SPECIAL Yoga Workshop: "Cultivating Yin for Life"
One Day Only!!! Sunday, September 19 from 2 pm - 5 pm
Led by: Erin Owen, Certified Teacher of Yin Yoga
In the late days of summer, take time to dive inward and reflect. On Sunday September 19 you are invited to join Erin Owen, who will offer a delicious 90-minute Yin yoga practice, followed by discussion and guidance on how cultivate an at-home Yin Yoga practice.
In Yin yoga, we hold each pose for 3 to 5 minutes in order to relax the muscles and access the deeper connective tissue that holds us together. There are numerous documented benefits of a Yin practice, and among them are increasing flexibility, quieting the mind, and cultivating a deeper connection with the Self.
In our everyday struggle to balance the various demands at home & work, who couldn't use more Yin to balance all the Yang? Enjoy a delicious, healthy snack after the full practice; receive a 56-page resource book to support your Yin practice; and go home feeling more grounded, calm, healthy, and happy.
$40 Fee includes 56-page resource book and snacks!
Pre-registration required: Contact Sophie Simpson, Owner/Yoga Teacher at Blue Banyan to register - no later than Sunday, September 12. Call 267-974-6527 or stop by the studio before or after class at 7153 Sprague Street (in East Mt. Airy), Philadelphia PA. More info online at www.BlueBanyanYoga.com.
"Nutrition for Everyone" - Fall 2010 offering
Wednesdays 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Dates: September 22 (the first night meets from 6:30-8 PM), September 29; October 6, 13; one week break - no class October 20; resume October 27; November 3, 10, 17 (after the first night, all classes meet from 6:30-7:30 PM)
Facilitator: Erin Owen/Health Catalyst; Co-Facilitator Lissa James/Sunray Wellness
This unique series offers hands-on education about how foods help to energize and balance our bodies for ultimate wellness. We dive into topics such as healthy fats and sweet vegetables from an Eastern/Chinese nutritional perspective, as well as from a Western one. If you are a patient of acupuncture, you will also learn how to use foods to bring the body back to balance based on your acupuncturist's diagnosis. Enjoy taking home ingredients & recipes to experiment with new foods in your own kitchen, and keep the informative, helpful reference materials to guide you on-going.
Sliding Scale Fee inspired by the model of Community Acupuncture: $20 to $35 per class; total fee of $160 to $280 due at the time of registration to secure your spot (includes materials, food samples, recipes, and class participation for the full 8-week series!)
Pre-registration required: Contact David Schiman, Owner/Acupuncturist, Roxborough Community Acupuncture. Online at www.AcupunctureRox.com. Class location: 445 Lyceum Avenue, Philadelphia PA, 19128. Call David at 215-386-2984 for more information or to register.
"8 Weeks to Nutritional Wellness" (for adults age 50+) - Fall 2010 offering
Tuesdays 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Dates: September 21, 28; October 5, 12, 19, 26; November 2, 9
Facilitator: Erin Owen/Health Catalyst; Co-Facilitator Lissa James/Sunray Wellness
This unique series offers hands-on education about how foods help us prevent and manage the most common ailments that affect us as we age. We dive into topics such as healthy fats and sweet vegetables from an Eastern/Chinese nutritional perspective, as well as from a Western one. Enjoy tasting specially prepared samples of healthy foods, taking home ingredients & recipes to experiment with new foods at home, and informative, helpful reference materials to guide you on-going.
Subsidized Fee for Older Adults: only $64 (includes materials, food samples, ingredients, recipes, and class participation for the full 8-week series!)
Pre-registration required: Contact Melanie Toner, Program Director, at The Ralston Center, 3615 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia PA, 215-386-2984, for more information.
Nutrition Support Group for Older Adults
Monthly on last Monday of the month 10:30 am - 11:25 am (Remaining Dates in 2010: August 30, September 27, October 25, November 29, December 20*)
Facilitator: Erin Owen, Health Catalyst; Guest Facilitators for Oct, Nov, Dec TBD
This informal discussion and support group is especially for older adults, age 50+. Bring your questions and ideas, receive support from peers, participate in a community of others who also want to eat well for better health.
Drop-in and join us or contact The Ralston Center, 3615 Chestnut Street,Philadelphia PA, 215-386-2984, for more information.
*December 20 date is the 3rd Monday of the month
1 Gentle Yoga Practice for Older Adults (offered weekly)
Monday mornings, 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM (60 minute class)
The Ralston Center, 3615 Chestnut Street (University City/West Philly)
A new offering - part of The Ralston Center's wellness program. Practice a gentle warm-up while sitting on chairs, then use the chairs for stability and balance as we move through breath-focused yoga poses and sun salutations. Drop-ins welcome! $4 per class.
Erin teaches classes at The Pottruck Center at The University of Pennsylvania, which are open to students, staff, and faculty (anyone with a Penn card). You can also find her at Eagle Fitness, a private gym facility for federal government employees. For more information on these classes, send Erin a message via the Contact page on this website. Thanks!
NEW! For more information about onsite classes for adults age 55+, email Erin @ WakeUpYoga.com (no spaces), where Erin is Director of Yoga Outreach for Older Adults.
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