including musculoskeletal pain, respiratory problems and digestive disorders. The gentle moves on soft tissue stimulate physiological changes & energy flow, empowering the body's own resources to heal itself. The work consists of a series of precise moves on specific points of the body. The structure (muscle, tendon, or nerve sheath) is identified with the thumb or the fingers. The skin slack is gently tractioned in the opposite direction to the intended move. Then the muscle is challenged with gentle pressure in the direction of the intended move. Finally, the skin is allowed to move across the structure to the limit of the available skin slack, most often medially, in the direction of the spine. The result is a clearing of blockages and an overall feeling of well-being.
Price: 45.00 -75.00 Call for appointment

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200 hour Teacher Training For students with at least 35 hours of practice time with Piper
Price: Total $1850

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In this 10- hour workshop we'll explore the basic standing poses of yoga, how to correctly move into and out of each posture and examine alignment from the ground up. We will discuss benefits and contra-indications so you can tailor your own practice, or have a deeper understanding during any yoga class. Proper alignment provides musculoskeletal strength, stability and ease of movement. Postures become opportunities to explore sensations and to follow the movement of the breath within our bodies. We become more clearly focused, relaxed and aware. Sun salutations are as complex as they are beautiful. They can be a complete practice in themselves, or can be used as the opening segment and warm-up for any yoga practice to set the rhythm and tone for the poses that follow. A classic salutation is a group of individual asanas performed as one complete and repeating series, or vinyasa. Vinyasa is broken down into its Sanskrit roots as Nyasa “to place” and vi “in a special way” Vinyasa as a flowing form is directed by the breath. The breath starts and the movement follows. The awareness embraces both and informs the asana, creating a union of intelligent movement. Performed correctly, the flowing movements can appear easy. However, each pose has specific alignment requirements that are essential in order to achieve the intended benefits of the sequence without injury or strain. This workshop is for students who have been practicing for at least one year.
Price: $175 Please Preregister

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Beginners yoga for men and women age 50 and up! An introductory class designed for the complete beginner taught by certified instructor Nancy Borg. This gentle Hatha Yoga class uses breath work and basic poses to improve flexibility, balance and strength. The environment is friendly and welcoming, the size of the class allows for individual corrections and modifications to help you ease into yoga and work within your physical capabilities. According to a recent study on Yoga in America “2.9 million seniors, age 55 and older, are practicing yoga.” (Yoga Journal) Yoga can improve many problems associated with this age group, including energy levels, cholesterol levels, bone weakness, arthritis, circulation, blood pressure, blood sugar levels, stiffness and pain. Come experience the benefits of yoga!
Price: $13.00/class

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Hip opening workshop for all students and levels. The hip joint is the largest and one of the most versatile joints in the body. Chronic wear and tear that happens over time to this large, weight-bearing joint can cause pain, discomfort and poor mobility. This workshop will focus on ways to ease some of that tension using yoga poses that promote hip flexibility, stability and strength. The full range of motion in the hip is addressed with both active and passive holding of poses. Working with alignment, modifications and progressions to bring freedom to our spine, low back and pelvis as well as knees and ankles. The benefits are multiple as you not only feel the increased physical openness but also a sense of emotional release as much of our stress and anxiety is concentrated or referred to the hips. Opening of the hips removes the obstructions impeding the free flow of energy through the body...expansion of this region can release stored toxins and tensions, both mental and emotional. This workshop is designed for all levels & will enhance and expand your practice at any stage.
Price: $30 Please pre-register

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This class is designed for the complete beginner with an emphasis on injury prevention through proper alignment and posture modifications. Prepare for the upcoming season by incorporating yoga into your routine. Build strength, flexibility and balance that enhance your performance. Learn the fundamentals of yoga and the connection between breath and posture, increasing body awareness, and ease in movement. A focus on breathing will help you relax into the stretches and become a more efficient athlete. This class will address the needs of both runners and cyclists. You will learn postures that stretch your tight areas and increase strength and power where you need it. The practice will specifically address those areas of the body that tend to become imbalanced from the muscular adaptations inherent to running and cycling such as the hip flexors, low back, hamstrings, quadriceps, IT bands, knees, ankles and feet. Learn how to minimize pain during long runs/rides, reduce recuperation time and most importantly overall injury prevention. Even if you are not training for anything in particular, and enjoy running and cycling, please join us! You will be sure to learn new things, sweat, relax and have fun. No previous yoga experience required.
Price: $13.00/class

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This 10-hour weekend workshop will cover the essential anatomical and physiological knowledge necessary for understanding human movement. From a primarily Western scientific basis, the workshop will cover the anatomy of the skeletal system, the structure and function of the muscular system, and the structure and function of the nervous system as it relates to human movement. In depth analyses of muscular contraction (concentric, eccentric, isometric), joint movements (e.g., flexion, extension, abduction, adduction), and major muscles recruited during performance of many of the traditional postures will be covered using a hands-on and experiential approach. Special attention will be placed on the spinal column, the shoulder complex, and the hip, knee, and ankles joints. Participants will leave this workshop with a new-found appreciation for the human body and for how the skeletal and muscular systems operate during the practice of yoga. This class is a requirement for Yoga Teacher Training courses and is beneficial for all students of yoga at any stage. No previous anatomy knowledge required.
Price: $175 Please preregister

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This 2-hour class combines gentle and restorative postures with deep relaxation and Yoga Nidra. We will focus on the neck, shoulders and upper back. Strain and tension from these areas can lead to a compromised immune system, headaches and TMJ. Our head balances at the top of our spinal column, held in alignment by a complex system of muscles, tendons and ligaments each with its specific function and depending on the surrounding structures to carry out its function properly. When one muscle is not working, or is overworking, it increases stress on others, which can lead to muscle tension that moves from one group of muscles to another. Restorative Yoga is a deeply relaxing yoga practice, sometimes referred to as the “yoga of surrender”. The restorative asanas differ from free-standing yoga poses, which are held in proper alignment by muscular action. In these modifications of classical poses, the muscles remain quiet; the shape and alignment of the pose is determined by props. If relaxation is to be attained, therefore, one must have proper support and alignment. With the use of yoga props, such as belts, blocks, blankets, bolsters and chairs, the student is able to relax into yoga postures using little, if any, muscular effort. This enables the student to hold poses for a greater length of time facilitating deep release and transforming the effects of stress. As the body relaxes in restful postures it is provided an opportunity to renew, heal and cultivate the habit of attention. Restorative yoga helps to soothe the nervous system and calm and focus the mind using the breath as the medium. It is great for anyone dealing with injuries, the onset of cold or flu, menstruation, jet lag, or a busy stressful lifestyle. Suitable for all levels of ability.
Price: $30 Please bring a bolster, blanket and block if you have them

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Inversions have multiple health benefits beyond building upper-body and core strength. By turning the body upside-down, we allow the effects of gravity to elongate the spine and align the vertebra relieving back and neck tension. Mental alertness and focus are improved by increasing circulation and oxygen to the brain. The pituitary and pineal glands become activated and synergized to rejuvenate the entire body by balancing hormone levels. The immune system is benefited by increased lymphatic drainage and the distribution of fluids throughout the body. Additional benefits include improved rest and sleep, stress reduction, increased energy, body awareness and balance, as well as an improved ability to face your fears with confidence.
Price: $30

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