Yin, Restorative and Massage
With
Elizabeth Neuse and Aaron Chavira
Saturday May 19, 2012
2:00-4:00pm
Yoga Works Union Square
Explore the deeply nurturing effects of yin and restorative yoga combined with massage. During this two hour workshop, Elizabeth Neuse, a senior teacher at Yoga Works, will guide you through a series of yin postures, long held passive stretches, and restorative poses, in which props are used to support the body. Aaron Chavira, a licensed massage therapist and Yoga Works Teacher Training graduate, will offer massage to compliment the postures. and teach self-massage techniques to reduce tension and stress. You will leave this workshop feeling restored and refreshed. Space is limited to 20 participants so that each person receives Aaron and Elizabeth’s full attention.
Click here to Register On-Line or
Call Yoga Works at 212-647-9642
Pre-registration is $45 per person
Day-of is $55 per person
More about Aaron Chavira:
Aaron is a Licensed Massage Therapist based in New York City. He is also a member of the American Massage Therapy Association. He graduated from the Swedish Institute in New York, NY, where he studied Western and Eastern massage modalities. Aaron discovered Yoga in 2005 looking for a new form of exercise, and has been a loyal student ever since. In 2011 he received his 200-hour teaching certification from YogaWorks, under the guidance of Chrissy Carter. Aaron believes that when we combine yoga with massage therapy, we invite balance to our body, mind, and spirit.
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One Day Mindfulness Retreat
Saturday June 16, 2012 9:00am to 6:00pm
Put your city life on pause. Join Elizabeth for a Day of Mindfulness at Space on Ryder Farm.
The day will include yin and vinyasa yoga, walking meditation, seated
meditation, and mindful eating, all in silence. This mini retreat is open to all levels
of yoga and meditation practitioners. Participants will arrive at Ryder Farm (via Metro
North or car) at 9 AM and arrive home in NYC by 8PM.
The day will begin with walking meditation through the beautiful woods of Ryder
Farm, followed by a silent brunch, providing an opportunity to savor and properly
digest the delicious food. After brunch a yoga practice including both moving
with the breath and long- held gentle stretches will bring ease and awareness to
the body. The practice will conclude with seated meditation in the outdoors, a
wonderful way to connect with nature. We will break silence with a late lunch,
after which participants may head back to the city feeling refreshed and relaxed.
For more info about Space on Ryder Farm Visit: www.spaceonryderfarm.org
Early Registration By June 1, 2012: $95
After June 1, 2012: $125
Register by contacting Elizabeth at ej@ejneuse.com
Payment can be made via PayPal or check.