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January 15th - Traveling to the Birthplace of Yoga
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Over the next four weeks, Leslie and Kayci will be traveling through India, as many of you have heard by now. Their itinerary will include excursions to places of significance to Paramahansa Yogananda, one of the great teachers to initially bring yoga to the western world and the author of one of modern yoga's earliest and most central pieces of literature, Autobiography of a Yogi.
Here is what Kayci says about why she loves India and keeps going back:
"Ever wonder where you've come from? Or where you belong? For me, India has been a fascination since my early childhood. As a child, seeing pictures of India, the architecture and the people, thrilled me to my bones. Without knowing why, I thought it was the most exotic place in the world. Later, after my first month-long, mind-blowing experience of India, I knew it was the most exotic place in the world and more than that...I realized that it's the one place on this planet where I feel completely at home. There's definitely more to the story but that's why I keep going back to India. It's in my blood. I've been there about 10 times and at one point considered living there for an extended period. That may not happen but whenever I have the opportunity, I'll go back for another "booster" of my beloved India. It's always on my mind and in my heart and I'm always just a little homesick when I'm not there."
For Leslie, this is a first trip to India. She says:
"I love to travel and have been many places in the world but none to which I have felt so called to and deeply curious about. India is the birthplace of yoga and I am thrilled to have this opportunity to experience the culture, learn more about the history and soak in the spirit at the headwaters of this practice that I love. I look forward to sharing it with you on our return!!"
We are very excited to be able to share some of their journey with you as it is happening. Stay tuned for more travel updates, blog posts and photos in our upcoming weekly
e-newsletters!
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Restorative Yoga
with Lani Jelen
Friday, January 18th | 6-8 pm
Relax and renew your body and mind with a different HeartSong instructor on the third Friday of each month. This workshop, characterized by its long-held postures and use of many props will leave you feeling deeply supported and rejuvenated. | Learn more & register...
Introduction to Yoga - 3 Week Series
with Jeff Amram
Saturdays, January 19th - February 2nd | 12-1:15 pm
Have you or someone you know always wanted to try yoga but didn't know quite how to get started? This series provides a safe environment for absolute beginners to learn the basics.
Yoga for Cranky Hips
with Leslie HowardFriday, January 15th | 6-8:30pmDo your hips cause you trouble? Join San Francisco-based teacher Leslie Howard for this very special workshop, where you'll explore ways to create more space in the hip joint while building strength and flexibility. | Learn more & register...iRest
with Suzanne Bigelow
Friday, February 1st | 6-8 pm
iRest is a modern mindfulness-based relaxation technique based on the ancient practice of Yoga Nidra. Open to all students regardless of ability level or state of health, this workshop which includes some simple yoga asana followed by a guided relaxation will leave you feeling centered and renewed. | Learn more & register...-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
P.S. -- Did you lose a black, puffy winter coat? We have one that was left behind in at the studio several weeks ago. If you think it might be yours, please let us know. If we don't hear anything soon, it will be donated. -- Thank you!
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