Workshops and Events at Metrowest Yoga

She has a well-earned reputation for deepening the most new to the most seasoned practices, through humor balanced with a quest for authenticity. September 2007 marked the release of her first DVD entitled Yoga to the Rescue, which is specially designed for those who have avoided yoga because of a lack of flexibility, low fitness level or chronic pain. Her newest DVD entitled Yoga to the Rescue for Back Pain was released in January 2008 with wide acclaim. Desirée is also a contributor to various organizations and publications, including the Yoga Journal, where she was featured on the February 2008 cover. For more information, please visit www.desireerumbaugh.com.

Dr. Moncton is a chiropractor at the Westboro Holistic Health Center. I’ve been seeing Dr. Moncton for over 3 years. Every time I walk into his office, I leave there a little bit more knowledgeable and wanting to learn more. His enthusiasm and passion for health and wellness and particular how it relates to the spine is infectious. He explains things in a way that is accessible and understanding to those of us that don’t have a medical background. He and his wife practice at Metrowest Yoga and love how yoga is so closely related to his work as a chiropractor. We decided to offer this series of classes to our students to bring more clarity and awareness to the healing aspects of yoga.

You can learn more about Dr. Moncton and what the Holistic Health Center has to offer at http://www.westborospinehhc.com/

The Body Learns What You Teach It – how to avoid injury in yoga
Saturday July 19th, 2008 1:00pm – 2:00pm

Pain teaches the body to move differently. If it hurts to move, the body will adapt and move in a way to avoid pain. The body moves in Patterns of Motion which adapt to each individual's Body Type, history of injuries & daily habits.

In this class we’ll examine common injuries and how to avoid them.

Metrowest Yoga is offering these classes free of charge in the hopes you'l take advantage of the opportunity to learn more about your body and deepen your understanding of the importance of yoga!

Heather Wertheimer is a singer, songwriter, and guitarist who draws on her special love of both music and yoga to lead devotional chanting for yoga workshops and spiritual gatherings. Heather has toured in the U.S. and abroad with her husband Benjy, Steve Gorn, Manose, and Deva Premal and Miten. Heather's debut CD with Shantala,  "Church of Sky," was named one of the top ten albums of 2004 by New Age Retailer and has aired on radio stations nationwide. In April 2003, she and Benjy released  "The Love Window," a well-loved collection of sacred chants that has become a classic among yoga practitioners.

About Benji:

Benjy Wertheimer is an award-winning songwriter, vocalist, composer, and multi-instrumentalist (tabla, congas, percussion, esraj, guitar, and keyboards). Benjy has toured and recorded with such artists as Krishna Das, Deva Premal and Miten, Jai Uttal, Walter Becker (Steely Dan), and virtuoso guitarist Michael Mandrell. He has opened for such artists as Carlos Santana, Paul Winter, and Narada Michael Walden. A founding member of the internationally acclaimed Ancient Future world fusion music ensemble, Benjy toured the U.S., Canada, and Japan with renowned bamboo flute master GS Sachdev. He studied Indian classical music for over 25 years with some of the greatest masters of that tradition (including Alla Rakha, Zakir Hussain, Ali Akbar Khan and Z. M. Dagar). Benjy's music receives extensive airplay around the world, and his CD "Circle of Fire" reached #1 on the New Age radio charts in November 2002.
 

YogaKids uses yoga as a pathway to create a unique approach to integrative learning. Using skilled facilitators, the style and pace of the class addresses the natural interest, needs, and rhythm of children. In class, children are engaged through active, inspiring activities. They stretch, breath, relax, and enjoy the many benefits of yoga in fun and playful ways. The end result is they feel great! Children today are under a tremendous amount of stress from school, their environment, peer competition and expectations from the media. Stress impacts the way children learn and interact with their surroundings, thus affecting their health, well-being and confidence. YogaKids helps children de-stress and relax, creating the ultimate learning adventure.

About Erin:

Erin E. Christiano is a licensed mental health counselor who has been working with children of all ages for the past ten years. Throughout her work with children she discovered that she was spending a considerable amount of time educating children about themselves and their bodies. Basic relaxation skills, body awareness, and self- esteem were topics that she addressed with children on a daily basis. In addition, Erin has also been personally committed to various forms of physical fitness, and has worked diligently to incorporate movement and exercise into her own life, as well as her work with children. Through developing individual programs for her students aimed at increasing self-esteem and awareness, while allowing for movement and exercise, Erin has been actively involved in assisting children live healthy and happier lives. Recently Erin has enrolled in the YogaKids International Intensive Training Program, where she is a YogaKids Associate. Erin is very passionate about the YogaKids mission and feels that the combination of traditional yoga philosophies and asanas, presented in a child friendly, fun manner, has a tremendous positive impact on a child’s self-esteem and learning. With her skills as a counselor, and her yoga background, Erin is committed to educating the whole child’s mind, body, and spirit, while creating a connection with the world around them.