WORKSHOPS

Yoga for Depression and Anxiety: A 6 Week Workshop

Sunday Evenings 7:00-8:30pm
Feburary 5th - March 11th, 2012
at the NW Community Yoga Center in Ballard
701 NW 70th, Seattle, 98117
Cost $130

Pre-registration required
Please call Carey: (206) 200-2173

 “Take care of the present and the future will take care of itself.” Ramana Mararshi

Many people experience a mixture of anxiety and depression. The practice of yoga can provide physical relief for symptoms that often accompany anxiety and depression as well as calm the flow of negative thoughts, help to release stuck emotions, decrease stress, and allow for greater overall integration between the mind and body. We will explore how specific yoga poses and breathing techniques can help support emotional equilibrium and physical wellbeing. Additionally, we will incorporate mindfulness meditation, chanting, art, and dialogue into our practices. This workshop is designed to offer tools for individuals who are currently experiencing mild-moderate depression and/or anxiety. It is not intended to be a substitute for therapy, but would be a supportive adjunct to current treatment.

Yoga and Art Therapy in a Therapeutic Context (6 CE Hours)

Friday, March 16, 2012, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Register at: continuinged.antioch.edu/wconnect/ace/home.htm

Antioch University Seattle

2326 Sixth Ave.

Seattle, WA 98121-1814

 206-268-4111

http://www.antiochseattle.edu/ce/courses-psychology.html#yat

Tuition: $135 general; $120 Antioch alumni, faculty, staff

With the growing understanding of the mind/body connection for greater mental health, both yoga and art offer profound ways of connecting people to their authentic source. Many types of clients respond to the sense of groundedness that creativity and movement bring to the experience of counseling.

In this experiential workshop, learn how to bring a mindfulness-based practice to sessions with clients. Find out what helps clients find their own sense of personal power in the therapeutic process. Develop confidence in integrating art and yoga with clients by addressing a range of clinical issues. Gain an understanding of the basics of the chakra system for emotional well-being, the essentials of yoga therapy and Jungian art therapy, as well as the use of mandala and color work with clients.

Basic art materials will be provided. Please bring a yoga mat and any "props" (such as a foam block, cushion, etc.) you may need. Wear comfortable clothes.

Instructors:

Rebecca Bloom, M.P.S., ATR-BC, LMHC, is a faculty member in Antioch's School of Applied Psychology, Counseling and Family Therapy. She provides private art therapy counseling and supervision in Seattle. Bloom specializes in anxiety, depression, life transitions and GLBT issues.

Carey DeMartini, ATR-BC, LMHC, RYT 500, has been integrating the powers of the mind, body and creativity in her work with others for 12 years. DeMartini has studied extensively with Ana Forrest, Shari Friedrichsen and the Samarya Center in Seattle.

 

Core Workshop for Women

at Yoga Momma in the Phinney Neighborhood Center
6615 Dayton Ave N
Seattle, WA 98103

This 4-week series will help you safely strengthen and tone your abdominal muscles. Each week you'll discover daily movement, breath, and awareness to support healthy core development and recovery. Come away with weekly movement, breath, and focus to steadily bring your whole being to center. Ideal for moms who carried babies in their bellies, but also wonderful for any woman wanting to develop deeper core strength to support their ongoing health (and yoga practice!) Minimum 6 weeks postpartum recommended and you are encouraged to work at your own level. All levels are welcome - PRE-REGISTRATION/PRE-PAYMENT IS REQUIRED!

Saturdays 8:30 am - 9:45 am

Next winter 2012 Series: March 3, 10, 17, 24th.

Go here to pre-register: https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/ASP/home.asp?studioid=16142