We are excited to practice with you in September, the month of our studio’s 14th anniversary.  Whether you’ve been part of our community since that first class in September 2011 or just joined today, thank you for being part of this community yoga adventure!  

September’s post of the month: Paripurna Navasana (or Seated Boat pose)

paripurna = full
nav = boat
asana = posture

Nav, which refers to a boat, is also part of the word pranava. the sound of OM. Om is described as a boat that carries us safely across life’s stormy seas by uniting us with our true being, whose essence is centering and equanimity.

—Frances

September’s updates

In order of chronological appearance, here are September highlights!

1. Four weekend classes continue:  We are continuing to offer a pair of classes on Saturday morning (Basics, then Flow) and a pair of classes on Sunday afternoon (Basics, then something restful—Restorative, Yoga Nidra, or Yin).  Drop in for one or both classes each day—if you choose to double up, you can have a mini-yoga retreat for only $20!  (Sat., Sept. 6, is an exception, with only a 9 a.m. Basics class.) 
2. Two opportunities for yoga nidra with Angie. To provide options for those who want to practice yoga nidra, we are offering it on two consecutive days.  Join Angie either on Sun., Sept. 14, or on Mon., Sept. 15, both at 5:30 p.m., for this special practice.  In yoga nidra, participants spend 60 minutes being guided into a deeply relaxed state.  (This will be the same yoga nidra, just scheduled on different dates to allow more folks to participate.)
3. Donation class with Frances: support the Simpson County Animal Shelter. Join Frances on Thurs., Sept. 18, at 9 a.m. for this month’s donation class! These classes serve our community in two ways: 1) by providing an opportunity for folks to take a class without paying a fee—donations are entirely optional; 2) by supporting a local non-profit organization with the fees that are donated.  Frances has selected the Simpson County Animal Shelter to receive any donations made to her class!
4. Official 14th anniversary:  Sat., Sept. 27.  On Sept. 27, 2011, 4yoga offered its first yoga class at Dance Images!  Just like the glitter that embedded itself into our yoga mats in that first year, our studio has persisted, continuing to provide affordable and accessible yoga to our community.  We are grateful for your showing up and supporting the studio throughout the years!  Keep an eye on the October schedule for an official celebration, but we will be raising a few toasts to our community at our informal, post-class gatherings in September.

Next book club:  Sun., Nov. 16, 1:30 p.m., The Myth of Normal

Many thanks to everyone who was able to attend our August book club meeting and to those who have been asking “what’s next?”  Participants in the August meeting selected The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness, and Healing in a Toxic Culture by Gabor Maté and Daniel Maté as our next read.  Our friends at the Warren County Public Library have copies available in both physical and audio formats.

We look forward to seeing you in September—please check the calendar page for a full copy of the month’s schedule and the descriptions page for more information about the class styles. Or pick up a hard copy the next time you are at the studio.