Ellen Shapiro

Ellen Shapiro

Phone: 222-0003
E-Mail: ellsha@comcast.net
Web site: www.drellenshapiro.com

Ellen Shapiro, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist, certified sex therapist, and certified Kripalu Yoga teacher who has been teaching yoga since 2000. She has an active psychotherapy practice and incorporates mind/body approaches and spiritual awareness into all her work. She has long been interested in positive health and wellness, and the integration of mind/body/spirit through psychotherapy, bodywork, and energy transformation practices.

She has been facilitating groups and workshops for over 25 years. Ellen began practicing yoga as a teen and returned to the practice seriously around 1989. She was certified as a teacher through Loretta Armer's yoga teacher training in 1999/2000, and began teaching locally in Tallahassee at that time. Since 2002 she has taught at least 3 regular classes a week at the Namasté Yoga Center in Tallahassee, as well as teaching workshops and leading retreats. She completed Kripalu yoga teacher training in 2001. She has studied with various other teachers, and has a strong interest in yoga as a body/mind healing modality. Ellen is currently studying energy healing with Bart tenBerge and is enjoying weaving these elements into both her yoga and psychotherapy practice. Ellen has a strong interest in the healing qualities of the practice of sacred sexuality. Some of her sexuality teachers include Gina Ogden (ISIS), Jack Painter, and Pamela Madison.



Schedule of Classes:
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Strength and Spirit
Ellen Shapiro
Namaste Yoga
Kripalu

 
08:30 am - 10:15 am
Wed
All Levels

Strength and Spirit
Updated: 10-11-2009
Strength and Spirit with Ellen Shapiro at Namaste Yoga Stretch, open, strengthen, and balance the body/mind/emotions with this moderate yoga flow of postures and breathwork. Learn to effortlessly revitalize and let go of stress. Includes instruction on movements that increase core strength and stability. Many modifications are offered to make the postures accessible to everyone, and students are encouraged to adapt the postures to their own bodies and physical condition. Deep relaxation/meditation concludes the class. Emphasis is on moving with awareness and acceptance, leading to increased feelings of inner peace and attunement. Appropriate for all levels. Please hydrate before class, and bring a towel and water bottle. You will leave feeling peaceful, refreshed and uplifted.
MAP   325 John Knox Road Bldg T Tallahassee, Florida 32303     Phone: 850-222-0003
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Strength and Spirit
Ellen Shapiro
Namaste Yoga
Kripalu

 
07:15 pm - 08:45 pm
Wed
All Levels

Strength and Spirit
Updated: 10-11-2009
Strength and Spirit with Ellen Shapiro at Namaste Yoga Stretch, open, strengthen, and balance the body/mind/emotions with this moderate yoga flow of postures and breathwork. Learn to effortlessly revitalize and let go of stress. Includes instruction on movements that increase core strength and stability. Many modifications are offered to make the postures accessible to everyone, and students are encouraged to adapt the postures to their own bodies and physical condition. Deep relaxation/meditation concludes the class. Emphasis is on moving with awareness and acceptance, leading to increased feelings of inner peace and attunement. Appropriate for all levels. Please hydrate before class, and bring a towel and water bottle. You will leave feeling peaceful, refreshed and uplifted.
MAP   325 John Knox Road Bldg T Tallahassee, Florida 32303     Phone: 850-222-0003
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Core Power Yoga Flow
Ellen Shapiro
Namaste Yoga
Hot

 
08:30 am - 10:15 am
Fri
All Levels

Core Power Yoga Flow
Updated: 10-11-2009
Revitalize and strengthen your body, mind, and spirit with this intense power yoga flow. Follow your intuition and intention as you move through challenging postures, different each class, in the heated room. Enjoy the exhilaration and cleansing effects of sweating as you attune to the dynamic flow of prana, life force energy, with postures that focus especially on developing core strength. This class combines a strong emphasis on alignment details with a joyful embrace of the freedom to move from intuition and inner guidance. The results include increased endurance, strength, balance, and flexibility. The practice promotes deep feelings of inner peace—the true heart of yoga. We conclude with deep relaxation to harmonize body and mind. Saturday class includes an optional 20-minute silent meditation immediately after class. Accessible to beginners as well as more experienced students, free from current physical challenges. Please hydrate before class. Come prepared for a vigorous workout, and bring water and a towel.
MAP   325 John Knox Road Bldg T Tallahassee, Florida 32303     Phone: 850-222-0003
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Core Power Yoga Flow
Ellen Shapiro
Namaste Yoga
Hot

 
09:00 am - 10:30 am
Sat
All Levels

Core Power Yoga Flow
Updated: 10-11-2009
Revitalize and strengthen your body, mind, and spirit with this intense power yoga flow. Follow your intuition and intention as you move through challenging postures, different each class, in the heated room. Enjoy the exhilaration and cleansing effects of sweating as you attune to the dynamic flow of prana, life force energy, with postures that focus especially on developing core strength. This class combines a strong emphasis on alignment details with a joyful embrace of the freedom to move from intuition and inner guidance. The results include increased endurance, strength, balance, and flexibility. The practice promotes deep feelings of inner peace—the true heart of yoga. We conclude with deep relaxation to harmonize body and mind. Saturday class includes an optional 20-minute silent meditation immediately after class. Accessible to beginners as well as more experienced students, free from current physical challenges. Please hydrate before class. Come prepared for a vigorous workout, and bring water and a towel.
MAP   325 John Knox Road Bldg T Tallahassee, Florida 32303     Phone: 850-222-0003
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