Please note: To reserve your space in Namaste’s special offerings, please sign up at the studio. Pre-payment is required. Thank you for helping us bring these events to life!

200 Hour Teacher Training with Daren Friesen
Daren Friesen of Moksha in Chicago will begin a first of its kind in Peoria: 200-hour certification program and intensive beginning August 2010.    This is an incredible opportunity to get certified and/or deepen your practice with an amazing Instructor who is coming to us!

Please see the’ Teacher Training’ Page on our web-site for more information

Weekly Offering:

Sundays at 10:30am in June
donations are accepted

Special Offering
Will return in early 2010…stay tuned!

2:30 to 4:00pm  Beginning Meditation
4:30 to 6:00 pm  Continuing Meditation
$15

Study and practice meditation and lead a life of simplicity and clarity. This offering will include practical instruction of meditation postures, mindful breathing, concentration and opening of one’s wisdom eye.

Overview
Insight (Vipassana) meditation forms the basis of the retreats, but there may also be sessions on Metta (Loving Kindness) practice. Emphasis will be placed on the integration of the spiritual dimensions of being with those of the physical in everyday life. Standing, walking, sitting and lying down meditations will be held in group sessions

Program
Introduction: What is meditation and why meditation?
Loving Kindness Practice
Breathing and Sitting
Questions and Answers
Sharing Love, Kindness and Closeness

Click here to view Bhante Sujatha’s bio

Thai Yoga
This clothes-on, one-on-one therapeutic relaxation session aims:
stimulating the flow of healing energies within the body
opening the areas which are blocked
bringing the body, mind and spirit back into balance and harmony.
Whether you have a yoga practice or not, this healing therapy will leave you feeling refreshed, rested, and alive.

60 Minute Session-$50

90 Minute Session-$65Reiki

Reiki is a healing practice that originated in Japan. Reiki practitioners place their hands lightly on or just above the person receiving treatment, with the goal of facilitating the person’s own healing response. People often leave Reiki treatments feeling alive and purposed.

30 minutes-$30

60 minutes-$50

CONTACT Joe at 262-Joe-Yoga (262-563-9642)

Baby Signing Time Sign and Play

July

Thursdays
Ages 0-24 months

 9:15-10:00

Session fee $50 per child, adults are free

Sign up directly with Abbey
(NWS class packages may not be used)

Themes include: Food, Diapering, Animals, and Family Members

This interactive class includes music, movement and of course signing!  Using sign language is a great way to communicate early with your child and create a strong bond.  Classes are taught by a licensed Speech Language Pathologist and Master Signing Time Instructor. Please call Abbey at 453-3538 to register or to find out more information.

Special Offering:
Some Like it Hot
Vinyasa Yoga
w/Mary

Weekly:
Tuesdays at 9:00am
Thursdays at 7:30 pm

One Special Saturday Monthly:
July 31 at 11am
August 28th at 11am
$12 or class package may be used

Enhance your practice in a heated room and experience the many benefits:
~A release of tight muscles
~Less chance of injury as your muscles stay warm
~Increased metabolism burns more fat
~ Move into postures more deeply, effectively and safely
~Cardiovascular system gets turned on!
~ Natural healing by the release of toxins, metabolic debris, and excess fluids emitted though perspiration
~ Illness prevention as many viruses and bacteria can’t live long in higher temperatures.
~A wonderful feeling of relaxation and accomplishment: physically and mentally
Please BRING : a large towel to cover your mat, a towel for your body, and water!

Monthly Offering

off for the summer…will be back this Fall
( see weekly schedule for ‘mommy and me’ with Kirsten and Kyle)

the Tots!
Yoga Playtime
Yoga, songs, signing, play
crawling to 3
11:30am-12:15pm

the Babes!
Yoga for baby and mom, signing, infant massage
2 wks to crawling
12:30-1:15pm

Itsy Bitsy Yoga class contains dozens of unique yoga postures designed to support your baby’s and toddler’s development. Each class is filled with calming, nurturing ways to enhance bonding, create a deep connection, and have fun! For parents & caregivers, this is a special opportunity to meet others, get support, and learn about more about your ‘littles’ emerging personality. Please bring a blanket and small toy.