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PLAN YOUR YOGA AUGUST THRU DECEMBER 2010
SAVE THESE DATES FOR UPCOMING FUN AT TBY!
Call 847 266 9642 or help@totalbodyyoga.com to register
Date-Time-Event
7/28/2010 (Wednesday)-5:30 PM-Third Eye Threads Trunk Show
7/31/2010 (Saturday)-11:00 AM-Reiki I - Learn to Heal Yourself
8/9/2010 (Monday)-Morning-Kids Yoga Camp with Mary Scudella
8/13/2010 (Friday)-7:15 PM-Hula Hoop Dance, Yoga, Fun!
8/14/2010 (Saturday)-11:00 AM-Reiki I - Learn to Heal Yourself
9/4/2010 (Saturday)-12:30 PM-Mommy and Baby Yoga with Rachel Dewan
9/11/2010 (Saturday)-2:00 PM-Yoga For Runners with Rachel Dewan
9/12/2010 (Sunday)-2:00 PM-TBY Intro Workshop with Mara Campbell
9/17/2010 (Friday)-6:30 PM-Eat, Pray, Love Workshop with Sandra Coyner
9/18/2010 (Saturday)-2:00 PM-Partner Yoga Workshop with Liz Leffert
9/25/2010 (Saturday)-2:00 PM-Anusara Yoga 101 with Mara Campbell
10/2/2010 (Saturday)-4:30 PM-David Romanelli Yoga, Miracles and WINE
10/2/2010 (Saturday)-12:30 PM-Mommy and Baby Yoga with Rachel Dewan
10/2/2010 (Saturday)-1:00 PM-Teaching Yoga to Kids with Mary Scudella
10/3/2010 (Sunday)-12:15 PM-David Romanelli Chocolate Covered Happiness
10/17/2010 (Sunday)-2:00 PM-Family Yoga with Mary Scudella
10/24/2010 (Sunday)-7:00 AM-TUSCANY YOGA & CULTURAL RETREAT
10/24/2010 (Sunday)-2:00 PM-Yoga for Skiers and Snowboarders with Kendra Charts
11/4/2010 (Thursday)-12:00 PM-Moab Yoga, Hiking and Mountain Biking Retreat
11/6/2010 (Saturday)-12:30 PM-Mommy and Baby Yoga with Rachel Dewan
11/13/2010 (Saturday)-12:00 PM-Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training with Rachel Dewan
11/14/2010 (Sunday)-12:00 PM-Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training with Rachel Dewan
12/4/2010 (Saturday)-2:00 PM-Pranayama (Breathing) and Meditation Workshop
12/9/2010 (Thursday)-9:00 AM-Colorado Skiing, Snowboarding, Yoga Retreat
SEE DETAILS AT WWW.TOTALBODYYOGA.COM/SPECIAL-EVENTS.ASP
7/28/2010 Tags: kids yoga, italy yoga, yoga retreats, david romanelli, prenatal yoga, yoga vacations, partner yoga, reiki, Direct LinkSTRETCH YOUR HOTNESS
JULY 25, 2010:
Super Duper Namaste! Great article in Women's Health caught my eye: "Bend to get more buff. In a study reported in The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, volunteers followed a strength-training regimen three times a week, with half of them adding two stretching sessions to their routines. After eight weeks, the flexible group almost tripled their muscle strength. Stretching like lifting, causes tiny tears in your muscle; as your body repairs them, the tissue becomes stronger, says study coauthor Jason Winchester PhD, of George Mason University. Add 10 minutes of stretching to your routine today!"
Thought you'd like to know that. Flexibility makes us stronger! (AND MORE HOT!)
I am happily teaching all week then I am off in August to attend Vinyasa Teacher Training out West and enjoy a wedding of friends and take a holiday. Hope to see you all on the mat before I go! Big, big love and infinite Gratitude! Silvia
MY SCHEDULE JULY 25-30 Sunday: 7:45am Level 1-2; 9:15am Level 1; 4:30pm Level 1-2 Monday: 6:15pm Level 1-2 Tuesday: 9:15am Level 1-2 (subbing for Christine) and 6:15pm Basics Wednesday: 9:15am Level 1 and 6:15pm Level 1 Thursday: 10:45am Basics Friday: 9:15am Level 1-2
OFF IN AUGUST
7/25/2010 Tags: stretching, flexibility, hot, strength, silvia schedule, teacher training Direct LinkCERTIFIED TEACHER TRAINING FALL PROGRAM
TELL ME MORE ABOUT CERTIFIED YOGA TEACHER TRAINING AT TOTAL BODY YOGA PLEASE? I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW ABOUT THE FALL PROGRAM AND IF THERE IS STILL ROOM. YES!! THERE IS AND READ ON TO LEARN MORE AND APPLY. PEACE AND LOVE! SILVIA
total body yoga certified teacher training October 2010 - March 2011
This over 200 hour program is recognized by Yoga Alliance as a REGISTERED 200 HOUR YOGA SCHOOL and offers you a unique opportunity to make a deep commitment to learning more about yourself. The entire total body yoga community offers you honest, loving support from day one as we pride ourselves on being completely inclusive. This program is a safe haven: a nurturing sanctuary to engage in open minded self-exploration. We are devoted to offering you an atmosphere in which freedom of expression, creativity and passion for life are "totally" encouraged! Our program covers the foundations of the 8 Limbed path of Yoga and how to effectively teach using your most authentic voice. The emphasis will be on teaching to the heart of the student in a dynamic yet unpretentious way through a marriage of creative vinyasa techniques, disciplined asana and life philosophy. This is yoga as a life-long truthful celebration of ourselves, our students and our world! This program requires a significant, honest commitment of time and energy. We would love to receive your application!
SCHEDULE OF TRAINING DATES OCTOBER 13, 2010 - MARCH 31, 2011:
Every other Wednesday 9am - 3pm from October 13 through March 31
*Dates are Oct 13, 27, Nov 10, 24, Dec 1, Jan 12, 26, Feb 9, 23, Mar 9, 23, 31
WEDNESDAY SCHEDULE:
Practice Class: 9:00am - 3pm with Lunch Break 1-1:30pm
1 WEEKEND PER MONTH:
Dates are: Oct. 16,17-18, 2010; Nov. 19, 20-21, 2010; Dec. 3, 4-5, 2010; Jan 14, 15-16, 2011; Feb 19-20, 2011; Mar 19-20, 2011, Celebration Dinner TBD
SATURDAY SCHEDULE:
Training Class: 8:00am-5:00pm with Lunch Break: 1:00pm-2:00pm
SUNDAY SCHEDULE:
Training Class: 8:00pm-3:00pm with Lunch Break: 12pm-1pm
Program is ideal for those working regular weekday work schedules (requires use of just 2 vacation days per month or flexible schedule arrangements with employer.)
COST: $2,900 *Deposit of $300 towards tuition required prior to first day.
***If paid in full by October 15th only $2,500***SAVE $400!
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Send completed application and materials via email to:
trainings@silviamordini.com
BACKGROUND
Please include: name, emergency contact, address, city/state, zip, day/night phone, cell phone, and e-mail address.
STEP 1: PLEASE TELL US MORE ABOUT YOUR YOGA PRACTICE
-How long have you been taking yoga classes and/or practicing?
-Who have been your most influential teachers and why?
-List any trainings, intensives or retreats attended and why?
-What style(s) of yoga do you practice?
-How often and how long do you practice?
STEP 2: WHY DO YOU WANT TO TAKE THIS PROGRAM?
-Why do you want to be a certified yoga teacher?
-What are your expectations for the training? What do you hope to gain, learn, or improve?
-Do you teach yoga now? If so, please describe in detail.
-If you plan on teaching after completing the program, why do you want to teach yoga?
STEP 3: WHAT DOES YOGA MEAN TO YOU?
-Describe how your life has been impacted by practicing yoga.
-Tell us about your hobbies, interests, community service, etc.
-Describe your physical health (major illnesses, surgeries, physical conditions).
-Tell us about your emotional and mental health.
-Do you have a support network of friends or therapist?
-Does your family support this journey you've decided to take?
-This program requires a significant time commitment. Do you have any other major commitments (grad school, 2 jobs, etc) that would prevent you from participating fully?
7/20/2010 Tags: certified yoga teacher training, yoga teacher training, yoga training, yoga alliance, how to apply to yoga training program Direct Link
CERTIFIED TEACHER TRAINING GRADUATES 2010
"It is by teaching that we teach ourselves, by relating that we observe, by affirming that we examine, by showing that we look, by writing that we think, by pumping that we draw water into the well." -- Henri Frederic Amiel
JULY 19, 2010. I want to take a moment to congratulate and thank the 2010 teacher training graduates. These unbelievably inspiring teachers have spent over 200 hours enthusiastically studying a Syllabus that Includes:
- Techniques 100 Contact Hours/15 Non Contact Hours: Includes asanas, pranayamas and meditation. These hours include both training in the techniques and the practice of them.
- Teaching Methodology 25 Contact Hours/6 Non Contact Hours: Principles of demonstration, observation, assisting/correcting, instruction, teaching styles, qualities of a teacher, and the student's process of learning.
- Anatomy and Physiology 14 Contact Hours/6 Non Contact Hours: We will incorporate awareness of physical and subtle anatomy throughout training.
- Philosophy, Ethics, & Lifestyle 20 Contact Hours/10 Non Contact Hours: Study of Yoga Philosophy (Yamas, Niyamas), Yoga Scriptures (Yoga Sutras), ethics for yoga teachers, 'living the life of the yogi'
- Practicum 10 Contact Hours: Includes observing and assisting (both adjusting and enhancing students) in classes taught by others. 5 hours of assistant teaching, 5 hours of observing classes
- Independent Study 10 Contact Hours/5 Non Contact Hours: these hours will include assigned reading, asana sheets of 60 poses, workshops, and 5 hours of Karma Yoga Student Teaching for free to your community.
To see this level of dedication or studentship known as adhikara was deeply profound. I thank you all for bringing your Best Selves! You are already amazing teachers, for the BEST teachers of yoga or of life are those that remain lifelong STUDENTS! Big love to you all, Silvia
2010 TRAINEES (RYT PENDING)
1. Laura Mills
2. Janeen Paul
3. Laura Zavala
4. Kendra Charts
5. Nikki Jewell
6. Deidre Person
7. Carrie Wilhelm
8. Sherri Browdy
9. Alexandra Mlynarczyk
10. Christine Bjorkquist
11. Eileen Estrem
12. Jaime Foss
13. Jen Fabri
14. Karin DeCicco
15. Linda Benton
16. Nadine LaPointe
17. Susan Cartwright
7/19/2010 Tags: teacher training, certified teacher training, teacher training graduates, yoga training syllabus Direct Link
HOW DO I APPLY FOR CYT CERTIFIED YOGA TEACHER TRAINING?
JULY 18, 2010: So if you are interested in becoming a CYT 200 Certified Yoga Teacher recognized by the Yoga Alliance you much complete a CYT program that they approve at the 200 or 500 hour level. See www.yogaalliance.com for the complete list. We have finished our fifth year of training and are starting our 6th. TO APPLY PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:
Send completed application and materials via email to:
BACKGROUND
Please include: name, emergency contact, address, city/state, zip, day/night phone, cell phone, and e-mail address.
STEP 1: PLEASE TELL US MORE ABOUT YOUR YOGA PRACTICE
-How long have you been taking yoga classes and/or practicing?
-Who have been your most influential teachers and why?
-List any trainings, intensives or retreats attended and why?
-What style(s) of yoga do you practice?
-How often and how long do you practice?
STEP 2: WHY DO YOU WANT TO TAKE THIS PROGRAM?
-Why do you want to be a certified yoga teacher?
-What are your expectations for the training? What do you hope to gain, learn, or improve?
-Do you teach yoga now? If so, please describe in detail.
-If you plan on teaching after completing the program, why do you want to teach yoga?
STEP 3: WHAT DOES YOGA MEAN TO YOU?
-Describe how your life has been impacted by practicing yoga.
-Tell us about your hobbies, interests, community service, etc.
-Describe your physical health (major illnesses, surgeries, physical conditions).
-Tell us about your emotional and mental health.
-Do you have a support network of friends or therapist?
-Does your family support this journey you've decided to take?
-This program requires a significant time commitment. Do you have any other major commitments (grad school, 2 jobs, etc) that would prevent you from participating fully?
WHAT YOGA BOOKS SHOULD I READ?
JULY 17, 2010: I get asked all the time what books I recommend for students of yoga. Well the list I personally suggest is as follows:
Yoga History:
1. The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali,Swami Satchitananda or Secret Power of Yoga, Nichala Joy Devi (ALL TIME FAVE!)
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Practice:
2. Yoga The Spirit and Practice of Moving Into Stillness, Eric Schiffman
3. Jivamukti By Shannon Gannon and David Life
4. Yoga for Wellness, Gary Kraftsow, Penquin, 1999
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Professional Ethics/Connecting the Heart of the Student:
5. Teaching Yoga: Exploring the Teacher-Student Relationship, Donna Farhi
6. Anusara Yoga Teacher Training Manual, John Friend
7. Living Your Yoga: Finding the Spiritual in Everyday Life, Judith Lasater
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Anatomy/Physiology:
8. Anatomy of Movement, Blandine Calais-Germain
9. The Anatomy Coloring Book - Kapit & Elson
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Pranayama and Breath:
10. The Heart of Yoga: Developing A Personal Practice, Desikachar
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Recommended Books:
Yogi Bare by Philip Self
The Language of Yoga by Nicolai Bachman (to learn how to pronounce stuff)
Yoga from the Inside Out by Christina Sell
A Path With Heart: A Guide through the Perils and Promises of Spiritual Life & Wherever You Go There You Are by Jack Kornfield
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REFLECTIONS AND INTENTIONS
Dear Beautiful Friends,
Today is my birthday! And just this week my friend Steve and I were reminiscing about the lovely birthday party my friend Diana offered me last year. The point of the conversation was looking back at the past year at how much things had changed.
This is a powerful yogic lesson. Change is an inherent part of life. The less we fight this truth and align with it, the easier it is to "Be the Change We Want to See in the World" (Ghandi)
Our birthday's really serve as our personal New Year's. They remind us to look back at how far we've come appreciate it and endeavor to be clear about our intentions for where we are going. Join me today in taking 5 minutes to reflect on all you've accomplished since this day a year ago and write down 3 things you want to experience in a year from now. Then every year on my birthday I will remember to think of not only my own reflections and intentions but yours as well. This will remind us all to keep tapping into our most unlimited potentiality for the best life ever! Love yourself, love your day, love your LIFE! With immense gratitude and love, Silvia
REFLECTIONS AND INTENTIONS
Dear Beautiful Friends,
Today is my birthday! And just this week my friend Steve and I were reminiscing about the lovely birthday party my friend Diana offered me last year. The point of the conversation was looking back at the past year at how much things had changed.
This is a powerful yogic lesson. Change is an inherent part of life. The less we fight this truth and align with it, the easier it is to "Be the Change We Want to See in the World" (Ghandi)
Our birthday's really serve as our personal New Year's. They remind us to look back at how far we've come appreciate it and endeavor to be clear about our intentions for where we are going. Join me today in taking 5 minutes to reflect on all you've accomplished since this day a year ago and write down 3 things you want to experience in a year from now. Then every year on my birthday I will remember to think of not only my own reflections and intentions but yours as well. This will remind us all to keep tapping into our most unlimited potentiality for the best life ever! Love yourself, love your day, love your LIFE! With immense gratitude and love, Silvia
FEAR OF GETTING WHAT YOU WANT
JULY 14, 2010: What if everything you wanted came true? Could you handle it, would you accept it, how would you know it's real. Are you still skeptical in your spiritual life so much so that when what you want is being handed to you, you still don't know how to be with so much grace?
The greatest fear is not of what we don't have or of suffering or of pain but of actually being happy. Of getting what we want as a result of living a spiritual life. It is not easy to grow into spiritual adulthood and live the life of our dreams for then what will we have to complain about?
If addicted to drama and the voices of complaint or seeing the world as lacking abundance and then one day the results of your efforts of living life as a good person get rewarded then what? Are you so stuck in the old mental habit of seeing what you don't have that when you get what you want and need you still don't know it and contract? Only you can grow up. No one else can do this for you. Only you can handle the truth (Satya) and know and receive the gifts the universe is offering you. It is all right here, right now.
I AM EMPOWERED TO APPRECIATE MY LIFE!
Enjoy this mantra and see what is. Be your beauty today. Love, Silvia
ANOTHER WEEK YOGA SAVES MY LIFE
JULY 11, 2010: The summer is that time of year where it is so easy to get overloaded with solar energy we try to do too much. The hazard here is that we can easily burn out and loose track of what is relevant. And without that we get ungrounded and our Root Chakra weakens.
To me this is yet another way Yoga saves us.
There is not a week that goes by that YOGA DOESN'T SAVE MY LIFE. It saves my soul from hurting for too long it saves my heart from getting stuck in its longing it saves my mind from replaying things that have happened or rehearse the future. This practice saves my life and gives it back to me.
Here you go! No strings attached, no questions asked. And no conditions to be met.
That's pretty marvelous. So be really awake to what you are saying yes to this summer and reground yourself on the mat so you too can return to your center. Because busy and hyper active physically does not mean our souls, hearts or minds are feeling good. They need the care that only comes from slowing down and giving thanks for the breath.
Join me to breath with me, to breath yourself back to groundedness and STAY ROOTED IN LIFE! Love to you in all ways, Silvia
7/11/2010 Tags: root chakra, life, conditions, chakras, relevant, grounded, solar, busy, yoga Direct LinkALCHEMY TOURS ACTIVE YOGA VACATIONS
WHY DO A SPIRITUAL ADVENTURE:
What are you waiting for? In these chaotic times, it is imperative to slow down more than ever so that we can again find our center and realize what is most important to us. A spiritual adventure help you heal your soul and learn how to make healthy choices for your greater happiness. Each retreat provides loving accommodations, inspirational talks, expert instruction, and healthy, delicious meals.
Remember that you don’t need anyone else’s permission but your own to sign up. You will be part of an intimate group of people just like you who are looking for a “time out.” The prerequisites for attending have nothing to do with athletic ability or experience, and everything to do with an open heart, a playful curiosity, an inquisitive mind. And a desire to Design Your Best Life ever!
When we think about why we want to take folks on retreat to various places in the world a great part of that reason is because we want to help people regain what we call “The Innocence of Hope”. Innocence, wonder, curiosity are such loving human characteristics that require an incredible amount of strength to maintain throughout our lives for its easy to get jaded, or scared or cynical. When we lose the innocence of hope we stop living our dreams whether it be about offering our hearts to another person or building a business or quitting a job we hate. We know that by achieving something physical this innocence and hope for the unknown are transportable and could change someone’s life. Save these Early Bird dates below and save money too!
Keep it real, stoke the fire, Love in all ways, Silvia
“The better you feel physically the easier it is to be happy.” –Martin Rush, Partner Yoga
EARLY BIRD SAVINGS:
Tuscany Oct 24-30, 2010 Early Bird by Sept 1st $1900Regular $2,050
Moab Nov 4-7, 2010 Early Bird by July 15th $899Regular $999
Pagosa Springs CO Dec 9-12, 2010 Early Bird Sept 9th $1195Regular $1300
Big Island, Hawaii Dec 14-19, 2010 Early Bird by Sept 14th $2400Regular $2580
Moab April 16-19, 2011 Early birds by December 21st $899Regular $999
QUICK CALENDAR 2010 - 2011
October 24-30, 2010: Tuscany, Italy
November 4-7, 2010: Moab, Utah
December 9-12, 2010: Pagosa Springs/Wolf Creek, Colorado
December 14-19, 2010: Big Island, Hawaii
April 16-19, 2011: Moab, Utah
June 2011: Tuscany, Italy
June/July 2011: Dolomiti, Italy
JULY PROMOTIONS AND SPECIAL DEALS
JULY PROMOTIONS:
Buy 1 month unlimited $80!!
36% OFF, SAVE $45! Must buy by July 31st, Good for 30 days!
Alchemy Tours on Facebook "Like Us" by 7/31 to enter to win $200 Gift Certificate (Good on any retreat in 2010!)
SUPER DUPER NAMASTE!
We are having a heat wave, gosh when we devoted the month of May to stoking the fire of designing our Best Lives Ever who knew it would create so much heat you guys! Well, I love it.
Keep doing the yoga on the mat so you can explore and experiment with how transportable yoga is off the mat. Quite frankly that's why I love to go on retreat. I get to see first hand how the courage, freedom, guts we cultivate on that mat impacts every other area of our lives. I see YOU changing every time you come to class from beginning to end. I see the miracle of YOU realizing how powerful you really are in living the life of your dreams.
And because of YOU everyday I am inspired to keep dreaming even bigger for myself and for the world. With immense gratitude and love, Silvia
PS Thank you everybody for voting us Best Yoga Studio as part of Mindful Metropolis 2010 Readers Choice.