Immersions are one to five week courses that allow students to work consistently on a particular style or body of material in a focused period of time.
North Williams
SHADOW YOGA 1 for Everyone
A Great Class for Beginners!
with Lita Batho
7:30 - 8:30am, Monday - Thursday
February 6 - 23, 3 weeks • $120
March 5 - 29, 4 weeks • $150
April 9 - 26, 3 weeks • $120
This class focuses on Hatha and Shadow Yoga practices to build a foundation for practice and health. Shadow Yoga draws from classic yoga texts, South Indian martial arts, dance and medicine, and the principles of nature. The practice supports the evolution of health, clarity and strength through finding efficient, natural movement. Complete beginners are welcome. The first level of practice includes basic warm ups and standing sequences, which provide a basic vocabulary of movements. From here the practitioner may build on this foundation to create a sustainable, rewarding yoga practice.
This class is open to all; beginners and those who have practiced other styles of yoga but are new to Shadow Yoga. The immersion form allows for effective learning: over the course of a month, you can expect to finish the class with tools to continue, on your own or in class, for the months ahead.
Partial Registration allowed if students preregister and pay at a rate of $10 per class.
About Lita Batho
 North Williams
SHADOW YOGA Level 2 with Lita Batho
6:15 - 7:20am, Monday - Thursday,
February 6 - 23, 3 weeks • $120
March 5 - 29, 4 weeks • $150
April 9 - 26, 3 weeks • $120
This is an intermediate level Shadow Yoga class with refinement in preludes, asana, and sequencing. Shadow Yoga is a challenging and effective style of Hatha Yoga. The foundation of this style is three Preludes, or set sequences, which the beginner/intermediate student may work with to create a state of capability and awareness, leading to greater benefit from the asana practice. In this class we work with the Shadow Yoga Prelude forms, asana, and a bit of yoga philosophy. The immersion format is conducive to progress, in just one month, one can see the benefit of consistent practice. Lita Batho has been practicing yoga since 1995, and studied with the founder of the Shadow Yoga school, Zhander Remete, since 2003. She has been approved by him to teach in this style.
Drop in and partials attendance okay but email Lita first to discuss at lita@litayoga.com.
About Lita Batho
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North Williams
SPECIAL! WEEK-LONG SHADOW YOGA IMMERSIONS with Lita Batho
6:30 - 7:45am
February 27 - March 2, Mon - Fri, 5 days • $50
April 2 - 5, Mon - Thurs, 4 days • $40
These two short immersions are offered this winter to give you a chance to get a picture of the Shadow Yoga practice. All three preludes and short asana sequences will be introduced.
About Lita Batho
 North Williams
VINYASA YOGA All Levels with Sweethome
7:15 - 8:30am, Monday - Friday, 2 weeks • $100
February 13 - 24
March 12 - 23
April 9 - 20
May 14 - 25
Vi means variety and nyasa means placement. Like a magnet, the Vinyasa practice pulls one into the present moment and brings awareness to our place, our actions, and their effects. It is a beautiful practice that unites movement and breath, body and mind. Immersing yourself in a daily practice with a teacher is a great way to inspire your personal practice at home.
This immersion will focus on the sequences that are born from the sun salutation. The focus of linking the movement with breath and sound will be emphasized. The form and discipline of the practice act as a container and within is the creativity that is supported by this form. One’s own practice can be very individual and spontaneous once the framework is established.
Drop in and partials okay with Sweethome's consent. (min. of 6 students)
About Sweethome
 Southeast
VINYASA YOGA 1 & 2 with Amanda Baker
4 weeks, Mon - Thurs, 6:15 - 7:20am • $150
February 6 - March 1
March 5 - 29
April 2 - 26
This class focuses on developing an awareness of the breath during movement through careful use of asanas, pranayama and meditation. Drawing on Hatha and Vinyasa Yoga and Yoga Philosophy, students are encouraged to deepen their practice by safely exploring the edges of their comfort zone. Classes include basic warm-ups, standing and seated sequences, and development of the core, all with the goal of finding stability in the poses, connection to the breath and focus of the mind.
Drop in's and partials allowed.
About Amanda
North Williams
CHANTING AND MEDITATION with Sweethome
1 week, Monday - Friday, 8:00 - 9:00am • $45
February 6 - 10
April 2 - 6
An hour each morning focused on warming up the body with some soft stretches, and then spending 45 minutes chanting and practicing meditation techniques to support body and mind and spirit.
About Sweethome
How to register for an Immersion:
Register online at www.yogashalapdx.com, by phone 503.963.9642, or mail payment or drop by either shala studio: 3808 North Williams or 3249 SE Division.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
Unless otherwise specified in the course, workshop or retreat descriptions, cancellations made up to two weeks before a course will result in a full refund, less $35 or a 20% processing fee (whichever is less), or a full shala credit with no fee. No refunds are granted for cancellations made with less than two weeks notice. Students registered for the full course will not be refunded for any missed sessions and will not receive certificates of completion for partial completion of a seminar or retreat. Yoga Shala of Portland reserves the right to cancel courses, in which case a full refund will be granted to those registered. |
