The Handstand: The feeling of true and total homeostasis can be felt when a balance in this posture is achieved. In this workshop you will work on how to approach a handstand practice from the entry point, and then how to balance once up. You will have the option to explore variations of entry such as jumping and pressing as well as variations in the balance such as hanuman and scorpion.

For all postures, Julie hopes that many of you will experiment with moving away from the wall. She will make sure that in transitioning to the middle of the room, you understand the principles behind falling out of the pose with ease and grace.

*These workshops are not recommended for those who have neck or shoulder injuries, high blood pressure, and glaucoma or other eye issues. If you have any other condition and are not sure if you can do this workshop, please do not hesitate to ask!

~ Fine tune your observation skills ~ Enhance alignment and energy flow for your students ~ Protect your own alignment and safety while doing hands on ~ Give and receive safe asana adjustments ~ Review variations and modifications

These workshops will have a maximum of 12 people with 2 assistants, making it more like a group private, in order to get the most out of the experience. Come with questions and there will be time for Q&A to go over your individual needs.

Continuing education credit is available from Yoga Alliance for these workshops.

Due to limited availability and high demand, there is a two week cancellation policy for these workshops.

In an inspirational studio, glowing with candles and filled with gentle soothing music, Jillian Pransky will lead you through a unique series of Restorative yoga poses, peaceful flowing stretches, deep relaxation, and metta meditation. As you move through this special sequence, you will release blocked energy and tension as you relax into a sense of spaciousness and open-heartedness.

Restorative Yoga poses are simple yet profound. You relax and allow your body to melt open as you lay over props such as bolsters and blankets. With the help of gravity and intention you can surrender, layers deeply held tension. Muscles release, the mind calms, and the heart softens.

For an extra special treat, while you enjoy these delicious poses, you will receive gentle hands-on attention. You will leave feeling connected, open, and as if you just returned from a week long vacation!

BIO: Jillian Pransky is Director of Restorative Yoga Training for Yoga Works and co-director of the Bright Spirit Yoga Teacher Training. She teaches around the country and at Kripalu, Omega, Mohonk and with Feathered Pipe Ranch. Her Relaxmore CD has garnered excellent reviews from many including the famous Dr. Memhet Oz. She has been featured in Yoga Journal, Self Magazine, appeared on CNN, and stars in YOGA 101: A Yoga Experience For High School Students. Her initial training is with Alan Finger and she was initiated into the ISHTA lineage in 1998. She also draws from extensive study with Pema Chodron, Erich Schiffmann, and John Friend. But these days, her greatest teacher is her 6- year-old, William, who constantly draws Jillian into the deepest gifts of yoga – compassion, mindfulness, presence, joy, patience, and infinite optimism.

Flexibility at all stages of life is key to our well-being. In this workshop, Julie will guide you through asanas designed to open up your joints, muscles, and other soft tissues (ligaments, tendons).

The word Tha in Sanskrit means energy of the moon. The asanas Julie will teach you in this workshop will all carry qualities of the moon; they will be cooling, calming, and quieting to the mind. They will focus on opening up all of your chakras (especially Muladahara, Svadistana, and Manipura) so that your unconscious thoughts, memories, and emotions embedded deeply in the subtle body can emerge and release. Embracing Tha qualities will enable you to move closer towards inner peace.

Each posture will be held for approximately 3-5 minutes. Many modifications and variations will be given to accommodate all conditions.

Date: Monday, Feb 22, 2010

Time: 7-8:15pm

Price: $30 in advance, $35 day of

Julie was born in New York City and was an Olympic aspiring gymnast through the age of 15. She brings her life-long passion for health and wellness; mind and body to her classes. Julie blends various asana, pranayama, and meditation techniques to provide her students with a dynamic, precise, strong, and meaningful practice. She specializes in the core and how students need to use it to advance their practice. She also teaches Power Yoga classes to rock music bringing joy, memories, and exuberance to her classes. Julie is a senior teacher at ISHTA. She teaches the 200 hour and 300 hour teacher trainings in addition to her classes. Julie is registered with Yoga Alliance of America.

Over 25 million Americans are treated with antidepressants each year and millions more admit that they are depressed. The entire practice of yoga is to experience ourselves as the jivamuktin – the awakened soul in this life. If you are not living fully you will be in some fashion depressed, and our practice is designed to bring about our liberation.

In this workshop we will begin to discuss the complex interplay between the brain and endocrine, nervous, and immune systems which all contribute to our emotional well-being. We will explore practical, concrete tools drawing from yoga philosophy, asana, pranayama, diet, and supplements to begin to clear away the fog of depression and help reveal the sattvic state of healing and peace.

Kristin Leal is a 500+ ERYT having completed numerous teacher trainings with Adrienne Burke (a senior Jivamukti teacher), Rodney Yee, and Betsey Downing Ph.D. In 1995, she graduated from the Swedish Institute for massage therapy and became a licensed massage therapist and Reiki practitioner. She has led many workshops and teacher trainings around the city and in 2005 Kristin created the Kaya Yoga teacher training and an advanced anatomy series to share her passion for the miracle of the human body and the liberating potential of movement.

She is a co-author of the book, The Yoga Fan which has been reviewed as being an indispensable guide for the serious yoga student”. Kristin is currently working toward becoming a Doctor of Naturopathy and writing her second book, applying the ancient yoga philosophies to modern day relationships.

Kristin’s classes are a challenging mix of strong anatomical alignment and powerful vinyasa flow all while maintaining a sense of humor and a connection to the Divine. Her classes are influenced by everything from quantum physics to her new love of the trapeze but most of all the beautiful teachings of Alan Finger with whom she is honored to teach alongside.

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Cancellation policy – Full pre-payment at the time of enrollment is required to reserve a space in workshops. Refunds are given for cancellations made 48 hours or more prior to workshop start date. Cancellations made less than 48 hours prior to workshop start date are non refundable. If ISHTA yoga cancels the workshop, a full credit or refund will be issued. ISHTA yoga reserves the right to amend this policy at its discretion on a case by case basis.