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November 2014


What's Inside:

Growing Your Yoga
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Whew! It seems like so much has changed in the last several months - I can hardly keep up!

Change, not only in the studio, but in everything. We have several teachers who have recently moved on and in my personal life too, I am undergoing big changes - letting go of things that have been a part of my life for a long time.

It is all so fall like. Many things are falling away. Like leaves - past experiences, loves and losses act as compost to nurture the soil for the new growth to come. But I am very aware of the necessity of slowing down and letting life settle before deciding what new to plant. 

And so while we are bringing in a few new things, new teachers and new class names; we are also letting some things, like the Thursday evening class time, sit dormant for a bit.
Again, personally, while I have made some big changes, I am very drawn to taking more time to simply settle in, be quiet and see what might emerge if given the space to do so. In the place of letting go and not filling up the space of loss and change, I am aware of how much the things that have not changed are helping me to stay grounded and to feel supported. For these things, I feel deep appreciation.

Here is a list of what I am grateful for right now... [Visit the blog to keep reading...]

GrowingYourYogaAnd blessings from the whole HeartSong team! Lani, Kayci, Noemi, Lynn, Heather, Lloyd, Amarylis, Susana and Kasey.

Growing Your Yoga
Practice Slowing Down by Lynn Morrison
 

Happy Fall to each of you! I have been so inspired by the colors this past week. They draw me into the present moment. I love looking up at the migrating birds and also hearing the birds outside the studio in the evening.  I love the fall and I feel grateful for the permission nature grants me to slow down.


The increased darkness is a wonderful time of year to practice pranayama and meditation. You don't need a complicated practice. But to rise in the morning and take 10-20 minutes to practice simple pranayama and then sit, can be very powerful.  


 Visit the blog to read more about one of Lynn's favorite morning practices...

 

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Do You Know...
Our Immersion Program is Changing?

That's right! This year, we're switching over to a 4 month immersion, which will include 4 full weekends of intensive yoga study.

You'll get a deeper grounding in anatomy, support for developing a more personalized home practice program and take a deeper look at how to integrate yoga more fully into your life. Teacher training students complete the immersion, then continue on through the year to receive more specific information about the art and science of teaching.

If you've thought about teaching or if the immersion program is really calling to you for this coming year, be sure to sign up for our last info session of the year happening on Thursday, December 4th. 
More info...
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Community Highlight
Meet Our Prenatal Teacher

Earlier this fall, we introduced you to Amarylis Morrow. This month, we wanted to highlight her and her current and upcoming offerings here at the studio.

Amarylis' prenatal classes are geared toward women in all stages of pregnancy and are great no matter your experience level. Moms-to-be can look forward to an experience that alleviates many of the common discomforts of pregnancy and helps build courage, strength, peace and harmony in preparation for birth and motherhood.

In the new year she has plans to begin offering a weekly mom & baby class, as well as a monthly "Mother Nurture Night" -- because what mom doesn't need some designated time to de-stress, really?  Look out for more info, times and dates for these classes coming soon.

Prenatal yoga can also be a wonderful gift for the expectant mother in your life. If the timing's right, why not get her a gift certificate to put toward some prenatal classes or another one of our mama offerings in the new year?

Check out the offer at the bottom of this newsletter to take 25% off your gift certificate purchase this holiday season. 
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Resource Center
Oregon Food Bank
                                                                                      
According to Oregon Food Bank's website, 270,000 people per month eat meals from emergency food boxes delivered throughout Oregon and Southwest Washington. 92,000 of these are children. Since the beginning of the recession in 2008, food box distribution has increased 41%. These are startling numbers that demonstrate the ever-present need for food donations year round -- not just around the holidays.

You can do your part to help eliminate hunger in our community by joining us for Thanksgiving Day Yoga. Leslie will offer her yearly donation-based class that morning -- in the spirit of giving and gratitude, please plan to bring a donation of non-perishable food.

Can't make it to class on Thanksgiving but still want to donate? We'll have a bin available in our lobby through the entire month of November, so you may drop items workshopsoff at any time!

Workshops & Events
 
- Will 2015 be the year you invest in yourself and deepen your yoga study? - 
 
Free Info Session:
Advanced Yoga Studies Program
& 200 hour Teacher Training
with Leslie Ellis
Thursday, December 4th | 6 - 9 pm

Curious about what yoga is other than the poses? Whether you are considering embarking on this journey strictly for yourself or you feel ready to share yoga with others, this fun, informative 3 hour session will give you a clear view into our Advanced Yoga Studies Program and help you determine if it is a good fit for you.

 

- Offer yourself some much needed time to rest -

Restorative Yoga: SuptaBaddaKunasana
Medicine for a Fast-Paced World
with Lani Jelen
Friday, November 21st | 6 - 8 pm

Anticipating the busy-ness of the approaching holiday season? This month, let Lani guide you into this relaxing, supported practice and enjoy two blissful hours that are all about getting yourself centered.


 
 
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- Before the big feast, come to your mat and give thanks -

Thanksgiving Day Yoga:
a Benefit for Oregon Food Bank
with Leslie Ellis
Thursday, November 27th | 9 - 10:30 am

A HeartSong tradition! Join us on Thanksgiving morning for a fun mix of fun vinyasa followed by restorative postures to aid in digestion. There will also be time set aside for meditation to help set an intention of gratitude for your day.

*Class offered by donation - please bring a non-perishable food item for Oregon Food Bank.*

 
 


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Save 25% on HeartSong Gift Certificates in December!

This Holiday Season, The Gift of Yoga
Comes with a Great Deal.

Starting to think about the holidays and how you want to express gratitude to your loved ones during this season of giving?  Why not gift friends and family with experiences that help them to lead happier, healthier lives?  These are some of the greatest offerings we can make --so give the gift of yoga!
 
To Purchase Discounted Gift Certificates:
- print coupon or show on mobile device when buying at the studio
- call us at 503.644.1865 to order over the phone
- visit our online store and enter coupon code "GIFTOFYOGA2014" upon checkout

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Offer Expires: 12/31/2014
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