Fly-by Philly Fun
Dearest Ladies and Gents,
I cant believe it's time to scramble back up north again, but nothing could make me more pleased. I wanted to send y'all the schedule of classes so you can mark your calendars, and wherever it works for you, i hope i get to see ya! The schedule will also be up for your viewing convenience and pleasure at formayoga.com...
And if you make it to the bottom, i'll include a lil update with some pics...
The usual suspects...
there's no place like home..
Shanti Yoga Shala:
Fri Oct 26 & Nov 2, 6-8pm
Our usual monthly restorative except 2xs!*
Mon Oct 29 (6.15pm), Wed Oct 31 (5.30pm), and Mon Nov 5 (6.15pm) -
The monday night vinyasa crew is back! with an added humpday!!
*this class sells out so be sure and reserve in advance
Studio 34:
Mon Wed Fri- Oct 29, 31, Nov 2, 7-8.15am
Early Birdy Creative Vinyasa Flow- part of the Mid-Autumn Morning series
Sun Oct 28- 7pm
Resting in restorative- mmmm start ur wk off right
Farm Yoga Retreat* (see below):
Nov 3, 12pm- after dindin-
Another glorious season out at Inverbrook Farm
And some other special goodies:
~Dancing with the Divine Feminine* (see below)~
Sat Oct 27, TEMPLE OF THE LOTUS, 2-4pm
Sorry fellas- ladies only
~Candlelight Restorative~
Tues Oct 30, HAZEL HEADQUARTERS*, 6-7.30pm
*private residence- call for exact address and to reserve ur spot
~Penn Med Yoga~
Thurs Nov 1, 5.15- 6.15pm
Stoked to be back- those in ur scrubs- you know who you are.. come onnn out
~Women's Wisdom and Seasonal Alignment* (see below)~
Sun Nov 4, MAMA'S WELLNESS JOINT, 3-5.30
Again, sorry guys- just us gals..
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*Harvest Farm Yoga Retreat-
I would love to invite you to another season at Inverbrook Farm. It is always fun, not to mention wise, to learn at every season, the way of the land- and most especially, as it relates to the growth of the food that we eat. Connecting to a wider consciousness of and through our land and nourishment are some of the most upliftingly grounded practices i know.
For this day-long retreat, we will head out to the farm, help them in whatever way we can, take a long walk in the hills with the trees ablaze, head back for an exhilarating yoga practice and then, make a meal together of locally sourced organic nuggets! Community, Earth, Food.... it doesnt get much better than that!!
Women's Work~~~
*Dancing with the Divine Feminine-
Throughout the ages, women have gathered together to support each other and bring healing to themselves and the world around them. This act of gathering continues to be as healing and nourishing as it is joyful. In this workshop we will come together to celebrate all that is feminine through artful, creative vinyasa, inspiring music, meditation, and the interconnectedness that exists when we practice together mindfully. We will come to know and embody our inherent wisdom, each woman in her own way, and in the process, bring the awakening feminine more fully into our world.
Encompassed in sacred ritual, this workshop is celebratory and experiential in it's approach to the feminine spirit.
*Women's Wisdom and Seasonal Alignment-
Along side the brilliance that the modern age brings forth, is another side that deserves our mindfulness- and that is that it can often be easy to disconnect from both our inner life and the natural world. This disconnect can lead to confusion and even illness.
When we begin to listen in and move with the rhythms of nature, the mind becomes more lucid and peaceful, and the overall health improves. Seasons are our planet's way of marking time and of engaging in this most beautiful cycle of life. Each season has its own set of wisdom and information. And as women, it is important for us to practice- with food, herbs, breath, movement, creativity, relationships- to remember our primordial healing energy- to gather and re-ignite our commitment to heal ourselves and the world around us. Even in our busy, hectic lives, there are things we can incorporate that will align our inner life and daily habits with the cycles of the universe. Weaving together lecture, practice, restorative yoga and silence, we will learn ways of coming back to that intelligent alignment that is our birthright and nourish that sense of a sacred life.
Visit these websites for more info or feel free to reply to this email with any further questions-
studio34yoga.com
shantiyogashala.org
templeofthelotus.com
inverbrook.com
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As for me.. things are movin right along.. It has been nice to take on a lil of that molasses way- slow n steady n thick as they come. Especially as we turn towards the cooler months. There have been outings to see some really good theater- 'Red' to be exact (put on by the Playmakers Theater and about painter Mark Rothko- the Russian-American abstract expressionist- although he would reject that title), hikes along the viaduct (a beautiful bridge which seems suspended in midair as it hugs the southern face of Grandfather Mountain), a pun championship (yup, that's right. heaven is what that is), LOADS of scrabble with Granny, and even more time for practice. Times of transition can easily spin us out without that grounding ritual- but i'll tell you alllll about that when i see ya......
I look forward to finding our own little ceremonies to frame this beautiful season that is all about transition..
In LUV and affection,
Julia
nothin like them blue ridge mountains..
unless its diner culture...
or home-town foliage...
or outings with grandma.....
f o r m a y o g a . c o m
