Upcoming Events:

PUREYOGA/DIVINEYOGA with Peter Rizzo
9-11:30AM
SATURDAY |  January 18th, Feb 1st, Feb 15th.
 
teaching yoga in the JIVAMUKTI or bliss style
$30 preregister,  $35 at door, or by donation 
(pay what you value the class at)
"Jivamukti" style yoga described in Yoga Journal:  "Incorporating chanting, meditation, pranayama, philosophy, and music into a vigorous flowing asana, or vinyasa, practice.  Jivamuti is a physically and intellectually stimulating method.  This system emphasizes bringing ancient teachings alive in a contemporary setting." Founders:  David Life and Sharon Gannon.

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NATARAJA  Dance Gathering:  FRIDAY  |   JAN 17,  FEB 21
7:00-8:30 PM 

Our next Nataraja dance gathering will be Friday, April 21st, 7-830PM.  Dance music playlists vary.

If you love dancing or are simply curious about dancing, please come and join us!  I love to dance and I want this opportunity to continue.  Right now we need and welcome your help and support.  Please join me if you have never been and try something fun!  If you have not been in a while, please come again join us!   Forget your cares and let the music take you away!

We do not charge but gladly accept donations which go to a very good, local cause, the Greater Bennington Interfaith Community Services.  They provide shelter to the homeless and food for the hungry, among other services.  The Yoga Place donates their space as part of their community mission.

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QIGONG RETURNS!
 with Tracy Purdy-Martin
Tuesday Evenings  5:30-6:30 PM


Qigong (Qi=energy, Gong=work) is the most ancient form of Chinese medicine designed to heal the body, mind and spirit through very slow movements and meditation. The movements  are done either standing or sitting and ends with seated or lying meditation.

The ancient technique of Qigong has the capacity to restore your body's natural healing power. It is said to be a powerful way to release chronic inflammation. Inflammation is considered to be one of the root causes of many physical difficulties.
Pronounced "chee-gung," it was developed over 5,000 years ago in China. "Qi" (chee) means life force or energy. Thus, qigong is a method for enhancing your life force and vitality.

• The technique incorporates a variety of gentle, flowing movements matched to the breath.
• Research studies have shown that it can produce noticeable results after just one session. These are detectable in blood tests - increased levels of endorphins (the body's natural pain relievers) and reduced levels of C-reactive protein and other blood markers of inflammation.
• According to traditional Chinese medicine, when Qi isn't flowing, you may feel stuck, tired, stressed, and sick.
• Qigong unblocks and increases the flow of qi so you have more vital healing energy.

Tracy offers Spring Forest Mindful Qigong. MIndfulness is proven to be the path to reducing stress. Qigong is an ancient Chinese system of health and spiritual practice that uses visualization, breathing, and movement to better your health in mind, body and spirit.

Instructor: Tracy Purdy-Martin
Cost: Same as any yoga class and included in any pass.
Start Date: September 10

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