yoga Workshops and events
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- June 21: Summer Solstice Yoga for All! with Christine Holt
- July 12 : Couples Yoga for Labor and Birth with Susan Cline Lucey
- July 13: Belly After Baby with Andrea Trompley, PT
- July 27: Chant Workshop and Kirtan with Kirtan Soul Revival
- TBD: Basic ChildLight Yoga Teacher Training Course with Lisa Flynn
Couples Yoga for Labor and Birth, with Susan Cline Lucey
In this one-time Friday night workshop, you and your partner will learn yoga, breath work, massage, and relaxation techniques for pregnancy, labor and birth. We'll cover a variety of labor support techniques and pain coping practices for the different stages of labor as well as counter-pressure tips to help with back pain during labor. Conversation will also focus on the physiology of labor, how/when to coach through a contraction, and the specific practice of non-focused awareness as a tool for labor. This workshop is a great way for you to connect as a couple in preparation for sharing the birth experience together - it's invaluable for first time parents, as well as for those second/third time parents who are not planning on taking a birth class but would like a class to connect around the baby and have a refresher on labor support techniques. Students find this workshop very helpful in the last stages of pregnancy.
July 12, August 9, September 13 and October 11
6-8 pm, $55 per couple
Register Online or call 864-9642
Summer Solstice Yoga for All! - with Christine Holt
Join us as we connect to the season of vitality, vibrancy, brightness and light! The summer solstice marks the first day of the summer and the longest daylight of the year, and brings with it an invitation to celebrate the fiery energy of the sun and the unique moment of pause that defines this annual event. Worldwide and across varied cultures, solstice celebrations focus on themes of abundance, growth, and the joy of living on this beautiful, fertile Earth.
In this lighthearted, fun yoga class, we will practice lively yoga sequences combined with moments of quiet, using the rhythm and energy of the summer solstice as our inspiration.
Take time out of your busy schedule to welcome summer, stand still like the sun, recharge, and breathe energy into your inspirations and hopes for your own growth, and for the growth of our global community!
All levels/ages are welcome.
Friday, June 21st
6:00-7:30pm*
$14 or unlimited/class pass, pre-registration recommended
Register Online or call 864-9642
*Class will be outside, weather permitting. Please check in at Evolution before 6pm and bring your own mat, if possible.
Belly after Baby with Andrea Trombley, PT
Fundamentals of Finding your Core*
In this interactive educational workshop, Andrea will help you discover how to re-engage core muscles that have been lost during pregnancy. This workshop will include education regarding anatomy of the pelvic floor and core muscles, influences of postural stresses that inhibit engagement of your core, strategies to prevent common post-partum issues such as incontinence, back, pelvic and hip pain. You will learn simple exercises you can use on a daily basis and as a part of your yoga practice to return to optimal strength.
Participants must be at least six weeks post-partum.
Please leave baby at home - this workshop is just for you!
July 13, 2-4 pm
$40
Chant Workshop and Kirtan with Kirtan Soul Revival
Join Kirtan Soul Revival for an afternoon of chanting, harmonizing, and improvising. In this workshop we will use KSR’s songs and process to explore active listening, learn how to build harmonies, and practice improvising with a melody line.
You will have the opportunity to sing all together and in small groups. No intimidation here – risks are encouraged and mistakes help us all learn! Come join us in creating beautiful music together that will raise your vibration. For singers and non-singers of all levels.
Saturday, July 27th at Evolution
Chant Workshop: 2:30-4:30 pm
Kirtan: 7-9 pm
Workshop: $25, Kirtan $15, or $30 for both
Register Online or Call 864-9642
Fabulous Fridays - with John McConnell
Make your Fridays Fabulous with this upbeat, adventurous yoga party practice.
Who loves yoga? 
We do! We will celebrate it each month on a Friday night with a boogie wild asana exploration. Feed your body, mind, spirit and heart with good music, vigorous yoga and crazy Kula action. Each class will feature a specific practice theme and musical genre. Send in your favorite song in that genre and John will mix it into the Yoga Playlist. Check Facebook for this month’s music and get your yoga groove on.
NOTE: there are no longer prerequisites : this class is so much fun, everyone should come!
Fabulous Fridays will resume in September.
Have a great summer!
Living Yoga Restorative Series with Martha Whitney
Join Martha for a rejuvenating practice of restorative yoga. This relaxing class allows you to draw into a deeper place inside yourself as you are guided into supported restful yoga poses. Come relax, restore and recharge. Please pre-register; this popular class will fill up.
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6-8 pm, $20
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Basic ChildLight Yoga Teacher Training Course
ChildLight Yoga provides evidence-based yoga education to children in schools and communities, and to professionals whose work supports the well-being of children.
Basic ChildLight Yoga Teacher Training Course Includes:
- 17 contact hours, 10 non-contact hours (optional for certification)
- Comprehensive, fully-illustrated ChildLight Yoga Instructor Manual (dubbed the 'bible of kids' yoga' by former training participants)
- Many useful handouts
- I Grow With Yoga, the corresponding CD of Yoga Songs for Children
- Certification administration and materials
- Membership in the CLY Instructor community with benefits which include discounts on continuing education trainings, and much more.
Lisa Flynn, E-RYT 200, RYT 500, RCYT is Founder/Director of ChildLight Yoga and Yoga 4 Classrooms. Her mission is to introduce yoga and mindfulness to the youngest generation, providing children with a solid foundation upon which to cultivate life long health and wellness - body, mind and spirit.
CEUs, PDPs, and Yoga Alliance credit hours:
Participants who complete the ChildLight Yoga Teacher Training are eligible to receive 1.5 CEUs from the University of Southern Maine (USM). You will be emailed the form prior to the training weekend. If you'd like to apply for CEU's, please print, fill out and submit to your training facilitator at the training, along with a $20 processing fee payable directly to USM.
Registered yoga teachers are eligible for continuing education contact hours through Yoga Alliance.
Professional Development Points (PDPs) may also be available through your employer. As each credentialing organization has their own requirements, you should confirm with them that your training hours will apply toward your degree or continuing education requirements. Application for accreditation from these organizations is your responsibility. Additional fees may be required.
October 18-20, 2013
$385
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Yoga 4 Classrooms Workshop for Educators
Yoga 4 Classrooms™ is a research-based, low-cost, fun and effective tool for teachers to use with their students for a peaceful and productive classroom. Through the use of Yoga 4 Classrooms activities, teachers can provide their students with opportunities to grow physically, mentally, emotionally and socially. The activities promote self-awareness, self-acceptance and self-confidence - the foundations of exceptional learning and a lifetime of health and wellness.
This one-day workshop is open to all classroom teachers, administrators, school counselors, phys ed teachers, therapists and others seeking to bring simple yoga and mindfulness techniques into the classroom or similar setting for a more peaceful, productive class day. Learn more...
October 18, 2013 (9:00-3:00)
$180
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