Save $400 - Early Bird Discount Extended! Solstice Teacher Training Starts October 2017
Steep in decades of experience with some of the finest yoga and meditation teachers of Boston and the North Shore. Emerge joyful, strong, inspired and trained to teach wise and well-crafted classes to a variety of grateful students. Learn in a group environment and with individual mentors, as you develop role as a well-rounded teacher AND enhance your own practice.
INSPIRE YOUR INNER TEACHER.
Join Willa Worsfold and steep in decades of experience with some of the finest yoga and meditation teachers on Boston’s North Shore. You will confidently teach to others by the very first weekend, in a fun and nurturing environment. You will absorb lectures, ancient and modern writings and meditations to deepen your yoga and enrich your life experiences. You will feel recharged and refreshed as you delve deeper into your practice of yoga and meditation.
OUR PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO FEEL LIKE AN IN-STUDIO RETREAT.
You will emerge joyful, strong, inspired and trained to teach wise and well crafted classes to a variety of grateful students. Whether you plan to teach, or dream of diving into your own practice on a fuller level - this yoga and meditation teacher training is for you.
BE THE STUDENT: Asana and Sequencing.
Deeply explore the poses and sequences that keep you coming back to yoga, for your personal clarity and to graciously teach to others.
KNOW THE STUDENT: Anatomy and physiology
We are honored to introduce you to Alicia Malloy, RYT500, BS, MSPT, CSCS and Member of the Orthopedic Section of the APTA. Alicia will teach you how the body is engineered and how it most efficiently functions, thru practice and hands-on experience, so you can understand and teach safe and effective classes, and heal your own body for your life ahead.
TEACH THE STUDENT.
How does one teach yoga? How does one touch and assist, speak and listen, move and be still within the classroom.
EDUCATE THE STUDENT.
We are delighted to offer you the teachings of the late great Classical Yoga Master Georg Feuerstein as well as Skype time with his wife Brenda. A rich collection of the ancient history and philosophies of yoga, this Manual will peak your interest and remain a go-to reference for years to follow. It’s that good.
SACRED TEACHINGS.
We will be graced by the presence of Lama Migmar of the Cambridge Sakya Center. Lama Migmar is the Buddhist Chaplain of Harvard, frequent traveler with and assistant to the Dalai Lama, and an all around engaging and approachable carrier of great wisdom. Receive his teachings of Buddhist Philosophy, to gently pave your path to patience, loving kindness, generosity ease of being for the benefit of yourself and others. Independently, we will study the texts of Yoga Sutras and the eight limbs of yoga; these (“threads”) of wisdom offer guideline for living a meaningful and purposeful life.
NOURISH THE STUDENT.
Gain insight into the subtle body of energies thru the introduction of the Chakra System, Nadi channels, Crystals Energy, Acupuncture (optional), Chinese Meridians and essential oils.
CALM THE STUDENT: Meditation
Steep in effective meditations and experience their effect on modern day minds, thru lecture, reflective journaling and practice. Mindfulness, calm abiding, loving kindness, tonglen - these simple and beautiful experiences are yours to be learned, practiced and shared. These meditation techniques alone will bring you years of peace and wonder. Meditation is a beautiful gift to share with others, of all ages.
EXPAND YOUR KNOWLEDGE: Workshops included.
Beginner Yoga with Jeanne Magazu E-RYT 200,
Power Yoga with Jeanne Magazu E-RYT200, www.jeannemagazu.com
Astanga Yoga with Greg McGowan E-RYT500,
Yin Yoga with Willa Worsfold E-RYT200, YACEP www.willaworks.com
Restorative Yoga with Emily Wiswell RYT-200 www.emilychandrayoga.com
Prenatal Yoga with Kelly Haas RYT-200
Mindful Sequencing with Kristan Marden RYT-200
Advance your practice, with Kadri Kurgun www.kadrikurgunyoga.com
These teachers are masters in their fields. Absorb the collective wisdom of their decades of yoga and meditation teaching, training, practicing, and insightful nuggets of inspiration.
TAKE CARE OF THE TEACHER.
How should teachers handle issues of fair employment? How do studios operate? How do we deal with others in a professional yet mindful way? And how then do we support ourselves professionally in this world of yoga and meditation for years of optimal health and well being.
NOURISH YOU.
How to unfold the peace you experience in your practice to effect your life off the mat. How to not over schedule, over teach, burn out or get dragged down in negative energies. How do you relate to community, friends, family, yoga colleagues, the people that piss you off, the stuff that scares you, that worries you - so that you can lead a full life complete with space and recognition of all the joy, sadness and beauty around us. Additionally - can someone please break down sanskrit words for me? Absolutely. Not to mention the teacher goodie bags we have for you...
BE INSPIRED.
What inspires you? Literature, music, art, nature, relationships, food, family, podcasts, tedtalks! The universe of inspiration is vast and rich. We will introduce you to the abundance sources beyond our four walls, and invite you to share your inspirations with us as well.
SHINE.SHINE.SHINE.
Solstice Yoga Teacher Training is a 200 hour program (RYT pending) designed to open your eyes to the deeper wisdom and practical application of yoga and meditation in our modern day body and mind, and to gain a grace and ease in sharing it with others. Our hope is to open your eyes and hearts to many joyous years of learning and teaching. We are excited. We hope you will join us.
Teacher Training will meet:
Fridays 6:30 - 9:30 pm
Saturdays 8 am - 4 pm
Sundays 8 am - 4 pm
Weekends:
weekend 1: OCT 20-22
weekend 2: NOV 17-19
weekend 3: DEC 1-3
weekend 4; JAN 13-15
weekend 5: FEB 9-11
weekend 6: MAR 2-4
weekend 7: APR 6-8
weekend 8:APR 27-29
weekend 9: MAY 4-6
weekend 10: MAY 18-20
Graduation Sunday May 20, 5-7pm
$2800 - Early Bird Pricing
Register AND Pay in Full by Sep. 1, 2017
EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT PRICING BY SEPTEMBER 1
$500 - Registration Non Refundable Deposit
REGISTRATION/DEPOSIT
$2500 - Students 16-22 and Seniors 65+
SPECIAL DISCOUNT FOR STUDENTS 16-22 & SENIORS 65+
$3200 - Register After September 1
Save $400! Solstice Teacher Training Starts October 2017
Steep in decades of experience with some of the finest yoga and meditation teachers of Boston and the North Shore. Emerge joyful, strong, inspired and trained to teach wise and well-crafted classes to a variety of grateful students. Learn in a group environment and with individual mentors, as you develop role as a well-rounded teacher AND enhance your own practice.
INSPIRE YOUR INNER TEACHER.
Join Willa Worsfold and steep in decades of experience with some of the finest yoga and meditation teachers on Boston’s North Shore. You will confidently teach to others by the very first weekend, in a fun and nurturing environment. You will absorb lectures, ancient and modern writings and meditations to deepen your yoga and enrich your life experiences. You will feel recharged and refreshed as you delve deeper into your practice of yoga and meditation.
OUR PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO FEEL LIKE AN IN-STUDIO RETREAT.
You will emerge joyful, strong, inspired and trained to teach wise and well crafted classes to a variety of grateful students. Whether you plan to teach, or dream of diving into your own practice on a fuller level - this yoga and meditation teacher training is for you.
BE THE STUDENT: Asana and Sequencing.
Deeply explore the poses and sequences that keep you coming back to yoga, for your personal clarity and to graciously teach to others.
KNOW THE STUDENT: Anatomy and physiology
We are honored to introduce you to Alicia Malloy, RYT500, BS, MSPT, CSCS and Member of the Orthopedic Section of the APTA. Alicia will teach you how the body is engineered and how it most efficiently functions, thru practice and hands-on experience, so you can understand and teach safe and effective classes, and heal your own body for your life ahead.
TEACH THE STUDENT.
How does one teach yoga? How does one touch and assist, speak and listen, move and be still within the classroom.
EDUCATE THE STUDENT.
We are delighted to offer you the teachings of the late great Classical Yoga Master Georg Feuerstein as well as Skype time with his wife Brenda. A rich collection of the ancient history and philosophies of yoga, this Manual will peak your interest and remain a go-to reference for years to follow. It’s that good.
SACRED TEACHINGS.
We will be graced by the presence of Lama Migmar of the Cambridge Sakya Center. Lama Migmar is the Buddhist Chaplain of Harvard, frequent traveler with and assistant to the Dalai Lama, and an all around engaging and approachable carrier of great wisdom. Receive his teachings of Buddhist Philosophy, to gently pave your path to patience, loving kindness, generosity ease of being for the benefit of yourself and others. Independently, we will study the texts of Yoga Sutras and the eight limbs of yoga; these (“threads”) of wisdom offer guideline for living a meaningful and purposeful life.
NOURISH THE STUDENT.
Gain insight into the subtle body of energies thru the introduction of the Chakra System, Nadi channels, Crystals Energy, Acupuncture (optional), Chinese Meridians and essential oils.
CALM THE STUDENT: Meditation
Steep in effective meditations and experience their effect on modern day minds, thru lecture, reflective journaling and practice. Mindfulness, calm abiding, loving kindness, tonglen - these simple and beautiful experiences are yours to be learned, practiced and shared. These meditation techniques alone will bring you years of peace and wonder. Meditation is a beautiful gift to share with others, of all ages.
EXPAND YOUR KNOWLEDGE: Workshops included.
Beginner Yoga with Jeanne Magazu E-RYT 200,
Power Yoga with Jeanne Magazu E-RYT200, www.jeannemagazu.com
Astanga Yoga with Greg McGowan E-RYT500,
Yin Yoga with Willa Worsfold E-RYT200, YACEP www.willaworks.com
Restorative Yoga with Emily Wiswell RYT-200 www.emilychandrayoga.com
Prenatal Yoga with Kelly Haas RYT-200
Mindful Sequencing with Kristan Marden RYT-200
Advance your practice, with Kadri Kurgun www.kadrikurgunyoga.com
These teachers are masters in their fields. Absorb the collective wisdom of their decades of yoga and meditation teaching, training, practicing, and insightful nuggets of inspiration.
TAKE CARE OF THE TEACHER.
How should teachers handle issues of fair employment? How do studios operate? How do we deal with others in a professional yet mindful way? And how then do we support ourselves professionally in this world of yoga and meditation for years of optimal health and well being.
NOURISH YOU.
How to unfold the peace you experience in your practice to effect your life off the mat. How to not over schedule, over teach, burn out or get dragged down in negative energies. How do you relate to community, friends, family, yoga colleagues, the people that piss you off, the stuff that scares you, that worries you - so that you can lead a full life complete with space and recognition of all the joy, sadness and beauty around us. Additionally - can someone please break down sanskrit words for me? Absolutely. Not to mention the teacher goodie bags we have for you...
BE INSPIRED.
What inspires you? Literature, music, art, nature, relationships, food, family, podcasts, tedtalks! The universe of inspiration is vast and rich. We will introduce you to the abundance sources beyond our four walls, and invite you to share your inspirations with us as well.
SHINE.SHINE.SHINE.
Solstice Yoga Teacher Training is a 200 hour program (RYT pending) designed to open your eyes to the deeper wisdom and practical application of yoga and meditation in our modern day body and mind, and to gain a grace and ease in sharing it with others. Our hope is to open your eyes and hearts to many joyous years of learning and teaching. We are excited. We hope you will join us.
Teacher Training will meet:
Fridays 6:30 - 9:30 pm
Saturdays 8 am - 4 pm
Sundays 8 am - 4 pm
Weekends:
weekend 1: OCT 20-22
weekend 2: NOV 17-19
weekend 3: DEC 1-3
weekend 4; JAN 13-15
weekend 5: FEB 9-11
weekend 6: MAR 2-4
weekend 7: APR 6-8
weekend 8:APR 27-29
weekend 9: MAY 4-6
weekend 10: MAY 18-20
Graduation Sunday May 20, 5-7pm
$2800 - Early Bird Pricing
Register AND Pay in Full by Sep. 1, 2017
$500 - Registration Non Refundable Deposit
$2500 - Students 16-22 and Seniors 65+
$3200 - Register After September 1
TESTIMONIALS
"I wanted to personally thank you for the amazing experience I have had over the last 6 months. You and my fellow trainees have had such an impact on my life in a short period of time. I have learned so much from you and I will carry all of that knowledge with me everyday. Before I started training I had such a different outlook on life and was always wondering why nothing was working out the way I had hoped. Ever since our first weekend together training, my life has completely changed. (I know it sounds dramatic) BUT it is very true. Everything is finally coming together and I cannot thank you enough for giving me the skills I needed to make all of this happen. I am truly a better person because of this training and I am honored to have spent the last 6 months learning from someone who is such an inspiration to not only me but many other people. With all my heart, thank you so much!" -- FELICIA
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July 4th Weekend Schedule
Friday, June 30th
5:30 am Power Hour with Sarah
8:25 am Strength with Irene
9:15 am Power Yoga (90 min) with Kristan*
*Elaine Assisting
12:00 pm Power Hour + Optional Restore with Caroline
5:00 pm $5 Fun Friday Happy Hour with Jamie
6:30 - 7:45 pm Hip Hop GLOWGA with Emily
Sign Up for Classes on Friday
Saturday, July 1st
6:00 am Power Hour with Wendy
7:30 am Power Hour with Elizabeth*
*Wendy Assisting
9:00 am Power Yoga (75 min) with Elizabeth
11:00 am Basics with Wendy
5:00 pm Reggae Power Hour with Jeanne
Sign Up for Classes on Saturday
Sunday, July 2nd
7:30 am Power Hour with Sarah*
*Kim Assisting
9:00 am Power Yoga with Willa*
*DJ Assisting
11:00 am Basics is on Sundays is Cancelled
will be back after Labor Day
4:30 pm Sweat & Surrender with Jeanne*
*Jill Assisting
Sign Up for Classes on Sunday
Monday, July 3rd
7 am Power Hour with Carleen
8:25 Strength with Irene
9:15 Power Yoga (75 min) with Elizabeth
12 Power Hour with Kristan
4:30 pm Canceled
6:15 pm Canceled
7:30 pm Canceled
Sign Up for Classes on Monday
Tuesday, July 4th
7 am Power Hour with Stephanie
9 am Power Yoga (75 min) - Kristan
rest of classes on July 4th are Canceled
Sign Up for Classes on July 4th
Wednesday, July 5th
5:30 am Canceled
8 am Power Hour with Allison
9:15 am Wonderful Warm Wednesday with Willa
12 pm Power Hour with Stephanie
4:30 pm Power Yoga with Donna
6:15 pm Power Hour Emily
7:30 pm $10 Power Hour with Jamie
Sign Up for Classes on Wednesday
Summer Schedule Begins July 1st
SUMMER SCHEDULE
Starting Saturday, July 1st:
New Class 7:00 am Power Hour:
Mondays 7 am Power Hour with Carleen
Tuesdays 7 am Power Hour with Jeanne/Stephanie
Thursdays 7 am Power Hour with Caroline
Fridays 7 am Power Hour with Kelly
Some Classes are Taking a "Summer Holiday"
(Off the schedule for July & August but
these Classes will be BACK in the Fall!)
Tuesday & Thursday 12 pm Power Hour
Tuesday & Thursday 3:15 pm Community
Sunday 11 am Basics
Warm Wednesdays with Willa Worsfold
9:15 - 10:30 am (75 minutes)
Warm Vinyasa Flow
For the Summer Months
Weekday 9:15 am Yoga Classes will be 75 minutes
Summer Solstice Challenge
SUMMER CHALLENGE!
Take one class with 14 Different Teachers
at Solstice Power Yoga
Summer Challenge Begins NOW
thru Labor Day!
YOUR CHALLENGE:
14 Different Teachers' Classes by Labor Day
(Subs Count!)
That's a challenge that ANYONE can do!
ALL persons to complete the Challenge receive a Solstice Namaka Flask/Water Bottle ($38 value)
Names will be drawn to win:
Solstice T-shirt
5-class Pass
10-Class Pass
Currently Scheduled Solstice Teachers:
(alphabetical by first name)
Allison Swartz
Anna Kerr
Carleen Rivers
Caroline Corsini
Danielle Jacobs
Donna Johnson
Elizabeth Huntsman DeAngelis
Emily Chandra
Irene Renaud
Jamie Smyth
Jeanne Magazu
Kelly Haas
Kristan Marden
Sarah Yazici
Stephanie Serpa
Wendy Brady
Willa Worsfold
Meet them all! You May find a new FAVORITE!
Check Our Schedule in MindBody
to find Teachers/Class Times
Summer Solstice Flash Sale! One Day Only!
WELCOME SUMMER!
Summer Solstice Special
Flash Sale - One Day One
$99 for 10-class pass*
Buy Now
*pass expires on 9/1/17
no exceptions
*limit one per customer
Father's Day Special! 5-Class Pass $70
Solstice Student Spotlight: Kendra Patterson
Tell us about YOU
My name is Kendra Patterson. I recently celebrated the 11th Anniversary of my 29th birthday. I’m a true Taurus through and through. I grew up in Lynn, MA and when I was still young, my parents and I moved to Peabody. Being the Taurus that I am I however, my husband and I purchased the house right next door to my parents in Peabody shortly after we were married. Change has never been my strongest of suits. My family currently consists of my husband, Jim, who I am blessed to say after almost 10 years of marriage and 15 years together, I still find a new reason to fall in love with him each and every day. He was recently promoted to a Lieutenant position at a fire department on the South Shore and I can say, in all honesty, I could not be more proud. We are also the privileged parents to two of the most adorable Labrador Retrievers...I know, I am biased. Miley, who is 7 and Maxwell, who just turned 4. I know sound like a crazy pet parent, which I will fully admit that I in fact am, but they fill us each day with such overwhelming joy. We could not be more grateful to have them in our lives. My career, ummm….my career. I guess the best way to describe that would be that it is an ever-evolving process; yes, still, even at my age. I’m hoping that one day light will shine on my marble head and I will have that “ah ha” moment that people talk about and I will find my path. But until then, like most things that are truly worth it in this life, I’m still working on it. For 14 years though, I was a Paramedic at a local ambulance service. I actually met my husband while studying to become an EMT. However, one day while at work, I injured my shoulder and was never able to return to working on an ambulance. I have taken this time though to finish my degree in Biology at Salem State. This too, however, has had to take a back seat this semester, as my husband and I are in the process of adopting our first child.
How long have you been practicing yoga? How did you discover yoga?
I started practicing yoga in 2011. It was suggested to me as a supplement due to the amount of running I was doing at the time. That year alone, I participated in and completed over 28 road races all while training to run in the 2012 Boston Marathon. However, as life does to all of us at one point or another, tragedy sadly hit my family during the summer of 2011 and everything, including any and all forms of exercise, came to a screeching halt. My father was diagnosed with lung cancer. Being an only child, my world now revolved around doing everything within my power to get him the treatment that he needed, as well as being a source of support for him during what was to become the fight of his life. I was able to run the 2012 Boston Marathon in April of that year, and I attribute knowing that he was standing, waiting for me at the finish line, as the sole reason I was able to finish. It remains to be one of the proudest moments of my life. My Dad passed away a few months after seeing me complete the marathon, almost a year to the date of his diagnosis. Although I wouldn’t change a single thing about what I did for my father that year, I do wish that I had found a way to continue with my yoga practice during that difficult time. Words could never adequately convey the deep hole of depression and anxiety I fell into after losing my Dad, and although as anyone who has ever lost someone close to them can testify to, there isn’t a single thing that can “fix” that amount of pain. I do believe though, in hindsight, if I had continued to practice yoga during that time, it would have been an immeasurable help.
Favorite Yoga Pose? Why?
Have you ever seen the meme online that shows a picture of an Instagram worthy yogi in some sort of pose you would swear you needed ribs removed to get into, with a caption that says, “What I think I look like doing yoga”… Then underneath, a picture of a deer sliding across the ice, each hoof going in a different direction, with a caption saying, “What I actually look like doing yoga?” Well, that’s me. I’m fairly certain even in shavasana! Nevertheless, I’m still new to being committed to this practice, so I really do enjoy them all. However, if I absolutely had to pick one, it would be crow pose. The reason why, is because it challenges me each and every time I do it. I remember being in Elizabeth’s class on a Saturday morning and everyone in the class, EVERYONE, went into crow pose when she called for it!! I didn’t know if I wanted to laugh or cry. (I cried…just a little bit, but I’m still sticking to my story that it was sweat). The next time it was called though, I tried, and I will continue until one of these days I nail it. I just hope that I don’t get so excited that I fall, because that has happened, A LOT!!
How did you find Solstice Power Yoga?
My husband and I joke all the time about how we can’t remember what life was like before the Shops at Market Street. Between going to Whole Foods or just running to one of the stores, it feels like we are always there. As luck would have it, by just walking around one day, I found the studio. My first class was with Stephanie Serpa and I loved it. I’ve been hooked ever since!
What do you LOVE about Solstice?
When I started coming to Solstice, I was extremely insecure. It had been a long time since I had any sort of exercise regimen, and I had gained weight since I was no longer logging 40-50 miles each week running. However, never once was I made to feel unwelcomed…nor did I ever feel that because of some excess weight or being unsure of myself in the poses that I didn’t belong. In fact, it was quite the opposite! The entire community of Solstice was reassuring and made me feel like I was in a safe environment. Students shared stories of when they were new, and it made me feel inspired that the people I was in awe of in class were once in my shoes as well. And on top of all of that, I truly cannot say enough about each and every teacher. Each one takes the time to offer assistance during their class, no matter how many or how few students are in it. After class, each teacher takes the time to answer any questions about everything from poses, (I have had a lot of questions!), to questions about playlists, to offering links about mediation and furthering your yoga practice, or even just offering words of encouragement which, to me, means the most and is what keeps me coming back again and again.
What would you like to tell the world about YOGA?
If I could tell the world one thing about yoga it would be how it is so much more than what just meets the eye. Everything today seems to be based on what you see on one form of social media or another. That being said, I could see how it would be easy to see someone on Instagram in this crazy looking pose and think to themselves, “that’s yoga”. I’ve been fortunate enough over the past few months, with the help of the talented instructors at Solstice, to learn that is only a fraction of what yoga really is. Yes, the poses are amazing, but let’s face it; I can’t go about my day in scorpion pose. I can, however, take the inner peace I found on my mat that day and head into Market Basket.
Anything else you would like to say/share/mention about you, yoga, Solstice Power Yoga? – or anything at all!!!
I recently had a procedure that is keeping me away from my practice for a few weeks and so many people from Solstice, teachers and students alike, have reached out to me asking how I’m doing. I just want to take this quick opportunity to thank you all and express to you how much your thoughtfulness and kind words have meant to me. I’m extremely proud to be part of the Solstice community and honored that you thought to choose me as a person to spotlight.
Personal Quote or a quote that inspires you
Like my career, this is also something to me that is ever evolving. I think because quotes or what you draw inspiration from is so correlated to what you are directly going through at that particular time or moment in your life. As I had mentioned, my husband and I are currently in the process of a domestic adoption. Although we are beyond thrilled to become parents, the road to get here has been a long and challenging one. Therefore, my “go to” quote during this part of my life’s journey has been, “Don’t get discouraged. It is often the last key that opens the lock.” Author unknown
