Monday August 9th, 4pm-5pm

Location: Massachusetts Academy of Ballet, 4th Floor, Open Square

*No Tap Shoes Required

Working in partnership with Massachusetts Academy of Ballet just 2 floors upstairs from Vega Yoga, Debra is offering an introduction tap class designed for those who have never taken tap or maybe took tap when they were younger. Tap not only is great excersize, good for coordination and good for the brain, it's also upbeat, lively and a lot of fun!

This coming September, Debra will be teaching a weekly Beginner Teen/Adult Tap Class at Massachusetts Academy of Ballet. The upcoming Monday, August 9th Tap Workshop is the perfect introduction class to see if a regular weekly class might interest you.

Debra has been teaching tap dance for over 20 years. Her professional dancing career included many wonderful tap dance shows including:  ANYTHING GOES at Lincoln Center in New York, CRAZY FOR YOU Eurpean Tour and PBS "Great Performances," 5 different prodcutions of WILL ROGERS FOLLIES, STEEL PIER 1st National Tour, 4 seasons of A CHRISTMAS CAROL THE MUSICAL at Madison Square Garden Theatre in New York, and 4 seasons as a "Radio City Rockette" in the RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR in New York.

To Register: contact the Massachusetts Academy of Ballet 413.536.6200

with Melinda Thomas

Thursday August 19th, 6pm - 7:30pm

Cost: $15 Vega Yoga Members, $20 Non-members

Through this series, students will learn bellydance basics, including posture, hip and chest isolations, fluid arm movement, and gentle shimmies. Students will learn a short sequence of steps to practice at home---or try at the next dance party!

*No previous dance experience needed. 

Please wear comfortable clothing. Yoga pants, harem pants, athletic or choli tops, and hip scarves are perfect. Close fitting clothing will allow Melinda to check posture more easily. Dress for fun---this is a chance to indulge your inner gypsy! No shoes are required, bare feet are best. 

Melinda is a professional belly dancer who performs throughout Massachusetts and New England. She performs regularly at Café Lebanon in Springfield, and has performed at Alici's in Brattleboro, the Northampton Clarion, and Marco Polo Restaurant in Hartford. She is a member of Troupe Sahibat and also dances with Ines Arrubla Flamenco Theatre.

TO REGISTER:  Call 413-519-4966, email info@vegayoga.com or register via PayPal below...

Register online via PayPal for this workshop:
Intro to Belly Dancing
Thursday August 19th 6pm - 7:30pm

- - choose price - - $15 current Vega Yoga members $20 non-members

YOGA FOR PREGNANCY

6 weeks w/Jessica Berger RN/RYT

$50 for the 6 classes – full scholarships available for students under 20 year old

-No one will be turned away due to the inability to pay

Tuesday’s 12-1pm

July 20^th,27^th & August 3^rd,10^th,17^th, 24^th

*Increase confidence in your ability to give birth and nurture your baby.

*Recover with less pain after childbirth.

*Enjoy time to talk with other pregnant women from the community

Jessica is Kripalu Certified pre-natal yoga teacher who brings a wealth of knowledge about health and welness to every class she teaches.

Holyoke teens encouraged to join!

Register online via PayPal for this workshop:
Yoga for Pregnancy - Series
Tuesday 12-1, July 20th,27th & August 3rd,10th,17th, 24th

- - choose price - - $50 current Vega Yoga members $50 non-members

Intro to Shaolin Kung Fu

With Adam Lueb,

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6:00pm - 7:30pm

Cost:  $15 for Vega Yoga Members

$20 for non-Members

Adam Lueb has been involved in Shaolin Kung Fu for over ten years. Adam has trained with many famous masters in MA, CT, FL, NJ, TX, and China. He brings all this knowledge back to his students to pass on the powerful art of Shaolin Kung Fu.

Shaolin Kung fu originally started as Yoga that the monks learned to strengthen their bodies. As time went on Shaolin Temple became a sanctuary for Generals and other Army officers fleeing for their lives in warring China. With them they brought the many forms of martial arts that Shaolin is famous for today.

Shaolin was famous for being able to protect the people and help the Chinese empire protect the land from pirates and raiders.

Adam plans to go over some of the Shaolin basics (Jei Bei Gung,JBG). JBG consists of basic stances, hand & leg movements, and the beginning form. It is an intense fun work out and I hope to see you there.

Vega Yoga & Movement Arts join our sister studio, Valley Yoga of Westfield, in presenting...

YOGA WITH OUT WALLS

"Food, Friends and Fun!"

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Mount Tom Reservation, Holyoke, MA

Cost:  $25 (to cover lunch and small stipend for teachers)

Open to all levels of yoga practice and hiking ability

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

1:00pm - Event kick off with a warming yoga practice and short meditation with Jessica Berger

1:30pm - Lunch (which will be provided!)

2:30pm - Gentle hike/walk in the natural beauty of the Mount Tom Reservation. Slow, easy and non-stenuous

3:30pm - The balance of the day will be our yoga practice with Aaron and Debra Vega of Vega Yoga and Jessica Berger, Karla Geoffroy, Kathy Niedzielski and Roger Lagasse of Valley Yoga.

NOTES:  A rented pavilion at the reservation will function as the base of the event.

BYOM - Bring your own mat.

Our ultimate event goal is to build community, develop friendships and relationships and practice yoga in an environment rich with natural beauty, without walls! Please join us...

TO REGISTER:  Call 413-519-4966, email info@vegayoga.com

*pre-registration required 

with Aaron Vega and Tony Silva

Join Aaron and Tony for this unique incorporation of live music and yoga, fusing together the energy, intimacy and spotaneity of practicing yoga to the beat. In this invigorating workshop, you will explore the dynamic relationship between postures, physical strength and the opening to the breath within the body. The flowing sequences will focus on hip opening, spinal twists, as well as building stamina.

If having fun is an integral part of your yoga practice, then this is the perfect workshop for you!

Cost - $25 non-members / $20 current VegaYoga members

Pre-Registration is required

TO REGISTER:  Call 413-519-4966, email info@vegayoga.com or below... 

with Karla Geoffroy, certified Structural Yoga Therapist

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Wednesdays, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Yoga For Back & Neck Care is both for those who have suffered with chronic low back pain or general back and neck discomfort. It is also for those who want to learn preventative care, as well as good discernment during yoga practice.

Participants will learn yoga and therapeutic movements to increase muscle strength and improve range of motion.  

Participants should be willing to do a twenty-minute home practice 2 to 3 times per week to maximize the benefits.

If you are under a doctor's care, please receive Dr.'s approval before registering for this class. 

Remember, Drop ins for $15 are welcome!

*This class is a special series and regular class cards do not apply. 

TO REGISTER:  Call 413-519-4966, email info@vegayoga.com or register via PayPal below...

Tai Chi Workshop

"Create a life of Balance"

w/Carol Clark

Learn a Tai Chi short form you can practice on your own.

All Levels Welcome

$25 per person/$20 for current VegaYoga members

Pre-Registration is required

with Malia Werle

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7pm-8:30pm

Clear out the old and fill up with fresh new energy just as springtime reaches its peak! As you experience learning about the Chakras, you will be lead in some exercises that will help in deepening your sensory perception of energy as it flows through the body. You will also learn hand Mudras for energizing, relaxing, and for releasing negative or difficult states of mind. These practices will be simple and appropriate for all levels of physical fitness. You may even find that you want to incorporate them into your daily life and practice!

COST:  $20 non-members / $15 for current Vega Yoga Members *pre-registration is required

TO REGISTER:  email info@vegayoga.com, call 413-519-4966

with Margaret Nunnelly

Next 3-Week Series - Date TBA

Slow down and remind yourself of the power of yoga.

Yin yoga integrates pranayama, asana, meditation and long holds to produce a deeper physical and mental opening in your practice.  Learn the “yin” technique of releasing muscular tension to sooth and refresh connective tissue of the body.


The course is designed for all levels of experience and ability. 

Although each class will present a few deep poses, variations will be offered to allow for limitations.

Go home and sleep like a baby.

Cost for 3 - WeekSeries

$40 non members/ $35 current vegaYoga amembers

Remember, Drop ins for $15 are welcome!

*This class is a special series and regular class cards do not apply.

TO REGISTER:  Call 413-519-4966, email info@vegayoga.com, or register via PayPal below...

Restore – Renew – Revive

Savor the deep relaxation of restorative postures At VegaYoga & Movement Arts

With Claudia Johnsen and Lorraine Brady
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During this restorative experience you will be guided though simple, supported poses designed to replenish your energy and spirit.

De-Stress your mind and body with this personal mini-vacation.

By supporting the body with props, we alternately stimulate and relax the body to move toward "active relaxation" and balance.

Cost - $20 non-members / $15 current VegaYoga members
Pre-Registration is required

B.Y.O.B - Bring your own blanket. Props provided by personal mats, blankets bolsters and pillows welcome.

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Cost:  $40 for 3 Weeks* or $15 drop in *PRE-Registraton Required

Yoga can be practiced in specific ways to benefit women during their many cycles and changes.

Yoga Wisdom for Women with Karla Geoffroy, certified Structural Yoga Therapist

In this 3-part (3 week) workshop for women, Karla will teach specific sequences and yoga practices tailored to support women during their many cycles and challenges in life. A special focus will be given to practicing yoga in a way that creates a sattvic (harmonious) state. 

Women of all ages are encouraged to come; the class will be designed to serve those who attend. 

TO REGISTER: 
Call 413-519-4966, Email info@vegayoga.com, or talk to us at the studio
 

Transitioning into Spring with Ayurvedic Yoga

lead by Kim Fowski

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Say goodbye to Winter and prepare for Spring…

This free seminar explores how the traditional Ayurveda system can prepare us 
both physically, mentally as well as spiritually for all the changes in our life.

With a focus on balancing our doshas (physical constitutions) through food, cleansing and lifestyle, the basic principals and concepts of Ayurveda will be explained.

Dinacharya is your daily regimen, a practice to maintain and sustain your health. Learn which foods are right for you during this time of year.  Look at other changes you can make to support yourself during this pivotal time of year.

What is an Ayurvedic diet?  What is the best time to eat, and why?  Learn the six tastes or shadrasa and how they relate to the doshas.   We will look at the best foods for Vata, Pitta & Kapha constitutions and learn simple recipes for foods and teas that you can make.

•    Dana or Donations are welcome – suggested $10
•    Please register by e-mailing info@vegayoga.com or calling 413.519.4966

For further information on antioxidant supplements or colon cleansing, please contact Debra at vegayoga@aol.com. 

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You may have noticed a few natural supplements on our shelves lately, and wondered what they were?

We have been using these products in our lives, both as a daily supplement and for our very first colon cleanse. These are products we have tried and believe in enough to have them on our shelves.


This seminar will be a light and fun demonstration of how these products can increase your health and wellness. We will be offering samples of an array of "natural supplement cocktails" and nutrition bars, as well as explaining the benefits of naturally cleansing the colon twice a year.

~This Natural Health Seminar will cover material that was developed by a Naturopathic Doctor and be presented by a Natural Health Professional.

~It will cover topics like: high blood pressure, cholesterol, weight loss, joint stiffness, digestive disorders, colon health and many other health challenges.

~Information about toxins in our foods and environment will also be presented.
 

TO REGISTER FOR THIS FREE SEMINAR:
email info@vegayoga.com or call 413-519-4966

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Is a noninvasive, holistic healthcare tool whereby a simple examination of your eyes can reveal not only your birth predispositions, that is your genetic strengths and weaknesses, but also your current levels of wellness.

Learning the basics of Eyology can assist you and/or your healthcare practitioner in making more informed decisions for yourself and your family.

Join Dan Overton at VegaYoga and Movement Arts for this presentation and begin laying the groundwork for the inclusion of Eyology in your wellness practices.

Individual basic eye readings can be scheduled for that day after the seminar or anytime thereafter.

Dan Overton has completed two of the three level Iridology curriculum via the international institute of Iridology. He has taught at retreats, health venues, festivals and spiritual centers. He has also appeared on health radio programs. His presentations are laying the groundwork for the inclusion of Eyology in the wellness practices of the healthcare community and that of the individual. For further information on Eyology please visit: www.danoverton.com/EYOLOGY/Eyology.html  

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Join Michelle Marroquín for this invigorating evening of exploration and advanced asana practice. Assisted by co-directors, Aaron & Debra Vega, this workshop invites students to move past their fears and enjoy the openings and heat building properties of these postures.

Students should feel comfortable in kicking up to the wall for handstands, be familiar with backbends and be comfortable in balancing poses. Most importantly, students should be comfortable in their practice and know when to take a break.

For more information or questions call 413.519.4966, Or e-mail info@vegayoga.com

Intro to Adult Tap

With Debra Vega, former Radio City Rockette

Date TBA

6:00pm - 7:30pm

Cost:  $15 for Vega Yoga Members

$20 for non-Members

No experience or tap shoes required.

DESCRIPTION:  Introduction class, ages 12 and up. Whether you took tap as a child or have always wanted to give it a try, this class will introduce students to the basics of tap dancing. Not only is tap great exercise and great work for the brain, it also relieves stress as you tap your troubles away to the music and feel the joy fill your heart. Debra teaches a fun and lively class, where you are sure to leave with a whole new vocabulary of steps and a smile on your face.

FOOTWEAR AND CLOTHING:  Tap is traditionally done in tap shoes, however, for this one-time Vega Yoga "Funshop" you may practice in any hard-soled comfortable shoe which does not leave a mark when you rub it across the floor. Rubber-soled shoes (like sneakers) are sticky and not recommended. Shoes that slip off of your heel when you rise to your toes are also not recommended. You may wear any comfortable clothing which allows ease of movement for tap class.

TO REGISTER:  Call 413-519-4966, stop by the studio and sign up at the desk or via pay pall here.

With Aaron Vega, Debra Vega, Carol Clark, Malia Werle, Lorraine Brady, Margaret Nunnelly, and Tony Silva

SATURDAY DATE TBA

9am*-5:30pm *Regularly scheduled Saturday morning classes will be in session.

COST:  $45 for Vega Yoga Class Card Members, $50 for Non-Members (Lunch included!!!)

As we begin to Trasition into Spring, join us for this day of yoga and community at Vega Yoga. We will be exploring Transitions not only in life, but in our practice as well.

Below is an approximate breakdown of the days events. You may attend them all, or pick and choose what you would like to attend:

9am - Core Focus Yoga with Debra (our regular class will be in session, but class is included in the retreat price.)

10:15am - Basic/Level 1 Yoga with Debra (our regular class will be in session, but class is included in the retreat price.)

11:30am -  Level 1/2 Yoga with Aaron (our regular class will be in session, but class is included in the retreat price.)

12:30pm - Lunch at Slice Cafe (included in retreat price)

1:30pm - Chakra Exploration with Malia

2:30pm - Tai Chi Introduction with Carol

3pm - Yin Yoga Introduction with Margaret

4pm - Restorative Yoga with Lorraine

5pm - Open Level Yoga Practice with Aaron accompanied by live drumming with Tony Silva

5:30pm - Finish

TO REGISTER:  Email info@vegayoga.com, Call 413-519-4966