This week we are up to a ONE MINUTE PLANK!!! Come join the challenge!!!—Namaste’, Deb

Good Monday Morning Yogis and Yoginis!!!

This week we will usher in the shortest day of the year, 12/21, with our Mandala Namaskar practice, with the anticipation of light bringing us out of the dark, as the days get longer, and we approach spring into more light. This practice is both rejuvenating and invigorating. Our Sanskrit focus is “Prasada”, or a state of grace and mental acuity considered a gift from Universal Source. Our mudra is “Vajrapradama” or “unshakeable trust”. We have a full week of classes planned just for you, so come see us on the mat for a respite during this frenetic time of year.—Namaste’, Deb

12/16-12/21 we will welcome the Winter Solstice, as we practice together in our Mandala formation. It will be a great way to usher in the slow progression of longer days and more light!!!—Namaste’, Deb

  Sophie will be introducing the concept of working the breath force (pranayama) through the chakras (energy wheels) this Saturday, 12/14, from 2-3:30 p.m. @ a cost of $15. There is still time to sign-up. Please call or email the studio.—Namaste’, Deb

  Come on in to YFL!!! We will see you at the WALL!!!—Namaste’, Deb

 As mentioned in yesterday’s post, we will be exploring our practice with the use of the wall as a prop for many of our poses. it should be interesting, different, and yet challenging. Our Sanskrit focus is “Shree” or “Sri”, which means a person of prosperity, abundance, and light. Our mudra for the week will be “Naga”, which symbolizes supernatural strength, wisdom, shrewdness, and potency. It is sometimes called the mudra of deeper insight.  Sophie’s fourth Pranayama workshop will meet on Saturday, 12/14, from 2-3:30 p.m., and she will address the chakras and breath. Deb will begin a new four session Intro to Yoga class on Tuesday evening from 7:30-8:30 p.m., 12/10. You may still email or call to register for either of these events. We look forward to seeing you on the mat next week.—Namaste’, Deb

   Have a great weekend yogis and yoginis!!! We began the 3-minute plank challenge this week at 30 seconds. Next week will move on to 45 seconds, and Deb will be offering a unique class “Yoga at the Wall”. I know, I know, Leslie teaches from this perspective all the time, but it is new for me!!! As always, we look forward to seeing you on the mat often at YFL!!!—Namaste’, Deb

Greetings from YFL!!!  Deb is offering a goal at YFL of mastering a 3-minute plank, and you can pursue this in one of two ways, if interested, or set your own goal within the framework provided. Attached to this post is the 30-day version of the challenge, and Deb will be offering a slow-paced modification, which will build the hold for an increase of 15-seconds each week. This week we are beginning with 30 seconds, next week 45 seconds, etc. until we reach 3-minutes. At this pace we will reach our goal in about 12 weeks. Set your own goal, move at your pace, with the modification of the pose appropriate for you, and enjoy the challenge!!!—Namaste’, Deb