Sun & Moon Yoga Studio Newsletter Spring 2018 by Sun And Moon Yoga Studio

SPRING 2018

Remembering Noralea Dalkin, 1944 - 2018 Noralea Dalkin TRAVELER GRANDMA GARDENER DOG LOVER

#reallifeyogi When I inherited Noralea’s former job at Sun & Moon of editing the newsletter, setting the annual workshop schedule, and building the quarterly class schedule of 55-odd teachers, she had two words for me: Good luck. But as she happily transitioned into the semi-retirement of teaching yoga and enjoying her many favorite life’s pleasures, her support for me and Amir was unflagging. We always had our studio-mom for any necessary counsel, including adaptations for a

Remembrances from her teachers, students, colleagues, and friends Noralea and I became comrades quickly after I trained her in 2001 to set up our Work Exchange program in the new Fairfax location. We spent many times in the back office laughing and shaking our heads at some of the stuff that goes on in a yoga studio :) We didn’t always see eye-to-eye, but we always always loved each other. Her hug and smile and sparkle in her eye when she saw me … precious. She gave her heart and soul to yoga and this community. We will always hold her tenderly in our hearts. ~ RIXIE DENNISON, TEACHER In the 15 years since I met Noralea, she blossomed as a teacher and leader who engaged in and advocated yoga at whatever level that bore fruit for herself and others, with a faithfulness led by her heart. There are people who continually bless the earth with their sweetness. Noralea was such a person

student with MS, recommendations for how to accommodate large crowds for big workshops, and the occasional motherly reminder to Amir to tuck in his shirt. Anytime I’m in the large room in Fairfax, I regard the spot by the forward door as the place for Noralea’s mat for master teacher workshops (even though Vicki has long since claimed this spot!) as she was always at the ready for any necessity.

~ DOUG KELLER, VISITING MASTER TEACHER

In January as Noralea traveled with a tour group to South Africa, her last email to me was when she landed, jet-lagged. She shared the humorous account of the hassle of being diverted to Nigeria because, “some not too smart person put a diaper in the airplane toilet.” After a week of adventuring, Noralea took a bad fall, underwent surgery in Johannesburg to repair a broken and dislocated shoulder,

After six years of working together in the Fairfax office, we had to get used to not seeing each other almost every day. Now it is difficult to think of not seeing her at all. Through the years she has been a great and loving support. Her strength, courage and honesty always impressed me. She was able to deal with her own medical issues and also give support to her husband as he dealt with his, and she still had time for others.

and left this life a week later as a result of complications from the operation. Our community remains stunned, at once reminded of the truth of impermanence, and the everlasting memory of Noralea’s signature twinkly smile, warmest hugs, and complete devotion to our yoga family. She was certified to teach through the Health Advantage Yoga Center, the Satchidananda Ashram, and most recently in April, 2009, at Duke University’s Integrative Medicine program for Therapeutic Yoga for Seniors. For many years, she taught the original Sun & Moon Adaptive Yoga class in our Fairfax studio, and recently added the fun and challenging Yoga on the Ball. Noralea was also instrumental in building and growing the Fairfax location of Sun & Moon, and served as business manager of both studios until 2010. Her husband, Darrell Dalkin, passed away in November 2014. Noralea is survived by her son David Dalkin of St. Petersburg, FL; daughter and son-in-law Christy and David Murrell of Centreville, VA, and a total of five adoring grandsons. ~ ANNIE MOYER, SUN & MOON YOGA STUDIO DIRECTOR

Two organizations have been designated for anyone interested in making a contribution in Noralea’s name: Rays of Hope, an organization that supported Christy on her journey to be with her mother in South Africa in her final days – find them under “donate” at www.lovingallnations.org; and/or Accessible Yoga, bringing yoga to those who have been underserved via disabilities, chronic illness, seniors, or kids with special needs. Find them at www.accessibleyoga.org.

Noralea always greeted you with a big smile and a hug. She gave the best hugs in the world! She made everyone feel special and I feel so blessed to have had her in my life. ~ PAT PAO, TEACHER

~ CAROL CONFINO, TEACHER

Noralea was my friend, mentor, and co-student in Carol’s Ayurveda class for a few sessions, which enabled me to get to know her and benefit from her wisdom. I am not sure she knew the impact she had on my life during that time. As team leader for a health & fitness program at my office, Noralea taught a “Yoga On the Ball” class for the health & fitness program I lead at my office. Everyone loved her and wanted her to teach again. She always greeted me with a hug and would give me these nuggets of wisdom which I cherish and remember today. ~ BONNIE AWOSIKA, WORK EXCHANGER

Noralea was a foundational part of Sun & Moon. Her loving support for us all will be missed, but she will continue to grow in the gardens of many with the plants she shared from her garden. Through this, her memories will go on. ~ CYNTHIA MALTENFORT, TEACHER & FAIRFAX STAFF

Rumi wrote, “I learned that every mortal will taste death. But only some will taste life.” Noralea tasted life – was full of life! There is such a love, spirit, joy, and happiness that Noralea shared. I will miss her hugs and kisses, Cava lunches, family, and yoga discussions. ~

I loved Noralea like she was my second mother, and she treated me like a son who couldn’t have too many mothers. Once I was buying a jacket that I really liked because it had interesting, ragged and strewn hem lines. Noralea suggested that I should get a jacket with properly trimmed and tidy hem lines, something only an attentive and doting mother would suggest, and something I truly appreciated even as I rejected the advice, like any rebellious son would. I feel this loss deeply and truly.

She warned us – people have told her she can be tough, and this Yoga on the Ball workshop was no exception. From starting small, sitting in tadasana with eyes closed, to incorporating joyful movement by bouncing and marching on the ball, to chaturanga pushups and dolphin pikes, there was no time when you couldn’t be fully present. I loved Noralea’s use of the word “fun.” Noralea was such a sweet teacher, and she was amazing in her ability to motivate and guide her students. If you had told me that she would be pass away following a shoulder injury within three weeks of that workshop, I would have said you were crazy. ~ DIANE PATTON,

VICKI CHRISTIAN, TEACHER & FAIRFAX STUDIO MANAGER

~ AMIR TAHAMI, OWNER, SUN & MOON YOGA

200-HR RYT, DHARMA PROGRAM STUDENT

Noralea was tasked with observing and critiquing one of the two free classes we had to teach for Sun & Moon teacher training way back when. I was crazy-nervous and certain I’d muffed it. She could not have been more kind or encouraging to this freshly minted, nervous teacher! ~ ANNE JABLONSKI, TEACHER

When I think of Noralea, I picture her warm smile, hear her infectious laugh, and feel her big hugs. I always admired her openness and her friendliness towards everyone. She was a steady supporter of the Virginia yoga community. I will miss her tremendously. ~ SUSAN VAN NUYS,

Remembering Noralea

HEALTH ADVANTAGE YOGA CENTER my teacher ♡ my role model ♡ my friend ~ Cardie Macdonald, SMYS Staff

Noralea’s positive spirit brightened each class with expertise and unique challenges. If you ever needed help with an injury or tight spot she was quick to offer suggestions that always worked. She was adored by our small class. ~ Nina Breen, Student

I have such fond memories of Noralea helping to host me in my earliest visits to Sun & Moon, taking such good care of my needs. I also recall sweetly the Italy retreat that she participated in, and how she contributed so much to our wonderful group in Tuscany ~ BAXTER BELL, VISITING MASTER TEACHER

I am the WE on Wednesday mornings. It was such a pleasure to see Noralea. She always had a hug or a smile when she came in. I will really miss her! ~ JOANNE BEYER, WORK EXCHANGER To know Noralea was to have your life irreversibly changed. In her adaptive class, she gave me strength, inspiration and love. Her love of life and her family was without limits. Her steadfast belief in the encompassing sprit that surrounds us allowed me to love my imperfections, grasp all the life has to offer and understand that although she is gone, she will live forever in our memories. She is my heart and I will miss her every day. ~ JOANNE MCKINNEY, STUDENT

Maya Angelou said, “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” So palpable here now is that Noralea made me feel exquisitely special every time I was with her. Her love wisely held us. ~ ALEX LEVIN, TEACHER, TEACHER TRAINING DIRECTOR

John O’Donahue’s words in “On the Death of the Beloved” are more eloquent than anything I can possibly express, and so appropriate because Noralea graced the Fairfax studio every spring with gorgeous blooms from her garden. ~ CAROLE RODERO, RETIRED TEACHER

Whatever enfolded in your gaze Quickened in the joy of its being; You placed smiles life flowers On the altar of the heart. Your mind always sparkled With the wonder of things. We'd often been in class together and learned from each other. Just a few weeks ago Noralea was teaching her “ball” workshop…I didn’t make it to the workshop but thought I could still drop in on her class. Turns out there's not going to be another chance. ~ ASYA HAIKIN, SMYS TEACHER

My heart is heavy still from the knowing that I will never roll on the ball, sing in her class about auras, plan to meet for a movie and a meal, cover each other's yoga classes or chat about our lives and our loves. Always with a light that beamed from deep within, she held herself in the world like a dancer of love. Yesterday in the bathtub it hit me again – that I will never see her again – I started to speak to her out loud. In that moment I realized that I can still tell her how much I miss her and how she is loved. And she can hear me. ~ SUSIE CRATE, TEACHER

I met Noralea twelve years ago as a student and volunteer. She babysat my puppy for a month in 2010; shortly after that, I went with her to get her own new puppy. We pursued many shared interests, including basket-making, lifetime learning institute, gardening, and traveling. Such a wonderful friend. ~ SUSAN ALEXANDER, STUDENT

Even if you hadn’t seen her in over a year or maybe just met a few times, Noralea made you feel important and loved. Always tender, nurturing and warm. She embodied the feminine spirit at its finest. ~ CHRISTIE ZEPEDA, TEACHER May the joy and peace of her beautiful, bright light shine on us all. She will forever remain in our hearts! Sent with loving memories of a strong and amazing yogini. ~ CAROL STEHL, TEACHER I’ve known Noralea forever. She was really good at her job and made yoga fun. I am going to miss her peaceful soul but I know wherever she is now, she will be having a good time. ~ BRIAN QUIGLEY, STUDENT 3

ARLINGTON STUDIO – SPRING 2018 (13 WEEKS) TUESDAY APRIL 3 - MONDAY JULY 2 (closed July 3&4, open for summer July 5)

ARLINGTON STUDIO 3811 Lee Highway Arlington, VA 22207 703.525.9642 (YOGA) sunandmoonstudio.com facebook.com/ sunandmoonyogastudio on twitter @sunandmoonstudio

We now offer THREE WAYS to learn and practice yoga at Sun & Moon: 1. FULL QUARTER REGISTRATION $208 for spring quarter weekly class (first three weeks are pro-ratable @$16/class, seniors take $10 off); after the third week, see below for flex passes; add extra classes anytime for $18/class)

2. FLEX PASSES good for six months to attend any class; 10 classes @$180; 6 classes @$120; 1 class @$22

3. BLISS PASS unlimited yoga @$135/month

First Class Free Your first visit for a class at Sun & Moon is free. Come in, introduce yourself, and try out any class – our treat. No reservation necessary. Valid ONE time to students who have never before attended a class at Sun & Moon. This offer does not apply to the Morning Mysore program with Tova Steiner.

MORNING MYSORE/ASHTANGA YOGA A set series of postures taught one-onone to each student. Arrive on your own schedule and receive customized attention as you develop independence in your practice. 6:00 to 9:00 a.m. weekdays 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. Sundays Email tova@sunandmoonstudio.com

Day/Time MONDAY 9:30am-10:45am 10:00am-11:30am

Class

Instructor

Starts

Studio

Core Awareness Level 2

Asya Haikin Gayle Fleming

4/9 4/9

A B

11:00am-12:15pm 12:15pm-1:30pm 12:30pm-1:30pm 4:00pm-5:15pm 5:00pm-6:00pm 6:15pm-7:45pm 6:30pm-7:45pm 8:00pm-9:15pm 8:00pm-9:30pm

Gentle/Level 1 Meditation (donations only) Chinese Yoga (Tai Chi/Qi Gong) Level 1 Level 2 Yoga for You & the Kids (ages 10 & up) Level 1 Ashtanga

Asya Haikin Jackie Shaffer Cynthia Maltenfort Karin Caffi Jennifer Eubank Amir Jennifer Eubank Amir John Sherburne

4/9 4/9 4/9 4/9 4/9 4/9 4/9 4/9

A B A A B A B A B

Level 1 Level 2 Feldenkrais Level 3 Bones & Balance Level 1 Level 2 Intro to Yoga (6 week course = $96)

Jackie Shaffer Annie Moyer Madeline Helbraun Annie Moyer Carole Toulousy-Michel Christie Zepeda Jackie Shaffer Suzanne Romness

4/3 4/3 4/3 4/3 4/3 4/3 4/3 4/3

B A B A B B A B

6:15pm-7:45pm 6:30pm-7:30pm 7:45pm-9:00pm 8:00pm-9:15pm WEDNESDAY 7:00am-8:00am 9:30am-11:00am 9:30am-11:00am 11:15am-12:30pm

Level 2 Yoga for Teen Boys Vinyasa Level 1

Karin Caffi Mike Ricker Jenn Seiff Heidi Panetta

4/3 4/3 4/3 4/3

A C B A

All Levels **NEW TIME, NEW TEACHER Level 2 All Levels Level 1

Gayle Fleming Jackie Shaffer Andrea Kiss Jackie Shaffer

4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4

A A B A

11:30pm-12:30pm 12:45pm-1:30pm 4:30pm-6:00pm 5:00pm-6:15pm 6:15pm-7:45pm 6:30pm-7:45pm 8:00pm-9:15pm 8:00pm-9:30pm

Yoga for You & the Baby Meditation (donations only) Level 2 Yin Yoga Level 2/3 Level 1 Level 1 Vinyasa **NEW CLASS!

Dana Cook Jackie Shaffer Annie Moyer Alex Levin Annie Moyer Andrea Kiss Rebecca M./Roger P. Mike Ricker

4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4

B A A B A B A B

THURSDAY 10:30am-11:45am 10:30am-12:00pm 12:00pm-1:15pm 4:30pm-5:15pm 5:30pm-6:30pm 6:15pm-7:30pm 6:30pm-7:45pm 7:45pm-9:15pm

Level 1/2 Meditative Movement Yoga for Arthritis Kids Yoga (grades K-2) Tweens Yoga (grades 3-6) Level 1 Vinyasa **NEW TIME Integral Yoga

Annie Moyer Alex Levin Rachel Waldstein Jennifer Eubank Jennifer Eubank Carol Stehl Alex Ali Debbie Sheetz

4/5 4/5 4/5 4/5 4/5 4/5 4/5 4/5

A B A A C B A B

8:00pm-9:15pm FRIDAY 9:30am-10:45am 11:00am-11:45am 10:15am-11:45am 12:00pm-12:45pm 4:30pm-5:45pm 5:00pm-6:00pm

Prenatal

Sylvia Cacciato

4/5

Level 1 Yoga for You & the Crawlers/Tots Level 2 Meditation (donations only) Gentle

Andrea Kiss Dana Cook Jackie Shaffer Jackie Shaffer Lisa Gunther Sylvia Cacciato

4/6 4/6 4/6

monthly

B B A A B A

6:30pm-8:00pm SATURDAY 8:15am-9:15am 9:15am-10:30am 9:30am-10:30am 10:45am-12:15pm 10:45am-12:15pm SUNDAY 9:00am-10:30am

All Levels

Alfia Khaibullina

4/6

Mat Pilates 1/2 Level 1 Mat Pilates 1 Level 2 Vinyasa All Levels

Nirinjan Devi Amir Nirinjan Devi Amir Kristin Heinz

4/7 4/7 4/7 4/7 4/7

B A B A B

All Levels

Enid Kassner

4/8

10:45am-12:00pm 11:00am-12:30pm 4:30pm-5:30pm 5:00pm-6:00pm 6:30pm-7:30pm

Level 1 Level 2 Prenatal Restorative Yoga Meditation (donations only)

Enid Kassner Anne Jablonski Barbara Feer Nancy Carter Elizabeth Sammis

4/8 4/8 4/8 4/8

B A A B A

TUESDAY 10:00am-11:15am 10:15am-11:45am 11:30am-12:30pm 12:00pm-1:30pm 3:00pm-4:30pm 4:45pm-6:00pm 4:30pm-6:00pm 6:15pm-7:30pm

Middle/High Schoolers (9 weeks = $144; no class 5/28, 6/18, 6/25, 7/2)

Family Yoga Fun

(monthly: check events page)

ongoing

4/6

ongoing

While this schedule is current as of printing, there may be changes. Please check our website at sunandmoonstudio.com for the most up-to-date information.

FAIRFAX STUDIO – SPRING 2018 (13 WEEKS) TUESDAY APRIL 3 - MONDAY JULY 2 (closed July 3&4, open for summer July 5) Day/Time

Class

Instructor

MONDAY 10:15am-11:45am

All Levels

Carol Confino

11:00am-12:15pm

Mat Pilates 1/2

Anna Mikheeva

12:00pm-1:15pm

Gentle/Level 1

4:45pm-6:15pm

Starts

Studio

FAIRFAX STUDIO

4/9

9998 Main Street

4/9

Carol Confino

4/9

Fairfax, VA 22031

Level 1/2

Melinda Hofstetter

4/9

5:00pm-5:45pm

Kids (9 weeks = $144; no class 5/28, 6/18, 6/25, 7/2)

Annie Welsh

4/9

sunandmoonstudio.com

6:00pm-7:30pm

Level 3

Vicki Christian

4/9

7:00pm-8:30pm

All Levels **NEW TIME, NEW TEACHER

Michelle Kunz

4/9

8:00pm-9:15pm

Level 1 **NEW TIME, NEW TEACHER

Maureen Vasquez

4/9

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TUESDAY 7:00am-8:00am

All Levels

Cynthia Lim

4/3

8:30am-9:30am

Chinese Yoga (Tai Chi/Qi Gong)

Cynthia Maltenfort

4/3

10:00am-11:30am

Level 2

Cynthia Lim

4/3

10:15am-11:30am

Level 1

Deb Hertz

4/3

11:45am-1:15pm

Adaptive Yoga

Cynthia Lim

4/3

6:00pm-7:15pm

Level 1

Terry Strayer

4/3

6:15pm-7:45pm

Yoga for Healthy Aging

Rixie Dennison

4/3

7:30pm-8:45pm

All Levels

Terry Strayer

4/3

8:00pm-9:00pm

Vinyasa

Stephanie Crews

4/3

WEDNESDAY 9:00am-10:30am

Level 2

Cynthia Maltenfort

4/4

10:45am-12:00pm

Level 1

Cynthia Maltenfort

4/4

5:00pm-6:00pm

Vinyasa

Annie Welsh

4/4

6:15pm-7:45pm

Level 2

Carol Confino

4/4

6:00pm-7:30pm

Level 3/4

Pat Pao

4/4

7:45pm-8:45pm

Chinese Yoga (Tai Chi/Qi Gong)

Cynthia Maltenfort

4/4

8:00pm-9:15pm

Level 1

Carol Confino

4/4

7:00am-8:00am

All Levels

Cynthia Lim

4/5

9:15am-10:30am

Level 1

Vicki Christian

4/5

10:45am-12:15pm

Bones & Balance

Carole Toulousy-Michel

4/5

10:45am-12:15pm

Level 2

Carol Confino

4/5

6:15pm-7:30pm

Level 1

Natalia Garcia-Valencia

4/5

6:30pm-7:45pm

Prenatal

Melinda Hofstetter

4/5

7:45pm-9:00pm

Core Awareness

Michelle Kunz

4/5

8:00pm-9:30pm

All Levels

Sandra Jenkins Clark

4/5

FRIDAY 10:00am-11:15am

Level 1 **NEW CLASS, NEW TEACHER

Nathalie Cadilhac-Duffy

4/6

10:15am-11:45am

Level 2/3

Vicki Christian

4/6

12:00pm-1:15pm

Level 2

Vicki Christian

4/6

12:00pm-1:15pm

Level 1

Deb Hertz

4/6

6:00pm-7:15pm

Yoga for Healthy Aging

Rixie Dennison

4/6

7:30pm-8:30pm

Meditation

Annie Welsh

4/6

SATURDAY 9:00am-10:30am

Level 2/3

Cynthia Lim

4/7

9:15am-10:30am

Level 1

Dena Jensen

4/7

10:45am-12:15pm

Yoga for You & the Kids (ages 10 & up) **NEW CLASS Jennifer Eubank

4/7

10:45am-12:15pm

Level 2/3

Dena Jensen

4/7

9:15am-10:30am

Gentle/Level 1

Carol Confino

4/8

10:00am-11:30am

Level 2

Gayle Fleming

4/8

10:45am-12:15pm

All Levels

4/8

3:00pm-4:00pm

Family Yoga Fun

4:30pm-5:30pm

THURSDAY

SUNDAY

Anna Mikheeva Annie Welsh

monthly

Middle/High Schoolers

Annie Welsh

4/8

5:00pm-6:15pm

Prenatal

Diane Patton

4/8

6:00pm-7:30pm

All Levels

Lisa Wingate

4/8

7:00pm-8:00pm

Meditation

Jon Waterman

ongoing

(monthly: check events page)

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2. FLEX PASSES good for six months to attend any class; 10 classes @$180; 6 classes @$120; 1 class @$22

3. BLISS PASS unlimited yoga @$135/month

First Class Free Your first visit for a class at Sun & Moon is free. Come in, introduce yourself, and try out any class – our treat. No reservation necessary.

Sun & Moon Yoga Studio is among the country’s premier schools for the study and practice of yoga. We’ve shared the brilliance of yoga with many thousands of students since 1995. We embrace a holistic approach to this ancient system of health and healing, offering our cherished students a well-rounded yoga education and practice to help them feel better inside and out. Our philosophy is based on an eclectic blend of hatha yoga traditions with instructors who share a strong passion for teaching and a commitment to giving students a nurturing home for exploring the art and science of yoga.

While this schedule is current as of printing, there may be changes. Please check our website at sunandmoonstudio.com for the most up-to-date information.

June

May

April

Spring Events, Workshops and Trainings At-a-Glance

Fri Apr 6 - Sun Apr 8

Variable

Fri Apr 6

5:00p - 6:00p Family Yoga Fun w/Sylvia Cacciato

Radiant Well-Being: Welcoming Gernot Huber

Arl

Sun Apr 8

3:00p - 4:00p Family Yoga Fun w/Annie Welsh

Ffx

Mon Apr 9

9:00a - 4:00p Kids Yoga Mini-Camp: Teacher Workday/Parent Relief w/Jennifer Eubank

Arl

Fri Apr 20

6:30p - 8:30p Yoga Nidra: Five Layers of Being w/Debbie Sheetz

Arl

Sat Apr 21

1:00p - 3:30p Yoga for 12-Step Recovery w/Rixie Dennison

Ffx

Afternoon Immersion: Teaching the Private Session: Keen Observation, Caring Relationship, Skillful Response (for Dharma Program and interested 200-hour RYTs)

Arl

Sun Apr 22

11:45a - 4:45p

Ffx

Fri Apr 27

5:30p - 7:30p Cultivating Common Ground: A Community Dialogue w/Alex Levin & Aimee Hill, Dialogue Facilitator

Arl

Sat Apr 28

1:30p - 3:30p Yoga Therapy with Amir for the Neck and Shoulders

Arl

Sun Apr 29

2:00p - 4:00p Introduction to Meditation w/Debbie Sheetz

Arl

Fri May 4

5:00p - 6:00p Family Yoga Fun w/Sylvia Cacciato

Arl

Fri May 4

6:30p - 8:30p Partner Thai Yoga Massage w/Annie & Amir

Arl

Sat May 5

2:00p - 4:00p Got 15 Minutes? Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a Home Practice for That w/Gayle Fleming

Arl

Sat May 5

4:00p - 5:00p Yoga for Good: Donations only class to benefit the Special Education PTAs of Fairfax and Arlington

Ffx /Arl

Sun May 6

3:00p - 4:00p Family Yoga Fun w/Annie Welsh

Ffx

Fri May 11 - Sun May 13

Variable

The Heart of Action: Welcoming Kira Sloane

Arl

Sun May 13

4:00p - 5:00p

Mother/Daughter Yoga for Good to Benefit Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America w/Annie, Jessie & Ilana Moyer

Arl

Sat May 19

1:30p - 3:30p Rest Deeply: Restorative Yoga with Amir

Arl

Sun May 20

2:00p - 4:00p Beyond Getting Lucky: Yoga for Fertility w/Diane Patton

Ffx

Fri June 1

5:00p - 6:00p Family Yoga Fun w/Sylvia Cacciato

Arl

Sat June 2

10:00a - 11:00a In-Depth Sneak Peek: Sun & Moon 200-hour Teacher Training Program Info Session w/Alex & Annie

Arl

Sun June 3

2:00p - 4:00p 12 Poses in 12 minutes for Better Bones w/Jayne Shontell

Ffx

Sun June 3

3:00p - 4:00p Family Yoga Fun w/Annie Welsh

Ffx

Sat June 9

2:00p - 4:00p The Dragon Flow: A Yin Yang Practice w/Lisa Gunther & Jennifer Eubank

Arl

Sat June 16

1:30p - 3:00p FREE COMMUNITY CLASS presented by the In-Depth Foundations 200-hr Graduates of 2017-18

Arl

Mon June 18 - Thurs June 21 1:00p - 4:00p Yoga Camp for Kids w/Annie Welsh

Ffx

Mon June 25 - Fri June 29

9:00a - 4:00p Yoga Camp for Kids w/Jennifer Eubank

Arl

Fri June 29

6:30p - 9:00p An Evening of Energy Medicine w/Alex & Jackie

Arl

Sat June 30

1:00p - 5:00p An Afternoon of Silence w/Alex & Jackie

Arl

General Information & Fees Welcome to Sun & Moon Yoga We are a classic school of hatha yoga, with weekly classes structured to provide a well-rounded curriculum over an entire quarter. Regular practice and connection to your yoga community form the cornerstone of Sun & Moon’s unique yoga environment, which has shared the brilliance of yoga with many thousands of students since 1995. We keep our studios at a moderately comfortable room temperature, and provide careful instruction that favors safety and deep attention. We welcome beginners and new students at any time, and your first class is free. WE NOW OFFER THREE WAYS TO YOGA AT SUN & MOON FULL QUARTER REGISTRATION Our classic “yoga school” option, we recommend this for those seeking to learn and study on a consistent basis with a primary teacher. This option provides excellent yoga education with a continuity of instruction and practice. Depending on the season, the length of the quarter varies. Missed classes may be made up in any other class on the current schedule, before or after your absence. All make-ups must be taken during the quarter for which you are registered and may not be carried forward. • $208 for 2018 spring quarter • The first three weeks are pro-ratable @$16/class; seniors age 60 and up take $10 off • After the third week, see below for flex passes • Add extra drop-ins anytime @$18/class

FLEX PASSES If you travel or your schedule is entirely unpredictable and it’s tough to commit to the entire quarter, or you like to mix up your experience and your teachers, we’re entirely flexible. These passes are good for six months for any class at any time. • $180 for ten • $120 for six • $22 for a single class drop-in

BLISS PASS For the yogis who want regular and frequent practice two or more times per week, and love coming to the many different class styles with our diverse teaching staff. Hassle-free enrollment – just sign up for monthly auto-renew to your credit card on our secure site, and show up whenever you like. • $135/month

YOGA ETIQUETTE AND WHAT TO WEAR Wear something comfy that’s not too loose and not too tight, and layer for temperature comfort. We practice barefoot and keep our floors clean; leave your shoes in the cubbies before entering the yoga rooms. Changing rooms are available. Avoid perfume/ cologne or noisy jewelry. If you’re late to class, enter quietly and wait for centering to conclude before setting up props. Inform the teacher in advance if you need to leave early, and do not leave during final relaxation. Take your valuables into the room with you or secure them in your car. Cell phones should be silent and out of sight. Sun & Moon provides mats and other yoga props free of charge, as well as cleaning supplies if necessary. Those who are concerned about the hygiene of props are encouraged to bring their own. Sun & Moon reserves the right to dismiss (with or without a refund) any student who disrupts the harmony of the class or studio.

EMERGENCY CLOSINGS Classes cancelled due to inclement weather or other emergency will not be re-scheduled. Registered students may make up missed classes in any other class during the quarter. During severe weather conditions or other emergencies, we will post all cancellations on the studio website and on the outgoing voicemail at 703.525.9642 up to one hour before the start time of the next class.

REFUND AND CREDIT POLICIES AND TERMS Quarterly registered students: Please use discretion when requesting refunds or credits, as our teachers are compensated for your registration up front, and we offer a liberal make-up policy for missed classes. No refunds or credits are issued after the quarter has concluded; exceptions granted only for documented illness or injury. Refund and credit requests must be made via our online request form found at sunandmoonstudio.com/policiesand-fees. Refunds for classes will incur a $20 administrative fee. Refunds may be made by check (may take up to three weeks to process) or online to your credit card (may take up to one week to process). Studio credit will be applied to your online account, is valid for one year from the date issued and incurs no administrative fee. Studio credit applies to classes and workshops only, and cannot be redeemed for cash, merchandise, or a future refund. We do not issue refunds or studio credits for fewer than three classes. Flex Passes are good for six months from purchase; no refunds on Flex Passes; extensions granted only with management approval in cases of documented illness or injury. Bliss Passes issued via monthly auto-renew to the student’s credit card through our secure online payment processing system; student’s credit card information is never stored in any Sun & Moon database; Bliss Pass is not tied to actual attendance and no retroactive refunds will be made; non-transferrable; cancel anytime with no fee (allow one week before next billing cycle); expired credit card yields a $10 administrative fee; initiating a monthly bliss pass acknowledges a reduced class schedule during major holiday periods; no partial months.

Looking for the registration form? No need! We’re shifting our paperwork to web-work. Register online at www.sunandmoonstudio.com. If you dislike web-based commerce, feel free to call us by telephone or stop by in person and we’ll take care of it for you, no problem.

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YOGA THERAPY WITH AMIR • For the Neck & Shoulders, April 28 • Restoratives, May 19

VISITING MASTER TEACHERS • Gernot Huber, April 6 - 8 Radiant Well-Being • Kira Sloane, May 11 - 13 The Heart of Action

YOGA FOR 12-STEP RECOVERY • with Rixie, Sat April 21

TEACHER TRAINING SNEAK PEEK • with Alex & Annie, Sat June 2

FOR THE KIDS and FAMILY

FOR THE COMMUNITY

• Yoga Camp for Kids Mon June 18 - Thurs June 21 (Ffx half day 1p - 4p) Mon June 25 - Fri June 29 (Arl full day, 9a - 4p)

• Yoga for Good to benefit the Special Education PTAs of Fairfax and Arlington, Sat May 5, 4p, Arl & Ffx

• Do Good, Be Good: Yoga Karma Camp for Teens Mon July 9 - Thurs July 12, 1p - 4p (Ffx and Arl)

• Mother/Daughter Yoga for Good on Mother’s Day to benefit Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, with Annie, Jessie & Ilana Moyer, Sun May 13, 4p, Arl

• Bring the kids to class! Yoga for You & The Kids: designated classes recommended for families ages 10 & up Saturdays (Ffx) 10:45a, Mondays (Arl) 6:30p

• Cultivating Common Ground: Community Dialogue, with Alex Levin and Dialogue Facilitator Aimee Hill, Fri April 27, 5:30p, Arl

• Monthly Family Yoga Fun Fridays 5p (Arl) & Sundays 3p (Ffx) Check events schedule for dates.

• Free Community Class presented by the In-Depth Foundations 2017-18 teacher training graduates Sat June 16, 1:30p, Arl

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