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Seaside Yoga Sanctuary Newsletter
July 2015
In This Issue
Class Schedule Updates
6 Week Beginners Yoga Series
Community Drum Circle
Important Relationship Between Microbes, Genes and the Brain
Yoga Nidra Meditation
Yoga Related Articles & Videos
New Prices & Passes
July 1st
Central Coast Juicery at SYS!
Screening of
AWAKE: The Life of Yogananda
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"May I be Happy"
Sounds simple enough.  But notice how often we attach the idea of being happy to something.  We are happy when something good happens to us or when we receive something we want.  But what happens if we did not have those "things" or those "circumstances."  Could we still be happy?

Yoga teaches us how to become more aware and in tune with life's fluctuations.  We become more aware of how we feel in our physical bodies, our mind, emotional body and spirit - and we notice that it is always changing.  We have our ups and we have our downs.  We want more of the "ups" wishing for them to remain and try like heck to avoid any of the "downs".  But in doing this, the net result usually brings us suffering because we can't be happy when things aren't going right.

There IS a state happiness that is independent of any outside stuff.
If you watch babies or small children, they example this beautifully. 
Happiness is a state found within and can be discovered in many ways - through meditation, practicing gratitude, and even yoga asana.
I found this link today from Krishna Das, titled "May I Be Happy".  It's worth listening to.

https://goo.gl/bh1WCD

With love and light,
Laura McKinnon

 

Class Schedule Updates
 
A few small changes for July's schedule - please notate below.
We are OPEN for the entire 4th of July weekend with our regular schedule of classes!
  • Beginning Wednesday, July 1st, Carolyn Bluemle is teaching Intro to Iyengar Yoga, 5:15-6:30pm, all levels and                 Asana & Meditation, 6:45-7:45pm, for all levels, both classes held in Pacific Grove Studio.  Please visit our classes page for more information.
  • Kerensia Cochran will be teaching in Pacific Grove - Hatha Yoga, 5:30-6:30pm and Hatha Yoga Flow, 6:45-8pm on Tuesday nights, both classes open to all levels.  For the month of July she is also subbing for Isabel Manso on Tuesday mornings and for Alison on Fridays at noon, teaching Hatha Yoga Flow - Level 2.  
  • Kristina Santiago will be teaching in Pacific Grove - Hatha Yoga, 5:30-6:30pm and Hatha Yoga Flow, 6:45-8pm on Thursday nights, both classes open to all levels.  She is also continuing the Restorative Yoga class on Sunday mornings, 11am-12pm
  • Hatha Yoga on Sundays in PG, led by Ashleigh is now scheduled from 9:30-10:30am to allow for more transition time for the restorative class.
  • For the rest of summer, there will not be any postnatal/mommy & me yoga classes.  We are working hard to return these classes to the schedule by September.
  • The next 6 Week Beginners Yoga Series with Laura begins July 13-Aug 20th, Mondays in Seaside, 7-8pm
  • Linda returns to teaching Hatha Yoga in Seaside on Saturday mornings, 8:15-9:30am on July 18thLaura McKinnon will be subbing this class on July 4th and Ashleigh on July 11th.
 
6 Week Beginners Yoga Series
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Mondays, July 13- Aug 20th
with Laura McKinnon
Seaside Studio 

 

The practice of yoga can be quite diverse, but the beauty of the practice is that it can be tailored just to you! Through yoga we connect back to ourselves, become aware of how we move our body both on and off the mat, and begin to create a better sense of well being. Whether you are brand new to yoga or been away from the practice and want to brush up on the basics - this series is for you!
Each week will cover the history and philosophy of yoga and how it relates to our life.  The postures are taught in safe, supportive manner with emphasis on proper alignment and breath awareness.  Included will be a take home packet summarizing the series to support practicing at home.  
Through yoga, we can tap into the innate wisdom of the body to self heal.

Each studio location has yoga mats that you may borrow for class - simply bring yourself and comfortable clothing, we take care of the rest!
Cost: $70 per person

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Saturday, July 25
Drumming for Wellness, 7-9pm
with Amelia Chapman & Cathy Rivera
Seaside Studio 

 

Join Music Therapists Amelia Chapman and Cathy Rivera in 2 hours of group drumming. Group members will explore facilitated drum experiences, mantra work, meditation and sound work, rhythm games, and improvisation around themes intended to creat e connections, reduce stress, and support wellness in our community.
No prior experience necessary- all drummers, dancers and listeners are welcome. We request that children attend with a responsible adult.
Some instruments will be available, however please do bring any personal instruments you would like to use.
$10-20 Suggested Offering
For questions or more information, please contact Amelia: amelia.voiceyourheart@gmail.com

The Important Relationship Between Microbes, Genes and the Brain, and How Ayurveda Fits In
Sunday, July 26th  1-3pm
with Ala Sudol
Pacific Grove Studio 

 

Perhaps the most exciting research in the field of health today is microbiome and its influence on overall health. Such discoveries have taken our understanding of microbes and probiotics to the next level, suggesting that richness of beneficial bacteria not only effects our digestion, but determines the health of our mood, memory, and countless physiological processes. Interestingly, what Ayurveda suggested for thousands of years has only been proven now by modern science.

In this seminar let's take a closer look how Ayurveda explains that deep gut-brain connection and its application towards health. Find out what you can do to ensure the lasting health of your  microbiome, mental clarity, immunity and longevity.
Cost: $15
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About Ala:
Ala Sudol, M.A., Clinical Ayurvedic Specialist (CAS), LMT is a graduate of California College of Ayurveda, a leading college in the field of Ayurvedic medicine. She has been practicing Ayurveda for over a decade offering health consultations, Ayurvedic therapies, workshops, and lectures. In her clinical practice she blends many components to assists her patients in achieving and maintaining healthy, satisfying and balanced life. Ala's expertise in herbal medicine, nutrition, disease management and prevention has helped her clients to empower their health and increase their quality of life.
 Ala Sudol had been also a consultant for herbal company conducting trainings and educational seminars. She has written and published several articles on Ayurvedic approach to health. Currently she's working on the subcommittee of NAMA for developing a standard national exam for Ayurvedic profession. Ala also holds a Master's degree in Teacher Education and Psychology from University of Warsaw, Poland.
 

Yoga Nidra Meditation
Sunday, July 19th  1:30-4pm
with Edward Pio
Salinas Studio 

 

 
P roviding the skills and tools for upgrading your quality of life 
Calm and focus your mind during daily living 
Less muscle tension, brain fog, general body pain and chronic pain 
Greater creativity & awareness 
Create a feeling of well-being, physically, mentally and spiritually 
Balance left and right hemispheres of your brain 
Create abundance in your life 
Increase intuition and knowing 
Reduce mental, emotional and physical stress 
Eliminate adrenal fatigue and headaches including migraine 
Achieve Wellness & Inner Peace

Join us for  an informational lecture and a minimum of a thirty-five minute Yoga Nidra session. 
Cost: $45 (includes a take home CD)
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Yoga Teacher Training
Interested in becoming certified to teach yoga or looking to deepen your own practice and knowledge of yoga?

Seaside Yoga Sanctuary is a Registered Yoga School through Yoga Alliance.

We offer Integral Awakening Yoga: 200hr Yoga Teacher Training & Advanced Studies.
Our next training is schedule to begin May of 2016.
We will also be offering a 50Hr Breathwork & Deep Relaxation (Yoga Nidra) Course
Jan 16-Mar 19, 2016
"Nothing ever goes away until it teaches us what we need to know." ~Pema Chodron