| Newsletter 5-15-08 |
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New Classes and Schedule RevisionsGreen Lake:
Queen Anne:
Visit the Greenlake and Queen Anne Class Schedules for complete class offerings. Summer ScheduleOur Summer Schedule will be in effect June 1st through August 31st. It will be available at both studios within the next few days--be sure to pick one up or check our website soon, as there will be a number of changes as we head into the new season! Three-Month Passes on Sale!Looking for a great reason to dedicate yourself to your yoga practice? Three-month unlimited passes are on sale for $295 from May 15th through June 15th! Upcoming Workshops
Restorative Yoga on Saturday, May 31st with Lisa
Balance and Inversions on Saturday, June 7th with Michael
Jampamala Workshop on Saturday, June 7th with Laura, Julia and Samantha **If you're considering signing up for this workshop, don't delay! We need at least 5 people to enroll before June 15th in order to run the workshop.
108 Sun Salutations on the Summer Solstice, Friday June 20th with Jenniferlyn
Upcoming Series
Intro to Yoga: A Six-Week Series
Yoga Nidra Series Upcoming RetreatsOrcas Island Family Yoga Retreat will be THIS WEEKEND, May 16th-18th with Michael and Heather. Let us know today if you'd like to join us. There are still double beds available at the retreat house for $45 per night; call us if you're interested in this lodging option. The 2009 Yoga Bliss Retreat with Laura DeFreitas and Michael Suzerris at Haramara Retreat Center in Sayulita, Mexico is scheduled for February 14th-21st, 2009. We are offering the retreat at a discounted rate until June 1, 2008. Register now and save! Upcoming Teacher TrainingYogalife will be offering a 9-month Teacher Training Program beginning in September 2008. If you're interested in participating, please e-mail Michael. There will be a meeting for all prospective students during the upcoming weeks, so please be in touch soon. |
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| Last Updated ( Monday, 26 May 2008 ) |
As we transition from spring to summer, Yogalife will be undergoing a number of changes. We will be saying goodbye to teachers Laura DeFreitas and Jennie Honda for the summer season. Though we will miss them greatly, we are delighted to welcome back Mary McGough and Tami Hafzalla, who have taught at Yogalife in the past. Additionally, Laura Jaffe and Stephanie Tatalias will be taking regular spots on our schedule. All of these classes are sure to be challenging, uplifting and healing, and we hope that you will be able to join us. Check 
Join Laura DeFreitas for a special Yoga Nidra class for women in all stages of the journey into motherhood. During Yoga Nidra we enter progressive states of relaxation, self-inquiry and meditation while remaining alert. This technique provides us with a framework for going beyond self-limiting beliefs in order to experience the joy that is our birthright. Yoga Nidra is especially suited for women experiencing high levels of physical and emotional stress in their journey to conceive. There is still time to register!
One of the most beneficial aspects of a yoga practice is learning how to rest. Restorative Yoga takes us deep inside to connect with our own creativity and helps heal the effects of chronic stress. This workshop will include meditation, pranayama (breathing techniques), and restorative yoga postures to harmonize body, breath, mind and spirit. Come celebrate the longer, lighter days of summer with a with a rejuvenating practice that allows for stillness and deep relaxation. All levels. Space is limited, so register early to reserve your spot!
Most people find inverted balances to be the most challenging of yoga asanas. Join Michael in a light-hearted, step-by-step exploration of gravity, standing balance, and easy techniques for getting and staying inverted. This workshop is appropriate for all levels. Every asana will be prepped sequentially, leading up to the actual balance and inversion asanas, so there will be something for everyone.
A mala is a set of prayer beads used during chanting or meditation in Hindu and Tibetan Buddhism, used to focus one's awareness and concentration while repeating a mantra. In this workshop each participant will create his or her own beautiful and unique mala. Participants will also learn more about Japamala, an ancient chanting technique used to release negative patterns of thought, including how to practice, the significance of each bead, and the meaning of 108. We will also briefly discuss the first two limbs of the eight-limbed yoga tradition (yamas and niyamas) and the seven main energy centers in the body (chakras) and how they can enhance the Japamala practice.
The sun is the illuminator of our world and the giver of life. With 108 sun salutations, a complete mala, we will honor the sun and the summer season that it signifies. It is often said that this classical salutation to the sun, or Surya Namaskar, contains the whole practice within it. Sun salutations develop strength and endurance, and can be a powerful tool for meditation and self transformation. Come cultivate positive energy to bring in the new season.
