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The Art of Yoga
Tuesday, December 14th, 2010
Recently I was pondering the concept of Art. My mind jumped with questions. What is considered Art? Does Yoga fit into that concept? Why am I thinking of all this?
When I first think of Art I think of paintings, drawings, museums and past Art classes in school. The beauty of color, form, light and shadow arise in my mind. Immediately I find myself thinking of music, the vibration and sound of instruments calling out creativity. Then I see dancers moving, expressing, and flowing with the beat and rhythm of that sound. I hear the clacking of a keyboard as a writer pulls together words that evoke emotions, sensory experiences and stories.
I think of Art as the expression of life that uplifts spirit. That brings me to yoga. The beauty that can be felt, expressed and savored during a practice uplifts me each time I step onto my mat. There is a fragrance to my practice (and it is not my mat), one of sweetness, transformation, nature and spirit. As a teacher I am double blessed, as I get to be the player and the audience as I watch others in the Art of Yoga, and the transformations that are inspired.
My teacher created a style of yoga that I continue to teach called Alchemia. Alchemia is the feminine form of alchemy, the art of transformation. We use breathe to help guide the transformation with yin nature allowing energy to move with the breath. The artist in me sees it in others as their expression shift from fear, confusion, exhaustion, or uncertainty to one of discovery, expression, joy, and bliss. Countless times a student walks into our studio, on the beach dragging with them their woes, worries, stress and concerns. I then bear witness to their recreating their thoughts, feelings and physical expressions as nature, and yoga inspire creation in them.
The Art of Yoga is one of creativity and transformation. It touches people deeply and uplifts spirit. For many who feel fractured, disconnected and limited yoga has been an elixir that bathes them with life force, connects them to source and leaves them feeling whole. Yoga as Art? I say absolutely, with a touch of magic as spirit leaps forth.
Tags: art, yoga
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Pictures from the Yogathon 2010
Saturday, September 25th, 2010
Team Yoga on the Beach
YOTB Team Working it for Children's Hospital
My View from the upteenth Down Dog
Opening Sarah Gardner
Nancy and Don
Gillette Fieldhouse Embracing 500 Yogis
It was a most amazing day!
Thank you to Maxine, Carol, and Julie for being part of Team Yoga on the Beach.
And thank you to all of you who made donations! We raised over $1600, did lots of yoga, meet new friends and made a difference.
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Yogathon 9/19
Saturday, August 28th, 2010
We are so excited for the upcoming Yogathon at Gillette Stadium on Sept 19. The event is being held from 9-5 and will be a day of Yoga, Chanting, Kirtan and being with others as we raise money for two great causes. Children’s Hospital of Boston and Yoga for Single Moms.
Our team is small, mighty AND recruiting!
Would you like to be part of team Yoga on the Beach? You can participate in one of 4 ways.
1. Join us on the 19th by pledging $250.00 and you get a team tshirt for free.
2. Donate money to the event. Click on the link above and donate as one of the team members. Any donation of $100.00 or more will also get you a team tshirt free.
3. Buy a tshirt, and all of the profits will go towards the event!
4. Think of us on Sept 19th as we move and groove through 8 hours of practice in service for others.
TOGETHER WE MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
Tags: Fundraiser, yoga, yogathon
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Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga School
Thursday, August 12th, 2010
Yoga on the Beach’s Yoga Teacher Training is now approved as a 200 hour registered program. We are excited to share that our standards and program will help you be recognized as a yoga instructor in your community.
Are you thinking about becoming yoga certified as an instructor? Our next program will begin Nov 30, 2010 in Key West, FL. This program is designed to help you maintain your career and home life while immersing you in the subject and study of yoga. Meeting once a week for 20 weeks, and 1 weekend per month for 4 months you will immerse yourself in a personal path of yoga and the elements of teaching.
For more information check out our website.
Learn more, be more, share your passion.
Tags: Yoga Alliance
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Keeping it Green Roll Call
Monday, August 2nd, 2010
Today was the second day, and first class of our Keeping it Green Challenge. Don and I rode our bike to and from class as our inspiration in making a difference. It is about 14 miles round trip, and a total “gas” to do it. I love biking and doing it again this morning reminds me of the pleasure (and pain) of peddling through nature. I loved listening to the wind in my ears, the birds singing me on and seeing the beauty that we live in, and I’d like to see conserved.
So this week what can you do that makes a difference. It can be something very simple, but together it becomes HUGE! All we are asking is all this week you do something different. You can do one thing, or a different thing everyday. Maybe it will inspire others. Maybe you’ll do it longer than a week. We enact transformation when we awaken our awareness and commit to a new action.
Here is the roll call so far of the creative and simple ways we can all make a difference:
Lisa E using stainless steel water bottle only and wrap n mat for sandwiches.
Shannon O shopping locally and recycling
Christa using my recycle grocery bags EVERY TIME for the next year.
Brendan recycling
Nancy biking to class- day one was awesome!
Jenn F is keeping the air set at 78 during the day and closing the blinds to guard against the afternoon sun.
Susan M will not be using paper towels.
Carol D will walk or ride her bike to class, and bring her reusable water bottle
Ann C will not be eating meat
Linda B buying a recycle bin for the family business – forever green.
Pam W start composting.
Adrienne S not use paper towels.
Maxine R use a reusable container for her water source.
Don biking to class.
Laure G riding bike to yoga
Vickie V hand washing dishes.
Nannette W bicycling to the beach/pool with my daughter.
What will you do? Be inspired by others!
Tags: environment, green, yoga
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