"There is one student who seems so receptive to what we're doing and makes some of the best comments! When we taught them to do tree pose, she said, "I feel like a leaf!" and when we asked her what she meant, she said, "I just feel so light like I could fly away, but I'm still standing up really strong and tall!""
--Jeannette, Street Yoga Teacher
Dear friend,
Here at Street Yoga, our greatest joy is witnessing first-hand the positive changes we help start in youth. Through our Weekly Classes for Youth program, our amazing volunteer teachers hold space and time for self-discovery, self-care and self-love in young people's lives.
It honors us to see graduates from our Trauma-Informed Yoga Training reaching out and serving their communities in the same capacity. Our trainings have helped equip volunteers for other organizations across the nation including I Grow Chicago, Urban Lotus Project in Reno, NV and HAVEN (Help Against Violence Encounters Now!) in The Dalles, OR.
Join our movement! Participate in one of our Trauma-Informed Yoga Trainings, volunteer teach for our weekly classes in the greater Seattle area, or host a training in your hometown. Take part in changing lives, one breath at a time!
With gratitude,
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SEPTEMBER STUDIO OF THE MONTH
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TEA PARTY & SILENT AUCTION
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Street Yoga is partnering with Remedy Teas to create our special line of tea! This unique blend of caffeine-free Rooibos, Honeybush, Tulsi, Peppermint, Cinnamon Bark and Ginger creates a grounding and calming drink that can be enjoyed by everyone! Our special tea blend will be available for purchase Fall 2016 on our Street Yoga online store and at the Remedy Teas cafe in Capitol Hill, Seattle. We will be launching our custom Street Yoga tea blend at our upcoming Tea Party and Silent Auction September 22, 2016. Click here for more information.
Congratulations to our NAME OUR TEA contest winner!
Thank you to everyone who submitted their tea name ideas! We've picked the official name of our tea blend: Balasana Bliss!
Congratulations to our entry winner who will receive a prize package at our Tea Party & Silent Auction event!
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Bid for a cause on our amazing silent auction items including:
- Disney California 1-day Park Hopper tickets for Four
- Waterways Sunset Dinner Cruise for Two
- Paramount Teater VIP Seats and Paramount Club Privileges for Two (Jazz at LincolnCenter Orchestra with WyntonMarsalis)
- Teatro Zinzanni Dinner and Theater for Two
- Pacific Science Center General Admission Tickets for Four
And much more!
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TRAINING ANNOUCEMENTS
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| UPCOMING TRAUMA-INFORMED YOGA TRAININGS |
Our weekend training is Street Yoga's core curriculum. It offers an inspiring and heart-felt introduction to the field of yoga service for youth experiencing life challenges. The densely-packed 14-hour training focuses on a wide-variety of practical, hands-on skills needed to serve youth with yoga and meditation in the real world. Areas for exploration and practice include communicating effectively, maintaining safety in the classroom, promoting healthy boundaries, choosing postures and exercises, handling challenging behaviors and situations, and collaborating with agencies. More about the Trauma-Informed Yoga Trainings HERE.
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NOVEMBER 11-13, 2016
with Ivy Katz
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UPCOMING TRAININGS...
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SEPTEMBER 16-18, 2016
with Katie Okun
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SEPTEMBER 16-18, 2016 with Ivy Katz
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OCTOBER 7-9, 2016
with Mark Lilly
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THE ISSUES LIVE IN THE TISSUES:
A Discussion and Experiential Intensive with Nikki Myers
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THE ISSUES LIVE IN THE TISSUES:
A Discussion and Experiential Intensive
with Nikki Myers
November 10, 2016
Montlake Community Center
(More details to come!)
Addiction Recovery, Trauma Healing
and Yoga
The statistics are staggering. Reports indicate that as many as one in three suffer from some type of addiction disorder. Addiction is a multi-faceted condition with many forms, including: alcohol, illegal and prescription drugs, eating disorders, compulsive spending, gambling, exercise bulimia, sex, love, porn as well as addiction to relationships and roles. Addiction causes social, psychological and physical harm. It affects people of all ages, backgrounds and socio-economic status. And...yes, it is hugely present in the yoga community. An equal opportunity destroyer, addiction affects not only the addict, it shakes families, friends and ultimately society as a whole. |
This workshop uses presentation, discussion and experiential practices to explore finding the truth behind addiction. It presents a rich, powerful framework for self-inquiry and explores daily practices to enhance physical, mental and spiritual well-being.
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YOGA TEACHER CENTRAL donates 5% of proceeds to Street Yoga. Get instant access to expert teachings from diverse styles. Anatomy, Asana, Bandhas, Injuries, Mantras, Meditation, Music, Philosophy, Poetry, Pranayama, Sequencing, Themes. Learn more here.
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8 LIMBS YOGA CENTERS has chosen Street Yoga as their Community Giving partner for 2016, their 20th year of business in Seattle. 8 Limbs will donate a portion of their April profits and 100% of their Thanksgiving benefit classes to support Street Yoga's work to offer a safe space to trauma-sensitive youth in our communities. 8 Limbs Yoga Centers' mission is to create a supportive, inclusive, and non-competitive
atmosphere in which yoga practitioners can learn and grow. Learn more here.
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JOYNE YOGA offers a Buy One, Gift One program. For every mat purchase, Joyne Yoga gifts a mat to someone in need. Street Yoga is grateful to be one of the organizations that receive these gifted mats through the program. Learn more here.
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CONNECT WITH STREET YOGA
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Richelle Harrell
Executive Director
richelleharrell@streetyoga.org
Dominique Lim
Training and Outreach Director
dominiquelim@streetyoga.org
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Street Yoga is a nationally recognized non-profit organization that teaches yoga, mindfulness and compassionate communication to youth and families experiencing homelessness, poverty, abuse, addiction, trauma, and behavioral challenges, so that they can grow stronger, heal from past traumas, and create for themselves lives that are inspired, safe, and joyful. Learn more at www.streetyoga.org.
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