Yin Yoga Workshops with Janine & Lisa

Sundays 1:00-2:30 $25 March 14-Lisa April 11-Lisa May 2- Janine

Yin Yoga is a method of yoga that incorporates long held more passive postures, meant to nourish the body by stimulating chi flow to joints and connective tissue, blending it with pranayama and Chinese meridian theory. It is a beautiful practice that assists in bringing awareness more internally so that the body and mind can be more open and receptive, thus allowing for a more peaceful and balanced way of being. The yin practice integrates the physical, emotional and psychological aspects of the self in a subtle, encouraging and nourishing manner.

Janine now teaches a Yin class every Wednesday 6:00-7:15pm!

A Contortion Workshop with Jonathan Nosan

Friday, March 26 7:0-8:15 $50
Contortionist Jonathan Nosan has developed a training methodology concentrating on alignment, joint opening, strengthening, and breath. Emphasis will be given to shoulders and hips as well as back. This workshop is limited to 12 people and participants must be able to hold a handstand away from the wall for 20 seconds and hold a backbend for 30 seconds. Participants will experience the Contortion High along with a very high likelihood of worm, star and squiggle visions.

Jonathan graduated UC Berkeley in Asian Studies and Geography, received a Fullbright to research Design of Sacred Space for two years in Kyoto, changed course and moved to London to study Physical Theater and circus for a year, then finally spent three years training Chinese Contortion hand balancing with a master trainer in San Francisco. With a contortion career of over ten years, Jonathan Nosan’s work has been seen in film, print, television and theater.

Nourishing a Whole Self: Food, Body, and the Yoga Practice with Anastasia

Saturday, March 20th, 2:30-4:30 $25
In this workshop, we will explore yoga as a holistic healing practice in approaching body image and our relationship to food. We will explore how yoga and heart-opening asanas can help to cultivate a practice of listening to our intuition and learning to nourish ourselves not only through physical movement but also through being kind to our body. We will talk about specific types of foods that can support the yoga practice, glimpsing into the world of Ayurveda and the doshas, a well as learning how certain yoga poses can help aid in digestion and related discomfort. We will explore topics such as dealing with sugar cravings, vegetarianism, eating with the seasons, yin and yang foods, and what the deal is with the hype about gluten- and wheat-free diets? After delving into these various issues, we will end the afternoon with some deliciously restorative poses to soothe the body and soul!

108 Surya Namaskar A workshop with Cicelee Chappelle

$25
Sunday, March 28st 2:30-4:30
Saturday, April 24th 2:30-4:30
Saturday, May 22nd 2:30-4:30

Join Sankalpah Teacher Cicelee Chappelle as she leads you through a practice of 108 Surya Namaskara A. Don’t miss the chance to experience this sacred and timeless tradition.

Practice Being Present

Sunday April 11, 2:30-4:30 $25
Enjoy moving to the unknown as Sankalpah Teachers Sarra Kaufman and Francesca Bove tag team guide you through a fun and active hour and a half of flowing Vinyasa.
They will combine their voices and instructions while you move with the sound of your breath. While one teaches the other adjusts, and while the other adjusts, one teaches! Just when you think you know what is coming next, you might be thrown into the unknown.
Work on being completely present in any given moment while you practice letting your body and mind adjust to any given situation!

Manorama continues her Monthly Meditation Program at Sankalpah!

Second Tuesday of the month, 3:30-5:00pm $20