Jun 29

Class Schedule for July 1st – July 7th

Happy Friday, all! Here is the class schedule for next week. Some minor changes from this week as we get as close as possible to nailing down a “permanent” schedule for the foreseeable future.

Please note that the Yoga Hike can get a little buggy, so light-weight, long-sleeved shirts and long pants seem to be the best way to avoid being drawn out of your meditative state by pesky mosquitoes. Bug spray would work too.

After a particularly warm Gentle Yoga class last night, we will be installing an air conditioner in the studio to help us maintain a comfortable climate.

I’ve received more than one comment about people slipping on the studio mats when things heat up during class. This is common in yoga (it took me more than 3 years to find a mat I wouldn’t slip on), and there are a couple remedies. One is to try using a hand towel under your hands during your practice. You can bring in your own hand towel, or I also have some available for purchase in the studio lobby. Another route is to buy a full-length mat towel, which would help if you get sweaty hands and feet. A third route is to upgrade your mat situation with a stickier mat. There are some awesome (and expensive) mats out there, and I can recommend a couple good brands. We carry the Natural Rubber Mat, which is not only very sticky, but also eco-friendly and about $20 cheaper than comparable mats. I’m happy to give other recommendations too, just come find me before or after class.

Below is the schedule. Enjoy the Fourth of July holiday!

Jun 21

September is YOGA MONTH! Free Intro to Yoga Workshop Saturday 9/29

Many people believe they are “too inflexible”, too out-of-shape, or have too poor of balance for yoga. Our answer: You wouldn’t take a Spanish lesson if you already knew how to speak Spanish, would you?

Yoga is most important for those of us who feel unstable, stiff, weak, and/or out of shape. This informative, interactive, and free workshop is an excellent way to learn about yoga in a welcoming, friendly atmosphere, and is designed to show you how yoga can have a positive impact on your life, and help improve your inflexibility and lack of strength or balance. This workshop is open to the public, whether you’ve attended a yoga class before or not. All are welcome, including prenatal and postnatal women, as well as those recovering from surgery or injury.

Schedule:

On Saturday, September 29th from 8:30am – 9:00am, instructor Mariah Frye will hold an information session, where participants will explore the history of yoga, what yoga has evolved into today, the conceptions and misconceptions about yoga,  and how a yoga practice “works”. There will be ample time for questions, answers, and discussion in this open forum.*

From 9:00am-10:00am, participants may partake in a Gentle Yoga class, where they will learn the fundamentals of a safe yoga practice in a beginner-friendly environment. Gentle postures include standing poses, seated and supine poses, plus some light balancing postures. For students who have difficulty with balance, or with getting on and off the floor, chairs will be provided for assistance and the instructor will make modifications to ensure a safe, enjoyable class. Participants will also learn some of the principles of pranayama, or the breathing practice of yoga. This class is open to the public, and you do not need to attend the information session to attend the Gentle Yoga class.

*Participants are invited to attend the Information Session, or the Gentle Yoga class, or both.

We hope you and a friend can make it to this free event! Pre-registration is encouraged, but not required. Sign up online by clicking here (make sure to click forward to the week of 9/23): https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/ASP/home.asp?studioid=29064 or by calling Mariah at 989-302-7928.

You may bring your own mat, but mats and props are provided at no charge. Feel free to bring a water bottle. Dress in comfortable clothing that isn’t restrictive, i.e. yoga/sweat pants and a t-shirt or tank top. Classes are performed with bare feet, but you are welcome to wear socks if you wish. Call Mariah if you have any questions.

Jun 21

Highlights from Grand Opening and Class Schedule for June 24-30

The much anticipated studio opening last Saturday was a big success! After teaching an impromptu Kids Yoga session at South State Park before the Sunrise Fun Run in the morning, we had a great turnout at our open house. We met some great people, gave away yoga prizes, served (and ate) amazing food prepared by The Organic Gypsy, and packed the studio with 20 yoga students (and would have packed about 10 more if we’d had the space!) for the free community class. A big thank you to everyone who came out!

See below or check the Class Schedule tab on the website for next week’s class schedule. Some minor changes, including the addition of an evening Gentle Yoga class on Tuesday night. There are a couple other changes, so be sure to check it out.

Your first class is still free until July 1st, so if we haven’t seen you for class yet, next week has your name on it!

On the comfort front, we have installed 2 fans in the studio to help with air flow and keeping things cool as classes heat up. So far they have been working well. Hope to see you next week! Enjoy the pics. 🙂

Kids Yoga at South State Park…

20 yoga students packed in for the free community class…

Class Schedule for week of June 24 – 30…