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| A Weekend with Kurt Johnsen March 2-4, 2012 Purchase a Weekend pass or ala carte! |
| Isn't life interesting....I really do not know Jodi, I have never met her. Perhaps only a few brief emails....But this is what I do know about her. She is always helping others, promoting benefits for the less fortunate, offering anything she has...even her husband! When I was in a crunch with my build-out for my new Yoga center, her husband (whom I did not know) offered his services. Lately, Jodi has undergone some unexpected and difficult times and here comes karma......let's open our arms.. **************************************************************************************************************************************************** Meet Greet & Lecture & Q & A and benefit for Jodi Lynn Simons Caruso of Open Arms Yoga The Pursuit of Happiness “Happiness is a Choice” Happiness is one of the most basic and common pursuits all humans have, however with record high anti depressant sales and a fast food, fast-paced life, most Americans find happiness remains just out reach. Kurt Johnsen uses his 20-plus years of Yoga, Kung Fu and nutritional training to help people break old patterns of thought to find purpose and fulfillment. Between the new perspectives, energetic secrets and practical tools, everyone will walk away from this workshop with a new bounce in their step and a glimmer in their eye. |
| Benefit for Jodi Friday 6:30-8:30pm "The Pursuit of Happiness" Donation of $20 (ALL proceeds will go to Jodi and her family) |
| Yoga 101 The Power of Peace “Sometimes the Greatest Strength is the Ability to Show Weakness” Yoga seems to be everywhere these days however there still seems to be a little intimidation and confusion about what it is and how to use it. In Yoga, 101 Kurt Johnsen shares exactly what yoga is and how to use it; in class to redefine your physical strength and flexibility and throughout your day to bring you a calm, focused mind and a happy, re-energized spirit. This Workshop will include: • A brief discussion of the philosophy of yoga • Pose Breakdowns and Actions • Sun Salutations A & B • Warm-ups & Transitions • Introduction to yogic living This is perfect for beginners who are interested in yoga and intermediate practitioners who want a deeper understanding and a more fluid class. Gain Strength, Increase Flexibility, Improve Focus, Find Peace and Have fun! |
| Module A Open To ALL Saturday 10am-1pm "The Power of Peace" Ala Carte: $45 |
| Energy 101: Flow Master Class and Workshop “Going with the flow doesn’t mean blowing in the wind” In many ways life is energy and often your health and happiness is dependent on your ability to generate and harness energy. In Energy 101, Kurt Johnsen, founder of American Power Yoga and host of Yoga for Life, will speak about the basic sources and flow of energy, how to build it and balance it in your classes and in your life. This Class and Workshop will include: • A brief discussion and application of energy • A workshop to help identify and feel the flow of energy • An introduction to Tai Chi and Chi Gung • Introduction to Five Point Revive and Polarity • American Power Yoga Flow class Gain Strength, Increase Flexibility, Improve Focus, Find Peace and Have fun! |
| Module B OPEN TO ALL Saturday 2pm-5pm "Flow" Ala Carte: $45 |
| Grounded By Yoga Members - Take 10% off & purchase at the studio! |
| Friday, March 2 |
| Saturday, March 3 |
| Yoga Instructors Series 301:The Art of Instruction “Good to Great!” Yoga instructors are the ambassadors of a practice that has served and assisted humans for hundreds, if not thousands of years. No matter what style, name or lineage, the purpose is the same and we strive to improve the lives of all beings. We share a common challenge as well: How to effectively communicate and safely guide students through a class. Flow, Power Yoga or any breath-based presentation offers even more challenges as a teacher. You must be able to teach, demo and assist a wide variety of abilities and knowledge in each class. In this instructor’s workshop, Kurt Johnsen will share insights and tips he has acquired from almost 10,000 hours of instruction, and give real world, take-away techniques that will improve your very next class. Including but not limited to: - APY Instructor Daily Condition: To lead others, you must first lead yourself. Learn daily preparations to give yourself the strength to assist others. - The Art of Sequencing: The method and ability to teach a thousand classes with no two being alike. - Stacking Instruction: Speak to the body from the ground up, avoid injury and create the best foundation for each student. - Go beyond guiding a flow: Add modifications, intensifications and even messaging to every class. - The Art of Working the Room: Instructors have to adapt to different rooms, mirrors, no mirror, beginners, advanced or both. Learn how to work different surroundings to best serve your students. - The Art of Nothing: Master the ability to share meditations and visualizations making the final pose the most important! Every group class is unique, as are workshops. The diversity of the group may or may not allow for more techniques and tools to be offered during the workshop. |
| Module C Open To: Certified Yoga Teachers Sunday 10am-1pm "The Art of Instruction" Ala Carte: $55 |
| Yoga Instructor Series 302: The Art of Assisting “First Do No Harm” Yoga is a powerful practice that has amazing healing benefits both physically and mentally as well as energetically. And because of its popularity, there are beginners in almost every class. In this practical workshop you will learn how to seamlessly guide beginners through tricky transitions while keeping your regular practitioners happy and challenged. As importantly, you will gain skills to reduce injuries and assist all your students to a deeper more meaningful experience. In this instructor workshop Kurt Johnsen will not only share insights and tips he has gained from almost 10,000 teaching hours, he will give real world take-away techniques that will improve your very next class. Included but not limited to: • The Art of Speed Reading a Class: Weather you teach eight or eighty at a time, as an instructor you must be aware of all your students at once. Speed Reading will give you the ability to scan a roomful of students in a second or two. • Assisting vs. Adjusting: Bottom-line no one should be hurt while practicing • Five Point Revive: Teachers are healers and this powerful acupressure series can be done to aid anyone who is suffering from exhaustion or overexertion • Polarity Balancing: Learn how to balance a body’s polarity using safe and effective acupressure techniques • Zombie Game: Don’t let the name fool you; this game will test your practical application of everything you have learned so that you can implement them in your next class. |
| Module D Open To: Certified Yoga Teachers Sunday 2pm-5pm "The Art of Assisting" Ala Carte: $55 |
| Sunday, March 4 |
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