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
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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!
I Get to: $ee your fabulous faces!
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Texas Beef with Butternut Squash
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds beef chuck roast
- 4 cups cubed peeled butternut squash (1 1/2-inch cubes)
- 2 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)
- 1 4 - ounce can diced green chiles
- 1 tablespoon ground ancho chile powder
- 2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Snipped fresh cilantro
- Hot cooked polenta or hot cooked rice (optional)
Directions
- 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.
- 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.
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- 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..
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January Meet 'n Greet
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
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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!
Click HERE to sign up for reminders via text
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