I hope you all are enjoying this beautiful fall weather. Personally, I am thrilled it finally rained! Fall is always my favorite time of year. It is also the time to think about how we will spend the additional time indoors. What strategies do we need to embrace to move comfortably through the seasons. We at Village Yoga are here to assist you with yoga classes and workshops. We are planning to offer a few different workshops over the fall and winter. Be sure to contact me if you have any suggestions of what you would like to see added.
I am happy to announce we have a new teacher starting this October at Village Yoga. Her name is Crystal Daige. She describes herself this way -
"I am a seeker of knowledge, experienced and certified in yoga, tai chi, Reiki, Shambala, Tong Ren and Marconic energy. I fell in love with the practices and realized the impact it can have on improving my physical and mental well-being. Tai Chi and Yoga have improved all aspects of my life for the better and I enjoy sharing this practice with you so you can experience the same benefits."
Chrystal will be offering a new class - Gentle Yoga with Tai Chi on Saturdays 9-10am. On October 10th, she is offering a free class so you can try it. Let me know if you would like the Zoom link. The ongoing class will begin October 24th. Regular class rates apply.I filmed Crystal doing a 1 1/2 minute demo so you can see her and what the class will be like. Watch it here https://vimeo.com/462204294
Crystal will also be offering a workshop - Aromatherapy Yoga withAcupressure for Relaxation on Sunday October 11, 4-5:15pm, $25. This workshop includes a dram of the essential oil Adaptiv. (The oil can be mailed to you or you can pick it up at the studio before the workshop. You are also welcome to use whatever essential oil you already have and enjoy.)
Crystal describes the workshop this way "If you feel edgy, have anxiety or low energy, this class will help soothe anxious feelings. This class is appropriate for anyone. During our relaxing yoga poses we will use Adaptiv essential oil on acupressure points to help calm, soothe and support your nervous system. This class will help teach how to use aromatherapy and how this ADAPTIV essential oil can help your body “adapt” to stress better. Learning some Chinese acupuncture points on the body to promote relaxation. Class includes a dram bottle of “ADAPTIV Essential OIL” to take home and keep using on your own." This workshop will be offered on Zoom. Three people can also attend the workshop in the studio. Contact the studio to sign up.
Jeannine Burgess is going online! Jeannine will begin offering her Moderate Mindful Vinyasa class on Zoom as well as in the studio beginning in October. She is also adding an additional class on Thursdays 4:30-5:45pm as well as her regular Sundays 10-11:15am. Contact studio for the Zoom links.
Susan Mirisola is offering her Restorative Yoga class on Zoom October 4th, 4-5:30pm. $15 for drop in or 1 class card punch. Contact Susan for Zoom link - scmirisola@gmail.com
Village Yoga has other workshops in the planning stages. More info to follow.
As we head into the colder months, it is more important than ever to take care of ourselves - both body and mind. Remember to pause each day to breathe, lengthen your spine and allow yourself to feel gratitude. Getting outside into nature is a wonderful way to reconnect with your spirit. Breathe the fresh air, admire the colors and sounds and be inspired by the beauty of nature.
“Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts. There is something infinitely healing in the repeated refrains of nature -- the assurance that dawn comes after night, and spring after winter.” ― Rachel Carson
As always, Village Yoga is very grateful to all our students who make our studio so special.
Namasté