Ricarda O'Conner September Yoga Schedule

I got this note from WCA member Ricarda O'Conner regarding her September yoga classes in the 1890 house in Phoenicia. For those of you who practice yoga have never taken a class with Ricarda you are really missing something. She is an awesome teacher! But don't take my word for it go and find out for yourselves!

I will be teaching my regular yoga schedule this weekend, and throughout the month of September.

SEPTEMBER CLASS SCHEDULE In PHOENICIA:

Sunday: Open Level Yoga 9:30-11:00 am

Monday: Open Level Yoga 9:30-11:00 am

Monday: Stretch Class 5:30-7:00 pm

Place: The studio is located in the 1890 House, corner of Bridge Street and Main Street in downtown Phoenicia.

Hope to see you on the mat!

Best Wishes,
Ricarda

Erosion Training for Landowners

I received the following email from the folks over at the Cornell Cooperative. This class is coming Saturday morning. I thought the stream side homeowners in the valley might be interested. Here is a description of the class:

The Ashokan Watershed Stream Management Program is holding a training program for streamside landowners on July 23, 2011 in their office in Phoenicia from 9:30-12:30. This is a repeat of a workshop that was held at the Ashokan Watershed Conference in April 2011.

Stream Program staff members will speak on a variety of topics including exactly what erosion is, what causes it, and the effects that it can have on the landscape as well as water quality. Staff will also teach property owners criteria which will assist them in determining whether or not their property is vulnerable to erosion and steps they can take to lessen their risk of erosion. We will use the EmRiver Stream Modeling Table to show the effects of management changes on streambank erosion at this training.

Registration is free but must be done in advance. A minimum of 4 people must be registered for the program to be held. To learn more about this program or to register please contact Gretchen Rae at 845-688-3047 or by email at gr283@cornell.edu. The last day to register for the program is July 21.

For more information about Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County’s community programs in the Ashokan Watershed call 845-688-3047 or visit us online at www.ashokanstreams.org or follow us and the Ashokan Watershed Stream Management Program on www.facebook.com.

Digital Photography Workshop - August 22nd

I will be doing a digital photography workshop at the Phoenicia Library at 1:00 pm. This workshop will primarily focus on digital post production techniques to enhance your photos and make them better although I will take any and all questions you might have. Bring your laptops and any photo software that you own. I will primarily work in Photoshop Elements. Please download the free 30 day trial version of that program into your laptop so you can follow along. Here is the link to those versions:

Adobe Elements 7 for PC

Adobe Elements 6 for Mac

Please try and do this before we meet on Saturday. You probably can do it at the library on that day but it will just take more time. Photoshop Elements is the inexpensive home version of Photoshop but everything I teach you will most likely be able to be done in various other post production software.

Remember to bring photos in electronic versions to work on in the class. We will not have the ability to scan prints.

Right now I plan on ending the class at 2:30 but I can go a bit longer if folks are interested and want to continue. If you have any questions you can email me here at wvview@gmail.com. See you on Saturday!

Astrological Study with Alexander Mallon

Here is a message from WCA member Alexander Mallon.

Astrological Study with Alexander Mallon

Phoenicia location ... near Woodstock, NY
845-688-9751

Starting Thursday June 25, 2009

* 7pm Thursday eve's ..
* Five Session 'tracks'...Class to be on-going in '5 session sign-ups'
* Each class roughly 2 hrs in length
* In depth student participation and personal chart review
* Astrological and astronomical interweaving .... with telescope time!!
* Some beginner material through Intermediate and Advanced-Level study....
.... Best of All .....
* Only $15 per class!!...keeping costs low to enable student participation!!

....some of the topics to be covered....

-Principles of Astrological Practice
-Planetary concepts and mythos
-Forecasting techniques
-Asteroids
-Fixed Stars in chartwork
-Chart interpretations (... plenty of this!!)
-Houses and house systems
-Horary Astrology
-New Planetary bodies discovered

- and as always ... much much more!!!

Intro to Breathing Session Mon Nites

This was sent to us by WCA member MJ Reiss -

Hi Folks,
At last we are having an Art of Living Part 1 Breathing course right here in Phoenicia! At the Copperhood Inn, August 12-17th running in the evenings, 6:30 - 9:30 PM during the weekdays and from 12 PM - 4 PM on the weekends. Please pencil in your calendar with those dates.

Additionally I will be running a free, 1 hour-introductory guided meditation, Monday nights at the Phoenicia Healing Arts from 7-8 PM. If you are interested in attending either events, or need more information; please send me an email.

Thanks,
MJ Reiss
mjreiss4mail@gmail.com
845-688-5601


The Art of Living Course - Aug 12th to 17th (Teacher: MJ Reiss)
The Copperhood Inn and Spa, 7039 State Route 28, Shandaken, NY 12480
Weekdays: 6:30pm to 9:30pm Weekends: 12noon to 4pm
For more information go to Art of Living website

Everyone wants greater happiness, health and success. What keeps us from achieving this is stress. The Art of Living Course is a powerful and effective program that removes stress and allows you to find greater peace, energy, and joy. Enjoyed by people of all backgrounds, cultures and traditions, the workshop integrates practical wisdom, yoga and meditation. The cornerstone of the course is the Sudarshan Kriya, a powerful breathing technique that purifies and rejuvenates both body and mind. Over 2 million people worldwide have enjoyed the Art of Living course and the powerful Sudarshan Kriya. Results commonly reported include: greater ease and joy in personal relationships, increased fulfillment in work, a deeper sense of community and an enriched life.

Yoga with Ricarda O'Conner

A former professional dancer, Ricarda has been teaching yoga for over twenty years. From a lifetime of study and experience, her knowledge of the human body is extensive, as is her understanding of the mind/body connection---how thoughts and emotions influence our physical health.
Through the practices of hatha yoga, meditation, pranayama (breath work) Reiki and other techniques, Ricarda teaches people of all ages how to focus their energy and intuition, empowering them to create strength, balance and health in their bodies and their lives.

For information Call: (845)688-5006 or Email: ricardao@earthlink.net

RICARDA'S YOGA CLASSES

At The Copperhood Spa, route 28 in Shandaken

Monday: Open Level Yoga @ 9:30 - 10:45 a.m.
Tuesday: Open Level Yoga @ 9:30 - 10:45 a.m.
Friday: Open Level Yoga @ 9:30 - 10:45 a.m.
Friday: Stretch Class @ 5:00 -6:15 p.m.

Private and semiprivate lessons by appointment