Earlier this year, the UC Berkeley campus erupted in violent protests objecting to the speaking ap-pearances of cultural firebrand Milo Yannopoulis and right wing provocateuse Ann Coulter. Isn’t it ironic that UC Berkeley is attempting to censor speakers whom they find offensive and/or with whom they disagree. This campus was the birthplace of the Free Speech Movement in 1964-65 during my early college years.

Also, uncomfortably close to the realm of censorship is the use of

“safe spaces” and “trigger warn-ings” on many campuses around the country. “Safe spaces”, according to Judith Shulevitch in the New York Times Sunday Review,

March 21, 2015, “are an expression of the convic-tion, increasingly prevalent among college students,

that their schools should keep them from being ‘bom-barded’ by discom-fiting or distressing points of view. Think of the safe space as a live-action version of the better-known trig-ger warning, a notice put on top of a syl-labus or an assigned reading to alert stu-dents to the presence of potentially disturb-

ing material.”

See Namaste, page 2

InsideJohn’s Workshop

Schedule ......................2

Special Events ...............4–5

Class Schedule .............6–7

Teacher Information ......8–9

Studio News .....................9

Course Descriptions .......10

Boutique Information ......10

Fees and Policies ............11

Registration Form ............12

YOGA IN THE IYENGAR TRADITION SINCE 1979 SUMMER 2017 • JULY 10 – SEPTEMBER 10

Namaste

Unity Woods Yoga Center...is one of the best known and most widely re-spected yoga centers in the country. We offer classes for students at all levels in posture (asana) and breathing (pranayama), special courses for tar-geted needs and interests, workshops with some of the world’s finest teachers, and programs covering various aspects of the science and art of yoga.

At Unity Woods, our purpose is to offer uncompro-mising, expert yoga instruction to as broad an au-dience as possible. Our teaching staff is the area’s most experienced, comprised of highly trained, certified instructor s who help guide you to im-proved health, serenity, and expanded awareness.

© 2017 Unity Woods Yoga Center, LLC.4853 Cordell Ave, PH9Bethesda, MD 20814Phone: (301) 656-8992Fax: (301) 656-7792www.unitywoods.com

All of our classes are based on the teachings of B.K.S. Iyengar. Named by Time magazine as "one of the 100 most influential people in the world", Mr. Iyengar was widely regarded as the 20th century's foremost yoga teacher. His approach develops self-awareness through precision in movement and attention to the subtleties of body, breath, mind, and spirit.

NEW DC LOCATION

NEW DROP-IN FEES, Pg.11

HEALTH • SERENITY • AWARENESS

First Class Free for New

StudentsNewcomers to Unity Woods may take their first class free anytime

during the session. Contact us for details.

301-656-8992www.unitywoods.com

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John’s Workshops

Friday-Sunday, July 28-30 Teacher Training: Seeing and

Adjusting Your StudentsOne in a Series of Teacher Trainings at Serendipity

SERENDIPITYBerkeley Springs, WV

Wednesday-Sunday, August 9-13

5-Day Intermediate Intensive Yoga NorthwestBellingham, WA(360) 647-0712;

www.yoganorthwest.com; click on Workshops

Friday-Sunday, August 25-27 Iyengar Yoga Institute of Los

AngelesJohn teaches a weekend

workshop in LA.www.iyila.org

Friday-Sunday, October 6-8BKS Iyengar Yoga Studio of

DallasDallas, TX

John returns to Cowboy Land to teach a weekend workshop for

experienced students.www.dallasiyengaryoga.com

See www.unitywoods.com for details

Friday-Sunday, October 20-22 Teacher Training: Topic TBA

One in a Series of Teacher Trainings at Serendipity

SERENDIPITYBerkeley Springs, WV

Namaste (continued)

I thought that colleges and universities existed to expand the horizons of their students and ex-pose them to previously unfamiliar, even exotic ideas, which inevitably involve confrontation with “disturbing material” and “discomfiting points of view”. And although many universi-ties are now really job training schools, I thought that one of their jobs was to prepare students for the challenges and vicissitudes with which life invariably presents us.

I wonder how these students who protest “dis-tressing points of view” and who need to be warned that “potentially disturbing material” lies ahead became so fragile? (fragile: easily broken or destroyed; constitutionally delicate

- Merriam-Webster online dictionary. All subse-quent quoted definitions in this piece are from this source.). Helicopter parents? Social media? Enabling educational institutions? Nanny state government?

This may look like it’s going to be another politi-cally oriented piece following on the heels of the spring newsletter’s discussion of satya, post-truth society, and alternative facts, and while it would be interesting to explore the issues surrounding academic censorship and shifting cultural norms, I’m actually going to steer clear of them. Instead, the campus turmoil at Berkeley prompted me to ponder questions about sensi-tivity and fragility and how they relate to yoga.

In the first class of a new Level I session, I talk for about fifteen minutes to orient the students. I give them a brief overview of what yoga is, what Iyengar Yoga is, and how we teach at Unity Woods. Among other things, I tell them that the assistants and I will correct them in the poses and that we may touch them in the process. I also say that their bodies are their own and that if they don’t want to be touched to please let us know, and we will honor that; otherwise, they can expect that we will adjust them.

Most everyone is fine with that, but every now and then, I encounter someone who finds the idea of being corrected offensive, an insult, an intrusion. Not that their being touched is of-fensive necessarily, but the idea that they need to be corrected seems to make them feel that they are being judged, singled out, or denigrated

when we adjust them. If you’re learning to play a musical instrument, and you make a mistake, it is the teacher’s duty to correct you, isn’t it? Oth-erwise, you won’t play very well. Why shouldn’t this be true in yoga as well? If you are going to take the time to do yoga, and you want to gain the full benefits, it seems to me that you would want to know the ways that you could improve. I’m not talking about instances where teachers use abusive language, personal insults, or harsh physical adjustments. I mean verbal or physical corrections with the students’ well-being and progress in mind.

I make a point of telling the beginning students that when we correct their poses, that it isn’t about them. They are, after all, sparks of the Di-vine, and so they are perfectly fine. Their poses, however, may need a little tending to and that my job is to help them practice more safely and effectively by showing them a better way.

There is a vast art as to whether to adjust some-one or not, when, and how. That’s not my focus here. I’m more concerned with why someone doesn’t want to be corrected when they are heading in the wrong direction. The possibilities are numerous, but at this point, let’s go back to the issue of sensitivity.

You have no doubt heard someone being de-scribed as a sensitive person. “Be careful with him. He’s very sensitive.” One of the definitions of sensitivity is “the capacity of being easily hurt”. This is fairly synonymous with the defi-nition of fragile stated above: “easily broken or destroyed; constitutionally delicate.”

Another definition of sensitivity, however, is “the capacity of an organism or sense organ to respond to stimulation”; and still another is “the degree to which a radio set responds to incom-ing radio waves.”

It seems to me that our yoga practice should make us increasingly sensitive human beings, but not in the “easily hurt” sense.

When most of us began our practice of yoga postures or asanas, we felt the movements of our arms and legs and the position of our body. Nearly everyone is aware of themselves on that level simply in order to get through life. But as we go more deeply into our practice, we

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John Schumacher is the founder and director of Unity Woods. He has prac-ticed yoga for over 45 years and has taught in the Washing-

ton area since 1973. John studied in India with B.K.S. Iyengar for 33 years and is a Advanced Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher (CIYT). He also spent many years studying with internationally acclaimed teacher Dona Holleman.

John’s clear, precise style and his engaging sense of humor have made him one of the country’s leading yoga teachers. Yoga Journal cited him as one of "25 Americans who are shaping yoga today." He has written for a variety of publications and has appeared in numerous local and national media, including U.S. News and World Report, Yoga Journal, Washingtonian Maga-zine, the Washington Times, the Washington Post, PBS and others. John speaks about the practice and benefits of yoga on radio and television and at conferences and organizations around the country.

Over the years John has taught thousands of students and trained hundreds of teachers. He contin-ues to travel across the U.S. and throughout the world, including Europe, Asia, Africa, the Middle East and the Caribbean, where he conducts workshops for students and teachers of all levels.

Namaste (continued)

become more refined in our awareness of the ways in which we function and exist. Minute muscular actions, subtle shifts of our breath, the focusing and diffusion of consciousness: through dedicated, prolonged practice we be-come increasingly more sensitive to sensations and states occurring within us. And we become capable of responding to the stimulation of these states by adjusting our actions to bring equilibrium and a deeper state of awareness of ourselves.

This process of becoming more sensitive in our practice is not unlike tuning your radio dial (if your radio still has dials) to get a better signal. Tuning in to the signals our body, our breath, our brain send also tunes us in to the ways in which what we do off the mat affects what happens on the mat. We also become more sensitive to what we eat, to the people with whom we spend time, to the feel of the clothes we wear, and to the things we watch and read. We see that our state of mind is profoundly affected by our actions and that our actions affect our state of mind - not theoretically, but tangibly, palpably. This hypersensitivity opens us up to the world around us, and this opening can make us vul-nerable. Vulnerable is defined as “the quality or state of being exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally”.

If we are fragile, this sensitivity driven vulner-ability can be very disturbing and scary. But fragility and sensitivity in the sense of height-ened awareness are not the same thing. While yoga has the power to make us hypersensitive, it also has the power to build us up in such a way as to be able to recognize, accept, and/or withstand forces that otherwise might be harm-ful or disturbing. It gives us the curiosity and the courage to want to explore ourselves and the world around us.

Our practice can give us increased physical fortitude and energy, emotional equilibrium, mental strength, and spiritual stability. As we become more and more established in these qualities, we are much less likely to be over-whelmed by the disturbances and discomforts that are an inevitable part of life, less likely to feel “bombarded”. We can be sensitive to the world around us, tuned in to the people we en-counter, the flow of life, and the currents that swirl around us. And we can respond with com-passion and sensitivity, but we are not fragile.

Read John’s essays from earlier newsletters on our website:

www.unitywoods.com/tag/letter

And look for digital downloads of John's classes and discussions at

www.schumacheryoga.com

“The highest form of sensitivity is the highest

form of intellect.” - B.K.S.Iyengar,

Iyengar: His Life and Work

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Workshops, Short CoursesSee unitywoods.com for detailed descriptions.

Teacher Trainingat Serendipity

John Schumacher

Friday-Sunday, July 28-30

Seeing and Adjusting Your Students

As yoga teachers we strive to improve our students’ perfor-mance by guiding them to safer and more effective ways to work. One of the ways we accomplish this is by adjusting their poses. We can do it verbally, by visually demonstrating the proper meth-od, or by hands-on corrections. First, however, we need to see what must be done. In my years of mentoring and training teachers, I have found that the ability to see the students in the class is much more difficult than it sounds. Ob-serving what is happening, who needs attention most, where to go first: all are key elements in see-ing the class and the students in it. Then comes the art of adjusting. Skill in manually adjusting your students is learned over time and is based on the depth and intelligence of your own practice, but there are some basic principles that form the foun-dation for giving good adjustments. In the morning sessions we will focus on seeing a class and the students in it and work on what to look for, what to avoid, and the mechanics of observation. We will also study and practice some of the techniques you can use to make ef-fective adjustments. As always, we will practice teach in the afternoon sessions to help you refine your skills as a teacher. Optional early morning practices are open to all.

Bethesda WorkshopsSaturday, July 22 • 2:30–5:00pmAdvanced AsanaWith Doerthe BraunThis workshop will focus on advanced hip open-ers in forward bends, arm balances and inversions. Prerequisites: Padmasana should come with ease, no serious hip or back problems. $45

Friday, July 28 • 88:30–9:30amAdvanced PranayamaWith Doerthe Braun Maintain, refine, and deepen your pranayama practice.Prerequisite: Completion of pranayama IV $22

Bethesda Short CoursesThursdays • 12:15–1:30pm July 20, September 7The Gems of Patanjali's Yoga SutraWith Doerthe Braun and Nazli WeissDelve into the wisdom and teachings of Patanjali’s famous Samadhi Pada (Chapter on Yoga and its aims) during this Lunch (brown bag) and Learn Series. Sutra discussion and chanting.

No Prerequisite: Open to all Donation Cash or checks to IYNAUS [for Bellur Trust]

Wednesdays, July 12, 19, 26 •9:00-10:00amPranayama with Doerthe Braun Maintain and deepen your pranayama practice, reclined and seated.

Prerequisite: Completion of pranayama II

$60/course, $22 Drop-in

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Arlington WorkshopsWednesday, Sept 6 • 5:00–6:00pmCooling DownWith Juliana FairSummer is the yang season and many of us are in dire need of balancing the heat with cool. This class will focus on cooling asanas.

Prerequisite: Able to do Salamba Sarvangasana, Halasana $25

Arlington Short CoursesWednesdays, July 12, 19, 26 5:00–6:00pmUncovering the Koshas (layers) of the Body, Part 1With Juliana Fair Written about in the Upanishads, the Kosha model navigates an inner journey starting from the periph-ery of the body and moving towards the core. As a beginner we are mainly, if not only aware of the outer layer (anamaya kosha), even though we are affecting all layers as we practice. In part 1, we will explore how the Iyengar method of hatha yoga brings your awareness to the entire field of your body - anamaya kosha - to make the more subtle layers of the self more accessible.

Prerequisite: Completion of Level I x 2 $75/course, $25 Drop-in

Wednesdays, August 2, 9, 16 • 5:00–6:00pmUncovering the Koshas, Part 2With Juliana Fair With a keen awareness of the first Kosha, Part 2 will move on to how we can use (work with) one layer to affect or access another.

Prerequisite: Completion of Level I x 2 $75/course, $25 Drop-in

Special Guest Birjoo Mehta

Friday-Sunday,September 8-10

Birjoo Mehta is from Mumbai, India and is one of the world’s most senior Iyengar Yoga teachers. He started learning yoga directly from B.K. S. Iyengar in 1974 and traveled with him extensively during tours to Europe, the U.S. and Australia. Guruji used Birjoo as a model to demonstrate poses and the finer points of practice. As well as being the guest leader for the 2013 Iyengar Yoga Association of the US National Convention in San Diego, Birjoo has led National Conventions in the U.K., Spain, Germany, France, and South Africa and has led workshops in Israel, Ireland, Hong Kong, Canada, and the U.S. In the 2011 China-India Yoga Summit, Birjoo led the evening session while Mr. Iyengar led the morning session.Birjoo’s knowledge of yoga and his understanding of Guruji’s method is unique in its depth. His ease and familiarity with Western concepts and practices and his eloquent ability to articulate the intersection between Mr. Iyengar’s teachings and contemporary society provide an ext raordinary oppor tuni ty to penet ra te deeply into Iyengar Yoga.

Mark your calendars and watch the website

for info mid-Junewww.unitywoods.com

and Special EventsNo refunds or credits/credits/changes from 14 days prior.

Birjoo Mehta Workshop Schedule

FRIDAY 3:00-3:30 Opening 3:30-4:30 Lecture – Birjoo 4:30-5:00 Break5:00–7:00 Asana

SATURDAY 8:00-9:30 Pranayama9:30-10:30 Break10:30-1:00 Asana1:00-3:00 Break3:00-5:30 Asana5:30-6:30 Q&A with Birjoo

SUNDAY 8:00-9:30 Pranayama10:00-12:30 Asana12:30 Closing

June 13-July 17 Early Bird Registration $275July 18-Sept.1 Late Registration $300

NO PARTIAL REGISTRATIONSPACE IS LIMITED TO 175 REGISTRANTS

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Community ClassesEvery Friday, 6:00–7:00pm

In BethesdaJuly 14 Linda MJuly 21 MaggieJuly 28 RockyAugust 4 SuzanneAugust 11 MaggieAugust 18 RockyAugust 25 RockySeptember 1 Doerthe

$10 drop-in fee, cash only

Policy Change

Starting with the summer 2017 session, the drop-in fee increases for students who are not enrolled.1-1/4 – 1-3/4 Hr class $242 Hour class $28Pranayama $24Community Class $10Fees for regular class registration and discounted drop-in fees for enrolled students remain the same.

Studio News Rocky co-led the 7th annual Art and Yoga retreat at Sevenoaks Retreat Center in Virginia on June 3-5 with artist and arts-educator Lauren Rader. Go to laurenraderart.com/retreats/ for more information and to get on the mailing list for next year.

Rocky’s fundraising restorative class ra ised $600 for Hope Springs Institute, a retreat center in southeastern Ohio that offers educational programs to help people live mindful, creative, and heal thy l ives. For more information about their offerings, go to hopespringsinstitute.org. contributed.

Class Schedule

Fridays

10:00–11:30am Level II Laurel6:00–7:00pm Community Class varies (July 14-September 1)

Saturdays

7:00–8:30am Level II/III 3 Mary7:30–9:00am Level II Steve9:15–10:45am Level II/III 3 Steve9:30–11:00am Level II Linda SG11:00am–12:30pm Level I/II Steve11:15am–12:30pm Level I *Megan

Sundays

8:00–9:15am Level I/II Steve9:00–10:30am Level II/III 3 Anne9:30–11:00am Level II Steve10:45am–12:15pm Level II Anne11:15am–12:30pm Level I Steve

Schedule Changes for Summer Session:

BethesdaSaturday 7:30-9:00am Level III replaced by 7:00-8:30am Level II/III (Mary) See scheduleTuesday 6:00-7:30PM Level II class cancelled for summer sessionWednesday 9:00-10:00AM Pranayama class cancelled for summer sessionAll classes cancelled September 8, 9 and 10.

Mondays

10:00–11:45am Level II/III 3 Jill10:15–11:45am Level I/II Suzanne12:00–1:30pm Level II Anne12:15–1:15pm Level I Suzanne5:45–7:15pm Level I/II Anne6:15–7:45pm Level II/III 3 Doerthe7:30–9:00pm Level II Anne

Tuesdays

10:00–11:30am Level I Doerthe4:15–5:45pm Level I/II Rocky5:00–6:30pm Level II John6:45–8:45pm Level III 4 John

Wednesdays

10:15–11:45am Level II/III 3 Doerthe12:00–1:30pm Gentle Suzanne5:00–6:15pm Back Care Rocky6:00–7:30pm Level I John6:45–8:15pm Level II Linda McR7:45–9:15pm Level I/II John

Thursdays

9:00–10:15am Seniors Suzanne9:00–10:15am Level I/II Doerthe10:30am–12:00pm Level II Doerthe12:15–1:30pm Level I/II Suzanne5:45–6:45pm Pranayama IV John6:30–8:00pm Level I/II *Megan7:00–9:00pm Level II/III 3 John8:15–9:15pm Level I *Megan

*Note: The majority of Megan's summer classes will be taught by substitutes.

Bethesda, MD 4853 Cordell Ave, Penthouse 7

Prerequisites:1 completion of Pranayama I 2 Level I/II and up 3 5 minute freestanding Sirsasana 4 10 minute freestanding Sirsasana

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Arlington, VA4001 N 9th St, Suite 105

Mondays

5:45–7:15pm Level II Lori7:30–9:00pm Level I Lori

Tuesdays

12:15–1:15pm Level I Carol6:00–7:15pm Level I/II Giulia7:30–9:00pm Level II Giulia

Wednesdays

6:15–7:15pm Level I Fritz7:30–9:00pm Level II Fritz

Thursdays

6:00–7:15pm Level I/II Joe7:30–9:00pm Level II/III 3 Joe

Fridays

10:30–11:45am Level I Lori12:00–1:15pm Level I/II Lori

Saturdays

9:00–10:30am Level II/III 3 Lori10:45am–12:15pm Level II Lori

Sundays

9:00–10:30am Level II Maggie10:45am–12:15pm Level I Maggie

Schedule Changes for Summer Session:

ArlingtonNo Pranayama classes on Saturdays during summer (Lori)All classes cancelled September 9th and 10th

Class ScheduleWashington, DC4000 Albemarle St NW, 4th Floor

NEW DC LOCATION

Wednesdays

6:00–7:15pm Level I Joe7:30–9:00pm Level II Joe

Saturdays

9:00–10:30am Level II/III 3 Joe10:45–12:15pm Level II Joe12:30–1:45pm Level I/II Joe

NOTE: All classes cancelled September 9th and 10th

IMPORTANT DATES

Registration is now open:www.unitywoods.com

Summer Session:Monday, July 10-–Sunday, September 10

Please Note: No classes Saturday, September 9-Sunday, September 10

Classes WILL Meet: Monday, September 4 (Labor Day)

Fall Session Begins: Thursday, September 14 Fall registration opens August 14

THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT TAKING CLASS

AttireThere are changing rooms at each studio. Wear clothing you can move in (no baggy clothes—they obscure alignment). Bare feet are essential. No perfume, please.

Propsare provided, but you are encouraged to bring your own mat.

Food Come with an empty stomach.

Special Physical NeedsLet your teacher know about any injuries, physical problems or medical conditions.

Please be on timeTeachers begin each class with preparatory practices. You may be turned away if you arrive late.

Do not come to classif you have any contagious condition. You share the floor, props, and air with many other students!

Children Minimum age for asana class participation is 16. Unity Woods cannot provide childcare for younger children.

Class Cancelationsfor weather or other emergencies are posted on our website and our voicemail 90 minutes before class time: www.unitywoods.com or 301-656-8992.

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Joe Adlesic, CIYT Intermedi-ate Junior I, mentored by John Schumacher since 1982, has taught at Unity Woods since 1990. Joe studied in India with the Iyengars several times and

has trained extensively with Senior Iyengar teachers, particularly Patricia Walden.

Winnie Au, CIYT Intermediate Junior 2, first traveled to Pune in 2003 and continues to study regularly with the Iyengars, with John Schumacher (her first teacher) and with Manouso

Manos. Winnie is committed to serving students by teaching the Iyengar method.

Megan Bowles, CIYT, trained with senior teachers John Schumacher and Patricia Walden. Her style is warm, humorous, and precise. She enjoys helping new and expe-

rienced practitioners access the benefits of yoga. She also teaches Bone Builders, for those with osteopenia and osteoporosis.

Doerthe Braun, CIYT Interme-diate Junior II, began practicing in 1999, apprenticed with John Schumacher and has studied with the Iyengars in India. With a degree in acting and move-

ment, she enjoys sharing yoga’s gifts with all ages, inspired by her own four children.

Jill Pollet Cahn, CIYT, has stud-ied at Unity Woods since 1980 and taught since 1987. Jill has a B.S. from U.C. Berkeley and an M.A. in Special Education. She teaches special workshops

on Yoga and the Energy Field.

The Teachers at Unity WoodsCarol Cavanaugh has taught Iyengar yoga since 1977. She made five trips to study with B.K.S. and Geeta Iyengar be-tween 1980 and 1995. She directed the Iyengar Yoga Institute of San Francisco

from 1977–1988. She has practiced Vipassana meditation since 1999.

Rocky Delaplaine, CIYT, is interested in exploring how the practice of yoga promotes peace, fosters creativity and cultivates reverence for the natural world. She is certified by Elise Browning Miller to

teach Yoga for Scoliosis. She has taught at Unity Woods since 1991 and is on the yoga faculty of the Casey Health Institute. rockydelaplaine.com

Juliana Fair, CIYT Intermediate Senior I, began her yoga journey in 1974 in her native Australia, and has taught Iyengar yoga since 1981. She travels to Pune to study with the Iyengar family

bi-annually. Her straightforward, humorous teaching encourages students to understand their own bodies.

Laurel Goeke, CIYT continues to study regularly with John Schumacher, her primary teacher. In addition to her classes at Unity Woods, she enjoys teaching teens through-out Bethesda.

Giulia Mainieri began studying yoga with BKS Iyengar directly. She has studied with senior Iyengar teacher Kofi Busia for over 30 years and completed his teacher training program.

She is an experienced teacher who finds each class different and fun.

STAFFUnity Woods Office

(301) 656-8992 uwyc@unitywoods.com

John SchumacherFounder/Director

ext. 102

Judith FriedAdministrator

Outreach Coordinatorext. 101

Suzanne Y. SigüenzaAssistant Administrator

Website ManagerBoutique Manager

ext. 300

Debra MonacoFinancial Administrator

ext. 104

Annick MildeRegistrarext. 105

Steve MitchellArlington Studio Coordinator

ext. 201

Lori L. RitlandSpecial Projects

ext. 500

Cathleen ScottBrandi EricksonTracy KoretskyAnjali Sarkar Receptionists

ext. 500

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Linda McReynolds, CIYT, be-gan practicing at Unity Woods in 2003 and apprenticed with John Schumacher. She believes that dedicated yoga practice provides energy and equipoise

to enjoy a full life.

Steve Mitchell, CIYT, has been with Unity Woods for over 20 years, and has studied with many senior teachers. He has maintained a devoted, steady yoga practice for 23 years,

teaching since 1995.

Mary Pappas-Sandonas, CIYT Intermediate Junior I, B.S. Psy-chology/Neurobiology, M.S. Exercise Physiology, and Mom, applies joy, intuition and com-passionate precision to help

students explore living from the true nature of the heart.

Fritz Partlow, CIYT, began teaching in 2007. She is en-thusiastic about helping stu-dents create balance in the body which Iyengar said “is the foundation for balance in

life.” When not “on the mat” Fritz runs her own graphic design business.

Maggie Rhoades, a certified Yoga teacher, has studied with the Iy-engars, and has taught classes for cardiac and cancer patients in area hospitals. She is a certified Pilates instructor and has devel-

oped yoga and Pilates DVDs.

Lori L. Ritland, CIYT Interme-diate Junior III, has studied with John Schumacher since 1998 and with the Iyengars in the U.S and India. She dedi-cates her teaching of asana and

pranayama to those seeking greater balance in their busy lives.

Alyson Ross, CIYT, PhD, RN, has taught since 1996. A re-searcher at the NIH Clinical Center, she has published ex-tensively on the health benefits of yoga.

Linda San Gabriel has practiced since 1989 and taught since 1996. She apprenticed with John Schumacher, studied with the Iyengars, and travels to study with Iyengar teachers world-

wide. She holds an M.Ed. in Applied Linguistics.

Suzanne Y. Sigüenza offers the practice of yoga as a steady foundation to develop compas-sion, benevolence, awareness, and the fortitude to “run with perseverance the race set out

before us” (Heb. 12:1). She is an artist.

Ann Thomas, CIYT, appren-ticed with John Schumacher and began teaching at Unity Woods in 1996. An M.A. in health education with a graduate certificate in theol-

ogy, she teaches yoga at a holistic medical practice in Leesburg, VA

Amy Van Mui, CIYT, has taught since 2000. Her focus on func-tional and efficient movement is supported by her study of biomechanics and background in Pilates. Amy’s classes jour-ney beyond the physical to cul-

tivate a vibrant sense of well-being. Her ongoing apprenticeship with John Schumacher enriches her practice and teaching. WellWithin.com.

Anne Wutchiett, CIYT, has taught for over 25 years and has studied in India with the Iy-engars. Her teaching is precise, caring, and inspired, acknowl-edging the vitality, strength and

harmony yoga brings.

MORE STUDIO NEWS

New Location4000 Albemarle St,NW

Unity Woods Yoga Center is colocated with

Washington Yoga Center at the Tenleytown metro station.

Classes on Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings – see the Class

Schedule for details.

John was invited by IYASE (Iyengar Yoga Assoc of the Southeast) to create the first Home Practice

Intermediate Level sequence for their online Home Practice Plan. Go to iyase.org iyase sequences and click on John Schumacher to download .

John was quoted in the 30th Anniversary issue of India Currents magazine as part of an article on “Yoga Antidote to Depression” by

Sujata Srinivasan.

$195 in total was raised for the “Bellur-Trust”. The money was

donated by the Sutra Discussion Group to help further develop Bellur,

South India, the birth town of Mr. Iyengar. Thanks to all who have

contributed.

Dona Holleman, a world class teacher and major influence in John’s yoga practice, has published a new

practice manual, Centered Yoga, The Eight Vital Principles of Practice. When asked to write a review of the manual, John replied that he didn’t have time at that point to read the

manual so he couldn’t review it, but would be glad to write a piece about his experiences studying with Dona in the 1980’s. That piece was chosen

for the back cover of the book.

All regular Unity Woods classes will be cancelled September 9th and 10th for the Birjoo Mehta

workshop.

Becoming a Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher (CIYT) requires years of dedicated practice, training and experience. This rigorous preparation for the national certification exams produces highly quali-fied and knowledgeable yoga teachers. Unity Woods is proud of our expert and inspiring faculty.

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ASANA (POSTURE)Gentle classes are for students who are less flexible, not so strong, have a particular limita-tion, or would prefer a more slowly paced, less rigorous class.

Level I classes introduce beginning students and students new to Unity Woods' approach to the fundamentals of posture and breath.

Level I/II classes are for students who have completed Level I and prefer a gradual transi-tion to Level II. This level is also ideal for those with previous yoga experience who are new to Unity Woods or Iyengar Yoga.

Mixed Levels is for students in Level I/II and up. Modifications will be made according to level and/or need.

Level II classes are for students who have com-pleted the introductory (Level I) course. The basic poses are refined with an emphasis on all the standing poses. Inverted poses (headstand, plow and shoulder stand) are introduced.

Level II/III classes are for students firmly es-tablished in their practice and ready to move beyond the basics. Must be able to do a five minute freestanding Sirsasana.

Level III classes are for students with previous Iyengar training who are strong in all the basic poses, can do a ten minute freestanding Sirsa-sana, and can do Sarvangasana and Halasana with confidence.

Advanced Asana classes are offered periodically and are limited to students who meet the listed prerequisites for each topic.

Course DescriptionsSPECIAL CLASSES Seniors’ Yoga (Bethesda), a gently paced class designed specifically for seniors, approaches asanas in ways that enhance strength, supple-ness and balance.

Back Care (Bethesda), for those with back inju-ries/conditions, focuses on strengthening weak muscles, stretching tight muscles and creating traction in the spine. We correct postural imbal-ances and use breath awareness to reduce stress and pain. Physician approval recommended.

Yoga with Osteoporosis (Bethesda): come to this fun, challenging, effective class to learn the dos and don’ts of yoga with osteoporosis.

PRANAYAMA (BREATHING)Level I affords those interested in working with the breath an opportunity to move beyond the elementary levels incorporated into regular asana classes. Prerequisite: one year of study and practice of asana in the Iyengar method.

Level II, III and IV classes are for students who have completed the preceding levels.

Level V classes are strictly for students who have completed Level IV or have received extensive Iyengar training in pranayama elsewhere.

Level VI classes are for students who have exten-sive Iyengar training and have been practicing digital pranayama for two years or more.

Beyondananda Boutique Information

At our Bethesda studio, we offer a convenient source for supplies to enhance your yoga practice. We sell yoga DVDs, CDs, books and props, along with John’s au-dio CDs, plus our unique Unity Woods and Dog Pose t-shirts, and beautiful batik clothing designs created exclusively for us.

Gift certificates are available for Beyondananda Boutique items or for classes. Call to inquire or e-mail uwyc@unitywoods.com.

Bethesda Boutique Hours Mon–Thurs: 10:00am–9:00pm Friday: 10:00am–4:00pm Sat–Sun: 8:30am–1:00pm

For Boutique information call us at (301) 656-8992 or visit www.unitywoods.com.

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D i s c o u n t e D D r o p - i n s

For those enrolled for the full session:

extra classes for $12 each (except two-hour classes:

drop-ins $15).

Registration form on reverse -- or register online at www.unitywoods.com.

Fees and Policies

SESSION TUITION DROP-IN FEE Per-class amount If fully enrolled If not enrolled ASANA (POSTURE) CLASSES if fully enrolled in another class

1 1/4 – 1 3/4 HR CLASS $19 $12 $24

1 HOUR CLASS $17 $12 $20 2 HOUR CLASS $24 $15 $28

COMMUNITY CLASSES N/A $10 $10

SHORT COURSES (see pages 4–5) prices vary N/A $18–38

SENIOR DISCOUNT: 10% for age 65 and over, on full-session enrollments only (no discount on drop-ins or Short Courses).

STUDENT DISCOUNT: 10% with current student ID, on full–session enrollments only (no discount on drop-ins or Short Courses).

MILITARY DISCOUNT: 10% for personnel/families with valid ID, on full–session enrollments only (no discount on drop-ins or Short Courses).

MAKE-UP POLICY: Make up missed classes any time during the current session, at any of our locations, in a class of the same level or lower than your own.

DROP-IN POLICY: Drop-ins permitted any time during the session, at the discretion of the teacher.

REFUND POLICY: For full session classes: If we receive notice of your withdrawal before July 10, you will receive a full re-fund. If we receive notice between July 10 and July 30, we’ll refund tuition minus the $40 registration fee. No refunds after July 30.

For workshops: no refunds or credits from 14 days prior to the event.

SHORT COURSE POLICIES: Students are encouraged to enroll for the series, but drop-ins are accepted. No make-ups. No discounts. No refunds. Short Courses may not be used as make-ups for regular classes.

SCHOLARSHIPS/WORK EXCHANGE: We have a limited scholarship fund and an active work-exchange program. Please call for information.

CLASS CANCELLATIONS for weather or other emergency circumstances are posted on the voice mail (301) 656-8992 and at unitywoods.com.

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SUMMER SESSION DATES:

July 10–September 10

PRANAYAMA (BREATHING) CLASSES $19 $12 $24

NOTE: For most classes, summer will be a 9-week session. Please register online for accurate pricing, or check with us before enrolling.

Full-session tuition includes a $40 non-refundable, non-transferable registration fee per class.

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I understand that yoga includes physical movements as well as an opportunity for relaxation, stress re-education and relief of muscular tension. As is the case with any physical activity, the risk of injury, even serious or disabling, is always present and cannot be entirely eliminated. If I experience any pain or discomfort, I will listen to my body, adjust the posture and ask for support from the teacher. I will continue to breathe smoothly. Yoga is not a substitute for medical attention, examination, diagnosis or treatment. Certain yoga practices are not recommended and are not safe under certain medical conditions. I affirm that I alone am responsible for deciding whether to practice yoga. I hereby agree to irrevocably release and waive any claims that I have now or hereafter may have against Unity Woods Yoga Center.

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