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The mission

of The Health

Advantage Yoga

Center is to

enhance the

health, well-being

and unity of body,

mind, heart, and

spirit through

Yoga and related

disciplines.

A few years ago, a tree fell on my next door neighbor’s house and

its branches fell across mine. The tree hadbeen about 60 feet tall and a crane wasrequired to lift it off of our roofs. The treeremoval company’s representative said thatbecause of the position of the houses andthe size of the tree, a large crane that couldlift 70 tons was necessary.

The next day when the crane, thecrane operator, and the operator’sassistant arrived, the craneoperator wasclearly nothappy. Allthat wasavailablewas a 35 toncrane and sowhat should have been a routinejob was now difficult. Since the cranewas small, it did not have the height orleverage of a big crane. Instead of parkingthe big crane on level ground in front ofthe houses and lifting the tree straightback into the woods, the smaller crane hadto be balanced on a hill to the side ofthe houses and the tree swung outsideways to avoid decks, windows, andother houses. Though it took over an hourof preparation, the tree was finally liftedaway. Other than some minor damage tomy neighbor’s gutter and a board on hisdeck, it went well.

The assistant stood beside me the entiretime describing the process. He wasimpressed with the crane operator’s expert-

ise. The assistant said he probably wouldnot be able to handle a tree like this for atleast two or three more years. The craneoperator, who had been working withcranes for over 20 years, said he had spentthe evening before drawing out differentscenarios. Though he made it look easy, he said it was one of the most difficult jobs

he had done in a while.If there had been

a slip, the treewould havedemolished my neighbor’s

roof, upper floor,or deck.

When someonemakes a task

look easy, weoften fail to

recognizethe skill

involved. I had never watchedsomeone maneuver a crane orthought about the expertiserequired. If I had not spoken with the assistant, it never wouldhave occurred to me that this was

challenging.

We are accustomed to a certain level ofproficiency when interacting with others.Have you ever become impatient with aperson who is learning a new task like ayoung driver who is driving so slowly andcarefully he backs up traffic or a newcashier who cannot figure out a store’s cashregister? Yet we have all been a novice at

Proficiency

WORKSHOPSVinyasa, Breast Cancer,Massage, Weight Loss,High Blood Pressure,Meditation . . . . . . . .4

GLOBAL MALA DAY . . . . . .10

SAMPLE CLASSES . . . . . .12

Registration BeginsAugust 18Classes Begin

September 18

FALL 2008HIGHLIGHTS

YOGA 1/BEGINNER isthe introductory class forstudents who are new toYoga. This class focuses on poses to stretch andstrengthen the legs, back,and shoulders. Emphasis is given to the basic align-ment of the standing poses.

GENTLE YOGA 1 isdesigned for those whoprefer a class less vigorousthan Yoga 1. It includesgentle stretches andbreathing as well as simplemovements designed tosystematically increase therange of motion of everymajor joint and increaseenergy. This class is idealfor students with chronicsymptoms such as muscle/

joint pain, stiffness, weakness, or fatigue.

GENTLE YOGA 2 is acontinuation of GentleYoga 1, emphasizing therefinement of Gentle Yoga1 poses and introducingthe basic Anusara Yogaprinciples. This class willfocus on strengthening thebody and adapting posesto protect injured or weakjoints. New breathing andrelaxation techniques willbe introduced as well. Thisclass is more strenuousthan Gentle Yoga 1 andstudents must complete atleast two sessions of GentleYoga 1 before takingGentle Yoga 2.

YOGA 1-2 is a continua-tion class for Yoga 1. Theemphasis of this course ison refining and buildingendurance in Yoga 1 andYoga 2 standing poses. The basic Anusara Yogaprinciples of alignment arepresented. This class issuitable for students whohave practiced other stylesof yoga, but it is not suit-able for those who havenever studied yoga before.

YOGA 2/ADVANCEDBEGINNER focuses onrefining the standing posesand learning basic sittingpostures, simple backbending poses, and theshoulder stand using theAnusara Yoga principles of alignment. It is recom-mended that students complete both Yoga 1 and Yoga 1-2 before taking Yoga 2.

YOGA 2-3 is a combina-tion class. It begins withYoga 2 poses and movesgradually into Yoga 3poses, particularlystrengthening poses for theupper body in preparationfor the headstand andhandstand. The headstandis the major pose learnedin this course. Studentsshould complete at leastthree sessions of Yoga 2before taking Yoga 2-3.

YOGA 3/INTERMEDIATEcontinues with refinementsto poses studied in Yoga 1and 2 and introduces theheadstand, forearm bal-ance, and full arm balance(handstand). Additionalback bend poses are alsoincluded. Regular yogapractice outside of class isstrongly encouraged. It isrecommended that students

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Classes Information&

Please do not attend class if you have a contagious condition. HAYC has a flexiblemake-up policy and we will welcome youback when you have recovered.

Susan Van Nuys (E-RYT 500) is the directorof The Health Advantage Yoga Center. Shehas been a yoga practitioner since 1989 andbegan teaching in 1997. A former Anusara®

certified instructor, Susan has studied withmany world-class Anusara and Iyengar teach-ers. She received a BS degree in computer

science and linguistics from the College of William and Mary and she particularly

enjoys applying the logic she learned whileprogramming to the progressive teaching of yogaposes. Susan’s approach is warm and clear with anappreciation of individual differences.

some point. Do you remember the first time you cooked orironed, or your first day at your first job? If you can smileor wince at the memory, you have probably come along way since then.

We have spent a lifetime developing ourskills. Though our abilities may seemroutine to us, it would be hard forsomeone else to replicate all that we do in anormal day in its entirety. An indicator of experienceor skill is how smoothly and easily we perform tasks, butlike the crane operator’s assistant, we all need to beginsomewhere and have the patience to learn and allow ourabilities to grow.

complete at least three sessions of Level 2 and one session of Level 2-3before taking Yoga 3.

YOGA 4/ADVANCED isfor students who are capa-ble of holding a freestand-ing headstand, can do afull arm balance (hand-stand) alone at the wall,and who can push up into Urdhva Dhanurasana(Upward Facing BowPose) with straight arms.Regular practice is expect-ed. Permission of theinstructor is required.

VINYASA YOGA is a continuous series of move-ments and poses coordinat-ed with the breath. Eachmovement connects withthe next, gradually warm-ing, stretching andstrengthening the entirebody. Vinyasa flow is achallenging and vigorouspractice that requiresstrength and alignment in standing poses and anunderstanding of back-bending technique.Inversions are practiced.Recommended for Yoga 3students and above whoare in good health and freeof major injuries.

YIN YANG YOGA is acombination of quiet sta-tionary poses and flowingsequences of poses. TheYin practice is designed towork our connective tissuesand to protect the healthof our joints. The Yin practice is a perfect com-plement to the more mus-cular, movement-orientedYang practices of yogawhich include Sun Salutes,Vinyasas, and Paul Grilley’sTai-chi/Yoga Flows. Thisclass is suitable for studentswho have completed atleast one session of Yoga 2.

PRANAYAMA is the studyof our breath and the lifeforce called Prana. Thepractice of consciousbreath control improvesconcentration, allows for avital and long life, and pro-vides an increased ability todeal with complex situa-tions without sufferingfrom stress. Learn tech-niques designed tostrengthen the respiratorysystem and breathing prac-tices to bring mental clarityand increase vitality. It isrecommended that stu-dents have completed atleast one year of Yoga

classes. Due to the pro-gressive nature of this pro-gram, drop-ins and make-ups are only allowed in thefirst three weeks of the ses-sion.

PRENATAL YOGA is forpregnant women. Thisclass is designed to helpyou stay relaxed andhealthy throughout preg-nancy and to prepare youfor delivery. It is fun andappropriate for both newand experienced yoga stu-dents. Please obtain yourdoctor’s or midwife’s per-mission in writing beforeenrolling.

YOGA FOR LIL KIDS(ages 3-5) encouragesyounger children to experi-ence yoga. Using yogapostures in games, stories,adventures, and songs,children improve motorskills, flexibility, balance,strength, concentrationand self esteem while hav-ing fun. Children will alsobe introduced to relaxationand breathing techniques.All children must be pottytrained.

YOGA FOR KIDS (ages 6-11) is designed to help chil-dren build strength andflexibility, concentrationand focus, compassion andself-esteem through theplayful practice of yoga pos-tures. Kids will have fun asthey improve their posture,motor coordination andbalance. Yoga poses willhelp children cope with theconflicts and stress of a veryhectic world. A child wholearns yoga will developskills that will last a lifetime.

TEENS YOGA (ages 12-17) Life can be very busyand stressful for teens thesedays. This class gives teensthe opportunity to partici-pate in a nurturing activitythat provides exercise forthe total body as well asrelaxation techniques thatcan be used for school,sports, performing arts,sleep improvement, andlife skills. Yoga allows teensto find strength and flexi-bility through practice andpatience. Skills developedthrough yoga will last alifetime.

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We regret there is NO CHILDCARE available at the Yoga Center.

Classes (cont.)

DIRECTIONS TO HEALTH ADVANTAGE YOGA CENTERFrom Reston Parkway: Go to Baron Cameron and turn west toward Herndon. Go 2.0 miles to the light at Sterling Road.Turn right onto Sterling Road and take a left into the parking lot at the back of the office park development.

From the Dulles Toll Road: Take Exit #10, Herndon. Turn toward Herndon onto Centreville Road (which becomes EldenStreet) and proceed to the fifth light. Turn left onto Sterling Road and take the first left into the parking lot. The Yoga Centeris in the middle of the building facing the trees.

From Route 28: Merge onto Route 606 (Old Ox Road) East. Go 1.9 miles. Just past Barbara Lynn Street and TravelersStreet, go right into the parking lot of the office park.

SHIFTING YOUR PERSPECTIVE — A VINYASAFLOW BREAK PRACTICE with DianneSaturday, September 13: 9:00-11:00 a.m., $30

Our minds hold fixed patterns of thought — our bodieshold fixed patterns of movement. Freedom from bothallows us new insight and new perspective. Join us andflow through a measured yet vigorous practice as we inves-tigate the dance of energy in our bodies and minds leadingus to a place of calm abiding — a place where our perspec-tive is shifted and free. Suitable for Yoga 2-3 students andabove who are able to move repetitively betweenChaturanga and Upward Facing Dog. No major injuries or health considerations please. 2 CEUs

YOGA FOR BREAST CANCER with Kelly C.Saturday, October 25: 1:00-3:00 p.m., $30 Saturday, November 15: 1:00-3:00 p.m., $30 Saturday, December 13: 1:00-3:00 p.m., $30

Breast cancer is becoming more common every day strik-ing an amazing number of men and women. If you areone of the many who have been touched by breast cancerjoin Kelly, a breast cancer survivor, to explore yoga forrecovery. For each person the experience of breast cancer is very different. We will focus on breathing techniques toassist in healing the body and mind as well as gentle tomoderate stretches of the muscles affected by surgery. Ahandout will be provided so you can continue to stretch athome as well as some resources on healthcare professionalsto aid in your recovery. We will explore plenty of optionsfor all levels in order to accommodate everyone.

DO IT YOURSELF MASSAGE with Marey OakesSaturday, October 4: 2:00-4:00 p.m., $30

While nothing beats the pleasure and health benefits ofprofessional therapeutic massage, it is possible to alleviatethe negative effects of stress on the body by employing doit yourself massage techniques to activate natural painkillersand help boost the immune system. In this workshop, par-ticipants will be introduced to the ancient Asian medicaltraditions of Dao Yin and Ayuverdic head massage foreffective and convenient relief. Studies show that massage

reduces fatigue and elevates endorphins. Even a brief 15minute self-massage practice at work improves alertnessand boosts job performance. Come and learn how to inte-grate these easy, enjoyable techniques into your daily self-care practice. Marey Oakes, a 1988 graduate of the PotomacMassage Training Institute in Washington, DC, is currentlya candidate for ordination in the United Methodist Church.She is a seasoned massage professional with twenty years ofexperience who has often witnessed the healing power of com-passionate touch.

YOGA FOR WEIGHT LOSS with KathySaturday, October 11: 1:00-3:00 p.m., $30

It is easy to get drawn in to the potential of diets, andthere are many to choose from. Instead of adopting ashort-term strategy to lose pounds, try a balancedapproach that allows you to live a happy and healthylifestyle — a program designed for the long haul. JoinKathy for a lecture and a yoga practice presenting some of the latest research on yoga and weight loss and leadingtheories linking stress and weight gain. Whatever obstaclesexist, yoga can empower you to make better health relateddecisions. All levels welcome. 2 CEUs

YOGA FOR WELLNESS: HIGH BLOOD PRESSUREwith Pat P.Saturday, October 18: 1:00-3:00 p.m., $30

In this workshop we will explore various ways of usingyoga to help manage high blood pressure, improve circula-tion, and release tension and stress. The workshop is suit-able for beginners but each person should feel comfortablesitting or lying on the floor. 2 CEUs

LEARN TO MEDITATE with JanetSaturday, November 1: 1:00-3:00 p.m., $30

In this introduction to meditation, we will focus on center-ing techniques from different traditions and learn howthese techniques can assist each of us on our inner journeyof self-discovery. It is through meditation that we experi-ence inner joy. 2 CEUs


W orkshops

There is a $5 cancellation fee per workshop. Refunds: You must cancel at least 7 days prior to the workshop in order to receive a refund unless your spot can be filledfrom our waiting list.CEUs are Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Credits. The CEU designation refers to the level of Yoga Allianceregistration of the teacher and does not denote the difficulty of the subject matter of the workshop. All workshops are forstudents as well as teachers.


•Please welcome Jennifer Zinck. She will be teaching theSaturday morning Yoga 1 class at 9:00 a.m. Dianne willreturn to the Saturday morning Yoga 1-2 class.

•A new Lil Kids Yoga class! Mary will teach a second classfor three to five year olds on Sundays at 4:30 p.m. in addition to the current class on Fridays at 3:30 p.m.

•Pranayama is returning to Saturdays at 10:45. Pranayamais the study of the breath. This continuing class will betaught by Kathy Duke. For a complete description, please see Classes and Information on page 3.

•Kathy will also begin teaching the Yoga 3 class onTuesdays at 10:00 a.m.

•Marey Oakes, our massage therapist of many years, is leaving to do pastoral work. Yoga teachers and massagetherapists Mary Rubard and Kelly Kessler offer massage on Thursdays and Fridays. To schedule an appointmentplease call or sign up on the clipboard near the front desk.

•We need five registered students to hold a session of classes.If the course for which you have registered has fewer thanfive students, the class may be canceled. You will be noti-fied and we will try to find another class for you.

UpcomingE vents

September 12, 7:00 p.m.Doug and Susan will discuss the 2009-2010 teacher trainingprogram which will begin in February 2009.

February 21-28, and February 28-March 7, 2009Susan will lead a Mexico Yoga Vacation in Puerto Morelos.Brochures will be available in September with complete information.

March 20-22, 2009Elise Browning Miller will return to teach a weekend workshop.

OUT OF TOWN WORKSHOPS WITH DOUG KELLER

September 19-21 Fairfax, Virginia

October 3-5 Little Rock, Arkansas

October 10-12 Fort Walton Beach, Florida

October 17-19 Chicago, Illinois, NAMA Conference

October 24-26 Nova Scotia, Canada

October 31-Nov 2 London, UK

November 7-9 Seattle, Washington

November 14-16 Greensboro, North Carolina

November 29-30 Columbia, Maryland

December 5-7 Jackson, Mississippi

December 11-14 Ashville, North CarolinaFor more information on Doug’s workshops,

see his web site: www.DoYoga.com

Yoga CenterN otes

HATHA YOGA is an ancient disciplinethat explores, develops, and integratesthe body, mind, and spirit.

Yoga systematically stretches andstrengthens muscles throughout thebody, increases circulation to internalorgans and glands, quiets the nervoussystem, and improves concentration.This ancient system of self-care bringsvitality, health, deep relaxation, andpeace of mind.

Yoga classes at The Health AdvantageYoga Center are based on the Anusara®

style taught by John Friend and theIyengar style developed by B.K.SIyengar. Courses are heart-oriented andspiritually inspiring with a focus on each person’s optimal alignment in the poses.Classes are taught progressively andinstructors encourage students to listen to their bodies and move at their ownpace. Deep relaxation is taught in eachclass after completion of the postures.The intention of the instructors atHAYC is to assist students in the development of physical, mental, andspiritual well-being: a truly pricelesshealth advantage.


MondayTIME CLASS INSTRUCTOR10:00-11:30 am Yoga 1 Pat P.10:00-11:30 am Yoga 1-2 Kathy10:00-11:30 am Yoga 2 Doug5:45-7:15 pm Yoga 1 Kelly K.5:45-7:15 pm Yoga 1-2 Janet5:45-7:15 pm Yoga 2 Doug7:30-9:00 pm Gentle Yoga 1 Kelly K.7:30-9:00 pm Yoga 2 Janet7:30-9:00 pm Yoga 2-3 Doug7:30-9:00 pm Vinyasa Dianne

Tuesday10:00-11:30 am Gentle Yoga 1 Kelly K. 10:00-11:30 am Yoga 2 Kelly C.10:00-11:30 am Yoga 3 Kathy4:00-5:30 pm Yoga 3 Doug5:45-7:15 pm Yoga 1-2 Robbie5:45-7:15 pm Yoga 2 Kelly K.5:45-7:15 pm Yin Yang Yoga Pat P.5:45-7:15 pm Yoga 4 Doug7:30-9:00 pm Gentle Yoga 2 Kelly K.7:30-9:00 pm Yoga 2 Janet7:30-9:00 pm Yoga 2-3 Pat P.7:30-9:00 pm Yoga 3 Doug

Wednesday10:00-11:30 am Yoga 1 Susan10:00-11:30 am Yoga 1-2 Kelly K.10:00-11:30 am Yoga 2-3 Kelly C.12:00-1:45 pm Yoga 4 Doug5:45-7:15 pm Gentle Yoga 1 Pat T.5:45-7:15 pm Yoga 2 Janet5:45-7:15 pm Yoga 3 Susan7:30-9:00 pm Yoga 1 Eileen7:30-9:00 pm Yoga 1-2 Janet7:30-9:00 pm Yoga 2 Susan

ThursdayTIME CLASS INSTRUCTOR10:00-11:30 am Gentle Yoga 2 Kelly K.10:00-11:30 am Yoga 2 Ande10:00-11:30 am Yoga 3 Kelly C.10:00-11:45 am Yoga 4 Susan12:00-1:30 pm Gentle Yoga 1 Pat T.5:45-7:15 pm Yoga 1 Susan5:45-7:15 pm Yoga 2 Pat P.5:45-7:15 pm Yoga 2-3 Jan5:45-7:15 pm Prenatal Yoga Jennifer B.7:30-9:00 pm Yoga 1 Mary7:30-9:00 pm Yoga 1-2 Pat P.7:30-9:00 pm Yoga 3 Jan7:30-9:15 pm Yoga 4 Susan

Friday10:00-11:30 am Prenatal Yoga Kathy10:00-11:30 am Yin Yang Yoga Pat P.3:30-4:15 pm Lil Kids Yoga Mary4:30-5:45 pm Kids Yoga Mary

Saturday9:00-10:30 am Yoga 1 Jennifer Z.9:00-10:30 am Yoga 1-2 Dianne9:00-10:30 am Yoga 2 Robbie9:00-10:30 am Yoga 2-3 Janet10:45-12:15 pm Gentle Yoga 1 Pat T.10:45-12:15 pm Yoga 2 Dianne10:45-12:15 pm Yoga 3 Janet10:45-11:45 am Pranayama Kathy

Sunday9:00-10:30 am Yoga 2 Nick9:00-10:30 am Yoga 3 Jennifer B.10:45-12:15 pm Yoga 1 Nick10:45-12:30 pm Yoga 4 Jennifer B.4:00-5:30 pm Teens Yoga Pat P.4:30-5:15 pm Lil Kids Yoga Mary5:30-6:45 pm Kids Yoga Mary

S cheduleFall 2008

THE HEALTH ADVANTAGE YOGA CENTER1041 Sterling Road, Suite 202 • Herndon, VA 20170 • 703-435-1571 • Fax 703-435-1572www.healthadvantageyoga.com • email: [email protected]

CLASSES FILL QUICKLY!

Register soon to avoid disappointment

Yoga courses are 13 weeks: September 18 to December 19The Teen Yoga course is 10 weeks: September 21 to November 23The Kids Yoga and Lil Kids Yoga courses are 10 weeks: September 19 to November 23

•Office hours are Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. and Friday 10:00 - noon.•There will be no classes on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 27, or on Friday, November 28.

Classes will resume on Saturday, November 29.


ListingsClassCLOTHING, PROPS and EATING: Wear comfortableclothes: long shorts, bicycle shorts, tights or leggings and a t-shirt. Please no baggy pants as they mask the alignmentof the legs. Remove your shoes before entering the yogarooms. All props are supplied. Please do not eat 2-3 hoursbefore class.

FREE SAMPLE CLASSES are held the week before thesession begins. They are an opportunity for new studentsto see our Yoga Center, meet the instructors and experi-ence a class. We recommend you sign up for a sample classtaught by the instructor with whom you plan to study.Please see page 12 for the dates and times.

MAKE-UPS: We strongly encourage students to get thefull experience of their course by making up any classesmissed. Classes cancelled due to inclement weather may bemade up during the session. Missed classes can only bemade up during the current session at the same level orlower. There is no need to call ahead to take a make-upclass. Just come to any appropriate level class and give theinstructor your name and regular class. Make-ups are onlypermitted during the first three weeks of the session in thePranayama class. Teen students can make up in Yoga 1classes if this is their first session of Teens Yoga or in Yoga1-2 classes if they have taken more than one Teens Yogaclass.

DROP-IN CLASSES: Drop-ins are allowed for studentswho are currently enrolled and wish to take an extra class orfor students who are not enrolled but have completed anequivalent level of Anusara or Iyengar yoga. Drop-ins arepermitted ONLY in classes that are not filled. Please call toconfirm there is space. Drop-ins are not allowed in the Kids,Teen, or Prenatal classes unless the student has previouslytaken the class and still meets the requirements. In thePranayama class, drop-ins are only allowed in the first threeweeks of the session. See page 11 for drop-in fees.

WEATHER: If classes have to be cancelled due toinclement weather, there will be an announcement on theanswering machine one hour before the class is scheduledto begin.

Gentle Yoga 1Monday 7:30 pm

Tuesday 10:00 am

Wednesday 5:45 pm

Thursday 12:00 pm

Saturday 10:45 am

Gentle Yoga 2Tuesday 7:30 pm

Thursday 10:00 am

Yoga 1Monday 10:00 am

5:45 pm

Wednesday 10:00 am7:30 pm

Thursday 5:45 pm7:30 pm

Saturday 9:00 am

Sunday 10:45 am

Yoga 1-2Monday 10:00 am

5:45 pm

Tuesday 5:45 pm

Wednesday 10:00 am7:30 pm

Thursday 7:30 pm

Saturday 9:00 am

Yoga 2Monday 10:00 am

5:45 pm7:30 pm

Tuesday 10:00 am5:45 pm7:30 pm

Wednesday 5:45 pm7:30 pm

Thursday 10:00 am5:45 pm

Saturday 9:00 am10:45 am

Sunday 9:00 am

Yoga 2-3Monday 7:30 pmTuesday 7:30 pmWednesday 10:00 amThursday 5:45 pmSaturday 9:00 am

Yoga 3Tuesday 10:00 am

4:00 pm7:30 pm

Wednesday 5:45 pmThursday 10:00 am

7:30 pmSaturday 10:45 amSunday 9:00 am

Yoga 4Tuesday 5:45 pmWednesday 12:00 pm

Thursday 10:00 am7:30 pm

Sunday 10:45 am

Pranayama YogaSaturday 10:45 am

Vinyasa Monday 7:30 pm

Yin Yang YogaTuesday 5:45 pm

Friday 10:00 am

Prenatal YogaThursday 5:45 pmFriday 10:00 am

Lil Kids YogaFriday 3:30 pm

Sunday 4:30 pm

Kids YogaFriday 4:30 pmSunday 5:30 pm

Teens YogaSunday 4:00 pm

Yoga CenterP olicies


I nstructorsJAN BALDI (RYT 200) began studyingyoga in 1990. She completed the HAYCTeacher Training Program and studied withnumerous senior yoga teachers. Her primaryteacher is John Schumacher who has influ-enced and inspired her practice. John Friend

has also influenced her practice. She has an MS degree inPublic Administration.

NICK BAUER (RYT 200) began his studyof yoga in 1998. He completed the RadiantChild teacher training with Shakta KaurKhalsa in 2003; the HAYC teacher training,and the Level 2 teacher training with JohnFriend in 2004; and Yin Yoga teacher

training with Sarah Powers in 2007. He has also studiedwith Betsey Downing, Paul Grilley, Judith Lasater, EliseBrowning Miller, Desiree Rumbaugh, and Mukunda Stiles.Nick enjoys sharing his experience and leading others ontheir own journey of yoga.

JENNIFER BRESEMAN (E-RYT 200) hascompleted the HAYC Teacher TrainingProgram and Levels 1 & 2 Anusara teachertraining with John Friend. She also drawson her training and experience as aRegistered Nurse, including working in

Labor and Delivery. She loves to watch the transformativepower of yoga as it unfolds in her life and in the lives ofher students.

KELLY CLEVELAND (RYT 200) hasstudied yoga since 1990. She received herteaching certificate in 1994 and has taughtat HAYC since 1996. Kelly has studiedmany different alignment based yoga styleswith numerous experienced teachers over

the years. They have helped to shape and deepen her yogapractice and they inspired her to love the yoga she teaches.Her love for life after breast cancer and other calamities hastaught her to appreciate her yoga even more each day. Shetravels to Africa annually bringing yoga to people in Liberia.Her goal is to open the hearts of all who are in pain.

KATHY DUKE (E-RYT 200) completedthe Health Advantage Yoga Center teachertraining program with Betsey Downing andDoug Keller in 2000. Since then, she hasattended workshops with KaustaubDesikachar, Erich Schiffman, David Frawley,

John Friend and Judith Lasater and is certified fromMotherwell as a Maternity Health and Fitness Professional.Kathy earned a BFA from Virginia CommonwealthUniversity and she has worked and volunteered in thehealth and fitness industry for more than seventeen years..

DIANNE FALK (E-RYT 200) is anapproved Anusara Inspired teacher whostudies regularly with John Friend and hissenior teachers. She has completed Anusarateacher trainings with John Friend and withHealth Advantage Yoga Center and also

holds a 55 hour Iyengar certificate. Her passion for themind-body connection lights up her practice as well as her teaching. With joyful spirit, Dianne encourages her students to celebrate their own individual talents and tostep into the flow of grace in their lives.

ROBBIE KATSON (E-RYT 200) beganher study of yoga in 1992 at the HealthAdvantage Yoga Center. She completed theAnusara teacher training program there withher primary teachers, Betsey Downing andDoug Keller, and started teaching in 2001.

She continues to study with many wonderful DC area andnationally known yoga teachers. Her classes encourageconscious awareness, alignment, enjoyment, and theempowerment and well-being found in yoga. She aspiresfor yoga students to gain strength, flexibility and courageas well as to develop a practice that brings calm and steadyjoy to mind and body.

DOUG KELLER (E-RYT 500) has a strongbackground in the alignment based styles ofIyengar and Anusara Yoga, as well as in yogaphilosophy and yoga therapy. He is a regularcolumnist in the internationally renownedmagazine Yoga+ and is the author of several

RYT and E-RYT are registrations with the Yoga Alliance. These registrations represent levels of educationaltraining and teaching experience for yoga teachers. All HAYC teachers have met these standards and are registeredwith the Yoga Alliance. For more information, please visit the Yoga Alliance website: www.yogaalliance.org


Instructors (cont.)

books covering all aspects of yoga practice. He holds a Master’s Degree in Philosophy from FordhamUniversity, and travels nationally and internationally, teaching workshops in philosophy and pranayama as well as hatha yoga. And of course he teaches regularly at theHealth Advantage Yoga Center!

KELLY KESSLER (RYT 200) started as astudent at HAYC in 1993 and completedthe HAYC Teacher Training Program in1999. She studies therapeutic yoga inten-sively, drawing upon her own experiences as well as her work as a Neuromuscular

Massage Therapist to teach the healing power of yoga to her students.

JANET KIM (RYT 500) is a CertifiedAnusara Yoga Instructor. Janet began herstudy and practice of Hatha Yoga in 1972.She has taught yoga since 1987 and com-pleted the HAYC teacher training in 1995.Janet has studied yoga with Betsey

Downing, John Friend, Desiree Rumbaugh, Rodney Yee,Sarah Powers, and Doug Keller.

ANDE McDONALD (RYT 200) beganher study of yoga in 1972. Ande completedteacher training programs with BetseyDowning, Lillah Schwartz, and John Friend.She has taught yoga at HAYC since 1995and currently studies with Doug Keller.

Ande’s intention is for her students to find the joy ofmovement in their yoga practice and their daily lives.

PAT PAO (E-RYT 200) began her yogastudies with Betty Roi. She has studiedextensively at HAYC since 1998 and hascompleted the HAYC Teacher TrainingProgram, Radiant Child, Yoga 4 Teens andYin Yoga Teacher Training programs. She is

also a Relax & Renew Trainer®. Pat has completed inten-sive teacher training workshops with Kaustaub Desikachar,John Friend, Paul Grilley, Anodea Judith, Judith Lasater,Elise Browning Miller, Sarah Powers, Erich Schiffman andRodney Yee. She is a former professional dancer and balletteacher. Pat has worked the last 18 years as a movie castingdirector.

EILEEN ROEHR (RYT 200) got hookedon yoga at HAYC in 1994. She is anAnusara Affiliate and her primary teachersare Betsey Downing, Doug Keller, andSusan Van Nuys. Eileen has also studiedwith John Friend, Suzie Hurley, and Jenny

Otto. In her other life she is the Program Director atGraydon Manor; where she also teaches yoga to emotion-ally disturbed youngsters.

MARY RUBARD (RYT 200) began herstudy of yoga at HAYC in 1998. She com-pleted the HAYC teacher training withSusan Van Nuys and Doug Keller and Level1 Anusara Teacher Training with JohnFriend. She also completed the Radiant

Child Yoga Program levels I & II with Shakta Kaur Khalsaand Mini Yogis Teacher Training with Shana Myerson.Mary continues to expand her knowledge of yoga byattending workshops with Senior Anusara teachers as well as Elise Browning Miller, Judith Lasater, and ErichSchiffman. Mary is also a Massage Therapist and is certifiedin Thai Yoga Massage. Mary’s focus is to bring balance andcalm into her life and to share this with others.

PAT TAYLOR (RYT 200) dabbled in yogaand meditation for years before realizingthat she wanted them to be the center ofher life. She completed the HAYC TeacherTraining Program and is currently enrolledin the Mindfulness Yoga and Meditation

Training Program at Spirit Rock Meditation Center inCalifornia. Pat attends meditation retreats nationally andcontinues the study of yoga with various teachers.

JENNIFER ZINCK has been studying yogasince 2002 and will be graduating from theHealth Advantage Yoga Center's teachertraining program in September 2008. Shehas taken workshops with Judith Lasaterand Jamie Allison and studies regularly with

Susan Van Nuys. Jennifer has a Bachelor's degree inBiology and an M.S. and Ph.D. in Human Nutrition,Foods, and Exercise. She currently works as a project man-ager in the field of Information Technology and lives withher husband and two young boys.

in conjunction with the

2008 Global Mala Yoga for Peace Project, a worldwide event promoting yoga as peace in action.

Join thousands of yoga practitioners to commemorate this day of community.For more information about Global Mala, please visit www.globalmala.org.


Yoga activities for kids (ages 6-12) will run concurrently with classes scheduled in all three sessions

12:30 – 1:30Do the Twist—Unwind with Yogawith NickWring out stress, fatigue, toxins and any-thing else you are ready to let go of us aswe twist our way into renewed vitality.

Yoga for Momswith Jennifer B.Yoga can help you stay healthy, happyand sane during your child bearing andchild rearing years. Moms often don’thave large blocks of time to devote to along practice. So we'll be learning severalshort sequences you can weave through-out your day and do whenever you need a stress break or a pick me up. We'll include exercises for pregnancy,postpartum and menstruation.

Stress Busterswith Janet Explore methods to relieve stress and anxiety and finding peace of mindthrough yoga, pranayama and meditation.

1:45 – 2:45Sweet Surrenderwith Ande Missed that restorative class at the end ofyour session? Now you have the oppor-tunity to relax and enjoy the freedom ofletting go in a restorative class.

Yoga for Heart Health with Kathy Current research links too much stresswith a negative effect on our heart.Yoga’s ability to combat stress has been shown to benefit those with heartdisease and can lessen the effects ofanger and depression. Join Kathy for aspecial class designed for heart health.

Life is a Balancing Actwith Susan Do you sometimes feel out of balance?Come and play. See if you can find your center.

3:00 – 4:00Yoga for Breast Cancerwith Kelly Spend an hour with Kelly, a BreastCancer Survivor, and learn how to overcome your fears and begin to heal.We will focus on breathing techniquesand gentle stretches to help restore themind and body back to health.

Immune Boosterwith Pat P.This class will explore preps and poses tohelp boost the immune system.

Pose ClinicPose not feeling 100%?Teachers from the center will be availableto offer suggestions to help inject newlife into your pose.

All proceeds will benefit Global Giving, an organization whose vision it is to unleash the potentialof people around the world to make positive change happen. This is accomplished by connectingdonors to projects and world-changing ideas via their website www.globalgiving.com.

• Light refreshments served

• No registration required

• Suggested donation: $20, no amount is too smallCash or check preferred. Checks should be made payable to Global Giving.Donations also can be made at www.globalgiving.com

Join us for a day of Karma Yoga

Sunday, September 21

Spend a delightful afternoon at The Health Advantage Yoga Center with classes for all ages and levels.

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REGISTRATION: Register for classes and workshops online, in person, or by mail, fax, orphone. Online registration is in real time, is the quickest way to register, and is the best wayto ensure a space in your desired class. To register by mail, or in person, fill out a registrationform and enclose full payment. Phone and fax registrations are accepted with Visa orMasterCard.

WORKSHOPS: Sign up online or fill out a registration form and enclose payment in full.There is a $5 cancellation fee per workshop. You must cancel at least 7 days prior to theworkshop in order to receive a refund unless your spot can be filled from our waiting list.

WAITING LIST: All registrations are subject to space availability. If a class is full, ask to be added to our waiting list. If a space becomes available, you will be called.

LATE REGISTRATION: Late registrations can be accepted on a pro-rated basis, space per-mitting. Only students with yoga experience are accepted after the third week of the session.

CANCELLATIONS: To cancel your class or workshop, a drop request must be submittedonline or a cancellation form must be filled out at HAYC. Refunds are based on the date of the online submission or the cancellation form, not on the date of the last class attended.

REFUNDS: are given according to the following schedule: if you cancel before the secondclass: 100% refund minus the $45 administrative fee, $35 for Pranayama. After the secondclass: 70% refund of the class fee, after the third class: 60% of the class fee, after the fourthclass: 30% of the class fee. No refunds are given after the fifth class. Refunds are processed inthe 6th week of the term. Class fees cannot be transferred to another session.

KIDS AND LIL KIDS REFUNDS are given according to the following schedule: after thefirst class: 100% refund minus the $35 administrative fee. After the second class: 60% refundof the class fee, after the third class: 50% of the class fee. No refunds are given after the 4thclass of the term.

CLASS FEES FALL 2008 SESSION

Yoga $208 13 weeks

Twice weekly $390 13 weeks1st class is $16/class; 2nd class is $14/class

Pranayama $169 13 weeksTeens $160 10 weeksKids $140 10 weeks Lil Kids $120 10 weeks

DROP IN FEESYoga classes for registered students $16Yoga classes for unregistered students $20Kids $15Pranayama $14Lil Kids $14

THE HEALTH ADVANTAGE YOGA CENTER1041 Sterling Road — Suite 202Herndon, VA 20170

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Thursday, September 1112:00-1:00 pm Gentle Yoga 1 Pat T.5:45-7:15 pm Yoga 1 Susan5:45-7:15 pm Prenatal Yoga Jennifer B.7:30-9:00 pm Yoga 1 Mary

Friday, September 1210:00-11:30 am Prenatal Yoga Kathy3:30-4:15 pm Lil Kids Yoga (ages 3-5)* Mary4:30-5:45 pm Kids Yoga (ages 6-11) Mary

Saturday, September 139:00-10:30 am Yoga 1 Jennifer Z.10:45-11:45 am Gentle Yoga 1 Pat T.

Sunday, September 1410:45 am-12:15 pm Yoga 1 Nick4:00-5:30 pm Teens Yoga (ages 12-17) Pat P.4:30-5:15 pm Lil Kids Yoga (ages 3-5)* Mary5:30-6:45 pm Kids Yoga (ages 6-11) Mary

Monday, September 1510:00-11:30 am Yoga 1 Pat P.5:45-7:15 pm Yoga 1 Kelly K.7:30-8:30 pm Gentle Yoga 1 Kelly K.

Tuesday, September 1610:00-11:00 am Gentle Yoga 1 Kelly K.

Wednesday, September 1710:00-11:30 am Yoga 1 Susan5:45-6:45 pm Gentle Yoga 1 Pat T.7:30-9:00 pm Yoga 1 Eileen

Sample classes, for new students only, are free and fill quickly. Register early to reserve your space. You may register online or by telephone for sample classes, 703-435-1571.

* Though the Lil Kids Yoga class is just for kids, parentsare welcome to join their child in the sample class.

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