AUGUST NEWS

Meditation

DAY AND TIME CHANGE - SEE BELOW -

THERE WILL BE NO CLASS, THURSDAY, AUGUST 7TH

Charlotte Mann has been practicing Tibetan Buddhist Meditation for 20 years. 46rom 1999 through 2003 Charlotte completed the traditional

Tibetan 3 year retreat, qualifying her for the title of Lama. After traveling the world extensively Charlotte has settled in our community and will be leading a class in meditation and Buddhism at the Yoga Barn every

THURSDAY morning at 11:30 ~ 12:30,
Class will be one hour and the focus will be mind calming, with and without support, awareness training, and insight practices. There is no charge for meditation classes, but donations to the teacher are welcome.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2008

YIN AND RESTORATIVE WORKSHOP with NANCY CAUSEY

Yin yoga is a quiet practice developed to stretch fascia and connective tissue by holding poses from 3 to 5 minutes. It focuses mainly on the hips, legs, and lower back areas. This workshop will combine yin yoga and restorative yoga to achieve deep opening and relaxation.The workshop will close with Yoga Nidra, 30 minute guided meditation.

2:30 ~ 5:00 PM $35

Space is limited. Reserve your space early What We’re Reading

People frequently ask for recommendations about spiritual teachings and yoga related subjects. So I have decided to share what I have been reading and what our teachers are reading with recommendation from us all os us. Not long ago Caitilin recommended to me “A Path with Heart” by Jack Kornfield, which I promptly read. It quickly becoming one of my all time favorite books and a fabulous guide to developing a meditation practice. It is a book you will read over many times.  A few years ago, Carola Lott, recommended “Three Cups of Tea”. Carola was vague about the content and I never sought the book out, until a few weeks ago while browsing a Barnes and Noble store and the book caught my eye. Remembering Carola’s praise for the book, I snatched it up and began reading that night. This has to be the most inspiring story I’ve heard in a very long time. This is a real person, who lives yoga (I doubt he has ever done a headstand). The work this man is doing is the way to change the world, it is the only way to peace. I hope everyone will read it and pass it on to people you know.  On a lighter note…. I have avoided reading “Marley & Me” for years - too afraid of hysterical crying at the end. Forget the hysterical crying, if you haven’t read this book, and want to laugh hysterically until you can’t see, “Marley & Me” is a must read. Not only the funniest book I’ve ever read, but a lesson in love andacceptance.

Enjoy these last days of summer.
Take a Yoga Class!
Namaste,
Nancy & Terry

Summer is in full swing with glorious weather these days and our hope is that you are savoring each wonderful minute.

NEW CLASS:
We have had requests for a 1 hour class; more mid-day classes; and another level 1 class. So combining all these elements we are announcing the addition of a 1 hour class at noon on Wednesdays immediately following the meditation class. It will be a level 1 class taught by Kathy Delia. It begins Wednesday, June 11th.

SATURDAY CLASS:
The overwhelming majority of you voted to keep the Saturday morning class at 10:00 and so it will remain.

NICOLAS AWAY:
Nicolas will be away from Wednesday, June 25th through Saturday, July 5th… so that means no classes for two weeks: no Svaroopa classes on:
Wednesday, June 25th; Friday, June 27th; Wednesday, July 2nd; or Friday, July 4th.
Back in business on Wednesday, July 9th.

SUNDAY MEDITATION CLASS:
The Sunday class is being moved up from 5:00 to 4:00 beginning this Sunday, June 8th.

JULY 4th
Is a Friday and we will be having class at 9:30 with Kavitha, but not at 4:30 with Nicolas.

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

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.

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: