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Yoga
Ellie Pickering began studying yoga in 1989 and has been teaching yoga since 1997. Ellie teaches Iyengar style yoga using props such as bolsters, blocks, belts, blankets, and chairs for greater comfort and support during yoga poses. Students will learn poses that help reduce stress and calm the spirit, increase flexibility and strength, eliminate chronic pain, improve digestion, boost energy level and vitality, and strengthen the immune system. Ellie's in-depth understanding of anatomy, physiology, and Chinese energetics, combined with her gentle, nurturing teaching style, make her classes both educational and spiritually enriching.
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| Yoga Weekly Classes – Summer 2008 |
| Yoga (Iyengar) Level I-II with instructor Ellie Pickering |
| When: | Sundays, 10:00-11:15am. June 15th – Aug. 3rd. (8 week session) |
| Where: | Na’ama Rose Dance Center, 331 Founder Way, Park Forest, IL 60466 |
| Fee: | $96 per 8 week session. |
| Register: | Call (708)283-2800 or Click Here for online registration. |
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| Class Description: This class is designed for beginner to intermediate level students. Students will learn basic asanas (yoga poses) and pranayama (breathing) techniques using yoga props for added comfort and ease. Instructor Ellie Pickering teaches some of the basic concepts of Chinese energetics as they relate to the yoga poses in order to enhance the student’s understanding of the healing properties of each pose. Students will also learn simple relaxation techniques; joint care and alternative forms of pain management; food preparation and meal planning tips to promote healthy digestion; effective energy-boosting exercises; and many other inspiring practices to achieve optimal health and happiness. |
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| Divas on the Mat with instructor Darlene Paris |
| When: | Fridays, 6:30-7:30pm. June 13th – Aug. 1st. (8 week session) |
| Where: | Na’ama Rose Dance Center, 331 Founder Way, Park Forest, IL 60466 |
| Fee: | $96 per 8 week session. |
| Register: | Call (708)283-2800 or Click Here for online registration. |
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| Class Description: This class is aimed at women using the power of yoga as a tool for healing. In this class, women will learn how to use the yoga poses they learn during this 8 week program and transfer the skill of focus and intention into their lives. Journaling and personal sharing will be a part of this transformational experience. |
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| Yoga for Fertility with instructor Ellie Pickering |
| When: | Tuesdays, 10:00-11:15am, June 10th – July 29th (8 week session) |
| Where: | Heartwood Center, 1599 Maple Ave. Evanston, IL 60201 |
| Fee: | $144 per 8 week session. |
| Register: | Call (847)864-6464. Class size limited. Register ASAP |
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| Class Description: Join your sisters in their journey towards motherhood. Learn core yoga poses that encourage deep relaxation, promote qi and blood flow to the reproductive organs, and addresses underlying causes of infertility. Journaling and personal sharing will be included, as well as, discussion on diet and lifestyle. Special gift: Each new student will be given a 1 oz. bottle of massage oil blended personally by Ellie to enhance fertility. Bring yoga mat and notebook. |
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Commit To Being Fit!
Even the most enthusiastic yoga student has difficult days where getting to class can be emotionally and physically challenging. One of the valuable teachings in yoga is discipline. Unless you are out of town, on vacation, in the hospital, running a temperature, throwing up, attending a funeral, or have passed on to your next life - I look forward to seeing you in class! Remember - you will always feel better afterward.
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"Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there." - Will Rogers
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