The Barefoot Cook’s Spring Nutrient Dense Cooking & Gardening Workshop

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Esther

Expand your palate//One meal at a time with Amanda Love.

DATES: March 31st – April 1st, 2012   9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.  both days.

A lifetime of poor nutrition habits. Decades of agitated meal planning. One weekend to heal your heart, restock your kitchen and shift your cooking paradigm. Can it be done? You better believe it and we’ve got real cream, local veggies, pastured meat & butter.

Spend one weekend with Amanda & 10-15 food loving, health seeking comrades, and learn  how to reintroduce healing, nourishing foods into your diet-and prepare them with Love for your family and friends. From classic Coq au Vin & creamy squash soups to hand-crafted ginger lime soda & sweet potato pecan pie, you’ll leave with a belly (and heart) full of new recipes to share & adore.

Also learn the basics of nutrient dense gardening with gardening expert Steve Diver. Steve will share his expert tips on how to create the most alive soil possible to create the most alive and nutritious vegetables possible.

Weekend Workshops are lively, light-hearted & accelerated experiences, with a maximum of 15 participants, each ’round. Lunch and snacks included both days. Register below.

Registration: Spring Nutrient Dense Cooking & Gardening Workshop

Price: $325.00 per person

Location: Yoga Vela, a beautiful Hill Country  retreat setting in Driftwood, only 20 miles from downtown Austin. Rainwater feed facility and a green-built yoga studio is on site as well as pool, sauna, & hot tub. Yoga classes available. Camping available. Additional accommodations available nearby.

Phone: Call Amanda @ 415-289-2222

Class size is limited so register early!

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UPDATE: Hips & Shoulders Yoga Workshop Sold Out

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Esther

Updated Feb. 2: Spaces have been filled for the workshop

Join Charles MacInerney E-RYT 500 hrs. for this yoga class that will focus on opening hips & shoulders, using a variety of stretching strategies including active/isolated and passive stretching, while maintaining the integrity of the torso & protecting the knees, and other extremities.

Hips & shoulders are notorious for creating problems for yoga students. Learn a variety of stretches to help you safely liberate your true potential.

Sunday, Feb. 26  from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Cost: $40.00 cash or check. We kindly request you register & pay in advance.

Call Esther at 512-858-7381 or yogavelayoga@gmail.com

Charles is co-founder & instructor with The Living Yoga Teacher Training program and co-founder of Texas Yoga Retreat. He has been practicing yoga for 39 years.

Learn more about Charles at:
www.yogateacher.com
www.livingyogaprogram.com
www.texasyoga.com

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Strength Before Flexibility Yoga Workshop

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Esther

Join Gudjon Bergmann E-RYT 500 hours, yoga teacher/trainer on:
January 8, 2012, Sunday from 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at
Yoga Vela Studio in Driftwood for:

STRENGTH BEFORE FLEXIBILITY
This class will focus on developing strength in key areas of the body such as
abdomen, back, knees, arms and shoulders, in order to practice
safe stretching in your yoga practice.

Gudjon is a yoga teacher, motivational speaker, author, book coach, and
stress management expert.
www.livinginthespiritofyoga.com
www.stressmanagement360.com

Due to limited space, we kindly request you register in advance.
Call Esther at 512-858-7381

Cost: $40.00 Cash or Check
Class passes do not apply
Gift Certificates Available

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Special Yoga Classes in November

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Esther

Join Yoga Vela in welcoming the following dynamic yoga teachers/trainers.
November 5, Vedya Kaur E-RYT 500 hours:
Pranayama, Sun Salutations, Crystal Bowls & Diksha yoga class.
www.YogaWithVedya.com

November 12, Charles MacInerney E-RYT 500 hours:
Eclectic Yoga class.
www.yogateacher.com
www.livingyogaprogram.com

November 19, Gudjon Bergmann E-RYT 500 hours:
Yoga class.
www.stressmanagement360.com
www.gudjonbergmann.com

November 26, Happy Thanksgiving ! No Yoga Class

All classes meet: Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Cost: Class pass or Drop in rate of $15.00

Michelle DeCastro returns on Saturday, December 3, @ 9:00 a.m.

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“Nutrient Dense Cooking & Gardening Workshop”

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Esther

Amanda Love & Steve Diver, nutrient dense gardening and cooking experts, team up for this fun and unique workshop focused on Fall cooking and gardening.

Learn how to Raise NUTRIENT DENSE fruits and vegetables with extraordinary taste that are FULL of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals from Steve Diver, organic gardening expert.

Also,the way you prepare food can dramatically increase or decrease its optimal value. Learn how to PROPERLY PREPARE FOOD FOR OPTIMAL NUTRITION & TASTE from natural food chef, Amanda Love.

When: Saturday, October 15, & Sunday, October 16, 2011
From: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. both days
Cost: $375.00 per person. Includes a delicious, seasonal, organic lunch.
Location: Yoga Vela Retreat in Driftwood, Texas
Visit: www.thebarefootcook.com for more information
To Register: Call 512-422-8279

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Labor Day Weekend Class Schedule

Posted on August 29, 2011 by Esther

Yoga Vela Studio will be closed and
classes will not be held on the following dates:
Saturday September 3,
Monday September 5,
Tuesday September 6,
Yoga Classes resume Saturday, September 10 @ 9:00 a.m.
Have a happy, safe, and rainy Labor Day!

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Restorative Yoga Class Series w/ Esther

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Esther

Restore, relax and renew with a weekly restorative yoga class.
Restorative yoga is a form of active therapeutic relaxation that
uses props and blankets to modify traditional yoga poses. The
postures gently open the body to deep relaxation and healing.
This practice is appropriate for all levels.
Class Series is September 15, 22, 29, & October 6, 2011
Class times: 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. on Thursdays
Cost: Class pass or drop in rate of $15.00

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Yoga with Nora

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Esther

Nora Fitzgerald will no longer be teaching yoga Monday mornings.
We are grateful she was part of our yoga community and wish her the very best.

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Yin Yoga Workshop with Vedya

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Esther

Join Vedya for a rejuvenating Yin Yoga practice on Sunday,
July 31, from 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Yin Yoga will bring balance and healing to the physical body.
Enjoy the relaxing effects of singing bowls & gong during this stimulating practice.
Cost: $40.00 cash or check. Reservations suggested.
Includes light snack,spa,pool,sauna,& hot tub after class.

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Yoga Classes Resume

Posted on July 3, 2011 by Esther

Yoga classes resume @ Yoga Vela on:

Tuesday, July 5, with Esther @ 9:00 a.m.
Saturday, July 11, with Michelle @ 9:00 a.m.
Monday, July 11, with Nora @ 9:00 a.m. (Esther subbing for Nora)
Monday, July 11, with Esther @ 5:00 p.m.

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