February Workshops

Chers élèves et professeurs,
Bonjour à tous! J'espère que cette nouvelle année commence déjà à porter ses fruits! Je vous envoie des nouvelles du mois de février qui vous interessera peut être dans la mesure où vous êtes en train de faire bouger les choses cette année.
Un atelier très spécial est planifié avec un professeur de yoga international en anatomie, Michael Watson, fin février. Cet atelier est idéal pou ceux d'entre vous qui sont déjà familiarisés avec les postures et à l'aise dans votre pratique et qui voudraient approfondir leur connaissance de l'anatomie fonctionelle et comment les tissus de connexion travaillent dans le corps, et comment créer un changement dans vos postures. Michael vient nous rendre visite depuis les Bermudes.

Les dates et horaires de cet atelier sont:
Vendredi, 26 Fev 1900-21h00.
Samedi , 27 Fev 16h00-19h00.
Dimanche, 28 Fev 14h00-17h00.
Détails:
Il y a encore 6 places pour l'atelier de samedi et dimanche. L'atelier du samedi et dimanche inclut le cours de vendredi pour 90 euros.

Le cours de vendredi soir est ouvert à tous, sur la base de priorité à la réservation et paiement. Ce cours remplacera mon cours et celui d'Amanda, et son prix sera de 20 €uros. Vous pouvez payez votre cours en cash ou avec votre carte et la différence de prix ira à Michael. Votre place sera réservé avec le paiement et il n'y aura pas de remboursement si vous annulez. Le nombre de places est limité samedi et dimanche car les étudiants YTT ont déjà réservés. Merci de m'indiquer si vous compter réserver votre place.
Pour votre bien être, prenez le temps de ces deux jours.

ATELIER DE YOGA STRUCTUREL
avec Michael Watson:

Ce cours explorera le travail de yoga avec les tissus de connexion fasciaux du corps. Combinant à la fois le yoga rythmé et lent, Michael vous guidera pour savoir comment créer de la profondeur, du volume et de l'espace dans votre corps. Les participants devront avoir une bonne connaissance préalable des postures.

Michael Watson est un professeur et animateur reconnu internationalement de Yoga, Pilates et anatomie fonctionnelle. Avec plus de douze ans d'expérience sur les modes de soins alernatives , Michael a enseigné avec succès et assisté à de nombreux programmes internationaux de formation pour Pilates et Yoga. Avec un diplome de sciensces du sport, Michael apporte à ses clients un éveil profond basé sur une bonne compréhension de l'anatomie, du corps et de ses fonctions.


Nouvelles Février:
Le prochain dimanche de méditation aura lieu à mon retour d'Australie! Dimanche, 20 Février, 19h00. La méditation dure une heure et la soirée est offerte gratuitement. Nous contribuons tous à apporter un plat délicieux que nous dégustons tous ensemble après. Je serai absente du 1er au 14 février. Tous mes cours sont remplacés par les professeurs YTT diplomés de l'année dernière: Caroline Dupuy, Frédérique Würz, Maria Marin et Tatiana Abbey. Vous pouvez utiliser vos cartes et profiter de votre cours en étant en de très bonnes mains! Un atelier de proximité sera également planifié pour le Vendredi 12 février afin de lever des fonds pour les Haitiens, 16h30 -18h00 avec Amanda Dates. Merci de regarder les messages postés sur le blog pour plus d'infos et des mises à jour.

Ma gand-mère va avoir 100 ans. Je m'envole pour la voir dans sa 101 ème année! Je serai de retour pour les cours le 15 février.

Je vous souhaite paix et joie dans chacun de vous. "le trésor est chaque instant".
Namaste,
Michelle


Dear Students and Teachers,
Hello everyone! I hope the new year is getting off to a fruitful start! I am enclosing some February news which may be of interest to you as you move into your new year.
A very special workshop is planned with an international yoga teacher of anatomy, Michael Watson, in late February. This workshop is ideal for those of you already quite familiar with the postures and at ease in your practice but would like to go deeper in the knowledge of functional anatomy and how the connective tissue works in the body, and how you can create change in your postures. Michael will be traveling to us from Bermuda.

The dates and times of the workshop are:
Friday, Feb 26 1900-21h00.
Saturday, Feb 27 16h00-19h00.
Sunday, Feb 28 14h00-17h00.
Details:
The Sat and Sun workshop is limited to only 6 more spaces. The Sat and Sun workshop includes the Friday night class for 90 euros.

The Friday night class is open to all and is offered on a first reserved and paid basis. This class replaces mine and Amanda's class and is offered at 20 euros. You can pay for this class in cash or with your cards and the difference in price will go to Michael. Your place is reserved with payment and there will be no refund for cancellations. Since space is limited on Sat and Sun because the YTT students have reserved already, please let me know if you would like me to confirm your space.
For your benefit, please make the time for both days.

STRUCTURAL YOGA WORKSHOP
with Michael Watson:

This class will explore working with the fascial connective tissue of the body in yoga. Combining both flow and slow yoga, Michael will guide you on how to create depth, volume and space in the body without 'over stretching'. Participants should have a good prior knowledge of postures.

Michael Watson is a highly regarded international presenter and certified teacher of Yoga, Pilates and functional anatomy. With over 12 years of experience in alternative healing modalities, Michael has successfully taught and assisted in many international training programs for Pilates and Yoga. With a degree in Sports science, Michael brings an in depth awareness to his clients based on a strong understanding of anatomy, the body and its function.


February news:
The next Sunday evening mediation will be upon my return from Australia! Sunday, February 20, 19h00. The sitting lasts an hour and the evening is offered. We all contribute something to a delicious meal together afterward. I will be away from Feb 1-14. All my classes are covered by YTT graduates from last year: Caroline Dupuy, Frédérique Würz, Maria Marin and Tatiana Abbey. You can use your cards and enjoy your classes in their very good hands! Also, an outreach workshop is planned for Friday, Feb 12 to raise funds for the people of Haiti, 16h30 -18h00 with Amanda Dates. Please see the postings on the blog for more info and updates.

My grandmother is turning 100. I am flying off to see her into her 101st year! I will be back to teach on Feb 15.

Wishing you all peace and joy in all you do. Treasure every moment.
Namaste,
Michelle



Centre de Yoga du Marais
yogamarais@sfr.fr
72, rue du Vertbois
75003 Paris
France
www.yogamarais.com
www.yogainparis.blogspot.com
Tel. +33.1.42.74.24.92
Cell. +33.6.31.91.92.12

Chers étudiants et amis du Centre de Yoga du Marais,

 

Alors que je me suis habituée à ce que le mois de janvier soit notre seconde rentrée de l'année, laissez-moi vous souhaiter à tous une bonne rentrée du fond du cœur, un bon retour à votre routine, à votre pratique et vos bonnes résolutions pour cette nouvelle année, auxquelles vous avez certainement au moins pensé si ce n'est déjà mises en pratique. Janvier, tout comme septembre, est un temps pour un nouveau départ. Quand nous sentons l'inspiration s'éloigner, nous pouvons utiliser ces références pour nous booster un peu. J'espère que vous avez passé de merveilleuses et reposantes vacances, que vous avez eu quelques bonnes lectures et que vous êtes prêts à renouveler l'esprit de votre pratique. Ou peut-être avez-vous juste besoin d'une bonne séance de détox ?

 

Cette année 2010 commence par l'accueil de nouveaux professeurs et classes au Centre.

Frédérique Wurz et Maria Marin, récemment diplômées du « Teacher Training program » du Centre de Yoga du Marais (CYM), ainsi que  Laetitia Camilleri ajouteront des classes au programme de cours. Vous pouvez en lire plus sur ces nouveaux professeurs du Centre et leurs cours sur le blog, et en attendant voici leurs nouveaux horaires :

 

Lundi 12h00-13h00.  Cours de yoga à l'heure du déjeuner avec Maria, une super alternative pour faire un break dans votre journée.

Mercredi 12h30-13h30 cours avec Laetitia incorporant des exercices de Pilate dans votre pratique.

Samedi 14h15-15h45 un nouveau cours le samedi avec Frédérique. Frédérique commencera le 2 Janvier et votre dernière classe pour la communauté, jusqu'à nouvel ordre, aura  lieu à 16h00.  Les classes données pour la communauté seront ensuite suspendues pendant un temps en raison du  Teacher Training program de 2010 qui aura lieu les samedis et dimanche. Ne pouvant être disponible pour enseigner les ateliers mensuels, je serai heureuse de donner des cours spécialisés dans le cadre de mon agenda régulier..   

 

Tout le programme du Centre est posté sur le blog.

Amanda recommence ses cours samedi 2 janvier.

Zoe et Maria commenceront leurs cours lundi 11 janvier.

Je viens de recevoir un mot de Joyson qui sera absent jusqu'au 6 mars.

Je recommence mes cours le 4 janvier.

 

Les méditations mensuelles continueront à être offertes et la prochaine séance aura lieu dimanche 17 janvier (le nouvel horaire est 19h30).  Comme d'habitude elle sera suivie de notre succulent buffet.  La seule chose demandée est votre contribution par un plat.

 

Je vous envoie à tous, que vous soyez prêt ou loin, mes pensées les plus chaleureuses et tous mes vœux pour une année de paix et de joie, amour et lumière dans chaque coin de votre vie.

 

namaste,

Michelle

 

 

Happy New Year

Dear Students and Friends of the Centre de Yoga du Marais,

As I am getting accustomed to January being our second la rentrée of the year, let me wish you all a heartfelt welcome back to your routine, your practice and the new year resolutions you have undoubtedly at least thought about if not already have put into practice.  January, like September is a time for another clean start.  When we feel inspiration lag, we can use these benchmarks to give us a little boost.  I hope you have had a wonderful restful holiday, have gotten some good reading in and are ready to renew the spirit in your practice.  Or, perhaps you need just a good detox?

2010 is welcoming some new teachers and classes to the Centre.

Frédérique Wurz and Maria Marin, recent graduates of the CYM's Teacher Training program, as well as Laetitia Camilleri are adding new daytime yoga classes.  You can read more about these new teachers to the centre and their classes on the blog, and in the meantime here are their new hours:

Monday 12h00-13h00.  A lunchtime yoga class with Maria as a great alternative to the break in your day.

Wednesday 12h30-13h30 with Laetitia incorporating Pilates mat exercises into your practice.

Saturday 14h15-15h45 a new Saturday class with Frédérique.   Frédérique will start January 2 and the last community class until further notice will take place at 16h00.  The community classes will be put on hold for a while due to the 2010 Teacher Training program which takes place Saturdays and Sundays.  Since I won't be available to teach my monthly workshops, I'll still be happy to give specialized classes inside my regular schedule.   

The Centre's full schedule is posted on the blog.

Amanda will commence Saturday, Jan 2.

Zoe and Maria will commence their classes on Monday, January 11.

I have just received word that Joyson is away until March 6.

I start back January 4.

Monthly offered meditations will continue and the next evening of meditation will be Sunday, January 17 (time change 19h30).  As usual followed by our scrumptious buffet.  Only thing asked for is a contribution to the meal.

I send you all near and far my warmest thoughts and wishes for a year of peace and joy, love and light in every corner of your life.

namaste,

Michelle

Happy Holiday

Bonjour tout le monde!
The last class of 2009 will be Tuesday night, Dec 22 at 19h30 a class
for the Winter Solstice. Please book your place if you would like to
come as this is a special evening of meditation and asana and will be
a 2-hr class.
(This class will replace the Tues at 16h00 Hatha II/III.)
Also, there will be no Mommy and Me this week, December 17. Mommy and
Me will resume on January 7 and the full schedule on Monday, January 4.
Have a very Happy Holiday everyone, bon fin d'année tout le monde!
wishing you a warm, loving and bright year's end.
namaste,
Michelle

Class mantras

Śiva Mantra (from Nirālamba Upanişad)
Often chanted at the beginning of a yoga practice.

Om namah Śivāya gurave
saccidānanda-mûrtaye,
nişprapañcāya śāntāya
nirālambāya tejase.

Salutations to Śiva (the teacher)
whose form is truth, consciousness and bliss.
who is without deceit, tranquil,
independent and illuminating.

Mangala Mantra (Auspicious Mantra)
Often chanted at the end of a yoga practice.

svasti prajābhyah paripalayantām
nyāyena mārgena mahīm mahīśāh
gobrāhmanebhyah śubhamastu nityam
lokāh samastāh sukhino bhavantu.

Hail to the creators! May they protect the earth
properly and justly.
May one and all be eternally fortunate.
May all worlds be happy.

Community Classes and Teacher Training

Dear Everyone,

The first graduating class of yoga teachers from the Centre de Yoga du Marais would like to offer Community Classes at the centre on Saturdays at 16h00 this Fall.  They are offering this class as service and it is by donation to future programs at the centre for workshops, guest teachers and scholarship programs.  The schedule is as follows: Saturdays 16h00-17h30.

October   10 Tanya Greeves

October   17 Maria N. Marin

October   24 Tatiana Abbey-Chartier

October   31 Mercedes Johnson

November 7 Sibylle Siegrist

I appreciate their wonderful spirit in reaching out to the community and their desires to teach.  They are all very good teachers.  Bring along a friend curious to try a class!

In keeping with this spirit I would like to offer my next workshop also by donation to a charity I support.  I would like to give the proceeds of my next workshop to Families For Children, a private, non-profit, non-sectarian agency that cares for over 600 destitute children and mentally challenged children and adults in India and Bangladesh.  This is a "kitchen counter" organization that is run entirely by volunteers and every penny goes straight to the orphanages and schools this agency has set up.  I first visited the school in 2004 and have contributed ever since sponsoring a little girl named Amsaveni.  FFC homes are not institutional and are run like that of a huge family home.  Many older children go on to work for the younger ones in this home, some are integrated out into their communities and some girls even go on to marry.  I have brochures and more info at the centre.

Workshop Chandra Namaskar,  New Moon practice, October 18, 13h30-16h00.

This is an opening yin practice, designed to increase circulation and is especially targeted for opening the hips.  Cost of the workshop 30 euros, more if you would like to increase your donation to FCC.

New Moon Meditation 20h00 October 18.  We will have a seated guided meditation and our usual buffet dinner afterward.  Think of a Fall Harvest.  This event is always free with your delicious contribution to our meal.

Hatha Yoga Teacher Training 2010

The 200-hr certification course is based on teaching and learning the tools to share the knowledge of yoga, but whether you choose to teach or not you will refine and deepen your own personal practice and what yoga means to you.  Your practice will become stronger and the experience of the teachings enriched.  Our curriculum will cover philosophy, developing a home practice, anatomy and physiology ,asana pranayama and meditation, other branches of yogic philosophy and yogic diet.

The program will run from January to June with three breaks for personal study and vacation time.

Part I   January 9-January 30

Part II  Feb 15-March 29

Part III April 10-April 30

Part IV May 3-June 27

Classes are held on:

Saturdays 16h00-18h30

Sundays   13h30-19h30

Mondays   18h30-20h00 (prenatal training)

Classes at the centre in addition to training hours may be taken at your convenience with advance reservation.  Training will be taught simultaneously in French and English.

Fees:

2700 euro Full Tuition due January 9, 2010.

2650 euro If paid in full before December 22, 2009.

All materials and classes included.

500 euro non-refundable deposit due on December 15, 2009.

For the full description of the program and the application please send me your address and I will post a brochure and application in the mail to you.  You must have studied at least 2 years or one year with me or Joyson at the centre.

I would like to answer a few questions recently received:

1. After the deposit paid in December, is it possible for the balance to be spread out over several post-dated checks?  

Yes.  As long as the last check is dated no later than April 15.

2. In the event of an emergency and missed classes, what is the possibility of catching up?

You would just need to make up the time directly with myself and Joyson and pick up any notes from your classmates.

3. Are the weekly classes at the centre included in the fee for the YTT?

Yes.  A reservation will be required and for workshops and classes from the other teachers, permission will be required.

4. Is there individual supervision of our personal practice and needs as a teacher included in the training.

Yes.  Joyson and I are available for one on one sessions as well.

Finally, to ensure interest and dedication to the program a contract of commitment to the training will be asked of you.  Space is limited to 10.

Thank you sincerely for your interest in all the programs.

Namaste,

Michelle

Sept news plus yoga mats

Dear Everyone, (francais a suivre)

I hope you are well and surviving the bustle that is the rentree. There is one more thing you may wish to consider. To keep yourself healthy through this flu season you should have your own mat. I will continue to provide mats at the centre for general use until the end of October when you will need to bring your own. For brand new tryouts to yoga I will keep three cleaned ones on hand for the very beginner and will start to stock new mats at the centre for you to purchase if you don't want to find one on your own. There are so many mats and styles available at various prices. Here are some ideas:

www.yogamatters.com

They yoga boutique at Sivananda. 140 blvd Faubourg St Martin

Resonance in the Pyramid du Louvre

Go Sport

Decathlon

I am keeping the old ones for you to use as undermats when the weather gets cold for insulation, so no worries, I will not be putting rubber into the landfill! For carriers, I will have a lookout for those, too and you can always fold up your mat and put it in a totebag as well.

On the topic of your health, I am changing the focus of our next yoga workshop to be a practice that will boost your immune system. I will provide a number of ideas to augment your practice to keep you healthy. It will be a strong heating practice.

Sunday, Sept 27 13h30-16h00. Price of the workshop is 35 euros or 30 euros if booked and paid before.

This Sunday, Sept 20 is our meditation evening at 20h00. The meditation will be guided with a sutra study for those of you curious to go deeper in the yoga philosophy. We will have a light tea afterward. The mediation is always open to all.

Looking forward to catching up with you all!

namaste,

Michelle