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ZEN MEDITATION, The Wisdom of Letting Go, with EDWARD ESPE BROWN
Experience sitting and walking meditation with Edward Brown. We will practise being present with basic good-heartedness, ease, energy, mindfulness, and curiosity, meeting whatever comes. Letting things come home to our hearts, and letting our hearts respond: this is growing to trust our own enlightened nature. With periods of silence, with instructions and talks, question and answer, harmonizing body and mind in the present, we realize joy, well-being, and gratitude.
Open to all	Friday, September 26 - Sunday, September 28	$305
Teachers' Seminar Teaching Meditation	Friday, September 26, 12:30pm-3:00pm	$55



VEDIC CHANTING with NAVTEJ JOHAR *
Vedic chanting is energizing, centering and calming. It requires precise measure and cadence, correct enunciation, grammatical formation and modulation of sound and breath. In fact, Vedic chanting is in itself a complete mode of pranayama. These workshops will introduce the basic principles of chanting, and teach exercises on how to produce the Sanskrit sounds. Navtej will then lead the group through guided chanting of selected chants from the Vedas and/or the Upanishads.
Wednesday, October 29 - Friday, October 31	8:30am-9:45am	$55 or $20/day

ASANA TO MEDITATION with NAVTEJ JOHAR *
This workshop will touch upon the three primary tools of yoga: asana, pranayama and meditation. Using asana as a preparation to meditation, the session will align, energize and reassemble the body. Special attention will be paid to the treatment and the technique of breathing. The meditation segment will include visualization, sound, mantra, imagery, and gesture as tools for generating mindfulness.
November 2	10:00am-4:30pm	$85

* TAKE BOTH "VEDIC CHANTING” AND “ASANA TO MEDITATION ” FOR $125

DAY OF YOGA : A 3OTH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION BENEFIT FOR HOSPICE TORONTO
Join us as we celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Esther Myers Yoga Studio with a day of yoga and complementary workshops. Enjoy energizing and uplifting practices during the depths of winter. Choose up to 4 workshops from a total of eight. All proceeds support Hospice Toronto (www.hospicetoronto.ca) to assist in their mission of bringing quality of life to those at the end of their lives, and to honour the memory of Esther Myers (1947-2004).
Sunday, January 18	9:30am-5:00pm	$100/day or $30/workshop
Locations: Esther Myers Yoga Studio and the Feldenkrais Centre, both at 390 Dupont Street

Workshop choices:
9:30am-11:00am	Yoga And The Psychology Of Carl Jung with Judith Harris 7 Mudras For The Whole Body with Mar Jean Olson

11:15am-12:45pm	Kundalini Yoga For Sun Energy with Paola di Paolo Yoga For Travellers - You CAN Take It With You with Clare Keith

1:45pm-3:15pm	Release And Restore with Anndrea Lewis Animal Frolic Qi Gong with Donna Oliver

3:30pm-5:00pm	A Celtic Yoga Celebration With Live Music with Michaela Caldwell & Raymond Caldwell (instrumentalist) Tibetan Meditation (Mindfulness And Loving Kindness Practices) with Melanie Bonnell


A YOGA AND ANATOMY WEEKEND with PETER BLACKABY
This weekend will explore two main themes, the first being what constitutes safe practice, the second being the more elusive connection between mind, body and breath. We will approach the subjects in various ways, with lectures, practical work and group discussions. Anyone interested in deepening their understanding of yoga in the modern context is welcome.
Open to all	Friday, February 6 - Sunday, February 8, 2009	$325
Teachers' Seminar Practical Anatomy	Friday, February 6, 12:30pm-3:00pm	$55


CRYSTAL BOWL CONCERT with DAVID HICKEY: A 30TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION BENEFIT FOR HOSPICE TORONTO
Join us as we celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Esther Myers Yoga Studio with an evening of music and meditation in a gorgeous new space on the U of T campus dedicated to Multi-Faith learning and reflection. All proceeds support Hospice Toronto (www.hospicetoronto.ca) to assist in their mission of bringing quality of life to those at the end of their lives, and to honour the memory of Esther Myers (1947-2004).
Saturday, February 28	7:30-9:30pm	$30
Location: The Multi-Faith Centre, Koffler Institute, University of Toronto, 569 Spadina Avenue, just north of Spadina Circle, entrance on Bancroft Avenue, 2nd Floor Main Hall


[condition] Pre-registration and pre-payment are required for all workshops and special events at least 7 days in advance. Enrollment is limited. CANCELLATION POLICY: With more than 48 hours notice, you will receive credit towards classes or workshops in the same term. The Studio cannot give refunds. U.S. credit card transactions will be processed in Canadian dollars at the current exchange rate.