Author: yogamod

Kirtan Yogic Chant, Music and Nada yoga (sound healing) this Sat.

Posted by | Mar 7, 2012 | , , |

The Yoga Ecstatic is holding a special night of yoga chant (Kirtan) and live music at a private residence in Annapolis including food and desserts. All are welcome to this unique event. Come to sing, learn and have fun. Please rsvp to Jason (Jay) at 407-461-8908 or jay@jayzek.com. A $10 donation is appreciated but not required. It’s going to be live music with a full music group (Jason Zeckowski, Alina Lightchaser, Bryan Gall and Holly Meyers), lots of food and community. Spiritual chant is an essential part of yoga, in particular the practice of Nada yoga which uses sound vibrations to assist in meditation and various problematic psychological and spiritual conditions. It is also employed to raise the level of awareness of the energy centers (chakras), create relaxation, and healing through...

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Rod Stryker book signing tomorrow

Posted by | Mar 1, 2012 | , , |

Rod Stryker, the founder of ParaYoga and one of the most respected Yoga teachers in the country is coming to Annapolis, Maryland: February 29th – March 4th. While the training is full, there is a wait list in the event that space opens up. Rod Stryker will be be having a book signing (open to the public) on Friday, March 2nd at 6 o’clock at Anne Arundel Community College – CADE building, room 219. If you have any questions about the event, please contact Lynn Matthews of Yoga4Life at lynn.yoga4life@gmail.com. —- Here’s some more info about ParaYoga and Rod’s latest book… ParaYoga is one of the country’s fastest growing most respected styles of Yoga today. Developed by master teacher, Yogarupa Rod Stryker, ParaYoga links students and teachers of all levels to the power, spirit, and tradition of Yoga. ParaYoga is dedicated to sharing the essence of these timeless teachings in ways that enhance all aspects of modern life. ParaYoga provides students the rare opportunity to experience a complete approach to practice. “Para” means supreme, ancient, highest, the culmination of all effort. ParaYoga offers students of all levels access to the entire range and sacred power of Yoga. “Desire is here to stay. The challenge we all face, and which I intend to guide you through, is to learn how to take into account the full measure of who you...

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Yoga Nidra today

Posted by | Feb 26, 2012 | , , |

Going to Chris Kelley’s (Blue Pearl Yoga) monthly Yoga nidra practice/gentle practice today 10:00am at Shakti Studio. If you haven’t tried Yoga Nidra before, this is a great way to experience it. $15 drop-in free. Here’s a short blog post I did last year describing my first experience with Yoga Nidra – I now do it about 5 days a week and use it to de-stress, energize and help improve my sleep (depending on what time of day I do...

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Free and community yoga classes this weekend, Valentine's day yoga and partner yoga classes in Annapolis.

Posted by | Feb 11, 2012 | , , , , , , |

A lot going on this weekend in and around Annapolis.  Full details for each event available at AnnapolisYogaCalendar.com Today’s events… 8:45 am – Yoga Basics class at Shakti Studio ($15) – geared towards beginners looking to learn basic poses and get started with yoga.   In case you haven’t been to Shakti before, they typically have a great student to instructor ratio and offer lots of hands on suggestions and assistance. 9:00am – Free In-store Yoga class at Lululemon Annapolis with Shannon Morton of Prana Yoga Studio.  They suggest bringing your own mat, but do have so extras there. 2:00pm – Heart Centered Yoga Class at Ridgely Retreat (discounted drop-in rate of $14) – A yoga class focused on opening the heart center, balancing the chakras, nurturing the soul and experiencing gratitude 2:00pm – Introduction to Yoga class at Prana – class explores foundations of yoga including basic poses and breathing techniques to calm your mind and energize your body. 3:00pm – Valentine’s Partner Yoga at Premier Health Club – special Valentine’s Partner Yoga session led by instructor Alicia Sweeney.   Among its benefits, the special class encourages nonverbal communication and cooperation between couples.  Admission for member couples is $35, non-member couples $45. Space is limited. 6:15pm – Free Yoga For Veterans Class with Christopher Keller (Towson) – This is a free class offered to any military veterans, active duty or first responders. The class...

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Yoga Nidra for Cancer Patients, Survivors and Caregivers at the Wellness House of Annapolis.

Posted by | Feb 7, 2012 | , , |

Know someone who is a cancer patient, survivor or caregiver? Yoga Nidra is being offered by Chesapeake Yoga & Wellness twice a month  at the Wellness House of Annapolis. Details here.   Annapolis Yoga Studios: Submit your discounted community yoga classes or workshops to AnnapolisYogaCalendar.com here. Interested in more Annapolis Yoga events, specials and free/discounted classes offered by local Yoga studios? ‘Like Us’ on Facebook at http://Facebook.com/AnnapolisYoga to get newsfeed updates the second we post them. Not on Facebook? We are also on Twitter at: http://www.Twitter.com/AnnapolisYoga New: Interested in meeting up and practicing Yoga with similar minded Yogis at different studios and locations (and receiving special group yoga discounts and perks)? Join the new Annapolis Yoga Meetup...

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