The physical component of a baby’s birth is generally well known, but understanding the process the soul undergoes in its journey from the heaven worlds to its incarnation on earth is shrouded in mystery. This class will delve deeply into the soul’s preparation for life on earth, as well as provide spiritual tools for students who are expectant parents.  

About Trisha Kelly

Trisha Kelly has been living the yogic lifestyle for almost 30 years and spent many happy years meditating, learning and serving at the international headquarters of Paramahansa Yogananda’s spiritual organization, Self-Realization Fellowship. After relocating to Encinitas, Trisha began a more intensive practice of the third of the eight steps, hatha yoga. In addition to co-founding the Soul Center with Tom, Trisha has studied with many notable teachers, including Erich Shiffmann, Gurumukh Kaur Khalsa, and Judith Lasater. Trisha’s continued love and study of metaphysics, sound, vibration, light and healing has brought her certification in many modalities, such as Soul Memory Discovery, Reiki and Spiritual Healing of Indigo Children. Combining her learning with intuitive knowing, Trisha offers private counseling and healing sessions.

Prenatal Yoga: This insightful, interactive class will provide the basic training for yoga teachers in order to support women experiencing a tender & powerful time in their lives. Topics covered in this workhop include:

 

• Physiology of Pregnancy
• Pranayama Breathwork, Meditation & Relaxation Techniques
• Addressing Common Discomforts & Pain Coping Practices
• Asana Modification & Contraindicated Poses
  
• Abdominal & Pelvic Floor Exercises
• Sequencing & Planning a Prenatal Class

About Flossie Park

Always considering herself as a student of life, Flossie has studied with numerous teachers throughout her lifetime. Flossie has dedicated her life to empowering herself and others through yoga, meditations, workshops, retreats, Crystal Bowl sound therapy and numerous other modalities. She has been actively involved in the wellness field for over 25 years developing programs that reach out to all walks of life. For the past ten years Flossie owned a yoga studio on the east coast where she developed and directed a successful School of Yoga. Through her Yoga Teacher Training programs and certifications, she has lovingly guided hundreds of students to step into living their passions. At long last Flossie is delighted to join forces with her sister Trisha Kelly to create a Yoga Teacher Training that is enriched with experience, wisdom and love.

Sharing the practice of yoga with teenagers has the potential to reach the participants on many levels of their being. By using the asanas and breath work as a means of pointing the attention inward to their own experience rather than what their peers might be doing, the yoga class can support their journey of self-discovery and self awareness. At such a potent time of their lives, yoga can empower them to come into balance and understanding their individuality and responsibility to honor themselves.

 

About Flossie Park

Always considering herself as a student of life, Flossie has studied with numerous teachers throughout her lifetime. Flossie has dedicated her life to empowering herself and others through yoga, meditations, workshops, retreats, Crystal Bowl sound therapy and numerous other modalities. She has been actively involved in the wellness field for over 25 years developing programs that reach out to all walks of life. For the past ten years Flossie owned a yoga studio on the east coast where she developed and directed a successful School of Yoga. Through her Yoga Teacher Training programs and certifications, she has lovingly guided hundreds of students to step into living their passions. At long last Flossie is delighted to join forces with her sister Trisha Kelly to create a Yoga Teacher Training that is enriched with experience, wisdom and love.

Experience the profound effects of asana and chanting. Grounded in the tradition of Krishnamacharya, Brian’s instruction remains centered on the breath, and postures are precisely sequenced to enhance their therapeutic effects.

About Brian Dorfman

Brian Dorfman has been practicing Yoga, healing patients, and teaching for over 25 years. Influenced by TVK Desikachar, Brian's instruction focuses on helping the student develop a personalized, balanced practice. He incorporates asana, pranayama, sound, and meditation to create an environment for the student's innate wisdom to develop. Brian has extensive knowledge and instructional ability in the art and philosophy of Yoga, as well as in the areas of kinesiology, anatomy, physiology, and the biomechanics of movement. Brian holds a Bachelor of Science degree in kinesiology from UCLA and is certified in Yoga therapy, Chinese herbal medicine, massage therapy, and cranio-sacral therapy, as well as other forms of holistic medicine. Since 1985, Brian has maintained his own injury rehabilitation clinic and is an internationally recognized healer.

What happens to the body as we age? Why is it important to consider the age of a student when teaching Yoga? As the baby boomer generation rapidly enters both retirement and the practice of Yoga, it is more important that ever to have a clear understanding about the needs of this population. In this class, we will explore what happens to the body as we grow older – how metabolism, muscular strength, bone density, physiology, cardiovascular functioning, and neurological functioning are all affected by age.

About Brian Dorfman

Brian Dorfman has been practicing Yoga, healing patients, and teaching for over 25 years. Influenced by TVK Desikachar, Brian's instruction focuses on helping the student develop a personalized, balanced practice. He incorporates asana, pranayama, sound, and meditation to create an environment for the student's innate wisdom to develop. Brian has extensive knowledge and instructional ability in the art and philosophy of Yoga, as well as in the areas of kinesiology, anatomy, physiology, and the biomechanics of movement. Brian holds a Bachelor of Science degree in kinesiology from UCLA and is certified in Yoga therapy, Chinese herbal medicine, massage therapy, and cranio-sacral therapy, as well as other forms of holistic medicine. Since 1985, Brian has maintained his own injury rehabilitation clinic and is an internationally recognized healer.

Why might the Yoga practice of a 30 year-old be harmful for someone in their 60s? What sorts of poses might be contraindicated for someone with a knee replacement? In the second part of this course, we will focus more intently on common maladies associated with aging, including arthritis, osteoporosis, stenosis, and high blood pressure among others, and learn how to adjust a Yoga practice to meet to the needs of older students. In addition, participants will gain insight into how Yoga can help mitigate the effects of aging and how Grandma or Grandpa can participate in a safe and happy Yoga practice for the rest of her days.

One of the fundamental principles of yoga, intimately related to the concept of Dharma, is that yoga helps the individual form deep spiritual connections, as well as strong personal relationships. So whatever aspirations you have, experiencing your true dharma will create mental clarity and strengthen the desired connections. Understanding your dharma will allow you to move forward with confidence in a way that enhances the positive effect of your action, direction and focus. 
About Brian Dorfman

Brian Dorfman has been practicing Yoga, healing patients, and teaching for over 25 years. Influenced by TVK Desikachar, Brian's instruction focuses on helping the student develop a personalized, balanced practice. He incorporates asana, pranayama, sound, and meditation to create an environment for the student's innate wisdom to develop. Brian has extensive knowledge and instructional ability in the art and philosophy of Yoga, as well as in the areas of kinesiology, anatomy, physiology, and the biomechanics of movement. Brian holds a Bachelor of Science degree in kinesiology from UCLA and is certified in Yoga therapy, Chinese herbal medicine, massage therapy, and cranio-sacral therapy, as well as other forms of holistic medicine. Since 1985, Brian has maintained his own injury rehabilitation clinic and is an internationally recognized healer.

Prime of LIfe Yoga: Midlife in America is changing. Men and women between the ages of “40-something” to “70- something” represent the largest population growth for Yoga, as these individuals are more active and adventuresome than ever before. This workshop offers an introduction to the overall lifestyle approach to Yoga that includes accommodating asanas, everyday biomechanics, management of common aches and pains, and weight reduction as well as provides gait training, stress reduction, and sleeping tips.

 

About Larry Payne, PhD
Larry Payne, Ph.D. is an internationally prominent Yoga teacher, author and workshop leader on mid-life wellness and back care. He is the founding president of International Association of Yoga Therapists and co-author of the new revised “Yoga for Dummies,” “Yoga Rx,” and “The Business of Teaching Yoga.” Payne is featured in both the Yoga Therapy Rx and Prime of Life Yoga DVD series. The Los Angeles Times named Payne "One of America's most respected Yoga teachers." He is also co-founder of the Yoga curriculum at the UCLA School of Medicine, and director of the Yoga Therapy Rx certification program at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. Larry was a charter member of the original ViniYoga America and a student of TKV Desikachar since1980.

The vast majority of Americans are growing into their golden years, 70+, and beginning to experience the physical effects of aging. It is becoming imperative that Yoga Teachers learn to adapt their classes to safeguard the health of their Senior students. This lecture presents a history and overview of Silver Age Yoga, a Hatha Yoga practice based on principles of gerontology, developed by scientists and Yoga practitioners. Silver Age Yoga places emphasis on the prevention and delay of the onset of common Senior health issues. Students will explore Yoga postures relevant to specific senior-related health issues, their benefits and contraindications, and learn how to teach a typical Silver Age Yoga class.

About Frank and Serpil Iszak

Because the Iszaks recognized a need for a different type of Yoga that would meet the special health needs of seniors, they designed an entirely new style of Yoga based upon the principles of geriatric science, which emphasizes the health- enhancing benefits. San Diego county Yoga teachers supported this vision by donating time to the project, and health professionals from institutions such as Scripps, UCSD, and SIRA (Stein Institute of Research on Aging) offered their support by becoming faculty members of a scientific team to bring Yoga and gerontology under the same roof. Thus Silver Age Yoga was born.

In this workshop, students are given an overview of the latest research from Duke University on the most prevalent health issues plaguing the Senior community today. Frank and Serpil will highlight the most relevant statistics and intriguing research regarding how the art of Yoga Technology is being used to address these problems. Students will learn Yoga postures and techniques, which will enable them to address the health concerns and conditions of their older students.

The philosophies of Yoga and metaphysics embrace the doctrine of reincarnation and karma as the natural process by which humanity evolves. Developing a deeper understanding of these processes helps one to learn the spiritual lessons that our karmic conditions offer. The focus for this class will be to gain a clearer perspective on reincarnation and give essential tools to help better identify and work out karmic conditions.  

About Trisha Kelly

Trisha Kelly has been living the yogic lifestyle for almost 30 years and spent many happy years meditating, learning and serving at the international headquarters of Paramahansa Yogananda’s spiritual organization, Self-Realization Fellowship. After relocating to Encinitas, Trisha began a more intensive practice of the third of the eight steps, hatha yoga. In addition to co-founding the Soul Center with Tom, Trisha has studied with many notable teachers, including Erich Shiffmann, Gurumukh Kaur Khalsa, and Judith Lasater. Trisha’s continued love and study of metaphysics, sound, vibration, light and healing has brought her certification in many modalities, such as Soul Memory Discovery, Reiki and Spiritual Healing of Indigo Children. Combining her learning with intuitive knowing, Trisha offers private counseling and healing sessions.

Viniyoga refers to an approach to Yoga that adapts the various means and methods of practice to the unique condition and needs of the individual. Students will gain insight into this therapeutic, breath-centered style of yoga that emphasizes function over form and adapts poses to achieve specific results. Participants will experience a Viniyoga asana class and learn about the philosophy and principles of this unique practice.

About Brian Dorfman

Brian Dorfman has been practicing Yoga, healing patients, and teaching for over 25 years. Influenced by TVK Desikachar, Brian's instruction focuses on helping the student develop a personalized, balanced practice. He incorporates asana, pranayama, sound, and meditation to create an environment for the student's innate wisdom to develop. Brian has extensive knowledge and instructional ability in the art and philosophy of Yoga, as well as in the areas of kinesiology, anatomy, physiology, and the biomechanics of movement. Brian holds a Bachelor of Science degree in kinesiology from UCLA and is certified in Yoga therapy, Chinese herbal medicine, massage therapy, and cranio-sacral therapy, as well as other forms of holistic medicine. Since 1985, Brian has maintained his own injury rehabilitation clinic and is an internationally recognized healer.

Paramahansa Yogananda is a Premavatar, or Avatar of Love. His life, his teachings, and his legacy is a constant reminder of how-to draw closer to the Infinite Reality of Pure Love and our oneness with It. In this workshop, Trisha and Tom will share stories, insights, and remembrances from their years of discipleship with Yogananda's teachings and their service to his world mission. One of Yogananda's aims and ideals that will be discussed is establishing a temple of God in your own heart and in your own home.

About Tom and Trisha Kelly

Trisha Kelly has been living the yogic lifestyle for almost 30 years. She has spent many happy years meditating, learning, and serving at the international headquarters of Paramahansa Yogananda’s spiritual organization, Self-Realization Fellowship. After relocating to Encinitas, Trisha began a more intensive practice of Hatha Yoga, the third of the eight Patanjali steps. In addition to co-founding the Soul Center with Tom Kelly, Trisha has studied with many notable teachers, including Erich Shiffmann, Gurumukh Kaur Khalsa, and Judith Lasater. Trisha’s continued love and study of metaphysics, sound, vibration, light, and healing has led to her certification in many modalities, including Soul Memory Discovery, Reiki, and Spiritual Healing of Indigo Children, so that she now combinesher learning with intuitive knowing for private counseling and healing sessions.

Tom Kelly, at the age of 24, entered the Self-Realization Fellowship (SRF) Monastic Order in California. Founded by Paramahansa Yogananda, SRF has roots that trace back to the ancient lineage of Swamis from India. After taking vows of simplicity, chastity, obedience, and loyalty, he spent the next 25 years as a monk deeply involved in meditation and humanitarian service. As an inspirational speaker, workshop, and retreat leader, Tom has traveled around the world to teach the sacred art of Raja Yoga. In the fall of 1999, Tom left the monastic life in order to expand his life learning, as well as share the fruits of his self-transformation and direct experience of Yoga with all. Whether Tom is teaching a Yoga class, giving an inspirational talk, or leading a seminar or retreat, his passion for communicating the joy of spiritual living is highly contagious.