October Newsletter |
MESSAGE FROM MASUDA For the past month or so I've been waking up and diving straight into my busy work day, sometimes skipping my daily meditation practice.
I've had a daily meditation practice for about six years and part of me feels that I should be able to skip a few months and still receive the benefits. But I've learned that as soon as I stop practicing, I feel off center and my mind becomes more cluttered.
I went to take a class with one of my teachers hoping that she would help me get back on track. She reminded me that this was a time of change and transition in my life and I needed to be compassionate with myself and trust that I'd find my way back to my daily practice.
My teacher helped me to let go of my judgments against myself and she encouraged me to find opportunities to meditate during the day. Meditation doesn't always have to be a formal practice in front of an alter. So I've started chanting mantras on my walk to work, breathing long and deep while sending emails, and learning to enjoy my meals one bite at a time.
I encourage all of you who struggle with finding time for a home practice to look for opportunities in your everyday life to connect with your breath, your body, and your spirit. Also be mindful of any judgments you might be harboring against yourself and look for ways to be more supportive and compassionate with yourself.
My hope is that we can be a support and guide for one another.
Love,
Masuda |
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS |
Relax and Rejoice with Darshan
Join Darshan Kaur, Kundalini Yoga teacher and life coach, to learn techniques to release stress and experience a deep sense of peace and well-being.
Saturday, November 1st
2:00-4:30pm
$40
Heal the Back with Dawn
Stretch and strengthen your back and and your body to experience greater vitality and health.
Saturday, November 8th
2:00-4:00pm
$40
Children's Yoga with Wendy
Experience yoga postures, story telling and games to make yoga fun and effective.
Ages 3-9 year olds.
Saturday, November 8th
4:15-5:15pm
FREE
Find the Bliss in Your Being With Annie
Discover the deep and restorative benefits of Svaroopa yoga and remove the blocks to your inner peace and freedom.
Saturday, November 22nd
2:00-4:30
$40pm
SIGN UP FOR ANY TWO WORKSHOPS IN NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER AND RECEIVE 20% OFF.
Click here to register online. |
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HALLOWEEN CLASS SPECIALSFREE MORNING, LUNCH & AFTERNOON CLASSES
Monday, October 27-Friday, October 31st
Morning Classes
Tuesday 9:30-10:45am Flow Yoga
Thursday 9:30-10:45am Flow Yoga
Lunch Classes
Monday 12:15-1:15pm Kundalini Yoga
Tuesday 12:15-1:15pm Flow Yoga
Wednesday 12:15-1:15pm Kundalini Yoga
Afternoon Classes
Thursday 3:30-4:45pm Yoga for Seniors
Friday 5:30-6:45pm Flow Sunset Yoga |
NEW BEGINNERS SERIESNew Series Begins in November
Beginners Kundalini Yoga
Monday - 4:30-5:30pm
11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24, 12/01, 12/08, 12/15, 12/22
Beginners Flow Yoga
Wednesday - 6:15-7:15pm
11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 11/26, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17, 12/23
Beginners Flow Yoga
Saturday - 11:30-12:30pm
11/01, 11/08, 11/15, 11/22, 11/29, 12/06, 12/13, 12/20
The beginner series is a great way to start your yoga practice. This 8-week series teaches new students the fundamentals of yoga and provides a safe and engaging learning environment. Drop-ins welcome. Series is only $96 Click here to register online. |
BOOK CLUB Monday, November 3, 2008
7:30-9:00pm in the Meditation Room.
Free Community Event!
We'll be discussing:
The Secret Power of Yoga: A Woman's Guide to the Heart and Spirit of the Yoga Sutras by Nischala Joy Devi
Nischala Joy Devi interprets Patanjali's Yoga Sutras, the principles at the basis of yoga practice, from a heart-centered intuitive, feminine perspective, resulting in the first translation intended for women.
Sign up for this event by sending us an email:
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AFFIRMATIONS FOR ACCEPTANCE AND COMPASSIONI am the light of my soul
I am bountiful, I am beautiful, I am blissful
I am, I am
May the long time sunshine upon you
All love surround you
And the pure light within you
Guide your way on |
FEATURED PRODUCTS |
Krishna Das CD
Breath of Life
$17.99
Kirtan is one of the main forms of devotional yoga, wherein the leader sings out a call and the group echoes in response. This album by Krishna Das is powerfully uplifting, deeply rhythmic and moving.
Yoga Shakti DVD with Shiva Rea
$29.95
Complete transformational vinyasa (flow) yoga practice with 30 vinyasa sequences, strengthening poses, nine styles of sun salutations, and meditations. Filmed in the Maldive Islands and Southern India. Winner of the 2006 Excellence in Fitness Award. |
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TEACHER SPOTLIGHT
Jolene Ryan
Jolene teaches flow yoga and prenatal yoga classes and workshops at Radiance. She is a devoted teacher who helps students push through their perceived limits and discover new levels of awareness.
Hometown:
San Antonio, Texas
Childhood Ambition:
To be a photographer for National Geographic
Favorite Yoga Pose and Why:
Hanumanasana - challenges you to surrender and literally stretch your
limits. I also appreciate the story of
Hanuman the Monkey God, devotee to Rama. He unconditionally does everything he can to support Rama, including risking his life to save Sita, Rama's wife.
Life Changing Moment:
The loss of my husband 5 1/2 years
ago and the transitions I went through to get to the path I am now on.
One Thing You Want Students to Experience in Your Class:
To let go of some of the samskaras (old patterns) they are holding on
to that no longer benefit them in their life and begin to shift
directions toward what they truly want.
Perfect Day:
Sunny, breezy, 70's. Walking my best dog friend Sydney.
Indulgence:
Chocolate mousse
Biggest Challenge:
Letting go of what I believe my perfect life should be and be open to what I may not recognize as an opportunity in any given moment.
Inspiration:
Gandhi - Be the change you want to see in the world.
Jolene Teaches:
Wednesday
6:15-7:15pm Beginners Flow
Thursday
6:15-7:15pm Prenatal Yoga
7:30-9:00pm Flow Yoga 2
Saturday
8:00-9:30am Flow Yoga 2 |
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
Christopher Smith (A.K.A. Toodles)
Hometown:
Arlington and Alexandria
What Got You in Trouble Most as a Child:
I used to get in a lot of trouble for disrupting classes, mainly for talking too much.
Perfect Day:
The perfect day will be the day I realize that every day is perfect. Until then a perfect day involves lots of good vegetarian food, yoga, hanging out with friends and sleeping late.
Favorite Spot in Old Town:
Sitting on the floor at the yoga studio, eating nuts and cookies, and talking (too much) with the teachers and students.
Best Gift Ever:
In high school my parents let me go to Europe with a bunch of friends. It was amazing.
Favorite Yoga Pose:
Shoulder stand, it's pretty easy for me to get up but it's challenging for me to stay up. And I feel radiant afterwards.
Favorite mantra:
Sat Nam
Best Yoga Advice:
In September I went to a jivamukti workshop at GW. When a student asked David Life about how to find a guru he told us that anyone and everyone (everything) is your guru.
"When you come before any teacher, set aside "I know" so that you can be taught. If you are already filled up with knowledge, like a cup of tea, and your teacher attempts to pour new tea in to your cup, you will just overflow and no benefit will be obtained."
-Sharon Gannon & David Life "Jivamukti Yoga" |
WHAT'S ON YOUR YOGA WISH LIST
We'd like to hear your ideas, suggestions, and feedback for us on our class schedule, workshops, retreats, teachers, boutique items, and anything else that is important to you.
Email Us
Call Us:
703-535-8282
I look forward to hearing from you.
Sat Nam/Namaste
Masuda
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