Don’t miss HS Arun at AHA!
We are all so fortunate to have HS Arun, a senior Iyengar yoga teacher from Bangalore, India, arriving soon to teach at our studio. Remember that these classes are mixed level, so all students are welcome. Come experience Arun’s masterful, innovative, and heart-centered teaching style along with his quick wit and humor. Register online.
- Friday, June 8, 2012
- 6 – 8 pm: $50
- Saturday, June 9, 2012
- 9 – 11 am: $50
- 1 – 3 pm: $50
- Sunday, June 10, 2012
- 9 am – 12 noon: $60
May 19 – 20, 2012
Special weekend classes
- Yoga Level 2 with Jill Johnson
- Saturday, 8:30 – 10:30 am
- Yoga Level 1 with Jill Johnson
- Saturday, 10:45 am – 12:15 pm
- Iyengar Yoga Level 1/2 with Diana Shannon
- Sunday, 9:00 – 10:30 am
Never, ever give up!
An amazing story of one man’s
transformation through yoga.
Arthur Boorman was a disabled Gulf War veteran. For 15 years, he was told by his doctors that he would never walk unassisted again. In less than a year, Arthur completely transformed his life through yoga.
Yoga in the News!
Given the recent flurry of news and editorials generated by a book review in the New York Times (which included an unfortunate number of errors), we wanted to recommend a few links for a more fair and balanced view.
Recommended reading
- A response by Dr. Timothy McCall, author of the book Yoga as Medicine and long-time medical editor for the Yoga Journal, who was misquoted in the article.
- A response by Leslie Kaminoff a long-term teacher of yoga anatomy, pointing out many errors included in the article.
- A response that compares yoga to other forms of physical activity, including golf and weight lifting, and finds it relatively safe.
How we keep you safe in class
- Our classes have a strong focus on alignment so that stretching and strengthening are performed safely.
- We believe yoga is for every body. Poses are customized for each individual student with strategic use of props and intelligent, physical adjustments.
- Our teachers have thousands of hours of training with ongoing required study. We are trained to address to the needs of each individual in every class by skillfully adapting the poses and sequences being taught.
- We encourage students to practice ahimsa (non-harming) toward self and others on and off the mat.
- We incorporate mindfulness in all aspects of our teaching so that unnecessary mental or physical distractions are excluded, resulting in a safe and supportive learning environment.
- Please note that it is the student’s responsibility to inform teachers of current physical issues including menstruation, pregnancy, or injuries.
Are you aware of the variety of
pricing options for classes?
Did you know you can buy a pass (with one-year expiration) that allows you to come to any class at any time? For example, you can purchase a 10-class pass for 1.5-hour classes. See below for more pricing options. Also, please remember that we have scholarships available for classes or privates.
- 1.5- Hour Classes
- 10 classes within 10 weeks: $130
- 10 classes within 1 year: $140
- Drop-in anytime: $16
- 1-Hour Classes
- 10 classes within 10 weeks: $120
- 10 classes within 1 year: $130
- Drop-in anytime: $15
- 55-Minute Classes
- 10 classes within 10 weeks: $100
- 10 classes within 1 year: $110
- Drop-in anytime: $13
You can now pay for classes online using Paypal. Note that you can also continue to pay at the studio using cash, check or credit card. We hope these new offerings will offer you greater flexibility, and we welcome any feedback you have.
Ebooks for Yogis!
Jill and Diana are pleased to announce the availability of two new ebooks for sale on amazon.com.
- Yoga for Gardeners was designed for gardeners interested in learning how yoga poses can help them prepare for and recover from gardening. Includes poses to do while in the garden! Learn more or buy the ebook edition now on amazon.com.
- Yoga for Travelers was designed for those who travel for business or pleasure. Discover how yoga poses can help alleviate the aches and anxieties of traveling. Includes poses to do while traveling. Learn more or buy the ebook edition now on amazon.com.
Free review copies available to those willing to contribute testimonials on amazon.com. Contact Diana if you are interested.
Barbara Rooney Scholarship Fund
It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my friend Barbara Rooney on July 31, 2011. Barbara helped to start the first Ancient Healing Arts Yoga Studio in Lyme, N.H. and helped with our move to Lebanon before she left for California. She started AHA West in Ridgecrest, California where she spent several years building a yoga community.
For those of us who took classes with Barbara, she will be fondly remembered for her caring, gentle presence. Barbara enjoyed volunteering for Hospice and doing home visits. In her memory, our existing scholarship program will now be in her name. For those who want to donate, please indicate on your check that the money is for the Barbara Rooney scholarship fund. Please help to pass the word that financial assistance is available for yoga classes and privates.
