Calendar of Special Events
- - Please pre-register for your favorite events to make sure they aren’t cancelled! Most events require a minimum of 5 pre-registered participants one week prior to event. If the minimum is not met the event may be cancelled.
- - Please arrive at least 10 minutes prior to the scheduled start time to check in, settle in and ensure a timely start.
APRIL 2012
MOVIE NIGHT AT OJAS! Sunday, April 1st | 7:00 p.m.
Fire, Soul and Faith a documentary by Manoj Kumar Adhikari
An exclusive U.S. viewing of the documentary “Fire, Soul, and Faith” produced by Manoj Kumar Adhikari. The anthropological film explores the role that souls of the dead relatives/ancestors play in the Nepalese Hindu shamanistic and religious rituals. Manoj Adhikari will be present for the showing and available for discussion following the film. 71 minutes. Suggested donation $10. Light refreshments will be served. Click here to see a film trailer
Healing the Organs/Emotions with Sound
Mondays 7:30-9:00 p.m. | April 2nd-23rd
Instructor: Matthew Anziani
From the Wisdom Healing Qigong practice, you will learn to use healing imagery and sound to balance the flow of your life force energy, or Qi (chi) in each of the 5 vital organ systems resulting in emotional and physical well-being.Click here for full details. Drop-ins /newcomers welcome.
Tension/Trauma Release Exercises
Saturday, April 14th | 1:00-4:00 p.m
Instructor: Brooke Deputy
Practice seven simple exercises that release tension in the muscles, which in turn relaxes the anxiety of our minds. Deep held tensions can be a result of difficult life circumstances, immediate or prolonged stressful situations, or traumatic life experiences. TRE can restore a sense of peace and calm to the body and mind.
Click here for full details and/or to register online (early bird discount available)
Pratyahara: Harmonizing the Senses
Monday 7:30 – 9 p.m. | April 30th
Instructors: Nicole Becker & Matthew Anziani
Step into a healing sanctuary for the senses. Rest comfortably while being ministered to with soothing vocals and instruments, anointed with pure plant essential oils, and guided into relaxation with healing imagery meditation. A unique offering from two devoted healers and teachers. Enjoy an individual class or take as a series.
Click here to pre-register – This is a popular event, so please reserve your space!
MAY 2012
Intro to Yoga Series
3 Monday evenings, May 7-21 | 7:30-8:30 PM
Instructor: Carolyn Conner For those just starting out on the yoga mat. Regardless of age or ability, yoga can be accessible to every body. Let our expert instructor show you how yoga can work for you; introducing you to basic movements, use of props, breathing, and awareness practices safely and thoughtfully. Also great for those wanting to brush up on the basics. (Must be taken as series – $30)
PREVIOUS EVENTS
MARCH 2012
Healing the Organs/Emotions with Sound Mondays 7:30-9:00 p.m. | March 5, 12, 19 (drop-in’s welcome, or enjoy as a series) (next session April 2nd-23rd) Instructor: Matthew Anziani From the Wisdom Healing Qigong practice, you will learn to use healing imagery and sound to balance the flow of your life force energy, or Qi (chi) in each of the 5 vital organ systems resulting in emotional and physical well-being. Click here for full details and to pre-register. Drop-ins also welcome.
Pregnancy Movement & Labor Dance Workshop Sundays 1-2:30 p.m. | Spring Session March 4 – March 25 (drop-ins welcome) Instructor: Gingi Allen, doula, apprentice midwife, dancer, mother During pregnancy exercise benefits you and baby through increased energy, strength, and stamina. Specific movements encourage the baby into optimal positioning and help the cervix open more easily and labor progress smoothly. Baby and mama marinate in oxytocin while tuning inwards for the deep transformational dance of childbirth. 4-class package $64, drop-in $18 Click here see info video
Kid’s Yoga (ages 8-12) Spring Session: Tuesdays 4-5 p.m, March 20 – April 17 Instructor: Lisa Klein (certified kid’s yoga teacher, theater artist, storyteller extraordinaire)
Girls and boys ages 9-12 can enjoy the physical and mental benefits of Yoga through a combination of practice and play. Students will have room to be themselves as they develop strength, coordination, flexibility and concentration and learn about the Yoga’s underlying philosophy of kindness and compassion. 5-class series $50, Drop-in $15.
Pratyahara: Harmonizing the Senses Monday 7:30 – 9 p.m. | March 26 Instructors: Nicole Becker & Matthew Anziani Step into a healing sanctuary for the senses. Rest comfortably while being ministered to with soothing vocals and instruments, anointed with pure plant essential oils, and guided into relaxation with healing imagery meditation. A unique offering from two devoted healers and teachers. Enjoy an individual class or take as a series. Click here for full details and to pre-register. (Space is limited so pre-registration is recommended since we cannot guarantee drop-in space on the day of.)
The Real Cost of War – Dharma Talk & Meditation with Claude Anshin Thomas
Tuesday, December 6 | 7:30-9:00 p.m.
Vietnam vet, Zen monk, Non-violence advocate and author of, “At Hell’s Gate: A Soldier’s Journey”, Claude Anshin Thomas will give a talk and lead a meditation at Ojas Yoga Center as part of his Bay Area visit. Event is free but donations are welcome. Blankets and cushions for sitting are abundant, but chairs are limited. You are welcome to bring your own portable chair/backjack. Wheelchair accessible.
Journey to Stillness: Integrative Healing Retreat w/ Nicole Becker
Sunday, January 1, 2011 | 1-5 p.m. NEW TIME!
Focusing on Winter as a time to move inward, this mini-retreat will be an integrative healing practice to restore body and mind. Take a journey into stillness with mindful movement, live chant and healing sound, restorative postures, breathing practice and meditation. Led by Nicole Becker, music by Madhu. Click here for full detail and access to online regsitration
RECENT EVENTS
Shoulders & Neck: Anatomy and Therapeutic Movement
Sunday, November 13 | 1:00-5:00 PM
Instructors: Deane Juhan & Nicole Becker
Part of the “Structure of Movement” series, this workshop will address chronic tension patterns in the shoulders and neck. Through vibrant slides, experiential anatomy and therapeutic movement you will come away with a new understanding of the healthy use, alignment and integration of the shoulders and neck into everyday movements, including your yoga practice. Click here for more info or to register
A Day of Mindfulness
Saturday, October 22nd | 1:00-8:00 p.m.
Instructor: Daniel Doane
Come relax and enjoy a day of mindfulness meditation. We offer a simple day of sitting and walking meditation, a little yoga, discussion and teaching. Come for all or part of the day- drop in anytime. Suitable for all levels of meditation experience. Includes evening potluck meal break.
$30-$75 sliding scale, no one turned away for lack of funds. Really!
Sunday, October 2nd 1:00-3:30 p.m. | Rehab for Your Knees w/ Tia Ukpe
This workshop will empower you in your wn healing by learning what muscles and ligaments have an impact on the freedom of your knee; how you can create space and mobility in the joint. Tia Ukpe uses techniques from Yoga Tune Up, Restorative Exercise and hatha yoga to help people strengthen and heal. Suitable for people who have had knee surgery. more info…
Sunday, October 16th 1:00-5:00 p.m. | “Healthy Spine”
- part of the Stucture of Movement Series with Deane Juhan & Nicole Becker
A healthy and supple spine is your source of energy and the super-highway of the body’s intelligence. This innovative class combines simple movements drawn from therapeutic yoga, physical therapy and bodywork with experiential anatomy discussion and exploration. Will inlcude: individual postural assessment and practice of healthy actions of the spine to prevent or heal injuries and common misalignments. Plenty of time for questions! more info…
Sunday, September 18th 1:00-5:00 p.m. | Structure of Movement Series: “Body of Breath”
with Deane Juhan & Nicole Becker
Activate your self-healing capabilities with movement, breathing practices, meditations and hands-on therapies. A primary goal in Yoga practice is to increase breath capacity to improve detoxification and balance all the systems of the body, including calming the mind. Skilled breathing decreases harmful effects of stress and improves immunity. Due to popular demand, pre-registration is required for this workshop. more info…
Saturday, September 24th 2:00-4:00 p.m. | Vajrayogini Practice for Women
Led by Yoga teacher and Acupuncturist, Claudia Weitkemper, this practice has been performed by Tibetan nuns in their monasteries. It is a practice of cultivating our shakti(female/sexual) energy for healing, replenishment, rejuvenation, and on the bigger scale for healing our planet Mother Earth. more info…
Saturday, August 6th 1:00-4:00 p.m.: Trauma Releasing Exercises (TRE) with Brooke Deputy
Practice seven simple exercises that release tension in the muscles, which in turn relaxes the anxiety of our minds. Deep held tensions can be a result of difficult life circumstances, immediate or prolonged stressful situations, or traumatic life experiences. TRE can restore a sense of peace and calm to the body and mind. Click here for more info or to pre-register
August 11-August 14th: The Art of Living - Relieve stress and anxiety and learn breathing, meditation, low-impact yoga & philosophy as developed by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. Instructor: Satinder Grewal. Click here to learn more about the Art of Living Course and Foundation. Ojas membership discount does not apply to this event.
Sunday, August 21 1:00-5:00 p.m. The Pelvis: Foundation of movment, Fountain of Life with Deane Juhan and Nicole Becker. Misalignment of the pelvis during standing, sitting and moving can result in chronic hip and low back pain, sciatica as well as dysfunction in the digestive, reproductive, and nervous systems. Join experts Deane Juhan and Nicole Becker for the first of the “Structure of Movement Series”. Includes movement, hands-on techniques, and discussion. (click event title above for full details and/or to register) THIS EVENT SOLD OUT IN ONE WEEK!