Now that we have given attention to the five yamas and the five niyamas in the first ten months of the year, November features teachers selecting their own yama or niyama focus.  This month, teachers may explore the same focus throughout all their classes, or they may rotate among different options.  Come practice with us in November to review these essential ethical practices and to investigate the ways in which they can support you.

November’s special events:

1. Yoga nidra. As we move toward the end of the year, relaxation may become more elusive.  For a guided relaxation practice, join Angie on Sun., Nov. 24 at 5:30 p.m. for this month’s 45-minute yoga nidra session.  If. you would like to experience both the invigorating and the relaxing aspects of yoga, join Uta at 4 p.m. for the Basics class and then stay for yoga nidra.
2. Holiday Class on Thanksgiving Day.  On Thurs., Nov. 28, we will offer our traditional holiday class—Uta will welcome folks at 9 a.m.  If yoga will serve your holiday plans, please join her then!
3. Donation class to benefit Kentucky Kids on the Block. Join Shigeko on Sun., Nov. 30 at 9 a.m. for this month’s donation class!  The monthly donation classes 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, Shigeko has selected Kentucky Kids on the Block as the recipient of her class’ donations.

Winter Book Club preview:

Thank you to everyone who attended our November book club meeting to discuss Peter Atilla’s Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity and to select the next book and meeting date!  We picked Sun., Feb. 16, at 1:30 p.m. for our winter meeting, when we will discuss Scott Shigeoka’s Seek: How Curiosity Can Transform Your Life and Change The World.  To find out more about the book, see its publisher’s website or your favorite bookseller.

We look forward to practicing together in November!  For a full copy of the month’s schedule, please see the attached file, check the online calendar, or pick up a hard copy at the studio.