Author Archives: 4yoga

Calling all early-morning yogis: 5:30 a.m. Wed. class starts 9/9/15!

By request, we have added an early-morning class, and it will meet for the first time on Wed., Sept. 9, at 5:30 a.m.!  Many thanks to Chie for her willingness to teach this new, energetic Basics class, offered for those … Continue reading

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Labor Day weekend (2015) schedule

If your Labor Day weekend plans include being in Bowling Green and enjoying yoga, we invite you to come to any or all of our 4yoga classes! Friday @ 9:30 a.m.—Gentle with Angie Friday @ 5:30 p.m.—Yin with Richard Saturday @ 9 a.m.—Basics … Continue reading

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September 2015 focus and class schedule

As we move toward the Autumnal Equinox in September, we enter the dark half of the year. You may notice the impact of this transition by waking up in darkness and squeezing in outdoor activities at the end of the … Continue reading

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“Feast on your life”: Derek Walcott’s “Love After Love”

To conclude the Gentle class this morning, Angie shared a poem by Derek Walcott, “Love After Love.”  Because some students asked for a copy, we are also posting it for anyone else who may enjoy it. Love After Love The … Continue reading

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August 2015 focus and class schedule

August brings us to the hot sultry days of summer and the anticipation of school starting up again. Change. Amping up. There is always an emotional response to change, especially when it is a change that directly impacts our lives. … Continue reading

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Yoga Buzz at Acme in downtown Nashville

During a recent teacher-training workshop at Sanctuary for Yoga, Angie participated in a yoga class at a cool venue, on the rooftop at Acme Feed & Seed in downtown Nashville.  WSMV did a story on the classes, which are offered on … Continue reading

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Eri and Chie teach visiting Mexican scholars

On June 26, 2015, Eri Golden and Chie Tanaka taught a special yoga class to participants in the Proyecta 100,000 program hosted by WKU and and ESLI.  Their students also included other faculty, staff, and students who worked with that … Continue reading

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Manifesting Grace through Gratitude: free 21-day online meditation program

During Tuesday’s Gentle class, Susan Polk discussed some of the brain benefits of yoga and meditation and mentioned an online meditation program presented by Deepak Chopra and Oprah Winfrey.  This program, Manifesting Grace through Gratitude, is available on Chopra’s website; … Continue reading

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Yoga’s benefits to your brain (from Psychology Today blog)

During a recent (July 3) Yin class, Angie shared excerpts from this post on the Psychology Today website.  Written by Marlynn H. Wei, a yogi who is also a psychiatrist, the piece is titled “Why Does Anyone Do Yoga, Anyway?” … Continue reading

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Benefits of Yoga & Meditation: Women-in-Charge Luncheon with Susan Polk on Tues., 7/28

You already know that your yoga practice makes you feel better, but do you know some of the reasons why it does?  Join your fellow yogis and urge your friends you’ve been encouraging to start yoga to attend The Medical Center’s upcoming … Continue reading

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