Yoga Teacher Trainings Coming up:

2 Week Summer Intensive with Ingrid Ortega & Carrie Hensley - Still time to sign-up!
Contact Carrie: carrie(at)carriehensley.com

Fall/Winter Session with Cassandra - Starts October 26th!
Contact Cassandra: info(at)gilbertyoga.com

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MAY:

Yoga Fundraiser for Adrenal Cancer Research
- Sunday, May 19th   3:00-4:30pm

Join Joy Fichiera, who dedicates this class in Honor of her Mother, for an All Level Yoga class — by Donation, all are welcome!  Proceeds go to TGEN (Genomics Research Institute).

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Chant Workshop & Potluck Brunch! An intimate gathering every 4th Sunday.
-Sunday, May 26th , 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Please join us for a celebration of chanting the many names of the Divine with great friends and great food!  In this casual get-together we will practice and learn traditional Kirtan chanting — re-connect to our Inner Light, open our heart center and touch deeply into our Souls.
**Require RSVP (on our Gilbert Yoga Facebook page or info(at)gilbertyoga.com). Bring your instruments and a healthful, no onion, no garlic vegetarian dish if you please.
$ free – or leave a Love Offering

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JUNE:

INTRO to YOGA Course: Five two-hour sessions over 5 weeks
- Saturdays June 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th, from 2-4 pm

This course if for newcomers to yoga or beginners who want a better understanding of yoga basics. People of all ages and physical abilities are welcome. No experience necessary!
In each session we will:

• do a gentle, complete yoga practice in a supportive environment
• spend extra time on key yoga poses, making modifications for your unique body, if needed
• learn about yoga philosophy and how to apply yoga in our daily lives for better health and well-being
• have time to ask questions and address any concerns

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Ananda & Jaya Lakshmi – Kirtan Concert!
- Sunday, June 2nd   7:00pm-9:30pm

Experience the beautiful Kirtan of Jay Lakshmi and Ananda, reflecting years of devotional practice, a passion for sacred Mantra and music which touches the Soul and Awakens the Divine Self. These inspiring musical artists play around the world including at the Bhakti Fest events yearly. Snippets of their kirtan music can be found on

$15 pre-sale tickets available at www.BrightStarEvents.net or
$20 cash at the door

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Gentle & Restorative Yoga and Meditation Workshop
- Sunday, June 9th  1:00 – 3:00 pm

This rhythmic movement and supportive positioning coupled with guided meditation and visualization is the perfect way to de-stress from a busy lifestyle. Dawna Searle and Patty Coleman would be honored to have you join them for this beneficial and relaxing practice!  A heavenly treat for all! No Yoga experience needed.
$ 20. Register at studio or email your rsvp.

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Sacred Sisters! on Second Sundays, at 8pm
- Sunday, June 9th

Join Patty Van Herpen and Ashley Swail… This is – Play – Celebrating Life, with Love – Everything that is Wonderful – Spiritual Movies – Great Food – Meditation – Yoga – Laughter – Talking Stick – Nutrition – and holding space for whatever unfolds.
$ Drop-in. Love Offering appreciated.

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Mindfulness Movement & Relaxation with Tibetan Bowls and Gong
- Thursday, June 13th   7:30 pm – 9:00 pm  -  $20/person*
Join Gretchen Bickert and Cassandra Wallick as they gently guide you into sweet mindful yoga movements followed by utter relaxation and release.  Cassandra will begin the class with gentle mindful movement synchronized sweetly with our breathing. This dynamic yoga will allow one to move deeply inward, re-connecting to True Self. The second half of class will include two long restorative postures, in which students will be fully supported by props to facilitate complete relaxation and awareness, leading into a meditative state. Gretchen will gently serenade us with her playing of soft Tibetan Bowls and then the Healing vibrations of the Symphonic Gongs.

You Are What You’ve Been Searching For!  - Come Inside and Find You.
* Please register & pay in advance; cash dropped by the studio or in the mail is preferred.

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 JULY

Yoga Ed.Tools for Teachers Workshop -Bringing Yoga into the Elementary Classroom
-Wednesday, July 10th   1:00-3:00pm

$40 for Workshop & $10/child for Children’s Yoga next door to Workshop

 Learn 4 Ten Minute Yoga Sets to Use Throughout your Day to help children center, calm,  re-focus, and release. 

Sets for: Good Morning, Transitions, Testing and Completion (End of Day).  Most sets can be done at desks and chairs, and all will be thoroughly enjoyed by kids.

 Workshop Taught by Joy Fichiera, E-RYT and Certified AZ Elementary Teacher.
To register for the workshop, please email joyfichiera@hotmail.com

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October 2013

David Newman Kirtan! Thursday October 31st!  7:30pm

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2014

Spring (April or May)

Kirtan College with David Newman (Durga Das)
- a 3 nt, 4 day retreat 2 hours from Phoenix.
…details coming soon.

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