Polarity Therapy: An Introduction

What creates healing? In this two-hour workshop, we will explore the basics of energy medicine. Participants will be guided to have an experience of:
-the concept of life energy and the “pulse of life”
-energy movement in our own bodies
-listening to our intuitive knowing
-sensing the movement of energy in others
Come discover how life energy always seeks balance and begin your journey to health!

Pre-Registration is Required
Date: Friday, September 10, 2010, from 7pm - 9pm or
Saturday, September 25, 2010 from 1pm - 3pm
Cost:  $35.-
Instructors:  Liz Ferrara, Mark Hubbard and Wendy Newton
To register:  Call Liz at 917-288-6162 or email mzliz@aol.com


Yoga for Chronic Low Back Pain: Develop a Healthy Back

Most of us have experienced low back pain during our life.  This 4 week class series is based on the protocol used in the article published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, “Comparing Yoga, Exercise, and a Self-Care Book for Chronic Low Back Pain”.  Results indicated that Yoga is a successful strategy in the relief of chronic low back pain.

Each week a different topic relevant to posture, ergonomics and other helpful information is introduced to further the learning experience on how yoga can help to:
-improve postural alignment
-improve structural stability
-strengthen the muscles that support the back
-release tight muscles
-develop healthy movement patterns
The yoga practices are in a written format and are available for you to take home and practice on your own.

Dates:  Thursdays -7:00pm - 8:15pm
September 16, 23, 30, October 7, 2010
Cost:  $70.-/series or $20/class
Register:  jmcqu451@aol.com or call 516-508-0390.  Students must fill out a waiver form at the start of the first class.
Instructor:   Jane McQueen, ERYT-500 hour.  Jane has completed The American Viniyoga Institute Foundations for Yoga Therapy and is currently furthering her studies in Yoga Therapy with AVI’s director Gary Kraftsow.


Kids Yoga (8-13 year olds)

Kids Yoga returns!  In this series, children ages 8 - 13 years old will learn beginning yoga postures and meditation skills in a fun and non-competitive setting.  Children will experience how yoga enhances  their flexibility, strength, balance, concentration and imagination!

Dates:  Tuesdays, October 5, 12, 19, and 26
Time:  4:00pm - 4:45pm
Cost:    $50.- if pre-paid for the series (non-refundable) or $15.- per class fee.
Pre-registration is required and space is limited.  Call 516-578-2898 to register your child.
Instructor:  Diana Slattery, OTR/L, RYT-500



the Yoga and Polarity Center malverne, new york 516-578-2898 yogaschool@aol.com