I hope that you are enjoying this sunny day!  Here are some updates on the workshops that I will be teaching in New Jersey the next two months.  I would love to see you!   My continuing education offerings are only at Onyx Mind Body in Warren, so hopefully can make the trip, it's a lovely area, and a great yoga community.   www.onyxmindbody.com Peace and Blessings, Natalie Sattva Sacred Arts Life enhancement through yoga, healing and the wisdom of true nourishment www.sattvaedu.com Asana Assisting:  Theory and Technique In this three part series we will explore the energetic and physical dynamics of posture, dimensions of touch and various techniques to develop an effective repertoire of assists. Each segment will consist of a review of the dynamics of posture, exploration by looking at various bodies and what assists would be appropriate, together with a practicum session. These Workshops are intended for teachers but are also appropriate for students wishing to deepen their understanding of asana, or preparing for teacher training. Saturday May 22, 3-5:30 Twisting and Forward Bending Saturday June 19, 3-5:30 Backing Bending and Inversions Vinyasa Krama: Basic Principles of Intention & Sequencing The effectiveness of any yoga class is rooted in the strength of the sequence being taught, and it’s method of execution. In this two part series we will explore ways to work with sequencing in class, important principles of sequencing and how to make the most effective verbal delivery of your sequence. Each participant will have the opportunity to present a short sequence and receive constructive feedback. Monday May 24, 11:30-1:30 Music and Message: Teaching Through Music The soundtrack of a movie makes or breaks a movie in subliminal ways that we are often not even aware. Yoga asana is intimately connected with the yoga of sound. In the ancient texts, the purpose of asana is to clear the nadis (streams of consciousness) in order to hear the cosmic sound (OM). To work with sound in our practices and teaching creates a depth of experience in the classroom that allows lessons to penetrate in a powerful way. In this workshop we will explore some of the fundamental principles of yoga and sound; the importance of sound in the classroom and creating effective classroom experiences using sound. Vinyasa Krama is a strongly encouraged prerequisite to this class. Monday June 28, 11:30-1:30 One workshop, $45; package of 3 $120; package of 4 $155