NEW! YOGA 101 for Beginners, Six week session, Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30 pm, begins 1/6/09

Are you a first time yogini or yogi? Or, are you an intermediate student who wishes to understand the “why” behind the poses (asanas)? Do you wish to learn more of the history and philosophy of yoga? If you answered yes to any of these questions, this six week series is for you. The classes will be divided into several modules, including history and philosophy of yoga, pranayama (breathwork) and a history of the poses, including their benefits and contraindications. If you are interested in learning yoga, as well as “doing it”, this 6 week session is for you. Fee for the six week series: $70.00. Class cards may be utilized.

NEW! HAPPY HOUR POWER YOGA, Friday, January 9, 2009 5:30-6:30 pm. Do you need to find a way to relax at week’s end in the company of fun folks? Come join us for Happy Hour Power Class! Robyn will be the hostess of this month’s happy hour event. Come in from the cold, and get warm! Drop in rate of $12.00; class cards, may, of course, be utilized.

Sunday Morning, January ll, 2009: Free! Breathe…more Book Group 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 pm. We are reading Peaceful Warrior by Dan Millman this month. Bring a friend and join us!

Sunday January llth, 2:00-4:00 pm. Drum and Dance Your Way into the New Year with Dennis Cotton and Vicky Hannon! A true family and community event, in conjunction with Arts from the Heart! Kids and kids at heart are welcome! Co-sponsored with Arts from the Heart of Tolland. Suggested donation: $5.00. Net proceeds to be donated to local charities.

Saturday January 17th: Our January Women’s Retreat 11:00 am. to 4:00 pm. BEING DOROTHY: HOW TO SURVIVE AND THRIVE IN THE MIDST OF THE TORNADO. Learn to center yourself when the rest of the world is whirling around you. Come join us for a day of self-reflection, meditation, yoga and fun. A wholesome lunch is included. Fee: $70.00; class cards may be utilized! Advance registration is required: Call us to register, email us at breathemore@att.net or come in!

Evening Meditation New! Begins Thursday, January 15
7:30-8:30 pm. Regular class cards may be utilized, or drop in rate of $10.00

Transition and Change Workshop: What is the difference and how can we better prepare ourselves for our own transitions? 7:00pm. to 8:30 pm. on four Tuesdays, January 20, 27 and February 10 and l7, 2009.

This workshop, presented by Rainbow Quest in conjunction with Breathe…more, focuses on the differences between changes and transitions, beginnings and endings, the grief process, habits (why so many changes do not stick) and introduces complementary and spiritual practices that can assist an individual in a state of transition. This 4 evening workshop is $60.00 if registered by January l3th, $70.00 if registered after this date. Class cards may be utilized!! To register, call (860) 875-YOGA or email us at breathemore@att.net. Further questions may be sent to rainbowquest@cox.net.

Friday, January 23, 2009, 6:00 pm. to 8:30 p.m. Qi-Gong for Health and Healing: Bone Marrow Cleansing and Strengthening the Immune System with George Hoffman.
Join us for this 2 1/2 hour workshop to harness the power of Qi (life energy) to cleanse and strengthen your bone marrow and immune system. Start off the New Year healthy and strong.

NATIONAL YOGA DAY, Saturday, January 24, 2009
On Saturday, the 24th, we will hold a special intermediate/advanced yoga class from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. In celebration of Yoga Day, bring a friend to this class for FREE!!

COMING IN FEBRUARY:

NIA, Saturday, February 7th, 9:45-11:15 a.m. This is a fusion class of cardio, yoga and gentle martial arts. In this month of hearts, this month’s workshop will focus on finding the beauty within. Fee: $20.00; class cards may be utilized.

Saturday, February 14th, 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. AHIMSA for your Heart with Sharon The word AHIMSA means “non-harming”, not only to others, but also to one’s SELF. On this Valentine’s Day, learn the meaning behind Ahimsa from a philosophy prospective, along with asanas (poses) designed to open your heart center to compassionate relationships with others and with your self. Drop in rate of $20.00, or class cards may be utilized.

Saturday, February 28, 9:30-11:30 YOGA: THE STRONG AND THE SOFT with Marie Yoga gives us opportunities to cultivate balance and harmony in our lives. Join us as we explore the qualities of willfulness and surrender in our bodies as we practice asana together. Empowerment, courage, self-reliance united with acceptance, vulnerability and letting go create wholeness in our bodies, minds and spirits. The workshop will end with a special deep relaxation called yoga nidra, to send you on your way rested, refreshed and rejuvenated. All levels welcome! Fee: $20.00 for this two hour workshop. Class cards may be utilized.