Namaste Friends! 

It seems like the dawn of a new year is suppose to mean that we get a clean slate; a new start; do-overs.  When is that going to kick in?  I don’t know about you, but I feel like the new year just brought a whole bunch of stuff to do.  There are the  festive decorations to take down from the holidays; suddenly taxes are on the horizon; Then there is the new intentions I so full heartedly meditated on, and  so now those are also looming on the to-do list.  And the list goes on.  So how do we balance it all?  Easy!  Yoga! 

Now you might say to yourself, well of course you would say that…you own a yoga studio.  I won’t lie, I do want you to come in and practice, but the real reason I say yoga is the answer to balancing our lives is precisely the reason I opened a yoga studio.  It really does work.  Breathing deeply, moving our body’s stuck energy, flushing the systems of toxins, hearing inspirational words that connect to our soul, singing devotionally-this brings balance to our lives.  When we emerge on the other side of an hour + yoga class, we are able to fathom and manage all the daunting tasks that life can set before us.  

When we carve out a bit of time each day to honor our mind, body, and spirit, all three elements of our being integrate and we become whole. Not splintered, not fragmented, not lost…but wholly integrated or would that be Holy integrated?   

Yoga is one of the few, and definitely one of the most potent ways to weave together our physical body, our emotional body, our intellectual body, and our soulful body.  Going inside of ourselves, even for just an hour a day, through meditation(dhyana), scripture study (svadhyaya),  physical movement (asana), breathwork (pranayama), and/or devotion (bhakti) will most certainly bring us to a state of lucidity.  When we are clear, we can be present.  When we are present, not dwelling in the past or looking ahead to the future, but actually living in the moment, we are able to tap into our greatness.  When we are standing in our power, that is when we are able to handle the most daunting days, and conversely, we are able to enjoy the sweet gifts that life has to offer. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

So, its simple.  Grab your mat and come do yoga with us.  We are offering everything I mentioned above and then some!  Bring some calmness and clarity into your lives.  The holiday items will get put away, the taxes will get paid, and the sun also rises every morning.  That is the way of the Universe.  Thank Goodness!

 

 

 

And, if you are ready to go deeper into your practice, our teacher training starts Feb 5th! 

We have an amazing curriculum set with even many of Denver’s most dedicated and knowledgable teachers contributing their greatness to our training.  Be sure to grab an application and start the process.  We look forward to helping you along your dharmic (soul’s purpose) path.

 

 

Be sure to check out some of our new class offerings.

We are adding in Therapeutic Yoga. 

This class is perfect for people with injuries.  Think of it as physical therapy meets yoga. Carolyn Midland is a certified  yoga therapist.  She is very passionate about this form of yoga.  Be sure to take advantage of her expertise if you have any ailments.  She will also be offering private consultations through our Spa Services.  She can put together an entire lifestyle regimine for you, from diet and exercise, following the ayurvedic approach to guidance on some natural herbal remedies as well.  Her public class will be offered on Mondays at 9:00-10:00 .

Also new to the schedule is Yoga for Athletes

This is open to all but geared toward the athlete who perhaps bikes, runs, lifts weights, or plays a sport and has tight everything!  Come to this early morning class either just before the run/bike etc…or just after…or just come to undo the tight hamstrings, hips, and shoulders.  Denise Cook is a highly trained yoga therapist who has been working with athletes for years.  She is sure to cure what tightness might be lurking.  This class will be offered on Saturday mornings at 8-9am.  Starts Jan. 8th

Next up is Yin Yoga

Yin Yoga is the opposite of a fast paced vinyasa class.  In this practice you hold the poses much longer.  Its in these holds that the release begins. This practice works with our (in)ability to let go and surrender.  We get to a point where surrender is the only way to go.  This is a great practice for people with anxiety or high blood pressure.  This class will be offered twice a week on Tuesday at noon with Maya Brown and Thursday with Denise Cook.

We are adding another Kundalini class and adding two new Kundalini teachers. 

Dru Welborn and Shannon Earthtree have been teaching Kundalini in Denver for years and we are glad to bring them into the fold.  Dru’s class will be Wednesday at 4:15 and Shannon will be sharing the class with Harjot Kaur on Sunday at 8 am!

We are adding Power Yoga at noon on Wednesdays with Lisa Schlelein. 

This is a amped up, butt-kicking vinyasa class that will be opposite Ian’s alignment based hatha yoga class.  Both great options for a Wednesday.

There are a few time adjustments mostly across the 7:15pm hour to a later 7:30pm start.  Be sure to check the schedule.

We are losing kids yoga on Monday and Tuesday at 4:15, but keeping the Thursday and Saturday kids yoga.

And we are very excited to host Dr. Katyayani Poole’s Bhagavad Gita series. 

See the special events page for details.  This is a most fortunate opportunity to study with such a master. 

Here is to being present, living the sweet life, and not sweating the small stuff!  Happy New Year!

Much love,

Katrina Gustafson Broyles