Next Beginner Series starts on March 17th & 20th

Ease the Mind and Strengthen the body. Three classes per week, come to one or all three classes each week. This series explores fundamental yoga postures, proper alignment, moving with the breath, meditation and pranayama “Breathing Techniques” that prepares new students for our regular scheduled classes. Also includes a bonus 5th week yoga flow class. The beginners series is recommended for new students of yoga.

Weekly Schedule:
Come to at least one or attend all three of the beginner classes per week.
Wednesday’s 9-10:20 am  &  5:30-6:50 pm
Saturday 10:30-11:50am

$59.00  – Four Week Beginner Series plus a Bonus 5th week

$99.00 Beginners Starter Package:  Great for a gift (a $107 value)
Complete starter yoga kit including the 4 week beginner series + bonus 5th week, (1) Blue Lotus Classic 1/8″ mat, (1) yoga blanket
This offer only available online or at one of the Free introductory class.

SPACE IS LIMITED
Reserve your spot online or in person at the Yoga Center

Shipping Rate: F

Step out of the hustle and bustle of daily life and restore & renew your abilities to serve yourself, others and contribute to the world.  Sadani (Janet Houtz) is offering four unique sessions to deepen your practice

The Royal Practice of Yoga (Yoga Teachers and Experienced Yoga Practitioners )
April 9th – Friday night 6 – 8:30 pm

Come to the intersection where yoga on and off the mat merge through self-inquiry.In this educational workshop, we will explore and identify the level of tension, restriction, strength, and flexibilty in the physical structure of the upper back, neck and shoulders. You will take home a copy of the asana sequence guided in this session as a tool for continued home practice. The emphasis of this sequence is on the upper body, so headstand will be used to teach some very important concepts about practicing asana. Since headstand is most safely and  effectively learned in a private yoga session, you will have the opportunity to observe first-hand what this experience might be like. This class will benefit those who do not practice headstand, those who are interested in learning headstand and those who are currently practicing headstand. From this experience, you will walk away with a sense of reverence for yourself and this royal practice of yoga.

Awakeing Consciousness (For any level yoga practitioner)
April 10th – Saturday morning – 9:00-12:00

Priming Prana, Filling the Vessel. Explore the fundamental tool and deeper science of breath through the combination of asana, breathing techniques and breath ratio. This method of energy management uses rhythm and depth of breath to effect and manage different energy states of health, consciousness and emotion. You will take home with you an improved understanding of the importance of pranayama practice and the sequence used in class for continuing home practice.

The Voice of Hatha Yoga (For any level yoga practitioner)
April 10th – Saturday afternoon – 1:30 – 4:30

“The science of reality is to find the sound and to resound in that sound.” (Yogi Bhujan) 
Through presentation, group interaction, and applied practice with mantra, you will learn why chanting works and how to make mantra most effective. You will be inspired to add this transformative tool of mantra into your yoga toolbox. You will explore the “voice of hatha yoga” in movement and in an established seat. Meditation will complete the practice. You will take your experience and a copy of the sequence home with you for continuing home practice.

Recycling Energy: Mudras and Meditation Don’t waste your energy! (For any level yoga practitioner)
April 11th – Sunday 9-12

You have strengthened the physical body, you have learned to generate prana. Now, learn techniques of mudra and meditation to sustain optimal function of the subtle energy body. You will take home with you a better understanding of how to conserve your energy in you daily life. Handouts will be provided.

Bio info: Sadani’s training:

Certifications:  Yoga Therapy, Kripalu Yoga, Viniyoga, and Kundalini Yoga

Former Esalen Massage Therapist and Energy bodyworker

Sadani’s most recent experiences includes professional yoga teacher training program development and teaching aspiring yoga teachers at Yoga Yoga in Austin, Texas.

She teaches integrated yoga classes to the general public at Yoga Yoga and also maintains a yoga therapy practice working privately with individual yoga students and yoga teachers concentrating attention on deepening the practitioner’s understanding of their current condition, providing self-evaluative guidance, and co-creation of personal practices for balance and integration to improve the quality of life physically, energetically, mentally and spiritually.

Sadani experiences and teaches that yoga is a state of being that manifests as kindness, compassion and peace toward self and others.

Deadline for Registration: April 5th
(Workshop non-refundable after above date)

Workshop Price: $35 per session or $130 for entire weekend
SPACE IS LIMITED

Reserve your spot online though PayPal.com
$1.00 paypal.com processing fee added per session.

Shipping Rate: F

Your Instructor -Maruti Seidman
Maruti is the Director of the Polarity Balancing Center in Boulder, Colorado and teaches throughout the United States. He is the author of A Guide to Polarity Therapy, Balancing the Chakras and Jewels of Spirit. His newest book, The Whispers of Your Heart, is now available.

Stroke and Paralysis Session:
This Session will stop the core energy from leaking out of the body which often leads to a stroke and paralysis. Even after the stroke has occurred, the body will respond in a healing way and movement in affected areas can be enhanced. Your client will feel re-connected and relaxed as harmony is restored and the core currents flow freely.

Colon Session:
This session will jump start the natural movement in the colon and assist the body to eliminate on a regular basis. Along with dietary changes all symptoms of constipation can be eliminated. Your client will also feel grounded, become more flexible in their thoughts and attitudes and move with grace and easiness.

Location:
The Yoga Center of Lake Charles
321 Broad St, Lake Charles, La 70601
337-497-0017

Cost:
$350 Bring a friend and both receive 50% off  ($175/each)

Credit Cards accepted via phone at 800-334-4097
Payment plans are available

Times:
1st Session:  Sat, March 20th   1pm-6pm
2nd Session:  Sun, March 21st   9am-5pm

To Register Please Contact:
Maruti Seidman 800-334-4097
Jessica Breaux 337-884-3603

Louisiana State & NCBTMB approved 12 hour CEU
Louisiana Provider #0031 • NCBTMB Provider #410265

Two New Ashtanga style classes – Mondays 3:45-5pm and Thursdays (heated room) 12:15-1:30. Ashtanga is a system of yoga as taught by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois (1915-2009). This method of yoga involves synchronizing the breath with a progressive series of postures—a process producing intense internal heat and a profuse, purifying sweat that detoxifies muscles and organs. The result is improved circulation, a light and strong body, and a calm mind.

Meditation at the Yoga Center is our gift to our community.  It is a time and place for the beginner who has only read or heard about the practice and for one who has practiced meditation before.  Our community offering began in February 2006, serving parish residents, visitors here for business or leisure trips, and national volunteers who assist in hurricane recovery.

What do you do:

• Arrive quietly a few minutes before 6:45 in order to get settled.
• Bring a cushion and a blanket.  Chairs are provided for sitting if you wish.
• Turn off you cell phone.
• Sign in on the counter.
• Remove your shoes.
• Come into the space and quietly place your folded blanket on the floor with the group. Use the cushion to support your hips.  Or set up a chair with the group if you prefer.

What to expect:

• A chime three times begins and ends our session.
• Introduction of meditation and sitting for those new to the practice, reviewing alignment, comfort, breath, and present-centered awareness.
• Exploring other meditation choices like walking, eating, visualizing, using mantra, or being guided during periods of 15 to 20 minutes.
• Concluding with the loving kindness meditation and the chant for the well being of all creatures.

This is a gift from Yoga Center, or you may leave dana (appreciation or donations) in the basket.

Join our tradition every Tuesday @ 6:45 – 7:30pm.

We are beginners each moment of our life journey.
We are what we seek.
Practice stillness on and off the cushion so that stillness can be available to you.

Susan Kelso PhD, RYT 500

September 19, 2009 at the Yoga Center of Lake Charles

9:00am-12:00pm  & 2:00pm-5:00pm

Step out of the hustle and bustle of daily life and restore and renew your abilities to serve yourself, others and contribute to the world.

Awaken the Guardians of Health   (morning session)

Explore the “guardians of health,” the glands of the endocrine system through Kundalini yogic tools of mantra, mudra and meditation techniques which invigorate, balance and improve overall health of the physical body. Optimal functioning of these organs gives us access to the subtleties of life which awaken particular spinal energies and balance chakras of the body with specific techniques.

Yoga practitioners of all levels of experience are welcome.

The Heart Mind Journey   (afternoon session)

Take the path to the true heart of yoga and your own heart’s inspiration through intertwined Kripalu/Viniyoga practices.
The doorway to happiness and peace swings open with intentional re-direction of attention from gross through more subtle layers of awareness.

The experienced yoga practitioner is welcome.

Bio info: Sadani’s training:

Certifications:  Yoga Therapy, Kripalu Yoga, Viniyoga, and Kundalini Yoga

Former Esalen Massage Therapist and Energy bodyworker

Sadani’s most recent experiences includes professional yoga teacher training program development and teaching aspiring yoga teachers at Yoga Yoga in Austin, Texas.

She teaches integrated yoga classes to the general public at Yoga Yoga and also maintains a yoga therapy practice working privately with individual yoga students and yoga teachers concentrating attention on deepening the practitioner’s understanding of their current condition, providing self-evaluative guidance, and co-creation of personal practices for balance and integration to improve the quality of life physically, energetically, mentally and spiritually.

Sadani experiences and teaches that yoga is a state of being that manifests as kindness, compassion and peace toward self and others.

Deadline for Registration: Sept. 11, 2009
(Workshop non-refundable after above date)

Workshop Price: $35 per session or $65 for both sessions
SPACE IS LIMITED

Reserve your spot online though PayPal.com
$1.00 paypal.com processing fee added per session.

SESSION 1 SOLD OUT

Shipping Rate: F

Your Instructor -Maruti Seidman
Maruti is the Director of the Polarity Balancing Center in Boulder, Colorado and teaches throughout the United States. He is the author of A Guide to Polarity Therapy, Balancing the Chakras and Jewels of Spirit. His newest book, The Whispers of Your Heart, is now available.

Balancing CSF for Head and Nervous System Trauma:
This session will balance the subtle energy of the CSF system and harmonize all trauma that has occurred throughout life as a result of accidents or stress. Total peace and tranquility will soothe and nurture all that receive this session.

Balancing Inflammation in the Neck and Sacrum:
This session will balance the subtle energy of the spine at the neck and sacrum harmonizing the neck, shoulders, arms, hands and low back, hips, buttocks and legs and feet. Upper and lower extremities will be cleared of all energy blocks and the pain level will be completely eliminated or greatly reduced.

Location: The Yoga Center
321 Broad St, Lake Charles
Cost: $350 by April 1st, $375 after
$175/each Bring a Friend Discount!
Times: Registration 12:30pm Saturday
Sat, May 2nd 1pm-6pm
Sun, May 3rd 9am-5pm
Contact: Maruti Seidman 800-334-4097
Jessica Breaux 337-884-3603

Louisiana State & NCBTMB approved 12 hour CEU
Louisiana Provider #0031 • NCBTMB Provider #410265-00

Credit Cards accepted via phone at 800-334-4097
Payment plans are available

Yoga Journal has praised the band: “A joy to listen to whether you’re a yogi, a jazz connoisseur, or anyone who appreciates wildly creative music.”  LISTEN

Sean and the band, named at the top of a select group of rising “Yoga Rock Stars” by Yoga Plus Magazine, have played at venues worldwide including major yoga conferences, retreat centers, yoga festivals, churches, theatres, and studios small and large. The band includes the ecstatic vocals of Sean who also plays the harmonium– the Indian pump driven organ; the spirited percussion and singing of Gwendolyn Colman; and longtime New Orleans groove master Alvin Young on fretless bass and guitar.  Renowned yoga teacher Saul David Raye, founder of Los Angeles’ Sacred Movement studio says, “A musical gumbo to stir your soul. Sean has the voice of a deva, an angel – and the band is full of swing, soul, rock, jazz and healing vibrations.” LISTEN

Time: 8pm

Location:

The Yoga Center of Lake Charles, 321 Broad St – Lake Charles, La 70601

Contact: (337) 497-0017

Cost: Tickets are $15 in advance and $18 at the door

Shipping Rate: F

Saturday May 30th , 2009
$35 for 1 session / $65 for both

Workshop I – 9:30-12:30a.m.
Deepening Your Practice
This session is recommended for those familiar with basic yoga postures and breathing techniques.

A primary goal of yoga is to enhance healthy living and estore balance in our often hectic and exhausting lives. It is a rich and layered practice, ancient and powerful, which extends far beyond the physical practice of
asana. The intention of this workshop is to experience yoga as a path of liberation… a path of returning to wholeness and cultivating deeper awareness of body, mind and spirit. We will work with the practice of inner awareness, or pratayahara, the fifth element of Patanjali’s 8 limb path. It is a remarkable tool for attuning to deeper states of consciousness. During this workshop, we will experience and explore:

• Inner awareness techniques including breathing, meditating, mantra and integration with asana
• How to use these techniques to listen to our body’s wisdom
• How to relax into doing less, letting go of figuring everything out and surrender into allowing life

Workshop II – 2:00-5:00p.m.
The Yoga of Rest and Rejuvenation
All levels of yoga practitioners are welcome to attend this session!!

When we are truly relaxed, our physiology changes…the immune system strengthens, the nervous systems smoothes out and healing energy floods our body and mind. The health benefits are profound and palpable. This workshop is about letting go of all the “to do’s” and giving yourself time for self care and rejuvenation. We will start the afternoon examining how we spend our energy and ignore when our bodies are saying to let go. We will move into gentle and easy yoga postures to release tension and enhance body awareness. Then, you will be guided through Yoga Nidra techniques, a state of profound rest, which rejuvenates the body and mind.

Closed -  31st- 1st       Have a safe and happy holiday