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| Namaste!
I read something this morning that is stuck in my brain.
"Die fully given."
It has produced an endless stream of thoughts and questions, and I'm always interested in devoting a little time to ideas that make me stop and think about something-- anything-- outside the tedium of my usual brain-stuff.
What would it mean to die fully given, and what am I waiting for? What would I have to do, to change, to be, in order to die fully given? Fully given to what? Work? Causes I believe in? Friends? Lovers? Family? Dreams? Faith? Love? Compassion? The list goes on and on.
Perhaps the best question of all, in any given category, is just how far from "fully given" am I living-- and why?
"Die fully given." What would it mean to you?
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Peace,
Jill
P.s. Check out the blue blog for photos from the blue turns 2 anniversary weekend and a note from the Nepal House. |
Balance Your Practice
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Yin & Yang Workshops April 3 - 5
 Yin and Yang are two very different styles of yoga, that when woven together can create very healing results. We are pleased to have Heather Tiddens lead us through a weekend that exposes us to the quiet, gentle practice of Yin, as well as the intense pose sequences of Yang.
Yoking these mutually supportive yoga styles creates an opportunity for healing the stresses, trauma, and their underlying conditioning that block our potential and limit our lives. Come experience the freedom of being fully at home in your body -- energized, open, powerful and graceful.
6:00-9:00 pm, Friday, April 3 ~ Balance: Yin & Yang Yoga
2:00-5:00 pm, Saturday, April 4 ~ Hips & Shoulders
1:00-4:00 pm, Sunday, April 5 ~ Back Bending & Forward Bends
Visit the online scheduler and go to the Workshops tab to register or for more information. Due to space limitations, you MUST pre-register for these workshops. |
Yoga Immersion and Teacher Training
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Learn more about 9 Months of Transformation
As we begin the fifth month of our first session of Yoga Immersion and Teacher Training at the blue, we are happily also looking forward to the beginning of our second session, which starts in September 2009. The program runs one weekend per month for nine months.
If you are interested but have a lot of questions, you are not alone. How advanced does my practice have to be? What if I don't want to teach? What is involved in the weekends? Will it take a lot of my time?
We'll answer all of your questions at our free YTT Information Session from 6:00-7:00 pm, Sunday, April 19 at the blue. Students from the current class will be in attendance to give you first-hand feedback about their experiences thus far.
Reserve your space on the scheduler or just drop by! |
FREE Community Yoga Classes
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 Starting April 10
Our teachers-in-training are ready to take their show on the road, so to speak. As they hone their teaching skills, you get to enjoy a free yoga class and support these members of our blue community! The 60-minute, Community Yoga classes are open to students of all levels. The classes are free, but they tend to fill up fast. Check the online schedule for "Community Yoga -- Free Class" listings, and register to attend. |
| Tulum is calling . . . |
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Can you hear it? The healing sound of the sea. The warm breezes through the trees. The exotic birds. Those are the sounds of Tulum saying, "Take some time to relax and reconnect with your soul. You deserve this."
Join Carrington and Jill for five days and four nights at Suenos Tulum from May 6-10. Enjoy optional yoga classes every day, healthy local food, pristine beaches, a beautiful pool, and all the time you need for a little relaxation and renewal.
All are welcome. The $1250 fee includes transport to and from the Cancun Airport, all meals, yoga, and shared beach-front accommodation. Air not included, but current prices are under $400. Email us at info@bluelotusnc.com for details or to register. |
April Workshops & Events
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April is chock full of fabulous special classes and workshops, including Deep Stretch on April 12, NIA on April 19 and of course Juicy Flow on April 11.
Check out more good stuff below at the blue this month!Spring Training 9:30-11:00 am Thursdays, starting April 2  Spring has arrived! Time to get moving, get flowing, and get back into shape. Join Conni for this fusion of pilates, core strength and Vinyasa yoga. Does this sound like a rockin' practice or what? New Vinyasa ~ Open on Tuesday Mornings 9:45-11:00 am Tuesdays, starting April 7 Did you miss your Tuesday morning yoga? Have no fear, it's back! Join Julie for the perfect way to start your day!
Vinyasa Level 2/3  12:30-2:00 pm Saturday, April 11 If you are looking for a little more challenge in your Level 2 Class, you've come to the right place. Join Carrington as she leads this advanced level Vinyasa class.
Yoga Foundations Six-Week Series 10:30 am-Noon Saturdays, starting April 11 A new Yoga Foundations series starts this month with Julee. If you are new to yoga or just want to develop a stronger foundation for your practice, this is the perfect place to start. Join us for six Saturdays through May 30 (no class May 2 & 16) and empower yourself to attend classes with confidence!
Yoga Anatomy 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Sundays, starting April 19  Join our own Body Mind Centering practitioner Julee Snyder for one or all of the classes in this four-part series, and explore the anatomy of the lower extremities. Study the bones and other important anatomical features, explore your own movement potential, and integrate your findings into asana.
April 19 - Foot and Foreleg
April 26 - The Pelvis and Pelvic Floor
May 10 - Hips and Knees
May 24 - Integrating Foot to Pelvis
Have a Ball! 2:30-4:30 pm Saturday, April 25 Do you enjoy receiving a massage? Would you like to find out how to give yourself some of that benefit without leaving the comfort of your home? Join Yvonne to learn self massage with tennis balls intermixed with yoga asanas to find deeper release of the muscles and tendons in the body. Come with an open mind and a willingness to roll around on the floor!
Visit the online scheduler under the Classes and Workshops tabs for the complete blue lotus schedule and to register. |
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