Mon/Wed/Fri, 7:00-8:15 am
Sunrise Yoga

Bring your day sweetly to life with this all-levels morning practice. Starting with yoga helps the rest of the day flow more smoothly.

Teachers: Erin Goldman (M) Grace Meyer (W/F)
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Mondays, 5:45-7:15 pm Pure Stretch

Sometimes, you just want to stretch. No sun salutations, no strength work, just pure stretch. This class will focus on long holds in yoga stretches, using the Anusara Principles of Alignment to keep your joints integrated and safe, so that you don't overstretch. Excellent class for athletes, those with enthusiastic muscles, and anyone who wants the therapeutic benefits of wise stretching.

Teacher: Erin Goldman
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Tuesdays, 7:30-8:45 pm: Yoga Nidra

The healing art of Yoga Nidra, or "conscious sleep," is a profound practice for deep relaxation. The systematic and guided process of Yoga Nidra penetrates all layers of being (physical, emotional, energetic, subconscious) to relieve tension and act as a balancing force for challenges of our daily lives. We will begin with 45 minutes of therapeutic yoga, structuring the movement to the needs of those attending class, and finish with a 30 minute yoga nidra practice. With deep rest we are reborn to our joyful essence.

Teacher: Erin Goldman
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Sundays, 1:15-2:30 pm: Prenatal Yoga

These classes combine the heart-opening philosophy and elegant alignment principles of Anusara Yoga to create a unique prenatal
yoga experience. All classes include asana for optimal alignment and strengthening as well as breath work and meditation. Our intention is to help you cultivate a sense of ease, strength and grace with which to meet the challenges of pregnancy, labor and new motherhood. Classes are tailored to fit your fitness level and yoga background; those new to Anusara Yoga will focus on the basics in the context of pregnancy, while more experienced students will learn to adapt their yoga practice as pregnancy progresses.

Appropriate for all stages of pregnancy; postpartum mothers and pre-crawling babies also welcome.

Teacher: Jane Hitti
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Have you ever wanted to explore more fully the entire spectrum of yoga history, practices, and philosophies? This Immersion is an opportunity to dedicate a year to deepening your knowledge of yoga in general and Anusara yoga in particular. You will refine your understanding of the Universal Principles of Alignment, explore the Classical and Tantric philosophy underpinning our practice, learn more about the anatomy of your amazing body and enjoy a longer and deeper period of practice including asana, pranayama and meditation. Classes will be a combination of practice, lecture and discussion. Come join a group of curious and excited practitioners as we delve into the beauty and power that is Anusara Yoga.

You don't need to be a teacher or plan to teach to take this Immersion; it is for anyone, at any level of physical practice, wishing to deepen their comprehension in the field of yoga. For students who desire to teach, the Immersion Program establishes a solid foundation from which to skillfully share yoga and is a first step on the pathway to teaching Anusara yoga. It is a pre-requisite for any Anusara Yoga Teacher Training (including the next Teacher Training at Seattle Yoga Arts, which will be offered in 2013).

Prerequisites
30 hours of Anusara Yoga; includes yoga classes, workshops and retreats with a certified or inspired Anusara yoga teacher.
Completion of 2 weekends of the previous module are necessary to take successive modules.

The Immersion Program consists of 3 progressive Units. Each Unit is 36 hours, composed of three 12-hour weekends, for a total of 108 curriculum hours.

Part I - Stepping into the Current
Feb 10-12
~ The Anusara Invocation Deconstructed ~ The Tantric Foundations of Anusara Yoga ~ Spanda Embodied: The Universal Principles of Alignment ~ Standing Poses in Depth ~ The Power of Studentship ~ Concise History of Yoga ~ Introduction to Meditation ~ What does it mean to Open to Grace?

March 9-11
~ Introduction to the Tattvas: A Map of Creation ~ The 3 A’s: Attitude, Alignment & Action ~ Back Bends & Arm Balances in Depth ~ Anatomy of the Skeleton ~ Muscle and Organic Energy Deepened

April 6-8
~ Introduction to Pranayama ~ The Dance of Inner & Outer Spiral of the Legs ~ The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali ~ The Cloaking of the Kleshas ~ Forward Bends & Twists in Depth ~ The Gunas: The Qualities of Nature ~ Empowerment Review

Part II - Riding the Waves
May 25-27
~ The Tattvas: Zooming in on the Map ~ The Sequence Goddess: The Universal Principles of Alignment ~ Standing Poses Deepened ~ Anusara Lingo: The Auxiliary Principles of Alignment ~ The Goddess Sri: Seeing Beauty

June 22-24
~ The Bhagavad Gita ~ Back Bends & Arm Balances Deepened ~ Main Muscles of Shoulders ~ Pranayama Deepened ~ 3 Yogic Paths: Karma, Jnana & Bhakti Yoga ~ Introduction to the Alignment Loops

July 20-22
~ Forward Bends & Twists Deepened ~ Main Muscles of Pelvis and Hips ~ The Pulse of the Divine: Siva & Shakti ~ The Dance of Nature: The 3 Gunas ~ The Cycles of Creation ~ Empowerment Review

Part III - Navigating the Ocean
Sept 7-9
~ Loops of the Legs in Detail ~ Main Muscles of the Head and Neck ~ Deepening Your Meditation ~ Siva Sutras Part I ~ Standing Poses Expanded ~ The Magic Mirror of the Malas

Oct 12-14
~ Loops of the Torso in Detail ~ Main Muscles of the Spine ~ Back Bends & Arm Balances Expanded ~ Inversions Demystified ~ Pranayama Expanded ~ Siva Sutras Part II

Nov 16-18
~ Subtle Body Anatomy ~ Forward Bends & Twists Expanded ~ Auxiliary Principles Revisited ~ Siva Sutras Part III ~ Final Empowerment Review

Times

• Fri 12-5 pm
• Sat 1-5 pm
• Sun 1-4 pm
  

CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY
A $100 deposit is required to reserve your space. The deposit is refundable until one week before the Immersion weekend begins, minus a $50 cancellation fee. No refunds are given for any reason after one week prior to the Immersion, unless your space can be filled from a waiting list.

Fees & Payment Plans
$2,050 – single payment prior to January weekend
$700 ($2,100 total) – 3 payments due prior to Jan, May, Sept weekend
$240 ($2,160 total) – 9 payments due prior to each weekend
$185 ($2,220 total) – 12 payments due by 15th of each month Jan-Dec

Registration
To register, complete an application and submit it with a $100 deposit to Seattle Yoga Arts, 1540 15th Avenue, Seattle WA, 98122. You can print the PDF form, or email info@seattleyogaarts.com.

Teacher: Denise Benitez

Taking the Seat: Anusara Yoga Teacher Training with Elizabeth 'Rainey' (guest teacher Denise Benitez)
Join Rainey, and a community of dedicated yogins in a learning experience that will transform your teaching and your life. The impulse to take the seat of the teacher arises most auspiciously from the passion and blessings of our own practice, which creates a heartfelt desire to share the gifts of yoga. In this training, you will learn highly effective methods to convey to others the depth and efficacy of Anusara yoga. You will dive deeper into the Universal Principles of Alignment, learn the challenging art of bringing eartfelt themes into your teaching, practice verbal and manual djustments, learn to see students clearly, courageously practice teaching your peers, which includes giving and receiving feedback, learn ethods to find your own unique teaching voice, connect to a supportive community and lineage of teachers and students, and much more. You will leave this training highly prepared to teach Anusara yoga.

Prerequisite
Completion of 100-hour Anusara yoga Immersion.

Weekend Schedule:
Fri 12-5pm, Sat 1-5pm, Sun 1-4pm

Dates:

Part I - Becoming a Teacher
Jan 13-16, Feb 17-19, March 16-18

Part II - Clarifying Your Voice
April 13-15, May 18-20, June 8-10

Part III - Taking the Seat
Sept 14-16, Oct 19-21, Nov 9-11

Topics:

Part I
January:
Introductions and welcome; Anusara Yoga as your teaching path; Opening to Grace as a teacher; The lineage of Yoga; Refining your meditation practicel; Introductions to Sequencing; Introduction to peer teaching & teaching practicums

February:
Siva Sutras: How to Awaken; Muscle Energy in teaching; Anatomy of the legs & feet; Teaching Muscle Energy and Focal Points; Teaching standing poses; placement vs. alignment; teaching practicum

March:
Art of observation and seeing beauty; teaching Organic Energy and Focal Points; anatomy of the spine; teaching back bends; teaching practicum; knowledge review

Part II
April:
The 3 A’s of Anusara Yoga; teaching Inner and Outer Spiral of the legs; anatomy of the pelvis and low back; teaching twists; introduction to theming a class; teaching Open to Grace; teaching practicum

May:
Spanda Karikas: The Sacred Dance; the power of voice and language; teaching the breath for asana; teaching basic pranayama; anatomy of the shoulders; teaching practicum

June:
Teaching the raw beginner; teaching mixed level classes; anatomy of the head & neck; the art of demonstrations; teaching arm balances; teaching practicum; knowledge review

Part III
September:
Teaching the loops of the legs; the power of progressive teaching; the art of verbal adjustments; developing your theming skills; teaching practicum

October:
Vijnanabhairava Tantra: Pathways to Bliss; teaching loops of the torso; weaving the theme, UPA and apex pose together; the skill of physical adjustments; the business of yoga; teaching practicum

November:
Clarifying your contribution to the stream of yoga; teaching inversions; teaching basic meditation; The Malas: portals of self worth; final test; closing circle

Fees & Payment Plans
$2,050 – single payment prior to January weekend
$700 ($2,100 total) – 3 payments due prior to Jan, May, Sept weekend
$240 ($2,160 total) – 9 payments due prior to each weekend
$185 ($2,220 total) – 12 payments due by 15th of each month Jan-Dec

Cancellation & Refund Policy
A $100 deposit is required to reserve your space. The deposit is
refundable until one week before the Teacher Training weekend
begins, minus a $50 cancellation fee. No refunds are given for any
reason after one week prior to the Training, unless your space can be filled from a waiting list.

Registration
To register, complete an application and submit it with a
$100 deposit to Seattle Yoga Arts, 1540 15th Avenue,
Seattle WA, 98122. You can print the PDF form, or email info@seattleyogaarts.com.

Yoga is a practice of deep intimacy with yourself. The spark of grace in your relationship with this gift opens up your understanding of the
material and subtle realms of embodied movement and breath, to allow for a deepening experience of the spiritual body. Through the Sacred Anatomy series you will enrich that relationship with increasing allure and subtlety. Each class will explore and bring to life the energetic and physical anatomy of the focus for that day by examining the physical structures, energetic associations, and how deepening our relationship with each area can enhance our relationship with ourselves and the practice of yoga. In each class we will incorporate movement, diagrams, partner work, discussion and breath work where relevant.

Focus & Dates

• The Diaphragm & Rib Cage, Feb. 17
• The Elegant Shoulder - Friday, Mar 9
• The Hands, Wrists & Elbows - Friday, Apr 6
• Atlas (Cradle of the Skull) - Friday, May 4
  

Fees: $30/class

Teacher: Bianca Raffety

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The practice of meditation is a gift of profound benefit handed down to us by our yogic predecessors. Meditation practice has the potential to create a transformation of consciousness via methods that are ancient, authentic and time-tested. Through this stable and beautiful practice, you will gain greater access to ease of being, insight, intuition, well-being, and your own deep well of compassionate heart.

There are many beautiful meditation styles. What you will learn in this series is a meditation practice which utilizes a mantra. Meditating with a mantra is a powerfully effective way to find depth in your practice.

In this workshop you will:

• Learn exactly what a mantra is
• Learn the science behind how and why a mantra works so effectively
• Learn more about the root philosophies of mantra meditation
• Receive individual and group guidance for meeting the challenges and stumbling blocks that occur during meditation
• Receive a tool for life that will be stabilizing and supportive for every aspect of your being
• Learn how to enter a meditation practice safely and wisely
• Learn how to establish and maintain a home meditation practice

Notes

• You must be willing to commit to a 20-minute period of meditation daily for the duration of this series
• Attendance at all six classes is highly recommended for you to obtain the best results from this series

Dates
Sundays: 1/8, 1/15, 1/22, 1/29, 2/12, 2/19

Fee: $140 (for all 6 classes)

Teacher: Denise Benitez

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Insight Meditation & the Practice of Compassionate Awareness
with Meg Agnew

Purpose
The intention of this program is to encourage a deepening of our meditation practice and, within the refuge of sangha (spiritual community), to share insights and support for living with wisdom and compassion. We'll begin each of our 12 meetings with a half-hour of meditation followed by an investigation of The Engaged Spiritual Life by Donald Rothberg.

In the author's own words, "This book is about walking a path of both inner and outer transformation. It is...about coming to see that our real work is the same whether we attend to ourselves, our families, to our communities, or to our larger society and ecosystems. This work is to be aware and present to what is happening, responding compassionately to suffering, understanding our interdependence, and acting with grace, equanimity, and passion in difficult circumstances."

Registration
In keeping with the tradition of Theravadan Buddhism, the teachings will be freely offered. Participants are welcome to make a donation (dana) of any amount for the instruction. To pay for the costs of using the studio and its resources, a registration fee of $72 is requested. (Scholarships are available.) There will be no meeting on February 17.

Props
There are folding chairs, blankets, bolsters, mats, and other props at the studio for our use.

Teacher: Meg Agnew

Register for Friday Sangha

Whether you're new to Anusara Yoga, or you're an 'old hand' wanting to refresh and clarify your understanding, this class
is for you. We'll dive fully into the basic language and
practice of Anusara Yoga's Universal Principles of Alignment including Muscular & Organic Energy, the Inner & Outer
Spirals, and the first Principle and foundation of every pose: Open to Grace. Questions and enthusiasm are most welcome!

Teacher: Jane Hitti
Fee: $30 Includes 1 week of FREE classes!

Register for Anusara 101

Yoga Anatomy, Therapeutics, Asana
Join one of Anusara Yoga’s most highly trained certified teachers as he weaves a full weekend of anatomy, therapeutics, asana and fun! Fall in love with the majesty of the human body through artful slide-show presentations, hands-on therapeutic adjustments and practices designed to deepen your awareness of how your body optimally aligns itself for greater health.

Friday, Feb. 3

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm: 'From the Core' Anatomy of the Amazing Spine
Learn the anatomy of the spine and how to create the conditions for optimal spinal health

5:30 pm - 8:30 pm: Therapeutics for a Healthy Back
Hands-on therapeutic techniques for both healing & prevention of injury

Saturday, Feb. 4

9:00 am - 12:00 pm: Yoga Class - Mastering Backbends
(All Levels Welcome)
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Yoga Class - Mastering Hip Openers
(All Levels Welcome)

Sunday, Feb. 5

9:00 am - 12:00 pm: 'Within Reach' - Anatomy of the Expressive Shoulders & Arms
Learn the anatomy of the shoulders and how to support the musculoskeletal structure of shoulder girdle creating freedom with optimal stability.

1:00-3:00 pm Therapeutics for Open & Pain Free Shoulders/Arms
Hands-on therapeutic techniques for both healing & prevention of injury

Fees: $45 for 1 class, $250 for all 6

Teacher: Martin Kirk, MSBME is a Certified Anusara Yoga® Instructor who travels abroad offering excellent and inspiring workshops, Immersions, Anatomy, Therapy and Teacher Trainings. With a Masters Degree in Biomedical Engineering, Martin has a special gift for anatomy and therapeutics. He is an author of the highly successful book, Hatha Yoga Illustrated and coauthor (along with Ellen Saltonstall & Jordan Kirk) of the upcoming Yoga Anatomy: The Biomechanics of Anusara Yoga.

Martin Kirk brings passion, clarity and deep spirituality to his teaching. He lives in Scottsdale, Arizona USA with his wife, Jordan, and son, Jonathan. For more information about Martin, visit www.kirkyoga.com.

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This retreat is an invitation to go on a yatra, a sacred journey into your own heart right in your backyard. We will be doing all-levels asana, chanting, meditating and practicing dharana (awareness centering techniques) for long periods of time with a specific focus. We will use these practices as gateways into a vibrant and clear space in ourselves from which we can embrace life fully.

In this workshop you will:

• Refine your practice of chanting, asana, meditation, dharana and journaling.
• Learn to use all of the yoga practices as a way to ground yourself in a vibrant and clear state of being.
• Develop the art of journaling about your yoga experience.
• Revitalize yourself from a deep immersion in yoga practices.
• Learn how to have greater access to a clear state in yourself.

Notes

• Please come well-rested and ready to be fully present.
• Dress comfortably for both asana and sitting.
• Feel free to bring a specific chair, cushion, or any other props to help you sit comfortably for a long period of time.
• Please bring a journal or a simple notebook to write on.
• Avoid loose blank pages which can be easily misplaced.
• You will learn to cultivate the art of recording your yoga practice experience every time you engage.

Fee: $40 pre-register, $45 at door
Teacher: Jorge Sevillano

Register for Sacred Journey Retreat

Have your friends, family members, health care providers suggested yoga to you, but you're not sure where to begin? Have you decided that you're too stiff for yoga or are nervous trying this practice for the first time? Here's a series specifically developed for you. This series will provide you with the tools to become stronger and more flexible in a variety of ways as you become a budding expert in the science of yoga.

Each class will build on the experience of the previous so that when you leave the series you will be better prepared for continuing your yogic journey.

This 7-week series will provide:

• Introduction to Essentials Level postural (asana) practice
• Breath awareness practices and basic breathing practices (pranayama)
• General introduction to yoga philosophy
• Introduction to terms and instructions you encounter in class
• Helpful modifications to support you in the early stages of your practice
• How to safely and successfully meet the challenges of your practice
• The foundational methodology and philosophy of Anusara Yoga
  

Teacher: Bianca Raffety
Fees: $84 (7-week series)

Register for Intro to Yoga

Yoga is a balancing practice that creates opportunities for those with physical and emotional conditions related to anxiety and/or depression to find steady ground within themselves. Whether dealing with anxiety or depression as a primary life experience, or as a symptom of another overarching condition, this class will provide you with the space to explore resources for deeper healing. Each class will include yoga philosophy, movement, meditation and pranayama.

• In order to fully develop & experience the potential for healing in this practice, please be prepared to attend all of the classes in the series.
• These classes are not available as make-ups for ongoing classes.
• Modifications will be available for people dealing with a variety of conditions and body types.
• Students will not be required to share anything about themselves or the reasons for attending the class.
• Please bring a journal as a few minutes will be allotted at the end of each class for personal reflection.

"Anxiety and depression once made me feel so alone.? I am much stronger than I thought I was and this class reinforced this!" -student

Teacher: Bianca Raffety

Fee: $84 (7-class series)

Register for Yoga for Anxiety & Depression

Join us for our first movie night at Seattle Yoga Arts!
We will be featuring YogaWoman and Anusara Yoga: The Heart of Transformation.

More details coming soon.

Introduction to Insight Meditation & Mindfulness Practice
Insight meditation or vipassana literally means "clear-seeing" It is an ancient wisdom path that the Buddha believed he had rediscovered more that 2,600 years ago. In this meditation tradition practitioners learn how to see past concepts that obscure the truth of reality to have a more direct experience of the present moment. With the development of presence, we discover how to open to our life, just as it is, with acceptance, equanimity and with a growing sense of freedom and joyfulness.

In this workshop you will learn how to:

• focus and steady your attention
• cultivate a kind of open awareness that is often described as “choice-less”
• work with challenging conditions when they arise
• develop a safe and consistent home practice
• bring the skill of mindful awareness into everyday life
• cultivate a heart connection to yourself and others with the practice of loving-kindness

Notes

• You must be willing to commit to a 20-minute period of meditation daily for the duration of this series
• Attendance at all six classes is highly recommended for you to obtain the best results from this series

Dates
Sundays: 3/4, 3/11, 3/18, 3/25, 4/1, 4/8

Teacher: Meg Agnew

Fee: $140 Suggested donation for all 6 classes

Home & Beyond: Enhance Your Own Yoga Practice

Three reasons to practice yoga more often: Get stronger. Feel better. Be kinder.

No matter how complicated life may seem, it is possible to create the breathing room for a home (or wherever) yoga practice. When you choose to extend your yoga practice beyond the time spent in class, you enrich your life immeasurably. This home-and-beyond yoga practice starts with attitude adjustment and includes breath, asana and meditation as appropriate. Even ten minutes makes a difference.

In this workshop you will learn:

• How to design a daily yoga practice that fits into your life
• Ten key poses to include in your sequence
• The basic flow of Sun Salutations and how to modify this to suit your needs
• How to keep your practice fresh and interesting

Note: Please have 3-6 months of previous yoga experience and no major physical injuries or limitations.

Teacher: Jane Hitti
Fee: $30

Register for Enhance Your Own Yoga Practice

Our natural state is one of health, happiness and an inner sense of well-being. Over the course of a regular life, various things "mess" with that natural balance. We accumulate toxins (physical, mental and emotional), our systems weaken and we are more susceptible to disease. A seasonal cleansing and rejuvenating practice can help restore your natural state of wellness by eliminating toxins and re-balancing the body/mind. A seasonal cleanse is integral to health according to Ayurveda, an ancient art of healing. The transition into Spring and the freshness it has to offer is a perfect time for purifying. Join Erin for this specialized yoga practice designed to safely support digestion, elimination and detoxification. Meditation and breathing exercises will be included to clear mental/emotional toxins.
~ A detoxifying practice will be offered each season.

Teacher: Erin Goldman
Fee: $25 registered by March11, $30 thereafter

Register for Spring Cleaning Detox

The Heart of Inspiration
A Week of Anusara Yoga with Denise Benitez at the Hui Ho’olana Retreat Center on
Molokai, Hawaii.

For more information about the retreat center please visit the Hui Ho’olana website at huiho.org

Download a PDF of the brochure with pricing & registration form.

Register for The Heart of Inspiration Hawaii Retreat.

Breathing Life Anew at
Sleeping Lady Mountain Resort

Dedicate a weekend this summer to the nourishment of your heart, body and spirit. Taking just a few days away from the ongoing
demands of daily life can be profoundly renewing. During this weekend at Sleeping Lady Mountain Resort, you will immerse
yourself in four luxurious two-hour yoga classes, which will include asana, pranayama (breathing practices), and meditation. Optional meditation instruction and guided meditations will be offered for beginning and experienced meditators on Saturday morning and evening. Expect to come away from this weekend with a lighter, softer sense of being, and a revitalized body!

Times: Fri. 4-6pm, Sat. 9-11am & 3-5pm, Sunday 9-11am; please check in by 3:00 pm on Friday; retreat ends after lunch on Sunday

Fee: $660 single, $540 double, $495 triple; prices include lodging, food & yoga

Location:
Sleeping Lady Mountain Resort
7375 Icicle Road - Leavenworth, WA
www.SleepingLady.com

Bring: Yoga mat, block, blanket, etc.; hiking boots, bathing suit for hot tub

About Sleeping Lady Mountain Resort
Sleeping Lady is a renovated conference retreat center near
Leavenworth, WA. This former Jesuit camp was bought by Harriet Bullitt and rebuilt with wood from the original cabins, using as much recycled material as possible. Sleeping cabins are upscale country with comforters and mountain views. You will share a room with one or two other people. The cabins typically have a pair of twin beds or a queen on ground level, with either a single in an alcove, or a queen futon in an overhead loft. The food at Sleeping Lady is exquisite — menus feature fresh, seasonal herbs, vegetables, and fruits grown in the center’s organic gardens.

There is a sauna house, an outdoor hot tub, and a boulder-lined rock pool. For more details, visit www.SleepingLady.com.

• March 3, 2:30-4:30 pm: Anusara 101
• March 31-April 3: Paul Muller-Ortega
• April 25 - June 6: Intro to Yoga, Anxiety & Depression
• April 27-29: Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training
• May 12, 2:30-4:30 pm: Anusara 101
• June 16-17: John Friend in Seattle
• June 30, 2:00-5:00 pm: Hearts on Fire
• July 14, 2:30-4:30 pm: Anusara 101
• Oct 3-7: Ross Rayburn