The Healing Power of Laughter with Olivia H. Miller, OHMWorkshops

“Laughter is an instant vacation.” – Milton Berle

Medical research has finally proven something we all know: Laughter is good for us – physically, mentally and emotionally. A hearty laugh reduces stress and anxiety, strengthens the immune system, improves circulation, lowers blood pressure, reduces pain, burns calories, makes us smarter…and more! Experience the natural joy and healing benefits of therapeutic laughter, deep breathing and feel-good stretching. Wear comfortable clothes and be prepared to stretch, breathe…and laugh out loud!

Olivia H. Miller, RYT, is a Certified Laughter Leader and author of eight wellness and exercise card decks, including the best-selling Yoga Deck and the author of Essential Yoga, a hatha yoga reference book. She also edited the screamingly funny Why Don’t Woodpeckers Get Headaches?, written by Mike O’Connor, Bird Watchers General Store in Orleans. Olivia facilitates stress reduction and energy balancing workshops and classes. $25 (Save $5 by paying before 3/1/12)

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Becoming Light: A Workshop Exploring More Advanced Variations with  Bristol Maryott

Sat Date: 2/25/2012 From: 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM

In this Jivamukti yoga workshop, we will explore more ”advanced” poses. Don’t stop reading there! Our aim will be to make these poses more accessible through modification, props and partner work. Some of us will just get an idea and taste of the pose whereas others may find they can go farther than they think! Everyone will go home with ways they can work closer to some of these new openings in the body. We will first discuss and look at the mechanics of poses such as adho mukha vrksasana (handstand), eka pada galavasana (flying crow), eka pada rajakapotasana i-iv (king pigeon pose), vrschikasana (scorpion), urdhva kukkutasana (flying lotus), visvamitrasana (pose dedicated to sage Visvamitra) and other fun poses. This is your chance to break out of your comfort zone and get an idea of some of those poses that are rarely taught in group classes. As this is a Jivamukti workshop, there will be plenty of creative vinyasa to keep you moving around and warm. As we will be looking at advanced variations, complete beginners would be better off attending the Zen Palace workshop. However, if you have been practicing for a while and are willing to leave your ego at the door and respect your limitations, this will be a super fun and interesting practice for you! $30 by 2/18/12; $35 thereafter

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Zen Palace: A Gentle and Restorative Yoga Workshop with Bristol Maryott

Sun Date: 2/26/2012 From: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Yoga and the 12-steps of Recovery

Date: Saturday 2-4 pm /  March 10~ April 14 (2nd Sat. of each month)

Modeled from the meetings of 12-step programs, Yoga of 12-Step Recovery is a group sharing circle followed or preceded by an intentional, themed yoga class.

We will start with a 12-step meeting for all affected by addiction (AA, NA, MA, OA, Al-Anon, Alateen, etc.) 
are encouraged to attend; Followed by a 
 yoga practice with a 12-step theme.

Time:  Saturday 2-4 pm, Jan. 14, Feb. 11, March 10 and April 14

Location: Yoga Center of Cape Cod

Pre-Registration is strongly suggested as space is limited (Free ! By donation)

Wear comfortable workout clothes, bring water, and willingness to learn something new!  We will have yoga mats available to use, please bring your own if you have one. 
The yoga class is designed for beginners. Because space is limited, please pre-register

For further information, please visit  yogaof12steprecovery.com/
Local Facilitator: Lynnette 508-733-2622, Yoga Center of Cape Cod

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