calendarofevents Namaste Yoga embraces everyone, regardless of age, flexibility or the size of your body. Our teachers come from a variety of traditions; our students hail from all walks of life.
Yoga Classes:
We offer a variety of Yoga classes. Whether a novice or seasoned practitioner, you’ll find a home at Namaste Yoga.
Yin Yoga w/Beth Thursdays, 5-6pm
"Sweet Surrender" w/ Linda & Ronda - Dec 14th Yin, Restorative & Massage Holiday Yoga! Call for details.
309 S. Troy St • Royal Oak
248-399-YOGA (9642) www.Namaste-Yoga.net
NOTE: All events must be submitted using our online form by the 12th of the month prior to publication. No mail, phone, fax or email submissions, please. Visit NACalendar.com for details and guidelines.
MonDaY, DECEMbEr 1
Gluten Free Cooking for Families - 12-1pm. Marilyn Smith shares her experience of how to cook gluten free main dishes and snacks for the family. This lecture is part of the gluten free support group that meets weekly at ICS. $10. Integrated Counseling Services, 2265 Livernois Rd Ste 260, tROy. Kathie Schofield 248-250-9105. See ad page 5. Winter Seasonal therapeutics, immunity & Mood - 6:30-7:30pm. This community workshop will focus on being proactive as the season changes in regards to lifestyle, nutrition and supplement strategies that can be incorporated into daily life right away. FREE. Shelby Township BetterHealth Market, 14105 Hall Road, SheLBy tOWNShiP. 586-884-6160. See ad page 55.
tUEsDaY, DECEMbEr 2
VegMi Presents: Vegan 101 Cooking Class 7pm. Join VegMichigan for this monthly event, which will include a cooking demonstration and samples. Long-time VegMichigan members will discuss how easy it can be to transform a standard meal to a delicious, vegan option. Registration is required at our Customer Service desk. Whole Foods, ROCheSteR hiLLS. 248-371-1400. See ad page 30.
WEDnEsDaY, DECEMbEr 3
Winter Seasonal therapeutics, immunity & Mood - 6:30-7:30pm. This community workshop will focus on being proactive as the season changes in regards to lifestyle, nutrition and supplement strategies that can be incorporated into daily life right away. FREE. Plymouth BetterHealth Market, 44427 Ann Arbor Rd., PLyMOUth. 734-4551440. See ad page 55.
FriDaY, DECEMbEr 5
Team Success!
Natural Awakenings is looking for one TOP PERFORMER to join us as a Sales Consultant in the Oakland county area. Commissions scale up to 50%, plus incentives.
If you are, personable, motivated and have a strong desire to succeed, contact Jerry Neale at:
248-628-0125
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East Michigan edition
yoga Nidra - the Art of Relaxation - 7:308:30pm. A powerful form of meditation done lying on your back in Shavasana (final relaxation pose), it induces deep relaxation physically, mentally & emotionally, helping insomnia, PTSD and other imbalances. $15. Santosha Yoga, 48774 Gratiot Ave, CheSteRFieLD. Theresa May 586-949-5515. See ad page 54. yin yoga with Carolyn Lyons - Yin Yoga targets the connective tissues, such as the ligaments, bones, and even the joints of the body that normally are not exercised very much in a more active style of asana practice $10. The Yoga Path, 1086 N Irish Rd, DAVISON. Maria Burnash 810-919-9642.
Whole Body Ladies Night - 7pm. Join us and some of our favorite vendors in our Whole Body Department for some well-deserved pampering. Complimentary samples and snacks. FREE. Whole Foods, ROCheSteR hiLLS. 248-371-1400. See ad page 30. yoga Nidra Meditation with tracy Flynn - 7:309pm. Yoga Nidra (sleep) is a deep and restful guided meditation. We'll practice some gentle yoga postures first to prepare our bodies to rest. And then we'll
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stretch out & be guided deep into our psyche. $20. Strongheart Yoga, 8373 Old 13 Mile Rd, WARReN. Pattie McCann 248-563-8615. See ad page 54.
satUrDaY, DECEMbEr 6
Bio-Meridian Screening - 12-3pm. Using a Biomeridian computer, participants will receive a basic and mini assessment to determine gluten sensitivity related to wheat, whole wheat and whole grains. FREE. Shelby Township BetterHealth Market, 14105 Hall Road, SheLBy tOWNShiP. 586-884-6160. See ad page 55. Restorative Cradle yoga - 6-7:30pm. The principle of restorative yoga is that support creates release. Every pose is a variation on that theme, and the aim of each pose is the same: Relaxation call to save a cradle $15. The Yoga Path, 1086 N Irish Rd, DAViSON. Maria Burnash 810-919-9642.
tUEsDaY, DECEMbEr 9
Leadership Development - 8-9:15pm. Learn how you can improve your leadership ability, people skills, and conflict resolution. This is a personal development program that can help in all areas of Life - family, finances, fitness. FREE. Wheeler Community Center, CLiNtON tWP. Life Leadership, Alice Goodall 586-646-0066. See ad page 53.
Winter Seasonal therapeutics, immunity & Mood - 6:3o-7:30pm. This community workshop will focus on being proactive as the season changes in regards to lifestyle, nutrition and supplement strategies that can be incorporated into daily life right away. FREE. Frandor BetterHealth Market, 305 N. Clippert St., LANSiNG. 517-332-6892. See ad page 55.
WEDnEsDaY, DECEMbEr 10
Digestion issues?–Nothing Working? - 7- 8:15pm. Dr. Richard Sowerby D.C., Clinical Nutritionist will discuss hidden causes of Acid Reflux, Crohn’s, Gas, Bloating, Diarrhea. Don’t let digestive problems rule your life. Attend this seminar and learn drugless solutions. FREE. Whole Foods, ROCheSteR hiLLS. Call 248-879-1900 to register
sha kriya: A Free Guided Meditation - 6:307:30pm. Learn a simple yet powerful 15 minute practice which creates enhanced clarity, improved health and a state of peacefulness and joy. This practice is offered by Isha Foundation, an international, non-profit, public service organization dedicated to cultivating human potential. FREE. Ferndale Public Library, 222 E. Nine Mile Rd., FeRNDALe. Isha Volunteer 313-451-4742. See ad page 53 isha kriya: A Free Guided Meditation - 7-8pm. See description from 6:30pm event directly above. FREE. Bacon Memorial Library, 41 Vinewood, WyANDOtte,. Isha Foundation. Isha Volunteer 313-451-4742. See ad page 53.
tHUrsDaY, DECEMbEr 11
isha kriya: A Free Guided Meditation - 6-7pm. See description from 6:30pm event 12/10. FREE. Whole Foods Market - Midtown, 115 Mack Ave,