Sun and Moon Yoga Studio, Tokyo, Japan

A floor-based gentle flow to open and ground, including longer holds of Yin or restorative-style postures, leading into a guided Chakra Meditation and deep relaxation. Open to absolutely ALL levels… anyone needing to rest, re-connect, and clear out the pathways to Soul.

Thursday, December 3 ~ 2:30 - 4:30pm

Moving into Stillness ~ Fluid Vinyasa & Meditation

A well-rounded Flow to open & energise the body, quieten the mind, & nourish the heart. Including salutations, standing postures, hip and heart openers, backbends, forward bends, twists & inversions - classic Yoga sequencing leading to balancing pranayama & meditation.

Friday, December 4 ~ 2:30 - 4:30pm

Friday Fun Day ~ Moving into Joy!

After a simple warm-up to open, centre & ground, let’s celebrate our embodiment through a guided Movement Meditation (based on Gabrielle Roth’s 5 Rhythms), followed by a self-inquiry exercise to remember and re-align with what we LOVE! All levels welcome - be prepared to sweat, smile, and open to Joy! Please bring paper & pen.

lucy-57 ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR: Lucy Roberts has been practicing yoga for 19 years, her most influential and long-term teachers being nature and silence. She teaches Yoga Arts international teacher trainings as well as holds workshops, retreats and general classes in Japan.
She has studied craniosacral bodywork and through it discovering a new level of sensitivity in both her practice and teaching. Lucy’s teaching style is dynamic, fluid, feminine and creative.
She empowers students to discover beauty and joy in their practice through the balance of strength and grace, flexibility and stability, spontaneity and discipline.

Cost: 4,000yen for each workshop. Cash only on the day.
We are sorry we cannot accept class cards for these workshops. Thanks for your understanding.

These workshops are taught in English.

How to Apply: *the registration is closed.
If you are interested in attending this workshop, hit Contact and send in a request with the workshop title in the subject. Include your full NAME, ADDRESS, and PHONE NUMBER.
Payment instructions will be sent upon receipt of your request. Please complete your payment within 2 weeks from the instructions. Early application is strongly suggested.
One week before an event, REGISTRATION CLOSES.

20-Hour Restorative Yoga Teacher Training Certification Course with Leza Lowitz at Sun and Moon Yoga in FEBRUARY 2015

November 2015 (This course is fully booked. Waiting list only.)
Friday November 20 5pm-9:30pm (4.5hrs)
Saturday November 21 5pm-9:30pm (4.5hrs)
Sunday November 22 5pm-9:30pm (4.5hrs)
Monday November /National Holiday 23 9am-4:30pm (6.5hrs + 1hr lunch time)

Come join us for this popular, comprehensive and life-changing teacher training.

Japanese and/or English training manual provided upon completion. Certificate awarded upon successful completion of course. Payment instructions will be sent upon receipt of your request. Early application is strongly suggested.

Cost: : 70,000yen
Limit: 20 students. Course fills up quickly, so register soon to ensure a spot.
*For re-takers, 50% off. Please state briefly the reason why you wish to retake the course when you apply.

Japanese translation by Haruka Takahashi.
(The course is taught in English with the Japanese translation.)

Why Restorative Yoga? Why Now?
Daily life is incredibly stressful, especially in an urban environment. We spend a great deal of energy just trying to survive, often running on adrenaline (the “fight or flight response”) until we burn out. Now more than ever, we need a slower, deeper yoga practice that helps us regain our equilibrium and combat the stresses of modern life. Restorative yoga is one such practice that invites the body’s “relaxation response,” calms the nervous system, and quiets the mind. Restorative Yoga is a deeply relaxing, “passive” practice of Hatha Yoga in which we let go of physical, mental and emotional tension by practicing yoga poses in a fully supported environment, holding the poses for longer durations of time, and focusing on the breath. Supported by a variety of props such as bolsters, blankets, blocks, belts, sandbag weights, and other props, this practice helps us regain the equilibrium of the body/spirit, allowing deep relaxation, surrender and opening. This practice is perfect for those who have injuries, are recovering from illness, those with physical limitations, or those who simply want to relax and regain harmony and balance in their lives.

COURSE CONTENT
In this teacher training, you will learn: What is Restorative Yoga? How does it work physiologically, psycho-spiritually, and emotionally? Proper use of Props: How to set up each pose. How to spot and correct common mistakes in prop usage Restorative sequences for different effects Many original restorative postures developed by Leza Specific poses/practices for specific therapeutic needs (insomnia, chronic fatigue syndrome, etc). Pranayama for Restorative yoga How to design a Restorative yoga class around a specific theme or focus. How to incorporate other forms of yoga therapy into Restorative yoga, such as Thai Yoga Massage, Visualization, Guided Meditation, Yoga Nidra, etc.

This course will also discuss concepts such as” How Yoga Works” using the Inner and Outer methods of thought/intention and Five Layers of Experience (koshas). Meditations and Inner Work sessions will be incorporated into the teachings on Restorative asanas.

COURSE FORMAT Classes will be part lecture, part practice, part demonstration in which students will set each other up in the poses and practice with each other, and part question and answer period/discussion.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
Leza Lowitz has been teaching and practicing Hatha and Restorative yoga for over a decade. She was the first teacher to introduce Restorative yoga to Japan in 2003. (When Sun and Moon shipped all the props from America, customs officials held them for months because they had to test every pillow and eye bag for hidden drugs!) She has offered her highly popular Restorative yoga classes at workshops and on retreats internationally. She appeared on “99 Size” teaching Restorative yoga in 2004. She is a writer and certified yoga teacher who has studied many yogic and healing traditions with many illustrious teachers and masters from all over the world. She is the owner of Sun and Moon Yoga and author of the best-selling book Yoga Poems: Lines to Unfold By and Sacred Sanskrit Words: For Yoga, Chant and Meditation (with Reema Datta) in addition to 15 other books.

What to Bring:
The studio has everything you will need for this training. No need to bring bolsters, blankets, weights, yoga mats, eye pillows or anything else. Just bring a notebook and water. You will be given take-home handouts after the end of each session. No recording will be permitted.

REQUIREMENT:
- Prior 200hr Yoga Teacher Training Certification is strongly suggested. For those who wish to share the practice privately or with family, exceptions can be made. Please email Sun and Moon directly to inquire.
- Attendants are required to have taken at least 10 restorative yoga classes prior to this training.
- Attendants must take all sessions. No make-ups will be allowed except in the case of emergency.

Yoga & Numerology: The Science of Yoga meets The Science of Numbers, a Workshop with Miles Maeda

Saturday November 14 2015, 5:00-7:30pm

Fully Booked!

In this workshop, we will tap into the insightful use of numerology (using our date of birth) as a way to determine where we have challenges and weaknesses as well as gifts and strengths in our lives. With this knowledge, we can see a clear and useful picture of ourselves and know very practically how we can grow. We can then use specific yoga exercises to become well-rounded, balanced, harmonious in relationships, connected to our spiritual self, and feeling satisfied and fulfilled on our life’s path.

We will spend time going over the formula which gives each person their numerology chart, including the 3 areas of challenge and the 2 areas of strength. This relates to 10 bodies we have: our physical body, the 4 subtle inner bodies and the 5 outer ‘light’ bodies. When we have this view of ourselves, we can approach our obstacles with clarity and confidence and utilize our gifts to their utmost potential.

This knowledge can be taken with you so you can have fun doing numerology charts for your friends and family, which will also shed light on yourself and your practice. If you would like to go more in depth and are interested in a personal reading, you can receive one via email for an additional fee.

This workshop is a lecture (not Asana/Yoga posture workshop.)
Workshop in English with Japanese translation by Sawa Takano.

About the instructor
Miles Maeda

Workshop cost: 3,500 yen
Sun and Moon Class cards can be used: 1 check on 4-class card plus 1,500yen, 2 checks on 10-class card or 3 checks on 20-class pass plus 500yen.

How to Apply: *Registration closed.
If you are interested in attending this workshop, hit Contact and send in a request with the workshop title in the subject. Include your full NAME, ADDRESS, and PHONE NUMBER.
Payment instructions will be sent upon receipt of your request. Please complete your payment within 2 weeks from the instructions. Early application is strongly suggested.
One week before an event, REGISTRATION CLOSES.

chaturanga-graphic Chaturanga Clean-Up with Anna

Saturday November 7, 5pm-7pm

Did you know there are 60 chaturangas in the Ashtanga Primary Series? Your exhausted shoulders probably do! In this workshop, we’ll identify common chaturanga pitfalls that can lead to injury and then troubleshoot ways to avoid them. We’ll explore the mechanics of this often misunderstood pose while building the arm strength to execute chaturangas with confidence.

The workshop will be a mix of vinyasa flow and iyengar-style exploration of alignment. Intended for all yoga practitioners–from beginners who want a chaturanga primer to experienced yogis looking for a fresh perspective in their advanced practice.

Workshop in English with Japanese translation by Yuuko Sagara.

About the instructor
ANASTASIA SMITH (ANNA) is the second generation of women yoga teachers in her family. She grew up learning yoga alongside both her parents, while her mother ran a yoga studio in Great Barrington, Massachusetts. In 2011, she completed her 200 RYT certification in alignment-based yoga from the Triad Yoga Institute in North Carolina. Since then, she has taught yoga to preschoolers, teenagers and senior citizens alike, always striving to help students make peace with their bodies regardless of their age or physical condition. She is a certified birth doula and particularly loves working with expectant mothers.
For more information about her doula work and yoga work: worldwisebirth.com

Translator assistant: Yuuko Sagara
YUUKO has been a Yoga lover for 10 years as yoga always gives her peace. She organizes Yoga classes for kids, adults and former prisoners in Tokyo, inviting great Yogis to share their peaceful minds and hearts.
She is a Japanese woman in Tokyo, a seasonal actress, a part time English/Japanese teacher and a psychological counselor. On weekdays, she works for an embassy in Tokyo as an assistant to the officers.

Workshop cost: 3,500 yen
Sun and Moon Class cards can be used: 1 check on 4-class card plus 1,500yen, 2 checks on 10-class card or 3 checks on 20-class pass plus 500yen.

KIRTAN CONCERT & SpiritDance SoulSong Workshop with Daphne Tse, October 31 & November 1 2015

KIRTAN CONCERT with Daphne Tse & Book Launch Celebration of Leza’s memoir Here Comes the Sun

Saturday October 31 (HALLOWEEN), 5:30-7:30pm

Ya Devi! Celebrating the Goddess:
Kirtan and Book launch of Here Comes the Sun with Leza Lowitz, Daphne Tse and friends!
Join Daphne, Leza and the whole Sun Moon community of yogis as we celebrate the Goddesses and immerse in the energy of Bhakti yoga.
On this special Halloween evening, come dressed as your favorite Devi (Saraswati, Durga, Tara, Quan Yin, Lakshmi, Kali, etc) as draw out the energy of the Goddesses through chanting healing and empowering mantras dedicated to the nurturing energy of Ma. Get ready to roar, to drop into your heart space, to cry, to let go and open to your full potential as we access the Goddess within. A very special reading of the beautiful, poetic and moving offering about her journey to and through motherhood, Here Comes the Sun, by the award winning author and founder of Sun Moon Yoga, Leza Lowitz. Come join us to celebrate your own Goddess and invite your friends to experience the joy of singing in community. All are welcome. No musical experience needed.
Special note: Dress like your favorite Devi for Halloween!!!

Cost: 3,500 yen
Sun and Moon Class cards can be used: 1 check on 4-class card plus 1,500yen, 2 checks on 10-class card or 3 checks on 20-class pass plus 500yen.
*Children/baby Welcome! Let’s enjoy Halloween night with Daphne! (No charge for children under 12 y/o. Please let us know if you come with children/baby with their age.)

daphne Workshop:
SpiritDance SoulSong: A Chakra Balancing Movement Meditation & Sound Journey with Daphne Tse

Sunday November 1, 7:00:9:00pm

The workshop is fully booked.

Join Daphne for an exploration of using breath, sounds, songs and dance to activate the energy of your chakras.
Inspired by music from around the globe, your feet will dance, your bones will shake and your spirit will fly quieting your mind.
With all circuits open, we’ll sound and sing from our feet, bellies and hearts leaving our chakras balanced and open to give and receive.

Cost: 3,500 yen
Sun and Moon Class cards can be used: 1 check on 4-class card plus 1,500yen, 2 checks on 10-class card or 3 checks on 20-class pass plus 500yen.

daphne2 About the instructor:
Daphne Tse
daphnetse.com
Daphne is a spirited, soulful artist and teacher originally from Texas. Her passion for music started from a young age and took her west to Los Angeles after university. Since her initial yoga class 20 years ago, she has explored merging her spiritual practice with her contemporary folk singer/songwriter style. She studied music at The University of Texas at Austin, Berklee College of Music, The Old Town School of Folk Music in Chicago and Kirtan with Kirtan master, Jai Uttal. She has travelled extensively sharing her music in Europe, North America, South America, Asia and beyond. Her music has been featured on yoga music compilations with Shiva Rea and she recently released her 2nd solo album, Finding Water.

Daphne has been teaching yoga since 2004 after completing her foundational teacher training in Venice, CA. Initially specialising in kids yoga, she found joy & light working with little people and began branching out and teaching students of all ages. She embraces the teachings of Shiva Rea, Erich Schiffman and Mark Whitwell in her daily practice.

In 2009 while living in Bali, Daphne co-founded SpiritDance SoulSong with her friend and mentor, Ellen Watson. SpiritDance SoulSong is an embodied movement, sounding, singing and fully integrated practice that brings us back to our medicinal roots of the yoga of dance & sound.
Daphne brings her soulful teachings and music to Japan with grace and joy for living life fully.

Fields of Teaching:
Nada Yoga, Kirtan, Movement Meditation

How to Apply: *The registrations closed.
If you are interested in attending this workshop, hit Contact and send in a request with the workshop title in the subject. Include your full NAME, ADDRESS, and PHONE NUMBER.
Payment instructions will be sent upon receipt of your request. Early application is strongly suggested.

20-Hour Restorative Yoga Teacher Training Course
& a Workshop for teachers, The Magic of a Good Teacher
with Leza Lowitz in KANAZAWA, OCTOBER 2015

Venue: M Yoga Kanazawa (Ishikawa prefecture)
For details and registration: M Yoga

aryadeva The Magic of a Good Teacher, a Workshop for teachers with Leza Lowitz at M Yoga Kanazawa
Friday October 8, 6pm-8pm

Fee: 5,000yen
Japanese translation by Haruka Takahashi

Do you want to be a yoga teacher? Maybe you already are one, but don’t feel at the top of your game?

Maybe you are looking for a teacher, but haven’t found him or her yet.

How do you find a good teacher? What qualities constitute a good teacher? How do you become a good teacher? What qualities constitute becoming–and staying–a good teacher?

In this special lecture, we will look at classic Tibetan texts written thousands of years ago that offer valuable tips on the magic of teaching. These important, practical, surprising and extremely valuable tools are even more relevant today.

If you are a yoga teacher, or a teacher of any kind, these are teachings you will want to know.

20-Hour Restorative Yoga Teacher Training Certification Course with Leza Lowitz at M Yoga Kanazawa
Saturday October 10, 11:30-17:30 (6hrs)
Sunday October 11, 9:00-17:00 (7hrs+1h lunch break)
Monday/Holiday October 12, 9:00-17:00 (7hrs+1hr lunch break)

Fee: 65,000yen
The course contents are the same as RTTC at Sun and Moon Yoga Tokyo.

Japanese translation by Haruka Takahashi

Come join us for this popular, comprehensive and life-changing teacher training.
With a huge support by M Yoga Kanazawa, we are grateful for that we can offer these courses in Kanazawa!

Attendants must take all sessions. No make-ups will be allowed except in the case of emergency.
Japanese and/or English training manual provided upon completion. Certificate awarded upon successful completion of course.

restorative_sunandmoon Why Restorative Yoga? Why Now?
Daily life is incredibly stressful, especially in an urban environment. We spend a great deal of energy just trying to survive, often running on adrenaline (the “fight or flight response”) until we burn out. Now more than ever, we need a slower, deeper yoga practice that helps us regain our equilibrium and combat the stresses of modern life. Restorative yoga is one such practice that invites the body’s “relaxation response,” calms the nervous system, and quiets the mind. Restorative Yoga is a deeply relaxing, “passive” practice of Hatha Yoga in which we let go of physical, mental and emotional tension by practicing yoga poses in a fully supported environment, holding the poses for longer durations of time, and focusing on the breath. Supported by a variety of props such as bolsters, blankets, blocks, belts, sandbag weights, and other props, this practice helps us regain the equilibrium of the body/spirit, allowing deep relaxation, surrender and opening. This practice is perfect for those who have injuries, are recovering from illness, those with physical limitations, or those who simply want to relax and regain harmony and balance in their lives.

REQUIREMENT:
- Prior a basic Yoga Teacher Training Certification is strongly suggested. For those who wish to share the practice privately or with family, exceptions can be made. Please email Sun and Moon directly to inquire.
- Attendants are required to have taken at least 10 restorative yoga classes prior to this training.
- Attendants must take all sessions. No make-ups will be allowed except in the case of emergency.

How to Apply: *the registration is closed.
If you are interested in attending this training or workshop, go to M Yoga website for the details, and follow the instruction on their page. You can contact M Yoga in English.

liane_artws Develop Your Intuition through Genesis Art
with Liane Wakabayashi

Sunday September 6, 5:30- 8:30 pm
at Sun and Moon Yoga, Gotanda

Workshop Fee ¥5,000.
Payment details will be sent upon registration

Do you love art but don’t think you can draw? Liane Wakabayashi introduces you to the 44 Genesis Cards, a spiritual creativity tool that opens up your artistic potential.
Learn to see connections between the art that you make by drawing a self-portrait without a mirror that astonishingly looks like you. With a smile, you’ll create art with a wise and uplifting message just for you. Learn how to see connections between your drawing and a randomly chosen Genesis Card. These connections can be mysterious and synchronous and help you connect to your own inner wisdom.

LIane Wakabayashi is an intuitive art pioneer and director of Genesis Healing Art Center in Okachimachi where she teaches art workshops to people of all ages with or without artistic backgrounds. She has lived in Japan almost 28 years. In 2008 she published The Genesis Way, her original approach to develop creativity and intuition through the 44 Genesis cards.

Please bring: a new B4 Maruman sketch book, phone camera or other camera, and Genesis Way cards if you already have them. They will be for sale for Y3,000 at the workshop. Info about the Genesis Cards and Liane Wakabayashi can be found at www.genesiscards.com

Rolling Restorative Yoga Workshop (WS) & Teacher Training Course (TTC)
with Sara-Shivani ( Men & Women welcome) at Sun and Moon Yoga, Gotanda

Registration is closed.

Sunday August 9th, 5:00-7:00 pm WS 1 (all welcome)
Sunday August 9th, 7:30-9:30 pm TTC 1 (Yoga Teachers only)

Saturday August 15th, 5:00-7:00 pm WS 2 (all welcome)
Saturday August 15th, 7:30-9:30 pm TTC 2 (Yoga Teachers only)

Students can attend either or both the Workshops sessions.
Teachers wishing to complete the RR Yoga TTC must attend all 4 sessions.
There will be a 30 minute break between each WS & TTC sessions.

Rolling Restorative (RR) Yoga - fuses the techniques of Myofascial Massage, Yin Yoga, Restorative Yoga and Pranayama. Using props (tennis balls, yoga blocks bath towels, hand weights [water bottles]) and breath channeling techniques, we directly stimulate the body’s connective tissue (fascia) and energy pathways (meridians) to release muscle tightness and muscle “knots” (trigger points).

Long held, static stretches (Yin Yoga) and gentle supported postures (Restorative Yoga) are great methods to relax and increase flexibility but these practices are often not enough to release tight knots in the body, relieve pain and optimise physical movement. A Rolling Restorative (RR) Yoga practice fills this gap by 1: applying pressure to specific trigger points, 2: rolling props along meridian lines 3: harnessing the power of breath techniques and 4: using visualisation meditations.

Benefits of RR Yoga include;
recovery of muscles, increased flexibility, pain & injury release, pain free movement, restoration of proper movement patterns,enhance physical performance, deeper experience of mind-body peace.

Who is RR Yoga for and who can attend the WS?
RR Yoga is highly effective and can be used by people of all skill, fitness and yoga levels. It’s especially useful for people with physical pain, high levels of mental stress, athletes, weight trainers, yoga students and teachers. Everyone can join two workshop session.

Who is the RR Yoga TTC for?
YOGA TEACHERS who want to teach RR Yoga with students need to attend the all 4 sessions.
You will learn the theory & main anatomy of a RR Yoga practice, a general sequence that targets areas most people feel tension & pain ( back pain, shoulder pain, neck pain, muscle tightness) along with specific breathing techniques, specific sequences to treat conditions and injuries (sciatica, knee injuries, RSI, pregnancy), advanced breathing techniques, how to design a RR Yoga class around specific themes & how to incorporate RR Yoga into other styles of Yoga classes.

The Workshop will be bilingual and will be assisted by Yuki Yokota

Workshop (WS) Fees: Sunday August 9th & Saturday August 15th (5:00-7:00pm)
Early Bird Rate until August 1st: 5,000 yen each or 8,000 yen for both WSs.
Register after August 2nd: 6,000 yen each or 10,000 yen for both WSs.

Teacher Training (TTC) Fees:Sunday August 9th & Saturday August 15th (5:00pm-9:30pm) 8 HOURS + 1.5 Hour Follow Up (Total 9.5 hours)
Early Bird Rate until August 1st: Total of 30,000 yen
Register after August 2nd: 35,000 yen

Payment details will be sent upon registration

TTC Includes:
TTC Manual with Photos
Video assignment & written questioner guidelines
TTC Skype Follow Up Call (20-30 minutes)

WHAT TO BRING:
Props: Two tennis balls, bath towel, bottle (filled with water)
The studio has blocks, bolsters, yoga mats, eye pillows and you will be given a manual with photos and explanations.

* No recording is permitted but an official recording can be sent to you in the future when this Rolling Restorative Training goes live on Shivani’s Body Bliss Website.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
shivani Sara-”Shivani” (RYT) has 20 years’ expertise as a massage therapist, yoga practitioner and instructor with her formative training taking place in India, China and Japan (where she lived for over a decade). Shivani specialises in massage, movement, meditation and breathing exercises to treat back pain, asthma, fatigue, RSS, pre/postnatal conditioning, weight loss and women’s issues. Over the last year, Shivani has developed Rolling Restorative (RR) Yoga to help heal her own knee injury (due to running), arm and shoulder RSI (due to computer use and motherhood). She teaches RR Yoga with students and athletes in Australia and has witnessed impressive results. She is delighted to be able to bring this style to Japan. Shivani is a Yoga Alliance Experienced Registered Teacher (E-RYT), Yoga Australia Level 2 Registered Teacher (YA-R2), the Co founder of the Women’s Yoga Institute (RYS) & a Relaxation Massage Therapist (Japan),creator of Venus Yoga and the online yoga course Body Bliss.

How to Apply: *The registration is closed.
If you are interested in attending this training, hit Contact and send in a request. Please specify “RR WS” or “RR TTC” in the subject. Include your full NAME, ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER. If you wish to attend to TTC, PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS BRIEFLY AND FROM THE HEART.
1. PLEASE DETAIL YOUR YOGA PRACTICE (HOW MANY YEARS, STYLE, WHERE)
2. PLEASE DETAL YOUR YOGA TEACHING EXPERIENCE (HOW MANY YEARS, STYLE, WHERE, CERTIFICATION: SCHOOL NAME AND DATE OF GRADUATION/CERTIFICATION)
3. WHAT IS YOUR RESTORATIVE YOGA EXPERIENCE AND WHY DO YOU WISH TO TAKE THIS TRAINING?
4. WHAT IS YOUR INTENTION FOR THIS TRAINING? PLEASE BE SPECIFIC.
5. PLEASE LIST ANY INJURIES OR MEDICAL CONDITIONS WE SHOULD KNOW ABOUT. (INCLUDING PREGNANCY)

Payment instructions will be sent upon receipt of your request. Early application is strongly suggested.

20-Hour Yoga Therapy Teacher Training with Leza Lowitz & Em Bettinger
at Sun and Moon Yoga, Tokyo, July 17-20, 2015

Friday July 17 5pm-9:30pm (4.5hrs)
Saturday July 18 5pm-9:30pm (4.5hrs)
Sunday July 19 5pm-9:30pm (4.5hrs)
Monday/Holiday July 20 9am-4:30pm (6.5hrs + 1hr lunch time)

Cost: 70,000 yen
Cost: 60,000 yen for those who have completed a prior RYTTC with Leza or any Sun and Moon TTC.
Limit: 20 Students
Interpreter: Haruka Takahashi

The Yoga Therapy wave is upon us. Many people understand the incredible healing properties of yoga; however, people with injuries, acute pain or disease often shy away from a group class at a studio in search of a more personal approach. Yoga therapy is a way for an instructor to work in conjunction with western medicine in a small group or private setting to help students heal themselves. This course adds a depth of wisdom to the teacher’s toolbox that will be felt not only in yoga therapy settings but also in group classes where students feel safer and more “seen.”

In this teacher training we will explore the role of yoga therapy, the art of observation, anatomy, alignment, the importance of the breath, many common yoga injuries, the art of trust and how to develop it, the use of props and partners, and many tips, tricks and tools to help you become a master teacher.

In-Depth Areas Covered in this 20 Hour Yoga Therapy TTC are:

backbend_chair_small 1. What is Yoga Therapy?
2. Anatomy for Yoga Therapy
3. Risk Management and Injury Prevention:
a. Injury Prevention-General Guidelines
b. Physical, Mental, and Spiritual Indicators of a Student’s Understanding
c. Healthy Signs for Progressing a Student
d. Explanation of Most Common Injuries and Ways to Avoid them (Poses, Modifications, Adjustments):
   i. knees
   ii. wrists
   iii. hips
   vi. hamstrings
   v. lower back
   vi. shoulders
   vii. neck
4. Suggested practices for ailments such as Depression, Back Pain, Diabetes, etc….
5. Adjustment Theory and Practice for Yoga Therapy (Trust, Touch, & Techniques)
6. Pranayama–Basic Therapeutic Techniques
7. Ayurveda for Yoga Therapy–Making Appropriate Lifestyle choices that Support Healing and Prevention
8. The course includes a case study component where participants analyze a client’s needs and recommend a customized treatment plan.

About the Instructor:
Leza Lowitz has been teaching and practicing Hatha and Restorative yoga for over a decade. She was the first teacher to introduce Restorative yoga to Japan in 2003. (When Sun and Moon shipped all the props from America, customs officials held them for months because they had to test every pillow and eye bag for hidden drugs!) She has offered her highly popular Restorative yoga classes at workshops and on retreats internationally. She appeared on “99 Size” teaching Restorative yoga in 2004. She is a writer and certified yoga teacher who has studied many yogic and healing traditions with many illustrious teachers and masters from all over the world. She is the owner of Sun and Moon Yoga and author of the best-selling book Yoga Poems: Lines to Unfold By and Sacred Sanskrit Words: For Yoga, Chant and Meditation (with Reema Datta) in addition to 15 other books.

Em Bettinger loves movement and the mechanics of it, and started dancing from an early age, going on to study contemporary dance at 18. Through her dance studies she was introduced to yoga. Em sees yoga as a “dance on the mat” - the breath guiding you and energy radiating from within. She believes you need to be in the movement physically, mentally and emotionally - then as a person you grow, as does your practice. Em teaches Ashtanga Yoga, Yin/Yang Yoga and Vinyasa Flow at Sun and Moon.

REQUIREMENT:
- Prior 200hr Yoga Teacher Training Certification is strongly suggested. For those who wish to share the practice privately or with family, exceptions can be made. Please email Sun and Moon directly to inquire.
- Attendants must take all sessions. No make-ups will be allowed except in the case of emergency.

How to Apply:　*The registration is closed.
If you are interested in attending this training, hit Contact and send in a request with “YTTTC 2015″ in the subject. Include your full NAME, ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER and PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS BRIEFLY AND FROM THE HEART.
1. PLEASE DETAIL YOUR YOGA PRACTICE (HOW MANY YEARS, STYLE, WHERE)
2. PLEASE DETAL YOUR YOGA TEACHING EXPERIENCE (HOW MANY YEARS, STYLE, WHERE, CERTIFICATION: SCHOOL NAME AND DATE OF GRADUATION/CERTIFICATION)
3. WHY DO YOU WISH TO TAKE THIS TRAINING?
4. WHAT IS YOUR INTENTION FOR THIS TRAINING? PLEASE BE SPECIFIC.
5. PLEASE LIST ANY INJURIES OR MEDICAL CONDITIONS WE SHOULD KNOW ABOUT. (INCLUDING PREGNANCY)

Payment instructions will be sent upon receipt of your request. Early application is strongly suggested.

Self-Defense & Energy Skills Workshop: Harnessing the Power of Ki with Shogo Oketani, Karate Buff and Gentleman

Sunday June 28, 2015
5:00pm-8:00pm
Sun and Moon Yoga, Gotanda

Travelling this summer? Want to feel safer and more empowered? This practical, detailed and hands-on workshop is a great way to learn some highly effective self-defense skills we hope you’ll never have to use! In this workshop, you will learn

How to Use The Power of Ki
Ki (氣) is the life-force energy of the cosmos that also exists within each of us. We have a power source or life center in the body called the “dantien” (Japanese: tanden) located at the hara, three finger-widths beneath the belly button. In Japan there is an expression, “Put your power in the Sokka Tanden (under the belly button).” This means to gain
equanimity and composure by focusing your energy on this point. When we integrate the energy of the dantien using special breathing, we can manifest our potential power. This power is called ki. The power of ki is the cornerstone of martial arts, and will be the focus of this course on enery awareness, energy building, energy use, and self-defense.

The Advantage of Using Ki
Many people are interested in self-defense and have considered learning Karate or Judo, but hesitate because of the “hardness” or “Yang” qualities of those disciplines. The truth is, when we use the power of ki, we can master the skills of self-defense without stress to the body or joints. When we focus on ki, movement becomes flexible and fluid without utilizing or encouraging excess energy, lessening stress to the body. Also, with special breathing methods, we can balance the body and enhance concentration through exercise. We will begin with simple stretches to warm up the body and energy body, and end with relaxation, followed by discussion and Q/A.

In this workshop, you will learn:

1. How to work with and harness the power of ki. Breathing techniques to strengthen focus and concentration. Basic self-defense techniques. Using “everyday tools” as weapons of self-defense.
2. Breathing techniques to replenish and store ki inwardly. Work with the dantien to encourage core power, grounding and self-confidence. How to use ki for self-healing. Self-defense techniques and partner work.
3. Breathing techniques to utilize/expel ki outwardly. Self-defense techniques including punching and kicking. Partner work.
4. Harnessing and directing your ki for self-defense. Secret Shaolin, Karate and Jujutsu submission techniques. Partner work.

Advanced registration suggested by 6/15. Limit: 18 people. All ages and levels of fitness welcome. Men and women both welcome! No martial arts or yoga experience necessary.

Cost: 5000 yen.
Class cards can be used: 2 check on 4-class card, 2 checks on 10-class card plus 1500yen or 5 checks on an 20-class Card.
Class taught bilingually in English and Japanese by Shogo.

About the Instructor: Shogo Oketani was born in Tokyo and graduated from Keio University with a degree in Philosophy and Literature. He studied Judo and Kendo from childhood, and began studying Karate as a teenager. Later, he received his black belt from the Gensei School of Karate in Tokyo, where he also taught Karate. (He is a Third Degree black belt). He also studied North Shaolinquan Martial Arts from the Japanese master Ryu Meiko. In 1995, Oketani moved to Northern California with his wife, Leza Lowitz. In 2003, he moved back to Tokyo where he works as a freelance translator, writer and Self-Defense instructor. He is co-owner of Sun and Moon Yoga.

Oketani’s books are Designing with Kanji: For Surface, Skin and Spirit (Stone Bridge Press. 2005), America and Other Poems by Ayukawa Nobuo (Kaya Press, 2007), for which he received the Japan-U.S. Friendship Commission Award from the Donald Keene Center for Japanese Studies at Columbia University, the novel J-Boys, Kazuo’S World, Tokyo, 1965 (Stone Bridge Press, 2011), and Jet Black and the Ninja Wind, co-authored with Leza Lowitz (Tuttle Publishing 2013).

How to Apply: *The registration is closed.
If you are interested in attending this workshop, hit Contact and send in a request with the workshop title in the subject. Include your full NAME, ADDRESS, and PHONE NUMBER.
Payment instructions will be sent upon receipt of your request. Early application is strongly suggested.

managing_emotion Managing Emotions With Yoga
Workshop with Miles Maeda

Saturday, June 27, 5pm-7:30pm
Fully booked!!

Japanese translation by Sawa Takano

Cost: 3,500yen
Class cards can be used: 1 check on 4-class card plus 1000 yen, 2 checks on 10-class card or 3 checks on an Unlimited Card plus 500 yen.

When we get emotional, having self-control and maintaining our awareness can seem difficult, if not impossible. But in actuality emotional states are very easy to identify and understand. An essential tool is learning about the Five Poisons, the basic categories of negative emotions. Then we can actually change the way we feel and experience the lightness and clarity which opens the door to our natural state of being – the state of yoga.

When we allow ourselves to be in a truly natural state, we deeply connect to our soul, rejoice in the happiness of others, feel inner and outer balance, and our spirit is uplifted and inspired. When we come up against obstacles and challenges, it can stimulate the patterns of our poisonous emotions. We can feel animosity towards others, become attached to things for our happiness, get stuck in habits that don’t help us to grow, or become indifferent or lazy about our growth and purpose in life.

In this workshop we will examine how to address the five poisonous emotions of anger, attachment, ignorance, jealousy, and pride. We will cultivate the naturally positive qualities in our being through breathing, movement and mantra as taught from Bön, the indiginous spiritual tradition from Tibet. No matter where we are now in our practice, we can all learn how to stop when we get emotional, check in with ourselves, and work as skillfully as possible to get the results we desire. Liberate your emotions and live a life full of joy and inspiration!

This workshop is a sitting lecture. Please come with the comfortable clothes for sitting. No Yoga experience is required.

About the instructor
Miles Maeda

How to Apply: *Fully booked and we closed the registration.
If you are interested in attending this workshop, hit Contact and send in a request with the workshop title in the subject. Include your full NAME, ADDRESS, and PHONE NUMBER.
Payment instructions will be sent upon receipt of your request. Early application is strongly suggested.

20-Hour Restorative Yoga Teacher Training Certification Course with Leza Lowitz at Sun and Moon Yoga in JUNE 2015

Fully booked! Waiting list only.

In 2015
Friday June 5 4:30pm-10:00pm (5.5hrs)
Saturday June 6 4:30pm-10:00pm (5.5hrs)
Sunday June 7 4:30pm-9:30pm (5hrs)
Monday June 8 12:30am-4:30pm (4hrs)

Come join us for this popular, comprehensive and life-changing teacher training.

Cost: 65,000 yen
Limit: 20 students. Course fills up quickly, so register soon to ensure a spot.

Japanese translation by Haruka Takahashi.
(The course is taught in English with the Japanese translation.)

How to Apply: *This registration is closed.
If you are interested in attending this training, hit Contact and send in a request with “RTTC JUNE 2015″ in the subject. Include your full NAME, ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER and PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS BRIEFLY AND FROM THE HEART.
1. PLEASE DETAIL YOUR YOGA PRACTICE (HOW MANY YEARS, STYLE, WHERE)
2. PLEASE DETAL YOUR YOGA TEACHING EXPERIENCE (HOW MANY YEARS, STYLE, WHERE, CERTIFICATION: SCHOOL NAME AND DATE OF GRADUATION/CERTIFICATION)
3. WHAT IS YOUR RESTORATIVE YOGA EXPERIENCE AND WHY DO YOU WISH TO TAKE THIS TRAINING?
4. WHAT IS YOUR INTENTION FOR THIS TRAINING? PLEASE BE SPECIFIC.
5. PLEASE LIST ANY INJURIES OR MEDICAL CONDITIONS WE SHOULD KNOW ABOUT. (INCLUDING PREGNANCY)

Payment instructions will be sent upon receipt of your request. Early application is strongly suggested.

Golden Week Retreat Yourself in Nagano with Leza Lowitz and Em Bettinger
Three Days and Two Nights of Yoga, Meditation, Hiking, Hot Springs, Vegan Food & Love

May 2, 3, 4, 2015
Japanese translation by Haruka Takahashi

Join Leza and Em in Nagano for a Golden week yoga rejuvenation retreat at Holistic Space Suirin in tranquil Iizuna highlands. Leave your stress behind as you nourish your spirit and body with yoga, meditation and community in a beautiful mountain setting and nourish your body with organic vegan food.

For details and registration
*THIS RETREAT REGISTRATION IS CLOSED.

- Feel your breath and listen to your body- Thai Massage Workshop with Makoto Yamada
at Sun and Moon Yoga
*This workshop will be taught in Japanese.

Sunday, April 5 2015, 5:00-7:30pm

Cost 3,500 yen
(Class cards ok
1 check + 1000yen on 4-class card
2 checks on 10-class card
3 check + 500 yen on 20-class pass)

About the Course:
Thai massage has recently become popular with yoga instructors worldwide. Reportedly originated around 2500 years ago in India, this bodywork first came to Thailand with the spread of Buddhism, and was later integrated with Chinese medicine.

Its stretching techniques, which are similar to yoga asanas, bring about the same effects of yoga even while lying down.
So it is sometimes called “yoga for two people” or “yoga for lazy people.”

In this workshop, you will learn:
-Safe and effective Thai Massage techniques
-Benefits and effects of each technique
- How to touch working in tandem with the breath
- How to listen to the voice of the body when giving and receiving
- How to communicate and open a dialogue between those “touching”
- How these techniques can heal not only the other party but also oneself.

These techniques are applicable to other bodywork styles, and to yoga posture adjustments as well.
They are easy-to-follow, even by those new to massage, bodywork, or yoga.

Who Can Attend:
This workshop is suitable for yoga instructors, massage therapists, healers, bodyworkers, yoga students and anyone interested in sharing the technique. Suitable for experienced yogis to beginners.
When enrolling, please notify the instructor if you have any injuries.
*Not suitable for expectant mothers.

About the Instructor
Makoto Yamada
In 2003, Introduced to Thai massage in Chiang Mai, Thailand, while traveling throughout Asia. Began study of Thai Massage.
Completed a variety of courses at many massage schools, began to study under the massage master, Pishest.
While working for a massage salon in Tokyo, he practiced Hatha yoga, Ashtanga yoga, Iyengar yoga, Vinyasa yoga, Restorative yoga and other styles of yoga.
In 2009, he opened Asian Healing Salon PADMA in Suginami, Tokyo.
In 2012, he relocated to his hometown of Toyohashi, Aichi.
He visits his teacher in Chang Mai every year to deepen his studies and practice.

Need Dates here before each entry:
- 2003: Completed Basic Course at TMC Massage School (Chiang Mai, Thailand)
- 2005: Completed Basic Course at Wandee Massage School (Chiang Mai, Thailand)
- 2005: Completed Basic Course, Advance Course and Reflexology Course at Loikroh Massage School (Chiang Mai, Thailand)
- 2006: Completed Basic Course and Advance Course at Wat Poh Massage School (Bangkok)
- 2007: Completed Reflexology course at Asagi Massage School (Tokyo)
- 2012: Completed Standard Course at NOJI Massage School (Tokyo)
- 2009: Completed Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training with Tim Miller
- RYT200 certified yoga instructor (2010)
- 2013: Completed Restorative Yoga Teacher Training with Leza Lowitz

For more about Makoto, see Asian Healing Salon PADMA’s website

How to Apply: *This registration is closed!
If you are interested in attending this workshop, hit Contact and send in a request with the workshop title in the subject. Include your full NAME, ADDRESS, and PHONE NUMBER.
Payment instructions will be sent upon receipt of your request. Early application is strongly suggested.

-Yoga for Two- Thai Yoga Massage Teacher Training with Haidar Ali (Director Spirit Yoga)

Friday March 20 5pm-9:30pm (4.5hrs)
Saturday March 21 5pm-9:30pm (4.5hrs)
Sunday March 22 5pm-9:30pm (4.5hrs)
Monday March 23 9am-4:30pm (6.5hrs + 1hr lunch time)
*The time schedule has been changed!

Fee: 79,000 yen including full color manual book and certificate.
For Haidar’s Thai yoga massage TT at Sun and Moon repeater: 50% off.
For Sun and Moon TT grads (including RTTC): 69,000yen.

Manual book: Full colour manual book in English or Japanese will be given.
Certification: All Participants successfully completing the course will receive a certificate of completion. Yoga Alliance: 30 hrs Yoga Alliance credit (Contact hours: 20hrs Homework: 10hrs)
Teacher: Haidar Ali (Director of Spirit Yoga)
Japanese translation: Haruka Takahashi
Capacity: 18 people

Target
- Yoga instructors
- Massage therapists
- Anyone who wants to improve the sports ability
- Office workers who have a lack of physical exercise
- Partner/lovers
- Anyone who wants to share Thai Yoga massage with parents or family including kids.
- Anyone who is interested in healing or bodywork.

This training is open to everyone. The work is done in comfortable clothing on a mat. You will have a wonderful experience of healing and rejuvenation with hours of healing massage.
No prior yoga or massage experiences is necessary. Just come with open relaxing mind and open heart.

About the course
Thai Massage Yoga is an ancient system of healing with its roots in Yoga and Ayurvedic medicine. This unique and complete system of yoga therapy combines rhythmic massage, gentle twisting, deep stretching and meditation. It releases tension, increases vitality and creates wholeness of mind, body and spirit in both giver and receiver. The movement and adjustments you will learn are a valuable compliment in Yoga teaching as well as massage therapy.

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Course Contents
- History of Thai Yoga Massage
- Technic and method of Thai Yoga Massage
- Hatha Yoga Stretching exercises
- Breathing & Pranayama
- Meditation
- Thai Massage
- Anatomy
- Tools such as Aroma oil, Music, Sound and Crystal healing
- Injury management
- Adjustments skills to balance and correct yoga poses
- Alignment skills
- Restorative Yoga Poses and props usage
- Teaching Practice
- Teaching Skills

Benefits of Thai Yoga Massage
Body
- Detoxification the body from toxins
- Release the muscles tension
- Soften the joints
- Improves posture, balance, corrects body alignments
- Increase blood circulation, lower blood pressure
- Help arthritis and back pain

Mind
- Relax and calm the mind
- Improve your outlook towards life; builds an emotional balance
- Help with concentration and creativity/ Mind and body
- Improve breathing
- Help gain mental clarity
- Reduce and relieve stress and anxiety
- Achieve better health, increases health and vitality
- Raise the energy level and stamina

Special Anatomy Segment with Sumiyo Yamamoto
Many yoga teachers think Anatomy is difficult, but it doesn’t have to be! Anatomy is useful in our personal and clinical practice, and I am happy to be able to offer a special anatomy segment in this Thai Yoga Massage TTC with Haidar Ali.
This lecture will draw from my 15-plus years of study and experience in Aromatherapy massage, lymph drainage, Swedish massage, meridian massage, fascia releasing, reflexology, and Ayurvedic massage, which are the roots of Thai Yoga Massage.
We will cover technical territory such as the muscular and skeletal systems, fascia, and the workings of the nervous system, but we will approach these “difficult” subjects in an easy-to-understand manner. This information will be helpful in massage and yoga sharing/teaching, personal practice, and in clinical practice. If you already have a good understanding of anatomy, this lecture will serve as a refresher course.
I’m excited to share with you knowledge that will deepen your practice and support your offering to your clients.

A participant in the last Sun and Moon TTC said:
“Haidar sensei’s Thai Yoga Massage TTC was fantastic. It was comprehensive, and also warm and nurturing. We learned each massage technique individually, and we also learned well-designed sequences (both long and short forms). Haidar also taught as a gentle yoga flow warm-up, and facial massage exercises.
The TTC packed so much into the short time, at a very reasonable cost–so it was very convenient and economical, The manual was also excellent, with full-color photos of each pose and photo-by-photo breakdowns of the sequences, easy-to-understand text, and detailed explanations of the meridians. All in all, it was one of the best teacher trainings I have ever taken–I highly recommend it. I graduated the course with confidence that I could share Thai Yoga massage professionally and effectively. It was great to learn this practice from a traditional Thai Massage lineage, imparted with integrity and love by Haidar-sensei.”

photo-2 About the instructor
Haidar Ali, Director of Spirit Yoga Studio and Spirit Yoga International School
Haidar began to practice Taekwondo in his early age, and met yoga through his Taekwondo practice. Now he has 20 years of experience as a yoga instructor.
Also being a Thai massage therapist, he noticed the importance of a well-balanced relationship between Power, Love, and Healing through his yoga practice.
【Power】residing in a strong body and a never-give-up spirit
【Love】for yourself which you will find within yourself
【Healing】through Thai yoga therapy, meditation, etc., and through your five senses
With the Power, Love, and Healing energy, his class is full of smiles and a sense of fulfillment. It is not just a moderate practice, nor just a vigorous one, but it focuses on the balance between strength and relaxation with love for yourself, and this is what he thinks is important in our life.
Haidar continues to practice yoga with his students, with the hope that the knowledge and experience we get on the mat will help us off the mat, too, to lead an emotionally and physically fulfilling life.
●Director of Spirit Yoga Studio and Spirit Yoga International School （RYS200/ RYS500)
●E-RYT500 (Yoga Alliance)

sumiyo_yamamoto About Sumiyo Yamamoto
Practitioner in Acupuncture and Moxibustion for 17 years, Director of Lunapsyuche (Salon for Women).
Experienced in offering treatment in hospitals, Chiropractic & Acupuncture /Moxibustion clinics, Lymph drainage and esthetic salons.
After studying in Australia, Ms. Yamamoto studied various techniques including Chinese medicine, Flower Essence and Aromatherapy inside and outside of Japan, then opened her own salon in Osaka.
Her treatment focused on healing mind, body and sprit is introduced in various magazines such as Hanako and Nikkei Health.
Currently, she is doing her activities in a wide array of locations, including giving lecture at events and seminars and contributing to Trinity magazine’s website and Acupuncture & Moxibustion magazine.

Nationally Qualified Acupuncture & Moxibustion practitioner, graduated Morinomiya Medical School in 1998
- I.B.E. UK certified Reflexologist
- Australia LiFE certified Flower Essence Therapist
- Completed UK ITHMA Oriental Medicine and Aromatherapy course
- Completed UK ITHMA Aromatic Meridian massage certificate course
- Completed UK ITHMA Energetic & Psychologic Aromatherapy based on Yin and Yang Principles course
- Studied Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine Stylist
- Studied Chinese Medicinal Cooking Coach
- Studied Ayurvedic Yoga Massage Basic
- Studied Indian Head Massage training
- Studied Yoga Alliance (US) certified 20-Hour Medical Yoga
- Studied Yoga Alliance (US) certified 30-Hour Yin Yoga

Lunapsyuche website: http://homepage2.nifty.com/lunapsyche67/　

To register *The registration is closed.
Hit Contact. Email us with the name of the workshop/course in the subject line, including your full name, phone number, email address and mailing address. Also please answer to these questions briefly.
1. Experience with Massage, Yoga or Other Healing Modalities (short answers fine)
2. Injuries past or present.
3. Aim in taking this course.

yabyum41 Introduction To Conscious Relationships
Workshop with Miles Maeda

Saturday, February 14, 5pm-7:30pm
at Sun and Moon Yoga, Gotanda

Cost: 3,500yen
Class cards can be used:
1 check on 4-class card plus 1500 yen, 2 checks on 10-class card or 3 checks on 20-pass plus 500 yen.

Japanese translation by Sawa Takano

As human beings, most of us are either in a relationship, pursuing one,
or frustrated about not being in one. We invest a lot of time and energy to find a mate, get married, and begin a family to have a complete and fulfilling life. But it is our beliefs and attitudes about ourselves and our partners that affect our ability to be happy.

If we lack intention and awareness, our relationships can quickly fill with boredom, irritation, and even hatred. What we envisioned to be perfect eventually becomes broken. So what does it mean to turn ordinary relationships into conscious relationships? And how can we improve or attract to ourselves a relationship and turn it into a vehicle for our growth?

Consciousness is awareness combined with intention. If we can see clearly then act purposefully, we have conscious behavior. To develop consciousness in a relationship, it requires sharing a common vision, clear communication, and an unwavering commitment to practice. It involves learning to examine oneself, relaxing tensions, and being open and accepting to life. No relationship is perfect, but with steadiness and determination it can become so. The secret is that it all begins with practice.

In this workshop, we will introduce the structure of conscious relationships and how to cultivate them. It can be with friends, family, and of course partners and spouses. We will create a vision with a goal for an ideal relationship which includes guidelines on essential clear communication. Also, we will practice exercises for gaining inner clarity and producing outer radiance; dissolving the seeds of our unproductive habits. Finally, we will examine guidelines to support ongoing success in love―how we can choose to create the perfect relationship. With practice, one can manifest one’s ideal opportunity for growth. Couples and singles are welcome.

About the instructor
Miles Maeda

20-Hour Restorative Yoga Teacher Training Certification Course with Leza Lowitz at Sun and Moon Yoga in February 2015

Fully booked.

In 2015
Friday February 6 5pm-9:30pm (4.5hrs)
Saturday February 7 5pm-9:30pm (4.5hrs)
Sunday February 8 5pm-9:30pm (4.5hrs)
Wednesday/Holiday February 11 9am-4:30pm (6.5hrs + 1hr lunch time)

Come join us for this popular, comprehensive and life-changing teacher training.

Cost: 65,000 yen
Limit: 20 students. Course fills up quickly, so register soon to ensure a spot.

Japanese translation by Tomoko Kawahara.
(The course is taught in English with the Japanese translation.)

How to Apply: *This registration is closed.
If you are interested in attending this training, hit Contact and send in a request with “RTTC February 2015″ in the subject. Include your full NAME, ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER and PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS BRIEFLY AND FROM THE HEART.
1. PLEASE DETAIL YOUR YOGA PRACTICE (HOW MANY YEARS, STYLE, WHERE)
2. PLEASE DETAL YOUR YOGA TEACHING EXPERIENCE (HOW MANY YEARS, STYLE, WHERE, CERTIFICATION: SCHOOL NAME AND DATE OF GRADUATION/CERTIFICATION)
3. WHAT IS YOUR RESTORATIVE YOGA EXPERIENCE AND WHY DO YOU WISH TO TAKE THIS TRAINING?
4. WHAT IS YOUR INTENTION FOR THIS TRAINING? PLEASE BE SPECIFIC.
5. PLEASE LIST ANY INJURIES OR MEDICAL CONDITIONS WE SHOULD KNOW ABOUT. (INCLUDING PREGNANCY)

Payment instructions will be sent upon receipt of your request. Early application is strongly suggested.

Yoga for Restful Sleep
Workshop with Leza Lowitz

Saturday, January 24, 5-7pm
at Sun and Moon Yoga, Gotanda

Cost: 4,000 yen.
Class Cards May Be Used.
Fully booked.

Japanese translation by Haruka Takahashi.

Sleep is one of the most important aspects of health and well-being, yet it remains elusive for so many people! Yoga can help.
Do you have trouble falling asleep? Do you wake up in the middle of the night and find yourself unable to go back to bed?
In this workshop, you will learn simple yoga poses and meditation techniques to enhance restful sleep and maintain an harmonious lifestyle. We will discuss some of the reasons why sleep is elusive and how to deal with sleep-related issues such as

lion-deep-sleep -Stress
-Inability to Fall Asleep
-Insomnia
-Inability to stay asleep (waking up in the middle of the night)
-Fitful Sleep (light sleep)
-Cold Hands & Feet

We will also share poses/sequences to tackle

-Lethargy upon waking

We will also offer lifestyle and dietary suggestions and changes to facilitate better sleep conditions and habits.

Come join us and greet the new year with a new approach to sleep.

Who Can Take This workshop
Anyone who has trouble sleeping or who knows someone with sleep-related difficulties. Perfect for yoga teachers, yoga students. From beginners to advanced practitioners and teachers. Healers and health professionals also welcome.

ANNUAL ABUNDANCE FLOW WORKSHOP
Creating Abundance: Opening to Flow
A One-Day CRASH COURSE in Energy Flow and Manifesting with Leza Lowitz at Sun and Moon Yoga

Monday/National holiday, January 12, 2015 9:00am-4pm

Fully booked.

Japanese translation by Tomoko Kawahara

SET GOALS FOR THE YEAR AND CHART A NEW COURSE FOR YOUR LIFE!!!

Do you feel guilty having plenty? How do you approach giving and receiving?
Do you love what you do?
Does something always seem to stop you from pursuing your dreams?
Money and abundance, like everything else in the universe, are forms of energy. They have certain spiritual laws of flow. What is your attitude towards money and abundance? Where did it come from? Do you give yourself permission to have abundance?
*This workshop is not just about financial flow, but opening up ALL CHANNELS OF FLOW in the universe and manifesting your highest potential to help you serve others.
This workshop will help you understand and transform your relationship to money and flow, ultimately helping you find your life’s work and realize your natural state of abundance and generosity.

In this workshop, we will use:
・ guided meditations
・ journaling
・ manifesting techniques
・ partner work
・ magnetizing techniques and more…

All to help you understand and transform your beliefs about money and abundance, listen to your intuition, and draw opportunity and possibility to you in ways that support you and the universe.

lakshmi1 Writer Bonnie Lee La Madeleine attended a prior workshop on Creating Abundance. She said; “The workshop did more to help me see how I hinder my own efforts than anything else. The experience has helped me focus my writing skills and develop a plan to become a full-time self-employed writer. I now have one book in negotiation, and one proposal being seriously considered.”

A participant in a past “Creating Abundance” workshop said:

“I can’t thank you enough for all you taught and offered today. I have not felt this clear about my purpose in life before. So much in today’s workshop spoke to me, and I now have the faith and trust in myself to go forward and put it all into action!!!”
If you have been looking for a way to expand your horizons and potential, this special workshop is for you.

The workshop will be in English with Japanese interpretation by Tomoko Kawahara. You may do the journaling and partnerwork in English or Japanese.

Cost: SPECIAL WINTER SOLSTICE DISCOUNT–15,000yen if registration completed by December 25, 2014.
Regular Cost: 20,000yen
Previous Workshop Attendees who wish to Repeat–10,000yen
Limit: 35 people

THIS WORKSHOP FILLS UP QUICKLY, SO SIGN UP NOW AND START TO MANIFEST YOUR DREAMS!
Fully booked.

How to Apply: *We have closed the registration.
If you are interested in attending this workshop, hit Contact and send in a request with “Abundance WS 2015″ in the subject. Include your full NAME, ADDRESS, and PHONE NUMBER.
Payment instructions will be sent upon receipt of your request. Early application is strongly suggested.

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