Cheryl Thomas, RYT
www.cherylthomas.com
yoga@cherylthomas.com
415-308-3377
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 Heh, Look! I'm
Tweeting
"Just got up"
"Having some oatmeal for breakfast"
"Wow, it's really raining outside."
"At Trader Joes. I
sure do love that Greek yogurt"
I'm told that this is a common scenario for those on
Facebook or Twitter. Too, too much
information. Well, I'm not on either
(yet). I do not need another excuse to
be on my computer which, for me, can be quite addicting. But sometimes, F & T are good ways to let
people know of cool stuff that's going on and recommendations of things they
might enjoy. So, I'm going to tell you right now, right here, some of things I like in more than 140 characters. It won't be quite as interactive as F&T,
but maybe you can email me with stuff you like and stuff you're doing. Here goes. . . . .
1. Half Full
- Science for Raising Happy Kids (http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/half_full/). Whether you're a kid, have kids, want kids,
teach kids, can spell kids, this site is wonderful. There are science based articles, video,
blogs, and helpful stories. I get the monthly
newsletter in my inbox. Christine
Carter's new book, Raising Happiness,
would be a great gift idea. While you're
there, check out the Greater Good site.
2. Slate Political Podcast (iTunes). Ah, where do you get your news? It's tricky these days. You really have to read tons of sources to
get a wide perspective of views. If
you're pretty liberal, Huffington Post may do it for you. For me, I like listening to the Slate
Political podcast. The hosts banter and
discuss weekly events. Yes, it's left
leaning, but it is not a rant and the topics are covered fairly evenly.
3. Mark Morford's Column ( www.sfgate.com
or www.markmorford.com). Mark's twice weekly column (subscribe at
sfgate.com) makes me angry or hopeful, but usually nothing in between. It's either uplifting or depressing and never
irrelevant. Here are just a few of his
most recent columns: Dear Texas: Please shut up, Sincerely, History; Hey,
sickos! Real men marry women; Oh we are cynical, oh we are hopeful. Enjoy, if you dare. If you're shy about sex, drugs and rock and
roll, uh, you should pass.
4. The Interdependent Project ( www.theidproject.org). A couple of years ago, I had the opportunity
to attend this group in the East Village, NYC, for meditation and dharma
talks. Founder, Ethan Nichtern, does a
great job at making Buddhism accessible in a younger more hip population. You're not going to hear the word "shitshow"
at Spirit Rock, but you'll hear it from Ethan. The group is involved not only in
contemplative practices, but promotes the arts and activism. I subscribe to Ethan's weekly podcast and he
also offers some great home-listens. It's almost as
good as attending. Want to learn about
Buddhism, meditation, how to pay attention, here's a great place to start.
5. Yoga with Ann Austin (Yoga Studio Ganesha,
Sebastopol). We've got lots of yoga
teachers in the Bay Area and an especially large amount in Sebastopol. If you're not an energy worker, herbalist,
acupuncturist, massage therapist, or spiritual counselor, you're teaching yoga. I've taken lots of yoga classes from lots of instructors and Ann gets the highest grades for authenticity, knowledge, and teaching style. The
classes are a masterful combination of challenging asana, spot-on instruction, integration
of the yoga sutras, and a dab of chanting thrown in. When she says something, it's not just what
she read in the latest Yoga Journal--it's something she practices and knows from
experience, which is how it should be. I
appreciate that.
6. Yoga Journal Online ( www.yogajournal.com). Resource for everything yoga. You'll find info on yoga poses, health, and
meditation. This site is chalk full of everything. The top yoga and meditation
instructors write for YJ. Have a
question, you'll find it here. And, of
course, you can buy stuff too.
7. Urban Dictionary (www.urbandictionary.com). OK, it's just fun.
8. The Public Library - With the belt-tightening over
the last couple of years, I began to rethink the public library. Wow, what a revelation. Any book I want I reserve online, they email
me when they're ready to pick up and email me again when they're due. Renew on line if you're not finished. How easy is that!! Right now I've got How to Teach Physics to
Your Dog (intro chapter is a must), Bonk (check out Mary Roach's other book, Stiff),
and Yoga for Pain Relief by Kelly McGonigal.
Do I intend to read all the books I check out, yes. Do I?
Not even close.
So, there. Now you
know what I do. What do you do?
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Q&O
A: I always fall asleep in the final resting pose at the end of class. Is that OK?
O: The old adage (I heard this somewhere) is that if your mind is too active during savasana, you haven't worked hard enough and if you fall asleep, you worked too hard. Falling asleep is inevitable for some people--it's warm and dark with soothing music. So, yes, in my opinion, it's fine to fall asleep. But, note if it's because you're overdoing it in class or maybe just not getting enough sleep.
Got a question? Email me at yoga@cherylthomas.com.
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Week of April 4, 2010
Tuesday
9:00 - 10:30 *** Donation
Yoga on Center, Healdsburg
Vinyasa All Levels
11:30 - 1:00 p.m.
Westside Yoga Studio, Sebastopol
Gentle Yoga
Wednesday
5:30 - 6:45 p.m.
Yoga Studio Ganesha, Sebastopol
Vinyasa Flow + Restorative - All Levels
Thursday
8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
Graton Community Center
Gentle Yoga
Week of April 11, 2010
Monday
5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Yoga Studio Ganesha, Sebastopol
All Levels
Tuesday
9:15 - 10:45
Yoga Studio Ganesha, Sebastopol
All Levels
6:30 - 9:30 p.m. (Private)
UCSF Restorative/Stretching for Metabolic Syndrome
San Francisco
Wednesday
9:15 - 10:45
Yoga Studio Ganesha, Sebastopol
Intermediate
5:30 - 6:55 p.m.
Yoga Studio Ganesha, Sebastopol
Vinyasa Flow + Restorative - All Levels
Thursday
8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
Graton Community Center
Gentle Yoga - All Levels
6:30 - 9:30 p.m. (Private)
UCSF Restorative/Stretching for Metabolic Syndrome
San Francisco
Friday
9:15 - 10:45 a.m.
Yoga Studio Ganesha, Sebastopol
Intermediate
STUDIO WEBSITES
Yoga on Center: www.yogaoncenter.com
Yoga Studio Ganesha: www.yogastudioganesha.com
Westside Yoga Studio: http://www.westsideyogastudio.net
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Hope to see you soon!
Namaste,
Cheryl
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Bulletin Board
Yoga On Center
Yay! I will be offering a "By Donation" class at Yoga on Center during April (except 4/13). Yoga can be pricey. I know, I'm a student too. So, here's an chance to pay just what works for your budget. Bring a friend, too. I will offering other classes as YonC, so check their website or mine. They've got some awesome deals for new students to their studio. Check out www.yogaoncenter.
com. Wait!! There's a Coupon for $5 for first time students during April on my website. Click here to go to it. Thanks Yoga on Center!!! Happy Springtime yoga.
Supporting Each Other
***Many thanks to Michelle and Jennifer for coming to Yoga on Center on Tuesday to support me. I really appreciate it!!
***Spoke with Kathy, Greg Jacob's wife, who says his new hip is doing just fine and almost ready to do the hula. We are looking forward to seeing him back in yoga soon.
***Know of a rental for Bernadette? She's looking for 1100-1500 sq ft home ideally in Graton/Sebastopol. Something sweet and sunny in the Green Valley area would be a plus! Email her at bernadette@
communitymatters.org.
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