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"Yoga serves the individual, and does so through inviting transformation rather than by giving information." Desikachar
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YOGA FOR THE SPECIAL CHILD IN THE TRUCKEE MEADOWS - In 1998 Kathy Randolph saw an ad for the book Yoga for the Special Child in Yoga Journal and ordered it. It arrived out of the first printing in English, since it was written by Sonia Sumar in her native language Portuguese. Kathy read it in one weekend, and immediately signed up to take the Yoga for the Special Child training in July of 1999, the next available class. She started teaching her first Yoga for the Special Child private class two days after arriving home from the training, and had enough students to start group classes by October, 1999. In the meantime Holly Laughton took the training in September of 1999. She began teaching immediately upon her return. Stacy Gumfory-Esquibel took the training in 2001. All three teachers are still teaching in 2008, but more are needed. Since that beginning in 1999, Yoga for the Special Child has been recognized as a valuable therapy by local parents, physical therapists, occupational therapists, doctors, and case workers for local agencies. Yoga for the Special Child is recognized as therapy by the State of Nevada, and families may be able to receive funding from Sierra Regional Center, Rural Regional Center, Washoe County Social Services, VSA, TruVista and others. Local schools, preschools, after school programs and day camps also offer Yoga for the Special Child in their classrooms. The demand for more classes, especially in after school time slots, has exceeded what three teachers can offer. Yoga for the Special Child has been taught in Reno, Sparks, Carson City, Fallon, Fernley, Gerlach and Colfax. Requests have also been received for classes in Truckee and Tahoe. In order to meet the call for more private and group classes for local children and adults with special needs, Sonia Sumar, an internationally renowned yoga therapist and the creator of Yoga for the Special Child, brought her Basic Certification program to Reno for the first time in June of 2008. A class of 17 new teachers graduated as Certified Practitioners of Yoga for the Special Child. Six of these new teachers are from our area, and all of them are now teaching. Our new teachers are located in Reno, Sparks, Virginia City and Incline Village, allowing the program to reach students in a much larger area. The training in June was in such demand that after filling the program ten applicants were put on a wait list, and another Basic Certification training has been scheduled for October 25 through 31, 2008. Sonia has also agreed to bring her Advanced trainings to Reno, beginning with Advanced #1 in 2009. After completing the Basic Certification and Advanced Programs 1 through 4, the student is a Certified Hatha Yoga Teacher in a program accredited by the International Yoga Teachers Association at the 200 hour level. In 1999, Ian Zehner was the first Yoga for the Special Child student in Reno. Since then hundreds of children have been served, both in private and group classes at The Yoga Center in Reno, and at area preschools, schools and after school and summer day camp programs. Many of them still enjoy children’s classes, and some of them now continue their yoga practices in adult classes. Adults with special needs have attended classes at The Yoga Center and in various local facilities including Washoe Arc, High Sierra Industries, group homes, rehabilitation centers and clinics. We are delighted to welcome our new Yoga for the Special Child teachers, and hope we never fail to serve a student because of time conflicts or full schedules again. We are actively seeking people from our area to take the October training and hope to see you there....read more
Yoga for Scleroderma Video Now on DVD! - Kathy Randolph has created this wonderful video for the sufferers of scleroderma everywhere. This practice consists of a sequence of floor exercises, standing poses, inverted postures, and breathing and relaxation techniques. All are performed with modifications for physical limitations associated with scleroderma and all can be done while sitting on the edge of or lying on a bed. Only $20 with free shipping you can purchase this video at www.scleroderma.org/store/store-video.shtm look for the order form on the right above the video. For more info call 1-800-722-HOPE or email Kathy.
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Carson City Yoga - Join Angela for beginning, intermediate, advanced and prenatal yoga classes at... Kula - Carson City's new Yoga Co-operative! Located at 343 Fairview Drive, Suite 204 - In the Fairview Square across the street from Lowe's
Pleasant Valley Sanctuary - Now accepting applications for rental space at this scenic yoga and meditation retreat in the Sierra NV foothills. This is a valuable opportunity to take part in a small spiritual community endeavor centered around spiritual living, yoga and meditation while in tune with the grace of Yogananda.
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YOGA FOR THE SPECIAL CHILD™ Hatha yoga is an ancient set of physical and mental practices designed to bring the body, mind and breath into balance. In the physical postures, called asanas, we gain control of the body by increasing flexibility, balance, strength, and motor coordination while toning muscle and nerve groups and benefiting the organs and endocrine glands. In the breathing exercises, called pranayama, we learn to breathe fully and efficiently, increasing oxygenation of the brain, the release of toxins from the body, and clarity and focus of mind...continued . . . . . YOGA FOR EVERY BODY: A common misconception is that you have to be flexible to begin a yoga practice; the truth however, is that flexibility is a result, not a prerequisite – a very important distinction. You also gain strength, balance and coordination from the physical poses, and improved circulation and stress relief from the breathing exercises. Yoga really is for people of all ages, sizes and physical condition. Many beginners benefit from the use of props. Props help with proper alignment, and provide support to the muscles, minimizing strain. A strap, a folded blanket, a block or a chair can allow a new student to do the poses safely and correctly right from the start. Here are some examples of the use of props in forward bends....continued . . . . . YOGA FOR SCLERODERMA I. HOW IT HAPPENED. . . . . . PRACTICAL HINTS FOR MEDITATION 1. Regularity: Set aside the same time or times each day for your meditation. Recommended are dawn (just after awakening), twilight, high noon, and midnight. Another time is in the evening, just before bedtime. It's also easier to meditate on an empty stomach (2-3 hours after meals). 2. Exercise: If you have time, exercise a little before you meditate. Yoga postures are an excellent way to relax the body and mind before meditation. Paramhansa Yogananda's Energization Exercises are also highly recommended. 3. Location: Set aside a room, or small part of a room, just for meditation. Try to find as quiet a spot as possible; if this is difficult, try using foam earplugs or headphones to block out the noise. Be sure the room is not stuffy and a little on the cool side; a blanket or shawl to wrap up in is nice....meditation continued
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