| WORKSHOP in Sept! | | BALANCERS
w/ Dawn
September 25th
Hone your skills on doing standing and arm balancers
**Look for more information in future buddha updates!! |
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QUOTE OF THE MONTH
August
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"Life is like riding a bicycle.
To keep your balance you must keep moving."
Albert Einstein
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BUDDHA NEWS | |
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* Deal for 1st Timers! 3 sessions for only $30!!
That's like 1 class FREE! * New Classes!
Fusion w/ Edith
Mon & Wed 8-9am
Power Hour w/ Dawn I.
7:30-8:30pm
* Satya Yoga w/ Melody Tuesdays 12:15-1:30 Wednesdays 6-7:30 Thursdays 12:15-1:30
**Description Below Satya: Satya translated means truth. Satya Yoga means truth born of the body. Satya Yoga is a vinyasa power flow class that adheres to and addresses the energetic lines of the body in order to bring balance to the body.
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POSE OF THE MONTH:
Natarajasana | |
nata = actor, dancer, mime
raja = king
1 Stand in Tadasana (Mountain Pose).
Inhale, shift your weight onto your right foot, and lift your left heel
toward your left buttock as you bend the knee.
2. Reach back with your left hand and grasp the outside of your left foot
or ankle. To avoid compression in your lower back, actively lift your
pubis toward your navel, and at the same time, press your tailbone
toward the floor.
3. Begin to lift your left foot up, away from the floor, and back, away
from your torso.
4. Extend the left thigh behind you and parallel to the
floor. Stretch your right arm forward, in front of your torso, parallel
to the floor.
5. Stay in the pose for 20 to 30 seconds. Then release the grasp on the
foot, place the left foot back onto the floor, and repeat for the same
length of time on the other side.
For more directions on how to get into the pose visit
Yoga Journal
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Issue 6: Balance
| August/Sept 2010
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Greetings!
My Mom gave me a great book on
Yin/Yang and the I Ching. It got me thinking about the balancing act we do everyday. I think the key is finding the middle way as we
strive for balance...that sweet spot between effort and effortless...the
right combination of action and nonaction...focused attention to meet your
goals, but also enough awareness to be conscious of the
distractions, note them and move on.... being firm, yet relaxed...all
vital tipping points as we embrace
person we are today and look to the person we strive to be.
Balance is the theme for the studio this month. I am going to be teaching a great workshop on balancers this month. We can all use more balance in out lives, so I look forward to seeing you in class and at the workshop.
Peace,
Dawn Hinshaw
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| Balance: Steady the mind and the balance with come | |
Balance.
If
you have ever practiced a balancing pose in class before, you might have
heard the teacher talk about drishti, focus, and grounding yourself.
And, the more you do balancers, the more you find that when you fall,
(which we all do) it's more likely due to a wavering of your focus and
attention than a lacking in your physical strength and agility.
The
same applies to life in general. When we are focused on our goals,
when our
mind is calm and when we are well grounded, we will be much more likely
to stay in balance, even when faced with the challenging environment around us. But when our mind races, we jump endlessly from one thing to
the next. It's as though we are walking on a tight rope and even the
smallest of things we
didn't expect might easily "throw us off," or knock us off balance.
Physical
strength and agility don't aid us in navigating stressful situations
or unexpected setbacks as much as a calm and focused mind.
So the next time
you practice a balancer in class, think of it as a test of the mind. Ground
in, steady the eyes, focus on the breath. Then the physical part of the balance
will naturally follow.
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Teacher of the Month: Edith McDonnell
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What inspires you to teach? Knowing that I might be able to affect one person's life in a positive way.
How do you find balance in your life? I surround myself with my family and my closest friends. They see me for who I am and often remind me of that.
What is your favorite pose? Downward Facing Dog: seemingly simple, yet entirely complex!
How has your personal training career changed as a result of your yoga practice? I have learned that true strength is internal, not external. Your body cannot be at its best without your mind being on board.
When do you teach?
Laughing Buddha THE QUICK LIST:
Birth date: October 15th, 1971
Residence: Abington Rd. in Charlotte
Family: Husband of 12 years,
Sean; Twin daughters May and Julia, age 7; dog Charley and a bird named Henry,
and 2 frogs named squirt and wiggle!
How long have you been practicing yoga? I have taken for 10 years, and practiced for 2 years! I
think I finally get it!
Three words that describe you: Loyal, honest, generous
What are you reading now? Praying for Sheetrock by: Melissa Fay Green
True story, and wonderfully
Southern.
Favorite scent: gardenias
Toothpaste: sensodyne
Soap: oil of olay
Favorite meal: boiled shrimp, summer tomatoes, white corn, crowder peas, and watermelon with feta!
Last movie you watched: eclipse(yes, it's true)
Favorite word: lovely
Least favorite word: no
What turns you off creatively, spiritually, or emotionally? when I have made someone unhappy or disappointed them.
What turns you on creatively, spiritually, or emotionally? a great day with my girls and cold, rainy days |
Thanks for sharing your spirit and energy.
Dawn Hinshaw
Laughing Buddha Yoga Studio |
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