Dear Friends,
Before I write anything else, I want to tell you about a very wonderful event that we just added to our studio calendar. On Monday, July 16 7:30 pm, we will be hosting the Wild Lotus Band for a Kirtan/concert. This band is really amazing. I heard them play a few months ago, and they combine the sounds of Indian music with New Orleans saxophone, plus guitar and drums. We hope to fill Studio 1 with their music and of all of you and make this a celebration of our community. Feel free to bring friends and kids! The fee is a sliding scale; no one will be turned away (but don’t forget that we need to be able to pay the band), and you can register online (www.circleyoga.com) or call the studio to reserve a space (202-686-1104).
What has been up for me over the last few week has been learning to let go. My oldest daughter graduated from high school last week, and she heads off for college on August 8, and my other children are each going away for most of the summer. Letting them go has been a struggle for me. There’s a part of me that wants to grab their ankles and drag them back home... and of course, there’s a part of me that wants them to experience all of the adventures that await them outside of our home.
I’m guessing that many of you have been through this process before, and that many others of you have been through much more difficult situations, where you needed to let go of someone dear to you in some way. Music is often very healing for me, and often random songs pop into my head when needed. During the last few weeks, I have been playing the song “For Good” from Wicked a lot. The lyrics that keep reaching out to me are:
So much of me
Is made of what I learned from you
You'll be with me
Like a handprint on my heart
I believe that every person I know becomes a handprint on my heart. I start to suffer when I want more than that. When I want to keep the whole person with me, when I’m not content with the handprint on my heart.
So my practice, of late, has been to try to be content with the handprint. A teacher of mine once said that to love each other the way we love a cool breeze on a hot summer day is the most generous way we can love. So I am trying. There’s still a lot of grief, and a little gripping, but I know that we all inter-are, and that I will continue to be with each of my children as they head off into the world this summer. And they will continue to be with me. The same goes for each one of us. I am grateful for each of your handprints.
Here with you,
Annie
Refer a Friend, Earn FREE CLASSES!
Students registered for the Summer 2007 Session can earn free classes when they refer new students to the studio this summer. When a new student registers for the Summer Session, he/she simply completes a "Refer a Friend" card at the front desk, and we'll send the current student a voucher in the mail. A voucher is good for one drop-in class, or it can be applied to your registration for the Fall 2007 Session. Refer more than one student, earn multiple free classes! This offer is good through July 22, 2007
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Circle Yoga and Budding Yogis Fall schedules will be at the studio the first week of August. Fall session starts September 10 for adults, and September 17 for kids and families.
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Circle Yoga Workshops Summer, 2007
Nia
Nia is an expressive, barefooted, dance/fitness practice that blends Eastern and Western movement arts, including Tai Chi, Tai Kwon Do, Aikido, Yoga, Jazz, and Modern Dance. Formatted like a traditional exercise class, including a warm-up, cardiovascular component, and floor play, Nia is safe for all ages and body shapes and is presented in levels of intensity so you can choose the degree of movement that's right for you. Within each class, you'll find a different intention and focus, with various styles of music such as reggae, jazz, classical, world beat and celtic creating a fun and movable environment. With Amy Liss, a Nia Brown Belt instructor. Her goal is to share her love of movement with others, and, through Nia, to help people heal through movement.
Date and Time:
Nia -- Sun Jul 8 2007, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Cost:
$20.00
Spread Your Wings: Yoga for Shoulders
Consciously and compassionately use yoga to relieve shoulder tension. 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. Discover ways to combat "slump-asana" with stealth yoga stretches you can do even while you are at work, in front of your computer. Using the Anusara principles of alignment, combined with specific breathing techniques, we will find new balance in the body and some sweet relief for even the most chronic shoulder pain. Dynamically awaken your potential for healing so you can truly spread your wings and fly! With Naomi Gottlieb-Miller (see www.circleyoga.com for bio).
Date and Time:
Yoga for Shoulders -- Sun Jul 15 2007, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Cost:
$40.00 -- per person
Calling the Spirits: An Evening of New-Orleans-Inspired Kirtan Music
Join us for an evening of spicy grooves and dreamy melodies in this funky, mystical twist on Kirtan, the mantric music of India. Sean and The Wild Lotus Band play in New Orleans regularly and tour nationwide seeking to inspire freedom through the blissful power of music and chant. For more info on the band, visit www.seanjohnsonkirtan.com. Kids welcome!
Date and Time:
Kirtan -- Mon Jul 16 2007, 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Cost:
$10 - $30 Sliding Scale. Please pay what you can.
Moving From Your Core: Yoga for Abs
In this workshop we will practice various yoga poses that build strength and suppleness in your core abdominal muscles. We will learn how our core abdominal muscles support us in each pose, and how to activate them. We will experience how to engage this source of power and still take a full breath. With Jill Minneman (see www.circleyoga.com for bio).
Date and Time:
Yoga for Abs -- Sat Jul 21 2007, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Cost:
$40.00
Yoga Nidra
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 -- four times more restful. Research indicates that Yoga Nidra enhances creativity and vitality, and is an effective treatment for illnesses ranging from depression to asthma to heart disease. By cultivating relaxation in the delicious state between waking and sleep, you can revitalize yourself in just a few hours. This workshop is designed for anyone curious about Yoga Nidra, regardless of your yoga experience. We will begin with a brief overview of the practice, continue with a few minutes of gentle stretching to warm and unwind the body and then, for a full hour, the instructor will guide you through a Yoga Nidra session. With Karen Soltes (see www.circleyoga.com for bio).
Date and Time:
Yoga Nidra -- Fri Jul 27 2007, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Cost:
$40.00 -- per person
Yoga for Runners & Cyclists
This two-hour workshop will introduce runners and cyclists to the counterbalancing benefits of yoga to linear sports, such as running and cycling. Participants will learn specific yoga postures helpful to some of the muscle groups (hips, quads, hamstrings, and shoulders) that may be overtaxed by running and cycling. Although yoga is the slow, sustained stretching of muscles (a must for increasing flexibility and improving alignment), it also builds muscle strength, improves balance, helps develop concentration and nuanced body awareness, and teaches students how to use the breath to release both muscle tension and psychological resistance. With Mercedes Santos (see www.circleyoga.com for bio).
Date and Time:
Runners & Cyclists -- Sun Aug 5 2007, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Cost:
$40.00 -- per person
A few spots left in
For kids ages 5-12. Yoga can help bring active minds into union with active bodies, and can help kids learn to calm both. A typical day at Budding Yogis Summer Camp includes yoga, crafts, journaling, relaxation, lunch at Chevy Chase Park, games, and camp songs.
Date and Time:
Week 7 Registration -- Mon Aug 13 2007, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Cost:
$300.00
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