cl ASS photo S + mor E iNfo o Nli NE SEVENDAYSVT.COM/CLASSES
Winooski. Combat Fitness LLP, Vincent Guy, 655-5425, vteguy@ yahoo.com, combatfitnessmma. com. VERMONT BRAZILIAN JIUJITSU: c lasses for men, women and children. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu enhances strength, flexibility, balance, coordination and cardio-respiratory fitness. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training builds and helps to instill courage and selfconfidence. We offer a legitimate Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu martial arts program in a friendly, safe and positive environment. accept no imitations. l earn from one of the world’s best, Julio “Foca” Fernandez, c BJJ and IBJJF certified 6th Degree Black Belt, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor under c arlson Gracie s r., teaching in Vermont, born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil! a 5-time Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu National Featherweight c hampion and 3-time Rio de Janeiro s tate c hampion, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Mon.-Fri., 6-9 p.m., & Sat., 10 a.m. 1st class is free. Location: Vermont Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, 55 Leroy Rd., Williston. 660-4072, julio@bjjusa.com, vermontbjj. com.
massage
AdOBE LIgh TROOM BOOTCAMp: adobe l ightroom 5 has quickly become one of the industry’s leading photo editing software applications. Join professional photographer Kurt Budliger during this one-day workshop, where you’ll learn to harness the power of l ightroom 5 for organizing, editing and making your images sing. Sat., Feb. 15, 2014. Cost: $195/1-day workshop. Location: Green Mountain Photographic Workshops, central Vermont TBA. Green Mountain Photographic Workshops, Kurt Budliger, 223-4022, info@ kurtbudligerphotography.com, greenmtnphotoworkshops.com. ph OTOSh Op hEL p: One-on-one, as-needed basis, tailored to your needs. I will guide you step by step at the pace that suits you. l earn as much or little as you want in a calm, safe environment. References available: “s idney is very knowledgeable and patient. s he introduces new concepts and tools at a pace that works for me until they become automatic.” --s atisfied customer. Weekday & weekend slots avail. 1st hour free. Very affordable rates. Location: Adams Ct., Burlington. 355-3794. SLR dIgITAL ph OTOgRAphy wINTER CLASSES OR 1-ON1: Beginner or Intermediate Photography; Digital Workflow; l ighting Technique; adobe l ightroom; Portrait Posing; s etup Your Photo Business. Location: Linda Rock Photography, 48 Laurel Dr., Essex Jct. 238-9540, lindarockphotography.com.
pilates
BROTh ER SUN, SISTER MOON: Th E ECOLOgICAL CONSCIOUSNESS Of S T. fRANCIS : l earn how the environmental radicalism of s t. Francis can inform a new attitude toward the natural world and foster a global ecological ethic. l ed by s ue Mehrtens, teacher and author. Feb. 8, 15 & 22 & Mar. 1, 2-4 p.m.; snow day Mar. 15. Cost: $60/person. Location: 55 Clover La., Waterbury. 244-7909. COURSE IN MySTICAL Exp ERIENCES: explore life beyond the body with Out-ofBody experiences and the s tudy of Dreams. a free course that teaches simple and effective techniques for exploring life beyond the physical world. expand your understanding of how and why we exist for a more fulfilling and meaningful life. Tue., 7:30-8:45 p.m. for 9 weeks starting Jan. 28. 1.25-hour class. Location: Burlington Friends Meeting, Basset House, 173 North Prospect St., Burlington. Andrew Sepic, 730-9094, vermont@esotericteachings.org, esotericteachings.org. dRUId TRAININg 2014: The Green Mountain s chool of Druidry announces our ninth annual Druid Training starting March 2014 in Worcester. Druidry is a nature-based spirituality with an emphasis on self-transformation, creativity and awareness. Join our magical, loving community and become an empowered and skilled steward of the earth. Starts Mar. 31. Cost: $1,800/1 weekend/mo. over 9 weekends/year. Location: Dreamland, address avail. at registration, Worcester. Green Mountain School of Druidry, Ivan McBeth, 505-8010, ivanmcbeth@ aol.com, greenmountaindruidorder.org.
tai chi yAN g-STyLE TAI Ch I: The slow movements of tai chi help reduce blood pressure and increase balance and concentration. c ome breathe with us and experience the joy of movement while increasing your ability to be inwardly still. Wed., 5:30 p.m., Sat., 8:30 a.m. $16/class, $60/mo., $160/3 mo. Location: Mindful Breath Tai Chi (formerly Vermont Tai Chi Academy and Healing Center), 180 Flynn Ave., Burlington. 735-5465, mindfulbreath@gmavt.net.
well-being ACCESS CLASSES IN h INESBURg AT CVU h Igh SCh OOL: 200 offerings for all ages. c ore s trength with c aroline Perkins, Weight Training, Weight Bearing and Resistance Training, Golf c onditioning, Zumba Gold, Yoga, Tai c hi, s wing or Ballroom with Terry Bouricius, s alsa, Jazzercise, Voice-Overs, Guitar (2 l evels), Banjo, Mindful Meditation, Neck Massage, s oap Making, and Juggling. l ow cost, excellent instructors, guaranteed. Materials included. Full descriptions available online. s enior discount. Ten minutes from exit 12. Location: CVU High School, 369 CVU Rd., Hinesburg. 482-7194, cvuweb. cvuhs.org/access/.
writing ART Of wRITIN g pICTURE BOOkS: Instructor elizabeth Bluemle. Picture books are among the most fun and challenging forms to master. This six-session workshop will address both the craft and magic of creating contained worlds, and look at the kinds of refinements that make the best picture books stand out in the crowd. 6 Wed. beginning Feb. 5, 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m. Cost: $150/1.5-hour class. Location: Wind Ridge Books of Vermont Writers Barn, 233 Falls Rd., Shelburne. Wind Ridge Books of Vermont, Kimberlee Harrison, 985-3091, kimberlee@ windridgebooksofvt.com, windridgebooksofvt.com.
pOEMS fOR CUpId: True l ove and Not: Poems For c upid’s arrows with poet Daniel l usk. Dwell on whatever excites or ails you, in empathetic company; pen a poem of your own. This session may help you locate and adapt your words to your own distinctive voice and beloved person, place or thing. Sat., Feb. 8, 10 am-10 p.m. Cost: $50/3hour class. Location: Wind Ridge Books of Vermont Writers Barn, 233 Falls Rd., Shelburne. Wind Ridge Books of Vermont, Kimberlee Harrison, 985-3091, kimberlee@windridgebooksofvt. com, windridgebooksofvt.com. SOCIAL MEdIA TOOLS f OR wRITERS : l earn how to use Facebook and Twitter more effectively to make connections with readers, to inform and promote your own writing, and to build an effective author’s platform. In today’s environment, Facebook and Twitter are essential tools for connecting with your readers, shared interest group and experts in your field. Wed., Jan. 29, 6:30-8 p.m. Cost: $30/1.5-hour class. Location: Wind Ridge Books of Vermont Writers Barn, 233 Falls Rd., Shelburne. Wind Ridge Books of Vermont, Kimberlee Harrison, 985-3091, kimberlee@windridgebooksofvt.com, windridgebooksofvt.com.
yoga BURLINgTON hOT yOgA: TRy SOMETh INg d Iff ERENT!: Offering creative, vinyasa-style yoga featuring practice in the Barkan Method Hot Yoga in a 95-degree studio accompanied by eclectic music. Go to our website for the new fall schedule. ahh, the heat on a cold day, a flowing practice, the cool stone meditation, a chilled orange scented towel to complete your spa yoga experience. Get hot: 1st visit 2-for-1 offer, $15. 1-hour classes on Mon., 5 & 6:15 p.m.; Wed. & Fri., 5 p.m.; Thu., noon & 5:30 p.m.; Sat., 8:30 & 10 a.m.;
EVOLUTION yOgA: evolution Yoga and Physical Therapy offers a variety of classes in a supportive atmosphere: Beginner, advanced, kids, babies, post- and pre-natal, community classes and workshops. Vinyasa, Kripalu, c ore, Therapeutics and alignment classes. Become part of our yoga community. You are welcome here. Cost: $15/class, $130/class card, $5-10/community classes. Location: Evolution Yoga, 20 Kilburn St., Burlington. 864-9642, evolutionvt.com. hONEST yOgA, Th E ONLy dEdICATEd hOT yOgA fLO w CENTER: Honest Yoga offers practice for all levels. Brand new beginners’ courses include two specialty classes per week for four weeks plus unlimited access to all classes. We have daily classes in essentials, Flow and c ore Flow with alignment constancy. We hold teacher trainings at the 200- and 500-hour levels. Daily classes & workshops. $25/new student 1st week unlimited, $15/class or $130/10-class card, $12/ class for student or senior or $100/10-class punch card. Location: Honest Yoga Center, 150 Dorset St., Blue Mall, next to Sport Shoe Center, S. Burlington. 497-0136, honestyogastudio@ gmail.com, honestyogacenter. com. LAUgh INg RIVER yOgA: Highly trained and dedicated teachers offer yoga classes, workshops, retreats and teacher training in a beautiful setting overlooking the Winooski River. c heck our website to learn about classes, advanced studies for yoga teachers, class series for beginners and more. all bodies and abilities welcome. $5-14/single yoga class; $120/10-class card; $130/ monthly unlimited. Location: Laughing River Yoga, Chace Mill, suite 126, Burlington. 343-8119, laughingriveryoga.com. yOgA ROOTS: Flexible, inflexible, athletic, pregnant, stressed, recovering from injury or illness? Yoga Roots has something for you! s killful, dedicated teachers are ready to welcome, nurture and inspire you in our calming studio: anusara, Gentle, Kids, Kundalini, Kripalu, Meditation, Prenatal, Postnatal (Baby & Me), Therapeutic Restorative, Vinyasa Flow, Heated Vinyasa, Yin and more! “Living, Loving & Lighting UP!” w/ Dr. Maria Sirois, Jan. 31 & Feb. 1; “Building Emotional Understanding” a 6-week parenting course with Sa Budnitz, OT begins Feb. 2. Location: Yoga Roots, 6221 Shelburne Rd., Shelburne Business Park. 9850090, yogarootsvt.com.
57
BURLINgTON TO OpRAh S wINTER : Join author Jessica Hendry Nelson for a reading, publishing, and marketing discussion. Nelson will read from her new book and discuss her journey to publication, as well as answer questions about bringing your book to market. We will also discuss marketing/publicity once your book is out in the world. Mon., Feb. 10, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Cost: $30/2-hour class. Location: Wind Ridge Books
dELIgh TS ANd Sh AdOw S: “Delights and s hadows” with poet Daniel l usk. Guided practice in poetry writing for adult poets looking to jump-start practice, try a new direction or enliven poems that initially fall flat. Beginners and veterans welcome. explore the craft of poetry and develop fresh, new ideas in a supportive setting. Tue. beginning Jan. 28. Cost: $150/6 classes. Location: Wind Ridge Books of Vermont Writers Barn, 233 Falls Rd., Shelburne. Wind Ridge Books of Vermont, Kimberlee Harrison, 985-3091, kimberlee@windridgebooksofvt. com, windridgebooksofvt.com.
Sun., 10 a.m. Location: North End Studio B, 294 N Winooski Ave., Old North End, Burlington. 9999963, hotyogaburlingtonvt.com.
classes
BARSCULpT/MAT pILATES CLASSES: Pilates evolved! High energy barre classes use ballet barres and, like our Mat c lasses, small hand weights and mats for intense one-hour workouts. c hange your body in just a few classes led by a friendly, licensed instructor. Build strength and cardio and create long, lean muscles and lift your seat. Daily.
spirituality
pLAyBACk Th EATER: STORyTELLINg IN ACTION: s tories are how we understand our world. Using Playback Theatre as the core, participants will learn to use theater to transform personal stories into theater pieces on the spot using movement, ritual, music and spoken improvisation. Participants will share and learn to bring these stories to life through Playback and other creative theater techniques that also develop intuition, insight, creativity, empathy and effective communication skills. Feb. 23, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Cost: $40/ person. Location: JourneyWorks, 1205 N. Ave., Burlington. 8606203, jkristel161@hotmail.com, journeyworksvt.com.
of Vermont Writers Barn, 233 Falls Rd., Shelburne. Wind Ridge Books of Vermont, Kimberlee Harrison, 985-3091, kimberlee@ windridgebooksofvt.com, windridgebooksofvt.com.
SEVEN DAYS
LEARN TO MEdITATE: Through the practice of sitting still and following your breath as it goes out and dissolves, you are connecting with your heart. By simply letting yourself be, as you are, you develop genuine sympathy toward yourself. The Burlington s hambhala c enter offers meditation as a path to discovering gentleness and wisdom. s hambhala c afe (meditation and discussions) meets the first s aturday of each month, 9 a.m.-noon. an open house (intro to the center, short dharma talk and socializing) is held on the third Friday of each month, 7-9 p.m. Instruction: Sun. mornings, 9 a.m.-noon, or by appt. Sessions: Tue. & Thu., noon-1 p.m., & Mon.-Thu., 6-7 p.m. Location: Burlington Shambhala Center, 187 S. Winooski Ave.,
ACCESS CAMERA CLASSES IN h INESBURg AT CVU h Igh SCh OOL: 200 offerings for all ages. Photoshop Basics, Digital c amera: Buttons/Menus, Dsl R Foundations, Digital action Photography, Picasa Workshop, aperture Info, s hutter s peed s kills, s hoot & s hare Video, Photoshop Basics, Digital s pectrum, Next l ayers of Photoshop, advanced Digital Photography: Blending/Filters. Full descriptions available online. s enior discount. Ten minutes from exit 12. Location: CVU High School, 369 CVU Rd., Hinesburg. 482-7194, cvuweb. cvuhs.org/access/.
theater
01.29.14-02.05.14
meditation
photography
Cost: $15/1-hour class. Location: Studio 208, 208 Flynn Ave., suite 3K, Burlington. Burlington Barre, 862-8686, corestudioburlington@gmail.com, burlingtonbarrevt.com.
SEVENDAYSVt.com
ASIAN BOdyw ORk Th ERApy pROgRAM: This program teaches two forms of massage, amma and s hiatsu. We will explore Oriental medicine theory and diagnosis as well as the body’s meridian system, acupressure points, Yin Yang and 5-element Theory. additionally, 100 hours of Western anatomy and physiology will be taught. Vsac nondegree grants are available. Nc BTMB-assigned school. Cost: $5,000/500-hour program. Location: Elements of Healing, 21 Essex Way, suite 109, Essex Junction. Elements of Healing, Scott Moylan, 288-8160, elementsofhealing@verizon.net, elementsofhealing.net.
Burlington. 658-6795, burlingtonshambhalactr.org.