You Do Yoga February 2013 Newsletter CIncinnati OH www.YouDoYoga.com

Feb. 1, 2013 - PRLog -- You Do Yoga February 2013 Newsletter CIncinnati OH www.YouDoYoga.com

It's February in Cincinnati Ohio, and while it may be the shortest month of the year, we have plenty going on at You Do Yoga!

First, we are asking for your support in the Citybeat Best of Cincinnati survey! Last year we were ranked among the top three studios in town, and we would appreciate your recognition once again. It only takes a few minutes to vote, and you certainly don't have to vote for every category available, just us ;) To start the survey, go to: http://citybeat-survey.wehaaserver.com/survey-6-best_of_cincinnati_2013.html

We have made a few changes to our Anderson schedule: Our Sunday morning Tai Chi class will now be held 9:30-10:45am. Wednesday morning we will be offering a vinyasa flow class led by Michelle Lang, 9:30-10:45am. Mike's Wednesday 11am class will now be Yin Yoga, and finally, Rosalie's Wednesday evening  Beginning Vinyasa class will move to 6:45-7:45pm. Our Downtown schedule remains that same with one minor expansion - Mike's 7pm Monday Yin Yoga class will now be an open forum for discussing the Philosophy of Yoga, and you are welcome to bring your questions to the floor (pun intended). Now on to the upcoming special events....

Matt and Anita are hosting a Partner Yoga event on Saturday February 9th, 3:30-5:30pm. We will laugh and play with partnered poses and flows and finish by trading some assisted stretching and adjustments. Complimentary wine and cheese will follow while you mingle with others in your yoga community. All levels of experience welcome, and pre-registration is highly recommended because these events usually fill to capacity! Details can be found at http://www.youdoyoga.com/Partner_Yoga.html

We are very pleased to introduce Guy-Yoga! Hosted by Seth, Matt, and Shane, this is a special 6 week yoga series engineered to target the particular health needs of everyday men. Increase flexibility, develop strength, challenge body & mind. For all skill levels, no previous experience necessary. Sundays (2/10 - 3/17, football season is over and you have nothing else to do!) 4-5pm at You Do Yoga Anderson Township. Pre-registration required: http://www.youdoyoga.com/Guy-oga.html

We are excited to continue a series of Asana workshops at our Downtown Studio led by Sandi Carpenter. Sandi will break down some important aspects of the more dynamic styles of yoga. The next part of the series takes place on February 10th, 1-3pm, focusing on Sun Salutations and Standing poses. While we at You Do Yoga emphasize function over form, a little knowledge of the form in yang poses can be beneficial. It can help us to do the pose safely and achieve the functional effect we are seeking. This series is for everyone, from beginner to the experienced practitioner, and workshops can be taken singly or discounted for the entire series. Details and pre-registration now online at http://www.youdoyoga.com/Sandi_Asana_Extravaganza.html

You Do Yoga is always a family-friendly environment! Kids are always welcome to join their parents for any class, and we also have two great family yoga events lined up for you:

On Sunday February 24, 1-3pm Sharon Gloff will be offering a special family event in Anderson called Understanding the Monsters Under the Bed: Helping Develop an Energetic Balance for Families. Are there Monsters under your kid’s bed? Has your child been labeled as sensitive or hyperactive? Have they been diagnosed with ADHD, OCD, or other attention disorders? This workshop will present a series of exercises, discussion on dietary awareness, and a simple meditation practice that will be taught to both parents and their kids in order to understand and balance their kid’s physical, mental, and spiritual energy and focus their full potential! For parents and kids ages 5-12. Children must be accompanied by a parent or main caregiver. Registration online at: http://www.youdoyoga.com/Monsters_Under_the_Bed.html

Friday, March 8th we are hosting another Family Yoga and Movie Night in Anderson Township! Enjoy an all ages yoga practice then relax and settle in with a family friendly movie. Feel free to bring snacks and your PJs for the movie. Mats, pillows and blankets provided. Yoga at 6:30pm, Movie immediately following. Pre-Registration is recommended due to limitations of space: http://www.youdoyoga.com/Family_Yoga___Movie_Nite.html

Our 2013 Taoist Yoga Teacher Training is well underway! We are filled to capacity this year, and have already posted dates for our next round of 200 hour training beginning in January of 2014. We only accept a limited number of participants each year, so if you are serious about this do not hesitate! Please contact the Director of Teacher Training to discuss enrollment. For more information go to http://www.youdoyoga.com/Teacher_Training.html

Now here's some big news: You Do Yoga will be offering a 300 hour advanced teacher training program beginning the later half of 2013! This program is designed for those who have already completed any other 200 hour RYT program, and will lead to a 500-Hour RYT certification. Most importantly, however, it is about becoming a better teacher! We believe that to most effectively teach and practice yoga, one must understand fundamental principles of anatomy. By understanding the underlying intention of yogic techniques one can adapt the practice to any individual, including those with injuries or special needs. We will thoroughly examine the Yin approach to asana, and then move with confidence into Yang practices. With a strong foundation in physical asana and anatomy, we will proceed into the subtler realms, applying the functional approach to the energetic system of the body through meridian exercise, pranayama, and meditation. Emphasis will always be placed on applying this knowledge to practical situations of teaching yoga. Enrollment is by acceptance only, and anyone interested is encouraged to contact the director of teacher training to discuss the opportunity.

While you may be aware that our Taoist Yoga Teacher Training is different from most others, we are equally aware that many people are not able to commit to an entire program. That is why we are continuing to offer pieces of our teacher training curriculum in a weekend workshop format. You Do Yoga is a Registered Yoga School with the Yoga Alliance, and can grant CEUs for attending these events. The current offering is a series of philosophy workshops covering some of the seminal texts of yoga. Teachings of the East is a 6 part series taking place through June of 2013. You can attend single sessions, or register in advance for the entire series at http://www.youdoyoga.com/Teachings_of_the_East.html

The next CEU offering will overlap with the opening session of our advanced teacher training. Designed for yoga Instructors and serious students, our 51-hour Advanced Functional Anatomy Intensive will be offered July 22-27. The major focus will be comparative skeletal anatomy, emphasizing the important role of individual differences in asana practice. Going beyond the standard "everyone is different" cliche, we will become comfortable with techniques that allow us to assess an individual's capacity for movement, and learn to adapt our instruction to suit each person's unique ability. Enrollment is by acceptance only, group size will be limited, and anyone interested is encouraged to contact the director of teacher training.

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 March and remember - you can LIKE us on Facebook (You Do Yoga Cincinnati) and to follow us on Twitter @YouDoYoga. Be sure to visit our website regularly at www.YouDoYoga.com for updates and schedule changes.

Namaste and thanks again!

All of us at You Do Yoga