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Ed & Laura Summer Master Class Series @ YogaHome Mariemont

Ashley — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:04:09 +0000

Summer Master Series: 2 Hour Master Class With Ed Dailey and Laura Tyree

Friday Evening 6:00-8:00 PM YogaHome Mariemont

~June 7th ~July 19th ~Aug 23rd~ Price: $49.00 Per Class

Register Here

June 7th 6-8PM

July 19th 6-8 PM

Aug 23rd 6-8 PM

Ed Dailey: RN, RYT, RNPA, a nurse for more than 19 years, has worked in several clinical settings, including psychiatry, post-surgical, oncology, HIV medicine, and the operating room. He is a graduate and Master Teacher of the Urban Zen Integrative Therapy (UZIT) Program, offered by the Urban Zen Foundation, and spent 18 months implementing yoga therapy at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York City and programs at Kent State, OH. Dailey is one of fewer than 100 nurses in the nation who has received extensive training as the RN Patient Advocates™ (RNPA) program. He has also spent more than a decade studying yoga with acclaimed teacher Rodney Yee. Recently, Daily implemented a pilot program utilizing the UZIT modalities at the University of Connecticut Health Center in Farmington, Connecticut. Ed Dailey has also studied under Ramanad Patel, a longtime student of BKS Iyengar. As an RN and an RNPA, Dailey continues to work in the operating rooms in hospitals in both Manhattan and Connecticut, and his yoga teaching takes him across the country.

Laura Tyree: first trained with Jan Campbell and the rigorous Iyengar Yoga Method in 1986, while recovering from a sports related injury from college. She began teaching in 1990 after meeting teachers Erich Schiffmann and Rodney Yee. Internal awareness, breath, and compassionate purpose lead her to deepen her practice and her studies. Co-founder of Yoga Source in Nashville TN (1996), she began to teach in earnest and found an even deeper love in the continued sharing of the yoga knowledge. After many years of practice and study with Rodney, Erich and other dedicated and renowned teachers, she continues to hone her teaching skills and explore her personal growth. Laura opened the Florida doors of Dragonfly Yoga Studies January of 2001, consolidating her training programs into one, 13 month long teacher’s course. With her love of adventure and nature, she now travels to facilitate yoga asana workshops and teacher trainings throughout the Southeast, and enjoys teaching public classes and her year-long teacher training programs in Florida, Mississippi and Tennessee. Her current studies in yoga are with Rodney and Colleen Yee, as she and her partner Ed Dailey plan the 2014 Urban Zen Integrative Yoga training program to launch in Ft Walton Beach. Her personal approach to the eight-limb path, japa and meditation practice, and the study of ayurveda, anatomy, physiology, and psychology all blend beautifully with her life experience and teaching skills. Introspection and sincerity along with her warm humor encourage students to utilize the practice to deepen their awareness, and to open to their unique beauty and strengths. Her favorite teachers include: Erich Schiffmann, Rodney Yee, Colleen Yee, Jan Campbell, JJ Gormley, Doug Keller, and Swami Jaya Devi Bhagavati.

Rod Stryker- 4 Desires @ YogaHome

Ashley — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 13:47:50 +0000

The Four Desires is nothing less than a roadmap to achieving your most fulfilled life, a process that teaches you how to embody and share with the world your own unique expression of yoga’s most essential teachings, namely auspiciousness––a life of happiness and success. In short, this is a weekend that will empower you to fulfill your destiny. Throughout the weekend, Rod will guide you through a step-by-step process to uncover your soul’s unique purpose (dharma) and unlock your capacity to achieve it at every level. You will also delve into yogic science for manifesting intention, learn to cultivate intuition, and undo unconscious patterns that sabotage fulfillment. Rod will guide you through journaling and self-inquiry exercises, meditation, as well as some asana, pranayama, and Yoga Nidra (yoga’s systematic approach to complete relaxation) practices.

This is a deep and life-changing event, a yoga training like no other, led by a master guide and practitioner.

More about Rod and the 4 Desires: http://rodstryker.com/four-desires

Weekend Workshop Schedule: @ YogaHome Mariemont

5 3 hour intensive sessions with Rod Stryker

Friday: 5:30- 8:30

Saturday: 9:30 am -12:30 pm and 2:30 pm-5:30 pm

Sunday: 9:30 am-12:30 pm and 2:30 pm -5:30 pm

Early Bird Full Weekend Price: $250.00 (Aug. 1)

Full Weekend Price: $295.00

Single sessions not applicable for this weekend with Rod Stryker, the 4-desires course work builds on itself, and in a beautiful Immersion weekend.

Register HERE for 4 Desires

w/ Rod Stryker @ YogaHome Mariemont

Rod Stryker:

The founder of ParaYoga, Rod Stryker, is widely considered to be one of the preeminent yoga and meditation teachers in the United States. He is renowned for his depth of knowledge, practical wisdom, and unique ability to transmit the deepest aspect of the teachings and practices to modern audiences and students from all walks of life. Rod has taught for more than thirty years, training teachers leading corporate seminars, yoga retreats, and workshops throughout the world.

Acclaimed as a leading voice for the ancient traditions, accomplished Yogi, teacher, lecturer, and writer, Rod’s down-to-earth approach is informed as much by his mastery of the sublime teachings, as it is by his love of life and devotion to his wife and four children.

Rod is the author of The Four Desires: Creating a Life of Purpose, Happiness, Prosperity and Freedom. He is on the advisory boards of the Kripalu Institute for Extraordinary Living, the Give Back Yoga Foundation and Yoga International magazine. He serves on the Board of Directors of the Himalayan Institute.

“There is a pristine place in each of us that is of the same stuff that lights the most distant star. Recognize it and discover a power and insight that will guide you to flourish in every area of your life.” –– Rod Stryker

Rod’s study of Yoga began at the age 19. Three years later he began an intensive apprenticeship with internationally renowned Yoga master Kavi Yogiraj Mani Finger. Rod became a dedicated part of this spiritual lineage that included some of India’s leading Yoga Masters of the past century including: Paramhamsa Yogananda, Swami Sivananda of Rishikesh, Kaviyogi Maharshi Shuddhananda Bharati, and Sri Ramana Maharishi. In addition to his discipleship with Mani, Rod studied closely under Mani’s son, Yogiraj Alan Finger. Eventually Rod would become his teachers’ only American disciple to be given the title Yogiraj, master of Yoga.

Yoga Dub

Ashley — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 16:51:15 +0000

YogaDub- May 25th 7:00 PM @ Oakley YogaHome

YogaHome Explores the Spectrum of VIBRATION:
Yoga Dub @ YogaHome
An asana and mantra class to play the instrument of the body/mind with the WINDS of PRANA, that will turn into a bumpin’ saturday night dance, dub experience.

Class Soundtrack:
DubStep:
“tightly coiled productions with overwhelming bass lines and reverberant drum patterns, clipped samples, and occasional vocals.”

Binaural Beats:
“The brain produces a phenomenon resulting in low-frequency pulsations in the amplitude and sound localization of a perceived sound when two tones at slightly different frequencies are presented separately”

Expect Heavy Filthy Dub, spoken word, mantra, Gamma/Alpha/Detla, projections…

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Yoga eARTh- Summer Kids Camp

Ashley — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 16:37:01 +0000

YOGA eARTh-

Summer Kid’s Art and Yoga Camp

Let the young inquisitive minds of our children explore & enjoy the practice of yoga & art!

Lead by Registered Yoga Teacher & Art Education Specialist Amy J. Banfield, Nature Enthusiast & Registered Yoga Teacher Christopher Cox and Assistant Natalia Jones

5 Day Summer Camp

July 8-12 (YogaHome Mariemont)

11am-5pm

*Kids are to bring a packed lunch with them
*One healthy snack will be provided daily
Ages 8-12

An opportunity this summer to explore & engage in:

Yoga
Community building activities
Art projects
Journaling
Mini-mediations
Nature awareness & appreciation

Art projects will include:
Dreamcatchers
Watercolors
Group artworks
Mandala creation & color exploration
Designing & embellishing vases & pots for planting
Plus more!

Pricing:
$249/child
or 2 Peas in a Pod Special $450
(includes materials)

Earlybird Special until May 25th
$230/child
or 2 Peas in a Pod Special $400

REGISTER HERE

A Day to THE DIVINE MOTHER

Ashley — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 12:59:35 +0000

A Day to Divine Mother

w/ Sasha Simone and Ashley Hunt

Tracy Hunt will play the crystal singing bowls, and discuss the metaphysical healing properties of crystals

Practice, Share and Celebrate with Your Momma, Sister and Best Friend. Honoring the Sacred Feminine

May 4th @ YogaHome Oakley- 12:30-3:30 PM

Join Sasha Simone and S. Ashley Hunt, Urban Zen Integrative Therapists, Ecstatic Dance Teacher and Yoginis, for a beautiful day celebrating the most high in yourself, our STRONG COMPASSIONATE Mothers and sacred women in our LIVES! Sasha and Ashley are both Urban Zen Integrative Therapists, and worked together in NYC and Haiti, sharing the work of Urban Zen.

Resister Here

Pricing:

Single: $55.00

Pair: $100.00

Knowing the Sacred Feminine Within

Sasha Simone is a beautiful being, gifted healer and is deeply connected to mother earth and beauty of the human body. She will lead us through an ecstatic free form movement journey. We will move and express ourselves through the spectrum of emotions, however the heart chooses to reveal itself.

Then settle and reflect upon our own power and wisdom through a restorative yoga practice using oils and crystals. Throughout the restorative practice we will be using the essential oil Invision and the sacred healing power of amethyst. After the practice we will have time to rejoice in community, play in the oils, stones and jewelry and further our connection to the sacred women in our lives.

Let’s Learn more about the Oils and Metaphysical Crystals with Tracy Hunt:

Envision, Amethyst Aroma baskets will be available for purchase at the workshop, so you can take these divine scents and stones home

Envision Essential Oil Blend: stimulates creativity and resourcefulness, encouraging renewed faith in the future and the ability to maintain the emotional fortitude necessary to achieve goals and dreams. Sometimes in life, for a variety of reasons, people suppress their internal drive. Envision helps awaken and renew that drive to overcome fear and begin experiencing new, more rewarding dimensions.

Amethyst: The amethyst symbolizes humility, sincerity and spiritual wisdom . In the psychic and spiritual realms, amethyst is an excellent stone that can increase spirituality and enhance intuition. It does this by making a clear connection between the earth plane and other planes and worlds. Amethyst is also excellent for meditation and lucid dreaming. It is used to open one’s channels of vision and connection to divine knowledge. Amethyst also protects against psychic attacks, especially during spiritual work.

Yoga For Body Image

Ashley — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 22:01:08 +0000

Yoga For Body Image @ YogaHome

Monday Night – 6:30-8:00 PM

Yoga For Body Image: An open yoga class

Asana (yoga postures) and Pranayama (breath awareness) are technologies that can manipulate the mind/body connection, creating a beneficial shift physically and psychologically. This 2-hour class at YogaHome is structured to address the many aspects of our psyches and the needs of our physical form from a holistic approach. Through energetic structures, asanas and subtle exploration of the bodies energy we will open the window into ourselves. Expect to move as well as be rejuvenated with restorative postures that will close an energetically sound standing practice. We will also make time for community discussions, and sharing. Connecting to and hearing from each other is a large part of health, embracing ourselves and happiness. This class is suitable for all levels and will encourage the development of community as we explore this sometimes untouched and fearful territory through the strength of connection and a supportive environment.

Literal definition of “Image”

- a reproduction or imitation of the form of a person or thing

- the optical counterpart of an object produced by an optical device

In an ancient and wisdom filled scripture, titled MA SRI BHAGAVAD GITA the highest aspect of the sacred self describes to the lower ego driven part of the self, that one is not the body. WE ARE NOT OUR BODIES??? The wise all-knowing one explains that it is classic misidentification of all humanity, to identify with the gross aspects of our realm, matter and therefore mistaking our divine identity as the body itself.

Alright, now go ahead and tell this to a body conscious female in 2013, living in North America, a culture of consumption, materialism and gender construction. Where everyday if we realize it or not we are bombarded with “rights”, “wrongs”, “imagery”, “language” and “classifications” that define the road of what it means to be a successful and attractive female in 2013. We are shoved into all sorts of uncomfortable boxes, subjected to judgments of our own culture. Most importantly conditioned behavior that we then turn inward and judge ourselves. Denying oneself, and distaste towards the self is a thought pattern that will rote us as a culture from the inside out.

See the definition of “Image” above. Suffering, self-loathing and aversion takes place right in this gap of image construction. We can never be, and will never be the reproduced image of mind and culture. Deep down inherently we are trying to be something that is not the totality of who we are. By only identifying and thinking we are our bodies we are afflicting self-harm and denying freedom and love to others in our lives.

Physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health is not a linear process. The mind will attempt to trick us and tell us otherwise. Thriving and well-being is an integrated process that moves our psyches and spirits towards realizing WHAT IS TRUE in the PRESENT MOMENT. Every millisecond the psyche and body are pulled in a thousand directions, constantly moving our attention out of the present moment. It is on these side roads of thought that we create a body-image or even a self-image that becomes a stumbling block on the road to acceptance and happiness.

What if we had a set of radical practices and tools to crack the mind wide open and connect to what is, and the totality of who we are, not what we “think” we “should” be… is it possible to embrace this physical form with out limiting it? Can I love and honor myself through the practice of attention and honesty?

So what are these practices?

Traditional yoga is a technology that shines the light of awareness onto the multifaceted human being. When done with mindfulness it illuminates all of our joy and all of our suffering. When we explore both ends of the spectrum we begin to navigate our own bodies and minds with honesty and truth.

- S. Ashley Hunt

Owner of YogaHome and Director of Teacher Training @ YogaHome

YogaHome-Cincinnati’s Home of Yoga Therapy

Ashley — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 20:38:07 +0000

YOGA Therapy @ YogaHome

Taking care of ourselves often is one of the hardest things to do. As a culture we are consstantly engaged in an outward manner from day to day, with busy and full lives, families, aspirations and commitments. Stress, over active minds, and very full lives can put a tremendous amount of strain on the physycal systems and take a toll on our mental health. As our own wells and energy reserves becomes depleted it becomes more of a challenge to offer genuine care and love to our many relationships and commitments. YogaHome offers therapeutically based yoga classes that support our well-being and balance in our lives.

We can not give what we don’t have. Taking care of oneself in a loving and compassionate way is the most radical thing we as a culture can do for the benefit of ourselves and every person we touch in our lives. ”Effective self-care leads to a sense of self-actualization without separateness from the greater context of our lives.” Says Rodney Yee.

YOGA THERAPY:

“Techniques that induce relaxation and reset the body’s natural coordination are crucial for healing. Harnessing the mind in the present moment prevents wasting excess energy on unnecessary stress. Steadying the breath not only occupies the mind it also unwinds physical tension by supplying fresh oxygen and increasing circulation. Attention to the breath brings us back to the essential rhythm and integration of our mind, bodies and spirits. Medidation offers a true sanctuary away from the rat race of our illusionary identifications. ”

- Rodney and Colleen Yee

HONORING YOURSELF through SELF-CARE and Yoga Therapy classes

YogaHome offers several classes between all three of our Locations that rebuild your own personal reserves of energy so you can FULLY Live YOUR LIFE!

1) Urban Zen Integrative Therapy with Owner of YogaHome Ashley Hunt

2) Yoga For Stress with Karen Johns

3) Restorative Yoga with Linda Becker

4) Essential Oil Yoga with Joan and Diane

5) Gentle Home Flow- Layla Gilman, Katy Knowles, Werner

6) Yoga Exploration with Karen Johns

7) Yoga Fundamentals with Josie and Sharon

PLEASE SEE OUR SCHEDULES for Exact times and LOCATIONS of all classes listed above.

Panditji Living Tantra Forum

Ashley — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 16:17:56 +0000

LIVING TANTRA TOUR

A 2 hour Lecture and discussion with the Head of the Himalayan Institute

@ Mariemont YogaHome May 18th 7:00 PM

Join the Living Tantra Movement now and discover how tantric teachings and techniques enhance and deepen yoga, meditation and Ayurveda practices.

Price:

Earlybird: $20

Click Here to Register

At the Door: $30

Pandit Rajamani Tigunait, PhD

Spiritual head of the Himalayan Institute, Pandit Tigunait is the successor of Swami Rama of the Himalayas. Lecturing and teaching worldwide for more than a quarter of a century, he is the author of fourteen books, including his autobiography Touched by Fire: The Ongoing Journey of a Spiritual Seeker, the best-selling At the Eleventh Hour: The Biography of Swami Rama of the Himalayas and a regular contributor to Yoga International magazine. Pandit Tigunait holds two doctorates: one in Sanskrit from the University of Allahabad in India, and another in Oriental Studies from the University of Pennsylvania. Family tradition gave Pandit Tigunait access to a vast range of spiritual wisdom preserved in both the written and oral traditions. Before meeting his master, Pandit Tigunait studied Sanskrit, the language of the ancient scriptures of India, as well as the languages of the Buddhist, Jaina, and Zorastrian traditions. In 1976, Swami Rama ordained Pandit Tigunait into the 5,000-year-old lineage of the Himalayan Masters.

LIVING TANTRA and Techniques:

Tantra is the key to a life of fulfillment and prosperity. This seminar is the gateway to a comprehensive understanding of Tantra and how the tantric approach to health, healing, spirituality, and religion empowers us to excel in every aspect of life. The underlying theme is the awakening of kundalini shakti at the navel center, the foundation for all forms of tantric practice. We’ll lay the groundwork for this crucial awakening with the practice of prana dharana. We’ll also explore the difference between tantric and non-tantric versions of yoga, meditation, and religion, and discover how Tantra has shaped astrology and ayurveda and influenced the art of India, Tibet, China, Japan, and Southeast Asia.

Rituals of Tantra:

This is an opportunity to explore the sacred nature of our body and the world around us so we can experience the joy that is our birthright. We will examine the scientific basis for tantric rituals and how these rituals awaken subtle forces of nature, ward off obstacles, and create conditions favorable to both worldly success and spiritual growth. We will explore both the mystery of the inner fire, which leads to inner awakening and personal empowerment, and the mystery of the fire ceremony, which leads to healing the natural world. We’ll learn how to select and combine ritual ingredients, build a sacred fire, apply the appropriate mantras, and infuse the entire practice with the inner fire residing at the navel center.

The Embodiment of Tantra:

Sri Vidya, the most sublime and rewarding of all tantric paths, leads to a direct experience of ourselves as a wave of beauty and bliss arising from the ocean of pure consciousness. In this seminar, you will come to understand your body as a living shrine and the chakras as altars in that shrine. You will learn how every thought, word, and action is an avenue for spiritual experience. These sessions will empower you to integrate all the practices of yoga and meditation into the fulfilling model of Sri Vidya and to discover which of the chakras is the most suitable center of practice for you.

Bhakti Vinyasa Project with Luna and Ashley Hunt

Ashley — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 15:33:32 +0000

The Bhakti Vinyasa Project

An Asana class with Live MUSIC, drums, guitar, harmonium, and the sweet song of Luna’s voice.

Intentional movement and asana linked with breath infused with the divine vibrations of sacred mantras.

TIME: 10:30 am -12:30 pm

LOCATION: YogaHome Oakley

Price: Drop-in rate: $16, or use your YogaHome class card

Please resister on Mind/Body Online YogaHome Oakley schedule, for the regularly scheduled Saturday morning class, labeled Bhakti Vinyasa Project with Ashley Hunt.

PURE LIVING FORUM

Ashley — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 18:31:51 +0000

Pure Living:

An Enlightening Forum on stress reduction, the health of your skin, the impact of your diet and detoxification of your environment

Pure Living by Pure Life Studio

YogaHome Oakley- Saturday April 13th 12:30-3:00

Click here to REGISTER

Building Youthful Rituals in your Own Life:

Join Mary Rasmusen , Michelle Graves who will share insights into lifestyle and stress reduction. These organic and accessible steps can be incorporated into our daily routines to promote long term health and beauty. Mary and Michelle will focus on several organic methods that can be easily in your own life. Small, mindful changes go a long way! Healthful tea, and samples will paint the picture of how to incorporate these ideas into your own life. Feel free to bring your own makeup to check ingredients to see if what you’re using is health promoting and not working against the beauty of your skin or inner health.

Mary Rasmussen:

At the Pure Life Studio, Mary loves inspiring people to take control of their health. Mary is a Certified Naturopath who utilizes simple detoxification measures to rid the body of harmful chemicals and heavy metals. As we know, today we are exposed to many toxins in our food, water, and air, which can accumulate in the cells of our body tissues causing reduced energy, weight gain, and a disruption of the body’s natural healing mechanisms.

Mary offers relaxing and healthy alternatives such as infrared saunas, body wraps, essential oils and oxygen treatments that detoxify as well as add nutrients through the skin. She teaches how to incorporate simple measures and diet purification programs that promote healthier eating and reduced cravings that fortify and bring the body into better balance for natural weight loss. She also emphasizes stress reduction and toxin reducing lifestyle routines and choices which can greatly contribute to overall anti-aging benefits and long term health. Mary’s personalized approach, educational insight and meeting people ‘where they’re at’ is what contributes to her success in creating the change that can transform lives for a better quality of life.

Michelle Graves:

Michelle Graves is CEO of SheOlogy Organics USA and a biochemist specializing in fruit seed oils. Her focus for almost two decades has been on organic skin care formulations that are radiation resistant and skin protectors. Hear her insights on the keys to healthy skin at any age. Through the years, she has seen the effect that dietary changes and choices in personal skin care products have allowed the body to utilize natures resources to heal which often results in dramatic improvements in many skin conditions that might normally be thought to require drugs.

Feel free to bring your own makeup to check ingredients to see if what you’re using is health promoting and not working against the beauty of your skin or inner health.