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BYCwinter Thank You

Jane — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 13:10:10 +0000

Thanks for being a part of BYCwinter and the yoga community in Burlington. This conference simply would not be the same without you. Each of you is an essential thread in the fabric of BYC. We had a blast and truly enjoyed seeing you again or, in many cases, meeting you for the first time. We hope you enjoyed your experience. We will be following up shortly with a survey. If you care to share your experience with us, we really value your opinions. We are BYC and so are you!
Namaste.
Love,
Jane, Ben, and Sage

The science behind yoga- Forbes Magazine

Jane — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 15:50:30 +0000

“Yoga boosts levels of the feel-good brain chemicals like GABA, serotonin, and dopamine, which are responsible for feelings of relaxation and contentedness, and the way the brain processes rewards. All three neurotransmitters are the targets of various mood medications like antidepressants (e.g., SSRIs) and anxiolytic (anti-anxiety) drugs. The fact that yoga is linked to improved levels of these coveted chemicals is nothing to sneeze at…..” Read Full Article

Useful information for all BYC attendees

Jane — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 14:00:12 +0000

Welcome to the 1^st annual BYCwinter on January 7^th, 2012.
Here is some useful information for you as a student:

BYCwinter includes teachers from the following studios: Simon Park (touring, international Prana Flow instructor), Evolution Yoga, Green Mountain School of Yoga, Laughing River Yoga, Yoga Vermont, Center for Mindful Learning and more!

BYCwinter Yoga Studio Partners, who you can meet in the mindful marketplace include: Evolution Yoga, Laughing River Yoga, Hot Yoga Burlington, Working Well Vermont, Honest Yoga, Bikram Yoga Burlington, and Yoga Mountain

The schedule of workshops is subject to change.

Please bring a yoga mat. If you own yoga props (bolster, blanket, block, strap, eye pillow), please bring these items with you to BYC.

Please bring a water bottle

Please light snacks for yourself throughout the day

You do not need to know your registration number or print anything out for check-in. First and last name and ID required. Please arrive early.

For Day Pass Holders: Check-In begins at 7:30 am. Opening Ceremony begins at 8:30 am. Please arrive for Opening Ceremony.There are (2) 90 minute workshops after Opening Ceremony before lunch, with a short break in between.

Vegan/Vegetarian catered lunch available (by pre-order only!) Catered with local and organic foods by JDC. See the menu All meals must be pre-ordered online in advance or pack a lunch. There are no other food options in the Davis this day.

There are 2 optional lunch lectures from 1:15-1:45 pm (the 2nd portion of lunch break), for BYC day pass holders only. There are (2) 90 minute workshops after lunch with a short break in between.

Devadas from NYC will lead a kirtan from 7-9 pm. Tell your family, friends, and community!

You could also view the film Yogawoman from 7-9 pm.

Explore healing arts! At check-in, sign yourself up for one or many therapeutic treatments throughout the day. (Henna by Joy Danila, massage by Alison Hans, Joseph Fiacco, and Bee Well Massage.

BYCwinter has a small Mindful Marketplace where you can learn about sustainable and eco-friendly products from companies that are leading the way in environmentally friendly products yoga-oriented products. The Marketplace is free and open to the public. Tell your family, friends, and community to check it out!

As part of EMP’s continuing year-round dedication to our community, BYC will be hosting a fundraiser for VT Bank at Bikram Yoga the Friday night before the conference to heat-up for BYCwinter. Details here: http://www.burlingtonyogaconference.com/bycwinter-heat-up-fun-draiser-at-bikram-yoga-burlington/

BYCwinter is located on the 4th Floor of the Davis Center on UVM Campus, Burlington, VT. Though you can see this large brick building from Main Street, enter the Davis Center from East Avenue.
Turn from East Avenue onto UVM Campus as if going to the hospital. Go straight through the light rather than right to the hospital). Follow signs for Davis Center. Veer left toward Davis Center. See the attached map if you are parking. Use the JEFFORDS LOT for parking. Walk to the Davis Center and up to the 4th Floor. http://www.uvm.edu/conferences/download/Burlington_Yoga_Conference_Map.pdf

Let us know if we can answer any questions for you.

Looking forward to an awesome BYC!
SHANTI AUM

BYCspring Scholarhsip Opportunity

Jane — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 19:27:58 +0000

Burlington Yoga Conference Winter grants 3 full scholarships.

This scholarship program is intended for yoga teachers and students, with limited income, who share yoga with under-served populations in the community. Scholarships are intended to support the participation of low-income yoga teachers and students who actively contribute their unique teaching abilities to the truly under-served. What is your plan to pay the knowledge forward?

These under-served populations include (but are not limited to):

Children/teens
Homeless Shelters
Senior Centers
Immigrants
People of low-socio economic backgrounds
Disabled people
Incarcerated populations

How to Apply: Email application to BYC
Deadline is April 1st, 2012
We ask for the following information:

Essay: 150 words or less. Essay topics are not limited, but you may wish to reflect how yoga has impacted your life, and the lives of others, and why you are applying for the scholarship.

References: Please include 1 reference from your yoga instructor, teacher/professor, employer or any other person who will provide us with an additional sense of why you should be considered.
Ideally, the reference should be someone who has seen you teach to people who may not otherwise experience yoga.

What is BYCwinter?

Jane — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 15:03:04 +0000

What is Burlington Yoga Conference & BYCwinter? Burlington Yoga Conference is currently the largest annual yoga conference in New England and Quebec and is steadily growing in size and scope. BYC’s mission it to unite local yoga studios, teachers, and students to develop community. BYC intends to inspire personal practice, a sense of connection, and positive change through yoga. BYCwinter highlights some of Vermont’s finest yoga instructors in advance of the larger annual conference: BYCspring, that gathers yoga instructors from around the world. BYCwinter gives yoga students, experienced and beginner, a place to practice yoga and learn new things, as well as community to connect with fellow students and local teachers and studios. Gain access to many leading innovators in the yoga community and experience yoga’s power to change, cure, and heal from within. Namaste! Burlington Yoga Conference is currently the largest annual yoga conference in New England and Quebec and is steadily growing in size and scope.

BYC’s mission it to unite local yoga studios, teachers, and students to develop community. BYC intends to inspire personal practice, a sense of connection, and positive change through yoga. BYCwinter highlights some of Vermont’s finest yoga instructors in advance of the larger annual conference: BYCspring, that gathers yoga instructors from around the world. BYCwinter gives yoga students, experienced and beginner, a place to practice yoga and learn new things, as well as community to connect with fellow students and local teachers and studios. Gain access to many leading innovators in the yoga community and experience yoga’s power to change, cure, and heal from within.

Namaste!

evolution yoga creates event for flood relief: vinyasa for vermont

Jane — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 15:43:35 +0000

Throughout the past 3 years of BYC history, evolution yoga has taken an active role in supporting the conference. evolution’s support, in part, enables BYC to fufull it’s mission- uniting local yoga studios and students, of various schools and traditions in the spirit of oneness. BYC thanks evolution deeply; without our local yoga studios getting involved, the conference could not fully fulfill its dharma.

Yoga is connection with a focus on compassion and service. evolution yoga created an awesome yoga-event, Vinyasa for Vermont on Dec. 11, to serve our neighbors, still suffering from flood damage and unite people in support. They selected two non-profit funds as the recipients of the money raised: The Intervale Farmer Recovery Fund to help with local disaster relief and The Vermont Disaster Relief Fund for statewide long-term relief efforts. 100% of profits will go to these two funds.

Sunday, December 11th from 9-11 am at the UVM Davis Center- a special yoga class will be taught by eight of the area’s leading yoga teachers : Heidi Bock, Susan Cline Lucey, Sofi Dillof, Emily Garrett, Lydia Hill, John McConnell, Martha Whitney and Jim Woodard featuring live music by Patrick McAndrew and Heidi Champney – Guitar, Violin and Sonic Landscapes.

A new and used yoga Clothing Sale will follow the class from 11-12:30. Sample Lake Champlain Chocolates, get a chair massage, you can enter the raffle and shop.

There are two ways to attend Vinyasa for Vermont: 1. Buy a ticket : to the event online for $30 or 2. Join our fundraising team raise a minimum of $30. This is a tax deductible donation.

Vinyasa for Vermont has some great prizes to give away including: Registration in an Honest Yoga Teacher Training $2500 value | 10 bodywork sessions from Stephen O’Dwyer at Neuromuscular Therapy of Vermont. Value $1000 | Wanderlust Festival at Stratton Mountain 2012 Sage Pass 4-day yoga + music ticket – $475 value | Lululemon Gift Certificate $300 value | (and our personal favorite) Tickets to the Winter and Spring Burlington Yoga Conference events $205 value :)

We hope to see you there in support of Vermonters in need!

BYCspring 2012 Presenter Application

Jane — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 19:16:41 +0000

Burlington Yoga Conference is an annual event in Burlington, Vermont, growing steadily in size and scope. We’re dedicated to providing top-notch yoga instruction for all-levels and types of students and would love to consider your workshop proposal for an upcoming event. We will contact you shortly.

Please download and fill-out the application and email this application to: jane@empvt.com

Click here to download the 2012 Presenter Application for BYCspring. Submission deadline is December 31, 2012. Namaste!

Prana Flow teachers Simon Park and Coral Brown join BYCwinter

Jane — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 12:19:52 +0000

BYCwinter is stoked about the new workshops added to this year’s 1st annual. The schedule’s filling up!
Burlington Yoga Conference proudly welcomes Prana Flow yoga teachers Simon Park and Coral Brown. Simon and Coral will be teaching two 90-minute workshops.

Simon Park was featured in Yoga Journal as “one of the most influential and gifted…next generation of yoga teachers.” He draws inspiration from many styles (Vinyasa, Iyengar, Ashtanga, Thai massage, and martial arts) and teachers (Shiva Rea, Maty Ezraty, Joan White, Duncan Wong, and Dharma Mittra). Simon is dedicated to sharing the teachings of Shiva Rea, his first teacher. He leads workshops and teacher trainings in Vinyasa Yoga and Thai massage worldwide. Visit Simon’s website for more information.

Coral Brown, MA, 500-eRYT, is a senior teacher trainer of Prana Flow® Yoga, created by Shiva Rea. She leads retreats, workshops and teacher trainings and is honored to be a Yoga Journal contributor and conference presenter. Coral received her Masters of Arts from Salve Regina University’s Holistic Counseling program. Visit Coral’s website for more information.

An ayurvedic tip to help you stay cold and flu-free this fall

Ben — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 21:44:49 +0000

At BYCwinter learn how to stay warm, healthy and vibrant during the cold winter season, as Adena Harford of the Ayurvedic Center of Vermont offers a workshop.

The change of seasons from summer into fall and winter can be a difficult transition. Lack of sunlight and life along with cold weather can be trying on the body, mind and spirit. Help boost your immune system, generate warmth from the inside-out, and stay cold and flu free with this ayurvedic remedy:

RECIPE: Spicy Ginger Tea

Ginger can be especially beneficial during cold and flu season. Tea is an effective way to ingest Ginger, a naturally a warming root. Ginger tea helps open the sinuses, relieve pressure from congestion, and to reduce fever. Ginger Tea works as an expectorant to clear mucus.

Ingredients:
2 cups water
¼ cup diced fresh ginger
2 tsp. honey
Lemon juice (optional)
Cayenne pepper (optional)

Instructions:
Boil water, add ginger; simmer for about 20 minutes.
Strain into your cup and add 2 teaspoons of honey (or to taste).
Optional to taste: try 2 tablespoons of lemon juice and a dash of cayenne pepper to the pot to enhance the stimulating effect.

Burlington Yoga Conference adds BYCWinter

Jane — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 11:33:22 +0000

BYCWinter: Transform
January 07, 2012
The Davis Center, UVM
Burlington, VT

Burlington Yoga Conference is premiering a brand new event this year, BYCWINTER, to promote the big spring yoga conference. The theme is transformation as positive change. The vision is to continue to create community by welcoming various traditions, expert teachers and students under one roof to explore ancient teachings in modern times. This is a one day event, Saturday, January 07, 2012 at the Davis Center, UVM. You can be an expert or a beginner; there’s something here for you. From breath work to discussions, meditations to restorative and vigorous posture flows, come get a satisfying taste of what BYC is all about!