| IFY Honorary Yogis |
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Congratulations to the following Honorary Inner Fire Yogis who achieved a yoga milestone this month:
Susi Hassert reached 1000+ classes and received a purple bracelet!
Esther Bach-y-Rita reached 700+ classes and received a blue bracelet!
Michael Hoefferle reached 500+ classes and received a yellow bracelet!
Elizabeth Doering, Joe Meehean, Rachael Rivard, Melanie Thiel and Carrie Newton reached 400+ classes and received a orange bracelet!
Amy Fields, Sue Vraga, Ellie Haberl, Judy Fitzgerald and Amy Roland reached 300+ classes and received a red bracelet! |
| "Best of Madison" |
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Inner Fire Yoga wins "Silver" in the 2009 "Best of Madison"
category for Yoga Centers. |
| Green Power |
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Inner Fire Yoga is purchasing green power on a monthly basis to offset electricity-generated carbon dioxide emissions as part of MG&E's Green Power Tomorrow program. This effort directly supports Inner Fire Yoga's value of environmental conciousness. |
| New Features at Inner Fire Yoga! |
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Looked up lately?
If so, you'll have noticed the IFY Mission Statement inscribed on our walls. We hope this provides us all a constant reminder of our shared path.
We also hope you're enjoying our collection of potted flowers in front of the studio. There's nothing like a little color to brighten the day!
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| Intro to Yoga Classes |
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Tell all your friends, family, neighbors, colleagues and foes!
Intro to Hot Yoga
Saturday ˇ Aug. 8
12:30-2:00pm
BY DONATION!
100% of donations go to a local charity.
These classes are for students who are brand new to yoga or who have practiced yoga just a few times. The
instructor will start the class with a verbal introduction to yoga. Then class will follow, with time taken as necessary to explain the postures in detail, demonstrate, and answer questions.
Suggested donation for intro to yoga classes is $10-$15. Proceeds go to benefit local charity. No pre-registration is necessary. Students who sign up for the Introductory Offer of 2 weeks of unlimited yoga for $20 at the end of class will receive a $10 discount! Introductory offer is available to new students to IFY and local residents only.
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| Moving Inward |
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"We have only this moment, sparkling like a star in our hand... and melting like a snowflake. Let us use it before it is too late."
~Marie Beyon Ray |
| NEW IFY LOGO CLOTHING! |
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 Wide Selection - Very Comfy
T-shirts $22
Rolltop Pants $60
Rolltop Shorts $36
Cami Tops $45 |
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| Student Spotlight |
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I attended my first IFY class in June of 2008. As I began to attend classes more frequently, I experienced all of the wonderful physical benefits that yoga has to offer. I built strength, felt more energized, and enhanced my flexibility. I noticed a major improvement in my tennis game, and I no longer experienced pain in my hips and shoulders. However, I quickly discovered that yoga is so much more than a physical workout. The true beauty of yoga is that it challenges me to be nonjudgmental towards myself and observe my own reactivity to obstacles that exist both on the mat and outside of the studio.
I truly believe that Inner Fire is a great place for one to grow in his or her yoga practice because of its immensely supportive community. The instructors are knowledgeable, personable, and encouraging. I always feel comfortable asking them questions about the poses after class. These instructors combined with the yogis that practice at IFY create an environment where we all learn from each other and support one another.
I have had such a wonderful experience with yoga that I have decided to participate in a Baron Baptiste Level I teacher training, thanks to Jackie's encouragement. I hope to gain a more in-depth understanding of the asanas so that I may one day share my love of yoga with others by teaching. I look forward to continuing to explore my practice and grow with the IFY community.
-Laura Phelan |
| Meet IFY Instructor... |
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 Amy Roland
Amy Roland discovered Hot Yoga with her husband David in 2008 and immediately fell in love with the mind/body connection. As a walking, biking and spinning enthusiast Amy found the calming, detoxifying effects of Hot Yoga a wonderful compliment to her very active lifestyle. Amy strives to create a safe and supported space where her students can let go and receive the pose, rather than working hard for it. Amy believes a strong, consistent yoga practice can open up our hearts and our minds transforming our way of living, both on and off "the mat" - that is, living life with a spirit of awareness, grace, and contentment. After an intense apprenticeship with Marit Sathrum, owner and Director of Inner Fire Yoga in Madison, Wisconsin and her attendence at Bikram's Advance Seminar June 2009 she is excited to share her enthusiasm and love for the very popular 90 minute series. |
DON'T FORGET TO PRE-REGISTER BY JULY 27 TO SECURE YOUR SPOT!
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| Coming Soon ~ SAVE THESE DATES! |
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TAMAL Dodge
POWER YOGA
Friday, October 9
6:30-9:00pm
Tamal has been practicing yoga his whole life. Born and raised in his family's yoga ashram in Hawaii and California, he has been teaching for the last 10years. Tamal has developed a strong following nation wide. His vigorous vinyasa classes are filled with humor, music, and meditation. His yearly retreats, workshop, and teacher trainings are a way into the life and times of being a modern yogi. Tamal's goal is to help you be in the world but not of the world, to be truly peaceful and happy. We look forward to seeing you...
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WADE MORRISSETTE
WEEKEND VINYASA WORKSHOP with Live Music
Fri - Sun, October 16-18
Sat. evening KIRTAN Call and Response Chanting
Fun fact: Wade is the twin brother of Alanis Morrissette. "Wade who is not only a sought-after yoga instructor, but a talented artist who uses his singing and guitar playing to connect to his spirit and allow his sandhana to progress towards the supreme..." ~ 'LA Yoga'
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Special Power Yoga Workshop
with Jonny Kest
Tentative schedule: Dec. 4-6, 2009
"I have spent years sampling different Yoga styles and attending various workshops, conventions and Teacher Training's, searching for the right one. I don't have to look any further, this (Jonny Kest training) is it. It was here I learned the true essence of Yoga. It is not the perfect pose but to be able to take Yoga off my mat and into my daily life. As I now begin to see myself remaining steady amidst the turbulence of life, equanimity is no longer just a word I didn't understand. It is hear I learned to "Live my Yoga." "When the student is ready, the teacher appears." ~ Kim Hubbarth, Previous workshop attendee
We are pleased to present Jonny Kest in Madison, Wisconsin at Inner Fire Yoga! As one of the most influential yoga teachers in the MidWest, Jonny has been teaching and living the way of yoga for decades. By the way of breath, he brings a beautiful balance of intensity and grace to each therapeutic class where he encourages the student to 'get out of their own way' and allow one's own healing power to inspire each practice.
This 20 hour Weekend Teacher Training is open to all levels, teachers and students.
There is a growing underground movement of living a healthier and happier life filled with gratitude. Learn to practice, live, and teach a unique style of flow yoga where breath and movement become a radical expression of what makes you feel most alive inside and out!
Come and discover a new edge both physically and mentally, as teacher and student, where you use music, song, sequencing, and storytelling to bring
meaning and transformation to your yoga classes and practice.
During this weekend training, you will develop the skills to:
~Teach the "Five Elements" essential to a successful vinyasa yoga class
~Guide breath and movement simply and intelligently
~Teach every yoga posture with greater meaning and purpose
~Give and receive direct feedback, discovering how others perceive you through your teaching
~Guide your students beyond their old limitations to step into the unknown with greater understanding, acceptance, and love.
COST: TBA
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE:
Friday, December 4 ˇ 6:00-9:00pm
Saturday, December 5 ˇ 9:00am-6:00pm
Sunday, December 6 ˇ 9:00am-2:00pm | |
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