Ragan’s Restorative Yoga/Yoga Nidra class is a passive form of yoga. The student uses blankets,blocks and other props to support the body so it can release into various positions. The emphasis is on surrender and release rather than effort or achievement. This 45 minute practice of surrender is followed by a 30 minute Yoga Nidra meditation which is designed to allow the mind to surrender in the same manner the body has.

April 16th 7 p.m. to April 18th 2 p.m. Cost: $190 plus 2 nights accommodations http://www.integralyogaprograms.org/product_info.php?cPath=13&products_id=547 Get reacquainted with your Inner Wisdom and allow it to lead you back to the wellbeing that is the Source of your existence. Learn about the cycles of nature and the stages of life and how you can benefit from practices designed to support your unique Ayurvedic constitution. Experience balancing practices for your dosha including:  Hatha Yoga and pranayama  Yoga Nidra and meditation practices  Basic Ayurvedic food sadhanas (practices) to reconnect you to Nature's wisdom You'll also receive tips for implementing changes when you return home and for reinforcing your established healthy habits. Additionally, participants will have the opportunity for a brief private consultation with Sundari regarding their personal challenges. This program is ideal for both beginning Yoga students and more advanced practitioners wanting to deepen their experience of Yoga and personalize their practice through the inclusion of time-tested practices and understandings from Ayurveda. About The Presenter Sundari Finlayson is the owner of yama studio in Baltimore, MD and is the creative force behind yama therapeutics Yoga Therapy Training progams. Sundari's credentials include E-RYT 500 status through Yoga Alliance, 1,000 Professional Yoga Therapists certification from Integrative Yoga Therapy, M.L.A. degree from Johns Hopkins University for her thesis on "Ayurveda in America" and Ayurvedic Health Educator certification from The American Vedic Institute. Sundari has been training alternative health facilitators for nearly a decade and feels honored and privileged to be a witness to, and catalyst for, the transformation process created in these programs. (800) 858-YOGA [9642] Satchidananda Ashram Yogaville 108 Yogaville Way Buckingham, VA 23921

Sunday, March 28th 9am to 4:30pm. $125 Yoga Alliance 6 CEU’s available Minimum number af attendees 6/maximum 12 Register here: http://www.yamastudio.com/xcart/product.php?productid=91&cat=11&page=1 or by phone at 410-464-9000 Seniors represent the fastest growing sector of the U.S. population. Longevity, as well, has increased and like other Americans, seniors are turning to yoga to support their vitality, health and connections to community. This 6-hour workshop is designed to help yoga teachers develop strategies for creating safe and effective yoga classes adapted for older bodies, minds and spirits. The training will cover: • Understanding the physical and emotional challenges of aging • Overview of the health conditions common to seniors • Special issues in teaching yoga to elderly students • Hands-on training for appropriately modifying postures • Safe, effective yoga practices on chairs and on mats.