Category Archives: yamas and niyamas

Come see us in December (2024): join us for yoga, yoga nidra, or a social gathering

As we welcome December, we are excited to share the new month’s schedule.  We hope that you can join us for whatever best serves you during this season, whether that is an active class, a restful practice, or a social gathering. … Continue reading

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Drop in during November (2024): join us for yoga or yoga nidra!

Now that we have given attention to the five yamas and the five niyamas in the first ten months of the year, November features teachers selecting their own yama or niyama focus.  This month, teachers may explore the same focus throughout … Continue reading

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Join us in October (2024): drop in for any of our 49 classes!

In this, the tenth month of the year, we shift our studio focus to the fifth and final niyama.  This niyama, Ishvara Pranidhana, is often interpreted as “surrender”—and what better way to practice physically surrendering than releasing into stillness during … Continue reading

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Celebrate with us in September: 13th anniversary open house, end-of-month giveaway!

In our journey through the yamas and niyamas this year, it is appropriate that September lands us on svadhyaya or self study.  After all, September is the month when, back in 2011, 4yoga offered its first class.  The journey to … Continue reading

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Discover August (2024) schedule: 53 yoga classes, yoga nidra, and book club!

Many of us are currently engrossed in Olympic coverage, watching world-class athletes demonstrate skills they have developed through years of disciplined training.  The yogic concept of discipline (tapas) is the third niyama and our studio focus for August—and, fortunately, we … Continue reading

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July (2024) schedule: 48 classes + yoga social!

In July, we are highlighting the second niyama, santosha or contentment.  Our yoga practices—including physical poses, breathing exercises, and meditation—can all help us remain present and, as a result, be more content.  Another powerful tool to help develop santosha is … Continue reading

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June (2024) schedule: 46 classes, open house, workshop

As we begin June, we hope to welcome you to the studio for a social opportunity, a regular class, an occasional class, or even a workshop—for more details, see the list below! Having finished our month-by-month study of the five … Continue reading

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May (2024) schedule: 51 classes and sound bath!

As May gets underway, we are happy to share our month’s focus and schedule and to invite you to come practice with us.   This month, we continue our journey through the yamas and niyamas with a focus on the … Continue reading

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April (2024) schedule: 58 classes, including men’s yoga, and book club!

This month, as we continue our exploration of yoga beyond the physical poses (asana), we will be exploring the yama of brahmacharya, or non-excess.  Deborah Adele explains that this yama provides “a call to leave greed and excess behind and walk … Continue reading

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March (2024) schedule: 55 classes + 2 social opportunities!

As we begin March, we are looking forward to seeing you for a class, a social opportunity, or both!  This month, as many of us continue our study of yoga beyond the physical postures, we will be exploring the yama of asteya or … Continue reading

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