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Workshop Details
Please pre-register for all workshops or call the day before to check on availability. Yoga mats are needed for all yoga class and are available to rent for $2.00 or available for purchase.
Ashtanga Yoga Progressive
Ashtanga Yoga is a method of yoga developed by Patthabi Jois that involves synchronizing the breath with a progressive series of postures (vinyasas) to produce internal heat and a purifying sweat that detoxifies muscles and organs. The progression of postures is intelligent and systematic, helping push past old limits in the mind and body. The result is improved circulation, a light and strong body, and a calm mind. In this ten week workshop, we will practice working through the primary series of Ashtanga Yoga including a variety of modifications for the most challenging asanas. This is a vigorous yoga workshop appropriate for and open to anyone with a strong hatha yoga or vinyasa flow practice or to the athlete without serious knee or shoulder injuries. Please bring a hand towel. To see what it is all about, check out a drop-in class that runs through Jan 9.
Session 1: Thursday mornings, January 12 - March 15, 9:00am - 10:30am
Session 2: Monday evenings, January 16 - March 19, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Cost: $80 for 10 weeks.
Instructor: Marci Tousey
Chakra Workshop
Chakras are energy centers located throughout the body along the sushumna nadi (the spinal column). Take a journey through the chakras learning to use color, sound, imagery, and movement to awaken unlimited power within the body.
Saturday, February 11 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Cost: $15
Instructor: Lisa Zeier
Ecstatic Dance
Do you ENJOY dancing? Do you want to dance without any specific dance steps, or other “rules?” Do you want to ENJOY the pleasure of allowing your body to move FREELY to the music as it pleases? At the beginning of this workshop, we wiil have a brief discussion about this type of AUTHENTIC movement, and then we will DANCE!
Meets every other Sunday from 1:30pm - 2:45pm
January 22
February 5
February 19
March 4
March 18
April 1
April 15
April 29
Cost: $5 Donation. Just Drop-In.
Proceeds will be used to support the purchase of yoga mats, bolsters, and props for Taycheedah Correctional Institution. This is a maximum security women’s prison in Fond du Lac. Two yoga classes of 25 women per class are currently being taught reaching 50 women a week. Additional tax-deductible donations being accepted to reach this under served population.
Exploring the Eight Limbs of Classical Yoga
In this Anusara-Inspired Vinyasa Yoga class, we will practice a flowing strength, flexibility, balance, focus and relaxation sequence themed to each of Patangali’s Eight Limbs of Classical Yoga. The Eight Limbs is a yoga philosophy that includes ethical guidelines for the mind and body. It outlines how we can become better human beings, improve our health, and connect us to our true nature to find happiness and inner peace. This is a progressive workshop. Each week will build upon what was learned in the previous week as we review all of the basic yoga postures and explore more advanced postures. This is a great workshop if you want a well rounded practice of yoga while learning a bit about yoga philosophy.
Tuesdays, January 10 - February 28, 5:30-6:45pm
Cost: $64 for all 8 weeks (Missed classes may be made up by attending any class on YogaLoft’s daily schedule by February 29)
Instructor: Rachael Haas Lewinski
Hip Openers for Everyone
Do you have a job that requires sitting or standing all day, preventing your hips from rotating, flexing, and extending? Do you do sports like running, cycling, and walking which demand a lot of hip strength? Is there everyday stress in your life the causes your hips (as well your jaw) to clench. In this workshop, we will open the hips, hamstrings, and quadriceps through a variety of yoga postures. Many levels of postures will be introduced, so this workshop is open to everyone.
Saturday, January 28, 9:30am - 11:30am
Cost: $20
Instructor: Marci Tousey
Introduction to Backbending
This workshop begins with a warm-up and flows into exercises that open the shoulders, chest, and hips. Once the shoulders, chest and hips are open, backbending becomes easier. Class will continue with an investigation of simple back-bending warm-ups and awareness building exercises that can lead to more challenging postures. Restorative backbends will also be explored. Backbending removes fatigue and depression and uplifts the spirit while challenging us to fearlessly face the unknown and move into the future with grace and ease. Many levels of postures will be introduced, so this workshop is open to everyone.
Saturday, March 10, 9:30am - 12 noon
Cost: $25
Instructor: Marci Tousey
Introduction to Vinyasa Yoga
This four-week course is designed for anyone contemplating trying vinyasa yoga, but is unsure of how to begin or uncomfortable joining a class already in progress. Vinyasa yoga links postures together using the breath so that you flow from pose to pose. This a more vigorous style of yoga that generates internal heat and quickly develops strength and flexibility. You will be introduced to sun salutations, correct alignment in standing and floor postures, proper breathing and relaxation. Upon completion of this course, you will have a solid foundation on which to build your vinyasa yoga practice. This class is also available on a drop-in basis.
Wednesdays, February 8 - 29, 5:45 - 6:45pm
Cost: $36 per four-week session. Sign up with a friend and receive a $5 discount
Instructors: Lisa Zeier
Inversions Workshop
Beginning with training poses, learn how to safely practice (and teach) Headstands, Handstands, and Elbow Stands, including the Scorpion. Class will begin with a vinyasa warm up.
Sunday, March 11, 2:00 -4:00pm
Cost: $25
Instructor: Marci Tousey
Partner Assisted Stretching
Bring a friend or come alone and we will pair you up to learn facilitated stretches that invigorate the circulatory, respiratory, and neuro-muscular systems. These techniques are easy to learn and fun to do and offer quick results in targeting and releasing tension, pain, and stress.
Saturday, February 25, 2:00 - 4:00pm
Cost: $25
Instructor: Kathy Alby
Yoga, Meditation, and Dreaming Retreat
Relax and renew your mind body and spirit through yoga and meditation. You will also learn and practice the art of Dream Reading, a skill that brings your dream world into consciousness. Located at Shalom House, a luxury retreat home in the Kettle Moraine Hills outside West Bend. A detailed schedule of the weekend events is available.
Friday-Sunday, March 2-4, 2012
Cost: $299 – all inclusive
Previously Held Workshops
Let us know if you would like to see one of these again in the future.
Ashtanga Yoga Intensive
Ashtanga Yoga is a method of yoga developed by Patthabi Jois that involves synchronizing the breath with a progressive series of postures (vinyasas) to produce internal heat and a purifying sweat that detoxifies muscles and organs. The result is improved circulation, a light and strong body, and a calm mind. In these four workshops, we will experience the full primary series of Ashtanga Yoga including a variety of modifications for the most challenging asanas as well as a specific focus (see below). These are vigorous yoga workshops appropriate for and open to anyone with a strong hatha yoga or vinyasa flow practice.
Belly Dancing
Belly Dance has many benefits for the mind, body, and emotional state. It can help relieve back and joint pain, increase bone density, assist with losing weight, reduce stress, gain confidence, and connect with your inner self. It is a great overall form of exercise for the body, mind, and spirit. In these three workshops, you will learn basic belly dance moves, learn yoga and movement exercises to help you warm up and cool down, choreograph dances, and work on improvisation to develop creative expressions through movement.
Contemplative Movement
Do you want to dissolve some of the boundaries that exist between the mind and body? Do you want to discover new aspects of yourself in a fun playful environment? Contemplative Movement is a simple yet profound practice, sometimes known as Authentic Movement. By paying attention to the body, we invite it move, suspending self-criticism and cultivating awareness while discovering fresh perspectives. We practice with others to develop an appreciation for the diversity of human experience. This workshop is open to everyone who wants to develop a stronger relationship with self and others.
Core Essentials
Core conditioning develops strength in the core of the body. Combined with traditional yoga postures we concentrate on the aspects of yoga that tone and shape the entire body, targeting abdominals, arms, and legs. This class is suited to the individual who is looking for a new, interesting, and challenging way to get a great core workout. Vigorous yet accessible to everyone.
Crystal Bowl Sound Healing Concert
Join Rahbi Crawford as she features crystal bowls and acoustic instruments that resonate with the five elements of wind, water, wood, fire, and earth. Bring your yoga mat or sit on a chair or blanket and relax to vibrations that open and expand the chakras and sounds that help us heal the subtle fields of the body and restore energy flow to the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual planes. The concert will begin with a brief guided chakra meditation with Marci Tousey.
De-stress with Rachael Haas Lewinski
- De-stress with Holiday Spirit: Practice I
We'll practice forward bends, twists and standing poses for a grounding practice to get us focused on the positivity of the holiday. Followed by a wonderful restorative conclusion with a heart focused meditation.
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- De-stress with Holiday Spirit: Practice II
We'll balance the two classes out with a focus on arm balances and backbends to show our gratitude and holiday spirit lasting us through the New Year! Followed by a soothing restorative end with a mind expanding meditation.
Embracing an Attitude of Gratitude
"When we are thinking thoughts and speaking words of appreciation for the blessings in our lives, we are connected to the bigger part of ourselves that is kind, generous and radiant." -Desiree Rumbaugh
It is said that expressing gratitude and learning to live in the present moment can lead us to being happier and increasing pleasure in our journey through life. This workshop will include a yoga practice enriched with an attitude of gratitude. Our practice will be followed by the creation of a gratitude journal for you to take home. This workshop is appropriate for new and experienced students ages 12 and up. Materials for the gratitude journals will be provided.
Enlightened Training Program
A fitness program for the WHOLE person
In this unique training program, YogaLoft is teaming up with Debbie Posewitz to show you a smart way to train and meet your athletic and personal goals. We will use several yoga techniques including proper breathing, physical alignment, strength building, stretching, positive imagery, and relaxation and combine them with supported runs, walks, rides and skill building workshops.
Finding the Strength and Courage Within
Finding the confidence, courage, and strength to balance on our hands and our arms can be a challenge, especially when tipped upside down. This workshop will explore basic anatomy of hands, arms, and shoulders while offering tips and progressive steps for learning handstands and other arm balances. The workshop will include partner work to assist us in gaining trust and confidence in our own abilities. This workshop is appropriate for students with some yoga experience and an interest in discovering the strength that already exists within each of us.
Hip Hop Yoga for Girls
In this workshop, girls (suggested ages 7-11) will focus on learning yoga postures, breath exercises, and relaxation techniques to build positive self-image, reduce daily stress, and develop a unique life-affirming method of exercise that can be practiced throughout their entire lives. This is an extremely popular workshop that includes hip hop dancing to popular (and appropriate) music to stress the importance of self-care through exercise in a serious, relaxed, and fun way. Please bring a water bottle.
Hula Hooping for Fun and Fitness
Join us in another fun way to stay fit and active. In this workshop, you will learn hoop control, new techniques for hooping, hoop dance techniques, and how to spin the hoop on various parts of the body. Hooping tones the abdominals and strengthens your core. Add music, and you have a new way to dance. And, its a great form for meditation. We will use weighted hoops which are easier to spin and are great for beginners to learn with.
Pre-registration is required. We will meet at YogaLoft. If weather permits, we will walk to Fountain Park and practice outdoors. This workshop is open to everyone who wants to learn to hoop and to those who already hoop and want to learn new techniques.
Ashleigh Fuchs has been hula hooping for four years, mostly for fun. She makes her own weighted hula hoops. “When I focus on the spinning and the music, hooping becomes a meditation for me.” Ashleigh loves hooping to live music at festivals.
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