Friday, August 25, 2006

yogi fashion


(from left to right: Alex Ferm, Laruga Glaser, Amanda Yee, Kyrsten Randles, Pati Young)

Last Friday night, 5 of our yogis participated in the 2006 Short North Salon Showcase: Summer Hair and Fashion Show at Skulley's. It was quite the event! 5 salons were featured, including Max the Salon, Q Salon, Salon Lofts, Waldo's on High and HairColorXperts. The proceeds from this evening of high style and fabulous hair benefited CD101 for the Kids.

Tuesday, August 22, 2006

Free Kundalini Yoga Chant!

Sadhana in celebration of Yogi Bhajan's Birthday
Saturday, August 26 from 5:30am to 9am

Join your fellow yogis for a very special celebration commemorating Yogi Bhajan's blessed birthday. Lift your spirits and start your day with sadhana, when we will chant long Ek Ong Kars for 2.5 hours. Yogi Bhajan always said that if we do this chant/prayer on his birthday, all of our prayers and dreams will manifes! It is a very transformative experience.

Schedule:
5:30 - Door open
5:40 - Tuning/warmups
6:00 - Guru Ram Das, worldwide chant for peace
6:20 - 8:50 - Ek Ong Kars

Details:
Bring water and something comfortable to sit on (zafu or pillow). Wear comfortable clothing. If you have questions, please contact Donna Francis at 314-973-0563 or gr8donna@yahoo.com.


"Whatever you are, you are. Be proud of it." -YB

Wednesday, August 16, 2006

Namaste Ya'll


So, no doubt you've heard the term "Namaste" spoken by teachers and students at the end of a class. And perhaps you've noticed that certain movements seem to go along with it...closing the eyes with hands in prayer, a bowing of the head or body, a general demeanor of respect and acceptance. But what does "Namaste" mean? Literally translated, it means "I bow to you." It is accepted as a humble greeting straight from the heart. The gesture is representative of the belief that there is a Divine spark within each of us. To learn more, click here.

New to yoga and not sure where to start? Confused as to why all those postures you hear about have animal names? Want to do something good for your body, mind and spirit? We have a 6-week Intro to Hatha Yoga session beginning Monday, August 21. This class will introduce students to basic postures and alignment, as well as various breathing techniques used in yoga. Participants will learn associated anatomical movements and grow to understand their own bodies, including its strengths, weaknesses and limitations. Students will gain the knowledge and confidence necessary for participating in a variety of yoga styles. This class meets every Monday night at 7:30. Cost for the 6-week session is $75. Call 614.265.9642 to begin your own yoga journey.

FYI: Donna's 9:30 Vinyasa and 11:30 Pranayama/Yin classes are cancelled on Sept. 16 due to the Dianne Kadonaga anatomy workshop!

Tuesday, August 15, 2006

general info

We're having a clothing sale!
All pants, skirts and tanks are now 20% off!

* The Moving Within workshop with Michelle Stobart scheduled for this Saturday has been cancelled.

Wanting to heat up your yoga practice? There's another Teacher Training information night this Wednesday at 7:30 pm. Be sure to check it out!

September Events:
Dianne Kadonaga's Experiential Anatomy of the Spine: Sept. 16-17
Music & Movement as Good Medicine: Sept. 29

Many thanks to Duncan and Zdenka for all of the beautiful flowers they have brought to the studio this summer!

Thursday, August 10, 2006

Yoga Night Out!

Click here to see pictures from Marylaura's going away party at Spagio's! Apparently, things can get pretty crazy when a bunch of yogis go out for drinks and dancing on a Thursday night...

It's hard to believe August is here already, ushering in the official "dog days of summer." (Curious about where that term originated? Click here.) Nothing beats these warm evenings when the sun appears to want to hang in the sky forever, coloring the western horizon in brilliant shades of purple, orange, and red. Take off your shoes and take a stroll through the grass. Make a conscious effort to remember the way the blades feel against your bare soles. Notice the scent and hues of the moment, of summer. Then, when Columbus is bundled up in the midst of a February freeze, you'll be able to recall a slight bit of summer, of the freedom of endless heated days, and hopefully take an edge off the cold.

Friday, August 04, 2006

New faces, New places






All aboard!



It's time for two more familiar faces to embark on new places. Later this month, Marylaura, a Balanced Yoga instructor, will be moving to France and Nicky, our Tuesday night front desk volunteer, will be leaving for Singapore. We wish you both the best of luck in your transatlantic endeavors! You will be missed.

It's not too late to register for Michelle Stobart's Moving Within workshop coming up Aufust 19th! For more information, please visit our website or look at the "Workshops!" post from July 10th. Call 614-265-9642 to register.

Starting in September, we will be adding a new Mysore class on Monday and Wednesday mornings. The Kundalini yoga class at 7:30 pm Mondays will become a core yoga class. Karen Milligan will take over Marylaura's Friday 9 am Vinyasa class and Wednesday evening Pilates will become a regular, on-going session taught by Robin Anderson.

It's time for more weekend entertainment ideas!