Therese Balagna and Karen Crain are organizing a discussion group for the purpose of exchanging ideas, knowledge, and experiences with a focus on nutrition, exercise, meditation, herbs, and acupuncture to honor the woman we are becoming.

The first meeting will be Tuesday evening, May 20th, from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Yoga Barn.

A donation of $5 for the group leaders is requested. Please contact Karen Crain if you are interested: by phone 845.677.3239 or email: crainkaren@hotmail.com

Dear Yogis and Yoginis,

Summer is here - almost - and along with summer, lots of fun stuff to do. So I figured it was a good time to begin offering monthly restorative yoga workshops as a way to remind ourselves to slow down once in awhile and savour the moments. Restorative yoga is a great way to slow down, restore ourselves and have a meditative experience rolled into one afternoon. The first one will be next Sunday, the 18th at 2:30 - see specifics above. The next one will be Sunday, June 22nd and there will be a reminder in the June newsletter.

Summer is also a time when everyone (or almost everyone) wants to get up earlier and get going to do all that fun stuff so we have a few questions about preferences in classes and times for the summer:

Saturday morning class - the choice is keeping the class at 10:00 a.m. or moving it up to 9:30 a.m. If you are a regular at the Saturday morning class please let me know your preference.
Thursday mornings - are you interested in a 75 minute class from 8:00 ~ 9:15 a.m.? Kathy Delia will teach a level 1 yoga class as she did in the winter, if there is enough interest.
Please let us know your thoughts on these two classes as well as any other thoughts you have regarding classes or activities at the Yoga Barn. You can email me at: njcausey@verizon.net

Namaste,

Nancy & Terry

Exploring the Chakras
Sunday, May 18th, 2008
This practice will be a journey through the chakras (energy centers located along the front of the spine), exploring the qualities and elements of each energy center. Using restorative asanas and some gentle movement to connect with and open each chakra center and finishing with a guided Yoga Nidra meditation.

2:30 ~ 5:00 PM $35

Space will be limited. Please be ready to reserve your place with payment.

Therapeutic Yoga Workshop with Cheri Clampett,

Don’t miss this opportunity to study with one of yoga’s most inspiring teachers.

For more information Click here to see flyer.

To All,

If you are interested in signing up for this fantastic weekend do it
quickly. There is very limited space.
Hope to see you there!

Click here to see the schedule.
Click here see the flyer.

Nancy

Vermont Weekend Retreat Flyer

Yelapa Cheri & Nancy with Shaman

Substituting Schedule for Nancy February 23 through March 10th:

Saturday 2/23 — 10:00 am — Kathy Delia

Monday 2/25 — 11:00 am — Caitilin Twain

Wednesday 2/27 — 6:30 pm — Kevin Roebke

Thursday 2/28 — 9:30 am — Kathy Delia

Saturday 3/1 — 10:00 am — Bobbie Menendez

Monday 3/3 — 11:00 am — Caitilin Twain

Wednesday 3/5 — 6:30 pm — CLASS CANCELLED

Thursday 3/6 — 9:30 am — Kathy Delia

Saturday 3/8 — 10:00 am — Bobbie Menendez

Monday 3/10 — 11:00 am — Bobbie Menendez

Dear Yogis & Yoginis,

One Schedule Change for February:

Thursday Morning at 8:00 a.m. is being discontinued until the summer time when perhaps people will be more willing to rise early!

Some Reminders:

~ PRENATAL YOGA on Tuesdays @ 1:00 with Caitilin Twain
~ COMMUNITY CLASS ($5 ONLY) on Tuesdays @ 11:00 with Dana Lucas
~ TAI CHI/ CHI KUNG WORKSHOP on Sunday February 10th with Mark Shan

If you are planning on attending the Workshop please confirm with a check - we are not placing people on the list without payment. Sorry for the inconvenience.

With MARK EIKO SHAN
Sunday, February 10
2:00 ~ 4:30 pm
$40

In this workshop students will be introduced to several types of Chi Kung exercises beginning with the strongest - Martial Chi Kung; moving into Medical Chi Kung; and finishing with the gentlest form Tai Chi /Chi Kung.

All Chi Kung movements emphasize the use of the mind and breath to train the Chi, life energy, to flow smoothly and without blockages through one’s body increasing and balancing life energy and spirit.

Sifu Shan began his martial arts training in 1972 and in 1975 began studying under Grand Master Leung Shum. Sifu Shan is a senior teacher of Wu Style Tai Chi and Northern Eagle Claw Kung Fu. In 1987 he began sitting practice at The First Zen Institute of America and has continued his studies at the Zen Mountain Monastery in Mt. Tremper, NY since 1990. In 1992 Shan received the lay Buddhist precepts.

To sign up for the workshop please send a check made out to Half Moon Yoga Barn, to PO Box 854, Millbrook, NY 12545.

We have a new class for those of you who are expecting a baby. Beginning Tuesday, the 8th of January at 1:00 with Caitilin Twain. Caitilin is certified in prenatal yoga and is a wonderful caring teacher. The class will be run separate from the Yoga Barn, so you will pay Caitilin directly.

The rest of the schedule remains the same with one exception…
the Wednesday night class is going back to an all levels class taught by Nancy and we will focus on the principles of Embody Yoga. Wednesday evenings at 6:30.

Just a reminder - we have an 8:00 am class on Thursday mornings for you early risers - Level I with Kathy Delia.

We have a Gentle Community Class on Tuesday’s at 11:00 with Dana Lucas - only $5… and the studio will open at 8:15 on Tuesday mornings for silent meditation before Caitilin’s all level class at 9:00

One more thing….
FINALLY we have found a wonderful tai chi / chi kung teacher, Mark Shan, and we are planning an introductory workshop for Sunday, the 10th of February. Please mark your calendars. The details will be posted on the website soon.

We hope to see you at the Yoga Barn very soon.

Also, all clothing is on sale from 30 - 50% off

Namaste

Nancy & Terry

Hello Dear Yogis,

Our Holiday schedule looks like this: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

CHRISTMAS WEEK: NO CLASSES ON:

Sunday, December 23rd or December 30th

NO CLASSES ON: