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Thanks to lululemon athletica: Burlington, VT & lululemon athletica: Salutation Nation ... Emily Garrett and I will co-teach a fun and inspiring free yoga class at North Beach- open to everyone, with the sweets sounds of DJ Tony Bonez to help us flow- See you there! August 7th, 9 am

yogaLIVE! at the Burlington Yoga Conference (Photo by Ben Johnson)

Mark your calendars for Saturday, July 17th at 6pm. I’ll be teaching a yogaLIVE! class outside (hopefully!) and then after we’ll have a potluck. This will be a great chance to spend time with the other yogis you practice with but have never had enough time to hangout.

If you’ve never been to one of my yogaLIVE! classes, it’s wicked fun. I teach my class and I’m accompanied by Steve Ferraris on percussion. The live percussion really brings the practice to another level. It’s really Steve and I working together to create a great energy and fun experience. And, on top of that, having the class outside should make for a great time for all.

The practice will be vigorous, but I do want people to bring their friends and have fun together, so I’ll do my best not to make it too crazy. :-)

The cost is just $20 (or $14 on your class card plus $6 donation to the drummer).

Pre-registration is recommended (but not required). You can pre-register by giving a call to Evolution at 802-864-9642 or signing up for yogaLIVE! the next time you are at the studio. See you there — John

Sincerely,

Janet Carscadden PT

janet@evolutionvt.com

Department of Rehabilitation and Movement Science

Dr. Sharon M. Henry R01 “Mechanisms of Specific Trunk Exercises in Low Back Pain”

Are you between 21-55 years old and suffer from chronic, low back pain?

You may be eligible to participate in a research study, conducted by the University of Vermont, that includes the following benefits:

- Pre and post-treatment testing sessions at the UVM Human Motion Analysis Lab (includes a free physical therapy evaluation)

- 6 physical therapy treatment sessions with a physical therapist at no charge to you or your health insurance

- $100 total compensation upon completion of study

The purpose of this study is to examine whether or not matching treatment to your specific symptoms is better at decreasing your pain and increasing your function than a non-specific strengthening/conditioning program.

This study is being conducted by Dr. Sharon M. Henry, Professor and Associate Dean of Research at the University of Vermont, College of Nursing and Health Sciences.

For more information or to sign-up, please call 802-656-1478, or e mail HLBPS@uvm.edu

You’ve heard of the Down Dog Pose, but what about doing the Down Dog with an actual pup? Doggie yoga, or “doga,” has taken off across the country, allowing for yoga enthusiasts to bond with their canine companions in an entirely new way. No Frisbees, rubber balls, or rawhide bones – doga is all about stretching, balance, and building a deep bond with your favorite pooch.

The practice of doga combines massages, meditation, and yoga stretches for both the humans and animals involved. Doga emphasizes the importance of constant physical contact between the pup and the owner. This contact helps otherwise nervous or jittery dogs to calm down as their owners do a variety of yoga poses around them, sometimes even using them like props. For example, in one Seattle Humane Society yoga session, the Down Dog is done just like it would be done any other time, except in doga, the top of your head does not rest on the mat, but on your pup’s relaxed or snoozing body. When a session is going well, most of the pups involved in the doga class will stay relatively calm, thanks in no small part to the gentle energy being generated around the room.

Doga is a generally new thing, and obviously has attracted its fair share of critics. It is lambasted as being a silly fad by some, especially because the idea of a dog doing yoga can understandably seem absurd. Yet, the experience can be hugely beneficial to both the dog and the human involved. Animals have long provided people with a sense of love and calm. Combining the relaxing and stress-reducing practice of yoga with the calming effect of a loved puppy’s presence invariably makes many dog owners happy, which in turn is good for mental health. In addition, just as owning a dog can encourage an owner to regularly take walks or jogs, doga can encourage an owner to regularly practice yoga. This will benefit the owner’s overall physical health. As for the pooches, many of the stretches and massages are done to encourage healthy digestion and circulation. However, most importantly, none of the dogs in doga are ever forced to participate in anything that would harm them.

All in all, doga should not so much be seen as an alternative to regular “normal” yoga sessions, but rather as another fun way to incorporate yoga into your life. It will allow you to bond with your beloved pet while also participating in a fun group exercise that gives you and your pup a break from the typical daily walk in the park.

This guest post is contributed by Kitty Holman, who writes on the topics of Nursing Degrees.  She welcomes your comments at her email Id:  kitty.holman20@gmail.com.

Stop by and say hi to us at the Evolution Table in the Yoga Marketplace,  buy specially priced class-cards, win a class card in the raffle to benefit VT Campaign to End Childhood Hunger and of course…

Catch workshops by our Evolution instructors who are teaching at the conference!

Jane Jarecki Lanza: Conference Coordinator

Patrick McAndrew: Kirtan

Martha Whitney:  Spacious Breath Restorative  (assisted by Carrie Steele and Julie Epstein)

Susan Cline Lucey: Core Vinyasa

Annelies Smith- Embodyoga

Janet Carscadden- Yoga Nidra

Andrea O’Connor- Strong on the Inside, Light on the Outside (Anusara-Inspired)

Danny Morris- Tiger’s Eye Advanced Practice (assisted by Margaret Dunn-Carver) & the Science of Meditation

Jennifer and Matt Harris- Partner Yoga

John McConnell & Steve Ferraris- YogaLIVE!

The Burlington Yoga Conference features a diverse and inviting lineup of  yoga teachers, studios and traditions as well as healing arts, mindful merchants, meditation and more -the Day kicks off at 8:00 a.m., Saturday, May 01.

Teachers from the following studios: Dhatri, Evolution Yoga, YMCA, Yoga Vermont, Copper Crane Yoga, Green Mountain School of Yoga, Yoga Mountain, UVM, Maui, and more!

In the Mindful Marketplace, Burlington Yoga Conference attendees can learn about sustainable and eco-friendly products from companies (like Evolution!) that are leading the way in environmentally friendly products and services throughout Vermont.

For the second year, there will be henna, healing arts treatments available including massage (by Ayurvedic Center of Vermont, Touchstone School of Massage, Jivana Holistic Spa, Bee Well Massage and more), as well as handcrafted creations available for sale.

Vegan lunch and dinner are available, catered with local and organic foods by Drop of Joy, LLC.   Chefs are: Owen Hoppe (A New Ethic), Brian Casey (Shelburne Farms and Starry Night), Joshua Alexander Pfeil (A Drop of Joy).

The Kailash Jungle Band (from Green Mountain School of Yoga in Middlebury), will lead a kirtan that is free and open to the public at 7 pm.  This is followed by an exciting closing workshop: Trance Dance- from 7-9 p.m.

REGISTER NOW FOR BYC!

May 8- Margaret
May 15-Bill
May 22-Julie
May 29-Kelli Mae

Contact lululemon athletica Burlington if you have any questions!

- Janet

Many of us Burlington yogis have found home at Chace Mill and have been students of Kathy at Yoga Vermont.  The memories and seeds of inspiration sewn here will blossom in students for years to come.  Though the building may shift, the sangha will remain.  Thanks Yoga Vermont for founding such fantastic community, holding the space, and living the yoga teachings as you respond to lifes changes.  Evolution sends much love and support to Yoga Vermont during this current shift and re-focus of spaces.  Shanti Shanti Shanti OM.