To announce the April schedule, we are excited not only to share our pose of the month but also to highlight items on our schedule—come join us to admire the beauty of spring on Fountain Square!

April’s pose of the month:  Warrior II

Warrior II or Virabhadrasana II (veer-ah-bah-DRAHS-anna) in Sanskrit is a powerful pose, named after Virabhadra, the incarnation of the Hindu god Shiva as a fierce warrior.

To get into the pose from Tadasana (Mountain Pose), bring one leg back in a wide stance, keeping the front toes forward and back foot at an angle. Line up the arch of your back foot with the heel of the front foot. Pressing into both feet, bend the front knee and stack it over the ankle. Opening the chest to the side, lift both arms up parallel to the floor. Lastly, bring the gaze over your front fingertips.  

This pose strengthens the legs, core, and arms while stretching the inner thighs and hips. It can be practiced both on the mat and with the support of the chair.

— Maria

April’s announcements and special events

We are excited to share these three announcements about opportunities to gather and practice together in April!

1. Yoga social:  Thurs., April 3, 5:30 p.m.  Looking for a chance to hang out with new or ongoing yoga friends?  Grab a vegetarian snack and stop by Lucky Dog Yoga (Angie’s new studio) at 308 East Main. To get in some yoga before socializing, come to Heather’s 4 p.m. Basics class at the 4yoga studio.
2. Yoga nidra with Shigeko:  Sun., April 6, 5:30 p.m.  Join Shigeko as she guides participants into a relaxed state during this month’s 45-minute yoga nidra session.  Want to experience both the invigorating and the relaxing aspects of yoga?  Come at 4 p.m. for the Basics class and then stay for yoga nidra—give yourself a mini-retreat experience for only $20!
3. Donation class with Maria:  Sat., April 26, 9 a.m..  Join Maria on the last Saturday in April for this month’s donation class!  Our monthly donation classes serve our community in two ways: 1) provide an opportunity for folks to take a class without paying a fee—donations are entirely optional; 2) support a local non-profit with the fees that are donated.  For April, Maria has selected Hope Harbor as the donation recipient.

We look forward to practicing with you in the new month:  for a full copy of the April schedule and class descriptions, please see the attached file, check our online calendar, or pick up a hard copy at the studio.