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namaste,
 February was the month of LOVE and yielded the astrological constellation described in the song "Age of Aquarius," setting the stage for a
global change predicted to occur. It was fitting that Valentine's Day fell in the same month,
as a symbolic day of celebrating love. After the age of Pisces, described as a time "ruled by the sword", a
new era "will bring to the majority of humanity the discovery of true
living and real knowledge of the inner teachings" (Wikipedia).
During his inauguration speech Barack Obama so 'yogically'
pointed out that it is time to make choices that are in alignment with the
greatest good, to cultivate the virtues of honesty, hope, tolerance, and integrity. We modern yogis are blessed with ancient teachings and a living practice of how to
cultivate those virtues. This privilege may be a responsibility as
much as a blessing for many of us. Many spiritual
teachers say that it is becoming imperative that we "wake
up" during these times that are
economically challenging and filled with uncertainty, but that are also overflowing
with promise for a more sustainable society and a more conscious capitalism.
We at Studio Serenity are honored to create
a conscious space for practicing together in love and awareness, the cornerstones on
which our community was founded. During the past 12 months we have experienced an extraordinary
year of growth and evolving services. The upcoming months are filled with
enlightening and fun filled programs with the intent to nourish the awakening of body, mind, and spirit. This is what
we serve at Studio Serenity- the journey in which our soul is both a guide and map. Here are just
some of the highlights: Rejuvenating and challenging daily yoga and meditation classes, Outdoor Full Moon Yoga at the
Jefferson Memorial, Dynamic Mediation, Healing Anxiety and Depression, ecstatic
Kirtan, Yoga
Nidra, Demystify the Bandhas, Handstand and Inversions, Hike the Billy Goat
Trail, Flying Trapeze --there is something for everyone.
I hope that this spring we all stay connected to the inspired and hopeful
state the world has started to embrace in February. May we continue to serve the flowering and
awakening of consciousness. May all beings be happy and free.
With much love and gratitude,
Katja and the Serenity Team
"What is required of us now is a new era of
responsibility - a recognition, on the part of every American, that we have
duties to ourselves, our nation, and the world, duties that we do not
grudgingly accept but rather seize gladly, firm in the knowledge that there is
nothing so satisfying to the spirit, so defining of our character, than giving
our all to a difficult task." ~ Barack Hussein Obama, January 20, 2009
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 Yoga Nidra "yogic sleep", is a wakeful state of deep relaxation and supreme insight. After
relaxing your body and calming your mind, you will plant an intention,
or invocation for your subconscious. This ancient technique for healing
and manifesting one's intentions has a profound effect on the mind and
the emotions.
Yoga
Nidra is also said to be five times more restorative and restful than
regular sleep. You will leave this workshop not only feeling more
refreshed than you ever have, but hopefully with a higher sense of
daily awareness that you can take with you wherever you go. Please
bring a blanket, pillows and an open heart.
Sun: 3/8
1:30-2:45 pm
$30 registration; $20 unlimited yoga members
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full moon yoga at the jefferson memorial
 This
is a unique opportunity open to new and experienced yogis alike as a
chance to come together, to nurture and inspire ourselves through the
timeless experience of yoga. We will be honoring and celebrating the
full moon and spring equinox with 108 salutations, including poetry,
ancient scripture reading, tantra, and mythology.
Come and set
your intentions for a new season of 'light' and join us at the Tidal
Basin for a truly memorable practice. This workshop is to deeply
nurture ourselves -physically, spiritually, emotionally, and
mentally-and to begin to further develop a yoga practice.
Fri: 3/13
8:00-9:15 pm
$10
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 Dynamic Meditation is a structured process that releases stress and tension from
your body and mind while connecting you to your inner wisdom and aliveness.
Includes: mindfulness meditation practice, cleansing kriyas, breath cultivation, somatic movement and deep savasana.
Sun: 3/22
7:30-8:45 pm
regular class rate
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yoga essentials - 4 week series
 Yoga Essentials is a 90 minute yoga workshop about the fundamentals of a strongand safe yoga practice. The course offers an in depth introduction and exploration of the fundamentals of vinyasa (flow) yoga, including alignment in poses, breathing, strength, flexibility, balance and relaxation, philosophy, the bandhas, diet, and more.
Whether you are new to yoga, or would simply like to receive more personal attention with developing your personal yoga practice and understanding, our Yoga For Beginners course will deepen your practice and help create or solidify the foundation for an enjoyable, enriching, enlightened yogic path.
Sat: 2/21, 2/28, 3/4, 3/11
1:00-2:30 pm
$30 registration; $20 unlimited yoga members
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prenatal yoga: preparing for birth with yoga
 We are proud to announce the reopening of our child birth care program. Featuring exciting workshops and programs for expecting mothers and fathers to be, including: prenatal yoga, child birth education, infant massage, hypnobirthing, birth choices open house, and more.
Sun: 3:00-4:15 pm
$60 /4 classes
$20 single
More info: www.childbirthcare.com |
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