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And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom. ~ Anais Nin shakti communiqué SHAPE MAGAZINE - look for Tom with LeAnn Rimes in the July 2007 Issue of Shape Magazine Tom Larkin voted one of the nicest people we know in Green Hill's Tom is interviewed and Daphne modeling in Woman's World Magazine. Daphne and Tom interviewed in Fit Yoga's August 2007 issue Vinyasa Flow Workshop and Teacher Training Add new dimension to your yoga practice and teaching in this special weekend intensive with Tom and Daphne Larkin. This workshop is designed for yogis who want to establish a deeper connection with the flow of prana and for teachers who want to discover the spark of Shiva Rea’s inspired Vinyasa Flow. Group Flow Class Experience the ever evolving journey of Vinyasa Flow as taught by Shiva Rea in this dynamic transformative session.  Friday, April 4, 2008, 6pm – 8:30pm Transformative Vinyasa Flow – Connecting with the Flow of Prana Harnessing the power of the five movements of prana, which underlies all creation, we will build from the base of our being to the height of movement. Through the use of multi-dimensional sequences, including fluid namaskars, energetic asanas, backbends, arm balances, hip openers, and meditative pranayama, connect with the transformative experience of yoga. Open to all students and teachers Sunday, April 6, 2008, 9am – 11:30am Heart Journey – Opening to the grace of backbends through Anahata Chakra Shining like a jewel in the center of the chest is the brilliance of Anahata, the heart chakra.  The heart is where the union of masculine and feminine connects to open to our true Self.  Utilizing twists, arcs and wave-like motion to create suppleness in the spine, we will open the heart chakra to new depths as we transcend into graceful backbends. Open to all students and teachers Teacher Training Sessions - The Ritual of a Vinyasa Flow Class Friday Night Group Flow (6pm – 8:30pm) and Saturday, April 5, 2008 – 11am – 1pm (location to be announced) Part 1 : In this session, we will explore the arc of a vinyasa flow class. Using the flow from Friday night’s practice, we will examine the concept of vinyasa krama as it relates to individual asanas and the progressive waves within a class. Learn to integrate skillful alignment within the flow and introduce multi-dimensional sequencing. Sunday, April 6, 2008 – 1pm – 4pm (location to be announced) Part 2 : We will dive further into the waves of multi-dimensional sequencing and recognize the fluid arcs in a class. Learn to create and guide a collective journey along the river of Vinyasa Flow. Understand and explore how Bhava (feeling) is an essential element of any vinyasa flow class. We’ll explore using music as a means to create the bhava of a class and show specific examples of solar, lunar and meditative flows.   Pricing Teacher Training – $120 for all 3 session Group Flows Only - $40 each / $75 for both Sponsored and brought to you by Yoga Tribe and Body Yoga Yoga sessions will be held at Body Yoga in Lake Oswego unless otherwise posted. For additional information, please contact       Anya at Yoga Tribe (971-275-7717) or       Meris at Body Yoga (503-675-9642) To Register Online, visit Body Yoga or by phone 503-675-9642 About Daphne and Tom Tom and Daphne Larkin founded LarkinYoga as a representation/brand for the creative vision of their life’s work. As a teaching team, they offer a truly unique experience; balancing both shiva and shakti energies, honoring the masculine and the feminine, they complement each other perfectly. They encourage students of all levels, from beginning to advanced, to discover their own practice in a way that is both challenging and inspiring. Tom's infectious spirit and steady strength is empowering and brings out the courageous heart in all students. Daphne's sequences and unique approach to unlocking the layers of the body helps students open to the natural grace and depth of their practice. They teach from the heart and honor the divine potential in everyone. They offer group classes, privates, workshops and tailored yoga programs for individuals that are in harmony with the demands of everyday life. They reside in Nashville, TN and when not hosting workshops and retreats around the country or assisting their teacher Shiva Rea, they teach at their studio Sanctuary for Yoga, Body & Spirit. To learn more about Daphne and Tom visit their website, LarkinYoga.com.