Dear Friends,

It’s hard to believe that March has already arrived, but when I see the purple and yellow crocuses in my neighbor’s yard, I know that spring is just around the corner.

My husband, Paul, celebrates the start of March, with his own personal holiday, March 4. He says it’s the only day of the year that tells you what to do, “March forth!” On this day, which he considers a “working holiday”, he aspires to finish projects that he is committed to, but has been putting off, and he also starts new ventures on this day. Sounds a lot like spring gardening to me -- clean out the old to make room for the new. Preparing the soil and planting the seeds that will become spring flowers.

When I think about which project I might finish, it becomes clear to me that my life is filled with wonderful ongoing projects, none of which are really capable of ever being “finished”. Every day is a process of finishing and starting, finishing and starting….just when one thing is ending, another is beginning. There seems to be a rhythm to this, which doesn’t allow me the luxury of saying, “Whew, that’s done.”

Just like our yoga practice. On some level, we do finish projects. We’re done with our yoga class for this day, or we finish cleaning out the car. But on another level, these things are never-ending. How long does your car stay clean? We never really finish; we’re always in the process of finishing and starting over again. We are finishing Winter now, and getting ready to start Spring. But even as we enjoy the sunny warm days of Spring, Spring will be finishing and we will be moving toward Summer. This is the natural vibration of life, the spanda, which is the eternal cosmic dance. We can resist and be frustrated by our inability to finish anything - or jump into the vibrations and dance along with the universe.

This March, what are you in the process of finishing? And what is beginning for you? Perhaps you are ready to move to a more advanced yoga class, or perhaps you are ready to start taking two classes a week? Clear the soil...plant your seeds, and watch as your spring blooms arise.

Love to you,

Annie

Circle Yoga
It’s easy to Be here

Introduction to Teaching Yoga to Kids
Sunday, March 5, 1–3 pm, $50
Do you think you might enjoy teaching yoga to children? Or do you think your child might benefit from learning to relax through the non-competitive practice of yoga? This introductory workshop, intended for teachers and parents, is for anyone interested in learning how to enrich children’s lives with yoga practice. This training course for all levels of experience will focus on making yoga fun for children, using yoga games, teaching specific postures, breathing techniques and guided meditation, and more. Beginners are welcome. Additionally, for those interested in teaching in a class setting, this course will introduce you to the Budding Yogis certification program for Yoga Alliance credits and Public School CEUs coming to Budding Yogis’ Chevy Chase studio soon. With certified instructors Annie Mahon and Linda Feldman. See www.buddingyogis.com for bios.

Yoga stretches for Soccer Players (ages 7–14)
Sunday, March 5, 11–12 am, $18
Young soccer players will learn yoga stretches that will help them prevent injury, stretch muscles commonly used in soccer, and relax stressed-out athletes. With Annie Mahon, Founder and Director of Circle Yoga.

Daddy & Me Yoga (5–10 year olds)
Sunday, March 12, 11–12 am, $18 couple, $12 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 hour 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, Director of Budding Yogis. See bio at www.circleyoga.com.

Special Conditions Yoga
With Jenny Otto

Coming Soon

DC Yoga Week!