27th, 11 am - 5 pm open, 5 pm - 6 pm for second semester students
The Breathing Project
15 W. 26th st. 10th fl

Tadasana, the Thread of All Physical and Energetic Postures
In order to understand alignment and it's role in keeping us safe in asana practice, how it re-structures the physical and eventually energetic body, and wakes up the flow of consciousness through the central channel, we need a basic understanding of tadasana. We'll explore how to 'see' tadasana in many different types of postures; standing, seated, lying down, upside down - whatever shape we're in alignment principles remain the same. Tadasana is the 'clue' for all postures - once you get it, your practice changes dramatically. (Open to the Public, space limited $90. Email Jill to register)

28th, 11 am - 5 pm
438 Broome st. 3s

18th, 11 am - 5 pm open, 5 pm - 6 pm for second semester students
The Breathing Project

The Bandhas: Foundations of an Asana and Meditation Practice
The bandhas aren't taught in a very elegant ways anymore. They are paid basic lip service and not really explained. We will look at the bandhas in depth, and with all their glorious subtleties to understand why they are the foundations for postures and meditation and how they both protect the physical body and move energy through the system. The bandhas work hand in hand with alignment, so we can understand and experience them esoterically or physically. Whichever door we enter, it leads to the same (fantastic!) experiences. (Open to the Public, click to register, space limited $90.)

19th, 11 am - 5 pm
438 Broome St. 3s

Avoiding the Minefield: Working Effectively with At-Risk Youth and Adults
Co-taught by Jill Satterfield and Andrew Schuch, this workshop will explore the potential difficulties of working with an at-risk population. We will discuss effective ways to structure a class, work with defiant members, and engage the students. Written information will be given to take home including a list of 'don'ts' when teaching a class. (Open to the public, click to register, $125)

14th, 6 pm - 7:30 pm
438 Broome St. 3s

The Four Noble Truths: Meditation, Contemplation, Discussion
The Four Noble Truths were the very first teachings that the Buddha gave, and the platform of all Buddhist understanding. We will do all of the above listed in the title as well as examine how living with these 4 simple truths can alter our lives for the better. (Open to the public, click to register, space limited, recommended donation $15.)

15th, 11 am - 5 pm open, 5 pm - 6 pm for second semester students
The Breathing Project

Inner and Outer Alignment; Standing Postures
When we combine the tadasana 'clue' with the bandha's and an understanding of breath, standing postures make so much more sense and become so much easier! We will practice the many 'basic' standing poses, and their emotional/energetic ramifications, so that you will know how and why to prescribe them for a class or your own practice. (Open to the public, click to register, space limited. $90)

16th, 11 am - 3 pm
438 Broome St. 3s

5th, 6 pm - 8 pm
438 Broome St. 3s

Addiction Action: Working with Adults and Youth in Recovery from Drugs and Alcohol with Jill Satterfield and Paige Kelly MS.
Join Jill and Paige for a thoughtful and lively discussion about working with those in recovery programs. Learn how to develop a class or program appropriate for recovery, and language useful to help people in recovery work with what is. (Open to the public, click to register, space limited. $30)

6th, 11 am - 5 pm, 5 pm - 6 pm for second semester students
The Breathing Project

Inner and Outer Alignment: the Hips
The hips are part of the root system of the physical body, as well as an extremely important place for the energetic body. Space in the hips is relative - due to our individual bone structures - therefore spacious hips can mean open muscles, deep and plentiful breath in the belly, awareness of sensations in the first two energy centers, settled winds in the pelvic bowl, just to name a few. We'll go exploring in this region, carefully... with lot's of humor... and patience! (Open to the public, click to register, space limited. $90)