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WORKSHOPS . . . . . . 4Meditation, Hip Openers,Core, Yoga Nidra, Twists

Karma Yoga . . . . . . 10

Sample Classes . . . 12

SPRING 2009HIGHLIGHTS

The mission

of The Health

Advantage Yoga

Center is to

enhance the

health, well-being

and unity of body,

mind, heart, and

spirit through

Yoga and related

disciplines.

My first car was a ChryslerColt. It was a small car

and I had to turn off the air condi-tioner to accelerate onto a highway,but it was all mine and I loved drivingit. After about 9 years and over100,000 miles, it began torequire major repairs. Amonth or so after one partwas replaced, another partwould break.

One afternoon as I was leav-ing work, I discovered along scrape down thepassenger side. Someonehad misjudged pulling intoor out of the space beside meand had dragged their bumperdown the length of my car. I was upsetfor a few minutes as I stared at the dam-age, and then it dawned on me that how itlooked was no longer of any consequence.I had to buy a new car soon and I just hadto keep this car running until then. Withthat thought came a feeling of freedom. Ifit got a scrape or another part started tofail, so be it, and I stopped being con-cerned about the Colt’s condition.

If the world is divided into those who arepackrats and those who are not, without adoubt I fall into the packrat category. I amnot very good about throwing things away.Though I may not have used somethingfor five years, who knows, I may find a

need for it next week. Even worse,sometimes I do, which immediatelyjustifies keeping everything else. I have a friend who is my opposite.She goes on cleaning sprees and

weeks later realizes she threwaway something importantlike a bill she had not paid.When she tells me about this, I find it even harder to declutter.

In truth, the majority of thetime the things themselves

are not the problem, it is the emotionalattachment I have to

them. Realizing it waspointless to fix the Colt’s scrape

released my attachment to it. I havea harder time throwing away a gift

received years before or a postcard sent bya friend. I know in many cases it is notpractical to keep these items, but the emotion is there.

As the winter comes to a close, it is theclassic time for cleaning house. A goodspring cleaning clears away staleness andopens the house to the light and warmth of the season. This is an optimum time toclear away the clutter that has accumulatedover the year.

Clutter is not just the physical items wehang onto long past their useful life, butcan also be the thoughts and routines in

Spring Cleaning

Registration BeginsMarch 2

Classes BeginApril 13

YOGA 1/BEGINNER isthe introductory class forstudents who are new toYoga. This class focuses on poses to stretch andstrengthen the legs, back,and shoulders. Emphasis is given to the basic align-ment of the standing poses.

GENTLE YOGA 1 isdesigned for those whoprefer a class less vigorousthan Yoga 1. It includesgentle stretches andbreathing as well as simplemovements designed tosystematically increase therange of motion of everymajor joint and increaseenergy. This class is idealfor students with chronicsymptoms such as muscle/joint pain, stiffness, weakness, or fatigue.

GENTLE YOGA 2 is acontinuation of GentleYoga 1, emphasizing therefinement of Gentle Yoga1 poses and introducingthe basic Anusara Yogaprinciples. This class willfocus on strengthening thebody and adapting posesto protect injured or weakjoints. New breathing andrelaxation techniques willbe introduced as well. Thisclass is more strenuousthan Gentle Yoga 1 andstudents must complete atleast two sessions of GentleYoga 1 before takingGentle Yoga 2.

YOGA 1-2 is a continua-tion class for Yoga 1. Theemphasis of this course ison refining and buildingendurance in Yoga 1 andYoga 2 standing poses. The basic Anusara Yogaprinciples of alignment arepresented. This class issuitable for students whohave practiced other stylesof yoga, but it is not suit-able for those who havenever studied yoga before.

YOGA 2/ADVANCEDBEGINNER focuses onrefining the standing posesand learning basic sittingpostures, simple backbending poses, and theshoulder stand using theAnusara Yoga principles of alignment. It is recom-mended that students complete both Yoga 1 and Yoga 1-2 before taking Yoga 2.

YOGA 2-3 is a combina-tion class. It begins withYoga 2 poses and movesgradually into Yoga 3poses, particularlystrengthening poses for theupper body in preparationfor the headstand andhandstand. The headstandis the major pose learnedin this course. Studentsshould complete at leastthree sessions of Yoga 2before taking Yoga 2-3.

YOGA 3/INTERMEDIATEcontinues with refinementsto poses studied in Yoga 1and 2 and introduces theheadstand, forearm bal-ance, and full arm balance(handstand). Additionalback bend poses are alsoincluded. Regular yogapractice outside of class isstrongly encouraged. It isrecommended that students

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Please do not attend class if you have a contagious condition. HAYC has a flexiblemake-up policy and we will welcome youback when you have recovered.

Susan Van Nuys (E-RYT 500) is the director ofThe Health Advantage Yoga Center. She has been ayoga practitioner since 1989 and began teaching in

1997. A former Anusara® certified instructor, Susanhas studied with many world-class Anusara andIyengar teachers. She received a BS degree in computer science and linguistics from the Collegeof William and Mary and she particularly enjoysapplying the logic she learned while programmingto the progressive teaching of yoga poses. Susan’s

approach is warm and clear with an appreciation ofindividual differences.

which we have become stuck. Do you find your-self repeatedly reviewing events or conversationsfrom your past or continuing to follow a routinethat no longer serves you? Can you let it go?Just like physical objects, these all have emo-tions attached to them and it is easier tohang on to them than to release them.However, just like cleaning house, thefreshness that is created by mental springcleaning allows more space and freedom inyour life.

Classes Information&

DIRECTIONS TO HEALTH ADVANTAGE YOGA CENTERFrom Reston Parkway: Go to Baron Cameron and turn west toward Herndon. Go 2.0 miles to the light at Sterling Road.Turn right onto Sterling Road and take a left into the parking lot at the back of the office park development.

From the Dulles Toll Road: Take Exit #10, Herndon. Turn toward Herndon onto Centreville Road (which becomes EldenStreet) and proceed to the fifth light. Turn left onto Sterling Road and take the first left into the parking lot. The Yoga Centeris in the middle of the building facing the trees.

From Route 28: Merge onto Route 606 (Old Ox Road) East. Go 1.9 miles. Just past Barbara Lynn Street and TravelersStreet, go right into the parking lot of the office park.

complete at least three sessions of Level 2 and one session of Level 2-3before taking Yoga 3.

YOGA 4/ADVANCED isfor students who are capa-ble of holding a freestand-ing headstand, can do afull arm balance (hand-stand) alone at the wall,and who can push up into Urdhva Dhanurasana(Upward Facing BowPose) with straight arms.Regular practice is expect-ed. Permission of theinstructor is required.

VINYASA YOGA is a continuous series of move-ments and poses coordinat-ed with the breath. Eachmovement connects withthe next, gradually warm-ing, stretching andstrengthening the entirebody. Vinyasa flow is achallenging and vigorouspractice that requiresstrength and alignment in standing poses and an understanding of backbending technique.Inversions are practiced.Recommended for Yoga 3students and above whoare in good health and freeof major injuries.

YIN YANG YOGA is acombination of quiet sta-tionary poses and flowingsequences of poses. TheYin practice is designed towork our connective tissuesand to protect the healthof our joints. The Yin practice is a perfect com-plement to the more mus-cular, movement-orientedYang practices of yogawhich include Sun Salutes,Vinyasas, and Paul Grilley’sTai-chi/Yoga Flows. Thisclass is suitable for studentswho have completed atleast one session of Yoga 2.

YOGA FOR BREASTCANCER Breast cancer isbecoming more commonevery day striking an amaz-ing number of women andmen. Our focus is on gen-tle to moderate stretches ofthe muscles affected byradiation and surgery toincrease range of motionand strength, as well asbreathing techniques toassist in healing the bodyand mind. Since each per-son is affected by breastcancer differently, weexplore plenty of optionsfor all levels in order toaccommodate everyone.

PRENATAL YOGA is forpregnant women. Thisclass is designed to helpyou stay relaxed andhealthy throughout preg-nancy and to prepare youfor delivery. It is fun andappropriate for both newand experienced yoga stu-dents. Please obtain yourdoctor’s or midwife’s per-mission in writing beforeenrolling.

YOGA FOR LIL KIDS(ages 3-5) encouragesyounger children to experi-ence yoga. Using yogapostures in games, stories,adventures, and songs,children improve motorskills, flexibility, balance,strength, concentrationand self esteem while hav-ing fun. Children will alsobe introduced to relaxationand breathing techniques.All children must be pottytrained.

YOGA FOR KIDS (ages 6-11) is designed to help chil-dren build strength andflexibility, concentrationand focus, compassion andself-esteem through theplayful practice of yoga pos-tures. Kids will have fun as

they improve their posture,motor coordination andbalance. Yoga poses willhelp children cope with theconflicts and stress of a veryhectic world. A child wholearns yoga will developskills that will last a lifetime.

TEENS YOGA (ages 12-17) Life can be very busyand stressful for teens thesedays. This class gives teensthe opportunity to partici-pate in a nurturing activitythat provides exercise forthe total body as well asrelaxation techniques thatcan be used for school,sports, performing arts,sleep improvement, andlife skills. Yoga allows teensto find strength and flexi-bility through practice andpatience. Skills developedthrough yoga will last alifetime.

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We regret there is NO CHILDCARE available at the Yoga Center.

Classes (cont.)

LEARN TO MEDITATE with JanetSaturday, April 25: 1:00-3:00 p.m., $30

In this introduction to meditation, we will focus on cen-tering techniques from different traditions and learn howthese techniques can assist each of us on our inner jour-ney of self-discovery. It is through meditation that weexperience inner joy. 2 CEUs

HIP OPENERS with JanSunday, May 3, 1:00-3:00 p.m., $30

Hip strength and flexibility is an important factor inalmost all poses. As you develop more mobility in yourhips you notice increased freedom in your lower back,hips, pelvic region and knees. In this workshop we willexplore different ways to create this expansion and open-ness. Appropriate for students Yoga 2 and above.

ACCESS YOUR CORE with Kelly C.Saturday, May 9, 1:00-3:00 p.m., $30

Discover your oblique, transverse, and rectus abdominusmuscles. As you find these muscles and learn to accessthem, you will feel your core become stronger. In thisworkshop we will use our abdominal muscles to secureand deepen our standing poses and backbends.Appropriate for students Yoga 2 and above.

YOGA NIDRA with JanetSaturday, June 6: 1:00-3:00 p.m., $30

Imagine an hour of guided deep relaxation. Yoga Nidra isa technique designed to restore you physically, mentally,emotionally, and energetically. It is set apart from otherforms of meditation and relaxation by the repetition of anintention, which is thus set in the conscious and subcon-scious mind. The result: resolve is strengthened and posi-tive outcomes are more assured. Recharge your batteriesand set your intentions at the cellular level! Wear loose-fitting, warm clothing, and bring your favorite soft pillow.A mild yoga practice precedes the meditation. No yogaexperience necessary. Bring a friend! 2 CEUs

TWISTS with SusanSaturday, June 13: 1:00-3:00 p.m., $30

Twists are so good for us! Besides helping to realign thespine, they improve circulation to the muscles surround-ing it. Twists also stretch and strengthen the musclesaround the ribcage making breathing easier. They aiddigestion and help cleanse and detoxify internal organsand glands. In this workshop we will practice a variety oftwists and learn ways to move into them more deeply.Appropriate for students Yoga 2 and above. 2 CEUs


There is a $5 cancellation fee per workshop. Refunds: You must cancel at least 7 days prior to the workshop in order to receive a refund unless your spot can be filledfrom our waiting list.CEUs are Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Credits. The CEU designation refers to the level of Yoga Allianceregistration of the teacher and does not denote the difficulty of the subject matter of the workshop. All workshops are forstudents as well as teachers.

W orkshops

Namaste ~ I honor the place in you where the entire universe resides. I honor the

place in you, of love, of light, of peace. I honor the place within you where if you are in that

place in you, and I am in that place in me, there is only one of us.


•Mary Rubard and Kelly Kessler offer massage onThursdays and Fridays. To schedule an appointment,please call or sign up on the clipboard near the front desk.

•If you would like to receive monthly emails from us withworkshop and registration information, log in to youronline account, choose My Account, then Edit PersonalInfo. On your personal information page, check News ByE-Mail.

•We need five registered students to hold a session of class-es. If the course for which you have registered has fewerthan five students, the class may be canceled. You will benotified and we will try to find another class for you.

•We have yoga props, books, CDs, DVDs and shirts for salein our lobby for your convenience.

UpcomingE vents

July 8-12Relax and Renew® Training with Judith Lasater

OUT OF TOWN WORKSHOPS WITH DOUG KELLER

April 10-11 Portland, Maine

April 15-19 Zurich, Switzerland

April 24-26 Phoenix, Arizona

May 1-3 Manchester, New Hampshire

May 15-17 Louisville, Kentucky

May 21-24 Davos, Switzerland

May 29-31 Los Angeles, California

June 5-7 Grand Junction, Colorado

June 10-14 Munich, Germany

June 19-21 Tulsa, Oklahoma

For more information on Doug’s workshops, see his web site: www.DoYoga.com

Yoga CenterN otes

HATHA YOGA is an ancient discipline thatexplores, develops, and integrates the body,mind, and spirit.

Yoga systematically stretches and strengthensmuscles throughout the body, increases circula-tion to internal organs and glands, quiets thenervous system, and improves concentration.This ancient system of self-care brings vitality,health, deep relaxation, and peace of mind.

Yoga classes at The Health Advantage YogaCenter are based on the Anusara® style taughtby John Friend and the Iyengar style developedby B.K.S Iyengar. Courses are heart-orientedand spiritually inspiring with a focus on eachperson’s optimal alignment in the poses.Classes are taught progressively and instructorsencourage students to listen to their bodies andmove at their own pace. Deep relaxation istaught in each class after completion of thepostures. The intention of the instructors atHAYC is to assist students in the developmentof physical, mental, and spiritual well-being: atruly priceless health advantage.

S cheduleSpring 2009


MondayTIME CLASS INSTRUCTOR10:00-11:30 am Yoga 1 Pat P.10:00-11:30 am Yoga 1-2 Kathy10:00-11:30 am Yoga 2 Doug5:45-7:15 pm Yoga 1 Kelly K.5:45-7:15 pm Yoga 1-2 Janet5:45-7:15 pm Yoga 2 Doug7:30-9:00 pm Gentle Yoga 1 Kelly K.7:30-9:00 pm Yoga 2 Janet7:30-9:00 pm Yoga 2-3 Doug7:30-9:00 pm Vinyasa Dianne

Tuesday10:00-11:30 am Gentle Yoga 1 Kelly K. 10:00-11:30 am Yoga 2 Kelly C.10:00-11:30 am Yoga 3 Kathy4:00-5:30 pm Yoga 3 Doug4:00-5:30 pm Yoga for Kelly C.

Breast Cancer5:45-7:15 pm Yoga 1-2 Kelly C.5:45-7:15 pm Yoga 2 Kelly K.5:45-7:15 pm Yin Yang Yoga Pat P.5:45-7:15 pm Yoga 4 Doug7:30-9:00 pm Gentle Yoga 2 Kelly K.7:30-9:00 pm Yoga 2 Janet7:30-9:00 pm Yoga 2-3 Pat P.7:30-9:00 pm Yoga 3 Doug

Wednesday10:00-11:30 am Yoga 1 Susan10:00-11:30 am Yoga 1-2 Kelly K.10:00-11:30 am Yoga 2-3 Kelly C.12:00-1:45 pm Yoga 4 Doug5:45-7:15 pm Gentle Yoga 1 Pat T.5:45-7:15 pm Yoga 2 Janet5:45-7:15 pm Yoga 3 Susan7:30-9:00 pm Yoga 1 Eileen7:30-9:00 pm Yoga 1-2 Janet7:30-9:00 pm Yoga 2 Susan

ThursdayTIME CLASS INSTRUCTOR10:00-11:30 am Gentle Yoga 2 Kelly K.10:00-11:30 am Yoga 2 Ande10:00-11:30 am Yoga 3 Kelly C.10:00-11:45 am Yoga 4 Susan12:00-1:30 pm Gentle Yoga 1 Pat T.5:45-7:15 pm Yoga 1 Susan5:45-7:15 pm Yoga 2 Pat P.5:45-7:15 pm Yoga 2-3 Jan5:45-7:15 pm Prenatal Yoga Jennifer B.7:30-9:00 pm Yoga 1 Mary7:30-9:00 pm Yoga 1-2 Pat P.7:30-9:00 pm Yoga 3 Jan7:30-9:15 pm Yoga 4 Susan

Friday10:00-11:30 am Yin Yang Yoga Pat P.3:30-4:15 pm Lil Kids Yoga Mary4:30-5:45 pm Kids Yoga Mary

Saturday9:00-10:30 am Yoga 1 Jennifer Z.9:00-10:30 am Yoga 1-2 Dianne9:00-10:30 am Yoga 2 Robbie9:00-10:30 am Yoga 2-3 Janet10:45-12:15 pm Gentle Yoga 1 Pat T.10:45-12:15 pm Yoga 2 Dianne10:45-12:15 pm Yoga 3 Janet

Sunday9:00-10:30 am Yoga 2 Nick9:00-10:30 am Yoga 3 Jennifer B.10:45-12:15 pm Prenatal Yoga Tracy 10:45-12:15 pm Yoga 1 Nick10:45-12:30 pm Yoga 4 Jennifer B.4:00-5:30 pm Teens Yoga Pat P.5:30-6:45 pm Kids Yoga Mary

THE HEALTH ADVANTAGE YOGA CENTER1041 Sterling Road, Suite 202 • Herndon, VA 20170 • 703-435-1571 • Fax 703-435-1572www.healthadvantageyoga.com • email: [email protected]

CLASSES FILL QUICKLY!

Register soon to avoid disappointment

Yoga courses are 11 weeks: April 13 to June 28The Teen Yoga course is 8 weeks: April 19 to June 7

Office hours are Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. and Friday 10:00 a.m. - noon.Classes will be held on all holidays falling within the Spring session.

The Kids Yoga courses are 8 weeks: April 17 to June 7The Lil Kids Yoga course is 8 weeks: April 17 to June 5


CLOTHING, EATING, and PROPS: Wear comfortableclothes: t-shirt or tank top, and long shorts, bicycle shorts,tights, or leggings. Please no baggy pants as they mask thealignment of the legs. Remove your shoes before enteringthe yoga rooms. No perfume or gum. Please do not eat 2-3 hours before class. All props are supplied.

FREE SAMPLE CLASSES are held the week before thesession begins. They are an opportunity for new studentsto see our Yoga Center, meet the instructors and experi-ence a class. We recommend you sign up for a sample classtaught by the instructor with whom you plan to study.Please see page 12 for the dates and times.

MAKE-UPS: We strongly encourage students to get thefull experience of their course by making up any classesmissed. Classes cancelled due to inclement weather may bemade up during the session. Missed classes can only bemade up during the current session at the same level orlower. There is no need to call ahead to take a make-upclass, just come to any appropriate level class and give theinstructor your name and regular class. Teen students canmake up in Yoga 1 classes if this is their first session ofTeens Yoga or in Yoga 1-2 classes if they have taken morethan one Teens Yoga class.

DROP-IN CLASSES: Drop-ins are allowed for studentswho are currently enrolled and wish to take an extra class orfor students who are not enrolled but have completed anequivalent level of Anusara or Iyengar yoga. Drop-ins arepermitted ONLY in classes that are not filled. Please call toconfirm there is space. Drop-ins are not allowed in the LilKids, Kids, Teens, or Prenatal classes unless the student haspreviously taken the class and still meets the requirements.See page 11 for drop-in fees.

WEATHER: If classes have to be cancelled due toinclement weather, there will be an announcement on theanswering machine one hour before the class is scheduledto begin. If you hear our normal message, we are holdingclasses as usual.

Gentle Yoga 1Monday 7:30 pm

Tuesday 10:00 am

Wednesday 5:45 pm

Thursday 12:00 pm

Saturday 10:45 am

Gentle Yoga 2Tuesday 7:30 pm

Thursday 10:00 am

Yoga 1Monday 10:00 am

5:45 pm

Wednesday 10:00 am7:30 pm

Thursday 5:45 pm7:30 pm

Saturday 9:00 am

Sunday 10:45 am

Yoga 1-2Monday 10:00 am

5:45 pm

Tuesday 5:45 pm

Wednesday 10:00 am7:30 pm

Thursday 7:30 pm

Saturday 9:00 am

Yoga 2Monday 10:00 am

5:45 pm7:30 pm

Tuesday 10:00 am5:45 pm7:30 pm

Wednesday 5:45 pm7:30 pm

Thursday 10:00 am5:45 pm

Saturday 9:00 am10:45 am

Sunday 9:00 am

Yoga 2-3Monday 7:30 pmTuesday 7:30 pmWednesday 10:00 amThursday 5:45 pmSaturday 9:00 am

Yoga 3Tuesday 10:00 am

4:00 pm7:30 pm

Wednesday 5:45 pmThursday 10:00 am

7:30 pmSaturday 10:45 amSunday 9:00 am

Yoga 4Tuesday 5:45 pmWednesday 12:00 pm

Thursday 10:00 am7:30 pm

Sunday 10:45 am

Vinyasa Monday 7:30 pm

Yin Yang YogaTuesday 5:45 pm

Friday 10:00 am

Yoga for Breast Cancer Tuesday 4:00 pm

Prenatal YogaThursday 5:45 pmSunday 10:45 am

Lil Kids YogaFriday 3:30 pm

Kids YogaFriday 4:30 pmSunday 5:30 pm

Teens YogaSunday 4:00 pm

ListingsClass Yoga CenterP olicies


JAN BALDI (RYT 200) began studyingyoga in 1990. She completed the HAYCTeacher Training Program and studied withnumerous senior yoga teachers. Her primaryteacher is John Schumacher who has influ-enced and inspired her practice. John Friend

has also influenced her practice. She has an MS degree inPublic Administration.

NICK BAUER (RYT 200) began his studyof yoga in 1998. He completed the RadiantChild teacher training with Shakta KaurKhalsa in 2003; the HAYC teacher training,and the Level 2 teacher training with JohnFriend in 2004; and Yin Yoga teacher

training with Sarah Powers in 2007. He has also studiedwith Betsey Downing, Paul Grilley, Judith Lasater, EliseBrowning Miller, Desiree Rumbaugh, and Mukunda Stiles.Nick enjoys sharing his experience and leading others ontheir own journey of yoga.

JENNIFER BRESEMAN (E-RYT 200) hascompleted the HAYC Teacher TrainingProgram and Levels 1 & 2 Anusara teachertraining with John Friend. She also drawson her training and experience as aRegistered Nurse, including working in

Labor and Delivery. She loves to watch the transformativepower of yoga as it unfolds in her life and in the lives ofher students.

KELLY CLEVELAND (RYT 200) hasstudied yoga since 1990. She received herteaching certificate in 1994 and has taughtat HAYC since 1996. Kelly has studiedmany different alignment based yoga styleswith numerous experienced teachers over

the years. They have helped to shape and deepen her yogapractice and they inspired her to love the yoga she teaches.Her love for life after breast cancer and other calamities hastaught her to appreciate her yoga even more each day. Shetravels to Africa annually bringing yoga to people in Liberia.Her goal is to open the hearts of all who are in pain.

TRACY DeBELLIS (RYT 200) has beenstudying yoga since 2001. She graduatedfrom the Health Advantage Yoga Center’sTeacher Training Program in 2008. In addi-tion, she is certified to teach yoga for fertilityand prenatal yoga, and has children’s yoga

certifications through Karma Kids Yoga and the RadiantChild Yoga Program. Tracy has a Master’s degree inOrganizational Development and Human Resources. She currently works as a human resources consultant andlives in Vienna with her husband and toddler daughter.

KATHY DUKE (E-RYT 200) completedthe Health Advantage Yoga Center teachertraining program with Betsey Downing andDoug Keller in 2000. Since then, she hasattended workshops with KaustaubDesikachar, Erich Schiffman, David Frawley,

John Friend and Judith Lasater and is certified fromMotherwell as a Maternity Health and Fitness Professional.Kathy earned a BFA from Virginia CommonwealthUniversity and she has worked and volunteered in thehealth and fitness industry for more than seventeen years.

DIANNE FALK (E-RYT 200) is anapproved Anusara Inspired teacher whostudies regularly with John Friend and hissenior teachers. She has completed Anusarateacher trainings with John Friend and withHealth Advantage Yoga Center and also

holds a 55 hour Iyengar certificate. Her passion for themind-body connection lights up her practice as well as her teaching. With joyful spirit, Dianne encourages her students to celebrate their own individual talents and tostep into the flow of grace in their lives.

ROBBIE KATSON (E-RYT 200) beganher study of yoga in 1992 at the HealthAdvantage Yoga Center. She completed theAnusara teacher training program there withher primary teachers, Betsey Downing andDoug Keller, and started teaching in 2001.

She continues to study with many wonderful DC area andnationally known yoga teachers. Her classes encourageconscious awareness, alignment, enjoyment, and theempowerment and well-being found in yoga.

RYT and E-RYT are registrations with the YogaAlliance. These registrations represent levels of educationaltraining and teaching experience for yoga teachers. AllHAYC teachers have met these standards and are registeredwith the Yoga Alliance. For more information, please visitthe Yoga Alliance website: www.yogaalliance.org

I nstructors


Instructors (cont.)

DOUG KELLER (E-RYT 500) has a strongbackground in the alignment based styles ofIyengar and Anusara Yoga, as well as in yogaphilosophy and yoga therapy. He is a regularcolumnist in the internationally renownedmagazine Yoga+ and is the author of several

books covering all aspects of yoga practice. He holds aMaster’s Degree in Philosophy from Fordham University,and travels nationally and internationally, teaching work-shops in philosophy and pranayama as well as hatha yoga.And of course he teaches regularly at the HealthAdvantage Yoga Center!

KELLY KESSLER (RYT 200) started as astudent at HAYC in 1993 and completedthe HAYC Teacher Training Program in1999. She studies therapeutic yoga inten-sively, drawing upon her own experiences as well as her work as a Neuromuscular

Massage Therapist to teach the healing power of yoga to her students.

JANET KIM (RYT 500) is a CertifiedAnusara Yoga Instructor. Janet began herstudy and practice of Hatha Yoga in 1972.She has taught yoga since 1987 and com-pleted the HAYC teacher training in 1995.Janet has studied yoga with Betsey

Downing, John Friend, Desiree Rumbaugh, Rodney Yee,Sarah Powers, and Doug Keller.

ANDE McDONALD (RYT 200) beganher study of yoga in 1972. Ande completedteacher training programs with BetseyDowning, Lillah Schwartz, and John Friend.She has taught yoga at HAYC since 1995and currently studies with Doug Keller.

Ande’s intention is for her students to find the joy ofmovement in their yoga practice and their daily lives.

PAT PAO (E-RYT 200) began her yogastudies with Betty Roi. She has studiedextensively at HAYC since 1998 and hascompleted the HAYC Teacher TrainingProgram, Radiant Child, Yoga 4 Teens andYin Yoga Teacher Training programs. She is

also a Relax & Renew Trainer®. Pat has completed inten-sive teacher training workshops with Kaustaub Desikachar,John Friend, Paul Grilley, Anodea Judith, Judith Lasater,Elise Browning Miller, Sarah Powers, Erich Schiffman and

Rodney Yee. She is a former professional dancer and balletteacher. Pat has worked the last 18 years as a movie castingdirector.

EILEEN ROEHR (RYT 200) got hookedon yoga at HAYC in 1994. She is anAnusara Affiliate and her primary teachersare Betsey Downing, Doug Keller, andSusan Van Nuys. Eileen has also studiedwith John Friend, Suzie Hurley, and Jenny

Otto. In her other life she is the Program Director atGraydon Manor; where she also teaches yoga to emotion-ally disturbed youngsters.

MARY RUBARD (RYT 200) began her study of yoga at HAYC in 1998. She completed the HAYC teacher trainingwith Susan Van Nuys and Doug Keller andLevel 1 Anusara Teacher Training with JohnFriend. She also completed the Radiant

Child Yoga Program levels I & II with Shakta Kaur Khalsaand Mini Yogis Teacher Training with Shana Myerson.Mary continues to expand her knowledge of yoga byattending workshops with Senior Anusara teachers as well as Elise Browning Miller, Judith Lasater, and ErichSchiffman. Mary is also a Massage Therapist and is certifiedin Thai Yoga Massage. Mary’s focus is to bring balance andcalm into her life and to share this with others.

PAT TAYLOR (RYT 200) dabbled in yogaand meditation for years before realizingthat she wanted them to be the center ofher life. She completed the HAYC TeacherTraining Program and is currently enrolledin the Mindfulness Yoga and Meditation

Training Program at Spirit Rock Meditation Center inCalifornia. Pat attends meditation retreats nationally andcontinues the study of yoga with various teachers.

JENNIFER ZINCK (RYT 200) has beenstudying yoga since 2002 and graduatedfrom the Health Advantage Yoga Center’steacher training program in 2008. She hastaken workshops with Judith Lasater andJamie Allison and studies regularly with

Susan Van Nuys. Jennifer has a Bachelor’s degree inBiology and an M.S. and Ph.D. in Human Nutrition,Foods, and Exercise. She currently works as a project man-ager in the field of Information Technology and lives withher husband and two young boys.


For more information: Email [email protected] or call 703-435-1571

MOST NEEDED ITEMS FOR THE FREE CLINIC

Our spring Karma Yoga Event, in the spiritof community support, will benefit Herndon’s

Jeanie Schmidt Free Clinic. The Free Clinichelps those in need of health care who are unable

to afford the cost. The current economic situation hasgreatly increased the number of families seeking assistance.

How can you help?

• Spread the word: talk with and email friends, family, and colleagues.

• We will accept monetary donations in any amount. Checks should be madepayable to the Jeannie Schmidt Clinic.

• Bring an item from the wish list below to HAYC between May 9 and May 16.

Karma YogaEvent

nn Gift cards for medications(Target, Giant, Safeway - $5 or more)

nn Aspirin (80 mg)nn Automatic blood

pressure cuffsnn Children’s vitamins with iron

nn Insulin needlesnn Lotion, unscentednn Toothbrushesnn Toothpastenn Black ballpoint pensnn Copy paper

nn Gift cards for office suppliesnn Kitchen trash bagsnn Paper plates/cupsnn Zip lock bags (gallon)nn Books, crayons, markers,

stickers for kids

Monetary donations, of any amount, help the most. For more information, please visitthe Jeanie Schmidt Free Clinic at www.jsfreeclinic.org

Saturday, May 16, 1:00-3:00 p.m. In appreciation, Kathy Duke and Pat Pao will offer a Gratitude workshop. Our class willoffer the best of both worlds: moving and strengthening the body, relaxing and soften-ing practice. Suitable for all levels of participants. Pranayama, meditation and relaxationare included for a complete yoga experience. No registration necessary.

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REGISTRATION: Register for classes and workshops online, in person, or by mail, fax, orphone. Online registration is in real time, is the quickest way to register, and is the best wayto ensure a space in your desired class. To register by mail, or in person, fill out a registrationform and enclose full payment. Phone and fax registrations are accepted with Visa orMasterCard.

WORKSHOPS: Sign up online or fill out a registration form and enclose payment in full.There is a $5 cancellation fee per workshop. You must cancel at least 7 days prior to theworkshop in order to receive a refund unless your spot can be filled from our waiting list.

WAITING LIST: All registrations are subject to space availability. If a class is full, ask to be added to our waiting list. If a space becomes available, you will be called.

LATE REGISTRATION: Late registrations can be accepted on a pro-rated basis, space per-mitting. Only students with yoga experience are accepted after the third week of the session.

CANCELLATIONS: To cancel your class or workshop, a drop request must be submittedonline or a cancellation form must be filled out at HAYC. Refunds are based on the date of the online submission or the cancellation form, not on the date of the last class attended.

REFUNDS: are given according to the following schedule: if you cancel before the secondclass: 100% refund minus the $45 administrative fee. After the second class: 70% refund ofthe class fee, after the third class: 60% of the class fee, after the fourth class: 30% of the classfee. No refunds are given after the fifth class. Refunds are processed in the 6th week of theterm. Class fees cannot be transferred to another session.

KIDS AND LIL KIDS REFUNDS are given according to the following schedule: after thefirst class: 100% refund minus the $35 administrative fee. After the second class: 60% refundof the class fee, after the third class: 50% of the class fee. No refunds are given after the 4thclass of the term.

CLASS FEES SPRING 2009 SESSION

Yoga $176 11 weeks

Twice weekly $330 11 weeks1st class is $16/class; 2nd class is $14/class

Teens $128 8 weeksKids $112 8 weeks Lil Kids $96 8 weeks

DROP IN FEESYoga classes for registered students $16Yoga classes for unregistered students $20Kids $15Lil Kids $14

THE HEALTH ADVANTAGE YOGA CENTER1041 Sterling Road — Suite 202Herndon, VA 20170

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Saturday, April 4 9:00-10:30 am Yoga 1 Jennifer Z.10:45-11:45 am Gentle Yoga 1 Pat T.

Sunday, April 510:45 am-12:15 pm Yoga 1 Nick10:45 am-12:15 pm Prenatal Yoga Tracy 4:00-5:30 pm Teens Yoga (ages 12-17) Pat P.5:30-6:45 pm Kids Yoga (ages 6-11) Mary

Monday, April 6 10:00-11:30 am Yoga 1 Pat P.5:45-7:15 pm Yoga 1 Kelly K.7:30-8:30 pm Gentle Yoga 1 Kelly K.

Tuesday, April 7 10:00-11:00 am Gentle Yoga 1 Kelly K.4:00-5:30 pm Yoga for Breast Cancer Kelly C.

Wednesday, April 8 10:00-11:30 am Yoga 1 Susan5:45-6:45 pm Gentle Yoga 1 Pat T.7:30-9:00 pm Yoga 1 Eileen

Thursday, April 9 12:00-1:00 pm Gentle Yoga 1 Pat T.5:45-7:15 pm Yoga 1 Susan5:45-7:15 pm Prenatal Yoga Jennifer B.7:30-9:00 pm Yoga 1 Mary

Friday, April 10 3:30-4:15 pm Lil Kids Yoga (ages 3-5)* Mary4:30-5:45 pm Kids Yoga (ages 6-11) Mary

Sample classes, for new students only, are free and fill quickly. Register early to reserve your space. You may register online or by telephone for sample classes, 703-435-1571.

* Though the Lil Kids Yoga class is just for kids, parentsare welcome to join their child in the sample class.

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