Greetings and Happy August from YFL!!! The “Down Dog” days of summer have arrived, as another season is about to wind down!!! We have many exciting events coming up this Fall, including a celebratory week in October for YFL’s 10th Anniversary!!! Stay tuned for a full schedule of special activities the week of 10/16-10/23!!!

This week is the first week of August, and of course, that means it is time to “Bear Weight”!!! In addition, we will continue working with our 4 asana core challenge. For a complete explanation of those four poses, please consult last week’s blog (7/25).

Our Sanskrit focus is “Maitra”, or “Lovingkindness”. The hand gesture or mudra for this week is “Ksepana”, which evokes a pouring out and letting go, a cleansing for the skin and lungs.

Our meditation focus is “Kindness” set to “Devotion” by Bhakti Hreem”.

The August newsletter will be in your email inbox at 10 a.m. this morning. Feel free to share with your friends and family.

We are accepting applications and registration for our next Artistry of Yoga-Teacher Training block. You may register online at www.yogaforlife06.com The website icon for AOY will answer ALL of your questions, and guide you through registering. The next training will begin the weekend of 9/29-10/2. This training is designed for those that aspire to one day teach yoga, or for those that want to enhance and deepen their understanding of yoga for their own personal practice.

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