Free Workshop: Yoga for Back Care
Published on Thursday, February 4th, 2010
Middle Way Yoga is located in Auberry,Ca in the Oak Knoll Professional Center SJ&E Road and Highway 168. Please join us! Open flyer for more details.Back care flyer
Update on Monday Nite Yoga
Published on Thursday, February 4th, 2010
It was so wonderful to see so many enthusiastic yogis on Monday nite at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Fresno( 2672 E. Alluvial Ave, Clovis, Ca. 93611). We moved our practice into the sanctuary that night to accommodate everyone. It is a sacred and beautiful space, adding a special dimension to our practice.
Thanks to the Board of the Church, we will be able to continue to meet in the sanctuary. Our practice begins at 6:30. and ends around 8pm. Come early to settle in. Remember, it is an adaptable class, for beginners thru experienced. Bring a mat, blanket and strap if you have one. We’ll be there every Monday nite, so come when you can. Donation only class with proceeds to the Church building fund. Namaste.
The Namaste Express: Maiden Voyage of Sarayu Yoga
Published on Saturday, January 30th, 2010
In preparation of the first class of Sarayu yoga, the gathering of the equipment was essential. Many of the students for Monday nite’s class are beginners and I encouraged them not to run out and spend money on yoga equipment until they knew what to purchase. Hence, Sarayu is providing mats, blankets and straps. Then of course there are other things that are required: music, eye bags, release forms, kleenex, etc. Whoa! All of this needs to fit in a little car and be transported from the parking lot to the classroom. My sweet husband devised this method. My back thanks him in advance!
Monday Nite Football vs. Monday Nite Yoga. Your Choice!
Published on Sunday, January 24th, 2010
Sarayu Yoga joyfully offers you the opportunity to fill your Monday evenings with movement and relaxation. Beginning Monday February 1,2010 6:30-8pm, join our yoga class! Class will be held in Room #3 at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Fresno, 2672 E. Alluvial Ave., Clovis, California 93611.
This class is designed for beginners, but can accommodate experienced yogis. The style taught is Ananda Yoga, which is a form of Hatha yoga (www.anandayoga.org for more information). Ananda yoga focuses on effort in the midst of relaxation as the participant encourages the flow of energy into and up their spine. This can be both invigorating and restorative. Ananda yoga is gentle and slow.
If you have one, bring a yoga mat, blanket, and strap. We will provide these if you don’t have them. Wear comfortable loose clothing. Try not to eat a meal two hours before class. A small snack prior to class is advisable. Come a few minutes early for your first class to fill out a health questionnaire and a release form.
This class is donation only. The donations will go to the UU Church of Fresno, Building Fund.
Come join us and see what yoga is all about! For questions or concerns, contact sarayuyoga@gmail.com
“Yoga is not a system of beliefs. It takes into account the influence of each other of the body and mind, and brings them into neutral harmony. So often, the energy in the body is weakened because the will is dispirited or paralyzed by harmful emotions.
Yoga works primarily with the energy in the body, to still the mind and attain higher states of awareness.” -Paramhansa Yogananda
Getting Back on the Horse
Published on Saturday, January 2nd, 2010
In two days, it will be one year since my skiing incident of 2009. Today, we went to Badger Pass and tried me out again. I have to say, as I walked to the beginning of the trail, I felt alot of anxiety. I looked at the snow and wondered if I could really do this again. As I put on my skis, I repeated the Ananda yoga affirmation, “I am safe. I am sound. All good things come to me. They give me peace”. When I came to the first icy hill (not a very big one), I took off my skis and walked down it. The up hill was no problem. I felt strong and able. As we continued, I repeated the affirmation,” Strength and courage fill my body cells. Joy descends to me!”. Thank you, Ananda yoga, for giving me something positive to focus on while my brain and body came into sync. It was a good day!
2009! Soon to be gone!
Published on Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009
I asked my husband what kind of year he thought 2009 had been and he had a look of horror on his face as my answer. Yes, 2009 brought some challenges that I (we) were unprepared for in general. So much occurred relatively at the same time, which makes it even more difficult to keep your head above water. Even so, we have survived all. I marvel at how the sequence of events unfolded. In the end, it all has worked out (except of course the probate issue which will drag on for awhile yet).
So while I would have preferred to skip some of the 2009 experiences, I can truly say that I am better for each of them. In a way, I would like to say thank you to 2009 and a very interesting decade. I am ready for 2010 and the decade during which I hope to retire!
Sarayu Yoga
Published on Sunday, December 6th, 2009
Well, here it is! The official business card Of Sarayu Yoga! I intend to use this blog as a means of posting classes, updates and info on yoga. More to come in the months ahead.
Currently, I teach two classes at Middle Way Yoga on Tuesday (11:30 am and 6 pm) and one on Thursday (11:30 am). You can see Middle Way Yoga’s Website for more info on those classes!
Thanksgiving,2009
Published on Sunday, November 29th, 2009
It is time for the update on a year in progress.
Mom is doing well in her new digs. She seems happy, content and less confused on a day to day basis. She wanders on occasion, but less than when she was in Pasadena. Her health is good. Her diabetes is in good control thru diet only.
Probate continues. I hope to have all things wrapped up by Spring. People have told me that a year is a usual length of time for such things.
I miss my kids alot, but both couples are doing great in their new places, Chicago and Bondi Beach, NSW. I will start my savings plan to make a trek to Australia in the future. Chicago is more do-able sooner.
2010 I will begin building Sarayu Yoga as my bridge to retirement. I don’t anticipate retirement for quite awhile, but would like to have something going.
So rounding into the last of an eventful year, 2009, I think most of us are better for the challenges. Can’t wait to see what is in store in 2010.
The Happy Graduates!
Published on Tuesday, November 24th, 2009
I would like to introduce the Fall 2009 graduates of the YTT at Ananda Yoga! Can you feel the relief?
It’s all over, except the written test!
Published on Friday, November 20th, 2009
It seems so hard to believe that the month is coming to a close and it is time to go back into, as they say here, “the matrix”. I have completed all requirements, except the written test which is tomorrow. I am sure I’ll be fine. Everyone will be fine.
I have decided to take this new found knowledge to another level. I will be calling myself “Sarayu Yoga, Yoga for Energy Flow”. Sarayu is the name of a river in India, and in Sanskrit it means flow. The word flow in yoga usually indicates a style called Vinyasa, but that is not what my yoga will be about. It will be based on the Ananda style which is about gathering energy into the spine and moving it up into the brain. I plan on continued teaching at Middle Way Yoga and offering private lessons and classes in other locations (to be determined in the future).
So that is what my new path includes. Look to this blog for more details! Here is a link to how to pronounce it. http://forvo.com/word/sarayu/