This summer and fall I had the good fortune and privi-lege to be involved in pre-senting the exhibit Yoga: The Art of Transformation at the Sackler Gallery of Asian Art, part of the vast Smithsonian Institution. The exhibit is actually the love child of Debra Diamond, Associate Curator of South and Southeast Asian Art at the Freer and Sackler galler-ies. Debra worked on this project, which served as the basis for her doctoral dissertation, for five years. She traveled throughout Southeast Asia and the Indian subcontinent, contacted museums around

the world, and with a team of other experts sought out and assembled 120 works of art related to yoga, its practices, and its history. Yoga: The Art of Transfor-mation is the first exhibit at a major art museum to focus on yoga and related works of art.

I became involved in the program through my stu-dent, colleague, and friend, Kim Weeks, who invited me to join her at a meet-

ing with Debra and officials of the Smithsonian. Kim later left the project, but I continued to work

See Namaste, page 2

InsideJohn’s Workshop

Schedule ......................2

Special Events ...............4–5

Class Schedule .............6–7

Teacher Information ......8–9

Studio News .....................9

Course Descriptions .......10

Boutique Information ......10

Registration Form ............11

Fees and Policies ............11

YOGA IN THE IYENGAR TRADITION SINCE 1979 WINTER 2014 • JANUARY 3 – APRIL 3

Namaste

Unity Woods Yoga Center...is one of the best known and most widely re-spected yoga centers in the country. We offer classes for students at all levels in posture (asana) and breathing (pranayama), special courses for tar-geted needs and interests, workshops with some of the world’s finest teachers, and programs covering various aspects of the science and art of yoga.

At Unity Woods, our purpose is to offer uncompro-mising, expert yoga instruction to as broad an au-dience as possible. Our teaching staff is the area’s most experienced, comprised of highly trained, certified instructor s who help guide you to im-proved health, serenity, and expanded awareness.

© 2014 Unity Woods Yoga Center, LLC.4853 Cordell Ave, PH9Bethesda, MD 20814Phone: (301) 656-8992Fax: (301) 656-7792www.unitywoods.com

All of our classes are based on the teachings of B.K.S. Iyengar. Named by Time magazine as "one of the 100 most influential people in the world", Mr. Iyengar is widely regarded as the world’s foremost living yoga teacher. His approach develops self-awareness through precision in movement and attention to the subtleties of body, breath, mind, and spirit.

Unity Woods joins Iyengar

practitioners around the

world in wishing a

Happy 95th Birthday to

Sri B.K.S.Iyengar

HEALTH • SERENITY • AWARENESS

First Class Free for New

StudentsNewcomers to Unity Woods may take their first class free anytime

during the session Contact us for details.

301-656-8992www.unitywoods.com

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John’s Workshops

December 7Yoga For HealthPotomac, MD

Morning class on Backbends(301) 330-0430

January 2, 2014Yoga Sol

Delray Beach, FL Afternoon workshop.www.yogasol.com

January 3–5Yoga Institute of Miami

Miami, FLFor experienced Iyengar students.

www.yogamiami.org

February 10–2331st Annual Yoga Vacation in

Jamaica Negril, Jamaica

John joins Barbara Benagh to welcome students to the fourth

decade of the yoga vacation. www.yogastudio.org

February 25–27Yoga Angels Jamaica

Kingston, JamaicaAll levels to advanced.

www.yogaangelsjamaica.com

March 22Advanced Asana: Forward

Bends, Hips, & TwistsUnity Woods/Woodley Park

www.unitywoods.com

March 23Advanced Pranayama

Unity Woods/Bethesdawww.unitywoods.com

April 25–27Four Corners Yoga

Durango, COFor experienced Iyengar practitioners.

www.4cornersyoga.com

May 16–18Workshop for Teachers

SERENDIPITYBerkeley Springs, WVwww.unitywoods.com

See www.unitywoods.com for details

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with Debra and the group, primarily to advise about and organize the yoga classes that would make up a unique part of the exhibit experi-ence. We worked on the plans, assembling a group of about 20 teachers, including our own Lori Ritland, and met to organize classes and discuss how to convey the practices and con-cepts reflected in the art through the medium of a yoga class.

The exhibit opened on October 19 and will run through January 26, 2014 before moving on to San Francisco and Cleveland.

As a student of yoga or even someone interested in yoga, you must see the exhibit. The art is beau-tiful and captivating. The six rooms that house the exhibit contain sculptures, paintings, posters, and films portraying yogic practices and culture spanning nearly two thousand years. Battles between armies of yogis where thousands died and the fearsome tantric yoginis and their skull cups of blood are just a couple of the fascinating things that I learned about. Not the usual stuff of your Wednesday night yoga class. You’ll just have to go and see for yourself.

Yoga is often referred to as an art and a science. You can see that in the title of the Sackler exhibit, Yoga: The Art of Transformation. The first defini-tion of art in the Merriam-Webster Online Dic-tionary defines art as: something that is created with imagination and skill and that is beautiful or that expresses important ideas or feelings.

Yoga certainly fits that definition. The artistic nature of yoga is part of what drew me to it in the first place. As a practicing and performing musician in my teens and twenties, I had already experienced the beautiful and transcendent nature of the art of music. And I was aware of the discipline required to develop the skills necessary to be able to express the feelings I felt.

But it took years of practicing to begin to experi-ence and understand the truly expressive qual-ity that is possible in both arts. I developed my skills and became accomplished at both both music and yoga. But something was missing, and I didn’t even know it.

Surprisingly, I can pinpoint the moments when I first woke up to the inner expressive nature of both music and yoga. Musically, that moment came one night while I was listening to a record-ing of The Allman Brothers Band playing live at the Fillmore East. Up until that time, although I listened to jazz, improvisation had not really made much sense to me. Now it did.

That moment came for me in yoga one day in Pune, India, home of the Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute. Mr. Iyengar had asked me to come to the platform to demonstrate Ar-dha Chandrasana (Half-Moon Pose). I did the pose, and to the class he said, “You see, he has the shape of the pose, but,” and at that moment he smacked me on the side of the head, “he is doing the pose completely from his head. He must learn to do the pose from his heart.”

I realized that I had been “figuring out” the poses, deciding what was the right thing to do with each part and putting it all together like a puzzle. What I had been missing was the music of the poses. As much as I enjoyed doing them and as skillful as I was, I hadn’t been letting the poses sing.

Thought, study, analysis: these are important and necessary ingredients for playing music and doing yoga. But they are means, means to open the doors to the beauty, imagination, and feeling that turn music and yoga from skillful practices to an art that expresses the light of the Inner Being.

One of the greatest satisfactions I have found in life is the delight of sharing the joy of yoga with others. And one of the rare people that I have shared this experience with is Liz Marx. Liz began studying with me in 1981, back when I was teaching in private homes and church basements. She became a devoted student, and over time her presentation of the poses changed tremendously. In all my years of teaching, then and since, Liz is the person most changed by her practice.

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John Schumacher is the founder and director of Unity Woods. He has prac-ticed yoga for over 40 years and has taught in the Washing-

ton area since 1973. John continues to study in India with B.K.S. Iyengar, the world’s foremost Yoga teacher, and is a certified Advanced Iyengar Yoga teacher. He also spent many years studying with internationally acclaimed teacher Dona Holleman.

John’s clear, precise style and his engaging sense of humor have made him one of the country’s leading yoga teachers. Yoga Journal cited him as one of "25 Americans who are shaping yoga today." He has written for a variety of publications and has appeared in numerous local and national media, including U.S. News and World Report, Yoga Journal, Washingtonian Maga-zine, the Washington Times, the Washington Post, PBS and others. John speaks about the practice and benefits of yoga on radio and television and at conferences and organizations around the country.

Over the years John has taught thousands of students and trained hundreds of teachers. He contin-ues to travel across the U.S. and throughout the world, including Europe, Asia, Africa, the Middle East and the Caribbean, where he conducts workshops for students and teachers of all levels.

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I asked her to start assisting me in the classes. I remember one snowy night, when I drove down from Thurmont, where I Iived at the time. The snow came down in great, pillowy clumps. The drive took much longer than usual, but eventu-ally I arrived at the church in Bethesda where I held class; Liz arrived shortly thereafter. (She was Betty in those days.) We waited. No one showed up for the first class, which usually had about 25 people in it. We waited through the entire class, because there was a second class that followed. No one came to the second class, either. Liz was the only person with the dedica-tion and commitment to come out to class in such intimidating weather.

Liz was the first teacher other than me to teach at Unity Woods. After several years of apprenticing with me, Liz began teaching at Unity Woods in 1984. I started Unity Woods in 1979, so Liz’s history with Unity Woods IS the history of Unity Woods. Over those years, her enthusiastic love for yoga attracted a large and loyal following of students devoted to Liz and her powerful teach-ing. Her classes are legend.

But the one guarantee in life is change, and so the time for Liz to take her life and practice to a different place has come. She retired from teaching this fall. I know her students will miss her terribly, and I know that Liz will miss them even more. I treasure the unique and invaluable presence she has brought to Unity Woods and to my life. There is only one Liz Marx. She will always be in my heart.

A note from Liz for her students:

Fo r m y d e a r b e a u t i f u l s t u d e n t s , After 30 years of teaching yoga, I have come to one of the most difficult decisions in my life. I am taking my leave of teaching. I honor that you have come to me as your yoga teacher for so long. I will never forget you! Please continue with this beautiful path of yoga, for I myself am deepening in practice.

I love you and bow to each one of you. Liz

Read John’s essays from earlier newsletters on our website:

www.unitywoods.com/tag/letter

And look for digital downloads of John's audio CDs, classes and dis-cussions at www.ihanuman.com.

"Yoga is an art in all its aspects, from the most

practical to the highest. It is a spiritual art, in the

sense that it transforms the seer and brings him

into contact with his inner soul."

B.K.S. Iyengar, The Art of Yoga

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Workshops, Short CoursesSee unitywoods.com for detailed descriptions.

Winter Community

Event:Unity Woods

Literary Festival

Open to the public, FREE

In BethesdaSunday, March 16

4:00-7:00pm

For our winter Community Event, we invite Unity Woods students who are authors to share their

work with the larger community.

Book displays, poetry readings, author talks, book signings and

more!

Contact our office for details, or if you wish to display your books.

December 15—Sunday

Holiday Party

Happy 95th Birthday to B.K.S. Iyengar!

Come share a cake for Mr. Iyengar, and join

in a special celebration to honor Liz Marx's 30

years of teaching! We provide food, drinks

and decorations. The dessert table is open to

contributions. Family and friends welcome.

6:30–9:00pm Bethesda

Bethesda WorkshopsSaturday, December 14 • 4:00–5:00pmFree Introductory Yoga ClassWith Doerthe Braun Here's an opportunity for newcomers to sample a class at Unity Woods. Tell your friends!

No Prerequisite: Open to all. FREE

Tuesday, December 31 • 10:00am–12:00pmReceiving the Dark: RestorativesWith Rocky DelaplaineTake time to slow down, turn inward and renew. Proceeds benefit Unity Woods scholarship fund.

Prerequisite: Completion of Level I. $30 minimum

Tuesday, December 31 • 12:30–2:30pmRotate and Reach into 2014With Winnie AuTwists and forward bends to prepare for the New Year. Proceeds benefit Unity Woods scholarship fund.

Prerequisite: Completion of Level I. $30 minimum

Saturday, January 18 • 2:30–4:30pmYoga for a Strong and Flexible Back With Amy Van Mui The back is a central part of the body. Being strong and flexible is essential for back health. Learn how yoga poses can help.

No Prerequisite: Open to all. $38

Sundays, Jan 26, Feb 23, Mar 23 • 2:30–5:30pmYoga, Knitting and Quilting With Rocky Delaplaine and Jill CahnIn each of these workshops we'll do yoga poses that work the hands, arms, shoulders, spine and hips, and end with restorative poses to facilitate deep relaxation. Knitting teacher/designer Peg Blechman will teach beginning knitting. Jill and Rocky’s quilting mentor, Kathy Guinn, will join them to teach begin-ning quilting. (If you want to learn how to quilt or knit, you must register in advance for this workshop.) See unitywoods.com for details on supplies to bring.

No Prerequisite: Open to all. $30/each class

Sun, Jan 12, Feb 9, Mar 9 • 3:00–4:00pmSecond Sunday Family Yoga Class With Mary Pappas-SandonasShare yoga together as a family!

Prerequisite: Age 8 up. $15/ea;$50/fam of 4

Saturday, February 8 • 2:30–4:30pmHip Hip Hurray! With Amy Van Mui Learn how opening your hips adds freedom and movement in hip joint, hamstrings and back.

No Prerequisite: Open to all. $38

Sunday, March 23 • see below for timesAdvanced Pranayama (Levels V & VI)With John Schumacher Level V: Completion of Level IV or extensive training in the Iyengar approach to pranayama. Level VI: Two years digital pranayama practice.

Level V 2:30–4:00pm $30Level VI 4:15–5:45pm $30

Sunday, March 23 • 6:45–8:30pmDiscussion Group: B.K.S. Iyengar at 95With John SchumacherIn December, John traveled to the Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute in Pune, India to celebrate Guruji’s 95th birthday. Come hear about the festivi-ties, India, the Iyengars, and Iyengar Yoga.All are Welcome. FREE

Bethesda Short CoursesTuesdays, January 7–28 • 12:15–1:15pmIntroductory SeriesWith Suzanne Y. Sigüenza A four-week taste of yoga as taught at Unity Woods.

No Prerequisite: Open to all. $68

Thursdays, Jan 9–Feb 6 • 5:45–7:15pmMerging Yoga and Meditation With Carol CavanaughEach class combines physical practice of asanas with a period of seated mindfulness practice.

Prerequisite: Level I/II up. $95

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1: Sundays, Jan 26–Feb 16 • 12:30–1:30pm2: Sundays, Feb 23–Mar 16 • 12:30–1:30pmThe Path of BreathWith Anne Wutchiett Part 1: Breath work will be introduced and explored. Part 2: Continuation of Part 1 and also a chance for those with experience to refresh/restart your practice

No Prerequisite: Open to all. $80/each course

Thursdays, Feb 27–Mar 20 • 4:15–5:45pmShoulders: Mixing Strength with Flexibility With Carol CavanaughLearn to work the shoulders safely in yoga poses, by building strength and stability, in addition to flexibility.

Prerequisite: Enrolled in Level I & up. $76

Thursdays, March 6–April 3 • 6:00–7:20pmMoving Anatomy With Esther Geiger and Laura CoxEver wonder what goes on inside your skin when you move? Each class will focus on the anatomical structure and function of a particular area of the body. See unitywoods.com for specifics.

No Prerequisite: Open to all. $75

Guest WorkshopFriday–Sunday, April 4–6Lois SteinbergWe are delighted to welcome Lois Steinberg back to Unity Woods. Her teaching is infused with enthusi-asm to share the knowledge and acumen that have come through her sustained practice and study of the work of the Iyengar Family. Lois is the author of numerous books and articles and is widely respected for her understanding of therapeutics.

Prerequisite: At least one year of Level II. Fri. 6:00–8:00pm asana $50Sat. 9:30am–12pm asana $75Sat. 3:30–5:30pm asana $50 Sun. 9:00–11:30am asana $75Sun. 12:00–1:30pm pranayama $40

All classes held in Bethesda

Woodley Park WorkshopSaturday, March 22 • 3:30–6:00pmAdvanced Asana: Frontbends, Hips and TwistsWith John Schumacher For dedicated practitioners who can lie flat on their legs in Paschimottansana, can do full Padmasana, ten minute free-standing Sirsasana away from the wall, ten minute Sarvangasana, and have no knee problems. No therapeutics.

Prerequisite: See above. $50

Arlington WorkshopsSat., Dec 14, Jan 4, Feb 8, Mar 15 • 12:30–1:30pm Pranayama III Drop-In Classes With Lori L. RitlandPrana: Breath, life force, vitality. Ayama: expand, prolong, control. Class will meet monthly, continu-ing to build on both reclining and seated Pranayama.

Prerequisite: Compl of Pran I and II. $20

Wed., Jan 15, Feb 19, Apr 2 • 6:00–7:30pmLevel III Asana Drop-In Class With Lori L. RitlandFor students with previous Iyengar training who are strong in Sirsasana, sarvangasana and Halasana, and able to push up into Urdhva Dhanurasana with confidence.

Prerequisite: See above. $20

Arlington Short CoursesWednesdays, Jan 22–Feb 12 • 5:00–6:00pmWednesdays, March 5–26 • 5:00–6:00pmIntroductory Series in ArlingtonWith Juliana Fair A four-week taste of yoga as taught at Unity Woods.

No Prerequisite: Open to all. $68/each course

Community Classes

Mixed levels. Bring a Friend!

In BethesdaEvery Friday, 6:00–7:00pm

January 3 SuzanneJanuary 10 Linda SGJanuary 17 MaryJanuary 24 MaggieJanuary 31 RockyFebruary 7 Linda SGFebruary 14 MaggieFebruary 21 RockyFebruary 28 MaryMarch 7 Linda SGMarch 14 MaryMarch 21 MaggieMarch 28 Doerthe

In Woodley ParkLast Friday of the Month

6:00–7:00pm

January 31 MaggieFebruary 28 MaggieMarch 28 Terence

$8 drop-in fee, cash only

Through January 26

Yoga: the Art of

TransformationSackler Gallery, the Smith-

sonian Institution

The first major art exhibit in the US to focus on yoga. John

is a curator/advisor.

www.si.edu/exhibitions

and Special EventsSee unitywoods.com for detailed descriptions.

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Prerequisites:1 completion of one year of asana2 completion of Level II once3 completion of Level II twice4 5 minute freestanding Sirsasana5 10 minute freestanding Sirsasana6 Level I/II and up

Class Schedule

Thursdays

7:00–8:30am Mixed Levels 6 Suzanne9:00–10:15am Seniors Suzanne9:00–10:15am Level I Doerthe10:30am–12:00pm Level II Doerthe12:15–1:30pm Level I/II Amy/Doerthe4:15–5:45pm Shoulder Course Carol (February 27–March 20)5:45–7:15pm Yoga & Meditation Carol (January 9–February 6)5:45–6:45pm Pranayama II John6:00–7:20pm Moving Anatomy Esther (March 6–April 3)7:00–9:00pm Level II/III 4 John7:30–9:00pm Level I/II Linda McR

Fridays

6:00–7:00pm Community Class Faculty (weekly through April 3)

Saturdays

7:30–9:00am Level II Steve9:15–10:45am Level II/III 3 Steve9:30-11:00am Level II Linda SG11:00am–12:30pm Level I/II Steve

Sundays

8:00–9:15am Level I/II Steve9:00–10:30am Level II/III 3 Anne9:30–11:00am Level II Steve10:45am–12:15pm Level II Anne11:15am–12:30pm Level I Steve12:30–1:30pm Path of Breath Anne (Part 1: January 26–February 16) (Part 2: February 23–March 16)3:00–4:00pm Family Workshops Mary (monthly, 2nd Sunday: Jan 12, Feb 9, Mar 9)

Mondays

10:00–11:30am Level II/III Rocky10:15–11:45am Level I/II Suzanne12:00–1:30pm Level II Anne12:15–1:15pm Level I Suzanne4:30 –5:30pm TeenYoga Laurel5:45–7:15pm Level I/II Anne7:30–9:00pm Level II Anne7:45–9:15pm Level I Mary

Tuesdays

10:00–11:30am Level I Doerthe10:15–11:45am Level II Alyson12:15–1:15pm Intro Series Suzanne (January 7-28)4:15–5:30pm Level I/II Rocky5:00–6:30pm Level II John6:00–7:30pm Level II Linda SG6:45–8:45pm Level III 5 John

Wednesdays

8:50–9:50am Pranayama IV Anne10:00–11:30am Level I/II Suzanne10:15–11:45am Level II/III 3 Anne12:00–1:30pm Gentle Suzanne12:15–1:30pm Level I/II Anne5:00–6:15pm Back Care Rocky6:00–7:30pm Level I John7:45–9:15pm Level I/II John8:15–9:45pm Level II Linda McR

Bethesda, MD 4853 Cordell Ave, Penthouse 7

UNITY WOODSLOCATIONS

Bethesda4853 Cordell AvenueSuite PH7, 16th Floor

5 BLOCKS FROM METRO

Woodley Park2639 Connecticut AvenueSuite C-102

Arlington 4001 North 9th StreetSuite 105

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Woodley Park, DC2639 Connecticut Ave, NW, C102

Mondays

10:00–11:30am Level II/III Steve4:30–6:00pm Level I/II Steve6:15–7:45pm Level II Terence/Winnie8:00–9:30pm Level III Terence/Winnie

Tuesdays

9:45–11:15am Gentle Rocky6:15–7:45pm Level I/II Terence/Faculty (10 weeks only: begins January 28)

Wednesdays

6:30–7:45pm Level I/II Giulia8:00–9:30pm Level II Giulia

Thursdays

4:45–6:15pm Level II Winnie6:30–8:00pm Level II/III Winnie

Fridays

6:00–7:00pm Community Class Faculty (monthly: Jan 31, Feb 28, Mar 28)

Saturdays

9:00–10:30am Level II/III 2 Joe10:45am–12:15pm Level II Joe12:30–1:45pm Level I Joe

Sundays

9:00–10:30am Level II Lori10:45am–12:15pm Level I Lori

Class ScheduleArlington, VA4001 N 9th St, Suite 105

Mondays

5:45–7:15pm Level II Lori7:30–9:00pm Level I Lori

Tuesdays

12:15–1:15pm Level I Carol4:45–6:00pm Level I/II Steve6:15–7:45pm Level II/III Steve

Wednesdays

5:00–6:00pm Intro Series Juliana (Jan 22–Feb 12 and Mar 5–26)6:00–7:00pm Level III Lori (monthly drop-in classes: Jan 15, Feb 19, Apr 2)

Thursdays

6:00–7:30pm Level I/II Joe7:45–9:15pm Level II/III Joe

Fridays

12:00–1:15pm Level I/II Lori6:00–7:30pm Level I/II Winnie

Saturdays

9:00–10:30am Level II/III 3 Lori10:45am–12:15pm Level II Lori12:30–1:30pm Pranayama III Lori (monthly: Dec 14, Jan 4, Feb 8, Mar 15)

Sundays

9:00–10:30am Level II Maggie10:45am–12:15pm Level I Maggie

IMPORTANT DATES

Registration is now open:www.unitywoods.com

Winter Session:Friday, January 3–Thursday, April 3

Note: Classes WILL MeetMonday, Jan 20 (MLK Day) Monday, Feb 17 (Presidents' Day)

Spring Session Begins: April 7Spring registration will open March 3

THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT TAKING CLASS

AttireThere are changing rooms at each studio. Wear clothing you can move in (no baggy clothes—they obscure alignment). Bare feet are essential. No perfume, please.

Propsare provided, but you are encouraged to bring your own mat.

Food Come with an empty stomach.

Special Physical NeedsLet your teacher know about any injuries, physical problems or medical conditions.

Please be on timeTeachers begin each class with preparatory practices. You may be turned away if you arrive after the start of class.

Do not come to classif you have any contagious condition. You share the floor, props, and air with many other students!

Children Minimum age for class participation is 16 (except for Teen Yoga). Unity Woods cannot provide childcare for younger children.

Class Cancelationsfor weather or other emergencies are posted on our website and our voicemail: www.unitywoods.com or 301-656-8992.

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Joe Adlesic, Certified Interme-diate Junior I Iyengar Yoga Teacher, mentored by John Schumacher since 1982, has taught at Unity Woods since 1990. Joe studied in India with

the Iyengars several times and has trained ex-tensively with Senior Iyengar teachers, particu-larly Patricia Walden.

Winnie Au, Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher, first traveled to Pune in 2003 and continues to study regularly with the Iy-engars, with John Schumacher (her first teacher) and with Ma-

nouso Manos. Winnie is committed to serving students by teaching the Iyengar method.

Doerthe Braun, Certified Inter-mediate Junior I Iyengar Yoga Teacher, began practicing in 1999, apprenticed with John Schumacher and has studied with the Iyengars in India. With

a degree in acting and movement, she enjoys sharing yoga’s gifts with all ages, inspired by her own four children.

Jill Pollet Cahn, Certified Iyen-gar Yoga Teacher, has studied at Unity Woods since 1980 and taught since 1987. Jill has a B.S. from U.C. Berkeley and an M.A. in Special Education.

She teaches special workshops on Yoga and the Energy Field.

Carol Cavanaugh has taught Iyengar yoga since 1977. She made five trips to study with B.K.S. and Geeta Iyengar be-tween 1980 and 1995. She directed the Iyengar Yoga Institute of San Francisco

from 1977–1988. She has practiced vipassana meditation since 1999.

The Teachers at Unity WoodsRocky Delaplaine is interested in exploring how the practices of asana and pranayma pro-mote peace, foster creativity and cultivate reverence for the natural world. She’s taught at Unity Woods since 1991 and

is a Certified Iyengar Teacher, author and mom.

Juliana Fair, Senior Intermediate I Certified Iyengar Teacher, be-gan her yoga journey in 1974 in her native Australia, and has taught the Iyengar style since 1981. She travels to Pune to

study with the Iyengar family bi-annually. Juli-ana’s teaching is straightforward and humorous, encouraging students to understand and work with their own bodies.

Esther Geiger has studied at Unity Woods since 1980 and been our administrator since 1988. She has worked as a dancer, teacher, playground de-signer and audio describer. She

is a CMA (Certified Laban Movement Analyst).

Laurel Goeke has practiced yoga for 18 years, and has been teaching for ten. She currently apprentices with John Schumacher. She loves teaching teens, offering a

great tool to maintain the body and mind through the myriad challenges they face.

Giulia Mainieri began studying yoga with BKS Iyengar directly. She has studied with senior Iyengar teacher Kofi Busia for over 30 years and completed his teacher training program.

She is an experienced teacher who finds each class different and fun.

STAFFUnity Woods Office

(301) 656-8992 uwyc@unitywoods.com

John SchumacherFounder/Director

ext. 102

Esther GeigerAdministrator

Outreach Coordinatorext. 101

Suzanne Y. SigüenzaAssistant Administrator

Website Managerext. 300

Debra MonacoFinancial Administrator

ext. 104

Annick MildeRegistrarext. 105

Steve MitchellWoodley Park/Arlington

Coordinatorext. 201

Lori L. RitlandSpecial Projects

ext. 500

Christian KurtisWork-Exchange Coordinator

ext. 500

Adria Gonzalez-NievesChristian KurtisReceptionists

ext. 500

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Linda McReynolds began studying at Unity Woods in 2003, teaching in 2008 and apprenticing with John Schum-acher in 2010. Linda believes that a dedicated yoga practice provides energy and equipoise

to enjoy a full life with family, friends and work.

Steve Mitchell, a Certified Iy-engar Yoga Teacher, has been with Unity Woods for over 20 years, and has studied with many senior teachers. He has maintained a devoted, steady

Yoga practice for 23 years, teaching since 1995.

Terence A. Ollivierra has prac-ticed yoga for over half his life, from Light on Yoga and in other styles before meet-ing John Schumacher. He has taught since 1999, is a Certi-fied Iyengar Yoga Teacher and

a certified Rolfer™. His classes focus on pres-ence, strength and stamina.

Mary Pappas-Sandonas, B.S. Psychology/Neurobiology, M.S. Exercise Physiology, Certified Intermediate Junior I Iyengar Teacher and Mom, applies her joyfully intuitive, compassion-

ately precise teaching to help students explore living authentically and consistently from the true nature of the heart.

Maggie Rhoades, a certified Yoga teacher, has studied with the Iyengars, and has taught classes for cardiac and cancer patients in area hospitals. She is a certified Pilates instructor and

has developed yoga and Pilates DVD's.

Lori L. Ritland, Certified Inter-mediate Junior I Iyengar Yoga Teacher, has studied with John Schumacher since 1998 and with the Iyengars in the U.S and twice in India. She dedicates

her teaching of asana and pranayama to those seeking greater balance in their busy lives.

Alyson Ross, PhD, RN, Certi-fied Iyengar Yoga Teacher, has taught since 1996. Research Fellow at the NIH Clinical Center and Director of Clinical Research at the Casey Health Institute, she conducts research

and publishes extensively on the health benefits of yoga.

Linda San Gabriel has prac-ticed yoga since 1989 and taught since 1996. She appren-ticed with John Schumacher, studied with the Iyengars in India and continues to travel to

study with Iyengar teachers around the world. Linda holds an M.Ed. in Applied Linguistics.

Suzanne Y. Sigüenza offers the practice of yoga as a steady foundation to develop compas-sion, benevolence, awareness, and the fortitude to “run with perseverance the race set out

before us” (Heb. 12:1). She is an artist.

Amy Van Mui started teach-ing in 2000 and passed her Iyengar Yoga Assessment at the Intro I level. Her classes focus on functional movement and proper biomechanics, infused with energy and compassion to

cultivate a vibrant sense of well-being.

Anne Wutchiett is a Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher who has taught for over 25 years. She has studied in India with the Iyengars. Her teaching is pre-cise, caring, and inspired, ac-

knowledging the vitality, strength and harmony yoga brings.

STUDIO NEWS

Unity Woods' faculty members are experiencing many transitions this winter. See the class schedule for some resultant changes.

Liz is retiring from teaching. Join us at the holiday party to wish her well and celebrate her 30 years with Unity Woods. See page 3 for a note from Liz to her students.

Mary is taking a partial leave of ab-sence, teaching just one class this winter, as she continues to reshape and reorganize her life after the un-timely passing of her husband, Gus.

Jill will take the winter session off and other teachers will cover her classes.

Terence will share his classes with other teachers, taking some time away for in-depth Rolfing training.

Laurel Goeke joins our faculty, teaching the Teen Yoga class. She is an experienced teacher who has apprenticed with John for awhile, and we're excited to welcome her!

John has been busy curating the Smithsonian exhibit Yoga: the Art of Transformation, where Lori and Doerthe have also participated, offering yoga classes in relation to the art. John meanwhile, has been appearing at gala events and giving interviews in print and online. For details of his recent activities see unitywoods.com.

Unity Woods is delighted to con-gratulate Linda McR who passed her initial Iyengar Yoga Teacher assess-ment (and is already preparing for the next one!), and Doerthe, who also passed a new assessment level and is now certified as an Interme-diate Junior I Iyengar Yoga Teacher.

STUDIO NEWS

Unity Woods' faculty members are experiencing many transitions this winter. See the class schedule for some resultant changes.

Liz is retiring from teaching. Join us at the holiday party to wish her well and celebrate her 30 years with Unity Woods. See page 3 for a note from Liz to her students.

Mary is taking a partial leave of ab-sence, teaching just one class this winter, as she continues to reshape and reorganize her life after the un-timely passing of her husband, Gus.

Jill will take the winter session off and other teachers will cover her classes.

Terence will share his classes with other teachers, taking some time away for in-depth Rolfing training.

Laurel Goeke joins our faculty, teaching the Teen Yoga class. She is an experienced teacher who has apprenticed with John for awhile, and we're excited to welcome her!

John has been busy curating the Smithsonian exhibit Yoga: the Art of Transformation, where Lori and Doerthe have also participated, offering yoga classes in relation to the art. John meanwhile, has been appearing at gala events and giving interviews in print and online. For details of his recent activities see unitywoods.com.

Unity Woods is delighted to con-gratulate Linda McR who passed her initial Iyengar Yoga Teacher assess-ment (and is already preparing for the next one!), and Doerthe, who also passed a new assessment level and is now certified as an Interme-diate Junior I Iyengar Yoga Teacher.

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ASANA (POSTURE)Gentle classes are for students who are less flex-ible, not so strong, have a particular limitation, or would prefer a more slowly paced, less rigor-ous class. May be joined at any time.

Level I classes introduce beginning students and students new to Unity Woods' approach to the fundamentals of posture and breath.

Level I/II classes are for students who have completed Level I and prefer a gradual transi-tion to Level II. This level is also ideal for those with previous yoga experience who are new to Unity Woods.

Mixed Levels is for students in Level I/II and up. Modifications will be made according to Level and/or need.

Level II classes are for students who have com-pleted the introductory (Level I) course. The basic poses are refined with an emphasis on all the standing poses. Inverted poses (headstand, plow and shoulder stand) are introduced.

Level II/III classes are for students firmly es-tablished in their practice and ready to move beyond the basics.

Level III classes are for students with previous Iyengar training who are strong in all the basic poses and can do headstand, shoulderstand and plow with confidence.

Advanced Asana classes are offered periodically and are limited to students who meet the listed prerequisites for each topic. See "Workshops and Special Events" on pp. 4–5 for this session’s class.

Course DescriptionsSPECIAL CLASSES Teen Yoga, for ages 11–17, helps students strengthen and stretch, gain self confidence and learn to relax deeply. Yoga training in ado-lescence builds a foundation for a stress free, happy, healthy life!

Seniors’ Yoga, a gently paced class designed specifically for seniors, approaches asanas in ways that enhance strength, suppleness and balance. May be joined at any time.

Back Care, for those with back injuries/condi-tions, focuses on strengthening weak muscles, stretching tight muscles and creating traction in the spine. We correct postural imbalances and use breath awareness to reduce stress and pain. Physician approval recommended.

Yoga and Meditation (Short Course) seamlessly combines two practices which enhance our ca-pacity to appreciate life and weather its storms. Each class includes asana practice plus seated mindfulness practice. Level I/II and up.

PRANAYAMA (BREATHING)Level I affords those interested in working with the breath an opportunity to move beyond the elementary levels incorporated into regular asana classes. Prerequisite: one year of study and practice of asana in the Iyengar method.

Level II, III and IV classes are for students who have completed the preceding levels.

Level V classes are strictly for students who have completed Level IV or have received extensive Iyengar training in pranayama elsewhere.

Level VI classes are for students who have exten-sive Iyengar training and have been practicing digital pranayama for two years or more.

Beyondananda Boutique Information

At our Bethesda studio, we offer a convenient source for supplies to enhance your yoga practice. We sell yoga DVDs, CDs, books and props, along with John’s au-dio CDs, plus our unique Unity Woods and Dog Pose t-shirts, and beautiful batik clothing designs created exclusively for us.

Gift certificates are available for Beyondananda Boutique items or for classes. Call to inquire or e-mail uwyc@unitywoods.com.

Bethesda Boutique Hours Mon–Thurs: 10:00am–9:00pm Friday: 12:00–6:00pm Sat–Sun: 10:00am–2:00pm

For Boutique information call us at (301) 656-8992 or visit www.unitywoods.com.

Beyondananda Boutique Year-End Inventory Sale!

10% off all items during the month of December

$12 d r o p - i n s

For those enrolled for the full 13-week session:

extra classes for $12 each (except two-hour classes:

drop-ins $15).

Registration is open now. Register online at www.unitywoods.com.

Registration Form for Classes

THIRTEEN WEEK SINGLE CLASS SESSION FEE DROP-IN FEE

If fully enrolled If not ASANA (POSTURE) CLASSES in another class enrolled

1 1/4 – 1 3/4 HOUR CLASS $247 $12 $22

Except: Tues I/II at Woodley-10 wks only $190 $12 $22

1 HOUR CLASS $221 $12 $20

2 HOUR CLASS $312 $15 $25

COMMUNITY CLASSES N/A $8 $8 (Bethesda, weekly and Woodley Park, monthly: see page 5)

SHORTCOURSES(seepages4-5) pricesvary N/A $18-22

Winter Enrollment Tuition: $247 Applies to most classes— see exceptions at rightPrice includes a $40 non-refundable, non-transferable registration fee per class.

SENIOR DISCOUNT: 10% for age 65 and over, on full-session enrollments only (no discount on drop-ins or Short Courses).STUDENT DISCOUNT: 10% with current student ID, on full–session enrollments only (no discount on drop-ins or Short Courses).MILITARY DISCOUNT: 10% for personnel/families with valid ID, on full–session enrollments only.MAKE-UP POLICY: Make up missed classes any time during the current session, in a class of the same level or lower than your own.DROP-IN POLICY: Drop-ins permitted any time during the session, at the discretion of the instructor.REFUND POLICY: For full 13–week session classes: If we receive notice of your withdrawal by January 2 you will receive a full refund. If we receive notification between January 3 and January 23 we’ll refund tuition minus the $40 registration fee. No refunds after January 23. Refunds are issued by check and will be mailed on Friday, January 31.

SHORT COURSE POLICIES: Students are encouraged to enroll for the series, but drop-ins are accepted. No make-ups. No discounts. No refunds. Short Courses may not be used as make-ups for regular classes.

SCHOLARSHIPS/WORK EXCHANGE: We have a limited scholarship fund and an active work-exchange program. Please call for information.CLASS CANCELLATIONS for weather or unusual circumstances are posted on the voice mail (301) 656-8992 and at unitywoods.com.

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