Greetings!

It's that time of the year when we get the first glimpse of cooler weather to come and the trees start to bare themselves so they can allow themselves to be nourished. The year until now gave us abundance and it is time to be grateful for all that came along. Transformation is bound to happen and so it is a time to let go and create space in one's heart, soul and life.

It is also the beginning of the festive season. Diwali, the festival of lights brings the joy of lighting our own lives and homes. It is also a time to cook, eat and spend time with family and friends.

We had an amazing retreat - "Be Nourished. Be Grounded" - that was led by Noell and myself. I know many of you had to miss it, but another opportunity will come up soon. I am already working on something for next year.

Upcoming happenings at Almaden Yoga -
  1. Monday evening teacher change - Kayla takes over the Monday 5:30 pm Flow class at Blossom Hill.
  2. Diwali special - Only  for November 4th - Yoga Align becomes a Hatha class where we will celebrate the festival of lights with candles and sweets. Details below.
  3. Thanksgiving schedule
  4. Black Friday SALE on all clothing starting November 29th 
  5. Shop at Almaden Yoga for Christmas gifts starting December 1

"Even if something is left undone, everyone must take time to sit still and watch the leaves turn." Elizabeth Lawrence  

 

Stay calm and let it go,
Anuja Chaudhri
Starting November 1st, Teacher Change
 
Kayla Mendez takes over Monday 5:30 pm Flow class at Blossom Hill location

Kayla is taking over Noell's class every Monday at 5:30 pm at the Blossom Hill location.

Kayla, as some of you call her "the singing teacher" is the best replacement for this class. She brings with her abundance of compassion and love in her teaching. Kayla enjoys to sing and chant in her class and you are bound to enjoy that aspect of her class. Serving as a guide and student along the path of yoga, Kayla seeks to connect prana, awareness and movement to the stillness in between. 

For Noell fans - she has taken a position at a non-profit and needs to let go of all her classes on Mondays. She is following her heart and let us all support her for it.  
Almaden Yoga Celebrates Diwali

Diwali is the festival of lights where light wins over darkness and good over evil. This year Almaden Yoga brings a special Diwali class.

Monday, November 4th - 7 PM class at Blossom Hill location will be Hatha with lights followed by sweets for all those who attend. Anuja will lead this class and she hopes that you will join her in celebrating one of her favorite Indian festivals.

Little about Diwali / Deepawali

The word Diwali (also called Deepawali) translates to row of lights and is one of the biggest festivals in India. In each legend, myth and story of Deepawali lies the significance of the victory of good over evil; from darkness unto light - the light that empowers us to commit ourselves to good deeds, that which brings us closer to divinity.

It is five days of celebration with different activities and ceremonies performed at homes and offices. In some religions (Jainism), it marks the attainment of "moksha/nirvana".  
Thanksgiving Weekend Schedule - Yep its already here!

DAY 
DATE 
TIME 
CLASS 
TEACHER 
LOCATION 
Wed
 		Nov 27  9:15 AM Heated Detox Jimiann Blossom Hill 
  9:30 AM Hatha Lily Via Valiente 
  
12:15 PM 
Hour Flow 
CANCELLED 
Blossom Hill 
  5:30 PM Hatha
in place of Therapeutic 		Donna Blossom Hill 
  
5:45 PM 
Hatha 
CANCELLED 
Via Valiente 
  7 PM Yin CANCELLED Blossom Hill 
Thurs 
Nov 28  
Studio Closed 
Happy  Thanksgiving
  
Fri Nov 29 9:15 AM Hatha Kayla Blossom Hill 
  9:30 AM Flow Sarah Via Valiente 
  
11 AM 
Therapeutic Yoga 
CANCELLED 
Via Valiente 
  5:30 PM Meditation CANCELLED Blossom Hill 
Sat Nov 30 
7:45 AM 
Flow 
CANCELLED 
Blossom Hill
  8 AM Heated Detox Joan Via Valiente 
  9:15 AM Flow Anuja Blossom Hill 
  9:30 AM Hatha
in place of Flow 		Joan Via Valiente 
  10:45 Hatha Allison  Blossom Hill  
  
11 AM 
Hatha 
CANCELLED 
Via Valiente 
Sun Dec 1
7:45 AM 
Heated Detox 
CANCELLED 
Blossom Hill 
  9:15 AM Flow Sara W.Blossom Hill 
  9:30 AM Flow Wei Via Valiente 
  10:45 AM Yoga Tone Kathryn Blossom Hill 
  
11 AM 
Prenatal 
CANCELLED 
Via Valiente 
  4 PM Yin Sarah Via Valiente 
  5:30 PM FREE - Yoga Basics Sarah Via Valiente  
 
Black Friday SALE

Starting Friday, Nov 29th 

25% OFF ALL Clothing - 
Come and shop to your hearts content.  

Yoga Pants, tank tops and t-shirts.  


Almaden Yoga brings affordable and unique new items
this Christmas starting December 1st.
Almaden Yoga - We bend over backwards for you!

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5353 Almaden Expressway #E15, San Jose, CA 95118

408-596-4243; info@almadenyoga.com
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