Healthy Moves

MOVING TOWARDS BALANCE: SATURDAY CAMPUS RETREATS
All of our Saturday programs are open to the community. Please feel free to invite friends and family (adults only please) who might be interested in attending.
Please e-mail Linda at wilkinli@mscd.edu if you have any questions. No registration is necessary.

African Dance for Everyone Saturdays 9/6, 10/4, 12/6, 3/7, 4/4
10:00 am-11:30 am, St. Francis Atrium
People of all heritages will enjoy the tremendous energy of this natural dance accompanied by live conga drums. Explore individual hip, foot, shoulder, and torso movements essential to African dance.

Shoshoni Yoga Retreat
Saturday, September 13, 10:00-2:00, Cost: $20:00
Come and experience your own personal retreat. Enjoy morning pranayama class, hatha yoga and a delicious vegetarian lunch in one of the most beautiful peaceful locations in Colorado. Space is limited. Please E-mail Linda at wilkinli@mscd.edu to register. For more information about Shoshoni go to www.shoshoniyogaretreat.org 

An Exploration of Nia
Saturday, September 20, 10:00-1:00 St. Francis Atrium
Nia blends the dance arts, martial arts, and healing arts; creating an offering that will enliven the body,
calm the mind and let your spirit soar!  Come ready to have fun and maybe even connect a bit more to your beautiful self!                            
 Jessica Wolf (see bio under Movement and Dance.)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      
The Core of Pilates   
Saturday, October 11, 10:00-1:00, St. Francis Atrium 
In this workshop you will learn about the core of Pilates, the breathing style of Pilates and how Pilates works!  Mat Pilates can be modified for all levels of physical abilities.  Come join us and find YOUR core!
Beth Sandlin (see bio under Movement and Dance)

Introduction to Thai Yoga Massage:
The Lazy Man’sYoga                                                                                                            
Saturday, October 18, 10:00-1:00 St. Francis Atrium                                                                                             
Thai Yoga Massage is ancient bodywork from Thailand that is an interactive and unique massage modality developed over many centuries in Thai medical hospitals and temples.  This three-hour workshop will give you an introduction to the ancient healing art of Traditional Thai Yoga Massage
and give you practical techniques.
Hillary H. Olsen, RTT (See bio under Herbs for Health)

A Day of Ayurveda with Patricia Hansen
Saturday, November 1, 2008, 10:00 am-1:00 pm
St. Francis Atrium
Ayurveda is the oldest surviving complete medical system in the world.
In this workshop you will learn the foundation principles Ayurveda and
find how easy it is to make Ayurveda a part of your personal health and
wellness system.
Patricia Hansen, M.A. has studied with Swami Satchidananda and many other yogis and has taught yoga for over 40 years. She is an international and national lecturer and a faculty member at Metro State College

 Bringing Your Yoga Practice Home:
How to Create Your Own Personal Practice
Saturday November 8, 10:00 am-1:00 pm St. Francis Atrium
Are you wondering how to use all the asana and breathing practices you love and put them into a home practice that fits your life?   In this workshop experience, learn how to interweave the basic components of a yoga class into your personalized routine. 
Hansa Knox-Johnson, LMT, ERYT received her yoga certification at Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health.   She is a trainer of yoga teachers and proprietor of PranaYoga & Ayurveda Mandala Training Center and Yoga Studio.  She is also the owner of Gentle Touch. For more about Hansa go to www.pyamandala.com

Green Pharmacy: Herbal Medicine Making
Saturday, November 15, 10:00-1:00
For beginner and herb enthusiast alike, this hands-on medicine making class is a wonderful way to learn about herbs and their medicinal uses.  Learn to prepare and use: medicinal teas and tinctures and take home the medicines you make.
Jennifer Roth attended Bastyr University and studied Herbal Sciences.  Her focus was herbal medicine making with a strong background of science.  She currently works at Apothecary Tinctura as a clinical herbalist and massage therapist. 

Partner Yoga and Massage
February 7, 2009 10:00 am-1:00 pm, St. Francis Atrium
During the season that honors relationship, explore yoga in relationship with asana, pranayama, meditation and a friend.  This is a perfect opportunity to get a friend or spouse to try Yoga with you.   If you aren't comfortable with the idea of working with a partner, come and explore using appropriate props and adaptations to deepen your experience.  
Hansa Knox-Johnson, LMT, ERYT (See Bringing Your Practice Home for Bio)

A Day of Yoga with Patricia Hansen
February 28, 2009, 10:00 am-1:00 pm, St. Francis Atrium
Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to join Patricia Hansen in A Day of Yoga.  Take this time to relax and connect with yourself.  Pat will take you through an asana practice along with an exploration of Pranayama (breath work), chanting and other yoga tools that will help you to feel revitalized and alive.
Patricia Hansen, M.A.  (See a Day of Ayurveda for bio)

Discovering Your True Self through Belly Dancing
Saturday, March 14, 10:00 am -1:00 pm, St. Francis Atrium
Please see Wise Women’s Ways for information.

 An Introduction to Kundalini Yoga
April 11, 10:00-1:00 Kundalini is called the Yoga of Awareness.  With simple movements and breath work you will learn how to relieve stress, increase your energy and get to know yourself better than you ever have before.
Hukum Singh is the founder and developer of Resonance Engine experience.  In addition to teaching others to appreciate and live the essences of music, he is a Kundalini yoga instructor and member of the Sikh community.

Introduction to Maya Uterine Massage
Saturday, April 25, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm, St. Francis Atrium
Please see Wise Women’s Ways for information.