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Hi Soul Flow Yogis,
"It is in community with others that the web of loving support is created."
Quite serendipitously over the last month of my life the theme of community is ever present. While studying community development in the Dominican Republic, where people in this third world country, on a superficial level, have nothing, yet in soul filled amazement witnessed how it is the third happiest country in the world. Filling from the inside out.
There were a few moments of independent travel, where my thought was, "God, this is in your hands." However, through those brief instances, my faith in humanity was restored. Paying for the 'bus' with limes when no money was available, smiling faces and laughter in the midst of stormy, choppy water across open sea, animals along side humans at every turn, a closeness with nature present in daily life, food, activities, etc., and just a human spirit that seems natural there. I can't describe the sensation I felt when being engulfed into this community with open arms, warmth and generosity.
With this feeling of wholeness and oneness (Om), all things that yoga represents, I encourage everyone to come out and support the Yoga Community in Spartanburg on Tuesday, June 21st! Bring awareness to all the good that can come from yoga and people working together with open hearts and open minds.
Namaste,
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Prenatal Yoga
Sundays, Starting June 19!
4:30-5:45
Certified Yoga & Prenatal Teacher:
Wendy Grogan
All levels welcome
Call or Email with questions:
864-609-7689 yogi@soulflowyogi.com
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Soul Flow's
Community Garden!
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Come by and see the garden! Volunteer: Stop by and water the garden. Just move the ring to the day you watered so we won't duplicate. It's a bit Zen. Turn the rain barrel on and give it time. Come with patience. |
Ask 'Flo' 
Can You Describe the Chakras?
First Chakra
(See May Newsletter for Overall Definition)
Sanskrit:
Muladhara
Meaning:
Root; Root Support
Location:
Base of Spine; Coccygeal Plexus
Seed Sound:
Lam
Element:
Earth
Key Words:
Grounding, Survival, Safety, Immune Function, Belief Systems, Family of Origin, Shelter
Color:
Red
Glands:
Adrenals
Other Body Parts:
Legs, Feet, Bones, Large Intestine, Rectum, Teeth
Mental/Emotional Conflicts:
Fear, Anxiety, Restlessness, Spacey, Hoarding, Greed, Boredom
Physical Complaints:
Heaviness, Sluggishness, Obesity, Underweight, Hemorrhoids, Constipation, Sciatica, Degenerative Arthritis, Knee Problems
Development:
Womb to 12 Months
Balanced Characteristics:
Stability, Grounding, Trust, Physical Health, Prosperity
Poses:
Bridge Pose; Locust Pose; Head to Knee Pose; Hug Knees; Deep Relaxation
Healing Practices:
All Physical Activity; Massage; Gardening; Any Activity in Nature; Sitting on the Ground; Eating; Sleeping
Suggested Reflections:
What belief patterns did you inherit from your family?
How do they help you/hold you back?
Reflect on the blessings that came from your family of origin.
If you are now raising a family of your own, what values/beliefs are you passing down?
What are you afraid of? What can you do to move toward safety/security/peacefulness? 
For the next few months, we'll discuss each chakra in detail.
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Class Schedule
Monday 4:00-5:15pm Gentle
5:45-7:00pm All Levels 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 4:30-5:45pm Prenatal (June 19) 6:00-7:00pm Community ($6) |
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Join Lauren this Saturday,
June 4th, for FREE yoga!
8:00-8:45am
Hub City Farmers' Market
298 Magnolia Street
*Classes at Soul Flow as Scheduled*
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Partner Yoga
Friday, June 17th
7:00 - 9:00 pm
$20 per couple
Pizza & Wine to follow |
Tuesday, June 21st
Come out to Barnet Park
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Celebrate Summer Solstice
(The Longest Day of the Year)
Free Yoga Classes:
5:30 - 6:15 YOGAlicious
6:15 - 7:00 Soul Flow Yoga
7:00 - 7:45 Zen Garden Yoga
Water, Whole Living Booths, Music, & Much More
*Soul Flow Will Be Closed*
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Jill and I will be heading to Vermont in a few weeks to go to this amazing festival. If anyone wants to join...
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Kids Yoga!
If you're looking for things to do this summer...
Don't forget Saturdays from 10:45 - 11:00.
Bring your little ones for patience, calm, creativity and fun. |
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Pose of the Month
Utkatasana
(Chair Pose)
Stand in Tadasana. Inhale and raise your arms perpendicular to the floor. Either keep the arms parallel, palms facing inward, or join the palms.
2. Exhale and bend your knees, trying to take the thighs as nearly parallel to the floor as possible. The knees will project out over the feet, and the torso will lean slightly forward over the thighs until the front torso forms approximately a right angle with the tops of the thighs. Keep the inner thighs parallel to each other and press the heads of the thigh bones down toward the heels.
3. Firm your shoulder blades against the back. Take your tailbone down toward the floor and in toward your pubis to keep the lower back long.
4. Stay for 30 seconds to a minute. To come out of this pose straighten your knees with an inhalation, lifting strongly through the arms. Exhale and release your arms to your sides into Tadasana.
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