Yoga Kid's Class

• WEEK 7 of 8
• Started April 4th - Ends May 23rd
• $80 for 8 weeks
• You must register and prepay
• AGES 5-7 4:00-4:40 pm
• AGES 8+ 4:45-5:30 pm

Yoga for Kids will be taught by Brandie Werner, RYT. This will be an eight week class for children 5-10 years old. In this class children will improve their motor skills and overall fitness, develop sense awareness, foster teamwork, compassion and creativity. Brandie will lead the kids in yoga postures and games to give them an introduction to yoga at their level.

DOGA - Yoga with your furry four-legged dog!

• Saturday May 24th 2008
• 12pm

Dogs are the quintessential yogis having the innate ability to live in the present moment and love unconditionally. It has been proven that dogs lower anxiety and stress levels in humans which makes them the perfect partner for a practice that proves to do the same. Doga is a partner class for you and your dog guaranteed to put a smile on your face and warmth in your heart. It is a fun and relaxing way to bond with your pet and get a workout at the same time. You will learn:

• Techniques to transport your dog to a deeper level of calm through breathing, massage and gentle stretching

• Ways to include your dog and gently use him/her like a yoga prop as you move through your practice

This class is recommended for all dog lovers who love any excuse to spend time with their favorite four-legged friend. No previous yoga experience required.

Secrets to Flying & Floating

• Saturday May 31st 2008 • 3-5pm
• with Tracy Carruth & Ricky Tran • Suggested $30 donation

Explore the secrets of inversions with Tracy Carruth - ERYT and Ricky Tran as they share their knowledge, experience and joy of inversions passed down form great master teachers. This practice is recommend for students with at least one year of practice and a desire to fly and float. CLICK HERE to visit youtube for a video clip of some of the inversions we will be working on.

Yoga, Art and Jazz Fest

• Friday June 6th 2008
• 7-9 pm • Yoga & Art w/ Anne Royer • $30
• 9-10 pm • Music w/ Beth Wood • $15
• $40 If you attend both events

We will experience a flow yoga class (Tracy Carruth & Brandie Werner) to open up our creative energy and then the talented Anne Royer (www.mckinneyartanddesign.com) will guide us into a wonderful art experience where we can translate our creativity onto paper. The class will end with restorative yoga poses lead by Brandie Werner, leaving you inspired to tap into your creativity. Immediately following the yoga and art, join us for the beautiful sounds of Beth Wood (www.bethwoodmusic.com) as she uses folk as a springboard into soul, blues and whatever else strikes her fancy!

Anne Royer - 972.542.7387

website: www.mckinneyartanddesign.com
email: sar312@sbcglobal.net

Classically trained, BFA, Austin College • Masters of Religion and the Arts - Yale Divinity School • Masters, East Asian Studies/ Masters of Art - Yale University, Anne began studying art at the age of 6 with artist, master colorist Gustav Linkan. She's taught private art to young people and adults since 1985, while creating decorative paintings and murals throughout the DFW metroplex. Her portfolio includes original finishes and murals in styles ranging from Classical (Greek) to Contemorary encompassing multiple cultures and time periods.

Beth Wood

website: www.bethwoodmusic.com
email: bethwoodmusic@hotmail.com

Beth grew up in Lubbock, TX, where she was classically trained in piano, violin, harp and voice. After spending two years studying voice and piano at Brevard College in North Carolina, Beth moved on to The University of Texas, where she picked up a degree in Literature and her first guitar. While teaching herself guitar, she joined a band and became part of the Austin music scene. After a few years of playing around Austin in her band, and then in a duo, Beth kissed her day-job goodbye and returned to the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina to pursue music full-time. The natural beauty of her surroundings provided inspiration while the supportive community helped Beth to become a standout in the Asheville songwriters' community. Now an established singer/ songwriter, she resides in Arlington, Texas while continuously touring to support her six independent releases.

Ecstatic Dance with Mary Hellen

• Friday June 13th 2008 • 7:30-9pm
• Sunday June 22nd 2008 • 2-3:30pm

"It is like a long prayer that gets me in touch with my body, emotions and spirit. I breathe. I sink in. I realize where I am holding or resisting. Full natural expression comes forth. The  experience is so loving, safe where the community within oneself and with others is shared." - Mary Hellen

Hips and Hamstring Workshop

• Saturday June 14th 2008
• 1:00 - 2:30 pm • $25

This workshop is designed for anyone who would like to be more open through the hips and hamstrings. Great for athletes and dancers or people who do a lot of sitting. Explore stretches and postures that aid in increasing mobility of the pelvis, helping to loosen hamstrings and open hips. This workshop will include various yoga tie stretches, specific poses which target pelvic release and partner yoga. We will end with restorative yoga and an extended relaxation. Open to all levels. Please bring a yoga strap.

Karyn Force has taught yoga exclusively for over a decade, is a 500-hour Professional-Level Certified Kripalu Yoga Teacher, Ashtanga Yoga Teacher and Energy Therapist. She holds her B.A. in Psychology, and is currently pursing registered nurse certification.

SUMMER Yoga Kid's Class - Session 1

• June 18 - July 9
• Wednesdays • $40 for 4 weeks
• You must register and prepay
• Kids' Yoga Level I • 11-11:40 am
• Kids' Yoga Level II (teacher approval) • 11:45-12:30 pm

Summer Yoga for Kids will be taught by Brandie Werner, RYT. Just like yoga for adults, yoga for children cultivates harmony for minds, bodies and spirits.  Unlike yoga for adults, children’s yoga is full of games and playful songs that incorporate asanas and teach mindfulness, breathing and self-acceptance on a level that is appropriate for children.  There's space for whimsy and sharing.  Regular practice gives them the gift of staying calm under pressure as they get older and have the demands of tests and peer pressure.  Above all yoga helps them have an outlet for their physical energy and helps them feel great about themselves and wellness.

SUMMER Yoga Kid's Class - Session 2

• July 23 - August 23
• Wednesdays • $40 for 4 weeks
• You must register and prepay
• Kids' Yoga Level I • 11-11:40 am
• Kids' Yoga Level II (teacher approval) • 11:45-12:30 pm