Twisting - Releasing the Spine, Accessing the Organs with Tony Briggs
Saturday, Dec 1, 12:30-6pm
(12:30-2pm is led practice, $20 drop-in;
12:30-6pm is led practice plus lecture $125)
Twisting provides an interesting view of the relationships and interrelationships within the constantly balancing system of pulleys and levers that is our body. In this module, Tony will show how twisting clearly allows us to work with the relationship among skeletal and visceral parts as well as between the upper and lower body and between the front and back of the body.

Monthly Extended Practice with Karl Erb
Sunday, Dec 2, 2-5pm ($45)
Come together for a monthly extended practice to deepen your experience and move your practice to unforeseen levels. Each class will include vinyasa warm-up, headstand, shoulder stand and an extended Savasana, or Yoga Nidra meditation.

Public Classes with Ramanand Patel
Thursdays, 1:30 to 4:00pm: Dec 6, 13, & 20
For more information or to register, please visit www.yogirama.com

Sequencing a Flow-Based Class with Geoffrey Roniger
Saturday, Dec 8, 12:30-6pm
(12:30-2pm is led practice, $20 drop-in; 12:30-6pm is led practice plus lecture $125)
The flow style of yoga is considered a more vigorous form of Hatha yoga and yet a flow class can be done slowly, mindfully and safely to provide any level of student with the invigorating and cleansing benefits to mind and body. In this module, Geoffrey will illustrate how any asana can be seamlessly sequenced into a flow class, and will introduce participants to the salient points of teaching flow: coordinating breath with movement and choreographing a string of poses. Geoffrey will also include contraindications to flow-based sequences in general and offer adaptations and movements that build up strength and endurance for flow.

Home Pratice for the Holidays with Athena Pappas
Sunday, Dec 9, 2:00-5:00pm ($60)
What does having a "home practice" mean? Why should I practice at home? How do I begin? Yoga students will find the answers to these questions and more in this afternoon workshop. Sequencing will be address as well as appropriate postures for specific issues, such as back or neck pain. Participants will gain knowledge that will enable them to create different practices to suit their individual needs. This workshop is appropriate for all levels of students who have been attending yoga classes for least 6 months.

Sanity Sequences with Geoffrey Roniger
Saturday, Dec 15, 2pm-5pm ($40 pre-registered/$50 drop-in)
To stay sane during turbulent times, it is essential to ground and connect to one's center. But the consistent everyday challenges of life inevitably cause us to loose our sense of orientation from time to time. In this workshop, students will learn a practical sequence of yoga poses that work to balance the nervous system and cultivate a strong sense of centeredness. A handout of the sequence will be provided so that students may implement it in their home practice as needed.

Mom & Baby Yoga with Mellara and Leela
Wednesdays, 12:00noon-1:15pm
The Yoga Loft is happy to welcome accomplished teacher Mellara Gold to our studio. Mellara's Mum & Baby Postnatal Yoga class is designed for the mum that wants to get back into shape after pregnancy. The class will help strengthen and tone the belly, open the shouldesr, and provide a great opportunity for deep relaxation with babies close at hand. Practicing with other moms and babies is a beautiful way to feel the support and love of our growing community.

Baby Dance Jam with Dena Paez
Tuesdays 10:30-12pm ($10 for adults/kids free!)
The Baby Dance Jam is a freestyle dance jam for babies (crawling and under) and the people who love them. We provide kid-friendly adult music from around the world, and an open space to dance and play together in an unstructured setting. The dance jam is an hour, but we have an additional half hour for mellowing out, changing diapers and feeding before hitting the road!

• New Class! Monday, 9:30am Vinyasa with Lauren Brown
• New Class! Wednesday, 12:00pm Yoga for Moms & Babies with Mellara Gold
• New Class! Tuesday, 4:45pm Vinyasa with Catherine Chapman
• New Class! Thursday, 4:45pm Hatha Yoga with Deb Burkman
• Coming Thursday Nights in December...additional Restorative and meditation classes. Check the web for details.

Love,
Jane & Meg