Current Happenings at Heart Stream Yoga

Argentine tango is basically a walking dance. Argentineans say if you can learn to walk, the rest is easy. They also say you have to 'walk your miles' to learn to dance tango.” Thus, in tango lessons, don't be surprised if a lot of time is spent on perfecting one's tango walk. After all, it is the foundation of the dance itself, and one will find it impossible to progress to adornos or other steps if one does not even know how to walk. This means that one is not required to be an acrobat, a gymnast, or even extremely physically fit to dance the Argentine tango. Authentic Argentine Tango is all about connection, between yourself and your partner.

Argentine Tango is more than a mere dance style. Referred to as “a secret danced between two people”, this form of tango relies on intuition and connection. They say that the Argentine Tango is felt in the heart, not the feet. Unlike other partner dances, authentic Argentine tango does not derive its beauty and elegance from memorized or choreographed steps. Instead, the beauty of tango lies in the dancers’ freedom to improvise and translate tango’s musicality into physical steps that best manifest the song’s passionate qualities.

The surprises possible within the dance are what makes the dance so addicting. It really does take two to tango, because the dance isn't just about the man leading and the woman following. Both partners have important things to contribute - like all good conversations. 

However, transmitting and receiving subtle cues becomes easier when one becomes not only in tune with their partner but also with themselves. For this, connection and communication are important. Argentine Tango is more about connecting with oneself, one’s partner, the music, and the world around them. As mentioned, the focus is less on steps and more on the sense of partnership and connection fostered within the dance.

“Partnership is personal. It’s about knowing, seeing, and valuing, paying close attention, listening, and appreciating.. We are ‘in it’ together and we share the responsibility for what we do. “” — Vio - Tango Forge 

Cost: $70

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Three days, two hours each day, September 29, 30, and October 1. 4:30-6:30 PM each day to explore alignment with yoga therapist, Tracy Lease.

Friday, September 29, 2023 4:30-6:30 PM

We will begin this workshop with our foundation for standing poses, the feet. We will ground the four corners of our feet, learn the three arches, experiment with supination and pronation and the impact of rolling feet out or in on the knees and hips. We will do experiments that help us understand our habits on our feet- do you balance forward or back? Does one corner of your foot have a harder time rooting and how do you plug it in?  We will also look at the moving foot, a healthy roll and push off. We will practice exercises that strengthen and stretch muscles of the feet for healthy function. We will discuss shoes and foot health and will address bunions, hammer toes, plantar fascial issues and other foot-health questions. We will play with balance poses, yoga postures, walking as we learn. Then we will end with a delicious foot massage .

Please bring socks, a few small stones or game board pieces, your favorite lotion or balm, and socks.

Saturday, September 30, 2023 4:30-6:30 PM

In this session we will look more closely at the knees and hips in relation to the feet in a variety of bodies. We will address knee misalignment in yoga poses that can lead to knee pain and wear and tear on cartilage, ligaments, and tendons. We will focus on how to keep knees safe in yoga and life. We will address movement possibilities in the knees which cause injury to this hinge joint. We will understand the importance of noticing the relationship between hips and feet as both can put strain on the knees. We will learn landmarks of the pelvis- sit bones, pubic bone, and tailbone and how best to align these in various yoga postures and real-life activities.

Sunday, October 1, 4:30-6:30 PM

In our final session, we will connect the lower body to the torso~ aligning the spine over the feet, knees and pelvis so that it functions best as the spring it is. We will feel into postural balance on the wonderful lower body foundation we are developing. We will practice holding our yoga poses and moving with ease using our conscious foundation, new alignment strategies, myofascial slings and the hot air balloon that can lift us into healthy postural awareness. Head, shoulders and spine will come onboard so we feel our posture anew. 

Cost per Session: $30

Whole Workshop Cost: $75

  Feeling like it's time to take on more of your authentic Soul power? Come lose the old limited version of yourself in meditation and let all your false ideas of what meditation is be blown away.

If you don't meditate daily you are probably still caught in the state of ILLUSION.

It's at a certain stage of your spiritual development that we discover this earthy life is actually an illusion. 

PHYSICS NOW KNOWS THIS!

YOU DESERVE TO KNOW THE TRUTH.

Although anything that Mother Earth provides humanity is holy and meant to support and enlighten our spiritual evolution and discovery of the truth of this reality facade, you can also experience the truth in meditation without the use of psychedelics.

Don't take the word of billions of meditators, jump in for yourself and have the experiences that are waiting for you!

First-hand knowledge about what IS can be downloaded to you too my friend.

- Meditation is the #1 daily go-to tool of billions of our human family, regardless of social or economic status.

Don't live another day without meditation! 

What is the only thing between you and your successful daily meditation practice?

You're probably thinking a wrong thought about meditation.

Come fall in LOVE with meditation. 

Don't ever make a decision again without meditation. Let the wisdom you download call the shots every single day for the rest of your life.

- Meditation has been studied extensively and new research continues to be pumped out that uncovers new insights about it's positive effects on our mental and physical well-being.

Here are just a few of the benefits research has discovered

· Increased focus and concentration

· Reduced stress and anxiety

· Promotion of calmness

· Recognition and acceptance of negative emotions

· Improved self-awareness and self-esteem

· Fostering kindness

· Improved tolerance for pain

· Help in fighting substance addiction

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All levels are welcome.

This is a donation-based meditation class. 

**We are seeing if there is enough interest to make this a longer class through the winter.**

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Ann Marie has been meditating for 50 years. Since she was young she understood meditation to be the natural go-to tool through all the ups and downs, twists and turns of life. 

Through daily life experience, she learned to value the effects it was having and continues to put it first each day for the health of mind, body, and spirit. She started teaching the practical application of psychospiritual techniques and tools professionally over 30 years ago when she was asked to teach Sikhs how to improve their business outcomes using her unique mystical insights gained in meditation. Ann Marie hails from Boston and Los Angeles. In addition to having an established acupuncture and Oriental medicine private family practice in Fairbanks, Ak, with generous educational self-healing workshop offerings, she helps clients virtually around the world with her Spiritual Wellness Coaching Programs and online courses.

To learn more about Ann Marie:

617-515-3268

http://www.fb.com/AnnMarieSweeneyAcupuncturist

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Tai Chi for Health (Beginners Course) will be at 10:45 am. This class introduces Yang style T'ai Chi Ch'uan stances, methods of movement, and breathing. Class begins with meditation, warm-up exercises and qigong. The first 10 movements of the Yang Style traditional 108 movement Long Form are taught as an introductory short form. This interpretation is that transmitted by the Choy Family Lineage of San Fransisco, and taught to me by Sifu Marshall Clymer, senior student of Master Choy Kam Man. Sign up here: https://momence.com/s/87910079   

The Intermediate Class is at 9:45 am. This class provides repetition of the 'first set' of the Long Form (Through the first Crossing Hands movement), but focuses on the 'second set (first Crossing hands to the beginning of Clouds Hands). Pre-requisite: Beginning Level highly recommended. This particular version of the 'Yang Style Long Form' is that transmitted by the Choy Family lineage of San Fransisco, and taught to me by Sifu Marshall Clymer, senior student of Master Choy Kam Man. Sign up here: https://momence.com/s/87910038

The Advanced Class is at 8:00 am. This is a course that requires previous T'ai Chi training. This class studies the Yang Style traditional 108 movement Long Form. This form typically requires at least 6 months to learn: the first half is taught during the fall session; and second half is taught during the spring session. Routine practice of one round of this form requires approximately 20 minutes to complete. This interpretation is that transmitted by the Choy Family lineage of San Fransisco, and taught to me by Sifu Marshall Clymer, senior student of Master Choy Kam Man. Sign up here: https://momence.com/s/87909860

Alicia Stettler is a Clinical Therapist, Certified Yoga Teacher, Mother of 3 little ones, and Founder of Living Irie- a revolutionary yoga therapy community. With over 10 years in social work practice, she blends clinical approaches and traditional yogic philosophies to offer an all-inclusive approach to healing, personal evolution, and transformation. Alicia has a passion for Vinyasa and Power yoga, guiding individuals towards tapping into their inner strength, overcoming challenges, and achieving optimal well-being. 

• 6-week journey of self-discovery and empowerment

• 2.5 hour weekly in-person gatherings to include an opening circle, vinyasa flow, breathwork, reflective/journaling time, and relaxation.

• At-home vinyasa flow and breathwork videos to follow during the week + general nutrition guide

• Supportive community of like-minded individuals, with access to the private facebook group

This is an opportunity to dive in deep, sharpen your skills and get to know yourself and your capabilities. 

Sign up here: https://momence.com/s/89013937