Introduction to Yoga 101 - Part 2
Part II beginning October 2nd, with Nancy Witters

Thursday Nights at 8:00 pm
Level Two - 4 Weeks in October $50 (begins 10/2)

A special introductory program for students new to yoga, this course introduces the basics of yoga, Have you always been curious about yoga, even wanted to give it a try but didn't know where to begin? Have you watched, and tried to follow, a yoga dvd or TV program but felt you really needed more personal instruction? Would you like to "jump start" a yoga practice, so that you can walk confidently into any open level yoga class, anywhere? If so, and if you want to bring your relationship with yoga from "zero to sixty" in four weeks, our Yoga 101 is the class for you! Introduction to Yoga 101 will offer you…..

* Alignment of Basic Poses,
& Proper Yoga Breathing, and
* Basic Yoga Philosophy.

Nancy is a graduate of Jyoti Chrystal's 500 hour teaching training where her interest in Iyengar yoga was sparked while studying with Starseed's own Christopheray who remains her teacher along with one of the area's premier Iyengar teachers, Kim Peralta, founder of the Iyengar School of Northern NJ. Nancy also attends workshops with some of the country's foremost Iyengar teachers. It is with a deep passion that Nancy comes to her role as both practioner and teacher.

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Live a Happy, Healthy, Stress Free Life:
The Yogic Path
with Swami Maheshananda Saraswati
("The Wandering Swami")

Saturday, October 4th: 3:00-6:00pm
$30 in advance, $45 day of

Deep psychic experiences in his youth led him to his Guru Paramhamsa Satyananda and the Bihar School of Yoga, Munger. He was initiated into the Dasnami Sannyasa Order in 1995 by Paramhamsa Niranjanananda, the anointed successor of Paramhamsa Satyananda. Swami Maheshananda lived with his Guru for the customary twelve years, serving his Guru's mission in various capacities. Now, as a wandering yogi, he travels both nationally and internationally to conduct seminars and workshops on yoga.

Swami Maheshananda completed his Bachelors of Engineering (Mechanical) in 1992, and in 1994 joined his Guru's mission. He completed the Yoga Teacher Training Course from the Bihar School of Yoga in 1994 and since then, has been actively involved in teaching yoga. In 1998 he successfully completed an M.A. in Yoga Philosophy (and was a Gold Medalist in his class) from Bihar Yoga Bharati, the first University of Yoga in the world. He has taught the philosophical and practical aspects of Yoga and Tantra at the post graduate and undergraduate levels at Bihar Yoga Bharati as a Lecturer of the Yoga Philosophy Department from 1998 to 2005. Through his personal experiences, scientific training and temperament, Swami Maheshananda has the ability to present some of the most profound yogic concepts with clarity and openness, providing new perspectives that are both unique and refreshing. Those who attend his workshops appreciate and enjoy his remarkable ability to explain the essence of Yoga Philosophy in a lucid and down-to-earth style. His approach to Yoga and Tantra will be treasured by the participants in his workshops and is a welcome contribution to humanity Healthy life.

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An Evening of Kirtan with Wynne Paris

Sunday Oct 5th: 8:00pm
$15 in advance, $20 at the door

"Kirtan (yoga chant) is a participatory, cross-cultural music experience that incorporates the audience right into the performance. Featured in Time Magazine (Oct 2003), this call-and-response sacred experience gained popularity throughout the U.S. following on the heels of the yoga movement. All ages and cultural backgrounds are welcome to the event--there are no prerequisites for participation.

Since 2004, Wynne has focused his live performances on a new, spiritual kind of venue -- the yoga studio. At his live shows he sings in English and Sanskrit, he plays guitar, Sarod and percussion with dance loops, and delivers a set that includes kirtan chanting, American music (jazz, gospel, rock), world beat rhythms and raga scales. A participation mystique is encouraged as Wynne leads the audience through singing, dancing and meditations during his performance. He has played hundreds of gigs across the country, alone or accompanying other chanters, including Krishna Das, Wah , David Newman, Dave Stringer, and Bhagavan Das. Wynne devotes time to recording his own music as well as that of other musicians. "Ghandarva Café," Wynne's 1st CD was written in homage to Indian mystics and saints. It featured spiritual Indian melodies, and several tracks were used on compilations that are popular in the Yoga market. "Jai Ma: White Swan Yoga masters" and "Yoga Salon" by Sequoia records. "Emptiness and Ecstasy", Wynne's second CD, was written as the soundtrack to his explorations and many adventures in the worlds of yoga, tantra, shamanism, and goddess culture. For details on Wynn's work, click here.

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Yoga for Plus-Size Practitioners
with Megan Garcia

October 25th, Saturday 3:00-5:00pm
$35 in advance; $40 day of

MegaYoga is the fruit of plus size yoga teacher and model, Megan Garcia's personal yoga practice of over 10 years adapting hatha postures to the needs of her curvy body. In 2006 Megan authored "MegaYoga," the very first book just for plus size yoga students. In this weekend you will learn Megan's innovative adaptations to make your practice more comfortable and effective ways to understand. Join us for a celebration of good health and joy at any size. This workshop is perfect for curvy beginners but teachers and non-curvy practitioners are also lovingly welcome.

Megan studied in the Iyengar style under J.J Gormley at the Sun and Moon Yoga Studio in Virginia. Megan moved to New York City in 1997 and sampled the wide range of wonderful yoga classes manhattan has to offer. She received her teacher certification in 2001 under Yoganand Michael Carroll and Tarika Diana Damelio at the Kripalu center in Lenox, Mass.

Today Megan makes her living as a plus-size model. Her size makes her unique as a yoga teacher and practitioner. Through practice she has learned how to modify many classic yoga postures for her shape. In 2004 she partnered with the plus-size clothing line Just My Size to create "Just My Size Yoga with Megan Garcia," a best-selling yoga DVD specifically created for plus-size beginners. Recently, she authored "Megayoga" published by DK books in May 2006. "Megayoga" is her complete yoga program for plus size practitioners from beginners to advanced levels.

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