, Mar 22, Apr 6, Apr 21, May 5, May 20, Jun 4, Jun 19.
Ashtanga Mysore evening classes and led classes STILL meet.

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