New Class Additions
To The Regular Class Schedule
Beginning In October!
Buti Yoga Class-Rochester
Weekly Tuesdays @ 7:00PM-7:45PM
Beginning Tuesday, Oct. 2
A Soulful Blend of Power Yoga, Cardio-Intensive Tribal Dance, Conditioning and Deep
Abdominal Toning
We're also offering an
Intro To Buti Workshop
on Friday, Sept. 28
Basic Yoga Class-
Sterling Hgts.
Weekly Sundays @ 5:15PM-6:15PM
Beginning Sunday, Oct. 7
&
Weekly Wednesdays @ 5PM-6PM
Beginning Wednesday, Oct. 10
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Intro To Buti
Yoga Workshop
Friday, September 28 in Rochester
Friday, Sept. 28
7:30PM-9:00PM
$25 per person ($30 door)
Location: Rochester
Explore Buti Yoga: A Soulful Blend of Power Yoga, Cardio-Intensive Tribal Dance, Conditioning and Deep Abdominal Toning
In this workshop, we'll dive into the theory of
Buti
, breakdown the foundational movements, and celebrate with a short practice. The
Buti
method helps tap into your inner power to clear away stuck energy, build confidence, focus on self-love and facilitate inner transformation.
Buti Yoga also coming to our regular weekly class schedule on Tuesday evenings @ 7PM, beginning Oct. 2nd!
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Intro To Yoga Series For Beginners
4-Week Series on Mondays Beginning October 1st
Learn The Basics Of Breath, Posture & Awareness
4-Week Series on Mondays in October: 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/29
6:30PM-7:30PM
$99 per person (includes all 4 wks.)
Location: Rochester
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 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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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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Welcome, Active Recovery Wellness Services
To UpDog & The Downtown Wellness Union
Therapeutic Massage, Cupping Therapy, Kinesiology Taping,
NEW Infrared Sauna Therapy & More!
or Call (248) 765-4289
UpDog Yoga is very pleased to welcome Active Recovery, LLC to our community of wellness service providers in the Downtown Wellness Union (2nd floor adjacent to UpDog Yoga). Active Recovery services include:
- Therapeutic Massage
-
Infrared Sauna Treatment
NEW! Choose from 6 Infrared Health Programs including Detoxification, Cardio, Weight Loss, Skin Health, Pain Relief and Relaxation
- Kinesiology Taping
- Cupping Therapy
- Chair Massage
Active Recovery offers therapeutic massage with an emphasis on structural integration and proper muscle function to support pain relief, ease of movement/range of motion, improved duration (holding) of chiropractic treatments and overall wellness.
We incorporate many different massage modalities into our therapeutic massages, based on the specific needs of each client. Some clients may want a slower, more relaxing massage. Some may want us to use techniques to aid a specific region of the body that is tight, or hurting.
We will target layers of muscle and connective tissue to release adhesions, which are rigid bands of tissue that can cause pain and chronic tension.
We also incorporate modalities such as trigger point therapy, myofascial release, craniosacral therapy, and a variety of other techniques into each massage. Cupping therapy can also be used upon request.
Stephan Conlee (pronounced Steven), LMT, NCBTMB is both massage therapist and owner of Active Recovery, LLC. Stephan has worked in the field of holistic health for many years, and enjoys sharing his knowledge and experience with others to help them become their healthiest self. He received his certificate in Massage Therapy from Irene's Myomassology Institute and has been a practicing massage therapist for the last 7 years. He is nationally certified in Massage Therapy and Bodywork, and holds many advanced modality certifications, including certifications in cupping therapy, and kinesiology taping. Stephan also earned his Bachelor's of Science in Osteopathic Practice from the National University of Health Sciences.
"Speaking as a long-time client, we are so excited to have Stephan join the wonderful community of wellness practitioners in the DWU. I can personally attest to how talented and knowledgeable of a massage therapist, healer and overall wellness consultant Stephan truly is, and I have been recommending him to others for years. Give him a try, you will not be disappointed!"
- Jill Rocker, Owner, UpDog Yoga & Downtown Wellness Union
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Kids Corner
Kids Yoga Happenings At UpDog This Fall!
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Next Generation Yoga
Kids Teacher Training Certification
Register by Sept. 26 to Save $100
Friday, Oct. 26 thru Sunday, Oct. 28
9:00AM-5:30PM
$695 per person, plus $85 registration fee
-
$100 off if you register by 9/26/18
- $100 off if you are a graduate of a past NGY TT
- 50% off if you are a current full-time school employee or full-time student (not to be combined with other discounts)
- Payment plans also available
Location: Rochester
ARE YOU...
- a PARENT who would like to turn your Yoga practice into a family affair?
- an EDUCATOR in the public, private or home school sectors in need of fresh ideas that will support your students' learning?
- a CHILD PSYCHOLOGIST, THERAPIST OR PEDIATRIC PROFESSIONAL wishing to enrich your treatment with the positive effects of Yoga?
- a YOGA INSTRUCTOR or ENTHUSIAST who loves children?
...then the NGY Teacher Training™ presented by UpDog Yoga is for YOU!
Discover the non-stop fun of Yoga with kids! Join the thousands of yogis who have been certified by Next Generation Yoga® and learn how to teach Kids Yoga to 8-13 year olds.
The demand for Kids Yoga classes is on the rise! More and more, Yoga studios, schools, community centers and families around the globe are adding children's yoga classes to their daily schedules. There is a significant difference between teaching adults and kids and it is essential that teachers undergo the appropriate studies with a qualified, reputable, substantial training.
This 25-hour intensive provides a comprehensive, hands-on exploration of unique NGY methods for combining the ancient practice of Yoga with the playful nature of children. Age-appropriate poses, thematic classes, child development principles and behavior management techniques are sure to fill your Yoga bag with proven practices for developing meaningful Yoga experiences with children.
The 25-hr Kids Teacher Training is a full weekend immersion Friday, October 26 - Sunday, October 28, 2018 at the UpDog-Rochester School For Yoga.
NGY curriculum includes:
- Why Yoga is great for 8-13 yr. olds and how to share its countless benefits
- Age-appropriate Yoga postures, sequences, themes and cooperative-partner poses
- An exploration of props and music for 8-13 yr. olds
- Breathing exercises, chants and deep relaxation and meditation techniques for stress management
- How to plan, sequence and lead fun, creative and educational yoga classes
- Methods for creating an atmosphere that supports open sharing and self-expression
- Child development and anatomy as it relates to Yoga for 8-13 yr. olds
- Behavior management techniques for facilitating a classroom environment that is positive, safe and non-competitive
- Opportunities to observe Yoga classes for 8-13 yr. olds, led by a master Kids Yoga teacher
The learning environment of the NGY Teacher Training is experiential, filled with demonstration classes, lesson planning techniques and ready-to-use teaching tools. Whether you are a first-time teacher trainee or a well-schooled, experienced Yoga teacher, we offer a detailed and individualized study of Yoga for 8-13 yr. olds.
Upon completion of your NGY Teacher Training, you will receive a graduation certificate and be ready to teach Yoga to 8-13 yr. olds.
Program Cost:
$695 + $85 REGISTRATION FEE
- $100 off if you register by 9/26/18
- $100 off if you are a graduate of a past NGY TT
- 50% off if you are a current full-time school employee or full-time student (not to be combined with other discounts). Email proof of employment or student ID:
[email protected]
About Next Generation Yoga:
Founded 20 years ago in NYC, by Jodi Komitor, Next Generation Yoga is a pioneer in the Kids Yoga movement internationally and was the first Yoga studio in the world designed just for Kids. Over those 20 years, NGY has certified over 2,300 teachers in kids yoga specialties and taught over 500,000 kids.
Next Generation Yoga is an approved 95-hour Registered Children's Yoga School (RCYS) through Yoga Alliance. Yoga Teachers registered with Yoga Alliance as an active 200-hour RYT may continue to earn their specialty designation as a Registered Children's Yoga Teacher (RCYT) by completing Next Generation Yoga's 95-hour Teacher Training program. This 25-hour NGY Teacher Training for 8-13 yr. olds is one of the courses that contributes to fulfilling the 95-hour registry and can also be applied to YA Continuing Education hours.
Additional questions, please contact:
Charlotte Light at NGY: 225-772-4242
or Jill Rocker at UpDog: 248.608.6668
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Saturday Kids Yoga Class
Weekly Saturdays @ 10:00AM in Rochester
Kids Yoga That's Especially For Them.
Walk-ins Welcome
.
Parents Can Take The 10:00AM Adult Basic Class At The Same Time, So The Entire Family Gets Their Yoga!
Weekly on Saturdays
10:00AM-11:00AM
Location:
Rochester - Friendship Factory
Kids Single Class: $15
Kids 5-Class Pack: $55
Kids can also share a parent's current class packs
Appropriate for boys and girls of all ages 5 and up. No prior yoga experience required. Yoga teaches
kids how to relax, develop body
awareness
, find their inner balance,
build
confidence, concentration
and
just have some fun
. We'll workshop with the kids in yoga poses, mindful breathing, play yoga-themed games and quiet meditation.
Kids classes led by UpDog Instructor, Erin Carey,  are held inside the Friendship Factory (our neighbor on the 1st floor)
in a kid-friendly atmosphere! (check-in at UpDog Front Desk). The kids have their own space, and parents you can have yours too by attending the adult Basic Yoga Class in the UpDog practice room at the same time - so the whole family gets their yoga!
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Fall Yoga Teacher Training
UpDog School For Yoga, Rochester
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Fall
RYT200
Yoga Teacher Training
& RYT200/500 Continuing Education
Weekly Sunday Sessions
October 2017 thru January 2018
Learn To Teach The Change You Wish To See
&
Become A Certified Yoga Instructor This Fall!
Sessions Meet Weekly On Sundays
: Sunday, Oct. 7 - Sunday, Jan. 13
7:30AM-4:00PM
$2,800 per person (payment plans available)
Learn to be a certified Yoga Instructor with our Fall 2018 Yoga Teacher Training Certification. We're accepting
applications for our 13-Week Fall RYT200 Training Program. The Fall program meets once per week on Sundays beginning
October 7, 2018
- January
13, 2019 for a manageable pace.
Included with your tuition:
- FREE Unlimited Yoga Classes at UpDog-Rochester and UpDog-Sterling Hgts. from date of deposit and throughout the training. You may also practice for free at our partner studios, In2Yoga in Lapeer and Happy Dog Yoga in Port Huron during the training
- Free or discount Workshops throughout the training
- Discounts on Yoga Gear, Apparel, Metaphysical items and other merchandise from our in-house UpDog Boutique
- Discounts on Massage Therapy, Reiki Energy Healing and Vibroacoustic Sound Healing appointments throughout the training
The UpDog
School
For Yoga can help you begin an open-hearted journey to becoming a Yoga
I
nstructor. Learn how to share what you love with others - it's the best thing you'll ever do!
UpDog's curriculum is both heart and spirit based, helping students learn the skills necessary to teach mindful, therapeutic yoga for every body - whether your style is Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Slow Flow, Basic Hatha, Yin or Gentle Therapeutic Yoga.
Students
will become immersed
in and learn:
 Yoga History & Philosophy: ancient teachings of the Yoga Sutra, Eight Limbs of Yoga, ethic codes of Yoga, living the Yamas& Niyamas in a modern world, essential Sanskrit.
-
Asanas: Teaching safely in the styles of Ashtanga, Basic, Slow Flow, Vinyasa and Yin including benefits, precautions, principles of alignment and modifications.
- Ashtanga Yoga Intensive: a deep dive into understanding, practicing and instructing in the short form and primary series poses of this noble practice which is the foundation of many styles of Yoga.
- Foundations of Basic & Yin: understanding and modifying Basic and Yin practices for specific therapeutic modalities and more.
- Anatomy & Physiology: basic anatomy and physiology of the body as it relates to muscles, tissues, joints and the respiratory system as part of a yoga practice.
- Ayurveda & Doshas: understanding different body types, Ayurvedic principles and the importance of nutrition as part of a healthy lifestyle.
- Subtle Energy of The Body: understanding of how breath (prana) flows through the body and how Yoga, Pranayama, Chanting and other techniques can open breath pathways and balance chakra energy centers in our bodies.
- The Art of Adjustment: understanding techniques and benefits of mindful, supported and therapeutic adjustments specific to the various styles of Yoga.
- Teaching Methodology: Discovering what it is to be a Yoga teacher; class construct, sequencing, music mixing, finding your personal teaching style and expression. In-depth practice teaching sessions with feedbacks, gradually building to 60-minute classes.
Yoga Teacher Training is a wonderful experience that will enrich your life in so many positive ways, both during and after the training is complete.
Our program is open to yoga practitioners of ALL experience levels aspiring to learn, with no prerequisites.
If you've been considering deepening your yoga practice and learning how to teach others the amazing path of yoga, the time is now. Teacher training truly is a life-changing experience. Let us help you find your bliss!
Over
the past 17 years,
UpDog
has trained and certified hundreds of
Michigan's strongest
yoga teachers and studio
owners:
 UpDog teachers and staff are some of the most experienced in the industry, many with the highest certifications available from YogaAlliance, including E-RYT500 and C-IAYT.- You will learn from the best and receive personalized attention as part of our certification program.
For questions and to receive a detailed info packet, please contact:
Jill Rocker: 248.608.6668
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Module Drop-In &
Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Credits
Maintain Your RYT200 or RYT500 Certification with CEC
For those considering teacher training but can't make the time c
ommitment for a full 200-hour
training program, you can choose from one or more of our Fall training modules at a drop-in rate. This is a great way to learn more, enhance your practice and experience a portion of the teacher training experience for one or more sessions to see if a full training program may be part of your future.
Or perhaps you are already a registered RYT, who would like to further hone your skills and earn continuing education credits to maintain your Yoga Alliance certification while focusing on specific areas that simply need polishing. This is especially helpful if you have not taught for any length of time or feel adequate time was not spent on certain areas of your prior training, such as class flow construct, adjustments, anatomy, practice teaching time in a studio setting, etc.
Cost to attend a full day and earn CE is $175 per day. Attend multiple days and save at only $125 per day for two or more days.
You can submit the hours you complete as Continuing Education Contact Hours toward your Yoga Alliance CE requirements.
Contact Jill at 248.608.6668 or
[email protected]
f
or more information about specific session topics by date and to discuss your needs.
Questions, please contact:
Jill Rocker: 248.608.6668
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Upcoming Workshops
(please note UpDog Rochester or Sterling Hgts. location)
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Yoga Nidra Therapy
For Releasing Anxiety
Friday, September 28 in Sterling Hgts.
Friday, Sept. 28
7:30PM-9:00PM
$25 per person ($30 at door)
Location: Sterling Hgts.
Yoga
N
idra
, or
Yogic
s leep 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.
Yoga Instructors: Earn Yoga Alliance Continuing Education credits by attending this workshop.
Yvonne Clark is certified at the highest level of teaching
Yoga (E
-
RYT500)
and is a
Certified Yoga Therapist (C
-
IAYT) and Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider (YACEP).
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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Puppy Love Basic Yoga Class
Saturday, September 29
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
Saturday, Sept. 29
1:00PM-2:00PM
$25 per person ($30 at door)
(All proceeds donated to Leader Dogs For The Blind)
Location: Rochester
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 will join us in the practice room during class
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! Puppy Love Yoga classes have raised over $6,000 for Leader Dogs For The Blind to date.
Pre-register to save your spot!
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UpDog & Leader Dogs For The Blind Puppy Love Yoga |
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Intro To Intuitive Development
Sunday, September 30
Sunday, Sept. 30
10:00AM-4:00PM
$200 per person (includes catered lunch)
Location: Rochester
Join Shamanic Healer, Felicia Armstrong, for a special introduction to developing your intuitive energy. We are all born with our unique Intuitive Gifts. Felicia will help you harness these gifts and develop a trusting relationship with your spirit team.
In this full-day immersion workshop you will:
- Develop your higher Psychic Centers
- Learn to scan and clear your chakras
- Meet with your spirit guides
- Learn practical exercises to practice your gifts
Cost includes a healthy, chef-prepared catered lunch (please inform us of any dietary restrictions upon registering.
Space is limited and pre-registration required.
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Soul Card Collage
Friday, Oct. 5
Friday, Oct. 5
7:30PM-9:00PM
$25 per person ($30 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
a
nd 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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Healing Sound Frequency Meditation
Friday, October 12
Friday, Oct. 12
7:30PM-9:00PM
$25 per person ($30 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
Yoga Instructors: Earn Yoga Alliance Continuing Education credits by attending this workshop.
Yvonne is an experienced
Vibroacoustic
Sound Healer, Certified Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT, E-RYT500) and Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider (YACEP)
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Yoga & Crafts For Anxiety
Next Class: Friday, Oct. 12 in Sterling Hgts.
Friday, Oct. 12
7:30PM-9:00PM
$15 per person ($20 at door)
Location: Sterling Hgts.
Creativity Without Criticism, Competition And Comparison Is A Rewarding And Meditative Practice, Highly Beneficial To Health & Well Being -
Welcoming And Inclusive To All!
Meditation and other stress-reduction techniques, such as Yoga and focused crafts have been studied as treatments for depression and anxiety.
Stress
and anxiety can often feel debilitating and we're here to help
.
Join a group of people who understand you, holding no judgment or expectation, to help you find ways to heal.
Yoga & Crafts sessions with Kelsey and friends explores engaging, interactive, yet highly-focused meditative ways to channel our anxieties elsewhere in order to quiet our mind and find peace within ourselves, such as:
- Painting, drawing and art projects
- Coloring mandalas
- Vision boards
- Jewelry making
- Knitting
- Therapeutic oils
- Journaling
- Guided meditation
- Chakras and chanting
- Breathing techniques
- Gentle Yoga
- Free form dance
- Group discussion & support
Each monthly session will highlight a new, fun activity for the group. All instruction and supplies provided. Let Yoga & Crafts be that light for you and come begin your journey of healing inside and out!
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Meet Your Spirit Guides
Friday, October 19
Friday, Oct. 19
7:30PM-9:00PM
$25 per person ($30 door))
Location: Rochester
Spiritual Intuitive
& Advisor,
Chuck McNabb, leads a guided meditation and discussion to help
you learn to identify and connect with your Spirit Guides, Animal
Totems, Angels &
Ascended Masters.
Everyone has
Guides
and
Animal
Totems
that walk with us in spirit during our lifetime, teaching and guiding us, and in some cases protecting us. Your higher self helps select these guides and they're responsible for helping us fulfill the spiritual contract we make with ourselves.
Our
main
spirit guide
stays with us throughout our entire life, while other
guides and animal spirits
may
enter, change and exit
during
certain
points in our
life experiences. We can connect with them in meditation to provide guidance, and we may often see signs in nature of our guides and their messages.
Chuck helps you to attune to and identify what guides you have
around you currently, how they relate to you
in helping
you on your
life's
journey, and how you can
begin to connect
with them through meditation and other techniques
.
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Spirit Gallery
with Medium Lisa Bousson
Saturday, October 20
As the veil between the worlds begins to thin in preparation for All Hallows Eve, the Spirit World can be seen and heard more
easily
Saturday, Oct. 20
7:00PM-9:00PM
$25 per person ($30 door)
Admission is purchased directly with Lisa:
Location: Rochester
Join
internationally known Psychic Medium, Lisa
Bousson
at
UpDog
Yoga for
a special Spirit Gallery, where those who have passed make their presence known.
The
purpose of a Public Spirit Gallery is to open people's minds to the possibility of an afterlife and provides proof that spirit communication is indeed possible. Lisa will bridge the gap between that of the living and those in spirit to reconnect you with your loved ones and ancestors.
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Full Moon Drum Circle &
Meditation
Monday Oct. 22 in Rochester
Wednesday, Oct. 24 in Sterling Hgts.
Monday, Oct. 22 in Rochester; Wednesday Oct. 24 in Sterling Hgts.
7:30PM-9:00PM
$15 per person
Location: Rochester 10/22; Sterling Hgts. 10/24
Celebrate the
October Full Moon
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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Terror-Asana
Halloween Glow Yoga
Friday, October 26
Get Your Vinyasa Glow On For Halloween!
Friday, Oct. 26
7:30PM-9:00PM
$25 per person ($30 at door)
Location: Rochester
UpDog's
Queen Of Terror
, Natalie
Mitoraj
, will
stimulate students' physical, energetic, and emotional bodies through the powerful combination of Asana (posture) and Agni
(fire) with an invigorating
Vinyasa
flow by black light, just in time for Halloween!
As you glow in your flow while practicing in near darkness, your balance is challenged and your body's
senses become more heightened and attuned to your surroundings for
a stimulating practice. You see by the light of your own body and other people's bodies moving in space for a trance-like, ultra-sensory experience.
Neon body paint and glow sticks will be provided for you to express your creativity, or come costumed with your own neon body art.
Be
sure to wear white and/or fluorescent yoga clothes.
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Fall Ground & Cleanse
Friday, November 2
Friday, Nov. 2
7:30PM-9:00PM
$25 per person ($30 at door)
Location: Rochester
Join
Stephanie Howard (and Mother Earth) as you prepare and ground the body and mind for the
coming holidays!
We will use Earth's "grounding
ingredients":
- Sandbags: to help ground you and discover hidden wells of Mother Earth's restorative power
- Essential Oils: calm and cleanse to find a new you, refreshed and rejuvenated
-
 Various Props: to aid in easing you into simple Yin and Restorative Yoga postures, allowing the muscles to be supported while soothing the nervous system
This
amazing
workshop Is suitable for all levels and provides
an open and safe space to let
go
of tension, pain, and negative energy, as well as help restore
and
bring harmony into your life.
The
practice will focus on specific poses that Cleanse,
Purify
,
Massage and Stretch
the digestive organs, reducing toxins, increasing energy and improving mental acuity.
Yoga Instructors: Earn Yoga Alliance Continuing Education credits by attending this workshop.
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Mala Making Workshop
Saturday, November 3
Saturday, Nov. 3
3:00PM-5:00PM
$35 per person ($40 at door)
Includes beads and everything needed to make your mala
Location: Rochester
Join "Mala Man Mike" for a fun evening 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 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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Yoga Therapy For Sciatica
Friday, November 9
Friday, Nov. 9
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
.
Yoga Instructors: Earn Yoga Alliance Continuing Education credits by attending this workshop.
Yvonne is an experienced
Vibroacoustic
Sound Healer, Certified Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT, E-RYT500) and Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider (YACEP)
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Chakra Balancing &
Intuitive Energy Healing
Saturday, November 10
Saturday, Nov. 10
6:30PM-9:00PM
$55 per person ($60 at door)
Location: Rochester
Learn
To Open & Balance
The Seven Chakra Energy Centers In Our
Bodies
- Release & Heal What Is No Longer Serving You!
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.
Marjorie and Jill will set a sacred space and perform Reiki energy healing, intuitive insight and guidance to assist you in releasing and healing. You will learn how to set your intentions to maintain this balance.
Yoga Instructors: Earn Yoga Alliance Continuing Education credits by attending this workshop.
Marjorie is a Reiki Healer & Spiritual Intuitive.
Jill Is a Reiki Master, Full Mesa Shaman
& E-RYT200 Yoga Instructor
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Intro To Inversions & Arm Balancing
Friday, November 16
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?
Friday, Nov. 16
7:30PM-9:00PM
$25 per person ($30 at door)
Location: Rochester
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.
Yoga Instructors: Earn Yoga Alliance Continuing Education credits by attending this workshop.
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Intro To Kundalini Yoga
& Gongs Immersion
Saturday, November 17
Saturday, Nov. 17
4:00PM-6:00PM
$30 per person ($40 at door)
Location: Rochester
UpDog is pleased to present an Intro To Kundalini Yoga & Gongs Immersion workshop with Valerie Weir and Dale Prentiss, and featuring seven Planetary Gongs. This event begins with a Kundalini Yoga set and Guided Meditation to help transition you into a meditative slumber.
Don't miss this time of total relaxation. Take your mind to another place! "Beyond the posture lies a personal retreat into the gentle waters of kundalini yoga."
This workshop is ideal for both beginners with no prior Yoga experience as well as those with a regular practice.
Valerie Weir has been practicing kundalini yoga since 1973 and trained directly with Yogi Bhajan. She has also served as a teacher trainer for the Kundalini Yoga Institute. She has extensive experience in sound healing, having trained with gong master Don Conreaux, and is a practicing evolutionary astrologer, apprenticing with astrologer Steven Forrest. Her classes and workshops synergize the planetary sound of the gong, astrology, and classical kundalini yoga. Classes are for all people, so come as you are.
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RestoraYin
Friday, November 30
Friday, Nov. 30
7:30PM-9:00PM
$25 per person ($30 at door)
Location: Rochester
Restorative Yin Yoga poses,
Thai Yoga
Massage, and Reiki Energy Healing combine for UpDog's
amazing
RestoraYin
© Yoga Experience! Much copied, but never duplicated, there's no bliss like
UpDog
RestoraYin
bliss!
This
revitalizing form of
bodywork is a wonderful way to relax, restore and renew to promote
energy balancing.
You'll enjoy:
- A full Yin Class with emphasis on restorative postures
- Massages from a team of certified Thai Yoga Massage therapists
- Reiki energy healing therapy
- Aroma-therapy
Restorative poses
help us learn to relax and rest deeply and completely which benefits all organ systems within the
body. Results
typically include a deep release of blocked energy in body and mind.
These soothing and well-supported poses offer us the opportunity to linger quietly for a few moments and savor the simple sweetness of life, leaving us feeling nourished and well rested. No prior Yoga experience needed - just relax, rejuvenate and enjoy!
Space is limited. Pre-register early to reserve your spot as this popular workshop fills up fast!
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Monthly Unlimited Yoga Sale!
Save 30% on 1-Month Unlimited Pass
Buy Now
Online Or
In-Studio
Thru Sept. 29th
For Either Rochester Or Sterling Hgts.
30% savings on our 1-Month Unlimited Yoga Pass at either UpDog-Rochester or UpDog-Sterling Heights! Purchase anytime online or in-studio thru Sept. 29. Offer expires Sept. 29, 2018 and package expires 30 days from date of your purchase. Unlimited Yoga is valid for any classes on the regular class schedule. Take as many classes as you want, any days of the week for 30 days! Unlimited Yoga passes must be purchased separately for either studio location and do not transfer.
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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 Hot Vinyasa class and slipping into the float tank, or settling in to 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
Call: 586.488.1716
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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Oracle Card Readings By Marjorie
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By Appointment
$25 for 30 min. individual reading
$40 for 60 min. individual reading
$100 for private group reading
Marjorie
is a gifted Intuitive who has discovered her unique talent for card reading. She uses Oracle and non-traditional Tarot cards to provide insights and better connect you with your spiritual guidance, unique gifts and life purpose. Available most weekends and some week nights by appointment at either Updog Yoga location (Sterling Heights or Rochester).
Call or email Marjorie
to schedule an individual reading:
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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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Get Back-At-It For Fall
!
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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eGift Certificates Online
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convenience of your computer or smart phone, anytime!
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My
UpDog" online account to access your entire UpDog purchase history, classes remaining on purchases, and to view classes and appointments you've registered for or attended.
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