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20-Pack Yoga Classes
Only $192 at UpDog Rochester
($48 Savings!)
UpDog Class Packs Never Expire
Available for purchase online or in-studio beginning
April 1 - April 28, 2018
(Rochester location only).
Must purchase by 4/28/18 but classes can be used any time and never expire. Limit purchase of two 20-packs per person with discount.
Offer valid on 20-Class packs only.
Cannot combine with any other offers or discounts.
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Beginner Yogis
Learn the Basics of Breath, Posture & Awareness
Saturdays: April 7, 14, 21, 28 (4 weekly sessions)
10:00AM-11:00AM
$99 per person for all 4 weeks
This is a great introduction if you're at all apprehensive about taking your first Yoga class, as you'll be in
the company of a smaller group of other first time
yogis,
just like
you! No
pressure as we have fun learning and exploring basic postures, breathing technique and building your confidence - YOU CAN DO THIS
!
Or perhaps you've already taken some classes and would like to spend more quality time learning the
basics
and how to move safely and smoothly from pose to pose as the foundation of any practice.
Stephanie
will walk you through the essentials to
begin,
or
strengthen,
your yoga experience so that you can feel comfortable and confident in your body and in your
practice
:
- Pranayama Breathing : What it is and how to use the technique properly
- Foundational Postures: Proper positioning and alignment for basic postures as the foundation of any yoga practice
- Putting It All Together: How to move safely from pose to pose with the use of props, patience, awareness and grace
You
will receive
one
-on-one attention and leave this workshop feeling strong and energized for your next class!
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Puppy Love Basic Yoga Class
Saturday, June 16
April 21 class is full, please register for this new June 16 date
Saturday, June 16
1:00PM-2:00PM
$25 per person ($30 at door)
Leader Dogs For The Blind &
UpDog
Yoga Present:
Puppy Love Basic Yoga at
UpDog
!
All
P
roceeds
D
onated
T
o Leader Dogs For The Blind
Future
Leader Dog
puppies will be at
UpDog
studio to greet you with wagging tails for a special Basic Yoga Class! Leader Dog handlers accompanied by their dogs are invited to take the class for free, so some of the pups will be joining us in the practice room during class. The puppies will also come into class for
savasana
and everyone will have an opportunity to pet and interact with the dogs after class.
Animals, and especially man's best friend, evoke a sense of calmness and reduce stress and anxiety in people. The gentle nature of dogs can lift our mood, make us smile and laugh, while also offering unconditional kindness and friendship. What a beautiful experience to feel their calming presence as you practice your
asanas
.
This is a wonderful opportunity to show your support for the great work
Leader Dogs For The Blind
provides in our local Rochester community and nationwide, while also showing the love for these adorable puppies in training who will eventually help others in need as dedicated service dogs.
Thank You UpDog Community! April Puppy Love is already at capacity, so please register for this new June event.
Pre-register early to save your spot!
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Stand-Up Paddle Board Yoga
Sunday, June 10 at Stony Creek
Spring Is Sprung, Summer Is Near, Paddle Board Yoga Yoga At Stony Creek Is Almost Here!
Pre-register early to save your spot
Sunday, June 10
11:00AM-12:00PM;
12:30PM-1:30PM;
2:00PM-3:00PM
$30 per person (pre-registration/advance payment required; park admission not included)
Includes 60 min. class, board and paddle rental
Three Beginner Level class times to choose from on Sunday, June 10.
S
pace limited
to
14
per class, pre-
register early to ensure a spot
:
11:00AM-12:00PM
12:30PM-1:30PM
2:00PM-3:00PM
Join
UpDog
at Stony Creek Metro Park for fun in the sun with Stand-Up Paddle Board
(SUP
) Yoga
.
No prior experience required - come and give SUP a try! Boards, paddles, life vests (optional) and instruction provided.
SUP is Yoga on a paddle board in the water. SUP boards are large enough to act as a mat and sturdy enough to support standing on it to practice your
asanas
. Yoga on a SUP brings a whole new perspective to being fully present and in the moment
!
We paddle out to practice Yoga as a group with 
an
UpDog
Instructor.
Once
settled in a calm area,
we anchor our boards and move as a group
from
pose to pose in a Basic flow. We finish with
seated meditation and
savasana
floating
on
your board, toes in the water and the sun on
your
skin -
Ahhh
!
Meet at
Mt. Vernon
lake access point inside
Stony Creek. Please arrive 15-minutes early for
check-in. Dress for the elements and come
hydrated.
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Visit Us At UpDog
Sterling Heights!
Take a virtual video tour of our 1,000 sq. ft. practice room
located at 13911 19-Mile Road
All current UpDog Rochester students are invited to take advantage of
First Class Free
or
5 Classes for $15
new student offers at the new Sterling Hgts. location.*
UpDog Sterling Hgts. shares space with
The Float Institute
,
a zero-gravity float tank therapy and wellness center. Yoga and flotation
therapy are a perfect
complement, try them both! Imagine coming out of a Hot Vinyasa class and slipping into the float tank, or settling into float after a relaxing Yin class. The possibilities and zen benefits are endless!
Current UpDog Rochester students receive your first float for only $35. Just mention this newsletter or use promo code UpDog 35** online: www.yourfloats.com
Floating is for everyone, young and old, and helps relieve fatigue, insomnia, depression, anxiety, hypertension, headaches and fibromyalgia, to name a few, while also stimulating and enhancing muscle recovery, hair and skin health, brain regeneration and creativity. Appointments are typically 60 minutes.
* Separate Yoga Class packages must be purchased and used at either UpDog-Rochester or UpDog-Sterling Heights locations. Class packages cannot be shared among both locations.
** New first-time float clients. One offer for person, one time only.
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NEW Class! PiYo Yoga
with Kim Hamilton In Sterling Hgts.
Weekly Friday Evenings @ 6:00PM
Weekly on Fridays
6:00PM-7:00PM
Location:
Sterling Hgts.
Regular class rates apply
Y
oga and Pilates combine in a low impact but high intensity cardio workout. No weights, no jumps, or stressing of joints - just high energy FUN with body sculpting benefits!
Join c
ertified Yoga and
PiYo®
Instructor, Kim Hamilton, as she leads a Fun Friday Fusion of Yoga and Pilates
as part of
a
PiYo
workout. You'll work your core and tone and sculpt your muscles to the beat of energizing music and a fun flow that emphasizes movement with breath.
Kick your traditional Yoga practice up a notch as
PiYo
incorporates unique poses and repetition that works varying muscle groups
beyond
those of many traditional Yoga poses.
PiYo
is fast-paced and fun, while still always being mindful
of
our movements and breathing technique.
No prior
PiYo
experience necessary as Kim will teach you the fundamentals and tailor the class pace to the participants each week.
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Weekly Guided Meditation Class
At both our Rochester & Sterling Hgts. locations
Wednesday Evenings
Walk-Ins Always Welcome!
Weekly on Wednesdays
7:00PM-8:00PM in Rochester with Jill
7:30-8:30PM in Sterling Hgts. with Chuck
- FREE to all Unlimited Members
- Counts as regular class for Class Pack Holders
- $5 per person walk-in
Join us for a relaxing, evening meditation as we gather as a group to create balance at the mid-point of each week. This casual guided meditation uses a variety of simple, mindfulness meditation techniques which will vary weekly.
Regardless of the meditation styles used, the intent is always simply to help you relax and quiet the mind so that you may let go into a state of peace and equanimity, and just be HAPPY! Meditation helps us to de-stress while fostering relaxation, self-awareness, focus, creativity and clarity of our physical, emotional, mental and spiritual state.
No meditation experience necessary. These sessions are ideal for beginners to
intr
oduce meditation with the support of a friendly, informal group. We
invite
all
to discuss and share
your meditation experiences and best
practices, as well as ask questions of other meditators in the group.
Cushions
and blankets
provided
for
use.
Meditation Is Like Giving A Hug To Ourselves,
Getting In Touch With That Awesome Reality Within Us
-
Paramahansa
Yogananda
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New To Yoga?
Take Your First 5 Yoga Classes
For Only $15!*
($3 per class)
Give
Yoga a try in the comfort of
our
beautiful studios and
warm, vibrant
community of yogis to see if it's right for you
.
5 Yoga Classes for $15 available
to
NEW, first-time students
at
UpDog
Yoga Rochester and/or UpDog Yoga-Sterling Hgts. Everyone
is welcome -
Tell A Friend!
Attend
any Yoga classes on our regular schedule, any day of the week.
You
have up to
60
days to use all
5
classes to ease into your Yoga practice
and
accommodate your busy schedule
.
* New Students Only. One offer per person at either of our Rochester or Sterling Hgts. locations.
Must
purchase in-studio.
Not available for purchase online.
Cannot combine with First Class Free or any other offer.
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Upcoming Workshops
(please note UpDog Rochester or Sterling Hgts. location)
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Laughter Yoga Therapy
Friday, April 6
Learn To Experience Joy In Every Moment!
Friday, April 6
7:30PM-9:00PM
$25 per person ($30 door)
Location: Rochester
Laughter Therapy, also referred to as Laughter Yoga, is practiced all over the world from parks to corporations. Experience physical, mental and social benefits by creating your own practice of laughing and habit of BEing joy filled. Laughter really is powerful medicine.
Attend this workshop and begin to experience the effects of laughter on health and to discover you really can lighten up those serious moments. You will also realize the freedom of laughter for the choice of it; needing nothing in your life to be different than it is now and needing nothing to make you laugh! We will explore many mindfulness pathways for joy and positive moods.
Presented by: Judith A. Cox, M.A., L.P.C., N.C.C. Judith has practiced yoga at UpDog since the studio opened. She specializes in developing social emotional intelligence capacities and bridging neuroscience with mindfulness skills. She teaches mindfulness practices to individuals, families and within corporations.
"
Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile,
but sometimes your smile
can be the source of your joy."
-Thich Nhat Hanh
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Spirit Gallery:
Public Demonstration Of Mediumship
with Psychic Medium Lisa Bousson
Saturday, April 7
Saturday, April 7
7:00PM-9:00PM
$25 per person ($30 at door)
(please note: registration/payment for this workshop is made directly to Lisa Bousson at her website, or onsite at UpDog day of event)
Location: Rochester
With over 50 years experience, Spiritual Medium Lisa Bousson will bridge the gap between that of living and those in spirit to reconnect you with your loved ones and ancestors. Open your heart and mind as Lisa brings through evidential messages of hope and love to audience members.
Experiencing paranormal and spiritual phenomenon for more than five decades, Lisa's communication with departed loved ones have touched thousands of people worldwide. Her written works have been featured in print, online and her own blog.
Lisa is a certified Spiritualist Healer & Medium, Reiki Master, Psychic Medium and Ordained Spiritualist Minister with a B.A. in Metaphysical Sciences from the University of Sedona.
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Exploring Oracle Card Wisdom
Sunday, April 8
Sunday, April 8
3:00PM-5:00PM
$25 per person ($30 at door)
Location: Rochester
Have you been interested in Oracle or Tarot cards
but unsure how
to use
them?
Are
they sitting on a shelf gathering dust?
Have
you tried to do your own readings but have not gotten the results you were desiring?
Maybe
you just love the cards and want to join others in fellowship and hone your skills
.
If any of the above apply or you are simply curious to learn more, then this workshop is designed for you!
This fun and interactive workshop will explore the mystical and exciting world of Oracle and Tarot cards
.
Marjorie
Lacovic
, a gifted Intuitive
who has discovered her own talents for card reading, is excited to be your guide for this workshop.
She
will help you to feel comfortable using the cards for your own readings and tap into your intuition to receive spiritual wisdom and guidance
.
Cards will be provided
for use during the workshop, but
feel free to bring your own favorite deck or purchase from the UpDog Boutique.
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Yoga Therapy For
Sciatica
Friday, April 13
Presented by:
Certified Yoga Therapist
Yvonne Clark, C-IAYT
Friday, April 13
7:30PM-9:00PM
$30 per person ($35 at door)
Location: Rochester
Sciatic pain typically radiates along the path of the sciatic nerve, a long nerve that runs from your lower back, across your hips and backside, and down the back of each leg
.
Sciatica
is a very common and painful
problem that can range from tingling and numbness to shooting pain down the hip, entire leg and foot. Left untreated sciatica can significantly restrict our movements.
Yvonne will guide you through several
simple yet effective yoga
poses that
can
provide immediate sciatic
pain relief
.
You
will learn how to relieve and release the sciatic
nerve and how to perform these poses at
home. Prior
yoga experience
is
helpful,
but
not
required
.
Yvonne Clark is certified at the highest level of teaching
Yoga (E
-
RYT500)
and is a
Certified Yoga Therapist (C
-
IAYT).
She
has been
teaching yoga for over 10 years and has excellent experience with individuals and their unique needs, as well
as
groups working on specific practices.
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Pranayama SRI: Stages 4-7
Saturday, April 14
Somato Repiratory Integration Stages 4-7
Presented by Dr. Lawrence Bell
Saturday, April 14
1:00PM-5:00PM
$50 per person ($55 at door)
Location: Rochester
In this workshop, Dr. Lawrence Bell teaches participants how to directly experience the power and wisdom of breath and its relationship to the body, touch, and movement. Through
connecting a person's breath, touch, focused movement, and attention, they are able to experience the body more fully and instantly shift their state of consciousness to one that supports trust for the body-mind and their life experience. No prior Pranayama or Yoga experience required - everyone welcome.
Somato
Respiratory Integration (SRI)
exercises are
based
on Donald Ep
stein's book "The 12 Stages Of
Healing" and are designed
to help the brain to reconnect with the body
and
its
experience. The
goal of SRI is to help an individual develop lifetime skills, safety, strength, wisdom and love in relationship to the experience of his/her body, its vibration, structure, and
energy.
SRI exercises are designed to help the brain to reconnect with the body & its experience. The goal of SRI is to help an individual develop lifetime skills, safety, strength, wisdom and love in relationship to the experience of his/her body, its vibration, structure, and energy.
Through connecting a person's breath, touch, focused movement, and attention, they are able to experience the body more fully and instantly shift their state of consciousness to one that supports trust for the body-mind and their life experience.
Stages 4 through 7 are part of the season "Transform
". In Transform, life is about transforming our rules, beliefs, and maps of our life and relationships to reach or exceed our targets. We take conscious action with courage, strength, determination, and self-assurance to create the necessary changes in the moment. Transform involves focused and directed use of the mind to harness emotional and life energies. It is ultimately a season of empowerment, progress, and feeling victorious.
Dr. Bell has been practicing NSA, SRI, and other gentle healing methods since 2003.
He offers monthly talks, workshops, retreats, and tools aimed at providing support & strategies to those individuals and organizations seeking meaningful and sustainable growth
. For more information about Dr. Bell and his work, please
call (248) 266-8035 or email:
[email protected]
.
You may also visit
IntegraLifeCenter.com
.
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Soul Card Collage
Friday, April 20 in Sterling Hgts.
Learn How To Manifest Your Vision!
Friday, April 20
7:30PM-9:00PM
$20 per person ($25 at door)
Location: Sterling Hgts.
True Creativity Without Criticism, Competition And Comparison Is A Rewarding And Meditative Practice, Highly Beneficial To Health & Well Being -
Welcoming And Inclusive To All!
Join
us for
a fun, inspirational evening of creativity and personal exploration through the art of Soul Collage
-
no art experience necessary! Soul Collage is an intuitive exploration into self-discovery using images and collage to reflect, inspire, and manifest our intentions.
Kelsey will guide you in creating your very own personal vision board that reflects your personality, goals and dreams. This workshop will allow you to deepen your understanding of yourself and tap into your inner wisdom. You may be surprised by the depth of feeling that comes up as you embrace your individual uniqueness
.
Soul
Collage can be used to promote balance, healing, and deeper connections to others
and your
subconscious self; each card representing one aspect of your personality and
soul. You will leave with a beautiful soul card you created, providing guidance and inspiration for future self expression
.
Workshop Includes:
- One blank Soul Card template and protective sleeve
- Recycled magazines to help create your vision
- All other supplies: scissors, pens, stencils, glue
- Feel free to bring any personal photos, fabrics, inspirational quotes, etc. to further personalize your vision
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Intro To Inversions & Arm Balancing
Friday, April 20
Friday, April 20
7:30PM-9:00PM
$25 per person ($30 at door)
Location: Rochester
Always Wanted
T
o
T
ry
T
hat
H
and
S
tand or Head
S
tand,
But Not
Q
uite
S
ure
H
ow
T
o
G
et
T
here... And Stay
T
here?
Instructor
Tina
Pautz
will
help you lose any aversion to inversions with this hands-on workshop designed to teach you how to move into various inverted Yoga postures safely.
Tina
will guide you through the basics of proper set-up, technique and alignment for a series of arm balancing and inverted postures, and she'll work with you to help you get into position.
We'll start with some
"warm-up" asana
to
prepare the upper body (shoulders and arms) for these challenging, fun postures, then
workshop numerous
tips and techniques designed to help you
float
- from
downdog
to head stand to hand
stand, to crow to
side
crane
and more!
This
is a great opportunity to learn something new to expand and explore your Yoga practice with the safety of a spotter. Plus inverted postures are wonderful for your heart health.
No
prior experience is necessary, however, a strong desire to learn and practice seeing the world "upside down" is a definite plus!
Space is limited to ensure one-on-one assistance
for
each participant,
so
be sure to sign-up early
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Shamanic Rites of The Munay-Ki
Sunday, April 22 & June 3
Illuminate Your Spirit & Open Your Heart!
Two-Part Series: Sunday, April 22 & June 3
12:00PM-5:00PM
$90 per person (includes both April 22 & June 3 sessions)
Location: Rochester
Shamanism
is an ancient healing tradition over 40,000 years old. Shamanic teachings focus on our connection to nature and all of creation.
Shamanism involves
working with transcendental energies in the physical and spiritual world
to
heal and balance in this world
.
The
Munay
-Ki are a series of
nine
Empowerment
Rites
of Awakening passed
down from the ancient Shamans of Peru.
"
Munay
" means "love and will" together with "
ki
" from the Japanese word for energy, combine to give the meaning:
Energy of Love.
Shaman
Joe will educate the group about the
"Great Rites
of
Enlightenment" of the
Munay
-Ki and perform
the
nine Rites
for each participant amongst
the support of the group.
Receiving these deep healing Rites
is a very uplifting and personal experience to help you realize your sacred
space, illuminate your spirit, open your heart, and align with your highest Self.
This powerful transformation will take place over two separate sessions.
$90
cost includes attendance at both
April/June sessions
and all workshop materials, including a DVD and a Pi Stone selected especially for you
.
Pre-register early as space is limited to 7 participants.
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Yoga Therapy
For
Releasing Anxiety
Friday, April 27
Presented by:
Certified Yoga Therapist
Yvonne Clark, C-IAYT
Friday, April 27
7:30PM-9:00PM
$25 per person ($30 at door)
Location: Rochester
Yoga
N
idra
, or
Yogic
sleep as it is commonly known, is
a state
of being between sleep and consciousness that's conducive to deep emotional and physical healing, rewiring your brain, and self-
exploration. It is
both deeply restorative and an immensely powerful meditation technique that is one of the easiest Yoga practices to develop and maintain.
One
hour of Yoga
Nidra
promotes
deep
physical, emotional and mental rest
and
relaxation, leaving
you with a sense of
wholeness,
that is as restful as several hours of
sleep.
Yoga
Nidra
is
a practice
that's easy to follow and everyone
of all ages
can
do. Simply lie
down on the
floor
in
savasana
(corpse pose
) and follow Yvonne's voice as she guides you. The art of self-care is approached from a therapeutic standpoint, creating a restorative environment for the mind, releasing anxiety and actually nourishing and rejuvenating the individual. The
stages of body scan and breath awareness calm the nervous system, leading to less stress and better health.
Yvonne Clark is certified at the highest level of teaching
Yoga (E
-
RYT500)
and is a
Certified Yoga Therapist (C
-
IAYT).
She
has been
teaching yoga for over 10 years and has excellent experience with individuals and their unique needs, as well
as
groups working on specific practices. Please join her in this specialized workshop.
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Includes Beads & Everything Needed
To Make Your Very Own Mala!
Saturday, April 28
3:00PM-5:00PM
$35 per person ($40 at door)
Location: Rochester
Join "Mala Man Mike" for a fun afternoon of Mala
M
aking!
Malas
have been used by men and women in yoga, meditation and prayer for centuries and as jewelry in modern times.
Malas
can be made from gemstones that match the intention of your practice, and often
serve
as a reminder of affirmations.
Mala
making is fun, creative, relaxing and creating them can be a meditative experience in and of itself!
Mike will explain the use and benefits of
malas
as a meditation aid and how to select and use a mantra with your mala. He'll teach you how to hand-make and string your mala from the beads you select - to personalize it with your very own style.
A wide selection of mala beads,
tassles
and charms will be provided for you to choose from in creating your mala, and you can also bring in any beads or other personal trinkets you'd like to include in your mala. Once you've selected your items, Mala Mike is a pro at helping you assemble, size and string your mala to fit. He'll also teach you proper mala use, care and repair.
We'll conclude
with
a brief meditation
using
your newly made mala that
you'll then take
home with
you to use and enjoy
for years to come!
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Full Moon Drum Circle &
Meditation
Monday, April 30
Monday, April 30
7:00PM-9:00PM
$15 per person
Location: Rochester
Celebrate the
April Full Moon
in the New Year with a powerful, creative Native American drumming and meditation session led by
Chuck McNabb, gifted Intuitive & Spiritual Advisor.
Native American drums and rattles of various shapes and sizes will be provided, and feel free to bring your own instruments.
The
drum circle embraces people of all ages and no drumming or meditation experience is
necessary.
Indigenous peoples of the world have for millennia gathered under the light of the Full Moon to dance and make music. The beat of the drums brings us in tune with the rhythms of nature to evoke and raise powerful currents of life energy.
As
participants relax, enjoy and explore the music, their natural creativity and curiosity emerges and the rhythms grow and change. Each person is able to express themselves through their individual instrument while simultaneously participating as part of a larger whole for a therapeutic experience - a new voice, a collective voice, emerges as we drum together and just have fun!
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Learn The Ancient Secrets Of The Fountain Of Youth!
Friday, May 4
7:30PM-9:00PM
$25 per person ($30 at door)
Location: Rochester
The
Five
Tibetan Rites
are a yogic system of
simple,
yet incredibly energizing exercises that are said to have originated deep in the
Himalayas 2,500 years ago and are still practiced as a daily ritual by many today.
Also known as the "Five Rites of Rejuvenation," these
asanas
(postures)
take
only a few minutes
to
perform, but can dramatically increase physical strength and suppleness, as well as mental acuity.
New
students to experienced
yogi
s
alike will enjoy learning the incredible power of these five simple postures - and
discover a
natural, powerful
method
for daily rejuvenation and growth
!
- Rejuvenates the body
- Improves digestion
- Prevents bone loss
- Reduces back pain
- Improves eyesight
The postures help focus energy on each of the seven primary
chakra energy centers in our bodies, working
to quickly open and
spin the chakras,
removing bad karmic seeds and replacing them with vitality and positive energy. Done each day, the Rites are said to have amazing rejuvenation powers, perhaps even leading the practitioner to find his or her own Fountain of
Youth!
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Chakra Balancing & Energy Healing
Saturday, May 5
Learn To Open & Balance The Seven Chakra
Energy
Centers In Our Bodies
Saturday, May 5
7:00PM-9:00PM
$55 per person ($60 at door)
Location: Rochester
Chakras are our internal power centers that move energy in and out of our bodies. Each of our 7 chakras running along the spine, from the tailbone to the crown of the head, plays a role in creating balance in our bodies which shapes and effects our overall physical, emotional and spiritual well being.
This workshop, led by Marjorie Lacovic and Jill Rocker,
will create a space to
heal and release on Spiritual, Emotional and Physical levels by providing education and awareness of the chakras combined with guided meditation and chanting to open each energy center.
You will learn how to use a pendulum to see which chakras in your body are open or closed and how to balance these energies.
Marjorie and Jill will set a sacred space and perform Reiki energy healing, intuitive insight andguidance to assist you
in releasing and healing during the session.
You will learn how to set your intentions to maintain this balance.
Special guest, Chef Colleen Serra, will also join us with a sampling of all-natural, Chocolate & Elixers with floral infused ingredients to stimulate each of our different
chakra energy centers.
Marjorie is a Reiki Healer and Spiritual
Intuitive
.
Jill Is a Reiki Master, Full Mesa Shaman
and E-RYT200 Yoga Instructor.
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MELT Method:
Hands & Feet Intro Workshop
Friday, May 11
Friday, May 11
7:30PM-9:00PM
$30 per person ($35 at door)
Includes use of MELT balls
Location: Rochester
Learn how to promote healthy, connective tissue
for pain free living
!
Certified
MELT® Instructor, Stephanie Howard, presents a MELT Hand
&
Foot Treatment Intro
Workshop, followed by gentle Restorative Yoga poses. Learn
how to improve your body's ability to restore balance and repair
itself
to create
remarkable, lasting changes. MELT offers natural pain relief,
to
address the true cause of chronic pain, not just mask the symptoms.
MELT stands for:
Myofascial
Energetic Length
Technique
The
MELT Method® is a simple self-treatment that reduces chronic pain and helps you stay healthy, youthful and
active.
Research
has revealed the missing link to pain-free living:
a balanced nervous system and healthy connective tissue.
These
two components work together to provide your body support and optimal mind-body communication. MELT
directly
addresses these
body systems in
a way no other self-treatment can. You'll
see
and feel results in the first session.
Learn how the connective tissue in your hands and feet gets dehydrated, the common aches and pains it can cause, and how to rehydrate this essential system in your
body.
Learn
simple self-treatments you can do at home to
erase
pain and tension in your hands and feet brought on by everyday stress, overuse, and age. This simple self-treatment can make your whole body feel better and provide relief
from
neck and low back pain, arthritis, bunions, plantar
fasciitis
, and carpal
tunnel.
Benefits of MELTing include
:
- Relief from neck and low back pain, arthritis, bunions, plantar fasciitis, carpal tunnel syndrome
- More energy and less fatigue throughout your day
- Reduced tension and stress
- Fall asleep more easily and sleep more soundly
- Improved posture
- Reduced appearance of cellulite
No prior MELT or Yoga experience needed. Bring your Yoga mat (or use one of ours) and your water bottle. We'll provide use of the MELT balls which are also available for purchase after class.
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Sound Journey Restorative Yoga
Saturday, May 12
A Unique Sensory Immersion Of Sound, Song,
Illumination
& Restorative Yoga!
Saturday, May 12
7:00PM-8:30PM
$25 per person ($30 at door)
Location: Rochester
Let Nina and Josh take you on a
Sound Journey
- a sound bath immersion of symphonic, soothing sounds that includes:
- Crystal Singing Bowls
- Handpan
- Gongs
- Native American Flutes
- Swinging Chimes
- Tuning Forks
- Wind Chimes
- Song
This incredible combination of unique and beautiful instruments will be your serenade into Restorative Yoga Poses for an ultra-sensory experience that allows you time to linger in the moment and connect more deeply with your heart space to heal mind, body and spirit in a profound way.
Listening to percussive and wind instruments helps the listener achieve a meditative state to reduce stress. Restorative Yoga poses help us learn to relax and rest deeply and completely which benefits all organ systems within the body. Postures are deeply supported by blankets, blocks and other props to help you achieve a comfortable state of pure relaxation in each gentle pose for several minutes at a time.
Tune into the experience and access a state of coherence, where heart, mind and emotions calibrate. Experience the bliss of surrender and completely letting go as you settle into a place of stillness, leaving you feeling nourished and well rested.
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Connect With Earth In Body & Spirit!
Friday, May 18
7:30PM-9:00PM
$30 per person ($35 at door)
Location: Rochester
Join
us for
an evening of Shamanic Yoga presented by Erica
Cheok
(E-RYT500) and Shamanic Healer Sarah Hall. Shamanism
is an Earth-based mode of spirituality that helps us grow on our spiritual path through communing with the divine power and wisdom of the
Earth. As
the Summer Solstice
approaches, breathe
new light, power and love into your path to let your spirit dance with the transformational energy of the
season.
Shamanic
Yoga is the ancient practice of Yoga placed in an opening of
Shamanic
sacred
space,
inviting and invoking transformation and
deepening
of the heart of our spiritual
practice. Yoga
and Shamanism combine to help us delve deeper into our connection with Mother Earth for healing on physical and emotional
levels.
Breathing
techniques,
invigorating asana
,
mantra
and
energy work are all
used,
along with journeys and
visualizations. Shamanic
Journeying is a deeply meditative practice akin to astral projection and lucid
dreaming
to
heal and connect us deeply with the Earth in body and spirit.
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Thai Yoga Massage
Techniques Training
Saturday, May 19
Yoga Instructors: Earn Continuing Education Credits with This Workshop!
Saturday, May 19
2:00PM-4:00PM
$55 per person ($60 at door)
Location: Rochester
An Introduction To Basic Techniques For
Layman, Yoga Instructors & Fitness Professionals
Thai Yoga Massage Therapist, Tina
Pautz
, provides an introduction
to
basic techniques of the healing art of Thai
Yoga Massage (TYM
). TYM is an ancient healing therapy combining assisted yoga postures and touch technique to promote deep relaxation, improve circulation, boost the immune system, and balance body energy to facilitate mind
-body
integration and enhance
one's sense of alignment, posture and health
.
This one-day workshop is suitable for Yoga Practitioners, Yoga Instructors, FitnessProfessionals, or ANYONE interested in learning a dynamic form of bodywork to integrate into your professional or personal practice. Yoga Instructors may utilize this workshop for Continuing Education Credits. You will learn a sequence of assisted yoga poses, stress relieving stretches, rhythmic deep tissue massage, accupressure, and the art of giving and receiving through metta.
TYM
is often referred to as "lazy man's yoga" because the
practitioner gently maneuvers and supports the client's body
at all times into
a sequence of restorative postures while applying therapeutic touch with
Metta
(loving kindness).
These techniques help relieve the body of years of tension and stress by opening tight joints, lengthening muscles and providing a deep sense of well-being.
TYM mats, cushions and props are provided for use during the workshop plus take-home handouts of what you learned.
Space is limited to ensure one-on-one assistance
for
each participant,
so
be sure to
pre-register.
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Soul Card Collage
Friday, June 1 in Rochester
Learn How To Manifest Your Vision!
Friday, June 1
7:30PM-9:00PM
$20 per person ($25 at door)
Location: Rochester
True Creativity Without Criticism, Competition And Comparison Is A Rewarding And Meditative Practice, Highly Beneficial To Health & Well Being -
Welcoming And Inclusive To All!
Join
us for
a fun, inspirational evening of creativity and personal exploration through the art of Soul Collage
-
no art experience necessary! Soul Collage is an intuitive exploration into self-discovery using images and collage to reflect, inspire, and manifest our intentions.
Kelsey will guide you in creating your very own personal vision board that reflects your personality, goals and dreams. This workshop will allow you to deepen your understanding of yourself and tap into your inner wisdom. You may be surprised by the depth of feeling that comes up as you embrace your individual uniqueness
.
Soul
Collage can be used to promote balance, healing, and deeper connections to others
and your
subconscious self; each card representing one aspect of your personality and
soul. You will leave with a beautiful soul card you created, providing guidance and inspiration for future self expression
.
Workshop Includes:
- One blank Soul Card template and protective sleeve
- Recycled magazines to help create your vision
- All other supplies: scissors, pens, stencils, glue
- Feel free to bring any personal photos, fabrics, inspirational quotes, etc. to further personalize your vision
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Sound Healing Meditation
Friday, June 15
Presented by:
Certified Yoga Therapist
Yvonne Clark, C-IAYT
Friday, June 15
7:30PM-9:00PM
$25 per person ($30 at door)
Location: Rochester
Join
Yvonne
in
this yogic experience of pranayama (
breathwork
) while simultaneously moving energy through each chakra
energy center through use
of quartz crystal healing
bowls
tuned specifically to the "heartbeat of the Earth" at 8 Hz
. Be
prepared for an amazing sound
bath! - guiding you safely
into the deep layers of the brain frequencies and psyche.
This
therapeutic workshop will impact
your
physical, energetic,
and emotional
body and
mind through powerful, healing sound
frequency and
vibration:
- Learn the science behind sound healing and its' benefits
- Participate in meditation focused on healing the deep layers of stress by taking the brain into the meditative frequencies of gamma, alpha, beta, theta and delta where even your cells heal, transform, and rebuild!
- Release from repetitive cycles, illness, alleviate pain, restore balance and maintain a healthy life practice
Yvonne Clark is certified at the highest level of teaching
Yoga (E
-
RYT500)
and is a
Certified Yoga Therapist (C
-
IAYT).
She
has been
teaching yoga for over 10 years and has excellent experience with individuals and their unique needs, as well
as
groups working on specific practices.
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Full Body
Foam
Rolling
Friday, June 22
Friday, June 22
7:30PM-9:00PM
$35 per person ($40 at door)
includes use of foam roller or bring your own
Location: Rochester
Learn the benefits of
myofascial
and
neurofascial
release, or foam rolling, to release muscle tightness and trigger points
-
healthy tissue should
not be painful!
Foam rolling has been used by professional athletes, coaches and therapists as one of the best advances in exercise and rehab and is a beneficial everyday practice for people at all levels of fitness to help restore your body to maintain a flexible, active and pain-free lifestyle.
In this workshop, Stephanie will teach you how to safely and effectively target all the major muscle/fascia groups to release accumulated stress in the body, from head to toe, using pranayama breath work, gentle movement and the foam roller. Specific sequences will target common trouble spots from your neck and shoulders, to lower back, pelvis and hips, all the way down to legs and toes. Roll away layers of tension, stress and inflammation, hydrate tissues, and improve alignment and suppleness in your body!
This workshop can benefit yogis, runners, gym goers and athletes looking for a restorative complement to your workout regimen
. Benefits of foam rolling include
:
 Improved flexibility- Increased blood flow to limit soreness
and tightness
- Relief from chronic or acute pain in neck,
jaw, back, shoulders, arms, wrists, waist,
chest, hips, glutes, quads,
hamstrings, inner thighs, lower legs and feet
- Rehab for an injury that was never resolved
- Rebalances your body after working at a desk or driving all day
Use one of UpDog's foam rollers during class or bring your own. Foam rollers are also available for sale in the UpDog Boutique.
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Thai Yoga Massage By Emily
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By Appointment
$60 for 6
0-Minutes
$90 for 90-Minutes
Thai Yoga Massage Therapist Emily is available for appointments in the beautiful, relaxing space of the Downtown Wellness Union (adjacent to UpDog). Thai Yoga Massage is an ancient healing therapy combining assisted yoga postures and touch technique for deep relaxation, improved circulation and immune system health.
Call Emily
to schedule a Thai Yoga Massage appointment: 248.508.1692
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Therapeutic Table Massage By Kate
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By Appointment
$75 for 6
0-Minutes
$105 for 90-Minutes
15% off first-time massage clients
Certified Massage Therapist Kate is available for Therapeutic Table Massage appointments in the beautiful, relaxing Downtown Wellness Union (adjacent to UpDog). Kate has been providing massage services professionally for over 5 years. Trained in California, she is well versed in a variety of massage styles and techniques, including:
- Deep Tissue
- Swedish
- Shiatsu
- Hot Stone
- Sports Rehab
- Pre-Natal
Call Kate
to schedule a Therapeutic Massage appointment: 248.635.8003
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Just 3 Weeks To A Healthier, Happier YOU
Take the
21-Day Yoga Challenge In Combination with Any Unlimited Class Package Purchase
& Receive One FREE Month of Unlimited Yoga as Your Reward!*
How It Works
- Open to everyone. To participate, all you need to do is maintain a regular Yoga practice at UpDog for 21 days in a row by taking any of our Yoga classes once a day, everyday for 3 weeks.
- You can start your 21 days at any time. Just let us know at the Front Desk whenever you're ready to start, and we'll keep track for you based on your daily class sign-ins.
- If you do miss a day, you can make it up by taking two classes the next day.
- If you rise to the challenge and complete all 21 days, you'll reap the benefits of better health AND your next month of Unlimited Yoga at UpDog is FREE!
Creat
e The Change You Want To See!
A regular, consistent Yoga practice has so many physical, spiritual and emotional healthbenefits that can start to be realized in only a
matter of weeks!
After 3 weeks, you will begin to feel and realize some of
these benefits, but more importantly you are forming the foundation of a healthy habit to continue to grow your
Yoga practice ongoing for long-term health and longevity.
* Must have an active Unlimited class package to begin Challenge. Limit one FREE Month Unlimited per person, one time only, for completing 21-Day Challenge.
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