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Greetings!
In reading back on past Verge Yoga newsletters, I came across this bit from our edition from July 2008. The message still rings true to me! Read on...
Ah summer, you love it and you hate it. Routines get blown to pieces, wet towels are everywhere and our personal time gets snatched away by yet another barbecue. It's interesting to listen to those in our community at Verge Yoga. We all say the same things, "Can't get to the 9:30 am during the summer, no more weekend classes for me... yada, yada, yada." I am convinced that consistency is the key to maintaining balance in our lives. My advice to everyone, including myself, is to try to get on your mat whenever and wherever you can. Your discipline can grow stronger over the summer if you commit yourself to being flexible about where and when you practice. Verge Yoga offers plenty of summer classes. Come when you can. Mix up Stationary, Verge Athlete and Flow classes and mix up your teachers. If you are on vacation, bring your yoga mat with you. Find a local class, podcast or on-line class. You can also jump on your mat for 15 minutes of poses and feel great afterwards. Instead of allowing this summer to rock you off balance, stay focused on how you can maintain a daily practice of yoga and meditation. With a bit of consistency, you may just find some joy in shuffling your kids around town and some peace in seeing those wet towels on the floor! I wish you all a wonderful summer.
Cara Bradley, cscs, e-ryt
Director |
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Student Spotlight: Nancy Galloway | |
Nancy Galloway |
"I don't 'do' yoga." How many times have I said that! So how is it that I am now at Verge Yoga 3 times a week?
Hot rooms, weak wrists and a stiff body along with a general disinterest in my spinning, stepping, and weight lifting routine seemed to say give it up. I did, until the 42 mile Five Borough Bike ride was on my calendar and I needed to prepare. That's when I saw the Brand New Beginner card at the coffee shop and friends, Verge regulars, gave the final push with their encouragement.
Not only was it a wonderful physical workout, the focus and concentration component allowed my mind to feel released as well. It wasn't until the winter when we began our bike training that I appreciated how strong yoga made me.
This May, as we were climbing up the Verrazano-Narrows bridge, the fourth bridge of the ride, I heard a voice inside saying, "Breath into the discomfort," and over I went. Yoga at Verge prepared me in a way that no other workout could. I was ready and confident both physically and mentally.
Each practice ends with rebirth which is exactly how I feel. As I exit my practice I feel renewed and more available to the people I love. Thank you to my buddies who asked me to reconsider yoga.
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| Staff Spotlight: Jane Rosato |
Jane Rosato | I teach yoga. It is more than "nice", "cool", or "that's great"; it is a blessing.
Yoga came into my life at a chaotic, busy and stressful time of decision making and obstacles to overcome. I kept coming back to the mat for the immediate physical benefits but soon learned I was getting a new look at life, balancing the chaos. I didn't just "handle" what life threw at me, I embraced life. This discipline became such a powerful path for me I decided I needed to teach.
My teaching and yoga practice are synergistic, they fuel and encourage each other. There are four elements I gain from teaching and from practice: insight, compassion, understanding and patience. I use what I learn on my mat to teach and to keep me fully present for my students. When we are fully present to our lives we are able to meet our full potential mentally, physically, and emotionally.
Thank you to all who have blessed me with your presence on the
mat next to me or in my class. I am a yoga teacher, I am blessed. Peace. |
| Introducing the Flow Pose of the Month! | |
Downward Facing Dolphin |
We are excited to introduce our new Flow Pose of the Month program. For the month of July, you will experience Downward Facing Dolphin and/or a variation of in all of our Flow classes at Verge Yoga. With this monthly focus on a pose, you will gain a deeper understanding of the pose, it's benefits, modifications and variations.
More info on the pose available at Verge Yoga and on our website.
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| Community Acupuncture |
Together we will explore wholistic practices that will help you develop your greatest capacities. We will introduce you to progressive teachers and opportunities to grow, transform and awaken.
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 Verge Integral Practices presents Community Acupuncture with Dr. Michael Hillenbarnd.
Creating a space for acupuncture to become more affordable and accessible by promotion the practice of offering acupuncture in community settings for a sliding scale.
Effective Treatments for: pain, arthritis, disc herniations, migraines, headaches,tmj, knee, elbow and wrist pain, stress, anxiety, insomnia, fibromyalgia.
Sessions held at Verge Yoga. Call 610.283.2935 for a consultation. |
| Verge Yoga Teacher Training Informational Session |
July 10
Saturday
10:15 - 10:45 am
Learn to live your life more fully. Our training transforms. You do not have to want to be a yoga teacher to participate, just a willingness to observe yourself, to be challenged and a passion to grow. Learn about our curriculum, our schedule, the requirements and what to expect in Verge Yoga's 6th Yoga Teacher Training Program. Please go to our website for more info. |
| Flow Plus | |
July 18
Sunday
4:00 - 5:15 pm
This 75 minute flow class will focus on pose variations for those students with an intermediate / advanced flow practice. The principle of stability and foundation first will be used to guide the class to safely explore deep hip and hamstring poses, arm balances, inversions, core strengthening, pranayama breathing and more. Flow experience is necessary.
Regular class rates apply. No pre-registration necessary.
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| Learn to Meditate | |
 July 25Sunday
12:00 - 2:00 pm
Meditation is the yoga of the mind. It completes and fulfills our practice of physical yoga. By focusing the mind in a relaxed way, meditation reveals the natural stillness, silence, and clarity of mind that is our innermost self. This workshop will include sitting meditation and breathing exercises. No prior experience is necessary. |
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Best of the Main Line 2010! | | Thank you for voting Verge Yoga the Best of the Main line for the 6th year in a row!
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| Calendar of Events |
July 4 Holiday Schedule7:15 am 60 SS8:30 am 75 F10:30 am 75 SSJuly 5
Holiday Schedule
8:15 am 60 F
8:15 am 60 SS 9:30 am 75 F
10:00 am 75 SS July 6
New 4-week series
Tues/Thurs
7:30 pm
July 10
Yoga Teacher Training
Information Session
July 25
Learn to Meditate
Sunday 12:00 - 2:00 pm
July 28
Yin Yoga
Wednesday
7:30 pm |
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Meet our Director of Student Outreach | | In January, 2010,our wonderful Phil Donnelly took on the role of Director of Student Outreach. To date, she has been supporting our Brand New Beginner students as they start their yoga journey. Phil will be expanding her role this Summer and Fall as she moves her attention to our Flow and Stationary students.
Phil is available to all students for questions and comments about the Verge Yoga process, physical issues and advice. Remember that no question is silly. She'd love to hear from you.
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| Verge Athlete Classes this summer! | |
Find Your Focus!. |
10:30 - 11:30 am
7:30 - 8:45 pm
Regular Rates Apply
Calling all Weekend Warriors! These 75-minute barefoot workouts fuse progressive dynamic functional training with the Verge Yoga Training Methodology. You will strengthen, lengthen, stabilize, realign and de-stress. Leave mentally sharper and more focused. No experience necessary.
www.vergeathlete.com |
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