DC YOGA WEEK

Welcome to Flow!  We are honored to be part of DC Yoga Week, A group of fabulous studios across the DC area. 

At Flow you will discover that the warmth of our eco-friendly center offers a natural haven for those who seek a nurturing and soulful environment.  Flow is recognized throughout the community for its amazing teaching staff and offers a variety of classes for all levels and interests including 3 styles of yoga, pilates, flow fit, afro-brazilian dance, meditation and more!

In celebration of yoga and of our community, we are inviting you to take advantage of our special $5 classes and free class offerings.  Be sure to check the Class Descriptions to make sure the class you choose is the right level for you!

How to sign up for DC Yoga Week classes at Flow:  April 12-18, 2008

If you are new to Flow:  If you have never been to Flow, please arrive at the studio 15-20 minutes before the class is scheduled to begin.  We are not able to accept phone/email reservations for yoga week.  We accept cash & visa/mastercard at Flow!  

From past experience, we know some yoga week classes can get busy!  If you do not want to drop in 15-20 minutes early, you can reserve your space in class by paying the regular class drop in fee online for $17 and then when you are at the studio to purchase a "special $5 yoga week pass"  that you can use towards your next Flow class and is valid for 90 days.  

If you are an existing student at Flow:  Existing students may use their current class passes to sign up and reserve classes.  You will have the option at the studio to purchase a "special $5 yoga week pass"  and is valid for 90 days that you can use to apply to any Flow class! 

Special $5.00 and Free Classes

*Sat April 12:     $5.00  Yoga Fundamentals (12:15-1:30pm) with Laura   perfect for those new to yoga!

*Sun April 13:    $5.00  Flow 3 (5:15-6:45pm) with Angela or Mike most Advanced Practicioners only
                       $5.00  Harmony Flow (6:30-7:45pm) with Sierra all levels love this nurturing class

*Mon April 14:    Free Class Core Yoga (12:30-1:30pm) with Vanessa advanced beginner to intermediate

*Tues April 15    $5.00 Open Flow (10-11:20am) with Gopi advanced beginner to intermediate

*Wed  April 16   $5.00  Flow 2 (7:45-9pm) with Leticia intermediate playground

*Thur April 17    $5.00  Jivamukti Open (7:15-8:20am) with Agatha advanced beginner to intermediate

*Fri April 18       $5.00 Harmony Flow (12:30-1:30pm) with Megan  all levels love this nurturing class


Additional Special Events Happening During Yoga Week at Flow

Saturday April 12 - $45 Yoga for Depression with Gopi 
Saturday April 19 - $40  Yoga Love Fest - Vinyasa Flow Yoga with live Kirtan Music David Newman & Debra Mishalove
Saturday April 19 - $22 Kirtan Concert with David Newman 
Saturday April 19 - $40 Mindfulness Meditation Retreat with Hugh Byrne Phd

Yoga on the Mall

April 13 - Sunday 1pm - 4pm - Grab your mat and join us for Yoga on the Mall!  Flow's Jill Ableson will be one of the teachers leading classes there!  Leave your wallet behind -- this event is FREE!

Yoga For Depression
It is estimated that 19 million American adults suffer from depression every year. Depression is not a weakness of character but a medical illness. Yoga is a holistic way that addresses the root of depression. Within our body we store emotional toxins that depletes ones vital life force. This Life Force is what makes us tick and gives us motivation. When our energy channels are blocked, our minds become stagnant and clarification is lost. Although one may have everything going for them, there is a lack of motivation to act, and sense of emptiness. Through yoga I aim to target high charge points where these emotional toxins are stored, and to restore the life force and vitality back into the body. This workshop will empower you to deal with depression, providing a safe place and giving you the knowledge and tools to begin a journey of healing.

Yoga Love Fest- Vinyasa Yoga with live Kirtan
Join musician and Kirtan Master David Newman "Durga Das" as he accompanies Debra Mishalove in a special yoga class infusing the power of dynamic vinyasa sequencing, live music and Kirtan chanting - and penetrate deep into opening the heart chakra and your own boundless creative potential. This class will empower you to let go of pain and resentment, allowing the experience of bhakti (love and compassion) to arise. Appropriate for those with comfort in Flow's "Open Flow" class levels.

Kirtan with David Newman
Join David (Durga Das) for a blissful kirtan concert! Kirtan, also known as devotional chanting, is a practice that merges the ancient tradition of mantra repetition with the magic of music, thus using sound vibration for spiritual upliftment. David’s approach to kirtan is unique, combining sacred mantras with his original songs of spiritual love and devotion. This union creates a musical context which both appeals to the western ear while maintaining the essence of the eastern tradition. David’s kirtans are joyous, ecstatic, uplifting and at times exploding with energy. His unique sound is captured on his two Cds: “Soul Freedom” (2003) and “Lotus Feet: A Kirtan Revolution” (2005). “David’s music especially his voice elevates the ear and then allows one to dive deep into the sweetness of the heart.” - Sharon Gannon, Founder Jivamukti Yoga. We highly recommend early registration as his last visits filled quickly! Doors open at 8pm! Check out David on You Tube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dq5C3D5U5gs

Mindfulness Meditation Retreat
Insight or Mindfulness Meditation is the simple practice of paying attention on a moment-to-moment basis to our own direct experience. This practice of mindfulness allows us to see more clearly our patterns and habits of holding and resistance, and to accept more fully the pleasure and pain, fear and joy, sadness and happiness that occur in life. As our insights deepen, we develop greater peace and equanimity in the face of change, and wisdom and compassion increasingly become the guiding force in our lives. ----- These monthly half-day "immersion" workshops are ably led by Dr. Hugh Byrne, and are open to new and experienced practicioners. This workshop will provide systematic instructions on working with all elements of our experience to develop concentration and cultivate insight. During the workshop, we will alternate periods of instruction, sitting and walking meditations and dialogue.