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Sustainable Kids Series
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oonbeams and the Steve Nash their own yoga practice. The series educates on a variety of
Foundation announce the first yoga styles and is a scheduled mix of classes, lectures, read-
in the free-to-the public Sustainable ing times, projects and discussions.
Kids Series – Raising Socially Con- The curriculum includes introduction to the history and
scious Kids on Saturday, September philosophy of yoga, proper mechanics of asanas, structural
27. “We’re looking to enhance the alignment in postures and use of props, study of Patanjali’s
access to information available to new Yoga Sutras and The Bhagavad Gita, physical and subtle
and experienced parents, grandparents anatomy classes, how to develop your own personal teach-
and caregivers,” said Jenny Miller, Executive ing focus and style, beginning to advanced meditation and
Director of the Steve Nash Foundation. “Moonbeams has pranayama practices, introduction to ayurveda, mantras,
been holding seminars for some time, and we’re proud to chanting, and the chakras, introduction to a variety of styles,
join them in this knowledge-sharing endeavor.” including, Ashtanga, Anusara, Iyengar, Kundalini, Kripulu,
The first session will feature World Children’s Prize- Flow, Gentle, Restorative, Partners, and Pre-Natal Yoga., yoga
winner and Nobel Peace Prize-nominated Marc Kielburger. for special needs and yoga therapy.
Kielburger, founder of a trio of highly successful international
organizations – Free the Children, Leaders Today and Me The class will meet on Tuesday evenings, Saturdays and Sun-
to We Social Enterprise – has partnered with organizations days starting on January 6th, 2009. For more information visit
including the United Nations and Oprah’s Angel Network, www.troonmtnfitness.com or contact Robert Birks at 480-
and is a world renowned social entrepreneur, leadership 538-2877 or YTT@troonmtnfitness.com. See ad page 32.
specialist and visionary. “He’ll provide practical tips on how
we, as parents, can enthuse our children to become remark-
able humanitarians, aware of social issues and how they can
Meditation for the Modern
help others. It will also be the first day to purchase an original
Steve Nash-designed baby and children’s t-shirt, in which all World
proceeds will be donated to the Steve Nash Foundation,” said
Karen Cahn-Adelson, owner of Moonbeams. W
ould you like to increase
your vitality, focus, and in-
Food will be provided by Oregano’s and children are ner stillness? This 2 day workshop
welcome. Future sessions are planned on topics ranging combines active dynamic aware-
from encouraging creative play in the home and classroom, ness exercises with deep internal
to healthy home cleaning. meditation practices to show you
how to tap into your own vital
The event will take place September 27 at Moonbeams which energies. First hand experience of
is located at 10636 North 71st Way in Scottsdale. The session your energy allows you to become
begins at 11:30am. RSVP at moonbeams@qwestoffice.net or more aware of how it works and
Sarah Grace
480-998-7878. For more information about the Steve Nash how to manage it in your daily life,
Foundation visit www.stevenash.org. rather than use external sources to
try to increase your vitality.
Workshop leaders, Sarah Grace of
Troon Mountain Offers Yoga
Mesa and Matteus Levell of NYC, have
over 20 years of experience with medi-
Teacher Certification tation, movement, self transformation
T
r o o n M o u n t a i n work, and health and wellness practices.
Health & Fitness, Their goal is to create a fun, interactive
located in North Scotts- learning environment and provide clear,
Matteus Levell
dale, will be offering effective techniques that will enhance the quality of your
a 200 hour National life. This workshop is only offered once a year in Phoenix.
Certification program
through the Yoga Alli- The workshop will be held at the Center for Awakening, 15801
ance. The program pro- N. 40th St. in Phoenix on October 4-5. The cost is $200 for
vides a comprehensive teacher certification for individuals both days. For more information or to register contact Sarah
who desire to become yoga instructors, although it is also Grace at 480-784-7882 or truthandfire@yahoo.com. See ad
appropriate for those who are simply interested in deepening page 11.
Pr i n t e d o n re c y c l e d Pa P e r t o Pr o t e c t t h e en v i r o n m e n t
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