Monthly Archives: February 2019

Classic Hatha: To Enliven & Energize

 

Greetings from YFL!!! This week puts a wrap on the month of February!!! Wow, time is just zoooooooommmmmming by at YFL!!! Since, it is the last week of the month, we will be practice Classic Hatha, which means to enliven and energize through the balancing of the male and female energy systems within us. The practice will emphasize power, flow, balance, strength, and agility. Our supporting Sanskrit focus is ‘Bhakti’, or your chosen path of devotion to Universal Energy. The hand gesture focus, or mudra, is the ‘Performance’ gesture for improving self-assurance, self-confidence, and self-awareness. Add to this gesture the silent mantra of ‘I am sure’.

Our Yin practice for the week will focus on postures for opening the hips, so it is ‘Happy Hips’ week!!!

The meditation focus is ‘I am sure’, and may be contemplated while listening to Enya’s ‘Watermark’.

Sophie and Summer will be ready for you on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday with their new offerings for the week!!!

I attended Sophie’s newly revised ‘Yoga For Grief’ workshop this past Saturday, and was profoundly moved by the experience!!! My biggest ‘takeaway’ was that we are never finished with the grieving process, and unknown subtle energies accumulate within our very cells and tissues. So, we need to let these energies release in a positive, supportive, and safe way and place. This workshop provides that space. Whether you think you need this healing process or not, trust me, YOU DO!!! I can’t emphasize the importance of this work enough!!! Her next workshop will be offered in May. Stay tuned for the date, and then, sign up as quickly as possible, as space is limited!!!

QUIGONG is coming, exclusively, to YFL. Jan will be offering classes on Monday evenings, from 6:30-7:30 p.m., beginning on 3/25. Drop-in cost is $15, or you may purchase a 5-class package for $60.

Other happenings-watch for the YFL newsletter this Friday, 3/1 @ 10 a.m.!!!

4/6-Tibetan Bowl Healing Sound Concert 1-3 p.m.

4/7-Reiki I Training 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

4/12-Yoga-Hike @ The Santa Rosa Plateau 8:20-10:30 a.m.

It will be another fantastic week at YFL, and as always, we can’t wait to see you on the mat!!!—Namaste’, Deb

Return to the Wall: Focus, Align, Strengthen

Greetings from YFL!!! Happy Presidents Day!!! Yes, we are open today!!! This is “Return to the Wall” week at the studio. The Wall is a wonderful prop for resistance, alignment, and focus!!! Our Sanskrit focus will be ‘Pratyahara’, or to withdraw from external stimuli, and stay connected to the body via the breath. Our mudra (hand gesture) is the ‘Pran’, which helps us control the flow of Prana or life force through the body. This mudra elevates our energy levels, and prevents fatigue. Our meditation focus will be “Staying Present”, and may be contemplated, while listening to “Meditation”.

Deb’s Yin practice will emphasize and support maintenance of a healthy back.

I am happy to announce that the ancient art of Quigong will be offered at YFL on Monday evenings from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Jan Tucker is the instructor, and the drop-in cost is $15. This class is appropriate for beginners. Please contact Deb for more detailed information.

There is still time to sign-up for Sophie’s ‘new version’ of Yoga For Grief  workshop!!! It is this Saturday, from 1-3 p.m., and the cost is $25.

Many happenings in the month of April: 4/6: Tibetan Bowl Healing Sound Concert (1-3 p.m.) @ $25 w/Betty & Peter, 4/7-Reiki I Training (10 a.m.-3 p.m.) @ $144 w/Kim, and 4/12-Annual Yoga-Hike @ The Santa Rosa Plateau (8:30-10:30 a.m.) w/Carol & Deb-FREE (other than Plateau Fee of $4).

It will be another great week at YFL, and as always, we can’t wait to see you on the mat!!!—Namaste’, Deb

“Remember, the entrance to the sanctuary is inside you”.—Rumi

SPECIAL ALERT!!! 2/14/19!!!

TO KEEP EVERYONE SAFE AND SOUND, THE FOLLOWING CLASSES WILL BE CANCELLED AT YFL THIS AFTERNOON, AND EVENING: 4:15, 6:00, AND 7:30 P.M. THIS IS DUE TO FLOODED STREETS, AND STREET DAMAGE FROM HEAVY RAINS!!!

SOPHIE WILL BE HOLDING CLASS TODAY AT 12:30 P.M.

ENJOY A WARM COZY EVENING AT HOME WITH YOUR LOVED ONES!!! HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY!!!—NAMASTE’, DEB

Triple ‘R’ Week: Rest, Renew, and Restore!!!

Greetings from YFL, and Happy Valentine’s Day!!! This is Triple ‘R’ week at the studio. Practice will emphasize relaxing, renewing, and restoring!!! Our Sanskrit focus is the eighth limb of Yoga or Dhanya. This is the summit point of our practice, which leads us to a state of meditation, Zen,  Universal connection. Our supporting hand gesture, or mudra, is ‘The Balance’, or Earth mudra, which promotes equanimity in the mind, body, and heart. Our meditation focus is “Love”, and may be focused upon while listening to James Hood’s “Imagery”.

Deb’s Yin practice will guide you through relaxing, supportive asanas to promote ‘Good Digestion’.

Sophie has just returned from her week long training at Kripalu for Grief Yoga, and will be incorporating all her new knowledge in her workshop at YFL. Space is limited, so sign up ASAP. It is on 2/23 from 1-3 p.m. @ $25.

COMING THIS SPRING!!! Quigong Movement Practice with Jan Tucker!!! This class will be offered on Monday evenings at YFL from 6:30-7:30, and the cost will be $15 per class. Stay tuned for further details, and a class description.

Kim’s Reiki I workshop will be on 4/7 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Contact for registration info!!!

Sophie, Summer, and I have many wonderful things to offer you on the mat this week!!! It will be another beautiful week at YFL!!!

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

Weight Week!!! Happy February!!!

Greetings from YFL, and Happy February!!! This is our first full week of the new month, and you know what that means, “Weight Week”!!! Be ready to sculpt, tone, and strengthen as we bare our own body weight, and use additional hand weights for part of our practice!!! Our Sanskrit focus is “AUM Tat Sat”, which translates as “Truth & Goodness”. Our supporting hand gesture will be the “USHAS” mudra, which evokes connection to all things good!!!  Our meditation focus will be “Goodness”, and the your meditation music is “Star Flight” by Michael Hoppe.

Deb’s Yin practice will promote balancing the chakras with asana, color focus, energy focus, and Tibetan bowl ringing.

Sophie’s newly revised “Yoga For Grief” workshop is fast approaching!!! We ask that you pre-register, and space is limited. It will be at YFL on 2/23 from 1-3 p.m. @ $25!!! Sign-up ASAP!!!

Summer’s new classes are fun, energetic, and restorative!!! Try them out on Tu @ 6 & 7:30 p.m., and on Wed @ 1:15 p.m.

If your looking for a healthy Valentine’s Day gift for your significant other, please consider a gift certificate to YFL!!!

It will be another great week at YFL!!! Get your workout in a warm, cozy, dry sanctuary this week!!! As always, we can’t wait to see you on the mat!!!—Namaste’, Deb

“The secret to having it all is knowing you already do”.—Uplift