Happy Hour Yoga
Fridays 6-7pm
This is a donation based class. Our instructors volunteer their time. For January – March 2012 donations go to The Rape & Domestic Violence Center. April – June Donations will go to The Friends of Cheat.
May 2012
Sunday, May 6
3:30-4:45PM Restorative Yoga w/ Heidi (use yoga pass)
Friday, May 11
4:30-5:30PM Parnter Yoga w/ Mary Jo & Michael (use yoga pass)
7:15-8:15PM Ashtanga Primer w/ Mary Jo (use yoga pass)
Saturday, May 12
9:00-9:45AM BlissMama & Baby Yoga w/Heidi. 4-week Sessions. (use yoga pass)
11:00-1:00 Ashtanga Primary w/Mary Jo (double dip yoga pass)
Friday, May 18
11-1PM Ashtanga Primary w/ Mary Jo (double dip yoga pass)
Saturday, May 19
9:00-9:45AM BlissMama & Baby Yoga w/Heidi. 4-week Sessions. (use yoga pass)
1:00-3:00PM Long, Slow & Deep into Ecstasy with Clyde Chafer ($30 early registration, $35 door)
Sunday, May 20
1:30-3:30 Ayurvedic Yoga & Lifestyle: A Seasonal Class w/ Lauren & Elizabeth ($35)
3:30-4:45PM Restorative Yoga w/ Heidi (use yoga pass)
Saturday, May 26
9:00-9:45 BlissMama & Baby Yoga. w/ Heidi 4-week Sessions. (use yoga pass)
June
Friday, June 15
4:30-5:30PM Parnter Yoga w/ Mary Jo (use yoga pass)
Saturday, June 16
Champissage (Indian Head Massage) June 16-18 (21 CEs). $395
Sunday, June 17
3:30-4:45PM Restorative Yoga w/ Heidi (use yoga pass, Bring a Father for $7)
Monday, June 19
Kansa Vatki Foot Massage (7 CEs) $195
Note: Registration for these classes are through Susan. She cannot travel to Morgantown without a minimum number of students enrolled. To register see her website. More information elizabeth@theblissblissbliss.com
Friday, June 29
4:30-5:30PM Parnter Yoga w/ Mary Jo & Laura Blanciforti (use yoga pass)
July
Saturday, July 7
3:30-4:45PM Restorative Yoga w/ Heidi (use yoga pass)
Sunday, July 29
4:00-6:00PM Yoga For Runners & Cyclists w/ Guest Teacher Richard Gardner ($25/35)
August
Saturday, August 12
3:30-4:45PM Restorative Yoga w/ Heidi (use yoga pass)
Sunday, August 19
10:00-12:00PM Engaging The Core During Back Bending w/ Guest Teacher Gretchen Dudek ($40)
2:00-4:00PM The Art of Back Bending: How it Applies to all Asana w/ Guest Teacher Gretchen Dudek ($40)
September
Saturday, September 15
2 Hrs Time TBA Yoga Teacher Training CEUS: Meditation As Love w/ Guest Teacher Joanne VandenHengel ($TBA)
October 2012
Sunday, October 7
4:00-6:00PM Yin Yoga w/ Guest Teacher Richard Gardner ($25/35)
November 2012
Saturday, November 3
2 Hrs Time TBA Yoga Teacher Training CEUS: Adjusts & Assists w/ Guest Teacher Joanne VandenHengel ($TBA)
Friday, November 9
6:00 – 8:00PM Evening Workshop with Max Strom – A Life Worth Breathing $45 in advance / $55 regular rate *Advance registration by October 1, 2012
Details on Upcoming Workshops & Events
Click the + next to a workshop to learn more.
Ashtanga Primer will be a detailed exploration of specific practices in Ashtanga Yoga that can get glossed over in an hour class in favor of “the flow’. Come practice jump-throughs, assist and adjusts, and the more difficult poses like arm balances – along with Ujjayi breath, bandhas (core work) and drishti (gaze). You’ll be amazed at what you can do!!
2 hour Ashtanga Practice adding in all the sun salutes and lots of the vinyasa, and as many of the postures as we can fit! Contact Mary Jo for more information about the Ashtanga Practice at: maryjo@theblissblissbliss.com.
Why should we not start a cleanse in January? Why are certain yoga poses calming and others stimulating? What are some best practices for meditation? Join Lauren Stinespring & Elizabeth Halliday-Reynolds on a year long journey to learn about Ayurveda. Each class will combine yoga, mediation, mantra, and breathing practices. Classes will support the unique constitution (ayurvedic dosha) of participants. We will offer teachings on seasonal and dosha supportive food choices, sacred routines that you can use to enhance your daily life and both simple and complex cleansing techniques that can support the physical body. While participants do not have to come to every class, the opportunity to learn the layers of Ayurveda through out the year will give repeat participants a deeper understanding. Employing an Ayurvedic approach over the course of a year can allow the body to slowly receive the teachings. You get to decide what aspects work for you at this time in your life. The class will meet at least every other month. Come to one or all. Cost: $35. Pre-Registration helpful: elizabeth@blissblissbliss.com.
A fun and gentle approach to re-strengthening the body after pregnancy and labor, increasing energy levels and providing self-care while socializing with other new BlissMamas and their babies. The poses target core and pelvic muscles, tone arms and legs, and release tension in shoulders and neck. Breathing and relaxation exercises are also introduced to alleviate stress. The class is taught in a supportive, peaceful environment for bonding with your baby. Baby yoga and massage are also explored in each class. Mothers with babies that are 6 weeks old to active crawlers are welcome and no prior yoga experience is necessary. 4-week Sessions, pre-registration required. Fore details contact: heidi@theblissblissbliss.com
a workshop developed to bring ease and joy to your birth experience and alleviate common fears associated with labor and birth. The informative 2.5-hour session is intended for expectant mothers in their 2nd or 3rd trimesters and their birthing partners. Yoga-centered techniques that can promote a positive birthing experience will be discussed and explored. This workshop will encourage couples to feel safe, secure, empowered and confident through the entire birthing journey. Time will also be available for questions, sharing, and interaction with other couples. Birthing partner includes spouse, boyfriend, family member, or friend. No yoga experience is necessary. Cost: $50/couple Pre-registration required: heidi@theblissblissbliss.com.
BlissToddler & Me is a fun-loving, active yoga class in a safe, friendly environment for toddlers and their parent or caregiver. Together we will animate yoga poses that encourage and support toddlers’ physical explorations and growth. Stories, music and dance will be integrated to embrace the joy of being happy, healthy & blissful!
Join us for an inspiring lecture and movement workshop with internationally known yoga teacher, Max Strom. This unique renewal workshop is focused on lifting us up from burnout and reigniting the inner fire, transforming depression into inspiration and anger into courage. The evening will integrate a talk based on ideas from his new book with vinyasa flow, breathing practices, and meditation.
Max Strom teaches personal transformation and yoga worldwide, and is known for inspiring and impacting the lives of his students. His methods address the internal, emotional, and spiritual aspects of our life, as well as physical healing. He has taught tens of thousands of students, trained several hundred teachers and is recognized by the Yoga Alliance at their Advanced Teacher level (ERYT 500). Max is the author of A Life Worth Breathing. You can see more of his work on his DVDs, Learn to Breathe and, Max Strom Yoga – Strength, Grace, Healing.
For more information about Max’s work, please visit www.maxstrom.com.
Registration & Cancellation Policy:
To reserve a space in the workshop, full pre-payment at the time of registration is recommended. Refunds or cancellations are available up to two weeks prior to date of workshop. No refunds, no credit given less than two weeks prior to workshop. If BlissBlissBliss or Max Strom cancels the workshop, a full credit or refund will be issued. To register and make payment arrangements, contact Heidi Sherwin (heidi@theblissblissbliss.com) or Elizabeth Halliday-Reynolds (Elizabeth@theblissblissbliss.com). $45 in advance / $55 regular rate *Advance registration by October 1, 2012
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Come and celebrate two of the best indulgences in life: heart opening yoga and delicious wine. The evening will begin with a 90 minute Vinyasa Flow Yoga class. The first half of class will be a flowing series of standing poses focusing on linking our movement with our breath and opening our hearts. The second half of class will be focused on restorative poses with hip, hamstring, and shoulder openers. After yoga class, we will transition into the wine tasting portion of the evening. We will relax, talk, laugh, and taste three delicious wines, that will be paired with cheeses, a fruit torte, and chocolate. Come share in a beautiful evening! $40 per person, $25 without wine – Pre registration is required. To Register: Write checks to Yoga for Wellness, and mail payment and names of attendees to:Adrian Kettering 105 Summit Overlook Drive Morgantown, WV 26508 Adrian can be reached at: adriankettering@hotmail.com
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Partner yoga is a modern twist on an ancient practice. By working with a partner you can stretch deeper and more effectively into poses – sometimes with less physical effort on your part, giving you insight into the full potential of a pose before you can achieve it on your own. It also fosters a deep sense of trust and connection – your experience is literally in each other’s hands (or feet, or back, or….)! Partner Yoga is most compatible with someone of similar size and ability; but sometimes the fun (and learning) is in adapting poses to fit a variety of sizes and abilities. The human body is able to sense proper force and support, to mold and adjust – making it the ideal “prop”. It is a fun, lighthearted, exploratory practice; and complements any style of individual Hatha yoga practice. Remembering and visualizing assists from Partner Yoga takes you deeper into poses when practicing alone. Appropriate for all levels of yoga experience; bring your own partner, or pre register if you need one.
Remember: If you do not have a friend, family member or partner, wanting to take this class with you, contact Mary Jo Schick (maryjo@theblissblissbliss.com) about your participation in this class. If you would enjoy a different time for this class let her know this too. Price: Use your yoga pass
- 9:30-10:30am Vinyasa
- 10:40-11:40am Yin
- 11:40-11:50am FREE Meditation
Weekend Warrior is a dynamic balance of both yin and yang: action and repose, activity and receptivity, movement and stillness. And since these classes are separate you can choose what kind of Warrior you want to be! Please note that both hour-long classes will end in Savasana so if you are only able to get in one class you will have a complete practice.
Get started with a dynamic Vinyasa practice that will challenge and heat the body and burn away anything you no longer need.
Next, melt into a Yin practice. Yin is a series of poses, held for a longer period, while one sends their intention, breath and consciousness to the bodily sensations. This draws the life force (prana or chi) into the deeper meridians, which stimulates the immune system and rejuvenates the whole body. Yin Yoga is the gateway to a mediation practice!
End your time on the mat in a meditative state with a FREE 10 minute guided meditation.
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Treat yourself to two hours of Restorative Yoga with Heidi enhanced with Spa treatments by Elizabeth & Lauren. Surrender into supportive/restful postures, hot stones/head/neck massage/reflexology. Reserve your spot heidisherwin11@gmail.com $30 with early registration.
Come and explore a natural approach to everyday healthcare needs for you and your family. Amy & Melita will be teaching some of the benefits and uses of essential oils, using dōTERRA’s Family Physician Kit. The kit contains 10 essential oils and blends, which are the “feel better” essentials that we all need on a daily basis to care for our families and ourselves. You have a CHOICE in how you take care of your health and the health of your family. You can choose to empower yourself to take healthy actions with dōTERRA essential oils. Connect with those you love as you apply the oils and help yourselves by building your natural immunity. To register Email Melita at melitamollohan@gmail.com or Amy at amy.ahcenter@gmail.com
The holidays are a time for connecting and expressing gratitude. Often times that also includes overindulging and feeling sluggish. This class will invoke the fire (agni) heat in an invigorating flow designed to melt away the stress and tension of the hectic holiday season while ridding the body and the mind of impurities. Be prepared to move and sweat in an energetically firm, even and consistent flow where we will open up the hips, strengthen the arms and core. Come ready to sweat, detox, and let go of what no longer serves you!
Don’t let the thought of 2 hours of yoga scare you off – we will be journaling our New Year’s Intentions at the beginning of our practice and finish with a much deserved extended relaxation! Open to all levels. For questions or to secure your spot, please send Melita an email: melita@theblissblissbliss.com
The Book Club pick for January is
“Man’s Search for Meaning”. Bliss Book Club is a FREE event. We will meet, sip tea, nosh on snacks and discuss the book. Please bring your own tea mug. All teas & extras will be provided. Please invite your friends, family and neighbors. The more the merrier!
Continuing Education
Continuing Education Offers in 2012.
- Champissage (Indian Head Massage) on June 16-18 (21 CEs). $395
- Kansa Vatki Foot Massage June 19 (7 CEs) $195
Registration for these classes are through Susan. To register see her website:. More information elizabeth@theblissblissbliss.com
- 200 Hour Yoga Alliance Certified Teacher Training
This 200-hour Yoga Alliance certified program will explore the art of teaching yoga through an integration of traditional yoga techniques, teaching methodology, Yogic philosophy, and Anatomy & Physiology. This class has typically offered a very flexible schedule of 1 long weekend a month. If enough students are interested a new class could start as early as Fall 2012.
If interested in this program contact Heidi Sherwin at heidi@theblissblissbliss.com
Past Workshops & Events Offered at BlissBlissBliss
If you love meditation and are looking for a monthly class that combines a short teaching with an exploration of Mantra and a deep meditative experience in a group setting then this class is for you. Ananda Bliss will focus on the concepts of love, compassion, and holding the sacred, that help us unlock and connect to our true nature and divine purpose. These teachings are spiritual in nature but do not conflict with religious beliefs. Join Elizabeth as you unravel the layers of consciousness and find the unity in the ultimate reality. Ananda! Bliss! “Love is both the lock and the key.” Contact Elizabeth Halliday-Reynolds for more information: elizabeth@theblissblissbliss.com.
Past Continuing Education Offered at BlissBlissBliss
- Nov 4 10-6 Mini Shirodhara, Nasya and Karna Purna (7CEUs) $155
- Nov 5 10-6 Vedic Body Mask With Hot Towels (7CEUs) $155
- Nov 6 10-6 Marma Therapy – 22 Amazing points for transformation (7CEUs) $155
Register for all 3 by Sept 3 and save $30.
A deposit of one half of the class amount is due by Oct 2nd. Deadline to withdraw from class for full refund is Oct. 2.
To Register for these classes call 304 413 0270 or email elizabeth@theblissblissbliss.com
Level 1 of 3 Vedic Astrology $165.00
Date: TBD
In this class you will learn: Astrological basics,astrology as spiritual practice, the planets, planets and sign interaction, the houses, planetary aspects, and the role of the ascendants/using the lunar ascendant
Please let us know of your interest in taking this class by call 304 413 0270 or email elizabeth@theblissblissbliss.com
September 2011 – June 2012. One long weekend a month (excluding October 2011 and January 2012)
This 200-hour Yoga Alliance certified program will explore the art of teaching yoga through an integration of traditional yoga techniques, teaching methodology, Yogic philosophy, and Anatomy & Physiology.
If interested in this program contact Heidi Sherwin at heidi@theblissblissbliss.com
