Our December topic is silence. |
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Dear friend
The Winter Solstice month of December is such a great time to explore silence. The long periods of dark encourage us to come indoors, if we have the privilege to do so, and to cuddle up in a blanket. But then what?
I know that my habits often take me to some kind of sensory input: read a book, listen to a podcast, even just pet and nonsense-talk to my dog. If not specifically meditating, I seldom sit in quiet. But sitting in quiet is precisely what our healing quality this month offers: silence.
This poem by Mary Oliver says (more...)
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Schedule changes for December (listed in pst)
Yoga Nidra w/Jill moves to 12 - 12.45pm PST on Thursdays. Slightly earlier and a shorter format.
Relax Your Back w/Rose is cancelled. We will be brining this back in a workshop or series. Let us know if you have day/time preference!
Pranayama is cancelled. We hope to offer this on a workshop basis, too!
Holiday Schedule
Hanukkah (12/10 - 12/18): normal schedule
Christmas Eve: limited schedule
9am - Gentle Core w/EB
Noon - Yoga Nidrea w/Jill
Christmas Day & Gita Jayanti: no classes
New Years Eve: limited schedule
Noon - BOTH Strength & Balance w/Diane and Yoga Nidra w/Jill
New Years Day: no classes, but see workshop w/Liz below
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Winter Solstice Restorative & Yoga Nidra
with Carol Grimes & Sarah Nelsen
Monday, December 21, 7.15 - 9pm
Join Carol Grimes & Sarah Nelsen as they lead you in a Restorative Yoga and Yoga Nidra practice to celebrate
the Winter Solstice. Traditionally in cultures around the world, the Solstices and Equinoxes mark a time for the
changing seasons, an opportunity to start anew with fresh intention, and a time when the earth’s spiritual
energy is strong and supportive. Join us to collectively practice in this special time.
Sliding scale: $20, $25 or $30
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New Year's Day: Rejuvenate & Reconnect
with Liz Eisman
Friday, January 1, 11am - 1pm
Join Liz Eisman (lmt, e-ryt) for two hours of connected renewal. Learn simple skills for centering & connecting to your power and purpose. This workshop is open to all levels and will include strength, balance, restoration, & guided breath support. Students will leave with a deeper connection to themselves, clarity about how to return to center, and an increased sense of ease about residing in the present moment.
Sliding scale $40, $50, $60
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Yoga for Beginners
with Leigh Drake
Thursdays, Jan 7 - 28,
7 - 8pm
In this 4-week program, we will explore the timeless teachings of yoga so that you will be able to reduce your stress, sleep better, and move with ease.
In this exploratory series, you will:
- Build confidence by learning the fundamentals of movement and postures
- Explore yoga in a question-friendly environment with other newcomers
Sliding scale: $20, $30, $40
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Yoga for the Sober Curious Woman: Half-Day Retreat
with E.B. Ferdig
Saturday, January 9, 9am - Noon
- Are you curious about a sober lifestyle?
- Would having some time in a nonjudgemental space to help you get some clarity?
Our society doesn't have many places to discuss alcohol consumption and consideration of sobriety. It can feel like it's AA or nothing. But it doesn't have to be that way. By opening up about your feelings with regard to alcohol consumption, you can gain more clarity and insight regarding what's best for you.
The following series builds on the half-day retreat but is not required.
Sliding scale: $40, $50 or $60; max 20 women & female-identifying folks
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Yoga for the Sober Curious Woman: 8-week Series
with E.B. Ferdig
Fridays, January 22 - March 12, 2021
5.30 - 6.45pm
Join E.B. Ferdig for a frank, non-judgemental exploration of how yoga concepts and practices can support you to reduce feelings of shame, and to find more alignment in your life with regard to consumption and consideration of sobriety for the short, medium or long term.
E.B. is an Integrated Movement Therapist, is in training to be a certified Drug & Alcohol Counselor, and has been sober for over 18 months.
The following series builds on the half-day retreat, but retreat is not required.
Sliding scale: $99, $149 or $199; max 10 women and female-identifying folks.
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Save the Date:
Finding Refuge: Heart Work for Healing Collective Grief
with Michelle Johnson
Sunday, January 17,
10am - noon PST
This workshop is designed for us to turn toward our grief individually and collectively. It will be an opportunity for us to reflect on how our hearts are doing at this time and to begin to understand more about how to allow grief to move through us. It will include meditation, journaling, ritual, gentle movement and small group discussions.
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Save the Date:
Living with Intention
with Bonny Chipman
Saturday, January 30
Sometimes, just bringing in one intentional goal to our daily lives can help us reconnect with purpose and boost our self-esteem. Whether you are seeking guidance for wellness, personal, or professional life goals, this workshop will provide you with a foundation to meet them in a supportive and loving way.
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Unfold Gift Cards for Holiday Gifting
Don't forget to include Unfold gift cards for loved ones across the country, if you are a holiday gift-giver. We offer electronic gift-cards in any amount. And you can share your favorite classes and instructors with people - even attend together! Thanks for considering.
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