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Yoga as a Living Flow - begins Sept 25th!

Awaken, empower, balance, and renew your life force!  Each session includes topics, tools, group discussion, meditation and movement practices to support your exploration of yoga as a living flow.

Intro to Prana Flow ® Yoga. with Carolyn Butcher
Sat 9/25/2010   From 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
 

What makes a Prana Flow ® Yoga practice different from other vinyasa flows?  Prana Flow ® Yoga is an energetic, full-spectrum approach to embodying the flow of yoga cultivated by Shiva Rea and the Global Vinyasa Collective of Teachers. Students of all levels are empowered to experience prana (life force) as the navigating source of yoga practice and vital living.  In this workshop you will receive an introduction to the ritual wave of a prana flow class including a review of movements of prana, key kramas (actions) of poses, three part vinyasa, mandala namaskars and creative wave sequencing.  Be prepared to move, sweat, and experience a dynamic yoga flow.

Ignite Your Sva Shakti. with Carolyn Butcher
Sat 10/9/2010   From 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Turn away from the busy-ness and tune in to your inner teacher.  Sva Shakti (energy of the essential Self) is honest, authentic, empowered, and creative. Create space to explore what is emerging for you and desiring expression in the world right now.  In this workshop you will learn to tend the inner flame by designing a 30-day sadhana to support you in committing to your yoga practice both on and off the mat.  Be prepared to reflect, write, move and experience dynamic yoga flows to express the quality of your change focus.

Explore Your Sva Dharma. with Carolyn Butcher
Sat 10/30/2010   From 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Exploring your Sva Dharma (sva - essential Self; dharma - inherent purpose) involves a deep investigation of your essence, core values, and saying Yes! to what matters to enhance your evolutionary life flow.  In this workshop you will learn to inquire into your true nature and deeply connect with your life’s purpose through the practices of peer coaching, journaling, movement, meditation, and use of the “vision and values explorer” tool.  Be prepared to reflect, write, move and design action to more fully express who you are in the world.

Intro to Ayurveda. with Carolyn Butcher
Sat 12/4/2010   From 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Ayurveda (knowledge of life) is an ancient system of healing that dates back 5,000 years and offers practices and principles for optimal health.  In this workshop you will learn about the history, roots and evolution of ayurveda, tridoshic theory and doshic type, the link to yoga, daily routines (dinacharya) and seasonal rituals to bring balance and renewal into your experience of daily life.  Take time this afternoon to tune into nature’s intelligence, your true nature, and your body’s needs to fully understand and implement ways you can live more fully according to your unique life flow.

All sessions will be held at The Yoga Fusion Studio - 4609 Willow Lane, Chevy Chase, MD 20815. 

Cost: $20-38 per class or $120 for all four. **Take one or all modules and learn to integrate yoga as a living flow.
 
To Register:
Phone: 301.656.8937
Email:
On-line scheduler: Workshops at TYFS

Meet Your Instructor:
Carolyn Butcher found yoga as an evolutionary way to build strength, increase flexibility, reduce stress, and create healthy life balance. She is a certified and registered yoga teacher (RYT) and is continuing studies with master vinyasa flow teacher, Shiva Rea and the Global Vinyasa Collective of Teachers toward completion of her 500 hr certification in Prana Flow ® Yoga.  Carolyn holds a BA in Psychology, MS in Leadership, and is a certified and accredited coach focusing on transformation, career and life transitions, self-discovery, and leadership development from within.  Carolyn’s hope for her clients is that they have fun, play, grow, and learn to integrate this practice of yoga as a living flow to experience greater balance, peace, and presence in everyday life.

Transform With Us - this Fall!

THIS FALL…
Yoga Saturdays at The Yoga Fusion Studio!

Lead From Within! Self-Discovery Workshops with Carolyn at Flow Yoga Center!

Transform, Heal, & Discover with Dr. Marie Rodriquez at lil omm!

Yoga as a Living Flow Series at The Yoga Fusion Studio!

Dear Friends, We hope you can join us this fall to explore, transform & discover!  To your radiance! 

Our Highest Regards, Carolyn, Dr. Marie Rodriguez, the community at The Yoga Fusion Studio, Flow Yoga Center & lil omm

September
Saturdays - 10-11:30AM Prana Flow Yoga at The Yoga Fusion Studio (TYFS)
Sunday 9.12 - 1-3PM Lead from Within: Explore the Inner Life! at Flow
Saturday 9.18 - 1-3PM An Invitation to Rest: Restorative Yoga at TYFS
Saturday 9.25 - 1-3PM Intro to Vinyasa Flow Yoga at TYFS

October
Saturdays - 10-11:30AM Prana Flow Yoga at The Yoga Fusion Studio (TYFS)
Sunday 10.3 - 1-3PM Get Grounded with Carolyn & Dr. Marie Rodriguez at lil omm
Saturday 10.9 - 1-3PM Ignite Your Sva Shakti at TYFS
Sunday 10.10 - 1-3PM Lead from Within: Find Your Flow! at Flow
Saturday 10.30 - 1-3PM Explore Your Sva Dharma at TYFS
Sunday 10.31 - 1-3PM Open Your Heart with Carolyn & Dr. Marie Rodriguez at lil omm

November
Saturdays - 10-11:30AM Prana Flow Yoga at The Yoga Fusion Studio
Saturday 11.6 - 1:30-3:30PM Lead from Within: The Hero’s Journey! at Flow
Sunday 11.7 - 1-3PM The Sky’s the Limit with Carolyn & Dr. Marie Rodriguez at lil omm

To Register:
Yoga Saturdays - Classes at TYFS
Self-Discovery Workshops with Carolyn - Workshop, Series & Events at Flow
Personal Transformation Workshops with Carolyn & Dr. Marie Rodriquez - Workshops & Events at lil omm
Yoga as a Living Flow - Workshops at TYFS

(Photo: Fire spinning at onecommonunity.org Rejuvenation Retreat ‘10)

Transform. Identify and Heal Patterns. Discover Your Essential Self.

Join executive coach Carolyn Butcher and Dr. Marie Rodriguez for this series of personal transformation workshops devoted to getting you grounded, opening your heart, and clarifying your vision. 

Each session includes practical tools and clues to look within, identify what limits you, re-direct your energy and attention, and apply balancing strategies for living from your heart’s desires and unique purpose.

Get Grounded. with Carolyn Butcher and Dr. Marie Rodriguez
Sun 10/3/2010   From 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

In our fast paced world, we often live from the ‘shoulders up’ - not feeling fully connected with our daily experience. Anxiety, memory, sleep issues are common complaints from this way of being, while a desire to be more grounded, fully present and connected to day-to-day experience are common wishes. In this session, you will learn to identify your ideal routine and flow, create balance in the body, ground and balance yourself to effectively manage stress and overcome ego challenges and self-sabotaging behaviors. Visualization, meditation, discussion and gentle movement exercises will be offered to support you in this practice of grounding and discovery.

Open Your Heart. with Carolyn Butcher and Dr. Marie Rodriguez
Sun 10/31/2010   From 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

A lifetime of sensitivity to life’s challenges, disappointments, and stress can teach us to shield our hearts for protection. We end up limiting ourselves from fully experiencing the richness that life has to offer and the beauty within. Create the space needed to turn away from the busy-ness, tune into your heart, and learn how self-love is the foundation for receiving balance, peace, and success on all levels. In this session, you will learn energetic and meditative exercises to transform limiting beliefs and inherited familial patterns as well as use inquiry, reflection, and movement exercises to open and re-connect to your heart.

The Sky’s the Limit. with Carolyn Butcher and Dr. Marie Rodriguez
Sun 11/7/2010   From 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Once you are fully committed and walking your life’s journey with an open heart, it is time to create possibilities and bring your brightest vision into being. In this session, you will learn to fully let go of self-limiting beliefs and step into and surrender to pure potential. Through the technique of visioning and tapping into the power of your subconscious, you will learn to draw on your creative potential and the support that is always available to you. You will learn to work with tools such as dream boarding and shamanic journeying for embodying and manifesting your dreams and gaining access to your highest self.

All sessions will be held at lil omm yoga - 4830 V Street, NW, Washington, DC 20007
Cost: $45 per class or $120 for all three

To Register:
Phone: 202.248.6304
Email:

Meet Your Facilitators:
Dr. Marie Rodriguez is a licensed Naturopathic Physician who treats the whole person. She skillfully weaves the best of evidence-based medical diagnosis with an eclectic medicine bag. She uses nutritional counseling, herbal medicine, homeopathy, and energy medicine to compassionately facilitate individuals in reaching their fullest potential. http://www.drmarierodriguez.com

Carolyn Butcher is a certified and credentialed coach and yoga instructor who creates a confidential and supportive space for her clients to explore, discover, and give voice to career hopes and life dreams. Carolyn views coaching and yoga as complementary practices for strengthening and bearing witness to what fulfills and keeps us feeling balanced, centered, and open to all that life has to offer us. http://www.carolynbutcher.com

(Photo credit: Jenny Oh)

Teaching Saturdays 10AM Yoga

Join Carolyn Saturdays 10:00-11:30AM at The Yoga Fusion Studio in Chevy Chase MD for a dynamic and evolutionary yoga flow class. 

Class Description:
This 1.5 hour class will be taught in the Prana Flow ® Yoga style.  Prana Flow ® Yoga is an energetic, creative, full-spectrum approach to embodying the flow of yoga cultivated by Shiva Rea and the Global Vinyasa Collective of Teachers.  Students of all levels are empowered to experience prana – the universal source of breath, life-energy and conscious intelligence – as the navigating source of yoga practice and vital living.  Experience innovative approaches to vinyasa yoga and the state of flow within the rhythm of class. 

All classes will be held at The Yoga Fusion Studio - 4609 Willow Lane, Chevy Chase, MD 20815. (Special Introductory Offer: $10 for 10 days)
Cost: $18 per class or take advantage of various memberships and save.

To Register:
On-line Scheduler: click here
Phone: 301.656.8937
Email:

Meet Your Instructor:
Carolyn Butcher found yoga as an evolutionary way to build strength, increase flexibility, reduce stress, and create healthy life balance. She is a certified and registered yoga teacher (RYT) and is continuing studies with master vinyasa flow teacher, Shiva Rea and the Global Vinyasa Collective of Teachers toward completion of her 500 hr certification in Prana Flow ® Yoga.  Carolyn holds a BA in Psychology, MS in Leadership, and is a certified and accredited coach focusing on transformation, career and life transitions, self-discovery, and leadership development from within.  Carolyn’s hope for her clients is that they have fun, play, grow, and learn to integrate this practice of yoga as a living flow to experience greater balance, peace, and presence in everyday life.

(Photo: Statue of Hindu God Shiva meditating along the Ganges River in Rishikesh, India)

Summer Reading Club - Final Session Aug 15th!

Yoga and Poetry. with Carolyn Butcher
Sun 8/15/2010   From 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

During this workshop we will explore the intersection of poetry and yoga. Yoga as a living flow and poetry as the language of the soul.  You are welcome to bring one of your favorite poems - an original or by your favorite poet.  We will recite and reflect on works to fuel discussions about life’s flow, courageous conversations, and steps we can take to live fully and lead from the heart.

Additionally, our summer reading series has a focus - Service!  We have chosen Citizen Effect as our charity of choice. All class fees ($10 minimum donation) will in turn be donated to Citizen Effect to serve communities in need.

To learn more, visit Citizen Effect at http://www.citizeneffect.org/

To enroll, visit Lil Omm at http://www.lilomm.com/
Email: or Call: 202.248.6304

A Journey of Self Discovery -  begins Sept 12th!

Lead from Within! Embark on Your Journey of Self-Discovery with a Guide!

This series of master classes is designed to introduce you to the leadership awareness practice of inquiry and self-knowledge (that’s Svadhyaya in Sanskrit) through the experience of questioning, writing, peer coaching, and experiential exercises.


You can take one or all modules to better understand your core values, passions, purpose, and personal leadership style.  This course will help you affect change, gain insight, grow and transform.  Cost: $35 per class or $245 for entire series.

Sun 9.12 - Explore the Inner Life
Sun 10.10 - Find Your Flow
Sat 11.6 - The Hero’s Journey
Sun 12.12 - 2010 Reflections
Sun 1.2 - Visioning for 2011 & Beyond
Sun 2.13 - Discover Your Passions
Sun 3.13 - Step into Your Bigger Game

All classes will be held at http://www.flowyogacenter.com
To enroll: http://tinyurl.com/SLA101

Citizen Effect 30-Day Challenge begins July 1st!

The DC yoga community is coming together over one incredible cause, building a foster home for children in South Africa. The goal of this movement is to raise $25,000 to match the funds already contributed by The Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project. The total money raised will support a local NGO in South Africa dedicated to caring for orphans, abandoned and vulnerable children.

How It Works:
1. JOIN
Donate $30 to Citizen Effect and challenge yourself to 30 days of yoga! You will receive a pass to track your practice that can be used at participating studios in the DC area. Sign up by visiting: https://citizeneffect.org/yogachallenge

2. COMMIT
Pledge your fundraising goal!
Sign up at: http://citizeneffect.org/cp_applications/new and complete “I pledge to raise $___ during my 30-Day Yoga Challenge” in the comments box.

3. CONNECT
Ask your friends and family to sponsor your challenge using your Citizen Effect project page! Citizen Effect will provide you with your own fundraising page with information about your project so sponsors can donate online and track your progress.

4. IMPACT
Change the lives of orphaned and abandoned children in South Africa! 100% of funds raised, less credit card fees, will be used to build a foster home in South Africa. To learn more about the children and this project, visit: http://www.citizeneffect.org/projects/yogachallenge

Summer Reading Club begins May 23rd!

Join us this summer at http://www.lilomm.com for our Summer Reading Club!  Come together with like-minded folks to discuss the books on our summer reading list and take part in experiential exercises to deepen the application of the principles and practices in each book. It’s a great way to get more out of your summer reading, enlighten your daily life, and do something good for yourself and others!

Additionally, our summer reading series has a focus - Service!  We have chosen Citizen Effect as our charity of choice.  All class fees will be donated to Citizen Effect to serve communities in need. To learn more, visit Citizen Effect at http://www.citizeneffect.org/

Carolyn Butcher, an experienced facilitator, yoga teacher, and executive coach will lead the sessions. Join us for one or all book discussions throughout the summer.

Your Investment: Book prices range from $3.88 to $16.95 @ Amazon.
Cost: $10 drop in or $40 for entire summer reading series.

SUMMER READING LIST
Sun, May 23 (1-3p) Book: The Power of Less (Author: Leo Babuta)

Sun, June 20 (1-3p) Book: the not so big life (Author: Sarah Susanka)

Sun, July 25 (1-3p) Book: The Happiness Project (Author: Gretchen Rubin)

Sun, Aug 15 (1-3p) Bring Your Favorite Poem (An original or your favorite poet)

To enroll, visit Lil Omm at http://www.lilomm.com/
Email: or Call: 202.248.6304

New Blog Launched

Dear Friends,
As we transition from spring to the arrival of summer, I am excited to share with you some rising new developments in my leadership and transformational coaching practice through communications shared via this blog: Anticipate the Shift and other social media.  It is my hope that from the writing and experience I share here that you receive information, inspiration and insight to support you along your path.  To your radiance!  My Highest Regards, Carolyn