Dec 04

Being Present and Giving the Gift of Yoga

Hello, friends!

As the holidays approach, it is very easy to get wrapped up and too busy. For myself, with work and personal life seeming to come to a peak during this time of year, too often I’ll find myself completely buried in plan-making, to the point that I’m not even really experiencing the beauty and company around me. I came across this blog post recently that really hit home, as it offers some great tips for staying present this time of year. My favorite is the first one:

Live simply and live deliberately. By choosing not to get caught up in the details of this fast-paced world, you are doing your part to slow down the rat race and quell consumerism. You will also discover that you have more time to enjoy being alive.

I thought the whole post was really succinct and on-point. If you care to read the rest, click here: http://www.dailyom.com/articles/2015/50604.html

And with Christmas in mind, are you wondering what to get that special person this Christmas? How about the gift of sustainable self care, increased energy, and a calmer state of being? How about a…

Stone Turtle Yoga Gift Certificate!

This year, if you give the gift go yoga, YOU get a gift too.  From now until December 31st, for every gift certificate you buy for someone else, you will get 10% off your next purchase for yourself!

How to do it? Just call or email Mariah (mariahfrye<at>gmail.com or 989-302-7928) to set it up. It only takes a couple minutes, after which we will create a custom gift certificate for your recipient, and mail it to you or them. We will also send you a coupon for 10% off your next membership, package, or drop-in!

As always, let me know if you have any questions. Thanks to all of you, and may we all finish 2015 with presence and grace.

Namaste!

Mariah

 

 

Nov 30

Guest Teachers this Tuesday!

We are so happy to welcome guest teachers for this Tuesday’s Higgins Lake Yoga Classes!

Amy Mertz, who teaches Hatha Yoga at our Grayling studio on Wednesday mornings, will be subbing for Lexi at 10:00am this Tuesday, December 1st in Higgins Lake. She will be teaching a Hatha Yoga class (not Core), and we hope to see you there!.

We will also have a new guest teacher subbing for Mariah at the 5:30pm Hatha Yoga class this Tuesday, December 1st. Gwen Hills, long time Stone Turtle Yoga student-turned-yoga-teacher, will be teaching Tuesday evening’s class.

Dancer Pose

Gwen has been practicing Yoga for almost half of her life on and off, and has always recognized it as a very beneficial way to cope with anxiety, a sedentary job, and recovery from exercise.  After a career shift from truck driving in 2013, she decided to learn the art of Yoga instruction.  In June 2014, she completed her RYT-200 at Yen Yoga and Fitness of Traverse City, Michigan under Jenny Lintvedt and Heidi Dietrich.  She also completed her WPA (World Paddle Association) Level I Instructor Certification and Stand Up Paddle Yoga Certification in June 2014 under Tara McCabe of Lazy Dog Paddle Yoga of Key West, Florida.  Gwen’s teaching style connects students with Universal elements, and typically follows a restorative and/or detoxifying experience, influenced by the Hot Yoga series and Yin. She encourages students to find their expression of each asana, emphasizing that everyBODY and every practice is unique. Read her full bio here. 

Please join us in welcoming Gwen to the Stone Turtle Yoga community this Tuesday evening at 5:30pm!

Much love and gratitude to all. Namaste!

– Mariah, Lexi & Amy

 

 

 

Nov 12

Monday’s Hatha Yoga & Stretch and Slide!

Hello yogis!

Starting this Monday, November 16th, there will be no more Hatha Yoga on Mondays at 10:30am in Higgins Lake. View this update on the class schedule, click here: https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/admhome?studioid=29064

Mark your calendars for Stretch and Slide: A Yoga-Ski Retreat on Saturday, December 12th!

This blissful day of yoga, cross country skiing/snowshoeing, and delicious, healthy food is a great way to kick off winter! Stretch and Slide begins at 10:00am with a yoga class at our Higgins Lake (Gerrish) location, and continues with a full day ski/snowshoe rental, group lesson,  Facilities Pass, and homemade lunch at Cross Country Ski Headquarters in Higgins Lake. Spend the rest of the day enjoying the serenity of the beautiful Michigan winter forests on the pristinely groomed Headquarters ski trails, or relaxing with a mug of hot cocoa by the Stone Turtle Day Lodge fireplace! All are invited to participate, including novices to yoga, skiing or both. Over a $65 value for $35 ($25 if you have your own equipment).

Email mariahfrye@gmail.com to register, or if you have any questions!

Skiing is a great way to spend time with friends and loved ones!

Yoga and Skiing are great ways to spend time with friends and loved ones!

Namaste <3

-Mariah, Lexi & Amy