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Greetings!
We are coming up on our first anniversary later this month and we have plans for a fun celebration at the studio to be announced shortly. In the meantime, our new Fall schedule begins today. Highlights and changes are below as is all the information about workshops and events coming up over the next six weeks.
The soon-to-be Fall season is a great time to commit to your individual "practice" again. My "practice" over the last two months has been teaching yoga to 13-18 yr old young men (who have run afoul of the law) at a great center that is helping them get their lives back in order.
We mostly practiced "respect" to ourselves and each other with concepts of self esteem through poses like "mountain pose"-- A mountain is strong, proud and peaceful. Not the shyest of groups, one smart young man pointed out that Mt. St. Helens is not exactly peaceful. True, it's a volcano so it's not exactly a mountain either in the same way a tomato is not really a vegetable, it's a fruit. I said. How's that for inspiration kids? Do as I do, not what I say please.
All kidding aside, the script on your normal yoga class was flipped in almost every way and you really had to be clear with what you said and why you were asking them to do something. The first step on the yoga path for them was getting their chins' up and their chests' proud again. To take deep breaths and be still before making decisions. To enjoy brief moments in life where challenges were met and overcome. Ultimately, some of the same lessons we all are practicing as well. That's what fascinating about lessons in life--we were never really sure who the teacher and who the student really were.
We hope that your transition back to school and back to pre-Fall is going smoothly. Thank you for your valued patronage support and friendship. We look forward to celebrating our anniversary with you shortly.
With gratitude-
Bill & everyone at Sellwood Yoga
PS-More information is coming soon about Yoga for Guys*, our Fall Ayurveda
program, Thai Yoga Massage workshop, Yoga for Healthy Backs and more.
*Until the Yoga for Guys Series starts again, the upcoming Intro to Vinyasa & Intro to Yoga series are excellent options as it's the same day and time and covers the same material.
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Intro to Vinyasa Flow
with Bill Wyland
Thursday - September 16th-30th (7:30-8:45pm)
Cost: $35
This workshop is geared for students who are new to yoga or currently
take classes and would like to focus on alignment and breathing to
deepen the roots of their practice. Special attention will be given to the the structure of the poses as well as the transitions of sequencing i.e Sun Salutations
Learn more about the series.
Register for Intro to Vinyasa Flow
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Relax Deeply, Sleep Easily with Yoga Nidra
with Laura Walton
The Indian Deity Vishnu is regarded as the "Preserver" of the Universe. Here, he prepares for Yoga Nidra. During the practice of yoga nidra, one appears to be sleeping, but the
consciousness is functioning at the deeper level of awareness. It is
sleep with a trace of deep awareness.
Friday, September 24th (7:00-8:30pm)
$20 or $25 at the doorYoga Nidra is a guided relaxation
technique that literally translates as yogic sleep. Yoga
Nidra encourages us to let go of our thoughts in order to move into a
relaxed state to restore the body and the mind. Learn More about Yoga NidraRegister for Yoga Nidra
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Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction
(MBSR)
with Denise Gour (LCSW)
October 3rd-November 21st (Sundays) (6:00-8:30pm)
Cost per session: $250
*For $50 you can add on a unlimited regular yoga pass valid during the Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction series*
 Course Price includes · 2 Guided Practice CD's · Home Practice Guide · One Full Day Retreat (TBD 12:00-6:00pm) This workshop is appropriate for all yoga levels and anyone new to yoga or meditation. About MBSR: This is the official Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction model,
developed by author/researcher Jon Kabat-Zinn. Over 30 years of
research demonstrate its proven effectiveness for reducing the physical
and emotional symptoms of stress. Learn more about the courseRegister for the MBSR course |
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Intro To Yoga Series
with Nicole Cranston
Thursdays, October 7th-30th (7:30-8:45pm)
Cost:$50Whether you are brand new to yoga or have been practicing for a while,
this class will improve your practice by teaching you about the
foundations of yoga poses, ideal alignment and modifications you can
make to poses in any class. Learn more about Intro to Yoga SeriesRegister for Intro to Yoga Series
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Mom & Daughter Yoga
(Ages 10-14 yrs.)
with Rosey Wyland
October 10th, 17th & 24th (12:15-1:00pm)
$50 for 3-week series
This series is specifically designed for girls ages 10-14 and their
moms to help build strength and flexibility while increasing body
awareness and self-confidence. Learn More about Mom & Daughter YogaRegister for Mom & Daughter Yoga |
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Yoga For All!
Family Yoga with Rosey
Sunday, September 26th
12:15-1:00pm
Cost: $10 for family of 2/$5 each additional person
PRE-Registration only. Space is limited
The whole family is invited to play, laugh, and explore yoga. Come and share an afternoon of joyful Family Yoga
Find Out More
Sign up for Family Yoga Workshop
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Welcome Melanie Everett
Now Teaching:
Wednesday "Vinyasa Flow" 5:30-6:45pm
Melanie is a very experienced Portland Yoga teacher who recently moved to the neighborhood. She is attending the National College of Natural Medicine in pursuit of her Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine.
Read more about Melanie
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Community "Breathe"
Sunday, September 26th
1:30-3:30pm
Save $5 by
registering in advance
Join Margaret Townsend to:
"let your breath guide you
into the space of balance
and presence."
Read more
Register here
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Community
Acupuncture
with Stacey Degen
Friday, October 15th
(7:00-9:00pm)
Cost: $15-$35 Sliding ScaleSpace is limited. Please email or call
503-575-9982 to schedule your 1 hour appointment. Please join Licensed Acupuncturist, Stacey Degen for a night of active healing and pain
relief through community style acupuncture. There will be two more sessions in November. Find out moreSchedule an Appointment |
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~Rent the Studio~
If you have a special event, party,
meeting or something similar
and you would like to inquire about
renting out the studio, please send us
an email
We have had cocktail parties,
birthday celebrations, group private
classes, meetings, massage,
and acupuncture.
Typically, we only rent the space when
we do not have a regularly scheduled
class and/or workshop.
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