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rising of the tide
Street Yoga Happenings July 2011
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Dear Street Yoga Friends,
There is a power in harvest season that's palpable. Every ounce of energy from the sun is being used to make the bounty we enjoy late in summer. We here in Portland get some very needed vitamins (and hope, without luck, that the D will last all winter). People are buzzing around just like the bees and things feel full. Everyone is busy - but busy with nurtured moments of pleasure. And there is music everywhere.
The end of summer begins in August with a 'rising of the tide' as the abundant harvest season is just beginning. So we practice being generous receivers of that bounty. We practice holding space for the uncontrollable life force that is a ripe garden. We allow ourselves to sit wildly outward and exhaust ourselves with activity. Our schedules are full. We are full. Our Street Yoga family is feelin' it, too. We learn on the mat how valuable activity is as a contrast to the deep rest of savasana. One way to learn to really release and let go - is to feel the contrasting heat and power of energetic movement. So we exhaust ourselves on the mat with activity. Hearts full of life and gratitude. The work of the harvest living in the strength of asana practice. Each moment being an earned opportunity to let go and surrender.
With Metta (loving kindness),
Rachel Sample
Executive Director
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Street Yoga
Teacher Training
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teacher training overview »
AUGUST Portland, OR - Yoga Shala PDX Boston, MA - Prana Power Yoga Bend, OR - LaPine School
SEPTEMBER
Salt Lake City - Centered City Yoga
OCTOBER
Seattle, WA - Ryther Child Center
NOVEMBER
San Diego, CA - San Diego Youth Services
DECEMBER
Portland, OR - North Portland Yoga
Spokane, WA - Radha Yoga Center
Toronto, Canada - The Yoga Sanctuary
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register today »
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Fall into Gratitude
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5th ANNUAL BENEFIT FOR STREET YOGA Save the Date! OCTOBER 1, 2011 Join Street Yoga to Celebrate! Hosted by Yoga Pearl 6pm: Tiffany Cruikshank leads yoga set to the groove of
DJ Gray Matter's live set 7pm: Organic Cuisine provided by Prasad & spirits donated by New Deal Distillery 8pm: Dance Party revvs up as DJ GRAY MATTER spins us into the night!
******RAFFLE PRIZES******
SEATTLE HOSTS THEIR INAUGURAL FALL INTO GRATITUDE!
If traveling to Portland doesn't work for you, join us in Seattle's very own Annual Benefit to support our programming in the Seattle! learn more »
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With Love
| Thank you for your Contributions to Street Yoga's mission.
::: NYC ·Thank you Stacey Sperling for all of your amazing gathering of support and Street Yoga community in New York! » email stacey@streetyoga.org to join our NYC Street Yoga kula! JULY'S STREET YOGA
TEACHER TRAINING:
NYC, NY + Laughing Lotus NY+ We are so grateful to be hosted by such a lovely space and generous host. + YOGA DORK + Thank you for your sponsorship of this training and helping spreading the word! FRIENDS OF STREET YOGA + BIKRAM YOGA LES - NYC + Thank you for the generous donation of mats for our growing programs in New York! + Maria G Design +
Maria designed our lovely Fall into Gratitude poster regularly donates time, baked treats & love to Street Yoga. + Yoga Shala PDX + Your generous donation of mats makes our students feel so supported! Mega Metta to you! + The Bhaktishop + Thank you for your outpouring of love donation day in July, |
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Media
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Keep in touch with weekly posts every Sunday about activities & community through the new:
STREET YOGA BLOG
blog.streetyoga.org
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Community
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We are building community, sharing questions & best practices, and receiving ongoing training from experts in our community.
PORTLAND: Join us for the last Wednesday of every month at the Street Yoga Headquarters.
833 SE Main St. Suite 311
Portland, OR 97214 {map}
» email Brianna with questions or for more information
SEATTLE: Join us for the first Thursday of every month at Seattle Director, Stephanie Toby's House.
» email Stephanie for directions & information on upcoming meet ups.
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Program Update
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Wendy Kaplan
Trinity House Shelter in NYC
"Those who did attend the morning workshops were benefit to a very special hour in which they had the opportunity to discover themselves in relationship to their body and mind in a new way, gaining some tools for relaxation, mindfulness and peace. What a gift.
Individuals like Elizabeth and organizations like Street Yoga allow us to provide a diverse array of services and experiences for homeless LGBT youth and young adults. I am acutely aware, you have other demanding dayjobs and obligations. Yet, your dedication to this programming is a testament to a shared belief that ANY youth and young adult deserves to feel safe, protected and able to pursue her or his own dreams. Please know that I extend my endless thanks for all the work and sacrifice that both of you, in different ways, have put into helping us offer these services to our residents."
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How You Can Help
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donate:
YOGA CARDS
YOGA BOOKS
Our volunteers find strength and support through the programming Street Yoga provides. You can be a part of our mission just by donating yoga resources!
email brianna@streetyoga.org
Event Planning Committee
Do you love to plan? Organize? Craft?
We need hands, hearts and smiles to rally for our Annual Fall Benefit. Please contact us and have a blast while serving at-risk youth.
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email alice@streetyoga.org to volunteer with our Street Yoga Team!
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We are blessed to expand our programming within Portland, and the opportunities for teachers to give back are always available.
» Please contact Brianna if you are interested in teaching with Street Yoga.
| Rosemary Anderson High School
Need Staff Teacher
Wednesdays 4-5pm
Starts middle of Sept.
Need Staff Teacher Wednesdays 3-4pm Starts middle of Sept.
Need Staff, and Youth (15-18yrs) Teacher Staff: Thurs 5-6pm Youth: Tues anywhere btw 3:10-5:30 Starts middle of Sept.
Need Youth (16-27yrs) Teacher alternating Sundays 2:30-3:30 Starts ASAP
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Need: Youth (12-18yrs) Teacher and Youth/Parent Teacher
Tues/Thursdays 5-6pm
Starts middle of Sept.
Need Youth (10-11yrs) Teacher Mondays 1:50-2:50 Starts middle of Sept.
Need Youth (15-24yrs) Teacher Alternate Thursdays 10:10-11:10am Starts ASAP
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 Donation Classes
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 Community and Donation classes benefit
Street Yoga Programming & are a fun way to give back to the community with your practice!
View all classes here »
If you would like to sponsor a donation class at your location, and be listed on the Street Yoga website please contact alice@streetyoga.org.
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Upcoming Street Yoga Teacher Trainings
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We offer monthly weekend teacher trainings in cities across the country for community members interested in learning how yoga serves vulnerable young people and their families, not only homeless youth, but also young people who are faced with challenges that stem from overcoming the pain of sexual and physical abuse, mental illness or familial substance addiction and other traumas.
Trainings are open to experienced yoga teachers as well as those new to yoga. In the past we've had massage therapists, nurses, social workers, teachers and many others join us for a weekend of connection, learning and soul-building.
We now offer CEUs through the Yoga Alliance and the National Association of Social Workers for the SY Training.
Sign up online » or call 503.232.0362
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Stay tuned for future Street Yoga Teacher Trainings in your region!
Email Jaime for further information about Street Yoga Programs and Training.
jaime@streetyoga.org
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Support Street Yoga
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COMING SOON: Street Yoga Eye Pillows!
Our lovely volunteer, Kathryn Blau began selling eye pillows at Yoga Shala PDX this month, and we are excited to begin offering soothing and beautiful eye pillows to our community! All proceeds will benefit Street Yoga programs.
DRINK STREET YOGA TEA!  Street Yoga Tea is a sweet, refreshing hibiscus blend that calms and clarifies. To purchase our tea for you or a loved one, click here »
 SPORT A STREET YOGA T-SHIRT OR TANK!
Buy one today (if you want) to help Street Yoga continue bringing yoga and wellness to homeless youth and youth at-risk of homelessness.
We have many colors in many sizes.
Read more on our website, and you can purchase here »  Donating to Street Yoga
We deeply appreciate your support. Any contributions you can make will help us help the youth, one breath at a time. If you want to donate directly, please click here and choose your level of donation!
Thank you, many smiles and blessings to you all! Namaste. |
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Connect with the Street Yoga Family!
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Contact Us: www.streetyoga.org 503-232-0362 |
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