Make Your Holidays Hot

Laura and Frankie Head Shot Color

Happy Winter Yogis and Yoginis,

Every December I get this familiar feeling. I struggle to catch my breath. It seems like normal life ceases at Halloween and doesn't resume again until after the new year. If you share this feeling, pause, close your eyes, and take a breath. Then, pack your bag and get to yoga.

Holidays are a time to celebrate, rejoice, and reconnect. Holidays can also be draining physically and emotionally. Last week when my [Laura's] daughter was absolutely fried from parties and sugar and holiday BUZZ, she asked me to turn on her "yoga music." She got her mat out of the closet, rolled it out in the living room and asked me to do yoga with her. A half hour later she and I were both ten times more calm and clear-headed. At any age,in any season, Yoga grounds us. For this reason, The SweatBox always offers classes on holidays. There is no better place to renourish yourself than on your mat.

In 2010, we plan to offer more of the same great teaching. You can take advantage of three different holiday packages through December. For new students we now have a 10-day special (10 days of consecutive yoga for $10). We're doing a Teen Girls Class at Shoreline in January and plan to offer a monthly kids class at both Shoreline and Capitol Hill in 2010.

You all continue to provide the inspiration that motivates all of us at The SweatBox. Tomorrow is a new moon, the first one before the Winter Solstice. This is a great time to pause and think about what you hope for yourself in the new year. Set your intentions for your work, your health, your family, and your yoga practice.

Thank you for being a part of The SweatBox community. Peace to you and yours this holiday season.

Namaste,

Laura and Frankie

TEEN GIRLS YOGA CLASS at SHORELINE

This winter, The SweatBox is offering a special class for teen girls (12-17.
The classes will held Sundays from 1:-00-2:30 January 3 through January 31st.

Class cost: $55.00
Pre-registration is required
Students can register at the Shoreline studio in person or call 206.546.4900

Yoga is a great practice for teen girls. For many young women, practicing yoga is the first time they experience their own body strength. The essential tools of controlling the body and mind that come from regular yoga practice help to improve self-esteem, body-image, energy and productivity. Yoga also relieves stress and helps with hormone imbalances.
Please let us know if you want us to send a flyer to your high school or community group.

The SweatBox in Your Community

This month The SweatBox thanks those of you who supported Yogafrica at The Capitol Hill Artwalk. YogAfrica was established to help fund the OSU Children's Home in Accra, Ghana.The orphanage has approximately 200 orphans ages infant to 18.Kary Doerfler, the director, is a Delta Airline flight attendant who, while travelling to Ghana, became involved with the facility. She and her family have been helping the orphanage for two years. To further improve their lives, Kary created a line of yoga products made by Ghanian single mothers to provide another income source to support the Orphanage. The yoga bags are made from recycled fabrics for lining and 100% sustainable cotton. YogAfrica products are available at Whole Foods (Roosevelt and South Lake Union locations.)

THANK YOU!
Thank you to Fumiko Medford, Artist for debuting your work. Fumiko's art is available at The SweatBox Capitol Hill through December.

Thanks to Tonic for bringing yoga wear and offering great deals.

Welcome Your New Teacher Gary

Gary Smith