I love to see a room full of people interested in yoga...yearning for the quiet, the solitude, the sweat, the heat, the joy, the love, the pain...all o' that!
Thanks so much to tonight's attendees in class...wonderful class, namaste....
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Feed the Yogi - new link!
Please check out the new link added below - Feed the Yogi as recommended by my dear teacher, friend and fellow yogi, Ryan Leier.
Add this to your journey....you need things to read along the way!
Add this to your journey....you need things to read along the way!
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Trade Show April 18
On Sunday, April 18th from 10 am to 3 pm, I will have a Yogic Information table at the Trade Show at the Delisle Town Hall. Please stop by my booth for yogic treats, books, brochures, class information, china gel, lavender lotion, etc...
If there is something specific you are looking for or a question, you can contact me beforehand as well.
Namaste Brandy
If there is something specific you are looking for or a question, you can contact me beforehand as well.
Namaste Brandy
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Beginner Yoga Series starts Wed March 24
Have you been thinking about trying Yoga?
This is a perfect class for you!
BEGINNER YOGA SERIES
@ Everyone Deserves Yoga
This 8-week series (1 class a week for 8 weeks) teaches brand new beginners
yoga fundamentals and provides students with the guidance they need to
develop a safe and beneficial yoga practice. In this series, students will receive
individual attention while learning basic yoga postures, yogic breathing and
relaxation techniques. Perfect for people who like to learn sequentially with the
same teacher in a small group.
Classes Start Immediately!
Wednesday Series 7-8 pm
March 24, 31, April 7, 14, 21, 28, May 5, 12
$80 for 8 classes - $10 for Drop-In
Pre-Registration Not Required
Held at the Anglican Church – 3rd St W, Delisle
“Bringing out your Inner Warrior...One Class at a Time”
Brandy Losie Certified Sacred Ground Yoga Teacher
PO Box 653, Delisle SK S0L 0P0 (306) 230-1097
www.everyonedeservesyoga.blogspot.com
This is a perfect class for you!
BEGINNER YOGA SERIES
@ Everyone Deserves Yoga
This 8-week series (1 class a week for 8 weeks) teaches brand new beginners
yoga fundamentals and provides students with the guidance they need to
develop a safe and beneficial yoga practice. In this series, students will receive
individual attention while learning basic yoga postures, yogic breathing and
relaxation techniques. Perfect for people who like to learn sequentially with the
same teacher in a small group.
Classes Start Immediately!
Wednesday Series 7-8 pm
March 24, 31, April 7, 14, 21, 28, May 5, 12
$80 for 8 classes - $10 for Drop-In
Pre-Registration Not Required
Held at the Anglican Church – 3rd St W, Delisle
“Bringing out your Inner Warrior...One Class at a Time”
Brandy Losie Certified Sacred Ground Yoga Teacher
PO Box 653, Delisle SK S0L 0P0 (306) 230-1097
www.everyonedeservesyoga.blogspot.com
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Take Your Time
Can we approach yoga in a way that is free of the time constraints we impose on ourselves?
One of the first questions teachers here from new students is, "how long will this take?" The question not only refers to how much time will be necessary for practice, but also to how long it will take to actually learn and master yoga. Time has been called the poverty of our era. The hurried pace of modern life drives us to feel we have little time for the things we need or want. Time has always been precious, but too often we allow our lives to become frenzied and stressed. The new student wants to know how much time he or she must dedicate, how much of the day the yogic endeavor will require, and how long it will take to reach the goal. I have often answered these questions by saying, "it will take the rest of your life." This is actually good news. Yoga is a not a goal at all - it is a lifelong process of living and learning that nurtures our being and enriches the quality of our days. Realizing the significance of this insight removes unproductive pressures we may otherwise bring to our approach. We have our entire lifetime.
We will always have much to learn in the ways of skills and techniques, but the essence of yoga is deeper- it is always immediate and available as it grows from refining our attunement to the flow of life, and life force. Our bodies constantly change and adjust to our internal and external states, not only from day to day but also through many stages of a lifetime. That is why a more meaningful practice promises no end but provides a constant journey of learning and discovering.
Advancing our practice implies refining our ability to see and listen to our body on deeper and subtler levels. Cultivating this internal perception is more important than merely attaining more exotic postures. We can develop great strength or flexibility but miss the heart of the practice. Someone may be able to twist into a pretzel while balancing on one finger and still be a novice who misses the heart and experience of yoga.
Making the time for a yoga practice means honoring and loving ourselves enough to dedicate time each day to our own well-being. Serving ourselves is a part of serving others. Only when we take care of ourselves can we have more abundant energy to give to others and to our endeavors.
When a student tells me, "I can't find the time to take out of my daily life for practice or exercise", I reply, "Neither can I." I don't have time to "take out" for my yoga practice either, and yet I keep up a regular practice. I certainly know that I have much more energy, much more quality time and freedom, and much better health than would have been possible without having allowed myself time for asana. In truth, yoga doesn't "take time" - it gives time.
**Excerpted from Yoga Journal Magazine. November 2009 Issue.
One of the first questions teachers here from new students is, "how long will this take?" The question not only refers to how much time will be necessary for practice, but also to how long it will take to actually learn and master yoga. Time has been called the poverty of our era. The hurried pace of modern life drives us to feel we have little time for the things we need or want. Time has always been precious, but too often we allow our lives to become frenzied and stressed. The new student wants to know how much time he or she must dedicate, how much of the day the yogic endeavor will require, and how long it will take to reach the goal. I have often answered these questions by saying, "it will take the rest of your life." This is actually good news. Yoga is a not a goal at all - it is a lifelong process of living and learning that nurtures our being and enriches the quality of our days. Realizing the significance of this insight removes unproductive pressures we may otherwise bring to our approach. We have our entire lifetime.
We will always have much to learn in the ways of skills and techniques, but the essence of yoga is deeper- it is always immediate and available as it grows from refining our attunement to the flow of life, and life force. Our bodies constantly change and adjust to our internal and external states, not only from day to day but also through many stages of a lifetime. That is why a more meaningful practice promises no end but provides a constant journey of learning and discovering.
Advancing our practice implies refining our ability to see and listen to our body on deeper and subtler levels. Cultivating this internal perception is more important than merely attaining more exotic postures. We can develop great strength or flexibility but miss the heart of the practice. Someone may be able to twist into a pretzel while balancing on one finger and still be a novice who misses the heart and experience of yoga.
Making the time for a yoga practice means honoring and loving ourselves enough to dedicate time each day to our own well-being. Serving ourselves is a part of serving others. Only when we take care of ourselves can we have more abundant energy to give to others and to our endeavors.
When a student tells me, "I can't find the time to take out of my daily life for practice or exercise", I reply, "Neither can I." I don't have time to "take out" for my yoga practice either, and yet I keep up a regular practice. I certainly know that I have much more energy, much more quality time and freedom, and much better health than would have been possible without having allowed myself time for asana. In truth, yoga doesn't "take time" - it gives time.
**Excerpted from Yoga Journal Magazine. November 2009 Issue.
Namaste - The Divine In You
Reflecting on the meaning of Namaste is a powerful way to cultivate respect for each other.
Namaste means "the divinity within me salutes the divinity within you". In every person there is a place where God resides, whether that person believes in God or not.
If Namaste were really understood, the world would be a better place, a more peaceful place, and a safer place.
Namaste means "the divinity within me salutes the divinity within you". In every person there is a place where God resides, whether that person believes in God or not.
If Namaste were really understood, the world would be a better place, a more peaceful place, and a safer place.
Which Type of Yoga is for You?
Yoga, by definition, is one thing: union. But the methods used to acheive that union are many. By some counts, there are hundreds of styles. To help you understand what's on offer, here are a few definitions of popular styles.
Baptiste Power Vinyasa Yoga - I often incorporate this style in my regular classes.
What To Expect: This is a physically challenging, flowing practice that will get your heart pumping while also encouraging you to find your authentic personal power in life. Classes feature a 90 min vigorous sequence, performed in a heated room and designed to condition the whole body.
What It's About: The aim of Baptiste Yoga is to create freedom, peace of mind and the ability to live more powerfully and authentically right now. The physically challenging practice is training ground for facing emotional and philosophical challenges that arise in your life.
More Information: www.baronbaptiste.com
Jivamukti Yoga - This is the style of yoga that I learned in my yoga teacher training.
What To Expect: A physically vigorous and intellectually stimulating practice with a focus on spiritual development. Expect to encounter flowing asana sequences along with Sanskrit chanting references to scriptural texts, eclectic music (from the Beatles to Moby), yogic breathing practices, and meditation.
What It's About: One of the predominant principles of Jivamukti Yoga is ahimsa (nonharming), and classes often explore the link between yoga and animal rights, veganism, and activism.
More Information: www.jivamuktiyoga.com
Definitions:
Hatha Yoga
Hatha is a Sanskrit word that literally means "sun" ha and "moon" tha, broadly referring to the physical practices of yoga, including active and relaxing poses.
Hot Yoga
Classes are held in a heated room designed to warm the body from the outside in, just as the asanas warm the body from the inside out. Typically, hot yoga classes are strenuous, and the heat can make it easier to go deeper in some poses.
Restorative Yoga
Devoted to deep rest, these classes typically include 4 to 6 floor poses held passively with the help of bolsters, blankets, sandbags, straps, eye pillows, and blocks. Expect a long Savasana at the end, with about 20 minutes devoted to sinking into the earth to help the body and mind experience true rest.
Vinyasa or Flow Yoga
Poses flow from one into another, synchronized by the breath. Expect to encounter lots of Sun Salutations. If a teacher tells the class to "take a vinyasa", she's using the word as shorthand, probably referring to a miniversion that includes Plank, Chaturanga Dandasana, Upward Facing Dog, Downward Facing Dog.
Baptiste Power Vinyasa Yoga - I often incorporate this style in my regular classes.
What To Expect: This is a physically challenging, flowing practice that will get your heart pumping while also encouraging you to find your authentic personal power in life. Classes feature a 90 min vigorous sequence, performed in a heated room and designed to condition the whole body.
What It's About: The aim of Baptiste Yoga is to create freedom, peace of mind and the ability to live more powerfully and authentically right now. The physically challenging practice is training ground for facing emotional and philosophical challenges that arise in your life.
More Information: www.baronbaptiste.com
Jivamukti Yoga - This is the style of yoga that I learned in my yoga teacher training.
What To Expect: A physically vigorous and intellectually stimulating practice with a focus on spiritual development. Expect to encounter flowing asana sequences along with Sanskrit chanting references to scriptural texts, eclectic music (from the Beatles to Moby), yogic breathing practices, and meditation.
What It's About: One of the predominant principles of Jivamukti Yoga is ahimsa (nonharming), and classes often explore the link between yoga and animal rights, veganism, and activism.
More Information: www.jivamuktiyoga.com
Definitions:
Hatha Yoga
Hatha is a Sanskrit word that literally means "sun" ha and "moon" tha, broadly referring to the physical practices of yoga, including active and relaxing poses.
Hot Yoga
Classes are held in a heated room designed to warm the body from the outside in, just as the asanas warm the body from the inside out. Typically, hot yoga classes are strenuous, and the heat can make it easier to go deeper in some poses.
Restorative Yoga
Devoted to deep rest, these classes typically include 4 to 6 floor poses held passively with the help of bolsters, blankets, sandbags, straps, eye pillows, and blocks. Expect a long Savasana at the end, with about 20 minutes devoted to sinking into the earth to help the body and mind experience true rest.
Vinyasa or Flow Yoga
Poses flow from one into another, synchronized by the breath. Expect to encounter lots of Sun Salutations. If a teacher tells the class to "take a vinyasa", she's using the word as shorthand, probably referring to a miniversion that includes Plank, Chaturanga Dandasana, Upward Facing Dog, Downward Facing Dog.
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Feedback?
Hey everyone...I always wonder what everyone thinks and so I am asking you here to let me know what you think about yoga...class type...venue...music...etc...
I want to improve my class attendance and class experience and for that..I need YOU!
Thanks in advance
Namaste
Brandy
I want to improve my class attendance and class experience and for that..I need YOU!
Thanks in advance
Namaste
Brandy
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