Workshops and Retreats

The Art of Meditation: Sat. 10/13/07, 2:00-4:30pm, Courtside Club
Meditation is known to decrease stress and bring a lasting sense of well-being. In the past few decades, medical studies have confirmed meditations positive effects on all aspects of physical and mental health. This workshop will explore a variety of meditation, breathing, and guided visualization techniques. No prior yoga or meditation experience is needed for this workshop.
Cost: $50 Courtside members, $80 non-members (Please contact Jenny Rowe (408) 395-7111 x. 218 to register.)

Yoga and Back Care: Fri. 6/22/07, 6-8pm, Club One Oakland Citicenter
This workshop will cover a few simple yoga sequences that can be used on a daily basis to keep the spine and back supple, strong, and healthy late into life.  There will also be a dicussion on basic anatomy of the back, what can go wrong, and what can be done to safely and effectively address or manage specific back and spine conditions. No prior yoga experience is necessary for this workshop.  If you have a current back condition, please contact the instructor prior to the workshop.
Cost: $55 (Please call Club One at (510) 895-1010 to register.)

Yoga and the Art of Meditation: Sat. 3/11/07, 10am-1pm, Age Defy Dermatology & Wellness
Meditation is known to decrease stress and bring a lasting sense of well-being. In the past few decades, medical studies have confirmed meditation’s positive effects on all aspects of physical and mental health. This workshop will include a full yoga session, aimed at preparing you for the meditation techniques to follow. Several alternative meditation practices will be practiced and discussed. No prior yoga or meditation experience is needed for this workshop.
Cost: $50 (Please call Heather at Age Defy at (408) 369-4201 to register.)

Yoga and Back Care: Sat. 2/24/07, 2-5pm, Club One Santana Row
This workshop will cover a few simple yoga sequences that can be used on a daily basis to keep the spine and back supple, strong, and healthy late into life.  There will also be a dicussion on basic anatomy of the back, what can go wrong, and what can be done to safely and effectively address or manage specific back and spine conditions. No prior yoga experience is necessary for this workshop.  If you have a current back condition, please contact the instructor prior to the workshop.
Cost: $55 (Please call Club One at (408) 985-5555 for directions and to register.)

Eye Care with Yoga & Acupressure: Sat. 2/17/07, 2-4pm, Courtside Club
We rely on the health of our eyes every day, but rarely do we give them the attention they need.  Most of us exercise and massage the larger muscles of the body regularly.  The smaller muscles of the eyes are just as important.  We'll begin with a gentle yoga practice to create ease and warmth in our bodies, then move into some simple and fun eye exercises one can do anywhere throughout the day.  Also covered will be specific acupuncture points around the eyes that can be self-massaged (acupressure), creating a feeling of ease and relief to tired eyes and face.  This workshop also includes a discussion on herbal eye washes and supplements that can be taken internally to promote eye health.  If you work at a computer, read regularly, or have specific eye problems, this workshop will be invaluable.  No prior yoga experience is necessary for this workshop.
Cost: $50 (Please call Courtside Club at (408) 395-7111 for directions and to register.)

Yoga Retreat: Jan. 26th - 28th 2007
Join Mark Tanaka and I at the beautiful Mt. Madonna Center for a weekend of yoga and qigong, as well as classes on integrating Chinese medicine, Ayurveda, and nutrition into your everyday life. Two or three vigorous vinyasa or gentle restorative classes will be offered each day; all classes are optional of course. First and foremost our intention is to facilitate the creation of a space that allows for a reprieve from our normal life commitments and activities. Often it is this space that allows us to experience the yoga practice on a more subtle and profound level.

Early registration is $346 - $470 per person (before January 5th, price depends on room - dorm,
triple, double or single). Lodging is first come, first serve.  Reserve the room of your choice and get the early registration price with a $150 deposit. Price includes lodging for 3 days and 2 nights, scrumptuous gourmet meals, and all classes and workshops. Mt. Madonna Center is located about an hour south of Santa Cruz.