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IMMERSION TESTIMONIALS

"The Immersion was a life changing experience for me.
I expected that my yoga practice would expand dramatically and it did, but
off the mat and in my life I find myself more centered, peaceful and intentional in
my purpose, which has
brought more spirituality, gratitude and playfulness to my life. In short, I just find
life more pleasurable now. Perhaps the biggest blessing of the Immersion was shar-
ing the experience with a
beautiful community of
yogis in the company of our gifted teacher, Robyn.

"Your passion for yoga is
very apparent. It's nice to learn from someone who is doing their right work and is
so enthusiastic!"

"I think you have a wonder-
ful course. It provides a
great introduction to yoga, tantra, the chakras, ayur-
veda, anatomy, and spirituality in general.
Perfect for the seeker. It
has opened my eyes to
many new things."

"I loved meeting a great
group of peole and practic-
ing with them. l also loved
learning about alignment
and philosophy."

"My expectations were high-
ly exceeded. I liked the anat-omy & philosophy teachers, the asana practice, bonding with everyone and the retreat. I love your style and am so grateful for what you offered us."

"I really like the all-encompassing approach.
It was great seeing how everything fits together and understanding the anatomy was very helpful."

"I really liked everything. I
liked how different teachers would come in to the course.
I liked incorporating the alignment intensive with outside students. I loved the group work and the restor-
ative yoga."

"My favorite part was the anatomy and how it relates
to the asanas."

"I loved deeply exploring the poses while talking about
the alignment principles. It
really helped me integrate a deeper unerstanding."

"Robyn, I appreciate so
much your deep passion and commitment to yoga and teacheing. Thanks for being here for us!"

"Thank you so much, Robyn. You are a fantastic, gifted yoga teacher. You are able
to give individual attention
to so many different stu-
dents' issues, it's amazing
and so helpful to the uplift-
ing of everyone's practice."

"I am very happy with the abundance of philosophy
and history conveyed in the course. I am more empow-
ered than when I eneterd
this course."

"My favorite part was practicing and engaging with the kula; growing and learn-
ing inside the container of other practitioners."

"My favorite part was the retreat! It gave me the time for everything to sink in,
away from the daily distractions."

"My favorite part was deepending my understand-
ing of the alignment
principles. It helps my
teaching and practice so much! I also loved meeting
so many great people and sharing the retreat with them!"

"I think you're an awesome teacher! It's been great to
go through this Immersion with you and see you in this more in-depth teaching role!"

"I loved the whole Immersion course, particularly the philosophy discussions, the chakra lectures and the
asana practice. My expect-ations were exceeded."

 

WORKSHOPS

Yoga Therapy Training | Visiting Instructors Schedule | Robyn's Travel Schedule
Immersions
| Teacher Training | Retreats | Location & Registration/Policy


UPCOMING WORKSHOPS

We offer a variety of workshops for: Beginners, Advanced, Alignment, Immersions,
Yoga Therapy and Somatics for pain and tension, Restorative Yoga, and more.

Registration Information for all workshops

ANUSARA FUNDAMENTALS: ALIGNMENT INTENSIVE
February 3 - 5 with Robyn

cyc-parsvot demo
Take your yoga practice to the next level!
In each pose, we have the opportunity to create great healing and expansion, or great pain and injury, based on our application of alignment. Anusara Yoga’s Universal Principles of Alignment are powerful, therapeutic, and have proven to bring people into new places of mind-body awareness, physical freedom and healing. You will be amazed at how these principles serve to awaken your poses and maximize their energy flow, openness and safety, catapulting you into your own optimal inner freedom.

Friday, 7 - 9 p.m.: Effort and Surrender: Opening to Grace, Muscle and Organic Energy
Sat, 10:45 a.m. - 1p.m.: Shiva/Shakti: Inner & Outer Spirals - sun salutes, standing poses, backbends
Sat, 4 - 5:45 p.m.: Standing Strong: Loops of the Legs - Hamstrings, Ankles and Knees
Sun, 10:30 a.m.- 1 p.m.: Introspection and Celebration: Shoulder & Skull Loops - back bends and inversions
Sun. 3:30 - 5 p.m.: Harnessing the Core: Kidney & Pelvic Loops - forward bends and twists

COST: $95 if paid by January 20, $110 after
Drop-ins: $20 for 1.5 hour classes, $24 for 2 hour classes, $30 for 2.5 hour classes
This course is part of our annual Yoga Immersion and Teacher Training. See more

Use PayPal for Alignment Intensive

ANUSARA YOGA IMMERSION AND TEACHER TRAINING
Starts Feb. 3 - 5

half dog demo TT VT Koundinya assist
with Robyn Smith and guest instructors for Anatomy, Philosophy, and Meditation

Dive in Deep! The Immersion is for anyone interested in deepening their connection to yoga on and off the mat, and wanting a great community of like-minded friends to share in the journey. It is a thorough investigation of Anusara Yoga's alignment principles and Tantric philosophy, meditation and pranayama, and offers you many tools for understanding yourself and enhancing your life.
The Immersion is the pre-requisite for the Teacher Training.

Level 1 Immersion begins February 3 - 5, 2012.
Level 2 Immersion begins in April.
See dates and more info about Level 1 and Level 2 Immersions here


YOGA DARSHANA: AWAKENING THE WISDOM OF YOGA

ganesha.India
with Karen Harris M.Div., Swami Girijananda, Shemaia
and friends

Karen Garija

NEW SCHEDULE:
Tuesdays, 7:15 - 8:45 p.m. Feb 7. - March 27
and the weekend of Feb. 24 - 26


In this series, we will explore and celebrate the teachings of the wider yogic tradition, including teachings on tantra, kundalini yoga, the gods and goddesses, with an emphasis on how to awaken the power of these teachings in daily life and practice.

See full schedule and pricing info

BEGINNERS' YOGA SERIES February 10 - 12
Half Dog
with Kendra and Jaime
Friday 7 - 8:30 p.m.
Saturday and sunday each 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Learn the fundamentals of alignment in a variety of basic poses, plus basic yoga breathing, relaxation techniques and yoga philosophy. This course is perfect for beginners wanting to get a solid foundation before entering public classes or for anyone wanting a refresher on the basics. Includes hand-outs.
$40 if paid by February 7, $45 after

Use PayPal for Beginners' Yoga
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RESTORATIVE YOGA AND SOUND HEALING EVENT
kendra restorative soundhealing
MARCH 11: Sunday, 2 - 4:30 p.m.

with Kendra Inzer, Shemaia Skywater and friends

Enter an atmosphere that offers deep states of relaxation while refreshing your vitality. Let you body, mind and soul be soothed by live soundscapes from singing bowls, chimes, bells, flute, didj, guitar, voice and more. Reiki and aromatherapy by request. Restorative Yoga uses an abundance of props in a variety of gentle yoga poses to unwind tension and support profound states of peace and relaxation.
No experience necessary. This is a very popular event. Please register early.
$35 if paid by March 6, $40 after.
Use PayPal for Restorative Yoga
RESTORATIVE



THE TRAININGS:
Danurasana assist
LEVEL 1 TEACHER TRAINING: September - December, 2012.

LEVEL 2 TEACHER TRAINING: Fall 2012

YOGA THERAPY TRAINING with Robyn and Patrick:

Dates:
November 2 - 4
December 8 - 10, 2012

Fridays 4 - 7 p.m.
Saturdays, 11:45 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. with break
Sundays, 9:30 a.m. - 1 p..m. and 2:30 - 5:30 p.m.
in Arcata


Learn to help people using Anusara Yoga Therapeutics for healing pain and tension in the lower back, hips, knees, feet, shoulders, neck, elbows, wrists, and hands. You will greatly deepen your understanding of the Universal Principles of Alignment TM, and learn to properly assess posture and alignment in poses, hands-on therapeutic techniques, and how to offer a therapeutic sequence for home practice.
Instructors will draw from their training in Structural Integration and Hanna Somatic Education as well as Anusara Yoga. 30 hours total.

Prerequisite: Completion of or enrollment in an Anusara Immersion or Alignment Intensive or other complimentary training in body work and comprehensive understanding of Anusara Yoga alignment principles.


COST:
Payment in Full: $550 by October 1
Payment Plan: $590
with $250 non-refundable deposit due October 1
$200 due Nov. 2 and $140 due Dec. 8.

Pay online with PayPal or credit card for small fee
Yoga Therapy Training

REGISTRATION: Download application and send it in with your payment.

R&P Headshot 08 Robyn and Patrick are highly trained instructors with a specialty in Yoga Therapeutics.  Robyn has completed 5 Yoga Therapy trainings with her teacher, John Friend, and 2 trainings with Integrative Yoga Therapy.  She is also a certified Hanna Somatic Educator (since 2001) and has been helping people with chronic pain and tension since 1998.
Patrick has recently completed the demanding Structural Integration training with Thomas Myers and is a certified Rolfer/Structural Integrator.  He has had great success helping people through pain and tension.  He has also completed 4 Yoga Therapy trainings with John Friend. 


VISITING INSTRUCTORS and UPCOMING EVENTS at a glance
Workshops offer an intensive opportunity to deepen your understanding and application of the alignment principles, philosophy, meditation, and breathing.
Visiting Instructors
offer refreshing variations in technique and presentation
that can be truly transformational!

AcroYoga Desireedemo Desiree demo
AcroYoga
Sundari Lucey
Desiree Rumbaugh

Sept. 2 - 4: AcroYoga with Jeremy Simon and Jonny Nobleza, from San Francisco
October 7 - 9, 2011: Certified Anusara Instructor, Desriee Rumbaugh from Phoenix
Coming Soon, hopefully : Certified Anusara Instructor, Sundari Lucey from Jackson, Wy


2012 WORKSHOPS ON THE ROAD WITH ROBYN
Robyn loves to travel!
.Please contact her if you'd like to schedule
a weekend workshop in your community
: robyn@innerfreedomyoga.com

Vermont workshops in Middlebury, Burlington and Montpelier in October
Details coming soon!


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LOCATION AND REGISTRATION


Location:
Arcata is located in Humbodt County on the Redwood Coast of Northern California.
Unless otherwise noted, all above workshops are held at the Community Yoga Center, 890 G St., Arcata, California. This is on the Arcata Plaza, above the Moore's Sleep World, in the center of town, just south of 9th St.

Parking:
Free 2-hour parking is available all around the plaza. Free 4-hour parking is available in a lot behind the center, entrance on 8th and F St. or along F Street.


Registration:
For advance payment for all workshops, please send your check or money-order payable to Inner Freedom Yoga, c/o the Community Yoga Center, 890 G St., Arcata, CA 95521. Payments can also be left with one of our teachers or dropped off in the wooden mailbox inside the front door. If the door is locked, please slide envelope under the door. Please do not leave cash.

Cancellation Policy:
Our workshop cancellation policy is as follows:
When payment is stipulated at hourly rate, payment for the entire class period is required. There are no refunds given after the pre-registration discount deadline. Cancellations after payment has been received before the deadline, will be fully refunded minus a $10 administration fee.

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