Thai Yoga Massage + Partner Yoga Workshop Sunday 11/6 1 - 4 p.m.

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DATE: November 6, 2011 

TIME: 1-4 pm 

PRICE: $35 

Thai Yoga Massage is unique in that, during a session, both receiver AND giver benefit from the presence and connection that occurs. Bliss, in this case, is a two way street. This often-overlooked phenomenon was part of the inspiration for creating the Anjali Massage Project, a collaboration of like-minded people teaching Thai massage to underserved populations. More recently, AMP is joining forces with Project: Embody, a local organization that seeks to introduce body-centered tools to youth and college-age students.

Justin is a Kripalu-trained massage therapist, teacher and mental health practitioner specializing in Thai Yoga Massage, Myofascial Therapy, and customized bodywork for populations with special needs. Justin has studied Thai massage with Michael Sitzer, Shai Plonski of the Lotus Palm Institute, and several teachers in Thailand (most notably at the Sunshine School in Chiang Mai). His own personal practice, including Thai massage, is aligned with the Kripalu style of bodywork that emphasizes quality of touch, presence, and our innate ability to simply be with another person in a caring way.

Justin maintains a small private practice in the Berkshires and teaches workshops and trainings throughout New England. He also works as a Youth Development Counselor with troubled adolescents and continues to share the benefits of Thai massage through the Anjali Massage Project.

Amanda founded Revolution Yoga out of the idea that Yoga will change your life! It's a personal Revolution leading to a healthier body and a happier state of mind. Yoga means union, so in your practice we create unison between the mind, body and every side of yourself. I've created a space that not only nourishes through these ancient practices but also inspires with Art, Music, Literature, Community, Volunteering, Creativity and anything else that stokes your inner fire and re-ignites the spark of feeling at home and blissed out in YOUR mind, YOUR body and YOUR life.

She began her personal Yoga practice at the age of 12 after her mother heralded its ability to relieve her scoliosis and sciatica symptoms. The practice stayed with her ever since helping her through life’s trials and tribulations. While studying to receive her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University at Albany she worked three years as an Emergency Medical Technician for New York State and Medical Assistant at a Cardiovascular Hospital. She also studied Natural Therapies at Lorenzo De Medici Univeristy in Florence, Italy. The most important thing all of her medical study and experience taught her about good health is prevention. 

This Sunday November 6th 1 - 4 p.m. $35 

·      No yoga or massage experience necessary, nor is it necessary to come with a partner.

·      Please bring a blanket, pillow and yoga mat (if you have one)

·      Please let Amanda + Justin know about any injuries or medical conditions you may have.

 

"We often think of giving massage as something that requires effort. When we learn that we can give massage in a way that is comfortable and easy - and, mostly importantly, love-filled - our ability to connect with people in this way completely changes. This ability is becoming more and more necessary as our culture becomes more and more touch deprived. Our world needs more compassionate, caring, genuine connection. What better way to do that than through Thai massage? I often describe Thai massage as cuddling but with more technique. The core principle is the same for both: caring touch. “Caring,” meaning, “accepting in this moment without judgment.” In other words, loving touch. And the power of loving touch is remarkable."

- Justin on Thai Massage

"Yoga is a process tediously tweaked over thousands of years and could not be a more wholesome approach to prevention; Disease prevention and what I like to call "freak-out prevention". Yoga asana (physical practice) tones the nervous system so you are not so apt to "freak-out" over little things. It teaches the body to detoxify, strengthen, align, relax and most importantly heal itself. Yoga philosophy teaches the mind the tools it needs to face anything and emerge contented and happy. Yoga is a specific science, laid out for the student to experiment with step by step. When you step onto your yoga mat you will be encouraged to have your own personal experience, find what works for you, and apply it to your life. "

"Partner Yoga positively benefits the nervous system and all of the organs/ glands leading to boosted immunity, reversing the aging process, better sleep, better sex, lifted mood and a whole slew of positive benefits. Adding a partner means being able to go deeper into every posture. Deeper twists, deeper forward folds, supported backbends, leading to double the benefits."

- Amanda on Partner Yoga

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November Book Club and Potluck Introducing Joshua Greene, Author of Gita Wisdom: Introduction to India’s Essential Yoga Text

November Book Club and Potluck

Saturday Nov. 12th 11:30 - 3:30
DONATION BASED

Introducing Joshua Greene, Author of Gita Wisdom: Introduction to India’s Essential Yoga Text

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Joshua Greene will be leading Revolution Yoga’s Book Club for the month of November for a discussion on his own acclaimed book  

Gita Wisdom: Introduction to India’s Essential Yoga Text

****Important **** 

Please come prepared to discuss this text by checking it out at your local library or by purchasing the book which is available HERE and everywhere...  

Please bring something delicious for the potluck! 

Not only will we be discussing the text Joshua will give us an introduction and explanation of the epic Yoga text. Wonderful for Instructors and new students alike interested in getting deeper into the philosophy of yoga.

Gita Wisdom translated and commented by popular lecturer Joshua M. Greene is the story-within-the-story of Prince Arjuna who, on the verge of battle and foreseeing the carnage to come, turns to his friend and adviser Krishna who also serves as Arjuna’s charioteer. Their dialogue comprises India’s most beloved scripture theBhagavad Gita, whose enduring message is love’s transformative power even in the most dire of circumstances. Gita Wisdom offers scholars and general readers alike a superb summary to this seminal wisdom text. 

“This is a welcome, recommended, and thoroughly reader-friendly addition to our understanding of Eastern spiritual literature.”

— Five Stars, Midwest Book Review

“This is an important introduction to the sacred Gita. Joshua beautifully sings the song of God making it accessible and heartfelt—a wonderful tribute to the role of Bhakti in all Yoga practices.”
— Sharon Gannon, Co-Founder, Jivamukti Yoga School

The New York Times describes Joshua Greene as “A storyteller…who traces journeys to enlightenment” After living for 13 years in Ashrams of India and Europe he returned to NY to produce for Disney and PBS. Appointed Director of Strategic Planning for the UN Peace Summit, has written books on the Holocaust, a biography on his friend George Harrison, and The Bhagavad Gita and will provide us with the true Bhakti experience. Eloquently explaining the Ancient Texts, traditions and philosophies and integrating them into the daily householders life.

Please visit Joshua's website at  www.atma.org

This event will be held at REVOLUTION YOGA 

7 North Village Ave, RVC

Saturday, November 12th 11:30-3:30 p.m.

Space is limited! Get your copy of Joshua's book today! Reserve your spot now!

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This Workshop is Donation Based.  Suggested Donation: $10 (and don't forget a potluck item)! 

We look forward to sharing in this exciting event with you!

Revolution Yoga 

September Revolution Yoga Intention of the Month: Community

September Revolution Yoga intention of the Month: Community
By Bec Gathmann and Amanda DiGiovanna

Before we opened Revolution Yoga we created our intention, which was to define, build and create a dynamic community of yogis, on and off the mat. Brick by brick, to build a center where we can grow, body and soul, and exponentially share that growth with the people in our lives.

Community is everything. If you want to see a preview of your life 10 years down the road, look at the people around you, who you share all of your time, thoughts, dreams and aspirations with. Those who expose you to new ideas, movies, books, and experiences. It’s no wonder we start to become like the people in our closest circles. We form rituals and patterns together, all being creatures of habit, it’s the way our brains are built.

Coined “social contagion”, if your friends have healthy habits you will too. If your friends have unhealthy habits it’s very likely you will follow suit, even if it’s as subtle as an unhealthy thought. That’s why it is so important to carefully choose who you have in your circle. If someone around you is trashing your dreams, you may start to believe them. An idea is a powerful thing, it turns into a thought pattern and our thought patterns define our actions; where we go and what we do in life.

If we water the seeds of our dreams with doubt, they will never blossom. Instead this month with the cycle of a new Fall Season among us, we are calling for a ‘mind revolution’ of sorts. Water your dreams and passions with inspiration every day. Surround yourself with people who uplift you, encourage you and challenge you to be better. It strengthens your resolve to be with like minded folk. It will reinforce the peace you are trying to find on the path of yoga. There will be ups and downs so it's important to keep good company to keep you walking down the right path making you the one who “contaminates’ your friends and family with happiness. It's a brilliant cycle where everyone benefits.

Revolution is the hub of the wheel, around which spins the beautiful people and practices; asana, philosophy, breath, devotion, self-study -solidifying this intentional community. By coming into this space the students and teachers are growing together, day by day we are giving ourselves that little extra “oomph” to go out and grab our dreams. We get that burst of inspiration and energy to look fear in the face and say “forget you, I’m going for it.”

By constantly learning we refine our practice; we refine our bodies, we refine our minds, and we ground ourselves in the present moment. By being present, we are better wives, husbands, mothers, fathers, children, friends, workers, we become better towards strangers and use each breath to reconnect with the world around us. You are changing your community and the world by bettering yourself and serving your highest potential. So shed whatever and whoever is holding you back.

Peace and Love,
Amanda DiGiovanna and the good folks at Revolution Yoga.

Sunday October 30th 1 p.m. Halloween Themed Belly Dance Workshop

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Kismet invites you to play with your shadow side as you belly dance as a

Wise witch, ghostly goddess, or spooky snake charmer!

We will dance with our alter egos in order to integrate our whole and holy self.

Live drums with Chris of course. Costumes welcomed.

Come if you dare!!!!!

Sunday afternoon, October 30^th

1:00 to 2:30 PM

Call 516-619-6421

Cost $25  bring friends

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Awakening the Kundalini: A special workshop w/ Yogi AMIT (Free to our members)

October 13, 2011 

Thursday Evening 7:30-9pm

A Special Workshop with Revolution Yoga's Master Yogi Amit. Using ancient yogic secrets and techniques we will unlock a powerful latent energy opening up the chakra channels and furthering the quest for enlightenment. Using powerful Kriyas and Pranayama technique within an asana practice Amit will guide us through Kundalini Awakening. 

Must have a previous yoga practice to participate. 

FREE FOR OUR MEMBERS, $20 Drop in, $12 Drop in Student Senior

Yogi Amit has been practicing yoga since his early teenage years, in northern India. He completed his bachelor’s degree in science and his post graduate diploma in yoga from G.K. University, continuing to develop his knowledge in both modern science and the ancient system of yoga.

Amit has had the privilege of studying with some of India’s most noted teachers such as Swami Ram Dev Ji and Swami Rudra Ji. He has studied at the Ashtanga Research Institute of Mysore, India with Sharath Rangaswamy, and several times at the Iyengar Institute in Pune, India.  He has also studied with other western teachers such as David Swenson & Usha giving Yogi Amit a well rounded perspective of how yoga is being taught globally. He has lived in Rishikesh, Himalayas and ran a yoga centre. He has taught at and facilitated many workshop, retreats and teacher trainings across the world. His classes are full of uplifting energy with his genuine loving nature and good sense of humor. With a fusion of yogic and modern science based knowledge.

Amit is excited to share deep knowledge of the asana, yogic philosophy, and Sadhana practices with Revolution Yogis and Yoginis during his stay in America, before he heads back to India to open his Ashram. So catch his class while you can!

October Master Class: Oct. 23rd 4 p.m. with Yogi Amit

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Yogi Amit has been practicing yoga since his early teenage years, in northern India. He completed his bachelor’s degree in science and received his postgraduate diploma in yoga from G.K. University, continuing to develop his knowledge in both modern science and the ancient system of yoga.

Amit has had the privilege of studying with some of India’s most noted teachers such as Swami Ram Dev Ji and Swami Rudra Ji.He has studied at the Ashtanga Research Institute of Mysore, India with Sharath Rangaswamy, and several times at the Iyengar Institute in Pune, India. He has also studied with other western teachers such as David Swenson & Usha giving Yogi Amit a well rounded perspective of how yoga is being taught globally. He has lived in Rishikesh, Himalayas and ran a yoga centre. He has taught at and facilitated many workshop, retreats and teacher trainings across the world. His classes are full of uplifting energy with his genuine loving nature and good sense of humor. With a fusion of yogic and modern science based knowledge.

Amit is excited to share deep knowledge of the asana, yogic philosophy, and Sadhana practices with Revolution Yogis and Yoginis during his stay in America, before he heads back to India to open his Ashram. So catch his class while you can! The Workshop will begin at 4:00 PM Oct. 23; Participant fee is $25.

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Sunday October 9th 3:00 p.m. Fall Restorative Workshop with Eva

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It´s started… the days are shorter, the cool, crisp mornings bring with them a sense of new beginnings, a desire to get organized, buckle down and get ourselves back in gear.  The trees no longer look as green as they were just one month ago and the sun decides to sleep in a little while longer each morning. This is the end of summer, and the beginning of a colder, less lazy season. Fall is a time of change and is often the busiest season of the year, when most people must say goodbye to their time of relaxation in the summer and return to their responsibilities and obligations at school and at work. In the transition from summer to fall one can feel easily out of balance. But, the end of summer does not have to signify the end of relaxation. You can rejuvenate and reenergize even in the face of what seems to be endless work. I invite you to join me for a Restorative Yoga/Nidra workshop that will help you feel as relaxed as if it were still the warm summer!

Set in an inspiring atmosphere of glowing candles and filled with gentle, soothing music, I will guide you through a series of restorative yoga poses, delightful stretches, deep relaxation and Yoga Nidra, a simple guided meditation. This restorative workshop will focus on energizing Mooladhara Chakra, the root chakra, which is located at the base of the spine. Mooladhara represents the earth element, our sense of stability, groundedness, sense of survival, security in our personal relationships and finances.

For an added special treat, you will receive gentle hands on attention with the aroma of essential oils. You will leave feeling completely grounded, balanced and relaxed.  Be ready to lose track of time and let go of the outside world! Please dress warmly in comfortable layers: cozy socks, sweats, tank top, light jacket.

The workshop will be held on Sunday Oct. 9^th at 3 PM; The fee for participants is $35 or $65 for partners.

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