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We all must travel the distance of a lifetime in this body.  If we do not care for it, how can we reach our goals? - Swami Kripalu

 
THE DO'S AND DON'T OF YOGA
compliments of Yoga Journal
by Tim Noworyta

Use these tips to get the most out of the yoga classes you attend:

 

DO arrive early. Getting to class about 10 minutes early can help you settle in and align your attitude with the purpose of the class. While you're waiting you can practice a pose, do a few stretches, or just sit or lie quietly, breathe, and get centered.

 

DON'T eat for two or three hours before class. If you practice yoga on a full stomach, you might experience cramps, nausea, or vomiting, especially in twists, deep forward bends, and inversions. Digesting food also takes energy that can make you lethargic.

 

DO let your teacher know about injuries or conditions that might affect your practice. If you are injured or tired, skip poses you can't or shouldn't do, or try a modified version.

 

DO create an intention. To help you focus, you might find it helpful to dedicate your practice to a certain intention. This might be to become more aware and understanding, more loving and compassionate, or healthier, stronger, and more skillful. Or it might be for the benefit of a friend, a cause-or even yourself.

 

DON'T bring pagers or cell phones to class. Leave socializing and business outside the studio, so the peace of the practice is not disturbed.

 

DO be quiet. It's great to share a class with people you know, but it can be distracting to yourself and others to have an extended or loud conversation.

 

DO bring a towel or your own mat if you sweat a lot, and arrive clean and free of scents that might distract or offend others.

 

DON'T push it. Instead of trying to go as deeply or completely into a pose as others might be able to do, do what you can without straining or injuring yourself. You'll go farther faster if you take a loving attitude toward yourself and work from where you are, not from where you think you should be.

 

DO pick up and neatly put away any props you use.

 

DO take time afterwards to think about what you did in class, so you can retain what you learned. Review the poses you practiced, and note any instructions that particularly made sense. Even if you remember just one thing from each class, you'll soon have a lot of information that can deepen your own personal practice.

IT'S ON!!! 

Self Awakening Yoga Studio will be featured on Monday, November 14 at groupon.com. Make sure you register so the "deal of the day" makes it to your in box.

You MUST purchase the deal through groupon and bring your printed groupon with you. 

 

This deal is open to everyBODY.  Our current community and brand new friends.

Once you have purchased your groupon go to our retail website to create your online profile and then select your groupon deal from the drop down menu.

 

Please visit our website to check the schedule.

 

We are looking forward to being a part of your journey!

 

The Self Awakening Yoga Studio Staff

UPCOMING SPECIAL CLASSES

Jenn's All Level Heated Vinyasa Flow Class will run from 9:30 - 10:45 am starting Sunday, November14th.

Exploring Inversions  with Jenn Brown

 

Regular Sunday Class Extended to 90 Minutes

 

November 20, 2011

 

9:30 - 10:45 am

 

Class pass and $16.00 drop in fee apply

Yoga Basics with Jenn Brown

 

Sunday, November 20, 2011

 

1:00 -2:15 pm

 

$20.00

 

In this class you will be given the tools needed to use as a stepping stone to participate in other classes offered at the studio.      

Exploring Backbends with Jenn Brown

 

Regular Sunday Class Extended to 90 Minutes

 

Sunday, December 18, 2011

 

9:30 - 10:45 am

 

Class pass and $16.00 drop in fee apply

Watch for FREE ChiRunning discussion date in January 2012 with Vince Vaccaro, Certified Instructor

  

Watch for 40 Days to Personal Revolution with Lois Parker Carmona coming in January!

Rent the studio for Holiday Parties, Bridal Shower, Baby Shower, Birthday Parties, Corporate "get away day",  Music lessons, Personal Training, Fundraising Events, Brownie/Girl Scout Meetings, Movie Night....and more! 

 

Call 603-548-0105 for more information. 

CONTROL THE BREATH 

When the breath wanders the mind also is unsteady.  

 

But when the breath is calmed the mind too will be still, and the yogi achieves long life.  

 

Therefore, one should learn to control the breath.

 

-------Hatha Yoga Pradipika

Self Awakening Yoga Studio

 

Barbara Sterling, Owner
352 South Broadway (Route 28)
Salem, NH 03079
603-548-0105

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