Author Archives: 4yoga

Summer Breeze

Posted on June 20, 2012 by 4yoga

Make Today Breeze…Not A Battle.. “Make today a breeze not a battle.Never fight. Nothing is worth fighting for. Wisdom never fights, it waits patiently, speaks positively, sees benefit in everything …knowing that all needs will be met at the right … Continue reading →

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June schedule and focus: vairagya (non-attachment)

Posted on May 29, 2012 by 4yoga

We will focus on the yoga practice of vairagya–or non-attachment–for the month of June.  This practice guides us to “be in the world, but not of it.”  In the cycle of seeking pleasure and avoiding discomfort through attachment (aversion is … Continue reading →

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the practice of silence

Posted on May 20, 2012 by 4yoga
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May 2012 Newsletter

Posted on May 15, 2012 by 4yoga

As we continue to follow the upward movement of energy from the core roots and heart compassion, we come to the fifth chakra, vishuddha, in the throat. Here we express the truth of who we are in our voice. Willpower … Continue reading →

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Poem In Your Pocket Day: Billy Collins’ “Today”

Posted on April 26, 2012 by 4yoga

At the 9:30 class this morning, Angie shared this Billy Collins poem for Poem In Your Pocket Day. Today BY BILLY COLLINS If ever there were a spring day so perfect, so uplifted by a warm intermittent breeze that it made … Continue reading →

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Putting Meditation Back on the Mat

Posted on April 24, 2012 by 4yoga

Kim spotted this article in the Saturday, 4/21/12 New York Times.  Here is the link: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/22/nyregion/in-new-york-meditation-makes-its-way-back-to-the-yoga-mat.html?_r=2&src=twrhp

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Study shows possible benefits of meditation to Alzheimer’s patients

Posted on April 7, 2012 by 4yoga

A student shared this article, recently published in the Bowling Green Daily News, with us at class.  Although we were unsuccessful finding the source online (so no link), we did scan it so we could upload the full piece here. … Continue reading →

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Announcing April focus and schedule

Posted on March 31, 2012 by 4yoga

Greetings! Even the sound of the word April is like a song.  By this time in the year, the upward and outward flowing energies of the earth are in full expression with the song of new life.  In ourselves, the … Continue reading →

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chanting OM

Posted on March 26, 2012 by 4yoga

Research: Chanting Om Shown to Deactivate the Limbic System—a Known Treatment for Depression In a study conducted at the National Institute of Mental Health and Neuroscience in India, chanting Om was found to have a similar effect as the implantation … Continue reading →

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Guest teacher: Allison Terracio on Sun. 3/25

Posted on March 19, 2012 by 4yoga

4yoga is delighted to welcome Allison Terracio as a guest teacher for a pair of classes on Sun., March 25.  In addition to the usual 4:30 p.m. basics class, Allison will offer an advanced class at 2:00 p.m.  Many thanks … Continue reading →

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