Time for a mid-winter update from Stone Turtle Yoga!

We hope everyone is having a great New Year. It’s hard to believe we’ve already got more than a month of 2013 under our belts! Hopefully amid the chilly winter weather, you’re finding time for movement, breath, and reflection. These quiet days can be goldmines for self discovery and fresh perspectives. By slowing things down and stepping back, breathing deeply and keeping an open mind, each day is a new opportunity to refresh ourselves and lighten our state of mind. I have found that by making a point to smile and laugh more each day, the lack of sun becomes more manageable. By feeding light and warmth to those around us, we in turn are fed with light and warmth.

It’s been a great first winter at Stone Turtle Yoga. Many peoples’ practices are moving to new depths, many are finding the courage to try new things, and some are finding the courage to hold back and not over-push. It has truly been a gift to share such a mindful, purposeful part of each week with our yoga community. We hope it has been as fulfilling for our students as it has been for us to jointly tap into that strain of awareness and peace that connects us all. We look forward to continuing the journey throughout the rest of winter and into spring!

Due to all the gorgeous snow, we will unfortunately have to postpone our weekly practice in Grayling until the ski season subsides and the ski business where we spend most of our time slows down a bit. I’ve really enjoyed the Ausable Dance Center and the people I’ve met up there, and I look forward to teaching there in the future. Sadly, at the end of the day, I can’t sacrifice quality for quantity. I hope my Grayling folks understand… you are all welcome to the three weekly classes I will continue to teach at the Gerrish Township Hall!

I would like to reiterate that I will continue to teach the normal class schedule at Gerrish Township Hall:  Gentle Yoga on Monday mornings at 8:30, Empower/Core on Tuesday mornings at 6:00, and Gentle Yoga at 6:00pm on Tuesday evenings.

Thanks so much to all of you for sharing in the Stone Turtle Yoga community. We can’t express our gratitude for each of you enough! Keep in touch, hope to see you soon!

Namaste,

Mariah & Stu