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Update #2 (January 2019):  In late 2018, the Balance Tai Chi folks decided to discontinue their open classes and, instead, to operate as a club.  They deactivated their Facebook page, as well.

Update (March 2018):  If you are interested in learning tai chi with Balance Tai Chi, please contact that club’s organizers through its Facebook page.

See the flyer below for information about the tai chi classes at The Pots Place.

Note:  since we originally posted this flyer in 2013, the time of the Tuesday tai chi class has changed.  Both Tuesday and Thursday classes now meet at 5:30 p.m.

Why would you want to attend this workshop? To explore the creative side of yourself, to develop, renew, or deepen a compassionate relationship with … You! To gain insight or a fresh perspective on some aspect of your life. To become unstuck out of ruts of habitual ways of thinking. The yoga part will include gentle asana, pranayama, relaxation. The art part will include simple, non-threatening exercises used as tools of reflection (will not be hung in a gallery!). No experience with art media is required, in fact it may be better to allow you a more direct expression. If you are curious, please join us.

The Art of Self-Reflection:  An Art and Yoga Workshop

Date:  Saturday, February 23
Time:  11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location:  4yoga studio  (The Pots Place, 2nd floor, 428 E. Main Street, Bowling Green, KY)
Additional Info:  $35.00 full session

Reserve a place by emailing ericajacknin@gmail.com by Thursday, Feb. 21.

What to Bring
We will begin with a centering, relaxing hatha yoga practice (suitable for all levels) and then do creative exercises using watercolor paint or drawing materials to reflect on self-awareness in a non-threatening way. No artistic experience or talent is necessary!
Bring a sketch pad and a small covered container to fill with water (paint, brushes, and drawing supplies provided). You may want to bring a small snack (tea and hot water provided). If you have your own yoga mat, you may bring it. The studio also has mats and any other props you may need.

Check out the full description of our yoga studio at www.4yoga.me

Erica Jacknin, ATR-BC, LPAT, RYT , Art Therapist and Registered Yoga Instructor

ericajacknin@gmail.com

www.ericajacknin.wix.com/artandyoga

“Hello darkness my old friend….” These words of Paul Simon come to mind as we once again approach the darkest day of the year, the winter solstice, in the cycle of seasons. As we encounter this darkness, we need to in draw in its opposite, the light. During our evening practices (when darkness has descended by 5:00 p.m.) the view of glittering tree lights on the square brings a sense of sparkle and warmth to our spirits. We can only appreciate the light because of the darkness.

Exhaustion, stress, and loneliness are forms of internal darkness that we may encounter as we turn our focus inward. It is important to acknowledge them as friends, as Paul Simon’s words express, and not to make them our enemies. We often have a tendency to add more pressure and stress by pushing them away and judging them as uncomfortable. However, they are signals to light the flame of the true self in the heart, healing the sense of fragmentation into wholeness and acceptance. Making time and space in your daily routine for even a few moments of stillness and contemplation is a great gift to yourself, accepting all the parts of you.

During this month of December, we are thankful for the light of our community and practice together. We look forward to continued practice with those of you we know and to welcoming new people who wish to begin the practice of yoga. As previously announced, the beginner class will continue on Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. through December, and new students are welcome to join us any week.

December schedule variations and special events:
Saturday, 12/1: basics class will begin at 8 a.m. because of the Christmas Parade. Unless you plan to remain downtown after class to enjoy the parade, we suggest parking on the south side of Chestnut Street for ease of departure. You may find the parking lot at the Public Theater of Kentucky convenient.
Friday, 12/14: discussion and meditation following the 5:30 p.m. yin class (no charge, all are welcome).
Monday, 12/24 and Tuesday, 12/25 (Christmas Eve and Christmas Day): no classes.
Monday, 12/31 (New Year’s Eve): 9 a.m. mixed level class with Angie (all are welcome).
For the full December schedule, please click on the class calendar tab of this website.

Community is witness; each member in this moment and that moment
Community has hands to pick you up and to clap for you
Community has legs to stand beside everyone
Community has arms to open the doors for others
Community has lips that release the truth
Community is hearts beating together and individually
Community accepts the old and the new
Community knows cycles and seasons
Community is extension beyond its denomination
Community is a destination not recognized by mapquest
Community is a place…community is compassion

A poem by Melanie Klug

“The meditative mind is a pleasant mind, a stabilized mind. That state is called chitta-prasadana in Yoga-sutra 1.33. According to the sutra, such a state is obtained though the practice of

• Maîtri: Universal love towards those who are happy

• Karuna: Compassion towards those who are in suffering

• Mudita: Joyfulness at seeing others virtuous

• Upeksha: Indifference towards the evil in others

Without these practices the mind will never stabilize in meditation. The karmic debts we have not yet paid off will continue to disturb the meditation. While one is sitting with eyes closed, the mind will keep racing in all different directions.”
– Swami Veda Bharati in: http://www.ahymsin.org/main/index.php/Swami-Veda-Bharati/love-meditation-and-service.html