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Shake your Beauty is Back..... Elizabeth Ehrhardt, or "Elliah" as she is known in some dance
Foundations in Bellydance Class
at 6p.m.
NEW class starts
JUNE 3rd...Tuesdays
circles,
has been belly dancing for more than seven years and draws inspiration
from many sources: Egyptian, Tribal Fusion, ATS, Folkloric and Turkish
Romany (Gypsy), to name a few. She also experiments with Flamenco,
African, Hula and fire dancing. Her first teacher was Turkish and
emphasized the body, mind, and spirit connection. Soon after, she
began taking classes with Karen Sun Ray and Xenobia, both of Florida,
who introduced her to her true passion: Tribal Belly Dance. Encouraged
by the dance community, Elizabeth joined the improvisational
performance ensemble Loud Zoo in 2002. She traveled around the
Southeastern United States performing at numerous conventions,
festivals, clubs/restaurants, weddings/parties, rallies, renaissance
festivals, and original stage productions. Since moving to
Washington, DC in 2004, Elizabeth has been a performed as a member of
Raqs Caravan West and formed the music and dance troupe Alkemia with
the help of talented local artists. She has also taught performance
and educational classes in community and recreation centers in the DC
area. In July 2005, Elizabeth organized the first Public Urban Ritual
Experiment (PURE) national event, coordinating members from all over
the country for a workshop and performance. Later that year, she
founded the DC branch of PURE with a small group of dedicated dancers
and drummers. PURE serves as a creative outlet for Elizabeth to
promote community and social change through dance performance and
education.
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Class Descriptions Bellydance Foundations 3,000 years ago, in ancient Middle East and Mediterranean cultures, belly dance was not performed as entertainment. It was primarily a birthing preparation and ceremony; women would hone their muscles to prepare for pregnancy and childbirth. At the time of delivery, the feminine community would gather and dance to assist and celebrate the birth. WOW! Belly dance was not performed as an entertainment for men. It was a celebration of life performed by women for women at parties, tribal gatherings, and during rites of passage. Through rhythmic drums exotic melodies, this earthy dance connects women to their bodies and to each other.
Gentle Yoga-Hatha, the foundation of all yoga. A 60 minute scientific system developed to revitalize the body and calm the mind. Yoga postures, breathing practices, relaxation and meditation, work together to strengthen and purify the circulatory, respiratory, digestive, endocrine and nervous systems.
Restorative yoga-Looking for a class that allows you to spend more time in seated mat poses or resting on your back. Restore your energy and enjoy the opportunity to visit childs pose as often as you would like.
Level 1 YOGA- Nice graceful flow of gentle and level 1 combination. Finding the flow from foundational gentle yoga.
Vinyasa 2 Flow: Staying at the constant level 2 yoga postures and movements. Develop confidence and strength to take it to the next levels.
Vinyasa Mix (Level 1-2-3 MIX): This class can get creative. A class created to strengthen your physical body and teach the Art of Focus. A nice flowing mix of beginners to intermediate levels of yoga. Listening to your body and develop new ways to modify poses with every class. Positive and Uplifting. Let's step it up... in this class.
Yoga for Back Care: This class uses a variety of yoga modalities and exploration in movement to stretch, open and strengthen the entire core body. All levels, including beginners and those brand new to yoga are welcome.
"LIVELY up your YOGA": Re-capture that inner youth through yoga and a blend of eclectic music that will bring an element of inner creativity, playfulness, and strong will to LIVE through that movement and music. Love the body your in!!!!
Yoga and Pilates Mix: Let the flow of yoga and core of pilates come together in a nice mix that compliments the art of pilates which focuses on the core muscles of strengthening. Yoga will balance the poses nicely. All levels welcome to this dynamic class.
Mom & ME YOGA: Come and enjoy some bonding time with your child in this fun interactive class of parent and child. Discover the laughter and joy of bonding with your child through
fun animal poses and many others. Let the music enter your soul and let your child explore the dynamics of yoga that can be carried into everyday life. Take time out to have fun and be still.
Going with the Flow-A class that focuses on the needs of the day. This class is fun and creative. You will have the opportunity to visit all types of yoga from restorative to power yoga. Your yoga instructor will give you options in a pose so you can take it slow or jump right into the challenge.
YOGA PROPS-A great class suited for everyBODY, including the pregnant mom, seniors, and physically challenged. All classes will have the opportunity for props, such as the chair, blocks, supports,and straps. The Art of Stretching and listening to your body will give you freedom and control. Learn to move safely in your body.
Balancing Act-A 1 hour tummy toner/ Balancing poses to build coordination. Yoga postures and very focused breath work will help you achieve your goals to tighten that tummy. Breathing correctly will challenge weaker muscles due to shallow breathing, which most of us are in the habit of doing due to stress. Learn techniques you can carry into your daily living and strengthen your body with yoga core asanas.
Pre-Natal Yoga-A 1 hour gentle breath and movement class designed for the mom to be. Learn how to release tension from weight bearing joints and relax in your body. This class uses many props coupled with the chair. Learn to modify poses to care for your changing body. Experience the gift of movement, meditation and bliss.
Yoga for Chronic Pain-A therapeutic class to assist with Chronic pain challenges, such as fibromyalgia, arthritis, cervical, neck, back challenges, carpal tunnel and whatever the challenge may be. Assisting with therapeutic techniques, props, supports, and a chair to create a comfortable yet effective yoga class. Always check with your physician before making a commitment to class.
Bodyoga- A Choreographed signature style of yoga...Same flow...same poses....same energy. Build on a consistent yoga flow while we gracefully introduce in some creative dance to the flow. Created by A.Sevivas Owner of My Bodyoga Spa.
Learn one of the world's oldest dances in a community of friends and gain self-confidence through an art form that embraces all body types.Belly Dance is very good for your health and is a unique way of exercising. It uses ALL the muscles in the natural movement of the body, while promoting creativity through expressive dance. Learn the benefits and experience the joy of dancing.
Pure Meditation-The simple act of focus, concentration, and reflection which will encourage a process of awareness. Integration of Body, Mind, and Spirit is essential in attaining well-being. Our Body, Mind, and Spirit are so gracefully woven as one, yet, can easily be so disconnected. Learn how to relax and experience a change in your parasympathetic nervous system. Dr. Jeffrey Thompson scientifically created music to elicit the relaxation response, that will be used during class.
Private Classes: All Classes can be a private class. Please call for an appointment. 703-494-9642.
Massage & Movement-Experience deeper stretches with the assistance of passive stretching and massage. Your yoga instructor is also a licensed and certified Massage Therapist and will focus on the anatomy of your movement. Her skill for assessing holding patterns in your postures and movement will give you the extra added benefit of adjusting your body into a healthier alignment. Massage will encourage circulation and encourage elimination of lactic acid build up in the muscle tissue. 1 hr. (Private sessions only)
Yoga For KIDS ( look for a schedule this summer)
Yogangels-For ages 3-5 and a parent(s) must accompany the child during this 45 minute playful yoga class. Great bonding time for parent and child. A playful story during the creative movement time will keep a little one's attention.
Yoganimals-For ages 6-9 with an energy to conserve. Learn valuable skills to relax the body and mind to focus. Build Coordination, strength, and increase flexibility. Kids will learn new games every class time and excercise with this 60 minute class.
Yogactors-For ages 10-13 who want to get a little serious with their yoga practice.
Calling for a little acting during our storytelling. Children learn to take the roll of their
most favorite yoga pose, such as turtle, pigeon, down dog, or swan. A 60 minute blast.
Mom & ME YOGA: Come and enjoy some bonding time with your child in this fun interactive class of parent and child. Discover the laughter and joy of bonding with your child through
fun animal poses and many others. Let the music enter your soul and let your child explore the dynamics of yoga that can be carried into everyday life. Take time out to have fun and be still.