Aligning With Grace News

WINTER '12 ANUSARA YOGA CLASSES!

2011-12-29T08:50:00.000-08:00

WINTER '12 ANUSARA YOGA CLASSES!

Anusara Yoga class for the WINTER '12 Session starts again at my home studio, in Sterling, VA, on 1/9/12! (It is a 12 week session ending 3/28/12)

Schedule is as follows:

MONDAY
9:30 AM

WEDNESDAY
9:30 AM

The 12 week session costs $180 ($15 a class - less than charged by most studios) - payable ON or BEFORE first day of class.

For any further questions, please email me:

olga@aligningwithgrace.com

FALL '11 ANUSARA YOGA CLASSES!

2011-09-04T06:33:00.000-07:00

Anusara Yoga class for the FALL '11 Session starts again at my home studio, in Sterling, VA, on 9/12/11! (It is a 12 week session ending 12/7/11)

Schedule is as follows:

MONDAY
9:30 AM

WEDNESDAY
9:30 AM

The 12 week session costs $180 ($15 a class - less than charged by most studios) - payable ON or BEFORE first day of class.

For any further questions, please email me:

olga@aligningwithgrace.com

SPRING '11 ANUSARA YOGA CLASSES!

2011-03-25T11:56:00.000-07:00

Anusara Yoga class for the Spring '11 Session starts again at my home studio, in Sterling, VA, on 4/11/11! (It is a 10 week session ending 6/15/11)

Schedule is as follows:

MONDAY
9:30 AM

WEDNESDAY
9:30 AM

The 10 week session costs $150 ($15 a class - less than charged by most studios) - payable ON or BEFORE first day of class.

For any further questions, please email me:

olga@aligningwithgrace.com

WINTER '11 ANUSARA YOGA CLASSES! Starting 1/10/11!

2011-01-05T11:14:00.000-08:00

Anusara Yoga class for the Winter '11 Session starts again at my home studio, in Sterling, VA, on 1/10/11!

Schedule is as follows:

MONDAY
9:30 AM
6:00 PM

WEDNESDAY
9:30 AM

The 12 week session costs $180 ($15 a class - less than charged by most studios) - payable ON or BEFORE first day of class.

For any further questions, please email me:

olga@aligningwithgrace.com

FALL ANUSARA YOGA CLASSES! Starting 9/20/10!

2010-09-06T11:12:00.000-07:00

Anusara Yoga class for the Fall '10 Session starts again at my home studio, in Sterling, VA, on 9/20/10!

Schedule is as follows:

MONDAY
9:30 AM
6:00 PM

WEDNESDAY
9:30 AM

The 12 week session costs $180 ($15 a class - less than charged by most studios) - payable ON or BEFORE first day of class.

For any further questions, please email me:

olga@aligningwithgrace.com

SUMMER ANUSARA DROP INS 2010!

2010-07-02T11:24:00.000-07:00

Just a reminder that we are approaching the end of the Spring Session! The week of July 12 (Monday) and July 14 (Wednesday) are the last two classes of the session.

I will take two weeks off from my home classes.

Summer drops ins resume for the month of August. Please note - that drop in dates are on Monday only - no Wednesday classes!

The drop in days are as follows (Times: 9:30 AM and 6 PM)

August 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30

Drop in fee is $20 per class.

However, if you would like to buy a series of classes - the fee drops to $15 per class. Please have correct change or write me a check:

Two classes: $30
Three classes: $45
Four classes: $60
All five weeks: $75

Enjoy your summer!

Blessings of love in a shower of grace,
Olga

SPRING ANUSARA YOGA SESSION! Staring 4/19/10!

2010-03-28T12:05:00.000-07:00

SPRING ANUSARA YOGA SESSION! Starting 4/19/10!

Anusara Yoga classes for the SPRING '10 Session will resume on 4/19/10 at my home studio, Aligning With Grace Yoga, in Sterling, VA

The session is 12 weeks, and the cost is $180 ($15 a class!) This is less than most area studios are charging.

Sign up for two classes and save even more! Take 2 classes and the second set of classes drops to $120 - for $300 total.

Class size is limited to 12-14 students so sign up early to reserve your spot!

SPRING '10 SCHEDULE:
( Classes are 90 minutes long)

Monday

9:30 AM
6:00 PM

Wednesday

9:30 AM
8:00 PM at Willow Street Yoga Center, Maryland

(Studio will be closed May 17 - 21st while I study with John Friend.)

WINTER ANUSARA YOGA SESSION! Starting 1/11/10!

2009-12-11T09:28:00.000-08:00

Anusara Yoga classes for the Winter '01 Session will resume on 1/11/10 at my home studio, Aligning With Grace Yoga, in Sterling, VA

The session is 12 weeks, and the cost is $180 ($15 a class!) This is less than most area studios are charging.

Sign up for two classes and save even more! Take 2 classes and the second set of classes drops to $120 - for $300 total.

Class size is limited to 12 students so sign up early to reserve your spot!

WINTER '10 SCHEDULE:
( Classes are 90 minutes long)

Monday

9:30 AM
6:00 PM

Wednesday

9:30 AM
8:00 PM at Willow Street Yoga Center, Maryland

(Studio will be closed March 15 - 19th while I study with John Friend.)

FALL ANUSARA YOGA CLASSES-UPDATED SCHEDULE!

2009-10-09T11:58:00.000-07:00

Here is the updated schedule for my Fall Anusara Yoga Classes in VA and MD:

ANUSARA YOGA FALL SCHEDULE:
(Classes are 90 minutes)

Monday

9:30 AM (Home Studio - Mixed Levels - FULL!)
6:00 PM (Home Studio - Mixed Levels)

Wednesday

9:30 AM (Home Studio - Mixed Levels - nearly full!)
8:00 PM (Level 1 at Willow Street Yoga Center in Silver Spring)

For more information, contact me directly at: olga@aligningwithgrace.com

For information on Willow Street Yoga Center classes in MD/DC area, visit:
www.willowstreetyoga.com

FALL ANUSARA YOGA SESSION! Starting 9/21/09!

2009-08-26T15:08:00.000-07:00

I am pleased to announce that Anusara Yoga classes will resume in my home studio - Aligning with Grace Yoga, in Sterling, VA - on September 21st!

The Fall 09 Session is a 12 week session beginning on Monday, September 21, 2009, and ending on Wednesday, December 9, 2009.

The price is $180 for the Fall 09 Session - at $15 a class - which is less than most area studios, which are currently charging $18 to $20 per class.

Sign up for two classes a week and save even more! The second set of classes will be reduced to $120! (Total for classes twice a week is $300).

Class size will be limited to 10 students per class, so be sure to sign up early and save your space!

ANUSARA YOGA FALL SCHEDULE:
(Classes are 90 minutes)

Monday

9:30 AM
6:00 PM

Wednesday

9:30 AM
6:00 PM

General Information:

The drop in rate for a class for non-registered students is $20
A private lesson is currently $80. (Please contact me directly for an appointment.)

Payment for classes can be made by check, cash, or invoicing through PayPal. (If you choose invoicing, payment must be made before the first class. Please contact me directly for this.)

For further questions and/or directions to my home studio in Sterling, VA, please email me directly at:
olga@aligningwithgrace.com

ANUSARA SUMMER YOGA AND WORKSHOPS!

2009-06-16T11:53:00.000-07:00

YOGA CLASSES

The summer season is a time when many travel and it is hard to commit to a regular session of yoga classes.

I will be offering a 90 minute Anusara Yoga practice on Mondays, beginning on July 20th, for those interested in refining poses or stepping up their practice. Come to any - or as many of the classes as you wish!

Location: Olga's home studio in Potomac Falls, VA
(For directions - contact me directly!)
Dates: Mondays, beginning July 20th.
Times: 9:30 AM and 6:00 PM
Fee: $20

If interested or if you have any questions, you can contact me through the contact form on this website (olga@aligningwithgrace.com).

Stay tuned for Anusara Yoga classes to be taught by Olga at her home studio in the Fall of '09. Olga is currently the only certified Anusara Yoga teacher in Virginia!

SUMMER WORKSHOPS

I will be offering three yoga classes as part of the 2009 Summer Collegium at the Virginia Theological Seminary (Episcopal). These will be introductory classes for clergy.

Dates: June 25, 29, and 30, 2009.
Time: 7 PM - 8 PM

For more information, visit the Virginia Theological Seminary:

http://www.vts.edu/

"Introduction to the Yoga Sutras"

This three hour workshop will introduce and present an overview of the Yoga Sutras by Patanjali, and it will be given at Golden Heart Yoga in Annapolis, MD.

Date: July 19, 2009
Time: 3 PM - 6 PM

For more information and registration, visit Golden Heart Yoga Center:

www.goldenheartyoga.com

"Shoden - First Degree Reiki"

This workshop spans two afternoons and will focus on the essence and method of the Japanese art of Reiki and self healing. Students will learn how to share the practice of Reiki with family and friends for the enhancement of their physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.

Dates: August 8 and 9, 2009
Fee: $160 (or $120 if registered for a summer class)

For more information and to register, visit Willow Street Yoga Center:

www.willowstreetyoga.com

SALE! 10% OFF ON ALL MY BOOKS IN MAY!

2009-05-14T13:04:00.000-07:00

Visit my storefront on LULU.COM - accessible on my home page:

www.aligningwithgrace.com

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Purchase any and every book for 10% off! Consider getting some as gifts!

Click on "BUY" and then just enter the following code when you check out:

MAYCONTEST10

Enjoy and happy reading!

With love, grace, and blessings,
Olga

SPRING YOGA AND REIKI CLASSES '09!

2009-04-05T11:49:00.000-07:00

YOGA CLASSES

The Spring '09 session for Anusara Yoga classes at Personal Pilates and Yoga begins on May 11, 2009 and runs through July 15th. It is a 10 week session and the cost is $150.

Spring '09 Yoga Schedule - May 11 - July 15, 2009:

Monday - 9:30 AM
Monday - 6:00 PM
Wednesday - 9:30 AM

Please note that for the Spring session we are not offering the Wednesday night and Friday morning classes. A minimum of 5 students will be required to hold the class.

We bid AJ McIntyre farewell as a yoga instructor and are grateful for her enthusiasm in introducing new students to Anusara Yoga!

REIKI CLASSES

I will be offering Shinpiden - Reiki 3 classes in the Japanese style of Reiki as originally practiced by Mikao Usui. This style has been nothing short of transformational for me. The cost is $450 and dates follow. Contact me directly if interested. This class is open to Reiki 2's and those who have completed a Reiki 3:

May 16-17, 2009
June 13-14, 2009

I will also offer an afternoon review of Shinpiden practices and attunements for those who have already taken Shinpiden. The cost is $50, and the date is May 30, 2009. Contact me if interested.

Classes in Reiki 1 and 2 will also be offered and dates added shortly. Stay tuned!

WINTER 2009 YOGA SESSION, OPEN HOUSE, and FREE CLASSES!

2008-12-20T16:36:00.000-08:00

Please join us for an Open House at Personal Pilates and Yoga in Lansdowne, VA, on Saturday, January 3, 2009, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Visit our website for further details and directions:

www.personalpilatesandyoga.com

FREE Yoga classes will be offered during the week of January 5 - 9, 2009, during the following time slots. Come and bring a friend and experience the grace and beauty of Anusara Yoga from a certified instructor and another one in the process!

MONDAY

9:30 AM
6:00 PM

WEDNESDAY

9:30 AM
6:30 PM (Please note: this time is different from Monday's evening class)

FRIDAY

10:00 AM

If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at:

Olga@aligningwithgrace.com

NEW! Download Free Books - My Gift to You!

2008-12-04T15:20:00.000-08:00

In keeping with the spirit of giving this holiday season, I am offering the following manuscripts as downloadable PDF files for FREE only on my site:

In the Sanctuary of the Beloved

The River Speaks

Aligning With Grace Blogs, Vol.1 2007 - 2008

Go to my Books Page:

http://www.aligningwithgrace.com/books.html

Or, if you would like a beautiful paperback copy of of any of these books with glossy covers, you can have one printed for ONLY the cost of printing! I won't make a dime! Consider buying several as gifts and writing a review as well!

To purchase, visit my storefront at Lulu.com:

http://stores.lulu.com/aligningwithgrace

You can also type in my name at Lulu.com and search for me under books. This is where you can write a review. The site provides sample pages for your viewing!

Unceasing blessings, love and grace to you allQ

Yoga and Ayurveda Workshop!

2008-11-26T09:53:00.000-08:00

Please join me in an exploration of Yoga and Ayurveda.

Discover what your primary and secondary doshas are - if you don't already know them - and explore the basic theory and science of Ayurveda as it relates to the practice of yoga.
This workshop will include the experience of balancing the doshas through the practice of asanas, pranayama and meditation.

Date: December 13, 2008.
Time: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: Kentlands, Maryland

For more information, contact Olga directly at:
Olga@aligningwithgrace.com

GRAND OPENING and FREE CLASSES!

2008-08-30T16:28:00.000-07:00

We are pleased to announce the Grand Opening of Personal Pilates and Yoga of Lansdowne!

Free yoga classes will be offered during the week of September 2nd for those new to yoga, to Anusara Yoga, or for those who simply want to join us! The schedule for the free classes is as follows:

TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 2nd

9:30 AM
7:30 PM

*(Please note these classes are normally offered on Monday but have been moved to Tuesday because of Labor Day)

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 3rd

6:00 PM
7:30 PM Pilates and Yoga - two separate classes from two instructors during one time slot!

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 5th

9:30 AM
11:00 AM Gentle Yoga - for those wanting or needing a slower pace!

Let us know if you are coming! Call us at: 703 - 595-1550.

Address is:

19440 Golf Vista Drive, Suite 140
Lansdowne, Va 20176

We are conveniently located off of Route 7. Take the Lansdowne exit and make a left onto Riverside Parkway and then an immediate right. We are in the first building on your right!

YOGA FALL SESSION SCHEDULE:

The 13 session begins on September 8th and runs until December 21st.

MONDAY
9:30 AM - 10:45 AM Opening to Grace - For students new to yoga and/or Anusara Yoga
6:00 PM - 7:15 PM Stepping into Grace - For students familiar with Anusara Yoga, or experienced
7:30 PM - 8:45 PM Opening to Grace

WEDNESDAY
9:30 AM - 10:45 AM Stepping into Grace
6:00 PM - 7:15 PM Opening to Grace
7:30 PM - 9: 00 PM Pilates and Yoga (a 90 minute class comprised of pilates and yoga)

FRIDAY
9:30 AM - 10:45 AM Opening to Grace
11:00 AM - 12:15 PM Gentle Yoga - Opening to Grace at a slower pace!

Cost of 1 yoga class per week is $195 ($15 a class)
SAVE!
Cost of 2 yoga classes per week is $364 ($13 a class)

For class description and information, please see:
www.personalpilatesandyoga.com

GRAND OPENING - Lansdowne, VA Studio!

2008-08-05T12:33:00.000-07:00

Drop in classes are now available at Personal Pilates and Yoga for $15 before start of the session. Drop in fees will be $20 in September.

These are drop in dates and times for August:

August 6th - 10 AM
August 18th - 6 PM
August 20th - 10 AM
August 25th - 6 PM
August 27th - 10 AM

YOGA FALL SESSION SCHEDULE:

The 13 session begins on September 8th and runs until December 21st.

MONDAY
9:30 AM - 10:45 AM Opening to Grace - For students new to yoga and/or Anusara Yoga
6:00 PM - 7:15 PM Stepping into Grace - For students familiar with Anusara Yoga
7:30 PM - 8:45 PM Opening to Grace

WEDNESDAY
9:30 AM - 10:45 AM Stepping into Grace
6:00 PM - 7:15 PM Opening to Grace
7:30 PM - 9: 00 PM Pilates and Yoga (a 90 minute class comprised of pilates and yoga)

FRIDAY
9:30 AM - 10:45 AM Opening to Grace
11:00 AM - 12:15 PM Gentle Yoga - Opening to Grace at a slower pace!

Cost of 1 yoga class per week is $195 ($15 a class)
SAVE!
Cost of 2 yoga classes per week is $364 ($13 a class)

For class description and information, please see:
www.personalpilatesandyoga.com

Reiki 3 - Shinipiden Classes

2008-08-05T12:27:00.000-07:00

Learn Reiki the way it was original taught by Mikao Usui - as a spiritual practice. This course will enable you to eventually teach Reiki if you so desire.

Two separate weekends are offered in the fall:

September 20th and 21st
10 AM to 5 PM on the 20th, and
1 PM to 5 PM on the 21st

October 25th and 26th
10 AM to 5 PM on the 25th, and
1 PM to 5 PM on the 26th

Cost is $450

For more information, contact Olga directly:
olga@aligningwithgrace.com

NEW Studio and Summer Yoga!

2008-06-25T06:11:00.000-07:00

Please stay tuned for information on the new studio that I will be teaching at:

www.personalpilatesandyoga.com

This studio will serve the Northern Virginia communities of Lansdowne, Ashburn, Belmont, Leesburg, Broadlands, Potomac Falls, and Sterling.

The studio will open on July 21, 2008 - with a series of introductory classes in pilates and Anusara Yoga.

A schedule will be posted soon!

For more information, check out our new web site or contact me or Robin Cole directly through that site.

Spring Yoga Classes!

2008-03-19T09:51:00.000-07:00

The Spring Session runs from:

April 21 - July 16 (a 10 week session - including two make up dates and a travel week for me)
April 21 - June 30 - for Beginners - (an 8 week session - including two make up dates and travel week for me)

All sessions except for the Beginner's Series are priced at: $150
Beginner's Series is: $120

Tuition is due on or before the first class. You now have the option of payment by PayPal regardless of whether you have a PayPal account!

MONDAY CLASSES

10 AM - 11:15 AM
Beginners - Opening to Grace: The Fundamentals of the Practice

11:30 AM - 1 PM
Experienced - Aligning with Grace: Deepening the Practice

6 PM - 7:15 PM
Stepping into the Current of Grace: Enhancing the Practice

7:30 PM - 8:45 PM
Beginners - Opening to Grace: The Fundamentals of the Practice

WEDNESDAY CLASSES

10 AM - 11:15 AM
Stepping Into the Current of Grace: Enhancing the Practice

7:15 PM - 8:30 PM
Stepping Into the Current of Grace: Enhancing the Practice

For descriptions of the levels - see my web site:

www.aligningwithgrace.com

Upcoming Yoga Workshops!

2008-03-18T09:40:00.000-07:00

I will be offering the following two yoga workshops in June:

"Balancing the Chakras with Asanas and Healing Practices"

Willow Street Yoga Center
Takoma Park, MD
June 7, 2008 1- 4 PM

For more information and registration visit Willow Street Yoga's web site:

www.willowstreetyoga.com

"The Bhagavad Gita"

Golden Heart Yoga Center
Annapolis, MD
June 22, 2008 3 - 6 PM

For more information and registration, visit Golden Heart Yoga's web site:

www.goldenheartyoga.com

Please visit the workshop page on my site for further explanation to these workshops - or feel free to contact me directly:

www.aligningwithgrace.com

Reiki 1 and 2 Class Updates

2008-02-06T08:32:00.000-08:00

Here are the final updates for Reiki I and II Classes I will be teaching in March. Contact me directly if interested...

http://www.aligningwithgrace.com/

or:

Oraz@aol.com

Reiki I Class

Date: March 1, 2008
Time: 1 PM - 5:30 PM
Location: My home in the Sterling area of VA
Price: $80

Reiki II Class

Date: March 2, 2008
Time: 1 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: My home in the Sterling area of VA
Price: $100

Yoga Classes, Workshops, and E-Book Updates

2008-01-24T07:08:00.000-08:00

This is an updated listing of Yoga classes and workshops being offered. Please note that the Monday Beginner's Yoga Class is being replaced by the Wednesday Class.

In addition - E-Book versions of all my books are available for purchase using Paypal. You do not have to have an account to purchase. Look for Books under the Writings Menu.

YOGA CLASSES

Monday, January 14 - March 17, 2008 - Ten Week Session (currently running)

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Cost $150
Location: Olga's Home Studio in the Cascades section of Sterling, VA
Information: These two class offerings are for more experienced practitioners. Two make up dates are built in - March 24 and March 31st. For more information, contact Olga directly at:

www.aligningwithgrace.com

New Yoga Class for Beginners: Wednesday, January 30 - March 19, 2008 - Eight Week Session

10:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Cost: $120
Location: Olga's Home studio in the Cascades section of Sterling, VA
Information: No experience necessary. All props are provided.
Contact Olga directly for directions and any questions.

YOGA WORKSHOPS

The Yoga Sutras: A Yogini's Perspective
Date: February 17, 2008
Time: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Location: Golden Heart Yoga in Annapolis
www.goldenheartyoga.com

Balancing the Chakras with Asanas and Healing Practices
Date: June 7, 2008
Time: TBA
Location: Willow Street Yoga Center in MD
www.willowstreetyoga.com

The Bhagavad Gita
Date: June 22, 2008
Time: 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: Golden Heart Yoga in Annapolis
www.goldenheartyoga.com

Reiki 1 Workshop
Date: March 1, 2008
Time: 11 AM - 5:00 PM
Cost: $100
Location: Olga's home.

New Yoga Classes and Upcoming Workshop Updates

2008-01-08T08:24:00.000-08:00

The following Yoga classes will be offered this Winter:

Monday, January 14 - March 17, 2008 - Ten Week Session

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Cost: $150
Location: Olga's Home Studio in the Cascades section of Sterling, VA
Information: These two classes for more experienced practitioners consist of 10 week sessions and will include two make up dates built in. For more information, contact Olga directly at:

www.aligningwithgrace.com

New Yoga Class for Beginners: Monday, January 28 - March 17, 2008 - Eight Week Session

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Cost: $120
Location: Olga's Home Studio in the Cascades section of Sterling, VA
Information: No experience necessary. All props are provided. Contact Olga directly for directions and any questions.

Yoga Workshop - The Yoga Sutras: A Yogini's Perspective.

Date: February 17, 2008
Time: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Location: Golden Heart Yoga in Annapolis
www.goldenheartyoga.com

Reiki 1 Workshop

Date: March 1, 2008
Time: 11 AM - 5 PM
Cost: $100
Location: Olga's home
Information: For details see Reiki 1 description on Olga's web site and/or contact Olga directly:
www.aligningwithgrace.com

Stay tuned for more additions.

Winter Classes

2007-12-12T10:54:00.000-08:00

I will be offering two yoga classes during the Winter on Mondays, in 2008. Both consist of a 10 week session which runs from Monday, January 14 - Monday, March 17.

For more specifics, contact me directly.

The times are as follows:

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Latest News

2007-12-06T08:28:00.000-08:00

This site has been created to keep you informed of activities, classes, and workshops I may be giving. For further information, always feel free to contact me directly through my email address or contact form provided at:

www.aligningwithgrace.com

Love and grace,
Olga