Cheryl Thomas, RYT
www.cherylthomas.com
yoga@cherylthomas.com
415-308-3377
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Give the Gift of "Me"
Whether it is Xmas or Chanukah or just a reason to show someone you're thinking of them, give the gift of relaxation. Really? Is it that easy? How do you do that? A fifth of Captain Morgan's would do, but then there's that nasty hangover and the phone calls apologizing for something you don't remember.
Booze is out, Restorative Yoga in in. You know who needs it. The new Mom that barely sleeps and is chronically exhausted. Yep, that's her. She can use your generous gift. The friend who is in chemotherapy and is struggling to regain her strength. She's a perfect candidate. What about your friend that wants to do yoga but is intimidated by all the young, skinny, super-flexible girls in spandex. You can help.
I'll come to their home with all the accoutrements--bolsters, blankets, blocks, and those cool lavendar-scented eye pillows. The recipient of your generosity will get 90 minutes of comfort and relaxation by being supported in various positions with a bunch of props. Some call it just laying around. As the nervous system calms down and the relaxation response takes over the stress, exhaustion and everyday frustrations melt away. It's like going to a spa and getting a 2 hour massage! If you're really crafty, you'll make it a joint gift and you'll join them!
Need more reasons? By giving a service-based gift, you save plastic c*&%p from China making its way to the landfill. And, you're supporting local business. Walmart will make not a penny from the transaction. Yippee!!
I'll send you a nice gift certificate to present to your friend. Email me at yoga@cherylthomas.com with your questions.
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On Hold
My regular article is on hold this week (not that there's anything "regular" about my column). Many reasons, of course. But, none of them are especially earth shattering. We did move, albeit locally, which meant moving all our stuff from one location to another. There was probably some sloth and torpor involved, which was the topic of last weeks article. Sloth & Torpor is one of the Five Hindrances--those mental "brakes" that keep us from moving forward. We'll explore more in the coming weeks.
See you next week!
Want to read some of my past emails? Just click here and you'll be taken to my newsletter archive page. Enjoy and as always, please let me know your thoughts!
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 Week of November 14, 2010
Tuesday
Noon - 1:00 Yoga on Center, HealdsburgSlow Flow - All Levels6:30 - 8:00 Private - Restorative Yoga & Metabolic SyndromeUCSF Research StudyPresidio, San FranciscoWednesday3:45 - 4:45 - Private
Sebastopol
5:30 - 6:55 p.m. Yoga Studio Ganesha, SebastopolVinyasa Flow + Restorative - All LevelsThursday 8:45 - 9:45 a.m. Graton Community Club, GratonGentle Flow - All Levels
Week of November 21, 2010
Monday
11:00 - 12:30
Yoga on Center, Healdsburg Slow Flow - All Levels
Tuesday
9:00- 10:15
Yoga on Center, Healdsburg
Gentle Yoga
Noon - 1:00 Yoga on Center, HealdsburgSlow Flow - All LevelsWednesday5:30 - 6:55 p.m. Yoga Studio Ganesha, SebastopolVinyasa Flow + Restorative - All LevelsThursday 8:45 - 9:45 a.m. Graton Community Club, GratonGentle Flow - All Levels
Friday
9:00 to 10:15
Yoga on Center, Healdsburg Gentle Yoga
11:45 - 12:45
Private - Forestville Saturday
10:30 - 11:30 Stone Creek Zen Center, Graton
Gentle Yoga - All LevelsCLASS WEBSITESYoga on Center: www.yogaoncenter.comYoga Studio Ganesha: www.yogastudioganesha.comWestside Yoga Studio: www.westsideyogastudio.netBody Works Yoga: www.bodyworksyoga.comStone Creek Zen Center: http://www.stonecreekzencenter.org/ |
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Hope to see you soon!
Namaste,
Cheryl
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Bulletin Board
Just in Time for the Holidays. Jane Austin, sister of the our uber-talented Ann Austin of Ganesha Yoga Studio fame, has graced us with a Prenatal DVD just in time for your pregger friend's Holiday stocking. Only $19.99 and I'll mail it to you.
One-Oh-Eights
Parmatma is supporting the community again. Thanks Ms. P. She's leading 108 sun salutations on Thanksgiving morning. Join her and a bunch of dedicated yogis. The proceeds go to Brighthaven Pet Sanctuary. You can find Parmatma at parmatmayoga@gmail.com.
Work Hard and then Rest Hard. My Wednesday night class is the perfect combo of a 60 minutes of flow and 30 minutes of restorative yoga. How sweet it is!
Restorative Yoga Workshop. We had so much fun at the last workshop and felt sooo good afterward, we're going to do it again. Mark your calendars for Sunday, November 28 (you'll need the rest after Thanksgiving) from 3:30 - 5:30 at Body Works, in Petaluma. Sign up here. Plus. . . We're going to do it again at Westside Yoga on December 18. Perfect for pre-holiday relaxation. More to come.
Up-To-Date: I often do last minute substituting around town. Want to see my latest schedule? Go to www.cheryl thomas.com. Click on the classes link and there will be a spiffy on-line calendar. It should always be up-to-date.
Graton Yoga Peeps: We Gratonite Yogies have a place to call our own. It's www.yogaingraton.com. There will be information about current and new yoga classes offere
d in Graton. Don't live in Graton? No problem. We want you to come anyway.
Egg Cartons. Many gracias for the many egg cartons. We are moving and going from 27 chix to 5, so we should have enough cartons for now. |
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