Oct 08

Guruji: “Yoga is an internal practice, the rest is just a circus.”

Ashtanga Foundation Week 3:  October 9-15

 

Continued emphasis on Ujjayi Pranayama (victorious breath)  Mula Bandha (root lock) Uddiyana Bandha (abdominal lock) and standing series

Introducing:

Drishti- a soft directed gazing point.  There are 9 drishti’s that we’ll incorporate into our “taste of Ashtanga” practice this week.  

“By practicing these drishti (dṛṣṭi) points the mind no longer looks around, observing or judging, but instead becomes focused and soft. In the vinyasa system, drishti is one of the vital components to draw prana inwards. Prana follows awareness. If our awareness is scattered then our prana will mirror those same qualities and it will be evident in our behavior and life choices on and off the mat.”

~ Magnolia Zuniga

3rd Yama …Asteya (non-stealing)

https://www.yogauonline.com/yogau-wellness-blog/third-yama-asteya-non-stealing

   Continued homework….a down dog and child pose a day (5 breaths)

Oct 02

ALSO: Grayling Hatha and Core Yoga switching days

Also, effective today, Hatha Yoga in Grayling with Amy Mertz will be on Mondays at 9:00am. Core Yoga in Grayling with Mariah will be on Wednesdays at 9:00am. Current class schedule can be seen by clicking here.

Thank you and hope to see you there! Have a great week!!

-STY Crew

Oct 02

Intro to Yoga Series + October class cancelations

Greetings, friends!

Our Intro to Yoga 6-Week Series starts this Sunday, October 8th! We still have a few spots left, so register soon before it fills up! Details below.

Please mark your calendar for these October Class Cancellations in Higgins Lake:

Monday, October 9th: Hatha Yoga with Patty at 10:30am
Tuesday, October 17th: Hatha Yoga with Mariah at 5:30pm (morning Core at 10am still on)
Monday, October 30th: Hatha Yoga with Patty at 10:30am
*Class is ON for Tuesday, October 31st; however, for evening Hatha Yoga at 5:30, please arrive early to find parking as Trunk or Treat will be going on in the parking lot.

Intro to Yoga: 6-Week Series

Do you or someone you know want to learn how to do yoga, but aren’t sure where to start? Join us for a 6-week series that teaches the foundations of yoga in a small, classroom-like setting, with other beginners! 

No flexibility required; all ages and body types welcome! This six-week series, limited to 15 students, will walk you through the basics of yoga. Learn pose anatomy and alignment, ways to personalize the practice for specific issues or injuries, and the foundations of yoga philosophy. Students will receive printed materials each week for them to keep, which include pose diagrams and summaries of the topics covered at each session.

Due to the limited class size, which allows for individualized attention, pre-registration is required. This total cost for the six-week series is $75. Pre-register by clicking the link below, or call 989-302-7928.

GRAYLING INTRO TO YOGA SERIES
Dates: October 8, 15, 22, 29, November 5, and 12 (Sundays)
Time: 6:00pm to 7:15pm
Location: Stone Turtle Yoga Grayling (600 N. James St. in downtown Grayling)
Cost: $75
Click here to pre-register for the Grayling Series. Or call 989-302-7928.