february 2017
news from the blue
a message from jill....

In a recent conversation with a dear friend, I was told "time is on our side." As soon as the words hit the air, I recoiled. I've never particularly felt like time was on my side. In fact, I'd go so far as to say that I often view time as the enemy. A wily, rogue-ish sort. Utterly uncontrollable and demanding beyond reason. Her inconsistent metronome ticks out minutes and days at her whim: sometimes in quick bursts, impossible to grasp, and other times painfully slowly, drop by heavy, ineffable drop.



Read Jill's full message over at the blue lotus blog.



the blue turns 10

It's time for the tenth blueversary! Join blue lotus for a weekend of FREE yoga classes, as we celebrate 10 years of yoga and community that welcome you as you are.







8:30-9:30am Vinyasa ~ Open with Hayley

10-11am HipHop Flow with Yvonne

11:15am-12:15pm Vinyasa ~ Level 1 with Kathleen

1-2pm Family Yoga (Ages 8+) with Julie

2:30-4pm Yin & Yang Practice with Rayneen

5:00-6:30pm Candlelight Flow & LIVE Music with Michele & Courtney



9-10am Deep Stretch with Glenda

10:30-11:30am Yin Yoga with Sandy

12-1pm Body Prayer with Carrington

2:30-3:30pm Vinyasa ~ Level 1 with Bret

4:00-5:00pm Vinyasa ~ Open with Kristina

5:30-6:30pm Restorative Yoga with Jen





All BVX classes are FREE. In honor of our loving and welcoming community, blue lotus will make a donation to Equality NC, which is dedicated to securing equal rights and justice for LGBTQ North Carolinians. If you'd like to support Equality NC, you are welcome to make a donation in the jar at the registration desk. However, donations are not required to take any class. Join us and celebrate 10 years of blue!



Learn more about equality NC at equalitync.org. Although classes are free, you are still encouraged to pre-register at our online schedule to reserve your mat space.



don't forget the BVX sale

As part of our 10-year anniversary celebration, we're putting our 10-class pass on sale for $110 on February 4 and 5. You can buy the pass online or at the studio; one pass per person.



We'll also have most items in our bootique on sale over the weekend. Come and get it!



 
new teachers, new workshops

Freshen up your yoga practice with new teachers, new workshops, and new ways to think about yoga. Check out:



Morning Practice with Tim--now every Wednesday at 6:30am! Re-set at midweek with a sunrise practice! Tim's classes incorporate breath, movement, and a lot of heart. He'll challenge you to embrace discipline and attention while maintaining a sense of humor. You'll leave feeling free, vibrant, and ready for the day.



Moving Grace--a yoga and dance workshop with Glenda, February 25. Take your yoga off the mat and explore the many ways the body holds and expresses our thoughts, stories, and emotions. You'll learn basic modern dance warm ups that focus on breathing, releasing tension, proper alignment, and cultivating strength.



E Practice: EMBODY with Jen and Kathleen, March 2. Check out the first of this new series that combines yoga with art! Each workshop blends movement, breath work, guided meditation, and art journaling to explore the chakra system. In the EMBODY session you'll reconnect with your inner source of strength and stand proud in your own skin!

 



in this issue


yoga immersion for all students


The Chakra System and the Emotional Body with Kathleen and Jen D.
YTT300 - 15 hours
RYT 200 - 12 hours


Little Guru Yoga and Mindfulness for Kids 
Teacher Training 
with Jen B. and Jen D.
YTT300/RYT 200 - 20 hours


Refine Your Asana and Assisting: The Basics 
with Michele
Early Bird discount ends Feb 4.
YTT300/RYT 200 - 2 hours each


Thai Yoga Bodywork: Facilitated Stretching with Michael Sitzer
Early Bird discount ends Feb 11.
YTT300 - 12 hours
RYT 200 CEU and NCBTMB CEU - up to 12 hours


Mentorship Program 
for Teachers






workshops & events
Kundalini Yoga for Divine Wisdom and Intuition 4-week series with Amanda


Moving Grace: Exercises in Attention, Intention and Presence with Glenda

February 25



E Practice: EMBODY through Yoga and Art with Jen and Kathleen

March 2



Spring Detox Retreat with Carrington and Jen B.
Om Sanctuary, Asheville, N.C.




special classes


Kundalini Yoga & Meditation with Amanda
February 3 and 26



Yoga Nidra with Kathleen
February 24



Flow & Stretch with Live Music with Michele and Courtney
February 13

Community Yoga - FREE! 
2-3pm February 2  
2-3pm February 3

2-3pm February 7

2:30-3:30pm February 14

2-3pm February 16

2-3pm February 21

1-2pm February 25
 
Pay-What-You-Can Yoga
classes by donation
2:00-3:00 pm
February 17 and 24
 
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