Practicing Inversions Safely with Geoffrey Roniger
Saturday, Jan 19, 12:30-6pm ($125)
Inversions: increase circulation in the head and brain, stimulate the pineal and pituatary glands, relieve strain and fatigue in legs and feet, drain and circulate fluids, aid in digestion and elimination, keep us young and vital. Inversions are understood as the cornerstone Asana practice. Yet many students find themselves missing some of the central pieces of instruction. As we turn ourselves upside down and ask our heads and hands to becomeweight-bearers, we encounter a whole new physical and emotional dynamic with ourselves. Need we say more?

Beginning Back Care Series with Kathy Alef
8-Week Series: Thursdays, 10:00-11:30am, Jan 24- Mar 13 ($210)
This series is designed specifically for those with back challenges. Each class will progress methodically-- from taking care of the back when experiencing pain to building strength when pain is finally relieved. Attention will be given to postural alignment and safe ways of improving flexibility in hips and shoulders.

Pranayama & Meditation with Patricia Sullivan
Saturday, Jan 26, 12:30-6:00pm ($125); 12:30-2pm asana practice, drop-ins welcome ($20)
The foundation of pranayama rests on a deeper understanding of ourselves through observation of the breath. Watching the breath as it is highlights the freedom, or restriction, of our very being, and illuminates the ultimate condition of our mental health. The practice hold the potential to help us shift our deeply ingrained physical, mental, emotional patterns. Patricia will discuss and explore different breathing techniques and lead the class through a meditation practice.

Women's Circle with Jane & Kim
Sunday, Jan 27 1-4:00pm ($35)
Join us for a body-centered collaboration of yoga and therapeutic process. January's theme is nothing short of - Out with the old, in with the new! Reflect, Release, Renew. The intention of this circle is to touch down and deepen into all the things that we are working on in life and practice.

Beginning Yoga: An 8-Week Series with Geoffrey Roniger
Saturdays 4:30-6pm, begins 1/26 ($120 for 8 Week Series or $20 drop-in)
This series introduces the fundamentals of Hatha yoga to Totally beginning students in a safe and supportive environment. Geoffrey presents the foundational principles of grounding, elongation, and fluid breathing within the major categories of asana - standing poses, seated forward bends, twists, backbends, and inversions. Toward the end of the series we will cover sun salutations and restorative poses. Students will be fully prepared toattend either Vinyasa or Iyengar style classes.

Public Classes with Ramanand Patel
Thursdays, 1:30-4pm (Advanced) & 4-5:30pm (Intermediate): Jan 10-Feb 14
We are honored to host Ramanand Patel's public classes at The Yoga Loft, as we recognize Mr. Patel as a foundational teacher and innovator for all that we have come to teach and practice as yoga in the U.S.A. (All of our teaching and learning can somehow be traced back to the life and work of Ramanand!) For more information or to register, please visit www.yogirama.com

Restorative Yoga: Breathe, Heal and Rest Deeply with Britt Fohrman
Sunday, Jan 27 1:30- 4:45 pm ($45)
The focus of this gentle practice is to create a foundation of mental, emotional and physical that resonates into all aspects of your life. Through supported poses, breath awareness and simple meditation techniques, we'll restore health and vitality to the body and mind.

Advanced Studies & Therapeutic Intensives with Tony Briggs
Saturdays, 12:30-6pm ($125). 12:30-2pm asana practice, drop-ins welcome ($20)
The Yoga Loft is pleased to announce an ongoing series of SF-based intensives with Tony Biggs. Tony's understanding of the proper sequencing and physiological benefits of asana is taught in a modern, humorous, yet hard-hitting style and is something that appeals to both seasoned teachers and newer students alike. If you desire to take your practice into a new depth of understanding and experience, check out the following workshops. Note: the first 90 minutes of each class is an asana practice open to all students.

• Saturday, Feb 9: Backbending
• Saturday, Feb16: Ankles and Knees - Therapeutics
• Saturday, Feb 23: Hips and Low Back - Therapeutics
• Saturday, Mar 1: Neck and Shoulders - Therapeutics
• Saturday, Mar 8, : Standing Poses - Advanced Adjusting and Props
• Saturday, Mar 29: Backbends and Inversions - Advanced Adjusting and Props

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 shoulders, 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!

• Asana, Breath & Meditation with Chase Bossart: Mon & Wed @ 4:45pm.
• Welcome home from India Anne Saliou & Villard Martin!
• Public Classes with Ramanand Patel on Thursday afternoons. Drop-ins welcome! (see website)

Love,
Jane & Meg