I admit, I love the heat! I love when the air feels heavy and still. I love spicy food. I love, and often create, complicated situations that result in fire-y emotions. You can guess that hot yoga is also right up my alley. So as the summer begins to fade and the heat has kicked in, finally, I feel alive and ready for whatever the winds of autumn will surely bring. And just to be sure the change of season stays interesting, I’m going to step it up a little by adding a few classes to my teaching schedule.
Following is my teaching schedule for Fall 2011
Monday 7:15-8:30 p.m. McMinnville Grand Ballroom
Mixed ages hatha yoga. This class is a great way for families to practice yoga together, or for a practitioner who likes to laugh, loves to experiment with some of the more dynamic yoga poses and, of course, no evening practice would be satisfying without deep relaxation and meditation. The lessons will be creative and fun, including inversions and partner work. $5/person.
Tuesday 9:30-10:30 a.m. Excell Fitness, McMinnville
Open Hatha Yoga. Energetic, creative, thoughtful yoga. Drop in $10.
Wednesday 9:00-10:15 a.m. McMinnville Grand Ballroom
Joyful Flow. Beautiful setting, delightful community, liberating experience. $5/person
Wednesday 7:30-8:45 p.m. Chehalem Valley Dance Academy, Newberg
Mixed ages hatha yoga. This class is a great way for families to practice yoga together, or for a practitioner who likes to laugh, loves to experiment with dynamic yoga poses and, of course, no evening practice would be satisfying without deep relaxation and meditation. The lessons will be creative and fun, including inversions and partner work. $12/drop in.
Friday 9:30-11:00 a.m. McMinnville Senior Center
Combination yoga and meditation practice. Class begins with a gentle, progressive series of poses and includes balance, strength, and deeply freeing stretches. The last half hour of class is dedicated to group meditation. Come to the asana practice, or meditation, or both. $6/ drop-in.
Friday 5:30-6:30 p.m. Excell Fitness, McMinnville
The room is heated to 90 degees (about), and we use that heat to release a little tension and steam. Sometimes this practice is super sweaty, sometimes complex. It is always liberating and primes practitioners for the weekend. $10/drop in
Special practices to add to your calendar:
Thursday 5:15-6:15 p.m. McMinnville Grand Ballroom
Fusion with Anna Barsotti. Fusion is a full-body blend of yoga, Pilates and cardio: Blasts of heart-building cardiovascular movements interspersed with balance and strength building poses. No experience necessary, but willingness to laugh and to take responsibility for your own health a must : ) Different levels of intensity will be demonstrated, so it is a suitable workout for any body, from head to toe. This is an ongoing class that begins on September 15th. I can’t imagine a happier hour!
Twilight Solstice Practice at Youngberg Hill Vineyard and Inn, Saturday, September 24th, 6:30 p.m.
Yoga at Youngberg is as close to heaven as you can get- while still breathing! We’ll warm and cleanse the body with a twisting flow and once the sun goes down we’ll roll onto the Earth where we’ll touch the stars with our toes. You’ll enjoy sensitive adjustments that will enhance your experience, and maybe I’ll bring a friend to add some more goodness and love to the night. Bring a friend, bring a sweatshirt and prepare to be moved. $10/person for yoga + $5 if you’d like to taste the delicious varietals created by our gracious hosts Nicolette and Wayne Bailey.
Lots of yoga, lots of laughs, lots of ways to feel alive. Howard Thurman said, “Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.” So, what are you waiting for?
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