Yoga Therapeutics with Gabriel Halpern

Aug 22 - 23

3 Workshops
$45 / workshop

Friday, August 22nd
7:00pm - 9:30pm
Neck & Shoulders

Saturday, August 23rd.
9:45am - 12:15pm
Low Back Solutions: Back Care Basics

Saturday, August 23rd.
2:00pm - 4:30pm
Hips & Knees: Where Do They Really Begin?

Generations Yoga Center, LLC.
1231 Green Bay Road, Wilmette, Illinois 60091
info@genyoga.com
847-919-0533

Iyengar Yoga Class with Gabriel Halpern

Sept 6, Oct 4, Nov 1, Dec 13

Saturdays, 3-5pm
$35 per class or $120 for all four
Sept 6, Oct 4, Nov 1, Dec 13
Prana Yoga Center 501 West State St. - Geneva IL 60134 630-262-9642

This special series of master classes will be taken directly from sequences learned at the Iyengar Institute in Pune, India, Master classes emphasize strong standing poses, backbends, twists, and inversions with variations. Gabriel's 38 years of continuous practice and study makes him one of the clearest channels for the transmission of the intensive work done in the Iyengar lineage. Minimum of one year recent practice or permission of the instructor required. Pre-registration and pre-payment required.

Master Class with Gabriel Halpern

Sept 20

Location: Yoga Now - 742 N. LaSalle
Taken directly from sequences learned at the Iyengar Institute in Pune, India, today?s class will emphasize strong standing poses, backbends, twists, and inversions with variations. Gabriel's 38 years of continuous practice and study makes him one of the clearest channels for the transmission of the intensive work done in the Iyengar lineage. Minimum of one year recent practice or permission of the instructor.

Time: 1 - 4pm
Cost: $5
Register: (312) 280-9642

Master Class for Yoga Instructors or Advanced Students

Sept 22, Oct 20, Nov 17, Dec 15

with Gabriel Halpern
Mondays 1-3pm, $35 per class or $120 for all four
Prana Yoga Center (630) 443-7070 - 1020 Cedar Ave, St Charles

Learn the details from the Meiste! This special series of master classes are designed to educate and integrate the essentials of alignment into the teaching and personal practice of instructors and advanced yoga practitioners. Gabriel will share his knowledge and training from the Iyengar Institute in Pune, India. These classes will emphasize alignment and adjustments of the fundamental standing poses, backbends, twists, and inversions with variations. Gabriel's 38 years of continuous practice and study makes him one of the clearest channels for the transmission of the intensive work done in the Iyengar lineage. Minimum of one year recent practice or permission of the instructor. Pre-registration and pre-payment required.

Gabriel Halpern holds a BA in Philosophy, an MA in Health Psychology, and is a full-time, certified instructor trained at the Iyengar Yoga Institutes in San Francisco and Pune, India. Gabriel is the founder, and for the last 24 years, the director of the Yoga Circle in Chicago. For the past twenty years he has also been a core faculty member at De Paul University's Theater Department. Owing to the direct influence of BKS Iyengar and 38 years of personal practice, Gabriel transmits the ancient wisdom in contemporary forms that not only ignite our mat work, but fire our spiritual vision as well. His Master classes challenge the most ardent practitioner to sharpen their personal discipline.

Yoga at the Crossroads

Oct 17-19

For Yoga Teachers Only
Yoga Teacher Retreat at Shallowbrook Farm, Bradford, IL
with Gabriel Halpern and Lori Gaspar
Friday, October 17, 1:00 p.m. – Sunday, October 19, 1:00 p.m.

On this retreat, we have an opportunity to deepen our commitment to the road ahead of us as teachers. We come together in a central meeting place to celebrate and share. As we quiet our minds and open our hearts to inspiration, each of us is at a crucial point where decisions will be made to guide our future. This weekend we can experience peace and rejuvenation through the eight healing salves of silence, exercise, breath work, singing, dancing, laughter, good food, and nature. We will return to our communities as leaders and healers, ready to offer the gift of yoga after having deeply immersed in it ourselves.

This retreat is open to all yoga teachers.

Gabriel Halpern is a certified Iyengar teacher and Director of Yoga Circle, Chicago. Lori Gaspar is the Director of Prairie Yoga Teacher Training. Both Gabriel and Lori have committed themselves to mentoring and empowering others– encouraging yoga teachers to draw from the divine wisdom of their own direct experience.

Location: Shallowbrook Farm, Bradford, IL, www.illinois-conference-center.com

Fees:
$375 double occupancy with shared bath if paid in full by 9/15/08. Limited availability.
$325 group bunkroom if paid in full by 9/15/08. (Genders will be in separate rooms).
$75 upgrade for double occupancy/private bath off-site about 15-20 minute drive away ($450 total)
$100 upgrade for single occupancy with private bath off-site ($475 total)


Payments:
$175 deposit due by 8/15/08, full balance due by 9/15/08.
$50 additional charge if not paid in full by 9/15/08.
Refunds available up to one month prior, minus $50 processing fee.
Refunds after 9/15/08 only if space can be filled, minus $75 processing fee.

Schedule: Arrival on Friday anytime between 11: 00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Friday lunch is not included. Our first asana practice will start at 1:30 p.m. Depart Sunday 1:00 p.m.

Fee includes: All retreat programs, accommodations and 4 vegetarian meals featuring freshly prepared food.

To insure success of our planned activities, please bring:
• Snacks to share: fresh vegetables, hummus, cheese, crackers, fresh fruit, nuts, trail mix, desserts are welcome too!
• Your teacup
• One votive candle
• Something to place on our altar. This item will be returned at the end of the weekend.
• Yoga props: sticky mat, belt, 2 blocks, 2 blankets, rectangular bolster
• Journal and pen
• Your favorite yoga book to share with your fellow yoga teachers. This item will be returned at end of retreat. Please identify item with your name.

Registration: Mail registration form and fee to Prairie Yoga 22W214 Glen Park Road Glen Ellyn, IL 60137. Please make checks payable to Prairie Yoga.

For more information contact Lori Gaspar at 630.702.8908 or lorigaspar@comcast.net. or click here.

Yoga Vacation in Mexico

March 2009

with Gabriel Halpern and William Prottengeier

Open to all levels.

At Villas Shanti, a secluded resort south of Cancun, our 22nd annual vacation promises to heal and transform. The daily schedule will include vipassana meditation, asana, and pranayama practice.

The package includes: double-occupancy accommodations with private bath and kitchenette, daily brunch, free drinks at poolside, welcoming and farewell dinners, evening activities, and a great time with a fantastic group of yogis from around the country.

Contact Gabriel for more info.