ALL YOGA CLASSES WILL BE HELD THROUGH THE JULY 4th, 2009 WEEKEND.
WORKSHOPS and WORKSHOP SERIES ARE CANCELLED JULY 4th and 5th.

Workshop Series

Blue Heron offers movement arts classes in series, providing ongoing learning for students in one particular technique. Workshop classes are for the current series and dates listed. If you miss a class in the series, make up classes may be offered at the discretion and availability of the teacher. Series are purchased as packages and are separate from our Passcard Class offerings. Please visit our Series Schedule to view and register for our current offerings.

Yoga Fundamentals
with Ashley Litecky
Mondays, Jun. 22nd to Jul. 20th
6:15pm to 7:15pm

An interactive class designed for those new to yoga or who would like to revisit the fundamentals. This workshop is designed as a series of 5, one hour sessions that provide a foundation of basic yoga principles, poses, and alignment. Personal attention is given to each student to increase body awareness and to provide proper alignment tools to empower the new student. Provides a foundation of basic yoga principles, poses and alignment, including breath work and meditation. Blocks of five sessions can be purchased and are recommended before advancing to other classes. No Class July 5. Registration $70.

 

Progressive Pilates
with Claudia Neuman
Mondays, Jun. 22nd to Jul. 27th
7:30pm to 8:20pm

This a great class to take your Pilates workout to the next level. We will use an array of props ( the ring of fire, the sculpting ball, and bands) to enhance the Pilates mat work and sculpt the body. As we progressively add more challenge from one week to the next, discover the true strength of your body and spirit! Suitable for beginning and intermediate Pilates students. 6 week series. Registration: $105.

 

Pre-Natal Series
with Carrie Ganz
Tuesdays, Jun. 23rd to Jul. 28th
6:15pm to 7:30pm

Join our 6-Week Pre-Natal Yoga Mama Series with certified yoga instructor Carrie Ganz. During this series, you will learn to use yoga’s mind/body awareness to connect with your own innate wisdom, body and your growing baby during the magical journey of pregnancy. Pre-natal yoga will assist you in strengthening the uterus and pelvic muscles, improve circulation, aid in digestion, exercise the spine and increase overall comfort. This practice can also help alleviate many of the discomforts of pregnancy such as nausea, constipation, varicose veins, swelling, back pain and sciatica. Our warm and supportive community will allow you to freely discuss any issues, from discomforts and concerns, to the wonderful new changes your body and baby are experiencing. Expecting moms can also find support and relaxation in monthly Yoga Nidra workshops and through Pre-Natal Massage. Minimum 5 participants. Drop-Ins Welcome: $20. Registration $105.

 

Pilates Core Challenge
with Janet Richards
Wednesdays, Jun. 24th to Jul. 29th
6:00pm to 6:50pm

Transform familiar mat exercises into something new by adding simple props for added resistance--enhancing the strengthening and toning benefits of your matwork routine. Every move is a delicate mix of balance, control, flexibility and strength. A total body workout from head to toe. Certified Pilates instructor, Janet Richards will share her experience and love of Pilates as you learn new Pilates moves and share laughs. Registration: $ 105.

 

Bellydancing
with Rebecca Snyder
Wednesdays, Jun. 24th to Jul. 29th
7:00pm to 8:00pm

This 6-week series offers a traditional belly dance class plus chi gong inspired moving meditations, or "Bellygong". Experience meditative mind, a great work out and the joyous community experience of tribal-style belly dance all in one class. This class is Basics level, suitable for new and returning students. Focus on: proper body mechanics, strengthening, basic isolations and Level 1 steps. Come prepared to move and be moved! Registration: $95

 

Pre-School Yoga
with Paula Pelkey
Thursdays, Jun. 25th to Jul. 30th
9:30am to 10:15am

Preschool Yoga imparts a yoga practice to young children through the playful use of poses, breathwork and relaxation activities. Games, stories, and songs are used to stretch and strengthen bodies, promote body awareness, and calm and center minds. Join RYT and Birth Doula, Paula Pelkey, for this fun filled 6 week yoga adventure. Early Registration: $90, after $96.

 

Kids Yoga (4-7 yr)
with Paula Pelkey
Thursdays, Jun. 25th to Jul. 30th
5:15pm to 6:00pm

Join us for a 6 week Kids yoga series (ages around 4 - 7) to playfully engage your childs understanding of the connection between the body and mind. Your child will have fun learning poses, breathing, and calming/relaxation techniques, while listening to and learning stories and songs connected to this/her world. Yoga has been proven to build self esteem, relieve stress and minimize negative aspects of ADD and ADHD. Age range is flexible, call for details. Registration $90, after $96.

 

Baby and Me
with Paula Pelkey
Fridays, Jun. 26th to Jul. 31st
9:00am to 9:45am

Baby and Me is for new and continuing moms and their babies (newborns to precrawlers). The class uses yoga poses to help Mom rebuild core tone and strength lost during pregnancy, to reestablish balance within moms’ bodies and lives, strengthening back and opening heart to encourage proper alignment for daily activities such as nursing and carrying the baby and the diaper bag. The class also offers instruction on infant massage and gentle body manipulation to give mom new tools to calm and soothe her new baby and to stimulate babies’ developing bodies and systems. Each class ends with quiet time for moms and babies. Introductory Registration Fee: $96.

 

Pilates Mat I
with Janet Richards
Saturdays, Jun. 27th to Aug. 8th
11:00am to 12:00pm

Introduce your body to the basic principles of the Pilates method. Discover your powerhouse--the muscles of the abdominals, lower back, hips and buttocks. Pilates will strengthen and tone muscles, improve your posture, flexibility, balance and enhance your physical and emotional well-being. Janet Richards, certified Pilates instructor, will provide individual attention and a supportive environment to make even brand-new beginners feel at ease. Registration $105.

 

Pilates Mat II
with Janet Richards
Sundays, Jun. 28th to Aug. 9th
9:00am to 10:00am

Take your Pilates matwork to the next level. You'll continue to fine tune the movements you know, add on to them and learn new moves, making the workout a bit harder. Your goal is to use your mind to engage your body to perform these movements with precision and control. Join Janet Richards in this 6 week series. No class July 5. Registration $105.

 

Yoga Fundamentals
with Abby Burgess
Sundays, Jun. 28th to Aug. 2nd
11:00am to 12:00pm

An interactive class designed for those new to yoga or who would like to revisit the fundamentals. This workshop is designed as a series of 5, one hour sessions, that provide a foundation of basic yoga principles, poses, and alignment. Personal attention is given to each student to increase body awareness and to provide proper alignment tools to empower the new student. Provides a foundation of basic yoga principles, poses and alignment, including breath work and meditation. Blocks of five sessions can be purchased and are recommended before advancing to other classes. No Class July 5. Registration $70.

 

Sunday Night Open Meditation
with Rebecca Hines
Sundays, Jun. 28th to Jul. 26th
6:00pm to 7:00pm

Find Mindfulness Meditation, a simple, direct practice of moment-to-moment awareness that reduces stress. Accept more fully the pleasure and pain, fear and joy, sadness and happiness, that are inherent in being alive. Deepen insight to develop greater peace in the face of change. Wisdom, compassion, and love increasingly become the guiding principles of our lives. Chairs, mats and blankets offered. All levels of experience welcome. 4 week Session: $65. Register early and save $5. No class July 4.

 

Sun Style Tai Chi
with Peter Mosher
Thursdays, Jun. 25th to Aug. 6th
7:15pm to 8:15pm

Sun Style Tai Chi provides training in basic principles and practices that can be applied to most forms of tai chi and qigong (chi gong). Tai chi and qigong are closely related. Tai chi can be called qigong with legs. Come and find out why as you learn the practices, theory and history of these ancient systems of physical culture, healing, and meditative practices. Sun Style Tai Chi is a powerful tai chi form that strengthens and directs your life force through use of postures, movement, breathing and using the mind to guide your qi (energy). These classes will teach a shortened, easy to learn version the traditional Sun (Soon) Family style taiji chuan (martial art)/ tai chi. This short form has been developed to enhance your health, vitality, balance, coordination, and ability to stay focused. No class July 9 or July 16. Intro Special: 5 weeks: $55.

 

Intro to Kettlebells: Dynamic Strength Training
with Michael Belan
Saturdays, Jul. 11th to Aug. 15th
8:15am to 9:15am

Build on flexibility gained in your yoga practice and stabilize your joints with "Kettlebells." This 6-week introductory class will provide the foundation for a safe and productive kettlebell workout. A 'kettlebell' or girya is a traditional Russian cast iron weight that looks like a cannonball with a handle. Kettlebell workouts increase strength, endurance, agility and balance, challenging both the muscular and cardiovascular system with dynamic, total-body movements. Registered Kettlebell Instructor, Michael Belan, helps you to develop "all-purpose strength" and build "functional muscle" needed to perform every day tasks (lifting kids, opening jars, etc.) Kettlebell training boosts your body's resilience, endurance, and increases both strength and flexibility.Uncover your body's potential in this 6 week series designed to tone and strengthen every muscle in your body! Kettlebells provided. Registration $100.