Brandy Vanderheiden, MA

Stress Management for Parents

Here is an article on helping parents and kids manage stress in this difficult economy that I wrote for the Mountain View/Los Altos schools. If you would like more information on how to help relieve stress in your specific circumstances, please email me.  Click to read

The Yoga of Transformation 

An 11-week group using yoga, meditation and group support for advancement of Self

              Wednesdays 6:30-8:30, Jan 7-March 18

The new year is often a time of self-reflection and readiness to make changes in our lives. For maximum impact, we engage the mind, body and spirit in the process. In this group, all members will register for my Winter '09 Anusara-inspired class at Foothill and attend at least once a week (see Foothill Classes page for details). In conjunction, we will meet as a group to deeply engage with what emerges in the class and in our lives. Meditation and breathwork will also be a regular part of the sessions. Note: The Weds group will not be for asana practice - it is group discussion and processing.

The group will be limited to 6 participants. Cost is $10 per class ($110) paid by the first night. Sliding scale is available and no one will be turned away for lack of funds.

Location: Mountain View (details upon registration)

Emotional Healing Benefits of Yoga 

Improves emotional boundaries

Develops self confidence, personal resilience

Raises energy

Activates parasympathetic nervous system, considered the antidote to chronic stress, PTSD, anxiety, etc.

Teaches awareness, development of the witness, mindfulness

Healing through social engagement - connecting with others, receiving support from peers, and belonging, all shown to help with symptoms of depression.

Encourages following body's impulses, which will lead us to self healing. Especially impulses of playfulness and self care.

 Hosting Gifted Healer Elka Boren

Elka has been gifted with spiritual healing abilities, clairvoyance and a sensitivity that helps her to see into the body on many levels. As a very young child, Elka spontaneously performed powerful healings on people and has constantly been in communication with other Spirit realms. As she grew into adulthood, Elka integrated her gift and the guidance she receives from Spirit into a full-time healing practice. She has studied with many healers and shamans to reach a high level of skill. Learn more at www.kaakinii.com

Two chances to see Elka: 

1. More Truth Will Set You Free workshop, Sunday 9/7 2-6pm, $65             more about this method -http://www.kaakinii.com/more_truth.htm               At Kathy Klein Core Fitness, 335 Alicia Way in Los Altos (reg required)
2. Private healing sessions by appt in Sunnyvale, Monday 9/8, $125  

To register, please email Brandy@soulmindyoga.com or call 650-281-9315 

Workshop flier (in MS Works format only)

Learn the 5 Universal Principles of Alignment for Stretching!  This workshop will help your group exercise students learn to stretch deeper and more effectively than ever. No matter what type of class you teach, whether it is kickboxing, step, or spinning, this workshop will help you incorporate new and effective ways to stretch.  If you are a student, this workshop will help you to learn safe and unique stretching techniques to use in and outside of the gym.

Brandy has been teaching yoga for more than 6 years, but her practice was transformed when she tried Anusara Yoga three years ago. She has a passion for working with students of all levels to help them reveal their own inner strength and open to infinite possibility. 

Cost:  $25 if paid in advance, $30 at the door (space is limited).  Please make check payable to Brandy Vanderheiden and mail by Wednesday, March 5. 

Who can attend:  Anyone!  Group fitness instructors, trainers, fitness enthusiasts, and people interested in improving their alignment in yoga.

Questions:  Please call Brandy at 650-281-9315 or email Brandy@soulmindyoga.com

Intro to Yoga Workshop:  Awakening the Yogi Within

January 26 11:00am-1:00pm

$25 if payment rec'd in advance, $30 at the door - advance registration required. 10 people maximum 

Location: 335 Alicia Ave, Los Altos, CA (private studio)

Here is an opportunity to bring a friend who has been interested in trying yoga but worried about not knowing the basics or for returning students who want to brush up on fundamentals. In this 2-hour workshop, we'll take a fun filled journey through the most important principles of Anusara Yoga and learn basic poses that you will find in most yoga styles out there. Yoga can look intimidating - but here we will break down the basics so you can do poses in a way that will support where your body is at right now. You'll see why millions of people love practicing yoga! (5 student minimum).

Please email me with questions & pre-registration brandy@soulmindyoga.com;

Payment can be mailed to: Brandy Vanderheiden, C/O CHAC, 711 Church St, Mountain View, CA 94041