may 2016
news from the blue
Namaste, 

This came through my inbox this morning: "On the path of transformation, you will experience acceptance, which entails accepting your own inner condition exactly as it is, without reacting to it or defending against it." Also in the inbox, from a different source: "You can have all good things - wealth, friends, kindness, love to give and love to receive - once you have learned not to be blinded by them, learned to escape from disappointment, and from repugnance at the idea that things are not as you want them to be." I could also share the Rune du jour, but I'll spare you, as I think you can grasp today's Message From The Universe.

What does it even mean? And why did they have to use the word repugnance? My morning trifecta of messages about acceptance and transformation gave me pause to take a look at where I am reactive, what I am defending, where I am blinded, disappointed, repugnant... Okay, so I've got that. Now what?

The answer came in a meeting with a student after Sadhana this morning. She's bright, glowing, on fire with the love of yoga and her practice. "But what about when it's not doing anything for me?" she asked.  The answer is always in the question, and I smiled as it came. The practice is not supposed to do anything for you. The practice is there for you to do, to give, to offer yourself. It's there for your devotion, your discipline, your persistence. It is in the offering that we are transformed. Not suddenly, with magic wands, but like water over rock. This is the process of practice: Love slowly carving a river for your soul, your body, your life.

Do your practice. All is coming.

Peace, 
Jill

farewell, sweet sona!
This month we bid farewell to dear, sweet Sona, who first graced the doors of the blue seven years ago. Her beautiful light, genuine kindness and inspirational teaching will be missed by so many.

We'll miss you, Sona!
All of us in her blue family wish Sona an abundance of love and blessings as she sets off on her next great adventure.

As Sona moves on, starting May 16, Hayley steps in to teach Tuesday Heated Flow at 4:00 pm, and Jen B. will teach Wednesday Lunchtime Flow at Noon.
forward bends and seated poses: 
there's always more to learn!
Whether you've done a kajillion forward bends or recently waded into the practice, there is always more to learn, more space to dive into, more to refine. 

And this workshop is just your ticket! We'll focus on alignment in your postures for a safer, more enjoyable vinyasa practice as we explore the physical asana and discuss:
  • Paschimottanasana (seated forward bend)
  • Janu Sirsana (seated head-to-knee forward bend)
  • Upavista Konasana (wide-angle seated forward bend)
  • Malasana (garland pose / squat)
  • Urdvha Prasarita Eka Padasana (standing split)
  • Eka Pada Rajakapotasana (pigeon).

Refine Your Asana: 
Forward Bends and Seated Poses
with Michele
2:30-4:30 pm, Saturday, May 14
a few of my favorite things
spotlight on teacher jen b.

The blue is so blessed to have such talented and giving teachers. Our spotlight feature gives you the chance to see just why we love them so much and to get to know them a bit more.

A few of Jen B.'s favorite things ...

Dogs. My love of dogs is a well known thing with my friends. To the point where I may be in a conversation with someone and will stop mid-sentence when a dog enters the room. The person left will see where I've gone and just say, yup. A dog.

The power of music. It's always been a part of big my life. I can remember as a kid we had a jukebox in our basement, and we couldn't wait for our Dad to bring home new 45s. Music is always on in our home, and it is a big piece of my yoga practice and teaching. 

My big, blended family. I am so lucky to have two brilliant, beautiful, hilarious daughters. And this year, I am fortunate enough to have expanded that to my partner and his daughter and son living with us and our spectacular dog Rudy. Big families just mean more people to love and more people to love you. And that, is happiness. Pretty lucky, I'd say. :)
 

in this issue

happenings
yoga immersion 
for all students

Refine Your Asana:
Forward Bends/Seated Poses
with Michele
YTT300/RYT200 - 2 hours

The Art & Science 
of Teaching
with Suzanne Newton
YTT300/RYT200 - 13 hours


Yin Yoga & Meditation Teacher Training 
with Heather Tiddens
YTT300/RYT200 - 25 hours

Anatomy Essentials 
with Kirsten Bachmann
YTT300/RYT200 - 15 hours

Mentorship Program 
for Teachers
YTT300/RYT200 - 15 hours

The Immersion: 
YTT200 Intensive



workshops 
& events

Therapeutic Alignment 
4-week series with Mary
Register for the series or drop in!


Let's Get Real 
with Carrington and Jen B.

Mudra & Sound 
with Cheryl Fenner Brown

Yoga Foundations Six-Week Series with Kathleen



special class
offerings


Check the special schedule for Memorial Day weekend 

New Class!
Deep Stretch with Jen
Tuesdays, 11:30 am
$12 drop-in!

Sunday Sadhana with Jill
May 1

Kundalini with Amanda!
Kundalini Yoga & Meditation
May 13
and 
Kundalini Yoga, Meditation & Gong Bath
May 15

Juicy Flow Yoga with Yvonne
May 14

Flow & Stretch with Live Music with Michele & Courtney
May 23

Yoga Nidra with Kathleen
May 27

Community Yoga - FREE!
1:30-2:30 pm, May 6
2:00-3:00 pm, May 17
2:30-3:30 pm, May 20

Pay-What-You-Can Yoga
classes by donation
6:00-7:00 pm, May 14 and 28

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