ANNOUNCING!
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR 2012
Plus: Answers to the burning question, "Why should I reserve online?" 
Yoga Bits
Morsels of yogic wisdom and information

 Dec. 26 - Jan. 1, 2011 


Kundalini Yoga
THIS WEEK

12/ 29 Thurs 7:30 p.m.
North Hollywood

NO CLASSES
DECEMBER 31

Midnight Candlelight Meditation
NEW YEAR'S EVE
North Hollywood
Please arrive by
11:15 p.m. Dec. 31
Donation Only 
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Dear Students and Readers,

As we say goodbye to 2011, please join me at my studio in North Hollywood for a candlelight meditation on New Year's Eve to honor our challenges and blessings of the past 12 months and to welcome abundance and inspiration into the coming year. I look forward to practicing with you with an exciting new class schedule for 2012!

Thank you for the opportunity to serve you both in class and online. I am honored to share teachings that have been so useful in my own life. 
Sat Nam,
Mary

"The fact is that there is nothing more beautiful, more worthy or  

more conscious than you."  --  Yogi Bhajan 


NEW CLASSES & TIMES
beginning Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2012   

All classes $15 unless otherwise noted. Arrangements can be made for those in financial need.

  

newskedEVERY TUESDAY

Restorative Yoga

10:30 a.m. to noon

(Two spaces max) 

 

Lunchtime Hatha Yoga

12:30 to 1:30 p.m.

(Six spaces max) 

 

Kundalini Yoga

7:30 to 9 p.m.

(Six spaces max)  

 

EVERY SATURDAY

 Kundalini Yoga

10 to 11:30 a.m.

(Six spaces max) 

 

THE FOURTH SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH  

Yoga at the Armory Center for the Arts in Pasadena

10 to 11:30 a.m.  

(No space limit)

 

PRIVATE CLASSES 

By appointment, $75 per class   

 

Click here for class descriptions 

Mat Space Reservation
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answerWhy Reserve Online?
Because the online reservation system...

...is free and easy to use!   
 
...generates an email reminder before every reserved class!

...gives you control over your own class scheduling!
 
...allows you to make and cancel reservations anytime!  
 
...adds your name to a waiting list if class is full and notifies you if someone cancels!  
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armoryYoga at the Armory:
January 29


Armory Center for the Arts in Pasadena

10 to 11:30 a.m. 

 

$15 suggested fee

 

ALL LEVELS WELCOME!

Armory Center for the Arts
Community Room
145 N. Raymond Ave.
Pasadena CA 91103


PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN MAT & BLANKET. NONE ARE PROVIDED.
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nohoparkingWhere to Park for FREE in North Hollywood

Complimentary! Gratis! On the house! 


The NoHo Arts District is growing, which is wonderful news for this "revitalized" neighborhood. It also means that free parking options have diminished dramatically due to increased demand. So here are the new instructions for free parking when you come to yoga at my home studio:

 

Enter underground parking for The Lofts at NoHo Commons from Chandler Boulevard (cross street Fair, between Lankershim and Vineland). The signs will say "Resident Parking Only" but keep going. When you get to the bottom of the ramp, turn right into the Visitor Parking section. Park anywhere and dial 086 on the call box at the parking garage elevators. When I buzz you in, take the elevator to the 2nd Floor. Walk south across the courtyard (past the leasing office and the pool) toward the Weddington side of the building until you get to apartment 245.

 

 

guestALL GUESTS MUST ENTER THE BUILDING FROM THE NORTH SIDE OF THE BUILDING (CHANDLER BOULEVARD).  

THERE IS NO MORE GUEST ENTRY FROM THE SOUTH SIDE (WEDDINGTON STREET).

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classesClasses for the Week of December 26

All classes $15 unless otherwise noted. Arrangements can be made for those in financial need.

 

North Hollywood  

12/29 Thurs 7:30 p.m.

MIDNIGHT CANDLELIGHT MEDITATION
12/31 Sat
11:15 p.m.
Donation Only

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 descriptionCLASS DESCRIPTIONS

    

"Yoga" is a word that derives from the Sanskrit "jugat," which means to join together. The purpose of all yoga is to awaken consciousness. Various styles of yoga emphasize differing methods to achieve that awakening. No style of yoga is "better" or "worse" than another, they simply employ different methods for practice.

 

Kundalini Yoga

Kundalini yoga uses breath, sound and movement to create a awareness of and connection to mind, body and spirit. A typical class lasts 90 minutes. The session includes tuning in, warm up, a set of poses called a "kriya" designed by Yogi Bhajan for a specific effect (such as glandular balance or spinal flexibility), meditation, relaxation and closing.  

 

Hatha Yoga 

Hatha yoga is the most widely practiced form of yoga in the world. Hatha Yoga uses asana (postures) and conscious breathing in combination with mental focus to develop awareness, strength and flexibility, and relaxation. Poses and sequences common to Hatha yoga (such as sun salutations) are often part of the warm up for my Kundalini yoga classes.  

 

Restorative Yoga 

Restorative yoga uses passive, supported poses to trigger the parasympathetic nervous system, which is responsible for balancing the body. A restorative yoga practice can lower heart rate and blood pressure, stimulate the immune and endocrine systems in healthy way and benefit the internal organs. This practice is ideal for anyone suffering with severe physical limitation or chronic illness. 

 

Yoga at the Armory Center for the Arts

Join me on the fourth Sunday of each month in this extraordinary space in Pasadena for a vibrant, fun and relaxing 90-minute Kundalini yoga class. As an added bonus, you will enjoy your practice in the center's Community Room surrounded by original works of art. All levels are welcome so bring your friends, your mats and your blankets! 

 

Private Classes

Private classes at my studio are available by appointment for $75.00 per class. You will benefit from personalized yoga sets and meditation specific to your needs and/or requests, typically lasting 90 minutes. For an additional transportation fee (based on mileage), I am able to provide private instruction in your cat-free home. 

 

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policiesPOLICIES

 

Mat Space Reservations

Space is limited to six mats per class in North Hollywood. For this reason, online reservations are required to attend. Online reservations are requested, but not required, at locations other than my home studio. Private classes are by appointment only. Please email me to ask questions or make an appointment. 

 

Cancellations 

Students who cancel their mat space reservation with less than 24-hour notice will be asked to pay the full class fee. No charge for cancellations with more than 24-hours notice.  

 

Private Classes

Private classes at my studio are available by appointment for $75.00 per class. You will benefit from personalized yoga sets and meditation specific to your needs and/or requests, typically lasting 90 minutes. For an additional transportation fee (based on mileage), I am able to provide private instruction in your cat-free home.

 

 

The techniques and suggestions presented in Yoga Bits are not intended as medical claims or to substitute for proper medical advice. Consult your physician before beginning any new exercise program. If you are elderly or have any chronic or recurring conditions such as high blood pressure, neck or back pain, arthritis, heart disease, and so on, seek your physician's advice before practicing.