The Fertile Secret: Nutrition for Fertility Workshop 
Thursday, May 16th, 6:00-7:00pm – No cost to attend.
Shelley Szymko-Carroll L.Ac. will discuss how a healthy diet can improve fertility and increase your chances for pregnancy. Key nutrients and recommended dosages of supplements will be discussed as well as how sugar, caffeine, and dairy products may affect fertility, and a discussion on the benefits for some women to eat gluten-free. Male nutritional and supplement recommendations will also be given so that both partners are maximizing their chances to conceive. Dietary recommendations are made based on Traditional Chinese Medicine principles and foods are discussed based on their energetic benefits for fertility. Handouts will be provided to assist with making nutritional and dietary changes with ease. Q&A included. Women and men welcome to attend.

Essential Oil Therapy & Acupuncture Workshop
Friday, May 17th, 6:00-8:00pm – $35 fee*, RSVP required.
Join us for Ladies’ Night Out for Essential Oil Therapy and Acupuncture to feel great and improve your health. Essential oils are successful in treating both acute and long-standing health conditions by addressing basic energetic imbalances to improve the mind-body relationship, and thus, improve your health. You will receive your own “customized” acupuncture treatment to help you on your health journey for the following health concerns: fertility and pregnancy, allergies and sinus issues, chronic headaches or migraines, menopause, stress, muscle tension and pain, anxiety & stress, depression, insomnia, fatigue, etc. Our acupuncturists will spend one-on-one time with you applying oils, doing acupuncture and leading you through a relaxing, guided meditation. Join Rochester’s Licensed Acupuncture team of Kristen Carroll-Gilbert, Heather Smith and Shelley Szymko-Carroll for a fun, fragrant evening with Essential Oil Acupuncture treatments! Please wear comfortable clothing to this event. Healthy refreshments are provided. *The $35 fee includes an aromatherapy sample to take home with you!

Meditation Movement 
Tuesday, May 21st, 5:15-6:15pm – $20 fee, RSVP required.
With Shelley Szymko-Carroll, L.Ac.: Calm & de-stress with gentle movements that are used to open and relax the mind making meditation easy to achieve. We will use simple visualizations to focus the mind and instill relaxation & peace. This class is for beginners, as well as those who meditate regularly. All participants will enjoy a restorative, profound mind body experience that combines movements, meditation & visualizations.

The Fertile Secret: Yoga for Fertility
Saturday, May 11th, 10:30am-12:00pm – No cost to attend.
Join Ashley Colloton for this workshop. Yoga for fertility encourages relaxation at the deepest level. The Fertile Secret: Yoga for Fertility combines specialized postures, breathing, guided imagery, relaxation techniques and group support to enhance reproductive function in both men and women. This yoga offering is customized to all levels.

The Fertile Secret: Nutrition for Fertility
Saturday, May 18th, 11:00am-12:00pm – No cost to attend.
Rebecca Rice, L.Ac. will discuss how a healthy diet can improve fertility and increase your chances for pregnancy. Key nutrients and recommended dosages of supplements will be discussed as well as how sugar, caffeine, and dairy products may affect fertility, and a discussion on the benefits for some women to eat gluten-free. Male nutritional and supplement recommendations will also be given so that both partners are maximizing their chances to conceive. Dietary recommendations are made based on Traditional Chinese Medicine principles and foods are discussed based on their energetic benefits for fertility. Handouts will be provided to assist with making nutritional and dietary changes with ease. Q&A included. Women and men welcome to attend.

SAVE THE DATE: June 7th!
Yoga, Wine & Cheese Event
Friday, June 7th, 6:00-8:00pm – $20 fee
Enjoy a calming yoga practice to nourish your body and soul.* Stay after class to relax, have fun and socialize with your fellow yogis. Wine and cheese will be served. Space is limited–RSVP early!

The Fertile Secret: Nutrition for Fertility Workshop
Saturday, May 11th, 2:00-3:00pm – No cost to attend.
Chi Heon Yi L.Ac. will discuss how a healthy diet can improve fertility and increase your chances for pregnancy. Key nutrients and recommended dosages of supplements will be discussed as well as how sugar, caffeine, and dairy products may affect fertility, and a discussion on the benefits for some women to eat gluten-free. Male nutritional and supplement recommendations will also be given so that both partners are maximizing their chances to conceive. Dietary recommendations are made based on Traditional Chinese Medicine principles and foods are discussed based on their energetic benefits for fertility. Handouts will be provided to assist with making nutritional and dietary changes with ease. Q&A included. Women and men welcome to attend.

Kid’s Yoga Workshops: Saturday, May 18th
12:15-1:15pm, Big & Wee Little Yoga Workshop – $10 fee/per person*
Embrace the creative flow of your child and the moment. This workshop offers a chance for you and a wee little person (ages 1-4) to reflect on energetically playing with others and developing a sense of breath and body. Kids’ Yoga can benefit young scholars (improves concentration), musicians/artists (brings out creativity), athletes (increases flexibility and strength), as well as children with emotional or physical challenges. When an adult does Yoga with a child it encourages uplifting openness and consciousness to the ways we are continually growing.
1:30-2:30pm, Big & Junior Yoga Workshop – $10 fee/per person*
Feel the interplay of energy between you and your junior as you concentrate on movement, breath and body alignment. This workshop offers you and a child (ages 5-13) a chance to explore the body and breath. Body and breath awareness can help us understand how We react and interact with others and the environment. Awareness of self improves concentration, brings out creativity, increases flexibility and strength, as well as helps balance emotions. When an adult does Yoga with a child it encourages uplifting openness and consciousness to the ways we are continually growing.
*Proceeds support opportunities for diverse populations who otherwise would not have the chance to experience Yoga.

Pranayama Workshop
Saturday, May 25th, 12:00-2:45pm – $30 fee, preregistration required by Friday, May 24th at 4pm. Reconnect to breath and revitalize your life! Prana means “Life Force,” and Yama means “to control or to direct.” The Breath is the vehicle for the Life Force, which sustains us in this physical body, and is the foundation and driving force of a Yoga Practice. Join certified Yoga Instructor and Energy Healer Katrin Naumann, as we explore the deeply healing rhythmic cycles of Breath and open to the fullness of our potential in our Yoga practice and in our daily life. Wear loose, comfortable clothing. If you normally wear contacts, please wear glasses, as eyes will be closed for extended periods of time. Appropriate for all levels.

Our new yoga session is April 28th – June 29th, all classes from the previous session will continue except Thursday mornings. Please see below for new session changes – in bold. We hope to see you on the mat soon! We have a wonderful group of instructors that are looking forward to helping you cultivate a yoga practice that suits you: Katrin Naumann, Cynthia Powers-Broccoli, Kaye Smith, Heidi Noce, Jean Marie Russo, Gina Galli, Kelly Schalk & Sarah Oakley.

CLASS RATES – First class is FREE for all new students!
Drop-in Rate $15
Session Class Passes 5, 8, 12 class series $65, $88, $120
Unlimited Session Class Pass $199

CLASS SCHEDULE:

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Mondays:
4:15-5:45pm Yoga for Fertility with Erin McCollough (FREE of charge)

Tuesdays:
NEW CLASS 6:30-7:45pm Gentle Vinyasa with Jen Zaffuts
Description - This is a beginner level vinyasa-less rigorous than regular vinyasa.Link your breath to movement and your mind to your body in this beginner-level vinyasa yoga practice. Standing, seated, and balance poses will be explored and there will be time for meditation. Discover your inner strength and flexibility – leave feeling refreshed and relaxed.

Thursdays:
6:45-8pm Prenatal Yoga with Jessica Mustafa (NEW time)

Saturdays:
10:30-11:45am Prenatal Yoga with Ijlal Lenio

Meditation & Movement with Shelley Szymko-Carroll, L.Ac:
Calm & de-stress with gentle movements that are used to open and relax the mind making meditation easy to achieve. We will use simple visualizations to focus the mind and instill relaxation & peace. This class is for beginners, as well as those who meditate regularly. All participants will enjoy a restorative, profound mind-body experience that combines movements, meditation & visualizations. RSVP required at 585.244.1280 ext. 2. Fee: $20