Silent Meditation led by a practiced trainer in the method of Heartfulness Meditation. We usually sit for 30 to 45 mintues and there may be questions or discusssion for the last part of the hour. Cushions, blankets or chairs are provided. There is also a yoga class from 8 am to 8:50 am, preceeding the meditation. If you would like, you can do both back-to-back. The meditation and the yoga class are both by donation. All are welcome.

Together we will explore human movement through mobilization drills, including new patterns and play, with the intent of becoming a better mover regardless of the situation. Come and feel like a kid again (or still), while rediscovering natural mobility lost through years of disuse, specialization in sport, etc.

It is requested that attendees be comfortable with squatting, kneeling and plow pose. Long pants and clothing without zippers, snaps, or anything that may scratch the hardwood floor is required. Also, consistent attendance helps the instructor and the student.

David's hope is to build a strong community of movers in our hometown; a community who is eager to explore, is passionate about becoming better human animals, and supporting each other in the process.

David Finley is a mixed-movement artist, who has studied and practiced various forms of movement throughout his life. His teaching focuses on proper technique, alignment, and logical progressions to building strength, flexibility and resilience.

More background about David Finley:
The first Russian Kettlebell Certified (RKC) Instructor, Pavel 2001
Assistant instructor at two RKC Certifications
JumpStretch Flexband certification, Dick Hartzell 2003
Certified Natural Trainer, Jon Hinds Monkey Bar Gym 2006
Attendee of two Gymnastic Bodies certifications, Coach Christopher Sommer, 2012 and 2013
RYT-200 from The Yoga Place, Michael Curtis, Canton, Ohio 2012
BY-50, Instructor of Budokon®Yoga Primary Series, Cameron Shayne, Miami, September 2016
Ido Portal’s Creative Movement Tools Workshop, Shai Faran, Miami, June 2017
RYT-200 Prajna Yoga Certification, Tias & Surya Little, offered in conjunction with The Yoga Place/Yoga Central, Canton, Ohio 2017
BY-50, Instructor of Budokon®Yoga Second Series, Cameron Shayne, Miami, September 2017
Ido Portal’s Movement X, John Sapinoso, Zack Finer, Cincinnati, November 2017
Ido Portal’s Motion, John Sapinoso, Liav Baron, Columbus, September 2018

$25 for all 4 classes.

Guest performer and pianist Lurae Lightner will play the piano while we will be doing gentle and restorative yoga led by Mike Curtis, All are welcome. We have a large room, a great piano, good acoustics and a wonderful musician. When we add your presence into the mix, we can also have a great audience and some glorious yoga. There is no charge, but you can make an offering. The donations are divided 3 ways: between musician, yoga teacher and Yoga Central.

Donation at the event.

In this 2.5-hour workshop, we will practice Asanas (Yoga poses or postures) in preparation for creating a Mandala to practice Dharana (concentration) & Dhyana (meditation).

A Mandala is a spiritual and ritual symbol. It can be understood externally, as a visual representation of the Universe, or internally, as a guide to connect with Universal Energy. In Hinduism and Buddhism, it is believed that by entering the Mandala and proceeding towards its center, you are guided through a cosmic process of transforming the Universe from one of suffering into one of joy and happiness. Creating a dot mandala is a great way to practice both Dharana and Dhyana. Focus on each dot as it's placed, and observe without judgment or attachment as the dots merge together to form your Mandala.

Most of us experience what we call the ‘monkey mind’ – restless thoughts jumping around like monkeys leaping from tree to tree – so it takes some discipline and patience to learn how to focus our attention on a single thing. It’s impossible to ‘empty’ the mind, but we can train it to become so completely absorbed with one thing that we lose all sense of time and space. This is the process of Dharana and Dhyana.

$55 includes all supplies that are yours to keep so you can continue your practice at home!

OR, $25 for training only if you bring your own supplies.

Pre-registration is required by May 20th!