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 Greetings! As I climbed the stairs to Ayu Yoga Studio the other morning, huddled against the cold and fantasizing about being in a warmer climate, I found myself at eye level with the overturned flower pots pictured below. I couldn't help but notice how the light was hitting them, that their shapes and colors seemed to harmonize with each other and their surroundings, and it occurred to me that even in their dormant state they were beautiful. I was reminded of the temporariness of all of nature (Prakriti), thought of how these planters would be turned many times over, and realized that whether they were up or down was neither good nor bad. My grouchy winter funk began to fade.
The Bhagavad Gita says ...
"[The] wise ones have transcended the pairs of opposites; they are the same in success or failure, indifferent to loss or gain; they never bother to compete or compare, are free from envy, and contentedly shoulder whatever comes to them." It goes on to say that "This mental evenness is what is meant by yoga (union with the Divine). Indeed, equanimity is yoga!"
So rather than wish you a happy new year, I wish you all a new year filled with equanimity.
Namaste,
Jody Atkinson
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Book Group
The book group has finished its reading and discussion of the Bhagavad Gita, and will begin to read Eastern Body, Western Mind by Anodea Judith. It is a brilliant synthesis of psychology and the Chakra System. We'll continue to meet on Mondays at 12:15pm. If you are interested in joining, please email me. If you are interested in forming an evening book group, email me as well. All are welcome.
Updated Website
With the help of Paula Sandusky and my husband, Roger, the Ayu website has had an overhaul and is ever evolving. So please visit it, www.ayuyogastudio.com and don't forget to click on the slide show on the home page. You may see yourself!
Survey
Thanks to all of you who took the time to fill out the survey I recently emailed. If you haven't taken this 2-minute survey, you still can by clicking HERE. The feedback you provide will help to guide the direction of the studio in an effort to better serve.
Valentine's Day Schedule Change There will be no evening class on Monday, February 14th. Instead, there will be an evening class on Tuesday, February 15th, 6-7:30 PM.
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Donation Based Class for Unemployed in Stony Point
A yoga class that is donation based (pay what you can), is now being offered on Thursday mornings in Stony Point. It is open to anyone who has recently lost their job and is seeking the benefits of yoga. If you or anyone you know is interested, please email me at jody@ayuyogastudio.com.
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Art Opening at Ayu
Susan Stava, an award-winning photojournalist for the New York Times, will be showing a collection of her recent photographs entitled "My Backyard." The opening reception will be at the studio on Friday, February 11th, 7-9 PM.
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Benefit for the Food Pantry
The Yoga class held Thanksgiving morning to benefit The North Rockland Food Pantry raised $240. That's more than double from last year! Thanks to your generosity, we were able to provide much needed support for this important community service. |
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Ayu Yoga Studio
55 W. Railroad Avenue
Garnerville, NY 10923
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