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Feature Teacher Spotlight: Willa Worsfold
FEATURE TEACHER: WILLA WORSFOLD
Tell us about yourself and what brought you to the North Shore.
We moved from Chicago to Boston in 2004 for my husband's work and to be closer to my side of the family. We moved to the North Shore because we love the good school systems, being close to the water, the expansive system of state parks and open and abundant farmlands.
What/who brought you to yoga?
I came to yoga to heal my chronic back pain after 30 years of running, the birth of my two children, and well, just life! There was a time when I could not stand up straight or even sneeze with out extreme pain. I have always been an active athlete - and though I am naturally flexible, I have to work to maintain my physical strength. Yoga gives me the balance of both, of course.
I STAYED with yoga because I really connect with the mindfulness and meditation practices - what this does to enhance my own life and how rewarding it is to teach for the health and benefit of others as well.
Why did you want to become a yoga teacher?
HA. I did not plan on teaching! I studied extensively with the best teachers in Chicago and then took David Malone's training within a year of moving here simply to advance my personal practice of yoga and meditation, and cultivating my inner wisdom of body and mind. Then I began teaching children, teens and men - groups that were not specifically targeted in the past, with the intention of introducing the benefits of a strong and peaceful body and mind to them in a safe, comfortable and non-mystical environment. That grew into teaching just about anyone who will listen; I carry my card and hand out practical suggestions in the grocery line. No Joke...ask my embarrassed kids.
Why do you teach now?
When I engage in conversation with old and new students and teachers, field questions on accessing everyday peace for your body and mind, watch you learn and share loving kindness and compassion with those around you, observe your struggles and joys on your mat and glimpse the peace on your face in savanna...THIS is why i continue to teach. I am also in love with teaching fund raising events, for the benefit of others; the amount of awareness and funds we can raise together from a room full of generous students is just so delicious. It's people. It's community. It's love.
What is the goal/inspiration of the classes you teach?
I teach an interesting style of vinyasa yoga that blends creative sequencing with mindful alignment cues, to help students find their strength AND softness upon their mats and in the world. My classes tend to be challenging but accessible, intelligent but entertaining, contemplative but conversational. And I love to accompany each class with practical meditational techniques, refreshing alternative music and poetic meditations. Classes always close with a delicious 7-10 minute guided meditation and savanna.
Why do you enjoy leading the Teacher Training Program? What can trainees expect?
Creating this program has been a wonderful journey and a labor of pure love. It is rich with practice, meditation and self discovery. But it is also a joyful exploration of the nerdy nuts and bolts of all 8 limbs of Yoga, HOW to teach safely and with JOY, Assisting, Sequencing, Voice Training with a pro, anatomical forays inside the yoga bones and muscles, inspirational contributing master teachers, Yin yoga, Astanga Yoga (the original ancient practice), Restorative Yoga, Prenatal Yoga, Hot Power Yoga , plus non-heated Vinyasa yoga; All this will continue your lifelong practice of yoga and meditation student AND teacher - if that too is your intention.
Perhaps you will join us as well✌🏼
Days/Times you Teach?
9:15 am Wonderful Warm Wednesdays at Solstice
11 am Mondays Power Yoga + Meditation at Empower Yoga
Classes are a blend of practical meditations and creative, mindful vinyasa practice
What are some things you grateful for (little things/big things....anything)
family. friends. community. dog walks, poetry and music. I am particularly grateful to be invited to teach the Solstice RYT 200hr Teacher Training - that level of advancing students' physical and emotional awareness is such a beautiful journey.
A couple Fun Facts about you
What you see is what you get: I'm a pretty open book. And you can see the most of that on instagram! where I like to pair poetry to photography. @yogiwilla, @willaworks. I cook dinner just about every night, and can cook for 1 to 100 with equal ease and joy, and mess ;-)! And yes that accent you hear in NYC, where my family emigrated in the early 1900s from Italy and Slovakia.
Please share a quote or message that inspires you
I am a big fan of Pema Chodron, 80 yr old American Buddhist Monk of the Gampo Abbey in Nova Scotia. In fact we will be using one of her books in our upcoming Training! "You are the Blue Sky. Everything else...is just the Weather"
Columbus Day Weekend Schedule
Columbus Day Weekend Schedule
Friday, October 6th
5:30 am Power Hour with Sarah
8:25 am Strength with Irene
9:15 am Power Yoga (75 min) with Kristan
with Elaine Assisting
12 pm Power Hour + Optional Restore with Caroline
5 pm $5 Happy Hour with Jamie
Saturday, October 7th
7:30 am Power Hour with Elizabeth
9 am Power Yoga with Elizabeth
11 am Warm Basics Flow with Kelly
5 pm Power Hour with Kelly
Sunday, October 8th
7:30 am Power Hour with Sarah
with Kim Assisting
9 am Power Yoga with Carleen
11 am Warm Basics Flow with Wendy
4:30 pm Sweat & Surrender with Jeanne
with Jill Assisting
Columbus Day Monday, October 9th
8:25 am Strength Class is Canceled today
9 am Power Yoga with Stephanie
12 pm Power Yoga with Kristan
with Elaine Assisting
4:30 pm Power Yoga with Carleen
6:15 pm Power Hour with Stephanie
7:30 pm Power Hour Class is canceled today
Solstice Schedule as of October 1, 2017
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For the Benefit of Others: Yoga Class to Benefit YogaVET
Friday, September 29th
6:30 - 8 pm
A Celebration of Solstice Teacher Training Graduates! Warm Levels Vinyasa & Meditation Led by our Fabulous Graduates.
This is a WARM FLOW, not a hot class and open to ALL Levels!
Beginners Welcome
Optional Donations to aid VETOGA For Military, Veterans, their families and Communities
Yoga Teacher Training for YOU! $400 Early Bird Discount Extended
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.
