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Tibetan Monks at Yoga Central - Mar 31- Apr 5
We are proud to welcome back the Tibetan Monks of the Drepung Gomang Monastery!
At Yoga Central, our Cleveland Avenue location, the Monks will offer authentic Tibetan programs that are a blend of ancient cultural, religious, and artistic expressions. Traditionally, these were secret practices, but now the monks want to share with the world their spiritual practices.
They want to see you, teach about their history and practices, and spread peace and goodwill.
The monks are available to give talks on the main tenets of Buddhist philosophy and are happy to answer your questions about the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. The monks offer prayers for your home, your well-being, for the clearing of karma, purification, world peace, individual or global healing, spiritual evolution, the development of wisdom, and the removal of obstacles.
The prayers are recited in the traditional overtone chanting, each monk singing a full chord of three notes—something Western musicians thought was impossible until encountering this practice in Tibet! The prayers are often accompanied by symbolic hand gestures, cymbals, drums, horns and flutes.
At Yoga Central, our Cleveland Avenue location, the Monks will offer authentic Tibetan programs that are a blend of ancient cultural, religious, and artistic expressions. Traditionally, these were secret practices, but now the monks want to share with the world their spiritual practices.
They want to see you, teach about their history and practices, and spread peace and goodwill.
The monks are available to give talks on the main tenets of Buddhist philosophy and are happy to answer your questions about the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. The monks offer prayers for your home, your well-being, for the clearing of karma, purification, world peace, individual or global healing, spiritual evolution, the development of wisdom, and the removal of obstacles.
The prayers are recited in the traditional overtone chanting, each monk singing a full chord of three notes—something Western musicians thought was impossible until encountering this practice in Tibet! The prayers are often accompanied by symbolic hand gestures, cymbals, drums, horns and flutes.
Chakra Fridays with Paisley - starts Fri, Mar 14
Join Paisley Parvati Devi for this special class on select Fridays throughout the year!
We will focus on one Chakra per class and explore asanas (poses), pranayama (breathwork), meditation, mudras (hand gestures), and mantra (sound) to balance each energy center. Classes are from 4 - 5:30pm at The Yoga Place.
This class is a great way to learn more about each of your Seven Energy Centers:
March 14th - Root Chakra
April 11th - Sacral Chakra
June 13th - Solar Plexus Chakra
July 11th - Heart Chakra
August 15th - Throat Chakra
September 12th - Crown Chakra **Note: This session will exceptionally be held from 3-4:30pm at Yoga Central.**
October 10th - Third Eye Chakra
November 14th - All Seven Chakras
$11 per class, or attend all eight classes for $77.
Free for YTT students as an optional part of the YTT curriculum.
We will focus on one Chakra per class and explore asanas (poses), pranayama (breathwork), meditation, mudras (hand gestures), and mantra (sound) to balance each energy center. Classes are from 4 - 5:30pm at The Yoga Place.
This class is a great way to learn more about each of your Seven Energy Centers:
March 14th - Root Chakra
April 11th - Sacral Chakra
June 13th - Solar Plexus Chakra
July 11th - Heart Chakra
August 15th - Throat Chakra
September 12th - Crown Chakra **Note: This session will exceptionally be held from 3-4:30pm at Yoga Central.**
October 10th - Third Eye Chakra
November 14th - All Seven Chakras
$11 per class, or attend all eight classes for $77.
Free for YTT students as an optional part of the YTT curriculum.
Free Form Improv Drum Circle - 2nd Fridays with Merging Hearts
Come and have some fun beating on your drum, dance if you get the chance, chant if your spirit moves you. Join us for a drum circle at Yoga Central the second Friday of the month (6:45-8pm), running through the winter months. These are donation-based sessions. Please bring your own drum or percussion instrument. Be creative: a plastic egg partially filled with raw lentils, rice, or beans makes a great homemade percussion instrument!
Drum circles have a rich history in all cultures of providing a meditative way to relax at the end of the day. Join us for a fun community-building drum circle.
It is helpful if you pre-register for free, and have an account with your e-mail address and phone number, then we can contact you with important details, or any changes.
Led by Sally and Heather.
Free, or make a donation at the event!
Drum circles have a rich history in all cultures of providing a meditative way to relax at the end of the day. Join us for a fun community-building drum circle.
It is helpful if you pre-register for free, and have an account with your e-mail address and phone number, then we can contact you with important details, or any changes.
Led by Sally and Heather.
Free, or make a donation at the event!
Shakti Flow with Kristie - one Friday evening per month
Shakti energy loves to dance, play, and find its way in expressive movement. Join Kristie, family, and friends for the revival of Yoga Central’s monthly dance experience (est. 2015): Shakti Flow!
With an eclectic selection of music, movement, and other creative experiences, Shakti Flow is similar to Ecstatic Dance. It holds the principles of respect, consent, presence, and non-judgment.
You’ll receive guidance for unlocking your joy, with plenty of space to move freely while maintaining a sacred space together. We pull from all genres and movement modalities to inspire our embodiment, and we provide flow props, encourage vocal expression, host special guest DJ’s, and more!
Optional Cacao Ceremony 6-6:30pm
Dancing 6:30-7:30pm
Affordable community fun that is open to the whole family and all ages! Sliding scale pricing details below. One Friday evening each month from January to April, 2025.
January 17th
February 28th
March 28th
April 18th
Sliding scale pricing:
Individuals- $10 to $20
Families- $20 to $30
Plus Cacao- add an additional $5 to $15
Pay online or with cash or a check at Yoga Central!
With an eclectic selection of music, movement, and other creative experiences, Shakti Flow is similar to Ecstatic Dance. It holds the principles of respect, consent, presence, and non-judgment.
You’ll receive guidance for unlocking your joy, with plenty of space to move freely while maintaining a sacred space together. We pull from all genres and movement modalities to inspire our embodiment, and we provide flow props, encourage vocal expression, host special guest DJ’s, and more!
Optional Cacao Ceremony 6-6:30pm
Dancing 6:30-7:30pm
Affordable community fun that is open to the whole family and all ages! Sliding scale pricing details below. One Friday evening each month from January to April, 2025.
January 17th
February 28th
March 28th
April 18th
Sliding scale pricing:
Individuals- $10 to $20
Families- $20 to $30
Plus Cacao- add an additional $5 to $15
Pay online or with cash or a check at Yoga Central!
Weekend Excursion to North Bend State Park, WV - Mar 28-30
Visit North Bend State Park in West Virginia for hiking, sight-seeing, yoga, games and a healthy-and-fun weekend. We will stay in the modern lodge, provided by the park, that includes a conference room, restaurant, information desk, gift shop and more. We will all be in the same building, and we have reserved 6 rooms that are each furnished with two beds. We have space for 12 guests, plus your hosts Mike Curtis, Jackie Parker and Bob Bowling. We are providing two meals, and other meals can be purchased in the restaurant.
North Bend State Park consists of over 1,000 acres and is just 2-and-1/2 hours away from Stark County. The park features old-growth forest, hills, streams, lakes and trails. Some of our hikes will be led by camp staff.
We arrive Friday afternoon and leave Sunday morning. It is up to you how you spend your time, but we will have yoga each of the 3 days and twice on Saturday, plus organized hikes and evening games and camaraderie. You are free to also hike on your own, read, journal, take photos, watch the wildlife and enjoy the “rites of spring.” On Sunday morning we will have time for yoga, breakfast and a hike before leaving, but also know that you can leave earlier or stay longer, as you choose.
Follow up details will be given, to those that sign up, closer to the date.
The cost is $250 per person.
North Bend State Park consists of over 1,000 acres and is just 2-and-1/2 hours away from Stark County. The park features old-growth forest, hills, streams, lakes and trails. Some of our hikes will be led by camp staff.
We arrive Friday afternoon and leave Sunday morning. It is up to you how you spend your time, but we will have yoga each of the 3 days and twice on Saturday, plus organized hikes and evening games and camaraderie. You are free to also hike on your own, read, journal, take photos, watch the wildlife and enjoy the “rites of spring.” On Sunday morning we will have time for yoga, breakfast and a hike before leaving, but also know that you can leave earlier or stay longer, as you choose.
Follow up details will be given, to those that sign up, closer to the date.
The cost is $250 per person.
Peace and Release with Carol and Chet - Sun, Mar 30
Reiki is an energy transforming technique that promotes relaxation, reduces stress and anxiety through gentle touch. Reiki practitioners use their hands to deliver energy to your body, improving the flow and balance of your energy to support transformation.
Restorative Yoga, as the name suggests, is a style of yoga that helps “restore” the body to its parasympathetic nervous system function. In turn this helps the body rest, and restore balance. By allowing time for longer asanas (postures or poses) and deeper breathing, restorative yoga helps elicit the relaxation response.
These two practices combined makes for a peaceful and releasing experience. Everything will be provided but feel free to bring your favorite blanket or throw to cover up with and make sure to dress comfortably. $25
Taught by Chet and Carol Lenartowicz.
*** Only 6 spots available ***
Cancellation policy: Because space is limited for this event, payment is required to reserve your spot. Our cancellation policy with a 24 Hour notice is a 50% refund of the event price. There will be no refunds for same day cancellations or no shows. This policy is unique to this event, and differs from the studio's regular class cancellation policy. Thank you for your understanding.
Restorative Yoga, as the name suggests, is a style of yoga that helps “restore” the body to its parasympathetic nervous system function. In turn this helps the body rest, and restore balance. By allowing time for longer asanas (postures or poses) and deeper breathing, restorative yoga helps elicit the relaxation response.
These two practices combined makes for a peaceful and releasing experience. Everything will be provided but feel free to bring your favorite blanket or throw to cover up with and make sure to dress comfortably. $25
Taught by Chet and Carol Lenartowicz.
*** Only 6 spots available ***
Cancellation policy: Because space is limited for this event, payment is required to reserve your spot. Our cancellation policy with a 24 Hour notice is a 50% refund of the event price. There will be no refunds for same day cancellations or no shows. This policy is unique to this event, and differs from the studio's regular class cancellation policy. Thank you for your understanding.
Yin Yoga Teacher Training with Lana - April and May
40 Hour Yin Yoga Teacher Training
with Lana Sugarman at The Yoga Place, North Canton, Ohio
Join Lana for a deep dive into the practice of Yin Yoga. This 40-hour training takes place over 2 weekends, and involves readings and homework before and between each session. Lana has been teaching Yin Yoga for 15 years and is thrilled to be offering it at The Yoga Place! This training is for folks who want to immerse in this practice for their own wellbeing and for yoga teachers looking to teach Yin Yoga or integrate it into their classes.
SCHEDULE FOR BOTH WEEKENDS (April 4-6 and May 2-4)
Friday 6:00-9:00pm, Saturday 10:15-6:00pm (one hour lunch break)
Sunday 12:00-4:00pm
WHERE:
The Yoga Place, 6734 Wise Avenue NW, North Canton, Ohio, 44720
TUITION:
$650.00 US
Enrollment Deadline: March 15th
INCLUDES:
Yin Yoga Training Manual
1 Seasonal Yin Workshop with Lana and 4 online Yin classes
CONTENT:
The Philosophy and History of Yin
Yin Yoga Postures and Modifications
Intro to the Elemental Theory of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Anatomy and Fascia
How to Structure a Class
Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Credits available
ABOUT LANA:
Lana is a lover of movement, inquiry, and deep rest. She has been teaching Yin Yoga since 2009, the same year she completed her 300-hour Jivamukti Yoga training. Yin Yoga became part of her practice in Toronto in 2006 with Tracey Soghrati, with whom she completed her first 40-hour training. Lana continues to study with Sarah and Ty Powers of Insight Yoga. Her teaching style is soothing, creative, and integrates philosophy, humor, and critical thinking.
http://sugarmanyoga.com
Email Lana with any questions. lanasugarman@gmail.com
with Lana Sugarman at The Yoga Place, North Canton, Ohio
Join Lana for a deep dive into the practice of Yin Yoga. This 40-hour training takes place over 2 weekends, and involves readings and homework before and between each session. Lana has been teaching Yin Yoga for 15 years and is thrilled to be offering it at The Yoga Place! This training is for folks who want to immerse in this practice for their own wellbeing and for yoga teachers looking to teach Yin Yoga or integrate it into their classes.
SCHEDULE FOR BOTH WEEKENDS (April 4-6 and May 2-4)
Friday 6:00-9:00pm, Saturday 10:15-6:00pm (one hour lunch break)
Sunday 12:00-4:00pm
WHERE:
The Yoga Place, 6734 Wise Avenue NW, North Canton, Ohio, 44720
TUITION:
$650.00 US
Enrollment Deadline: March 15th
INCLUDES:
Yin Yoga Training Manual
1 Seasonal Yin Workshop with Lana and 4 online Yin classes
CONTENT:
The Philosophy and History of Yin
Yin Yoga Postures and Modifications
Intro to the Elemental Theory of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Anatomy and Fascia
How to Structure a Class
Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Credits available
ABOUT LANA:
Lana is a lover of movement, inquiry, and deep rest. She has been teaching Yin Yoga since 2009, the same year she completed her 300-hour Jivamukti Yoga training. Yin Yoga became part of her practice in Toronto in 2006 with Tracey Soghrati, with whom she completed her first 40-hour training. Lana continues to study with Sarah and Ty Powers of Insight Yoga. Her teaching style is soothing, creative, and integrates philosophy, humor, and critical thinking.
http://sugarmanyoga.com
Email Lana with any questions. lanasugarman@gmail.com
Music Night at Yoga Central - Sun, Apr 6
Sunday evening, 7 pm. Versatile musicians coming together to perform. We have Neal Frey on bass; Hannah Jencius and Madison Dean on vocals; Joe Culley on drums; Mike Curtis and GEORGE DEAN on guitars. Narada Wise is running the sound.
Joe Culley: Joe began his drumming journey playing drumset over 30 years ago and has played it in a wide variety of musical contexts ranging from classic rock, Latin, jazz, punk, etc. He has toured with blues legend Robert Jr. Lockwood and Wallace Coleman. Joe's jazz fusion group Osmosis has played many concerts and festivals over its 8-year span opening for some of the jazz greats, such as Spyro Gyra, Chuck Mangione and Blood Sweat and Tears. Lately, Joe has been focusing his musical intent upon the tabla (drums) of India.
Madison Dean is a theatre student at Kent State University.
Neal Frey, a resident of North Canton holds a BA degree in double bass performance from Kent State University. He has played regularly with the Tuscarawas Philharmonic for the last 21 seasons. Neal is also a jazz bassist with Canton’s Savoy Big Band and other area local bands.
Not too Loud; Not too Long; Not too expensive.
There is no fee. Donations this time go to the musicians.
Joe Culley: Joe began his drumming journey playing drumset over 30 years ago and has played it in a wide variety of musical contexts ranging from classic rock, Latin, jazz, punk, etc. He has toured with blues legend Robert Jr. Lockwood and Wallace Coleman. Joe's jazz fusion group Osmosis has played many concerts and festivals over its 8-year span opening for some of the jazz greats, such as Spyro Gyra, Chuck Mangione and Blood Sweat and Tears. Lately, Joe has been focusing his musical intent upon the tabla (drums) of India.
Madison Dean is a theatre student at Kent State University.
Neal Frey, a resident of North Canton holds a BA degree in double bass performance from Kent State University. He has played regularly with the Tuscarawas Philharmonic for the last 21 seasons. Neal is also a jazz bassist with Canton’s Savoy Big Band and other area local bands.
Not too Loud; Not too Long; Not too expensive.
There is no fee. Donations this time go to the musicians.
Sanskrit: the Language of Yoga with Rhonda - Sat, Apr 12
This 'Intro to Sanskrit' workshop is for teachers and students who would like to delve more deeply into studying this sacred language. Learning Sanskrit basics and pronunciation is helpful for any student or teacher of Yoga.
We will learn the Sanskrit alphabet, the five mouth positions, pronunciation of several common Yoga poses, and more. We'll chant the first four Yoga sutras and learn the Gayatri Mantra. Come explore this vibrational language and leave with a newfound confidence in your understanding and pronunciation of Sanskrit.
Saturday, April 12th, at Yoga Central, from 1 to 4pm.
$55, or $45 early bird before April 1st. (Free for YTT students.)
We will learn the Sanskrit alphabet, the five mouth positions, pronunciation of several common Yoga poses, and more. We'll chant the first four Yoga sutras and learn the Gayatri Mantra. Come explore this vibrational language and leave with a newfound confidence in your understanding and pronunciation of Sanskrit.
Saturday, April 12th, at Yoga Central, from 1 to 4pm.
$55, or $45 early bird before April 1st. (Free for YTT students.)
Vinyasa & Sequencing with Paisley - Sat, May 10
This workshop is for current Yoga teachers and teachers-in-training who would like to learn methods and techniques for intellegent sequencing in an āsana practice.
We will consider philosophical, holistic, and trauma-informed approaches to teaching, while prioritizing physical safety and healthful alignment. Learn practical tools for creating well-rounded āsana sequences, such as the apex method, the nine categories of āsana, and the art of vinyasa. Practice employing these methods with your peers.
Understand why students attend your classes in order to create something unique tailored to their needs and keep them coming back. Find your authentic voice and speak to your community! Remember, Yoga is for everyone!
$25 per person. Free for YTT students.
We will consider philosophical, holistic, and trauma-informed approaches to teaching, while prioritizing physical safety and healthful alignment. Learn practical tools for creating well-rounded āsana sequences, such as the apex method, the nine categories of āsana, and the art of vinyasa. Practice employing these methods with your peers.
Understand why students attend your classes in order to create something unique tailored to their needs and keep them coming back. Find your authentic voice and speak to your community! Remember, Yoga is for everyone!
$25 per person. Free for YTT students.
Iyengar Yoga with Karen Allgire - Sun, May 18
Standing your Ground: Stability and Mobility through Standing Poses with Karen Allgire
Study and chant selected Yoga Sutras
Practice āsanas with depth and clarity
Learn how to work with structural challenges
The standing poses are our foundation in āsana practice. Standing poses help us feel grounded, competent and confident.
In this workshop, you will learn how the standing poses bring both freedom of movement, and balance and stability. We will also examine how standing asanas relate to and enhance other categories of poses such as forward extensions, twists and backbends.
Along the way, Karen will also share ideas about how to work with common physical problems that we encounter in āsana practice.
Cost: $55. Pre-registration requested
Study and chant selected Yoga Sutras
Practice āsanas with depth and clarity
Learn how to work with structural challenges
The standing poses are our foundation in āsana practice. Standing poses help us feel grounded, competent and confident.
In this workshop, you will learn how the standing poses bring both freedom of movement, and balance and stability. We will also examine how standing asanas relate to and enhance other categories of poses such as forward extensions, twists and backbends.
Along the way, Karen will also share ideas about how to work with common physical problems that we encounter in āsana practice.
Cost: $55. Pre-registration requested
Time to Be: A Four-Hour Retreat with MJ - Sat, May 31
Our culture promotes a busy life full of titles, duties, and deadlines. While it is good to be productive, sometimes we may find it hard to slow down and simply be. Simply be as we are, no titles, no duties, nowhere to be and nowhere to go.
Join MJ Morrison, Reese Rowan, and Edgar Sanchez at Yoga Central on Saturday, May 31st at 1:30 PM for a day of presence with yourself, and life as it is. Leaving the past in the past and the future in the future, we will meet in the now for 4 hours of Yoga, meditation, reflection, reiki, a guided drumming meditation, and a sound bowl bath by Edgar Sanchez.
Hydrate at any time! While we do have scheduled bathroom breaks, please feel free to leave to use the bathroom at any time. Please do so as quietly as possible :)
Please bring a snack with you, water, a journal and something to write with, and your favorite blanket and or pillow.
Event Schedule
1:30 PM - Settle in, introductions, initial questions, and event overview.
1:45 PM - Yoga with MJ - A Moderate flow
2:45 PM - Bathroom break
3:00 PM - Meditation, beginning with movement and guidance, then progressing to silence
3:30 PM Snack and Silence! Time to reflect and journal and snack
3:45 PM Introduction to Guided Meditation with Drumming and Reiki
3:55 PM Guided meditation with Drumming with MJ with Reiki from Reese
4:30 PM Sound Bowl Bath with Edgar, optional Reiki from MJ and Reese
5:10 PM Grounding and reflections
4:55 PM Closing
Join MJ Morrison, Reese Rowan, and Edgar Sanchez at Yoga Central on Saturday, May 31st at 1:30 PM for a day of presence with yourself, and life as it is. Leaving the past in the past and the future in the future, we will meet in the now for 4 hours of Yoga, meditation, reflection, reiki, a guided drumming meditation, and a sound bowl bath by Edgar Sanchez.
Hydrate at any time! While we do have scheduled bathroom breaks, please feel free to leave to use the bathroom at any time. Please do so as quietly as possible :)
Please bring a snack with you, water, a journal and something to write with, and your favorite blanket and or pillow.
Event Schedule
1:30 PM - Settle in, introductions, initial questions, and event overview.
1:45 PM - Yoga with MJ - A Moderate flow
2:45 PM - Bathroom break
3:00 PM - Meditation, beginning with movement and guidance, then progressing to silence
3:30 PM Snack and Silence! Time to reflect and journal and snack
3:45 PM Introduction to Guided Meditation with Drumming and Reiki
3:55 PM Guided meditation with Drumming with MJ with Reiki from Reese
4:30 PM Sound Bowl Bath with Edgar, optional Reiki from MJ and Reese
5:10 PM Grounding and reflections
4:55 PM Closing
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