Hi Yoga Friends,
I hope this message find you happy and healthy. The holiday season is upon us and I am feeling so full of love and gratitude! I am grateful for the love and support that this community has shown and continues to show the studio and the incredible teachers who have joined the Grass Valley Yoga family. I feel so proud and honored to be able to offer you the quality of instructors and the diversity of classes that you all deserve.
This week, Grass Valley Yoga kicked off our new Winter Schedule. I began my weekend at Sarah Molaro’s Saturday morning Meditative Movement class. Her calming presence and safe guidance allowed me to enjoy the beauty of the slow flow that she was offering. It really allowed me to be completely present in such a beautiful practice. I am so grateful to Sarah for bringing us Saturday morning yoga! She teaches the weekly Meditative Movement 9:00-10:00am. This is a community class and the cost is only $10.
This morning (Monday), I was fortunate enough to attend Hari Simran Khalsa’s first Kundalini Yoga class at GVY. Wow. All I can say is that Hari is an incredibly gifted teacher. I had forgotten how much I love Kundalini Yoga. It had been quite some time since I had practiced it and throughout class today, I kept finding myself smiling. I hope that all of you local Grass Valley Yogis will try out her class so you can feel as good as I feel right now. Thank you, Hari, for bringing us your kind and graceful presence. I am looking forward to the next class! If you want to join me on the mat, this is a weekly Monday class, 10:30-12:00.
Continuing on with my lucky week of yoga, I will be teaching my weekly Blend Yoga class tonight at 5:30. What a wonderful group of people to share my evening with! Thanks to all of you who make this class a priority to begin your week.
What can I say about Tuesday mornings? If you are looking to feed your soul, than Janet’s Soulfood class is where you need to be. At 9:30, Janet Rankin brings her loving kindness to the mat as she leads us into our own blissful state. How incredibly blessed we are to have this offering! Thank you, Janet, for continuing to share with us your beautiful soul.
If you find yourself looking for a stronger yoga practice, than you will want to come to Sarah’s Athletic Yoga on Tuesday evenings at 5:15. This class is perfect for athletes and yogis who want to gain strength, concentration and endurance. Having taken this class, I can tell you that Sarah safely guides us into postures that feel so good! She is a humble and talented teacher who always makes sure that we are warmed up properly so we can safely enter into the challenging postures. Laughter is usually a big part of this class. Good times!
Wednesdays have turned out to be quite busy at the studio! I teach my Blend class every week at 9:30. With such loyal and dedicated yogis, the energy in that class keeps me going all day.
Starting this Wednesday, Judy Fuller will be teaching her weekly Yoga for Back Care class at 11:30. This Svaroopa style of yoga is geared specifically to those with back pain, injury, spinal condition or for those who are unable to practice any other form of yoga. Judy is extremely helpful with her use of props and is amazing at taking care of everybody! She knows what each individual needs and makes sure they get it. We are so lucky to have Judy to take care of us! Back pain is no fun and nobody should have to live with it.
Wednesdays continue at 3:30 with Gentle Blend. In this class, we slow everything down. It’s a good complimentary class to a stronger practice. After this class, you will be relaxed and ready to go about your evening.
Thursday mornings, Janet continues to give as she offers her Yoga for Cancer Survivors class at 9:30. She has created a community filled with yoga, love and support. Generously funded by Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital, there is a suggested donation of $5 per class. From what I’ve heard, once you join this class, you will clear your Thursday mornings so you can return every week. Please pass the word if you know anybody who might benefit.
Thursday evenings, I am back at 4:30 for some more Blend. Restore, balance and renew. Break a sweat and then deeply relax. I love this class!
Friday wraps up the week with Gentle Blend at 10:30. This has become quite the social class with everyone showing up early for chat time. Always a fun class filled with love and laughter!
If you are still looking for some yoga after the regular weekly offerings, don’t forget the workshops! This Friday, December 9, 4:00-6:00, Janet is teaching her Happy Hours Workshop. Ahhhhhhh…….. Two blissful hours of relaxation to end the busy week. She is suggesting a designated driver for this one, because you might be too relaxed to drive home. 
This workshop could be the perfect date night!
If you wake up late on Saturday and realize that the week went by before you had a chance to fit in your yoga, join Joy Anton, 1:00-3:00, for a Restorative & Yin Yoga, Meditative Workshop. This might be just wnat you need in the midst of holiday celebrations.
As you can see, Grass Valley Yoga continues to grow. I am so proud and so grateful to everyone who makes this possible. There are many choices on the schedule now, so take the time this holiday season to center yourself on the mat, so you can be centered off of the mat. Breathe, relax and enjoy.
Namaste,
Annie
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