CORE YOGA (Manifest NE Studio)

CORE STRENGTH YOGA
Mondays weekly, 6:15-7:30 pm
Manifest Studio (nr. NE 22nd & Alberta St.)
• Drop In— $15/class
• 1st class is FREE if you bring a friend.

EVENT DESCRIPTION: This class is for beginners & experienced students who want a strong, fun workout using the ancient principles of core strength yoga.  As men age, stress, gravity, and neglect of the body conspire to cause us to collapse inward.  We close ourselves and our hearts off to life.  In this dynamic, powerful, and fun class you’ll learn to open from the inside out - to strengthen, lengthen, and enjoy your core.  This class is for men with diverse abilities, ages, shapes, colors, orientations, and backgrounds.

INSTRUCTOR: Charles Airey has studied yoga for about 25 years, became a certified Kripalu Yoga Instructor 20 years ago, and has taught in various studios in South Florida & Southern California. 

WHAT STUDENTS SAY ABOUT THE CLASS:

“I’m not a gym bunny so I had it in my mind for a long time that yoga might be an interesting thing to try…I decided when the opportunity presented to give it a try…It was about a way of staying well that isn’t high impact like jogging…that kind of stuff. One that would help me stay flexible. My favorite part of the class is Charles’ teaching philosophy which is: if you lose your balance you smile and if you fall you laugh…Men tend to be pretty self-critical and pretty competitive in a room…that lowers the stakes. So we’re not berating ourselves if we’re not doing well….instead trying to relax into the opportunity. I continue to enjoy Core Yoga and the group. I continue to be challenged. I keep coming back…I Have abs! And I haven’t had abs since junior high school…I feel good. I feel quite good.”
—Paul Fukui, who is a painter and the Q Center’s Program Director

“I joined core yoga because I just wanted to stretch, increase my range of motion…to lose weight. I’ve enjoyed learning new exercises…being with the fellowship of men. The class has exceeded my expectations. It was much better than I thought. I’ve been involved in it a lot longer than I thought I would be. I just really enjoyed it. The people and the teacher have made it so enjoyable…Surprising benefits have been that I’ve been getting involved in other Manifest events.”
—Bill Chin, is a father of two beautiful daughters, an avid snowboarder, and an IT manager

DONATIONS:  1st Class FREE for new students.  After 1st class, we encourage you to contribute in one of the following ways (no one turned away for lack of funds):

* $15/class Drop-In Student

* $50/month (about $10/class) As a Sponsor level Member of Manifest, you can attend 5 Manifest events free each month, get a free professional massage coupon, a free 2-week West Coast Health & Fitness Club membership, and discounts on other wellness services & products; please fill out a membership form when you’re next in the studio so we can automatically deduct your membership dues from your credit/debit card or bank account.

* $100/month As a Benefactor level Member of Manifest, you can attend any Manifest event free, get a free professional massage coupon, a free one month West Coast Health & Fitness Club membership, and discounts on other wellness services & products; please fill out a membership form when you’re next in the studio so we can automatically deduct your membership dues from your credit/debit card or bank account.

* Work-Study Student:  you may donate time or time & money; please call 503-223-8822 x2 before your 1st class to schedule your work-study hours.

DIVERSITY:  We welcome adult men of all ages, sizes, shapes, colors, experience levels, & backgrounds (including trans guys).  To help increase the diversity of men who get invited to this event, would you please forward this invitation to friends & colleagues who might be interested?

INFO: Bart at 503-223-8821x1 or (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

RSVP:  Register Online

NOTE: Upon registration, a confirmation email will be sent to let you know the address of the event, directions, how to prepare for the event, & what to bring.

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