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 Southeast
BEGINNER’S YOGA: A course designed to introduce beginners to yoga and our teachers
4 Weeks, Mondays, 7:00 - 8:00pm • $35
January 9 - 30 with April Streeter
February 6 - 27
March 5 - 26
April 2 - 30 (5 weeks) • $44
The Beginner’s Yoga course is a great way to meet our teachers and try yoga! If you have ever wondered, “What are these different styles of yoga?” or “I don’t know which class to go to,” this course is for you. Each month a new teacher will introduce you to the basics of yoga in their individual style of teaching and practice.
The Yoga Shala of Portland offers classes with well-trained, certified yoga teachers –- many of whom have been teaching for years and continue their education and training through ongoing study. Based in the roots of classical yoga, our course reflects the individual path each teacher has taken in training with different teachers and traditions of yoga. We developed this course with the belief that there is a teacher for everyone, and we would like to help you find one you enjoy at the Shala!
For your first class, all you need is yourself and comfortable clothing you can move in. We have mats and other props for you to use, as well as mats for sale if you would like one of your own.
Williams
BEGINNER’S YOGA: A course designed to introduce beginners to yoga and our teachers
4 Weeks, Mondays, 7:30 - 8:30pm • $35
January 9 - 30 with Jen Olander
February 6 - 27 with Jen Olander
March 5 - 26 with Kellie Supriano
April 2 - 30 with Mandy Kruger (5 weeks, $44)
he Beginner’s Yoga course is a great way to meet our teachers and try yoga! If you have ever wondered, “What are these different styles of yoga?” or “I don’t know which class to go to,” this course is for you. Each month a new teacher will introduce you to the basics of yoga in their individual style of teaching and practice.
The Yoga Shala of Portland offers classes with well-trained, certified yoga teachers –- many of whom have been teaching for years and continue their education and training through ongoing study. Based in the roots of classical yoga, our course reflects the individual path each teacher has taken in training with different teachers and traditions of yoga. We developed this course with the belief that there is a teacher for everyone, and we would like to help you find one you enjoy at the Shala!
For your first class, all you need is yourself and comfortable clothing you can move in. We have mats and other props for you to use, as well as mats for sale if you would like one of your own.
 Williams, TT
PROGRESSIVE ASANA SEQUENCING
with Lita Batho
January’s Focus: Virasana
4 weeks, Fridays, 6:30 - 8:00am
January 6 - February 10 (no class 1/27 & 2/3) • $60
This Course is open to students with a current yoga practice, who would like to take their practice to a deeper understanding of the art of sequencing and to learn more about the function and benefits of the highlighted asanas.
Each week takes you though sequences designed to bring you closer to the goal asana, and then to bring you back to a neutral state while keeping the benefits of the asana in your system. Home practice during the course is essential.
Teacher Training Required Courses 6 hours. Open to all students.
 Williams, TT
RAGA MALKAUNS with Michael Stirling
8 weeks, Mondays, 7:00 - 9:00pm,
January 16 - March 5
$108 before January 9, $151 thereafter
$20 drop-in with previous experience
Raga Malkauns is a majestic and supernatural raga of the late night. It’s mood is extraordinarily expansive and is represented by the image of a yogi (Shiva) in deep meditation, and derived from His Taandav, (cosmic dance). According to Pandit Pran Nath, Mr. Stirling’s Guru, Malkauns is considered to be one of the six major ragas in the system of North Indian classical music.
Raga singing is a classical, highly devotional and improvised musical form directly descended from ancient traditions passed on orally from teacher to disciple in the Guru-Shishya tradition.
This class is taught in the Kirana style of North Indian classical vocal music, which traces its history back 700 years to the colorful era of the mogul kings and the legendary saint and singer Gopal Nayak, who worshipped Krishna, embraced Sufism and blended these elements into a spiritual form expressed in the language of music. Students will increase their knowledge and broaden their understanding of the general elements of North Indian Classical Music (raga & tala) and its ancient cultural and historical elements. The form allows for the greatest range of expression by the vocalist, and the lyric content is concerned with divine love, the separation of lovers, nature and the seasons.
Raga class will be accompanied by tambura (the essential drone instrument) and tabla (a set of two small hand drums). These classes are open to beginners and those with experience as well. Teacher Training Elective 16 hours.
 Southeast, TT
ANATOMY & MOVEMENT 102: MUSCLES - Vitality with Wendy Hambridge
Second Quarter: 4 weeks, Wednesdays, 5:30 - 8:00pm, January 18 - February 8
$160 before January 11, $180 thereafter
The muscles are vital, active, agents of change and through them we create movement. With over 600 muscles in the body, the range of possibility is great! We will investigate and experience governing principles of muscle action through study of their anatomy and movement. Embodying our muscles through intellect and experience brings both dynamism and ease, resistance and resolution, and an understanding of the coexistence of opposites. Touch, drawing, models, movement and somatic experiences are used to facilitate and understand the fascinating and complex world of anatomy.
Advanced Studies/Teacher Training Required Course. 12.5 accredited hours.
 Southeast, TT
FREEING THE SHOULDERS AND PELVIS
A Progressive 4-Week Series with Jack Mason
4 Weeks, Saturday, 2:00 - 4:00 pm,
February 4 - 25 • $59
You will learn a series of movement options that will help you gain more mobility in your shoulders and pelvis. The pelvic play will free your legs to pelvis to torso continuum. We will explore deep floor stretches, variations of downward & upward dog and some openings using six sets of Iyengar wall ropes.
This will be challenging play so there will be a 5 minute rest break in the middle. You will be given 2 to 3 ranges of motion for each movement; you choose your range. The furthest range of movement will be extremely challenging.
Who Should Attend: You should not have any significant injuries in your shoulders, arms or hands that prevent hanging with your hands from ropes attached to the wall. You should be able to sit on your heels and sit with your hips supported by a folded blanket and your legs folded in.
Advanced Studies/Teacher Training Elective Course. 8 accredited hours. No prerequiste.
6 students max. No drop-ins or partial registration.
About Jack
Williams
EVENING SHADOW YOGA COURSE: The Circling Form (Kartikkeya Mandala)
with Lita Batho
3 weeks, Wednesdays, February 15 - 29, 6:30 - 7:45pm
$36 by February 10, $45 thereafter
Minimum 6 students
Kartikkeya Mandala is the third series of postures suggested for the student of Shadow Yoga. Although some experience with the first two is helpful, it is not required for this course. This form includes standing forward bends, twists, and classical asana such as Triangle Pose, within a flowing sequence. The preludes are designed as preparation for the deeper practices of yoga, such as seated asana, inversions, and pranayama. They prepare the mind and body to approach these with ease. Likewise they, with practice, simply make being in your mind and body easier. Lita has studied with the founder of Shadow Yoga, Zhander Remete, since 2003.
For more information visit Lita’s website at: www.litayoga.com
Williams, TT
PROGRESSIVE ASANA SEQUENCING with Lita Batho
March’s Focus: Baddha Konasana
4 weeks, Fridays, March 9 - 30, 6:30 - 8:00am • $60
This Course is open to students with a current yoga practice, who would like to take their practice to a deeper understanding of the art of sequencing and to learn more about the function and benefits of the highlighted asanas.
Each week takes you though sequences designed to bring you closer to the goal asana, and then to bring you back to a neutral state while keeping the benefits of the asana in your system. Home practice during the course is essential.
Teacher Training Required Courses 6 hours. Open to all students.
Southeast, TT
ANATOMY & MOVEMENT 103: ORGANS & LIGAMENTS - Container & Contents
with Wendy Hambridge
Third Quarter: 5 weeks, Wednesdays, 5:30 - 8:00pm, March 7 - April 11
(no class 3/28) $200 before February 29, $225 thereafter
Ligaments guide the force of movement of the bones created by the muscles, and suspend our organs with our abdominal cavity. They are specific and precise. Embodying the ligaments brings clarity, specificity and focus to one’s yoga practice.
The organs, our contents maintain our daily functions, they provide breath, nourishment and elimination. They are round, three dimensional and provide postural support. We will locate and experience the organs and how they support the movement of our body and how our movement effects them. Embodying the organs brings depth and fullness, ease and satisfaction to our movement and lives.
Touch, drawing, models, movement and somatic experiences are used to facilitate our experience and understanding.
Advanced Studies/Teacher Training Required Course. 12.5 accredited hours.
Wiliams, TT
RAGAS OF SPRINGTIME with Michael Stirling
8 weeks, Mondays, April 2 - May 21, 7:00 - 9:00pm
$108 before May 14, $151 thereafter
$20 drop-in with previous experience
‘Ragas of Springtime’ will explore the colorful seasonal ragas: Raga Basant, Raga Megh and Raga Mian Ki Malhar.
Raga singing is a classical, highly devotional and improvised musical form directly descended from ancient traditions passed on orally from teacher to disciple in the Guru-Shishya tradition.
This class is taught in the Kirana style of North Indian classical vocal music, which traces its history back 700 years to the colorful era of the mogul kings and the legendary saint and singer Gopal Nayak, who worshipped Krishna, embraced Sufism and blended these elements into a spiritual form expressed in the language of music. Students will increase their knowledge and broaden their understanding of the general elements of North Indian Classical Music (raga & tala) and its ancient cultural and historical elements. The form allows for the greatest range of expression by the vocalist, and the lyric content is concerned with divine love, the separation of lovers, nature and the seasons.
Raga class will be accompanied by tambura (the essential drone instrument) and tabla (a set of two small hand drums). These classes are open to beginners and those with experience as well. Teacher Training Elective 16 hours.
Williams, TT
PROGRESSIVE ASANA SEQUENCING with Lita Batho
April’s Focus: Ardha Matsyendrasana
4 weeks, Fridays, April 6 - 27, 6:30 - 8:00am • $60
This Course is open to students with a current yoga practice, who would like to take their practice to a deeper understanding of the art of sequencing and to learn more about the function and benefits of the highlighted asanas.
Each week takes you though sequences designed to bring you closer to the goal asana, and then to bring you back to a neutral state while keeping the benefits of the asana in your system. Home practice during the course is essential.
Teacher Training Required Courses 6 hours. Open to all students.
ANATOMY & MOVEMENT 104: NERVOUS SYSTEM, FLUIDS & ENDOCRINE - Fluidity & Clarity with Wendy Hambridge
Fourth Quarter: 5 weeks, Wednesdays, 5:30 - 8:00pm, April 25 - May 23
$200 before April 18, $225 thereafter
In this last series we build understanding and experience of our systems of communication. The nervous system organizes our experiences into patterns. It communicates between our inner and outer worlds. The fluids are the transportation system of the body, they lubricate every membrane. They include the blood, lymph, synovial, cerebrospinal, interstitial, and cellular fluids. The endocrine glands are the major chemical governing system and works intimately with the nervous system through our fluids and connects us to the universal.
How can we balance the Autonomic Nervous System with the Somatic Nervous System? How can we maintain our fluidity? How can balance our relationship between heaven and earth? We hold these questions and more in this series of classes.
Touch, drawing, models, movement and somatic experiences are used to facilitate our experience and understanding.
Advanced Studies/Teacher Training Required Course. 12.5 accredited hours.
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