Greetings!
The season of giving thanks is upon us. And Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. Even though my family is separated by distance, we will spend a good portion of the day on the phone, in the kitchen together. Which if the truth be told, is really where we all want to be together everyday.
My sister Lauren and her family host our Mom this year in New York. My sister Kate and her family and my daughter Lolly are in Austin together. And my brother Dave will be with Mark and me here on the Oregon Coast.
The planning of the menu will begin a conversation about favorite dishes. Some that are traditions that we can't live without or change in any way, like Mom's mashed carrots and parsnips. And some that we reinvent each year -- sometimes the cranberry sauce gets ginger and sometimes jalapeno.  And this visceral link to food, the taste and the smell will cause us to reminisce and recount days and holidays past. The shenanigans that arise when we are all together, the laughter, the tears - from laughing so hard, and then more laughter. And maybe a little bit of singing.
This year, we'll sit at our respective tables texting photos of plates of food, vases of the flowers and the dessert table. And I am so grateful to have them in my life, my family: Mark & Lolly; Lauren, Rob & Ella; David; Kate, Joe, Sophie & Charlotte; and Mom (Dama).
I wish you a most delicious Thanksgiving. And when you take a moment to think about what and who you are grateful for, notice how it feels a lot like Love.
I look forward to seeing you on the mat, soon.
See the calendar below for this week's Holiday Schedule.
Namaste,
Christen Allsop503-440-1649
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Guest Instructor Workshops
3 Thursday Nights in December
December 5, 12 & 19
5:30pm
Holiday Meditation Series (3 sessions): $40
Dec. 5th - 2 Hour Meditation Workshop only: $25
Dec. 12th & 19th - 45 Minute Group Meditation: $10
Give yourself a Holiday gift that keeps on giving - Learn to Meditate!
The gift of a meditation practice provides a connection with our deepest self, that place inside us that never changes. Spend some "time in" and pause during this busy season for some nice, deep breaths in peace and quiet. Meditation allows you to inhabit the spacious inner seat of consciousness, to deeply relax and to notice what continuously occurs in your mind and body with a sense of peace, discovery and well-being (and maybe some amusement!). Cultivating the capacity to non-judgmentally observe the fluctuations of the mind-body is the key that opens the door to the ever present sanctuary inside each of us, where all is well. Based on scientific evidence and training with the Center for Meditation Science and the Chopra Center, Kathleen will focus on five steps for beginning and maintaining meditation. Learn breathing techniques that work naturally to relax and connect the mind and body, how to build a supportive posture for comfort in seated meditation, and how to achieve a focused, relaxed mind-body state that has many proven health and wellness benefits. This workshop is structured to include time for meditation. There will be 3 sessions that may be attended in succession or on a drop-in basis: - Thursday, Dec. 5 will be 2 hours of instruction and guidance in seated meditation.
- Thursday, Dec.12 and 19 will be 45 minute sessions that explore ways to progress, guided intentions and group meditation.
No previous experience is needed. Wear comfortable, non-restrictive clothing that will keep you warm. Personal meditation cushions and/or benches are welcome. NOTE: It is best to meditate on an empty stomach.Kathleen Bell RN, Advanced Holistic Nurse, Certified Meditation SpecialistKathleen's 40 years of nursing experience have focused on Maternal-Child nursing, Nurse-Midwifery, nursing and consumer education, integrative women's health care and meditation. She is certified by the American Holistic Nurses Association as an Advanced Holistic Nurse and by the Center for Meditation Science to teach meditation, and is currently a member of the National Center for Meditation Science Certification Board of Directors. Now a retired Assistant Professor of Nursing and an experienced public speaker, Kathleen regularly teaches and presents on meditation and holistic healing. She also consults independently under the business name of Northern Light: Illuminating the Path to Wholeness. To register online, go to our Online Schedule/Store and choose the Workshop Tab. Or Call: 503-440-1649 Or Email: christen@cannonbeachyogaarts.com
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Please Note: Holiday Schedule Changes
- Wed. 11/27 afternoon classes canceled (4:00 Chair Yoga & 5:30 Level 2)
- Thur. 11/28 no class
- Fri. 11/29 classes are one hour later (Vinyasa at 9am and Chair at 10:30am)
View Class Descriptions
View Online Calendar
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P.O. Box 1038
251 North Hemlock Street, 2nd floor
Cannon Beach, Oregon 97110
503-440-1649 |
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Mimosa Madness in Cannon Beach
Shops in Cannon Beach will be open early and serving refreshments - mimosas! And we will take part as well! Join us for All Levels Vinyasa at 9:00 and/or Chair Yoga at 10:30. We'll serve some treats afterwards. And Shop Local and Save Big! The Boutique will be open with discounts all day! 20%-40% off!
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Early Bird Special
$295 until 1/1/14
This year's yoga festival is going to be fantastic! Not only do we have amazing Master teachers: Aadil Palkhivala, Annie Carpenter, Cyndi Lee, Julie Gudmestad and Sarahjoy Marsh, we will dance the night away with a Bollywood Dance Party! |
Watch Last Year's Video
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Get a good feel for the festival by watching this video. I especially love the segment with Imagination Yoga for Kids! It was a FREE class! |
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