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Namaste!
There's been much to-do at the blue these past few weeks around letting go. Full moon, solstice, eclipse, fire bowls... So January 1 may be "just another day" but we live in a time with so few rituals, that the ones we have can become deeply imbued with meaning. But letting go is tricky! There are the things that we need to "let go of" such as bad habits ranging from poor diet choices to negative thinking- the things that take some dedicated attention and discipline to shift, but seem manageable to approach. Then we have those things we want to let go of, like disappointment, resentment, or anger- feelings and emotions that have settled, uninvited, heavily into our hearts. Allowing these emotions to move through us and be released takes time, patience and compassion, but enough years on the planet and we learn this art form by the adage "time heals all wounds." But then there are things that we should let go of, but we are seemingly impossibly attached to: from forgiving an old hurt by which we've come to identify ourselves to habits or relationships which no longer serve us- patterns so deeply ingrained we don't even know how to begin, or where we would be without them. And so we turn to the practice. And the practice says let go. Kinder still, the practice asks us only to be willing to let go, if that is where we are. This kind of surrender requires trust in the process, faith in something greater than the small self, and courage to face fear, the unknown, and the discomfort of change. It is easy to become impatient around our expectations of how letting go will happen, when, where, and how long it will take. And so we must first be willing, and then return to the Trifecta of Letting Go; trust, faith, courage. Over. And over. And over again. And so we let go, we surrender with presence to all that the process is and will be, and we gradually open to Grace. And when Grace enters, we are healed. May the turning of this page be marked by letting go, so that space is created for Love to rush in. Happy New Year, friends.
Peace,
Jill
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meet jen davis
 Favorite Asana: Sirsasana (headstand) . . . especially on the beach!
Little Known Facts About Me: I love yoga (but not tofu), being a mom and painting. I am a Jersey girl (born in Princeton, N.J.). Someday, I am going to India.
Words That Describe My Class: Creative, energizing, welcoming, fun!
Who Inspires Me: My family, my teachers, other artists and all children
Favorite yoga music: Snatam Kaur
Favorite yoga book: Meditations from the Mat by Rolf Gates and Katrina Kenison
Favorite Quote: Why should we use our creative power . . . because there is nothing that makes people so generous, joyful, lively, bold and compassionate, so indifferent to fighting and the accumulation of objects and money. -- Brenda Ueland
Why I love blue lotus: I love the amazing community of people that teach, peep and attend classes at the blue.
I knew I loved yoga when: It started to feel like a dance rather than exercise.
My Classes:
Vinyasa Open
11:30 am-12:30 pm, Tuesdays
Kids Yoga 10-week series
February 1 - April 5
Yoga, Art and Creative Movement for Kids (ages 4-6) 1:00-2:00 pm, Tuesdays
Kids Yoga (ages 6-10) 4:00-5:00 pm, Tuesdays
Art / Yoga Workshops for Kids and Adults
Ages 6-10, 1:00-4:00 pm, Saturday, January 29, and Friday, April 1
Adults, 6:30-9:30 pm, Friday, February 25
Summer Art / Yoga Camps, Ages 6-10
1:00-4:00 pm, June 13-17
1:00-4:00 pm, August 8-12
Check out the details at the online scheduler.
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i wonder . . . |
your questions about yoga
 How often should I come to class?
What's more important than frequency is consistency. It's much better to come to class once a week, every week than to fit in four classes one week, and none for the next three weeks. Once you establish a yoga habit, you'll begin to see a big difference in how you feel -- as well as physical progress on the mat. Even with that one class per week, you will notice when you miss one (and so will your family and co-workers!) The benefits of yoga grow exponentially as you practice more regularly and more often. But you never want yoga to feel like "one more thing" on the to-do list. Make it a part of the rhythm of your life -- as time you give to yourself.
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new year, new classes! |
prenatal, vinyasa open, friday flow and level 1
 The new year brings new classes to the blue, with even more opportunities to get your yoga on!
Prenatal Yoga, 1:00-2:00 pm, Sundays
Vinyasa ~ Open Level $10, 11:30 am-12:30 pm, Tuesdays
Friday Flow, 5:00-6:00 pm, Fridays
Vinyasa Level 1, 11:00 am-12:00 pm, Saturdays
Be sure to check them all out at the online scheduler!
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yin yoga weekend |
guest teacher heather tiddens january 14-16
 We are once again pleased to welcome Heather Tiddens for a weekend of Yin and Yang yoga, as she weaves the healing powers of these two very different styles of yoga into an integrated, balanced practice. The quiet Yin Yoga practice encourages the body/mind to open as each pose is held passively for several minutes. The Yang practice of deep breathing with intense pose sequences deepens your edges of self-discovery while cultivating strength, flexibility and energy flow. Yoking these mutually supportive yoga styles creates an opportunity for healing the stress and trauma, and their underlying conditioning that block our potential and limit our lives.
Experience the freedom of being fully at home in your body -- energized, open, powerful and graceful.
Unlocking Hips & Shoulders, 6:00-9:00 pm, Friday, January 14
Arm Balances and Inversions, 2:00-5:00 pm, Saturday, January 15
Backbending & Forward Bends, 8:00-11:00 am, Sunday, January 16
These open sessions take place during a blue lotus Yoga Immersion & Teacher Training weekend. Space is very limited. Register online today.
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belize bound |
the ultimate yoga retreat, march 26 - april 2
 From a jungle paradise to a private island, this Belize yoga retreat has it all. Spend four nights in the Maya Mountains of western Belize, then it's off to the beach for three days basking in the sun. Single, double and triple occupancy rooms are available, with one space remaining in the triple occupancy room.
Join Jill and Carrington March 26 - April 2, 2011, for a retreat that will leave you refreshed, rejuvenated and just a little bit pampered.
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building hope |
karma blue crew does it again
 Thanks to all the karma blue crew folks who turned out December 18 to help on the Habitat for Humanity house in Zebulon, N.C. A few of our project peeps are pictured here. Be sure to check out our Facebook page to see more photos from the day's work in our community.
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blueversary coming soon! |
weekend of yoga by-donation February 4-6!
We're celebrating four years of blue community in February! As is our tradition, we have selected a non-profit organization to benefit from our weekend of yoga by-donation classes and other fund raising efforts leading up to the weekend.
This year, our efforts will benefit CORRAL Riding Academy, a wonderful non-profit organization in Wake County that offers at-risk girls a chance to change their lives. Learn more about CORRAL at our recent blog post. And stay tuned to our Facebook posts for updates about the schedule of by-donation classes February 4-6, prize drawings and other ways to get involved in the celebration!
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january happenings |
yummy classes and workshops to start your year right
Hello, 2011! We are declaring 2011 the year of yoga. Well, we think every year should be the year of yoga, but we may be a bit biased. We start 2011 with all of your faves, like Moon Sequence, Juicy Flow, Partner Stretch, Deep Stretch, Vinyasa 2/3, Candlelight Flow, Kriya Practice and more!
Check out some highlights of our January classes below as we start out the new year with a bang. As always, the full schedule with class details can be found online!
Hibernation
12:30-2:30 pm, Saturday, January 8
Yoga Foundations Six-Week Series
6:00-7:30 pm, Sundays, January 9 through February 13
Yoga for Teens
6:30-7:30 pm, Friday, January 21
Kids Yoga & Art Series and Summer Camps
See details under Jen Davis' teacher profile above.
Community Yoga FREE
11:30 am-12:30 pm, Friday, January 7
2:30-3:30 pm, Saturday, January 22
11:00 am-12:00 pm, Sunday, January 30
Please pre-register for these classes online!
Be sure to visit the online scheduler for more information or to register for classes and workshops!
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