I think it's safe to say that the lazy, hazy and holiday-feel days of Summer are officially complete for this year, as we usher in the cooler, more contemplative days of Fall. I know for me the Fall brings an urge to get back to my routines, stick closer to home, pull sweaters out from the back of the closet, snuggle with my cats on the couch, eat healthier, and get back to a regular yoga practice. If you're in the same boat, I hope to see you on your yoga mat at Yoga by Sarah! There's a lot to talk about this month, so I apologize for the long e-mail in advance - but I promise, it's worth reading! 

 

New Fall Schedule  

 

We've just started our expanded Fall Drop In Schedule this week! It's now in full swing, so make sure you familiarize yourself with all the new, old and extra classes. You can pick up the schedule at the front desk, or view it online here. The online schedule is ALWAYS up to date and accurate with the classes, instructor fill-ins, class cancellations, holiday schedule, etc.  

 

We've Expanded Our Team 

 

As of October 1, we've merged Bohdi Yoga into Yoga by Sarah. We welcome Dawn Maxner, owner of Bohdi Yoga to the YBS team. You'll see Dawn teaching on the schedule several times a week, as well as joining our Teacher Training Team. She teaches a mean Vinyasa Flow class! She's not teaching hot yoga, so for those who are looking for a challenging class, or have been wanting to step it up, but not in the heated room, this is perfect you. And for those of you who are hot heads (and I mean that in the nicest of ways), I think you'll enjoy the challenge of Dawn's class - don't worry you'll sweat enough! Like myself, she has done a lot of studying under Shiva Rea. You can find her bio on our website here. As an added bonus, Amanda Tripp also taught at Bodhi, so that means she's now teaching here even more! Amanda has always been a morning class favourite, and now we'll see her in the evening too. Scope the schedule to come to her classes!

 

Child Minding Every Day  

 

We started child minding services a few months back, and we've had such a great response with it that we've added on more times! We are offering child minding services Monday through Friday for our 9:45am classes. It's listed on our Drop In Schedule so you can't forget! Fees are $3 for the first child, and $2 for each additional child. We hope to keep expanding the child minding services, so if you have a time that you'd like to see, let us know! 

 

Membership, Packages & Fee Restructure

 

As of October 1, we've done an overhaul of our memberships and packages. We've added new ones, taken out less popular ones, and restructured it in a way that will be easier and serve you better!

 

Here are the highlights:

•  You can view all the details of the membership and package restructuring here! It's all laid out and broken down online! We now offer "Membership Perks"! If you're a monthly autopay client (monies taken automatically monthly from your bank account or credit card), or on a pre-paid 1 year or 3 month membership, you're now considered a "member", and are eligible for some membership perks. The perks include 10% off regular priced merchandise, 10% off most workshops, free mat and towel rentals (when you forget yours), and 2 free guest passes per quarter! How's that for incentive to upgrade from your 10 or 20 class pass?!

• Aerial Yoga classes are now on the Drop In Schedule for an additional fee of 5 classes for $90. No more having to pre-register for an 8 week session of it! You can come whenever you want now. As there are only 12 spots available in each class, we highly recommend you reserve your spot online for the class - you can reserve your spot up to 72 hours in advance either online (by logging into your profile), or by reserving it with the front desk if that's easier for you. If you haven't created your log-in yet, go to our homepage and do so! You can search for yourself, create a password and you're done! IMPORTANT -  Remember that in order to participate in our aerial yoga class, you MUST do the 2 hour Intro to Aerial Workshop. Sorry, it's an insurance requirement that I'd get rid of if I could! In fact, the computer won't let you register into it if you haven't done it! But, the intro workshop will really lay down the foundations and have you feel confident into coming into the aerial classes! Besides, Angela Theuerle, our aerial instructor is a kick ass instructor and you'll love being around her! Get registered for an Intro to Aerial Workshop here.

• We are now offering a Family Yoga class on Sundays at 1pm with Maggie Denison. This is a drop in class, with an extra fee of $20 for the whole family. Yes, the whole family for only $20! Be sure to come early to get your spot. Maggie is a yoga instructor (graduate of the YBS program) and she has a 30 year history of working with children. I've never met anyone more passionate about educating children! Check out her bio here. 

• We now offer twice monthly 2 hour Master Classes on Sundays at 11:30am that Dawn and Amanda teach. Each Master Class is an opportunity to explore a theme or a posture in great detail that will help you to deepen your understanding of your practice and help you attain a new level of mastery. Each Master Class is $20 and be sure to get yourself registered in advance to reserve your spot in the class! Check out the upcoming dates here.  

• 20 class passes now have no expiration date (it used to be a year) 

• Off peak classes are now offered in a package of 5 for $50 (instead of sold singularly). For those on a stricter budget, attend any of the *asterisked classes at the discounted rate of $10 per class. You have 6 months to use the 5 classes!