"Yoga releases the creative potential of Life. It is transformative. It does not just change the way we see things; it transforms the person who sees." B.K.S. Iyengar

Wednesdays, April 2nd-May 7th (six-week series), 4:30-6:00 pm
Cost: $99.00, includes text book for your personal practice
For information, contact Emilie at texyoga@sbcglobal.net. To register for the workshop,contact the studio at 210.824.4225 or...

***You may register for this workshop online, by clicking on "schedule" then "workshops" in the right upper corner of the schedule page

EVENING PILATES MAT CLASS
with Carolyn Bell

Join Carolyn for an evening Pilates Mat class on Tuesdays at 5:30 pm, starting April 1st. We're excited to have Carolyn adding another class to her offerings!

EVENING NIA MONDAY/WEDNESDAY

Move with Joanie on Monday evenings and Jennifer Ortega on Wednesdays evenings at 5:30 for Nia! Jennifer joins The Synergy Studio as a new dynamic teacher!

IYENGAR YOGA WORKSHOP
with Mary Obendorfer and Eddy Marks, from San Diego

Join us in welcoming Senior-level Iyengar instructors Eddy Marks and Mary Obendorfer, owners of the BKS Iyengar Yoga Centers of San Diego. 

Mary and Eddy have 59 years of experience between them, they were certified directly by Mr. Iyengar, and they continue their studies by spending two months a year in India.  They have expertise in yoga therapy, specifically for the spine and cardiac problems.  Mary and Eddy are an energetic and fun loving couple who are known around the nation as teacher trainers.  Their workshop offers a unique opportunity to learn asana and pranayama, and be assisted simultaneously.

All levels of students are invited. If you have physical limitations or medical conditions, contact Emilie to see if this workshop is right for you.

Saturday May 10, 9:00-10:00*, 10:30-1:30, 2:30-4:30
Sunday, May 11, 9:00-10:00*, 10:30-1:30
* 9:00-10:00 sessions are Pranayama practices.

Entire Workshop: $180
By session: 3 hours=$55, 2 hours=$40, 1 hour=$15

For information, contact Emilie at texyoga@sbcglobal.net
To register for the workshop,contact the studio at 210.824.4225 or...

***You may register for this workshop online, by clicking on "schedule" then "workshops" in the right upper corner of the schedule page

ANDALUSI DANCE CLASS
with Elisa Rodriguez

Andalusi Dance Class is a combination of Pilates, Belly and Flamenco. Inspired by the dance forms widely practiced in Southern Spain, this class will start with Pilates to warm up the entire body and strengthen the core. Belly Dancing develops the sensual and curvy movements that greatly influence the final component, Flamenco.

Andalusi Dance is designed to give everyone the opportunity to experience the spirit and fire of the union of Arabic and Spanish dance forms while still being gentle to the joints. It is a grounding, chakra energizing and liberating experience that will bring out the gypsy from within!

Sunday, May 18th, 1:00-2:30 pm
$15.00
Contact Elisa Rodriguez for more information, 210.824.4225

***You may register for this workshop online, by clicking on "schedule" then "workshops" in the right upper corner of the schedule page

HAND DRUMMING WORKSHOP
with Sherry Gingras of Drumz in Austin, Texas

Join us for an afternoon of rockin' rhythms on the amazing West African djembe drums! We will explore the magic of hand drumming as a language which allows us to speak from our hearts and liberate our spirits!
For centuries in cultures all around the world, drumming has been a powerful tool for transformation, relaxation and release of stress, connection to spirit, for building strong community bonds, and for simply celebrating the joy of being ALIVE. If you have a heartbeat, you have rhythm!
Come and be a part of a supportive circle and learn the art of conversation through your instrument. We will learn some rhythm fundamentals, djembe hand technique and some rhythm patterns and exercises to develop good hand technique. A West African rhythm with multiple parts, a song or two, drum circle etiquette, how to select a good drum, as well as the opportunity to enjoy creating an 'in the moment' rhythm together at the end as our "closing rhythm". No previous musical experience is necessary.
After the class, join us in drumming for the 4pm Nia class!
Extra drums will be provided for rent for $5 for those who need a drum. Please specify at the time of registration.

Date: Sunday, May 25th, 1:30-3:30 pm
Followed by Nia to live drumming at 4:00!
$30./workshop, $35./for those needing a drum
$15./Nia class

For information, contact Adelle at adellebrewer@aol.com
To register for the workshop,contact the studio at 210.824.4225 or...

***You may register for this workshop online, by clicking on "schedule" then "workshops" in the right upper corner of the schedule page

INTRODUCTION TO PILATES
with Carolyn Bell

This series is based on Joseph Pilates’ 34 mat exercises presented in Return To Life, published in 1945. The class will explore Pilates fundamentals for audible breath, posture and alignment, simple to complex movement and spinal mechanics. The class will have an experience of each exercise.

This workshop is ideal for beginners as well as intermediate to advanced students/instructors seeking to execute the Pilates method with more precision and grace.

Dates: Thursday afternoon, May 29th-July 3rd (6 weeks)
Time: 4:00-5:30 pm
Location: The Synergy Studio
Cost: $99.00, includes text book for your practice
*** A mat is required. We have some available for purchase at the studio

For information, contact: Carolyn Bell at pilatesroomsynergy@gmail.com

To register for the workshop,contact the studio at 210.824.4225 or...

***You may register for this workshop online, by clicking on "schedule" then "workshops" in the right upper corner of the schedule page

FREE FINAL FRIDAY: ANDALUSI DANCE!
followed by a concert with Rajamani and ensemble from Austin and Elisa Rodriguez performing

Elisa Rodriguez returns to San Antonio for our Free Final Friday event at Five. Following the free class will be a concert by world renowned musician Rajamani and Elisa will perform Flamenco and Middle Eastern Dance!

Oliver Rajamani, born and raised in TamilNadu, India, is a renowned world music artist who is credited for keeping alive: the ancient vanishing Tamil folk music and Culture, and the nomadic and devotional musical styles of India. Music critics have distinguished Rajamani as an "artist who has redefined Gypsy Music by taking it back to India (homeland of the Roma Gypsy) to its original roots" and "literally destroying borders."

Originally from San Antonio, Texas, Elisa Rodriguez moved to Seville, Spain where she lived and studied flamenco for seven years. She toured Canada in 2003, as the guest soloist in the production Spain Meets Canada II, under the direction of Kari Alba. As a belly dancer, Elisa also studied in Seville with Barbara Baretto from Brazil, and has performed in several Moroccan establishments in Spain and in the USA. Elisa continues to incorporate Middle Eastern dance in her own choreography.
Elisa has created the Andalusi Dance Class to promote health through movement. She pioneered her class at The Synergy Studio and continues to teach here.

Date: Friday, May 30th
Time: 5:00 class, 6:30-8:00 Concert and Performance
Cost: Free Class, Concert is $15/ticket
For information, contact Adelle at adellebrewer@aol.com
To register for the concert,contact the studio at 210.824.4225 or...

***You may register for this concert online, by clicking on "schedule" then "workshops" in the right upper corner of the schedule page

Calling all Men: An introduction to Nia
Adelle Brewer and Jan Jarboe Russell

This special class is designed to introduce men into the basics of Nia, a body-mind fitness program that focuses on three arts: Martial Arts, Dance Arts, and Healing Arts. This particular workshop will focus on the three forms of martial arts that we express In Nia -- Tai Chi, a relaxed experience of alignment of body weights by moving mindfully, Tae Kwon Do, the explosive dance of precision using strikes, punches, and kicks, and Aikido, the physical awareness of neither fight nor flight but blending. The practice of martial arts gives us the opportunity to sense what the body naturally knows how to do, but faster and with greater awareness, mindful control and precision.

This class is designed for men who have never taken a Nia class, who have no prior training in the martial arts, but who want an experience of feeling powerful, balanced and grounded.

Date: Saturday, June 7th, 10:30-12:00 noon
$15./class
For information, contact Adelle at adellebrewer@aol.com
To register for the workshop,contact the studio at 210.824.4225

Chakra Dance Jam Concert
Bill Protzmann on keyboards
Jodi Roberts on Tibetan Bowls and Gongs

Join Bill - traveling from California and Jodi in this unique chakra opening event!

Date: Friday, June 13th, 7:30 pm
Cost: $20.
For information, contact Adelle at adellebrewer@aol.com
To register for the workshop,contact the studio at 210.824.4225

Finding Your Voice: A Nia Sounding Playshop
Adelle Brewer and Jan Jarboe Russell

Movement is born in stillness. Words are born in silence. Join us for an exploration of the voices of the body as a means to express and experience your own authentic, embodied voice. In every Nia class, we use sound as a means of engaging the core, of letting the bones speak, of intensifying the five sensations -- strength, stability, agility, flexibility and mobility - and of transformation. This workshop is designed to help students find their individual voice and to blend with the voices of the community.

Date: Saturday, June 21st, 10:30 am-12:30 pm
Cost: $25.
For information, contact Adelle at adellebrewer@aol.com
To register for the workshop,contact the studio at 210.824.4225

Nia Class and Teacher Workshop with Holly Curtis

Class for all Nians: The Dynamics of Conditioning
Movement dynamics are necessary to continue conditioning in Nia. Regardless of your level of experience, there is always more to be felt, more to be noticed, and more to dance to in a Nia class. Sharpen up your practice in this 75 minute class with Nia Trainer, Holly Curtis, from Santa Fe, New Mexico!

Date: Friday, June 27th, 9:15 am
Cost: $15.

Nia Teacher Workshop: Silence and Sound... Following the Map of the Music as You Teach
Our most important source of guidance and inspiration as a Nia teacher is the music. In this session we'll practice mapping silence and sound with the bars and taking this intimate connection in the art of teaching.

Date: Friday, June 27th, 1-4:00pm
Cost: $75.00
For information, contact Adelle at adellebrewer@aol.com