Events


Karen's CD Release Party
Saprema
Fri. March 12

An Evening with Karen Johns
and tabla master Jim Feist
7-8:30pm
$20 at the door
Gets you a CD and live performance!



Can you believe it? Can I believe it? It's finally here. And I'm so excited and proud to be able to share it with you. Join me and the amazing Jim Feist, tabla master, for an evening of celebration and live performance.



I've always loved to sing. A few years ago, my yoga practice and my love of yoga converged at a kirtan. That evening, I felt God tap me on the shoulder and say, "Tag, you're it." I was lit from within. At long last, my voice had found a home chanting to the Divine.

Two months later, I found myself the proud owner of a new harmonium, a yellow legal pad and a sharpie. Chants started writing themselves. My chanting practice became a gateway to tap into a sense of peace within myself I'd had a hard time finding through asana or meditation alone.

This album, Saprema, (Sanskrit for "with Love") is the fruit of this time... trusting God's invitation to walk through the doors that just kept on opening in support of this project. Now it's time to celebrate!

My cd will be for sale at Shine for $16 after the cd release party. If you'd like to hear sound bytes or download digitally, visit my website at www.karenjohnschants.com and follow the CdBaby link.

Jim and I will perform most of the album, and invite you to participate on some of the songs. Don't worry... no singing skills necessary, and you don't have to sing if you don't want to! Can't wait!


New Beginner 3-Week Series
with Karen Johns

Saturdays:
March 13, 20, 27
April 10, 17, 24

10:45 - 12:00pm

3 Weeks: $30 (When you pre-register)
Drop-ins will be welcome at the regular class rate only if there is room.


Never done a single yoga pose? Perfect. Not sure your right from your left? Excellent. This class is truly designed for those who are new to the practice of yoga. Is it time to listen to that tap on the shoulder that's been telling you to try it? This 3-week introduction will teach you to create the basic yoga postures in proper alignment for where your body is right now, not where you think it should be! You’ll learn some yoga terminology and begin to feel the benefits of this ancient practice first-hand. Wear comfortable clothing, don’t worry about whether your shoes match (you’ll take them off anyway), and bring your sense of humor and adventure with you. Who knew it could just be plain fun?

Once students have completed the 3 week series, they are invited to join any regular Beginner level classes on our schedule. Students are also welcome to repeat the series if they prefer at the regular class rates if space is available.

Karen Johns, RYT has taught the New Beginner classes here at Shine for years and loves to help brand new students discover how yoga can open up new worlds for them. She has been practicing yoga for more than a decade and teaching for 7 years.





Dates







Restorative Yoga & LIVE Singing Crystal Bowls

with Bev Palmer and Ron Esposito
Sunday, March 21
4:30 - 6:00pm
Use your class pass or drop-in for $15


Spring... the natural world shows green again all around us, the sun warms us and invites us to awaken. It invites rebirth and renewal in our lives. Join Bev and Ron as they take you into an experience that combines the deliciousness of restorative postures with the healing vibrations of crystal singing bowls to open and regenerate the chakra system.


Because of the popularity of these events, if you have your own bolsters or props, please bring them. Please also note that occasionally the sound of the bowls is very intense, rich and vibratory, and may be quite stimulating for sensitive ears. If this is true for you, please bring foam earplugs just in case.

About Bev
Bev Palmer infuses her classes with the joy and enthusiasm of a heart-centered practice, balanced by competence and a solid understanding of the principles of alignment. She is committed to helping each student find the optimal blueprint for his or her unique physical challenge.

About Ron
Ron Esposito, B.G.S., M.A., is an Enneagram Teacher/Trainer at the Conscious Living Center here in Cincinnati. Ron performs professionally on electric and acoustic bass as well as crystal singing bowls and ethnic percussion. Ron has a new cd, OPEN HEART that you’ve been hearing at Shine. It's available at Shine for $15, or you can purchase it by visiting Ron’s website at www.ronesposito.com.