One-day Fundamentals of Yoga workshop April 27

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(541) 994-9994

info@lincolncity-culturalcenter.org

Lincoln City Cultural Center

540 NE Hwy 101

Lincoln City, OR 97367

TAX ID No: 91-1821013

LINCOLN CITY – New Moon Yoga, a program of the nonprofit Lincoln City Cultural Center, has announced two new educational opportunities for curious and aspiring yogis. Both will be held at the New Moon Yoga Studio, inside the Center at 540 NE Hwy. 101 in Lincoln City. Pre-registration is recommended.

Saturday, April 27 Fundamentals of Yoga
Two-Part Workshop (9:30-11:30 am, 1:30-3:30 pm), $25 for both

Taught by Portland’s highly regarded yoga scholar and instructor Casey Palmer, in two 120-minute sessions open to both experienced yogis and beginners interested in the practice and philosophy of the yoga tradition.

The morning class, 9:30 am-11:30 am, will focus on yoga asanas (postures) and vinyasa (linking breath to movement). The afternoon session, 1:30-3:30 pm, will consist of a discussion of yoga philosophy, including the principles embodied in yoga’s basic text, the 2000-year-old Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. Chai and light refreshments will be served. Both sessions will take place at the Cultural Center’s New Moon yoga studio,

Fee for both sessions is $25. Those who wish to take only the afternoon session may attend on a donation-only basis. All fees and donations will help compensate the instructor and reimburse his travel expenses.

Casey Palmer is the founder of Near East Yoga, which has served as Portland, Oregon’s foremost “shala” for the practice of Mysore-style Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga for the past 20 years. Palmer’s yoga studies began in 1996 and his deep interest in its teachings led him to explore a variety of related fields, from Tibetan Vajrayana Buddhism to Eastern astrology, to western yoga and its paths of self-inquiry. Palmer teaches yoga philosophy, which can be dense and often inaccessibly esoteric, in a relatable and humanistic way and his guidance in the physical practices of yoga are also geared toward finding meaning beyond appearances and physical prowess. He is known for his warm presence, thoughtful instruction, and for fostering deep and honest discourse in his classes and workshops.

Although walk-ins will be accommodated as much as possible, workshop capacity is limited and advance registration is suggested to secure a spot. To register, go to lincolncity-culturalcenter.org/new-moon-yoga.

Sundays, April 28-May 26 Beginner Yoga Series, 3 pm

Five 75-minute sessions held every Sunday at 3 pm, $65 for full series or $15 drop-in

In this series, taught by Brady Jansen and Reanna Shaw, students can learn the skills they need to safely and confidently practice yoga in a class, at home or online. Jansen and Shaw, both experienced and certified instructors at New Moon Yoga, will teach yogic breathing, concentration and meditation techniques. The instructors will thoroughly explain how to perform the most common postures, as well as terminology, benefits, types of yoga, and a bit of history and philosophy for context. Students stand to gain a broader understanding of yoga and will be prepared to take on yoga as a practice.

Pre-registration for the Beginner Yoga Series is recommended because studio space is limited. Register at lincolncity-culturalcenter/new-moon-yoga, email brady@lc-cc.org , or by phone at 541-994-9994.