ADVANCED STUDIES

with Leslie Kaminoff and
Amy Matthews


TRY OUR ANATOMY COURSES FREE!

leslie amy teaching
Think you might be interested in studying with us next fall but you're not sure? The spring trimester of our anatomy courses is underway, but you can still join us for a single class to try out Leslie and/or Amy's teaching! We encourage prospective students to try a class FREE to help you decide, and we reserve several spots for single class students. Our courses do fill up, so we invite you to take us up on our "first class free" offer now, before the trimester ends.
Email register@breathingproject.org for more information and to reserve a spot. See below for links to more info on our courses, including our super early discounts.

Yoga Anatomy
with Leslie Kaminoff

Spring Trimester: The Articular Body
April 3 - June 19
Wednesdays, 2:00 - 4:00pm
Click here for more information, including course description, registration and single class info, and the 2013-2014 schedule.
Not in the NYC area? This course is available ONLINE. Click here to sign up for free video clips and more information.

Embodied Anatomy & Kinesiology
with Amy Matthews

Spring Trimester: Upper Limbs: Hand to Scapula
March 29 - June 21
Fridays, 1:00 - 3:30pm
Click here for more information, including course description, registration and single class info, and the 2013-2014 schedule.
Not in the NYC area? This course is available ONLINE. Click here to sign up for free video clips and more information.

SUMMER IMMERSIONS

This summer, Leslie and Amy are each teaching week-long immersions. Join us for one or both weeks!

Hands-On Breath & Movement Lab
with Leslie Kaminoff

August 5 - 9
Monday - Friday, 9:30am - 5:00pm

Join Leslie as he shares techniques he's developed over years of working with groups and individuals, including breath release techniques, powerful yet gentle hands-on adjustments, and cueing breath-centered alignment. This immersion will involve demonstrations, supervised partner exchanges and some group practice.

The Dynamics of Observation
with Amy Matthews

August 12 - 16
Monday - Friday, 9:30am - 5:00pm

Observing movement, analyzing what we see and finding the words to describe it are fundamental skills for working with students and clients. Join Amy to cultivate these skills through discussion, movement and practice at observing and being observed.
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Hands-On Yoga Lab
with Leslie Kaminoff

In the Hands-On Yoga Lab, Leslie shares techniques he's developed in working with groups and individuals. He's been demonstrating these techniques for years in his free ABCs Clinic, and now you can learn how to do what he does.
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Somatic Synthesis Weekends
with Amy Matthews

A monthly series on advanced concepts in anatomy, kinesiology, physiology and embryology, and a focus on the development of embodied teaching skills.
June 15 - 16:
Starting from the Contents: Digestive System
July 13 - 14:
Starting from the Contents: Lungs & Heart
Sep 28 - 29:
Starting from the Contents: Kidney & Bladder
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Yoga Educator Program
with Amy Matthews and Leslie Kaminoff

The EdY program is the most complete course of study offered through our Advanced Studies program, open to students who have studied with us for a year or more. The program is an opportunity to develop your skills using embodiment practices blended with an in-depth understanding of anatomy, kinesiology, embryology and physiology.
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THERAPEUTICS

Classes and Workshops


Using the Tools of Yoga
to Manage Your Arthritis

with Lynn Crimando

Saturday, June 1
2:00 - 5:00pm
Are you one of the estimated 46 million Americans living with arthritis? There's no reason arthritis should stand in the way of enjoying a full and happy life. In this workshop, you'll empower yourself by learning how to retain and restore joint function, build muscle strength, manage pain and fatigue, promote healthy movement patterns, and make mindful choices to restore health and well-being. Don't let arthritis define you. Take control!
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Using the Tools of Yoga
to Promote Better Sleep

with Lynn Crimando

Saturday, June 29
2:00 - 5:00pm
Chronic sleep issues can lead to a host of other issues that impair quality of life, including daytime fatigue, irritability and other mood disorders, lack of focus, problems digesting or metabolizing food, diminished productivity, and more. In this workshop we'll set the stage for regular, restful sleep, using techniques that include a gentle evening yoga sequence, calming breath work, the powerful practice of Yoga Nidra, and creating a strategy to promote more successful and sleep-filled nights.
Click here for more information.

Therapeutic Applications of Anatomy
Know Your Pelvis
with Alicia Suárez

Sunday, June 30
10:00am – 5:00pm
Learning where movement happens in the pelvis and how it is created is essential for the health of our internal organs, as well as our back, hips, knees, and feet. This workshop is for yoga teachers and practitioners wanting to better understand the anatomy of the pelvis.
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Anatomy & Breath Clinic
with Leslie Kaminoff

Wednesdays, 4:15 - 6:00pm
The Anatomy & Breath Clinic (ABCs) offers a rare glimpse into what happens in a private therapeutic yoga session. Clinic clients receive hands-on attention targeted to their needs. For teachers, it's an opportunity to watch an expert apply breath-centered tools of yoga to a range of issues. As part of our mission as a non-profit educational institution, this program is offered FREE to the public.
Click here for more information, and to apply to be a client.