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Savasana Station - September
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 Return to routine in September. Nothing wrong with routine - there's plenty of spontaneity that arises in every moment if you're in it. Routine with gentle discipline helps us accomplish goals and we can find ourselves in a life that we want. This isn't to say that it's all mapped out and there are no surprises. Of course there are surprises, life is always full of them. How you are mentally prepared to receive them is up to you. Building in a practice verses fitting something in can be a part of your September routine/practice.
East Meets West
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Bruce Lee
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that change is more likely to happen if you build in a practice, a new habit rather than fit it in? What I mean by this is that if you say, "I'll do it later", or "when I have time, I'll try and do _____" the chances of you actually "finding" time and this thing happening are pretty small. Time slips away because we can't hold it. If we make a commitment to show up for something that we find helpful, whether it's a yoga class, drawing class, a date with a friend or partner, we are taking action towards living our lives more fully by giving ourselves the chance to express ourselves, connect with others, and learn about ourselves. I first heard the Bruce Lee quote at Dharma talk by Dr. Jeffrey Rubin. Jeffrey offered that we could apply this idea to his Dharma talk ... "Absorb what is useful, Discard what is not, Add what is uniquely your own". What I understood when Jeffrey presented this idea was that we didn't have to take what he said as gospel, but to investigate how we felt about what he was teaching. I found this teaching valuable in that each person has their own experience in whatever it is they are doing. Every person is unique, you can't be duplicated (at least not yet as far as I know). This is incredible. We don't have to try and be different. We already are. We can be inspired and an inspiration by tuning into our intelligence, intuition and insight which is already in us if you listen. No need to copy someone else. Learn from them ... Absorb what is useful, Discard what is not, Add what is uniquely your own." Your self-esteem grows the more you embody who you are - all of you in every way that you can imagine.
Maha love, Kim
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September Specials
Two Weeks of unlimited yoga classes $60 !!!
You may never see this deal again! Why? Because we're testing out the waters as a new studio and we want you to come in, fall in love and keep coming back for more. Sorry, but we won't be responsible for healthy addictions. You may want to cash this in during the 10 Day Health Program Oct. 1 - 10.
 
New students 3 for $30 expires in 30 days.
Perks of being a monthly member ... you can bring a new student in for free for as many friends you have, store your mat at the studio and discounts on events.
Want to become a support member for $20 and get one class credit a month and bring a friend with you to class? You can do that and more on our website by clicking the tab above.
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Mondays and Wednesdays 9-10 AM Mindful Slow Flow
We have this class available to our community especially for moms dropping their children off at all the local schools. Spread the word and come on in! All levels welcome.
Tuesdays and Thursdays 10 - 11 AM Sloth Yoga (Hatha)
We will slowly explore asana (postures) by moving gently, yeah, sloth like. Think mostly seated postures or lying down using props for support and exploration. No experience necessary. Great for injury recovery.
Mondays and Thursdays with Ben Brown 7:30 - 8:45 PM
Yummy sweaty vinyasa from one of my favorite teachers around!
Fridays 7- 8 PM "Village People" with Ellie Aaron
Kick off your weekend moving your body with breath awareness to music of the 80s . All levels welcome to this upbeat move and groove yoga class with one of the most upbeat and real teachers around! We are village people after all. All levels welcome.
Sundays 5:30 - 6:30 PM Yoga Therapy for Injuries with Sofia Formen
We are excited to welcome Sofi to the teaching family! Gentle movement and guidance will help you become more intimate with your relationship to old nagging injuries and ones that seem to come and go. Students and teacher will place their mats in a circular arrangement so everyone can see each other and work together. No experience necessary.
Pregnant Reggae Groove teacher, Margarita, is teaching prenatal yoga care starting Sept 6th! Drop in classes $25 Saturdays 4:00 - 5:15 PM
Dropping Ancient Wisdom Bombs is Back!
Would you like the opportunity to sit with a Zen Monk?
We are excited to have Ven. Lawrence Do'an Grecco the first Sunday of the month through 2014! Lawrence leads a Zen meditation practice, and gives us a kōan to contemplate and discuss. Learn about yourself and our world through Dharma and life talks.
Sunday Sept 7th
3:00 - 4:30 $10 drop in ($8 members) + Dana (generosity)
Do not let finances keep you from attending. Please send an email - we are happy to help you.
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Sangha - community about town
Want to practice yoga off the mat? Connect with like minded people taking action? Here's your chance!
Transformational Activism is an approach to community engagement that understands that personal and social transformation are interdependent. The Interdependence Project is dedicated to exploring issues of social and economic justice through personal and collective action in the spheres of direct service, community activism and advocacy. Click yellow photo to join the march.
Let's go for a community hike in Tuxedo, NY! Details coming soon!
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"I may eat more kitchari than I should to get through this first sugar-free evening. It is so good. I made it with carrots. Delicious first day! Only violent act so far has been massaging the kale :)"
"Food wise - the day was amazing. Loved nourishing my body with yummy food and loved trying to be more mindful in general. Thanks for letting me share and thank you Kim!!!"
"What a day! Kim, I so appreciated your "food for thought" email. I've done a few detox programs, but this one feels like it is going a lot deeper! I thought about ahimsa for much of the day...I actually went to an excellent seminar on masculinity/violence in our culture this morning. I think my most violent thinking took place when I was swearing at morning traffic...I was a little crabby about not having my morning coffee, but I caught myself. :)"
"Hi Kim, I just wanted to thank you for a wonderful 10 days and amazing advice/thoughts/practices/support that are going to stick with me for the rest of my life. I hope to join in the next time around too, if there is one. Much love and gratitude"
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Author Bio
Kim Stetz teaches Yoga, meditation, and guides contemplative group whole foods eating programs incorporating Yoga and Buddhist philosophies. Gravitating towards its healing aspects from the inside out, Kim feels that Yoga is a vital part of daily living and anyone can participate in and have a Yoga practice. In 2014, Kim founded Savasana Station, a boutique Yoga studio in the East Village, NYC, creating her home away from home. When she's not doing Yoga on the mat or sitting on a cushion, she's watching her mind and body in action in improv comedy class, drinking wine, cooking, rockin' out, laughing with friends and laughing at herself. For more information please visit her
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