Posts made in June, 2011
July Schedule
A quick note today to update you all on the new schedule for July!
Morning Classes:
Tuesday & Thursday 7:00-8:00 am
Saturday Yoga in the Park 9:00-10:00 am
Evening Classes:
Monday & Wednesday 7:00-8:30 pm (No class Monday July 4th)
Tuesday & Thursday Beginners Series 7:00-8:00 pm
Tuesday & Thursday 8:15-9:15 pm
Morning classes are offered Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 7-8 am. These classes are very gentle and are a great way to start your day relaxed. If you have yet to attend a morning class, we invite you to find out just how wonderful your day can be when you start with a yoga practice.
It is our evening classes that take on the twist (pun intended) this month. Monday and Wednesday classes are held from 7-8:30 pm and are appropriate for any skill level, but the classes run longer and you will get a more intensified practice. The Beginners Series moves to our evening line-up this month and will begin Tuesday, July 5 and will run each Tuesday and Thursday from 7-8 pm ending on July 28. The Beginners Series is a series of 8 classes meant to be attended in a sequence, so we encourage you to attend all 8 sessions (click here to read our previous post concerning this series). Our Everyday Yoga classes will still be offered on Tuesday and Thursday, but will run from 8:15-9:15 pm.
Also, don’t forget about Yoga in the Park every Saturday morning at 9 am. You can find us at the south end of Discovery Park in Pleasant Grove. We hope to see you at one or all of these wonderful classes!
Jai Bhagwan!
Read MoreWhat Ails You?
#9 in a series of posts that addresses the topics listed in this article.
“I hate yoga sometimes.”
A few years ago, as my journey into yoga began to pick up speed and my body and mind seemed to change minute by minute, I wrote the following, “Yoga is good for what ails me, even if it is yoga that ails me.” To expand on that thought, I knew that although my body was exhausted and my mind was tired, continuing my studies and keeping up with my asana practice was the best avenue for me for to learn why I felt the way I did.
Another way to view this is to look at Ahimsa, or non-violence, the first of the Yamas. Ahimsa is the opportunity to study what is causing you harm, or in this case to hate yoga; hatred is a harmful emotion. You could be attaching the label of hatred to yoga as a whole, but it is more probable there is something being released through the practice itself causing you to place blame on the practice. Continuing with your practice, especially when you feel such things, is the most opportune time to study what causes you to react and the consequences of those reactions. Remember, asanas are about breaking your reactive patterns on and off the mat, increasing your ability to be happy and at ease throughout the many facets of life. So, if you notice such feelings coming up, well then good, that means it’s working!
Jai Bhagwan
Read MoreIt’s A Very Good Place To Start
There are many people who would like to start practicing yoga but are intimidated by regular classes. There are also those who haven’t practiced in a while and would like to renew their practice at a more relaxed pace, as well as those people who seek help with alignment in certain postures while reviewing the basics of yoga. Shanta Yoga’s Beginners Series is just what you need.
The Beginners Series is exactly that, a series of classes designed around the needs of beginners. Classes focus on proper alignment in each posture based on your body’s needs. Basic breathing techniques are also demonstrated and taught. Questions are always encouraged but especially so in the Beginners Series. This is the perfect time to ask those questions that arise during regular classes but that you don’t ask because you don’t want to disrupt the flow of class.
The Beginners Series is a sequence of eight classes that will be held Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 6:30 – 7:30 am beginning June 7 and will conclude June 30. These classes are designed to be attended sequentially, so we encourage you to attend both Tuesday and Thursday mornings so you don’t miss anything; however, we understand that life gets busy, so keep in mind the series will repeat in the evening during July. Please contact us at info@ShantaYoga.com with any questions you might have.
The Beginners Series is offered and supported by your donations.
Jai Bhagwan
Read MorePark It!
Look outside, what do you see? Flowers, green grass and leafy trees. If you walk outside, you’ll hear songbirds and the sounds of children playing. Spring has finally arrived and with it comes Yoga in the Park.
Join Dhruti and myself at 9 AM each Saturday morning in a park near you for Yoga in the Park. During June, our Saturday morning practices will find us under the trees at Lions Park on Main Street in Pleasant Grove. You might ask yourself, “Why would I want to practice yoga at 9 AM on a Saturday morning?” Spending an hour practicing yoga with us is a great way to slow your weekend down so it lasts longer and who doesn’t want a longer weekend? It’s also a great way to introduce your friends to yoga!
Right now, we are looking for a new park to be our home for July’s Yoga in the Park. If you have a nice park in your neighborhood or town and want us to bring Yoga in the Park closer to your home, e-mail us at info@shantayoga.com with details.
We are so excited to see you this Saturday as we kick off Yoga in the Park!
Until then, Jai Bhagwan
Ramdas and Dhruti
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