You Do Yoga Newletter August 2012 www.YouDoYoga.com

Aug. 1, 2012 - PRLog -- You Do Yoga Newletter August 2012 www.YouDoYoga.com

Welcome to the downward-dog-days of summer! We have a ton of new classes, special events, and workshops coming up so hop on our website and check out what's hot! We'll tell you the details below if you care to read on...

Beginning in August and continuing thru September Mike Spears will be leading an 8-week meditation workshop at our Downtown Studio. Designed with the novice in mind, we will start with fundamentals - but experienced meditators are likely to learn several useful techniques to add to their practice. The commitment to an extended series of lessons can help students develop a lifelong personal practice. Pre-register for all 8 sessions or drop-in to any session at our regular single class rate. To register now visit http://www.youdoyoga.com/8_Week_Meditation_Series.html

Our Tai Chi program is expanding! Sunday mornings at our Anderson Township studio we will hold our Level One class for beginners at 9am, and now offer a Level Two class at 10am for intermediate or experienced students. Anyone can enjoy the benefits of this ancient art of mindful movement, and it's a great complement to your yoga and meditation practice.

Aside from our ongoing weekly classes, we have a bunch of great workshops, training programs, and special events planned for the upcoming months:

We want to let you know more about our Taoist Yoga Teacher Training Program. The next round of 200 Hour certification begins January of 2013, and we have a Pre-registration deadline of November 1, 2012. For those interested in learning more we will be holding an open house/informational gathering at each of our studios. Please come to one or both sessions to meet the Director of Teacher Training as well as graduates of our program. We will be giving an overview of what makes our training different than most others, and allow time for questions from prospective trainees. Come and join us at our Anderson Township studio September 22nd 5-6pm, or September 23rd 6-7pm Downtown. For more information go to http://www.youdoyoga.com/Teacher_Training.html

While you may be aware that our Taoist Yoga Teacher Training is different from most others, we are equally aware that many currently certified yoga instructors and other serious students are not able to commit to our entire 200 hour program. That is why we are offering two pieces of our training curriculum in a weekend workshop format this fall! Join Matt Eshleman, Director of You Do Yoga's Teacher Training Programs, for a chance to learn more about Anatomy for Yoga and the Functional Approach to Instruction, on September 15th & 16th (http://www.youdoyoga.com/Yoga_Anatomy_Intensive.html). In a separate event on October 13th, we will be examining a functional approach to Subtle Anatomy, Meridians, Chi, and Chakras and Meditation. (http://www.youdoyoga.com/Subtle_Anatomy_Intensive.html) You Do Yoga is a Registered Yoga School with the Yoga Alliance, and can grant CEUs for attending these events. Because of the intensive nature of these programs, enrollment is by acceptance only. Please contact us if you are interested.

We are very happy to welcome the Playful Warrior Mateo J. Daniel back to Cincinnati for another Acro-Yoga Intensive. We have a full high-flying weekend planned, starting Friday, August 17 Downtown and Moving East as the weekend continues. A special Saturday morning event at Beech Acres Park will raise donations for the Greater Cincinnati Homeless Coalition. You can register for any single event, or do the whole weekend at a special discount price. Get all the info at http://www.youdoyoga.com/Acro_Yoga_Intensive.html

Our Family events return to Anderson Township in August! On the 24th at 6:30pm we are having an Animal Yoga Party! Tap into your animal instincts with all-ages animal-themed Yoga practice followed by a family friendly animal movie. Feel free to bring snacks and your PJs for the movie. Mats, pillows, and blankets provided. Details can be found at http://www.youdoyoga.com/Family_Yoga___Movie_Nite.html\

Experiencing the beauty of nature is one of the best parts of summer, so we are offering a special series of classes called You Do Yoga in the Park! Bring your own mat and join us for an hour of FREE yoga at Beech Acres Park every Sunday from 10-11am. We will meet at the stage area, but we cancel in the event of rain. And did we mention that it's FREE?! http://www.youdoyoga.com/You_Do_Yoga_in_the_Park.html
Monks have brewed beer since the dawn of time, and there's a handful of yogis continuing that tradition. September 21st we will host our first "Asanas and Ales" event. An all-levels yoga practice comes first, and then you can stick around to sample light appetizers and a variety of local home-brews. If you are a brewer too and want to show off your work, get in touch with us to arrange a donation. Find out more at http://www.youdoyoga.com/Asanas_and_Ale.html

Fall is a great time for runners and other outdoor sports enthusiasts, and that's why we are holding another Yoga for Runners workshop on September 22nd 2-4pm in Anderson Township. Anita Eshleman will lead two hours of deep stretching and core strengthening perfectly tailored to the needs of runners and walkers, spinners and cyclists. Get in on the action by going to http://www.youdoyoga.com/Yoga_for_Runners.html

And though it seems like a long way off, Sweetest Day will be here before you know it! Lock in the perfect gift for your partner by signing up now for our "Love is All you Need" event on October 20th! This FUN 3-hour workshop will begin with a Partner Yoga practice to encourage connection, and then move into led sessions of partnered Thai Massage. No previous experience necessary! http://www.youdoyoga.com/Partner_Yoga.html

Finally, You Do Yoga is proud to be participating in the Yoga Aid Challenge! We will be joining yogis across the globe to raise funds for the Africa Yoga Project. (http://www.africayogaproject.org) We are planning to hold charity classes at both Anderson and Downtown studios, dates will be released very soon and listed on our website. There will also be an email sign up sheet at both studios that will allow you to register for the Yoga Aid event to be held September 9th at 2pm in Ault Park. Registration can be done the day of the event, but online is much easier. This is totally FREE, no commitment to attend. We would like to encourage each of you to register now by visiting http://www.yogaaid.com/usa/registernow - in doing so, you will have your own fundraising page set up if you wish to do your own fundraising. When you register, there's a box that says 'I'd like to join/ create a team. Click on that and select You Do Yoga from the drop box. Pretty easy right?

Well, that about covers it for this edition! Unless you reply to this address with the subject "remove" we will drop you a line again in September and remember - you can LIKE us on Facebook (You Do Yoga and You Do Yoga Anderson Township) and to follow us on Twitter @YouDoYoga. And be sure to visit our website regularly at www.YouDoYoga.com for updates and schedules changes.

Namaste!