Greetings!!! Happy July!!! Summer is in full swing, the days are longer, and the opportunity to be active outdoors is prime!!! This week we return to the use of hand weights within our asana practice, and Deb is once again, going to challenge you to the 3 minute plank pose. We will start at holding 30 seconds this week, and add another 15 seconds each week, as we gradually build toward 3 minutes. This is an optional challenge!!! Our Sanskrit focus is the famous “Namaste”, or “The Truth in me, honors The Truth in you”. Our hand gesture focus is the mudra named “Jhana”, which connects us to “Universal Knowledge and Wisdom”. Deb’s Yin practice will focus on balancing the Chakra system this week. Your meditation focus will be “HOPE”. After all that is why we awaken, and take the challenge of each and every new day!!! Your meditation music is “Zen World” It’s Heaven by David Thiery.

Remember, the first seasonal DRUM CIRCLE is coming toYFL on 7/16 @ 5 p.m. Bring your body, rhythm, and an instrument of choice!!! This event is FREE!!!

Our SECOND ANNUAL “Artistry of Yoga” Yoga Teacher Training program will begin in October of 2016. We will meet one weekend per month for 7 consecutive months toward completion of the requirements for the Yoga Alliance 200-hour RYT designation. Your faculty will be Deb Potts and Sophie Malahieude, and Leslie Salmon as adjunct faculty expert. Sign-up information is available on the YFL website, at the studio, or you may email or call for details. This program is designed for anyone wanting to deepen their understanding of Yoga, Ayurveda, and Meditation. It will also prepare those who want to teach!!!

As always, we can’t wait to see you on the mat!!!—Namaste’, Deb