ZIVA Yoga Studio "Live Fully" Educational Programs

ZIVA's Fall, 2010 "Live fully" Workshop Series!

All workshops and events will take place at ZIVA Yoga Studio, 231 Main Street in Chico. For more information, please stop by or call (530) 342-9482. For teacher/leader bios, please click on the ZIVA teachers link.

We recommend pre-registration and pre-payment for all events and workshops as space is limited and will be offered on a first come, first served basis

Full Moon Restorative Yoga Workshops with Cynthia Muskin

Tuesday, August 24th, 7:30 to 9:00 pm

Friday, October 22nd, 7:30 to 9:00 pm

Friday, November 19th, 7:30 to 9:00 pm

Tuesday, December 21st, 7:30 to 9:00 pm

Fees (per class) - $17 in advance, $22 at the door

Restorative yoga is an antidote for stress. This gentle yoga class focuses on relaxation and attention to the breath with an emphasis on being rather than doing. Restorative yoga allows the body to open passively over blankets or props by using gravity rather than an active stretch. Focusing on the breath allows the musculature of the body to relax and open. This practice can have beneficial effects on the mind and emotions as well as slowing the heart rate, lowering blood pressure and restoring the body to optimum functioning. No previous yoga experience is necessary, although participants should be able to get up and down from the floor. Please bring a mat.

Joyful Yoga Workshop with Dee Munsterman

Will be rescheduled for a future date!!

Are you stressed out? Would you like to experience more fun in your life? Do you wish you had more energy?

An Evening with Dee - The Joyful Yoga Workshop combines yoga postures, breathing techniques, laughter, dancing, and meditation in a playful and non-threatening environment. It is designed to free your spirit and move your soul. Please bring a mat.

Mala I with Margaret L. Lane-Broussard

Saturday, September 11th, 1:00 to 4:00 pm ($47, includes materials and instruction)

The joy of making your first Mala (Sanskrit for Garland) is wonderful. In Mala I you will be given in-depth information on the history of the mala, the materials, and why we use 108 beads. The cost of class will include all materials and instruction, your choice of beads - 8mm (Amethyst, Aventurine, Fancy Jasper, Rose quartz), plus Guru-bead, cotton tassel floss, needle and Tassel card. Mantra reciting/singing will also be a part of the class. (Class is limited to 10 students. Pre-registration, pre-payment and bead selection are required no later than September 1st).

Sound Healing Experience/Gong Bath with Gray Jeffery

Saturday, September 11th, 7:00 to 9:00 pm ($25 in advance/$30 at door)

Journey into wholeness throught the primordial rhythm and vibration of the chau gongs. the array of sounds communes with the various parts of the body, bringing healing and rebalancing. The gong aids in aligning the body into its natural rhythm.

Bring a blanket to lie down on, and a pillow to support your head.

For event poster, click here Gray Jeffery Poster

Mala II with Margaret L. Lane-Broussard

Saturday, September 18th, 1:00 to 4:00 pm ($40)

Mala II is for the bead warriors who took the first mala instruction class; Mala for Mothers or Mala I. This class will bring your own creative forces to bear. Bead knotting will be covered and mantras reciting/singing will also be a part of the class. (Class is limited to 8 students and pre-registration and pre-payment are required by Sept. 15th)

For this class, students are required to choose and bring their own materials as follows:

108 beads-8mm to 10mm semi-precious or other. Please refer to the “Description of Material,” given out at Mala I to help you decide on bead choice.

*Bead spacers (2mm-3mm). (Optional)

*Interval beads (10mm-14mm). (Optional)

Cord size; make sure all beads can fit on the cord.

Colored embroidery floss for cotton tassel (DMC embroidery floss)

Guru Bead (15mm to 22mm)

Class Material Hand Out from Mala for Mothers or Mala I.

*Note: Spacers and interval beads are not included in the 108 count.

Meditation: Practice, Purpose and Process with Scott Wyman

Tuesday, September 21st, 6 to 8 pm (Donation)

Most of us have heard something of the benefits of meditation, how it calms stress and quiets the body and mind, etc. But what is meditation really? How is it practiced and for what purpose? And what can we expect to experience as we proceed along the path of meditation? These are the questions that we will explore in this 2 hour workshop. Whether you have never meditated before or have an ongoing practice, this workshop will inform and inspire you to deepen into the practice of meditation and to enjoy the physical, psychological, and spiritual transformation that it affords. Please bring a sitting cushion if you have one.

Zena & the Bhakti Band - Full Moon Equinox Kirtan

Thursday, September 23rd, 8:00 to 9:15 pm ($10 love donation)

This Kirtan will be held in the ZIVA outdoor courtyard. Enter through back gate off Wall Street between Garden Walk Mall and Christian Michaels.

Calm your mind, heal your heart, deepen your awareness of the divine within. The sacred sounds of chanting transform your consciousness almost effortlessly. Stress is relieved, joy is revealed! Bring a cushion, blanket or low beach chair.

Partner Yoga with Rex Stromness and Michele Miller

Sunday, September 26th, 10 am to Noon ($40 per pair in advance, $45 at the door)

Partner yoga is a wonderful way to experience traditional poses and breathing with a friend, partner or spouse. Most people find it to be very a unique and fulfilling way to connect with themselves and each other. Poses are done in partnership and with one person assisting another. We will also lead you through a short session of massage and deep relaxation. Join us for a deeply rewarding experience that will add to your yoga repertoire. Please bring a mat.

Love & Light for the Body with Natalie Lang

Sunday, September 26th, 12:30 to 2:00 pm.

Sunday, October 17th, 10:00 to 11:30 am

Sunday, November 14th, 10:00 to 11:30 am

Sunday, December 5th, 10:00 to 11:30 am

Fees, per class, $15 in advance, $20 at the door

Join in the celebration and reconnect with yourself with gentle yoga, powerful affirmations, aromatherapy, sound therapy for chakra balancing with use of Tibetan Bowl and guided visualization/relaxation techniques. This is a perfect class for mothers, caregivers, and others who give a lot in their daily lives who need time and space to give to themselves. We will be closing with a blooming tea ceremony and a little take home token of the heart opening experience. Please bring a mat.

Harvest Sidewalk Sale

Saturday, October 16th, Dowtown Chico, 9 am to 5 pm

Come downtown to enjoy a Chico tradition! Enjoy great deals all day long from your favorite downtown merchants!

Harmonizing the Chakras with Sound Sadhana, with Ishani, Blanca Colon-Simon

Sunday, October 10th, 10:00 to 11:30 am ($20 in advance, $25 at the door)

One of Wise Earth Ayurveda® -Food, Breath, and Sound class series for inner-medicine, www.wisearth.org

“My voice is my most sacred power. I use it only to express my inner truth.”

Each one of our inner sounds, when nurtured and expressed, can direct us toward the natural vibrational balance of body, mind, and spirit that gives us clarity and purpose in our daily lives. Learn to use the bija sounds to balance each of the chakras. We will also measure and “see” the vibrational energy change in your chakras!

Exploring Children's Yoga (ages 3-7) with Maureen Clair Crowley

Sunday, October 17th, 2:30 to 4:00 pm ($10/child in advance or $12/child at the door. $2 off for siblings after first child is paid in full)

Give your children the gift of Yoga with this fun & creative workshop designed just for little ones and their families! Come play, exercise, and explore the joys of Children’s Yoga with experienced instructor Maureen Crowley. Parents are encouraged to stay and participate at no additional charge or have the liberty to drop off their child(ren) and enjoy a relaxing afternoon. Please bring a mat if you have one.

Yoga Solutions with Dr. Paula Barros

Sunday, October 24th, 10:00 am to Noon, $45 advance. Must pre-register by October 17th

Yoga is comprised of postures, breathing exercises and meditation. The postures stretch, tone and strengthen the muscles, joints and spine. The breathing exercises revitalize and cleanse the whole body, while the practice of meditation brings clarity and peace.

Modules will focus on clinical training to develop a professional eye in observation of body alignment. This is invaluable for the clinical therapist, physical therapist or any alternative medical practitioner. We will examine many common ailments and how to use a healing approach and restore function using the powerful tool of Yoga Therapy. Please bring a mat.

“Expressive Writing; Telling Our Stories” with Patricia Wellingham-Jones, PhD, RN and Rebecca Senoglu

Wednesday, November 10th, 7:30 to 9:00 pm (Donation)

Research studies show that writing for even 15 minutes about a difficult situation or emotion can provide immediate relief. If you want to know more about writing to heal, please join us and explore ways to use writing as a part of your healing process. No writing experience necessary. No grading, grammar or spelling checks – your writing is for you, not us!! Bring a notebook.

TGIF - Thank God/Goddess It's Friday - Laughter Yoga with Renee Renaud

Friday, November 12th, 5:30 to 6:30 pm (Donation)

A Friday Happy Hour of joyful joining in stress relief laughter exercises guaranteed to up your endorphins and quiet your monkey mind. You don't need a reason to laugh. Laughter bypasses intellectual barriers. Laughter automatically extends our exhale and affects our biochemistry and physiology. It truly is the best medicine and all of its side effects are good ones. There are now more than 6,000 laughter yoga groups in 68 countries around the world. Dr. Andrew Weil and Oprah both recommend it. No yoga "pretzel" poses required. All exercises are done sitting or standing. Certified Laughter Yoga Leader - Renee Renaud, L.C.S.W. aka Granny Greenjoy.

Christmas Preview

Sunday, November 21st, 4:00 to 8:00 pm

Come downtown to enjoy one of Chico's most enjoyable events! Downtown will be aglow and it's merchants will be ready to entertain and serve you with great deals, music, treats and lots of fun! ZIVA will be hosting a variety of vendors for the evening who will dazzle you with their talents and goods! Don't miss this very special event!

Yoga, Ayurveda & Menopause with Jessie Holland and Michelle Warner

Sunday, December 12th, 1:00 to 5:00 pm. ($50 advance, $60 at door)

Ayurveda is the ancient healing tradition from India in which well-being & balance is found through healthy lifestyle and dietary routines specific to the individual. According to Ayurveda, transitions (such as menopause) are very vulnerable times in regard to a person’s health. By practicing certain lifestyle routines, and eating in harmony with one’s constitution and the environment around her, many of the symptoms of menopause can be alleviated. Specific yoga postures and sequences are also beneficial in relieving the discomfort of menopause. In this workshop, you will learn essential herbs, foods, and practices to guide you through menopause gracefully. You will also learn beneficial yoga postures to support the female reproductive system during and after menopause. Please bring a mat

Namaste