The Metta Center is pleased to present these special opportunities to deepen your exploration of Yoga. Scroll down to see our fantastic offerings!. Registration is required at least one week in advance, except where noted. We look forward to practicing with you! View a sampling of past workshops and special events here.
HeartSpace Holistic Teacher Training Weekends with Lauren Albany, New York To Register: www.heartspaceholistic.com May 2-4 The Mind, the Body and Meditation What is meditation? How do I do it, and how do I get 'good' at it? What are the benefits and pitfalls of establishing a meditation practice? And, as budding yoga teachers, when, how and why is it appropriate to bring these practices to our students? These questions, and more, will be explored in this weekend intensive. We will examine and experience meditative practices and techniques from various traditions, and how they might fit into the greater context of yoga practice. All can act as catalysts on our journey toward becoming more understanding and joyful incarnate beings. Note: morning classes will be open to the public. May 16 - 18 The Do's & Don'ts of Teaching Yoga: Exploring The Art & Ethics of Teaching This weekend intensive will thoroughly cover teaching methodology, including principles of demonstration, observation, assisting/correcting, instruction, teaching styles, qualities of a teacher, the student's process of learning, and business aspects of teaching yoga. Special 2-hour section will also cover ethics for yoga teachers and the “role” of teacher vis a vis appropriate boundaries, authenticity, creating safe space and more. June 13 - 15 - Surviving the 21st Century in One Piece: The Art & Science of Relaxation, Pranayama & Restoratives. As a species, if we are to survive the fast-paced, multi-tasking 21st Century, we will need to adopt new methods for dealing with stress. It is that simple. These days everyone knows that most contemporary physical and emotional disorders from back pain, PMS, Adult Attention Deficit Disorder (AADD) and insomnia to social phobias, infertility, depression, heart illness, autoimmune disorders (lupus, fibromyalgia, adrenal fatigue, chronic fatigue) and cancer are either born from, or exacerbated by chronic or acute emotional and environmental stress. Without healthy nervous systems we cannot properly rest, digest, and immunologically respond to pathogens in an effective manner. As responsible yoga teachers, we must address our own over-stressed bodies and minds, as well as those of our yoga students. This weekend will offer you and understanding of the "stress response," the "relaxation response" and how to bring your students into deep states of calm and well-being using Restorative Yoga and breathing techniques.
Yoga Sangha Retreat Weekend! with Lauren June 27-29th, 2008 at Spirit Fire Leyden, MA Join your fellow yoginis and yogis for a wonderful weekend of yoga and community (sangha). Lauren will lead morning and afternoon yoga classes in the Para Yoga tradition. We will spend time in silent contemplation and in delightful conversation, as we share a weekend of restoration and recommitment to our practice, our priorities and our presence. Open to all levels of practitioners.
The weekend includes accommodations, classes, meals, snacks, fire circle and an abundance of joy! No single rooms will be available. Weekend begins on Friday afternoon and ends on Sunday afternoon. This retreat is limited to 16 people, and will fill very fast, so make your plans now! Registration: $295 by May 15th. $320 thereafter. Tuition is non-refundable unless your spot can be filled.
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About Spirit Fire: Spirit
Fire is a meditative retreat center located in northwestern Massachusetts.
Surrounded by 95 acres of beautiful New England country side (meadows, woods,
streams), it is quiet, pristine and perfectly suited for a serene, healthy
weekend.