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Namaste!
It's getting later and later. It's the last day of the month, and yet again I have waited until the proverbial and literal 11th hour to write a note for our monthly newsletter. I've started in on five different topics-each going nowhere.
Then it occurred to me that maybe there's something in there-just that. Trust the process. Keep writing even when nothing good seems to be coming.
Hmm...kind of like the yoga!
Whether seemingly standing still in body or mind or life, in the infamous words of Ashtanga yoga master Pattabhi Jois, "Do your practice and all is coming." Detach from the outcome. Just keep practicing. In the words of Rumi, "Stop thinking about getting off from work. Keep digging your well and eventually the joy inside will look out to see who is knocking."
Keep going. Just practice. So simple...
Peace,
Jill |
| Free Flow! Yoga for a Cause |
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 Vinyasa by-donation
July 4 Weekend!
We all know what it's like to hit a rough patch in the road. In those times, we rely on people in our community- be it a civic group, church, or special group of friends- to hold us up and get us through. We like to think that blue lotus is just such a place.
So, we've started a Love Fund, to help support blue community members in times of need. For your holiday weekend, come in from the heat outside and create some internal heat in the studio! Your favorite instructors will guide you through a mixed-level Vinyasa flow class where all donations and instructor pay go to the blue lotus Love Fund.
All levels welcome! For schedule details and to register, visit the Web Scheduler. |
| Wild Lotus in the House! |
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Knockin' on the Heart's Door~
Bhakti Vinyasa
Dive into the depths of Bhakti yoga-- the ecstatic yoga of the heart-- in this powerful session devoted to freeing the spirit through passionate chanting, creative Vinyasa yoga flows, rhythmic pranayama and soulful poetry. Sean Johnson and The Wild Lotus Band, hailing from New Orleans, will accompany portions of the class, providing a live soundtrack for your practice with mystical rhythms and enchanting melodies. 6:30 - 8:00 pm, Thursday, July 10. Mystic Mantra Music~Kirtan!Savor the spicy grooves and dreamy melodies of New Orleans' Sean Johnson and The Wild Lotus Band, who put a funky, mystic twist on kirtan, the mantric music of India. Sean and the band have been receiving international attention for their delightful chant music that subtly merges the spirit of India with the soul of New Orleans. The band tours worldwide seeking to inspire freedom through the blissful power of music and chant. The evening's candlelight concert will consist of call-and- response chanting and mantra-based songs that soothe your soul in one moment and drive you into wild celebration in the next. Doors open at 8pm Thursday, July 10. For more information and to register, visit the Workshops tab at the online schedule. |
| Yoga Fun for the Whole Family |
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Family Yoga Workshop Get the whole family involved in yoga play! Experience the beauty and wonder of your family, free from thoughts of the day's routine busyness, at the Family Yoga Workshop. Here, you and those you love are welcome to simply be, together. ALL ages are welcome -- infants, toddlers, young children, older children, teens, young adults, older adults, grandparents...and everyone in between! Yogis under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. 1:30 - 2:30, Saturday, July 12.
Kids' Yoga Series Yoga is a great way for kids to get connected to their bodies. Yoga stretches their bodies and minds, and boosts their confidence. It can help bring active minds into union with active bodies, and can help kids learn to calm both, while feeling empowered by their ability to learn new poses in a non-competitive environment. The Yoga for Kids six-week series might be just the thing for your young yogi or yogini! 4:15 - 5:00 pm, Tuesdays, starting July 15.
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| Movie Night & Veggie Potluck |
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 Check out the Recipe of the Month
Don't feel like cooking a whole meal in this heat? Then just bring your favorite vegggie dish to our Movie Night and Veggie Potluck at 6:30 pm on Saturday, July 19. You never know what delecacies will show up, but no doubt they will be tasty, like this dish from a potluck earlier this year. Yvonne's Quinoa MixThe beauty of this recipe is its flexibility. Exchange the Gorgonzola and pear for other fruit and strong cheese (feta and strawberries, apples and grated Gruyere or sharp cheddar), or experiment with different nuts, beans, a sprinkling of balsamic vinegar--whatever your heart desires (or your pantry has to spare)! Combine and bring to a boil:
2 cups water
1 cup of red quinoa (you can find this at Whole Foods, or use regular quinoa)
Cover and simmer for about 15 minutes (or until water has been absorbed). Cool the grain for about an hour, and then add the following:
4 scallions, chopped
Handful or more of crumbled walnut pieces
Handful or more of dried cranberries
Handful of Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
One juicy pear, chopped
Add a little olive oil and mix well. Salt to taste; refrigerate overnight for best flavor. |
| More July Workshops & Events! |
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 Yoga Foundations I and II
If you are new to yoga, or not-so-new and wanting to learn more about the basics, our Yoga Foundations and Foundations II six-week sessions offer you a stronger foundation for your yoga practice.
Yoga Foundations, starting Saturday mornings on July 12, will give you an understanding of the breath, how it links movement, and demonstrating correct structural alignment, and appropriate modifications to suit the individual. You'll feel empowered to attend classes with confidence in your own ability to safely modify or ramp up the practice according to your own personal needs.
Foundations II, starting Sunday afternoons on July 13, is designed for beginners seeking to deepen their understanding of yoga.
For more information or to register, click the Workshops tab at the Web Scheduler.
Chakra Balancing: Seventh Chakra (Crown)
Aligning with the Universe
Our seventh chakra is our connection to God, to the
 boundless, the infinite. Existing on a purely spiritual level, this area at the very top of our heads is where we channel Divine inner guidance and align ourselves with the universe to achieve our highest potential.
Yes, it's lofty stuff indeed, but this workshop will include practical and profound practices for opening the flower of your Self in fullest bloom.
Join Matthew for this Chakra Balancing Workshop, 10:00 am to Noon, Sunday, July 13.
For the complete class and workshop schedules or for more information and to register, visit the Web Scheduler. Be sure to reserve your space! |
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(& happy 4th!)
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