SPECIAL EVENTS  at Esther Myers Yoga Studio

OPEN HOUSE FOR THE YOGA TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAMME - October 2010 - June 2012
For those interested in becoming a yoga teacher, enhancing a previous training or simply deepening their own practice and knowledge. We offer a uniquely organic approach to yoga practice and teaching. Our programme combines asana, pranayama and meditation with lecture, discussion, and practicum to create a balanced outlook that will enliven all aspects of your teaching and your approach to the body/mind. You are supported, encouraged, and empowered to question and explore, to find your own path and voice.

Meet the faculty. Bring your questions. Light refreshments will be served. Formal presentation begins at 7:45pm.

Sunday, September 12 7:30pm-9:00pm    
 
ZEN MEDITATION WEEKEND, "Entering the Path, Realizing the Way", with EDWARD ESPE BROWN

Experience sitting and walking meditation with Zen Teacher Edward Brown. With inherent good-heartedness, let's practise cultivating ease, energy, mindfulness, and curiosity, meeting whatever arises.


What characterizes entering the Path is also what marks realizing the Way: beginner's mind, sincerity of effort, careful observation of the obvious. Studying how to be more perceptive, we come to see what we have been overlooking or ignoring. We wake up.

Letting things come home to our hearts, and letting our hearts respond: this is growing to trust our own enlightened nature. With periods of silence, with instructions and talks, question and answer, harmonizing body and mind in the present, we realize joy, well-being, and gratitude.

Read Edward Brown's article

"Let Your Passion Cook".

More information and application

Friday, September 24 - Sunday, September 26

10:00am-1:00pm

and 2:30pm-5:00pm

$350, with two lunches included  
Location: Renaissance Yoga and Ayurveda, 391 Ontario Street, Toronto, (near Carlton Street and Parliament Street)
 
Teachers’ Seminar
Friday, September 24 12:30pm-3:00pm $60  
Location: Esther Myers Yoga Studio
 
TEACHERS' LAB: AN OPEN FORUM DISCUSSION moderated by TAMA SOBLE and/or MONICA VOSS
Please call, email, or check the web for topic. All teachers and teachers in training welcome.

Oct. 1, Nov. 5, Dec. 3

  by donation (to Sistering)
 
YOGA FOR HEALTH & WELL-BEING with GEORGIANA BEAL, DR. VALERIA BLUMENKRANZ, TAMA SOBLE and MONICA VOSS

Spend a weekend exploring how yoga practice can support and assist individuals coping with physical and psychological challenges. Deepen your understanding of these conditions and learn how to adapt your teaching to reflect the needs of your students.

Yoga for Health and Well-Being is intended for certified and non-certified yoga and meditation teachers, teachers-in-training, health professionals, therapists, social workers and interested students of yoga. CEU's awarded through Yoga Alliance.

Saturday, November 6- Sunday, November 7   $325 or $175/day  
 
Location: The Centre, 316 Dupont St., Toronto
A YOGA AND ANATOMY WEEKEND with PETER BLACKABY
This weekend will explore two main themes, the first being what constitutes 'safe practice', the second being the more elusive connection between mind, body and breath. We will approach the subjects in various ways, with lectures, practical work and group discussions. Anyone interested in deepening their understanding of yoga in the modern context is welcome.

Friday evening, February 4 -

Sunday, February 6, 2011

$375  
 
Location: TBA      
Teachers’ Seminar: Understanding Injury and Repair
Friday, February 4 12:30pm-3:00pm $60  
Location: Esther Myers Yoga Studio

[condition] Pre-registration and pre-payment are required for all workshops and special events at least 7 days in advance. Enrollment is limited.

CANCELLATION POLICY: With more than 48 hours notice, you will receive credit towards classes or workshops in the same term. The Studio cannot give refunds.