In this, the tenth month of the year, we shift our studio focus to the fifth and final niyama.  This niyama, Ishvara Pranidhana, is often interpreted as “surrender”—and what better way to practice physically surrendering than releasing into stillness during savasana? 

Or, if you’re ready to extend your practice of surrender even further, we invite you to try yoga nidra, where you rest in a comfortable position while being guided through a meditative practice?  We hope to see you this month as we explore Ishvara Pranidhana together, both on our mats and in our lives.

October’s special events:

1. Donation class on Mon., Oct. 7. Join Iajahnni on Mon., Oct. 7, at 5:30 p.m. for this month’s donation class!  These monthly donation classes help us serve our community in two ways:  1) provide an opportunity for folks to take a yoga class without paying a class fee—donations are entirely optional; 2) support a local non-profit with the fees that are donated.  This month, Iajahnni has selected The Foundry as the recipient of his class’ donations.
2. Yoga nidra on Sun., Oct. 13. For an extended opportunity to practice surrender, join Shigeko on Sun., Oct. 13 at 5:30 p.m. for this month’s 45-minute yoga nidra session.  To appreciate both the invigorating and the relaxing aspects of yoga, join Shigeko at 4 p.m. for her Basics class and then stay for yoga nidra.

November Book Club preview:

Friends who already participate in—or who would like to participate in—our quarterly book club, please mark your calendars!  We will meet again on Sun., Nov. 3, at 1:30 p.m.  Our next book is Peter Attia’s Outlive:  The Science & Art of Longevity.  Find out more about the book on its website; if you’d like to borrow it, check out the options available through the Warren County Public Library, which include the physical book, e-book, and downloadable audiobook.

We look forward to practicing together in October!  For a full copy of the month’s schedule, please check this page or pick up a hard copy at the studio.