A LIFE WORTH BREATHING with Max Strom May 17-18, 2014 CANCELLED Strength, Grace and Healing Saturday, 10:30am-12:30pm (all levels - movement based) The intent of yoga is not only to increase our strength and flexibility, but also to promote health and vitality.  The next layer is to transform our behavior from coarse to gracious, and to transform even our very thoughts, from chaos to beauty.  Experience Max Strom’s unique prana-flow class, with emphasis on emotional transformation. Class will include a short talk, vinyasa-flow, non-dogmatic philosophy, breathing, and meditation. Learn to Breathe, to Heal Yourself and Your Relationships Saturday, 2-4pm (all levels - lecture & movement) How does the way we breathe affect our stress level, quality of sleep, depression, and even our relationships? Breath penetrates, breath invigorates, and breath heals. The class begins with a lecture and then moves into simple but profound breathing exercises, and gentle movement.  The effect of these done in sequence can lead to profound release and calm. Other benefits may include increased energy and mental clarity.   Once people have experienced the power of their own breath, they understand why it is called Life force.  Class will include a lecture, breathing exercises; very gentle breath-initiated movement, and meditation.  Appropriate for all levels. Helpful reminders: Do not eat at least two hours before practice and eat lightly. Dress in loose fitting clothing. Arrive a few minutes early & leave your cell-phone in your car. Before class, inform Max of any injury or special condition. Breathing workshop is not advisable if pregnant. Yoga and the Power of Intention: On and Beyond the Mat Sunday, 9:30am-11:30pm (all levels - movement based) Just as hydrogen and oxygen, depending on how they are mixed together, can produce either fire or water, posture practice and intention and breath depending on how they mixed together can produce either “just exercise” or can revolutionize our lives. This flowing workshop begins very gently and then builds momentum. At the apex of heat and breath we move directly into a special sequence of postures, which bring the mind into stillness and the body into a new state of energy. This class is both challenging and very healing. Vital Life - Better Sleep: Stress Management and Transformation Sunday, 1-3pm (all levels - lecture & movement)   This workshop deals directly with the modern epidemic of stress and anxiety in industrial societies across the world. Max Strom will give you knowledge to take home with you to help you live more at ease with improved sleep. Class includes lecture, gentle yoga postures, breath work, self-inquiry, and meditation. Appropriate for all levels. Bring your mat and writing materials. TUITION: $180 (full weekend) Early bird discount: $160, paid in full by April 15th 8 CEUs TUITION: $90 (one day) Early-bird discount: $80, paid in full by April 15th 4 CEUs TUITION: $50 (one workshop) Early-bird discount: $45, paid in full by April 15th 2 CEUs REGISTER ONLINE or DOWNLOAD REGISTRATION FORM Max Strom teaches his unique method of personal transformation worldwide and is known for inspiring and impacting the lives of his students. His methods address the internal, emotional, and spiritual aspects of our life, as well as physical healing and vitality.  He has taught tens of thousands of students, and trained several hundred teachers.  He is the author of A Life Worth Breathing, and his new book, There is No APP for Happiness.   Among his 2011 and 2012 speaking appearances were two TEDx events, and a keynote on ethics in business at a Fortune 500 management conference. He is also known for his practice DVDs, Learn to Breathe, to heal yourself and your relationships, and, Max Strom Yoga – Strength, Grace, and Healing. www.maxstrom.com