Oh, where, oh where did our sweet summer go? My last entry was somewhere in the Spring and I was lamenting the snow . . . now I'm brooding over the loss of summer.
We have three new teachers, and I managed to hang on to Patty for the Gentle Strengthening class on Wednesday nights. Please go check out the schedule at www.moontreeyoga.com on the schedule page. If I thought the link would actually work, I'd place it in the body of this blog, but last time I attempted I failed.
We're in the process of getting pictures of all the teachers at the studio courtesy of Marti Martin, who generously offered her services in order to gain experience. It's a mutually beneficial trade. Keep checking the teachers page. For anyone who is interested, my profile picture is one of me and my mom, Wanzie, from a few years ago. I like it.
Since I am washing blankets--all of the blankets in the studio--I must go attend to them right now!
Cookies and bliss,
Ma'lena
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Sunday, April 6, 2008
Spring Snow? WTF?
Dear Readers in the Ether:
Oh the persistance of snow. Winter is being obstinate. "Enough already," I say. "Leave, and don't let the door slam yer ass on the way out!"
Some updates for you, if you care to know:
1) Because of poor and/or unpredictable attendance, the Tuesday Restorative class from 4:30 pm until 5:45 pm class is in danger of being put on indefinite hold . . . I truly like this class and would love to keep it on the schedule. Those of you who care might want to take this into consideration, please.
2) Likewise, the Sunday Restorative class that used to be at 8:30 am but is now at 1 pm is up in the air. What to do? Any suggestions/comments/questions?
3) Because I'm placing the Tuesday Restorative on hiatus for now, the Tuesday Gentle Yoga class will be moved to an earlier time: 5:30-6:45 or 7.
Coo coo ca choo,
The Walrus
Oh the persistance of snow. Winter is being obstinate. "Enough already," I say. "Leave, and don't let the door slam yer ass on the way out!"
Some updates for you, if you care to know:
1) Because of poor and/or unpredictable attendance, the Tuesday Restorative class from 4:30 pm until 5:45 pm class is in danger of being put on indefinite hold . . . I truly like this class and would love to keep it on the schedule. Those of you who care might want to take this into consideration, please.
2) Likewise, the Sunday Restorative class that used to be at 8:30 am but is now at 1 pm is up in the air. What to do? Any suggestions/comments/questions?
3) Because I'm placing the Tuesday Restorative on hiatus for now, the Tuesday Gentle Yoga class will be moved to an earlier time: 5:30-6:45 or 7.
Coo coo ca choo,
The Walrus
Monday, March 24, 2008
Crow/Spring Moon and New Session
Friday's Crow Moon Salutation class was pretty fun. Five of us laughed and said goodbye to Winter, welcoming in Spring with it's promise of blooms--both inside (of us) and outside. We worked hard, too. Since many of the people who come to class are regulars, I amped up the vinyasa, and we earned our Savasana at the end of class. Thanks to Zoe, Ron, Cate and Vivian.
Next: a big, fat apology to Ann, who showed up on Easter Sunday at 1 pm expecting a class. I was a no show; how irresponsible. Many others had told me they weren't coming to class. I was comfy at home in my jammies and just stayed that way, so, Ann, a special chocolate goody basket is being prepared for you whether you read this blog or not.
New session. Yea! First session of Spring, and we have a new teacher, Patty Heath, who is offering a Gentle Strengthening class on Thursday mornings from 8:30-9:45 am. This sounds promising and I received a little taste a few weeks ago. . .it's a nice blend of restorative, gentle and detailed standing poses. I think one of her goals is to have everyone move into a comfortable down dog! Since I've never been even close to comfort in that pose, I am looking forward to the class. We already have a few students--including me--so sign up now!
Daniella's schedule has gotten crazy so she wants to have a minimum of 4 students in her Monday night Gentle Flow. We don't have those numbers for her yet, so in the meantime, I will be tucking introductory classes in this timeslot. Keep checking the class schedule page .
If you are interested in bringing back this wonderful class of flowing poses, primarily sun salutations, then you must preregister. Check our schedule page (see above link)for an introductory class, which might happen towards the close of this session--maybe the first monday in May.
Next: a big, fat apology to Ann, who showed up on Easter Sunday at 1 pm expecting a class. I was a no show; how irresponsible. Many others had told me they weren't coming to class. I was comfy at home in my jammies and just stayed that way, so, Ann, a special chocolate goody basket is being prepared for you whether you read this blog or not.
New session. Yea! First session of Spring, and we have a new teacher, Patty Heath, who is offering a Gentle Strengthening class on Thursday mornings from 8:30-9:45 am. This sounds promising and I received a little taste a few weeks ago. . .it's a nice blend of restorative, gentle and detailed standing poses. I think one of her goals is to have everyone move into a comfortable down dog! Since I've never been even close to comfort in that pose, I am looking forward to the class. We already have a few students--including me--so sign up now!
Daniella's schedule has gotten crazy so she wants to have a minimum of 4 students in her Monday night Gentle Flow. We don't have those numbers for her yet, so in the meantime, I will be tucking introductory classes in this timeslot. Keep checking the class schedule page .
If you are interested in bringing back this wonderful class of flowing poses, primarily sun salutations, then you must preregister. Check our schedule page (see above link)for an introductory class, which might happen towards the close of this session--maybe the first monday in May.
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Message from beneath the Moon Tree
I'm hanging out under the Moon Tree, breathing, listening to the tulips grow . . . soon, soon there will be blooms. After such a bountiful season of snow, can we not expect a profusion of growth?
Stuff to consider:
1) Yoda Nidra (Integrated Rest, Yoga Sleep)will be held every last friday of the month, starting in April. This class is truly an easy way to enter into sacred rest and heal from the inside out. Classes will most likely be at 5:30 or 6 pm. Cost $15.
2) I will start up a class, "Women, Weight and Body Image," to act as a support group. These workshops will be an exploratory examination of why those of us who are fat--or perceived as being so--carry too much weight, make unhealthy choices, and live from the neck up, either ignoring our bodies, or comparmentalizing to such an extent that we don't see ourselves anymore. We will discuss our experiencs with dieting and how this process has made us fatter. We will also examine the cult around dieting and how, where, when and why this has altered our awareness and sensibility. We will look even deeper into the void we try to fill with food.
I'm considering a 4 week class on Saturday mornings for about 3 hours a class. The first hour will be dedicated to talking, venting, crying, screaming and listening. This hour will also incorporate journaling, and some art therapy. The second hour will be all about our bodies: how to listen, respect, accept and honor the body we have. We will do guided meditations with specific themes that illustrate and invite us to go to the source of our fat on a cellular level. (I will reference data from the book, "Molecules of Emotions" by Candace Pert, Phd.) This second hour will also include poses that not only stretch but challenge us to be conscious of our bodies. As always, breathwork will be a component of everything--discussion, meditations, poses and resting. The third hour will include restorative poses with directed breathing,and a yoga nidra class structured around body image.
As we progress through each workshop, and successive weeks, each participant will be invited to suggest themes, ask questions, share and express.We will have homework: readings, writing assignments, art projects to continue, meditations to practice at home and at least one full meal of conscious and mindful eating.
The total workshop experience will cost $35 for each 3-hour session, $140 for the 4 weeks. If paid in advance, the cost will drop to $120. If paid in 2 payments, each payment will be discounted $5, so two payments of $65 totalling $130. If you pay for each session at a time, it will be the full price, $35. I am requiring a commitment for the entire 4-week session, and I will ask each person to sign a contract with themselves and others promising confidentiality and a willingness to be present (in all senses of the word.)
There, I've presented my ideas. If you have any comments, suggestions, additions, concerns, etc., please leave a comment or email me @ yogalena@aol.com.
Abundance,
Ma'lena
Stuff to consider:
1) Yoda Nidra (Integrated Rest, Yoga Sleep)will be held every last friday of the month, starting in April. This class is truly an easy way to enter into sacred rest and heal from the inside out. Classes will most likely be at 5:30 or 6 pm. Cost $15.
2) I will start up a class, "Women, Weight and Body Image," to act as a support group. These workshops will be an exploratory examination of why those of us who are fat--or perceived as being so--carry too much weight, make unhealthy choices, and live from the neck up, either ignoring our bodies, or comparmentalizing to such an extent that we don't see ourselves anymore. We will discuss our experiencs with dieting and how this process has made us fatter. We will also examine the cult around dieting and how, where, when and why this has altered our awareness and sensibility. We will look even deeper into the void we try to fill with food.
I'm considering a 4 week class on Saturday mornings for about 3 hours a class. The first hour will be dedicated to talking, venting, crying, screaming and listening. This hour will also incorporate journaling, and some art therapy. The second hour will be all about our bodies: how to listen, respect, accept and honor the body we have. We will do guided meditations with specific themes that illustrate and invite us to go to the source of our fat on a cellular level. (I will reference data from the book, "Molecules of Emotions" by Candace Pert, Phd.) This second hour will also include poses that not only stretch but challenge us to be conscious of our bodies. As always, breathwork will be a component of everything--discussion, meditations, poses and resting. The third hour will include restorative poses with directed breathing,and a yoga nidra class structured around body image.
As we progress through each workshop, and successive weeks, each participant will be invited to suggest themes, ask questions, share and express.We will have homework: readings, writing assignments, art projects to continue, meditations to practice at home and at least one full meal of conscious and mindful eating.
The total workshop experience will cost $35 for each 3-hour session, $140 for the 4 weeks. If paid in advance, the cost will drop to $120. If paid in 2 payments, each payment will be discounted $5, so two payments of $65 totalling $130. If you pay for each session at a time, it will be the full price, $35. I am requiring a commitment for the entire 4-week session, and I will ask each person to sign a contract with themselves and others promising confidentiality and a willingness to be present (in all senses of the word.)
There, I've presented my ideas. If you have any comments, suggestions, additions, concerns, etc., please leave a comment or email me @ yogalena@aol.com.
Abundance,
Ma'lena
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Snow, Moon Salutation and, um, more snow.
Welcome. Had enough of snow? Let's celebrate the Full Moon on February 20th. Class will be at 6 pm and the cost is $15.
I've been in Spokane about 22 years and this is the first winter I ever recall being up to my neck in snow. Since I live on a hill, we have some challenges getting in and out of our neighborhood. Everyone does. Every time I pull out of my driveway I prepare for Mr. Toad's Wild Ride.
Yeehaw!
The studio was closed from Sunday, January 27th until Sunday, February 3rd when I taught a lovely and lively Stretch and Restore. We're open so bring your tired, your sore and your aching body into the studio and let's stretch and play.
Thank you for your patience.
Abundance,
Ma'lena
I've been in Spokane about 22 years and this is the first winter I ever recall being up to my neck in snow. Since I live on a hill, we have some challenges getting in and out of our neighborhood. Everyone does. Every time I pull out of my driveway I prepare for Mr. Toad's Wild Ride.
Yeehaw!
The studio was closed from Sunday, January 27th until Sunday, February 3rd when I taught a lovely and lively Stretch and Restore. We're open so bring your tired, your sore and your aching body into the studio and let's stretch and play.
Thank you for your patience.
Abundance,
Ma'lena
Sunday, January 6, 2008
A New Year!
Welcome to the New Year! A New Session!
Shall we resolve to do anything? Why do we wait until this turning of the great wheel to look deep within for fortitude and resolve? Can we not ask this of ourselves all the time?
Just wondering, just offering things to ponder--for myself, for you, if anyone is reading this.
I'm offering a few things I'd like to resolve in the year of 2008:
1. Decrease my dependence on sugar. Please and thank you. Less sweet; always sweet enough.
2. Sit on the fitball and bounce and bounce and bounce my rolls away. Crunch the junk.
3. Be more temperate of disposition. Oh, who am I kidding? I am such a cranky old hag.
4. Keep the piles of paper organized, filed and contained. I crave containment of the chaos created by my acquisition of paper. What is it with paper. It seems to expand and divide, expand and divide--endlessly. Come on Kindle (see below.)
5. Um, the usual: lose weight, get rich, get fit, get lucky, get happy, get a new iPod, flatscreen TV, more stuff, toys, books, music, jewelry, paper and ink.
Okay, here's an alternative list of things I might also resolve to accomplish over the next year:
1. Work more actively for peace on Earth and beyond (inner and outer.)
2. Live authentically and with integrity.
3. Be more diligent in my yoga practice.
4. Actively aspire to create a smaller carbon footprint (how PC is that, especially from someone who used to hate recycling!)
5. Keep this webpage up to date because I know everyone out there is hankering for blogspittle from me.
Enough for now, not enough for later,
Ma'lena
Shall we resolve to do anything? Why do we wait until this turning of the great wheel to look deep within for fortitude and resolve? Can we not ask this of ourselves all the time?
Just wondering, just offering things to ponder--for myself, for you, if anyone is reading this.
I'm offering a few things I'd like to resolve in the year of 2008:
1. Decrease my dependence on sugar. Please and thank you. Less sweet; always sweet enough.
2. Sit on the fitball and bounce and bounce and bounce my rolls away. Crunch the junk.
3. Be more temperate of disposition. Oh, who am I kidding? I am such a cranky old hag.
4. Keep the piles of paper organized, filed and contained. I crave containment of the chaos created by my acquisition of paper. What is it with paper. It seems to expand and divide, expand and divide--endlessly. Come on Kindle (see below.)
5. Um, the usual: lose weight, get rich, get fit, get lucky, get happy, get a new iPod, flatscreen TV, more stuff, toys, books, music, jewelry, paper and ink.
Okay, here's an alternative list of things I might also resolve to accomplish over the next year:
1. Work more actively for peace on Earth and beyond (inner and outer.)
2. Live authentically and with integrity.
3. Be more diligent in my yoga practice.
4. Actively aspire to create a smaller carbon footprint (how PC is that, especially from someone who used to hate recycling!)
5. Keep this webpage up to date because I know everyone out there is hankering for blogspittle from me.
Enough for now, not enough for later,
Ma'lena
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