about Yogaphoria…
Study with the Innovators
“…Yogaphoria in New Hope Pennsylvania is a sanctuary of
the heart. Yogaphoria is a state-of-the-art yoga studio that
Chuck Miller & Maty Ezraty transformed glistens with a divine beauty that uplifts everyone who
the yoga culture in America with enters its sacred space. Combining yoga instruction of the
the establishment of the renowned Yoga highest caliber with a welcoming and elegant environment
immediately makes Yogaphoria one of the premier yoga
Works schools of Santa Monica, CA. They studios in North America."
are well-known and respected for
-John Friend, Founder of Anusara Yoga
developing their own approaches to
teaching Ashtanga yoga that have been directions…
ground-breaking and inspiring to many. In from Philadelphia and South (including Philadelphia Airport)
addition to teaching Ashtanga yoga, they
* I-95 North to New Hope (Exit 51 - old exit 31) immediately before
worked with their own faculty of highly crossing Scudders Falls bridge to NJ (approximately 50 minutes to
skilled and experienced yoga instructors to an hour).
create a new system of teaching by * Bear left towards New Hope at end of exit ramp. You will be on
Taylorsville Rd.
combining the three hatha yoga methods * Continue for five miles (through two traffic lights) until road
of the direct descendents of intersects with Rt. 32 / River Road.
* Make a left on to Route 32 / River Road for another 5 miles into
Krishnamacharya. They succeeded in New Hope. River Road will become Main Street as you continue
making yoga accessible and exciting to the into New Hope.
Ashtanga Yoga
general public and greatly influenced the * Once in New Hope, continue through town until the first stop light
at the intersection of Bridge and Main streets.
way we understand yoga in America today. * Turn left onto Bridge Street (Rt 179)
Out of the Yoga Works venues sprouted * Continue on Bridge Street for approximately 1 block until you see
New Hope and Ivyland Railroad on your right side.
some of the most renowned teachers in the
Intensive
* The next drive on your right will be Union Square. Turn Right.
country. Baron Baptiste, Seane Corn, * Metered Parking is available on-site
Natasha Rizopoulos, and many other well-
from Northern/Central New Jersey (including Newark Airport)
known teachers came through the training
programs and created successful careers at * I-287 or I78 and then I-287 to Somerville (NJ).
with
Maty Ezraty
Yoga Works or elsewhere. Many others * Rt. 202 South from Somerville 30 minutes to Toll Bridge over
Delaware River.
such as Sarah Powers, Shiva Rea, Steve * Exit right-hand side immediately after paying toll.
Ross & Erich Schiffmann built their * Turn right at foot of off-ramp (South on Rt. 32 a.k.a. River Road)
careers at these pioneering schools. * Continue into New Hope (5 minutes) through stop light at Bridge
St. and Rt. 32/River Road
* Turn right onto Bridge Street (Rt 179)
&
We are honored to have Chuck & Maty
Chuck Miller
* Continue on Bridge Street for approximately 1 block until you see
come our school – not only for their New Hope and Ivyland Railroad on your right side.
* The next drive on your right will be Union Square.
expertise in practice – but also for their * Metered Parking is available on-site
ability to mold and inspire teachers & at Yogaphoria
students to meet their greatest potential. New Hope, PA
This intensive course offers a variety of in-depth
topics. The course has sections that are suitable
Friday August 26 –
for newer students as well as experienced Tuesday August 30
students, more advanced practitioners and
teachers. 2005
Program Schedule
Mysore Practice
Familiarity with the primary series is recommended.
Students practicing more advanced series are welcome.
Friday, August 26 3:30-6:00pm
Monday, August 29 7:00-9:30am
Tuesday, August 30 7:00-9:30am
cost per mysore session: $25
cost for 3 mysore sessions: $60
Intro to Ashtanga
This class is open to anyone who is new to yoga and new to
Ashtanga yoga. It is also a great resource for teachers who
teach beginners and more experienced practitioners who
would like to explore the foundations of the practice.
Friday, August 26 7:00-9:00pm
cost: $35
Conducted Primary Series
Chuck Miller leads you through the complete primary series of Chuck Miller has been studying
Ashtanga yoga. Recommended for students who are familiar and practicing yoga since 1971 and started
with or practice the primary series, or those who normally Ashtanga Yoga with Pattabhi Jois in 1980.
Maty Ezraty has been teaching attend intermediate to advanced level classes.
After beginning practice of the 4th series he
Ashtanga yoga since 1987. She is the co- Sunday, August 28 9:30 – 12:00pm
was certified to teach in this tradition by
founder of the original yoga works schools in cost: $25
Pattabhi Jois in 1986. He soon met Maty
Santa Monica, California. At yoga works she
Asana Intensives Ezraty who was getting ready to open Yoga
directed the teacher training program for 17 These classes will focus on healthy alignment (protecting the Works in Santa Monica, CA. After swearing
years. Many of her students have been shoulders, knees, low back, etc.) clear actions in the poses, to her that he would never live in Los
featured in conferences, magazine covers and modifications for common injuries, reading bodies, and an all Angeles he moved to Santa Monica, a
articles. She wrote the asana column for yoga around deeper understanding of the Ashtanga yoga system. suburb of LA! Chuck has been director of
journal in 2002. She currently lives in Hawaii The asana intensives are valuable for students as well as
Ashtanga Yoga at Yoga Works since 1988
and travels with her partner Chuck Miller to teachers. The Shoulder Girdle class is open to students of any
level of yoga experience. All other asana intensives are
and continues to teach the method to this
teach workshops and retreats. day. With a focus on a holistic approach to
appropriate for intermediate students & teachers.
focus on:
Ashtanga, and known for skilled hands-on
Saturday, August 27 11:30am– 1:30pm the shoulder girdle adjustments and a gentle approach,
2pm – 5pm backbends & inversions Chuck includes a strong focus on how the
Sunday, August 28 2pm – 5pm sun salutations philosophy can bring to life the physical
& all its parts
Monday, August 29 12pm – 3pm reading bodies & healthy
practice as well as how the physical
alignment of the knees practice can help make the philosophy
Tuesday, August 30 12pm – 3pm hands-on adjustments & intelligible.
modifications for common injuries
cost for all asana intensive sessions: $250 540 Union Square Drive
cost per 2 hour asana intensive session: $40 New Hope, PA 18938
cost per 3 hour session: $60 Tel: 215.862.4041
Email: info@yogaphoria.com
cost for all Ashtanga Yoga Intensive sessions: $350 www.yogaphoria.com