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November 2016 Newsletter


     Hello all my wonderful creatures!!  I hope everyone is read for the cold weather coming our way along with some new poses to keep you warm!
    
     This month I will be going back to a few basics so we can get a little loose before our review month in December.  If you are already a "pro" with some of these, that just means you get to go to the next step..  Squee!  For those of you that are still working on the basics, this means you are going to get a little help going waaaay deeper into these poses.

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November Poses:
What to Bring:
Yoga Block
Yoga Strap (or belt/scarf)

Vrksasana
(vrik-SHAHS-anna)
Vrksa  = Tree
Asana = Pose
Tree Pose

Utthita Trikonasana
(oo-TEE-tah trik-cone-AHS-anna) 
Utthita = Extended
Trikona = Three angle or triangle
Asana = Pose
Extended Triangle Pose
 

 Janu Sirsasana
(JAH-new shear-SHAHS-anna)
Janu = Knee
Sirsa= Head
Asana = Pose
Head-to-Knee Pose
 

Ardha Matsyendrasana
(ARE-dah MOT-see-en-DRAHS-anna) 
Ardha = Half 
Matsyendra = King of the fish (Matsya = fish; Indra = ruler), a legendary teacher of yoga
Asana = Pose
Half Lord of the Fishes Pose

Paschimottanasana
(POSH-ee-moo-tan-AHS-anna)
Pashima = west
Uttana = intense stretch
Asana = pose
Seated Forward Fold

Virasana
(veer-AHS-anna)
Vira = Hero, Man, Chief
Asana = Pose
Hero Pose

Dhanurasana
(don-your-AHS-anna)
Dhanu = Bow
Asana = Pose

Bow Pose
Challenge Pose:
 
Vikasitakamalasana
Flowering Lotus Pose
Restorative Pose:

Supta Baddha Konasana
(SOUP-tah BAH-dah cone-NAHS-anna)
Supta = Lying down, Reclining
Baddha = Bound
Kona = Angle
Asana = Pose
Supine Bound Angle Pose


Connect With Us
      
Super Saturdays!
On Saturdays, the first 5 people to grab one of the cards taped to the door can pay $5 for that class (Unlimited people will get a day added to their account if they are one of the 5).  Just sign up as you would on a normal day and show up early with cash in hand...  Wooo!

You Give Me:  $5 Cash
You Save:  up to $15
I Get to:   $ee your fabulous faces!
Nom-Noms!
 
Texas Beef with Butternut Squash

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds beef chuck roast
     
  • cups cubed peeled butternut squash (1 1/2-inch cubes)
     
  • 14 1/2 - ounce cans fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
     
  • 1 1/2 cups no-salt-added beef broth or water
     
  • 3/4 cup chopped onion (1 large)
     
  • - ounce can diced green chiles
     
  • tablespoon ground ancho chile powder
     
  • teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
     
  • teaspoon ground cumin
     
  • teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
     
  • cloves garlic, minced
     
  • Snipped fresh cilantro
     
  • Hot cooked polenta or hot cooked rice (optional)
Directions
  1. Trim beef roast and cut beef into 2-inch pieces. In a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker stir together beef, squash, tomatoes, beef broth, onion, chiles, chile powder, cocoa powder, cumin, oregano, and garlic.
  2. Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 8 to 10 hours or on high-heat setting for 4 to 5 hours. Sprinkle each serving with cilantro. If desired, serve with polenta or hot cooked rice.



  • PLEASE REMOVE SHOES AT THE DOOR (I will have a rack so we can get in the habit when the floors are put in)
  • Be courteous and make sure that you are in the studio and seated 5 minute prior to the start of class (unless you informed me that you will be late), we are all adults and need to respect each other's time.
  • Do not park in the handicap space unless you are handicapped
  • No call, no shows are $10 and will be fully enforced from here on out
  • Doors will be locked at the start of class, you must inform me if you are going to be late or else you will get locked out (and I will not stop class if you knock)
  • If you arrive late or leave early, please do so quietly.
  • If you are planning on dropping in, you must let me know so I don't lock you out if everyone who signed up has arrived early and we start early.
  • During class please do not talk while I am talking or while you are in a pose...  you can mingle before or after class.
  • Unless you are expecting a phone call, I shouldn't see your phones..
January Meet 'n Greet
Where: 
Creatures of Yoga
1900 Blalock Road
Houston, Texas 77080
When: 
January 28th @ 2PM - 4PM  
Who is Invited: 
All you lovely creatures and your peeps!
What to Bring:
Appetizers, entrees, desserts, drinks!
(sign up in class)  

Click HERE to sign up for reminders via text

January Meditation Workshop
     I can teach you how and why it is important to practice breathing techniques and meditate daily...  and all for a donation of your discretion..  Meep!  Who's coming?

January 28th
12:30 PM - 1:30PM

All you need to do is sign-up online and show up!

Bring a mediation pillow (or regular pillow), a blanket or yoga mat, cash for your donation, wear loose fitting clothing (like jammies)...  And an open mind! 

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Much love,
Sarah ~  Creatures of Yoga