Presenters/Events, Most Recent (August 2010) to Earliest (May 2005):

Patricia Becker & Students

Yoga for Gardeners A Workshop with Patricia Becker Sunday, 15 August 1:30 - 4:30 pm Nurture your body, heart and soul – and learn how to care for your back and body with the best poses for gardeners. Yoga, just like gardening, teaches us patience, humility, and love. Practice connecting to your breath to raise your awareness of this powerful healing method is always available to you, free of charge.  Bring a friend and a favorite gardening success or humorous story.  Beginners and experienced yogis are all welcome. The Workshop will be accompanied by live music by Herb Moore, playing the guitar, flute, bells, and whistles! Patricia Becker Biography Patricia Becker is the Center Director of the epitomally "Green" Common Ground Organic Garden Supply and Education Center, an influential Palo Alto non-profit. In the last six years she has immersed herself in Anusara Yoga since, just like gardening, yoga is life affirming and enhancing. You can learn more about Patricia by visiting her Website/Blog, Feel Better Now. Patricia is a Macrobiotic Nutritional Consultant who sprinkles her Workshops and Thursday morning Avalon classes with fun food facts. Her workshops and yoga classes are both playful and meaningful – and edible gifts from the garden are included! Price: $45 in Advance or $55 the Day of the Event, if any openings remain. To preregister for Yoga for Gardeners, drop by Avalon or call or email us with payment information: Tel: 650.324.2517 or email: info@avalonyoga.com

Somebody Special: An Evening of Song, Drama, Spoken Word and Story Storytelling with Louis Jackson and Aleta Hayes
Click here or on the image for a full-size poster and capsule bios of Louis Jackson and Aleta Hayes (Zoom in to see it better.)	On Saturday night, 14 August, Avalon hosted the first of a series of free (or donation based) events starring major local and national performers. The first of this series was a spectacular two-person show entitled "Somebody Special: An Evening of Song, Drama, Spoken Word and Storytelling," with Avalon's Louis Jackson - both an extraordinary poet and yoga teacher - and another key member of the Avalon community, the sublime Stanford University dancer and choreographer Aleta Hayes. All funds raised from the event went to the  Avalon Teen Yoga Scholarship Fund being inaugurated with the event. The event was a spectacular success, revealing new dimensions of the work of Louis Jackson that few knew before.

Demystifying the Handstand A One-Day Workshop with Chrissy Graham Saturday, August 7 1:00 - 4:00 pm For even experienced yogis, mastering even the simplest of handstands sometimes offers surprising challenges. In this specialized one-day Workshop, Chrissy Graham, a long-time Avalon teacher, new Avalon Teacher's Training faculty member, and prominent Certified Anusara Yoga Instructor, takes a novel approach to this problem by breaking the handstand into its component parts, demystifying the methods needed to strengthen each part of the body involved in mastering this beautiful asana in its many different variations. Price:  $50 in advance or $60 the day of the event, in case there are any last-minute cancellations. To preregister for Demystifying the Handstand, drop by Avalon or call or email us with payment information: Tel: 650.324.2517 or email: info@avalonyoga.com

The Knowledge of the Body: Yoga Kaya A Workshop on Yoga and Anatomy with Katrin Kuttner & Dr. Shawn Bek Saturday, July 31 & Sunday, August 1 1:00 - 4:00 pm both days Katrin Kuttner is a favorite Avalon yoga instructor who has studied yoga extensively in Germany, China, and the United States. Dr. Shawn Bek, a prominent member of the Avalon community, is one of the Bay Area's best-known chiropractors, with offices just up the street from our Studio. Shawn is also a certified yoga instructor.) On Saturday and Sunday, July 31 - August 1, Katrin and Shawn will team up to give a novel two-day Workshop to help students explore their bodies and expand their flexibility, uniting Shawn’s deep anatomical knowledge with Katrin’s yoga expertise. Day one will take a hands-on look at human anatomy and the principles of alignment, analyzing what happens to you physiologically when you assume familiar yoga poses. Day two aims to help students build on their new knowledge of the body (Kaya) to heal and strengthen themselves. Price:  $90 for both sessions in Advance or $100 the day of the first day of the event. (Precedence in enrollment will be given to those who register for both days.) Single sessions are $50 in advance or $60 the day of the event, if any openings remain. To preregister for The Knowledge of the Body: Yoga Kaya, drop by Avalon or call or email us with payment information: Tel: 650.324.2517 or email: info@avalonyoga.com

Max Strom

Two Sunday Workshops with Max Strom Sunday 18 July 1:00 - 3:00 pm. The Power of Intention 4:15 - 6:45 pm. A Life Worth Breathing Discounted Price for Both Workshops: $95 in Advance, or $115 Day of the Event The Power of Intention - All Levels of Students Just as hydrogen and oxygen, depending on how they are mixed together, can produce either fire or water, asana (posture) practice and intention and breath can produce either “just exercise” or can revolutionize our lives, depending again on how they are mixed together.  This flowing workshop begins gently and then builds momentum.  At the apex of heat and breath we will move directly into a special sequence of asanas to bring the mind into stillness and the body into a new state of energy.  This class is both challenging and very healing. Price for Single Workshop: $45 in Advance or $55 the Day of the Event. A Life Worth Breathing - All Levels of Students This special workshop will focus on lifting you up from burn-out and re-igniting your inner fire, transforming depression into inspiration and anger into courage.  The Workshop will include a talk based on ideas from Max's new book, A Life Worth Breathing (April, 2010) – which we carry in Avalon's bookstore – and  gentle, breath-centered flow, breathing, and meditation. Price for Single Workshop: $55 in Advance or $65 the Day of the Event. Notes on the Workshops: - Do not eat at least two hours before practice and eat lightly. - Before class, tell Max of any preexisting injury or special condition. - Workshops are not advisable if you are pregnant Biography of Max Strom Innovator and teacher Max Strom is known for inspiring and impacting the lives of his students. He has become one of the most revered teachers of personal transformation and yoga on three continents. Max reaches beyond the boundaries of yoga postures and addresses the internal and emotional aspects of our life, subjects that often lie painfully neglected in the yoga community.  Due to an ever-increasing demand for his teachings, Max travels extensively teaching and lecturing on personal evolution, spirituality, and yoga.  In 2008 alone he brought his unique system to nine countries and over 35 cities worldwide, guiding his students to grow into happier, healthier, and empowered human beings.  You can see more of his work on his DVDs, Learn to Breathe to Heal Yourself and Your Relationships and Max Strom Yoga – Strength, Grace, Healing.  For information on these and Max in general, see www.maxstrom.com To preregister for one or both of Max Strom's Workshops, drop by Avalon or call or email us with payment information: Tel: 650.324.2517 or email: info@avalonyoga.com

Janya Wongsopa

Replenish: The Therapeutic Practice of Yoga & Ayurveda A special Restorative Workshop with Janya Wongsopa Saturday 26 June 1:30 - 4:30 pm Note added June 14th: In November, Janya will head two Yoga retreats in Thailand for Avalon - the first of a new Avalon International Yoga Retreat series. Details on the retreats and registration will be published the day of Janya's Workshop, this coming June 26th. Janya Wongsopa is one of the Bay Area’s most eloquent (and elegant) yoga teachers, and is well-known at Avalon for her hugely successful Saturday and Sunday morning Vinyasa and Restorative Yoga classes. Many of Janya's yoga students may not know that Janya is also a  trained specialist in Ayurveda (traditional Indian medicine). Among other credentials, Janya holds Clinical Ayurvedic Specialist degrees from the California College of Ayurveda and the American Institute of Vedic Studies. She has also completed a certification course in Somatic Psychology from the Santa Barbara Graduate Institute. Janya had a colorful past before embarking on her yogic and Ayurvedic path. She was a model and actress in her teen years in Bangkok, where she grew up. She later studied fashion design at the prestigious Fashion Institute of Technology (F.I.T.), in New York City, where after graduation she went on to work for Donna Karan and Calvin Klein. Since 2003 Janya has been an avid student and devoted practitioner of the two sister sciences of Yoga and Ayurveda. As a Clinical Ayurvedic Specialist, she guides her clients through diet and lifestyle changes as well through use of herbal medicines, five sense therapies, yoga and meditation. As a yoga teacher Janya emphasizes body and breath awareness. She weaves spiritual teaching into her classes, allowing students to connect with all aspect of themselves and gain physical, emotional and mental health. In this unique one-day Workshop, Janya (and a highly trained Assistant) will combine the healing sides of yoga and Ayurveda, using oil and aroma therapy and healing touch in an extended Restorative Yoga session. Enrollment in the Workshop is limited due to the close personal attention paid in the Workshop to each participant. Janya’s last Workshop in the Bay Area was sold out, so early registration is again recommended. Price: $55 in advance; $65 day of the Workshop if there are any cancellations. To preregister, drop by Avalon or call or email us with payment information Tel: 650.324.2517 or email: info@avalonyoga.com

Anirudh Shastri	The Eighty-Four Asanas: Traditional Yoga Training in India A Two-Day Workshop with Anirudh Shastri (assisted by Louis Jackson, Peter Kasson, and Annika Williams)
	Saturday and Sunday, 19-20 June 1:30 - 4:30 pm both days Shastri's two-day Workshop, which is not like any other we know of offered in the United States, has been specifically designed to complement Mark Singleton's talk on the history of modern yoga, which was given on 12 June. Shastri, who is one of California's most-respected teachers of traditional yoga, will reconstruct for the benefit of Avalon yoga teachers and students the traditional yoga methods he was trained in as a teenager in northern India. Shastri has scores of devoted followers in the Bay Area, including prominent yoga teachers and students alike, and the Workshop is almost certain to sell out before the first day. Students are advised to sign up early. Precedence in reservations will be given to teachers and students who sign up for both days. Note added 14 June: Shastri's Workshop is now essentially sold-out, but we may open a few more spots for professional yoga teachers or Shastri's advanced students. Contact us if you fall into this class and want to enroll. Price: $120 for both days in advance, or $140 the day of the first class if any openings remain. ($60 per cay in advance or $70 the day of each class, in case there are openings from cancellations on either day. To preregister, drop by Avalon or call or email us with payment information Tel: 650.324.2517 or email: info@avalonyoga.com

Click on the image for an overview and reader reviews	A Major (Free!) Saturday Night Event Slides and Talk with Mark Singleton, Author of Yoga Body: The Origins of Modern Posture Practice (Oxford University Press, 2010) Saturday, 12 June 2010 8:00 pm This lecture and slide show by one of the world's leading yoga historians is free and a must for anyone in the Bay Area who teaches (or practices) yoga seriously. In the few months since its publication, Yoga Body: The Origins of Modern Posture Practice, has radically overturned popular assumptions about the history of yoga. In the book, based on his doctoral research at Cambridge University, Mark Singleton traces the complex interactions between ancient Indian meditative practices, 19th century British gymnastics, and Indian wrestling traditions that gave rise in the 20th century to what is known today as modern Yoga. If you've heard that Yoga asanas (postures) are thousands of years old, you're likely to be startled by the evidence in Mark's book (and talk). Despite its revolutionary claims, the high quality of Singleton's research has brought his book rave reviews not only from academic historians, but from mainstream yoga sources (including Yoga Journal) and a long list of influential figures in the yoga world as well, including John Friend, Founder of Anusara Yoga. Mark's lecture is complemented by a special two-day Workshop taught by Anirudh Shastri we have planned for the following weekend (19-20 June) on his traditional yoga training as a teenager in India. The Workshop is described in the next section. Price: We feel that Mark Singleton's lecture is so important to the yoga community that we're making it free to everyone. Bring along: Nothing needed but your curiosity and questions. We expect an active give-and-take discussion. A few snippets from reviews of Mark's book are given below: "Mark Singleton's Yoga Body: The Origins of Modern Posture Practice is an outstanding scholarly work which brings so much insight and clarity to the historic and cultural background of modern hatha yoga. I highly recommend this book... for all sincere students of yoga." John Friend, Founder of Anusara Yoga "Singleton's radical, meticulously documented, sensitive analysis makes perfectly clear that what has come to be regarded as a veritable icon of Indic Civilization – postural yoga – is, in fact, unambiguously the hybrid product of colonial and post-colonial globalization. Professor Joseph S. Alter, University of Pittsburgh. Author of Yoga in Modern India: The Body Between Science and Philosophy

Jackie Long	Cultivating Lovingkindness: Walking the Path with Heart A workshop with Jackie Long Sunday, 6 June 2010 1:30 - 4:30 pm Thousands of years ago, the Buddha taught the twin principles of mindfulness and compassion. He encouraged the practice of metta, or Lovingkindess, as a way for us to realize our inherent capacity to love ourselves and others fully, deeply and freely. It is a practice that "undoes" all that has gotten in the way of our ability to love ourselves and others well. It unshackles the armor that we have accrued around our hearts. It frees us up to give and receive love in the same, easy, natural way that we breathe in and out. Honoring the body as a sacred temple and the heart as a transformative vehicle on the spiritual path, we will engage in this Workshop in guided meditations, breathing practices, gentle yoga sequences, and restorative and yin poses to deepen our capacity to feel compassion for ourselves (and all aspects of ourselves) and others (and all aspects of others). There will be time allotted for self-reflection, journaling, creative expression, and meditation throughout the day to more deeply integrate the metta practice. Give yourself this opportunity to cultivate Lovingkindness...to realize your potential to love yourself and others well. Asanas will be gentle. Beginners are welcome. Click here for more on the Workshop and Jackie – one of Avalon's most popular teachers ever Price:  $55 in advance / $65 day of the Workshop Limited Space: Early signup is recommended! To preregister, stop by or contact us at Avalon: Tel: 650.324.2517 or email: info@avalonyoga.com

	Anusara Principles - The Universal Principles of Alignment A workshop with certified Anusara instructor Chrissy Graham - Saturday/Sunday, April 10th & 11th Day one, the recognition of bliss Foundations of the Universal Principles of Alignment Saturday, April 10th 2010 1:15 - 4:15 pm Explore how the Universal Principles help us attune our bodies and minds to the highest recognition of ourselves, chit-ananda. By aligning our minds and bodies in this practice, we will open to a greater sense of the joy, beauty, and courage that reside within each of us. ____________________________ Day two, primary flows of energy Riding Waves of Grace Sunday, April 11th 2010 1:15 - 4:15 pm Join this fun, uplifting class that will help you explore the subtle pulsations in the body and the breath. This class will teach you to align your physical body in a way that creates greater stability and awareness of everything around you. ____________________________ This workshop will help you integrate Anusara's "Universal Principles of Alignment" into your practice. In Anusara yoga, these principles invite you to align your body and mind to experience each pose to its fullest potential. Cost: $50 in advance / $60 day of $90 for both sessions Recommended for intermediate and advanced students Limited Space only. Early sign up highly recommended! Information: Tel: 650.324.2517 or email: info@avalonyoga.com

	Sensational Yoga Workshop with Katrin Kuttner "To come into contact with pure vibrations is to experience vast space." (Manorama) Saturday, April 3rd 2010 7:00 - 10:00 pm Living in a media and technology driven society can leave one easily with the feeling of constantly overloading the sensory system in body and mind. What does it take to truly feel life? During my time in the ever noisy mega city Shanghai I found yoga to be a shelter for my buzzing head. No matter how disturbing the sensory scape of the city would get, I could draw in, experience beauty with its magnificent detail and feel the greater connection between all vibrating objects and beings. This workshop intends to give you a space to explore, reclaim and refine your senses, leaving you with a heightened awareness and uplifted spirit.  We will work with complementing techniques including chanting, pranayama (breathing), movement, meditation and aroma therapy. One highlight of the evening will be a blindfolded yoga practice in which you learn to align yourself from your center, unfolding your heart. Plan for a fun evening of discovery and expression. What to bring: yoga mat, scarf, journal. Cost: $35 advance / $40 day of To register, please contact Avalon Yoga Studio: Tel: 650.324.2517 or email: info@avalonyoga.com

	PATH OF THE PEACEFUL WARRIOR A Partner Yoga Workshop with Jackie Long, MA Sunday, February 14th 2010 1:00 - 4:00 pm (Valentine's Day) Enjoy this opportunity to share the healing practice of partner yoga with someone special this Valentine's Day! Deepen your connection with your partner as you explore movement, body and breath together. Jackie Long will guide you on a rich journey as she encourages you to witness yourself and attune to your partner with compassion. Together, you and your partner will explore the Path of the Peaceful Warrior as you learn to remain connected to your partner while staying true to yourself. Throughout the workshop, Jackie will help you invest in your relationship by teaching openhearted, non-violent communication skills that can benefit you both for a lifetime. The yoga practice will be fairly gentle, with a few advanced options for the more adventurous at heart. No yoga experience necessary! By attending this workshop you will learn: Playful partner yoga poses Centering practices with your partner How to give & receive more mindfully How to be a Peaceful Warrior in the midst of conflict Tracking skills - to help your partner feel "heard" Impact statements - to assert your needs in a loving way Jackie Long has been teaching yoga to adults, infants, toddlers and children since 2001. Equipped with her meditation training at Ajahn Chah's Buddhist monastery in Thailand, her yoga training from Swami Satchidananda's lineage, a neuropsychology degree from Princeton University and a counseling psychology degree from the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology, Jackie seamlessly weaves together wisdom from Buddhism, yoga, neuroscience and psychology in each of her classes. www.yogawithlove.com Cost: $50 advance / $60 day of To register, please contact Avalon Yoga Studio: Tel: 650.324.2517 or email: info@avalonyoga.com

	Befriending the Body II A Workshop with Kelly McGonigal, PhD (This is a repeat workshop) Sunday, February 7th 2010 1:30 - 4:30 pm Chronic stress, pain, injury, or illness can leave us feeling at war with our bodies, or betrayed by our bodies. Even our yoga practice can sometimes feel like a battle with the body. But yoga can also be a practice of befriending the body, offering healing movement, compassionate attention, and skillful self-care. In this workshop, we will practice listening to the body, caring for the body, and feeling gratitude for the body. In addition to an all-levels gentle movement practice, you will learn yoga therapy breathing, relaxation, and meditation practices that are powerful tools for self-care. Included in the price of this workshop is a copy of Kelly McGonigal's new book, Yoga for Pain Relief: Simple Practices to Calm Your Mind and Heal Your Chronic Pain. Based on the latest mind-body research and the yoga tradition, this book offers a wide range of breathing, relaxation, meditation, and movement practices for dealing with stress, pain, and difficult emotions. Kelly McGonigal, PhD, is a yoga teacher, the Editor in Chief of the International Journal of Yoga Therapy, and a health educator for the Stanford University School of Medicine. www.kellymcgonigal.com "Dr. McGonigal explores the complex picture of chronic pain, recognizing the many dimensions that contribute to ones suffering. In simple, easy to follow steps she takes you on a journey, connecting your mind and body through the yoga experience. The book is very much in line with all that the American Chronic Pain Association has been teaching for thirty years. I recommend that you relax, renew and enjoy your adventure through Yoga for Pain Relief." Penney Cowan, Executive Director, American Chronic Pain Association. Cost: $75 advance / $85 day of ($60 if you have already purchased the book) Information: Tel: 650.324.2517 or email: info@avalonyoga.com

	Befriending the Body A Workshop with Kelly McGonigal, PhD Sunday, January 17th 2010 1:30 - 4:30 pm Chronic stress, pain, injury, or illness can leave us feeling at war with our bodies, or betrayed by our bodies. Even our yoga practice can sometimes feel like a battle with the body. But yoga can also be a practice of befriending the body, offering healing movement, compassionate attention, and skillful self-care. In this workshop, we will practice listening to the body, caring for the body, and feeling gratitude for the body. In addition to an all-levels gentle movement practice, you will learn yoga therapy breathing, relaxation, and meditation practices that are powerful tools for self-care. Included in the price of this workshop is a copy of Kelly McGonigal's new book, Yoga for Pain Relief: Simple Practices to Calm Your Mind and Heal Your Chronic Pain. Based on the latest mind-body research and the yoga tradition, this book offers a wide range of breathing, relaxation, meditation, and movement practices for dealing with stress, pain, and difficult emotions. Kelly McGonigal, PhD, is a yoga teacher, the Editor in Chief of the International Journal of Yoga Therapy, and a health educator for the Stanford University School of Medicine. www.kellymcgonigal.com "Dr. McGonigal explores the complex picture of chronic pain, recognizing the many dimensions that contribute to ones suffering. In simple, easy to follow steps she takes you on a journey, connecting your mind and body through the yoga experience. The book is very much in line with all that the American Chronic Pain Association has been teaching for thirty years. I recommend that you relax, renew and enjoy your adventure through Yoga for Pain Relief." Penney Cowan, Executive Director, American Chronic Pain Association. Cost: $75 advance / $85 day of Information: Tel: 650.324.2517 or email: info@avalonyoga.com

	A Series of Three Workshops A Weekend with Max Strom Avalon Art & Yoga welcomes back yoga master teacher Max Strom Burning Karma 2-hours. All levels Friday night, January 8th 2010 6:30 - 8:30 pm The body contains our vikarma. (negative karma, and negative inherent tendencies) Yoga burns vikarma and harmonizes our system, then craving, grasping, and wanting begin to recede. This unique practice is designed to ignite the strength and energy of the body and the courage of the heart. This class is both challenging and very healing and is open to all levels. It will include a short talk, vinyasa-flow, non-dogmatic philosophy, breathing, and meditation. This workshop is appropriate for all levels. Price: $45 advance / $55 day of ____________________________ Vinyasa, Grace, and the Music Within 2 hours All Levels Saturday afternoon, January 9th 2010 2:00 - 4:00 pm Known for the moving music he plays in his classes, Max offers this flow class sequenced to a particular body of music aimed at evoking grace and beauty within. "Today, music has often been made a pastime, a means of forgetting God instead of realizing God. It is the use one makes of things which constitutes their fault or their virtue." - Hazrat Inayat Khan Workshop includes: Standing postures, twists, backbends, meditation. This workshop is appropriate for all levels. Price: $45 advance / $55 day of ____________________________ My heart is open and I am not afraid 2 hours. All levels Saturday evening, January 9th 2010 6:30 - 8:30 pm This seminar deals directly with the modern plagues of anxiety, worry, and depression due to recent world events, or how to function in a dysfunctional world. This unique event addresses awakening courage through physical yoga practices and transforming our way of seeing the world so we change from those who tremble in the face of circumstances beyond our control to those who become Light Houses, people who stand tall and help others to find their way through the dark. This work gives you knowledge to take home with you to help you live and sleep more at ease. Class includes lecture, simple yoga postures, breath work, self-enquiry, and guided meditation. Appropriate for all levels. Bring your mat and writing materials. (Please no recording equipment) Price: $45 advance / $55 day of ____________________________ Price for Complete Series: $130 advance / $150 day of __________ Innovator and teacher Max Strom is known for inspiring and impacting the lives of his students and has become one of the most revered teachers of personal transformation and yoga on three continents. He reaches beyond the boundaries of yoga postures and addresses the internal and emotional aspects of our life, subjects that often lie painfully neglected in the yoga community. Due to an ever-increasing demand for his teachings, Max travels extensively teaching and lecturing on personal evolution, spirituality, and yoga. In 2008 he brought his unique system to nine countries and over 35 cities worldwide, guiding his students to grow into happier, healthier, and empowered human beings. You can see more of his work on his DVDs, Learn to Breathe, to heal yourself and your relationships, and, Max Strom Yoga - Strength, Grace, Healing. www.maxstrom.com "When you are unafraid to share your love with others, you ennoble the world. Your inner stillness and joy cause people to listen, and then every time you speak you have the opportunity to change the world." ~ Max Strom Limited Space only. Early sign up highly recommended! Information: Tel: 650.324.2517 or email: info@avalonyoga.com

	CLEANSING & RENEWAL! A New Year's Day Workshop with Jackie Long Friday, January 1st, 2010 1:00 - 4:00 pm Welcome in the New Year by re-establishing your commitment to opening your heart, calming your mind, nourishing your body and renewing your spirit! Attend this invigorating yoga class to help you cleanse your mind and reinstate your focus; shed your attachments and reawaken your visions; purify your body and reconnect with your spirit. This workshop will begin with a guided meditation to help you focus on your intentions for the New Year, followed by some gentle flow sequences to warm up your body, a series of active sun salutations to circulate blood and lymph, a flow of balance poses to help restore focus, restorative and/or yin poses to help you surrender open, and deep relaxation to renew the nervous system. There will be time for reflection and journaling to help you capture your insights at the end of the workshop. Jackie Long has been teaching yoga and meditation in the Bay Area since 2001, and has been offering workshops and retreats internationally since 2004. In 1999, she lived in a Buddhist Monastery in Thailand for a few months, practicing Insight Meditation with her teachers, senior monks, Ajahn Nayanarato and Tan Ajahn Gavesako. Her teachers also include Swami Vimalananda (Intgeral Yoga), Sarah Powers (Insight Yoga) and Judith Lasater (Restorative Yoga). With a Neuropsychology degree from Princeton University and a Counseling Psychology degree from the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology, Jackie bridges East-West wisdom seamlessly in each of her classes. For more information visit YogaWithLove.com. Cost: $50 Pre-registration is highly recommended! This class fills up quickly. Beginners are welcome and encouraged. Information: Tel: 650.324.2517 or email: info@avalonyoga.com

	Samantha Shakti and Girish Special class with Samantha Shakti and acclaimed sacred music performing artist Girish Tuesday, December 15th 2009 7:15 - 8:45 pm Join Sam and Girish in a 1.5 hour dynamic Anusara Yoga class accompanied by Girish. The weaving together of the soulful sounds of Girish and and the inspirational teaching style of Sam will take your practice to new heights. Girish is an eclectic artist with roots in jazz, world, and sacred music. His musical talents find expression in a wide array of instruments - including tablas, world percussion, guitar, harmonium, and voice. For as long as he can remember, Girish has created rhythm to accompany life. When he was eight years old, his parents gave him a little red snare drum as a bargaining tool to stop him from banging on everything else in the house. Drumming has always been instinctual to Girish, flowing freely from his fingers and knowing no musical bounds. In his teens, he started experimenting with pop, rock, jazz and orchestral music. His first experience of music as sacred art came in college, playing with jazz bands. "During improvisational sessions," he recalls, "there were these unexplainable moments of synchronicity and intuition that felt like magic." These moments came just as Girish was feeling pulled toward a sacred life. A college philosophy class inspired him to explore spirituality through Kundalini yoga, meditation, and the study of Eastern scriptures. By the time of his college graduation, Girish was so deep into these practices that he decided to move into an ashram in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee. Thus began an unexpected journey-a seeming detour that inadvertently nourished his musical artistry. Girish continues to explore and expand musical borders, and has found new avenues for his artistic expression. Yearning to express the power of Sanskrit mantras through his own voice has been a driving force behind his CD's, Reveal (Spirit Voyage Music, May 2004) and Shiva Machine (Spirit Voyage Music, April 2006) and his new DVD, Yoga Vision. As a session player, Girish's work has aligned him with the likes of producers Glen Ballard (Dave Matthews Band, Alanis Morrisette) and Michael Brook (Nusrat Fatah Ali Khan, Youssou N'Dour) as well as the creative team at Lucas Art. His talents are featured on some of the most popular recordings in the world music/new age field today. Cost Drop-in $18 or class packages apply + an additional $10 contribution to Girish -Limited Space Available- Tickets/Registration: Tel: 650.324.2517 or email: info@avalonyoga.com

	Jai Uttal Holiday Kirtan Celebration Saturday, December 12th 2009 8:30 - 10:30 pm Embark on a vocal journey through the sacred sounds of ancient India With call-and-response group chanting and story telling, Jai Uttal creates a space of invocation, prayer, and heart-felt expression. "These ancient chants contain a transformative power and healing energy. By singing these these prayers and expressing a full range of emotions through our voices we join a stream of consciousness and devoion that has been flowing for centuries."www.jaiuttal.com... No previous experience is needed. This is an exploration of the heart, independent of vocal or musical technique. This might very well sell out, so register early! Cost $20 Advance / $25 Day of -Limited Space Available- Tickets/Registration: Tel: 650.324.2517 or email: info@avalonyoga.com We encourage all attendees to bring zafus, blankets, pillows, etc...

	Karma Moffett's Tibetan Bell Experience SF Artist, Musician, Master Bell Ringer... Saturday, December 5th 2009 8:15 - 10:15 pm Karma Moffett is back! Ring in the holiday season with the harmonic vibrations of Karma Moffett's sound journey. Come and be part of the intimate setting of Avalon, where you will feel and hear the healing qualities of Tibetan bells. Please join us once again in welcoming Karma back for an enchanting evening of a unique musical experience. www.karmamoffett.com Cost: $20 advance / $25 day of Limited Space. Sign up early! Information: Tel: 650.324.2517 or email: info@avalonyoga.com

	Thanksgiving practice with Kelly McGonigal Thursday, November 26th 2009 10:00 - 11:30 am This special Thanksgiving practice with Kelly McGonigal will help you discover a full mind-body experience of gratitude through breath-centered flow yoga. For all levels--bring family and friends, and share your love of yoga! Kelly McGonigal, PhD, is a psychologist and yoga teacher at Stanford University. Her research and teaching focuses on how our thoughts, emotions, and relationships contribute to physical health. She is the Editor in Chief of the International Journal of Yoga Therapy and a frequent presenter at national and international yoga conferences. Her creative teaching style brings together influences from Western medicine and science, traditional yoga therapy and philosophy, and Buddhist psychology. For more information, visit www.kellymcgonigal.com. Cost: $18 drop-in Information: Tel: 650.324.2517 or email: info@avalonyoga.com

	charity : water benefit class Kelly McGonigal Wednesday, November 4th 2009 5:45 - 7:15 pm One billion people on the planet don't have access to clean drinking water. That's one in six of us. But simple cost effective solutions exist. charity: water is a non-profit organization providing some of these solutions by building freshwater infrastructure for hospitals, schools and villages in developing countries that desperately need it. It was started in 2006 by Scott Harrison, and now works in over 14 different countries and has served over 650,000 people. For more information, visit: www.charitywater.org Join Kelly McGonigal for a special, 1.5 hour benefit class to raise money for charity: water. The class is donation based, and 100% of all donations will go directly to building wells. Yoga can make you well. Now, it can build wells. Kelly McGonigal, PhD, is a psychologist and yoga teacher at Stanford University. Her research and teaching focuses on how our thoughts, emotions, and relationships contribute to physical health. She is the Editor in Chief of the International Journal of Yoga Therapy and a frequent presenter at national and international yoga conferences. Her creative teaching style brings together influences from Western medicine and science, traditional yoga therapy and philosophy, and Buddhist psychology. For more information, visit www.openmindbody.com Cost: Donation based. Suggested donation: $20. ($20 provides clean water for one person for 20 years). Information: Tel: 650.324.2517 or email: info@avalonyoga.com

	Samantha Shakti Brown, Annika Williams, and Girish Music of the Heart Saturday, October 17th 6:30 - 9:00 pm A workshop of Yoga, Music, and Chanting. We will begin with Samantha Shakti Brown and Annika Autumn Williams leading in a heart opening asana practice that flows to the music of Girish's live accompaniment. Through opening to Grace, our spirits and bodies flow. We incorporate fun Sun Salutation variations, inversions, standing poses, hip-openers, arm balances & back bends to inspire delight. This practice in combination with Girish's bhakti-fed inspiration, is designed to help you expand from your center, spread the wings of your heart, and soar! Following the asana practice, Girish's chanting immersion will open you to the bliss of Sanskrit chanting. We'll explore several of the most powerful Sanskrit mantras and Girish will offer practical guidance on integrating them into your yoga, meditation, or pranayama practices. No previous experience necessary! Annika Autumn Williams: Vinyasa with Anusara Inspiration - Introduced to Yoga while studying English Literature and Dance at the University of Oregon , Annika's spiritual journey brought this Singer, Writer, Dancer, and Artist to find in Yoga a beautiful union of it all, and a path to spiritual and physical harmony. Annika's attention to mindful alignment brings her students to the healing, therapeutic freedom in the poses to safely experience new depths and freedoms in your body. Her seamless choreography inspires the bliss of graceful movement, while her instruction makes postures more accessible, teaching you to soar with grace in your practice, and offering a space for transcendence beyond body and mind to a place of inner harmony. Sam Shakti Brown is highly regarded for her ability to impart joyful empowerment that can easily be taken back into the world. She is also known for her depth of yogic knowledge and rich storytelling skills gained from her multi-year apprenticeship at Parmarth Niketan Ashram in Rishikesh Inida. It is here where Sam received the name Shakti. Sam's classes are both physically challenging and therapeutic with deep spiritual insight that awakens students on all levels. www.shaktiyogashala.com, www.bigbasinvineyards.com Girish began his musical career as a jazz drummer, following his deep spiritual longing until it called him to retreat from the world. For five years he lived as a monk in a Hindu monastery. Now one of the most sought after session players in the world and sacred music scenes, he has collaborated on recordings with artists Krishna Das, Rasa, Dave Stringer, Wah!, Donna De Lory, Sada Sat Kaur, Snatam, Thomas Barquee, and the producer Michael Brook. GirishMusic.com Cost: $35 advance / $40 at the door Limited Space. Sign up early! Information: Tel: 650.324.2517 or email: info@avalonyoga.com

	Patricia Becker YOGA FOR GARDENERS Saturday, August 29, 2009 10:30 - 12:45 pm Growing vegetables and flowers is very satisfying especially when your body feels good ... during and afterwards. Come, play and learn balanced body techniques for yourself while you are gardening. We will play and practice poses to align and care for your shoulders, knees, hips and back. Learn to sit and stand with greater ease. Anusara Yoga begins with a good attitude, then alignment, then action. Anusara Yoga is based on the life enhancing and affirming Universal Principles of Alignment. Join us for the fitness and fun! Class held at Avalon Art & Yoga Center, 370 California Ave, Palo Alto. Patricia is a certified Anusara Inspired Yoga Teacher and is the Center Director at Common Ground Garden Supply and Education Center. Please visit Common Ground to learn more and see other upcoming events and classes. Cost: $35 advance Limited Space. Sign up early! Information: Tel: 650.324.2517 or email: info@avalonyoga.com

	A Special Weekend of Workshops with Max Strom Due to overwhelming demand Avalon Art & Yoga welcomes back Yoga Master Teacher Max Strom Spiraling Inward toward Heaven 2-hours. All levels Friday night, August 7th 2009 8:15 - 10:15 pm In this evening class we explore strengthening and healing the body, primarily with postures that internally rotate the hips. This is especially healing for the lower back and neck. Since every adjustment to the body also affects the mind, spiraling our energy inward also has a profound emotional effect, as it promotes self-inquiry and true core strength. Standing postures, twists, forwardbends, meditation. This workshop is appropriate for all levels. (Please no recording equipment) Price: $45 early / $55 day of ____________________________ Yoga: an act of Remembrance 2 & 1/2 hours. All levels Saturday afternoon, August 8th 2009 1:00 - 3:30 pm The ancient ones teach that in the world of spirit we do not ever learn, but remember. Our task before us is to remember who we are and what we are. Part I of the workshop will include a short talk, vinyasa flow, inversions, and breath work. Part II will be on the floor as we gently open the hips with long holds in preparation for a guided meditation on the act of remembrance. Price: $60 early / $70 day of ____________________________ How Well Do You Sleep? 2 hours. All levels Saturday evening, August 8th 2009 6:30 - 8:30 pm This workshop deals directly with the modern plagues of sleeplessness and anxiety. Since every adjustment to the body affects the mind, opening the chest area and igniting our breath also has a profound emotional effect. This workshop is known to create a profound sense of serenity and gives you knowledge to take home with you to help you sleep and live more at ease. Class includes lecture, simple yoga postures, breath work, self-enquiry, and meditation. Appropriate for all levels. Bring your mat and writing materials. (Please no recording equipment) Price: $45 early / $55 day of ____________________________ Price for Complete Series: $140 early $160 day of __________ Innovator and teacher Max Strom is known for inspiring and impacting the lives of his students and has become one of the most respected teachers of personal transformation and yoga on three continents. He reaches beyond the boundaries of yoga postures and addresses the internal and emotional aspects of our life, subjects that often lie painfully neglected in the yoga community. Due to an ever-increasing demand for his teachings, Max travels extensively teaching and lecturing on personal evolution, spirituality, and yoga. In 2008 he brought his unique system to nine countries and over 35 cities worldwide, guiding his students to grow into happier, healthier, and empowered human beings. You can see more of his work on his DVDs, Learn to Breathe, to heal yourself and your relationships, and, Max Strom Yoga - Strength, Grace, Healing, at:www.maxstrom.com "When you are unafraid to share your love with others, you ennoble the world. Your inner stillness and joy cause people to listen, and then every time you speak you have the opportunity to change the world." ~ Max Strom Limited Space only. Early sign up highly recommended! Information: Tel: 650.324.2517 or email: info@avalonyoga.com

	Desiree Rumbaugh Workshop "The Body Awakens the Heart and Mind." Anusara Yoga with Desiree Rumbaugh. Friday, July 31st 2009 6:30 - 9:00 pm Hip Openers and Meditation: MindFULLness Begins with Emptiness. Saturday, August 1st 2009 1:00 - 3:30 pm Standing Poses and Backbends: The Ego Surrenders to Grace. Saturday, August 1st 2009 6:30 - 9:00 pm Yoga to the Rescue: The Very Latest in Therapy for the Neck, Shoulders, Back, Hips and Knees. Sunday, August 2nd 2009 1:00 - 3:30 pm Balance poses for Everybody: Guaranteed to Make You Feel Lighter in All Ways. Desirée is one of Anusara's most creative and inspirational teachers. She practices and teaches yoga with a powerful intention to create and experience unlimited joy and enthusiasm. Her worldwide workshops and retreats aim at powerful personal transformation and self-expression, leading each student to celebrate his or her own creative power through the practice of yoga. Please visit www.desireerumbaugh.com Cost: $55 advance, $65 day of - per segment $185 advance, $205 day of - Complete Workshop Limited Space. Sign up early! Information: Tel: 650.324.2517 or email: info@avalonyoga.com Archived Events -->

	Judith Hanson Lasater Relax & Renew¨: Restorative Yoga workshop Saturday, June 20, 2009 1:00 - 4:00 pm We work very hard in our lives, and while we may sleep, we rarely take time to rest. Restorative yoga poses help us learn to relax and rest deeply and completely, During deep relaxation, all the organ systems of the body are benefited, and a few of the measurable results of relaxation are the reduction of blood pressure and the improvement of immune function, as well as improvement in digestion, fertility elimination, and the reduction of muscle tension and generalized fatigue. Judith Hanson Lasater, Ph.D., Physical Therapist, has been teaching yoga since 1971. Ms. Lasater has trained students and teachers in almost every state of the Union and abroad, is one of the founders of Yoga Journal magazine and is the president of the California Yoga Teachers Association. She has written six books, including A Year of Living Your Yoga (2006). Please visit www.judithlasater.com And to learn more about wellness and tools for better health visit www.restorativeyogateachers.com "Students are encouraged to bring additional blankets and bolsters for the workshop." Thanks. Cost: $75 advance $90 after May 31. Limited Space. Sign up early! Information: Tel: 650.324.2517 or email: info@avalonyoga.com

	Ben Thomas "From Abhyasa to Sadhana - Evolution of the Practice on the Mat to the Practice of Living Workshop" Sunday, March 22, 2009 1:30 - 4:00 pm Signing 4:00 - 5:00 pm As developing and practicing Yogis, we come to realize that everything evolves; further, that to evolve, one must involve. Involution allows evolution. We also realize that as we practice "on the mat," all the realities and lessons of Life expose themselves for our consideration. We also observe that the lessons learned on the mat become a part of our everyday activities - the Practice of Living. Abhyasa is the practice on the mat. Patanjali states in Sutra I.12 that "it is the practice, with detachment, that is the means to stilling the fluctuations of the consciousness." Chapter 2 of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, Sadhana Pada, is about the practice of living, about the Practice of the integrated yogi. In this workshop, we will practice Yoga while considering, exploring, and absorbing these concepts. We will seek, with intention, our own confirming realization and evidence, during the practice and through reflection, that truly the Practice on the Mat does transform into artfully and skillfully living Life. The workshop will be a combination of Asana, Pranayama, Dhyana (meditation), and reflection on the experiences. Please visit www.thomasyoga.com And visit www.iyengaryoga-thomases.com Cost: $45 Advance $55 Day of Limited Space. Sign up early! Information: Tel: 650.324.2517 or email: info@avalonyoga.com

	Max Strom Avalon Art & Yoga Yoga presents with deep gratitude another profound learning and healing experience with Yoga Master Teacher Max Strom How Well Do You Sleep? 2-hours. All levels Friday, March 13th 2009 6:30 - 8:30 pm This workshop deals directly with the modern plagues of sleeplessness and anxiety. Since every adjustment to the body affects the mind, opening the chest area and igniting our breath also has a profound emotional effect. This workshop is known to create a profound sense of serenity and gives you knowledge to take home with you to help you sleep and live more at ease. Class includes lecture, simple yoga postures, breath work, self-enquiry, and meditation. Appropriate for all levels. Bring your mat and writing materials. (Please no recording equipment) Price: $55 early / $65 day of ____________________________ Burning Karma 2-hours. All levels Saturday, March 14th 1:30 - 3:30 pm The body contains our vikarma. (negative karma) Yoga burns karma and harmonizes our system, then craving, grasping, and wanting begin to recede. This unique practice is designed to ignite the strength and energy of the body and the courage of the heart. This class is both challenging and very healing and is open to all levels. It will include a short talk, vinyasa-flow, non-dogmatic philosophy, breathing, and meditation. Price: $55 early / $65 day of ____________________________ Awakening the Higher Mind of the Heart 2 & 1/2 hours. All levels / Gentle Saturday, March 14th 6:15 - 8:45 pm Yoga centered on breath can spark within us the dawn of light, our higher nature, the spark which begins the creation of happiness in our lives. It is said that the human heart has a mind that is asleep within most of us, but when awakened becomes a powerful guiding voice. It is the voice of intuition, wisdom, and knowledge beyond the rational. The voice that guides us to become truly human. In this special workshop we will begin with a talk by Max, then integrate breathing exercises and gentle movement. The second half of the class will focus on simple chants unfolding into a meditation, to open the door to transformation. This class is physically gentle and very healing. It is open to all levels. Bring your mat and writing materials. (Please no recording equipment) Price: $65 early / $75 day of ____________________________ Price for all 3 classes: $150 early (save $25) $175 day of __________ Born with severe clubbed feet, Max Strom spent much of the first five years of his life with his feet confined in plaster casts and braces. Today, he is known for inspiring and impacting the lives of his students, teaching with the aim of personal transformation and has become one of the most revered teachers of yoga on three continents. He reaches beyond the boundaries of yoga postures, and addresses the internal and emotional aspects of our life, subjects which often lie painfully neglected in the yoga community. Many teachers have cited Max as a most important influence in their teaching and yoga life. Former director and co-owner of Sacred Movement Yoga in Los Angeles, Max taught over 400 dedicated students a week, now travels extensively teaching and lecturing on yoga and transformation and leading teacher trainings. He is recognized by the Yoga Alliance at their Advanced Teacher Level (ERYT 500). You can see more of his work on his DVDs, Learn to Breathe, to heal yourself and your relationships, and, Max Strom Yoga - Strength, Grace, Healing. Max Strom's web site www.maxstrom.com Limited Space only. Early sign up highly recommended! Information: Tel: 650.324.2517 or email: info@avalonyoga.com

	Partner Yoga & The Path of The Peaceful Warrior with Jackie Long, MA Saturday, February 14th, 2009 1:00 - 4:00 pm Enjoy this opportunity to share the healing practice of partner yoga with someone special this Valentine's Day! Deepen your connection with your partner as you explore movement, body and breath together. Jackie Long will guide you on a rich journey as she encourages you to attune to yourself more compassionately and to your partner more consciously. Together, you and your partner will explore the path of the Peaceful Warrior as you learn to remain connected to your partner while staying true to yourself. Invest in your relationship by practicing openhearted, non-violent communication skills that can benefit you both for a lifetime. The yoga practice will be fairly gentle, with a few advanced options for the more adventurous at heart. No yoga experience necessary! Playful partner yoga poses Centering practices with your partner How to give & receive more mindfully How to be a Peaceful Warrior in the midst of conflict Tracking skills - to help your partner feel "heard" Impact statements - to assert your needs in a loving way Jackie Long, MA first began practicing yoga over 12 years ago. She teaches in a gentle, nurturing style that encourages self-care, mindfulness and compassion instead of bodily domination, pride and competition. Jackie Long is also a Marriage & Family Therapy Intern in private practice and is passionate about weaving principles from Buddhist psychology into the yoga practice to help people relate to themselves and others more harmoniously. For more information visit YogaWithLove.com. Cost: $60 per person in advance $70 per person day of Limited to 20 couples. Register early! This workshop makes a great Valentine's Day gift. Information: Tel: 650.324.2517 or email: info@avalonyoga.com

	Yoga of Clarity: An Ultimate Invitation to the Self by Yogi Ashtavakra. Lecture will be followed with Asana practice, with Anirudh Shastri Saturday, January 31, 2009 1:00 - 4:00 pm Join Shastri for this workshop on the Ashtavakra Geeta. This workshop will combine an in-depth discussion of the philosophy of the Ashtavakra Geeta, followed by an asana practice and pranayama. The Ashtavakra Geeta is the ultimate invitation to the Self. The words in the text will transport you to a much higher plane of understanding of Advaita thought. The message takes you to a place where you feel you are not part of this world; you have become part of the limitless expanse. Ashtavakra leads you to your homeland, the Source from which we all come and the source from which we must return if we want to find peace. The message is compelling and full of loving support. Come enjoy this in-depth discussion and asansa practice with one of Northern California's best philosophy teachers, Anirudh Shastri Bio: Anirudh Shastri is a well-known and highly respected Yoga teacher with an extensive back ground in Yoga philosophy. He has been teaching for 30 years, bringing his deep knowledge of the physical and spiritual aspects of yogic philosophy to his many students. Cost: $45 in advance $55 day of Information: Tel: 650.324.2517 or email: info@avalonyoga.com

	Sianna Sherman - Experience Expansion Thursday, January 8, 2009 7:30 - 9:30 pm Note: This workshop has a new presenter, Sianna Sherman, who will be leading the class in place of Darren Rhodes. Same workshop. This class will challenge you in ways that will absolutely deepen your practice. Get ready to aspire, perspire, and inspire yourself and others! Sianna Sherman is a certified Anusara Yoga instructor who had the great blessing of meeting her teacher John Friend in August, 1995. She apprenticed John as his assistant from 1999-2003 travelling with him nationally and tending to thousands of students in his workshops. In 2001, she had the auspicious meeting with her yoga philosophy mentor Dr. Douglas Brooks and has since dedicated her philosophy studies to the Rajanaka Tantra tradition. Sianna is immensely grateful to both John and Douglas for their generosity of heart and their sublimely sophisticated teachings which she shares in her own voice through workshops, teacher trainings and retreats both nationally and internationally. She poetically weaves Anusara Yoga and Rajanaka Tantra philosophy into a colorful fabric offered from her heart and enjoys working with all levels of students. Please visit the home of Sianna Sherman at www.opentograce.com Cost: $35 Drop-in Information: Tel: 650.324.2517 or email: info@avalonyoga.com

	Resolution for Evolution Anusara Yoga with Noah MazŽ Saturday, January 3, 2009 12:30 - 4:00 pm Come and celebrate the New Year in the best way! Explore and engage body, mind and heart with a full spectrum yoga practice; of a wide variety of poses and practices. Bring a journal for some contemplation of your hopes and intentions for the year, and we will manifest and embody them now! "You must be the change you wish to see in the world."-Gandhi Bio: Noah MazŽ lives in Los Angeles, and is a Senior Certified Anusara Yoga teacher. Recognized in the yoga community as one of the most advanced and proficient practitioners and teachers of Anusara Yoga, Noah is widely sought out as a teachers' teacher. Noah was born into a household of yogis, and was raised with the practices and traditions of yoga. In addition to studying closely with Anusara Founder John Friend for many years, Noah studies with Professor Douglas Brooks, one of the world's foremost scholars of the Srividya traditions of the Hindu Tantra. Noah has also studied extensively with Richard Freeman in the Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga tradition. Noah's teaching style is uplifting, energetic, and expressive of the depth of his knowledge and life long experience in the principles and practices of yoga. In Noah's classes, yoga philosophy, myths, and stories weave together with asana, pranayama and meditation to create a powerful and transformative environment. Noah's students consistently soar to new levels. Founded by the extremely talented John Friend in 1997, Anusara Yoga (www.anusara.com) is one of the fastest growing systems of hatha yoga and has affected thousands of people through its heart opening, welcoming embrace. Combined with precise therapeutic biomechanic principles of alignment, Anusara has quickly captured the hearts of many yoga teachers and practitioners. For more information visit www.noahmazeyoga.com Cost: $75 in advance $90 day of Information: Tel: 650.324.2517 or email: info@avalonyoga.com

	New Year's Day Practice with Kelly McGonigal Thursday, January 1, 2009 1:00 - 2:30 pm Start 2009 with yoga's version of the New Year's resolution: sankalpa, or resolve. This all-levels vinyasa yoga practice will bring together breath and movement to help you turn your mind and heart to what matters most to you. Kelly McGonigal, PhD, is a psychologist and yoga teacher at Stanford University. Her research and teaching focuses on how our thoughts, emotions, and relationships contribute to physical health. She is the Editor in Chief of the International Journal of Yoga Therapy and a frequent presenter at national and international yoga conferences. Her creative teaching style brings together influences from Western medicine and science, traditional yoga therapy and philosophy, and Buddhist psychology. For more information visit www.openmindbody.com. Cost: Regular drop-in/class pass Information: Tel: 650.324.2517 or email: info@avalonyoga.com

	The Grace of Giving - The Splendor of Accepting with John Berg Friday, December 26, 2008 9:30 - 11:30 am Class Description Cost: $20 Drop-in Information: Tel: 650.324.2517 or email: info@avalonyoga.com

	Ayurveda and Yoga: Cultivating Prana in Vinyasa Yoga with Scott Blossom Saturday, December 13th 2008 12:00 - 4:00 pm The sister sciences of Yoga and Ayurveda have evolved side by side over millennia to offer us ways to listen to the sacred pulse of Life. Integrating Ayurvedic wisdom into our yoga practice, diet, and lifestyle is one of the primary ways to build our prana, or life force. In yoga practice being powerful has little to do with force. True power manifests when we make space for the free movement of Prana within and around ourselves This workshop focuses on practices for cultivating our prana because the hectic pace and stress of modern life can disrupt its flow and deplete our life force. In the Yoga tradition we have the image of Shiva as Nataraja, the eternal dancer, to remind us that the dynamic rhythms of each day, each season, and our individual lives are like a dance that we must learn and refine for the expression of our full potential. Join Scott for an afternoon of vinyasa yoga and Ayurvedic insight into how to live in harmony with our prana on and off the mat. Scott Blossom teaches a style of Hatha Yoga Vinyasa and Yoga therapy that is informed by his training as a Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine, an Ayurvedic Consultant, and his studies of Tantric philosophy and ritual. He is known for his inspiring, down-to- earth approach, sense of humor, and ability to make the subtle, energetic aspects of practice accessible. Scott is blessed to have had the expert guidance of his teachers Dr. Robert Svoboda, Zhander Remete, and Erich Schiffmann. He is a faculty member of the Kripalu School of Ayurveda and regularly presents at national yoga conferences. Cost: $65 $75 after December 6th Information: Tel: 650.324.2517 or email: info@avalonyoga.com

	Karma Moffett's Tibetan Bell Experience SF Artist, Musician, Master Bell Ringer... Dates/Times: Saturday, December 6th 2008 From 8:15 - 10:15 pm Karma Moffett has developed, over a period of thirty years, an exceptional program of music, which is presented to the community as a Wish-Bestowing Ceremony. He uses his unique collection of instruments, featuring antique Tibetan Bowls, Bells, Tingsha, Longhorn, and Conch Shells. Patterning the ceremony as a symbolic journey to Tibet, Karma begins by playing Native American Flute, to fly the audience to the Tibetan Plateau. Then Karma plays the Tibetan Longhorn, escorting his audience into the monastery. There follows a journey through the Bowls, from the low tones to the high, using varying patterns, creating different harmonics amongst the attuned and paired sets of bowls. Next resound the higher notes of the Bells. The journey upwards culminates in the highest-pitched tones of the Tingsha and the Conch Shells. Gently, Karma reverses the pattern, back downward through the Bells and Bowls. At the end, he dissolves the movement of sound into the stillness of the Great Mystery. This entire process takes about ninety minuets. There is another aspect to the ceremony. It is becoming widely accepted that pure sound tones and harmonics have a positive and penetrating impact upon a person's natural healing system. Karma has developed his collection of instruments and his ceremony with this understanding as his guide. When experiencing the ceremony in an intimate setting, one really feels the Longhorn and the Bowls move the energy of the lower chakras. The Bells move the heart and middle chakras. The Tingsha and Conch Shells stimulate the crown and higher chakras. Thus, the journey to the highlands is also a journey through the chakras. One of the outstanding qualities of Karma's Bell Set is its harmonic attunement. Karma has sifted through nearly five thousand bowls over a period of thirty years to accumulate twenty-five bowls. These were selected for their purity and clarity of sound, sustained resonance, and harmonic blending or pairing with the other bowls within the set. The bowls, bells, and tingsha are handmade, using from five through twelve metals, including meteorite. The varying thickness of the metals produces a variety of tones and harmonics, within each bowl. When the bowls are played in runs or struck as pairs, their harmonics penetrate the physical and subtle bodies of the listeners. The audience easily relaxes into a natural state of meditation. Karma's mastery of circular breathing, which he applies to the Longhorn, Native American Flute, and Conch Shells, allows him to bring the pure tones of each instrument to the listener in an unbroken stream. When he plays the Longhorn at fairs and expos, people are drawn from all corners of the grounds, as metal is drawn to the magnet, to experience the power and variety of tones, which Karma achieves. In an enclosed setting, the sound is even more remarkable. One experiences the ceremony in candlelight, in a warm, intimate setting, bathed in the rich sound of the bells. People have been so moved by these ceremonies that they have returned, bringing members of their families and communities with them. They have also had Karma play background music for their own celebrations, birthdays, weddings, and rites of passage. His music is extensively used as background for meditation, yoga, t'ai chi, massage. Karma dedicates his performance to Love, Compassion and Peace. Cost: $15 in advance $20 day of -Limited Space Available- Information: Tel: 650.324.2517 or email: info@avalonyoga.com

	Thanksgiving practice with Kelly McGonigal Thursday, November 27th 2008 9:00 - 10:30 am This special Thanksgiving practice with Kelly McGonigal will help you discover a full mind-body experience of gratitude through breath-centered flow yoga. For all levels--bring family and friends, and share your love of yoga! Kelly McGonigal, PhD, is a psychologist and yoga teacher at Stanford University. Her research and teaching focuses on how our thoughts, emotions, and relationships contribute to physical health. She is the Editor in Chief of the International Journal of Yoga Therapy and a frequent presenter at national and international yoga conferences. Her creative teaching style brings together influences from Western medicine and science, traditional yoga therapy and philosophy, and Buddhist psychology. For more information, visit www.openmindbody.com. Cost: $18 drop-in Information: Tel: 650.324.2517 or email: info@avalonyoga.com

	AcroYoga/Hoopdance Playshop in the Park Flying and Spiraling into the Fall ----- Postponed to Spring 2009 ----- Current weather conditions do not support an outside event. Please stay tuned for the new date. Alexander Peers Park 1911 Park Boulevard Palo Alto, CA 94306 Saturday, October 4th 2008 1:00 - 4:00 pm Hoopdance is a powerful mind-body practice that is art, play, meditation, and a rockin' workout at the same time! Hoopdance relieves stress, ignites self-confidence, tones the entire body, speeds weight loss, clears the mind, transforms emotions, and generates more smiles and laughter every day. Dancing with the circle, moving from center, we find ourselves within a state of flow which extends out into the rest of our lives! There will be something for everyone ~ all levels, hoops provided and for sale. AcroYoga blends the spiritual wisdom of yoga, the loving kindness of Thai massage, and the dynamic power of Acrobatics. These three ancient lineages form the foundation of a unique new practice that cultivates trust, connection and playfulness. This day will be a celebration of life and community with great music Hoopdancing and AcroYoga Accesible to all ages and abilities. Michelle Bouvier has been a dancer since age 3, and a yoga teacher for almost a decade. Her love of Hoopdance comes from gratitude for its healing and transformative power in her own life. Michelle is a certified AcroYoga teacher & is the co-founder of HoopNectar in San Deigo and has received much acclaim for her ability to bring joy to the art of learning. Samantha Shakti Brown had also been a dancer since the age of 3 and a student of yoga since the age of 12. She is a certified AcroYoga instructor and loves to create ways for people to come together and share in the celebration of life. You can read more about her on her website www.shaktiyogashala.com Cost: $30 advance registration $40 day of Information: Tel: 650.324.2517 or email: info@avalonyoga.com

	DUNCAN WONG TEACHER TRAINING MODULE --------------- CANCELLED --------------- FLOW + ASSIST: Stance Dance - Timing and Body Reading A WORKSHOP FOR YOGA TEACHERS & ADVANCED STUDENTS W/ TEACHING INTEREST Saturday, September 27th 2008 12:00 - 3:00 pm In this Flow and Assist Module we will bring the powers of sequencing and adjustments together to form the necessary skills for any level teacher to feel their best with confidence and compassionate awareness of how the body moves and also how to move with another body, synchronizing prana (breathing patterns) and bandha (body locks) and therefore, forming a true ground. This is the foundation of the Master Path, which enables you to develop your ability to teach in any situation, whether it be in a class or in a private lesson. This module will offer effective real time experience of simulated class context adjustments in realistic group class environment, where you will develop the power to hold a space and maintain a group flow. Additionally, interactive partner practices enhance your one-to-one ability, by alternately practicing sequential flows and adjustments with one partner, then changing partners within an interactive group situation, thereby diversifying your ability work with various body types and conditions. THIS WORKSHOP IS NOT PART OF AVALON'S TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAM To learn more about Duncan Wong visit www.yogicarts.com Cost: $65 / $75 after Sept. 20th Limited Space. Information: Tel: 650.324.2517 or email: info@avalonyoga.com

	Max Strom Workshop with Max Strom Sunday, August 24th 2008 The Ten VirtuesÊ&ÊRefining Communications (available for Yoga Teachers only) 1:15 - 5:15 pm Sunday, August 24th 2008 Breathing, Om Chanting, and Meditation (open to the entire Yoga Community) 7:00 - 9:00 pm Afternoon Session - Two Seminars for Yoga teachers and teachers in training: The Ten Virtues 2 hours The intent of yoga is not only to increase our strength and flexibility, but also to promote health and vitality.ÊÊThe next layer is to transform our behavior from course to gracious, and to transform even our very thoughts, from chaos to beauty.ÊÊExperience Max Strom's unique seminar, with emphasis on internal transformation through the power of ethics.Ê Lecture and discussion. Breath and Meditation.Ê Bring something to sit on and writing materials.Ê (Please no recording equipment) Refining Communication 2 hours People often assume that their favorite teachers are able to speak clearly, concisely, and lovingly because they were born that way.Ê But this is rarely true.Ê Teachers who excel with communication often simply work harder at it and never stop studying and improving their art of teaching.Ê This seminar offers several techniques for refining and empowering your ability to communicate what you want to say in the tone you want to say it with.Ê The practical principles you will learn in this workshop will take you to new levels in your teaching and inspire you for weeks to come.Ê Evening Session - Open to the entire Yoga Community: Breathing, Om Chanting, and Meditation 2 hours, all levels Max is known for his cathartic breathing events.Ê This workshop is known for its healing, penetrating affect, leaving students feeling renewed and open.ÊÊ In our breath there is so much power to be harnessed, so much grace to be found.Ê It is the liberator of the heart, the wind that blows through our center, casting out the demons and ghosts from our core essence.Ê In this special workshop we will begin by integrating breathing exercises and gentle movement, then will build into a vinyasa flow class.Ê The second half of the class will focus on Om chanting unfolding into a meditation. Visit Max Strom's web site www.maxstrom.com Helpful reminders Do not eat at least two hours before practice and eat lightly Before class, inform Max of any pre-existing injury or special condition Workshop is not advisable if pregnant Cost: $75 for Afternoon Workshop $45 for Evening Workshop $110 for Both (Available for Teachers only!) Limited Space only. Early sign up highly recommended! Information: Tel: 650.324.2517 or email: info@avalonyoga.com

	GRACE LEADS THE WAY Weekend Workshop with Sianna Sherman Saturday, May 31st 2008 Leap of Love!ÊHips & Arm Balances 1:00 - 4:00 pm Sunday, June 1st 2008 Radical Expansion!ÊBackbends & More! 1:30 - 4:30 pm This special weekend with Sianna Sherman, senior Ansuara Yoga teacher, is sure to ignite the heart on fire. Sianna was recently selected by Yoga Journal as one of 21 young teachers shaping the future of yoga.ÊShe will guide the students with Anusara Yoga's Universal Principles of Alignment along with stories, poetry and creative insight. Saturday,ÊLeap of Love!ÊHips & Arm Balances: Come join Sianna for this dynamic practice of opening the hips and flying in arm balances in ways that become accessible for everyone. Sianna will tell stories about the famous monkey pose called Hanuman, and together we will leap the waters with fun, courage and most of all with Love. Sunday,ÊRadical Expansion!ÊBackbends & More: Backbends are a powerful way to unleash our innate potential and transform the heart energy into manifested beauty. This class is for anyone who wants to expand their vision of what is possible. Together we will create a safe and supportive environment for the radical transformation and expansion of each student. Sianna is an internationally recognized Anusara Yoga teacher who delights in sharing these teachings with poetry, stories and expressive insight. In 1990, she made a courageous leap from the doorways of medical school to an adventurous and uncertain route of traveling the world to study yoga and the healing arts. In 1993, while traveling through India, she stumbled upon the beginnings of her Tantric yoga influence with an impromptu arrival at the Ganeshpuri ashram of Gurumayi Chidvilasananda. Just a few weeks earlier, she had celebrated her birthday by sitting on a boulder in the currents of the Ganges River while contemplating her life, listening to the water and hearing the promise within to follow the path of her heart. This promise has been the guiding light of her life and she feels a great rush of love for all her teachers who have helped her on this journey. In 1995, Sianna had the exquisite blessing of meeting her life-long mentor John Friend. Upon being in the same room with him, a lightning bolt of awareness seared through the center of her heart and she knew the currents of the Ganges had guided her to this momentous occasion.ÊShe apprenticed John for many years and continues to be near him as often as possible. In 2001, she had a most auspicious meeting with Dr. Douglas Brooks and began to deepen her studies of Tantra with her heart and mind on fire.ÊIt is the dance of Nataraja that has been a calling force in her life since she was a young girl and with this dance of bliss as her inspiration, she continues her Tantric studies under the tutelage of Dr. Douglas Brooks and Dr. Paul Muller Ortega. Recently named by Yoga Journal as one of 21 talented young teachers shaping the future of yoga, Sianna poetically weaves asana, stories, her love of nature and Tantric vision into a colorful tapestry offered from her heart. She leads teacher trainings, workshops and retreats in San Francisco and all around the world with immense appreciation for the great willing hearts of yoga. Visit her web site at www.opentograce.com Cost: $65 single session / $75 after May 16th $120 both sessions / $140 after May 16th Limited Space Available. Advance registration is encouraged. Information: Tel: 650.324.2517 or email: info@avalonyoga.com

	Ayurveda & Sacred Scents with David Crow Saturday, March 29th 2008 6:30 - 8:30 pm (Part I) Sunday, March 30th 2008 1:00 - 5:00 pm (Part II) This class explores the use of important essential oils, attars, and botanical incenses found in the Ayurvedic tradition, with an emphasis on their effects on consciousness, meditation, and yoga practice. Topics include: The relationships among prana, olfaction, fragrance, and consciousness; Major oils used for the treatment of doshic imbalances; Specific oils for the subdoshas and dhatus. David Crow is an acupuncturist and herbalist with over twenty years experience. He is the author of "In Search of the Medicine Buddha," and the founder of Floracopeia Aromatic Treasures. He is the founder of The Learning Garden, one of the country's largest school gardens, which has helped bring cultivation of organic food and medicinal plants into the Los Angeles public school system. He can be contacted at www.floracopeia.com Cost: $30 for Part I, and $60 for Part II $80 for Part I and Part II Limited Space Available. Advance registration is encouraged. Information: Tel: 650.324.2517 or email: info@avalonyoga.com

	A Special Weekend Workshop with Max Strom Dates/Times: Awakening the Body, Healing the Spirit Friday night, February 8th 2008 8:15 - 10:15 pm 2-hours, all levels The Three Pillars of Yoga Saturday afternoon, February 9th 2008 1:00 - 4:00 pm 3-hours, all levels The Healing Power of Forgiveness Saturday evening, February 9th 2008 6:30 - 8:30 pm 2-hours, all levels Awakening the Body, Healing the Spirit Is it possible that your hard body, so rigorously constructed, is really a means of building armor, to protect yourself? This class will not only focus on core strength and healthy physical alignment, but will also invoke the question of our "life alignment." An aligned body is healthy - an aligned heart and mind is even healthier. This unique practice is designed to awaken the strength of the body and the healing power of the heart. Class will include a short talk, vinyasa-flow, non-dogmatic philosophy, breathing, and meditation. The Three Pillars of Yoga Intention, Breath, and Movement Just as hydrogen and oxygen, depending on how they are mixed together, can produce either fire or water, asana practice joined with intention unifying breath, depending on how they mixed together can produce either "just exercise" or can revolutionize our lives. This workshop begins with a talk, and then gentle movement. The class then builds momentum. At the apex of heat and breath we move directly into a special sequence of asanas, which bring the mind into stillness and the body into a new state of energy. The second section of the workshop is dedicated to transformational breath work. This class is both challenging and very healing and is open to all levels. ÊThe principles you will learn in this workshop will take you to new depths in your practice and inspire you for weeks to come. Bring your mat and writing materials. (Please no recording equipment) The Healing Power of Forgiveness "Forgiveness is perhaps the most powerful tool we have for healing ourselves. To forgive another, heals oneself, just as anger toward another poisons oneself." - M.S. Anger and resentment destroy our lives. For the body to heal, often times what is most vital is to heal the broken heart or spirit. Failure to forgive affects our stress level, power to heal the body, discernment, and all our relationships. Class will integrate non-dogmatic philosophy, gentle yoga movement, breathing exercises, and meditation.Ê Appropriate for all levels. Max Strom returns for a 3-class series. Born with severe clubbed feet, Max spent much of the first 4 years of his life with his feet confined in plaster casts and braces. After several corrective surgeries, he was able to walk fairly well, and by high school he had developed into a strong, competitive athlete. But it was a powerful epiphany that spun him onto an entirely different path than his classmates. With a new and burning imperative to understand life's meaning, Max immersed himself in spiritual learning and by the age of nineteen had studied Taoism, esoteric Christianity, Sufism, and was practicing meditation and Chi Gung diligently. Today, Max Strom is known for inspiring and impacting the lives of his students, teaching with the aim of personal transformation and has become one of the most revered and respected Yoga Teachers in the US, Asia, and Europe. He founded Sacred Movement, Center for Yoga and Healing in Los Angeles, and now travels extensively teaching and lecturing on yoga and spirituality. He is recognized by the Yoga Alliance at their Advanced Teacher Level (ERYT). You can see more of his work on his DVDs, Max Strom Yoga - Strength, Grace, and Healing, and, Learn to Breathe, to heal yourself and your relationships. Please visit www.maxstrom.com "Only when we find gratitude do we begin to be liberated. Gratitude humbles us, then that humility enables us to forgive, forgiveness leads us to love, and in Love we are liberated." - Max Strom Cost: Awakening the Body, Healing the Spirit $45 Advance / $55 Day of The Three Pillars of Yoga $65 Advance / $75 Day of The Healing Power of Forgiveness $45 Advance / $55 Day of Complete Series $145 Advance / $165 Day of -Limited Space Available- Information: Tel: 650.324.2517 or email: info@avalonyoga.com

	Pranayama & Energy Management Workshop with Samantha Shakti-Brown (Matthews) Dates/Times: Saturday, January 19th 2008 From 1:00 - 4:00 pm The universe is alive with vital life force. It is vital life force that is sustaining your very existence. The more that you are aware and sensitive to this pulsation the more power you have to live the life you want to live. We are all born with intuitive abilities that are often lost through the stresses of life. In this time in history it is essential to remember and employ our gifts to heal and connect with ourselves and the living world around us. The yoga practice is full of profound techniques to awaken the intuition. In a regular class this process often begins. This workshop is designed to take you to the next level of experience and confidence in the healing powers that are inside of you!Ê In this all levels workshop techniques accessible to all you will learn: ð How to refine your psychic senses with breath and meditation. ð Simple yoga postures to access and restore balance to the energy body. ð Deep relaxation techniques to ground and integrate your experiences. Samantha Shakti-Brown (Matthews), C.Y.T., C.M.T, M.E.T. & B.A. - Samantha has been a dedicated student of yoga for 21 years and teaching internationally for 16 years. Her dynamic, precise and inspirational teaching style has made her one of the most sought after teachers in the Bay Area. Samantha is a Master Energy Therapist through the system of Spiritual Human Yoga and began studying shamanic healing with her Native American grandfather when she was a young child. Samantha has completed 12 different teacher trainings including a 9 month internship in RIshikesh, India and is certified through the Bihar School to conduct Yoga Nidra. Yoga NIdra is a profound system of yoga designed to build psycic awareness through deep relaxation and self healing through guided visualization. Five years ago she was introduced to the work of John Friend and the healing and empowering method of Anusara Yoga. Since then she has dedicated over 1,000 hours of study directly with John Friend and his senior students. Samantha is part of the teacher training faculty for Avalon Yoga in Palo Alto and Yoga Educational Seminars in San Jose. Samantha co-founded the Shakti Yoga Shala in Boulder Creek, CA. You can read more about Samantha on her web-site www.shaktiyogashala.com. Cost: $45 in advance $55 day of -Limited Space Available- Information: Tel: 650.324.2517 or email: info@avalonyoga.com

	FAMILY DAY AT AVALON! with Jackie Long Dates/Times: Saturday, January 26, 2008 Yoga With Your Baby 12:30 - 2:00 pm Yoga With Your Kids 2:30 - 4:00 pm Yoga With Your Baby (12:30 - 2:00 pm) baby/young child = ages 3 months to 4 years Jackie Long will guide you in cultivating the twin principles of mindfulness & compassion as you interact with your baby, utilizing parent/baby yoga, song & dance as a vehicle for the practice. In this busy, fast-paced world, it is too easy to spend time with your baby without being truly present. This yoga workshop will encourage you to relax into the present moment so you can realize the deep connection that is always there between you and your baby, however clouded it might sometimes be. Leave your responsibilities & distractions at home, and come spend some precious time bonding with your baby more consciously! Yoga With Your Kids (2:30 - 4:00 pm) kids ages 5-12 years old Sometimes, introducing your kids to yoga can be challenging. Jackie Long makes it easy in this playful, creative & fun family yoga workshop! Watch as your child deepens awareness of the breath with playful pranayama (breathing practices). Explore downward dog as your child slithers like a snake in cobra beneath you. Settle into chair pose, strengthening your legs, as your child explores the handstand! Practice saluting the sun together as you open your hearts to one another more consciously. At the end of the yoga practice, celebrate your time together with creative movement & free-flow dancing to uplifting songs including newly released original songs by Jackie Long such as The Namaste Song, Joy, Love & Light, and Open My Heart. Enjoy this time connecting with your children as you make your relationship with them a priority this year! Jackie Long has been teaching yoga to adults, infants, toddlers and children since 2001. Equipped with her meditation training at Ajahn Chah's Buddhist monastery in Thailand, her yoga training from Swami Satchidananda's lineage, a neuropsychology degree from Princeton University and a counseling psychology degree from the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology, Jackie seamlessly weaves together wisdom from Buddhism, yoga, neuroscience and psychology in each of her classes. Yoga is a path of realizing the boundless nature of the true self, and the intimate connection that exists among all people and all things. Jackie believes that practicing yoga with your family can help you awaken to the experience of that infinite union, in turn facilitating the process of self-realization. Jackie has created a DVD, Yoga With Your Baby, to help parents bring a mindful presence and a wakeful heart to their newborns. Her DVD will be released January 26th, 2008. To find out more, please visit Jackie's website at www.yogawithlove.com Cost: For advance registration $30 per child per session or $55 for 2 children, Parents come for free! For walk-in/day of registration $35 per child or $65 for 2 children, Parents come for free! -Limited Space Available- Information: Tel: 650.324.2517 or email: info@avalonyoga.com

	Shivoham Singers Workshop Dates/Times: Saturday, January 12th 2008 The Secret of Breath 1:00 - 3:00 pm Finding Balance of Mind & Body through Ayurveda 3:00 - 4:00 pm Shivoham Singers & Musicians 7:00 - 9:30 pm ð The Secret of Breath (1:00 - 3:00 pm) In this workshop, participants will learn ways in which, through correct use of the breath and meditation, they can harness their deepest potential, increasing their energy and discovering peace of mind. The session will consist of yoga postures, breathing techniques and meditation. Participants will learn take-home techniques to apply these powerful practices to their daily life. Instructors: RAJEEV TONDE is originally from India where he began his study of yoga. He is a former Wall Street financial analyst and long-term practitioner of yoga in the Vedic tradition. As a disciple of Sri Sri Ravi Shankar (nominated Yoga Shiromani - Supreme Jewel of Yoga -by the President of India), Rajeev teaches workshops to professionals and practitioners of yoga in New York City and the Bay Area. EMMA SEPPALA has been practicing and teaching yoga, breathwork, and meditation for ten years. She studied and taught in India, China, and Tibet and holds a Master's in Buddhist Studies from Columbia. She is currently working on her PhD in the Stanford Psychology Department where she is researching the benefits of meditation on well-being. She is also teaching yoga, breathwork and meditation with the Art of Living Foundation, a United-Nations chartered NGO dedicated to bringing peace to society by bringing peace to the individual. She currently teaches Art of Living workshops to Stanford faculty and staff through the Stanford Health Improvement Program, as well as to Stanford students. ð Finding Balance of Mind & Body through Ayurveda (3:00 - 4:00 pm) Learn to optimize your health and well being by following diet and lifestyle choices that work for your individual body constitution. Ayurveda, a sister science of yoga, is the art of living in harmony with nature. Join Chef Jyoti Êfor an introductory session and unlock the secrets of this ancient Vedic science to help optimize your mental, physical and spiritual well being. ÊThis session will cover basic principles of Ayurveda and help you choose the right kinds of foods that enhance your health and wellness. Chef Jyoti is a certified Sri Sri Ayurveda Êcookery teacher trained at the Sri Sri Ayurveda Center in North America. She teaches classes locallyÊat the Wholefoods Salud! School of cooking and Lifestyle. ð Shivoham Singers & Musicians (7:00 - 9:30 pm) Shivoham singers and musicians areÊdedicated to uplifting the individual through the power of sound. Interweaving ancient, powerful sanskrit melodies and modern rhythms in their "bhajans", the audience experiences a blissful sense of peace and well-being. About Bhajans (chants in Sanskrit). Meditation is interwoven with chanting, leading participants through states of bliss and joy into deep peace. The singers are volunteers and teachers with the Art of Living Foundation, www.artofliving.org, a United-Nations chartered NGO dedicated to bringing peace to society by bringing peace to the individual. Your whole body is made up of atoms. When you sing bhajans, the sound energy gets absorbed into every atom of you body. Just as a microphone absorbs sound and converts it into electricity, the body absorbs sound and converts it into consciousness. When you sit in bhajans, your entire body gets soaked in energy and transformation happens. When you chant with all your heart, your consciousness is elevated. Sound when stretched is Music, Movement when stretched is Dance Mind when stretched is Meditation, Life when stretched is Celebration - Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Cost: The Secret of Breath $30.00 advance $35.00 day of Finding Balance of Mind & Body through Ayurveda $10.00 advance $15.00 day of Shivoham Singers & Musicians (Kirtan) $10.00 advance $15.00 day of AllÊWorkshops $45.00 advance $60.00 day of -Limited Space Available- Information: Tel: 650.324.2517 or email: info@avalonyoga.com

	Already Perfect! A New Year's Day Workshop with Kelly McGonigal Dates/Times: Tuesday, January 1st 2008 From 1:30 - 4:00 pm Join us for a yoga practice that celebrates you exactly as you are and life exactly as it is. Before you set any goals, be grateful for what you have. Resolve to appreciate your strengths, recognize the support of your community, and embrace life's challenges. This workshop will include guided meditation, breathwork with sounding, intermediate-level asana flow, relaxation, and journaling. Everyone is welcome. Kelly McGonigal, PhD, is a psychologist and yoga teacher at Stanford University. Her research and teaching focuses on how our thoughts, emotions, and relationships contribute to physical health. She is the Editor in Chief of the International Journal of Yoga Therapy and a frequent presenter at national and international yoga conferences. Her creative teaching style brings together influences from Western medicine and science, traditional yoga therapy and philosophy, and Buddhist psychology. For more information, visit www.openmindbody.com. Cost: $35 in advance $45 day of -Limited Space Available- Information: Tel: 650.324.2517 or email: info@avalonyoga.com

	Chakra Sound Meditation An Evening with Karma Moffett Dates/Times: Saturday, December 15th 2007 From 8:15 - 10:15 pm Karma Moffett is back! Ring in the holiday season with the harmonic vibrations of Karma Moffett's sound journey. Come and be part of theÊintimate setting ofÊAvalon, where you will feel and hear the healing qualities of Tibetan bells. Please join us once again in welcoming Karma backÊfor an enchanting evening of a unique musical experience. Karma Moffett / SF artist, musician, Master Bell Ringer, www.karmamoffett.com Cost: $15 in advance $20 day of -Limited Space Available- Information: Tel: 650.324.2517 or email: info@avalonyoga.com

	Chanting: The Heart of Devotional Yoga with Jai Uttal Dates/Times: Saturday, December 8th 2007 Door 7:00 pm Show 8:00 - 10:00 pm Embark on a vocal journey through the sacred sounds of ancient India. With call-and-response group chanting and storytelling, Jai Uttal creates a space of invocation, prayer, and heartfelt expression. Drawing from an unbroken tradition of Indian devotional singing, Jai will introduce the ancient practice of "kirtan" (or chanting), the heart of devotional yoga. This meditative practice of calling to the divine creates a bridge between the individual and the eternal, opening the heart and welcoming the spirit. Jai will relate stories from the spiritual epics of India as well as from his personal experiences to create a modern context in which to explore this tradition. "These ancient chants," writes Jai "contain a transformative power and healing energy. By singing these prayers and expressing a full range of emotions through our voices we join a stream of consciousness and devotion that has been flowing for centuries." The chanting begins as a faint spark and is fanned into a flame of ecstatic awareness by repetition, rhythm, and remembrance of the Divine. No previous experience is needed. This is an exploration of the heart, independent of vocal or musical technique. Jai Uttal, a sacred music composer, recording artist, multi-instrumentalist, and ecstatic vocalist, combines influences from India with influences from American rock and jazz, creating a stimulating and exotic multi-cultural fusion that is truly world spirit music. Having traveled extensively in India, where he met many beautiful saints and singers, Bhakti yoga became his personal path. Jai has been leading kirtans around the world for more than 30 years, creating a safe environment for people to open their hearts and voices. His sixth CD, "Mondo Rama", received a Grammy nomination, and he has since released four CDs for the Sounds True label entitled "Kirtan! The Art and Practice of Ecstatic Chant," "Music for Yoga and Other Joys...," "Loveland," and "Pranayama." www.jaiuttal.com To register contact Avalon Art & Yoga Center Cost: $20/Advance $25/Day of -Limited Space Available- Register Early Information: Tel: 650.324.2517 or email: info@avalonyoga.com

	Move to Freedom with Bruce Bowditch Dates/Times: Anusara universal principles of alignment :Celebrate Your Fullness Saturday, December 1st 2007 1:00 - 4:00 pm Hip, twists and forward folds openers: The Dynamic current Saturday, December 1st 2007 6:30 - 9:00 pm Back bends: Infinite Capacity of the Heart Sunday, December 2nd 2007 1:30 - 4:30 pm Anusara universal principles of alignment :Celebrate Your Fullness Life is a full spectrum of experience which yoga helps us to meet with vibrant spirit. This Saturday afternoon segment will cover a number of asana, focusing on basic alignment principles to create more power and ease, and how yoga enters our daily lives. Hip, twists and forward folds openers: The Dynamic current Deeply opening the body helps us access tremendous energy and power within us, and connects us our own limitless nature. This segment focuses on opening the hips and deep twists creating a free flow of "Shakti" or life force in the body. Breathing techniques, or "Pranayama" refine this energy and help us move it consciously. Back bends: Infinite Capacity of the Heart Backbends are a powerful balance of exuberantly moving outward from the heart while staying connected to the core of our being. Learn the principles and sequence of poses that create openness and fullness in a variety of backbends. Bruce Bowditch is a certified Anusara Yoga teacher and fine artist now living and practicing in Arizona. Bruce is a long time student of John Friend, founder of Anusara Yoga. Bruce has served as director of teaching at Space Studio in Taiwan and leads workshops both nationally and abroad. His detailed knowledge of yoga therapeutics along with his sensitive ability to connect with each student makes Bruce's teaching personal, transformative and rich. He generously shares his knowledge and discoveries and dedicates his time to helping others experience the soulfulness, creativity and passion that is the art of Yoga. Cost: Anusara universal principles of alignment :Celebrate Your Fullness December 1st 1:00 - 4:00 pm $50 Advance / $60 Day of Hip, twists and forward folds openers: The Dynamic current December 1st 6:30 - 9:00 pm $45 Advance / $55 Day of Back bends: Infinite Capacity of the Heart December 2nd 1:30 - 4:30 pm $50 Advance / $60 Day of Complete Series $135 Advance / $155 Day of -Limited Space Available- Information: Tel: 650.324.2517 or email: info@avalonyoga.com

	The Wisdom Song of Vivekananda Book Signing and Music with Babaji Bob Kindler Dates/Times: Sunday, October 21st 2007 7:30 pm Babaji Bob Kindler presents his new book, The Wisdom Song of Vivekananda, the personal reflections of this illumined soul who transformed and shifted the consciousness of the West and India in spiritual, religious, philosophical, and social arenas. Inspiring music will accompany selected readings and commentary. Babaji Bob Kindler has practiced and studied Yoga and Vedanta intensively since 1970. He received initiation into the Ramakrishna lineage from Swami Aseshananda, and studied with other monks of the Ramakrishna Order. Babaji is the Spiritual Director of the SRV Associations and editor of Nectar of Non-Dual Truth, a journal of universal religious and philosophical teachings. His other books include: An Extensive Anthology of Sri Ramakrishna's Stories; Twenty-Four Aspects of Mother Kali, The Avadhut, and more. To register contact Avalon Art & Yoga Center Cost: $10/Advance $15/Day of -Limited Space Available- Register Early Information: Tel: 650.324.2517 or email: info@avalonyoga.com

	Yoga of Simplicity with Shastri Dates/Times: Saturday, August 4th 2007 1:00 - 4:00 pm Simplicity is a dire need in the stressful lives we lead. The yogic principle of simplicity is a practice that helps us maintain our lives in a way so that our lives are less complicated and free from the burden of guilt and anxiety. The practice reveals itself through our appearance, our speech, our interpersonal relationships, our reactions and in all our movements. Our faces take on sublimely divine quality that allows us to be free from unconscious contortions which often hide feelings of jealousy, hatred, envy and fear. This workshop will include a one hour discussion on the "Yoga of Simplicity" followed by a 2 hour guided asana practice starting with a few rounds of Surya Namaskar. Anirudh Shastri is a well-known and highly respected Yoga teacher with an extensive back ground in Yoga philosophy. He has been teaching for 30 years, bringing his deep knowledge of the physical and spiritual aspects of yogic philosophy to his many students. To register contact Avalon Art & Yoga Center Cost: $45/pre-registration $55/at the door -Limited Space Available- Register Early Information: Tel: 650.324.2517 or email: info@avalonyoga.com

	In Praise of Slowing Down A Vinyasa Intensive with Marti Foster Dates/Times: Saturday, July 28th 2007 1:00 - 4:00 pm Yoga will continue to challenge the conventional view that faster is better.ÊÊSummer is the optimalÊtime to explore this in depth! Marti Foster specifically designed this venue for restless professionals, pressured students, those in a phase of life transition, and individuals new to yoga. This workshop is designed to help you slow down, enabling you to experience sustained vitality and grace. It will allowÊeach participantÊto gain a holistic balance between strength and softness. You will become familiar with a Vinyasa system, "massaging the asana" and emphasis will be on practicing yoga adjustments that enhance your comfort in each and every pose. You will leave the workshop with a fully developed sense of intuition and the ability to be truly present in the midst of movement. This is a true form of Ahimsa, the practice of non-violence, you can apply to all the challenges that confront you. You are sure to receive a renewed sense of joy and an invitationÊto come into harmony with the constant flow of life. Marti Foster has been sharing her passion for Vinyasa Yoga for 23 years. Her leadership skills areÊoftenÊdescribed as calming, fascinating,Êcentering and grounding.ÊThis is her third year of facilitating groups inÊthe art of slowing down in the U.S. and Brazil. This groundbreaking program is a synthesis of modalities including Structural Vinyasa,Êrestorative pranayama, andÊguided visualization. Recommended Reading: In Praise of Slowness: How a Worldwide Movement is Challenging the Cult of Speed,"Êby Carl Honore. To register contact Avalon Art & Yoga Center Cost: $40/pre-registration $50/at the door Information: Tel: 650.324.2517 or email: info@avalonyoga.com

	Shakti Yoga Dance with Live Music! Summer Celebration at Avalon Art & Yoga Center With Rebecca Snowball Dates/Times: Saturday, June 30th 2007 7:00 - 9:30 pm Ride the rhythm of your breath into the depth of your Self, your Shakti. Let the melodic soundscape of flutes, guitars, andÊtablas take you on a journey of timeless freedom. Experience the heart-opening effect of practicing yoga to live music.ÊÊFeel theÊhealingÊbeatÊof theÊcongas calling youÊto surrender and releaseÊto the dance. Prepare to sweat and have fun! All levels welcome. More about Rebecca at www.yogasoul.com To register contact Avalon Art & Yoga Center Cost: $35/advance $40/door Information: Tel: 650.324.2517 or email: info@avalonyoga.com

	Two Part Acroyoga Workshop Series with Jenny Sauer-Klein Dates/Times: TRUST, CONNECTION, PLAYFULNESS ACROYOGA FUNDAMENTALS Saturday, June 23rd 2007 1:30 - 4:00 pm LOVE, LIGHT & FLIGHT Saturday, June 23rd 2007 7:00 - 9:30 pm TRUST, CONNECTION, PLAYFULNESS Open your practice with the ease, comfort and the support of a partner. This workshop touches upon all the disciplines that AcroYoga offers, combining Yoga, Acrobatics, and Thai Massage. The class experience includes: Circle Ceremony, Mirrored Asana, Partner Yoga Flow, Assisted Inversions, Basic Partner Acrobatics, Flying Sequences and Thai Massage. Grounded in the breath, we will draw upon the natural forces of gravity and "metta" loving kindness to encourage the body to let go of fear and tension. Students are requested to have familiarity with yoga. No partner necessary! LOVE, LIGHT & FLIGHT Flying is a dance between Shiva & Shakti, that utilizes the compliments of strong grounding energy and fluid receptive energy. It is a practice of giving and receiving, honoring and accepting, inhaling and exhaling that will take both yogis into a new place of union and bliss. The base is the partner that creates a stable platform for the flyer to explore inverted aerial asana flows. The relationship between partners deepens as they exchange roles as flyer and base, increasing their capacity for trust and communication. The flyer receives spinal and muscular release while the base is the recipient of Thai Massage and the Buddhist practice of metta, loving kindness. Jenny Sauer-Klein is the co-founder of AcroYoga, and is based in Berkeley. She has been teaching yoga and circus arts to adults and children for over 6 years. Entranced by the limitless potential of two or more beings coming together in a devotional, playful and mutually supportive practice, she is certified in Contact Yoga (flying) by its originator, Nateshvar Ken Scott, and has recently traveled to Thailand to deepen her practice of Thai massage. She currently studies with Sianna Sherman (Anusara Yoga) and Sofia Diaz (Hatha Yoga). Cost: $40 each workshop, $70 for both (before June 16th) $50 each workshop, $90 for both (after June 16th) -Limited Space Available- Information: Tel: 650.324.2517 or email: info@avalonyoga.com

	Sanskrit Chants and Meditation with Shivoham Indian Singers and Musicians Dates/Times: Saturday, May 26th 2007 7:30 pm Shivoham, a group of exquisitely talented singers and musicians originally from India, will be gracing us with their beautiful renditions of devotional Sanskrit chants. In India, it has been known for millennia that the rhythmic chanting of Sanskrit has deep and subtle effects on the body-mind, expanding your consciousness and bringing deep peace into the mind and heart. The singers will lead the audience into a beautiful meditation in the Vedic tradition after the chanting. "Shivoham Singers and Musicians will take you on a beautiful journey deep within yourself!" - Catherine de Los Santos, owner of Darshana Yoga "powerfully moving and uplifting evening!" - Christina McLeod Cost: $15 suggested donation Register Now! -Limited Space Available- Information: Tel: 650.324.2517 or email: info@avalonyoga.com

	GIRISH Kirtan with Girish, Yoga Vision Tour Dates/Times: Saturday, April 14th 2007 8:00 pm "Treat all of your senses to the magic of mantra. Girish's new tour features irresistible beats, an amazing visual show of sacred images, and call and response and sing along Sanskrit mantras. Experience the power of chanting and dancing your prayers.....come join the chant revolution!" Hear the music live...sing, chant, dance, groove. Sing your way to a state of bliss...come out and chant, sing, dance, or just be still...celebrate life and love with us...if you can talk you can sing, if you can walk you can dance, if you can sit you can meditate...no experience necessary. For more information on Girish www.spiritvoyage.com myspace.com/girishmusic Cost: $15/advance $20/door -Limited Space Available- Information: Tel: 650.324.2517 or email: info@avalonyoga.com

	Anusara Intensive with Sianna Sherman Dates/Times: Saturday, March 31st 2007 1:00 - 4:15 pm Sunday, April 1st 2007 2:00 - 5:15 pm Sianna Sherman is a certified Anusara Yoga instructor who had the great blessing of meeting her teacher John Friend in August, 1995. She apprenticed John as his assistant from 1999-2003 travelling with him nationally and tending to thousands of students in his workshops. In 2001, she had the auspicious meeting with her yoga philosophy mentor Dr. Douglas Brooks and has since dedicated her philosophy studies to the Rajanaka Tantra tradition. Sianna is immensely grateful to both John and Douglas for their generosity of heart and their sublimely sophisticated teachings which she shares in her own voice through workshops, teacher trainings and retreats both nationally and internationally. She poetically weaves Anusara Yoga and Rajanaka Tantra philosophy into a colorful fabric offered from her heart and enjoys working with all levels of students. Please visit the home of Sianna Sherman at www.opentograce.com Cost: $65 single session/$75 after March 17th $120 both sessions/$140 after March 17th -Limited Space Available- Information: Tel: 650.324.2517 or email: info@avalonyoga.com

	Darren Rhodes Workshop Fuel the fire of your desire for transformation with arm balances and back bends Dates/Times: Thursday, March 29th 2007 7:30 - 9:30 pm Darren Rhodes, an Anusara Certified teacher, is the owner of Yoga Oasis East and Central in Tucson Arizona. He has been a devoted student of John Friend since 1997. Darren's teaching style is authentic, unique, and inspiring. He was recently featured in the Anusara syllabus poster. More about Darren Rhodes at www.yogaoasis.com Cost: $30 pre-registration is encouraged -Limited Space Available- Information: Tel: 650.324.2517 or email: info@avalonyoga.com

	YOGA Beyond Belief with Ganga White and Tracy Rich Lecture, Asana & Discussion Dates/Times: Awaken & Deepen Your Practice Tuesday, February 27th 2007 7:30 - 9:30 pm Experience the teaching of two of the American yoga movement's great pioneers, in this interactive inquiry designed to deepen and free your yoga, your spirituality, and your life. Includes an asana practice, talk, and book signing. Cost: $35 Advance Registration Required -Limited Space Available- Information: Tel: 650.324.2517 or email: info@avalonyoga.com

	Workshop with Tom Abrehamson Dates/Times: Secrets of Pranayama Saturday, February 3rd 2007 1:30 - 4:00 pm Be introduced to, or deepen you understanding of, several kinds of yogic breathing.ÊThis workshop will provide an opportunity to experience an extended pranayama practice in a supportive environment, as well as detailed handouts to continue your practice at home. Tom Abrehamson has a BA from Princeton and a JD law degree and has studied lyengar Yoga since the 1980s. He has taught over 4000 classes in the mid-peninsula area since 2000 and has taken over 450 hours of teacher training with, among others, Manouso Manos, Aedil Palkhivala and Elise Miller. Tom teaches an "Iyengar-based" class at Avalon. Class is a mixed-level class that afford both beginners and more advanced students the opportunity to work at their own levels. His classes combine precise instruction with individualized attention and gentle humor. His students work hard, make progress and have fun. Tom has taught at Avalon since its inception. He includes pranayama in his classes on a regular basis. This workshop is a result of his years of experience both practicing and teaching pranayama. No experience is necessary. Wear comfortable clothes (your normal yoga clothing is fine). Bring a small cushion if you wish, to be used during the session. Cost: $35 Advance / $45 Door -Limited Space Available- Information: Tel: 650.324.2517 or email: info@avalonyoga.com

	Weekend Workshop with Max Strom Dates/Times: OM Chant with Max Strom Fri. evening, Jan. 26th 2007 7:45 - 9:00 pm Water Becomes Fire Saturday, January 27th 2007 2:00 - 4:00 pm Learn to Breathe to heal yourself and your relationships Saturday, January 27th 2007 6:30 - 8:30 pm Yoga: an act of Remembrance Sunday, January 28th 2007 1:30 - 4:00 pm Join Max Strom for a 4-class series. Born with severe clubbed feet, Max spent much of the first 4 years of his life with his feet confined in plaster casts and braces. With a burning imperative to understand life's meaning, at the age of 15, Max immersed himself in spiritual learning and by the age of nineteen had studied Taoism, esoteric Christianity, Sufism, and was practicing meditation and Chi Gung diligently. Max Strom, is known for inspiring and impacting the lives of his students, teaching with the aim of personal transformation. He is director and co-founder of Sacred Movement, center for yoga and healing in Los Angeles, and creator of the DVD, Max Strom Yoga - Strength, Grace, and Healing. He teaches over 400 students a week and leads workshops and teacher trainings nationally. Please visit www.maxstrom.com OM Chant with Max Strom Fri. evening, Jan. 26th 7:45 - 9:00 pm "Chanting Om is one of the most simple, yet moving prayer of love I know." - Max Chanting Om three times in a yoga class is beneficial, but chanting Om for an hour in a community of people who believe peace is possible is truly a memorable event. The personal affect is a clear calm and joyful state of gratitude for life. The ancient yogis also believed that a chant such as this reverberates through the body of mankind, helping to heal a violent world. Appropriate for all levels of yoga practitioners. Helpful reminders: Avoid eating at least one hour before chanting. Arrive a few minutes early. Leave your cellphone in your car. Water Becomes Fire Saturday, January 27th 2:00 - 4:00 pm This flowing begins very gently and then builds momentum to a vigorous vinyasa session. At the apex of heat and breath we move directly into a special sequence of asanas, which bring the mind into stillness and the body into a new state of energy. This class is both challenging and very healing. Learn to Breathe to heal yourself and your relationships Saturday, January 27th 6:30 - 8:30 pm How does the way we breathe affect our stress level, quality of sleep, depression, and even our relationships? Breath penetrates, breath invigorates, and breath heals. In this special workshop we will integrate breathing exercises, and gentle movement. The effect of these done in sequence can lead to profound release and calm. Other benefits may include increased energy and mental clarity. Once people have experienced the power of their own breath, they understand why it is called, Life force. Helpful reminders: Do not eat at least two hours before practice and eat lightly. Dress in loose fitting clothing (example: sweats pants and t-shirt). Leave your cell-phone in your car. Arrive a few minutes early. Before class, inform Max of any preexisting injury or special condition. It is not advisable to do this workshop on the first two days of your cycle or if pregnant. Yoga: an act of Remembrance Sunday, January 28th 1:00 - 3:30 pm The ancient ones teach that in the world of spirit we do not ever learn, but remember. "Our task before us is to remember who we are and what we are." Part I of the workshop will include a short talk, vigorous vinyasa flow, inversions, and breath work. Part II will be on the floor as we gently open the hips with long holds in preparation for a guided meditation on the act of remembrance. Cost: OM Chant with Max Strom $15 Advance / $20 Door Water Becomes Fire $45 Advance / $55 Door Learn to Breathe to heal yourself and your relationships $45 Advance / $55 Door Yoga: an act of Remembrance $55 Advance / $65 Door Complete Series $150 Advance / $175 Door -Limited Space Available- Information: Tel: 650.324.2517 or email: info@avalonyoga.com

	Jackie Long CLEANSING & RENEWAL! Dates/Times: Monday, January 1st 2007 1:00 - 4:00 pm A New Year's Day Workshop Attend this yoga workshop on the first day of the new year to release your negativity and renew your strength, cleanse your mind and reinstate your focus, shed your attachments and reawaken your visions, purify your body and reconnect with your spirit! This hatha yoga class will begin with some active flow sequences, followed by restorative poses, deep relaxation, meditation and pranayama. There will be time for reflection, paired sharing and/or journaling at the end of the workshop. Beginners are welcome and encouraged. May each day be a new beginning! Cost $45 Advance / $55 Door -Limited Space Available- Tickets/Registration: Tel: 650.324.2517 or email: info@avalonyoga.com

	Tibetan Bell Vibrational Sound Experience An Evening with Karma Moffett Dates/Times: Saturday, December 9th 2006 From 7:00 - 9:00 pm Karma Moffett is back! Usher in the holiday season with the harmonic vibrations of Karma Moffett's sound journey. In the intimate setting of the Avalon studio, you will feel as well as hear the healing qualities of the Tibetan bell experience. Please join us once again in welcoming Karma back to the area for an evening of unique musical exploration. Visit Karma Moffett's web site Cost: $15 in advance $20 at the door -Limited Space Available- Information: Tel: 650.324.2517 or email: info@avalonyoga.com

	Jai Uttal Chanting: The Heart of Devotional Yoga Dates/Times: Friday, November 10th 2006 8:00 - 10:00 pm SOLD OUT A Pioneer in the World Music Community Jai Uttal's eclectic east meets-west sound has put his music at the forefront of the world fusion movement. His musical roots embrace a rich variety of cultures and traditions that span the globe and the centuries. From the hillbilly music of the Appalachian Mountains to the passionate strains of Bengali street singers, from the haunting rhythms and melodies of ancient India to contemporary electric rock sounds, Jai's music distills the essence of diverse musical forms. Accompaniment on tablas by Daniel Paul. www.jaiuttal.com... No previous experience is needed. This is an exploration of the heart, independent of vocal or musical technique. "Jai Uttal's chanting workshops are the best of the best. His music is one of the quickest ways to the center, it opens the heart and attunes the spine. I gave Jai's music to my wife Ondrea, it was the 1st time she shed spiritual tears." - Stephen Levine, author of "A Gradual Awakening" Cost $20 Advance / $25 Door -Limited Space Available- Tickets/Registration: Tel: 650.324.2517 or email: info@avalonyoga.com We encourage all attendees to bring zafus, blankets, pillows, etc...

	Cultivating Lovingkindness Workshop w/Jaclyn Long through gentle yoga, breath, & meditation Dates/Times: Saturday, October 14th 2006 12:00 - 4:00 pm Honoring the body as a sacred temple, you will be encouraged to move in ways that help you to deepen your experience of loving kindness. You will learn ritualized movements, breathing exercises, and meditations from ancient spiritual traditions. There will be time allotted for self-reflection, creative expression, and meditation throughout the day. Give yourself this opportunity to quiet down and cultivate lovingkindness for your self, your loved ones & those whom you find difficult to love. This workshop is open to all levels...beginners are welcome & encouraged! Please wear layers of clothing to adjust for changes in your body temperature throughout the day. (At some point you may get very warm, at other moments you may feel quite cool.) Jaclyn Long graduated summa cum laude from Princeton University with a B.A. in Neuropsychology, and went on to receive a master's degree in Counseling Psychology from the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology with a certificate in Creative Expression. In 1999, Jackie spent several months living in a monastery in Thailand, meditating 18 hours a day, and receiving instruction in Insight Meditation (vipassana) and Loving Kindness Meditation (metta) from Buddhist monks. Jaclyn went on to receive her yoga and meditation teaching certificate from the Integral Yoga Institute, founded by Swami Satchidananda. Jackie has been honored to teach yoga and meditation to people living with cancer, recovering from surgeries, suffering from multiple sclerosis, and dealing with issues of adjustment, transition, grief and loss. She is deeply inspired by her students and the courage they demonstrate each day they show up in class. Cost $50.00 -Limited Space Available- Information/Registration: Tel: 650.324.2517 or email: info@avalonyoga.com

	Desiree Rumbaugh and Andrew Rivin The Magical Midline Dates/Times: Thursday, September 14th 2006 7:15 - 9:15 pm Learn some new fun and challenging techniques that will strengthen your core in your practice on and off the yoga mat. Desiree is a certified Anusara Yoga Teacher. She has been a student of Yoga since 1987 and has a strong foundation in Iyengar Yoga. Since 1993, she has been fortunate to study extensively with John Friend and was among the first teachers to be certified in Anusara Yoga, a uniquely integrated approach in which the art of inner body awareness powerfully blends with the science of biomechanics. Her dynamic teaching style, playful personality and deep understanding of yoga therapeutics bring clarity and ease to the practice. It is her joy to share her energy and enthusiasm for life through yoga, encouraging students to express themselves authentically and to the fullest, making the most of out of the lives we are given. She teaches workshops and leads retreats all over the world. To find out more, go to www.desireerumbaugh.com Andrew is an Anusara inspired teacher from Berkeley. He has been practicing yoga for 17 years and is pursuing his Anusara certification. Andrew has a background in competetive athletics and has been deeply intrigued and inspired by the softer, more open and reflective practice of yoga. He is an enthusiastic and insightful teacher. Before becoming a yoga teacher, Andrew obtained his MBA from Yale and founded Global Routes, an international educational non-profit which sends high school and college students to Africa, Asia and Latin America for adventure travel and community service. Cost $45.00 -Limited Space Available- Information/Registration: Tel: 650.324.2517 or email: info@avalonyoga.com

	Anusara Yoga with Noah MazŽ "The Wheel of the Rasas" Dates/Times: Level 1 - 2 Saturday, July 15th 2006 12:00 - 2:30 pm Level 2 - 3 Saturday, July 15th 2006 3:30 - 6:00 pm Noah MazŽ at Avalon Art & Yoga Center This will be an inspiring and empowering day of Anusara Yoga with Noah MazŽ. With class levels appropriate for the beginner to the advanced practitioner, everyone is invited to step more fully into the Devine flow of life. Woven into the practices of Asana (postures), Pranayama (breath work) and Meditation, will be teachings of the life-affirming philosophy of the Tantra. The Wheel of the Rasas, Divine Experience, offers many powerful teachings to cultivate and align the deepest and most profound experiences of our own awakening and empowerment in this life. Level 1-2 is appropriate for anyone newer to Anusara Yoga, and for those with physical limitations and challenges. These workshops will be fun and inspiring, taught in a mixed level format, include a wild array of postures, and will rock! Level 2-3 is appropriate for students and teacers who have an established practice and familarity with Anusara Yoga. Be prepared to radically expand your body, mind and heart in new ways! Anyone interested in Level 2-3 should be able to perform Adho Mukha Vrkshasana (handstand) at the wall and Urdhva Dhanurasana (full backbend) without assistance. Noah MazŽ lives in Los Angeles, and is widely regarded and sought out as one of the most proficient and advanced practitioners and teachers of Anusara Yoga. The depth of a life spent practicing yoga is a clearly conveyed and transmitted in his uplifting and empowering style of teaching. In addition to teaching in LA, he travels nationaly and internationally giving workshops, trainings and retreats. Please visit www.noahmazeyoga.com Cost of Workshops: Both Sessions: $75/Advance $90/Door Single Session: $40/Advance $50/Door -Limited Space Available- Information/Registration: Tel: 650.324.2517 or email: info@avalonyoga.com

	Embodied Freedom Arm Balances and Deep Backbends Dates/Times: Saturday, June 17th 2006 12:00 - 3:00 pm Samantha Matthews and Kenny Graham Everything we do within our lives creates an imprint known as samskara's. In this workshop we will embrace the imprints which continually bring love into our lives and shift the ones that no longer serve us. The attitude we carry within our lives and in our practice and the ways in which we choose to align can bring us more freedom in body, mind and heart. This is an intermediate/advanced posture practice centered in engaging samskara's through our own personal strength (arm balances) and the courage of heart (backbends). Along with asana we will explore who we are and how we align through the tantric practices of pranayama, meditation and chanting. Lean how to further your transformation through attitude, action and alignment. Both Samantha and Kenny are highly skilled, energetic teachers deeply inspired by Anusara Yoga. Cost: $40 per person, pre-registered by 6/14, $50 thereafter -Limited Space Available- You will get a lot of personal attention. Information: Tel: 650.324.2517 or email: info@avalonyoga.com

	GIRISH Kirtan with Girish Dates/Times: Sunday, June 25th 2006 7:00 pm "Treat all of your senses to the magic of mantra. Girish's new tour features irresistible beats, an amazing visual show of sacred images, and call and response and sing along Sanskrit mantras. Experience the power of chanting and dancing your prayers.....come join the chant revolution!" Hear the music live...sing, chant, dance, groove. Sing your way to a state of bliss...come out and chant, sing, dance, or just be still...celebrate life and love with us...if you can talk you can sing, if you can walk you can dance, if you can sit you can meditate...no experience necessary. For more information on Girish www.spiritvoyage.com myspace.com/girishmusic Cost: $15/advance $20/door -Limited Space Available- Information: Tel: 650.324.2517 or email: info@avalonyoga.com

	AcroYoga Workshop Enlightening the Spine Dates/Times: Saturday, April 1st 2006 1:00 - 4:00 pm Open your spine with grace and ease, one breath at a time, as you learn to collaborate with a partner. We will explore partner supported twists, back bends, and gentle spinal tractioning to melt away tension and rejuvenate energy flow throughout the body. The workshop encompasses Circle Ceremony and Asana, Partner Yoga Flow, Flying Sequences integrated with Thai massage, and Deep Partner Stretching. The power of breath, relaxation, and gravity will create freedom in the body, playfulness in the heart, and connection soul to soul. Intermediate yoga practice recommended, no partner necessary! This workshop is great for couples too.Ê For more on AcroYoga, check out www.acroyoga.org Cost: $40 per person, pre-registered by 3/25, $50 after 3/25. -Limited Space Available- Information: Tel: 650.324.2517 or email: info@avalonyoga.com

	Taking Your Practice Beyond the Mat with Swami Enoch Dasa Dates/Times: Sunday, March 5th 2006 7:30 - 9:30 pm Yoga is an ancient science that is far more than the practice of asana. If is a way of life - a way of conscious, creative living that cultivates balance in the mind and body, broadens the horizon of our awareness, and cultivates greater freedom. The benefits of yoga are experienced most profoundly when its principles are applied to all facets of our life. It is not enough to simply study the philosophy of yoga science, we must embody it. The depth of our spiritual maturity and development can be measured by the degree to which we have cultivated contentment in our lives and can share it with with those around us. The goal of this evening is to offer you a deeper understanding of the primary techniques of yoga and assist you in improving your ife through their practice. Join us for an intimate discussion on how to apply the philosophy and methodology of yoga to attain greater health, happiness, contentment, and success in your life. Enoch Dasa is a flame of the Kriya Yoga lineage. He is President of the Temple of Kriya Yoga in Chicago and a founding partner of the Evanston School of Yoga Studies. Dasa is a householder and inspirational teacher who shares that living tradition of yoga with warmth, humor, and sincerity. He has devoted himself to the study and practice of the Kriya tradition for over 30 years. His life is dedicated to helping those that wish to open their minds to a deeper knowledge, their hearts to greater kindness, and their lives to unselfish service. He will share stories and teachings this evening for those who seek greater clarity about the nature of the spiritual path. Cost: $20 -Limited Space Available- Information: Tel: 650.324.2517 or email: info@avalonyoga.com

	Weekend Workshop with Max Strom Dates/Times: Heart Core Yoga Saturday, January 21st 2006 2:00 - 4:00 pm Breathing, Chanting, Meditation Saturday, January 21st 2006 6:30 - 8:30 pm The Alchemy of Transformation Sunday, January 22nd 2006 1:00 - 5:00 pm Join Max Strom for a 3-class series focusing on core strength, breath, meditation and alignment. Known for his transformational classes that have changed the lives of many of his students, Max's soulful nature and profound integrity are magnetic and inspirational. Max Strom, is known for inspiring and impacting the lives of his students, teaching with the aim of personal transformation. He is director and co-founder of Sacred Movement, center for yoga and healing in Los Angeles, and creator of the DVD, Max Strom Yoga - Strength, Grace, and Healing. He teaches over 400 students a week and leads workshops and teacher trainings nationally. Please visit www.maxstrom.com Heart-Core Yoga This rigorous class will not only focus on core strength and Healthy physical alignment, but will also invoke the question of our "life alignment." An aligned body is healthy, an aligned heart and mind is even healthier. This specially sequenced asana practice is designed to awaken the strength and healing power of the heart. Breathing, Chanting, Meditation Many ancient languages use the same word for breath and spirit. Breath penetrates, breath invigorates, and breath heals. How does the way you breathe affect your stress level, mental clarity, and even your relationships? In this special workshop we will integrate breathing exercises, simple chanting, and gentle movement. The affect of these done in sequence can lead to profound release and calm. Other benefits may include increased energy, and emotional clarity. Once people have experienced the power of their own breath, they understand why it is called, Life force. The Alchemy of Transformation This vinyasa flow class for teachers includes a special sequence of postures known to create a profound sense of stillness. The session will also include: talk, breath work, Tapas (focused acts of intention and will), principles of ethics, and unifying meditation. Note: This workshop is geared toward intermediate and advanced practitioners. Do not eat at least two hours before practice and eat lightly. Dress as you would for yoga. Leave your cell-phone in your car. Arrive a few minutes early. Before class, inform Max of any preexisting injury or special condition. Women, it is not advisable to do this workshop on the first two days of your cycle or if pregnant. Cost: Heart Core Yoga $40 Advance / $50 Door Breathing, Chanting, Meditation $40 Advance / $50 Door Alchemy of Transformation $75 Advance / $90 Door Complete Series $150 Advance / $175 Door -Limited Space Available- Information: Tel: 650.324.2517 or email: info@avalonyoga.com

	New Years Day Yoga Workshop with Kelly McGonigal Dates/Times: Tapas: The Energy for Change Sunday, January 1st 2006 1:15 - 2:45 pm Unconditional Self-Acceptance Sunday, January 1st 2006 3:00 - 4:30 pm Kelly will be offering two (2) classes on New Years Day. Each are 1.5 hours long with a 15 minute break in between. Details below: Join Kelly McGonigal, PhD, for two (2) New Year's Day workshops that balance your natural ability for self-transformation with the gift of unconditional self-acceptance. Discover that you can be happy now, even as you pursue change in your life. Tapas: The Energy for Change: Tapas - "the purifying heat" - provides the energy for change in your life. This energy is always available to you - you simply need to tap into it. This vigorous New Year‰s Day practice will help you access your inner tapas, through core strengthening, flowing vinyasa, and the breath. Identify what matters to you, and develop the inner heat, focus, and energy to pursue it with passion. Unconditional Self-Acceptance: One of the greatest barriers to happiness is the belief that there is something fundamentally wrong with us, and that we cannot (and should not) be happy until we fix it. Yoga teaches us that everything we want to be, and everything we want to feel, is already a possibility within us. Yoga helps us cultivate the seeds of possibility. This New Year's Day Practice will focus on finding the joy and peace in every moment, through gentle vinyasa, deep opening, and restorative poses. Kelly McGonigal teaches yoga and meditation at Stanford University and throughout the Bay Area. She is the Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Yoga Therapy and the director of Open Mind Open Body, an online community for yoga students and teachers. Her teaching integrates traditional yoga philosophy and practices with contemporary psychology and medicine. She earned her Ph.D. in Psychology and Humanistic Medicine from Stanford University, and is a member of the Avalon Yoga Center teacher training faculty. www.openmindbody.com Cost: $55 in advance, $65 at the door for both classes $30 in advance, $35 at the door for one class -Limited Space Available- Information: Tel: 650.324.2517 or email: info@avalonyoga.com

	Australian Didgeridoo Workshop A Yoga of Breath and Sound with Phil Jones Dates/Times: Friday, November 11th 2005 8:30 - 10:30 pm During this interactive presentation, Australian sound therapist Phil Jones will teach you how to play the didgeridoo, an ancient and sacred Australian Aboriginal wind instrument made from the eucalyptus tree, hollowed out by white ants, and decorated with symbolic Dreamtime art. Playing the didgeridoo is an entertaining way to explore the power of breath and sound and increase your lung capacity with healing and revitalizing oxygen...shallow breathers, asthmatics, and smokers particularly benefit. You will discover how simple deep breathing exercises, when combined with the mesmerizing primordial sound of the didgeridoo, will effectively: Balance, Harmonize, and Recharge Your Body, Mind, and Soul. Erase "Thought Clutter" and Enhance Objectivity, Insight, and Clarity. Enable You to Authentically Express and Connect with Your Creative and Intutive Self. Phil will also share the traditional Aboriginal techniques of "Circular/Continuous Breathing" and "Australian Bush" sound effects. AUTHENTIC AUSTRALIAN DIDGERIDOOS, HANDCRAFTED BY THE ABORIGINAL CLANS, WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE Australian sound therapist Phil Jones, a professional recording artist for the past 35 years, spent seven years studying bhakta yoga with a Hindu saint (Swami Ambikananda) in London, England. Highly inspired by his teacher's message, Phil pioneered the merging of sacred East Indian mantras into a Western musical context during the 1960's and 1970's with his English band Quintessence (Island Records/RCA). Currently, Phil travels extensively across the United States presenting 'Yoga of Breath and Sound" workshops at hospitals, universities, colleges, churches, yoga and wellness centers. Phil has been a guest on numerous radio programs (Sightings, NPR, etc...) and television shows (The Wisdom Channel, ABC, FOX, CBS, NBC, etc...), and is featured performing and teaching the didgeridoo on the IMAX DVD: "Sydney-A Story Of A City." Find out more about Phil Jones at philjonesmusic.com Cost: $35 in advance / $40 at the door -Limited Space Available- Information: Tel: 650.324.2517 or email: info@avalonyoga.com

	One Cello, One World Solo Cello Performance w/Chi Chen Dates/Times: Saturday, October 15th 2005 7:00 pm An evening of enchanting cello music with moon themes. Original compositions composed by... and Chinese melodies re-scored by... Chi Chen of UrbanChi Music, Design, & Movement This event is supported by the Peninsula Community Foundation, Emerging Arts Fund. Cost: $10 in advance / $12 at the door -Limited Space Available- Information: Tel: 650.324.2517 or email: info@avalonyoga.com

	THE GALAPAGOS OF YOGA with Edward Clark Dates/Times: Sunday, September 18th 2005 7:00 - 9:00 pm Spectacular asanas, stand-up comedy, and big questions. Tripsichore Yoga Theatre evolved its technique by synthesising material from various mainstream and obscure yoga traditions and the result has been a technique that is unique in its approach to directing energy from the practitioners outward. In this solo performance, Edward Clark, Artistic Director of Tripsichore will present selections from Tripsichore's repertoire, a demonstration of technique and his altogether quirky philosophy of yoga and the universe. You won't know whether to hold your sides or scratch your head. After the show Edward will expound on the Tripsichore approach to bhandas, asana, vinyasa, pranayama, pratayahara, dharana, and dhyana...explaining and demonstrating and involving the audience in how the Tripsichore techniques address these limbs and yoga notions. Be prepared to shut your eyes, breathe, and experience different forms of concentration. Find out more about Edward Clark and Tripsichore at Tripsichore.com. Cost: $35.00 -Limited Space Available- Information: Tel: 650.324.2517 or email: info@avalonyoga.com

	Awakening Kirtan with Bhagavan Das Dates/Times: Saturday, August 13th 2005 8:00 - 10:00 pm Nada Yoga Master Bhagavan Das takes us on a gentle journey through the seven chakras, awakening the soul through chanting. Kirtan The kirtan is a 2-hour experience of devotional chanting to the divine mother. Kirtan involves call and response singing, and Bhagavan Das uses kirtan as a way to connect to our spiritual selves. The ecstactic chanting is musically beautiful and spiritually powerful, and all those who participate will experience a powerful and moving event. Bhagavan Das learned kirtan during the decade he spent in India, and he is world renowned as one of the most dedicated and inspirational practioners of this art. Floor seating - Please bring your own pillow, zafu, and/or blanket. Vedic Astrology Readings The vedic astrology readings with Bhagavan Das last approximately one hour. They are based on the exact birth date, location, and time of birth. He provides each person a taped CD of the reading. Bhagavan Das learned the skill of vedic astrology while living in India, and he has practiced this art for over 30 years. His readings are filled with insight and inspiration, and those who have readings with him are always left with a sense of power, devotion, and direction. Vsit the Bhagavan Das homepage Cost for the Kirtan: $20 in advance / $25 at the door Cost for Vedic Readings: $200, and be held at the Hotel California on Sunday, August 14th (and Friday August 12th if interest is high) - Vedic readings are typically 1-1.5hrs long, booked every two hours, with no more than six sessions per day. Print and mail registration form, check or credit card -Limited Space Available- Information: Tel: 650.324.2517 or email: info@avalonyoga.com

	"Guided From Within" Weekend Workshop w/Erich Schiffmann - SOLD OUT - Dates/Times: July 8th - 10th 2005 Fri. July 8th, 7:00 - 9:30 pm Sat. July 9th, 12:00 - 2:30 pm -break- 3:30 - 6:00 pm Sun. July 10th 2:00 - 4:30 pm Erich Schiffmann is an internationally-renowned and accomplished teacher known for his best-selling book Yoga: The Spirit and Practice of Moving into Stillness and his award-winning video Yoga, Mind and Body. Erich has gained recognition across the United States and abroad for his unique approach to Yoga, having been passionately involved with the practice for thirty-five years. Erich has studied with T.K.V. Desikachar and B.K.S. Iyengar in India. Join Erich for a wonderful weekend workshop that will include meditation, asana, deep relaxation, pranayma and discussion. Cost $55 each session or $200 for four sessions. Information: Tel: 650.324.2517 or email: info@avalonyoga.com

	Art Reception and Bowl Ceremony An Evening with Karma Moffett Dates/Times: Saturday, June 18th 2005 Art Reception at 7:00 pm Bowl Ceremony at 8:00 pm This is a spectacular experience to witness and be a part of. Karma is one of the few people in the world giving healing performances on this level and his music is internationally recognized for it's uniqueness and value as a tool to alter consciousness. Please join us in welcoming Karma to the area and sharing in a once in a lifetime experience. Visit Karma Moffett's web site The reception is free to the community Cost: $15 in advance $18 at the door Print and mail registration form, check or credit card -Limited Space Available- Information: Tel: 650.324.2517 or email: info@avalonyoga.com

	Julia Butterfly Hill Modeling the Solutions Dates/Times: Friday, June 17th 2005 7:00 - 10:00 pm (presentation to begin at 8:00 pm) Avalon is proud to host Julia Butterfly Hill as she continues her mission to proliferate the awareness around global issues and develop a cohesiveness that will change our future. The Circle of Life Foundation was founded by Julia in 1999 as a catalyst for environmental and social change. Through outreach, education, and special programs designed to inspire, empower, and excite -- Circle of Life has built hope and developed strategies to protect and restore the Earth. "Modeling the Solutions" is an introduction to the inspiring work of Circle of Life and to give people an opportunity to become involved. Avalon Art & Yoga Center is a peaceful and inspiring space in the heart of Palo Alto, California. The studio is embraced by its community as a thriving center for health and well being. A reception to follow will be catered by the renowned LoveMore Gourmet, specializing in delicious, world-class vegetarian creations that promote vitality and sustainability. Music will be provided by artist / musician Tony Khalife. For more information visit: www.circleoflife.org www.lovemoregourmet.com This very special event is RSVP only, and is expected to fill quickly. We encourage anyone interested to contact us A.S.A.P. to reserve a space. Cost $10 - $25 (sliding scale) Information: Tel: 650.324.2517 or email: info@avalonyoga.com

	Moving Into Meditation A two day workshop with Sarah Powers Yin/Yang Yoga and Mindfulness Meditation Dates/Times: Sat. & Sun., May 14th - 15th 2005 1:00 - 5:00 pm This workshop will focus on long held, passive Yin postures that prepare the body for sitting meditation. The Yin style also keeps the body supple at its core while encouraging stagnate chi (prana) to flow throughout the joints. A talk will be given each day during the Yin practice on the effects these postures have on the body and mind, with an emphasis on understanding and exploring the 4 foundations of Mindfulness. A Yang flow style asana practice will follow, geared toward strengthening the core while encouraging ease and grace in movement. After pranayama, we will leave time for seated meditation. This workshop is suitable for anyone interested in taking their practice to an increased level of awareness and stillness, both inside and out. Please be familiar with Yin yoga through a prior class or seeing Sarah's video, Yin and Vinyasa Yoga. Sarah Powers has been teaching since 1987. She blends the insights and practices of Yoga and Buddhism to create an integral practice. She incorporates both a Yin style of holding poses which emphasizes the balancing of Chi in the meridians and organs, and a Vinyasa style of moving with the breath, blending essential aspects of the Iyengar, Ashtanga, and Viniyoga traditions. Pranayama is also included in her practice and classes. Sarah has been a student of Buddhism in both Asia and the U.S. She has been inspired by such teachers as Jack Kornfield in the Theravadin tradition (Vipassana), Toni Packer, whose roots stem from the choiceless awareness of the Zen tradition, while Tsoknyi Rinpoche is her Tibetan teacher. She also draws inspiration from the Self Inquiry of the Advaita Vedanta philosophy. She lives in Marin, California with her husband Ty, where she homeschools her daughter Imani and teaches yoga and meditation classes. For more on her see her Yin and Vinyasa video/dvd or go to sarahpowers.com Cost $85 per day or $150 entire workshop. Print and mail registration form, check or credit card Information: Tel: 650.324.2517 or email: info@avalonyoga.com

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