January 2018 Offerings

Hello Friends!

Welcome to January and 2018!!! 

I have heard from many of you that you are looking forward to the New Year.  Many of you have expressed that you hope this New Year will bring you better health, vitality and vibrancy. I certainly wish that for myself as well!  For over a year now, I have had very little success trying to lose the weight I gained while caring for my parents. So, I’m with you on that! 

Changing our lives is really less about external efforts and more about internal efforts. We must look deeply within to unpack the behaviors that lead us towards ill-health via poor choices.  I just started the Habits for Happiness (http://www.sohapp.org/events.html) book for the month of January Wherever You Go, There You Are by Jon Kabat-Zinn and I find his words helpful.  In the beginning of his book he talks about how we mostly move through life on automatic pilot, not really present in our choices.  Yet, every choice we make builds the life we live. 

“Meditation is simply about being yourself and knowing something about who that is.  It is about coming to realize that you are on a path whether you like it or not, namely, the path that is your life.  Meditation may help us see that this path we call our life has direction; that it is always unfolding, moment by moment and that what happens now in this moment, influences what happens next.”

Kabat-Zin recommends taking little moments in your day to become really present, to really experience the moment. Start off by asking the classic mindfulness question, ‘What is happening now?’ Then, answer that question, take a few breaths, and ask it again.  Practicing this exercise just a few minutes throughout the day can help us connect a little more deeply with ourselves. 

At the beginning of January, we often rush to implement our grand New Year plan.  This year, I encourage you to take some time to just sit with yourself with the intent to truly understand and articulate what it is you want to bring forth. Ask yourself ‘why do I want this?’  By taking the time to really understand the what and why, you lay the foundation for success. 

Once you have a clear idea of where you are going, shift your habits by only 5% or perhaps 15 minutes per day. It should be an amount that seems small and insignificant to you.  Cate Stillman talks about this in her book Body Thrive, another excellent read for the beginning of the New Year.  There is considerable research out there showing that small almost imperceptible changes that grow slowly over time can have a huge impact. Think of running water carving a canyon.

My wish for you this New Year is that you find a place to be in this world while feeling whole, loved and healthy.

Below is a list of my offerings.  I hope to see you soon!

Dive Deep to Ascend,
Andrea

Special January Workshops & Offerings:
 
Mon, 1/1: New Year’s Day Practice with Jamie Osborn and Andrea Carvalho
 
In the New Year Breathe, Relax, Be Well.  This New Year’s Day practice will begin with an hour-long asana (movement) practice led by Jamie Osborn to get us into our bodies and start our New Year off healthy! Then, Andrea Carvalho will guide us through a 30 minute Yoga Nidra (guided meditation) practice that will help us integrate our physical practice as well as set our intentions for the New Year.
Location: Studio OhM, 1221 Myrtle Street, Enumclaw, WA
Date/Time: Monday, January 1, 9-10:30am
Tuition: $10
 
Sat, 1/6: Habits for Happiness: Better Balance in the New Year with Mindfulness.

Come and learn about globally used techniques to clear one’s mind.  Elementary School Counselors of Enumclaw School District will discuss how these tools are being utilized by our children.  Let’s build this strength into our own lives – no prior experience is needed.
Location: Enumclaw Public Library, 1700 1st Street, Enumclaw, WA 98022
Date/Time: Saturday, January 6th, 10:30-11:30am
Tuition: Free
 
Sunday, 1/14: New Moon Mandala Workshop: The Builder
 
January’s New Moon will be in Capricorn.  In the zodiac, Capricorn is the builder and architect of the zodiac, the master of creating form and function.  New Moons are a perfect time to dive deep within and discover what is emerging.  This Mandala Workshop will include a personal astrology teaching, restorative yoga and reiki.  Come join us as we connect more deeply with ourselves and the rhythms of nature.
Location: Journey To The Mountain Healing Arts Tiny Studio, 1128 Wells Street, Enumclaw, WA
Date/Time: Sunday January 14, 6-8pm
Tuition: $20
 
 
Wednesday, 1/17: Habits for Happiness Book Read, Wherever You Go, There You Are by Jon Kabat-Zinn
 
Co-facilitated by Andrea Carvalho & Keri Marquand, we will share thoughts about the book Wherever You Go, There You Are by Jon Kabat-Zin
Location: Enumclaw Public Library, 1700 1st Street, Enumclaw, WA 98022
Date/Time: Wednesday Jan 17, 7-8:30pm
Cost: Free
 
Sun, 1/28: Full Moon Mandala Workshop: Where you shine!
January’s 2nd Full Moon will be in Leo.  Leo is the bright star of the zodiac.  She is vibrant and outgoing and shows us how to love ourselves deeply.  What part of your life is the moon illuminating? What aspect of your life needs to shine? Using a Mandala practice we will weave yoga postures with shamanism and astrology to create a sacred space to explore how the moon is highlighting where you need to be a star in your own life.
Location: Journey To The Mountain Healing Arts Tiny Studio, 1128 Wells Street, Enumclaw, WA
Date/Time: Sunday January 28th, 6-8pm
Tuition: $20
 
Regular Class Schedule
 
Mondays: 50/50 Yoga Tonic, Gentle Yoga & Yoga Nidra
 
The perfect tonic for alleviating stress. Class begins with gentle yoga movements.  Linking a slow, even, soft breath to the yoga postures soothes the body and begins to calm the mind. With the body more relaxed, we nourish our minds with Yoga Nidra. Yoga Nidra is a gently led meditation, that will help you travel through your body and mind, releasing tensions on all levels.  No experience necessary.  
Location: Studio OhM, 1221 Myrtle Street, Enumclaw, WA
Date/Time: Mondays, 5:30-6:30pm; Except No class on Jan 1 and Jan 8
Tuition: $10
 
Tuesdays & Thursdays: Yoga Series: Ganesh – removing obstacles
 
Genesha is the Hindu god attributed to removing obstacles. As we enter this New Year with new hope for the year to come, we will call on Ganesha to help us become aware of where we are holding ourselves back so we can find ways to move forward. 
Location: Journey To The Mountain Healing Arts Tiny Studio, 1128 Wells Street, Enumclaw, WA
Date/Time: Tuesday & Thursdays evenings 6-7:15pm; Except No Class Jan 9 and Jan 11
Tuition: Monthly prepay $10/class, 5-class punch card $65, Drop-in $15, First class Free
 
Wednesdays:
Love Where You Are Yoga: In this yoga class, the focus is on the basics. We spend time finding the proper alignment or making the necessary adjustments using props to help you find your perfect pose. We explore meditation and simple pranayama (breathwork) to help reduce stress and calm the body and soul. This class is perfect for beginners and for students who have special mobility or health challenges.
Location: Journey to The Mountain Healing Arts Tiny Studio, 1128 Wells Street, Enumclaw
Date/Times: Wednesdays 9:30-10:45am
Tuition: Monthly prepay $10/class, 5-class punch card $65, Drop-in $15, First class Free
 
Restorative Yoga: Heal and restore your mind, body and spirit with an hour long restorative yoga class with hands on reiki.  Restorative yoga helps the physical body switch to a parasympathetic state promoting rest, relaxation and deep healing. Reiki supports the movement of your subtle body energy, releases stress and can be deeply calming in an emotional and spiritual level.
Location: Studio OhM, 1221 Myrtle Street, Enumclaw
Date/Times: Wednesdays 5:30-6:30pm
Tuition: $10/class

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