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Special Events Calendar In addition to ongoing classes, Wild Lotus Yoga offers a wide array of workshops,
To subscribe to our monthly e-newsletter containing information about special events, please email us.
Special Event Descriptions
Sunday, July 27th, 3:00-5:30pm This workshop is designed for men who are beginners to yoga and may have some resistance to attending a regular yoga class. You'll be introduced to the origins of yoga, the yoga process, and yoga postures that target common areas of tension and stiffness in men, including hips, back, and shoulders. The originators of yoga were adventurous, radical, spiritual warriors who dared to experiment and explore the depths of human potential. We'll also work on beginning to cultivate the holistic attributes of the spiritual warrior through yoga. Cost: $45 -- or Early Bird Special $40 if pre-paid by July 23rd.
Friday, August 8th, 8pm At the edge of the Millennium, The Dalai Lama of Tibet invited 40 of the West's leading, most innovative thinkers in their respective fields to his residence tucked away in the Himalayan mountains of Northern India to discuss the world's problems and how we can solve them. What transpired was unexpected and powerful, and was captured by an 18 person, 5 camera film crew. The Wakan Foundation for the Arts took its 18 person crew to India and shot more than 140 hours of video footage during the week-long meeting and exploration of the future of mankind -- enough gripping and beautiful footage to make a powerful and cinematic documentary. The resulting feature-length documentary, "Dalai Lama Renaissance," has already received a very positive response, and will be widely released and distributed in the second half of 2008. "Dalai Lama Renaissance" is narrated by actor Harrison Ford. For more information about the film, please visit: dalailamafilm.com Cost: Tickets are $10 at the door and $7 for students (valid student ID required).
Sunday, August 10th, 3:00-5:00pm The Taoist Martial art Pa Kua Chang (the art of change) developed from ancient Taoist circle walking meditations called Chuan T'ien Tsun (rotating in the worship of heaven). In this workshop we will focus on breathing techniques, footwork and yogic postures used in this beautiful meditation in motion. Taoist circle walking builds chi, stretches and opens the body, increases stamina and focus and decreases stress. Cost: $35 -- or Early Bird Special $30 if pre-paid by August 6th.
Saturdays, August 16th & 23rd, 3:00-5:30pm Want to get even more out of your already excellent practice? During, this workshop we will focus on the Universal Principles of Alignment of Anusara Yoga. These elegant principles can be applied to any type of practice and can be especially effective in keeping the body free from injury and creating greater opening. We'll explore how to these principles in the midst of a demanding, dynamic practice in order to build more strength, create more flexibility, and, most importantly, have more fun! Each workshop will combine slow movement with thorough instruction and partner exercises to warm up for a full-on power practice using the principles.
Part 1: August 16th, 3:00-5:30pm We'll cover the basics of foundation, the two primary energies that create more strength and flexibility in the body, and head, shoulder and upper back alignment to help you find more freedom in arm balances and basic back bends. Cost: $40 -- or Early Bird Special $35 if pre-paid by August 12th.
Part 2: August 23rd, 3:00-5:30pm We'll explore effective alignment in the legs and pelvis to create opening in the hips and make the low back happy and prepared for more advanced standing poses and deeper backbends. Prerequisite: To attend Part 2, prior participation in Part 1 (August 16th) is required. Super Yogi Special: $65 if you sign up for both Part 1 & Part 2.
Saturday, August 16th, 3:00-5:30pm Relieve stress and anxiety naturally with Conscious Connected Breathing -- a technique that facilitates letting go of stress, anxiety and stored suppression, creating the possibility for freedom, profound relaxation, improved breathing and self-acceptance. The workshop includes a complete explanation of the process, one breathing session, and the processing of the experience conducted in a safe, private, and loving environment. Jack Fontana has been a professional breathworker in the New Orleans area since 1985. He is affiliated with Jim Morningstar and the Transformations Breathwork Training Program, and a member of the International Breathwork Federation. Jack is also a licensed massage therapist, LA #0076. For more info visit www.jackfontana.com Cost: $54. Enrollment Limited.
Saturday, August 23rd, 3:00-6:00pm Imagine yourself as a sailboat, cruising though the sea of life. This journey can bring many different gifts, from sunny skies and smooth sailing to stormy weather and days of no wind. While all of these situations are part of the human experience, sometimes we feel despair when stormy weather comes into our lives unexpectedly, or repeatedly, or in a thousand different forms. Our reaction to these stressors can manifest as anxiety, depression, listlessness, or feelings of hopelessness which sometimes linger, like unwanted guests. Often we feel that our actions make no difference, which can lead to further despair. However, a specifically designed, regular yoga practice can invite feelings of well-being and happiness into the body, giving us a new perspective. Based on the research in Amy Weintraub's book Yoga for Depression, this workshop will explore some ideas on how we arrive at these feelings, and how we can use a specifically designed yoga practice as a life raft that will lead us to greater acceptance and peace. We will practice both calming and energizing breathing techniques, as well as meditation. We will also practice two different asana sequences. The first sequence starts slowly and builds momentum, designed to gently stimulate energy in those who feel depleted. The other sequence starts more vigorously to effectively channel anxious energy, then gradually slows down to invite calmness and peace to the body. The workshop concludes with an optional mini Reiki treatment, a Japanese form of healing touch that subtly invites healing energy into the body. Cost: $45 -- or Early Bird Special $40 if prepaid by August 19th.
September 5-7 Sommer and Paul's workshops are filled with great laughter, contemplation and play. In this supportive environment students will be invited to expand into their innate potential both on and off the mat. Using the elegant system of Anusara Yoga we will step into the river of Grace by aligning the body, mind and heart to unleash the currents of freedom and joy. Together we will connect to the guiding light of Tantra's life affirming teachings and embrace a more expanded state of living in the immensity. The Sobins are rooted in Chapel Hill, NC where they offer studio classes, Immersion Programs, and Anusara Yoga Teacher Trainings. They also teach workshops around the country. Join the mailing list for updates at www.thousandpetalsyoga.com.
Friday Evening 7-9pm Saturday 2:30 -5:30 pm Sunday 10am -1pm Sunday 3-5pm Cost: $50 for individual 3 hour classes; $35 for individual 2 hour classes.
September 2008 - May 2009 Please visit our teacher training page for details!
TBA (Tentative: September 20th or 21st) Cross the borders of your mat, studio, style and form of yoga... Be a part of the Global Mala Project! Circa September 19th - 21st hundreds of yoga studios and thousands of yoga practitioners in more than 35 countries worldwide will gather! The purpose of the Global Mala is to unite the global yoga community from every continent, school or approach to form a "mala around the earth" through collective practices based upon the sacred cycle of 108. This weekend also marks the Fall Equinox and is the yoga world's offering to honor the UN International Peace Day. Visit www.globalmala.org for more info. SCHEDULE TBA Family and children are welcome to come and hang out. Please bring your yoga mat, blanket, pillow, and bottled water.
Friday, October 10th, 7:00-10:00pm. Featured in The Times-Picayune and Shape Magazine. Couples are invited to be guided through a series of deeply relaxing yoga assists and simple yoga massage techniques. Habitual patterns of tension in the body held during a solo yoga practice can often be melted away by the healing touch of a partner. This fun, noncompetitive workshop is designed to build trust, communication, joy, and intimacy through the power of compassionate touch. Both experienced yoga students and beginners are welcome. Absolutely no experience with yoga is necessary. Cost: $70 per pair
Date TBA Jodi B Komitor MA, RYT, is the founder and director of Next Generation Yoga. She is also the author of the best-selling book, The Complete Idiot's Guide to Yoga with Kids. She also opened the first yoga studio (on the planet) created just for kids. It's easy to see why the press and yogis from around the world consider Jodi to be a leading authority on yoga with children. Next Generation Yoga's mission is joyful, playful self-expression for children. Each intensive provides a comprehensive, hands-on exploration of unique NGY methods for combining the ancient practice of yoga with the playful nature of children. Age-appropriate poses, thematic classes, child development principles, and behavior management techniques are sure to fill any yoga bag with proven practices for developing meaningful yoga experiences with children. For more info please visit
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