Schedule Changes: We will be closed this Friday in honor of the Fourth of July Holiday! Lori's Tuesday 12:15 pm class has been temporarily canceled. (Updated full class schedule) Upcoming Workshops: Understand your practice in a deeper way with Seaside Yoga’s Therapeutics Weekends! Lower Body Therapeutics Weekend July 12, 13, 2008 Explore general and functional anatomy of the lower extremities, pelvis, lower spine and corresponding energy centers. Throughout the weekend, we will understand the relationship of structural and energetic imbalances and create optimal alignment using the Universal Principles of Alignment and conscious sequencing. Weekend Topics: Muscle and Organic Energy Ankle, Shin, Thigh and Pelvic Loops Muladhara, Svadistana and Manipura Chakras Foot Therapeutics Knee Therapeutics Hip Therapeutics SI dysfunction Herniated Disc Therapeutics Saturday, July 12, 2008: 11am-2pm Asana Practice and Hands-On Lab 2pm-2:30 Light Lunch provided by Seaside Yoga 2:30-3:30pm Anatomy Lecture, Physical Diagnostics and Therapeutic Implications within a Yoga practice 3:30-5:30pm Physical Assessments, Functional Anatomy and Sequencing for Optimal Alignment 5:30-6pm Savasana Adjustments for Lower Body Therapeutics, Pranayama, Meditation Sunday, July 13, 2008: 8am-12:30pm Asana Practice and Hands-On Lab, Group Integration 12:30-1pm Light Lunch provided by Seaside Yoga 1-3pm Pranayama and Meditation Practices; Sutra Contemplations Upper Body Therapeutics Weekend August 2, 3, 2008 Develop your understanding of anatomy and alignment of the upper extremities, upper body and upper energetic centers. Weekend Topics: Muscle and Organic Energy Kidney, Shoulder, Skull Loops Anahata, Vishuddha, Ajna, Sahasarara Chakras Anatomy of the Breath Shoulder Therapeutics (Rotator Cuff diagnostics and treatment) Cervical Spine Therapeutics, TMJ treatments Bhaghavad Gita Philosophy Pranayama Practices Saturday, August 2, 2008: 11am-2pm Asana Practice and Hands-On Lab 2pm-2:30 Light Lunch provided by Seaside Yoga 2:30-3:30pm Anatomy Lecture and Diagnostics of Rotator Cuff and Upper Body Misalignments 3:30-5:30pm Physical Assessments, Asana Practice, Sequencing Strategies 5:30-6pm Savasana Adjustments for Upper Extremities Sunday, August 3, 2008: 8-12:30pm Asana Practice and Hands-On Lab, Group Integration 12:30-1pm Light Lunch provided by Seaside Yoga 1pm-3pm Restorative and Pranayama Practices Cost per Weekend: $185, which includes a light lunch. Sign up for both weekends for $350, and save $20! Each weekend will offer 13 hours of Continuing Education for Yoga Alliance Candidates. The Yoga of Transformation Retreat August 13-17, 2008: transform: a: to change in composition or structure b: to change the outward form or appearance of c: to change in character or condition d: all of the above… Are you ready for change? Give yourself space to create the change that you desire. To retreat is to step away from the mundane roles and responsibilities of life and create space for transformation to occur. This five day mountain yoga retreat is designed to give you a new perspective, so that when you step back into your life, you will do so with new vision and a renewed spirit. This time is designed to challenge you when you need to meet your edge, and support you when you need space to breathe and relax. For a full schedule of the Yoga Retreat visit our retreats page! Newborn Massage & Couples Workshop: Preparing for Childbirth with Yoga and Massage Saturday, July 26th -- 1:00-5:30 pm 1:00-2:15 Newborn Massage ($35) 2:30-5:30 Tols for Labor: Couples Yoga & Massage ($80) $115 for both workshops Deepen your relationship with yourselves and your unborn child... Couples Workshop: Led by Amy Pierce and Heather Till, this workshop provides an opportunity for expectant couples to enhance awareness and confidence in pregnancy, labor, and birth. Through yoga and massage techniques, couples will cultivate greater comfort, connection, communication, and enjoyment for childbearing. Specifics include: gentle postures, breath work, vocal toning, guided meditation, massage and acupressure pointes to ease and assist labor. This wonderful experience helps the birthing partner feel more connected to the unborn baby and support the birthing mom with confidence and sensitivity. It's never too early or too late in one's pregnancy to learn these techniques. No previous yoga or massage experience necessary. Newborn Massage: Newborn Massage helps babies heal from birth traumas, increases weight, boots immunity and provides an incredible bonding experience. In this class, expectant parents will practice on dolls so that baby can be massaged right after birth. Both expectant and new parents are welcome. Classes include free Baby Massage booklet and oil. Please see the workshops page and retreats page for more info.