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Page 1: Sun & Moon Yoga Studio 2011 Winter Newsletter

Winter 2011

Photo © iStockphoto.com/Lenta

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Recently I was walking by a fast food joint, glanced inside, and noticed a man saying grace beforeeating. I thought to myself, “Man — don’t be grateful for that junk.” But as I walked further down thestreet, it occurred to me that most of the world’s population would do anything to be in that man’sposition, and yes, we really should be grateful for everything that we have, even junk food.

One of the easiest ways to improve our lives is to choose to focus on what we are grateful for. There is nonegative side to gratitude. It brings about only positive emotions, such as love, joy, and optimism. Whenwe live with gratitude, we significantly diminish fear, angst, and worry.

But living in gratitude is more than just thinking positive thoughts. When we concentrate on being grateful,it gives us something to actually look for and pay attention to in every situation. Because it calls attentionand awareness to the positive things in our lives, wonderful things can be discovered. It makes us happyabout the people around us, whether they’re loved ones, coworkers, or simply a stranger who was kind to

you in some way.

Living in gratitude reminds us of what’s important. It’s harder to complain aboutthe little aches when you are grateful that you have your health. It’s harder to

get stressed out over paying bills when you are thankful that you have ahome.

Living in gratitude turns bad things into good things. If you are havingchallenges at work, practice being grateful that you have a job. Be

thankful you have challenges to learn from and that your life isn’tboring. Be grateful that these challenges make you stronger.

Living in gratitude reminds you to be kind to others. The simple actof thanking someone can make someone’s day. Just taking a briefminute out of your day to tell someone why you are gratefultoward him or her costs nothing and makes someone else happy— which will in turn make you happy.

There is a conscious choice to be made. Instead of falling into thepattern of focusing on negative events, we can choose to find theglint of something to be grateful for that is present in nearly everycircumstance. It is a rare situation that can’t be turned around —even slightly — when looked at with grateful eyes.

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Living in Gratitudeby Amir

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iSELF version 2011.1 by Alex Levin

Chakras, sometimes called wheels of light, are like energetic disks recording ourprogramming. Each of the seven main chakras contains all our experience for itsdomain. Each domain’s theme is determined by its physical environment,mechanical and energetic processes and currents, neural connections, andemotional symbols. Our “programming” is intelligent and interactive with everythingin our environment. As we live, learn and grow, new code is constantly written to ourdisks, old code modified, and obsolete code routinely cleared out.

When running smoothly all is well. Malfunction of anydegree may show up as illness; unusual or radicalbehavioral or emotional challenges; fatigue/exhaustion, confusion. Any uncomfortable, restrictingstate should be attended to. When we are awareand address the anomaly immediately, the systemresets quite easily. But if signs of distress are ignoredthe program code may deteriorate or data maybecome corrupted. We can often continue tofunction, but not optimally, and we tend to becomeincreasingly susceptible to system crashes.

Eventually the irritation will get our attention.Fortunately, however much new experience getslayered over the glitch, the light of awareness canalways provide the illumination needed totroubleshoot the problem. The unconscious can bebrought to consciousness. It helps to be patient withourselves to prevent further aggravation andcomplications.

There are many diagnostic tools for the chakrasystem. Most involve gently bringing attention toeach chakra’s physical location. The following scanmay be used to clear and update our chakras forany kind and degree of disruption. We learn moreabout our system by paying attention to it; obviously.Our capacity to keep our Self humming alongsmoothly will become increasingly refined and skillful.It is useful to apply this observation in a relaxed andcomfortable position, as free from distraction aspossible for even a few minutes. But it can be doneanytime, anywhere, at any level of system function,and as frequently as desired.

The instruction is simply to feel at the following bodylocations and ponder the suggested attributes. Tohelp keep our attention gently focused, we canimagine that we are breathing in and out of thechakra. In deep listening—as if with every fiber of ourbeing—to what we are sensing moment to moment,we recognize what is going on and what, if anything,we need to do. Observe:

• Chakra seven just above the crown of the head:here we are the infinite space of awareness thatcontains everything. Rest in this space.

• Chakra six in the middle of the forehead, the“third eye:” here we are the light of accurateperception, a balance of intuition and logic. Lookwithout imposing any solution.

• Chakra five at the throat: here we are harmony,expression and creativity. Listen for whatresonates. What is the hum of alignment?

• Chakra four at the center of the chest: here weare the indiscriminate welcoming winds ofpresence. Choose relationship to anything: what isthe texture of passion and compassion?

• Chakra three is at the upper belly, solar plexus:here we are the fiery excitement oftransformation. Who am I?

• Chakra two at the lower belly: here we are the joyof contrast in flow and boundaries. What do Ivalue?

• Chakra one at the base, the root, of the spine:here we are solid ground and mulch. We let go tonourish all around us as it nourishes us. Can I alloweverything to be as it is?

“Awareness becomes conscious when it has an object.”

—Nisargadatta Maharaj

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Janu Sirsasanaby Enid Kassner

Start in a seated position with your legs stretchedstraight out in front of you. Using both hands,rotate each thigh inward and feel how thisseparates the sit bones and gives you a broadbase of support. Sitting on a firm blanket or foldedtowel will elevate your hips and help you avoidrounding your low back. Now lengthen your spine,pressing your sit-bones down toward the floor andstretching the top of your head up toward theceiling. Breathe in as you lengthen the spine;maintain the elongation as you exhale, relaxingwherever possible. Stretch the heels away fromyour hips, curling your toes toward the front of your legs.

Bend one knee, drawing the heel toward thebuttock, and then rotate the bent-knee legoutward, placing the sole of the foot along theinner edge of the straight leg. If the bent kneedoesn’t comfortably rest on the floor, you can slidea towel or blanket under it for support. Firm thethigh of the straight leg, keeping the whole legactive throughout the asana.

On your next inhalation, stretch your arms uptoward the ceiling; as you exhale, let them floatback to your sides. Repeat this 2-3 times. If you aretight in your hamstrings or low back, or if you havedisk problems, this may be as far as you take thepose for now. If your body is comfortable to go

further, the next time you stretch the arms upward,you can begin to hinge at the hip joint as youexhale, keeping the spine fully extended.

Although the posture is called “head to knee,” thebenefit will come more from a deep crease at thehip joint than from rounding the back to get thehead to the knee. Your work is to keep the spinelong and extended, as you stay present with thesensations in your body and breath. Your handscan rest on the floor or, if your body allows, youcan reach toward the foot of the straight leg.

Wherever you find yourself in the posture, on eachinhalation, continue to lengthen the spine. Oneach exhalation, relax. You can draw in the lowbelly at the end of each exhalation to get a littlemore extension in the spine. Close your eyes if youlike, and let your attention soften inward.

If your hamstrings are resisting, try putting a smallbend in the knee of the straight leg. It’s not“cheating.” It will help you stretch the low backand little by little you can work on getting theknee straighter. Another option is to place a chairin front of you. You can hinge from the hip andplace your forearms on the chair, one stacked ontop of the other, resting your forehead on yourarms. Savor this moment of repose. Then be sureto practice on the other side.

Yogis sometimes like to say, “you’re only as old as your spine.” Janu Sirsasana, or“head to knee pose,” is a yoga posture that stretches not just the spine, but theentire back body. Practiced mindfully, it is a calming pose that will draw your focusinward. It is a nice posture to incorporate toward the end of your practice when themuscles are already warm and you are winding down toward relaxation ormeditation.

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Teacher FeatureMeet Karin Caffi

How long have you been practicing yoga and what

inspired you to start?

I took my first yoga class in 1987 mainly for stress

reduction and out of curiosity. The class was nothing

like I imagined. The teacher looked like a gypsy, the

burning incense was distracting and the room was so

dark I could barely follow the teacher. I waited a year

and started again, this time at Sun & Moon.

Immediately I loved the non-competitiveness, letting

go of all judgments and expectations. It has been an

honor to be a part of the Sun & Moon community

since the very beginning. Today, I love the welcoming

atmosphere of the studio, my fellow teachers and

most of all, the students. Everyone here shares a deep

commitment to the practice of yoga.

What do you like most about yoga?

When I first started I did not have the endurance,

balance, coordination, and strength that I have now.

I feel much more solid, integrated and aligned. I have

a much healthier body, mind, spirit and heart with a

much-improved outlook on life. At 53, my mantra has

become “move it or lose it.” I teach six yoga classes a

week and love the stretching; I also walk and am

attempting to start a strength-training program. I think

it is important to keep the body moving in some way

every single day. My own personal yoga practice is a

very fluid thing in my life. Sometimes I love the solitude

of practicing by myself, other times I want to be part

of the energy in a large group. Recently I was part of

classes on the Mall, and The House of Sweden rooftop

overlooking the Potomac. Online classes and

podcasts are another fun way to bring movement to

my days.

In what way has yoga been most helpful to you?

In my early 30’s I was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism

(over-active thyroid). The treatment at that time was

to destroy the thyroid and take replacement thyroid

hormones forever, which was just not acceptable to

me. Instead, I chose yoga therapy by practicing

shoulderstand twice a day for ten minutes each time.

According to B.K.S. Iyengar, “shoulder stand is the

mother asana of the endocrine system…just as a

mother strives for harmony and happiness in the

home, this asana strives for harmony and happiness in

the thyroid.”

I also started a meditation practice using guided

imagery to heal my thyroid. After ten months my

thyroid hormone levels were completely normal. The

doctors were surprised, and I was so grateful to have

yoga as part of my life. I have never had another

problem.

Today, what is your favorite yoga pose?

I have always loved the grace and elegance of the

dancing warrior (pictured here). It flows so beautifully

before and after warrior 2. The stretch both up and

down is energizing. It opens the hips and builds lower

body strength; the entire front body feels open.

How would you describe your style of teaching?

As a Level 1 teacher, I enjoy teaching the

fundamentals of each pose, allowing the students to

have a foundation from which to grow their practice.

My classes are both challenging and restorative, with

a strong focus on body and breath awareness. I also

love practicing with all different types of music in my

classes.

Who are you when you are not teaching yoga?

Like everyone, I wear many hats: wife, mother of

three daughters, lifetime yogini. I have always loved

cooking (I am a food network addict). Gardening is

my stress release, as I enjoy the quiet time I spend

digging, weeding and watching my garden evolve.

My husband Ron and I both love the fall, taking day

trips, hiking, biking and driving to the mountains.

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Special Events and Workshops

Day Date Time Loc Workshop Teacher

JanuaRy

Sat 1/1 11:00am-1:00pm Arl Wring out the Old, Breathe in the New Amir & Annie

Sat 1/1 1:00pm-3:00pm Ffx Bring Yoga Home for the New Year Carol Confino

Sat 1/8 2:00pm-4:00pm Arl Yoga for Winter Blues Annie Moyer

Sat 1/8 4:30pm-5:30pm Arl/Ffx Yoga for Good Various

Fri-Sun 1/14-1/16 Variable Arl In-Depth Weekend Intensive* In-Depth Faculty

Sun 1/16 1:30pm-4:00pm Ffx Building a Foundation for Fitness with Yoga Mandy Shaver

Sun 1/16 4:00pm-5:00pm Arl Family Yoga Annie Moyer

Sun 1/23 1:00pm-4:00pm Arl The Power of Silence: Jackie Shaffer andMeditation and Retreat Alex Levin

Sat 1/29 1:30pm-4:30pm Arl Healing Lower Back Pain Amir

Sun 1/30 2:00pm-4:00pm Ffx Yoga Nidra Rixie Dennison

Sun 1/30 2:00pm-3:30pm Arl Laughter Yoga Faith Halter

FEBRuaRy

Fri-Sun 2/4-2/6 Variable Ffx Hosting Baxter Bell Baxter Bell

Sat 2/12 1:30pm-4:00pm Arl Meditation Simplified Anne Jablonski

Sat 2/12 4:30pm-5:30pm Arl/Ffx Yoga for Good Various

Sun 2/13 2:00pm-4:00pm Arl Valentine’s Partner Yoga for Two Heidi & Roger Panetta

Sun 2/13 3:00pm-4:30pm Ffx Yoga for Dogs Suzanne Morgan

Sun 2/20 2:00pm-4:00pm Ffx Yoga For College Students Mandy Shaver

Sat 2/26 1:30pm-3:30pm Arl Restore with Amir Amir

Sun 2/27 4:00pm-5:00pm Arl Family Yoga Annie Moyer

MaRCH

Sat 3/5 1:00pm-4:00pm Arl Better Bones, Better Balance: Beth Ebner &Yoga Over 40 Carole Toulousy-Michel

Sat-Sun 3/5-3/6 Variable Ffx Exploring the Flow of Our Life Energy: Rixie DennisonA Chakra Immersion and Alex Levin

Sat 3/12 2:00pm-5:00pm Arl Poems, Painting and Yoga Jackie Shaffer

Sat 3/12 1:00pm-3:00pm Ffx Yoga For Pain Management Carol Confino

Sat 3/12 4:30pm-5:30pm Arl/Ffx Yoga for Good Various

Fri-Sun 3/18-3/20 Variable Arl In-Depth Weekend Intensive* In-Depth Faculty

Sat 3/26 1:30pm-3:30pm Arl Yoga at the Wall Amir

Sun 3/27 4:00pm-5:00pm Arl Family Yoga Annie Moyer

apRIL

Sat 4/2 1:00-3:00pm Ffx Yin Yang Yoga Audra Monk

Sat 4/9 1:30-3:30pm Arl Yoga for the Fertility Journey Heidi Panetta

Sat 4/9 4:30pm-5:30pm Arl/Ffx Yoga for Good Various

Fri-Sun 4/15-4/17 Variable Ffx In-Depth Weekend Intensive* In-Depth Faculty

Sat 4/16 3:00pm-4:30pm Arl Yoga for Dogs Suzanne Morgan

Thank you for registering in advance and online for workshops. This helps us reduce our use of paper and helps ourteachers prepare accordingly. Online Early-Bird Discounted Registration for workshops is available until 7 days prior tothe workshop. To register online, go to the workshops page of our website, click on any button that says “Reg Online,”and follow the prompts.

*In-Depth Weekend Intensives are for participants in the Sun & Moon In-Depth Advanced Studies and Teacher Trainingprogram. For more information about the program, contact Alex Levin, Director, at [email protected]

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Class Descriptions

Level 1: A basic introduction to yogabreathing, postures, and relaxation.Intended for beginners with no previousexperience, or those looking for a gentleand basic ongoing practice.

Level 2: Refines the basics and providesmore detailed alignment instructions andbreath work.

Level 3*: Teaches more advancedstanding and seated poses, pranayama,and begins integrating inversions, deeperbackbends, and meditation techniques.

Level 4*: Intensifies an already-strongasana practice by developing a deeperinternal and energetic understanding ofyoga. Inversions, arm balances, wheeland lotus poses are included, as well asadvanced pranayama and meditation.Students are expected to have a homepractice.

all Levels:  Includes the basics as well asoptions for deeper practice. Appropriatefor all students.

Combination Classes (i.e. Level 1/2): For the student who is comfortable in the lower level, and interested inexploring the next.

adaptive yoga: A slow-paced classwhich combines yogic breathing, deeprelaxation, and gentle movement torestore strength, range of motion andvitality. The practice will be modified forindividual needs.

Feldenkrais: This combination ofawareness and movement can revealand alter behaviors responsible forchronic stress, tension, and pain; facilitaterecovery from injury and improvecreativity and skills. The focus is not onwhat you do but on HOW you do it.

Gentle yoga: Basic poses at a slowpace. Ideal for beginners and/or studentswith health concerns.

Integral yoga:  A holistic approach toyoga that incorporates a completehatha routine, deep relaxation,pranayama, chanting and a shortmeditation. Appropriate for all levels.

Kids: Play and work with poses toincrease flexibility and strength, developcoordination and posture, and explorerelaxation and stress reduction tools.Yoga stories and/or visualizations will bepresented in each class.

Kripalu-Inspired yoga: A variation ofhatha yoga, the Kripalu style focuses onlistening to your mind, body and spirit.Every class is an exploration of self.Sanskrit chanting, use of mantra, yogaphilosophy and deep relaxation.Emphasis on learning about yourselfmakes this class appropriate for all levelsof yogis.

Kundalini yoga: A unique yoga practiceintegrating hand positions, breath,posture, sound and motion. This classoffers an opportunity to explore the highlyevolved technology of Kundalini yogainfused with classic yoga asanas andvinyasa flow.

Meditation: A general survey andpractice of various meditationphilosophies and practices. Open tobeginners and advanced students alike.No registration necessary.

Middle and High Schoolers: A playful yetdisciplined practice of asana,pranayama, and relaxation, intended tohelp reduce stress and promote strength,self-esteem, focus, balance, and positivebody images.

Moms & Babies:  Bring along your baby,from infant to almost-crawling, for thiswelcoming postnatal class thatemphasizes how yoga can help you stayphysically and emotionally strong andcentered during your first monthstogether. Strengthen, stretch and toneyour body with emphasis on support forfeeding, holding, lifting and carrying yourbaby, as well as moving more easilythrough your daily life. Learn basictechniques of baby massage andmovements that encourageneuromuscular development in babies.

pilates 1: This exercise system focuses oncorrect breathing, posture and corestrengthening. No admittance after weekthree without permission of the instructor.

pilates 2: The progression in this class isfaster than Pilates 1 and provides anenergetic, full body workout. Prior Pilatesexperience necessary.

pre-K Kids: Body-mind explorationthrough yoga poses, stories, music, andartistic expression. For 4- and 5-year-olds,with caregiver.

prenatal yoga: An all-levels course tosupport and empower expectantmothers. Learn ways to ease aches andpains, make the body comfortableduring pregnancy, and use the breath to calm and steady the mind.

Restorative yoga: Completely relax,relieve tension and revive the mind andbody through breath work and passiveyoga poses. Restorative yoga providesan ideal way to end the work week,recover from stress, and renew thenervous system.

Toddlers Together: A fun romp forcaregivers and toddlers. We willincorporate asana, stories, music, andcreative movement to experience the joyand heartfelt wisdom of yoga with achild-like flow. 16mos to 3yrs, adult/childclass.

Vinyasa 1*: A fast-paced, challengingpractice that builds stamina and strengththrough a series of flowing poses.Students should be comfortable comingquickly into standing poses with goodalignment and should be practicing atLevel 2 or above. Appropriate forbeginning Ashtanga-style and poweryoga practitioners.

Vinyasa 2*: Adds more advanced posesand challenging transitions to the fast,flowing pace of Vinyasa 1. Open to Level3+ students or students comfortable witha Vinyasa 1 practice who are ready toexpand their focus and core strength.Appropriate for experienced Ashtanga-style and power yoga practitioners.

yoga and the 12 Steps: Traditional twelve-step programs offer a spiritual remedy forhealing from addiction, but do notaddress the physical dimension. We willpractice physical movement andpostures, breathing exercises, andconscious relaxation; as well as begin todevelop awareness and balance andconnect our physical bodies to ourmental, emotional and spiritual selves.Both yoga and the twelve-stepphilosophies are woven to provide aframework for authentic living andpersonal growth. Beginners very welcomeand embraced.

yoga for Boys: The adolescent boy willlearn ways to focus his mind, condition his body to help avoid athletic injuries,build flexibility to balance his emergingstrength, and manage emotions. The class is designed for middle and high school boys seeking a peacefulenvironment without the distraction of girls.

*Level 3 and up classes require teacher permission.

**Vinyasa classes require completion of at least two sessions of Level 2 or above and/or permission from the teacher.

TEaCHER BIOS: For a listing of Sun & Moonteachers, please go to our website atwww.sunandmoonstudio.com and click on“about sun&moon” and then “our teachers.”

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DIRECTIOnS TOaRLInGTOn

aRLInGTOn STuDIO3811 Lee HighwayArlington, VA 22207

From Rt. 66 heading East: TakeExit 72 (Spout Run/Lee Hwy).Turn left onto Lee Hwy. Continueon Lee Hwy. until you reachyour 3rd light. Turn right onto N.Pollard. The studio is on LeeHwy. on the right in a small stripof stores.

From GW parkway/alexandria:Take the Spout Run Exit (left exit) off GW Parkway. Turn right onto Lee Hwy. Continue on Lee Hwy. and at the fourth light turn rightonto N. Pollard. Park in lot onyour right. The studio will be on Lee Hwy. in a small strip of stores.

First ClassFree!If you have never taken a class at our studio, wewould like you to try aclass on us. We hope thatif Sun & Moon is the rightstudio for you that you'llsign up for one of ourmany offerings.You may want to give this coupon to a friend.

Bring this coupon to thestudio for your first classfree!

(This offer is valid one time to

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aRLInGTOn STuDIO - Winter 2011 (15 weeks)Monday January 3 - Sunday April 17

Time Class Instructor Start Date Fee Studio

SunDay 9:00am-10:30am All Levels Enid Kassner 9-Jan $225.00 A9:15am-10:45am Level 3 Alex/Jackie 9-Jan $225.00 B10:45am-12:00pm Level 1 Enid Kassner 9-Jan $225.00 A11:00am-12:30pm Level 2 Anne Jablonski 9-Jan $225.00 B12:30pm-2:00pm Kripalu-Inspired Yoga Jane Phelan 9-Jan $225.00 A4:45pm-6:15pm Vinyasa 2 Alfia Khaibullina 9-Jan $225.00 B6:30pm-7:30pm Meditation Various teachers 9-Jan Donation B

MOnDay 10:00am-11:15am Level 1 Judith Lyon 3-Jan $225.00 A10:15am-11:45am Level 2 Asya Haikin 3-Jan $225.00 B12:00pm-1:15pm Gentle Asya Haikin 3-Jan $225.00 A12:15pm-1:30pm Meditation Jackie Shaffer 3-Jan Donation B4:00pm-4:45pm Middle Schoolers Annie Moyer 3-Jan (no class 1/17) $182.00 C4:00pm-5:15pm Level 1 Karin Caffi 3-Jan $225.00 B4:30pm-6:00pm Level 2/3 Jackie Shaffer 3-Jan $225.00 A5:00pm-6:00pm High Schoolers Annie Moyer 3-Jan (no class 1/17) $182.00 C5:30pm-6:30pm Pilates 1 Danielle Ring 3-Jan $195.00 B6:15pm-7:45pm Level 3/4 Alex Levin 3-Jan $225.00 C6:15pm-7:45pm Level 2 Amir 3-Jan $225.00 A6:45pm-7:45pm Pilates 1/2 Danielle Ring 3-Jan $195.00 B8:00pm-9:30pm Vinyasa 1/2 Suzanne Morgan 3-Jan $225.00 B8:00pm-9:15pm Level 1 Amir 3-Jan $225.00 A

TuESDay 10:00am-11:15am Level 1 Judith Lyon 4-Jan $225.00 B10:15am-11:45am Level 2 Annie Moyer 4-Jan $225.00 A11:30am-12:30pm Feldenkrais Madeline Helbraun 4-Jan $195.00 B12:00pm-1:30pm Level 3 Annie Moyer 4-Jan $225.00 A4:30pm-6:00pm Level 2/3 Jackie Shaffer 4-Jan $225.00 A4:30pm-5:45pm Level 1 Tanja Szabo 4-Jan $225.00 B6:15pm-7:45pm Level 2 Jackie Shaffer 4-Jan $225.00 A6:15pm-7:30pm Level 1 Suzanne Morgan 4-Jan $225.00 B7:30pm-8:45pm Gentle Asya Haikin 4-Jan $225.00 C7:45pm-9:15pm Level 2/3 Laura Dillon 4-Jan $225.00 B8:00pm-9:15pm Level 1 Alex Levin 4-Jan $225.00 A

WEDnESDay 6:30am-7:30am All Levels Charlotte Raich 5-Jan $195.00 A9:30am-11:00am Level 2 Jackie Shaffer 5-Jan $225.00 A9:30am-11:00am Kundalini Yoga Diana Erkiletian 5-Jan $225.00 B11:15am-12:30pm Level 1 Jackie Shaffer 5-Jan $225.00 A11:30am-12:45pm Moms & Babies Beth/Jane 5-Jan $225.00 B4:00pm-5:15pm Gentle Gere Riley 5-Jan $225.00 B4:30pm-6:00pm Level 2/3 Annie Moyer 5-Jan $225.00 A6:15pm-7:30pm Level 1 Jackie Shaffer 5-Jan $225.00 B6:15pm-7:45pm Level 2 Annie Moyer 5-Jan $225.00 A8:00pm-9:15pm Level 1 Kristy Uhl 5-Jan $225.00 A8:00pm-9:30pm Level 2 Roger Panetta 5-Jan $225.00 B

THuRSDay 9:15am-10:00am Pre-K Kids (4-5yrs) Jane Phelan 6-Jan $195 per child;

20% sibling discount B9:30am-10:15am Toddlers Together Beth/Paula 6-Jan $195 per child;

(16 mos. to 3 yrs w/caregiver) 20% sibling discount A10:30am-12:00pm Level 2 Alex Levin 6-Jan $225.00 B10:30am-11:45am Level 1 Annie Moyer 6-Jan $225.00 A4:30pm-5:15pm Kids (grades K-5) Beth/Tarey 6-Jan $195.00 A5:00pm-6:00pm Yoga for Boys Annie Moyer 6-Jan $195.00 B6:00pm-7:30pm All Levels Anne/Carol 6-Jan $225.00 A6:30pm-7:45pm Level 1 Heidi Panetta 6-Jan $225.00 B7:45pm-9:15pm Integral Yoga Beth/Gayle 6-Jan $225.00 A8:00pm-9:30pm Vinyasa 2 Kristin/Suzanne 6-Jan $225.00 B

FRIDay 6:30am-7:30am All Levels Jeni Berry 7-Jan $195.00 A9:30am-10:45am Level 1 Jane Phelan 7-Jan $225.00 B10:15am-11:45am Level 2 Jackie Shaffer 7-Jan $225.00 A11:00am-12:30pm Level 3 Judith Lyon 7-Jan $225.00 B11:45am-12:30pm Meditation Jackie Shaffer 7-Jan Donation A4:30pm-5:45pm Gentle Pauline/ Faith 7-Jan $225.00 B6:30pm-8:00pm Prenatal Maureen/ Beth E. 7-Jan $225.00 A6:30pm-8:00pm All Levels Alfia Khaibullina 7-Jan $225.00 B

SaTuRDay 8:00am-9:00am Pilates 1/2 Nirinjan Devi 8-Jan $195.00 B9:15am-10:15am Pilates 1 Nirinjan Devi 8-Jan $195.00 B9:15am-10:30am Level 1 Amir 8-Jan $225.00 A10:45am-12:15pm Level 2 Amir 8-Jan $225.00 A10:45am-12:15pm Vinyasa 1 Kristin Heinz 8-Jan $225.00 B12:30pm-2:00pm Prenatal Pauline Howard 8-Jan $225.00 B

Arlington • Fairfax City703.525.YOGA (9642)www.sunandmoonstudio.com

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FaIRFaX STuDIO - Winter 2011 (15 Weeks)

Monday January 3 - Sunday April 17

Time Class Instructor Start Date Fee Studio

SunDay

9:00am-10:00am Pilates Nirinjan Devi 9-Jan $195.00 A

9:15am-10:30am Level 1 Carol Confino 9-Jan $225.00 B

10:15am-11:45pm All Levels Cynthia Lim 9-Jan $225.00 A

10:45am-12:15pm Level 2 Carol Confino 9-Jan $225.00 B

1:00pm-2:00pm Gentle Carol Confino 9-Jan $195.00 B

4:30pm-5:30pm Middle & High Schoolers Cynthia Maltenfort 9-Jan $195.00 A

5:00pm-6:30pm Prenatal Vicki Christian 9-Jan $225.00 B

5:45pm-6:45pm All Levels Cynthia Maltenfort 9-Jan $195.00 A

7:00pm-8:00pm Meditation Jon Waterman 9-Jan Donation B

7:00pm-8:30pm Vinyasa 1/2 Kerri White 9-Jan $225.00 A

MOnDay9:30am-10:45am Level 1 Corinne Krill 3-Jan $225.00 A

10:15am-11:45am All Levels Carol Confino 3-Jan $225.00 B

12:00pm-1:15pm Gentle Carol Confino 3-Jan $225.00 B

4:45pm-6:00pm Level 1 Carole Rodero 3-Jan $225.00 A

6:00pm-7:30pm Level 3 Vicki Christian 3-Jan $225.00 B

6:15pm-7:45pm Level 2 Corinne Krill 3-Jan $225.00 A

7:45pm-9:15pm All Levels Vicki Christian 3-Jan $225.00 B

8:00pm-9:15pm Level 1 Frank Wooldridge 3-Jan $225.00 A

TuESDay7:00am-8:00am All Levels Cynthia Lim 4-Jan $195.00 B

9:00am-10:15am Level 1 Corinne Krill 4-Jan $225.00 A

10:00am-11:30am All Levels Annette Hyde 4-Jan $225.00 B

10:45am-11:45am Pilates Mandy Shaver 4-Jan $195.00 A

11:45am-1:15pm Adaptive Yoga Noralea/Annette 4-Jan $225.00 B

4:30pm-6:00pm Level 2 Rixie Dennison 4-Jan $225.00 B

6:00pm-7:15pm Level 1 Terry Strayer 4-Jan $225.00 A

6:15pm-7:45pm Level 2/3 Rixie Dennison 4-Jan $225.00 B

7:30pm-8:45pm Level 2 Terry Strayer 4-Jan $225.00 A

8:00pm-9:30pm Level 1/2 Melanie Mustone 4-Jan $225.00 B

WEDnESDay 5:30am-6:30am All Levels Cynthia Maltenfort 2-Mar (7 weeks ) $91.00 B

9:00am-10:30am Level 1/2 Cynthia Maltenfort 5-Jan $225.00 B

10:00am-11:30am All Levels Anna Mikheeva 5-Jan $225.00 A

4:30pm-5:45pm Gentle Cynthia Lim 5-Jan $225.00 A

6:00pm-7:30pm Level 3 and up Pat Pao 5-Jan $225.00 B

6:00pm-7:30pm Level 2 Carol Confino 5-Jan $225.00 A

8:00pm-9:15pm Level 1 Carol Confino 5-Jan $225.00 B

THuRSDay 7:00am-8:00am All Levels Cynthia Lim 6-Jan $195.00 B

10:15am-11:45am Level 2/3 Judith Lyon 6-Jan $225.00 B

10:30am-12:00pm Level 1/2 Carol Confino 6-Jan $225.00 A

12:00-1:15pm Level 1 Vicki Christian 6-Jan $225.00 B

6:15pm-7:30pm Level 1 Carole Rodero 6-Jan $225.00 B

6:15pm-7:45pm Integral Yoga Sabrina Haritos 6-Jan $225.00 A

7:45pm-9:15pm Prenatal Melanie Mustone 6-Jan $225.00 B

8:15pm-9:30pm Vinyasa Mandy Shaver 6-Jan $225.00 A

FRIDay 10:00am-11:30am All Levels Kelly Tynes 7-Jan $225.00 B

10:15am-11:30am Level 1 Rixie Dennison 7-Jan $225.00 A

11:45am-1:15pm Adaptive Yoga Noralea/Cynthia 7-Jan $225.00 B

11:45am-1:15pm Level 3 Vicki Christian 7-Jan $225.00 A

5:30pm-6:30pm Restorative Yoga Carole Rodero 7-Jan $195.00 B

7:00pm-8:30pm Yoga & the 12 Steps Rixie Dennison 7-Jan (no class 2/4) $210.00 B

SaTuRDay 9:00am-10:30am Level 3 Annette Hyde 8-Jan $225.00 B

9:15am-10:45am All Levels Frank Wooldridge 8-Jan $225.00 A

10:45am-12:00pm Level 1 Annette Hyde 8-Jan $225.00 B

11:00am-12:30pm Vinyasa 1 Suzanne Morgan 8-Jan $225.00 A

DIRECTIOnS TOFaIRFaX

FaIRFaX CITy STuDIO9998 Main StreetFairfax, VA 22031

From Rt. 29/211: Take 236 East (Main Street). Pass downtown Fairfax City. We’re located on the left in Main Street Center.

From I-495: Take Rt. 236 West(Little River Turnpike). LittleRiver Turnpike turns into MainStreet. We’re located on theright in Main Street Center.

From Rt. 123: Take Rt. 236 East (Main Street). We’re locatedon the left in Main StreetCenter.

While this schedule is current as of the printing, there may be changes prior to and afterthe start of the quarter. Please check our website atwww.sunandmoonstudio.comfor the most up to dateinformation.

Our MissionSun & Moon Yoga Studio

is a place for people to

experience and study hatha

yoga. We believe in a holistic

approach to the study of yoga,

giving our students a well-

rounded yoga education,

bringing in teachers with an

eclectic background of yoga.

We believe in combining

alignment techniques of the

body with breath techniques

for calming and balancing the

mind and the belief and faith

that our work feeds us and is

fed by the (spirit) Divine

Universal Energy present in

us all and in all things.

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General Information and Fees

REGISTRaTIOn InFORMaTIOnSun & Moon classes are offered weekly on a quarterly basis. We are a school of yoga with our classes structured to provide a well-rounded curriculum over an entire quarter. We recommend that students register for the full quarter,although we do allow students to attend with partial registrationand/or on a drop-in basis.Please read all of our policy information before filling out theregistration form on the following page. We accept beginnersor new students at any time throughout the quarter as long asspace is available in your class choice. If you are joining thequarter late, partial registration is available at a discount,provided that you sign up for six or more classes. Local studentswho have never been to Sun & Moon before, and areconsidering registering for classes, may take their first class freeto determine if Sun & Moon is the right studio for them (ask ourstaff for terms and information).We accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover, checks or cash. A $35fee will be charged for checks returned to Sun & Moon. If youfax in a credit card registration, please do not mail a copy —you may be charged twice.

REGISTER EaRLyRegistrations are taken on a first-come, first-served basis. Pleaseregister early to avoid disappointment. Sorry, we do not call toconfirm registrations. However, we will call if the class yourequested is full. Registrations accepted by phone, mail, faxand online.

SInGLE CLaSS/DROp-InSA drop-in is anyone taking a single class for which they havenot registered for a full quarter. Those dropping in to anadditional class during a quarter for which they have registeredmay pay the discounted registration rate. Drop-ins arepermitted only if space is available, so please call first. If youcome to a class that is full, you will need to wait until classbegins to see if you can take the place of a "no show" thatday. Please inform the teacher that you are taking the class asa drop-in.

FEES75 and 90 minute classes: $15/class for minimum of 6 classes

per term

$20/class to drop-in

45 and 60 minute classes: $13/class for minimum of 6 classes per term

$15/class to drop-in

MaKE-upSWe have a very liberal make-up policy. If you miss a class, youmay make it up in any other yoga class within the currentquarter at either studio. If you know you will miss classes in thefuture, you may make them up in advance of your absence.When you are doing a make-up, sign in at the front desk andinform the teacher. all make-ups must be taken during thequarter for which you are registered; they may not be carriedover to the next quarter. Classes cancelled due to inclementweather may be made up during the quarter. Call the studio orvisit our website to find out if your class has been cancelled.

REFunD anD CREDIT pOLICy Keeping in mind our liberal make-up policy, which allows youto make up missed classes in any other scheduled class duringthe quarter, we understand that life circumstances sometimesget in the way, and yoga has to wait. If you decide you must ask for a credit or a refund, they areavailable for the number of classes remaining in the quarter,based on the date we receive your request (not the date youlast attended). Therefore, please fill out a refund/credit requestform as soon as you know you can no longer attend yourclasses.Refunds will incur the following administrative fees: $40 forclasses, $5 for workshops. Refunds are given by check andmay take up to six weeks to process.A Letter of Credit is valid for one year from the date issued, andincurs no administrative fee. Letters of Credit apply to classesand workshops only, and cannot be redeemed for cash ormerchandise.Letters of Credit for workshops are available up to the daybefore the event. Because your spot has been reserved inworkshops, no refunds or credits are given the day of or afterthe workshop.

WHaT TO WEaR & OTHER uSEFuL InFORMaTIOnComfortable clothes such as shorts, footless tights or leggingswith a t-shirt or leotard. Please do not wear baggy sweats orpants (this inhibits the teacher’s ability to spot misalignments).Please remove shoes before entering the yoga rooms. We havemen and women’s changing areas. No heavy perfume/cologneor noisy jewelry, please. For your safety, please leave valuableslocked and hidden in your car. Cell phones must be silenced; forthe benefit of all, we strongly discourage cell phones in the yogaroom. Sun & Moon Yoga Studio, Ltd. reserves the right to dismiss(with or without a refund) any student who disrupts the harmonyof the class and/or studio environment.

WORK EXCHanGE STaFFWe just couldn’t do it without these helpers. Thank you all!!Abhaya Schlesinger, Alisa Olmsted, Alissa D’Auria, Alison Bauer, Allison D’Errico, Amy Tram, Ann Hyslop, Ann Nolan, Anne Meador,Barb Lewis, Belle Penaranda, Belkis Hazera, Brenda Miller, Bonnie Awosika, Caitlin Guzy, Cari Pittleman, Carol Confino, CaroleRodero, Celeste Beaupre, Christie Zepeda, Christine Woods, Claudia Vandermade, Corie Brown, Cynthia Maltenfort, Deb Martin,Debi Wilson, Debbie Kidd, Deb Hertz, Deborah Hrouda, Diane Fernbacher, Elizabeth Cotsworth, Elizabeth Wilbur, Emily Miller,Heather McPhail, Hilarie Hoting, Hilde Carney, Ilene Cranisky, Jane Collins, Jane Phelan, Jean DasGupta, Jennifer Eubank, J.K.Klimek, Judy Greenblum, Judy Ladd, Julie Carvalho, June Green, Katie Fielding, Kasey Richardson, Kathleen Stemplinski, Karen Uhlir,Katya Brue, Kay Martinez, Kim Grant, Kimberly Mosser, Kristine Thomas, Laura Motsch, Lisa Richards Hone, Lise Sajewski, Lynnette LeMat, Mandy Shaver, Margaret Ayers, Maria Sanchez, Maria Schwab, Mary Blackwell, Mary Thomas, Melanie Mustone, MichaelPersonette, Michelle Vignoli Negrelli, Nancy Powell, Nicole Urban, Olynda Dalesandro, Pamela Kirby, Penny Peters, Robert Kahn,Ronnie D’Errico, Sandra Kilburn, Sarah Vilet, Sharon Safran, Shobha Sahgal, Stephanie Roth, Susan Alexander, Susan Bennett, TaliAuble, Tarey Lea, Terri Simmons, Theresa Drake, Tiffany Leeson, Tom Wanat, Vicki Florian, Victoria Kaus, Volunteer at one of our studios in exchange for yoga classes! Shift availability varies. please check with the studio in which you’dlike to volunteer. Call the studio at 703.525.9642.

STaFF Amir Tahami, Annie Moyer, Corinne Krill, Cynthia Maltenfort, Kris Healy, Lee Bory, Noralea Dalkin, Vicki ChristiannEWSLETTER LayOuT: Laura Symanski/Natsuko Design.

Staff

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arlington Studio 3811 Lee Highway, Arlington, VA 22207Fairfax City Studio 9998 Main Street, Fairfax, VA 22031703-525-YOGA (9642) www.sunandmoonstudio.com

PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER

DISCOunT pOLICySun & Moon offers a ten-dollar ($10.00) discount to students registering for the full quarter if • students are sixty (60) years of age or• students are registering for two (2) or more classes

We have a work exchange program for those who wish to trade work at the studio for yoga classes.

Students may also apply for financial aid.

Please cut along dotted lines

For online registration go to: www.sunandmoonstudio.com

arlington Studio 3811 Lee Highway, Arlington, VA 22207Fairfax City Studio 9998 Main Street, Fairfax, VA 22031

703-525-YOGA (9642) www.sunandmoonstudio.com

Registration – Winter 2011

One form per person please.

Name ___________________________________________________________________ Date _______/_______/_______

Address ___________________________________________________________________________________________________

City _______________________________________________________ State ___________ Zip __________________________

Phone (day) _________________________________ (evening) __________________________________ (cell) __________________________________

Email ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

How did you hear about Sun&Moon Studio? _______________________________________________________________________________________

By signing here, I declare myself to be responsible for my own health and safety while participating in class.I have read and understand the refund policy. ___________________________________________________________________________

For mail in or Faxed registrations only:

■ Visa ■ MC ■ Disc# _________________________________________ Exp. Date ___ /____

Signature __________________________________________________________________

Class Day Time Start Date Teacher Location Cost

■ Arlington

■ Fairfax

■ Arlington

■ Fairfax

One $10 discount is available per student per quarter. Discounts apply for full quarter registration only.

Check box to indicate discount: Senior (60 years or older) ■ OR Multiple Classes ■

TOTAL DUE

please make payment to Sun&Moon for full amount. you may drop off, fax or mail to: Arlington students, mail to 3811 Lee Highway, Arlington, VA 22207 Fax: 703-525-5524 Fairfax students, mail to 9998 Main Street, Fairfax, VA 22031 Fax: 703-934-9481

Office Use: ■ Reg. Book ■ Cash Reg. ■ CC Proc.

Circle: V/MC/Disc/CA/CK# ____________

PR________ GC#_________ GC$_________

SMYS credit_______

NAME____________ Date rec’d _________

Database by__________________________

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3811 Lee HighwayArlington, VA 22207

GuEST TEaCHER THIS WInTER

BaXTER BELLFri 2/4 – Sun 2/6

WORKSHOp HIGHLIGHTS

yOGa FOR WInTER BLuESwith Annie MoyerSat 1/8

HEaLInG LOWER BaCK paIn with AmirSat 1/29

MEDITaTIOn SIMpLIFIED with Anne JablonskiSat 2/12

yOGa FOR DOGS with Suzanne MorganSun 2/13 and Sat 4/16

EXpLORInG THE FLOW OF OuR LIFEEnERGy: a CHaKRa IMMERSIOnwith Rixie Dennison and Alex LevinSat 3/5 – Sun 3/6

Prsrt StdU.S. Postage

PAIDMerrifield VAPermit #6445

yOGa FOR GOOD

Join us as we practice yoga, promote awareness, and raise funds for avariety of causes surrounding our community. The classes are all-levels,donations-only on Saturday afternoons, 4:30p – 5:30p. Each monthfeatures a different teacher and a different cause, with one class inArlington and another in Fairfax. 100 percent of your donation goesdirectly to chosen nonprofit organizations that work toward the health,education, and general well being of those in need in mind, body, andspirit. The groups we support are primarily in the Washington,DC/Northern Virginia community.

Would you like to organize a Yoga for Good class for your favorite charity? We’ll provide the teacher! Contact [email protected].