As many of you know, I did a survey of current and former yoga students of mine last fall. It was great to get so many positive responses and ideas about what people like about the practice of yoga.
If you missed the opportunity to take the survey, or even if you did complete it....please know that I am open to and appreciate your feedback! My goal has always been to provide a yoga experience that leaves students feeling refreshed and renewed.
Here are some of the results and comments from the survey....email me or respond here on the blog if after reading you think of other comments or ideas that you'd like to share!
A few Yoga Moodra Survey results:
81% of you feel comfortable and welcome in class.
89% of you agree that the intensity level of the class is "just right."
47% responded that you would be interested in a half day retreat.
Many of you listed words such as peaceful, relaxing, serenity, and well being to describe what the practice of yoga brings to your life.
As always....I am so delighted to be your yoga teacher each week! Yoga has been a gift and a healing practice for me, and it is my hope that I can provide a yoga experience that is meaningful and healing in the lives of my students! Thanks for your participation in class.
Peace, Love, Happiness, and Good Health!
Thursday, February 27, 2014
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Wishing
I have been thinking lately about the passage of time and how I spend my time. More specifically, I have been thinking about how to be more mindful and aware in the present so that I don't look back and say to myself "Where did the time go?"
It's a pretty daunting task to try to fill up and really live in each moment. With the seemingly endless winter, I often find myself wishing for summer and warmer days. Wishing for things to be different doesn't change anything, and it often wastes time and energy that I could be using to really do something more productive in the here and now. It is human nature to seek pleasure and try to avoid discomfort and pain...I guess that explains my frequent fantasies about running away and moving to a warmer climate! As much as these thoughts entertain me and allow me to escape briefly...they are ideas that take me out of the present moment and leave me feeling dissatisfied with the present.
I am seeking out my yoga mat as a spot to work on being patient and accepting of what is by enjoying the breath and by trying to let go of my knee jerk response that tells me to try to escape and avoid anything that I deem uncomfortable or unwanted. I do think that yoga helps me to "mellow out" and let go of things that take up time and space in my day. Yoga helps me stay present and more content each time I let go of wishing for circumstances to change.
Today I'll try to be aware of the cold, how the wind feels, noticing the beauty of the sun against the cold blue of the winter sky without trying to change it (I wouldn't have much luck doing that anyway!) and simply accept the gift of this moment in time. I'll try to use my time well and see if I can bring some warmth to myself and to others with a smile or a kind word. Instead of wishing for things to be different, I will work to create moments of peace and joy right now.
It's a pretty daunting task to try to fill up and really live in each moment. With the seemingly endless winter, I often find myself wishing for summer and warmer days. Wishing for things to be different doesn't change anything, and it often wastes time and energy that I could be using to really do something more productive in the here and now. It is human nature to seek pleasure and try to avoid discomfort and pain...I guess that explains my frequent fantasies about running away and moving to a warmer climate! As much as these thoughts entertain me and allow me to escape briefly...they are ideas that take me out of the present moment and leave me feeling dissatisfied with the present.
I am seeking out my yoga mat as a spot to work on being patient and accepting of what is by enjoying the breath and by trying to let go of my knee jerk response that tells me to try to escape and avoid anything that I deem uncomfortable or unwanted. I do think that yoga helps me to "mellow out" and let go of things that take up time and space in my day. Yoga helps me stay present and more content each time I let go of wishing for circumstances to change.
Today I'll try to be aware of the cold, how the wind feels, noticing the beauty of the sun against the cold blue of the winter sky without trying to change it (I wouldn't have much luck doing that anyway!) and simply accept the gift of this moment in time. I'll try to use my time well and see if I can bring some warmth to myself and to others with a smile or a kind word. Instead of wishing for things to be different, I will work to create moments of peace and joy right now.
Wednesday, February 5, 2014
New classes are scheduled!
Hello Yoga students!
I now have dates set for yoga classes to follow the currently scheduled classes. See the left sidebar for class locations, dates and times. All 3 classes will begin a new session the second full week of March. I have yoga class options on Mondays at 4:30pm, Tuesdays at 4:30pm and Thursday evenings at 7pm. Please remember that if you end up missing a class, you are welcome to come to one of the other class locations to do a make-up class.
If you have a friend or neighbor that would like to try the class, they are always welcome to attend for a $10 drop in fee.
Also, if you have not yet purchased a copy of my home practice yoga DVD, I still have a few available for $5 each.
I now have dates set for yoga classes to follow the currently scheduled classes. See the left sidebar for class locations, dates and times. All 3 classes will begin a new session the second full week of March. I have yoga class options on Mondays at 4:30pm, Tuesdays at 4:30pm and Thursday evenings at 7pm. Please remember that if you end up missing a class, you are welcome to come to one of the other class locations to do a make-up class.
If you have a friend or neighbor that would like to try the class, they are always welcome to attend for a $10 drop in fee.
Also, if you have not yet purchased a copy of my home practice yoga DVD, I still have a few available for $5 each.
Monday, February 3, 2014
Yoga class promotion!
I am planning to offer a promotion to current yoga students for my upcoming class sessions. Here's the deal....Invite a friend, neighbor, or family member to join you for the next yoga class session...your friend gets $5 off the 6 week session cost, and you receive $5 off your session as well! I will be posting my updated class information on the blog shortly, as most of my current classes will be ending in February.
Remember...if your friend would like to try a class before committing to the 6 week session, they can attend a class for a $10 drop in fee.
Namaste!
Remember...if your friend would like to try a class before committing to the 6 week session, they can attend a class for a $10 drop in fee.
Namaste!
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