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Namaste!
I got my first whiff of Fall about two weeks ago. It wasn't even cool outside, the air didn't hold the crisp and dry quality that will come in a couple of short months, but it was Change -- no doubt about it. It's an unmistakeable phenomena that happens to me twice per year: both the coming of Fall at the end of a long, hot summer, and the first notion of Spring when we near the end of the dark, cold winter months. This ephemeral, intangible note in the air was the first message the summer is coming to an end, it's time to get back to work, and most importantly, it's time to return to deep nourishment of self.
In Ayurveda, the sister science to Yoga, we are taught that each of us is a combination of the elements: earth, water, fire, air and ether. Depending on your parents, time and place of birth, karma, and a myriad of other contributing factors, you arrive on this planet with a particular combination of those elements -- your dosha -- Kapha, Pitta, Vata, in some combination. It's called your Ayurvedic constitution, and it can be very informative in terms of your habits, what's helpful and unhelpful to you, and what food, schedule, and type of exercise is your best medicine for optimal well-being. Regardless of your dosha, Fall time is Vata Time. Which means it's the time when Vata is most likely to be out of whack for all of us. And when Vata is out of balance, it can feel like everything is out of balance. Personally, I'm a VK (Vata Kapha), and even though it's warm and humid outside, there's a part of me that knows Fall is approaching. And like any good "Vata personality," I'm gearing up by eating irregularly, sleeping poorly, exercising too much, and generally spinning, spinning, spinning -- all the while getting very precious little accomplished. (All falling under the "not helpful" category, in case that all sounds too familiar.) For once, I'm grabbing the bull by the horns before it's too late, and I actually become untethered from the planet. Do less. Rest more. And implement some pretty simple Rules of Engagement for the Vata Battle ahead: - No blue screens before bed. And I don't mean five minutes. Ideally two hours.
- Lights out no later than 10pm and up by 6am
- Significant reduction in raw foods, increasing warm, cooked, easy to digest nourishing meals, on a regular schedule, every day
- Returning to daily sesame oil massage
- Moderation in exercise, and twice-daily meditation with balancing pranayama techniques.
For me, one part of this preparation includes an Ayurvedic cleanse, which calls for three days of eating Kitcheri, a simple Indian meal of yellow dahl and rice. You can eat as much as you want whenever you are hungry (without stuffing yourself) as a means to reset the scales, settle the belly and mind, and nourish and cleanse the whole Self. There are endless ways to make Kitcheri, just consult Google-ji for an easy, wholesome and healthy dinner some night. I hope you've had a playful, restful summer. And I'm looking forward to seeing you soon.
Blessings,
Jill
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back-to-school special for new students!
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3 classes for $30!
 We're celebrating back-to-school with a New Student Special. New-to-the-blue students get 3 classes for $30!
The offer is good September 1 - 30, and available for purchase only in the studio. New students have 30 days from the use of the first class to use the remaining two classes.
Be sure to share the good news with friends and family who have yet to explore all that yoga has to offer!
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yoga for anxiety relief 4-week series
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6:00-8:00 pm, Sundays, Oct 4, 11, 18 and 25
How can yoga help you alleviate anxiety? Come find out in our 4-week series!
 Learn about the root of anxiety in the nervous system and your body's response to stress. You'll learn breath relaxation techniques, mindfulness meditation, and more.
Get all the details on participant discounts and register today!
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pranayama & mantra for energetic living
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workshop weekend with will duprey, oct 16-18
Power is a natural desire; however, we often misconstrue this word. In true personal power, we explore the vibration of the soul and the space needed for energetic vibration.
Techniques such as pranayama and mantra create this real power. They go beyond general knowledge of body awareness and into observation and experience of energetic causeways.
 Learn, experience and practice these techniques in a weekend workshop with Will Duprey, and leave with the knowledge and ability to begin your own home practice.
Individual workshops
Hathavidya Satsang, 6:30-9:30, Oct 16
Hathavidya Pranayama, 12:30-3:30, Oct 17
Hathavidya Mantra, 4:30-7:30, Oct 17
Hathavidya: A New Lens, 9:00am-Noon, Oct 18
Register for the full weekend or individual workshops today! Early bird deadline for full weekend ends September 16.
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happenings
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classes
Pay-what-you-can Yoga
Donation-based class!
 Juicy Flow with Yvonne
 Labor Day Weekend Schedule Friday & Saturday - regular schedule
with Live Music with Michele & Courtney
 Extended Yin Yoga
with Sandy  Community Restorative Yoga - FREE!
workshops & events
 Yin Yoga Intensive
with Yvonne
Yoga Foundations
Six-Week Series with Kathleen, TUESDAYS
7:00-8:30 pm,
 Chakra Flow Workshop
with Jen B.
Four-Week Series
with Jen and Barbara
yoga immersion
for all students
 Mentorship Program
for Yoga Teachers
Enhance your teaching skills, from holding space and hands-on assists to class planning and sequencing, with this one-on-one experience. You'll also cultivate a richer home practice and deepen your studentship.
YTT300/RYT200 CEU -
15 hours
 Energetic Living through Pranyama & Mantra with Will Duprey
Discover mantra and pranayama techniques as outlined in ancient texts. Change the way you participate in "yoga," and change the direction energy flows in the entirety of life.
YTT300/RYT200 CEU
- 12 hours
 The Power of Satsang: Finding YourSelf in Communitywith Jill Sockman
November 13-15 To walk this path successfully, you cannot do it alone. Immerse yourself in community and its inspiration and support for an entire weekend. YTT300/RYT200 CEU - 14 hours Required for YTT300 certification program Weekend of Reflection: The Power of Silencewith Jill SockmanDecember 4-6Only in silence and stillness is it possible to see what lies beneath the surface. Explore your inner landscape through pranayama, meditation, restorative yoga, and yoga nidra. YTT300/RYT200 CEU - 14 hours
Required for YTT300 certification program.
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