Yoga for Health

FALL SESSION 2010 September 14 - December 9, 2010

These Iyengar style classes include instruction in postures (asanas) to increase flexibility and strength. Classes include conscious breathing (pranayama) and relaxation. Over time, and with practice, the effects of your yoga condition your body, help maintain and build bone density and help to quiet your mind. We pay particular attention to the alignment of your body, since personal fitness is often reflected in correct posture and proper alignment of bone and muscle. When you learn to stand tall from thestrength of your legs and to lift your spine and expand your chest, you allow fulluse of your lungs and maintain and increase length in your body. (This will frequently relieve back pain). The Iyengar system of hatha yoga not onlystretches and strengthens your physical body but rejuvenates your internal organs and glands by helping your body to rid itself of toxins and other impurities. This conditioning and cleansing of your physical body allows your mind to become calmer and improves your ability to relax and concentrate.

Previous Schedule (Summer '10)

12 classes / $240

September 14 - December 9, 2010

(no classses 11/ 23 & 25 - Thanksgiving)

TUESDAYS

...with Susan Mann

9:45am-11am

Level II

in Potomac

6:45pm-8pm

Level I & Beginners

in Potomac

THURSDAYS

...with Susan Mann

8am-9:30am

Level III

in Potomac

9:30am-11am

Level I & Beginners

in Potomac

12:15pm-1:30pm

Level I & Beginners

in Bethesda at Unity Woods Yoga Center
(call 301/656-8992)

4:15pm-5:45pm

Level I/II

in Bethesda at Unity Woods Yoga Center
(call 301/656-8992)

October 2005 visit to Washington

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Serendipity Retreat with Susan Mann
Click to View Photos of Retreat & House

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I have been a continuing yoga student since 1974, taking instruction from a wide variety of teachers, mostly, but not exclusively, Iyengar teachers. I have been teaching hatha yoga in suburban Maryland continuously since 1987.

My yoga training includes:

classes in India and the U.S. with B.K.S. Iyengar and classes with Gita Iyengar
continuing Iyengar yoga teacher training
classes with senior Iyengar teachers (John Schumacher, Patricia Walden, Felicity Green, Gabriella Giubilaro, Mary Dunn, Ramanand Patel, and George Purvis)
practice teaching and assisting senior Iyengar yoga instructors (ongoing)
classes with non-Iyengar hatha yoga instructors
Kripalu yoga teacher certification

(click)

*Currently Registered Students: Full payment is due now to assure your space in a particular class. If you wish to arrange for 2 payments, speak with me.

New Students: a non-refundable $35 deposit will be due to hold your place.

Cost of Instruction: 12 class session $240
Private consultation or class: 1 hour - $100

To Register: Click on Registration Form, fill out, and mail with check to Susan Mann, 12645 Travilah Rd., Potomac, Md. 20854. Please make check out to Susan Mann and indicate which class you are registering for on your check.

Level I classes are for new and continuing students. Please arrive 5-10 minutes early to allow quiet time. Arriving late is rude and disrupts the other students.

Level I/II classes are for students who have completed Level I and not ready for inversions.

Level II classes are for students with a regular practice (20-60 min, 2 or 3x's/week) who have an understanding of their body and have a strong practice in the standing poses. Level II students should be able to hold standing poses for 1 minute and be prepared to begin learning inversions.

Level III is for students with a strong practice and ability to do full backbends and inversions.

	Susan Mann - Yoga for Health 12645 Travilah Road Potomac, Maryland 20854
	You may reach Susan at: phone: (301) 330-0430 fax: (301) 330-5899 e-mail: susan.mann@yoga.com (click)

Private Consultation: 1 hour $100

Refund Policy
Refunds apply from the day you notify me of your intent to withdraw from class. There will be a$35 non-refundable administrative charge plus a charge of $21 for each class to date of notice. Sorry, there areno refunds after week 3 of classes.

You may make up missed classes during the session. You will get priority for make-upsIF you notify me that you will miss class ahead of time. Make-ups may be taken at either location within the same session. Level I students should check first to be sure there is space available.

Class Protocols
Please arrive five or ten minutes early and sit quietly. Classes begin on time and it is rude to be late and disturb the other students. Do not eat 2-3 hrs before class. Avoid floppy clothing. Wear fitted, comfortable clothing such as a leotard or shorts, and a tee shirt.

**DO NOT DRIVE ACROSS THE GRASS!!! **
**Park on the circle behind the next car **

**PLEASE AVOID WEARING PERFUMED PRODUCTS IN CLASS **

Clothing and Props
Do nothing about this until after your first class or call Susan.
While there are extra blankets and mats for students to borrow, you are encouraged to purchase your own props (mat, blanket, & belt (approximately $75), but are not required to do so. Since you need props to practice with, you should get your own once you have made the decision to continue yoga.

There are props, books, CD's and stylish yoga couture for sale at the studio.