Barratt Breathwork Foundational Studies,
Module I Faciliated by Kathleen Barratt

January 12-13; February 9-10; March 16-17
Saturdays 12:30 to 5:30 pm; Sundays 12:00 to 3:00 pm

The great Mystical Traditions of the East have long spoken about the power of the breath to rejuvenate and transform our lives. These ancient cultures had a deep appreciation for the breath’s healing potential, utilizing it as a means of facilitating wellness and self-development. Barratt Breathwork is a unique methodology, combining hatha yoga, Eastern breathing practices and meditation to provide a comprehensive system for deep personal transformation and spiritual growth. This program is specifically tailored for small groups to support deep inner work.

Note: This program is intended both for individuals seeking personal and spiritual development, as well as for healthcare professionals, yoga teachers, and other body/mind practitioners seeking to integrate Barratt Breathwork into their profession. Participants must commit to all three weekends; program fee $325.

Sundays 6:30 to 7:30 pm, February 10, 17, 24, March 3
Yoga and Bellydance Series with Kimberly– Join yoga instructor and bellydancer Kimberly Kamala and open your hips and shoulders so you can move and groove. Warm up with yoga and then learn the basics of American Style Tribal bellydancing.Cool down with yoga and meditation. Everyone welcome, from beginners on up! $40 for the four-week series.

Fridays, Feburary 22; March 1, 8, 15, 6:00-7:00 pm
Beginner's Yoga with Kimberly Vest -- Looking to begin yoga, or refresh your practice? This is the perfect series for you! Class topics include classic yoga poses, alignment, philosophy, and breathing techniques. Fee $40 for four classes, space is limited, please pre-register.

Saturday, March 2, 7:00-8:15 pm
Dance Devotional [a free-form dance improv event] -- Come celebrate the power of rhythm in a safe, joyful, healing space. No choreography. No steps to learn. No expectations. Instead, it’s just pure dance improv, led by the live drumming of Andy Matzner and T.J. Anderson! Side effects from this type of active meditation include inspiration, exhilaration, perspiration, stress-reduction, and fun! All ages and abilities are welcome; all you need to be able to do is move to your own groove! Be sure to bring comfortable clothing and water. Fee $10.

Saturday, March 23, 6:00 pm til . . .
Spring Equinox Celebration and Potluck -- Join us to usher in the new season and celebrate the new cycle. Call and response chanting from 6:00 to 7:00 pm and starting at 7:00 pm a vegetarian potluck feast. Bring a dish to share, cider will be provided.

Saturday, March 9, 1:00-3:00 pm
Yoga Chikitsa: Ashtanga Yoga Primary Series with Arien Reed -- The Primary Series of Ashtanga Yoga is referred to as “Yoga Chikitsa” which means yoga therapy. It consists of a time-tested set of postures which cleanse and tone the body, mind, and senses through a focus on alignment in asana (postures), the use of the Ujjayi breath, bandhas (energy locks), vinyasa (flow), and drishti (gaze point). Commitment to a consistent practice helps to remove physical and energetic blockages, allowing prana (energy) to flow more freely and ensuring efficient and healthy function of body and mind.

The Primary Series focuses on forward bending, righting the imbalances in the back body—legs, pelvis, and low back—which seem to be such a problem area for so many of us and where old karmic issues seem to reside. In our weekly classes we have mixed levels of students and are unable to explore all the postures of the practice; come and experience the full flow including sun salutations, standing postures, Primary Series, closing sequence, and Savasana. It is an athletic and fast-paced practice recommended for an intermediate practitioner who has experience with the practice, having previously attended weekly classes or by approval of the instructor. Fee $20, please pre-register.

Fridays: March 22, April 26, May 24, 5:30-6:45 pm
Restorative Yoga and Yoga Nidra with Jill Loftis -- We’ll begin with gentle, long-hold restoratives; and then relax into savasana, during which you will be guided into a deep state of inner stillness. Amazing for stress reduction.

Sundays: March 3 through April 28, 6:30 to 7:30 pm
Yoga and Bellydance Series with Kimberly– Join yoga instructor and bellydancer Kimberly Kamala and open your hips and shoulders so you can move and groove. Warm up with yoga and then learn the basics of American Tribal bellydancing. Cool down with yoga and meditation. Everyone welcome, from beginners on up!

Tuesdays: March 26; April 2, 9, 16, 7:00 to 8:00 pm
Prenatal Yoga with Kimberly Vest- - A wonderful way for the expecting mom to take care of her body, mind and spirit. Relax and strengthen your rapidly changing body, and find community with other expecting women. Open to pregnant and post-partum moms, no yoga experience required. Fee $40 four-class series, $12 to drop in, please pre-register.

Saturday, April 6, 1:00-3:00 pm
Nadi Shodana; Ashtanga Yoga Second Series with Arien Reed -- Move into spring with a supple spine and open hips by learning the basics of Nadi Shodana, “nerve cleansing”. By focusing on backward-bending, twisting, and hip-opening, the Ashtanga Yoga Second Series awakens the spine and therefore the nervous system, allowing one to release old hang-ups and move forward fearlessly. We will work the first half of the practice and then learn a hip-opening sequence to prepare for leg-behind-the-head pose. This class is appropriate for the intermediate to advanced practitioner. Having some experience of the Ashtanga Yoga Primary Series is recommended, though not required. It is not necessary to be flexible! Just come with body-awareness and an open mind! Fee $20, please pre-register.

Saturday, April 6, 7:00-8:15 pm
Dance Devotional [a free-form dance improv event] -- Come celebrate the power of rhythm in a safe, joyful, healing space. No choreography. No steps to learn. Instead, it’s just pure dance improv, led by the live drumming of Andy Matzner and T.J. Anderson! Side effects from this type of active meditation include inspiration, exhilaration, perspiration, stress-reduction, and fun! All ages and abilities are welcome; all you need to be able to do is move to your own groove! Be sure to bring comfortable clothing and water. Fee $10.

Saturday, April 13, 7:00-8:15 pm
Gong Meditation with Andy Matzner -- The vibrations of the gong are vast yet enveloping, gentle but also intense. The sound waves of this ancient instrument will bathe you in powerful energy as they roll through you. During this meditation, the sonic resonance of the gong will take you to a place that is deep, sacred, and healing. For your comfort, please bring something to lie on and a pillow. Fee $15.

Tuesdays: April 23, 30; May 7, 14, 7:00-8:00 pm
Yoga for Couples with Jill Loftis and Steve Hetherington -- Maybe your spouse has always wanted to try yoga, but was intimidated. Perhaps you are looking for something different for date night, or desire to reconnect with your beloved on the physical, emotional and energetic level. Join Jill and Steve for this four-week series that works with individual and partner yoga poses, breathwork and mudras. Week 1 will focus on yourself; week 2 on uniting with your partner; week 3 will focus on communication; week 4 is all about trust. Optional homework will be given. Please pre-register, space is limited, fee $80 per couple.

Saturday, April 27, 6:00-7:00 pm
Saturday, May 18, 6:00-7:00 pm
Kirtan Jam -- Kirtan is an ancient meditative and fun call-and-response singing yoga practice using Sanskrit mantras with simple, traditional beats. It helps to open the heart, and steady the mind, as well as lengthen your breath cycle – and create community as well. Very informal, children and instruments welcome. Chant leaders include Kimberly, Vani, and Jill. Live drumming will be provided by Andy Matzner and friends. Donations accepted to the Student Outreach Association. Please join us!

Fridays, May 3, 10, 17, 31 (no class on 5/24), 5:30 to 6:30 pm
Prenatal Yoga with Kimberly Vest -- A wonderful way for the expecting mom to take care of her body, mind and spirit. Relax and strengthen your rapidly changing body, and find community with other expecting women. Open to pregnant and post-partum moms, no yoga experience required. Fee $40 for the four-class series, $12 to drop in, please pre-register.

Saturday, May 4, 6:00-7:30 pm
Movement, Mantra, Meditation with Kimberly Vest (and special guests) – We will work with movement, breath and mantra thus uniting body, mind and breath. This practice will allow you to work at a deeper level with flowing postures to relax the body and using sound and mantra as a tool to quiet the mind, eradicate stress and release toxins accumulated in our bodies. We will end our time together with yoga nidra (deep relaxation) followed by a “japa” based meditation. Japa is the process of mentally repeating a mantra. You will leave this class with a quiet mind, calm breath and a light body. Class appropriate for all levels, Kimberly is skilled at adapting the class to everyone’s needs. Fee $20.

Saturday, May 11 1:00-3:00 pm
Yoga Asana Open Floor with Arien Reed -- Come and do your thing on the mat! Modeled after the Mysore practice of Ashtanga Yoga, ‘Open Floor’ is a chance for practitioners of any level and lineage to move through their personal practice while sharing space with others. The instructor will be traversing the room giving assistance and physical adjustments to each person within their own sequence. There is no set amount of time that one must commit to; practice as long or as little as you like and move at your own pace. Handouts will be available for those interested in a classic Ashtanga flow. Experience the beauty and wisdom of receiving individual attention while moving through your personal asana practice and sharing community with others.