HIMALAYAN OF BUFFALO, NEW YORK INSTITUTE May/June 2018 YOUR HOME FOR YOGA, MEDITATION, AND WELLNESS
Yoga Class Schedule May / June 2018 1 BEGINNING/ FOUNDATION LEVEL 2 CONTINUING LEVEL 3 EXPERIENCED LEVEL Mon. 5:30-7 pm Apr 30 - June 25* (8wks) $96 Larry Y1M5 Wed. 10-11:30 am May 2 - June 20 (8wks) $96 Carol Y1W9 Thurs. 10-11:30 am May 3 - June 21 (8wks) $96 Jackie Y1T9 Tues. 9:30-11 am May 1 - June 19 (8wks) $96 Wendy Y2T9 Tues. 5:30-7 pm May 1 - June 19 (8wks) $96 Tess Y2T5 Wed. 5-6:30 pm May 2 - June 20 (8wks) $96 Jackie Y2W5 Thurs. 5-6:30 pm May 3 - June 21 (8wks) $96 Renee Y2R5 Mon. 5:30-7 pm Apr 30 - June 25* (8wks) $96 Kerry Y3M5 Wed. 10-11:30 am May 2 - June 20 (8wks) $96 Wendy Y3W9 Thurs. 10-11:30 am May 3 - June 21 (8wks) $96 Tracy Y3R9 SPECIAL INTEREST YOGA CLASSES *no class May 28 *no class May 28 Morning class participants: Please note that some start times have changed. Mon. 9:30-10:30 am Apr 30 - May 21 (4wks) $48 Laura YGM Thurs. 5:30-6:30 pm May 3 - June 7 (6wks) $72 Maya YGR Tues. 5:30-6:45 pm May 1 - June 19 (8wks) $96 Sarah YC Wed. 5-6:30 pm May 2 - June 20 (8wks) $96 Bonnie YY Wed. 4:30-5:30 pm May 16 - June 6 (4wks) $48 Mary Y50P Mon. 10-11:30 am June 4-25 (4wks) $48 Ann YO REGISTER ONLINE AT hibuffalo.org DESCRIPTIONS Start from where you are. Our classes are taught over several weeks to systematically introduce postures and develop strength and flexibility. All of our classes conclude with a guided relaxation. Yoga 1: Beginning Level Begin (or build) your training with a balanced program of yoga stretches and postures that are accessible to almost any ability level. Yoga 2: Continuing Level Enhancements to basic postures are introduced. Various breathing exercises, subtler relaxation methods, and deeper meditation skills are developed. Yoga 3: Experienced Level Practice new and more challenging postures to build endurance, strength and flexibility. Explore pranayama and breathing exercises to increase energy and focus the mind. ^ Yoga for Core Strength and Meditation Designed to help develop progressive core strength, this class includes core muscle-isolation exercises interwoven within a classical asana sequence. Prerequisite: 6 months prior experience with Yoga 1 or greater. ^ Gentle Yoga Mild stretches and movements that work to improve range of motion and ease joint pain or stiffness. Portions of this class may be done using a chair. DROP-IN YOGA CLASSES (no pre-registration required / cost based on per-class fee) Thurs. 5:30-6:30 pm May 3 - June 28 $10 Staff Sat. 9:30-11 am May 5 - June 30* $12 Staff *no class May 26 To see who s teaching a drop-in class, go to the calendar on our home page www.hibuffalo.org We will be CLOSED Memorial Weekend Fri. May 25 - Mon., May 28 No drop-in class Sat. May 26.Have a Safe & Happy Holiday!
Lectures.Seminars.Specialty Classes INDIVIDUAL CLASS RATE If there is space in a multi-week hatha yoga class, you are welcome to attend individual classes for $15 per class. MISSED CLASSES Classes missed during a multi-week session may be made up during the same session by attending another class of a similar level or a drop-in class. TRAVELERS Traveling for part of the season? Let us know your away dates and we will prorate your session. SIGN UP for our E-mail newsletter to stay informed about upcoming programs and special events at www.hibuffalo.org FOLLOW US on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ hibuffaloyoga Heartfelt appreciation to People Inc. for labeling these brochures. MAY Yin Yoga with Bonnie Wednesdays, May 2 - June 20 (8 wks), 5-6:30 pm The practice of Yin Yoga is a slow-paced method in which poses are held for extended periods of time with a focus on increasing circulation and energetic flow into joints, ligaments and connective tissues. Poses are held for several minutes as you bring awareness deep into your body. This quieting practice inspires focus and inner calm and is complementary to the more active asana styles. This is an all-level class. Fee: $96 (ID: YYS) Deepening Meditation with Donna Wednesdays, May 2 - June 6 (6 wks), 7-8:30 pm This class is a continuation of the practices from the Beginning Meditation course. Vitalize your meditation practice by deepening your personal experience of mindfulness and concentration. Learn additional relaxation and breathing methods, how to use a mala, and personal mantra. Prerequisite: Completion of HI s 4-week Beginning Meditation course. Fee: $72 (ID: S31) YOGA PHILOSOPHY The Bhagavad Gita in Daily Living with Julia Thursdays, May 3-17 (3 wks), 7-9 pm The Bhagavad Gita is highly regarded in the yoga world for its profound wisdom conveyed through the story of a teacher and student. The text beautifully weaves the reader through the four paths of yoga: Raja, Karma, Jnana, and Bhakti. In our discussion we will explore these paths as essential in daily decision making and experiencing meaning in life. We will also explore how this ancient text remains relevant today and can guide us on our own spiritual healing journey. Through shared inquiry, we will be able to understand its purpose, take it to heart and put theories into practice. Fee: $50 (ID: S32) or $20 per class Walking Meditation The Japanese Garden: 1 Museum Ct., Buffalo 14216 with Kandy Thursday, May 10, 6-8 pm We will enjoy a walking meditation and mindfulness practice among the cherry blossoms. Located on 6 acres along Delaware Park s Mirror Lake, the Japanese Garden is an oasis of tranquility in the city. Please pre-register, providing contact information in the event we need to notify you of cancelation due to weather. Dress comfortably, wear walking shoes, and bring a beverage. Meet at location. Fee: $5 (ID: S33) Household Homeopathy: A Primer in Homeopathic Remedies for Acute Conditions with Arup Bhattacharya, DHM, PhD Thursdays, May 10, 24; June 7, 21; July 5, 19, 26; Aug. 2; 5:30-8:30 pm (8 three-hour classes) Learn the secrets of homeopathic prescribing for various household conditions such as cough and colds, diarrhea, flu, aches and pains, injuries, allergies, skin rash, and other acute conditions. 24 hours of in-class training will focus on the art and science of prescribing homeopathic remedies including the principles of dosage, potency, and repetition. Learn the commonly used remedies in detail for multifaceted use in various conditions. This course is only offered once per year and is a prelude to the yearlong in-depth course that will be offered this fall. Find out more about Arup at: homeopathichealers.com Cost for all 8 classes*: $224 (ID: HHP) or $35/class (pay as you go). Try the 1st class for free! If you wish to continue after the first class, pay a special rate of $224 for all 8 classes. Skype option available if you are unable to attend in person. Yoga to Manage Moods Saturday, May 12, 10 - noon with Carissa Yoga provides a holistic approach to mood and symptom management. Using a combination of gentle physical poses, mindful breathing and relaxation techniques, participants will feel more connected and balanced within the body and mind. A trauma-sensitive, person-centered approach will be utilized and individual attention and modifications will be provided as needed. No prior yoga experience is required. Fee: $20 (ID: S36)
Continuing Level Yoga for 50+ with Mary Wednesdays, Mary 16 - June 6 (4 wks), 4:30-5:30 pm Fine-tune your yoga practice with like-minded yogis who want to maintain a safe and effective practice honoring our bodies in mid-life and beyond. This class will focus on maintaining and improving range of motion, strength and balance. We will explore postures in a supportive, enjoyable and relaxing environment using props and modifications as needed. Pre-requisites: Yoga I and 2. Fee: $48 (ID: Y50P) Group Meditation: Circle of Light with Kerry Monday, May 14, 7-8 pm Group meditation helps to expand collective consciousness while also strengthening an individual s practice through the supportive energy of the group. Join fellow seekers for gentle asana, relaxation, chanted practice of the Gayatri Mantra (for purification and spiritual guidance), and silent meditation. No previous experience is required. Fee: $5 (ID: S37) Monday at The Martin! Guided Tour and Yoga at the Darwin Martin House 125 Jewett Pkwy., Buffalo 14214 Monday, May 21, 5:30-8 pm Frank Lloyd Wright s Darwin Martin House is a historic landmark, and tonight we have it all to ourselves! We will begin with a docent-led tour of this incredible complex, followed by gentle yoga and guided meditation with Bonnie in the Greatbatch Pavilion. The pavilion s glass-walls link the exterior with the interior, creating a natural environment for peaceful reflection. We will close with a tea reception. Meet at the Greatbatch Visitors Center which is the glass building to the left of the Martin House. Street parking will be available. Please bring your yoga mat. Tickets must be purchased in advance through HIB (hibuffalo.org). Fee: $30 (ID: S38) Spiritual Study and Practice Group for Women Thursday, May 31, 7-8:30 pm Our year-long study of The Bhagavad-Gita: Krishna s Counsel in time of War, translated by Barbara Stoler Miller, continues with a discussion of teachings 7 & 8. This book is available in our bookstore. The Bhagavad-Gita has been an inspiration to many as one of the great spiritual classics of world literature. Fee $5 (ID: S39) JUNE RETREAT AT HIB Beat the Heat! On the Mat & In the Kitchen Saturday, June 2 9:30 am - 3 pm (includes lunch) with Sarah Guglielmi and Julia Kress At its core, Ayurveda understands that all of us have a unique nature, or Ayurvedic constitution, that follows the rhythms of Mother Nature. Summer is Pitta time - the sun is strong and the fire element dominates nature both outside and inside of us. We feel bright, powerful, and productive! However, as the heat of summer rises, there is a tendency to get overheated and irritable. Join Sarah and Julia for a day of yoga practice and kitchen demonstration. Learn specific asana, pranayama, and recipe remedies you can use to beat the summer heat! Our morning will begin by reviewing how the elements and doshas are impacted by the summer season. Learn specific yoga postures and pranayama practices you can use to chill out your body and mind. We will close with a 90-minute All-Levels Pitta- Pacifying mat practice. (please bring your yoga mat) After lunch, we will head into the kitchen where recipes will be discussed and the use of herbs and spices demonstrated. Hints on how to make nutritious food digestible in the summer without having to take in cold-temperature foods that slow metabolism down will be provided. RETREAT SCHEDULE: AM SESSION: 9:30-11:45 am Pitta Pacifying Asana and Pranayama with Sarah LUNCH: 11:45-12:45 pm (Full-day participants) Bean salad, quinoa salad, kale with coconut and date dish, hibiscus mint tea and dessert. PM SESSION: 12:45-3 pm Ayurveda in the Kitchen - with Julia FULL-DAY PASS includes lunch: $85 (ID: BHAP) Can t stay the day? You re welcome to attend a single session: AM Session only: $45 (ID: BH1) PM Session only: $45 (ID: BH2)
CEU FOR YOGA INSTRUCTORS & PRACTITIONERS Intro to Ayurveda - Part 1 with Julia Kress, C-IAYT, E-RYT 500, AYS Saturday, June 2, 4-7 pm Ayurveda is the Vedic system of self-healing. It is based on nature s laws of healing and discovering your unique elemental constitution. In this workshop, you will learn how to adjust your lifestyle choices for optimal health. We will explore the fundamental philosophy of Ayurveda, personal constitution, seasonal change, and how the ratio of elements in your make-up impacts your physiological and psychological tendencies. By knowing your constitution, and understanding how seasons alter your stamina and vitality, you can adjust asana and pranayama and establish routines to create more balance and ease. Attention Certified Yoga Teachers: This course qualifies for 3 continuing education credits with Yoga Alliance. Fee: $45 (ID: E34) *St/Sr discounts do not apply. THERAPEUTIC YOGA Yoga for Osteoporosis: Strengthen Your Bones Ann Loretan, RN, LMT Mondays, June 4-25 (4 wks), 10-11:30 am Bone loss can put us at risk for a number of injuries, including fractures from falling. Studies have shown that a regular yoga practice that includes stretching and muscle activation can help improve the strength and integrity of our bones over time. In this course, we will explore a series of poses developed by Dr. Loren Fishman, Medical Director of Manhattan Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in NYC, and top researcher on the effects of yoga on osteoporosis. Prerequisite: Yoga 1. Fee: $48 (ID: YO) Group Meditation: Awakening Inner Healing with Donna Thursday, June 14, 7-8 pm Group meditation helps to expand collective consciousness while also strengthening an individual s practice through the supportive energy of the group. Join fellow seekers for an evening of gentle asanas, relaxation, chanted practice of the Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra (for nurturing and healing), and silent meditation. No previous experience is required. Fee: $5 (ID: S40) JUNE New York State Yoga Festival at Letchworth State Park Saturday, June 9, 10 am - 5:30 pm We hope you will join your friends from HIB for a day of yoga, hiking, meditation, workshops, music, and a bit of fresh air! For tickets and information go to: nysyogafestival.com Summer Solstice Walking Meditation and Mindfulness Practice with Kandy Artpark: 450 S 4th St, Lewiston, NY 14092 Thursday, June 21, 6:30 8:30 pm We will honor the change of season and our connection to nature and to one another with a walking meditation and mindfulness practice. Artpark spans an auspicious 108 acres, providing majestic views of the Niagara River Gorge. Please pre-register, providing contact information in the event we need to notify you of cancelation due to weather. Dress comfortably, wear walking shoes (no flip-flops), and bring a beverage. Meet at the main entrance parking lot. Fee: $5 (ID: S41) Spiritual Study and Practice Group for Women Thursday, June 28, 7-8:30 pm See description under May. We will be discussing teachings 9 & 10. Fee $5 (ID: S42) CEU FOR YOGA INSTRUCTORS & PRACTITIONERS Intro to Ayurveda - Part 2: Ayurveda s View of Prana and Agni with Julia Kress, C-IAYT, E-RYT 500, AYS Saturday, June 30, 4-7 pm Prana is the life force that enlivens and invigorates the body, mind and senses. Agni, the digestive fire in the body, governs digestion, assimilation, and elimination on all levels physical and mental. When agni is healthy, we feel content, vibrant, and nourished by life. When it is out of balance, we doubt, fear, hold grudges, and feel an overall lack of energy. In this workshop, we ll begin with the theory behind these two subtle forces of health. We ll close with an asana practice designed to help you experience the forces of agni and prana in your own body and mind. Attention Certified Yoga Teachers: This course qualifies for 3 continuing education credits with Yoga Alliance. Fee: $45 (ID: E35) *St/Sr discount do not apply to CEUs. HIMALAYAN INSTITUTE of Buffalo, NY ADDRESS 841 Delaware Ave. Buffalo, NY 14209 (716) 883-2223 www.hibuffalo.org info@hibuffalo.org OFFICE HOURS Mon-Thurs: 9am-5pm Fri:-Sat: 9am-noon Closed Sundays GIFT CERTIFICATES are available for classes and bookstore. 10% DISCOUNT for HI Buffalo Members 20% DISCOUNT for Students & Seniors (65+) Classes under $25, certification programs, CEUs, & some seminars do not qualify. PARKING OPTIONS: MON FRI Morning Classes: Barker or Linwood (street parking) MON & TUES 5 pm Classes: Red Cross parking lot 7 pm Classes: Red Cross; Barker or Linwood WED FRI 5 pm Classes: Temple parking lot 7 pm Classes: Temple; Barker or Linwood SAT & SUN 9:30 am Classes: Temple; Red Cross; Barker or Linwood
NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR 200 & 500-HOUR YOGA TEACHER TRAINING AT THE HIMALAYAN INSTITUTE OF BUFFALO 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training September 2018 - May 2019 RYS 200 Dedicated to a tradition of excellence in teaching for more than 40 years, the Himalayan Institute of Buffalo offers comprehensive and systematic training in classical yoga. Immerse yourself in the core principals of yoga philosophy and practice, while refining your knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and therapeutic techniques. More than a certification program, this is a journey of self-discovery and transformation. Read graduate testimonials at: www.hibuffalo.org/teacher-training/testimonials 500-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Begins April 2019 RYS 500 Our 500-hour teacher certification program offers yoga teachers from all traditions an avenue to further deepen their personal practice and teaching. Taught over the course of 15 weekends, this program includes the following: studies in advanced teaching methods, sequencing, verbal and hands-on assists, subtle body anatomy, pranayama, mantra meditation, therapeutic applications of yoga, and the study of sacred yoga texts. $300 Early Bird Discount when you register for 500-Hour YTT by Nov. 15, 2018 FOR INFO, DATES & APPLICATION: www.hibuffalo.org/teacher-training MAIL-IN REGISTRATION FORM Name (1): TO REGISTER ONLINE: Visit: hibuffalo.org Name (2): Email: Home Phone: Cell or Work Phone: TO REGISTER BY MAIL: Mail this form along with full class fee. Make checks payable to Himalayan Institute. Please include your phone number(s) and E-mail. Class start date reminders are sent via E-mail. Class / Program Title Class ID# Fee Feel free to register in person! QUESTIONS? Email: info@hibuffalo.org Call: 883-2223 HIMALAYAN INSTITUTE 841 Delaware Ave. Buffalo, NY 14209