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In This Issue:
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Holding the Bird's Nest by Toby Shulruff
...You're Made Up of More than Muscle and Bone?
Call for Local Crafters and Artisans!
Good Read: The Tapping Solution
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I hope you are enjoying the beautiful sun and looking forward to the heat later this week. It is gardening time and biking time and I am loving being outside more. I am fondly looking forward to the summer and have begun thinking about this year's Intensive program. The exploration I am planning should be enriching and eye opening. We will look at some of the more subtle layers of influence on how we behave, feel and perceive by journeying through the chakra (energy wheel) system. I hope you will consider joining me. You can see below more info in our "Did you know?" section. For another lighthearted look at how some of us might be both subtly influenced but also expressing our unconscious views, take a look at my blog for this month.  Om Shanti, Leslie
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Growing Your Yoga Holding the Bird's Nest by Toby Shulruff 
There is a bird's nest in the tall bushes above the creek, to your left as you look out the studio windows. If you remember to look for it the next time you're in the studio, you may not see it. As the Spring grows toward Summer, the bush fills in with leaves, concealing the nest within.
"Your body is a temple," is an idea woven through many spiritual traditions. When we imagine a temple, sometimes we think of stones, rocks, a fortress. Some other temples are open, welcoming in seekers, welcoming in the natural world. During holy days, temples are clothed in flowers, bright colors, fruit, incense, or other elements of nature that call to our senses. To read on, visit the HSY blog...
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Toby teaches Gentle Yoga on Thursdays at 4pm.
She will also be leading a couple of exciting new offerings beginning this spring-- Mama Moves Yoga, a mom and baby series and Wholly Mama Yoga, a monthly workshop designed to give new moms-- and not so new moms!-- a time to unwind.
You can read more about Toby here. |
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Did You Know...
You're Made Up of More than Muscle and Bone?
 Chances are you probably did, but allow us to explain. Through history, the yogis have talked about us being made up of energy more so than physical matter. Studies in the fields of neurobiology and quantum physics are beginning to validate this. The way energy is expressed and worked with in yoga is through the chakras, which we can directly affect through asana, pranayama and meditation. Each year, we offer a Summer Intensive yoga series to encourage students to commit to their practice by attending up to 3 additional early morning yoga classes per week. This year, the focus will be on the chakra system, an incredible lens through which to view and more deeply understand your yoga practice and your life. Each week, we'll explore a different chakra through specific practices focused on energy senses.
Are you intrigued by this system and would like to deepen you knowledge of it? Our upcoming program, "Summer Intensive: Balance Body Mind & Heart Through the Chakras" will help you do just that.
Save the date: this program will be offered the weeks of June 17th-August 9th.
As of now, we are gathering interest -- formal sign-ups will be available soon. Until then, please add your name to the interest list that will soon be posted in our lobby and stay tuned for more info! |
Community Corner
Call for Local Crafters and Artisans! 
Do you know a local artist who might like to sell their goods at our studio? Are you an artist yourself?
We love to be able to offer fine, hand-crafted local goods in our retail store. In the past year, we've been featuring jewelry, pottery, handmade books and more from local artisans, but would love to expand these offerings in the near future.
In addition, we'd love to know if there is anything in particular you'd like to see us carry. We'll see if we can make it happen!
Thanks!
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Resource Center
 A Good Read: The Tapping Solution by Nick Ortner
This month, if you are looking for a new book to read, Leslie recommends "The Tapping Solution" by Nick Ortner.
The book, which follows a previously released DVD, combines elements of EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique--a system designed to help people work with persistent negative emotions) with tapping on certain energy meridians in the body with your fingers.
People all over the world are using this technique to restore their energy balance and find freedom from anxiety, trauma and chronic physical pain. If you're looking for a simple way to shift your energy, be sure to check out this book!
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Coming up...
Workshops & Events
Restorative Yoga: A Benefit for Living Yoga
w/Jeff Amram | Friday, May 3rd | 6-8 pm
Need to de-stress? This Friday, enjoy a relaxing, restorative
Better than Sit-ups: Yoga to Strengthen Your Core
w/Leslie Ellis | Sunday, May 19th | 12-2pm
Core strength matters. But it isn't only about working your  abs. True core strength is much deeper. If you're bored with traditional crunches but aren't sure what else to do, don't miss this workshop. | Learn more & register...
Brand new to yoga? Start here.
Introduction to Yoga: A 4-Week Class Series
w/Lani Jelen | Mondays, May 13th - June 10th (skips Memorial Day) | 7:15-8:30pm
 Have you or someone you know always wanted to try yoga but didn't know quite how to get started? Have you done a little bit of yoga, but are looking to learn more about the philosophy behind it? Our Intro to Yoga series provides a safe, fun environment for you to learn the basics. | Learn more & register...
Welcome to Yoga: A Workshop for Beginners
w/Toby Shulruff | Saturday, May 25th | 12-2pm
w/Maddie Latham | Saturday, June 22nd | 12-2pm
Stiff? Stressed? Need to get moving? This 2 hour workshop is designed to help you learn the basics and help you feel confident to move into any of our weekly beginner classes | Learn more & register...
Family-Friendly Offerings
Wholly Mama Yoga: Your Time for Healing and Revitalizing
w/Toby Shulruff | Saturday, May 25th | 3:30-5:30 pm
 A postpartum workshop designed for new moms, by a mom herself. This monthly offering will help you learn specific movements to support your healing as well as tools for coping with the stresses of motherhood. | Learn more & register...
Mama Moves Yoga: Connect with Your Body & Your Baby
w/Toby Shulruff| Tuesdays, June 4th-July 9th | 6-8 pm
 Back by popular demand, yoga for you and your baby! This is a class for you to connect with your little one while relieving some of the stress of being a new mom | Learn more & register...
Kids Yoga: An 8-Week Summer Class
w/Karen Trumbo | Wednesdays, June 19th - August 7th | 3:30-5pm
Looking for fun activities for the kids this summer? What about yoga?
Instructor Karen is back this summer teaching tools for creativity, awareness and relaxation through fun yoga poses and activities! | Learn more & register...
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