Cassandra deLarios
Dallas, TX
cassandra@yogastudiesinstitute.org
www.cassandrayoga.com
Bio: Cassandra deLarios has been practicing yoga since 1996 and studying Tibetan Buddhist meditation and philosophy since 1998. Her passion, Tibetan Heart Yoga, is a combination of the two. It’s goal is to integrate heart-centered techniques that keep the practitioner focused on the true purpose of yoga and to bring about it’s fruits more quickly. She credits teachers from the Iyengar, Jivamukti and Anusara traditions for her teaching style and is deeply indebted to her heart teachers, Geshe Michael Roach and Lama Christy McNally for birthing Tibetan Heart Yoga. Cassandra is certified teacher and staff instructor with the Yoga Studies Institute and has graduated from the Asian Classic Institute, earning her the title of Maroke, or guide. She continues to grow as a teacher and student thru working with her mentors Paula Weithman, Lama Sumati Marut and Sri Dharma Mittra. Cassandra is also a massage therapist and massage therapy instructor in Dallas. She and her husband teach Dharma, asana and yogic philosophy out of their home studio Prajna, which is dedicated to spreading wisdom.
Tibetan Heart Yoga One: The Heart Chakra Series
Tibetan Heart Yoga is a unique practice that blends asana with meditation to bring about inner peace and profound happiness. The Heart Chakra Series is designed to open the heart and facilitate healing thru the powerful inner method of tonglen meditation (giving and taking on the breath). As we practice, we transform suffering into the six perfect qualities of an angel. The principles of Tibetan Heart Yoga can be used to transform any asana practice into a deep spiritual journey.
All levels
Intensity level of class: 1
Composition of class:
75 % of class is Asana
10 % of class is Lecture
15 % of class is Chanting, Guided Meditation and Pranayama
What should students bring to class? just yourself! (props if you like)
Style of yoga: Tibetan Heart Yoga
Tibetan Heart Yoga Four: The Inner Winds
Tibetan Heart Yoga is a unique practice that blends asana with meditation to bring about inner peace and profound happiness. The Inner Wind Series illuminates that sacred connection where physical meets mental and teaches us how to heal negative thought patterns thru our asana practice. The principles of Tibetan Heart Yoga can be used to transform any asana practice into a deep spiritual journey.
All levels
Intensity level of class: 2
Composition of class:
75 % of class that is Asana
10 % of class that is Lecture
15 % of class that is Chanting, Guided Meditation and Pranayama
What should students bring to class? 2 blocks and a belt if you like
Style of yoga: Tibetan Heart Yoga
Charles MacInerneyExpanding Paradigms
Austin, Texas
(512) 459-2267
charles@yogateacher.com
www.YogaTeacher.com
www.Yoga-Retreats.com
www.Yoga-Writing.com
Bio: Charles is registered with the Yoga Alliance as an E-RYT-500 hr. He has practiced yoga for 38 years. In 1989 he founded Expanding Paradigms through which he began teaching yoga full time, publishing a newsletter, and presenting at Regional, National and International Conferences. In addition to his regular public yoga classes, Charles has extensive experience integrating yoga into hospitals, corporations, universities, and government agencies. Charles is the founder of www.yogateacher.com and has written articles for a variety of magazines including the Yoga Journal and contributed to several books on Yoga. He offers workshops at yoga studios around the country and since 1982 he has been leading retreats around the world. He currently offers four Yoga & Writing retreats, and six Yoga and Meditation retreats each year in Texas, Massachusetts, Mexico and Guatemala. Charles is co-founder and instructor with the Living Yoga Teacher Training Program and co-founder of the Texas Yoga Retreat.
Warm up Asana Class
This class is for early arrivals who do not want to wait to get started.
This will be a moderate asana class, focusing on a well balanced workout
to warm us up for the weekend.
Audience: All Levels
Intensity level of class: 5
Composition of class:
10% of class is Lecture
90% of class is Asana
Style of yoga: Eclectic Hatha Yoga
The Art of Visualization
This class is an alternative for those needing to rest from Asana practice. We will explore a variety of visualizations, each designed for a different purpose, including breath awareness, relaxation, healing, and meditatio.
Audience: All Levels
Intensity level of class: 2
Composition of class:
10% of class is Lecture
80% of class is Asana
10% of class is Discussion
Style of yoga: Eclectic Hatha Yoga
Walking Meditation
Join us as we greet the day with a walking meditation in the style of
Thich Nhat Hanh. This will include a short introduction into the techniques
and philosophy of this style of meditation followed by a 45 minute practice.
Weather permitting, we will meet at the Main Mandal, infront of the temple,
by the fountains, and then walk through the grounds of Radha Madhav Dham, over
the creek and up to the top of the scenic overlook. If it is raining,
the meditation will be practiced indoors at Lotus Hall.
Audience: All levels
Intensity level of class: 3
Composition of class:
10% of class is Lecture
90% of class is Walking Meditation
What should students bring to class? walking shoes, and dress appropriately for the out doors.
Style of yoga: Thich Nhat Hanh
Asana as a Moving Meditation
Learn simple techniques that will help you be more present with your practice. Learn to approach your practice with beginners mind. Learn to dialogue with the mind/body. This meditative movement class will include pranayama, meditation, and asana practice.
Audience: All levels
Intensity level of class: 4
Composition of class:
20% of class is Lecture
70% of class is Asana
10% of class is Pranayama
What should students bring to class? Blanket
Style of yoga: Eclectic Hatha Yoga
Mateo J.
Austin, Texas
http://playfulwarrioryoga.com
warriorwork@gmail.com
Mateo is a Stress Management Specialist, certified in Yoga, Meditation and Bodywork, with over 20 years experience in the field. In the last decade alone, Mateo has facilitated life-changing experiences for more than 3,000 people, internationally. His playful, adventurous approach to somatic therapies makes him a highly sought-after speaker, teacher and coach. Mateo has recently returned to the mighty Austin, TX to teach and play and sweat and live lovingly under the sun, amongst the truly beautiful people.
Please feel free to drop him a line any time.
PLAYFUL PARTNER YOGA
Bringing Laughter And Connection To Your Yoga Practice
We've all been there...
You're in class, on your mat, ready for instantaneous enlightenment (or at least a good sweat)...and kinda bored...stuck...restricted by spiritual seriousness. Well, my friend, it's time to shake up the shakti.
You see, your body is made to experience massive amounts of joy and elation, and one of the best ways to do so is in safe and playful partnership with other active human beings. So bring a friend, a mat and a solid sense of humor, and join us for some serious spiritual freedom. Jai-eee!
Tara O’Neill R.N.shatar2000@yahoo.com
www.casadeyoga.com
Bio: Tara O’Neill R.N., RYT, began studying and practicing Tri Yoga in 1990. She is one of only 3 Registered Tri Yoga teachers in Texas. Her 21 years of bedside critical care nursing complements her yoga expertise and teaching. Tri Yoga does not just flow on the yoga matt, but continues to unfold throughout life revealing its true beauty. Tara works in Austin, but lives and teaches yoga in Blanco, Texas located between Austin and San Antonio. Her most recent interests include teaching Kid Yoga to the Blanco community and her two daughters, 6 and 7 years old.
TRI YOGA: FREE the HIPS and FREE the SPINE
Starting at the base of the spine, the hips, are addressed first. Then the spine is addressed in a unique way that lengthens and strengthens the vertebral column. Enjoy all the universal basic yoga asanas with an approach to breath awareness and spinal Flow, which allows even the advanced yoga enthusiast to re-discover the essence of the hatha yoga practice. Since Tri Yoga builds on the basic yoga postures that blossom into advanced flows, all levels are welcome.
INTRODUCTION TO TRI YOGA
Mudra, Asana, Prana, and Kriya Flows are made simple Class description:Tri Yoga is a systemized hatha yoga based on the elements: Earth, Water, Fire, Air and Ether. Postures sustained (Asana) and flows (Kriyas) with Mudra and Prana combined create a meditation in motion. Hand Mudra Flows that offer the hands, fingers and wrists their yoga stretches and the basics to breath awareness simplifying the rational behind Pranayama will be presented.
Janet ParachinYoga Spirit Academy
11134 E 75th Place S
Tulsa, OK 74133-2518
918 261 9786
jparachin@cox.net
www.yogaspirittulsa.com
Bio: Janet Parachin has been teaching yoga for six years and leading meditation classes for ten years. She loves the challenge of teaching to all levels but has a special interest in deep stretch, restorative yoga, and incorporating breathing and meditation into the practice. She has a PhD in education and spirituality and is the Director of Yoga Spirit Academy in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Mentoring/Advising
Victor ParachinYoga Spirit Academy
11134 E 75th Place S
Tulsa, OK 74133
918 249 1992
vmpnamaste@gmail.com
victormparachin.wordpress.com
Bio: Victor M. Parachin is a meditation teacher, ordained minister and author of 15 books. His most recent book, Eastern Wisdom For Western Minds, was selected as one of the “Best Spiritual Books of the Year.” He and his partner, Janet, are directors of Yoga Spirit Academy, a yoga teacher training school in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Victor is certified to teach yoga and pilates.
3 “R” MEDITATION
A mindfulness based meditation designed to Relax, Release, and Renew mind, body and spirit. An especially useful meditation for stressed yogis seeking greater personal tranquility and peace of mind.
BUDDHIST LOVING-KINDNESS MEDITATION
A meditation practice to enlarge the capacity of the heart in four directions: 1) toward ourselves; 2) toward family and friends; 3) toward those who are struggling and suffering; 3) toward the difficult people in our lives. This loving-kindness meditation has the immediate and lingering benefit of softening the heart and changing old habitual negative patterns of mind.
Christina Sell 2805 Sissinghurst Drive
Austin, TX 78745
512-665-3743
www.christinasell.com
www.christinasell.blogspot.com
Bio: Christina Sell has been practicing yoga since 1991. She is a certified Ansuara Yoga instructor and author of the book Yoga From the Inside Out: making Peace with Your Body Through Yoga. Christina's classes are fun, inspiring and dedicated to helping people of all ages and abilities experience the joys of yoga practice. She is a member of the Anusara Yoga Ethics Committee, the Anusara Yoga Certification Assessment Committee and the Ansuara Yoga Curriculum Development Committee. Christina lives in Austin, TX with her husband, two retired greyhounds and three cats. She maintains an active teaching schedule offering classes, workshops and trainings locally, nationally and internationally. Her second book, My Body is a Temple, My Heart is the Shrine will be published in the Spring of 2011 by Hohm Press.
Bringing Effort to Grace: An Introduction to Ansuara Yoga with Christina Sell-
Anusara Yoga is a unique method of hatha yoga that integrates bio-mechanical principles of alignment with the celebration of the Heart and Spirit. This 2-hour all-levels class will explore hip-opening techniques to increase freedom in standing postures, introductory arm balances, forward bends and twists. Appropriate for all levels.
The Heart is the Hub: An Introduction to Ansuara Yoga with Christina Sell
Anusara Yoga is a unique method of hatha yoga that integrates bio-mechanical principles of alignment with the celebration of the Heart and Spirit. This 2-hour class will emphasize Anusara Yoga shoulder principles in a variety of poses to you help stabilize and open your body intelligently and joyfully. Come ready to work and to play. Appropriate for all levels.
Ellen SmithAustin, Texas
(512) 419-1339
www.sojournretreats.com
ebsmith@austin.rr.com
Bio: Ellen is a Registered Hatha yoga instructor and Intuitive Mentor. She has studied qigong with Master Li, Roger Jahnke, and Kenneth Cohen, among others. Ellen has a Masters degree in Spiritual Psychology and uses her own blend of deep listening, uncanny intuition, and genuine praise to helps others see, claim, and act on their innately fabulous qualities. She is Co-Founder of Texas Yoga and the Living Yoga Teacher Training Program, and Founder of Sojourn Retreats www.sojournretreats.com, offering transformational weekend retreats for women.
Yoga and Qigong
Qigong, often called, “Chinese Yoga,” is a system of gentle exercises, breathing and meditation. It is specifically a healing modality because it combines movement, meditation, and breath regulation to enhance the flow of vital energy (chi or prana) in the body. In this easy, meditative class, Ellen combines traditional Qigong with Yoga postures to help you gently wake up and connect with the beauty around and within you.
Audience: All levels
Intensity level of class: 2
Composition of class:
95% of class is asana
5% of class is lecture
What should students bring to class? 2 blankets, Shoes and warm clothes (if needed). Weather permitting, class will be outside in the fresh air!
Style of yoga: Eclectic Yoga and Qigong
Cecilia Zuniga
InnerScapes ~ Where you set your Self free.
222 Twilight Trail
Wimberley, TX 78676
512/847-1659
cecilia@myinnerscapes.com
www.myinnerscapes.com
Bio: Cecilia Zúñiga is the founder of InnerScapes, a private practice in Wimberley, TX offering individual & family support & guidance, life coaching, private & community Kundalini Yoga classes, personal & parenting articles, holistic living information, books, inspiring links, & free gifts. She is a passionate 10-year practitioner of Kundalini Yoga who has been happily teaching it for years. She is also a teacher and an advanced shamanic energy apprentice & practitioner with the Toltec Center of Creative Intent in Austin, an author, writer, experiential class & workshop host, and a Nationally Certified School Psychologist with a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology. Cecilia believes that it is in supporting the wholeness of being that we are able to thrive and shine in the world. Her holistic model of wellness expands traditional models by focusing on bringing all parts of the self into balance: the physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and energetic.
Kundalini Yoga Yourself!:
Experience the uniqueness of Kundalini Yoga, often called the “Grandmother” or “Mother” of all yogas, since it is the oldest system from which the others arose. Kundalini yoga is designed as a way to nourish the wholeness of your being – the physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and energetic aspects of you.
This 2-hour Kundalini yoga class includes: 1) a 30-minute dharma to introduce basic Kundalini Yoga history and structure; 2) a 75-minute Kundalini Energy/Yoga set with some chanting, breath work, meditation, gentle yet powerful vinyasas, and a 5-10 minute closing relaxation/integration to a crystal bowl; and 3) a 15-minute closing dharma with Q&A. The yoga in this class is considered “low impact” with some modifications offered to “up the ante” for more advanced folks. The intent of the class is to: 1) introduce you to Kundalini Yoga, 2) attune you to your Kundalini energy, 3) magnify your energetic field, and 4) expand your overall sense of wellness and wholeness. You will leave this workshop not only feeling great, but with a packet of information and practices to take home.
Awaken the Rainbow Serpent Within:
In this hour-long class, we will do a low-impact yet energetically powerful Kundalini Yoga set to connect with, clear, open, and nourish the main energy centers of the body. Awakening and unblocking the connective pathway among these energy centers, also called “chakras” and referred to as the “Rainbow Serpent” by some, is one of the foundations of Kundalini Yoga. These centers are located along the central nervous system, which is housed in the length of the spinal column, from your tailbone to the crown of your head. Keeping this energetic pathway along the spinal column and central nervous system clear, flexible, open, and strong allows the Rainbow Serpent Energy to unfurl and rise up the spine like a serpent, supporting the health of your entire being, raising your magnetism, and sparking your highest potential into life.