Greetings!
And Happy New Year! As I write this from the Kauai, the garden island it is easy to be optimistic about the year ahead of us. I have already had many "firsts" this year including my son Pace's first time in an ocean and on a surf board, my first time on a stand up board, our first hike/kayak trip to our first secret waterfall. Watching his excitement and feeling my own I have been reminded once again that life, all of life is made up of experiences and that we often get to choose the experiences we have. From the places we travel to the way we feel and look everyday all we have to do is grab the reigns of our lives and point the direction we want to head. Some journeys take a few days and some a lifetime however the journey is ours to take and to shape. So take a moment right now if you can and jot down a few journeys you want to take in your life. You might start if some places you want to travel to however most of the journeys in life have little to do with geography and has more to do with journeys of understanding our body and minds. Here is a list that might help you start.
- Places you would like to visit this year
- Things you would like to learn this year (an instrument, painting, etc)
- How you would like to eat this year ( healthy, vegetarian, healthier)
- How fit would you like to be this year (activities, diet, mediation)
- How helpful would you like to be (mentoring, charity, etc)
- What kind of people do you want to be around
- What do you not want to bring with you from last year (harmful habits)
Now the rest is up to you, take the list and write down one thing you can do today to point you in the direction you want to go and then the most important part...do it!
We all know it is easy to get distracted so place your daily action list and put it in places that will help remind you of where you want to go with your life and once a week or month revisit the list and analyze your progress. Remember change is constant just point the way everyday!
Much love ~
Kurt Johnsen
American Power Yoga
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Yoga 101 and Yoga 102
Get the basics and build on it!
Yoga 101-The Basics with Jayme
Saturday January 23rd from 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
In Yoga 101 we will cover all the basics you need to get your yoga practive off to a great start! We'll cover how to modify and customize the most commonly used poses like plank, down dog, up dog, lunges, and twists as well as give you detailed instruction on how to engage the hands and core that will greatly decrease your chances for injury in class. We'll talk about breathing and whats the point of yoga in the first place! Why a beginner's workshop is so important? Well, in a regular class scenerio it's difficult to fully explain all of the details. Open level classes wil be much easier and you'll build strength and flexibility quickly and more efficiently. Knowing how to breath, customize, and engage certain muscles will have you feeling much better physically which will keep you coming back.
Yoga 102-The Flow with Kurt
Saturday January 30th from 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. Price is $15-reserve spot!
In Yoga 102 we'll take up a notch. This workshop is for you if are comfortable with the basics and might be feeling less of a challenge in your yoga practice both physically and mentally. We will talk in more detail how to use your core, hands and feet to engage the body, which will develop the strength to practice arm balances and the famous "float back", and the mind which will create the focus, peace, and vitality needed to get through life!
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Lifestyle101-Detox Workshop 
Start 2010 with focus and energy! I feel great during this cleanse! ~Jayme
First meeting Jan 10th, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Follow up meeting Feb. 7th, 2:00-3:30 p.m.
Our bodies detoxify everyday but an annual, or better yet, a bi-annual detox is a great way to assist the bodies natural ability to rid itself of the toxins that surround us all day, every day (fumes, pesticides, junk food, smog, artificial sweeteners, preservatives.) A detox is not necessarily a weight loss program, however it can be a side affect. We do it for our long term health. We are calling this program Lifestye 101 because of the basic nutritional information that all individuals striving for a healthy lifestyle need.
The program includes: high quality supplements, eliminating certain foods and daily toxic products, 2 group meetings with TANITA testing (measures your fat to muscle ratio), and weekly coaching.
You can expect: an increase in over all energy and focus through out the day, skin health improvement, and a decrease in allergy symptoms and weight.
The value of this workshop is over $400.
Lifestyle 102-Simply Slim In 60
Looking to lose weight? Simply Slim in 60 is a great follow up to the detox program.
First meeting Sun. Feb. 21st. 2:00-3:30 p.m.
Second meeting Sun. Mar. 21st, 2:00-3:30 p.m.
Third meeting, Sun. Apr. 18th, 2:00-3:30 p.m.
Let's face it, there is no way genetics or evolution has created the stounding growth rate of the overweight and obese. In fact, only a small percentage is created by something other than an improper diet and sedentary lifestyle. As always you can control the direction of change in your body. To get the tools, join us for APY's Simply Slim 60 day Workshop. Need a jump start to losing weight, need to shed those last 5-10 pounds, or do you want just want to learn how to eat right?
Workshop includes:
· Nutritional supplements
· 3 group sessions
· weekly coaching
· access to an online food log
· 3 Tanita tests (breaks down your fat to muscle ratio plus water percentage )
You can expect: an increase in overall energy as well as getting a jump start to losing weight or shed those last few pesky 5-10 lbs.
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APY Kids Second Saturdays
 Find out why yoga is quickly becoming one of the most popular and beneficial activities for children!
Join us for second Saturdays
~January 9th
~February 13th and
~March 13th For a 75 minute APY Kids workshop.
6-9 year olds from 1:15 - 2:30 p.m.
10-12 year olds from 2:45 - 4:00 p.m. Price is $20 per class or purchase all 3 at once for $50
Our kids classes are specifically paced to match your child's abilities and are packed with important skills and lessons.
Your child will improve:
~strength, posture, body awareness and coordination
~digestion, regulation of sleep and overall wellness
~regulation of activity level
~communication, social interaction, and cooperation
~emphasis on the process rather than the goal/end-product
~exploration, creativity, appreciation, enjoyment of gifts and challenges
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Cross Train, Silent Sitting, and Flow
New classes and times for 2010
Cross Train meets on Mon. at 4:15 p.m., Wed. at 10:00 a.m., and Sat. at 9:30 a.m. (45 min class)
Extremely effective work out class to improve over all strength, endurance, focus, and awareness. I love this class! It's hard at first but does get easier and the affects are amazing! ~Jayme
Silent Sitting-Meditation meets on Sunday 11:15 a.m. (30 min.)
what folks are saying~
"Upon leaving an APY session I always have a sense of peace, but upon leaving meditation that inner peace is deeper; I feel as if my heart has been cleansed."~Ruth
Sit with Jayme! You'll be glad you did! Beginner and seasoned
contemplators, you will be introduced to a variety of methods that
support your efforts, supplement what you are doing, or introduce
yourself to new potential. It is not just sitting - come and see!
~Mary Ellen
Flow-Intermediate level yoga meets on Tues. at 6 p.m. with Kurt, Thurs. at 6 p.m. with Jayme, and Sat. 11:45 a.m.(75 min) with Jenn U.
This class if for you if you are comfortable with the basics in our open level class. We play around with different flows, arm balances, themes, meditations, and music in a light-hearted setting.
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APY Retreats 2010
Cool People, Cool Places
Yep we are kicking off our retreats this year with two of my favorite places.
- Body, Wine, Spirit in Napa Valley
In May we will head to Napa Valley to shape our bodies and energize our spirits in the morning and be guided through exclusively private tastings at the finest wineries in the area.
- Explore Body, Mind & Kauai
In October we will explore both body and mind while on one of the most beautiful and energetic location in the world, the garden island of Kauai. Besides the yoga practices you will get to check out everything this amazing place has to offer from surfing to water falls this trip will have it all!
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Teacher Training 2010!
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2010 dates will be released this month for our life changing teacher training program
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Classroom Etiquette
At APY we try to keep things as laid back and fun as possible. But please keep the following in mind this year.
~Save the studio phone number in your contacts (469-232-9642) and call ahead if you're going to be late for class. We can put a mat down for you so it won't disturb the other practitioners.
~please use the dressing rooms to change in instead of the bathroom during the busy evening hours. (we are adding lights and mirrors!!)
~If you are going to be more than 5 minutes late please do not try to attend class.
~Turn off your cell phone and keep phone conversations in the lobby.
~If you need to leave class early, inform the instructors before hand, choose a spot that is closer to the door, and exit quietly before the lights are dimmed for meditation.
~Please gather all of your belongings.
~If you are pregnant please inform your instructor.
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It's Busy!
It's January and busy at APY! We recommend reserving your spot for classes especially evenings and weekends. Create your log in here. |
Sales and Membership Policies
~All sales are final
~10 packs can be shared
~Family unlimited packages are priced for 2 adults. If you need to add a third person please talk to Jayme.
~Paid in Full packages may be extended for non-medical reasons.
3 mo PIF--1 time only
6 mo PIF 2 times only
12 mo PIF- 3 times only
~For medical reasons we can freeze your membership for up to 1 year from date of purchase.
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Acupuncture Specials Through January
Want relief from allergies or freedom from cigarettes in 2010? 
Roger Stainbrook has been healing ailments through acupuncture for 29 years.
Did did you know that acupuncture can cure addictions and allergies too?
Come on, you know you should stop smoking.
Roger
has a 90% success rate of curing his patients of the addiction to
smoking. So take advantage and get 3 sessions to quit smoking for only
$165! A savings of $60!
So, you've been suffering from the same pesky allergies for years now. He can fix that too!
First
visit includes testing and treatment of 1 allergy (about 90 mintues for
$105). Book your follow up treatments sessions with in 30 days of the
first visit and pay only $55 per session (normally $75)!
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LOSE ANYTHING LATELY?
We've accumulated a ton of lost and found items like yogitoes, shoes, sunglasses, water bottles, and more! There is a lost and found box in the office if you would like to check it out before it's shipped out of the studio next week. Just ask Jayme!
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Friend us on Facebook and stay current with APY!
You'll find out about class themes, new play lists, impromptu special classes, info on workshops, and the sometimes randomness that facebook can bring out in peeps.
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