Your Yoga Class

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WELCOME

“ Practice becomes firmly grounded when well attended to for a long time, is consistent and done in all earnestness. ” — Sri Patanjali

Explore the classic art and science of Yoga utilizing restorative, strengthening and meditative Integral Yoga^® methods to promote health, strength, flexibility, and peace of mind. Dana Karpain (see "about me") will use these Integral Yoga methods to assist you in attaining your individual goals of proper alignment, strength and stretch with regard to the physical Yoga Asanas (or postures). He will also work with you regarding any interest you may have in the pranayama (breathing) practices, as well as any specific meditation techniques and guidance you might want to explore. Dana also offers through "Your Yoga Class" the opportunity to have a full customized yoga class with his specific guidance for you as he guides you through your class. In addition, he offers you the possibility of including others of your choice in Your Yoga Class to create your own small class, receive Dana's individual instruction and share the fee for the class with the others you invite, making Your Yoga Class an affordable and revitalizing experience for all.

The following is a general description of the Integral Yoga methods...

Integral Yoga^® (www.yogaville.org) is a synthesis of various branches of Yoga. It is a comprehensive system for the harmonious development of every aspect of the individual. Integral Yoga^® Incorporates the following branches of yoga: Hatha, Raja, Bhakti, Karma, Jnana and Japa Yoga.

Hatha Yoga or the physical asanas (postures) is what most people associate with yoga in the west and is the part of Integral Yoga^® that is mainly taught in the yoga studio. The regular class is one and a half hours long. The short class is one hour long.

Integral Yoga Hatha is a comprehensive system for personal transformation—physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. Each one and a half hour class incorporates chanting, eye movements, postures, deep relaxation, breathing practices and meditation that result in a profound experience of peace and well-being. Students of any age and condition are encouraged to explore each posture at their own pace with mindfully observing what arises without judgment. By balancing effort and surrender, the practitioner is able to discover the optimal flow of energy to achieve greater flexibility, strength, poise, and mental focus. Besides promoting the health of all the systems in the body, the Integral Yoga system is designed to draw the practitioner into a physical and mental stillness that leads to an experience of one’s true nature, which is ever peaceful and happy. Add an Integral Yoga Hatha class to your regular practice for an enhanced yoga experience.

The degree of difficulty in Integral YogaHatha is regulated by…

• The length of time the postures are held

• The length of rest between postures

• The choice of postures and their modifications

The general Integral YogaHatha class consists of the following sequence of components:

• Chanting – Chanting is a quick technique to draw the mind’s awareness inward and helps to clear and balance the channels of the Prana (life force) in the system.

• Eye Movements – Practiced to strengthen the eye muscles, tone the optic nerve and relieve eyestrain. The eyes are a very important part of the body that can often be overlooked in other methods of yoga.

• Asanas (postures) – Generally contain a flow sequence, backward bends, forward bends, inversion,twist and optional poses.

• Yoga Nidra (guided deep relaxation) – The tensing and releasing of the body parts to relax both physically and mentally, often includes a relaxing awareness meditation.

• Pranayama (breathing practices) – Generally includes Dirgha Svasam (deep three part breath), Kapalabhati (rapid diaphragmatic breath) and Nadi Suddhi (alternate nostril breathing) to tone, heal purify and strengthen the nervous and immune system, and calm and focus the mind.

• Meditation – The culmination of the class is a one to five minute silent meditation. Among meditations many benefits are it’s capacity to lower blood pressure, and cholesterol levels as well as calm and sooth the mind.

Your Yoga Class...Your Choice
You can choose to have your own personal yoga instruction class, concentrating on any specific aspects of your personal practice that interest you the most...or you can share the experience and cost by including your family and friends, all in the comfort of your own home, office or setting of your choice.

Testimonials
“My friend had told me how much she enjoyed Your Yoga Class, so I tried it and Dana really made me feel like it was My Yoga Class. I felt relaxed and energized at the same time.” —Ralph J. Begley, Retired young

“Dana personalizes his yoga instructional classes by incorporating your interests and needs. He encourages you to invite a friend or family member to share the cost and experience. I personally enjoy Dana's relaxing and meditative yoga style that always makes me feel energized.” —Betsy Markle, Registered Dietitian and Certified Personal Trainer

Recommended Reading
"The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali"
Translation and Commentary by Sri Swami Satchidananda
A masterful, clear, comprehensive and practical commentary on the Yoga principles and practices.

"There is Nothing Wrong with You"
by Cheri Huber
A meditative and understanding approach for becoming aware of your core value.

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YOGA CLASS CHARTS
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CURRENT PUBLIC CLASSES

HERE ARE THE LOCATIONS AND TIMES OF PUBLIC YOGA CLASSES THAT DANA KARPAIN IS CURRENTLY TEACHING IN THE SANTA BARBARA AREA. (please call individual centers for rates.)

SANTA BARBARA YOGA CENTER
32 E. Micheltorena Street
Santa Barbara, CA
(805) 965-6045
Currently only subbing classes for other instructors as needed

YOGA SOUP
28 Parker Way
Santa Barbara, CA
(805) 965-8811
Thursday: 3:00pm - 4:30pm (Integral Yoga: Level 1-2)

MONTECITO FAMILY YMCA
591 Santa Rosa Lane
Montecito, CA
(805)969-3288
Friday: 12:00pm - 1:00pm (Yoga Stretch: All Level)
Monday: 1:10pm - 2:10pm (Meditation: All Level)

24 HOUR FITNESS
820 State Street
Santa Barbara, CA
(805) 899-4008
Thursday: 10:00am - 11:00am (Yoga Stretch: All Level)

CARPINTERIA ATHLETICS
5423 Carpinteria Ave.
Carpinteria, CA
(805) 745-8700
Currently only subbing classes for other instructors as needed

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ABOUT ME

Dana Karpain
Yoga and Meditation Instructor
20 Years Experience

“You cannot perceive beauty,
but with a serene mind.”
—Henry David Thoreau

Dana graduated from the College of Creative Studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara, www.ccs.ucsb.edu, with a Bachelor Degree in Fine Art. Dana has won numerous awards for his Fine Art and has been represented in various shows and galleries over the years. You can view some of his latest art work through his on line site, Contemporary Art Design, www.ContemporaryArtDesign.blogspot.com.

In addition to Art Dana’s interest in Yoga deepened over the years. In 1986 he decided to move back East to Satchidananda Ashram-Yogaville, VA, www.yogaville.org. At Yogaville, Dana had the privilege of studying the classic art and science of Yoga for 18 years, under the guidance of the world-renowned Yoga master, and founder of Yogaville and “Integral Yoga” Sri Swami Satchidananda, www.swamisatchidananda.org.

At Yogaville Dana went on to complete Integral Yoga® Teacher Trainings to become a certified Yoga and Meditation Instructor as well as a comprehensive four-year training program to become a legally ordained Yoga Minister. As a Yoga Instructor and Minister, Dana served the Yogaville community through Hatha Yoga and Meditation class instruction, goals consulting, and ministry services that utilized the Eastern wisdom and principles of Yoga. Additionally, Dana traveled extensively around the world, visiting six continents and over twenty-five countries. He explored many sacred sites and indigenous healers, learning alternative ways of healing and self-transformation. Likewise, Dana also had the opportunity to “give back” and offer small classes and share his knowledge and practice of yoga with many of the people he met.

After leaving Yogaville, Dana eventually moved back to Santa Barbara, CA where he continues to offer classes and workshops in Hatha Yoga and Meditation. He has taught, or currently teaches, at the Santa Barbara Yoga Center, www.sbyc.com, Yoga Soup, www.yogasoup.com, the Montecito Yoga Center, www.montecitoyoga.com, the Montecito Family Y, Santa Barbara 24 hour Fitness and Carpinteria Athletics. Dana also often teaches and substitutes for other public classes offered around the Santa Barbara area as well as personal and private instruction. You can view Dana’s Yoga Website at www.YourYogaClass.blogspot.com. “Your Yoga Class” offers personalized yoga and meditation instruction for individuals, individual groups, and business groups in the comfort of your own home, office or setting of your choice.

In addition, Dana offers a goals consulting service called Quiet Mind Goals Consulting, that you can access on line at, www.QuietMindGoalsConsulting.blogspot.com. Quiet Mind Goals Consulting is a natural meditative approach that simplifies and utilizes classic Eastern principles and basic Western wisdom focused on improving and accelerating the attainment of your goals for health, wealth and well-being.

Relevant Degrees, Certifications and Trainings:
• Certified Hatha Yoga (Yoga Postures) and Meditation Instructor
• Certified Raja Yoga (Yoga Philosophy) Instructor
• Legally Ordained Yoga Minister
• Certified Yoga Ministry Training
• B.A. Degree: University of California Santa Barbara, C.C.S.

Relevant Experience:
• Yoga and Meditation Instruction (2o years)
• Goals Consulting and Counseling Practice (15 years)

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RATES

YOUR YOGA CLASS
• Regular Class Includes: Chanting; Eye Movements; Postures (asanas); Breathing Techniques (Pranayama); Deep Relaxation; Meditation
• In the privacy and comfort of your own home, office or setting
• Personalized Yoga and Meditation Instruction Available (ask for details)
• Business and Corporate Classes Available (ask for details)
• Beginners Welcome!

60 Minute Class...$60.00 per class
Money-saver option:
• Choose up to three extra people to share Your Yoga Class and split the $60 rate per class three ways.
• For example: Three people plus yourself, (for a total of four), sharing Your Yoga Class rate of $60 equals $15 per person.
• Each additional person over four people is only $10.00 extra per person.
• You save money with more participants sharing the cost.

90 Minute Class...$80.00 per class
Money-saver option:
• Choose up to four extra people to share Your Yoga Class and split the $80 rate per class four ways.
• For example: Four people plus yourself, (for a total of five), sharing Your Yoga Class rate of $80 equals $16 per person.
• Each additional person over five people is only $10.00 extra per person.
• You save money with more participants sharing the cost.

SPECIAL RATES
• 15% discount for Ten Sessions (paid for in advance)
• 15% discount when taken in conjunction with Quiet Mind Goals Consulting (Ask for Details)
• "Large Group" Classes can qualify for discount. (ask for details)
• Referral Special (Ask for Details)
• Money Saver Option - You save money with more participants sharing the cost.

TYPES OF PAYMENTS
Cash
Personal Checks ($25.00 service fee on all returned checks)
PayPal

Please Call to Discuss Any Financial Considerations. Thank You.

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CONTACT ME

Dana Karpain

Phone: (805) 617-8745

E-mail: danakarpain@yahoo.com

For questions or to make an appointment please give me a call or send me an email. I'm looking forward to speaking with you. References supplied upon request.