Hi fellow Yogis: Wrapping up a two-month stint as a kid-yoga teacher. The kids, 6 to 10 years old, learned quickly and fearlessly: Headstands to Warrior 3. But they also enjoyed a lesson on relaxation and recovery poses such as Corpse Pose and Child’s Pose. We also spent time journaling on certain themes such as […]
Thank you open-sky yogis!
Eight yogis enjoyed sunny skies and temps in the mid-60s on Friday for our last open-sky yoga in Lincoln Park this season. We worked on strengthening the core – front and back- and ended class with a tripod headstand, a pose that’s all about the core. It was a beauty to see you all explore […]
Open-sky season finale on Friday
Hi Fellow Yogis: This coming Friday will be the season finale for open-sky yoga at Lincoln Park. Thanks for a great season! We plan to be back in April, so please check here and on Facebook for updates. In the meantime, please see the Google calendar for classes at MAFA, CHAW, VIDA and Results. In […]
MAFA sale
Hi Fellow Yogis: Wanted to let you know that Capitol Hill Martial Arts and Fitness Academy is running some specials: 5 for $25 (yoga classes) One-month unlimited classes $99 For more information: www.capitolhillmartialarts.com or 202/455-4662.
Embodied Yoga Retreat with Adrienne
Hi Fellow Yogis: My friend and first yoga teacher Adrienne Penebre is hosting a yoga retreat in Berkeley Springs, WV, Oct. 7-9. The weekend will feature transformational movement lessons, meditation, hiking, nutritious meals and campfires. For more information: embodied yoga Oct201 w Adrienne Penebre (Yoga RYT 200| Somatic Movement, Anat Baniel Method), adrienne@burningbarn.com.
Core intentions
Hi Fellow Yogis: Recently, we have been working on strengthening the core with postures such as plank, headstand and boat pose. We’ve then balanced the strength work with length work: Stretching the side body with peaceful warrior and lengthening the abs with such poses as up dog and open twists. Strenghtening and lengthening the core […]
New fall classes on the Hill
After Labor Day, I will be adding several local classes to the schedule: 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at MAFA (capitolhillmartialarts.com) Monday and Wednesday; 12:15 to 1 p.m. at CHAW (Chaw.org) Tuesday and Thursday. Hope to see you on the mat!
Thank you summer yogis; new time/day for open-sky yoga!
Summer vacation is coming to an end, but open-sky yoga in Lincoln Park is not! We are changing the time and day back to 9:30 a.m. Fridays, starting Aug. 26. Also wanted to thank all dedicated yogis who didn’t miss a beat/pose this summer during which we met each week no matter how hot, muggy […]
A month of open-sky summer yoga
A small but dedicated group of yoginis – six to 12 – has been showing up for toasty open-sky summer yoga in Lincoln Park in the past month. We have worked on squaring the hips, rolling the shoulders down and back as well as pulling the navel toward the spine – all in the name […]