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For years, yogis have noticed that yoga practices make them healthier and more resistant to disease, but their experiences were not backed up by research studies. Fortunately, Western medical science is turning its attention to the effects yoga practices can have on the immune system and discovering that the yogis were right. Marcia Miller designed the research protocol for such a study at OSU, looking at yoga and immunity. In this workshop, Marcia will teach the asana sequence and relaxation techniques that were tested in that study, as well as other immune-enhancing practices she has collected over a lifetime of experimentation, study and teaching. The day will be balanced between didactic and experiential learning. At the end of the day, you’ll know much more about the workings of your immune system, and you will feel full of vitality as well! Extensive handouts accompany this workshop, which is appropriate for yoga teachers and yoga students of all levels.Cost: $80.00

Just in time for Valentine’s Day! Give a gift that matters. Learn how to pamper your friends and loved ones with gentle, effective massage of the hands, feet, neck, shoulders and back. No massage table necessary; just bring a yoga mat, if you have one, and a beach towel. Crystal Fauber is a talented Ashtanga and Hatha yoga teacher and massage therapist who teaches massage at Columbus State. She is everyone’s favorite partner in advanced asana classes because of her knowing touch. Let her teach you her technique. This workshop sells out, so register early.

iRest Yoga Nidra provides us with guidelines for investigating and going beyond the self-limiting beliefs and conditioning in order to break free of restrictive patterns so that we can live a contented life, free of conflict, anxiety, fear, dissatisfaction and suffering. In its ultimate form, iRest Yoga Nidra reveals the secret of enlightenment so that we may recognize our True Nature as nondual Presence or Being.

If you would like to receive healing energy from one or more Reiki practitioners, you may schedule an appointment in our Reiki clinic. Since the healing process usually occurs over time, we encourage you to sign up for more than one session, but single sessions are beneficial too. If you have never experienced Reiki or any other energy healing modality, this is a good way to start. Dates: Fridays, June 10, July 29 & August 26, 11:30a Cost: $35.00 for a single appointment; $85.00 for a series of three

Pregnancy is a time of growing, stretching and pushing the edges of comfort, for both the pregnant woman and her partner. In this workshop we will practice gentle, partner-assisted stretches and simple breathing and meditative practices that benefit both parties. We’ll also practice massage techniques to ease physical and mental discomfort. If you’re a pregnancy partner, this class can help you center yourself so you can be present, supportive and helpful through pregnancy, labor and delivery. If you’re a pregnant woman, this class is a great way to spend time with your partner and learn ways to cope with your body’s changes and the demands of birthing.Date: Saturday, February 18th Instructor: Mary Sinclair, RYT-500Cost: $40.00 per couple per workshop

The Second Series is called Nadi Shodana, nerve cleansing. It works on the subtle body, the rivers of energy that are said to consist of 84,000 nadis (energetic channels) coursing through the body. The poses at this level are challenging and require strength, endurance and suppleness. After the Primary Series’ focus on forward bending, the Second Series invites students to explore a rich collection of backbends designed to open the front of the body and lighten the heart. It also includes a wonderful series of headstands for those who love looking at the world upside down! This class is a pre-registration workshop. If the Primary Series is comfortable for you, come to the quarterly Second Series class to take your practice to the next level. Date: Saturday, August 27, 2:00 to 4:00p Instructor: Tom Griffith, RYT-200Date: Saturday, October 8, 1:00 to 3:00p Instructor: Linda Chun, RYT-200Cost: $25.00 per workshop

Silent retreat offers you a time to journey deep within your thoughts, feelings, and sensations without the usual daily disruptions and eruptions, giving you the opportunity for insight and compassionate attention to the present moment.During Yoga on High’s retreat you can devote yourself to various yoga practices, not just the physical asanas. Mornings begin with pranayama (breathing practices) and meditation followed by a long asana class. Afternoons offer various practices—sometimes a variety of active or restorative asana, sometimes different forms of meditation—and evenings are for chanting, poetry reading or question and answer sessions. There are long breaks during the day so that you have time on your own as well. During breaks you can take a spiritual walk through the labyrinth or around the beautiful grounds at Grailville, visit Luann Jacobs for a private Reiki session or catch up on much-needed sleep. The community of yogis practicing with you offers plenty of fellowship and support, and you can meet one-on-one with the retreat leaders if you wish. Marcia and Linda are leading the retreat this year, steeped in their practices and ready to welcome you to the insights that come with silent contemplation. If you would like to talk to one of them about retreating, call them at 614.291.4444. Our special guest this year is musician and yoga teacher Mike Curtis.The retreat fee includes all yoga instruction, housing, and three delicious vegetarian meals per day. Arrive anytime after 3:00 Friday afternoon. The weekend retreat ends at 3:00 pm on Sunday.Cost: $375.00 before February 5. After that cost is $400.00

Restorative yoga postures melt away physical and mental tension and deeply relax the mind and body. They also assist the body’s ability to heal injuries and recover from illness by releasing tension that would otherwise impede recovery. We invite you to experience this easy method of self-care and learn ways to use props to do restoratives at home. Each workshop has a different theme, so you can come again and again, learning new tips and techniques and, of course, deeply relaxing each time. . Join Reiki Masters Lori Moffett (2/19) and Gail Sky (3/10) for three hours of restorative yoga. Receive some Reiki as well, if you like. Please bring an eye pillow if you have one. No yoga experience necessary. Cost: $40.00 per workshop

If you would like to receive healing energy from one or more Reiki practitioners, you may schedule an appointment in our Reiki clinic. Since the healing process usually occurs over time, we encourage you to sign up for more than one session, but single sessions are beneficial too. If you have never experienced Reiki or any other energy healing modality, this is a good way to start. Dates: Fridays, June 10, July 29 & August 26, 11:30a Cost: $35.00 for a single appointment; $85.00 for a series of three

REIKI MASTER PROGRAMBecoming a Reiki Master is an act of dedication and service. You offer yourself as a vehicle of support to others in person or at a distance. It is a great joy to have something useful to give to yourself and others in times of personal challenge or growth.At Yoga on High we offer two levels of training in the Masters Program–Reiki Master Practitioner and Reiki Master Teacher. Both Practitioners and Teachers receive the Masters’ level attunement and symbols and have time to practice with other Reiki Masters and talk about their experiences. The instructors for both programs are certificed Reiki Master Teachers Jodi Patton and Gail Sky.REIKI MASTER PRACTITIONERThe Practitioners level is designed for people who wish to deepen their practice, giving and receiving Reiki as a Reiki Master, but do not wish to attune others or teach them how to use Reiki. In three monthly 3-hour sessions Practitioners receive the Master attunement and symbols, training on the use of the symbols and plenty of hands-on practice. They also meet twice for practice with their peer group. The program awakens a deeper intuitive relationship to and understanding of healing energy and invites open discussion of your perceptions and experiences as a healer. Cost $500.00REIKI MASTER TEACHERStudents in the Master Teachers program first complete the Master Practitioner Program, receiving the Master attunement and symbols. Then they spend another six months learning to attune others and conduct Reiki training sessions themselves. Overall the program takes nine months to complete. It includes monthly 3-hour group meetings with Master Teachers Jodi and Gail, monthly practice session with your peers, and assisting in Level I and Level II classes and Reiki workshops. You will receive step-by-step instructions on attuning others and leading them in their own exploration of healing energy. Assisting Master Teachers allows you to watch students go through their own evolving relationship with Reiki and become familiar with the common questions and concerns of beginning students. In this program you have the time to develop methods of being present to others, actively listening, trusting your intuition and addressing the spiritual aspects of healing.

Dates: Friday, April 13, 7:30p to 9:30p, Saturday, April 14, 11:00a to 6:00p & Sunday, April 15, 9:00a to 4:00p. Cost: $225.00 if paid in full by March 15; $250.00 after March 15

Dates: Monday, April 16 through Wednesday April 18, 9:00a-5:00p daily One-Day Intensives First Series: April 16, Second Series: April 17 and Third Series: April 18Intensives: $125 per day if paid in full by March 15; $150.00 thereafter or $345 for all three days

Dates: Monday, April 16 through Wednesday April 18, 9:00a-5:00p daily One-Day Intensives First Series: April 16, Second Series: April 17 and Third Series: April 18 Intensives: $125 per day if paid in full by March 15; $150.00 thereafter or $345 for all three days