This past year we have put forth the slogan "8 Limbs, Many Paths, Find /Follow Yours" to convey the message and mission at 8 Limbs.

What does it mean? 

8 LIMBS    

8 Limbs refers to the 8-limbed path of yoga as outlined in Patanjali's Yoga Sutras.* They are the global and personal guidelines for living (Yama and Nimaya), physical postures (Asana), breath practice (Pranayama), sense withdrawal (Pratyahara), concentration (Dharana), meditation (Dhyana), and contemplation (Samadhi). At 8 Limbs you can find instruction and support for this full spectrum of practice.

MANY PATHS

There are many paths in life, as well in yoga. 8 Limbs was founded on the idea that there is no one way to practice yoga -  no set sequence, no singular teacher, no requisite philosophy. There are many different paths to walk, many ways to practice.

FIND/FOLLOW YOURS

At 8 Limbs our mission is offer a supportive, inclusive, and non-competitive atmosphere in which yoga practitioners can learn and grow. Our teachers hold the space for an exploration of practice for the individual. Though we lead group classes, we offer options, encourage following your inner teacher, and avoid dogma. Let us know how we're doing. And have a wonderful September!

Our September Events roster starts up with three great series to consider:

Back Care with Kate Bradfield will support those dealing with mild and chronic back pain through yoga and awareness. Have a friend who complains of back pain? Tell them about this 6-week series starting September 19 at 8 Limbs Phinney Ridge.

Restorative Yoga is finally getting its due as the antidote for our busy modern lives. Using yoga props to support our bodies in different relaxation positions (and some active ones), Restorative Yoga is a must for people who demand a lot of their bodies and minds. They help with insomnia, fatigue, anxiety, depletion, and depression. Give yourself a treat and sign up for this one-time 6-week series with Dawn Jansen, a teacher with 20 years of yoga experience.

Intro Series are the best way to meet yoga for the first time, but they are also great refresher courses in the basics for those who are coming back to yoga after a summer hiatus, or ready to strengthen their foundation of knowledge. New series are starting at all four studios in September, including Jenny Hayo's return to teaching after maternity leave, now on Thursday nights at Capitol Hill. 

Capitol Hill

Tween Yoga, Saturdays 3:30 - 4:30pm

Phinney Ridge

Kids Yoga, Mondays 4:15 - 5:15pm

Wedgwood

Tween Yoga, Sundays 3:30 - 4:30pm

West Seattle

Tween Yoga, Wednesdays 4:30 - 5:30pm

Kids Yoga, Thursdays 4:30 - 5:30pm

Visit our Kids & Family Yoga page for series dates, some starting in September. Join the Kids & Family Yoga Email List to receive quarterly announcements.

This year's  Fall Sleeping Lady Retreat with Melina & Anne Phyfe, November 2-4 is now on wait list for rooms at Sleeping Lady, though participants can find Leavenworth accommodations and join us as off-site students.  

2013 RETREATS

January 4 - 6: Winter Yoga Retreat at Aldermarch 

Tracy Hodgeman and Terilyn Wyre

Early March (pending): Yoga for 50+ Retreat 

Sally Carley and Chiara Guerrieri

April 5 - 12: Advanced Training Retreat at Breitenbush 

Melina Meza, Chiara Guerrieri & Anne Phyfe Palmer

July 12 - 14: Summer Yoga Retreat at North Cascades Institute 

MJ Daniels and Megan Costello

July 28 - August  2: Advanced Training Retreat II

Melina Meza, Chiara Guerrieri & Jenny Hayo

November (dates TBD): Fall Yoga Retreat at Sleeping Lady 

Melina Meza and Anne Phyfe Palmer

2012/13 VISITING TEACHER SCHEDULE 

Though not all of these are posted on our website, we have scheduled all of our visiting teacher workshops for fall 2012 and early 2013:

2012:   

September 14-16, 2012 - Tias Little

December 14-16, 2012 - Rod Stryker

2013:

January 4-6, 2013 - Scott Blossom

March 28-31, 2013 - Sarah Powers