ATHLETICS
Practice Hatha Yoga
Session II
Saturday, Oct. 31 from noon-3:30 p.m.;
$60
Method with an Expert
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Session III
Saturday, Oct. 31 from 4:30-8 p.m.; $60
M
AC members and their guests
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have the opportunity to practice
Session IV
TriYoga Flows in a workshop with Kali Ray.
Sunday, Nov. 1 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; $65
TriYoga Flows is a complete hatha yoga
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method founded by Ray. Four sessions are
Full workshop; $175
offered Friday, Oct. 30 through Sunday,
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Nov. 1, each with a distinct focus but each
–Linda Nelson
a complete practice taught by Ray and
Inversion workshop
assisted by Dr. Kim Beecher.
The yogaflow practice has the inherent
Lani Jelen teaches a Friday Focus
characteristics of relaxation in action, wave-
inversion workshop Friday, Oct. 9 from
like spinal movements, and economy of
6:30-8:30 p.m. in Studio II. This work-
motion. Beyond asana, yoga includes other
shop includes the basics on how to do a
practices that can lead to a much more
successful inversion, such as a headstand or
profound experience. TriYoga participants
handstand. Participants have fun, use new
experience the inner flow of prana (life
muscles, and gain new strength and confi-
energy) as the movement of body, breath
dence.
and focus (asana, pranayama and mudra)
This workshop is appropriate for
harmonize. Each session concludes with The Kali Ray TriYoga workshop is
students with prior yoga experience, and
deep relaxation (yoga nidra), followed by Friday, Oct. 30 through Sunday, Nov. 1.
it is not recommended for anyone with
a seated practice in pranayama (rhythmic
shoulder injuries or other issues that
breathing) and meditation. Ray includes the spine. Sunday’s session builds on the
would be aggravated by weight-bearing
presentation of yoga knowledge and leads previous sessions with more challenging
poses. Those who are new to inversions
chanting. Taken together, this is the study of sequences but modifications make it
are welcome; those who already love inver-
the knowledge of life energy (prana vidya). appropriate to all levels.
sions can gain new insight and take their
Friday night’s session features basics, Members may register online or by
practice to the next level.
the foundation for all flows, and is appro- calling 503-223-6251, ext. 540.
This workshop is free and available to
priate for those new to yoga as well as Session I
40 students. Register online at theMAC.
those deepening their practice. Saturday’s Friday, Oct. 30 from 6-9 p.m.; $50
com or call 503-223-6251, ext. 540.
sessions focuses on freeing the hips and Quick Register YO1030
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Pair up for Team Decathlon Competition
I
t’s hard to believe that summer is over and it’s time to start for their team. The two person teams may consist of any of the
thinking about the important holidays and events that come at following combinations: female/female, male/male, or female/male.
the end of each year, including Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas There is no age restriction for team combinations.
and Team Decathlon. Yes, the Team Decathlon is Monday, Nov. 2 Each person can compete in only five events. The strategy in
through Sunday, Nov. 8; those who have not participated in this fun- competing in the Team Decathlon is selecting a partner that excels
filled and challenging event owe it to themselves to give it a try. in five of the 10 events that are more challenging to his or her team-
The Team Decathlon offers an excellent opportunity for mate. Team members do not have to compete at the same time;
members to test their skills in preparation for the Spring however, it is more fun to have a partner cheering on the sidelines.
Decathlon or to just get a feel for decathlon competition. The The Team Decathlon is a great way to stay in shape, foster team
event differs from the classic Spring Decathlon in that it only last participation and to enjoy the camaraderie of fellow MAC athletes.
one week as opposed to three weeks; there are 10 set events to be There is no charge to participate, and the event is followed by a
completed; and members participate with a partner of their choice. pizza, beer and wine party, which is also free to participants.
The 10 competitive events are: rowing, stationary bike, mile Start training, find a partner (the Decathlon Committee can
run, bench press, pull ups, vertical leap, shuttle run, free throws, assist with this if needed), and watch for the registration informa-
jump rope and the 50-yard swim. tion coming soon.
Each partner on each two-person team chooses five different For more information, call the Fitness Office at 503-223-8573.
events with the objective of achieving the highest combined score –Frank Sherwood WM
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