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podcast: 60-minute POWER 1.19.12
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a sweaty one…silly, a bit inappropriate at times…but sublime. plus, a guest appearance by michael stipe…at least it will sound like that happened.
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a mini-what?
we’ve got lots of new stuff coming your way this year…starting tomorrow at 10 a.m.! we are super-excited about the latest addition to our saturday FLOW classes: mini-workshops!
what’s a mini-workshop? it’s a quick little breakout session on a couple of specific poses…a chance to ask questions, practice proper alignment and deepen your understanding.
the best part is, these will take place right in our regular 10 a.m. class…we’ll just take a few moments to look at, play with and explore the poses in greater detail than we do in a regular class setting. you’ll get your FLOW on and learn something new, too!
each week we’ll practice a new pose or set of poses…here’s the line up!
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january 7 – dog poses (up-down-flip)
january 14 – warriors
january 21 – hip openers
january 28 – the plank family
february 3 – forward bends
february 10 – backbends
february 17 – balancing poses
february 24 – upside down poses (inversions)
2012′s gonna KICKASANA
so here we are! the blank canvas…here’s what we’re gonna color it up with over the next few weeks!
hope to see you for one or two or all of these over the next couple of months. happy 2012, everybody!
january 7/8 – 40 DAYS TO PERSONAL REVOLUTION
six weeks of yoga, meditation, inquiry and balanced eating lead to all kinds of possibility. join us!
january 13 – SF ROAD TRIP.
get on the bus! we’re heading to SF for an all day workshop with Baron Baptiste and kirtan concert with Krisha Das! there’s still time to sign up…chat us up for more info. (no classes in the studio on the 13th!)
january 16 – MLK KARMA CLASSES for Africa Yoga Project!
(9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.)
join us to do good and feel good. we’ll be open on MLK for a 9 a.m. POWER JAM and 10:30 a.m. RENEW+RESTORE class – there’s something for every one…and we’ll donate $15 to Africa Yoga Project for everyone who gets on the mat with us!
january 21 – CA POWER YOGA TEACHER TRAINING starts
we’re thrilled to be launching three dog yoga’s teacher training and community service program, california power yoga, with a POWERFUL team of teacher trainees. these 15 yogis are gonna light up this town!
february 14 – SHARE THE LOVE DAY for the Redwood Empire Food Bank!
come get your LOVE ON with us on Valentine’s day…come to any of our regularly scheduled classes, bring 2 food items for the Food Bank and we will donate $10. if you bring your sweetie, we’ll make it $15 for each of you!
february 25 + 26 – PEACE. OUT. BOOTCAMP
why drive/ride/fly when you can stay and peace out? we’re planning to head out to the gorgeous Kenwood Inn for a two-day bliss-fest. peaceful meditation and hot+sweaty yoga twice daily, combined with spa treatments, wine tasting and gourmet meals. what more could you want? drop us a line for more info!
PLUS…we’re starting something new on Saturday mornings through January and February!
each week, our 10 a.m. FLOW class will cover the fundamentals of a different set of poses. if you’ve been wanting to dial in your alignment, ask questions about a specific pose or just learn more about yoga, this is it!
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january 7 – the dog poses
january 14 – warriors
january 21 – hip openers
january 28 – the plank family
february 3 – forward bends
february 10 – backbends
february 17 – balancing poses
february 24 – upside down poses (inversions)
come out and play…for real!
the presence of presents…
here we are…knee-deep in the holiday rush. parties, food and presents are taking up a bunch of mind-space, and aligning the ever-present consumerism of the holidays with the practice of yoga is a feat no less challenging than wrapping your legs behind your head.
for me, it’s all about the “vision shift” (for more on that, join the Revolution)…shifting from the “hustle-bustle-gotta-get-this-done” vision to a vision of enjoyment, appreciation and love of the giving and receiving of the season. i LOVE giving gifts and as long as love is my intention, i’m gonna keep giving with a clear conscience.
the best gift i’ve received this year is the love, commitment and enthusiasm this community has shown in the 12 DAYS OF YOGA KARMA PROJECT for Forget Me Not Farm! our halls are decked for sure…and the smiles of the faces of the “givers” are a-MAZING!
if you’re stumped on the perfect gift for the yogi in your life (or you can’t figure out what to tell people you want), here’s a few ideas for last minute surprises that will fit just right!
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1. donate to their favorite cause. the Redwood Empire Food Bank, Africa Yoga Project and Forget Me Not Farm are some of our favorites.
2. surprise them with a gift certificate for a private yoga lesson or a class pass.
3. make a coupon for unlimited hugs, smiles or shoulder massages and stuff it in their stocking. then deliver on it.
4. sign them up for 40 Days to Personal Revolution. you will change their life…for good.
5. gift certificates for pedicures will keep their yoga toes happy.
6. donate a used mat to our PLAY.MORE. project in their name. they’ll get 10% off their next retail purchase.
7. take them out for coffee, tea, dinner, a walk…shut off the cell phones…have a real conversation and tell them what they mean to you. repeat often, this one is priceless.
love and joy this holiday season and throughout 2012!