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Heart Over Head – Arm Balances & Inversions Workshop w/Blake & Shannon

Have you always wanted to learn how to fly and go upside down in your yoga practice? Do you want to invite more play into your life? Are you ready to flip your perspective with your heart over your head? Then be a YES and join Blake and Shannon at Radiant Yoga for a fun and challenging arm balance and inversion workshop.

In addition to the physical and energetic gains from learning to go upside down, these challenging poses help us connect to ourselves and support one another. They help us embrace the messy and teach us the grace in falling. They encourage us to be playful. They teach us the strength in overcoming our fears and challenges and unlocking our own power and possibilities.

In this two hour workshop you will learn: how to build a strong foundation in your yoga practice, various poses and exercises to get you flying, and how to weave in arm balances and inversions into your daily yoga practice.

All levels welcome. In-studio and Virtual option available.

Sunday, February 21st, 2:00-4:00 pm

Investment – $35

IN- STUDIO REGISTRATION

VIRTUAL REGISTRATION

STRONG 2021: 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training w/Diana Vitantonio

Diana Vitantonio has been a student and teacher of yoga for 20 years and she has been leading teacher trainings and guiding people into their souls for the past 10 years. She leads with experience and always a willingness to continue learning. This 200 hour program is the BEST of the best of what she thinks you need to know in order to live your best and strongest life. She has made a successful solo career in yoga as a single entrepreneur and is excited to support you in your success and path as a yoga teacher and life changer.

This program is for people that not only want to teach yoga, but also want to grow and learn and are willing to dig in and do the work necessary to be honest in their souls.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
Yoga, meditation, writing and more
Vinyasa yoga
Yin yoga
Her signature Breathless yoga
Sequencing with intelligence and intention
Breath work
Meditation
Hands-on assisting
Anatomy
Unlocking your creativity
Storytelling
Finding your voice
Leadership
Business of yoga

THE EMPOWERMENT SERIES:
Educational talks on taking your power back
Intuition: the answer code to your life
Mind: Brain Food how your thoughts and beliefs affect how you feel
Boundaries: Knowing your worth as well as others
Self Esteem: Honesty, Integrity and Faith are the superpowers of your life
Control: Breaking free of chains
Squad goals: The power of your groups
And much more!

LOCATION:

Radiant Yoga, 530 Post Court, El Dorado Hills

DATES & TIMES:

Part 1 – April 10th – 18th, Times TBD

Part 2 – June 19th – 27th, Times TBD

PAYMENT OPTIONS – In Studio and Virtual

$3500 – Paid in Full (via credit card)

$3200 – Paid in Full (cash or check)

$3825 – Payment Plan – 3 Installments of $1275

This program is offered in studio and virtually. Space is limited for in studio option. Register today to secure your spot! $500 of your initial payment is a non-refundable deposit. Full tuition is due by start of training on April 10th and is non-refundable once training begins.

Upon completion of this program, you will be eligible for the Registered Yoga Teacher designation (RYT-200) from Yoga Alliance.

TESTIMONIALS:

“I’m grateful for Diana Vitantonio, every day. The 10 days I spent with dianavitantonio were one part exorcism, one part enlightenment. She is pretty much the most powerful person on the planet (no coincidence Wonder Woman’s name is also Diana). Thank you, Diana, for daring me to stay in the fire, to cry out loud in front of 20 people for five days over everything I’d refused to cry about for the previous 36 years, for always being forthright and 100% honest, yet welcoming and warm, for helping me build a ladder and lighting a fire under me to climb out of three years’ postpartum depression and for teaching me that neither #yoga nor life is about the pursuit of someone else’s definition of perfection. I appreciate your energy and, oh, that laugh. Thank you for changing my life, Diana.”
– Gina Prodan, teacher training grad 2017

“Teacher training 2016 was probably one of the most important things I ever done for myself. Life as I knew it had been turned upside down due to a divorce. I did not know who I was, I felt so alone. This training and the wonderful people that surrounded me helped me heal. They cheered me on as I began a new journey of a new life. Diana taught me how to live big and breathless. This journey is going to be the best part of my life. I learned to look inside, trust, be vulnerable. Being vulnerable is scary! I learned what sisterhood really is. I am strong, I am ok, I am not alone. My life did change that summer, It changed for the better. “
Rhonda Schuler TT graduate 2016

“Diana Vitanotonio is a magical being. Her spirit embodies all that she does; she’s not a yogi playing a role, she’s yoga personified. This program is a game changer. Diana’s teacher training changed my life. In addition to guiding us to be proficient yoga instructors, Diana led us on a journey to look within in order to achieve personal growth. Part of her genius was having us write, often after meditation. I reconnected with a part of me that has been dormant for years, and I’m writing again. I’m a different person than the one who arrived at TT in November, and I’m proud to say Diana is the reason for my personal evolution.” Christine Papageorge -TT graduate 2019

REGISTRATION OPTIONS:

Online if paying in full via credit card

REGISTER HERE

In person or call studio at 916-933-0300 or 916-220-1929 if paying buy cash/check or setting up payment plan

Self & Community Care Bingo – Starts in February!

Join us during the month of love as we care for ourselves and our community with a fun game of Bingo.

Instructions:

Join the fun by signing up at the front desk. Your name will be written on a Bingo card and hung on the lobby/office door. (Sample Bingo card is there now)
Each time you complete a box you will place a sticker on it.
You will have the entire month of February to complete everything in the boxes.
This will be on the honor system.
Prize will be rewarded to each student who completes their Bingo card at the end of the month.

Virtual STRONG: Girls Program w/Diana Vitantonio

New for this year…a very special program by Diana Vitantonio. An empowerment program for young women ages 12-20.

Self Esteem skills simplified and life long tools for inner strength.

Included:

30 minute coaching call with Diana
Twice weekly meditation on zoom or Sunday in person
Twice weekly Breathless Yoga classes on zoom or Sunday in person
Four 2.5 hour Sunday meetings for Strong Girls in person or virtually

Results:

Learn and start a breath work and meditation practice
Learn basic anatomy and begin a weekly yoga practice
Learn the tools for inner strength and self esteem.
Learn how to find your power within.
You will leave this program transformed with a stronger body, mind and spirit.

FIRST SESSION: Ages 16-20

Sundays – 2/14, 2/21, 2/28 & 3/4, 6:00-8:30 p.m.

Investment: $800

REGISTER HERE

SECOND SESSION: Ages 12 – 15

Saturdays, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28 & 4/4, 6:00-8:30 pm

Investment: $800

REGISTER HERE

Nourish: A Yoga Retreat w/Emily Robinson

Nourish yourself with a half day retreat on Saturday, January 30th. Join Emily Robinson and special guest, Christina Sullivan, for this special afternoon to revitalize and restore your soul.

Retreat includes: Guided meditation, Slow Flow Yoga, Writing Workshop, Discussion (internal balance, nurturing the nervous system, eating with love) and Yin & Yoga Nidra.

Saturday, January 30th noon – 4:30 p.m.

Investment – $75

Ashtanga Led Primary w/Shannon – Sundays, Noon – 1:30 pm

Ashtanga Yoga is divided into six distinct series. In this, the Primary Series, we explore the grounding postures which will begin to purify the body, strengthen the core, dramatically increase mobility in the hips and knees, and open the shoulders and hamstrings. We will also learn how to breathe efficiently to generate internal heat and bring calm to our minds.

The Primary Series is framed by the familiar Sun Salutations, standing postures and twists, and a calming, restorative closing sequence. Hands-on assistance, adjustments and modifications are an integral part of Ashtanga, and no previous experience is required. Recommended for all students with a regular Power Vinyasa practice.

Sundays, noon – 1:30 pm

Regular class rates apply.

Deeply Rooted – A Holy Yoga Practice, Thursdays 7:30-8:30 pm

Deeply Rooted Holy Yoga is for everyone. Come meditate, breathe, worship and move through an abundantly grace-filled class.

Holy Yoga creates an environment to connect more intimately with God through a beautiful practice of breath and movement to contemporary and Christian music. There is often a misunderstanding that yoga is a religion, it is not. Yoga is a spiritual discipline, much like prayer, fasting and meditation. Yoga has the capacity to enhance our personal beliefs and faith.

Thursdays from 7:30 – 8:30 pm

Donation based

Yoga Goals – by Kailey Herron

“The renunciation of doing harm is the perfection of discipline.” -Shantideva

Shantideva was an 8th century Buddhist monk whose teachings continue to be relevant long after his death. As Yogis, our first and most important guideline is the idea of non-harm or ahimsa. Thankfully, most of us don’t need a guideline encouraging us not to punch anyone we disagree with. And certainly on our mats, it’s wise to move mindfully so we don’t hurt ourselves. But ahimsa is actually much larger and nuanced than just not beating up our bodies (or kicking the dog). It takes awareness and commitment. This is why Shantideva calls it the perfection of discipline. Whatever we practice, grows. If we practice even small harms – be it through our actions, words, or even our thoughts – those things grow. Do we indulge habits that break us down without giving us much in return? How often are we self-critical or judgmental of others? Do we speak unkind words behind a friend or family member’s back? You get the idea of how much discipline it would take to live a life free from all forms of harming. Any form of impatience or jealousy, judgement or aggression is a place to focus compassionate curiosity and practice the discipline of non-harming. If we practice replacing hurtful thoughts, words, and actions with gentleness and compassion, our experience of life softens. It is said that anyone who masters this skill will exist in a state of fearlessness – nothing to fear and no creature, human or animal to fear them. Saint Francis was an example of a being who thoroughly embodied ahimsa. Although I may fall short (countless times a day usually) in my efforts to live a harmless life, I think these big and idealistic aspirations are often exactly what we should set our sights on. Why not see how close we can get while reaping the benefits along the way?

Less Harm and More Love,
Kailey

Yin & Yoga Nidra

Join us on the third Sunday of every month for Yin & Yoga Nidra. Class will start with 45 minutes of Yin to access and open the deep layers of connective tissue in the body.This practice emphasizes stillness and silence, allowing for a meditative experience that will reduce anxiety, tension and stress. The last 30 minutes of class will be spent in yogic sleep (Yoga Nidra) which isthe perfect antidote to the chronic stress or pressure many of us experience in our daily lives. You will be guided through layers of consciousness and connection while being offered something that seems more precious now than ever – space to relax. Please join us for a perfectly restorative afternoon!

The 3rd Sunday of every month from 4:30 – 5:45 pm

Congratulations Assisting Training Graduates!!!

Congratulations to our new graduates from Radiant Yoga’s Assisting Training with Kailey and Sam! We are so excited and grateful to have more assistants in our classes! Please congratulate Christine Beecher, Cassey Wagner, Adreanna Campini, Becky Hobgood, Tim Lockwood, Wendy Mather, Donna Olson, and Allie Schatzman when you see them around the studio sharing and extending love!