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Upcoming Events

January 15–17, 2010
Friday 5–9 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.–6 p.m.

Tom Myers' Anatomy Trains
Myofascial Meridians for the Movement Therapist
Taught by ELI THOMPSON

Yes, it is all connected. But how?
Anatomy Trains is Tom Myers' revolutionary re-vision of musculo-skeletal anatomy. Everything we do is a body-wide experience and the traditional parts-based anatomy often serves to confuse rather than enhance its understanding. The Anatomy Trains maps out how muscles fascially connect to each other, forming a series of myofascial continuities from head to toe and from birth to death. The Anatomy Trains help explain how one tight area can create a series of compensations that distort and hinder our everyday movement, often leading to chronic pain. Opening and balancing the lines gives us the opportunity to move in different, more functional ways.

This workshop offers a new perspective on bodywork. We will explore the 12 Anatomy Trains and how they either support or hinder our intentions. We will learn to SEE them in each other and formulate effective strategies to improve balance and function. We will then experiment with Fascial Release techniques to bring long lasting change to our clients.

Come explore! 18 NCBTMB credits

Cape Cod, MA, January 15-17, 2010 (Friday evening, Saturday, Sunday)

$295 before Dec 11, $345 after.

To register, call 508–349–2429 or write info@quietmindstudio.com
Quiet Mind Studio, 95 Commercial St, Wellfleet, MA

Taught by Eli Thompson. Eli is a Certified Kinesis Instructor. He has been a Licensed Massage Therapist since 1999 and a KMI Structural Integrator since 2002. He brings a background of Mechanical Engineering, Martial Arts, and Yoga to his teachings. Eli is a passionate believer in everyone’s inherent potential to grow and transform, and finds fulfillment in teaching and practicing KMI, as well as watching his children grow. Learn more at www.EliThompson.com.

Winter 2009/2010
Four Fridays at 7 p.m. (Dates below)

Wine Education Series : Spotlight on France and Italy
Hosted by Leslie and Kevin Plumb from Town Center Wine and Spirits, Eastham, Massachusetts

This unique wine education series is designed to introduce the fascinating world of French and Italian wines. Each class will provide an overview of the topic, in addition to a professionally guided wine tasting.

Exploring the White Wines of France / November 20, 2009
Discover some of the world’s best white wines from France. In this class you will learn to identify and taste some of the most important white wines of France including Sauvignon Blanc (Bordeaux and Sancerre), Chardonnay (Burgundy), Muscadet (Loire), Viognier (Provence), and Vouvray (Loire).

Classic Red Wines of France / December 18, 2009
Join us in demystifying this fascinating subject while tasting some truly remarkable wines. We’ll be learning about and tasting Pinot Noir (Burgundy), Gamay (Beaujolais), Cabernet Franc (Loire), Syrah (Northern Rhone), and a few famous blends from Bordeaux and Cotes du Rhone.

Glorious White Wines of Italy / January 22, 2010
Italian white wines represent some of the best values in the world. However, it can be difficult for the beginner to explore this complicated territory. In this class you’ll learn to identify and taste delicious wines including Arneis (Piedmont), Grechetto (Umbria), Vermentino (Sardinia), Grillo (Sicily), Verdicchio (Marches), Cortese (Piedmont), and Soave Classico (Veneto).

Classic Red Wines of Italy / February 19, 2009
Italian red wines are cherished and prized all over the world. Learn to identify and taste Montepulciano (Abruzzo), Primitivo (Apulia), Dolcetto (Piedmont), Barbera (Piedmont), Nebbiolo (Piedmont), Nero D’Avola (Sicily), and Chianti (Tuscany).

$20 per evening.
To register, call 508–349–2429 or write info@quietmindstudio.com.
All classes held at Quiet Mind Studio.


Stay tuned for more upcoming events at QMS!

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Past Events

Robert Winn : Soul Breathing™ Workshop
Sunday, November 15, 2–5 p.m.

Experience Emotional Freedom and Soul Connection.

Breathe Fully to Live Fully!

“When your breath is full, free, relaxed and flowing, your life is, too.”

Pre-Register: 508-349-2429 | $60, $45 in advance

Robert Winn is a Transformation Catalyst—an expert in Self Awareness and Body-Mind-Spirit Integration. He guides you to awaken who you really are and to live from your soul level. He is a gifted breath facilitator, sound healer and teacher of primordial vibration meditation. He designs and facilitates experiential learning programs that develop conscious leaders and courageous teams. He helps people shine their light and create more effective and sustainable organizations.



Jay Schwed : The Song of the Healing Crystal Bowls
Tuesday, November 10, 7:30 p.m.

jay schwed

Join Jay as he incorporates sound, vibration, sound-infused aromatherapy mists, and healing color light therapy to bring this healing/meditation experience to a deeper and more profound level. Experience the Song of The Angels

$25 pre-registered, $30 at door


Karin Stephan : Art of the Backbend
Friday, August 21, 7–9 p.m.
Saturday, August 22, 10 a.m.–12 noon
Saturday, August 22, 2–4 p.m

Karin Stephan Headshot

B.K.S. Iyengar once said that "Backbends are the elixir of life."

In this workshop, a special backbending sequence will be taught on Friday evening to warm up the spine and to prepare the shoulders and upper arms for more flexibility and strength. Individual asymmetries will be looked at more closely to see where the obstacles to a comfortable and flowing backbend practice reside.

On Saturday we will go more deeply into the study of backbends with a focus on alignment and with an awareness of how to adjust the work within the context of our own asymmetries and or weaknesses.

By the end of the workshop participants will have a better idea of how to build their back bends gradually and intelligently. Those with an existing backbend practice will learn new variations. All participants will come away with a fuller understanding of the range of possibilities within the art of the backbend and a better understanding of their own body in relationship to these exciting and powerful asanas.

$45 per session or
$110 for all three sessions

Pre-registration required. For students of yoga of intermediate levels and up.

To register, call or e-mail: 508-349-2429 / info@quietmindstudio.com


Jay Schwed : The Song of the Healing Crystal Bowls
Friday, August 14, 7:30 p.m.

jay schwed

Join Jay as he incorporates sound, vibration, sound-infused aromatherapy mists, and healing color light therapy to bring this healing/meditation experience to a deeper and more profound level. Experience the Song of The Angels

$25 pre-registered, $30 at door


Robert Winn : Soul Breathing™ Workshop
Tuesday, August 4, 7:30–10 p.m.

Experience Emotional Freedom and Soul Connection.

Breathe Fully to Live Fully!

“When your breath is full, free, relaxed and flowing, your life is, too.”

Pre-Register: 508-349-2429 | $60, $45 in advance

Robert Winn is a Transformation Catalyst—an expert in Self Awareness and Body-Mind-Spirit Integration. He guides you to awaken who you really are and to live from your soul level. He is a gifted breath facilitator, sound healer and teacher of primordial vibration meditation. He designs and facilitates experiential learning programs that develop conscious leaders and courageous teams. He helps people shine their light and create more effective and sustainable organizations.



Rebecca Arnoldi : Journey Dance
August 8, 8:30 p.m.

Journey Dance weaves simple guided movement sequences and free dance exploration to reconnect participants with a natural state of joyous well-being.

The Journey Dance Flow moves through the chakra system, beginning with dancing the earth, grounding, and becoming fully present and aware in our bodies, moving through fluid watery dancing, expanding our energy and movement upward and outward, connecting with the community of dancers, dancing the fire and strength inside of us, feeling our emotions and finally coming into alignment with our intuition, gratitude and gifts.

The music includes inspiring world music and R&B grooves. The classes may be transformative, helping participants become more present and aware of body, emotion, and energy.

Rebecca Arnoldi, certified journey dance instructor, artist and naturalist, will lead this class occasionally inviting other certified journey dance teachers and musicians to join in the celebration.

Participants need no dance experience, only comfortable clothing, barefeet, water, and the desire to dance!

Class time: 1 1/2 hours

Rebecca Arnoldi: 617-734-8631


July 24, 25 and 26, 2009

sharon SHARON CONROY
Friday, July 24th
Getting to Know Your Knees
6 p.m.–8 p.m.
All Levels $45

Saturday, July 25th
Getting to Know Your Shoulders
10 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
All Levels $55

Perhaps your knees and shoulders present no challenges at all.  Or, maybe you're troubled by occasional or even chronic pain.  Whatever the situation, these two classes will help you see what's happening in your knees and shoulders more clearly.  In doing so, you'll be able to work with them more intelligently, not only in yoga class but also in your daily life. 

Saturday, July 25th
Restorative Class
4 p.m.–6 p.m.
All Levels  $45

As the pace of life quickens everywhere, we are fortunate to have many poses at our disposal that can help us slow things down and enter the present moment.  This class will reduce fatigue and stress and create a sense of quiet well-being.

Discounted Rates
All three classes $115

Private Classes
Sharon will be available to teach a few private classes Monday, July 20th-Thursday, July 23rd.  If you have chronic knee or shoulder pain you may find it beneficial to schedule an hour's private prior to the weekend classes.  The rate for a private class is $90 per  hour.

Sharon Conroy
Sharon has been practicing in the Iyengar tradition since 1986.  She founded the Iyengar community in New Orleans and taught in the city until Katrina.

Students describe Sharon as a dynamic and compassionate teacher.  Her love for the practice of asana coupled with her devotion to studying the yoga sutras comes through in her teaching.  Sharon studies in Pune with the Iyengar family annually and is a longtime student of Patricia Walden.


May 15, 16, and 17, 2009
Friday 6–8 p.m.
Saturday 8–10 a.m. and 3–5 p.m.
Sunday 8–10 a.m.

Escape to the CapeEscape to the Cape
Weekend Iyengar Yoga Retreat
with Zack Dixon

Beginner/Intermediate students welcome.
$125 for the weekend.

To register contact QMS at 508-349-2429 or info@quietmindstudio.com

Flyer with accommodations and restaurants available here (PDF).

Saturday, May 3, 2009
7 p.m.

Sonic Meditation
Crystal Bowl and Planet Gong Concert
with David Hickey of Crystal Journey and the Art of Eden Martin

Escape to the CapeDavid Hickey has been performing throughout Canada and the United States for over six years. With hundreds of shows to date and six CDs released, he continues to blaze a trail for his unique blend of improvised music with sonically pure and powerful, all-acoustic instrumentation. Joined by artist-painter Eden Martin, providing an expressive colour interpretation of the music. $25 per person; children under 12 free.

To register contact QMS at 508-349-2429. For more information, visit crystaljourney.ca.


Saturday March 21, 2009
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Pranayama Workshop
with Zack Dixon

Learn the basic yogic breathing techniques in this introductory workshop with Zack. Asana experience required. $35. Pre-registration required. Contact QMS at 508-349-2429 or info@quietmindstudio.com


March 13, 20, and 27, 2009
Fridays at 6:30 p.m.

Spring Wine Tasting Educational Series
hosted by Leslie and Kevin Plumb from Town Center Wine and Spirits
presented by Quiet Mind Studio

Spring Wine TastingFriday, March 13
Wine Tasting Essentials: How to Taste and Appreciate Wine
This introductory class will teach you the fundamentals of assessing and appreciating virtually any wine. Learn the secrets of wine professionals without the cost of going to an expensive wine school. You will be taught how to identify quality in wine, determine value for the money, and how to write wine notes which will make these differences abundantly clear. Join us and comparison-taste white and red varietals in a relaxing and fun environment.

Friday, March 20
New World and Old World Wines: Finding the Best Values
The world's best wines are always an expression of place. This class will teach you how to find some of the best values in the New and Old World, a concept which will be introduced in this class. Compare and contrast traditional and modern wines to learn what styles of wine you enjoy, and find out some of the very best producers making affordable wines today.

Friday, March 27
Sparkling Wines: Everything You Need to Know from Champagne to Cava
We firmly believe sparkling wines require a prominent place on the everyday table. Explore the magical secrets of bubbly from around the world and learn how to make quality distinctions and find value among them. We'll teach you how to impress your friends by preparing unique and flavorful cocktails with inexpensive sparkling wines that will astound and delight! Compare and contrast sparklers from France, Italy, Spain, and America in what is bound to be a truly effervescent evening.

$20 per evening or $50 for the series. Attendees must be at least 21 years old with valid identification. Pre-registration required. Contact QMS at 508-349-2429 or info@quietmindstudio.com


Saturday, February 28, 2009
9–11 a.m. and 1–3 p.m

Anatomy and Yoga
with Zack Dixon

Anatomy and YogaCome learn the basic muscles and bones of the body. Learn their location, function and relationship in yoga poses. Workshop includes lecture, asana and coloring the muscles and bones on paper (materials provided). Please wear appropriate clothing for yoga.

$60 for both sessions or $35 for one.

To register, contact Quiet Mind Studio at 508–349–2429 or e-mail info@quietmindstudio.com


January 16–18, 2009
Friday 6 p.m.–10 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 10:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

Anatomy Trains for Yoga
Taught by ELI THOMPSON

$295 through Dec 12, 2008; $345 after
To register, call 508–349–2429 or write info@quietmindstudio.com

Anatomy Trains for Yoga is Tom Myers' revolutionary re-vision of musculo-skeletal anatomy. Yoga is a body-wide experience and the traditional parts-based anatomy often serves to confuse rather than enhance its practice. The Anatomy Trains maps out how muscles fascially connect to each other, forming a series of myofascial continuities from head to toe and from birth to death. The Anatomy Trains help explain how one tight area can create a series of compensations that distort and hinder our everyday movement as well as our practice. By opening and engaging these continuities Yoga helps us experience our seamless unity.

This workshop gives a new perspective on anatomy and how it relates to Yoga. We will explore the 12 Anatomy Trains and how they either support or hinder our intentions. We will learn to SEE them in many poses and practice assisting each other to deepen our experience of the lines in asana. Come explore!


Chakra Toning
Every 3rd Saturday of the month
2:30 - 3:30 p.m.


Thursdays, Sept 25, Oct. 2, 9, 16
10:30 a.m.

DR. REBECCA BURRILL
Parkinson's Movement
We work with specialized movements that organize the brain and primitive and postural reflexes. These are basic organizers of movement abilities. We work directly with the area of the brain that has degenerated in Parkinson’s Disease.


August 22
7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
August 23
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
$40 each or $100 for all three

KARIN STEPHAN
The Art of Balance: Building Strength in the Upper Body
An Iyengar Workshop with Karin Stephan and assistants.

karin stephanThe first way to think about building strength in our upper bodies is to work on poses that help to develop our internal sense of alignment in the hands, arms, shoulders and back. Initially, strength does not come from strength alone, but from balance. It is not necessary to be strong to be strong, but to be balanced to be strong.

This workshop will develop slowly and gradually into a very precise set of sequences which will work on building balance and strength. Weaving in and out of various asanas and movements that develop alignment and those that develop strength, Karin will build slowly but surely an understanding of how to create an upper body which will allow us to do handstands, headstands, forearm balances, backbends and shoulder stands with grace and ease. Asymmetries in the upper body will be taken into consideration and students will be shown ways to work with those asymmetries.

This workshop is for all levels but is not recommended for people with back, shoulder, neck or arm injuries.

To register, contact Quiet Mind Studio: 508.349.2429 | zack@quietmindstudio.com

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Sunday, August 17
10:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

MAURA GHEDINI
Massage for Couples
Experiential workshop. You will learn basic, effective technique and massage skills. Learn to give and receive the healing touch of massage. Call Maura to register or for more info 508-349-1452.

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July 25, 26 and 27, 2008

sharon SHARON CONROY

Open and Aware:
Learning to See Ourselves Clearly
While the Iyengar tradition is a very methodical approach, it is not intended to be rigid or mechanical. B.K.S. Iyengar wants us to see our poses with fresh eyes each time we practice.

We'll work towards developing this ability in sequences that include a variety of poses: standing, supine, forward bends, twists, backbends, and inversions.

Friday, July 25 / 6 to 8 p.m. / All Levels / $35
Saturday, July 26 / 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. / All Levels / $45
Saturday, July 26 / 4 to 6 p.m. / All Levels / $35

These classes are open to anyone who has studied yoga continuously in any tradition for at least six months.

Moving Along with Inversions
Inversions are highly valued in the Iyengar tradition. They are calming to the nervous system, renew energy, and reduce stress. If they are practiced regularly, inversions balance the endocrine system.

In this class, we will explore a variety of different kinds of inversions in hopes that you will practice them confidently, safely, and regularly. While our focus will be inversions, we'll also be working with other families of poses including standing poses, backbends, twists, and forward bends.

While the focus of the two classes is inversions, a variety of other poses will be taught including seated forward bends, twists, and supine poses.

Sunday, July 27 / 1 to 4 p.m. / Intermediate / $50

This class is open to anyone who has studied yoga continuously in any tradition for at least 18 months.

Discounted rates available! First three classes: $95 / All four classes: $135

Sharon Conroy has been practicing in the Iyengar tradition since 1986. She founded the Iyengar community in New Orleans and taught in the city until Katrina. After the storm, Sharon settled in Grayton Beach, on the Florida panhandle, where she opened a center in 2007. She studies in Pune with the Iyengar family annually and is a longtime student of Patricia Walden. Students describe Sharon as a dynamic and compassionate teacher. Her love for the practice of asana coupled with her devotion to studying the yoga sutras comes through in her teaching.

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Saturday, October 27, 2007
10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
$35

NINA PRIYA DAVID, MA, E-RYT
Yoga for Back Pain



Do you want to practice Yoga yet hesitate because your back hurts? Have you tried just about everything and nothing has helped so far? Even if this has been your experience, there is a way for those with ongoing back pain to practice Yoga without re-injury.

Gyani (Wisdom) Creative Yoga adapts, adjusts and accommodates Yoga practices so that everyone, regardless of age, health condition or lifestyle, can experience the benefits of Yoga. This GCYT workshop will:

Nina Priya David, MA, E-RYT, is founder and director of Gyani Creative Yoga Therapy and a Senior Teacher at Integral Yoga Institute in NYC. Her unique style of teaching is influenced by her personal experience of managing chronic back pain for over 40 years. “Priya Ma” has been providing Therapeutic Yoga for students, patients and staff in medical, educational and retreat settings as well as in private practice for over 15 years. For more information on Priya Ma go to iyiny.org or yogatherapyconference.org.

To register or for more information call 508.349.9595 or 917.293.7708. Pre-registration advised, yet walk-ins are welcome. Doctor’s permission advised. Not for those with acute pain or recent surgery.


Insight Meditation with Myrna Patterson
Four weeks: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:00 to 4:45 p.m.
October 9 – November 20 and November 27 – December 20
Tuesday and Thursday: $80 / Tuesday or Thursday: $40

We will learn the basics of sitting and walking meditation, and explore what goes on in our individual meditation sittings, attempting to increase discernment and investigation.

Some topics we’ll discuss: equanimity, metta (loving kindness), perception, fear and anger, wise speech, right view, and emptiness.

No previous knowledge of meditation is necessary. All levels of experience are welcome. Advance registration is required.

Myrna Patterson has been meditating at Cambridge Insight Meditation Center for 18 years. She has participated in numerous silent retreats at Insight Meditation Society, The Omega Institute, Kripalu Center, Spirit Rock, and Plum Village in France. She has studied with Jack Kornfield, Larry Rosenberg, Narayan Liebenson-Grady, Sylvia Boorstein, Thich Nhat Hahn, Joseph Goldstein and Christina Feldman.


Writing as Spiritual Practice
Four-week course: Tuesdays 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
October 9 – November 20
$80

Do you have the patience to wait
til your mind settles and the water is clear?
Can you remain unmoving
until the right action arises by itself?
- Lao-Tzu

Using the spiritual tools of not knowing, single-minded effort, non-judgment and mindfulness, we learn to make writing a habit, creating stories that are individual and universal, ordinary and divine. The writing exercises build on one another, adding layers of depth and detail as we share in a safe, sacred space. Meditations help to free up thoughts and memories, transforming them into vibrant, well-rendered stories. You’ll be encouraged to see from within, to express your distinctive voice, be heard, and awaken to yourselves.

Myrna Patterson has been an editor, teacher and writer for over 30 years. Formerly a Massachusetts Cultural Council writer-in-residence, she created Aurora Writing Workshops, and was chosen for Who's Who in America. She has recently taught at Kripalu Center in Lenox, the Center in Cambridge, and at an The International High School. Myrna is a poet whose first collection is entitled Umbra. She is a year-round resident of Wellfleet.

howtowrite.org

August 24, 25 and 26, 2007

SHARON CONROY
TWO WORKSHOPS!

Open and Aware:
Learning to See Ourselves Clearly

While the Iyengar tradition is a very methodical approach, it is not intended to be rigid or mechanical. B.K.S. Iyengar wants us to see our poses with fresh eyes each time we practice.

We'll work towards developing this ability in sequences that include a variety of poses: standing, supine, forward bends, twists, backbends, and inversions.

Friday, August 24, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. / All Levels / $35
Saturday, August 25 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. / All Levels / $45

These two classes are open to anyone who has studied yoga continuously in any tradition for at least six months.

Moving Along with Inversions

Inversions are highly valued in the Iyengar tradition. They are calming to the nervous system, renew energy, and reduce stress. If they are practiced regularly, inversions balance the endocrine system.

In these classes, we will explore a variety of different kinds of inversions in hopes that you will practice them confidently, safely, and regularly.

While the focus of the two classes is inversions, a variety of other poses will be taught including seated forward bends, twists, and supine poses.

Saturday, August 25, 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. / Intermediate / $35
Sunday, August 26, 3:30 to 6:00 p.m. / Intermediate / $45

These two classes are open to anyone who has studied yoga continuously in any tradition for at least 18 months.


August 18 & 19
1:00 to 4:00 p.m. each day
$45/class if paid by August 5th
$50/class if paid after August 5th

KARIN STEPHAN
Building Strength in the Upper Body
An Iyengar Workshop with Karin Stephan and assistants.

The first way to think about building strength in our upper bodies is to work on poses that help to develop our internal sense of alignment in the hands, arms, shoulders and back. Initially, strength does not come from strength alone, but from balance. It is not necessary to be strong to be strong, but to be balanced to be strong.

This workshop will develop slowly and gradually into a very precise set of sequences which will work on building balance and strength. Weaving in and out of various asanas and movements that develop alignment and those that develop strength, Karin will build slowly but surely an understanding of how to create an upper body which will allow us to do handstands, headstands, forearm balances, backbends and shoulder stands with grace and ease. Asymmetries in the upper body will be taken into consideration and students will be shown ways to work with those asymmetries.

This workshop is for all levels but is not recommended for people with back, shoulder, neck or arm injuries.


July 28, 2007
10:30 a.m.
Free

BECKY MENDIBLE
Certified Holistic Health Counselor


Are you suffering from the Sugar Blues?

Are you constantly craving sweets and want to understand why? Do you want to gain control without willpower or deprivation? Please join Becky for a free presentation at Quiet Mind Studio.


July 6, 2007
9:00 to 11:30 a.m.
$45. Space is limited.

WARREN KRAMER
The Macrobiotic Approach to Understanding Illness


Health problems don't simply develop overnight. There are clear signs that imbalances are developing in our bodies. Warren will present this very important model that can be used to determine the direction in which our health is going and how to change it.

This dynamic interactive workshop will introduce you to:

Warren will be available for individual health consultations over the weekend.

To learn more about Warren Kramer, visit macrobioticsnewengland.com.


June 24, 2007
8:30 to 11:00 a.m.
$35

GREG ANTON
The Art of Backbending
(A Special Class to Benefit QMS)


Greg has been teaching yoga in the Iyengar method in Provincetown since 1994. He completed the two-year teacher training program at the Iyengar Yoga Institute of San Francisco, where he also studied with Ramanand Patel. He has studied extensively with Patricia Walden in Cambridge since 1999, and has studied with the Iyengars in the United States and in India.



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