Winter Solstice Meditation

Winter Solstice Meditation
Sunday December 19th 2010 @ Soma Yoga studio
1423 NW 70th St.

This event is free and open to everyone !

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You are invited to join us in coming together to sit, to welcome the upcoming longest night of the year!
Astronomically Winter Solstice marks the beginning of the shortening of nights and the lengthening of days.
Solstice derives from Latin sol (sun) and sistere (to stand still). It is a potent time for quietude and reflection as well as celebration, as we transition into Winter and the gradual return of light! The solstice is on December 21st, so we will be meeting a couple days before the actual date. Everyone is welcome, and no previous experience in Meditation or Qi Gong is necessary.

This is a great opportunity to take some "TIME OUT" in this busy holiday season to support each other in sitting with vitality!

Please arrive by 6:00pm to set up for sitting.
We will start with chanting the Heart Sutra at 6:15
1st round of sitting meditation 20 minutes
followed by 20 minutes Qi Gong practice
and then 2nd round of sitting meditation 20 minutes

Afterwards, sparkling juice, tea & treats will be served and there will be time to hang out together.
Please feel free to bring treats to share if you are inspired, however it is not necessary.

Many THANKS to Jean of Soma Yoga for generously donating the space for this special event!

Please bring your sitting cushion if you have one.
Otherwise cushions and chairs are available there.

This is also a great chance to check out the new space before I start my classes there in the new year!
Reply to let me know if you are planning to attend, so I will have an approximate head count.
Please feel free to e-mail or call if you have any questions 206 - 706-0069.
I look forward to sit together....... Treya

Class Schedule

Current Series: Monday, November 1 - Wednesday, December 8 (6 weeks)

Monday Evenings * Please note new class times *
6:15 - 7:15 pm Feldenkrais - Awareness Through Movement (no experience necessary, open to everyone)
7:15 - 8:30 pm Integrated Yoga Studies (all levels, open to everyone)

Wednesday Mornings
8:00 - 9:00 am Zen Meditation Group (no fee, open to everyone)
9:15 - 10:15 am Feldenkrais - Awareness Through Movement (no experience necessary, open to everyone)
10:15 - 11:30 am Integrated Yoga Studies (all levels, open to everyone)

Wednesday Evenings
7:00 - 8:30 pm Integrated Yoga Studies (intermediate level, 1.5 hours)

*Please note changes in schedule: I will drop Wednesday eve Qi Gong for this series

*Wednesday eve Yoga remains at the same time 7-8:30pm,and will start one week later on November 10th........ we will make up this class at the end of series on December 15th

The Moving Space classes are held at 6921 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle WA 98155.

Drop-ins are welcome. New students can join the series already in session.

For class fees, registration or questions, email treya-themovingspace@comcast.net, or call (206) 706-0069.

Special Focus Yoga Classes, Fall 2010

Special Focus Yoga Classes (All levels)

Saturdays 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

In these special focus yoga classes, Treya incorporates her extensive background as a somatic educator with her many years of practicing and teaching yoga and meditation. These classes combine the intelligence of effective skeletal alignment with the subtle energetics of deep body awareness. Fun and informative, they are appropriate for students of all levels of experience.

November 20, 2010 Finding Balance and Stability – Warrior and Balance Poses

Stability, or rooting through the legs, and balance go hand in hand. To find balance without effort, we must understand how to open our hips and use our legs to connect to the earth, allowing the torso and spine to release upward and be free. In this class we will juxtapose warrior poses with balance poses to explore the relationship between earth and sky, and rooting and expanding.

December 4, 2010 Letting Go… Into Forward Bending

Forward bending is about deeply folding in the hips. It is a practice of letting go and allowing the entire back and spine to open and lengthen. This also includes releasing from the spine through the back of the legs and into the arms. It is a total body release. Through breath and awareness, we are invited to go more deeply into our internal environment: softening the muscles, opening the joints, and quieting the mind. This asana relaxes the back, supports kidney function, and opens the hips. It is soothing, calming, and revitalizing. A great preparation as we move into the busy holiday season.

Drop-in rate: $45 per class

Early registration deadline for multiple class discount: $70

Both classes paid by November 17^th

Early registration deadline for individual classes: $40

Nov 20^th class: paid by Wednesday, Nov 17^th

Dec 4^th class: paid by Wednesday, Dec 1^st

In-Town Retreat, Fall 2010

Finding Center… Integrating Body and Mind
In-town Weekend Retreat at M’illumino
Integrating traditional movement arts with somatic learning

Saturday & Sunday, October 23 & 24, 2010

Come experience the in-depth study environment of a retreat with the convenience of being in town. In this workshop we will draw from the age-old practices of yoga, meditation, and Qi Gong, as well as modern modalities in the field of somatic education. These will include Feldenkrais (Awareness Through MovementTM) and explorations in organic and fluid movement. We will discover how to release ineffective patterns of holding to move with more ease and grace. We will also investigate the relationship between posture and movement, and strength and relaxation, to allow the body/mind to “let go” on a deeper level and to access a greater resilience and vitality. This workshop is open to students with all levels of experience. You can participate in the full workshop or choose parts of it.

Saturday morning, 10 am - 12:30 pm
Feldenkrais & Qi Gong: Freeing the limbs to find the core
Cost: $50
We will use gentle and relaxing movements to differentiate the limbs (arms and legs) from the proximal body (torso and hips). This helps to integrate the whole body, freeing us to move from the core with fluidity and ease. Letting go of unnecessary effort in activity and habitual tension is both revitalizing and beneficial for reducing chronic back and neck strain. This session is excellent for improving performance skills for musicians, athletes, and others, and also enhances our effectiveness in daily activities. Open to all, and appropriate for those with chronic pain or injury.

Saturday afternoon, 2 pm - 4:30 pm
Yoga (all levels): Understanding the core – coming home
Cost $50
We will explore core integration and optimal skeletal alignment to create spacious joints and long supple muscles. Incorporating various asanas, such as warrior poses, forward/back bending, and spinal twists helps us to discover deep, intrinsic strength without tension. This releases the shoulder and pelvic girdles, promoting a healthy and supple spine.

Sunday morning, 10 am - 12:30 pm
Yoga as Moving Meditation
Cost $50
In this flowing yoga session the emphasis will be on awareness and moving effectively without unnecessary effort. We will also incorporate short periods of sitting meditation, resting in our center, exploring both fluid movement and dynamic stillness. Open to everyone.

Pre-pay by Wednesday, October 20. Full workshop: $125
Any two sessions: $90
Early registration is recommended to reserve your space. To register call 206.706.0069, email treya-themovingspace@comcast.net, or see registration form on class schedule.

Special Focus Saturday Yoga Classes

Summer 2010

Saturdays 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

In these special focus yoga classes, Treya incorporates her extensive background as a somatic educator with her many years of practicing and teaching yoga and meditation. These classes combine the intelligence of effective skeletal alignment with the subtle energetics of deep body awareness. Fun and informative, they are appropriate for students of all levels of experience.

July 17^th, 2010 Spiraling from the Core – All About Spinal Twisting

Spiraling is great fun and a real boost to your health. Spinal twisting relaxes muscle tension throughout the whole spine and neck. It helps to stimulate and cleanse the internal organs, promoting a vital immune system. We will explore finding strength and alignment without force, from the pelvic floor to the crown of the head.

August 14^th, 2010 Freeing the Pelvis – Opening the Hips in Sitting and Standing Poses

The pelvic girdle is the seat of life. A healthy pelvis is the key to moving freely and comfortably throughout our lives. By understanding how to decompress and find strength without tension in the lower body, we can discover spacious freedom in the hips and power through the legs.

Drop-in rate: $45 per class

July 17 class: DISCOUNT DEADLINE EXTENDED TO DAY OF CLASS

July 17th only $40 ........ both classes paid by July17th, including August 14th class $70

Moving into Stillness: Benefit Retreat Weekend

July 23 - 25, 2010
at One Drop Zen Monastery
on Whidbey Island

A benefit to create a home for Shodo Harada Roshi

Integrated movement practices incorporating Yoga, Qi Gong, and Feldenkrais

The Retreat is an opportunity to support and celebrate Shodo Harada Roshi's coming to Whidbey Island. Please join us in this unique event, led by Treya Marie Forlenza (Korin). Show your appreciation and enthusiasm for Roshi's presence at Tahoma One Drop Zen Monastery.

You can participate in all or part of this event. For sign-up or more information, please call or email Treya (Korin) at 206-706-0069 or treya-themovingspace@comcast.net

One Drop Zendo website