September Offerings

Fall is in the air!  Transitions can always be hard, especially if they turn us away from the playful times of summer, back to the work of fall or from warm days to cooler days.  In Ayurveda, the sister science to yoga we are moving from the heat and intensity of Pitta to the mobility and coolness of Vata. 

When unbalanced, Vata energy can make us feel distracted, overwhelmed and generally pulled in too many directions.  Here are five ways you can help balance the Vata energy of fall.

1. Make a schedule and follow it.
2. Drink warm water and herbal tea.
3. Practice a yoga practice that is slower and heavier.
4. Clear you calendar of unnecessary activities.  Be sure you are spending your time doing what you really want to and need to do.   
5. Slow down.  Move a little slower through the day, take time to notice your transitions. For example, when you have arrived at your destination, pause, then get out of the car.  When leaving for a destination, pause, then start the car.  

Below is a list of my offerings this month. You will notice, there will be no Mandalas this month. I am so sorry!!  My travel, training and work schedules have made it too difficult this month to offer the Mandalas.  They will be back in October.

I  hope to see you soon!

Blessings,
Andrea 

 
WEEKLY PRACTICES:
 
MONDAYS: 
 
50/50 Yoga Tonic, Gentle Yoga & Yoga Nidra
The perfect tonic for alleviating stress. Class begins with gentle yoga movements and ends in a guided meditation.  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 guided meditation, that will help you travel through your body and mind, releasing tensions on all levels.  No experience necessary.  
Dates: Mondays 9/10, 9/17, 9/24, no class 9/3
Time: 6:00-7:00pm
Location: Studio Satya, 1221 Myrtle Street, Enumclaw, WA
Tuition: $10
 
TUESDAY: 
 
Wake-Up Yoga - Simple morning mandala practice.  
Movement to loosen our joints and get our blood flowing; pranayama (breathwork) to stimulate and wake up our energy body; chanting to ground and connect us to the vibration of the earth; and mediation to help us to find peace and stillness before beginning our day.
Dates: Tuesdays Aug – Nov
Time: 7:00-8:00am
Location: Village Green Yoga, 1871 NW Gilman Blvd Suite 2, Issaquah, WA
Tuition: see rate options at www.villagegreenyoga.com
 
September Yoga Series:  Vibrant Embodiment – Goddess Tripura
The goddess Tripura dances the 7th and final dance of the Shiva Nataraj.  Tripura is vibrant embodiment the fullness of life before it bursts forth, like a flower just before full bloom.  In our postures, we will focus on fullness, filling our poses with our energy from the inside out.
Dates: Tuesdays 9/4, 9/11, 9/18, 9/25
Time: 6:00-7:15pm
Location: Journey to The Mountain Healing Arts - Tiny Studio, 1128 Wells Street, Enumclaw, WA
Tuition: Monthly prepay $10/class, 5-class punch card $65, Drop-in $15, First class Free
 
WEDNESDAY:

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.
Dates: Wednesdays 9/5, 9/12, 9/19, 9/26
Location: Journey to the Mountain Healing Arts - Tiny Studio, 1128 Wells Street, Enumclaw
Time: 9:30-10:45am
Tuition: Monthly prepay $10/class, 5-class punch card $65, Drop-in $15, First class Free
 
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Essential Low Back Health Program
In this 6-week series we will learn basic low back anatomy, yoga postures, breathwork and deep
relaxation techniques to help alleviate low back pain and increase the overall health of your low back. This highly effective program was created and used in two of the largest National of Institute of Health studies regarding the efficacy of yoga for relieving chronic low back pain (Annals of Internal Medicine Dec 2005 and Archives of Internal Medicine Oct 2011).  The study found this yoga program to be approximately 20% more effective than traditional low back therapy programs.  Includes is The
Essential Low Back Program Workbook and 5-class CD (a value of $35).     
Dates: Wednesdays 9/19, 9/26, 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24
Time: 6:00-7:30pm
Location: Studio Satya, 1221 Myrtle Avenue, Enumclaw, WA         
Tuition: $125
Pre-Registration Required: andrea@journeytothemountain.com
*class size is limited
 
THURSDAY: 
 
Wake-Up Yoga - Simple morning mandala practice.  
Movement to loosen our joints and get our blood flowing; pranayama (breathwork) to stimulate and wake up our energy body; chanting to ground and connect us to the vibration of the earth; and mediation to help us to find peace and stillness before beginning our day.
Dates: Tuesdays Aug – Nov
Time: 7:00-8:00am
Location: Village Green Yoga, 1871 NW Gilman Blvd Suite 2, Issaquah, WA
Tuition: see rate options at www.villagegreenyoga.com
 
September Yoga Series:  Vibrant Embodiment – Goddess Tripura
The goddess Tripura dances the 7th and final dance of the Shiva Nataraj.  Tripura is vibrant embodiment the fullness of life before it bursts forth, like a flower just before full bloom.  In our postures, we will focus on fullness, filling our poses with our energy from the inside out.
Dates: Thursdays 9/13, 9/20, 9/27   no class: 9/6
Time: 6:00-7:15pm
Location: Journey to The Mountain Healing Arts - Tiny Studio, 1128 Wells Street, Enumclaw, WA
Tuition: Monthly prepay $10/class, 5-class punch card $65, Drop-in $15, First class Free
 
SATURDAY: 
 
Sat Yoga FoundationsYoga Foundations – A Level 1 Practice
Appropriate for beginners as well as experienced yoga students this class will focus on the basic poses of yoga, their alignment and building body awareness.  Other practices of yoga, such as pranayama (breath work), mediation and chanting will also be explored. Modifications for poses will be offered however this is not a therapeutic class.  Students should be in good health and ready to build stamina and strength through their practice.
Dates: Saturdays starting 9/22
Time: 11:00am – 12:15pm
Location: Village Green Yoga, 1871 NW Gilman Blvd Suite 2, Issaquah, WA
Tuition: see rate options at www.villagegreenyoga.com
 
 
WORKSHOPS, SPECIAL EVENTS:
 
Unfortunately do to my travel, training and work schedules, there will be no Mandalas this month.  
 
Village Green Yoga – Grand Opening 
Village Green Yoga will be hosting a Grand Opening with many free events.  Stay tuned for details.
Date/Time:
Saturday, September 22 – afternoon
Sunday, September 23 - morning
Location: Village Green Yoga, 1871 NW Gilman Blvd, Issaquah, WA
Tuition: Free

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