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‘Exceptional teaching’ in a pristine place Columbia Memorial hosts art Sixth annual Cannon Beach Yoga Festival has new classes, extra day show by local pediatrician Story by LYRA FONTAINE EO Media Group The sixth Cannon Beach Yoga Festival will be the lon- gest yet, from Friday, Feb. 26 through Monday, Feb. 29. This is because Monday falls on a leap year, which founder and director Christen Allsop says is “auspicious.” Notable new events in- clude an Indian dance work- shop and party, a gemstone healing intensive, and a mar- keting class for yoga profes- sionals. Cannon Beach Yoga Fes- tival is different from big yoga conferences that are lo- cated in a single setting, such as a convention center. “This is a way to experi- ence a beautiful environment in different venues,” Allsop said. “We’ve got this beau- tiful, pristine place, and we want to offer exceptional teaching.” Allsop has studied yoga in India and New York City. After teaching yoga in Can- non Beach for 15 years, she opened the Cannon Beach Yoga Arts studio ¿ve years ago. “It’s a lifelong learning process,” she said of teach- ing and practicing yoga. The yoga festival is fund- ed by the city’s lodging tax, which is designated for non- pro¿t events. “The funding makes it possible to bring amazing master teachers from all over the country,” Allsop said. The full festival pass is $375, the Saturday pass is $210, and the Sunday pass is $190. People can now sign up for main track workshops individually. The event is expected to have about 175 people, with the majority of yogis in atten- dance coming from Seattle and Portland. Cannon Beach Yoga Arts will serve as a cen- tral hub or headquarters for the event. A shuttle will take attendees to events at Tolo- Submitted photo/Cannon Beach Gazette Students at the 2015 yoga festival. Submitted photo/Cannon Beach Gazette Cannon Beach yoga students practice poses. Need-to-know Sanskrit terms: Asana: physical postures in yoga such as tree pose, warrior pose or downward dog. Ayurveda: a 5,000-year-old system of natural medicine from India that helps optimize individuals’ health and balance. Namaste: a term that means “I bow to you” that can be said for a greeting, goodbye or to recognize the light and wisdom in others. ASTORIA — Columbia Memo- rial Hospital will unveil a new art exhibit with photography by pediatrician Dr. “Ram” Madha- varapu. The show, entitled “Se- renity,” features Northwest land- scapes and Portland nightscapes. It opens with an artist recep- tion from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Thurs- day, March 3 in the Columbia Memorial Hospital Health and Wellness Pavilion, located at 2265 Exchange St. Prints will be available for purchase and proceeds will be donated to the CMH Auxiliary. Madhavarapu’s photography is dynamic and worldly. He has been passionate about photogra- phy since age 14 because it cap- tures a moment in time, allowing the viewer to recall a memory with ease. Madhavarapu said he “especially loves the Northwest landscapes” and feels like he never has enough time to capture all the beauty he sees. Madhavarapu attended med- ical school in India, completed specialized training in neonatol- ogy in England and Ireland, and worked on the East Coast be- fore moving to Astoria 12 years Submitted photo Dr. “Ram” Madhavarapu, as depicted by a street artist in Italy. Submitted photo “Playing at the Edge of the World” by Mad- havarapu. ago. He is a well-loved pediatric physician in the CMH Pediatric Clinic. For more information about the show, call 503-325-4321. Submitted photo/Cannon Beach Gazette Open 7am A teacher leads a yoga class at a recent festival. vana Inn, Hallmark Resort, Cannon Beach Chamber Hall and Sea Ranch Resort. “In the past ¿ve years, the growth of yoga has been so exponential,” Allsop said, adding that it is harder than ever to ¿nd master teachers who aren’t booked two or three years in advance. She carefully selected this year’s master class teachers to create a well-rounded pro- gram that would draw a vari- ety of people. Julie Gudmestad’s work- shop focusing on anatomy awareness of lower back, hips and pelvis during poses will appeal to yoga profes- sionals and advanced practi- tioners, she said, while Sar- ahjoy Marsh’s therapeutic workshops that address how yoga is connected to addic- tion, recovery, love and be- longing may interest mental health professionals. Lovers of language will enjoy Simon Chokoisky’s class on learn- ing the ancient language of Sanskrit. Brad Waites teach- es a class on the origins of sun salutations, a key move- ment series in yoga, as well as a course on how to achieve “wheel” pose. There are also optional workshops to choose from, including Prashant Kakad’s beginning bhangra and Bol- lywood dance class. A Bol- lywood dance party will take place at Sea Ranch Resort on Saturday night. Kids’ classes include ¿g- ure drawing with local artist Dave Kinhan and imagina- tion yoga. Friday night will see the opening ceremony. Ad- vanced holistic nurse Kath- leen Bell will lead morning meditations on Saturday and Sunday. Master classes can be be- ginner-friendly, Allsop says, particularly if they deal with matters of yoga philosophy and not just yoga poses, called “asanas.” Jeevani Eigen will teach courses on ayurveda, an an- cient East Indian philosophy for healing and longevity. Star Weitman and Dr. Ada Gonzalez are leading a work- shop on quantum healing with gemstone energy med- icine. Daily! 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