MAY 2016    

 
Monday is Memorial Day. Our  intent at this time is to sit with our honored dead. Our warriors who died with a very big mission. They died attempting to do what they thought was right and it reinforces our own pledge of doing what we can to support our people on active duty as well as our veterans.  We ask that everyone this week connect to the warrior's heart. One aspect of this is learning to be responsive internally to our world. It is easy to cultivate impervious walls. It takes a lot more courage to feel and care for one's self and for those around us. Finding your warrior's heart means being willing to take responsibility for living in freedom. This includes identifying where we need healing and reaching out to those who can help us. Another aspect is to dig for and recognize our personal gift and develop them. When we develop our gifts we give back to the world by bringing our gifts out.

These are the responsibilities of a warrior's heart. - Ann Forrest

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 June Summer Schedule Changes
Tuesdays 9 a.m Vinyasa I with Lauren Malik
Tusedays 10:30 Kundalini CANCELED
Tuesdays 7:30 p.m Hatha I with Sylvia Rubi
Prenatal Yoga on Thursdays ends June 5th and resuming September 8th
Thursdays 6pm Restorative, starting June 23rd with Lilamayi
Friday Chair Yoga 2:30 p.m with Sylvia Rubi
Saturday 12 p.m Hatha CANCELED

In Honor of the Warrior's Heart
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What is Thai Yoga Bodywork

Nuad Boran (known in various forms as Thai Yoga Bodywork, Thai Yoga Massage, and other terms) began to evolve in Thailand over 2,000 years ago. Based on healing principles similar to those utilized in other non-western healing therapies, the Thai system focuses on circulation of vital energy in major pathways called sen. The major energy lines are manipulated, and important pressure points along these pathways are stimulated to help break down blockages, stimulate energy flow and restore balance and harmony.

Identifying features of traditional Thai bodywork are integrated yoga postures which are performed on the recipient. Through assisted yoga, the body is stretched in ways that are difficult to attain through individual exercise and yoga practice. The result of a full-body Thai treatment is often an exciting and powerful mind/body healing experience, bringing both the recipient and the practitioner to heightened states of physical and spiritual well-being.

It is an ancient energy-based healing system that combines acupressure, reflexology, and assisted yoga postures. Traditional Thai bodywork uses no oils or lotions, and the recipient remains clothed during a treatment. The practitioner uses thumbs, palms, forearms, elbows, knees and feet to create a dance of movement on the body of the recipient. In this process, joints are opened, muscles and tendons are stretched, internal organs are toned, and energy is balanced. The overall effect is one of deep relaxation, rejuvenation, and physical and mental well being..

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Featured Instructor: Lauren Malik

Tuesdays, 9 a.m. vinyasa I
Thursday, 7:30 p.m Vinyasa II

Favorite Mantra.
Om śāntiḥ śāntiḥ śāntiḥ. I tend to connect with this mantra because I find myself becoming wrapped up amongst the chaos of my daily routines, forgetting about the peace and beauty of every moment of every day.

What was the hardest yoga pose for you to learn and why? How did you finally learn it?

The hardest pose for me to accomplish was Sirsasana II, also known as Tripod Headstand. This pose proved to be most challenging because I was so fearful of going upside down, especially balancing on top of my head! Once I mastered the egg position (legs into chest), I worked on piking up which instilled in me more fear because I was working so hard to avoid falling over that I was losing my
breath in the process. I finally mastered this pose through an inversions workshop with my instructor, Wendy Dahl where she talked me through the pike. I closed my eyes, elongated my inhale and before I knew it, my legs were piking up as my breath took over. It was magical!

What is your self-care routine when you are stressed?

I am currently a nursing student, working towards my BSN which I will receive in December of 2016. My schedule during the semester is very hectic, often challenging me in how I deal with my stress. I have a few different ways of easing the pressure. I always have lavender oil with me to rub on my wrists when I need to deepen my breath and ease the stress. Stepping out onto my mat is when I begin to feel a sense of calm. Before bed, I tend to practice an inversion, whether I kick up into handstand or float into tripod headstand to provide some stress relief. Finally, I often write down affirmations that boost my confidence and lower my anxiety, allowing me to find a sense of quietness.

What is your favorite healthy snack?

My favorite healthy snack is hummus and carrots.

What makes you happy?

Spending time with my family and loved ones tops the list! I also enjoy traveling, especially to tropical places where basking in the sun on the shore of the ocean is the main activity for the day.
 Upcoming Workshops
Goddess Circle of SiStars
with DonNette A. Rizzo
Sunday,June 12, 2016
4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.
$11
Join our ceremonial circle of women where we celebrate the  New Moon of Turtle as we care for Earth and Sky. Please feel free to bring anything to add to our ceremonial altar for a blessing. Also, please bring healthy finger foods to share for our red tent tradition after ceremony together.
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