Leap Easter Day Schedule
This Easter Day, Sunday April 9th, we are delighted to be able to celebrate with you with 2 classes:
– Easter Power Vinyasa – Butch Mitchell
– Easter Kaiut – Michéal Mitchell
Community
Annual LEAP Holiday Sale is now on!
How can a regular yoga practice benefit you and the people you love?
A recent article from Johns Hopkins Medicine lists the many benefits of a regular yoga practice.
Here are just a few:
- Improve strength, balance, and flexibility
- Helps relieve back pain
- Yoga can relieve arthritis symptoms
- Reduces stress and body-wide inflammation
- Supports a healthy heart
- Promotes relaxation and improved sleep
- Increased energy and brighter moods
- Helps manage stress
- Supportive Community (our personal favorite at Leap!)
- Promotes better self care
We invite you to check our Leap’s holiday sale and give the gift of yoga this holiday season!
Holiday Membership Sale
•40% off first month Leap Premium Unlimited Membership
(3 month minimum)
• Leap Premium Unlimited Membership Year in full $999. Premium membership includes: unlimited access to in-studio and virtual classes, access to the Leap Virtual Library (practice anytime, anywhere), 10% off boutique items all year long!
Holiday Sale
•20% off all boutique items
(including mats, props, new apparel and accessories)
•25% off LEAP wear
•up to 50% off clearance items
•10% off class passes
Visit our boutique and ask at the front desk for further details.
Don’t forget our gift Cards
To order online: Click on the image above
If you would like to arrange a custom shopping appointment email: info@leapyoga.net or call us 916 608 5327
HAPPY HOLIDAYS
Contact us: https://leapyoga.net/contact/
New Moon and Solar Eclipse
In the words of author and spiritual teacher, Eckhart Tolle, “You are here to enable the divine purpose of the Universe to unfold. That is how important you are!”
This past week has presented some unexpected and stressful challenges, for me. I’ve been riding the roller coaster of emotions, feeling it all. I’ve experienced moments of wondering why I do this work that I do. I’ve even questioned the path I am on. And yet, my trust has been restored over and over again this week.
Something really tender happened for me this morning…
I was leading a yoga practice at an addiction recovery center up in the mountains and hills of Northern, CA. There were 12 clients present today, which is quite larger than our normal crew. It started off a little rough, with lots of distractions around us. We moved through a sequence of poses, taking time in each one to feel the shape and explore the breath. Each person in the room was in a very different body and having a very different experience.
At the end of our yoga practice, I invited the group to lie on their backs for a guided meditation practice. As they laid there, supported by the ground beneath them, I observed each person in the room. One woman had her hands on her heart and a tender smile on her face. Another gentleman took up lots of space on his mat with his palms facing towards the sky; he looked open and ready to receive. Another woman seemed to be feeling an emotion; her face told me so. One man was curled up into a fetal position with his hands cradling his head, nurturing himself. Another man was having a very hard time being still, but I watched him soften and gradually relax through the process. And then there was the guy who was playing cards on his mat. 
As I watched these beautiful humans together, I remembered why I do this work and how rewarding it is to watch humans just simply BE right where they are.
Something beautiful happens when we simply do our best, let go of fear and uncertainty, and lean into trust. When I open my heart and trust in LIFE, things naturally unfold in a way that is hard to put into words. I remember why I am here & why I do what I do.
I am so grateful for strangers, students, teachers, family and friends who show up to help me when I am in need, for the way in which Mother Nature so naturally teaches me, and for the organic way the universe manifests the mysteries of life!
In a few days, we will experience a new moon in which the energy of the moon helps us reflect on the past, set new intentions and envision new dreams. The energy of the new moon and solar eclipse is fresh, even inviting, and can remind us of what our soul came here to achieve. October’s moon is a partial solar eclipse, and so it can open us to the deep and mysterious caverns of our hearts that we’ve yet to explore. The spiritual meaning of the October 2022 new moon solar eclipse is to bring heart-centered transformations for all zodiac signs. During this phase of the moon cycle, it is a wonderful time to create or shift our heartfelt intentions and renew our trust in the magic of LIFE.
Holly Ashton-Wallin
Dear Leapers!
A message from Gaya:
It’s so deeply satisfying to be bringing the dimension of sacred music to Leap Yoga classes and workshops! I just released my new single, Durgayei, and I am looking forward to singing it with you at Mantra Night on August 26. My band, Gaya’s Earth & Spirit Band will be there to make the evening magical! Come sing, bask, align with the universe as beautiful mantras fill the space.
To Book: In-Studio Mantra Evening with Gaya’s Earth & Spirit Band
To listen to Gaya’s new Single; Durgayei
Transformative Yoga Teacher Training 2025 with Stacy Whittingham & Gena Foreman
PROGRAM DATES & TIMES
Fridays 5pm – 9pm / Saturdays 8am – 6pm / Sundays 9am – 4pm
Weekend 1: Jan 24, 2025 – Jan 26, 2025
Weekend 2: Jan 31, 2025 – Feb 2, 2025
Weekend 3: Feb 7, 2025 – Feb 2, 2025
Weekend 4: Mar 7, 2025 – Mar 9, 2025
Weekend 5: Mar 14, 2025 – Mar 16, 2025
Weekend 6: Mar 28, 2025 – Mar 30, 2025
Weekend 7: April 4, 2025 – April 6, 2025
Sunday April 13th Graduation Day
INVESTMENT
Regular Registration: $2,995 (after Oct 1, 2024)
LOCATION
Leap Yoga, Folsom, CA
This program is an in depth study of foundational yoga. Areas of focus include yoga asana, philosophy, anatomy, prenatal yoga, assisting, ayurveda, Sanskrit, mantra, yoga nidra and meditation.
Tuition for 200HR YTT Includes:
- 200HR Yoga Alliance Certified Yoga Teacher Certification (pending all program requirements are met)
- Transformative Yoga Teacher Training Manual
- Guest teacher workshops
- Access to classes taught by Gena and Stacy at Leap Yoga in Folsom, CA
Tuition does not include books. Book list provided upon acceptance.
Refund Policy:
$400 deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable
(if for any reason you aren’t accepted into the program, your deposit will be refunded in full)
If a student withdraws from the course…
- 31+ days prior to training, full refund minus $400 deposit
- 15 – 30 days prior to training, 50% of training balance, minus $400 deposit
- 14 days prior to training and once training begins, no refund will be issued
Section 1
Introduction to Philosophy and Mantra
Pranayama Ujjayi/Three Part Breathing
Foundations of Asana/Sun Salutations
Section 2
History of Yoga/Classical and Tantra/Patanjali’s Eight Limbs
Asana Exploration and Introduction to Sun Salutations A, B, C
Pranayama: Ujjayi Breath
Chant Mantra and Meditation
Yoga Anatomy
Section 3
Yamas & Niyamas and Introduction to Yoga Sutras
Pranayama: Alternate Nostril Breathing
Asana Exploration, Sun Salutation, Intro to Sequencing
Japa Meditation and Mantra Practices
Yoga Anatomy
Section 4
Understanding the Subtle Energetic Body: Bandhas & Koshas
Yoga Nidra
Pranayama: Sitali
Asana Exploration: Inversions & Sequencing
Assisting Techniques
Yoga Anatomy
Section 5
Yoga Philosophy
Pranayama: Bhramari
Asana Exploration: Assisting & Sequencing
Yoga Anatomy
Section 6
Introduction to Ayurveda
Five Element Walking Meditation
Pranayama: Kapalabhati & Vayus
Asana Exploration: Assisting
Review & Practice Teach
Yoga Anatomy
Section 7
Practical Testing & Written Final Exam
Prenatal Yoga
Yoga Anatomy
Section 8
Teach Friends and Family
Graduation Ceremony
TWO PROGRAM TRACKS AVAILABLE
1) Advanced studies program:
This track is available to students interested in advancing and deepening their study of yoga without fulfilling all of the the 200HR Yoga Alliance certificate requirements.
2) 200HR Yoga Alliance certificate program:
This certification is available to those who wish to teach yoga in public venues such as studios, corporate yoga, recovery programs and gyms. Eligibility for the 200HR Yoga Alliance certificate requires consistent classroom participation, successful completion of assigned reading, demonstration of the students’ understanding of the principles presented in the program as well as fulfillment of practice teaching requirements.
Curriculum Outline:
Curriculum will include the fundamentals of yoga philosophy, teaching methods and developing skills for working with a diverse array of yoga practitioners in aspects of postural, breathing, mantra and meditation practices.
Asana Technique, Teaching Methods and Practical Yoga Anatomy: Participants will learn to teach the primary families of asanas: Sun salutations, standing poses, backbends, forward bends, twists, arm balances, inversions, core refinement and hip openers. Explorations of postures and poses will be supported by functional anatomy, bio-mechanics and the kinesiology of movement. In this section participants will also learn how to “see” yoga practitioners in order to guide them in a meaningful and safe way through an asana practice. Studies of alignment principles, modifications, physical adjustments/assists and the use of yoga props are all included in this section.
Practical Yoga History and Philosophy: This section includes the study of certain yoga philosophies and traditional texts. Studies include Patanjali’s Eight Limbs of Yoga, Yoga Sutras, Patanjali’s philoposphy of Spiritual Psychology, an overview of the Bhagavad Gita, history of yoga and an introduction to the use of Sanskrit.
Class Plan and Sequencing: This section of study will include the art and science of sequencing postures for yoga classes. Class plan instruction will include grounding practices, intention setting, themes and styles of asana practice.
Seeing, Relating, Demonstrating, Cuing: Participants will learn to observe, appreciate and understand what is happening with different students to develop the skills to work with all bodies and abilities. Also, how to effectively demonstrate yoga poses while giving clear and concise instructions using the qualities of voice, tone and audibility.
Practice Teaching: Participants will be working together in group settings to practice teach. Students will learn to develop confidence and skills to lead larger classes. Each practice teaching session includes feedback and discussion of teaching techniques and methods.
Teaching Pranayama: This section includes instruction of basic breathing techniques including three-part breathing and ujjayi breath along with intermediate breathing techniques such as alternate nostril, sitali, kapalabhati and bhramari.
Meditation Practice: We will explore several meditation techniques including japa meditation, guided meditation, silent meditation and walking meditation.
Subtle Energetic Body and Ayurveda: The subtle energetic body is the template to the physical body and in this section we will cover nadis, koshas, bandhas, chakras and the vayus. Included in this section is an introduction to Ayurveda, the five elements, doshas, gunas and dinacharaya.
Pre-Natal Yoga: In this section participants will learn how to adapt the practice for each trimester of pregnancy, indications and contra-indications for various conditions, effective use of props, emotional and psychological aspects of pre-natal, preparation, delivery and post-partum reintegration through yoga.
Lifestyle, Ethics, and Selfless Service: In this section we will be exploring the bigger picture of how we live our lives off the mat. We will explore nutrition, personal yoga and meditation practice, relations with family, friends, co-workers and community. We will study the yogic perspective of living life with dignity, integrity and respect for all beings.
