Bhangra Dance Wednesdays, 4:30-5:30 pm
Bhangra is an upbeat, energetic, and vibrant folk dance from the North India, Punjab Region. Traditionally done to celebrate the harvest, Bhangra is seen at all festive occasions celebrated in India. It’s perhaps one of the most vigorous forms of South Asian Dances, but also the most free-spirited, down-to-earth and fun. The class will make you shake your hips, move your arms, stomp your feet and give you a great cardio workout by indulging your dancing spirits in a non-competitive and positive environment.
Vicki Virk was born and raised in Punjab, India, where bhangra originated. She has been dancing to bhangra all of her life. Though she went to law school and became an attorney, her passion and love for dance inspired her on a journey to pursue her real calling. Together with best friend Suman Raj, she co-founded Dholrhythms, an organization dedicated to promoting the cultural and artistic arts of India by way of teaching and performing the folk dances of Punjab, Bhangra and Giddha.
In addition to teaching all the classes, Vicki also leads the Dholrhythms dance troupe, a multiethnic group of women, each of which began as a student in Dholrhythms’ classes.
Since its inception, Dholrhythms has grown into a boundless, undefined, and unique platform for people of diverse backgrounds to come together, learn something new, express themselves freely, and dance. For more info on Vicki Virk or Bhangra, visit
www.dholrhythms.com or
www.nonstopbhangra.com
NEW Qi Gong teacher - Tuesdays, 11:30am - 12:30 pm
Micheline will be teaching medical Qi Gong with an emphasis on guided meditation, breathing, movements and learning the flow of the acupuncture meridians. She will teach the 6 healing sounds as part of a regular practice. Micheline is trained in the 5 elements Qi Gong, Wild Goose Qi Gong system, 5 animal frolic, 18 Buddha Palms, 8 pieces of brocade Qi Gong and other practices. She will draw from her wide range of practices in her teachings.
Micheline Bogey is a Qi Gong teacher, Tai Chi teacher and Shamanic healer. She has been teaching and practicing for the last 30 years in England, South America and the Bay Area. She won first place in the Women Push hands competition in 1991 and 1992.
Micheline was also trained in medical Qigong and offers private sessions to assess the needs of Qi Gong exercises for specific physical conditions. She also teaches Shamanic apprenticeships and offers private sessions in Shamanic Healing and Spiritual channeling in Berkeley, CA. Website:
www.taiqishaman.com
New teacher for Raja Yoga, Wednesdays, 7:30-8:30 am
Esther Antonelli Schmidt was born and raised in Berkeley. A Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) with Yoga Alliance, she has practiced yoga for over eight years, gaining knowledge from a wide array of styles and teachers. Esther facilitates flow and rhythm during asana classes that integrate breath with movement, challenge with joy, and growth with playfulness. She is sensitive to the great variation among students, including physical and emotional differences, which she addresses with thoughtfulness and makes modifications as necessary. She instructs with enthusiasm, compassion and confidence because she recognizes yoga as immense and sacred. For more information visit
www.Breathe-Esther.org or contact Esther at BreatheYoga.
Esther(at)gmail.com 510 725-5456.
Biodanza Sundays, 6:30-8:30 pm biodanzasf.com
