If you have chronic low back pain, you might be able to help too. Participation involves 3 interviews and you can earn up to $90. Want to find out more? Go to:www.grouphealthresearch.org/participate/expect.html

Once you start the process with the study feel free to come to classes with me at Seattle Yoga Arts, particularly the Back Care & Core Strength class or contact me for a massage at info@biancaraffety.com.

Love & Light,
Bianca

Ryther has also been developing a yoga program, which has been extremely effective in preparing kids for the therapeutic work they do, such as healing from trauma and addiction recovery services.

Register at Seattle Yoga Arts On-line Registration

March 2 – Feb. 20, 2011

Have your friends, family members, health care providers suggested yoga to you, but you’re not sure where to begin? Have you decided that you’re too stiff for yoga or are nervous trying this practice for the first time? Here’s a series specifically developed for you. This series will provide you with the tools to become stronger and more flexible in a variety of ways as you become a budding expert in the science of yoga.

Each class will build on the experience of the previous so that when you leave the series you will be better prepared for continuing your yogic journey.

This 8-week series will provide:

• Introduction to Essentials Level postural (asana) practice
• Breath awareness practices and basic breathing practices (pranayama)
• General introduction to yoga philosophy
• Introduction to terms and instructions you encounter in class
• Helpful modifications to support you in the early stages of your practice
• How to safely and successfully meet the challenges of your practice
• The foundational methodology and philosophy of Anusara Yoga

Register

Yoga for Anxiety and Depression

April 27 – June 15, 2011

Wednesdays 6-7:30

Yoga is a balancing practice that creates opportunities for those with physical and emotional conditions related to anxiety and/or depression to find steady ground within themselves. Whether dealing with anxiety or depression as a primary life experience, or as a symptom of another overarching condition, this class will provide you with the space to explore resources for deeper  healing. Each class will include yoga philosophy, movement, meditation and pranayama.

• In order to fully develop & experience the potential for healing in this practice, please be prepared to attend all of the classes in the series.
• These classes are not available as make-ups for ongoing classes at Seattle Yoga Arts
• Modifications will be available for people dealing with a variety of conditions and body types.
• Students will not be required to share anything about themselves or the reasons for attending the class.
• Please bring a journal as a few minutes will be allotted at the end of each class for personal reflection.

“Anxiety and depression once made me feel so alone.  I am much stronger than I thought I was and this class reinforced this!” -student

Register

Tuesdays 4:15PM   Back Care and Core Strength w/Bianca Raffety

Tuesdays 7:30PM  Yoga Nidra w/Erin Goldman

Fridays 3:15PM  Yoga for Chronic Pain w/Bianca Raffety

Sunday 1:30PM Prenatal Yoga w/Jane Hitti

Register for ongoing classes at Seattle Yoga Arts

Also check Workshops for Therapeutics oriented series