Events

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Free Yoga Classes for beginners

Perfect for everyone who's new to yoga. Try it out with one of our great teachers who makes it a totally fun and NON-intimidating experience. You'll try yoga poses, breathing exercises, relaxation, and meditation. PS - it's even more fun if you bring a friend!

To register: Call (336) 778-1233 or email us, or just drop by.


Pranayama & Meditation class

This class will explore different techniques of Pranayama, or breath control, and several methods of meditation used to focus the mind. Find out how to bring intention and purpose to the breath and the mind. Discover how steady breathing creates a steady mind. This class is appropriate for beginners and experienced practitioners. Taught by Gwen.



CPR & First Aid training

Class taught by Triad Trainers for certification via the American Heart Association (valid for 2 years). Please register before February 11.


"Girls Afternoon Out" Yoga class

Exploring yoga postures and the breath together helps us to connect with the "girl" in our life. She may be your mother, daughter, granddaughter, BFF, etc. Find your connection and join us for a shared practice. This class is designed for students of all levels and intended for ages 11 and up. Taught by Kim.



Yoga Book Club

This group meets monthly on a Friday evening for food, discussion, and fun. The location varies in students' homes; please contact Valerie for location and directions. This is a free event and open to all levels of current students of Sunrise Yoga. You are welcome to join at any time: no background in yoga studies is required. Valerie began this book club in 2000 and the group has been active ever since. We participate in various community and charity projects together outside of the monthly meeting (although this is certainly not required to be in the book club).

Prior books we have read include: Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, A Path with Heart, The Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga, Bhagavad Gita, Bringing Yoga to Life, Upanishads, Yoga: The Spirit and Practice of Moving into Stillness, Light on Life, The Tree of Yoga, Mindful Yoga Mindful Life, Radical Acceptance, Mahabharatha, Downward Dogs & Warriors, Mountains are Mountains and Rivers are Rivers, The Ramayana, Living Your Yoga, The Myths of the Asanas, Yoga Beyond Belief, The Deeper Dimension of Yoga, Hatha Yoga Pradipika, Hindu Myths, How Yoga Works, The Inner Life of Asanas, Krishnamacharya: His Life and Teachings.
  • February 24 - Yoga Body by Mark Singleton
  • March 30 - Yoga Body by Mark Singleton
  • Future books (in order) are:
    • Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramahansa Yogananda
    • American Veda by Philip Goldberg
    • Still Here by Ram Dass
Sunrise Yoga book club


























"Know Yourself": A Basic Introduction to the Enneagram

Who am I? For thousands of years, people have been asking themselves this question. There doesn't seem to be an easy answer. The Enneagram is a tool that has helped many people begin to unravel this mystery. In this workshop participants will take an Enneagram personality test to determine their own Enneagram type prior to the workshop. Participants can expect to learn about : the history and origin of Enneagram, Descriptions of the nine personality types, organization of types, nuances of types, and dynamics of types.
  • Sunday, February 26 @ 3:00-6:00 pm
  • Fee: $50
  • Space is limited and registration if required. Please register by February 15th to ensure receiving your test results in time for the workshop
  • To register, email sandy@sandyseeber.com or call (336)724-1822 and let Sandy know you are coming.
  • For registration details please go to: www.threetreasures.org or www.sandyseeber.com














Deep Stretch class

Practicing at a slow pace, moving progressively deeper into poses is the focus of this class. Poses held for extended periods of time stretch the connective tissues of the body. Stretching these tissues exercises the bone and joint areas of the body, allowing the joints to become lubricated and flexible. This type of stretching will help strengthen your physical health as well as bring a balance and peace of mind. This class is appropriate for all levels. Taught by Gwen.



Julie Gudmestad workshop

Anatomy Awareness in Asana of the Neck, Shoulder, and Upper Back

This workshop is designed to acquaint yoga students, teacher-trainees and teachers with anatomical vocabulary, musculoskeletal structures and movement patterns in relation to the yoga asanas. Our particular focus for the workshop will be on the neck, shoulder and upper back. Our time together will involve lecture, demonstration and discussion as well as direct work in the asanas. This workshop is not recommended for brand new beginners or those with acute injuries.

Julie Gudmestad, P.T., has been active in Portland, Oregon, as a yoga teacher and licensed physical therapist for over 30 years. She has integrated Western medical knowledge with yoga training into a unique teaching style, and has taught many workshops throughout the U.S., Canada and Europe. She is a certified Iyengar yoga teacher and a member of the American Physical Therapy Association, and is the former author of the Yoga Journal column "Anatomy of a Yogi".





Yoga University

Sunrise Yoga in the Triad teacher training program A program of workshops and mini-classes to explore the art, science, and method of yoga. Join new friends and wise and caring teachers, in a delightfully serene and sunny studio. For students with at least 6 months of recent yoga classes.













Look for more opportunities soon.



108 Sun Salutations

The next one will be held on a Sunday in June, 2012 @ 3:30 - 6 PM led by Christy Hamrick.

Celebrate the Summer and Winter Solstices. We do this every June and December on a Sunday near the solstice. Participation is free, but we ask participants to bring money to donate to the Clemmons Food Pantry. Visit the 108 web page to view photos and money raised from prior years. We've raised over $11,000.

Now, you're probably thinking "No way, no how - 108 sun salutations! I couldn't possibly do that many." Well, if you've taken Level 1 classes for at least six months, you're already well on the way.

Remember, you don't have to do 108 sun salutations - many folks do fewer, even just ten or fifteen. What's important is simply doing what you can - in good form, with confidence.

Sunrise Yoga practicing 108 Sun Salutations for charity
















Matter of fact, Fran Gordon's participated in seven of our celebrations - and says she's never actually done the full 108 sun salutations. "I was intimidated at first, but I'm so glad I came. If all I do is one sun salutation, then that's all I do. Once you've done it - whether you do one, twenty or 108 (which I've never done) - you won't want to miss it again. I even came one year with a sprained ankle and it was still fulfilling."

Here's a preparation schedule to help you get ready (it's got one schedule for those want to aim for the full 108, and a different plan if you want to shoot for a lower number).

But as Christy Hamrick says, your normal daily yoga practice is a perfectly good way to prepare too. She originally planned to practice the Sun Salutation every day, but ended up mostly following her usual routine chest openers to offset sitting in cars and at desks, then down dog, mountain, warrior, sage twist, and a hip opener. She ended up doing the full sequence of 108 salutations, along with a friend who was pretty new to yoga.



Future Events



Special Events Registration:

The number of students in each workshop is limited. For a workshop to be held, we need a minimum number of students to pre-register. Please call to confirm prior to attending if you do not pre-register; the workshop schedule is subject to change. Please read the workshop cancellation policy below before registering for any workshop.
Special Events Cancellation Policy:
If you cancel at least 7 days prior to a workshop, you may receive a full refund minus a 15% administration fee. There are no refunds for cancellations made less than 7 days prior unless your space is filled (if it is filled, you will receive a full refund minus a 15% administration fee). No refunds are available for no-shows. Refunds are given by check and may take up to two weeks.

Registration

Please read here for workshop/event registration and policies before registering for any workshop.
There are four ways to register for events:
  1. Stop by the studio to pay with cash, check, Discover, MasterCard, or Visa.
  2. Mail registration form and a check to the studio. Click here for the Yoga Workshop Registration form.
  3. Gift certificates are available for all occasions and may be purchased in any amount. Visit the gift certificate page.
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