Defining yoga these days is an adventure.

When you have Hot Yoga, Flow Yoga, Power Yoga, Viniyoga, Ashtanga Yoga, Hatha Yoga, Integral Yoga, Kundalini Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Kriya Yoga, Raja Yoga, Mantra Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Karma Yoga, Tantric Yoga, Aerial Yoga, Laugh Yoga, Yoga with Goats, Wine and Yoga , Cannabis and Yoga, Hindu Yoga, Christian Yoga, Buddhist Yoga, Iyengar Yoga, Bikram Yoga, Sivananda Yoga, and on and on, trying to say just what yoga is is, well, an adventure.

Even classical definitions abound: the quieting of the fluctuations of the mind, skillful action, even-mindedness, awareness of reality, freedom, liberation, and more.

One thing that lies at the core of just about every kind of yoga, though, is connection. Connection of mind

and body; connection of breath and mind; connection of teacher, master, guru and pupil, disciple, devotee; connection of the individual self with the Universal Self.

Connection isn’t just a lovely idea, a lofty

ideal; it’s an experience. We speak about feeling connected, tuned in, or disconnected, out of it.

Connection is so important that I introduce the idea and the experience of connection to my students in the very first beginners’ class. As we stand in Tadasana, I tell them to press their feet into the floor,

See Namaste, page 2

InsideJohn’s Workshop

Schedule ......................2

Special Events ...............4–5

Class Schedule .............6–7

Teacher Information ......8–9

Studio News .....................9

Course Descriptions .......10

Boutique Information ......10

Fees and Policies ............11

Registration Form ............12

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Namaste

Unity Woods Yoga Center...is one of the best known and most widely re-spected yoga centers in the country. We offer classes for students at all levels in posture (asana) and breathing (pranayama), special courses for tar-geted needs and interests, workshops with some of the world’s finest teachers, and programs covering various aspects of the science and art of yoga.

At Unity Woods, our purpose is to offer uncompro-mising, expert yoga instruction to as broad an au-dience as possible. Our teaching staff is the area’s most experienced, comprised of highly trained, certified instructor s who help guide you to im-proved health, serenity, and expanded awareness.

© 2019 Unity Woods Yoga Center, LLC.4853 Cordell Ave, PH9Bethesda, MD 20814Phone: (301) 656-8992Fax: (301) 656-7792www.unitywoods.com

All of our classes are based on the teachings of B.K.S. Iyengar. Named by Time magazine as "one of the 100 most influential people in the world", Mr. Iyengar is widely regarded as the 20th century's foremost yoga teacher. His approach develops self-awareness through precision in movement and attention to the subtleties of body, breath, mind, and spirit.

HealtH • SerenIty • awareneSS

First Class Free for new

Studentsnewcomers to

Unity woods may take their first class free anytime during the session. Contact

us for details.

301-656-8992www.unitywoods.com

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John’s Workshops

December 27, 28, Friday, Saturday

PosturesNaples, Florida

www.postures.com 212-691-9642

December 29 SundayiYoga Delray Beach

Delray Beach, FLwww.iyogadelraybeach.com

954-254-5172

2020

January 10-12 Friday-SundayYoga Institute of Miami

Workshop for experienced students.

www.yogamiami.com Miami, FL

January 18 SaturdayAn Iyengar Yoga WorkshopSun and Moon Yoga Studio

Fairfax, VA www.sunandmoonstudio.com

703-525-YOGA (9642)

February 9-2337th Annual Yoga Vacation in

Negril,Jamaica See www.unitywoods.com

for details

March 15 SundayAdvanced Pranayama

Unity Woods Yoga CenterBethesda, MD

www.unitywoods.com 301-656-8992

March 15 SundayGroup Discussion: The Kleshas: Life’s Troubles and What To Do

About ThemAll are welcome, Bring a friend.

Light refreshments will be served. 6:45-8:30pm

www.unitywoods.com 301-656-8992

March 27-29 Friday-SundayDiscover the Heart of Yoga:

Asana and Pranayamawith John Schumacher, CIYT,

C-IAYTYogaville

Buckingham, VAwww.yogaville.org

800-858-YOGA (9642)

April 24-26 Friday-SundayTeacher Training:

Understanding, Developing, & Teaching Skillful Sequencing

SERENDIPITYBerkeley Springs, WV

www.unitywoods.com301-656-8992

Namaste (continued)

lift their knees and tighten their thighs. Then I tell them to relax their legs. I ask them if they noticed that their body sinks when they relax their legs. We do it again. Just about everybody feels it. It’s palpable, real. Then I tell them that that’s what yoga is: connection. Our legs are connected to our body not just anatomically, but dynamically. What happens in our legs affects our body. What happens in one place affects everything else. They can feel it. It isn’t just a bunch of woo woo.

That’s it. A seed. I go to the next pose.

At the end of the class, I introduce Namaste, with which these days nearly everybody is already familiar. I remark that in common usage it’s a little like “Aloha”. It can mean hello, goodbye, have a great day, etc. For yogis, I add, it means much more. The Cosmos is like a giant jig saw puzzle with myriad pieces, I say, all different sizes, shapes, colors; despite all these differences, the pieces fit together perfectly to make one vast amazing picture. Each of us is an integral and essential piece of this grand puzzle. And I tell them that when I say “Namaste” to them in class, I am saying “I honor the truth that you and I are the same, - connected parts of the One Divine Infinite Jigsaw Puzzle of the Universe.” Then I join my palms, bow my head, and say, “Namaste.” Then I say, “And remember, doing one pose is a practice.” End of class.

We are all connected. And forgetting or not knowing the truth of that is at the core of what is afflicting our society, our country, our world today.

When I read the paper or watch TV, I am struck by how much everything is about us vs. them. Sometimes it seems that division and anger is all there is. Rich vs. poor, white vs. colored, Democrat vs. Republican, Trumpster vs. Never-Trumpers, pro-choice vs. anti-abortion, pro-gun vs. gun reform, climate change activists vs. climate change deniers, urban vs. rural, Boomers vs. Millenials, and on and on. So much of this is born out of fear, essentially fear of losing what you’ve got. Fear that what you’ve got isn’t really as good as what they have . This happens even in the yoga world. One approach denigrates another approach as being inauthentic or superficial. My tradition is real yoga, meaning yours isn’t.

I don’t want to get caught in the trap of us vs. them. Sure, I have opinions; I have sides in some of these divides. We should have opinions. We live in a democracy (a democratic republic to be precise), and as Thomas Jefferson said, “A properly functioning democracy depends on an informed electorate.” (Informed is a loaded word these days. A topic for another time.) So, we should have informed opinions and discuss them amongst ourselves in an effort to reach the best approach to whatever issue we are confronting. It is important to make informed judgements about ideas and policies. In yoga, the ability to discern and discriminate is one of the most important aspects of the practice and calls upon our most highly developed state of mind.

The problem isn’t having differences and making judgements. The problem is in how we deal with our differences. We’ve always had disagreements about all the issues I mentioned in the partial list of divides. What is different now is that the people on the other side are bad people! We, of course, are right, and therefore, good people!

Making judgements about ideas and actions is one thing. Making judgements about people is another. In the Book of Matthew, Jesus says,

“Judge not, that ye be not judged.” Why? Because when we judge another person, we separate ourselves from them. They become “other”. And not only are they separated from us, but we are separated from them. In the end, we become

“other” not only to them, but to ourselves. I don’t think Jesus only means that if we judge other people, they will judge us. I think what he means is that when we judge others, on some level we judge ourselves as well.

Why are we so polarized? Not because we disagree, but because we are disconnected from the people on the “other side”. And why are we disconnected? Because demagogues succeed by dividing us and creating “enemies”. That’s why Machiavelli counselled, “Divide and rule.” Because powerful forces - the media, religions, for example - profit by keeping us angry and divided. We are being manipulated constantly. Our leaders don’t just disagree with other people. They insult, degrade, and demonize them.

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John Schumacher is the founder and director of Unity Woods. He has prac-ticed yoga for over 50 years and has taught in the Washing-

ton area since 1973. John studied in India with B.K.S. Iyengar for 33 years and is an Advanced Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher (CIYT). He also spent many years studying with internationally acclaimed teacher Dona Holleman.

John’s clear, precise style and his engaging sense of humor have made him one of the country’s leading yoga teachers. In 2015, Yoga Journal gave John their Lifetime Contributors Award as 1 of 12 teachers who have helped authenticate yoga in America.

" He has written for a variety of publications and has appeared in numerous local and national media, including U.S. News and World Report, Yoga Journal, Washingtonian Magazine, the Washington Times, the Washing-ton Post, PBS and others. John speaks about the practice and benefits of yoga on radio and television and at conferences and organizations around the country.

Over the years John has taught thousands of students and trained hundreds of teachers. He contin-ues to travel across the U.S. and throughout the world, includ-ing Europe, Asia, Africa, South America, the Middle East and the

Namaste (continued)

What can we do?

Inform ourselves for starters. Step outside our

boundaries. Get the facts. Work at it. Svadhyaya,

study, the yogis call it. It’s worth it. “The truth

shall make you free,” Jesus tells us. Free from the

power of manipulation. Free from the delusion

born of deception. Free from the loneliness that

comes from feeling disconnected.

Yoga helps us reconnect. Just as I do in my

beginners' class, yoga shows us that our bodies

are a web of connections and that our breath

connects our bodies and minds. We can observe

the truth of that. We can feel it. There is no

denying it. As we become more mindful, more

attentive through our practice of asana and

pranayama, we become more sensitive, more

tuned in. We notice that what we eat affects our

practice. We feel it. We’ve known all along that

our actions have consequences, but now we

can begin to feel the connection between our

actions and the quality of our life more clearly,

more subtly. It isn’t just an idea. It’s tangible. And

because of that, we can begin to realize that we

have the power to affect the quality of our life in

very meaningful ways. We can change how we

eat and change how we feel. Our practice makes

that connection clear. And we can see more

clearly that just as our actions affect how we feel,

they affect those around us, and that just as our

actions affect others, their actions affect us. By

being conscious of the quality of our actions,

we have the power to affect the quality of those

connections, to make them more harmonious

and healthier. The more clearly we see the

vastness of this web of connections, the more

clearly we will realize that we are, in fact, truly

connected to everyone, everything, connected

to the Infinite Jig Saw Puzzle of the Universe, to

the One. We can feel it.

That’s how to make real change.

read John’s essays from earlier newsletters on our website:

www.unitywoods.com/tag/letter

and look for digital downloads of John's classes and discussions at

www.schumacheryoga.com

“Yoga means union. …[W]e have to harmonize our lives. When your body, mind and soul are healthy

and harmonious, you will bring health and harmony to those around you and health and harmony to the

world….by being a healthy living organ of the body of humanity.” – B.K.S. Iyengar, The Tree of Yoga

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Workshops, Short CoursesSee unitywoods.com for detailed descriptions.

teacher training

at SerendIpIty

in

Berkeley Springs, wV

John Schumacher

Friday-Sunday

april 24-26

Understanding, developing,

and teaching

Skillful Sequencing

Sequencing, the flow of one event into another, is an inherent part of our lives. It is also a key element in the practice and teaching of yoga. In this workshop, we'll examine some basic principles of sequencing and learn guidelines for putting a pose, a class, a session, a year together in ways that help you and your students make progress.

Morning sessions will focus on practicing and teaching the art and science of sequencing. We will practice teach in the afternoon sessions to help you refine your skills as a teacher. Optional early morning practices are open to all.

Call UWYC or see our

website for more information.

www.unitywoods.com

301-656-8992

Bethesda WorkshopsSaturday, January 11 1:00-3:30pmexploring personal Imbalances with thierry ChiapelloDiscover where the body holds tension, and how to release it through Yogaprerequisite: Level I/II and up. $40

Saturday, January 11 2:00-3:30pmiHUnCH 2.0 with Julia ZawatskyLearn the various ways yoga can counteract the iHunch, realigning both the spine and the mind. "Slouching is dope for the body." (BKS Iyengar)prerequisite: None. $30

Saturday, January 25 2:00-4:00pm neck and Shoulderswith doerthe Braun and anara lommeExplore specific Yoga poses that treat and prevent common neck and shoulder problems. Taught by two teachers; limited to 15 students. prerequisite: Level I $50

Saturday, January 25 3:00-5:00pmGot Home practice?with laurel GoekeNot your average home practice workshop. All traditional suggestions presented, along with sources of creative inspiration. Part lecture, part practice.prerequisite: All levels welcome $35 Saturday, March 14 2:00-4:00pm Happy Healthy Spinewith doerthe Braun and anara lommeExplore specific Yoga poses that treat and prevent lower back pain. Taught by two teachers, limited to 15 students. prerequisite: All levels welcome $50

Sunday, March 15 4:00-5:30pmadvanced pranayamawith John SchumacherThis class is for those who have completed the year long UWYC Pranayama I-IV course or have had extensive training in and practice of Iyengar Yoga Pranayama and who have practiced digital pranayama for at least two years. $40

Sunday, March 15 6:45-8:30pm Group discussion: the Kleshas: life’s troubles and what to do about themwith John SchumacherThe second chapter (pada) in the Yoga Sutra-s is the chapter on practice (sadhana). It starts by talking about the kleshas or afflictions that impede not only our practice, but our lives as well. It also pro-vides the remedy: kriya yoga. In this discussion we take a look at the afflictions, what they are (there are five of them), what kriya yoga is, and how it works to reduce and eliminate these afflictions.All are welcome, Bring a friend. Light refreshments will be served. Free

Bethesda Short CoursesSaturdays, Jan 11, Jan 18, Jan 25, Feb 1, 11:45am-1:00pmprogressive Gentle: warming Up to winterwith Steve Mitchellsprerequisite: 1 year Iyengar experienceA slower, prop-supported class that is progres-sive and gentle. Course $100, Drop-in $30

thursdays, Jan 16, Mar 5, apr 2 12:15-1:30pmBhagavad Gita discussion Groupwith doerthe Braun, nazli weiss and Sarah Hull Discuss the impact on the modern world of the Bhagavad Gita ancient text. prerequisite: None.Cost: Donation to Bellur-Trust is welcome , cash or checks to Doerthe Braun

Sundays, Jan 19, Jan 26, Feb 2, Feb 9 3:00-5:00pmOsteoporosis yogawith Megan BowlesFun and informative; about yoga with osteoporosisprerequisite: None Course $130, Drop-in $36

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Fridays, Jan 24 and Mar 6 8:15-9:30amadvanced pranayama (level V)with doerthe BraunMaintain and refine your pranayama practice. Focus will be on kumbhakas, mudras and digital pranayamaprerequisite: Pranayama Level I - IV Each class$30

Saturdays, Feb 22, Feb 29, Mar 7, Mar14 11:45am-1:00pmprogressive Gentle: Firm Foundationswith Steve MitchellA slower, prop-supported class that is progres-sive and gentle.prerequisite: 1 year Iyengar experience Course $100, Drop-in $30

Saturday & Sunday, Mar 7 & 8 1:00-5:00pmyoga for Scoliosiswith rocky delaplaine and Susanne KoehlerLearn poses to help your unique pattern. Bring x-rays if you have them.prerequisite: None$125 per day until March 1. $140 per dayafter March 1

Arlington Workshops Sunday, Jan 12 2:00-5:00pmOsteoporosis yogawith Megan BowlesFun and informative; about yoga with osteoporosisLearn essential poses, modifications, and what to avoid. Includes asanas (postures) and discussion.prerequisite: None $55

and Special EventsNo refunds or credits/credits/changes from 14 days prior.

Special Guestworkshop:lois Steinberg

april 3 - 5

Friday - Sunday

Bethesda StudioLois returns for another informative and inspiring workshop at Unity Woods. Her teaching is infused with enthusiasm to share the knowledge and acumen that have come through her sustained practice and study of the work of the Iyengar family. Lois is the author of numerous books and articles and is widely respected for her understanding of therapeutics.

Fri 6:00–8:00pm asana $50

Sat 9:30am–12:00pm asana $70

Sat 3:30–5:30pm asana $50

Sun 9:00am–12:30pm pran $80

(Total for entire workshop $250)

prerequisite: At least two years of Iyengar Yoga

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Community ClassesEvery Friday, 6:00–7:00pm

In Bethesda

Winter 2020 January 3 MeganJanuary 10 MaryJanuary 17January 24 MaggieJanuary 31 DoertheFebruary 7 MaryFebruary 14 RockyFebruary 21 MaggieFebruary 28 MaggieMarch 6 RockyMarch 13 KateMarch 20 MaryMarch 27 MaggieNo Community Class on April 3 $10 drop-in fee, cash only

Important Schedule Changes for Winter

(all locations)

Some Winter Classes start the second week of the

session.Cost adjusts accordingly.

John's Tuesday Level II, III - Classes begin January 14John's Wednesday Level I, II/III Classes begin January 15Doerthe's Thursday Level I/II, II, III, and Pranayama II - Classes begin January 9Leah's Friday Level I and II - Classes will begin January 10

Some Winter Classes will not meet the last weekend of the session while we

host visiting teacher Lois Steinberg.

Cost adjusts accordingly.

Steve's Saturday Level II and I/II will not meet April 4Anne's Sunday Level II/III and II will not meet April 5

Class Schedule

Fridays 10:00–11:30am Level II Laurel10:00-11:30am Osteoporosis Megan11:45am-1:15pm Prenatal Yoga Megan11:45am-1:15pm Level II/III Julia6:00–7:00pm Community Class varies

Saturdays

8:00–9:30am Level II Steve9:30–11:00am Level II Linda SG10:00–11:30am Level I/II Steve11:15am–12:30pm Level I Megan

Sundays

8:00–9:15am Level I/II Steve9:00–10:30am Level II/III 3 Anne9:30–11:00am Level II Steve10:45am–12:15pm Level II Anne11:15am–12:30pm Level I Steve

Schedule Changes for winterBethesda

Monday Level I/II 5:45-7:15pm w/Kim - new teacherMonsday Level II 7:30-9:00pm w/Kim- new teacherWednesday Back Care 5:00-6:15pm w/Megan new teacherSee additional schedule notes at left

Mondays

10:00–11:30am Level II/III 3 Jill10:15–11:45am Level I/II Suzanne12:00–1:30pm Level II Anne12:15–1:15pm Level I Suzanne5:45–7:15pm Level I/II Kim6:00–7:30pm Level II/III 3 Mary7:30–9:00pm Level II Kim

tuesdays

9:45-11:15am Level II Julia10:00–11:30am Level I Doerthe12:00-1:30pm Level II/III3 Megan5:00–6:30pm Level II John6:45–8:45pm Level III 4 John

wednesdays

9:00–10:00am Pranayama IV1 Doerthe 9:00–10:30am Level I/II Julia 10:15–11:45am Level II/III 3 Doerthe12:00–1:30pm Gentle Suzanne5:00–6:15pm Back Care Megan6:00–7:15pm Level I John 6:45–8:15pm Level II Linda McR7:30–9:15pm Level II/III 3 John

thursdays

9:00–10:15am Seniors Suzanne9:00–10:15am Level I/II Doerthe10:30am–12:00pm Level II Doerthe10:45am–12:15pm Level I Julia5:45–6:45pm Pranayama II1 Doerthe6:00–7:15pm Level I/II Sonia7:00--8:30pm Level III4 Doerthe

Bethesda, MD 4853 Cordell ave, penthouse 7

prerequisites:1 completion of previous level Pranayama 2 Level I/II and up 3 5 minute freestanding Sirsasana 4 10 minute freestanding Sirsasana5 completion of one year of Asana6completion of Level I once

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Arlington, VA4001 n 9th St, Suite 105

Mondays

6:00–7:30pm Level II Joe7:45–9:00pm Level I/II Joe

tuesdays

12:15–1:30pm Mixed Level6 Carol

wednesdays

6:00-7:15pm Level I Leah 7:30-9:00pm Level II Leah

thursdays

6:00–7:15pm Level I/II Joe7:30–9:00pm Level II/III 3 Joe

Fridays

10:30–11:45am Level I Leah12:00–1:15pm Level II Leah

Saturdays

9:00–10:30am Level II/III 3 Mary10:45am–12:15pm Level II Mary

Sundays

9:00–10:30am Level II Maggie10:45am–12:15pm Level I Maggie

Schedule Changes for winterarlington

Friday Level I 10:30-11:45am w/Leah - new teacherFriday Level II 12:00-1:15pm w/Leah - new teacher

See additional schedule notes at left

Class ScheduleWashington, DC4000 albemarle St nw, 4th Floor

wednesdays

7:00–8:30pm Level II Sarah

Saturdays

9:00–10:30am Level II/III 3 Joe10:45–12:15pm Level II Joe12:30–1:45pm Level I/II Joe

Building access 3227# on small keypad

Schedule Changes for winterwashington, dC

Wednesday, Level II 7:00-8:30pm w/Sarah - new time

IMpOrtant dateS

winter registration is now open:www.unitywoods.com

winter Session:Thursday, January 2-Wednesday, April 8

Classes will meetMonday, January 20 - Martin Luther King DayMonday, February 17 - President's Day

tHInGS tO KnOw aBOUt taKInG ClaSS

attireThere are changing rooms at each studio. Wear clothing you can move in (no baggy clothes—they obscure alignment). Bare feet are essential. No perfume, please.

propsare provided, but you are encouraged to bring your own mat.

Food Come with an empty stomach.

Special physical needsLet your teacher know about any injuries, physical problems or medical conditions.

please be on timeTeachers begin each class with preparatory practices. You may be turned away if you arrive late.

do not come to classif you have any contagious condition. You share the floor, props, and air with many other students!

Children Minimum age for asana class participation is 16. Unity Woods cannot provide childcare for younger children.

Class Cancelationsfor weather or other emergencies are posted on our website and our voicemail 2 hours before class time: www.unitywoods.com or 301-656-8992.

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The Teachers at Unity WoodsStaFFUnity Woods Office

(301) 656-8992 uwyc@unitywoods.com

John SchumacherFounder/Director

ext. 102

Judith FriedAdministrator

Outreach Coordinatorext. 101

Suzanne y. SigüenzaAssistant Administrator

Website ManagerBoutique Manager

ext. 300

debra MonacoFinancial Administrator

ext. 104

annick MildeRegistrarext. 105

Steve MitchellArlington Studio Coordinator

ext. 201

Cathleen ScottBrandi ericksontracy Koretsky

dorian FlorescuBilly BialeckiReceptionists

ext. 500

It'S nOt newSand it's not too late to plan your winter getaway from dC

February 9-23

37th annual yoga Vacation

in negril, Jamaica

See www.unitywoods.com for details

301-656-8992 orwww.yogastudio.org/workshops/

jamaica-yoga-vacation

Joe Adlesic, CIYT Intermedi-ate Junior I, mentored by John Schumacher since 1982, has taught at Unity Woods since 1990. Joe studied in India with the Iyengars several times and has

trained extensively with Senior Iyengar teachers, particularly Patricia Walden.

Megan Bowles, CIYT Intermedi-ate Junior II, trained with senior teachers John Schumacher and Patricia Walden. Megan’s style is warm, humorous, and precise, and helps all levels of yoga practi-

tioners access the benefits of yoga. Megan is certi-fied by Dr. Loren Fishman and Ellen Saltonstall to teach Yoga for Osteoporosis,

Doerthe Braun, CIYT Interme-diate Senior 1, began practicing in 1999, apprenticed with John Schumacher and has studied with the Iyengars in India. With a de-gree in acting and movement, she

enjoys sharing yoga’s gifts with all ages, inspired by her own four children.

Jill Pollet Cahn, CIYT, has stud-ied at Unity Woods since 1980 and taught since 1987. Jill has a B.S. from U.C. Berkeley and an M.A. in Special Education. She teaches special workshops on Yoga and the Energy Field.

Carol Cavanaugh has taught Iyengar yoga since 1977. She made five trips to study with B.K.S. and Geeta Iyengar between 1980 and 1995. She directed the Iyengar Yoga

Institute of San Francisco from 1977–1988. She has practiced Vipassana meditation since 1999.

Rocky Delaplaine, CIYT, is interested in exploring how the practice of yoga promotes peace, fosters creativity and cultivates reverence for the natural world. She is certified by Elise Browning

Miller to teach Yoga for Scoliosis. She has taught at Unity Woods since 1991. rockydelaplaine.com

Thierry Chiapello, CIYT, is a Yoga Alliance Registered Teacher at the RYT 500 hour Experienced level. In addition to NDU, he teaches Iyengar yoga at the Pentagon, as well as classes,

workshops and special events in the DC area.

Leah Diquollo, CIYT Interme-diate Junior I, began practicing yoga in 1998. Her caring teach-ing style uses asana and Yogic philosophy to help students

find grounding, flexibility and balance on and off the mat.

Sonia Dovedy , CIYT, f irst began her practice of Iyengar yoga in Pune, India, under the strict, compassionate eyes of Shri BKS Iyengar and his family. For Sonia, the practice of yoga is a gift for all; it generates courage,

builds resilience, shields against illness, and culti-vates immense joy.

Juliana Fair, CIYT Intermediate Senior I, began her yoga journey in 1974 in her native Australia, and has taught Iyengar yoga since 1981. She travels to Pune to study with the Iyengar family bi-annually. Her

straightforward, humorous teaching encourages students to understand their own bodies.

Sarah Hull, CIY T , began practicing Iyengar yoga in 2010, apprenticed with Doerthe Braun and studies regularly with senior teachers. She looks to cultivate and inspire the alignment,

balance, strength, and ease that comes from a dedicated practice.

Anara Lomme, CIYT Intermediate Junior 3, began her studies in Bangalore, India in 1996. She carried her passion for the practice and teaching of yoga across many countries. Every year she travels to Pune institute to study with the Iyengar family.

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StUdIO newSrocky is taking a year-long sabbatical from her regular teaching schedule but will be back and forth and hopes to see some of you at her workshops and drop-in classes.

doerthe has been certified at the Intermediate Senior 1 level. Congratulations Doerthe!

After teaching at Unity Woods for 33 years, Giulia Mainieri has decided to let go of her Arlington classes to spend more time with her family. She began her study and practice of Iyengar Yoga with B.K.S. Iyengar in 1971, way before anyone else at Unity Woods. Seeking an Iyengar teacher in the DMV, she came to John's classes in 1981 and began teaching at UW in 1986. Her love of yoga and enthusiasm for teaching have inspired and guided her students over all these years. We are grateful for her warm presence and friendship and wish her all the best.

ann thomas apprenticed with John and started teaching at UW in 1996. Her graduate studies in theology are a clue as to her sweet manner and deep spirituality. Her teaching was always suffused with kindness and compassion. For the past few years, she has been deeply involved with her family and so is no longer offering classes at UW.

Although Giulia and ann are no longer teaching at UW, they will always be cherished members of the UW "family."

r

Becoming a Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher (CIYT) requires years of dedicated practice, training and experience. This rigorous preparation for the national certification exams produces highly quali-fied and knowledgeable yoga teachers. Unity Woods is proud of our expert and inspiring faculty.

Laurel Goeke, CIYT has been teaching in the Bethesda area since 2005, and also leads re-treats both locally and interna-tionally. The practice of yoga has been her one constant.

Giulia Mainieri began studying yoga with BKS Iyengar directly. She has studied with senior Iyengar teacher Kofi Busia for over 30 years. She is an experienced teacher who finds each class different and fun.

Linda McReynolds, CIYT, be-gan practicing at Unity Woods in 2003 and apprenticed with John Schumacher. She believes that dedicated yoga practice provides energy and equipoise to enjoy a full life.

Steve Mitchell, CIYT, has been with Unity Woods for over 20 years, and has studied with many senior teachers. He has main-tained a devoted, steady yoga practice for 23 years, teaching since 1995.

Mary Pappas-Sandonas, CIYT Intermediate Junior III, B.S. Ps y c h o l o g y / Ne u r o b i o l o g y, M.S. Exercise Physiology, and Mom, applies joy, intuition and compassion.

Maggie Rhoades, a certified Yoga teacher, has studied with the Iyengars, and has taught classes for cardiac and cancer patients in area hospitals. She is a certified Pilates instructor and has developed yoga and Pilates DVDs.

Linda San Gabriel has practiced since 1989 and taught since 1996. She apprenticed with John Schum-acher, studied with the Iyengars, and travels to study with Iyengar teachers worldwide.

Suzanne Y. Sigüenza offers the practice of yoga as a steady foundation to develop compassion, benevolence, awareness, and the fortitude to “run with perseverance

the race set out before us” (Heb. 12:1). She is an artist.

Ann Thomas, CIYT, appren-ticed with John Schumacher and began teaching at Unity Woods in 1996. She holds an M.A in health education with a graduate certificate in theology.

Amy Van Mui, CIYT, has taught since 2000. Her focus on functional and efficient movement is supported by her study of biomechanics and background in Pilates. Amy’s classes journey beyond

the physical to cultivate a vibrant sense of well-being. WellWithin.com.

Kim Weeks. CIYT, was voted three times DC's Best Yoga teacher. Kim loves be-ing at Unity Woods and is grateful to be of service in Bethesda.

Anne Wutchiett, CIYT, has taught for over 30 years and has studied in India with the Iyengars. Her teaching is precise, caring, and inspired, acknowledging the vitality,

strength and harmony yoga brings.

Julia Zawatsky, CIYT, began practicing Iyengar Yoga in 2012. She has apprenticed with John Schumacher since 2015. Trained as a psychiatrist and psychoanalyst, Julia is

particularly interested in the intersection of yoga philosophy and human consciousness.

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aSana (pOStUre)Gentle classes are for students who are less flexible, not so strong, have a particular limitation, or would prefer a more slowly paced, less rigorous class.

level I classes introduce beginning students and students new to Unity Woods' approach to the fundamentals of posture and breath.

level I/II classes are for students who have completed Level I and prefer a gradual tran-sition to Level II. This level is also ideal for those with previous yoga experience who are new to Unity Woods or Iyengar Yoga.

Mixed levels is for students in Level I/II and up. Modifications will be made according to level and/or need.

level II classes are for students who have com-pleted the introductory (Level I) course. The basic poses are refined with an emphasis on all the standing poses. Inverted poses (headstand, plow and shoulder stand) are introduced.

level II/III classes are for students firmly established in their practice and ready to move beyond the basics. Must be able to do a five minute freestanding Sirsasana.

level III classes are for students with previous Iyengar training who are strong in all the basic poses, can do a ten minute freestanding Sirsasana, and can do Sarvangasana and Halasana with confidence.

advanced asana classes are offered periodically and are limited to students who meet the listed prerequisites for each topic.

Course DescriptionsSpeCIal ClaSSeS Seniors’ yoga (Bethesda), a gently paced class designed specifically for seniors, approaches asanas in ways that enhance strength, supple-ness and balance.

Back Care (Bethesda), for those with back inju-ries/conditions, focuses on strengthening weak muscles, stretching tight muscles and creating traction in the spine. We correct postural imbal-ances and use breath awareness to reduce stress and pain. Physician approval recommended. Suitable for students with scoliosis.

yoga with Osteoporosis (Bethesda): come to this fun, challenging, effective class to learn the dos and don’ts of yoga with osteoporosis.

prenatal yoga offers safe and supportive poses suitable for pregnancy and a community of pregnant yogis. Yoga helps maintain physical and mental well-being for expectant mothers and is beneficial for the development of the baby. Follow-up Mommy and Me classes will be offered periodically. May be joined at any time. Physician’s/midwife’s approval recommended.

pranayaMa (BreatHInG)level I affords those interested in working with the breath an opportunity to move beyond the elementary levels incorporated into regular asana classes. Prerequisite: one year of study and practice of asana in the Iyengar method.

level II, III and IV classes are for students who have completed the preceding levels.

level V classes are strictly for students who have completed Level IV or have received extensive Iyengar training in pranayama elsewhere.

level VI classes are for students who have extensive Iyengar training and have been practicing digital pranayama for two years

Beyondananda Boutique Information

At our Bethesda studio, we offer a convenient source for supplies to enhance your yoga practice. We sell yoga DVDs, CDs, books and props, along with John’s audio CDs, plus our unique Unity Woods and Dog Pose t-shirts, and beautiful batik clothing designs created exclusively for us.

Gift certificates are available for Beyondananda Boutique items or for classes. Call to inquire or e-mail uwyc@unitywoods.com.

Welcome 2020 Sale20 % off All Props20% off All Media

(excludes mail orders) January 6-20

Bethesda Boutique Hours Mon–Thurs: 10:00am–9:00pm Friday: 10:00am–1:00pm Sat–Sun: 8:30am–1:00pm

D i s c o u n t e D D r o p - i n s

For those enrolled for the full session:

extra classes for $12 each (except two-hour classes:

drop-ins $15).

Registration form on reverse -- or register online at www.unitywoods.com.

Fees and Policies

SeSSIOn tUItIOn drOp-In Fee per-class amount If fully enrolled If not enrolled aSana (pOStUre) ClaSSeS if fully enrolled in another class

1 1/4 – 1 3/4 Hr ClaSS $19 $12 $24

1 HOUr ClaSS $17 $12 $20 2 HOUr ClaSS $24 $15 $28

COMMUnIty ClaSSeS n/a $10 $10

SHORT COURSES (see pages 4–5) prices vary N/A $18–38

SenIOr dISCOUnt: 10% for age 65 and over, on full-session enrollments only (no discount on drop-ins or Short Courses).

StUdent dISCOUnt: 10% with current student ID, on full–session enrollments only (no discount on drop-ins or Short Courses).

MIlItary dISCOUnt: 10% for personnel/families with valid ID, on full–session enrollments only (no discount on drop-ins or Short Courses).

MaKe-Up pOlICy: Make up missed classes any time during the current session, at any of our locations, in a class of the same level or lower than your own.

drOp-In pOlICy: Drop-ins permitted any time during the session, at the discretion of the teacher.

reFUnd pOlICy: For full session classes: If we receive notice of your withdrawal before Jan 2, you will receive a full refund. If we receive notice between January 2 and January 23, we’ll refund tuition minus the $40 registration fee. No refunds after January 23.

For workshops: no refunds or credits from 14 days prior to the event.

SHOrt COUrSe pOlICIeS: Students are encouraged to enroll for the series, but drop-ins are accepted. No make-ups. No discounts. No refunds. Short Courses may not be used as make-ups for regular classes.

SCHOlarSHIpS/wOrK exCHanGe: We have a limited scholarship fund and an active work-exchange program. Please call for information.

ClaSS CanCellatIOnS for weather or other emergency circumstances are posted on the voice mail (301) 656-8992 and at unitywoods.com 2 hours before class. We do not follow Montgomery County, Arlington, DC school or government closures.

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wInter SeSSIOn dateS:

Jan 2 - Apr 8, 2020

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PRANAYAMA (BREATHING) CLASSES $19 $12 $24

nOte: For most classes, winter will be a 14-week session. please register online for accurate pricing, or check with us before enrolling.

Full-session tuition includes a $40 non-refundable, non-transferable registration fee per class.

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