Thursday, May 14, 2015

H.S. ARUN WORKSHOP AT ALCOVE YOGA HOUSTON, JULY 13, 14, 15

H. S. ARUN is coming to Alcove Yoga. Arunji is a world-renowned Advanced Iyengar Yoga teacher who recently published a book called Experiment and Experience on the Chair. In Bangalore, at his home studio, Arun teaches for groups of 70 students and more; here in Houston we will have him in small groups, with a maximum of 15 students.  Arun is dynamic, fun, and extremely creative in the use of props to help the practitioner achieve a deeper experience of yoga.


The sessions are organized as follows: 
  • Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
  • Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
You must have 6 months consistent practice of Iyengar Yoga, but all levels are welcome. 
Price is $40 per session; $108 for 3 sessions.
Alcove Yoga Monthly Members get an automatic 15% discount on purchase. 

Sunday, April 5, 2015

MARATHON YOGA PRACTICE and IYNAUS / IYASCUS MEMBERSHIP DRIVE

Please join the Iyengar Yoga National Association (IYNAUS) and the Iyengar Yoga Association of the South Central U.S. (IYASCUS).

Your membership dues of $60 annually supports our organizations which are active in the following: disseminating information about Iyengar yoga events; publication of Yoga Samachar magazine, and electronic newsletters; provision of scholarships for students in need; maintaining the standards of certification for teachers; the organization of conventions and continuing educational opportunites for teachers, as well as conferences with senior teachers for non-teacher members. WE NEED YOU! And your valid membership admits you to a FREE MARATHON YOGA PRACTICE at Alcove Yoga.

We will call out the name of the pose and tell you how much time will be devoted to it. For example, "Utthita Trikonasana, 1 minute each side." We'll tell you when to come out of the pose, and then name the next pose. We will tell you the name in English and you can look around at others if you're unsure of what to do-- no big deal! Just show up and do the best you can. 

DETAILS:
  • Saturday, 4/11, 2-5pm at Alcove Yoga (637 Cortlandt Street, Houston TX 77007)
  • Over 60 postures will be called out with time given for the practice of each one
  • No "teaching," just someone telling you what to practice. You get whatever props you need.
  • light refreshments served after class
  • please email us to let us know you're coming. (space is limited)
Here's a link to join IYNAUS. On the second page of the form, please choose IYASCUS as your regional association (South Central).



Thank you !!!
Pauline

Monday, March 9, 2015

AYURVEDA AND YOGA WORKSHOP MARCH 13-15

Peggy Kelley is coming to Houston to give a workshop March 13, 14, and 15 on Iyengar Yoga and Ayurveda. The workshop will be held at Yoga Heart Studio in Houston, 5959 Westheimer. Ste 210. 

Schedule: 
Friday, March 13: 6-8 PM $45
Saturday, March 14, 1-4 PM $70
Sunday, March 15, 10 AM  to 1 PM, $70.


Monday, February 23, 2015

TWO NEW CLASSES AT YOGA BHAVANA


Annette Raj is announcing two new classes at her studio, Yoga Bhavana. 

Level 1             
Tuesday, 5:30 - 7:00 pm
Begins March 3
 
Gentle/55+
Thursday, 12 - 1:00 pm
Begins March 5
 
 

Wednesday, October 15, 2014

ASSESSMENT FOR INTRODUCTORY 2 IN HOUSTON on 10/25 and 10/26 -PLEASE VOLUNTEER

The Houston Iyengar Yoga Studio is once again hosting the IYNAUS assessment of teaching candidates on the weekend of October 25-26. We need experienced Iyengar yoga students from all Houston studios to participate.

Volunteer Student Requirements: Students must

  • be able without injuries that require special props or modifications
  • not be menstruating or pregnant on the day of the assessment
  • be able to practice headstand at the wall
  • be able to come into shoulder stand 
The assessment classes are 40 minutes. The teaching candidate teaches six postures to you, the volunteer students. Each volunteer is expected to participate for 2 consecutive classes, as listed in EACH time slot given below.  For example, if you choose 3:30 to 5:10 on Saturday afternoon, you'll be volunteering to be a student in two, consecutive 40-minute classes, with two different teachers. 

Saturday, October 25th: 

8:00 am to 9:40 am
10:00 to 11:40 am
1:30 pm to 3:10 pm
3:30 pm to 5:10 pm

Sunday, October 26th:

9:00 am to 10:40 am
11:00 am to 11:40 am. 

Contact Constance Braden or Call 713-527-9100 to sign up.  We need a minimum of 6 students per class. Thank you!

Tuesday, October 7, 2014

NEW SATURDAY WORKSHOP AT ALCOVE YOGA--FORWARD BENDS AND ARM BALANCES

New Saturday Workshop at Alcove Yoga

Sign up now to reserve your space!


Forward Bends to Arm Balances 
Nov. 22, 2-4:30pm
$40
In this workshop we will use forward bends to prepare the groins and hips for the compactness needed in arm balances. Must have healthy shoulders. 


   


Alcove Yoga Monthly Unlimited members receive 20% discount automatically on purchase screen. 

Space is limited. 

(713) 303-9809
637 Cortlandt Street, Houston, TX 77007
A boutique studio in the heart of the Houston Heights

Monday, September 22, 2014

REBECCA LERNER WORKSHOP AT HOUSTON IYENGAR YOGA STUDIO SEPT. 26-28

Senior Iyengar Yoga Teacher Rebecca Lerner will offer a workshop this coming weekend at HIYS.





Here are the Class times:

Friday: 6-8 pm, $45
Saturday 9-12, $65
Saturday 3-5, $45
Sunday 9-12, $65

Register for the entire workshop for $200. Contact Constance or Joyce at HIYS, 713-527-9100