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Fall 2015 August 31–December 20 (16 weeks)
7 Motivations
for Practice
When You’re Too Busy to Practice
BY NATALIE MILLER
There’s an oft-quoted Zen proverb that says, “You should sit in
meditation for 20 minutes every day—unless you’re too busy.
Then, you should sit for an hour.”
Upon reading this, you may feel the truth of it in your gut. You
may half-smile and nod: yes, that is sage advice. But perhaps
your half-smile morphs into a furrowed brow as you scan your
day to find those 60 minutes. ‘I can scarcely make 60 minutes a
WEEK,’ you might think. I have meetings to attend. Deadlines to
meet. Carpools to drive. Bills to pay.
And yet practice improves everything else we do. Regular
practice of focused, mindful, breath-enhancing pursuits like
meditation, yoga, and Pilates supports wellbeing in body,
mind, and soul.
Practice makes us more present in our meetings,
more calm about our deadlines, more
compassionate in our carpooling, and
more wise with our money. When
we’re overwhelmed and stressed
is exactly when we most
need and benefit from
regular practice.
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“…the very best practice is the one you will actually do.”
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Here are seven ways to help you make and keep time Build practice into your calendar.
for practice even in the midst of life’s busyness. Don’t pencil it in; Sharpie it in. This is the main
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reason we encourage you to register for a session
Choose practices that support you. rather than just drop in for class: when you commit
Especially when life is busy, let pleasure guide your to a certain day and time, you’re more likely to
choices around practice. Rather than thinking about attend, and when you attend, you’ll reap the benefits
which class you should take, seek out and sign up for of practice that keep you motivated. Here and there
the ones you’ll enjoy the most.
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you may miss class, of course; if you do, calendar in
your make-up class right away. (Some students swear
Practice noticing the effects of practice. by scheduling their anticipated make-ups at the very
Make a point to sense how open, strong, and beginning of the session.)
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relaxed your body feels as you leave the studio.
Notice how the sky looks, how the colors and Practice with a friend.
textures of your surroundings are more vibrant. Ample research shows that when people exercise
Admire your sparkly, soft, post-practice eyes in with a friend or partner, they stay committed.
the mirror. Enjoy the clarity in your headspace, a (One Indiana University study found that couples
new sense of ease in the way you’re feeling about who went to the gym separately had a 43% dropout
whatever has been bothering you. Observe yourself rate over the course of a year, while those who
making healthier choices. went to the gym together had a dropout rate of only
Know that all this is fruit of practice. 6.3%—even if they exercised separately once they
were there!)
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The same is true for yogis and Pilates folk. If you’re
not convinced you’ll show up for yourself, sign up
with a friend and commit to coming together. If you
don’t have a friend to bring along, make a new one
in class—friendlies always abound at Willow Street
—or even just promise your teacher, “See you next
week!”
(PS: Since practice helps us to be stronger and more
centered, you’re never really practicing only for
yourself—it’s always for everybody around you, too.
Remember that when you’re feeling the pull to stay
late at work with your colleagues, or to ditch class
for your trouser-tugging toddler).
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If you find yourself skipping practice,
adjust rather than adjourn.
Perhaps that 7am class sounded great in theory, but
neither calendar nor yogabuddy can seem to get On Playing
Practice Bingo
you out of bed. Or maybe you advanced to a higher
level class, but find yourself feeling more intimidated
than inspired. Re-read #1 above and add this: when
you’re resisting practice, the very best practice is
Why do it?
the one you will actually do. Go ahead and transfer
For fun, motivation, wellness, community. Also,
into a class that works better for you—we will all be
a little healthy competition goes a long way!
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happy you’re honoring yourself.
What are the prizes?
Enliven practice through cross-training. • Get 5 in a line and choose your prize:
Practice comes alive—and you along with it!—as 20% off any one boutique item, or a free
you become more present, open, and strong in class pass!
body. Since different practices awaken us to different • Be one of the first 10 people to fill the
aspects of our strength and freedom, cross-training whole card: a 60-minute one-on-one
is effective, enjoyable, and best of all, motivating! yoga session with Joe or Natalie Miller.
Hip-strengthening Barre class perfectly complements
hip-opening yoga. Downward-facing dog is exquisite And the rules?
after a long hike. Plank pose is much more fun once • You must stop at our front desk to get
you’re acquainted with your Pilates powerhouse. an official stamp on the square you’re
completing.
Complementary pursuits encourage one another, • You may stamp only one square per
and keep you motivated, too. class—which one is your choice.
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• EITHER play for the full card OR play
Practice to win. line-by-line. (Once a stamped square
Come play Practice Bingo with us! We have has been redeemed, it won’t count in
motivations, prizes, and fun of all sorts for you in another redemption!)
our Fall Bingo game. Your card’s on the back of • Please o please, don’t lose your card—
this newsletter, full of plenty of ways to pique your we can’t re-stamp for you.
interest and sustain your motivation. • Last day to play is Sun, Dec 20.
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Living Yoga
Create a Life of Purpose and Passion
with Joe Miller and Pat Blum
Mondays, Sept 14–Dec 14 • 7:30-9:15p • Takoma Park
Life is a gift: an opportunity to express
our uniqueness and experience great joy.
Does it feel that way to you?
In The Four Desires, Rod Stryker writes that life
fulfillment requires conscious relationship with our
four core desires, or purusharthas: artha (health
and wealth), kama (all forms of pleasure), dharma
(our life’s purpose), and moksha (inherent freedom).
When we honor the purusharthas, he writes, we
“thrive at every level.”
Joe and Pat use their decades of experience of using
and teaching these concepts as they guide students
through The Four Desires. In this 14-week course
of study, each week’s class includes balanced yoga Students will benefit from ample individual guidance
practice; lecture and discussion; time for doing as well as community support. No yoga experience
the often-challenging exercises from the book; and necessary, only a willingness to look frankly at
practice with meditation techniques that support this ourselves and step into the challenge of this
profound work. fulfilling project.
Practicing Big Magic with Natalie Miller and Joy Kirstin
Sundays, Oct 4–Nov 22 • 1–3p • Silver Spring
Elizabeth Gilbert’s newest book, Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear is
hugely inspirational. Gilbert writes like your best friend, who loves and believes
in you, but who also isn’t putting up with your excuses any longer. The book
is warm yet bracing, fanciful and no-nonsense. It gives ample inspiration for Yoga Nidra
what Gilbert calls Creative Living—“living a life that is driven more strongly by for Big Magic
curiosity than by fear.” with Joy Kirstin
How to practice what Gilbert preaches? Letting go of perfectionism and
Making Space
expectations, opening up to the wonder of embodiment and the power of
to Be Courageous
intention: this, friends, is yoga.
Sun, Oct 18 • 1–3p
In Practicing Big Magic, join Natalie and Joy for practices designed to
realize and integrate inspirations gleaned from Gilbert’s book. Over eight Learning to
weeks, we’ll read the book together, practice together, and enjoy creating Trust Ourselves
a community intent on Creative Living. Sessions include yoga practice, Sun, Nov 15 • 1–3p
meditation, Yoga Nidra workshops, guided self-reflection, and—of course—
creative self-inquiry. Everybody welcome.
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Special Events
Awakening the True Power of Yoga: A Weekend with Rod Stryker
Sept 18–20
We are thrilled to welcome Yogarupa Rod Stryker to back to Willow Street.
Friday is a daylong immersion into the Gheranda Samahita, a classic tantric text. Saturday
and Sunday, Rod teaches his Sun, Moon, Fire triptych, as well as a new offering: Awakening
the Inner Teacher: Asana and Contemplation to Access Intuition and Inner Guidance.
These workshops will fill; please register now to secure your spot!
Better Posture, Happier Body:
CoreWalking Education
with Jonathan FitzGordon • Oct 17
Jonathan FitzGordon returns to Willow Street to share with students his
entertaining, effective blend of anatomy education, yoga practice, and
biomechanical exploration. Join him for his Piriformis Release Party on
Saturday afternoon; stay for the Introduction to CoreWalking to learn
everyday ways to promote this new feeling of ease in your hips and low back.
Jonathan is offering a limited number of private sessions on Friday, Oct 16;
email our registrar@willowstreetyoga.com to grab one!
Embodied Anatomy and Yoga: A Body-Mind
Centering® Approach with Bonnie Bainbridge Cohen
Nov 7 & 8 • Silver Spring
Willow Street is honored to host Bonnie Bainbridge Cohen, a world-renowned innovator and
leader in our understanding of movement, yoga, and other body-mind disciplines, and developer
of Body-Mind Centering®.
The Body-Mind Centering® approach to Embodied Anatomy is a deep, internal study of the body
and consciousness in which movement is explored through the direct experience of our own body systems,
tissues and cells. The learning process takes place not just in the mind, but in the body itself, and the experience is
integrated at the cellular level.
Everyone is welcome; register now, as spaces are very limited.
Yantra Wisdom: The Empowered
Heart Chakra
with Chantal Tacoronte-Perez and Philip Bender • Nov 21
Chantal guides your exploration of the subtle dynamics of the heart
chakra through the ancient art of yantra painting. Join her and our own
Philip Bender for an afternoon of practice, painting, and self-discovery.
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Class Schedule
Silver Spring Takoma Park
8561 Fenton Street • 2nd Floor • Silver Spring, MD 20910 6930 Carroll Ave • Suite 100 • Takoma Park, MD 20912
MONDAY MONDAY
Yoga II 10:30a–12:00p Maria Seeds! Yoga for Crawlers to 2-year-olds 9:15–10:00a Ylla
Yoga I 6:15–7:45p Suzie Sprouts! Yoga for 2- to 4-year-olds 10:15–11:00a Ylla
Pilates I/II-II 6:30–7:30p Roberta 1 Itsy Bitsy Baby 11:30a–12:30p Rebecca
1 Building Your Meditation Practice 6:30–7:45p Tom Pilates II/III 11:30a–12:30p Roberta
2 Six Meditations of ParaYoga 6:30–7:45p Tom Gentle Pilates 12:45–1:45p Roberta
Pilates I 7:45–8:45p Cecilia Yoga II 4:30–6:00p Maria
2 Pilates for Very Beginners 8:00–9:00p Jessica 1+2 Goddess Yoga + Meditation 6:00–7:30p Elizabeth
Barre Basics 8:10–9:10p Stephen Yoga for a Healthy Back 6:15–7:15p Joe
TUESDAY Yoga I/II 6:15–7:45p Rick
Yoga II 7:30–8:30a Sheree Living Yoga (9/14–12/14)* 7:30–9:15p Joe + Pat
Pilates II 8:00–9:00a Roberta Yoga I 7:45–9:15p Paula
Yoga I 10:00–11:15a Kelly Yoga II 8:00–9:30p Rick
TUESDAY
Yoga I/II 11:30a–1:00p Kelly
Yoga + Meditation 7:15–8:15a Tom
Aligned Vinyasa Flow 6:15–7:30p Francesca
Yoga I 9:45–11:15a Sheree
Gentle/Yoga I 6:15–7:45p Rick
1+2 Yoga Basics for Stress Relief 6:30–7:45p Carrie Healing and Rejuvenation 10:00–11:30a Philip
2 Itsy Bitsy Baby 11:30a–12:30p Michelle
Pregnancy Yoga 7:45–9:00p Sarah
Hips + Hamstrings 8:00–9:15p Rick Aligned Vinyasa Flow 4:30–5:30p Rick
Yoga I/II 8:00–9:15p Carrie Barre Basics 4:30–5:30p Roberta
WEDNESDAY Trees! (4-7 yrs) 4:30–5:30p Ylla
Yoga I/II 6:30–7:30a Pat Yoga I/II 6:15–7:45p Suzie
Pilates I/II 7:30–8:30a Jessica Yoga II/III 6:15–7:45p Maria
Yoga I/II 10:00–11:30a Maria Pilates II 6:45–7:45p Jessica
Yoga II/III 10:00–11:30a Carrie Pilates I/II 8:00–9:00p Jessica
Vinyasa + Restoratives 6:15–7:30p Tara 1+2 Belly Dance and Yoga 8:00–9:15p Stephanie
Yoga II 6:15–7:30p Daisy 1 Postnatal Yoga 8:00–9:15p Natalie
1+2 Pilates and Props 6:45–7:30p Roberta/Jessica 2 Handstand: Beyond Kicking Up! 8:00–9:15p Galen
Yoga I 7:45–9:00p Tara WEDNESDAY
Yoga + Meditation 7:45–9:00p Tom Yoga I/II 10:15–11:45a Bita
Yoga I/II 7:45–9:15p Daisy Pilates II 11:30a–12:30p Roberta
THURSDAY Gentle/Yoga I 12:00–1:30p Kathy
Aligned Vinyasa Flow 6:15–7:15a Philip Yoga I 12:00–1:00p Bita
Yoga I 7:30–8:45a Sheree Pilates I 12:45–1:45p Roberta
Yoga I/II 7:30–8:30a Philip Teens Yoga (13–16 yrs) 4:30–5:30p Paula
Barre Basics 9:00–10:00a Stephen Tweens Yoga (8–12 yrs) 5:00–6:00p Rebecca
Yoga I/II 10:00–11:30a Sheree Gentle/Therapeutics Yoga 6:00–7:15p Joe
Yoga for Special Conditions and Injuries* 6:00–7:15p Jenny Yoga II 6:15–7:45p Suzie
1+2 Yoga for Stiff Bodies 6:15–7:30p Galen Yoga I 6:30–7:45p Elizabeth
Yoga I/II 6:15–7:30p Morgan
Yoga I/II 7:30–9:00p Joe
Body Balance Yoga II 7:30–9:00p Jenny
Pilates I 8:00–9:00p Jessica
Yoga II 7:45–9:00p Morgan
Yoga III 8:00–9:30p Suzie
Flow and Fly (II+) 7:45–9:15p Daisy
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
Yoga I/II 7:15–8:30a Natalie
1+2 Life Force Yoga for Mood Management 7:00–8:30p Amy
Pilates I 7:30–8:30a Jessica
SATURDAY
Yoga I/II 8:30–10:00a Maria
Gentle/Yoga I 10:00–11:30a Carrie MAKE YOURSELF
Yoga II 10:30a–12:00p Suzie
Body Positive: Strength Training plus Yoga 9:30–10:45a Natalie
Yoga + Meditation (I/II+) 4:30–6:00p Joe
AT HOME
Yoga I 10:15–11:45a Maria
Body Positive: Strength Training plus Yoga 6:15–7:30p Natalie
Pregnancy Yoga 11:00a–12:30p Daisy Wear comfortable
Pregnancy Yoga 6:15–7:45p Carrie
2 Postnatal Yoga 12:45–2:00p Daisy
Aligned Vinyasa Flow 6:45–7:45p Tara clothing and bare feet
SUNDAY
Yoga I 7:45–9:00p Natalie
Barre Basics 8:15–9:15a Stephen
Yoga I/II 8:00–9:30p Tara BYO props, or borrow
Yoga II 8:30–10:30a Natalie
Yoga I 9:30-11:00a Galen
FRIDAY ours for free
Seeds! Yoga for Crawlers to 2-year-olds 9:45–10:30a Rebecca
Yoga I/II 10:45a-12:15p Natalie
Living Yoga (10/4–11/22)* 1:00–3:00p Natalie + Joy
Aligned Vinyasa Flow 10:00–11:15a Francesca Feel free to use our
Sprouts! Yoga for 2- to 4-year-olds 10:45–11:30a Rebecca
changing rooms
Aligned Vinyasa Flow: Advanced 12:00–1:30p Francesca
Yoga II 7:30–9:00p Bita
Bring valuables with
New to Yoga, Pilates, SATURDAY
Pilates II/III 8:00–8:45a Roberta
you into the classroom
or Willow Street?
Community Meditation (pay-what-you-can) 8:00–8:45a Tom
Aligned Vinyasa Flow 9:00–10:00a Tara
Let your instructor know
Pilates II 9:00–10:00a Roberta if you’re dealing with an
Talk to us! We love to help you choose a class. Yoga I/II 9:00–10:30a Joe injury or special condition
Pilates I/II 10:15–11:15a Roberta
301-270-8038 • yoga@willowstreetyoga.com Yoga I/II 10:15–11:45a Tara Sweaty? Bring a towel!
Yoga I 10:45a–12:15p Joe
Pilates I 11:30a–12:30p Roberta
2 Yoga Basics for Beginners 12:00–1:15p Tara
• Yes, you can drop in!
SUNDAY
(Most classes welcome drop-ins, space Yoga + Meditation (I/II+) 8:30–10:00a Philip
permitting. Arrive early and check in at the Yoga I/II 9:15–10:30a Sheree IMPORTANT DATES
Yoga II 9:30–11:00a Maria
front desk) Healing and Rejuvenation 10:15–11:30a Philip
WED, AUG 12
• Yes, you can register anytime! Yoga I 10:45a–12:00p Sheree
Registration opens
1 +2 Emotion-Balancing Yoga 11:15a–12:30p Lauren
(We pro-rate the fees) Aligned Vinyasa Flow 1:00–2:00p Galen/Paula
MON, AUG 31
Trees! (4-7 yrs) 1:00–2:00p Amy/Ylla
• Yes, you can make up missed classes! Tweens Yoga (8–12 yrs) 1:00–2:00p Margaux/Yoon
First day of
(Do your make-ups before OR after your Teens Yoga (13–16 yrs) 2:30–3:30p Margaux/Yoon Fall Session
1+2 Little Families 3:00–3:45p Ylla
absence, in any class appropriate for your Pregnancy Yoga 4:00–5:30p Michelle SUN, SEPT 27
level, in either location) Yoga I/II 4:00–5:30p Galen Last day for refunds
Vipassana Meditation 7:00–8:30p imcw.org
SUN, DEC 20
Last day of Fall
classes and last
day for make-ups
Class schedule subject to change, please visit our website for updates
Six-week specials ( ) are Sept 14–Oct 25 for round 1 (1) and Oct 26–Dec 13 for round 2 (2) / Kid’s offerings are in Green / Pilates/Barre offerings are in Red
* Sorry, no drop-ins or make-ups in this class.
Visit willowstreetyoga.com to learn more about our classes, teachers, and policies.
Six-week Specials
settle your body power up!
and free your mind Handstand: Beyond Kicking Up!
w/Galen Tromble • Takoma Park
Building Your Meditation Practice Tuesdays • 8–9:15p • Oct 27–Dec 8 (no class Nov 24)
w/Tom Forhan • Silver Spring
Mondays • 6:30–7:45p • Sep 14–Oct 19 You can kick up to handstand at the wall—now what?
Join Galen to gain strength, learn how to align and
Beginners and experienced meditators alike will review
balance your handstand, explore handstand variations,
basics of practice and explore using breath, mantra and
even start down the road toward pressing up.
guided symbolism. Includes light asana practice; for
students with one session of Yoga I or equivalent. Pilates and Props
w/Jessica Sloane and Roberta Stiehm • Silver Spring
LifeForce Yoga for Mood Management Wednesdays • 6:45–7:30p • Sep 16–Oct 21
w/Amy Weaver • Silver Spring and Oct 28–Dec 9 (no class Nov 25)
Fridays • 7–8:30p • Sept 18–Oct 23
and Oct 30–Dec 11 (no class Nov 27) Pilates folks: get to know your powerhouse better with
the Magic Circle, Roll Up Bar and Triad Ball! Practice
Autumn can bring new stressors and mood challenges.
with these props to work deeply and gain access to
Learn to relieve anxiety and depression with LifeForce
exercises that may have previously been out of reach.
Yoga, which uses myriad energy management tools,
For Pilates students strong Level I and up.
including mudras, mantra, meditation, and iRest yoga
nidra. Everyone welcome.
Emotion-Balancing Yoga
new beginnings
w/Lauren Schulz • Takoma Park in late October
Sundays • 11:15a–12:30p • Sept 20–Oct 25
and Nov 1–Dec 13 (no class Nov 29) Pilates for Very Beginners
w/Jessica Sloane • Silver Spring
All up in your feelings? At the mercy of your emotions? Mondays • 8–9p • Oct 26–Dec 7 (no class Nov 23)
This class blends Kundalini principles with flowing
asana practice, incorporating various practices for Authentic Mat Pilates fundamentals at a steady pace,
tuning in and letting go. For students with some yoga helping students begin with excellent technique and
experience. build deep strength. Everyone welcome.
Six Meditations of ParaYoga Yoga Basics for Beginners
w/Tom Forhan • Silver Spring w/ Tara Lemerise • Takoma Park
Mondays • 6:30–7:45p • Oct 26–Dec 7 Saturdays • 12–1:15p • Oct 31–Dec 12
(no class Nov 23) (no class Nov 29)
Explore a range of more advanced meditation A comprehensive overview of yoga alignment, postures,
practices, including focusing on the breath, working breathwork, and meditation. Everyone welcome.
with specific mantras, shifting energy, cleansing kriyas,
and balancing the chakras. Levels I/II+.
Yoga Basics for Stress Relief
w/Carrie Ganz • Silver Spring
Tuesdays • 6:30–7:45p • Sept 15–Oct 20
and Oct 27–Dec 8 (no class Nov 24)
An introduction to yoga’s calming, grounding
poses and practices, taught at a relaxed pace.
Everyone welcome.
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discover a whole for the mamas, the
new side of yourself papas, the babies
Goddess Yoga and Meditation Postnatal Yoga
w/Elizabeth Kanter • Takoma Park w/Natalie Miller • Takoma Park
Mondays • 6–7:30p • Sep 14–Oct 19 Tuesdays • 8–9:15p • Sep 15–Oct 20
and Oct 26–Dec 7 (no class Nov 23) w/Daisy Whittemore • Silver Spring
Drawing from Sally Kempton’s book, Awakening Shakti, Saturdays • 12:45–2p • Oct 31–Dec 12
we’ll explore goddess energy through mythology, (no class Nov 28)
imagery, movement, breath, mantra, and guided Simple, inspiring yoga focused on rebalancing
meditations. Everybody welcome. postnatal bodies and being in community. Re-build
core strength, open your achy hips and shoulders, and
Belly Dance and Yoga enjoy the opportunity to focus on YOU. For mothers 6
w/Stephanie Hartman • Takoma Park weeks to 2+ years post-partum; beginners welcome.
Tuesdays • 8–9:15p • Sep 15–Oct 20
and Oct 27–Dec 8 (no class Nov 24) Itsy Bitsy Baby
All sizes/shapes/ages/genders are invited to experience w/Rebecca Gitter • Takoma Park
how belly dance is a great complement to yoga. Mondays • 11:30a–12:30p • Sep 14–Oct 19
We’ll focus on qualities of energy (earthiness, fluidity, w/Michelle Cohen • Takoma Park
strength) and principles of alignment (strong feet, Tuesdays • 11:30a–12:30p • Oct 27–Dec 8
supple core, tall spine, broad collarbones) in a class (no class Nov 24)
that combines both practices. Beginners welcome! Learn calming, nurturing ways to support baby’s
development in a community of fellow parents.
Yoga for Stiff Bodies For babies 6 weeks to almost crawling, with parent
w/Galen Tromble • Silver Spring
or caregiver.
Thursdays • 6:15–7:30p, Sep 17–Oct 22
and Oct 29–Dec 10 (no class Nov 26)
Little Families
So you can’t touch your toes: this makes you an IDEAL w/Ylla Bishop • Takoma Park
candidate for yoga! Join Galen for a nicely-paced, Sundays • 3–3:45p • Sep 20–Oct 25
carefully aligned practice that helps you to find a and Nov 1–Dec 13 (no class Nov 29)
game-changing sense of ease from your neck and Yoga and games geared to the 2-4yo set, supported by
shoulders all the way to your legs and lower back. caregivers, and with opportunities for little siblings to
Everybody welcome. join in. Fun for your whole little family!
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Workshops
Takoma Park
Saturday, Sept 12 • 2–5p Labor with Love: Yoga, Positioning & Partner $105
Support to Enhance Your Birth with Michelle Cohen
Saturdays, Sept 12, Oct 10, Nov Release and Tone Stubborn Muscles: An Upper Body Series $40 each (or $135 for all 4)
14, Dec 12 • 1–3p with Judy LaPrade
Saturday, Sept 26 • 1–3p Active-Isolated Stretching to Enhance Your Yoga Practice $55
with Judy LaPrade
Saturday, Sept 26 • 1–3p Yoga for Grief: Creating Transformative Space with Elizabeth $30 (or $50 for both
Kanter Grief workshops)
Saturday, Sept 26 • 1–2:30p Yoga Nidra for the Seasons: An Autumn Practice $25
with Melissa Lindon
Saturday, Oct 3 • 1–3:30p More Mind, Less Muscle: Arm Balancing with Ease $35
with Kristen Krash
Sundays, Sept 27, Oct 25, Restorative Yoga Sundays with Tara Lemerise $80 for 3 / $60 for 2 /
Nov 22 • 5:30–7:30 p $38 for 1
Sundays Oct 4, Nov 1, Yoga Nidra Meditation Sundays with Joy Kirstin $60 for 3 / $50 for 2 /
Nov 29 • 5–6:30p $30 for 1
Saturday, Oct 24 • 1–3p Yoga for Grief: Tuning into What’s Needed $30 (or $50 for both
with Elizabeth Kanter Grief workshops)
Saturday, Nov 14 • 2–4p Creating a Restorative Yoga Home Practice with Tara Lemerise $30
Saturday, Nov 21 • 1–3:30p Backbends for Everyone! with Kristen Krash $35
Silver Spring
Friday–Sunday • Sept 18–20 Awakening the True Power of Yoga: A Weekend $450 full weekend
with Rod Stryker ($425 early bird by Aug 1)
Friday, Oct 2 • 7–8:15p Sugar Smackdown with Janice Levitt $15
Sunday, Oct 4 • 12–4p The Next Chapter: Practices to Ease Life’s Transitions $40
with Tom Forhan
Friday, Oct 16 • 7:30–9p Yoga & Live Jazz: In a Mellow Tone with Natalie Miller and $30 per person /
the Nicole Saphos Trio $50 per couple
Saturday, Oct 17 Better Posture, Happier Body: CoreWalking Education $60 each / $95 for both
with Jonathan FitzGordon
12:30–3:30p Farewell, Sciatica! A Piriformis Release Party
5–8p Introduction to CoreWalking
3 meetings: Saturdays, Reinvent: A Whole Foods Autumn Cleanse with Janice Levitt $169/$129 for
Oct 17, 24, 31 • 9:30–10:45a repeat cleansers
Sunday, Oct 18 • 1–3p Yoga Nidra for Big Magic: Making Space to Be Courageous $35 each / $60 for both
with Joy Kirstin Big Magic workshops
Saturday, Oct 24 • 1–3p Mama Party: Postnatal Practice & Reunion $25
with Daisy Whittemore
Sunday, Oct 25 • 11:30a–3:30p Finding True Purpose: (Re)discovering Your Dharma Code $40
with Tom Forhan
Saturday, Nov 7 • 2:30–4:30p Do What You Love: Starting a Home Yoga Practice $30
with Daisy Whittemore
Saturday & Sunday, Nov 7 & 8 • Embodied Anatomy and Yoga: A Body-Mind $340 ($300 early bird by
9:30–4:30p (both days) Centering® Approach with Bonnie Bainbridge Cohen Sept 7) / $200 Saturday only
(by inquiry only, after Sept 7)
Saturday, Nov 14 • 2–5p Labor with Love: Yoga, Positioning & Partner Support $105
to Enhance Your Birth with Michelle Cohen
Sunday, Nov 15 • 1–3p Yoga Nidra for Big Magic: Learning to Trust Ourselves $35 / $60 for both
with Joy Kirstin Big Magic workshops
Sunday, Nov 15 • 12–4p Sankalpa Shakti: Empower Your Resolution with Tom Forhan $40
Saturday, Nov 21 • 12–5p Yantra Wisdom: The Empowered Heart Chakra $95 (materials included)
with Chantal Tacoronte-Perez and Philip Bender
Friday, Nov 27 • 10a–12p Burn the Bird with Sommer and Paul Sobin $50 ($40 early bird by Nov 13)
Saturday & Sunday, Dec 5 & 6 • Keeping Kosha: Enjoying our Whole Being with Moses Brown $95 ($80 early bird by Nov 1) /
1:30–4p (both days) $50 each
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Moses rides into town Dec 5-6
Fees and
Registration
Registration opens August 12
Register online, via mail, or in person.
Full Session Class Registration Fees
Class Price per class Full session cost
First class registration
any adult class/special $18 $288
Seeds, Sprouts, Trees, $13 $208
Tweens and Teens
For additional registrations
Any adult class $15 $240
Six-week specials $15 $90
*Registration costs are pro-rated based on date of registration.
Payment Plan
Contact
Pay half of tuition at the time of registration
Joe and Natalie Miller, co-directors
and half on Oct 5; available in-person with codirectors@willowstreetyoga.com
Visa/Mastercard only.
Joy Kirstin, administrative director
Discounts manager@willowstreetyoga.com
301-270-8038 ext. 14
10% off class and six-week special registrations for
seniors, military personnel and students. Erin Pendergrass, registrar
registrar@willowstreetyoga.com
Drop-Ins 301-270-8038 ext. 15
Space permitting, drop-ins are welcome in most general inquiries
classes all session. Please see class schedule yoga@willowstreetyoga.com
for exceptions.
Find Us
Number of classes
student registered in:
Our locations are very close to Red Line
Class
Metro stations in downtown Silver Spring
None 2 or more
and Old Town Takoma Park. Visit our
any adult class/special $22 $20
Design by Capizzi Designs, Washington, DC
website for directions and parking tips.
Seeds, Sprouts, Trees, $15 $15
Tweens and Teens Takoma Park Studio
6930 Carroll Ave., Suite 100
*Regular classes will not be held on Thanksgiving Takoma Park, MD 20912
Day (Nov 26); all registered students will receive Silver Spring Studio
vouchers. 8561 Fenton Street, 2nd floor
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Please visit willowstreetyoga.com/policies
for registration, transfer, make-up and refund policies.
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Takoma Park, MD 20912
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301.270.8038 SURBURBAN, MD
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Registration opens August 12
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