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Hi Soul Flow Yogis,
I'm sure there is more cold weather on the way but for right now I'm enjoying this amazing weekend of weather!
In the spirit of warmth, growth and outdoor activity, Soul Flow is starting a community garden behind the studio!
At its very basic level, a community is formed around its food system. At our very basic level, human development is based on what we put into our bodies. My thought, which I'm sure most of you share if you practice any type of yoga, is betterment of self, betterment of surroundings. With this wonderful chance, we hope to encourage a practice and lifestyle that facilitates positive change and constant growth that by changing ourselves we can change the world.
Quite serendipitously, this was Yoga Journal's Daily Insight Monday:
Eat local is a food mantra for a good reason-the longer your food is off the vine, tree, or stalk, the fewer nutrients it retains. Green vegetables lose about half their vitamin C within 24 hours of being picked, and they drop almost half of their heart-healthy flavonols.
If you really want to eat local, grow veggies in your own backyard. Homegrown veggies are healthy, and they taste better, too.
If you're ready to venture into gardening, use rich soil for planting and rely on compost or organic fertilizers to address any deficiencies. What's in your soil is essential, because that's what you'll put in your body!
Namaste
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Yoga Lab!
Series Starts Monday
7:15pm
All Levels:
BACKBENDS
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Soul Flow's
Community Garden!
Mark your Calendars!
Saturday, April 16th 11:30am
Jerry Allen will be on site at the studio to help assemble and plant the summer garden. Let us know if you're interested in helping. (The Fall garden will be planted in August) If you have something you want us to plant, email us or bring the seeds/plants. Our mouths are already watering for sun ripened tomatoe sandwiches, spicy peppers and cucs off the vine! Once the harvest starts to come in, Soul Flow students are welcome to the bounty! Just pull a weed as you pick a tomatoe! |
Ask 'Flo' 
What is the point of sandbags? 
The biggest advantage of yoga is that it covers strength, flexibility, balance, and proprioception (the ability to sense how your body is moving and where it is in space) . The better one's proprioception, the easier it is for the body to make minor adjustments in balance to keep upright. And the more flexible the joint is, the better it can make the necessary adjustments while moving on or off the mat. If we use sandbags in postures such as child's pose on the low back, relaxation pose on the hips or shoulders, or even to sit on for lift, it gives the body a counter and allows awareness and added weight to ease the body into certain positions.
The added weight also plays a role in creating a sense of "safe" for the body. The same concept as swaddling a baby. With this, the nervous system is tricked into relaxing and calming.
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Class Schedule
Monday 4:00-5:15pm Gentle
5:45-7:00pm All Levels 7:15-8:30pm Yoga Lab
Tuesday 5:45-7:00pm Beginner 7:15-8:30pm All Levels
Wednesday 5:45-7:00pm Gentle 7:15-8:30pm Hot
Thursday 5:45-7:00pm All Levels 7:15-8:30pm Restorative
Friday 7:00-8:30pm Partner (Once per Month) Saturday 9:30-10:30am Community ($6)
10:45-11:30am Children's
Sunday 6:00-7:00pm Community ($6) |
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Class Update
New on the Schedule this year:
Weekends are full of good karma at Soul Flow!
Our Sunday night Community Class has been so popular, we've added another - Every Saturday Morning at 9:30 join us for another Community Flow Class - drop in fee is just $6!
Saturday Kids Class has moved to 10:45
Join Lola on Mondays at 4:00 for our new Gentle Class!
See you at the studio - Namaste
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Pose of the Month
Ardha Bhekasana
(Half Frog Pose)
1. Lie on your belly. Press your forearms against the floor and lift your head and upper torso.
2. Bend your right knee and bring the heel toward the same-side buttock. Then, supporting yourself on the left forearm, reach back with your right hand and clasp the inside of your foot. As you slowly rotate your elbow toward the ceiling, slide your fingers over the top of the foot and curl them over the toe tips. The base of your palm should be pressing the top of the foot.
3. To start press your foot toward the buttock; after a while, if you have the flexibility, take the foot slightly off to the side and press it toward the floor. Be sure to keep your knee in line with your hip. Don't push your foot too hard if it hurts your knee.
4. Square your shoulders with the front of the mat and don't collapse into your left shoulder. Instead, press down with your elbow to lift your chest.
5. Do Half Bhekasana on each side for the same length of time, 30 seconds to two minutes. Once your thighs and groins open enough, you can try the full pose-both legs at the same time.
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