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Join Lana Sugarman and Mike in Tuscany, Italy
Join Mike and Lana for a special week in Tuscany with gentle and therapeutic yoga offered daily. Mike and Lana will teach yoga philosophy, relaxation, breathing techniques, and restorative yoga.
Enjoy the Tuscan countryside with beautiful accommodations, healthy food, yoga, and hiking in nature. Mike and Lana are adept at customizing the yoga poses for different needs. Both leaders excel at yoga for the long term–with attention to good body mechanics and moving the body in sustainable ways. This is not yoga for show, but yoga for health. Mike and Lana have extensive training and their teaching style is filled with compassion, knowledge, experience, and a student-focused mentality.
Visit ancient cities, learn to make pasta by Italian chefs, take a dip in the Villa’s salt-water pool, receive a relaxing massage, and enjoy the serenity and beauty of the Italian countryside.
Enjoy the Tuscan countryside with beautiful accommodations, healthy food, yoga, and hiking in nature. Mike and Lana are adept at customizing the yoga poses for different needs. Both leaders excel at yoga for the long term–with attention to good body mechanics and moving the body in sustainable ways. This is not yoga for show, but yoga for health. Mike and Lana have extensive training and their teaching style is filled with compassion, knowledge, experience, and a student-focused mentality.
Visit ancient cities, learn to make pasta by Italian chefs, take a dip in the Villa’s salt-water pool, receive a relaxing massage, and enjoy the serenity and beauty of the Italian countryside.
Flowing Nectar - Sun May 4
Join us for this distinctive and powerful experience of gentle and restorative yoga, while immersed in a soothing and inspired sound bath of live mantra music. Relax into the healing flow within you, guided in sweet movement, and bathed in deep and evocative sacred sound. Expect to be heart-moved, deeply rejuvenated, and more connected to each other into Life. All are welcome!
Gershone and Gina are lifelong, dedicated practitioners and facilitators. Their dynamic, transmission, and remarkably unique presentation is a natural expression of their rich experience, profound chemistry and ecstatic devotion. Their work magnifies the power of the Heart and the Love in each of us.
Gershone and Gina are lifelong, dedicated practitioners and facilitators. Their dynamic, transmission, and remarkably unique presentation is a natural expression of their rich experience, profound chemistry and ecstatic devotion. Their work magnifies the power of the Heart and the Love in each of us.
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
Kirtan Concert with Girish
Girish, an accomplished musician of many genres, former monk immersed in spiritual practice, loving wordsmith linking lyrics and rhythm in a blissful musical event, sings traditional Sanskrit mantras with a modern, funky, yet deeply devotional twist. Accompanied by his amazing band, Girish invites his audience to participate by singing along, call and response chanting, and dancing. Girish has been recommended by “The Guardian,” “O, The Oprah Magazine,” “Yoga Journal,” “Spirituality and Health Magazine,” and more. Girish's original music catalog of seven albums is popular in yoga studios and music festivals all over the world, and his book, “Music and Mantras” (Atria/Enliven/Simon and Schuster) continues his work to teach the art of meditation through music, to the world.
This is the link for all 3. You can buy individually, or buy all 3 for a small discount.
May, 30, 7:00 to 9 pm, Kirtan with Girish, $35.
May 31, 10:00 to 11:45, Yoga and Live Music with Girish, $40.
May 31, 1:30 to 3:00, Prana Rising Workshop with Girish, $35
The cost for all 3 is $85.
This is the link for all 3. You can buy individually, or buy all 3 for a small discount.
May, 30, 7:00 to 9 pm, Kirtan with Girish, $35.
May 31, 10:00 to 11:45, Yoga and Live Music with Girish, $40.
May 31, 1:30 to 3:00, Prana Rising Workshop with Girish, $35
The cost for all 3 is $85.
Hands-On Assisting for Yoga Teachers with Mike - Sat, Jun 14
Hands-On Assisting & Adjusting for Yoga Teachers (Taught by Mike Curtis, “One of my favorite workshops!”)
This is the study and practice of informed touch. We’ll practice safely and effectively giving assistance with a variety of poses. Touch is another way to share information. Touch can provide guidance, support, affirmation, and more. Touch is another way for teachers to be attentive and connected with the class.
Saturday, June 14th, from 1-4:00 pm, at Yoga Central.
$40 regular, $25 for staff, free for YTT students.
This is the study and practice of informed touch. We’ll practice safely and effectively giving assistance with a variety of poses. Touch is another way to share information. Touch can provide guidance, support, affirmation, and more. Touch is another way for teachers to be attentive and connected with the class.
Saturday, June 14th, from 1-4:00 pm, at Yoga Central.
$40 regular, $25 for staff, free for YTT students.
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!
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.
T'ai Chi for Health & Relaxation with Laura - Ongoing Series
T'ai Chi Ch'uan is literally translated as “supreme ultimate boxing”. The “supreme ultimate” part refers to the Chinese concept of the origin of the universe. Out of the infinite potential of the void arises the dual principles of yin and yang. Yang being the male, warm, forceful, light principle, and Yin being the female, cool, yielding, dark principle. Neither one of these principles is superior to the other, and both are necessary because each contains some of the other. They are two sides of the same coin. The yin-yang symbol is also a symbol of T'ai Chi. T'ai Chi Ch'uan is a harmonious dance of yin and yang sometimes referred to as “meditation in motion”.
T’ai Chi was originally practiced as a martial art emphasizing strength and speed. Through time it has evolved into a gentle form of exercise that can be practiced by people of all ages. It consists of a sequence of movements that are performed slowly, softly and gracefully with smooth, even transitions.
This is a six week series with classes meeting once per week: The cost is $65 per person
T’ai Chi was originally practiced as a martial art emphasizing strength and speed. Through time it has evolved into a gentle form of exercise that can be practiced by people of all ages. It consists of a sequence of movements that are performed slowly, softly and gracefully with smooth, even transitions.
This is a six week series with classes meeting once per week: The cost is $65 per person
Qigong Stretch & Tone with Laura - Ongoing Series
Qigong (pronounced “chee gung”) is an ancient Chinese method of improving health and enhancing vitality. In this class we will use a variety of gentle exercises to gather, store, cleanse, strengthen and circulate vital energy (Qi). Gentle stretches and strength building movements are part of this practice. Release stress and increase energy as you coordinate breath with movement and intention.
This class meets once a week for 6 weeks.
This class meets once a week for 6 weeks.
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
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
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