BIRTHING REHEARSAL FOR PARTNERS
with Tina Lilly

Saturdays, May 3 & July 12, 1:00 - 3:30pm • $60 per couple

RAGA SINGING LEVEL 2
with Michael Stirling

8 Weeks – Thursdays, May 8 - June 26, 7:15 - 8:45pm • $100 full course or $15 drop-in (drop-ins with previous experience only)

Springtime in Your Soul: A Special Weekend “Sound School”
with Gina Salá.

May 17 + 18
WORKSHOP PACKAGE: $80, WORKSHOP AND KIRTAN PACKAGE: $95

Workshop Part I: “Meeting Your Voice: Pleasure, Power and Possibilities”
Saturday, May 17, 1:00-4:30 pm $55
Meet your voice! In this weekend Sound School, join Gina on a guided tour of your soul. Discover delicious techniques from east and west, and learn songs and chants to experience the power and beauty of your own Divine instrument. This workshop intended for anyone who wants to experience greater freedom in giving voice. All are welcome in this fun, deep and transformative workshop.

Kirtan: “Springtime In Your Soul”
Saturday, May 17, reception 6:30pm, Kirtan 7:30pm • $15 advanced/$20 Day of Show
Sing your soul in a call and response Kirtan with Gina.

Workshop Part II: “Gateway of Your Voice: Applying the Practice”
Sunday, May 18 , 10:00 am-12:30 pm • $35
In this follow up to Meeting Your Voice, Gina Salá addresses specific vocal issues and then guides us in a deeper practice of embodied presence, nada yoga, (the yoga of sound) and opening to the One within us all through the gateway of our voices. Attendance at the May 17 workshop is strongly recommended though not required.

NOTE: Springtime In Your Soul plants the seeds for continuing studies with Gina in her brand new Sound School beginning this fall at Yoga Shala. For more information:
www.ginasala.com

About Gina Salá:
Gina Salá has lead workshops and chanting on 5 continents and has a repertoire spanning 23 languages. She began chanting mantra at age 3 in Swami Sivananda Radha's Yasodhara Ashram and has continued throughout her life. She draws on the techniques and inspirations of many teachers and has sung for Cirque du Soleil, at the UN and many other stages, living rooms and huts. She is passionate about sharing the power of voice to heal and transform and bring joy, helping people discover the beauty of their own voices, and singing us awake to who we are. She leads annual River of Sound (sound study tours) to India, and is available or private sessions.

MONTHLY RESTORATIVE YOGA WORKSHOP
with Jennifer Slater

Saturdays, 1:00 - 3:00pm • $25 Individual Workshop or $80 for Series
May 17: Immune System • June 21: Woman’s Moon Cycle • August 2: Headaches, Fatigue & Stress • August 30: Digestive & Organ Health

BIRTH PREPARATION FOR PARTNERS WORKSHOP
with Shana Celnicker-Chong

Sunday, May 18 (Williams), 2:30 - 5:30pm & Saturdays, June 21 - August 9, 12:30 - 3:30pm • $60 per couple
Pre-registration required and a minimum of 3 couples, maximum 6 couples per workshop.

MEDITATION
with Baba Shivarudra Balayogi Maharaj

Saturday, May 24, 7:00pm • FREE!

Street Yoga and the Yoga Shala are pleased to host
Yoga Therapy Training with the Samarya Center:
YOGA THERAPY TRAINING
with the Samarya Center

IMT Basics
Integrated Movement Therapy
Friday, May 30, 2-7pm
$75 Friday

IMT Level 1
( IMT Basics is required for IMT Level 1 workshops)
Saturday, May 31, 12noon-7pm
& Sunday, June 1, 12noon to 7pm
$360 (includes IMT Basics)

A percentage of training proceeds will support Street Yoga, an organization that teaches yoga to homeless youth and youth at risk of homelessness

The Samarya Center’s Integrated Movement Therapy® is a holistic therapy approach for people of all ages, using yoga’s philosophical, physical and spiritual framework in conjunction with conventional neuro-physiological perspectives to address unique challenges, including: chronic pain, depression, stroke, MS, Autism, Parkinson’s, traumatic brain injury, and anxiety. Workshops are appropriate for anyone who wants to learn about how to use yoga for healing, including therapists, teachers, parents, and yoga teachers.

IMT Basics is a five-hour introductory course that
focuses on:
· The evolution of IMT, including its roots in both yoga and traditional clinical fields
· The underlying philosophies of IMT
· The ingredients for an optimal learning environment
· A basic understanding of how neural pathways are built in the brain
· The six core principles of IMT and how these provide a framework for therapy

IMT Level 1 focuses on providing a more in-depth understanding of IMT’s holistic frameworkand its application during assessment and treatment. The framework consists of six core principles:
· Structure and continuity
· Language Stimulation
· Social Interaction
· Self-calming
· Physical Stimulation
· Direct Self-Esteem Building
The workshop format is discussion with lots of experiential learning, including yoga postures and practical activities

Molly Lannon Kenny, MS-CCC, is a nationally recognized innovator, researcher and educator in the field of yoga-based therapy, neurophysiology and yoga. She is a licensed speech-language pathologist and certified yoga instructor, and is the cofounder and director of The Samarya Center.

The Samarya Center is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing yoga and yoga therapy to people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds. We provide yoga classes, yoga-based therapy sessions, and community programs on a sliding scale basis.

Register by filling out an online application at http://streetyoga.org
or call the Yoga Shala at (503) 963-9642

YOGA ANATOMY with Leslie Kaminoff

The Diaphragms & Respiratory Anatomy
June 6, 7 & 8 • Friday 6:00 – 9:00pm, Saturday & Sunday 12:00 – 6:00pm • Friday only, $40; Fri/Sat/Sun, $220 before May 7, $260 thereafter

Individualized Asana, Breath & Yoga Therapy Seminar
Pre-requisite: Yoga Anatomy or Previous Workshops with Leslie
Monday, June 9, 11:00am – 7:00pm • $125 before May 7, $150 thereafter

FULL WORKSHOP - Weekend and Monday, Before May 7: $335; $395 thereafter

About the weekend course:
This course provides a practical grounding in the essentials of the anatomy and physiology of yoga practice with a particular emphasis on the relationship between breathing and healthy spinal function. We will focus on the anatomy and pressure mechanics of breathing, the three diaphragms and the thoracic and abdominal muscles.

Covered topics include:
• The evolution, structure and function of the spinal column
• The evolution and function of breathing, and its relation to spinal movements
• The anatomy and physiology of the diaphragm and respiratory mechanism
• Breath as the integrating principle of posture, movement and yoga practice
• The Vocal Diaphragm - Regulating Space, Speech and Sound
• Introduction to the Bandhas - Release and Action at the Three Diaphragms

Yoga Teachers qualify for 15 hours contact hours in yoga anatomy and/or teaching methodology with the Yoga Alliance. A required course of the yoga shala advanced training program. This Workshop is open to
everyone.

About Monday's course:
Students continue to learn by observing case studies and exploring anatomy and yoga concepts in depth.

Yoga Teachers qualify for 8 hours contact hours in yoga anatomy and/or teaching methodology with the Yoga Alliance.

ABOUT LESLIE KAMINOFF
Leslie Kaminoff is a yoga therapist inspired by the tradition of T.K.V. Desikachar. He is an internationally recognized specialist with over twenty six years’ experience in the fields of yoga and breath anatomy. He leads anatomy and yoga methodology workshops for many of the leading yoga associations, schools and training programs in the world. Leslie's new book Yoga Anatomy, published by Human Kinetics was the top selling Anatomy Book when released in Fall 07.

Leslie is the founder of The Breathing Project, a non-profit educational corporation dedicated to the teaching of individualized, breath-centered yoga practice and therapy in New York City and Great Barrington, MA. Leslie organized international yoga conferences while serving as Vice-President of Unity in Yoga. Prior to the formation of The Yoga Alliance, Leslie was a strong voice in the ensuing national debate regarding the application of those certification standards. This dialogue resulted in the creation of eSutra, an influential e-mail list and blog that has an active worldwide membership.

RAGA SINGING FOR BEGINNERS
with Michael Stirling

8 Weeks – Mondays, June 9 - July 28, 7:15 - 8:45pm • $100 full course or $15 drop-in (drop-ins with previous experience only)

Kirtan and Workshop
with Wade Imre Morissette

Wade’s first visit to Portland!

June 13+14
SPECIAL KIRTAN AND WORKSHOP PACKAGE! $54 FOR BOTH EVENTS!

YOGA SHALA LUCKY 7 YEAR ANNIVERSARY BASH! Variety show, music, food and libations.

Saturday, June 7, 7:00 pm

THE HEART OF YOGA PHILOSOPHY: AN IN-DEPTH LOOK AT YOGA & SAMKHYA
with Matt Huish

10 Weeks – Wednesdays, June 18 - August 27 (no class 7/2), 6:45 - 8:45pm • $300

MAKING PEACE WITH YOUR BODY
by BeNourished’s™ Dana Sturtevant, MS, RD, Nutrition Therapist & Yoga Teacher and Hilary Kinavey, LPC, Therapist

10 Weeks – Fridays, June 20 - August 29, 9:30 - 11:00am • $35 per session; 10% DISCOUNT available when balance paid in full.

Registration required. Limit of 12 participants. Register with BeNourished™ at www.benourished.org.

108 SUN SALUTATIONS! SUMMER SOLSTICE
with Matt Nelson

Saturday, June 21, 4:00 - 6:00pm • $8 community rate or class card

DOG CYCLE & WALL ROPES
with Jack Mason

6 Weeks – Saturdays, June 21 - August 2 (no class July 5), 1:30 - 3:45pm • $130 (maximum number of students 6)

STREET YOGA BENEFIT DAY – Music, Crafts & Classes for Kids & Adults

Sunday, June 29, 2:00 - 7:00pm • by donation

INTRODUCTION TO YOGA: DEVELOPING FLEXIBILITY Levels 1+2
with Nandini

6 Weeks – Tuesdays, July 1 - August 5, 6:00 - 7:15pm • $60 (drop-ins allowed, registration encouraged)

BEGINNING MEDITATION: HIMALAYAN TRADITION
with Chuck Linke

6 Weeks, Thursdays, July 10 - August 14, 7:15 - 8:45pm • $60

INTRODUCTION TO SHADOW YOGA
with Devi

4 Weeks – Saturdays, July 12 - August 2, 8:00 - 9:30am • $40 (drop-ins welcome with previous experience)

INTRODUCTION TO SHADOW YOGA
with Lita Batho

Friday, July 25, 6:00 - 7:30pm • $15

GRAVITY & GRACE: RESISTANCE & YOUR INNER TEACHER
with Peter Sterios

Weekend Workshop, August 1 - 3, Week-long Immersion, August 4 - 8

FREEING YOUR LIMBS
with Jack Mason

Saturday, August 9, 2:00 - 5:15pm • $35 (limit 12 people)

VINYASA: PREPARING FOR SEATED POSTURES Levels 1+2
with Nandini

6 Weeks – Tuesdays, August 12 - September 16, 6:00 - 7:15pm • $60 (drop-ins allowed, registration encouraged)

FULL MOON VOICE AS PRAYER CIRCLE
with Kristin Bowen

Friday, August 15, 6:00 - 8:00pm • $20

MEDITATION LEVEL 2: HIMALAYAN TRADITION
with Chuck Linke

4 Weeks – Thursdays, August 28 - September 18, 7:15 - 8:45pm • $40

VT, TT, Williams • PATANJALI’S YOGA SUTRA: EXPLAINED & CHANTED – Chapter One with Chase Bosart

Friday - Sunday, August 22 - 25; Friday, 6:00 - 9:00pm; Saturday 12:00 - 5:00pm; Sunday 12:00 - 4:00pm • Full Series $360

Single Workshop $180 before July 25 or $200 thereafter. Full Series - 3 weekend workshops. On-going, begin anytime.

Shiva Bhangima (Nata Yoga) is the expression of Lord Shiva’s eternal dance, often referred to as the Shiva Tandava or Shiva’s vigorous dance, which is the source of the cycle of creation, preservation and dissolution.

According to the Puranas, Shiva dances a wild and vigorous (tandava) dance in the cremation grounds at night but dances a soft and graceful dance in the tranquillity of the twilight. The Natya Shastra of Bharata Muni is referred to as the fifth veda. The fourth chapter is titled ‘The Characteristics of the Tandava dance’. At the beginning of this chapter Lord Shiva declares: ‘I have conceived a dance since I am fond of dancing every evening. It is embellished with different karanas and angaharas.’ He goes on to describe the 108 karanas and the 32 anghaharas - the composite parts of the dance and then states:  ‘…. the aforementioned 108 karanas enumerated by me may be employed in the course of dance, fight, personal combats and in other special movements like strolling.’

The full practice format will be introduced – karanas, asanas, bandha, kriya, mudra, pratyahara and pranayama. This workshop is open to all levels with some previous yoga experience. for further information on nata yoga, please visit the website: www.shadowyoga.com

Students of all levels will find much in this workshop to enhance and enrich their practice. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to study with one of the greatest living yoga masters today.      

Natanaga Zhander (Shandor Remete) is the founder of Shadow Yoga. He was introduced to Yoga at the age of six. His research background also includes the study of martial arts, Ayurvedic and Siddha systems of medicine and the application of Varma Kalai (Marma Sthana). Shadow Yoga has courses and workshops in Europe, Russia, Asia, the United States and Australia.

www.shadowyoga.com
shadowyoga@mac.com