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feel free to join Lorilee for a 3 week Journey into the world of Ayurveda - a sister science to Yoga.
This 6 hour lecture series will include the partaking of Ayurvedic teas and herbs as well as demonstrations for cleansing and balancing of the body.

Ayurveda is one of the oldest systems of natural health care, originating in the ancient traditions of India. Now considered one of the leading forms of holistic medicine available in the West, Ayurveda addresses all factors that influence our quality of life. This holistic science is the knowledge of complete balance of the body, mind and spirit at all levels. It includes in its consideration, longevity, rejuvenation and self-realization therapies through medicinal plants, diet, exercise, yoga, massage, aromas, mantras, meditation and other lifestyle factors.

Full Series: Metta Member $49 | Pre-register $54
Walk-ins (space permitting) $59

Week 1 -- The 5 great Elements: Understanding your specific constitution.
Register for single session $25.
In this session we will learn the qualities of the 5 elements and how they show themselves in our doshic make-up. We will explore our present state and what our ultimate balanced state would look like and learn tools to keep ourselves in balance.

Week 2 -- Prana, Agni and Ama. Register for single session $25.
Using Vital Energy and Internal Fire to Eliminate Toxicity.In this session we will explore various ways to increase and direct Prana in our bodies. We will look at the various types of toxicity and the way to build the Internal fire to aid in our healing.

Week 3 -- Ayurvedic Daily Routines for Cleansing and Optimum Health.
Register for single session $25.
Daily routine is a very important part of an Ayurvedic Lifestyle. Come learn the daily and seasonal routines and cleanses to maintain a balanced life.

Finally here – photos from the Phoenician Rising VI.
feel free to find yourself … relive the charming morning with Kat, and the enlightening energy of more than 100 happy yogis and yoginis practicing together
for a good cause. Over $1000 went to the No Kill Maricopa thanks to your generous donations and the support of the Phoenician.
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feel free to jumpstart your day with this blend of yogic inspiration, breath work, meditation and movement.

Exhale! (Restorative & Yin) -- Release the tension in the body and mind by relaxing and rejuvenating in this class dedicated to nurturing your body. Move deeply into your body with gentle, supported poses held for longer periods of time. Karin has taught movement and fitness for over 30 years. She continues to design yoga classes that match our evolving lifestyles with the flow of the seasons. The saying, “to teach what you want to learn”, inspires her to continue her studies in anatomy, ayurveda, aromatherapy and many aspects of well-being and prosperous health. To benefit and enhance the energy of our homes in relation to our inner body space, her business, Haven and Earth was created www.havenandearth.net.

Yin Yoga -- A mellow, meditative practice with deeply held poses to release tension and stiffness in your back, hips, shoulders and legs. Alignment and the healing/therapeutic approach is a key element of this class, accompanied by thoughtfully chosen themes, music and readings. Our Yin teacher Mimi loves to move! Her classes are informed by her 25 years of dance and performance experience. She studied dance & ballet and has performed with Opendance since 1994. Due to injuries from a car accident she lived with neck and back pain for 10 years. Using yoga techniques she is now pain free and is committed to helping others heal themselves. Mimi focuses on yoga anatomy, deep stretching and pain/stress reduction. Mimi published 3 Instructional Yoga DVDs - more info visit www.mimisolaire.com