New Year Classes

At this time, I am offering yoga classes on a donation basis.

These are hard times, and nobody needs to miss out on yoga because you can’t pay the full class fee. Suggested donation is $10 per class, but please just pay what you can with a thankful heart. If you have questions, please feel free to phone me at 722-5096.

Always check with your physician if you have physical limitations, to see if yoga is appropriate for you.

Here is the class schedule for January:

Free Beginning Yoga Classes
Tuesdays
5 – 6:30 p.m. at Wayne County Technology Center
The Wayne County Technology Center continues to graciously offer these free classes to the community. They are beginning classes. Class size is limited, but at this time there is space. These classes are held every Tuesday that school is in session, and will begin January 6. You can contact me at 722-5096 or the Technology Center at 722-5495 if you have questions.

Very Very Gentle Yoga
Wednesdays
10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Begins January 7
First Christian Church, 308 South Main St (Hwy 13), Waynesboro
This is a class for people who would rather do yoga from a chair. We will do exercises from a seated position, with a few standing poses using the chair. People interested in this class should be able to stand, and if you have medical issues, it’s especially important to check with your doctor and to let me know before starting class.

Absolute Beginners Yoga
Saturdays
9:30 – 11 a.m.
Four week series January 3, 10, 17 and 31
First Christian Church, 308 South Main St (Hwy 13), Waynesboro
A four week series to introduce complete beginners to yoga. You will learn the basics of starting a safe yoga practice.

Experienced Beginner Classes

Saturdays

11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

First Christian Church in Waynesboro

For people who have had yoga experience and would like a little more challenge. You don’t need to be advanced or extremely experienced, just have an understanding of the basics.

Saturday, January 24 is YOGA DAY
We will have an Open House
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at
First Christian Church, 308 South Main St (Hwy 13), Waynesboro
Stop by for some refreshments and free 15-minute classes at
11:30, 1:00 and 2:30.

Our Many Gifts

As Christmas approaches, with its season of parties, gifts, and abundant food, many of us find that we’re too busy, too stressed, just plain too overwhelmed to enjoy the fellowship, bright lights, and many gifts of the season.

When we were kids, it seemed like Christmas took FOREVER to arrive. Now, most of us have lost that child-like excitement, and Christmas seems to come too soon.

Look at the last post for a simple stress-relieving exercise you can do just about any time of day or night.

And here’s another stress-relieving tip: Throughout this holiday season, practice santosha, which is usually translated as contentment. Young children have a natural santosha about them – they are easily brought back to the present moment, and almost always quite content to be right there.

Practicing santosha means finding happiness with what you have, who you are, and what you can get done right now. It doesn’t mean “don’t try to improve”! It does mean that you can be content with where you are right now – even as you’re working on a degree, a better job or relationship, or your yoga.

Santosha means joyfully accepting whatever life provides and not wanting more than is at hand. When we are content, our mind is steady and we can be truly happy – in spite of external circumstances.

During this busy season, may we all pause, take a calming breath, and be grateful for what life gives us today.

Merry Christmas, and enjoy the new gifts – and new challenges – that come in 2009!

SAVE THE DATE
Saturday, January 24 is
INTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY
Watch for Special Activities in Waynesboro