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Every day is a day. The sun comes up. The sun goes down. But we attach significance to certain days over others: birthdays, holidays, etc. Anniversaries are among the days we take note of. They are mile markers along the road of our lives, stations that stand out in the flow of days. We had one in August: the 50th anniversary of Woodstock. In 1969, Woodstock was a big cultural event. The media played it up then, and again this year on the 50th anniversary. It was also a major event for me, as I was fortunate enough to be there. The music was the big draw, of course, but overall, the peaceful and loving gathering of the countercultural tribe played as important a role as the music did to most of us who were there. Sharing what we had and taking care of one another in the face of adversity (rain, mud, scarce food, scarcer toilets), along with reveling in the amazing music, turned what could have been a cataclysmic catastrophe into a spiritual adventure. Indeed, a spiritual note was sounded for me as soon as I arrived at Yasgur’s farm. No sooner had I climbed over the already flattened fence, than up came a guy who handed me a bunch of flyers with Meher Baba’s picture and the words “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” on the cover (Meher Baba was a major spiritual teacher). “Here,” he said. “Hand these out.” I met a lot of people early on. On another spiritual note, most people don’t know See Namaste, page 2 Inside John’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 YOGA IN THE IYENGAR TRADITION SINCE 1979 FALL 2019 SEPT 12-DEC 22 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, PH9 Bethesda, MD 20814 Phone: (301) 656-8992 Fax: (301) 656-7792 www.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 Students Newcomers to Unity Woods may take their first class free anytime during the session. Contact us for details. 301-656-8992 www.unitywoods.com

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Every day is a day. The sun comes up. The sun goes down. But we attach significance to certain days over others: birthdays, holidays, etc.

Anniversaries are among the days we take note of. They are mile markers along the road of our lives, stations that stand out in the flow of days. We had one in August: the 50th anniversary of Woodstock. In 1969, Woodstock was a big cultural event. The media played it up then, and again this year on the 50th anniversary. It was also a major event for me, as I was fortunate enough to be there. The music was the big draw, of course, but overall, the peaceful and loving gathering of the countercultural tribe played as important a role as the music did to most of us who were there. Sharing what we had and taking care of one

another in the face of adversity (rain, mud, scarce food, scarcer toilets), along with reveling in the

amazing music, turned what could have been a cataclysmic catastrophe into a spiritual adventure. Indeed, a spiritual note was sounded for me as soon as I arrived at Yasgur’s farm. No sooner had I climbed over the

already flattened fence, than up came a guy who handed me a bunch of flyers with Meher Baba’s picture and the words “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” on the cover (Meher Baba was a major spiritual teacher). “Here,” he said. “Hand these out.” I met a lot of people early on.

On another spiritual note, most people don’t know

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

YOGA IN THE IYENGAR TRADITION SINCE 1979 FALL 2019 • SEPT 12-DEC 22

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

September 20-22 Friday-SundayMontreal, Canada

www.asanaperformance.ca/en

October 25-27 Friday-SundayTeacher Training: Topic: Practicing and Teaching

Back BendsSERENDIPITY

Berkeley Springs, WVwww.unitywoods.com

November 17 SundayAdvanced Pranayama

Unity Woods Yoga CenterBethesda, MD

November 17 SundayDiscussion Group

40 years of Unity WoodsUnity Woods Yoga Center

Bethesda, MD

November 22-24 Friday-SundayIyengar Yoga Association of

Greater New YorkNew York, NY

www.iyengarnyc.org 212-691-9642

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

Namaste (continued)

that the formal beginning of the festival was not the music, but Swami Satchidananda leading the half million people in chanting Om. In a way, that set the tone for the next three days. A half million voices and minds in unison.

We had another major anniversary in July: the 1969 Apollo 11 moon landing. The 50th anniversary of that huge historical moment focused a massive amount of attention on the incredible technological accomplishments and awesome illustration of the power of the human spirit. And rightfully so. Yet another aspect of that monumental achievement was its spiritual element. Michael Collins, command module captain, said, "I really believe that if the political leaders of the world could see their planet from a distance of, let's say 100,000 miles, their outlook would be fundamentally changed. The all-important border would be invisible, that noisy argument suddenly silenced." By traveling outward far beyond any previous journeys, the astronauts came to realize the underlying unity of all humankind.

I need to mention one more anniversary occurring this year: the 40th anniversary of the founding of Unity Woods Yoga Center!

In 1979, I had been practicing yoga for nine years and teaching for six. I was also a professional musician, and had been playing at clubs, halls, and colleges in DMV since 1963. I loved music and I loved yoga, but at that point I realized that to do justice to the possibilities each offered, I would have to choose one and dedicate my time and energy to that choice. According to an old saying: “If you want to find water, don’t dig a lot of shallow holes; dig one deep one.” I didn’t want to be a Jack-of-all-trades; I wanted to go deeper. After realizing that I would have to pick one or the other, a series of events finally led me to choose to devote myself to yoga, and I threw myself into practice and teaching with greater determination than ever.

I also figured that to make a living teaching yoga, I would have to be more “professional” than I had been. One of the first steps I took in that regard was to set up an LLC. In doing that I needed a business name so I pondered what to call the business. At the time, I lived in a rustic A-frame on 48 acres of mostly forest between Frederick and Thurmont. It was my intention

to establish a residential retreat center on that property, so in thinking about what to call the business, I decided to put together what is at the heart of yoga – unity – and combine it with the fact of my living in the woods and named my yoga business Unity Woods Yoga Center. That was forty years ago.

Unity Woods in Triangle Towers didn’t come into being until 1985. At that point, I was teaching yoga classes for the Montgomery County Rec Department, numerous small classes in private homes, classes at the GoTaCh wellness center in Frederick, and my own classes held at the United Church of Christ on Wisconsin Ave. By then, I was tired of lugging equipment from one place to another, arriving at class to find sometimes dirty, disorganized venues, and having to switch my schedule around because of a facility’s unpredictable and changing needs. I decided to open my own studio. To my knowledge, no one had operated a full-time yoga center in the metropolitan Washington area up to that point. Who knew if it was possible? Bear in mind that yoga was not a household word in the mid-80’s. People would call and ask if I had vanilla and strawberry flavors. By 1985, I had about 250 students attending my classes weekly, and I began to look for a suitable space around Bethesda (most of my students were from the Bethesda area). I crunched some numbers to see if it could work and signed a one year lease for a room on the third floor of Triangle Towers. It was actually quite a gamble. I had to borrow $10,000 (a princely sum for me at the time) to outfit the space with no guarantee that Southern Management, who owns Triangle Towers, would renew my lease. And to make the numbers work, I would have to charge twice what I or anybody else was charging at the time for classes. Nonetheless, students came, the classes grew, and by the end of the first year, I had paid off the loan, and Southern Management renewed my lease.

When, in 1986, my A-frame in Thurmont burned to the ground, I moved into Bethesda. This put a serious damper on my plans for a residential center, but brought me closer to my newly opened studio on Cordell Ave. More students came, and when a larger space opened on the Penthouse floor, we moved up and added a second studio. Quite a few of the students were

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John Schumacher is the founder and director of Unity Woods. He has prac-ticed yoga for over 45 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. Yoga Journal cited him as one of "25 Americans who are shaping yoga today." 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 Maga-zine, the Washington Times, the Washington 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 Caribbean, where he conducts workshops for students and teach-ers of all levels.

Namaste (continued)

commuting from DC, so in 1991, I opened another studio in Woodley Park. My more advanced students taught the classes there. Five years later, I opened another studio in Arlington.

By now, yoga was becoming mainstream. The headlines on the May 15, 1994 US News and World Report magazine cover declared “Yoga Goes Mainstream”. The article mentioned Unity Woods, and my wife, Suzie, posed for pictures to accompany the article.

More and more studios and centers opened in the DC metropolitan area, several of them operated by former and current students of mine. Yoga grew, and as the pie got bigger, so did the number of teachers munching on the pie. A 2016 poll conducted by Yoga Journal and Yoga Alliance found that 36.7 million people practice yoga, up from 20.4 million in 2012, and that for every yoga teacher, there are two more people who want to become teachers. According to that poll, yoga in America is a $16B industry.

As with so many other things these days (sports, music, health care, education, and more), big money has changed the face of yoga. Even so, at the heart of yoga still lies its essential nature: unity. All three anniversaries mentioned in this newsletter speak to the transcendent experience of unity. The Apollo 11 astronauts sat in their capsule, and as they traveled outward into the vastness of outer space, they looked back and they felt unity. The hippies sat in the mud at Woodstock, and as they looked out at the

vastness of the crowd in the space surrounding

them, they felt unity. The yogis at Unity Woods

sit on their mats and travel inward to the vastness

of their own inner space, and as they look into

their hearts and minds, they feel unity.

It has been an honor and a privilege for me

to share the power and beauty of unity with

the world, the nation, and the DC area, but

most especially for the last forty years with the

exceptional people of Unity Woods.

Thank you.

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

“Samadhi, if it [is] genuine, should … [reveal] a human intelligence that uncovers the true reality of interconnectivity between people that stems from wisdom….The person who has that wisdom, and their interactions with the world, are based on a

different understanding, one founded in compassion and the friendship of both perceived and realized

unity.” – B.K.S. Iyengar, Light On Life

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Workshops, Short CoursesSee unitywoods.com for detailed descriptions.

Teacher Training

at Serendipity

John Schumacher

Friday-Sunday,

October25-27

Topic: Practicing and Teaching Back Bends

In ordinary day to day life we stand, sit, and recline; we bend forward and turn, but few of us arch backwards. People sit in chairs and cars and look down at their devices, and over time, the chest muscles shorten, the spine rounds, and the ribcage contracts. Our entire body is affected by this. Breathing is restricted, organs are compressed, and our blood flow diminishes. Psychologically we become downcast.

Back Bending Poses are a powerful remedy for this dilemma. Among the most challenging, stimulating, and striking of asanas, Back Bends attenuate and reverse the conditions described above. They energize the body, liberate the spine, and uplift the mind.

Over the weekend, you will learn the fundamental actions of Back Bends and sequences for introducing Back Bends to beginners. From there, we will explore a variety of Backbending asanas, building up to the practice and teaching of Urdhva Dhanurasana and Dwi Pada Viparita Dandasana.

Morning sessions will focus on practicing and teaching Back Bends. 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, September 21 3:00-5:00pmDolly Parton, You & the Bhagavad Gita with Laurel GoekeExplore yoga concepts. $35

Friday, October 4 8:15-9:30am Advanced Pranayama Level Vwith Doerthe BraunDeepen and refine your pranayama practice. Prerequisite: Pranayama Level IV $30

Saturday, October 5 2:00-3:30pm iHunchwith Julia ZawatskyLearn to counteract the iHunch.Prerequisite: Level I once. $30

Sunday, Oct 20 1:00-5:00pm Yoga for Scoliosiswith Rocky Delaplaine and Susanne Koehler

Learn poses to help your unique pattern. $100 by Oct 19 or $125 on Oct 20

Saturday, October 26 3:00-5:00pmGot Home Practice?with Laurel GoekeEstablish or deepen your home practice.Prerequisite: All levels welcome $35

Sunday, November 17 4:00-5:30pmAdvanced Pranayamawith John SchumacherLevel V and VI Pranayama are being combined into a single advanced class.Prerequisite: Pranayama I-IV course. $40

Sunday, November 17 6:45-8:30pmDiscussion Groupwith John Schumacher40 Years of Unity Woods Free

Sunday, Nov 24 3:00-5:30pm Yoga for 2-All Levelswith Rocky Delaplaine and Carolyn Bluemle

The Yoga of relationship.$60/pair by Nov 23 or $75/pair on Nov 24

Saturday, November 30 10:00am-12:00pm Happy Thanks Twistingwith Doerthe BraunFeeling sluggish after the feast? Regain vitality.Prerequisite: Level I/II and up $40

Sunday, December 1 3:00-4:30pmGive Thanks for Yoga - Level I and I/IIwith Megan BowlesThanksgiving Yoga $25Sunday, December 1 5:00-6:30pmGive Thanks for Yoga - Level II, II/IIIwith Megan BowlesThanksgiving Yoga! $25

Friday, December 6 8:15-9:30am Advanced Pranayama Level Vwith Doerthe BraunDeepen and refine your pranayama practice. Prerequisite: Pranayama Level IV $30

Sunday, December 8 3:00-5:30pmThe Upside (down) of it - Inversionswith Megan BowlesSuitable for newbies/completed Level IPrerequisite: Level I once or equivalent. $40

Sunday, December 15 3:00-5:00pmPadmasana is Possiblewith Megan BowlesPadmasana/Lotus Pose is iconic for a reason.Prerequisite: Level I once or equivalent. No major hip or knee problems $40

:Bethesda Short CoursesSaturdays, Sep 21, 28, Oct 5, 12 11:45am-1:00pmGently Transition into Fallwith Steve MitchellProp supported; gentle and progressive. Prerequisite: 1 year Iyengar experience.. Course $100, Drop-in $30Sundays, Oct 20 - Nov 10 3:00-5:00pmOsteoporosis Yogawith Megan BowlesPrerequisite: NoneCourse $130, Drop-in $36

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Saturdays Oct 26, Nov 2, 9, 16 11:45am-1:00pmReplenish and Restorewith Steve MitchellProp supported; gentle and progressive. .Prerequisite: 1 year Iyengar experience. Course $100, Drop-in $30

Arlington Workshops Sunday, September 15 2:00-5:00pmOsteoporosis Yogawith Megan BowlesFun and informative; about yoga with osteoporosisPrerequisite: None $55

Sunday, September 22 2:30-4:30pm Understanding the Vayus-Part 1 with Juliana FairReignite the understanding of the VAYUS.Prerequisite: None $55

Sunday, October 27 2:30-4:30pm Understanding the Vayus-Part 2with Juliana FairA comprehensive class using the vayus .

Prerequisite: Level 1 and Part 1 of Vayus. $55Sunday, November 24 2:30-4:30pm Chairs with Juliana FairChairs and their effective use as a prop. Prerequisite: Level I $55

Sunday, December 22 2:30-4:30pm Pune Style Class with Juliana FairThe way it's done in Pune. Prerequisite: Level I twice. $55

Winter Holiday BreakBenefit Class

Tuesday, December 31 10:00-12:00pmReceiving the Darkwith Rocky Delaplaine in the Bethesda studio.Relax and revitalize with restorative poses.$40 by Dec 30 or $50 on Dec 31Checks to Labor Heritage Foundation with

John Handcox Fund in the memo line.

Lori L. Ritland Special Guest Teacher

Return to the Mat

September 8-11Sunday, Sept 8 - Arlington 3:00-5:00pm

Level I/II and up $40

Monday, Sept 9 - Arlington 6:00-8:00pm

Level II $40

Tuesday, Sept 10 - Bethesda 6:00-8:00pm

Level II/III $40

Wednesday, Sept 11 - Arlington 12:00-1:30pm

Restoratives Level I/II & up $35 Wednesday, Sept 11 - Arlington 6:00-8:00pm

Level II/III $40 Please see our website for full description

Session Break Drop-in Classes in Bethesda

Monday, September 9 5:45-6:45pm

Pranayama Level IVwith Doerthe BraunA Drop-in class for Pranayama IV and up . $24

Monday, September 9 7:00-8:30pm

Transition from Summer to Fallwith Doerthe BraunA Drop-in Class for Level II and up $25

Tuesday, September 10 10:00--11:30amOvercoming Fear of Full-Arm Balance with Rocky DelaplaineFundraiser for Hope Springs Institute. $30 by Sept 9 or $40 on Sept 10

Wednesday, September 11 6:45-8:15pmA Firm Foundationwith Linda McReynoldsA drop-in class for Level II and up $12

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

Unity WoodsAnnual

Holiday Partyand

celebration

of our 40th year!

Sunday, December 15

6:30-9:00pm

Bethesda Studio

Mark your calendars.Join us for our yearly celebration of the season and of the Unity Woods Community.

We provide food, drinks, and decorations.

Friends and family welcome!

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Community Classes

Every Friday, 6:00–7:00pm

In Bethesda

Fall 2019

September 13 RockySeptember 20 Maggie September 27 Rocky October 4 Megan October 11 TBDOctober 18 Doerthe October 25 Mary November 1 Maggie November 8 Rocky November 15 Mary November 22 MaggieNovember 29 – No Community ClassDecember 6 Megan December 13 MaggieDecember 20 Maggie

Next Community Class is Jan 3

$10 drop-in fee, cash only

November 174:00-5:30pm

Advanced Pranayama with

John Schumacher

John’s Level V & VI pranayama classes are being combined into a single Advanced Pranayama class. This class is for those who have completed the year long 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.

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 FallBethesda

Thursday Level I/II 6:00-7:15pm w/Sonia - new teacher, new timeThursday Level I 7:30-8:30pm w/Sonia- new teacher, new timeFriday Prenatal Yoga 11:45am-1:15pm w/Megan - new class

Mondays

10:00–11:30am Level II/III 3 Jill/Rocky10:15–11:45am Level I/II Suzanne12:00–1:30pm Level II Anne12:15–1:15pm Level I Suzanne5:45–7:15pm Level I/II Anne6:00–7:30pm Level II/III 3 Mary7:30–9:00pm Level II Anne

Tuesdays

9:45-11:15am Level II Julia10:00–11:30am Level I Doerthe12:00-1:30pm Level II/III3 Megan4:15–5:45pm Level I/II Rocky5:00–6:30pm Level II John6:00–7:15pm Level I/II Maggie6:45–8:45pm Level III 4 John7:30–9:00pm Level II Maggie

Wednesdays 9:00–10:00am Pranayama III1 Doerthe 9:00–10:30am Level I/II Julia 10:15–11:45am Level II/III 3 Doerthe12:00–1:30pm Gentle Suzanne4:30–5:30pm Level I/II Kim5:00–6:15pm Back Care Rocky6:00–7:15pm 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 I5 Doerthe6:00–7:15pm Level I/II Sonia7:00--8:30pm Level III4 Doerthe7:30-8:30pm Level I Sonia

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 Joe7:45–8:45pm Pranayama IV1 Joe

Tuesdays

12:15–1:30pm Mixed Level6 Carol6:00–7:00pm Level I/II Giulia7:15–8:45pm Level II Giulia

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 FallArlington

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

Class ScheduleWashington, DC4000 Albemarle St NW, 4th Floor

Wednesdays

6:00–7:15pm Level I Sarah7:30–9:00pm 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 FallWashington, DC

Wednesday, Level I 6:00-7:15pm w/Sarah - new teacherWednesday, Level II 7:30-9:00pm w/Sarah - new teacher

IMPORTANT DATES

Fall Registration is now open:www.unitywoods.com

Fall Session:Thursday, Sept 12-Sunday, Dec 22

Please note Thanksgiving BreakNo regular classesThursday, Nov 28-Sunday, Dec 1

Classes will meetMonday, Oct 14 - Columbus 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 [email protected]

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

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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 I, 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 Junior III, 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- 200hr 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.

Kate Krems, CIYT, is a lifelong mover and athlete who arrived at yoga after 15 years as a competi-tive swimmer. For her, yoga is a way to chill out, tune in, and find peace amidst chaos.

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STUDIO NEWSRocky’s first full-length book of poems The Local World will be published this fall. She is excited to share this labor of love with the Unity Woods community. She will take an extended leave of absence in 2020 to tour with her book and visit friends across the country.

SPECIAL EVENTPoetry Reading

with Rocky Delaplaine

Sunday, December 8

3:00 - 4:00pm

Come hear Rocky read from her first full-length poetry collection The Local World. This event is free and the short reading will be

followed by a book signing.Photo of book jacket to come

Please join our

Group Discussion: 40 years of

Unity Woodswith John Schumacher

Sunday, November 17

For 40 years Unity Woods Yoga Center has been offering Iyengar Yoga classes to DMV yoga stu-dents. How did UWYC come into being? What were the early days like? What have been the main challenges and changes over the years? What does the future look like? This discussion will give you a chance to find out any- and ev-erything you want to know about Unity Woods, Iyengar Yoga, and the history of yoga in DMV.

All are welcome Bring a friend

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

Bethesda Studiowww.unitywoods.com

301-656-8992

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 direct-ly. She has studied with senior Iyengar teacher Kofi Busia for over 30 years. She is an experienced teacher who finds each class dif-ferent 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 or more.

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 [email protected].

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

For Boutique information call us at (301) 656-8992 or visit www.unitywoods.com.

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).

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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 Sept 12, you will receive a full re-fund. If we receive notice between Sept 12 and October 2, we’ll refund tuition minus the $40 registration fee. No refunds after October 2.

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.

o n l i n e r e g i s t r a t i o n • www.unitywoods.com

FALL SESSION DATES:

Sept 12 -- Dec 22, 2019

PRANAYAMA (BREATHING) CLASSES $19 $12 $24

NOTE: For most classes, fall 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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