SPECIAL EVENTS

"I have taken yoga at various times in my life but it was not until Rainey's class that I found it to be hugely beneficial. The specific benefits that she brings are her humor and compassion, her ability to devote attention to every member of the class, and her obvious love for life and the beauty of yoga. Her approach is so lovely and supportive that I find myself able to practice without anxiety about my physical limitations or fear of injury.
I
t would not be an exaggeration to say that her class has completely changed my life. I am able to connect with others in a more compassionate, open-minded way. The stress that is an inherent part of my job is now completely manageable. On the physical side, I am stronger and more flexible than I have ever been and my famously bad posture is much improved. Poses such as handstand that once seemed completely out of reach are available and wonderfully empowering."
AR, 30

 

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Devotion in Motion:
Dancing the Universe Awake

A Weekend Workshop
Moksana Yoga Studio
Victoria, BC

August 6-8, 2010

The Universe is breathing us alive with every breath. We in turn dance the universe awake with every gesture. The pulse of our Breath and our bodies is a mundane and ordinary experience. And yet it can be an intimate dance of recognition and devotion when we bring our heart, mind, and body into Harmony. It is this devotion that lights up our souls, inspires the world & is the center of the practice of Anusara Yoga.

Workshop Description
Friday 2-5 pm
Lecture & Discussion on the
Alignment loops of Anusara Yoga

Friday 6-8 pm
Hip Openers & Twists

Saturday 10-1 pm
Standing Poses & Backbends

Saturday 3-5 pm
Forward Bends and Meditation

Sunday 10-1pm
Standing & Arm Balances

Workshop Flier and Registration Form

Early registration by July 1!

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Polishing Your Diamond:
A 6-Month Mentoring Program for
Anusara Yoga Teachers

Seattle Yoga Arts
May-October 2010

The joy of teaching yoga lies in sharing our passion with others and empowering them on their path
of self discovery. The challenge is how to skillfully and accurately convey all that lies in your mind
and heart. This program is designed to help you clarify your message, hone your skills and deepen
your capacity as a teacher and human being. It is an intentionally small group to give us ample time
to explore each topic and practice our skills as well as developing an intimate community of support.

Pre-Requisites
Participants must have 50 hours of teaching experience and be currently teaching. They must have completed a 100-hour Anusara Immersion and 50-hour Teacher Training with Certified Anusara Yoga Teachers. A strong understanding of Anusara's Universal Principles of Alignment, both in your practice and in your ability to articulate them, is a must. Acceptance to the program is by application. Once your application is accepted, you will be asked to deposit $100, refundable if your cancelled space is filled prior to the beginning of the program.

Dates: Saturdays, 1-5pm
May 15 - Power of Alignment: Teaching the Universal Principles of Alignment
June 12 - Class Planning: Weaving together themes, apex poses and alignment principles
July 10 - Skillful Unfolding: Sequencing & Progressive Teaching
Aug 14 - Voicing Yourself: The power of language and voice
Sept 25 - The Art of Adjustments: Verbal & Hands-on
Oct 23 - Expert Demonstrations: Embodying the Pose

Fee: $675 (includes all class hours & materials, observation week, teaching review & feedback) Payment Plans available. There are no refunds or waivers for unattended sessions

Program Size: Minimum 7, Maximum 12

Participant Commitment
Training Hours: Total of 24 classroom training hours; all hours go towards Anusara Inspired or
Certification completion
Public Class Attendance: Mentees are expected to take at least one weekly public classwith a Certified Anusara Yoga Teacher (not included in program fee)
Class Observation: Each participant is required to observe one of Rainey’s classes for one
8-week session at SYA (included in program fee) Homework: Completion of all homework
assignments is required
Teaching Evaluation: Live or DVD evaluation of one of your classes by Rainey with follow up
session and feedback, including where you can best focus your efforts in refining your teaching

Please email me for brochure and application at rainey@elizabethrainey.com

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Hearts on Fire:A Led Advanced Practice

Seattle Yoga Arts
Saturdays
Mar 20
June 26 (4-6pm free class part of SYA Grand Opening)

Nov 6
Dec 18
2 - 5 pm

$40 advance registration, $45 drop in

Come ignite your heart and set your body aglow with an asana practice expertly designed to challenge and uplift. When we take a risk and try new things we expand our capacity and ability in all endeavors and we light up inside. In this led practice we will walk our edge while staying true to our essence. Come prepared to laugh, sweat and renew your self. The afternoon will be composed of a full spectrum asana practice with poses from all categories concluded with pranayama and meditation. You are invited to do what you can, attempt something new, bask in the beauty of those around you and rest when you need to.

This practice is open to all Deepening and Advanced Level students with no major injuries and the desire to expand your potential exponentially.

Click here to register

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Taking the Seat:
2010 Anusara Yoga Teacher Training

with
Denise Benitez
&
Elizabeth 'Rainey'

Seattle Yoga Arts

 

Training is currently full...please inquire about individual weekends.

Join Denise, Rainey, and a community of dedicated yogis in a learning experience that will transform not only your teaching, but your life. Ideally, the impulse to take the seat of the teacher arises when we are so full of passion and blessings in our own practice, that a heartfelt momentum compels us to share these gifts. In this training, you will learn highly effective methods to convey to others the depth of yoga. You will learn the elegance of the Anusara Principles of Alignment, which are unequaled as tools to both align the physical body and charge the practice with meaning. You will integrate the history and philosophy of yoga, realize the miracle of the physical body, and practice finding your own voice and inspiration via peer teaching and skillful commentary on the teaching of others.

Prerequisite: 100 Hour Anusara Immersion or equivalent.

Fee:
Entire Training: $1,800
Individual Weekends: $225.
Payment plans can be arranged.

Click here for a flier with syllabus, dates, times, and other relevant information.

 

"Yoga with Rainey is a treat. She weaves the physical, mental and spiritual aspects of Yoga into a total experience. Her teaching has brought me more ease in my body and joy in my heart."
J B, 55