Thursday, November 12, 2009

Pre-Holiday RESTORATIVE YOGA, Nov. 20 & 22

RESTORATIVE YOGA with Kezia

Friday, November 20, 7-9 pm (3 SPACES AVAILABLE)
Sunday, November 22, 2-4 pm (5 SPACES AVAILABLE)

A wonderful way to center yourself before the holiday rush!

All workshops will be held at my private yoga studio in Marshfield. The cost is $30 per person. Pre-registration and advance payment are required. Sometimes known as "guided napping," restorative yoga is a gentle but powerful practice -- perfect for deep relaxation, healing and stress relief. Pillows and folded blankets are employed to support your body so that you can hold the restorative yoga postures for a long time -- typically 5-10 minutes. You get the benefits of an intense yoga practice without having to use much effort! The class also includes warm-up postures, meditation, and yogic breathing (pranayama). After a restorative yoga session, most people feel rested, content, and more connected to themselves. Space is limited to 7 people per session. These workshops fill up fast. Email hellokezia@verizon.net to sign up.

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Meditation Basics Workshop 11/8

Join Kezia Bacon-Bernstein for a MEDITATION BASICS workshop on Sunday, November 8 from 1:30-3:30 pm at Dragonfly Yoga Studio in Marshfield.

Designed especially for beginners and those curious about meditation, this workshop will include several different approaches to meditation, as well as gentle stretching to prepare the body for sitting, and guided relaxation. There will also be a brief discussion of the physical, mental and emotional benefits of meditation.

The cost is $35 per person. Advance payment is requested. To secure your space, please send a check to DragonflyYoga Studio, Suite 11, The Freight House, 844 Webster Street, Marshfield, MA 02050). Can't commit just yet? Limited space MAY be available on the day of the workshop.

Monday, October 12, 2009

Chakra Balancing Yoga Workshop is October 24 at Dragonfly

I am offering a Chakra Balancing Yoga Workshop at Dragonfly Yoga Studio in Marshfield on Saturday, October 24, from 2-4 pm.

This workshop is a great opportunity to learn more about yogic philosophy while experiencing a challenging, energizing, cleansing yoga practice. It's a wonderful way to help your body, mind, and spirit through the transition into fall -- letting go of what you no longer need, and welcoming in new energy. I hope you will join me.

In yogic philosophy, chakras are the body’s energy centers. Prolonged stress, muscle tightness, and emotional challenges take their toll on the chakras, often resulting in fatigue, depression, and other difficulties. This workshop will be comprised of a series of invigorating yoga postures, relaxing breathing techniques and guided meditations designed to balance the chakras. There will also be a brief discussion of how each chakra influences our physical, mental and emotional selves.

The Chakra Yoga Workshop is not recommended for first-time yoga students, people with recent injuries, or pregnant women. At least 6 months of yoga experience is recommended.

The cost is $35 per person. Sign up by bringing (or mailing) your payment to Dragonfly Yoga Studio, 844 Webster Street, Marshfield, MA 02050. Or pass your payment along to me and I will take care of it for you.

Friday, October 9, 2009

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Sunday, October 4, 2009

Restorative Yoga Workshops in October

RESTORATIVE YOGA with Kezia

Friday, October 16, 7-9 pm (5 SPACES AVAILABLE)
Sunday, October 18, 2-4 pm (SORRY, THIS CLASS IS NOW FULL)

All workshops will be held at my private yoga studio in Marshfield. The cost is $30 per person. Pre-registration and advance payment are required. Sometimes known as "guided napping," restorative yoga is a gentle but powerful practice -- perfect for deep relaxation, healing and stress relief. Pillows and folded blankets are employed to support your body so that you can hold the restorative yoga postures for a long time -- typically 5-10 minutes. You get the benefits of an intense yoga practice without having to use much effort! The class also includes warm-up postures, meditation, and yogic breathing (pranayama). After a restorative yoga session, most people feel rested, content, and more connected to themselves. Space is limited to 7 people per session. These workshops fill up fast. Email hellokezia@verizon.net to sign up.

Friday, September 4, 2009

Kezia's Fall 2009 Classes and Workshops

YOGA AT THE RIVER'S EDGE
Classes continue, weather permitting, through September 19. I will teach the final two at Couch Beach on the North River, in North Marshfield -- the site featured in South Shore Living magazine's "Best View from a Yoga Mat" earlier this summer. Driving directions and schedule at this link.

KEZIA'S TEACHING SCHEDULE

Mondays, 10:45-11:45 AM at the Workout Club, Webster Square, Marshfield. Free for members; drop-in rate available. Discounts for students and seniors. Childcare available.

Mondays, 7:15-8:15 PM at a private location in Marshfield. $10 to drop in, $8 per class if you sign up for the month. Email me for more information and/or driving directions.

Tuesdays, 9:30-11 AM at a private location in Marshfield. No class September 8. $14 to drop in or $12 per class if you sign up for the month. Email me for more information and/or driving directions.

NEW CLASS TIME! Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30 AM at Body To Soul Fitness in Pembroke. Free for members; drop-in rate available. Discounts for students and seniors. Childcare available.

*Wednesdays, 7-8:30 PM (OCCASIONALLY) -- *I will be subbing Emma's Chill Flow class at Dragonfly Yoga Studio in Marshfield on a semi-regular basis. Emma is a wonderful teacher, and her studio is lovely. Package and drop-in rates available.

Fridays, 9-10 AM at a private location in Marshfield. $10 to drop in, $8 per class if you sign up for the month. Email me for more information and/or driving directions.

KEZIA'S FALL WORKSHOPS

Friday, October 16, 7-9 PM, RESTORATIVE YOGA at the Treehouse, Marshfield. $30 per person. Bolster pillows and blankets help support the body for deep relaxation and stress release. Advance registration and payment required. Contact Kezia.

Sunday, October 18, 2-4 PM, RESTORATIVE YOGA at the Treehouse, Marshfield. $30 per person. Bolster pillows and blankets help support the body for deep relaxation and stress release. Advance registration and payment required. Contact Kezia.

Saturday, October 24. 2-4 PM, CHAKRA BALANCING YOGA at Dragonfly Yoga Studio, Marshfield. $35 per person. Learn about your body's energy centers, and bring them into balance with an invigorating series of postures. Contact Dragonfly.

Sunday, November 8, 1:30-3:30 PM, MEDITATION BASICS at Dragonfly Yoga Studio, Marshfield. $35 per person. An introduction to various meditation techniques -- find out which one works best for you. Contact Dragonfly.

Saturday, November 14, 2-4 PM, DEEPENING YOUR YOGA PRACTICE at the Treehouse, Marshfield. $20 per person. Take "Gentle Yoga" to the next step, exploring some new, more advanced postures, and experimenting with longer posture holds. Contact Kezia.

Friday, November 20, 7-9 PM, RESTORATIVE YOGA at the Treehouse, Marshfield. $30 per person. Bolster pillows and blankets help support the body for deep relaxation and stress release. Advance registration and payment required. Contact Kezia.

Sunday, November 22, 2-4 PM, RESTORATIVE YOGA at the Treehouse, Marshfield. $30 per person. Bolster pillows and blankets help support the body for deep relaxation and stress release. Advance registration and payment required. Contact Kezia.

Friday, May 8, 2009

Yoga at the River's Edge 2009

The 2009 season of Yoga at the River’s Edge, sponsored by the North and South Rivers Watershed Association, will begin on Saturday, June 13. This is our 13th year!

Weekly classes, taught by certified yoga teachers Kezia Bacon-Bernstein, Marnie Bacon, Claire Manganello, Jerry Mulhall, Mary Norton, Page Railsback, Kate Stone and Mary Whidden, will be held on Saturday mornings from 8:30 - 10, at various sites along the North and South Rivers. Each class will feature meditation, gentle stretching, breathing technique, hatha yoga postures, and guided relaxation. All classes are outdoors.

The class schedule is as follows:

June 13 at Couch Beach on the North River with Kezia Bacon-Bernstein

June 20 at Marshfield YWCA with Kate Stone

June 27 at Indian Head River Conservation Area with Jerry Mulhall

July 4 at Marshfield YWCA with Claire Manganello

July 11 at Rexhame Dunes with Page Railsback

July 18 at Indian Head River Conservation Area with Kate Stone

July 25 at Marshfield YWCA (on Little’s Creek) with Marnie Bacon

August 1 at Rexhame Dunes with Mary Whidden

August 8 at Driftway Conservation Area with Mary Norton

August 15 at Rexhame Dunes with Jerry Mulhall

August 22 at Indian Head River Conservation Area with Claire Manganello

August 29 at Indian Head River Conservation Area with Marnie Bacon

September 5 at Rexhame Dunes with Mary Whidden

September 12 at Couch Beach on the North River with Kezia Bacon-Bernstein

September 19 at Couch Beach on the North River with Kezia Bacon-Bernstein

There is a suggested donation of $10 per class for NSRWA members, and $12 for the general public. All proceeds benefit NSRWA.

There is no need to sign up in advance. Please bring a yoga mat, blanket or large towel with you. Classes are canceled on rainy days.

For more information, including a brochure with directions to class sites, contact Kezia Bacon-Bernstein at 781-837-7093, or visit www.nsrwa.org or www.hellokezia.com.

DIRECTIONS TO CLASS SITES

Couch Beach via Couch Cemetery, off Union Street, Marshfield

From Route 139 (Pembroke), turn onto Old Oak Street (which becomes Union Street) at the lights near the Christmas Tree Shops. Follow Old Oak/ Union Street 1.8 miles to #629, and the driveway for Couch Cemetery (on left). Follow cemetery road to large metal gate. We will park outside the gate. Bring sturdy walking shoes.

From Route 3A (Marshfield), Turn onto PIne Street at St. Christine’s Church. Follow Pine Street until it ends, then turn right onto Union Street. Follow Union Street to #629, on the left, which is also the driveway for Couch Cemetery. Follow cemetery road to large metal gate. We will park outside the gate. Bring sturdy walking shoes.

Please note: the Union Street Bridge is closed for repair!

YWCA, Ferry Hill Road, Marshfield

From Route 3A north (Marshfield), turn right onto Ferry Street at Cherubs Day Care. Follow Ferry 1.5 miles to Church Street, and turn left on Church. Follow Church Street 1.2 miles to intersection with Summer and Elm Streets. Bear right at intersection, and follow Elm Street 1/2 mile to intersection with Ferry Hill Road. Turn left on Ferry Hill Road.The driveway to the YWCA is on the left.

From Route 3A south (Marshfield/Scituate line), turn left onto Summer Street. Follow Summer Street 2.6 miles to the intersection with Elm and Church Streets. Bear left at the intersection, and follow Elm Street 1/2 mile to intersection with Ferry Hill Road. Turn left on Ferry Hill Road. The driveway to the YWCA is on the left.

Rexhame Dunes at Rexhame Town Beach, Marshfield


From Route 139 eastbound (Marshfield), turn left on Winslow Street (just after Nessralla’s Farm). Follow Winslow Street (which becomes Standish Street about half way) 1.5 miles, to the end, where you will find a large town parking area. Class meets in the sand dunes by the river -- look for a large metal gate in the back corner of the parking lot, near the basketball hoop. No parking sticker is required, as we have special permission to use the parking area until a little after 10:00 am.

Indian Head River Conservation Area, West Elm St., Pembroke

From Route 53 northbound (Hanover), turn left onto Broadway at Sovereign Bank. Follow Broadway 1/4 mile to the fork in the road & intersection with Elm Street. Turn left on Elm Street, and follow it 3/4 mile, until you cross the Indian Head River. The parking area is on the right.

From Route 53 southbound (Hanover), turn right onto Broadway at Sovereign Bank. Follow Broadway 1/4 mile to the fork in the road & intersection with Elm Street. Turn left on Elm Street, and follow it 3/4 mile until you cross the Indian Head River. The parking area is on the right.

Driftway Conservation Area, Scituate

From Route 3A north (Scituate), enter the rotary at the Route 123 intersection, and take your first right, onto the Driftway (between Driftway Medical Center and Jacob-Hatch Building). Follow Driftway 3/4 mile. The parking area for the Conservation Area is on the right, just beyond (and across the street from) the Widow’s Walk Golf Course.

From Route 3A south (Scituate), enter the rotary at the Route 123 intersection, and go two-thirds of the way around, then bear right onto the Driftway (between Driftway Medical Center and Jacob-Hatch Building). Follow Driftway 1/2 mile. The parking area for the Conservation Area is on the right, just beyond (and across the street from) the Widow’s Walk Golf Course.

Thursday, January 15, 2009

Summer 2009 Yoga Schedule

Kezia Bacon-Bernstein, Registered Yoga Teacher
email: hellokezia@verizon.net
phone: 781-837-7093

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Mondays, 10:45-11:45 am at The Workout Club, Webster Square, Marshfield. Free for club members; drop in rate available (plus discounts with some health insurance policies and for seniors). 10-class card available. Child care available for an additional fee. No need to sign up in advance. Contact The Workout Club at 781-834-1150 for more information or see link to their website in sidebar.

Mondays, 7:15-8:15 pm at a private location in Marshfield.$10 to drop in, $8 per class if you sign up for a month. Contact Kezia for more information.

Tuesdays, 9:30-11:00 am at a private location in Marshfield. $14 to drop in, $12 per class if you sign up for a month. Contact Kezia for more information.

Wednesdays, 9:30-10:30 am at Body To Soul Fitness, 33 Riverside Drive, North River Commerce Park (off Route 139, behind Dad’s Photo and Lowe's). Free for club members, drop in rate and 10-class card available. Child care available for an additional fee. Contact Body to Soul at 781-829-2002 for more information or see link to their website in sidebar.

Fridays, 9:00-10:00 am at a private location in Marshfield. $10 to drop in, $8 per class if you sign up for a month. Contact Kezia for more information.

Also available for private sessions: yoga, prenatal yoga, meditation, pranayama (breathing), and more.

Please note: you do not need to be a gym member to attend classes held at The Workout Club or Body to Soul.