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Living Joyfully: The Seventh Man
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| There is a wonderful line in Haruki Murakami's short story, "The Seventh Man." Murakami writes, "They say the only thing we have to fear is fear itself, but I don't believe that... Oh, the  fear is there, all right. It comes to us in many different forms, at different times, and overwhelms us. But the most frightening thing we can do at such times is to turn our backs on it, to close our eyes. For then we take the most precious thing inside us and surrender it to something else."
In our ongoing Yoga practice, we have the opportunity over and over again to move out of our comfort zone. At those times we have a choice: do I run away from sensation? do I pretend that this fear or this challenge isn't coming up for me? do I turn my back and close my eyes? Or, do we tune in. Does the most precious thing inside us awaken and participate in the process of our growth. This week, let's take a fear or other strong emotion and dedicate our practice to overcoming its hold on us. When we find our minds wandering during a gentle practice, or find our body rebelling in a challenging physical pose, let's choose to bring mind and body back to the challenge of the present moment. And let's dedicate that return, along with the deepening of our awareness that comes with it, to the overcoming of our fear.
Have a great week everyone!
Erin
You can hear "The Seventh Man" and other wonderful stories read aloud on
NPR's program, "Selected Shorts" by clicking here. "The Seventh Man" will be available starting Monday at 9 pm EST. |
Attention, Intention, and Action
Early registration ends Friday: call or stop by today to reserve your spot!
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|  Attention, Intention, and Action:
A workshop with Peter FrancykHow do we build a Yoga practice that is both spontaneous and relaxing? A
practice that serves the deepest part of ourselves while reflecting the
immediacy of our present situation? Join Peter Francyk to explore the
intricate dance of breath, mind, and body, and learn to move from a
deeper place in your practice. There is no attention without breath, no
intention without engagement of mind; spontaneous right action flows
from the harnessing of the two. This two day workshop will focus on the
subtle aspects of finding a flow, combining pranayama, asana, and deep
mindfulness. Don't miss it!
Saturday July 24, 1-5 pm
Sunday
July 25, 1-5 pm
$99 for both sessions in advance or $59 per session/at door. Advance registration ends Friday: call or stop by today to reserve your spot.
To register, stop by in person or
call Avenues Yoga 801-410-4639
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The Psychology of Ayurveda & Yoga
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| The Psychology of Auyrveda & Yoga
 Saturday,
August 7th 2-5pm
 Patricia Wickman RYT, CAP, CPT started practicing yoga in 1993. She was
initially attracted to yoga for fitness and body sculpting, but gradually
awakened to the profound emotional, psychological and spiritual effects of
regular yoga practice. Her interest deepened after she had her first child and
noticed that connecting with her breath throughout the day improved her
mothering and helped relieve stress. She completed her Yoga Alliance teacher
training in 2006 at Soma Yoga Studio in Salt Lake City under the guidance of Peter Francyk and Erin Geesaman Rabke. She studied Ayurvedic Medicine from
2006-2009 at Kanyakumari in Milwaukee with Patricia Layton. She is certified as
an Ayurvedic Practitioner and as a Panchakarma Technician. Patricia lives in
Eau Claire, Wisconsin with her husband and two kids. She owns Radiant Living
Yoga and Ayurveda. Please visit her website at rlyaa.com.
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Pranayama & Meditation with Peter Francyk
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Explore the connection between mind, body and breath by learning the ancient arts of pranayama and meditation. Through pranayama, we
learn to use the breath to direct life energy through
the body and through all layers of our being. It is the gateway to
meditation, which takes us deeper into the workings of the mind. This
relaxing and informative class will enhance your ability to unwind, and
add depth to your practice of all other limbs of Yoga.
Class meets Wednesdays, 7:15-8:30 pm through July.
No need to preregister: just drop in!
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Early Renewal Discount
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| Renew your pass before it expires and take $5 off
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Monday Special Program: Feldenkrais
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| Enjoy Feldenkrais with a series of fun drop-in possibilities
 Join Erin & Carl Rabke and a
great group of folks for an evening of somatic explorations. We'll be varying
the topic of each class. No experience or advance registration required. It's
fun!
5:30-7 pm $15 drop in
July 19: Improving Balance
July 26: Free Your Breath, Find Your Voice
August 2: Free Ankles, Knees and Hips
August 9: Move Like a Kid Again
During the months
of July and August, bring a friend to
any of our group classes or workshops for free. And feel free to take us up on
the offer for as many classes as you'd like to attend this summer. Introduce a
friend to Feldenkrais - they'll be
grateful you did.
"How much pleasure and satisfaction do you dare to
wish for in what you do?"
- Ruthy Alon, senior Feldenkrais
teacher
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Event Hosting
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| Are you looking for a venue for your friendly gathering?
 Our studio & garden space are available to host receptions, reunions and other peaceful gatherings in keeping with our spirit of place.
For more information, contact Erin by clicking here or call 801-410-4639.
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