Touchstone Blog Archive
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
New Classes at GWPC
This May Great Western Power Company will be adding several new classes to the already stacked yoga and program studio upstairs. Stop by for Yoga with Craig and Prachi, check out the Latin grooves of the Zumba class with Diana, or work your core to the utter end with Avram.
A strong core is great for climbing. Solid abdominal muscles help make long crack reaches easier, they keep your hips into the wall when you sport climb, and they keep your feet from cutting when bouldering on steep rock. Core classes with Avram are Tuesday 5-6pm and Thursdays 6-7pm.
Getting stretched out helps with everyday activity from running to climbing to biking. Plus it feels great! Yoga classes with Craig are Mondays and Fridays during lunch from 12-1pm and then Wednesday mornings with Prachi from 9-10:30.
Zumba is a fun way to exercise, have fun, and get into excellent shape. The Latin-inspired dance-fitness program blends red-hot international music and fast paced dancing. Zumba classes with Diana will be on Wednesdays during lunch from 12-1pm.
Stop by Great Western Power Company and check out the great new classes!
A strong core is great for climbing. Solid abdominal muscles help make long crack reaches easier, they keep your hips into the wall when you sport climb, and they keep your feet from cutting when bouldering on steep rock. Core classes with Avram are Tuesday 5-6pm and Thursdays 6-7pm.
Getting stretched out helps with everyday activity from running to climbing to biking. Plus it feels great! Yoga classes with Craig are Mondays and Fridays during lunch from 12-1pm and then Wednesday mornings with Prachi from 9-10:30.
Zumba is a fun way to exercise, have fun, and get into excellent shape. The Latin-inspired dance-fitness program blends red-hot international music and fast paced dancing. Zumba classes with Diana will be on Wednesdays during lunch from 12-1pm.
Stop by Great Western Power Company and check out the great new classes!
Labels: Core Class, GWPC, Yoga Classes, Zumba
¶ Wednesday, April 27, 2011 0 Comments
Friday, September 17, 2010
Benefit Yoga Class For Instructor
Yoga instructor and Touchstone community member, Sarah Nidy-Jaeger, who teaches Saturday yoga classes at Ironworks and Tuesday and Thursday classes at Great Western Power Company, suffered a serious lost recently. Sarah gave birth to a son, Otis, early on September 12th. Moments after leaving the womb, Otis was whisked away to the natal intensive care unit due to complications with his brain activity. He passed on the next day. Her friends, family, and the Touchstone community have rallied together to support her and her partner Erik.
Her friends made a website, Otis Allen Nidy, detailing the loss and describing how people can help support the couple.
To support Sarah and her recovery, Touchstone will be holding a yoga class at Great Western Power Company on October 3rd at 1 pm. Come follow yoga instructor Dominick and do 108 Sun Salutations to help the family. This special yoga class has a suggested donation of $25.
A memorial service for Otis will be held on Saturday, September 18 at 1 pm at Regeneration Church in Oakland. 238 E 15th St, Oakland, CA 94606.
For more information stay follow their wordpress site.
Her friends made a website, Otis Allen Nidy, detailing the loss and describing how people can help support the couple.
To support Sarah and her recovery, Touchstone will be holding a yoga class at Great Western Power Company on October 3rd at 1 pm. Come follow yoga instructor Dominick and do 108 Sun Salutations to help the family. This special yoga class has a suggested donation of $25.
A memorial service for Otis will be held on Saturday, September 18 at 1 pm at Regeneration Church in Oakland. 238 E 15th St, Oakland, CA 94606.
For more information stay follow their wordpress site.
Labels: Sarah Nidy-Jaeger, Yoga Classes
¶ Friday, September 17, 2010 0 Comments
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Robert Hallworth Yoga Workshop
Workshop instructor Robert Hallworth is a longtime Pipeworks yoga teacher and student of several meditation masters from Tibetan and Zen Buddhist traditions. He has years of meditation experience in the yogic tradition and will happily reintroduce you to your own capability to take a breather during these hectic times. In this workshop, we will learn what meditation is as well as how to prepare for it according to yogic techniques. Robert will show beginners, in an uncomplicated friendly environment, how to produce results, reducing stress and its effects on the mind and body. You will learn to center yourself in your everyday life no matter what you do.
At Sacramento Pipeworks Saturday May 8th 2-4pm. $25 members, $35 non-members
At Sacramento Pipeworks Saturday May 8th 2-4pm. $25 members, $35 non-members
Labels: Robert Hallworth, Sacramento Pipeworks, Yoga Classes
¶ Sunday, April 25, 2010 1 Comments
Friday, October 16, 2009
DRG Yoga Series
Diablo Rock Gym will be holding two new Yoga classes in the next few weeks. The first, on Saturday, October 24th, from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM, will be with Angie. She will be teaching Yoga for the lower back.
Voted “Best Yoga Teacher of the East Bay” by Diablo Magazine in 2007, Angie has taught classes, clinics and workshops in the area for nearly eight years. Her training includes dual certification in Yogaworks method and Mark Horner’s Hatha Yoga teacher training program, and an additional 700- hour Structural Yoga Therapy certificate with blessings to practice this unique form of therapy from its founder, Mukunda Stiles. Angie is one of the staff teachers at Yogaworks and Renaissance Club Sport. She also offers private, individualized instruction.
The class is free for members and $24 for non members. Please sign up at the front desk or call 925-602-1000
The second Yoga class will be a beginner's series with Sarah Pascual. The four classes will be held on Mondays in November(2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd) from 7:00 - 8:15 pm. Please register in advance with the front desk. The $20 charge for members includes all 4 classes.
Voted “Best Yoga Teacher of the East Bay” by Diablo Magazine in 2007, Angie has taught classes, clinics and workshops in the area for nearly eight years. Her training includes dual certification in Yogaworks method and Mark Horner’s Hatha Yoga teacher training program, and an additional 700- hour Structural Yoga Therapy certificate with blessings to practice this unique form of therapy from its founder, Mukunda Stiles. Angie is one of the staff teachers at Yogaworks and Renaissance Club Sport. She also offers private, individualized instruction.
The class is free for members and $24 for non members. Please sign up at the front desk or call 925-602-1000
The second Yoga class will be a beginner's series with Sarah Pascual. The four classes will be held on Mondays in November(2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd) from 7:00 - 8:15 pm. Please register in advance with the front desk. The $20 charge for members includes all 4 classes.
Labels: Diablo Rock Gym, Yoga Classes, Yoga for Beginners
¶ Friday, October 16, 2009 0 Comments
Monday, August 24, 2009
Free Yoga Clinic for Climbers at DRG
On Saturday August 29, from 1:00 to 3:00 PM, Angie Norwood, M.Ed. will be providing a free Yoga clinic. Voted “Best Yoga Teacher of the East Bay” by Diablo Magazine in 2007, Angie works as one of the staff members at Yogaworks and Renaissance Club
Sport. With over eight years of experience teaching clinics and classes, as well as dual certification in Yogaworks method and Mark Horner’s Hatha Yoga teacher training program, and an additional 700- hour Structural Yoga Therapy certificate with blessings to practice this unique form of therapy from its founder, Mukunda Stiles, Angie can provide awesome instruction.
Discover more power in your core, strength in your legs, flexibility in your hips and fluidity in your movements. This 2-hour clinic is designed with the climber in mind, but can benefit anyone who wants to increase strength and flexibility. The clinic will include a brief discussion of how increasing flexibility can increase strength, a solid practice sequence, and a portion dedicated to opening the upper back, chest and shoulders. The clinic will conclude with a guided relaxation exercise, with time for questions and answers. Please take advantage of the expertise of one of the East Bay’s finest yoga instructors!
Sport. With over eight years of experience teaching clinics and classes, as well as dual certification in Yogaworks method and Mark Horner’s Hatha Yoga teacher training program, and an additional 700- hour Structural Yoga Therapy certificate with blessings to practice this unique form of therapy from its founder, Mukunda Stiles, Angie can provide awesome instruction.
Discover more power in your core, strength in your legs, flexibility in your hips and fluidity in your movements. This 2-hour clinic is designed with the climber in mind, but can benefit anyone who wants to increase strength and flexibility. The clinic will include a brief discussion of how increasing flexibility can increase strength, a solid practice sequence, and a portion dedicated to opening the upper back, chest and shoulders. The clinic will conclude with a guided relaxation exercise, with time for questions and answers. Please take advantage of the expertise of one of the East Bay’s finest yoga instructors!
Labels: Angie Norwood, Hatha Yoga, Yoga Classes
¶ Monday, August 24, 2009 0 Comments
Friday, May 1, 2009
Mission Cliffs Yoga Workshop This Sunday!
One more little note about a great event taking place this Sunday, May 3rd, at our Mission Cliffs location. We're hosting a Yin Yoga Workshop, Sunday, from 5:00 - 6:30 pm. Here is a bit more on what's going on, and why you shouldn't miss it:
Hopefully we'll see you there!
One more little note about a great event taking place this Sunday, May 3rd, at our Mission Cliffs location. We're hosting a Yin Yoga Workshop, Sunday, from 5:00 - 6:30 pm. Here is a bit more on what's going on, and why you shouldn't miss it:
"Yin Yoga workshop at Mission Cliffs
...this Sunday Start this month feeling relaxed. Join Kate Schox for a Yin Yoga workshop on Sunday, May 3rd from 5pm - 6:30pm. Enjoy a practice of opening up dense connective tissue using long-held relaxed floor postures. This is an all levels class, beginners welcomed. FREE member event and offered on a first-come/first-served basis."
Hopefully we'll see you there!
Labels: Events, mission cliffs, Sunday, Yoga Classes, Yoga Workshop
¶ Friday, May 01, 2009 0 Comments
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Climbing and Yoga Injury Clinic @ Mission Cliffs
Here's a quick heads up about an awesome free member event that is taking place this Sunday, April 19th from 2-4pm at our Mission Cliffs location. If you're in or around the area, we highly suggest dropping in for this clinic, you can learn a lot and I'm pretty sure everyone will benefit from it greatly.
So, this Sunday, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm we will be having a Climbing and Yoga Injury Clinic that will help you learn exactly how to avoid common climbing and yoga related injuries. Check out the official info about the event:
Bottom line, if you're in the area, stop in and check it out. Injuries are annoying no matter when, where or why you get them, so the more you can learn to avoid them, the better off you'll be. Your body will thank you, and when you're able to spend more days doing the things you love, and less days recovering, you'll thank us.
Here's a quick heads up about an awesome free member event that is taking place this Sunday, April 19th from 2-4pm at our Mission Cliffs location. If you're in or around the area, we highly suggest dropping in for this clinic, you can learn a lot and I'm pretty sure everyone will benefit from it greatly.
So, this Sunday, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm we will be having a Climbing and Yoga Injury Clinic that will help you learn exactly how to avoid common climbing and yoga related injuries. Check out the official info about the event:
Focus on Lower Back, Hip and Knee Injuries
CLIMBING & YOGA INJURY CLINIC. Learn to prevent, identify and treat common climbing and yoga-related injuries in this FREE clinic on SUNDAY APRIL 19th from 2-4 PM. This clinic will focus on lower back, hip and knee injuries, but other injuries can be addressed as well, time permitting. Physical therapist David Borgeson will discuss the pathology and treatment of injuries affecting participants. Learn how climbing and yoga can both cause and cure injuries.
David Borgeson is an orthopedic physical therapist at Saint Francis Memorial Hospital Center for Sports Medicine - Corte Madera Clinic. An avid climber of 30 years and yoga practitioner, David has developed expertise in evaluating and treating injuries commonly seen in rock climbers and yoga enthusiasts. He has taught classes on climbing technique and injury prevention for Touchstone for the past 10 years, and incorporates yoga into his physical therapy practice.
Bottom line, if you're in the area, stop in and check it out. Injuries are annoying no matter when, where or why you get them, so the more you can learn to avoid them, the better off you'll be. Your body will thank you, and when you're able to spend more days doing the things you love, and less days recovering, you'll thank us.
Labels: climbing, Clinic, event, Injury Prevention, mission cliffs, Yoga, Yoga Classes
¶ Thursday, April 16, 2009 1 Comments
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Berkeley Ironworks Gets New Yoga Floor!
Bob Dylan said it best when he mentioned that the times, they are a changin'. For Berkeley Ironworks and the Yoga Room floor, that is a very, very good thing. Those at Berkeley Ironworks were quick to say that the old floor had a lot of character. They were also quick to say that that was a very, very nice way of saying that it was extremely old.
Old is out, new is in. That's right folks, if you're not already signed up for Yoga classes at Berkeley Ironworks, you should be, and SOON, if for no other reason than to see the brand new, amazingly beautiful bamboo floor!
The new floor should not only look amazing, but it should FEEL amazing, and bamboo is such a great product to use as it's a much more renewable resource than conventional wood. So, if you haven't already, at least come in and check out the gorgeous new flooring, and at the most, sign up for some Yoga classes! Your body will thank you!
Bob Dylan said it best when he mentioned that the times, they are a changin'. For Berkeley Ironworks and the Yoga Room floor, that is a very, very good thing. Those at Berkeley Ironworks were quick to say that the old floor had a lot of character. They were also quick to say that that was a very, very nice way of saying that it was extremely old.
Old is out, new is in. That's right folks, if you're not already signed up for Yoga classes at Berkeley Ironworks, you should be, and SOON, if for no other reason than to see the brand new, amazingly beautiful bamboo floor!
The new floor should not only look amazing, but it should FEEL amazing, and bamboo is such a great product to use as it's a much more renewable resource than conventional wood. So, if you haven't already, at least come in and check out the gorgeous new flooring, and at the most, sign up for some Yoga classes! Your body will thank you!
Labels: Berkeley Ironworks, Floor, Yoga, Yoga Classes
¶ Tuesday, December 09, 2008 0 Comments
