Category Archives: yoga

April registration open: @the Museum classes

We are grateful for your ongoing interest in our special monthly classes at The Downing Museum and are thrilled to practice with you in such a beautiful space. In preparation for April, we have opened registration for those classes. Because space … Continue reading

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March 2017 focus and class schedule

In March, we continue to work with the yamas, the universal code of ethics prescribed in Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, to apply to our lives with the intent of providing greater happiness and fulfillment. This month, we focus on asteya or … Continue reading

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February 2017 focus and class schedule

What a timely month to study and contemplate the yoga concept satya (truthfulness). As we grapple with the recent coining of the term “alternative facts,” we can turn to the ancient vedic texts, which predate all religions, for some perspective.  Sat, the … Continue reading

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December 2016 focus and class schedule

As we move towards the winter solstice this year of 2016, we offer this prayer by Edward Hays from his book Prayers for a Planetary Pilgrim as a gift to remind you that when you feel the cold, dark night … Continue reading

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Goat yoga: it’s a thing in Oregon…should it be in Kentucky?

As 4yoga takes yoga out of the studio and into our community, we are interested in hearing your feedback about our new locations (including The Downing Museum). We are also always on the lookout for additional places to share yoga, and The New … Continue reading

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November 2016 focus and class schedule

As autumn deepens in the month of November, the qualities of yin get stronger. Yin energy moves inward and down in contrast to yang energy that moves outward and up. Ideally, we can harmonize our personal energy field with the … Continue reading

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Oct. 14-16 weekend schedule: 6 classes, 2 gong events!

This weekend at 4yoga brings something for everyone, with 6 yoga classes—including a newly added one with Debbie Marquette—and 2 gong events with visiting artist Faye Henry! Friday 9:30 a.m. Gentle class with Angie 5:30 p.m. Yin class with Alice (thanks, Alice, … Continue reading

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Berry Plastics Health Fair: Sept. 14, 1-4 p.m.

Thank you to Shigeko and the rest of the folks at Berry Plastics for inviting 4yoga to be part of its annual employee health fair!  We are delighted to be able to share information about yoga with participants at these events, … Continue reading

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10 minutes of yoga every day?

This article from Runner’s World presents a novice yogi’s experience committing to 10 minutes of yoga every day for a month.  Whether you have practiced a long time or are just beginning to explore yoga, Kasandra Brabaw’s insights about fitting yoga into … Continue reading

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July 2016 focus and class schedule

How does your garden grow? With the flowers and foods you want? All from the seeds you sow? What about the seeds you didn’t sow–those persistent, hardy plants we call weeds? With regular diligence, it is possible to maintain your … Continue reading

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