TOMORROW: Yoga on Tap at Paddle Hard!

Join us for Yoga on Tap tomorrow, Wednesday, September 27th at 6:00pm at Paddle Hard Brewery in Grayling!

Join Patty Clark for a great playlist, fun yoga flow, and party lights at at Paddle Hard Brewpub in downtown Grayling. Use your class pack or membership, or cost is $15 per class. Bring your mat and stay after for $2 off pints. Sign up here

See you at Paddle Hard!

-the STY crew

Ashtanga Focus: Week One!

Practice and all is coming!”…K. Pattabhi Jois

What are the roots of yoga? What is yogic philosophy? Starting this week, the Stone Turtle Yoga team will begin to explore the principles of Ashtanga yoga – the 8 limbs of yoga – during our regularly scheduled classes. Each Sunday, we will send out a blog post describing the intention for the upcoming week. Each week’s intention will typically include a piece of Ashtanga philosophy, a new pranayama and/or asana practice, and a yoga home-practice challenge. Classes throughout the week may involve one, some, or all of these themes. Keep in mind that classes will maintain the same level of asana practice as always, just with the added studio-wide intention for each week!
Ashtanga Yoga defined:
 
Patanjali, the author of the Yoga Sutras, describes the Eight aspects of yoga as limbs of a tree.
Ashta=Eight   Anga=Limb  Yoga=Union
 
K. Pattahbi Jois and his teacher Krishnamacharya developed the Ashtanga Yoga Vinyasa based on these teachings of Patanjali. 
The Eight Limbs of Yoga
 
Yama-Ethical disciplines (5 disciplines)
Niyama-Self Observation (5 observations)
Asana-Posture
Pranayama-Breath Control
Pratyahara-Sense Withdrawl
Dharana-Concentration
Dhyana-Meditation
Samadhi-A state of joy and peace.

Read more about Ashtanga Yoga and the Eight Limbs here: https://www.yogajournal.com/practice/the-eight-limbs

Week 1: September 25-Oct 1
 
-Introduction of Ashtanga Yoga
-Ujjayi Pranayama (Victorious Breath)
-Mula Bandha* (root lock) 
*Bandhas (locks): 3 primary internal energy gates within the subtle body which assist in regulation of the pranic (life force) flow.
-First Yama: Ahimsa (non-violence) 
-Home-Practice Challenge: One Down Dog or child’s pose (hold for 5 breaths) per day!
See you in class!
-Mariah, Patty, Dianne, and Amy

Intro to Yoga: 6-Week Series coming to Grayling!

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.

Meet the teacher! 

Patty Clark has been teaching yoga for over 20 years, and has vast experience working with a wide array of ability levels and body types, as well as students with various physical limitations. She has been teaching at Stone Turtle Yoga for 6 months, and has already greatly enriched the STY community with her deep understanding of Yoga, and kind, caring teaching style. From Patty:

Diagnosed with degenerative disc disease at age 15, I came to asana (yoga postures) as way to manage pain. I became certified in 1999 when I completed Jonny Kest’s Center for Yoga Teacher Training. Since then, I’ve taught over 1,000 hours and am registered with the Yoga Alliance as an Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher, ERYT. Initially, I founded Dragonfly Yoga in Cleveland, OH. My teaching included all levels and conditions of student’s at my studio as well as The Cleveland Clinic Foundation and University Hospitals. I most recently taught classes and workshops throughout Northern Oakland County, MI and I have hosted amazing river/yoga retreats in Grayling, MI. I’ve been fortunate to study, practice and be inspired by teachers locally and nationally. I’ve also learned so much from my students as well as self study. My biggest influences are Patanjali, Sarah Powers, Donna Farhi, Judith Lasater, Bob Marley, Eckhart Tolle, Deepak Chopra and Mother Nature.

Patty Clark - Stone Turtle Yoga

Patty Clark

Sign up for our Intro Series here!