Meditation

Please join Charo. Meditation is a tool that can contribute to an individual's physical and emotional well-being. You will experience techniques like breath work and guided imagery that will assist you in managing your stress and to take charge of your health.

Date and Time: Saturday, March 6, 2010 ~ 12 PM - 1 PM

Tuition: $ 10 per person ~ No experience necessary.

Yoga for cyclist ~ with Charo
A yoga program can build a cyclist's strength, endurance and introduce flexibility to chronically tight muscles. You’ll be able to focus on stretching your muscles, breathing techniques which is the foundation of reducing performance anxiety and improving concentration.  A few yoga poses worked into your exercise regime, you’ll soon begin to have more awareness of your body, muscles and any tensions within.  Great way to avoid injury!

 

Tuition $25.00 ~ No experience necessary

 

Date: March 16 - May 4, 2010

Time: 6 pm - 7pm

Tuition: $40, yoga and massage members

 

Tuition: $80, non members

MAX, The world's largest crystal skull.
Date: July 16, 17, 18, 2010
Appointments with Max will begin Friday, July 16th at 3pm and will complete on Sunday late morning.

Private Session (30 mins) ~ $50
Semi Private Sessions (30 mins) ~ $35 per person, (2 - 4 people)

Max lovers have started booking their appointments!
Call the center to reserve your appointment time.

West Chester Day of Drumming with Jim Donovan
Drums provided, beginners warmly welcomed.

Date: Saturday, October 2, 2010

Schedule and Times:
The Rhythm Renewal Drumming Workshop ~ 3:30-6:00 pm
Learn exciting rhythms, songs and drumming techniques from Africa, Brazil and beyond!

Potluck Dinner ~ 6:00-7:00 pm
Bring your favorite dish!

Yoga of Drum and Chant Workshop ~ 7:00-9:30 pm
In this unique workshop you will learn beneficial mantras, relaxing drumming rhythms, rejuvenating breathing exercises and powerfully effective concepts that you can use everyday to improve your whole self.

Price:
Full Day Event Pass ~ $65 in advance ~ $80 at the door (if space is available)

The Rhythm Renewal Drumming Workshop ~ $35 in advance ~ $45 at the door (if space is available)

Yoga of Drum and Chant Workshop ~ $35 in advance~ $45 at the door (if space is available)

About the instructor:
Jim Donovan was a founding member and driving force of the multi-platinum band Rusted Root from 1990-2005. He was recently named "2008 Drum Circle Facilitator of the Year" by the readers of Drum! Magazine. Donovan has recorded and performed with Kirtan specialist Krishna Das. He has studied and played African drums with various master drummers such as Congolese master drummer Elie Kihonia and Mamady Keita. He also studied African music with noted scholar Kwabena Nketia from Ghana.  He has researched traditional African music for over 20 years via performance, readings and field recordings, and has continuously integrated his findings into all his music both as a solo recording artist and with Rusted Root.

As a solo artist and teacher, Donovan has released 6 highly acclaimed solo CD's as well as 4 instructional drumming CD's. Including his newest release The Yoga of Drum and Chant CD.

Fulfilling his desire to share the power of rhythm first hand, Donovan built a series of educational drumming workshop programs that he teaches across the US and Europe at universities, festivals, schools, corporations, and specialty venues. He is a full time instructor of music at Saint Francis University in Loretto, PA, the current director of the Saint Francis University World Drumming Ensemble. and the director of The annual Summer Rhythm Renewal Drumming Retreat.