Elemental Sound Healing with Juju Desta, Friday, August 14, 6-7:15p

Sound healing is an ancient practice that uses sound to relax the body and mind through allowing the vibrations of the various instruments to put one into a “yogic sleep.” In yogic sleep, the individual is neither fully asleep nor fully awake. In Aboriginal culture, it is referred to as the “Dream Time” state. The sounds vibrate with every cell of a living organism which in turn activates a natural healing process working through any physical, mental, or emotional blockages within the body.

Julian J. Desta is 200hr certified yoga instructor residing in Richmond, VA. Always having a passion for the creative arts, he was introduced to the practice of Sound Healing and Therapy when given his first singing bowl as a birthday present from a friend. Julian began researching the depths of sound and it’s powerful healing techniques. After a few years practicing Julian received his Sound Healing Certification from Mentor and friend Mark Toregson in 2019.

Specializing in a variety of instruments from the didgeridoo, to flutes, singing bowls, and drums, Julian has created a unique Sound Healing Experience called Elemental Sound Healing. Discovering relationship between sound healing and nature, he calls on the 4 elements of Air, Wind, Water, and Fire to channel through each practice to bring balance to the human system or what he likes to refer to as homeostasis.

Please bring whatever you would like to rest comfortably on the ground.  A mat, pillow, and blanket or two are recommended.

Investment: $30.  Register HERE.

In Good Hands with Marge Allen, September 11-13

Join Marge Allen (E-RYT 500, YACEP) at The Yoga Dojo for a 15-hour exploration of the art, ethics, and application of hands-on assists. We open the weekend with a deliberately assist-heavy Rocket vinyasa class, inviting you to experience hands-on assists from the student’s perspective before reflecting on what you noticed, remembered, and felt. From there, we unpack the who, what, where, when, why, and how of consent, communication, safety, anatomy, and intelligent touch.

This program uses a standard Rocket vinyasa sequence as the root for study (but don't worry if you aren't familiar with the all-levels Rocket sequence!). The weekend will feature lectures, inquiry, demonstrations, and hands-on practice; participants will work with every member of the group, gaining experience adapting assists across different bodies, abilities, proportions, and levels of experience. Together, we’ll explore not only how to assist, but when, why, and whether an assist is appropriate, culmintating in an opportunity to practice 1:1 with a fellow trainee during a  public class at The Yoga Dojo.

Whether you’re a seasoned teacher, newly 200-hour certified, returning to the classroom, or dusting off your teaching hat after a hiatus, come get curious, open to learning, and get dive into the art of intelligent touch. You’ll be In Good Hands.

Schedule:
Friday Sep 11 4:00 - 7:00 pm 
Saturday Sep 12 1:00 - 6:00 pm 
Sunday Sep 13 12:00 - 5:00 pm 

Prerequisite: Participants must be graduates of at least one 200-hour yoga teacher training. 

Investment: $300.

This training is approved for 15 lead trainer hours (13 contact, 2 non-contact) for our modular 300-hour Advanced Yoga Teacher Training program. If you are taking this course for YA CEUs, you will be eligible for 15 hours upon full course completion. For all attendees, the public class component must be completed by September 30 to receive the full 15 hours/certificate.

Register HERE.