Special Events
and
Workshops
"The Birth of
Venus" by Sandro Botticelli |
Celebrating the
Sacred Feminine
Tuesday, March 30, 2004
6 - 8:30 p.m.
$25
San Antonio Museum of Art |
A term described in Dan Brown's novel
The DaVinci Code, the sacred feminine
speaks of the divine and powerful qualities of women throughout the
ages. In this special evening we will practice yoga, focusing on
postures that inspire grace, movement and creativity. The practice
will be followed by a museum tour of the
Gilding the Lily exhibit and concludes with tea and talk.
Gilding the Lily: Women’s Styles in Ancient Greece and Rome
"Drawn from the Museum’s extensive collection of Greek and Roman
antiquities, Gilding the Lily examines women in the ancient
world through sculpture as well as objects including vases, jewelry,
diadems and glass vessels that were used to hold cosmetics and
unguents (scented oils used as perfume). Style in the ancient world
was not just a matter of fashion; it was a public statement of a
woman’s social, political and religious standing in the community.
This exhibition focuses on the fashion styles of women in the
ancient world, as reflected in representations of women in sculpture
and vase-painting, as well as in archaeological remains such as
jewelry, cosmetic vessels, and personal possessions." -SAMA
The fee for the event is $25 and
pre-registration is required due to limited space.
A portion of the proceeds will be
donated to the Museum. |
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"When I found the beautiful white
bones in the desert I picked them up
and took them home too...I have used these
things to say what is to me the wideness and
wonder of the world as I live in it."
Georgia O'Keeffe |
In Harmony with Nature
with Monica
Paredes
and Jane Goldstein
Saturday, April 10, 2004
9 a.m. - 12 noon
$25
The McNay Art Museum |
Yoga can bring us new awareness of our
bodies, thoughts, emotions and feelings. It can also connect us to
the wonder of our surroundings--all those things that are shared
among living beings. In the magical landscape of The McNay Art
Museum, we will practice yoga outside, savoring movements and
postures that remind us of nature. Then, in walking meditation, we
will move through the grounds, taking in the sculptures, flora and
fragrance of spring, stopping often to reflect on our path. We
encourage you to bring a journal to capture the moments. Then we
will move inside for a private 45-minute tour of the galleries
witnessing nature and all its splendid colors captured by
Impressionist and more contemporary artists. A light refreshment
concludes the event.
Half of the event is outdoors so we
recommend wearing sneakers and comfortable clothes in layers that
allow you to stretch. Bring a mat and umbrella (in case of rain)
and any journaling tools you would like. After the event, you are
welcome to stay and enjoy the museum and its noon guest speaker, or
gather at Twin Sisters Cafe a block away.
The Colors of Nature
in the Impressionist and Abstract Works
"Housed in what was the home of the late Marion Koogler McNay, the
McNay Art Museum focuses primarily on 19th- and 20th- century
European and American art. Artists featured include Cézanne,
Picasso, Gauguin, Matisse, O’Keeffe, Cassatt, and Hopper. The
museum’s collection of prints and drawings is one of the finest in
the Southwest. The Tobin Collection of Theatre Arts is one of the
premier collections of its kind in the country. Contemporary art and
modern sculpture are growing strengths of the McNay collection,
which now numbers over 14,000 objects.
The McNay was the first modern
art museum in Texas. Marion Koogler McNay left her art collection,
her Spanish Colonial Revival-style residence, and an endowment "for
the advancement and enjoyment of modern art." The 23 acres of
grounds, which include fountains, broad lawns and a Japanese-
inspired garden and fishpond, are popular for picnics and
photography. The museum also features a research library with 30,000
volumes, the 300-seat Leeper Auditorium, and a Museum Store."
The fee for the event is $25 and
pre-registration is required due to limited space. to reserve your space.
A portion of the
proceeds will be donated to the Museum. |
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30 by 30 Yoga and Running
This six-week workshop will explore yoga postures and breath control
to foster healthy, relaxed, muscles that run more efficiently and
provide better "shock absorbers," than rigid ones. Yoga is an
excellent tool for improving running form and breathing technique,
and this program allows you to immediately incorporate the yoga
principles into your run.
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Workshop
Dates: Saturdays, June 26 - July 31, 2004
Workshop Time: 7:15 - 8:30 am
Frequency: 1 meeting/week
Location: Run Gear Run, 18720 Stone Oak
Parkway #150, San Antonio, TX 78258
Level: Runners of all levels
Workshop
Dates: Tuesdays, Sept. 7 - Oct. 12
Workshop Time: 6:30 - 7:45 am
Frequency: 1 meeting/week
Location: Run Gear Run, 18720 Stone Oak
Parkway #150, San Antonio, TX 78258
Level: Runners of all levels
Types of workouts: The workout begins with 30
minutes of runner-specific yoga. After a dynamic yoga
warm up, bringing oxygen to the large muscle groups,
you'll practice postures with specific focus on the
strengthening, alignment, and deep stretching of areas
that often undergo trauma in running: The arches of the
feet, ankles, Achilles tendons, knees, hamstrings,
quads, hips, and lower back. You'll also learn deep
releasing postures for the hip rotators and hamstrings,
for a longer, freer stride.
Following the yoga session, we will go for a 30 minute
run, taking advantage of the loose, warm muscle groups.
By bringing your body and mind into balance and
alignment through the practice of yoga, you can run with
vigor for years to come.
Registration: $60 registration fee
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Ansuara Weekend: Endless Possibilities
Desirée Rumbaugh
September 17 - 19, 2004
Endless
Possibilities: Combining the finite Universal Principles of
Alignment with the infinite power of the imagination can
take us to places we’ve not yet been in our yoga practice.
Driven by the desire of our hearts to open and change, we
constantly seek out and experiment with new ways of doing
familiar things. All levels of students are welcome.
Desirée
Rumbaugh has been a senior student of John Friend for over
ten years, and was one of the first to be certified to teach
Anusara Yoga. John Friend's powerful influence, along with
Grace, has transformed her practice and her life so that she
is compelled to continue exploring the endless possibilities
that are a result of connecting the human body with the
conscious mind and eternal spirit.
Desirée has a strong foundation in Iyengar Yoga and is at
home in the practice of Anusara Yoga, which is a uniquely
integrated approach in which the art of inner body awareness
powerfully blends with the science of biomechanics. Desiree
is the director of Arizona Yoga in Scottsdale, AZ.
“Desiree Rumbaugh is a true treasure
of a yoga instructor. The combination of an exceptionally
beautiful yoga practice, highly creative instructions, and
vibrantly charismatic personality make Desiree one of the
top yoga instructors in the U.S.”
--John Friend,
founder of Anusara Yoga
Fri., Sept. 17: 7-9
p.m.
Opening to Grace: Hip Openers $35
Sat., Sept. 18: 9
a.m.-12 p.m.
Flowing with Grace, The Energy That
Transforms:
Backbends & Arm Balances $45
Sat., Sept. 18:
2-4 p.m.
Patience & Flexibility: Forward Bends
& Inversions $35
Sun., Sept. 19: 9
a.m.-12 p.m.
Healing the Body & Opening the Heart:
Yoga Therapeutics $45
Cost: Entire Workshop - $145 if paid by
9/1; $160 after.
Segments are listed above.
This workshop fills up quickly, so reserve your
space early.
Make check payable
to:
Monica Paredes
EXTRA! EXTRA!
Desirée will teach a special Master
Class for Racquetball & Fitness
on Friday, September 17 from 4:45 - 6 p.m.
Cost is $5 for members and $15 for non-members. Call R&F directly for this class
only at 210-490-9161. Space is limited to
only 40 participants so sign up soon.
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Location and
Lodging
Heart and Soul Yoga Studio (map on website:
www.heartandsoulyoga.org)
Overnight "sleep-over style" accommodations On-Sight for up
to 8 people: $25 per person per night (bring own linens &
towels), vegetarian breakfast included. Additional fee of
$15 for linens & towel.
Vegetarian lunch available
Saturday & Sunday for $10 per person per day (pre-payment
required).
Nearby Restaurants:
The Vineyards - 1 mile from Heart and Soul Studio
Capparelli's - about 6 miles from Studio @ FM 3009 &
Nagadoches
Schlotskys, Bill Miller Bar B Que, Taco Cabana, Arby's,
Pizza Hut, KFC, McDonalds all at I-35 & FM 3009 (about
10 miles from studio)
Area accomadations:
For
out-of-town guests who register early, we can try and place
you with a host family if you prefer.
Atrium Inn @ I-35 & FM
3009, Phone: 210-651-4100 (aprox 10 miles from Heart & Soul
Studio) | Rates: 79.95 dbl per night (20% disc. available
with reservation of 10 or more rooms w/7 day cancellation)
Castel Avalon @ Hwy 46 (aprox
8 miles from Heart & Soul Studio) www.castleavalon.com |
Phone:877-885-4780 | Rates:$145-$225 dbl, breakfast included
B & B Getaways Reservation Service:
800-239-8282
New Braunfels Resort Accommodations:
Condos, Houses, Historic Cottages 830-629-5924
For more info on other accommodations: New Braunfels
Chamber of Commerce 830-625-2385 |
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