Workshops | Inner Freedom Yoga and Somatics

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

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

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS
We offer a variety of workshops: Introduction to Yoga, Alignment Intensives, Anusara Immersions, Yoga Therapy and Somatics for pain and tension, Restorative Yoga.

BEGINNERS' YOGA SERIES
with Robyn and Kendra
Tuesdays August 31, September 7 and 14
7:15 - 8:45 p.m.
Half Dog
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 to yoga wanting to get a solid foundation before entering public classes or for anyone wanting a refresher on the basics.
$40 if paid by August 27, $45 after
Next Course meets Thursdays, 7:15 - 8:45 p.m. Sept. 23 - Oct. 7.

RESTORATIVE YOGA with Kendra

Thursday, September 16, 7:15 - 9 p.m.
Kendra will skillfully guide you through an evening of deep restoration using an abundance of props in gentle yoga poses, including forward bends, back bends, twists and inversions. Restorative yoga is known for it's ability to deeply unwind tension in the body and bring people into profound states of peace and relaxation.
$18 if paid by Sept. 13, $24 after.

YOGA PHILOSOPHY SERIES: BODY AND SOUL
with Karen Harris, M. Div.
Tuesdays, September 21 - October 12
7:30 - 9 p.m.
As the exploration of yoga unfolds and deepens, many practitioners begin to experience not only greater physical health and flexibility, but also an expansion of their psychological, emotional and spiritual well-being. How do the various yogic traditions explain the relationship between body and spirit, body and soul? What does our own experience of yoga teach us about this mysterious connection?

Join Karen Harris for a group exploration of this ancient question, which lies at the heart of the practice of yoga.
$60 if paid by September 10, 70 after
Karen Harris is a lifelong student of religious traditions who brings both the rigor of academic research and the insight of decades of committed spiritual practice in monasteries in the US and Asia to her work as a university lecturer, interfaith minister and yoga philosophy instructor.

Karen has the ability to inspire deep embodied realization, turn the power of word, and pierce into the heart. She has an excellent ability to synthesize and capture the essence of practice and teaching and to share it so we get it. Beautiful teachings, clearly portrayed, and shot through with profound realization.
— Humboldt State University student

BHAGAVAN DAS KIRTAN CONCERT - Canceled!!
So sorry, we just go the news!

ANUSARA ALIGNMENT INTENSIVE with Robyn
Dates: Tuesdays, October 19 - November 23, 7:15 - 8:45 p.m.

Take your yoga practice to the next level!

This Alignment Intensive is for anyone wanting to deepen their understanding of asana and alignment. Each class is like a workshop, including discussion, partnering and practice.

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.
$85 if paid by October 15, $95 after.
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WEEKEND YOGA WORKSHOP NOVEMBER 5 - 7 WITH CHRISINA SELL
certified Anusara Yoga Instructor from Austin, Tx.
sarahjoyworkshop
SCHEDULE:
Saturday 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Back Bends
Saturday 3 - 5:30 p.m.: ?
Sunday 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. - Arm Balances and Inversions
Sunday 3 - 5:30 p.m. - ?
More info coming soon.

ANUSARA YOGA IMMERSIONS: Dive in Deep!
September - February - in Ashland, OR. See Ashland Yoga Center Website
February - June, 2011 - in Arcata, CA
half dog demo TT VT Koundinya assist
with Robyn Smith and guest instructors for Asana, Anatomy, Philosophy, Ayurveda.
The Spring Immersion includes a summer Retreat!
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, this is an excellent course. It is a thorough investigation of Anusara Yoga's alignment principles and Tantric philosophy, and offers you many tools for understanding yourself and enhancing your life.
Completion of the Immersion is the pre-requisite for the fall Inner Freedom Yoga Teacher Training.

This Course covers:
Universal Principles of AlignmentTM
Asana practice
Anatomy and esoteric anatomy (chakras, nadis, etc.)
Ayurveda Intro
Yoga Philosophy with empasis on Tantra
Meditation and Contemplation
Pranayama
Sanskrit Pronunciation
Summer Retreat
and much more!

Immersionretreat!08 '08 - Loving the Retreat!
DATES:
Arcata 2011: (subject to change)
Feb. 11 - 13, March 4 - 6, March 25 - 27 , April 15 - 17, May 6 - 8, June 3 - 5
With visiting instructors: Karen Harris, M. Div. (Yoga Philosophy), Patrick Harestad (Anatomy), Traci Webb (Ayurveda). Includes a yoga retreat (last weekend).

SCHEDULE (approximate):
Fri: 7 - 9 p.m.
Sat: 10 a.m. - 1p.m. and 2 - 6:30 p.m.
Sun: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. and 2 – 5:30 p.m

Immersion Pre-requisites: 1 year of yoga practice, 30 hours Anusara Yoga experience, and genuine enthusiasm for yoga.

REGISTRATION: Arcata application coming soon.
Go to Ashland Yoga Center for Ashland application.
Contact robyn@innerfreedomyoga.com with any questions.

FEES:
$1195 - 1350 depending on payment plan. Details coming soon.

Pay with Pay Pal for a small fee and use your credit card!

Choose Your Payment Option

Updated Pay Pal option coming soon!
Drop-Ins: Permitted for Anatomy and Philosophy Classes only, with prior consent.
Please inquire about the schedule and fees.

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TEACHER TRAININGS
Danurasana assist

LEVEL 1 TEACHER TRAINING: September, 2010 - January, 2011.

LEVEL 2 TEACHER TRAINING: starts November of 2010

YOGA THERAPY TRAINING - Spring 2011: with Robyn and Patrick. Details coming soon!

VISITING INSTRUCTORS and LOCAL EVENTS
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!


Bhagavan Das	Christina Sell	Sundari Lucey

September 25 : Canceled!
November 5 - 7: Certified Anusara Instructor, Christina Sell from Austin.
January 28 - 30: Certified Anusara Instructor, Sundari Lucey from Jackson.
April...TBA....: Certified Anusara Instructor Jeanie Manchester from Boulder.

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

January 24: Pahoa, HI. A Celebration of Life. All Levels class. 2:30 - 4 pm.

January 30: Pahoa, HI. Yoga Therapy and Somatics for Neck and Shoulders. 2 - 4:30 pm. $25 advance, $30 door. Contact: groups@kalani.com.

February 21: Takilma, Oregon. Sunday 10 am - Noon. Align with the Divine:
An Embodied Celebration of Community. All levels workshop. $15.

April 23 – 25, 2010: Ashland, Oregon: Returning to Source:
Contact: Vanessa: yoga1@opendoor.com. More info: www.ashlandyogacenter.com

September 10 - 12: Powell River, B.C., Canada: Align with the Divine Weekend Workshops. Contact: Jan Padgett, jpadgett@shaw.ca

October 22 - 24 : Middlebury, Vermont: Returning to Source: Weekend workshops and Teacher Training. www.ottercreekyoga.com.

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TEACHER TRAINING

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 Outdoor Store, in the center of town, just south of 9th St.

Registration:
For advance payment for all workshops, unless otherwise noted, please first call Robyn at (707) 440-2111, or email robyn@innerfreedomyoga.com. Then send your check or money-order payable to Inner Freedom Yoga, c/o the Community Yoga Center, 890 G St., Arcata, CA 95521.

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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