Susan's Power Flow Yoga

Downward Facing Dog Pose (ADHO MUKHA SVANASANA)

Services

Group Instruction

On-site Corporate Health and Wellness

Customized Private Classes

Seminars

Teacher Trainings and Workshops - click here for schedule

Power Flow Yoga

Vinyasa for Beginners

Yoga for Athletes

Chair Yoga

Yoga for Kids

Fall 2009 Calendar
MONDAY	TUESDAY	WEDNESDAY	THURSDAY	FRIDAY	SATURDAY
					8:30-10:00 am Hot Vinyasa 3 Yoga Secrets Shoppes @ Longwood Gardens* Open to the Public Drop-Ins Welcome
9:00 am-2:00 pm The Power of Yoga All Levels Class Wilmington University** Dover, DE		9:00-2:00 am 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Pre-registration required Yoga Secrets Shoppes @ Longwood Gardens*	9:15-10:45 am Hot Vinyasa 3 Yoga Secrets Shoppes @ Longwood Gardens* Open to the Public Drop-Ins Welcome	9:00 am-2:00 pm The Power of Yoga All Levels Class Wilmington University** New Castle, DE
	12:00-1:00 pm Power Flow Yoga All Levels Class Wilmington University New Castle, DE Employees & faculty		12:00-1:00 pm Hatha Yoga All Levels Class Wilmington University New Castle, DE Employees & faculty
	2:30-3:30 pm Kids Yoga Healthier Kids for Life	3:30-4:30 pm Kids Yoga Healthier Kids for Life	3:30-4:30 pm Kids Yoga Healthier Kids for Life
For more information regarding our school programs, classes, workshops/seminars and courses available: please contact Susan Smith @ 302-354-2964
*Yoga Secrets: Shoppes @ Longwood Gardens (inside Salon Secrets) 827 East Baltimore Pike, Kennett Square, PA 19348 (484) 682-5464 www.yogasecretspa.com Rates: $15.00 per class. Package rates available. Drop-ins welcome.


Power Flow Yoga: A heated Vinyasa based class designed to build strength, tone muscles, trim fat, and detoxify the body while improving overall flexibility, joint range of motion and peace of mind.
Hatha Yoga: A stationary class using traditional postures in a sequenced format structured to improve overall health and flexibility. The class includes detailed instructions and guided meditation and relaxation.
Kids Yoga: "Healthier Kids for Life" is an in-school and after school program designed to educate, inspire and instill practices for lifelong fitness and wellness of our children. The program sessions occur once a week for 60 minutes and include fitness elements, instructional breathing practices, yoga, and relaxation/guided meditation. These classes are appropriate for children of all ages and target the overall health and well-being of their bodies, minds and spirits.
Hot Vinyasa 3: A dynamic system of practicing asana, linking breath to movement. Builds heat, endurance, flexibility, strength and concentration. Sequencing is often built around sun salutations. An advanced level class in a heated room. Be prepared to sweat!.

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A 40 hour (3 credit) class running for seven weeks. Students will explore the power behind the ancient practice of yoga. The course offers each student the opportunity to develop a personal yoga practice that fosters self-awareness and discovery. With this information, students will cultivate a lifestyle practice that aids in the restoration and maintenance of health and wellness for the mind, body and spirit. Please complete the student application for enrollment before registering for class at www.wilmu.edu. Questions regarding this process should be directed to Wilmington University Registrar's Office or spfyoga@comcast.net.

To host an event or schedule a class, please contact us:
spfyoga@comcast.net
302-354-2964

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**	A 40 hour (3 credit) class running for seven weeks. Students will explore the power behind the ancient practice of yoga. The course offers each student the opportunity to develop a personal yoga practice that fosters self-awareness and discovery. With this information, students will cultivate a lifestyle practice that aids in the restoration and maintenance of health and wellness for the mind, body and spirit. Please complete the student application for enrollment before registering for class at www.wilmu.edu. Questions regarding this process should be directed to Wilmington University Registrar's Office or spfyoga@comcast.net.

Teacher Training
Level One Teacher Training "The Foundations of Power Flow Yoga" A Weekend Intensive Course Saturday and Sunday September 26-27, 2009 8:00 am-6:00 pm $385.00 Yoga Secrets 827 E. Baltimore Pike Shoppes @ Longwood Gardens (Inside Salon Secrets) Kennett Square, PA 19348 Pre-registration required!	What's it all about: This two day intensive is open to all individuals interested in learning the power behind Power Flow Yoga. The training is for those interested in teaching power yoga, or enhancing their own practice and knowledge of this life changing art form. SPF Yoga is a dynamic practice that incorporates five basic practice components of Pranayama (breath), Asana (pose), Vinyasa (flow), Drishti (gaze), and Dhyana (relaxation and meditation.) SPF Yoga is based on the belief that yoga is for everyone. It is progressive and utilizes safe and intuitive guidelines. Power Flow Yoga will cultivate muscular strength and stamina, while increasing flexibility and life-giving energy. Join us for this wonderful session. About Susan: Susan Smith, Director of SPF Yoga LLC has developed a fluid style of yoga flavored from predominant studies in Hatha, Ashtanga and Vinyasa techniques. She has been involved in exercise and fitness instruction for over 25 years. Her focus on health for the mind, body and spirit led her to Yoga practice and instruction. Preparation and Registration: There are no prerequisites for this course. Required Reading: "The Power of Yoga" by Susan Smith. All participants should come prepared to practice. Please bring a mat, water bottle, towel and pen/pencil. Certification will be mailed upon completion of required coursework.
*Click here* to complete teacher training form and payment.

"200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training"

Beginning Saturday and Sunday
September 26-27, 2009
8:00 am-6:00 pm
Class training sessions every Wednesday
9:00 am-2:00 pm
$2,500.00

Yoga Secrets
827 E. Baltimore Pike
Shoppes @ Longwood Gardens
(Inside Salon Secrets)
Kennett Square, PA 19348

Pre-registration required!

Program includes three weekend intensives and 26 class sessions.

A non-refundable deposit of $250.00 is required to reserve a space in the program. Full payment is due prior to the scheduled start date of the teacher training. All teachers who have completed one or more of the weekend intensives will have that tuition amount deducted from the total Yoga Teaching Training course fee.

Refund Policy

Refunds will be issued for cancellation requests received at least two weeks prior to the start date of teacher training, minus a processing fee of $100.00.

Cancellation requests received at least seven (7) days prior to the start date of the teacher training will receive credit only. The credit issued can be used for future teacher trainings/workshops/events.

If SPF (Susan's Power Flow) Yoga cancels the teacher training, a full credit or refund will be issued.

SPF Yoga reserves the right to amend this policy at its sole discretion

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Becoming fully aware through the practice of yoga is a journey. It is a process of self-discovery, realization and growth. It is through this process that each student learns to connect to the divine that resides within each of us. And, through that connection we are able to live fully present and share our gifts.

Our yoga teacher training course is an experience designed to educate, inspire and instill life-long health and wellness practices that foster living truthfully. Students will explore the power behind the ancient practice of yoga, and learn to teach authentic, dynamic and intuitive classes. SPF Yoga's well-rounded practical approach offers students and teachers a guided curriculum that aids in the restoration of the mind, body and spirit.

Course Overview:

Power Flow Yoga Training Techniques and Practices

Five basic practice components
Pranayama practices
Asanas and their purpose
Class structuring
Alignment
Meditation

Anatomy and Physiology

Understanding the principles of movement
Anatomical differences
Benefits
Contraindications
Physical manifestation and energy
Chakras

Practicum

Practice teaching
The art of observation
Feedback

Teaching Methodology

Reading the class
Intuitive and authentic teaching
Qualities of a teacher and various styles
The student's process of learning
Assisting/modifications/corrections
The business aspects of yoga

Philosophy

Roots and origin of yoga
Eight limbs
Living your yoga off the mat
How the teacher lives in the students' eyes
Ethics
Respecting boundaries and confidentiality

Click here to complete training form and payment.

Click here if you have already submitted the training form and need to complete the payment process.

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