Online Classes

A New Series of Online Classes:      

Feeling Silence – a Springtime Journey of Movement and Stillness

In this new series of 12 classes, we focus on bringing our attention to silence inherently present in the body. We listen to the energy flowing through us as we move and breathe, expanding our ability to feel and perceive.

In movement and stillness, we align and unfold energy pathways. We connect to the Earth, for support and sobriety, to remain in alignment without effort or tension, while busy with daily activities and interacting with others.

Shifting into direct bodily experience of presence and action, we open the door to direct perception and enormous vigor and vitality that flow between us and the universe.

These classes include detailed instruction in foundational principles of dynamic body architecture, including core awareness, stability and flexibility, and opening key energy centers, such as the area of the lower disc and womb, the ‘belt’ of the liver and pancreas, the heart, and the neck and shoulders.

These classes are open to everyone who wants to put more “spring” in their body and are of special value to those who are interested in teaching movement to others.

Guided by:

Yelena Shor		Aerin Alexander

Starting on May 2nd through July 18th (no class on 4th of July)
Wednesdays from 10:00am to 11:15am (Pacific Standard Time)

Fee: 12 classes – $130 USD per participant

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Being Energy presents

Path with Heart Series V
The Dance of the Seer Within

In this new series of Being Energy classes you will be guided to find your own rhythm and inner pulsation. You will expand your understanding of movement and music and dance to liberate your creative state of presence and connection.

Carlos Castaneda transmitted a deep love for music and poetry to us and expressed that love in the way he moved and carried himself. He taught us that every daily action has music at its core. He suggested that once we access new states of interconnection and wellbeing we could maintain it and enhance it by dancing in it, in the new view. Dancing then becomes a metaphor for moving in the world with a state of fluidity and awe.

Don Juan’s lineage of the shamans of ancient Mexico includes dancers and musicians. The movements have their own rhythm, texture, color, and intent and are a means to find one’s inner rhythm and pulsating connection to infinity. By entering into the state of presence and fluidity that the movements bring, we find our rhythm and breath, and ultimately our Seers Within. We begin to breathe in harmony with the how the universe breathes us.

The practices of the The Dance of the Seer Within series include specific sequences of movements and sounds, writing and reading assignments, homework and participation in group discussions.

Everyone is welcome!

Sundays March 11th through June 3rd, 2012
10:00 am - 11:15 am PST (Pacific Standard Time)

Cost: 12 classes US$140

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Movement, Energy & Awareness with Miles Reid         

These classes will be an in-depth exploration of the relationships between movement, awareness and energy, and are based on the integration of shamanic traditions of ancient Mexico and Dr. Reid’s personal training as an apprentice of Carlos Castaneda and his experience as a doctor of both Western and Eastern medicine.

DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON

*Single classes are payable at the door (we appreciate bringing exact change) and are on a first come basis. Please note that space is limited. Sets can be paid with major credit cards through the office. Please be so kind to reserve your space prior to coming to class.

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GYROTONIC EXPANSION SYSTEM® and
GYROKINESIS® Methodology with Yelena Shor, Cameron Jappe and Aerin Alexander       

GYROTONIC® & GYROKINESIS® methodologies are a workout that uses gentle, organic movements in diverse sequences combined with rhythm and breath to help shift one into a new physical, mental & spiritual place.

Created by Juliu Horvath, this exercise modality guides you to simultaneously stretch and strengthen your muscles and tendons while also articulating and mobilizing the joints. It incorporates many key principles from yoga, dance, gymnastics and Tai Chi.

This modality systematically engages the entire body and gently works the joints and muscles through rhythmic and undulating exercises. The movements stimulate the body's internal organs and different corresponding breathing patterns are integrated, thereby increasing coordination, endurance and aerobic activity.

GYROTONIC® exercises are performed during individual sessions on the Professional Pulley Tower, and the system is fully adjustable and can meet the needs of many people with varying body types and levels of strength.

GYROKINESIS® exercises are done in group classes and encompass not only seated but also laying and standing positions. They invigorate and re-educate the body to move with fluidity, relaxation and power.   GYROKINESIS® Classes NEW SERIES TO BE ANNOUNCED To schedule a session, click below: schedule for private lesson with Yelena click here schedule for private lesson with Cameron click here schedule for private lesson with Aerin click here To join the class, click below:                                                                                        join the class

For more information on the GYROTONIC EXPANSION SYSTEM ® GYROKINESIS® methodology, please go to: www.gyrotonic.com

GYROTONIC, GYROTONIC EXPANSION SYSTEM and GYROKINESIS are registered trademarks of Gyrotonic Sales Corp and are used with their permission.

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The Feldenkrais® Method  with Aerin Alexander & Ellen Sevy

The Feldenkrais Method is for anyone who wants to reconnect with their natural abilities to move, think and feel. Whether you want to be more comfortable sitting at your computer, playing with your children and grandchildren, or performing a favorite pastime, these gentle lessons can improve your overall well-being.

Learning to move with less effort makes daily life easier. Because the Feldenkrais Method focuses on the relationship between movement and thought, increased mental awareness and creativity accompany physical improvements. Everyone from athletes and artists to administrators and attorneys can benefit from the Feldenkrais Method.

It has two different modes of instruction:

-Private Feldenkrais lessons, called Functional Integration, are tailored to each student's individual learning needs; you will be fully clothed usually lying on a table as your teacher guides your movements through touch. Functional Integration is a hands-on form of tactile, kinesthetic communication. The practitioner observes how you live in your physical body and, through gentle touching and movement, conveys the experience of comfort, pleasure and ease of movement while helping you learn how to reorganize your body and behavior in new and more expanded functional motor patterns.

For a private session with Ellen click here

-One hour group classes, called Awareness Through Movement, the Feldenkrais teacher verbally leads you through a sequence of movements seated or lying on the floor, standing or sitting in a chair. It is a series of movement explorations that takes a specific learning theme/movement pattern (i.e. flexion, extension, rolling, etc) and guides the student through a multiple options for that movement pattern. This exploratory activity guides the process of learning and allows the student to discover by himself more functional ways to perform a particular motion. The student learns this new motion and can then replicate it in daily activities. This creates a more active and on-going participation in the student’s healing process.

Awareness Through Movement classes:

Starting on Saturday April 9th, from 11am to 12pm
Take a single class $25
Set of 3 classes: $60
Set of 6 Classes at $110

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Cost

single class $25.00 3 classes $60.00 6 classes $110.00

For more information on the Feldenkrais method, please go to: www.feldenkrais.com

Articles:

• About the Feldenkrais Method
• Body Image & Awareness
• Learning to Learn

To Read Aerin Alexander’s Thesis on the Feldenkrais Method and Lower Back Pain, please click here

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