New Series!
"Radiant Health" Qi Gong, Breathing and Sound Healing Techniques with Instructor Eluv
3-Session Series
Mondays, August 4, 11 & 18, 7:30 - 8:45pm
$55

Qi Gong is an ancient energy cultivation and longevity practice from China. Qi Gong consists of a series of exercises in the form of rhythmical movements, breathing, intention and meditation, which are easy to learn by all ages in any physical condition. Sound Healing resonates and shifts the body’s vibration at a cellular level, assisting detoxification, balance and well-being. Regular practice produces a healing effect by improving the flow of Qi through our body so the body can heal itself. This class will feature a Breath Empowerment along with Qi Gong and Sound Healing Techniques that are easy to perform yet powerful for any level.

Qi Gong and Sound Healing Improves Health:

• Increasing Blood Circulation
• Increasing Oxygen Flow and Energy Flow to our Internal Organs
• Unblocking the Energy Channels throughout the body
• Increased Vitality and Energy
• Strengthen the Immune System
• Calm the Spirit and Mind
• Increase Longevity, Agility and Youthfulness
• Strengthened Digestion, Assimilation and Elimination of Toxins
• Help relieve pain and stress

Through Qi Gong we have the power to redirect our focus and energy, towards wellness and health, and away from disease. Qi Gong has the power to influence and balance our body, mind and spirit. As Qi Gong transforms and strengthens our life force, it increases our longevity and vitality, empowering us on all levels.

About Your Instructor - Eluv
Born and educated in Melbourne, Australia, Eluv is a Level 3 Certified Healing Qi Gong Instructor. She also practices a daily regime of food healing taught to her by Dr Tom and Dr Janet Wu. She is also a vocalist and music producer, producing music and guided meditations for Spa, Relaxation, Yoga, Qi Gong and other blissful practices.

Classes are fun, and although they are lighthearted in one sense, I hold the space for an incredibly deep practice. We go together as a group, where we may not go alone, supported by each other in a trusting, loving environment for the maximum practice and healing to occur.

Students have commented on increased relaxation and a sense of deep inner peace and a settled heart after our practice together. Together we hold the space for the incredible healing and transformation and miracles manifest. Everyone who comes to class is lead for a reason, an alignment. From observation and personal experience, the benefits range from physical, emotional and mental, and are a direct result of the practice harmonizing and balancing all aspects of the human condition. If you are looking miracles in your life, Qi Gong will bring them on!

Listen to DJ Eluv's Radio Program "Ultrasounds" on WMNF 88.5FM Tampa, Thursdays from 11pm-1am.
Immerse Yourself in the Positive Frequencies of "UltraSounds".

Listen Online: www.wmnf.org

"Opening the Pathway to Enlightenment Through Music" (Eluv )

Arm Balances and Inversions
with Christine Taylor

Come experience a playful practice using the body's breath, power and spirit to lift you up in new ways - literally! We will be exploring a variety of arm balances and inversions. Bring a sense of humor and spirit of adventure.

Arm balances and inversions are like dominos - experience one and the others begin to fall into place.

Whether you're interested in lifting up for the very first time or would like to learn new, challenging poses, Christine creates a safe and fun environment to explore your inner free spirit!

"Radiant Health"
Qi Gong, Breathing and Sound Healing Techniques with Instructor Eluv

Qi Gong is an ancient energy cultivation and longevity practice from China. Qi Gong consists of a series of exercises in the form of rhythmical movements, breathing, intention and meditation, which are easy to learn by all ages in any physical condition. Sound Healing resonates and shifts the body’s vibration at a cellular level, assisting detoxification, balance and well-being. Regular practice produces a healing effect by improving the flow of Qi through our body so the body can heal itself. This class will feature a Breath Empowerment along with Qi Gong and Sound Healing Techniques that are easy to perform yet powerful for any level.

Qi Gong and Sound Healing Improves Health:

• Increasing Blood Circulation
• Increasing Oxygen Flow and Energy Flow to our Internal Organs
• Unblocking the Energy Channels throughout the body
• Increased Vitality and Energy
• Strengthen the Immune System
• Calm the Spirit and Mind
• Increase Longevity, Agility and Youthfulness
• Strengthened Digestion, Assimilation and Elimination of Toxins
• Help relieve pain and stress

Through Qi Gong we have the power to redirect our focus and energy, towards wellness and health, and away from disease. Qi Gong has the power to influence and balance our body, mind and spirit. As Qi Gong transforms and strengthens our life force, it increases our longevity and vitality, empowering us on all levels.

About Your Instructor - Eluv
Born and educated in Melbourne, Australia, Eluv is a Level 3 Certified Healing Qi Gong Instructor. She also practices a daily regime of food healing taught to her by Dr Tom and Dr Janet Wu. She is also a vocalist and music producer, producing music and guided meditations for Spa, Relaxation, Yoga, Qi Gong and other blissful practices.

Classes are fun, and although they are lighthearted in one sense, I hold the space for an incredibly deep practice. We go together as a group, where we may not go alone, supported by each other in a trusting, loving environment for the maximum practice and healing to occur.

Students have commented on increased relaxation and a sense of deep inner peace and a settled heart after our practice together. Together we hold the space for the incredible healing and transformation and miracles manifest. Everyone who comes to class is lead for a reason, an alignment. From observation and personal experience, the benefits range from physical, emotional and mental, and are a direct result of the practice harmonizing and balancing all aspects of the human condition. If you are looking miracles in your life, Qi Gong will bring them on!

Listen to DJ Eluv's Radio Program "Ultrasounds" on WMNF 88.5FM Tampa, Thursdays from 11pm-1am.
Immerse Yourself in the Positive Frequencies of "UltraSounds".

Listen Online: www.wmnf.org

"Opening the Pathway to Enlightenment Through Music" (Eluv )

Happy 2nd Birthday Tree Frog Yoga!!

Come join in the fun as Tree Frog Yoga celebrates our 2nd birthday! Try a new class or try them all! Bring a friend and receive a gift. We’ll give away prizes each hour and end the day with a drawing for a 10-class package. Here’s the schedule:

• 9am  -  Hatha Flow Vinyasa w/ Michele
• 10am  -  Intro to Yoga w/ Michele
• 11am  -  Gentle Yoga w/ Jennifer
• 12pm  -  YogaFit® w/ Karen
• 1pm  -  Tai Chi w/ Peter
• 2pm  -  Hatha w/ Michele

Taken from the Sanskrit reference to Pantanjali's 8-limbs of yoga, Ashtanga Yoga is comprised of a set series of poses done in a vinyasa style practice.   It's an incredible sequence that builds a great deal of heat, strength and serenity.

We are ecstatic to be offering this workshop led by 30 year yogini, Sarasvati Devi, which is sure to offer tremendous context to your yoga practice. Come join Sara for a cleansing & purifying practice!! Don’t miss this workshop!

Lighting Up the Chakras Through Yoga

In this workshop, we will explore each of the seven major chakras in depth and learn how to clear any blockages that may be present through specific yogic techniques and creative visualizations. The session will conclude with a complete yoga practice designed to energize and balance these energy centers. After attending this workshop, you will feel more radiant, vibrant and full of life!

Intro to Tai Chi - Unify the Mind, Body & Spirit

Tai Chi Ch'uan is an ancient martial art taught in modern times for health and longevity. Through the study of powerful and graceful movements, you're able to become more balanced and centered and aware of your inner strength, which allows you to live a healthier and stress free life.

Join Tai Chi instructor Peter Litchfield as he guides us through the basics of Tai Chi.

About the Instructor
Master instructor Peter C. Litchfield has been studying the martial arts for over 25 years. He previously ran a successful martial arts school in New England for many years and holds a 4th degree black belt in several arts and a teaching certificate in Tai Chi Ch'uan. Peter's knowledge of Tai Chi Ch'uan and Chi Kung will enable his students to understand the full range of physical and mental benefits that accompany the study of these arts. Strength, flexibility, stress reduction, awareness and focus are examples of just some of the benefits. His classes will also focus on the study of meditation and breathing exercises. Through the practice of these powerful and graceful movements, each student unifies the mind, body and spirit - becoming more centered and aware of their inner strength, allowing themselves to live a longer and healthier life.

Music For Peace: Celebrating Music as a Tool for Empowerment, Health & Harmony
A Concert and Kirtan

Featuring:

Jim Beckwith (Vocals, Percussion, Sitar) [bio]
Eluv (Tambura, Vocals, Bowls) [bio]
Matthew Kocel (Tibetan Overtone Chanting) [bio]
George Tortorelli (Bamboo Flutes) [bio]

Finding Your Natural Health Balance

Shilpa Saxena, M.D., & Natural Health Practioner Shawna Plunkett return to Tree Frog Yoga in this second part of our Natural Health Series. We'll explore 9 keys to living in healthful balance, including the real deal on...

• The Whole Grains Story
• The Calcium Myth
• The 'skinny' on Essential Fat
• Killer Oxygen Molecules

Get in the Halloween Spirit at Tree Frog Yoga

Join us for a FUN evening of readings and sharing with Tree Frog's own Jayashri (a.k.a. Jennifer Miller) and Astrologer Diane Dougan. Each participant will receive two readings! Dessert with refreshments will also be served, so come get to know youself & maybe even someone else!

Beginner's Guide to Natural Health

"You are what you eat!"

Is that a scary thought for you? If so, you're not alone. Share and evening with Lutz's own Dr. Shilpa Saxena, M.D. and Natural Health Professional, Shawn Plunkett, hearing about the latest research, get questions answered, and learn of a natural approach to managing your health to aid in the prevention and healing of:

Blissful Yoga with Moses

'Moses' born Michael Kup is a down to earth soulful being whose main inspiration is drawn from the infinite well of human divine love. Moses has the unique ability to nurture other to feel and celebrate their emotions and creativity. His classes and his whole sensibility make you feel at ease. He always sees the best side of things and then believes it with such strength that its hard not to enter into the field of that same positive possibility. People often just smile when they think of him. He makes it realistic and fun to believe and is known to create a safe, fun, loving, and exciting space to evolve.

He is also the founder of iloveyoga.com which distributes yoga related products to yoga centers and yogi's worldwide. He has also written and published a book entitled LIVE HARD BECAUSE YOU CAN. He is a pioneer in partner flying yoga and has a degree in Thai Massage from the Institute of Thai Massage in Chang Mai Thailand. In addition he teaches classes in Miami beach and teaches workshops and conferences worldwide.

Deep Slow Meditative Flow - Friday, September 21, 7-9pm

Journey beyond tradition, explore the unknown and feel your Consciousness expand. Body awareness, movement, sound and the senses themselves can become portals into our unconscious. We will explore our child-like self, trust, facing your fears, taking risks. This class is for yogis seeking to connect with and liberate their true inner voice.

Organic Flow - Saturday, September 22, 9-11am

Join Moses as we mix it up with a bit of vinyasa yoga a splash of yoga therapy, some sweet music and delicious adjustments Something fun, creative and improvisational to start our day. A humble serving of Mosiness sharing with intention having a great Yoga Experience.

Taking Flight - Saturday, September 22, 1-3pm

Exploring the connection of yoga with flying yoga postures, gentle massage and Thai bodywork. Using gravity to release the spine, the practice of flying grounds and centers the base. This workshop is for yogis seeking to connect with and liberate the divine creative voice within.

GLOBAL MALA led by MOSES and TREE FROG TEACHERS

Yoga studios...
All over the world...
Uniting for a global cause!

The Global Mala Project will unite the global yoga community across every continent, to form a "mala around the earth" through collective practices on the date of the Fall Equinox as the yoga world's offering to further the UN International Peace Day. Each center offers their form of a Yoga Mala according to their yoga tradition and inspiration. So here's the deal.....

• We'll be meeting at Lake Park (playground available for families) in Lutz at 3:45pm.
• Beginning at 4pm sharp, we'll prectice 108 Sun Salutations guided by MOSES and Tree Frog Instructors followed by 108 chants of OM.
• Once completed, we'll share in our community - please bring a dish (healthy snack, drinks, dips, etc.) to share.
• The practice is donation-based only - whatever you would like to give, be it $1 or $100, and all proceeds will be donated to The Friends of Joshua House

Yoga: Philosophy & Practice Workshop

Join Tree Frog Yoga teachers, Michele & Sarah, for this comprehensive introduction to the Art of Yoga. It's vital for existing practitioners who wish to bring context and history of yoga into their personal practice and also a great place to start if your completely new to yoga. Together we'll build a strong foundation for our practice.

We'll learn:

• The history of Yoga
• Stories from the Great Yoga Texts
• What an 'OM' is and why we say it
• Overview of the 7 key Chakras
• Detailed alignment of postures (asana)
• Detail practice of breathing (pranayama)

The End of Unhealthy Dieting
Lifestyle & Weight Loss Program Intro Class

The Transitions System was developed and is maintained by Nutritional Scientist, Dr. Shari Lieberman. If you're struggling, like so many of us, with a sugar addiction or tired of yo-yo diets - whether your goal is healty eating or weight loss - this program is for you!

The Transitions Lifestyle & Weight loss System works by removing the emphasis on dieting and replacing it with a complete lifestyle approach. The system is based on how your body reacts, absorbs & breaks down specific foods, explains how the glycemic index of foods can impact your ability to lose weight, targets body composition & metabolism and provides education on healthy ways to eat for life!

Beginner's Guide to Good Nutrition

"You are what you eat!"

Is that a scary thought for you? If so, you're not alone. Share and evening with Lutz's own Dr. Shilpa Saxena, M.D. and Natural Health Professional, Shawn Plunkett, hearing about the latest research, get questions answered, and learn of a natural approach to managing your health to aid in the prevention and healing of:

Intro to Ashtanga with Saraswati Devi

Taken from the Sanskrit reference to Pantanjali's 8-limbs of yoga, Ashtanga Yoga is comprised of a set series of poses done in a vinyasa style practice. It's an incredible sequence that builds a great deal of heat, strength and serenity.

We are ecstatic to be offering this workshop led by 30-year yoga veteran, Sarasvati Devi and Tree Frog's-own Christine. It has been said that in order to continue our growth as humans, your teacher should always have a teacher. I'm proud to say that 'Sara' is one of your teacher's teachers and is sure to offer tremendous context to you yoga practice.

Come join Sara and most of the Tree Frog staff for an afternoon of cleansing & purifying practice!!

Tree Frog's FIRST Birthday Celebration

Come join us for FREE classes every hour to celebrate our first year!

Yin Yang Yoga Cancer Benefit

In this workshop you will experience the benefits of a balanced practice of yin and yang styles of yoga. The yin style of long-held passive poses opens the body to more flexibility and chi flow through the meridian system while also stimulating a more contemplative, non-reactive quality of mind. A more active, dynamic, yang style of Vinyasa will follow, strengthening and invigorating the body and mind. The workshop will conclude with a sitting meditation practice.

All funds will be donated to the Breast Cancer 3-Day Walk.

Demystifying Meditation

Meditation is the foundation of a healthy lifestyle and can help restore and rejuvenate the mind and body easily with a few minutes a day.

This workshop is designed for the beginner and others who are interested in learning more about meditation and starting their own practice. This workshop is a must for anyone who is curious about meditation but unsure of where to begin, and would like to start taking control of the stress in their day-to-day life. The following will be discussed:

• The benefits of meditation
• Basic meditative techniques
• Breath work
• Meditation and health
• Meditation for everyday living

Your tour guide on this journey will be Peter C. Litchfield. Peter is a full time martial arts instructor with more than 25 years of experience. You will find his knowledge of Chi Kung and the meditation arts to be invaluable. He is also the Tai Chi Chuan instructor at Tree Frog Yoga.

The Art of Hatha Flow

Are you interested in trying Hatha Flow, but unsure if you can keep up with the class? Already attending the classes, but not feeling like you’re flowing with ease? The ultimate goal of Hatha Flow is to energize the body, build heat, strength & flexibility at the same time while allowing the mind to reach an incredible state of clarity.

Join Tree Frog’s Hatha Flow teachers, Christine & Michele as they explore the world of Sun Salutations, Moon Salutations, and other flowing postures designed to get you moving. Bring a towel and be prepared to ‘Take A Vinyasa’!

Introduction to Ayurveda

What style of yoga is best suited to your constitution? What diet is right for you? Get the answers, and more, at this informative workshop on the ancient Indian science of health and life. Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner Monica Yearwood will explain the history and philosophy of Ayurveda. Then she'll help you determine your dosha (Ayurvedic constitution type), and provide guidance on the proper diet, yoga style, meditation and pranayama practices for each dosha, and Ayurvedic home remedies for common ailments.

Monica Yearwood began studying Ayurveda in 2001 with Maharishi Mahesh Yogi's University in Iowa. She received her certification in Dhanvantari Ayurveda from the Florida Vedic College in Sarasota, and is currently practicing as an apprentice with Dr. Light Miller in Sarasota.

Health Benefits of Tea & Tasting

Join us for a night of tea-lighful fun! Led by tea expert and yogini, Danah Lee, we'll learn about the types of teas and their health benefits, how to decaffeinate your own tea in 30 seconds, and sample 12 different teas/flavors. A nice, relaxing way to begin the weekend! Maybe even join the 6pm Hatha Flow class to really release the week's tension.

Partner Yoga Workshop

Grab a friend, a partner, your spouse, or a family member and experience a unique form of yoga together. Safely deepens the postures while expanding your awareness. Yoga partners support each other's poses, act as assistants to partners and work in tandem to create interdependent poses that enhance communication, trust, balance, confidence and strength from both. Both partners have the opportunity to support and be supported in the practice, regardless of size, shape and flexibility. Partner Yoga is challenging, innovative, playful and fun!

A Journey Through the Chakras

What are these mysterious "wheels of light" and why are they so important to our well being? Chakras are invisible wheel-like energy centers that help regulate and maintain the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual aspects of our existance on the physical plane. The seven major chakras are located at vital energy points within the human body and function interdependently in a healthy and balanced individual.

In this workshop, we will explore each of the seven major chakras in depth and include a variety of exercises and meditations to activate each of these energy centers. We will also learn how to clear any blockages that may be present through specific yogic techniques and creative visualizations. After attending this workshop, you will feel more radiant, vibrant and full of life!