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"I am in the world to offer you peace; you are in the world to bring me joy." -Thich Nhat Hanh

thoughts from annie

Dear Friends,

I apologize for skipping the newsletter for the month of January, I was busy with some family business. So here we are in February already. I hope that you are enjoying your practice at Circle Yoga and/or Budding Yogis, and that you are staying well this winter.

I've been thinking about something that a friend said to me last month. He said that if he were my nursery school teacher, his evaluation of me would be "doesn't play well with others unless she is in charge." When I first heard this, I was shocked and upset. But the more I sat with this, the more I agreed. I think it's actually true for all of us, that we all want to feel like we are "in charge". What I mean by "in charge" is that our contributions are valued and not wasted. That we feel like what we have to offer to others isn't overruled by someone else or by the system.

So I started thinking about how we play at Circle Yoga. Everyone at Circle Yoga is integral to our mission. That includes everyone who works here, everyone who comes to class here, everyone who helps us out with the building maintenance, and everyone who supports us in any way. And I think the reason that we play well with each other is because each of us feels "in charge". Everyone's unique contributions are welcomed with open arms, even if the outcome doesn't turn out the way we had hoped. It's all ok.

We sincerely invite you to share your most beautiful and creative selves with us, so that we can continue to play well together. We will do our very best to allow everyone to be in charge and to take your input seriously. If you have ideas, suggestions, comments, or if you want to get more involved in what we do here please let us know.

In the meantime, I hope to see you at one of our wonderful upcoming workshops and classes. We are overjoyed to have Mary O'Malley coming to do a workshop on the Gift of our Compulsions. She is an amazing author and teacher and will be giving her workshop on uncovering the wisdom underlying our compulsive thoughts and actions on March 14 & 15. I will be there, and I hope to see you there as well.

With much love,

Annie.



upcoming workshops & events

kid's summer camp
Summer 2008
Week 1: June 9 -13
Week 2: June 16-20
Week 3: June 23-27
Week 4: July 7-11
Week 5: July 28-Aug. 1
Week 6: Aug. 4-8
Week 7: Aug. 11-15
Join us for one or more weeks of FRESH, HEALTHY, and RELAXING FUN doing group activities, yoga, crafts, challenge poses, journaling, playing yoga games, singing yoga camp songs, and relaxing. $300/week. Register at www.buddingyogis.com or call 202-686-1104. Limited scholarships available. Read more>>

yoga & meditation

Saturdays: February 2, March 1, and April 5, 5-6:30 pm, free
The first Saturday of every month continues to be Circle Yoga's Saturday Sangha Day! Sangha means "community of practitioners." On Saturday Sangha Day, all merchandise will be 10% off, and all are welcome to join us for a free discussion from 5-6:30 pm. January 1st the studio is closed-no Saturday Sangha. Read more>>

Sunday, February 10, 1:30-3:30 pm, $35 ($30 if registered by February 3)
Are you spending too much time these days in computer-asana, shoulders rounded forward and neck frozen in a state of perma-tension? If this sounds too familiar, come and spend an afternoon learning how to create a sense of ease in the over-stressed muscles of the neck and shoulders. With Naomi Gottlieb-Miller. Read more>>

Sunday, February 17, 1:30-3:30 pm, $70/couple ($60/couple if registered by February 10)
Suitable for yogis and non-yoga practitioners alike, this playful practice introduces poses that bring us into a harmonious, connected rhythm with ourselves and our partner. Life is a dance-come learn new moves! With Cinema Wood. Read more>>

Friday, February 29, 7-9 pm, $35 ($30 if registered by February 22)
Yoga Nidra is a healing and transformative ancient practice in which we learn to relax deeply on every level of our being. It releases tension and is more restful than conventional sleep-up to four times more restful. With Karen Soltes. Read more>>

Sunday, March 2, 1:30-3:30pm, $35 ($30 if registered by February 24)
There's nothing like backbends to open your heart so that you can experience more joy and vitality in your practice and your life. We will ease into backbending with gentle warm ups and preparatory poses to open up and move past fear. With Jill Minneman. Read more>>

(Ages 10 to adult, under age 12 please come with an adult)
Sunday, March 9, 2-3:30 pm, $30 ($25 if registered by March 2)
Bellydance is a sacred feminine art form that engages the body, the mind and the spirit. The workshop will integrate yoga practice and principles with the foundations of bellydance for a gentle aerobic workout that is empowering and joyful. No prior experience necessary. With Annette Zabolotsky. Read more>>

Tuesday, March 11, 7-9 pm, Free (donations accepted)
Learn about mindfulness and basic meditation techniques. This workshop is wonderful for people who want to start a meditation practice, and those interested in learning more about mindfulness. No experience necessary. With Annie Mahon. Read more>>

kids & families

2 Monday Workshops: February 4 and March 3, 11 am-1 pm, $35/workshop ($30/workshop if registered at least one week in advance of the workshop)
This workshop is a hands-on instructional forum for babies and their caretakers (mom, dad, nanny, grandparents, etc.) and is ideal for babies one to six months (alert but not yet crawling). With Luann Fortune, LMT. Read more>>

Sunday, February 10, 11 am-12 pm, $25/couple ($20/couple if registered by February 3), $17 each additional participant
This class is designed especially for dads and their kids to share the joy of yoga. It will give dads the opportunity to have a special time with their kids, have some fun and do some yoga. We'll be doing yoga poses, interactive partner poses, playing yoga games, and of course, relaxing. No yoga experience is necessary. With Linda Feldman. Read more>>

therapeutic yoga

Friday Night Introductory Talk - Friday, March 14, 7-9 pm
Saturday Workshop: Being Healed by Our Compulsions -
Saturday, March 15, 12-7 pm
$50 for Fri. night only, $125 for Sat. only, $150 for both ($135 for both if registered by March 1)
To some degree we are all compulsive, with our compulsions ranging from over-working and over-worrying to over-eating and drugs. Trying to control compulsions results in a continuous cycle of struggle. If we do eliminate one, another one usually takes its place. There is another way to work with compulsions, a way that transforms our compulsions from problems into wise guides that show us the way into the healing that we truly long for. Using exercises and a powerful process of working with questions, Mary O'Malley offers a perspective that will transform your way of being with all of the challenges of your life so you can know again the joy that is your birthright. Read more>>

wellness workshops

Saturday, February 16, 4:30-8:30 pm, $200/couple
This workshop will introduce a variety of massage techniques for your partner or friend. We will learn basic Swedish technique, trigger points, Reiki, and some deep tissue and bodywork techniques. We will provide tables and cushions, lotion, and sheets for draping. Each partner will receive a one hour massage from their partner during the workshop. Workshop limited to 6 pairs only so please register early. With Eduardo Cortina. Read more>>Read more>>


Circle Yoga & Budding Yogis
www.circleyoga.com
3838 Northampton St. NW
One Block South of the Chevy Chase Circle
202.686.1104
info@circleyoga.com

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