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Yoga with Jeanie Gratitude, and April's Yoga Schedule
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THE ART AND PRACTICE OF GRATITUDE
my 1st official blog.
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I've been thinking a lot about gratitude lately...
We live in busy times, and for me an overly scheduled life can bring discontentment. In moments where I am feeling discontented, there is always somewhere else to be, something else to do - like relaxing on a tropical island, or exploring something new and spontaneous -anything that isn't what is actually happening. These distractions make it hard to be present. And as yoga practitioners we know that being present is something worth pursuing.
Whatever the reason is we entertain these distractions doesn't matter, because reality doesn't give us access to unlimited funds to take vacation whenever we want. In my fantasy life, I'd be visiting a new country every two months. But, in reality I'd probably get tired of that. Humans have an amazing capacity for discontentment. That is one reason why I have been practicing the art of gratitude. As soon as I pause, and think of all the amazing things I have in my life, all that I am grateful for, my state of mind immediately shifts. Discontentment can bring us down. Gratitude elevates us, and shifts our perspectives in the most profound way.
Being grateful is a practice, just like our yoga practice. The more you do it, the easier it gets and the more you reap the benefits of the practice... Try this: when you find yourself irritated, lonely, upset, restless, or stuck in a trying state of mind - pause for a moment, notice your breath, watch it rise and fall. How good does it feel to be alive? What a gift it is! If you have a home, food, clothing, and shoes then you are already doing quite well. The rest is just details! Let this recognition be a platform to stand on and find 100 more things you can be grateful for.
Once you bring a state of gratitude to your life everything is more vibrant. You make better decisions and you are more likely to do the things that make you feel good - like getting on your mat and practicing yoga, enjoying other exercise, appreciating nature, opening up to deeper relationships, and smiling more (which is infectious)! Also, whenever you are in a state of gratitude you are better at creating spontaneity - and the lack of spontaneity might have made you feel discontented in the first place. Plain and simple, the art of gratitude is an art worthy of pursuit!
May you find gratitude each moment, and especially in the most mundane places in your life!
Namaste,
Jeanie Gartin
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OUTDOOR YOGA AND HIKING
Come enjoy the outdoors while practicing yoga. We will practice a "mostly" silent yoga class for an hour, followed by a 15 minute walking meditation, followed by an option of a longer hike full of laughter and community!
First one is April 27th meeting at 10:30 at Bodega Head.
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Prenatal Series starting April 27th
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 The prenatal yoga series is a gentle, safe, and supportive class. Yoga poses are modified for the changing needs of the expectant mother at all stages of her pregnancy. Focus is on developing, strength, flexibility, proper breathing, and inner peace as preparation for birth and motherhood. Sunday 4pm @Home Studio/Santa Rosa 8 sessions for $160, Semi-private and intimate, only 4 women per class, pre-registration is a must. Sign up today!.
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RESTORATIVE Yoga Series: April 27th - June 22nd (2 spots available)
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 The Restorative Yoga Series is a calm and serene class, that gently opens your mind, body, and heart with gentle, supported, long-held yoga postures. Begin to heal your nervous system in this series, and deepen your ability to meditate in this class.
Sunday 6pm @Home Studio/Santa Rosa
8 sessions for $160, Semi-private, only 6 students per class, pre-registration is a must. Sign up today! |
DROP IN CLASSES at Yoga Paradise in Windsor:
Monday - Wednesday
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Yoga Paradise is located at 8911 Lakewood Dr. Suite 26, Second Floor of The Plaza Building, Windsor CA 95492. 707-620-0722
DROP-IN SCHEDULE: Monday12:30 Hot Yoga (All-Levels) 2:15pm Prenatal/Mommy & Me 4:15pm Yoga Basics 6pm Hot Core Vinyasa (All-Levels) Tuesday12:30 Hot Yoga (All-Levels) 2:15pm Senior Yoga 4:15pm Hot Core Vinyasa (All-Levels) 6pm Vanilla Yoga (All-Levels) Wednesday12:30 Hot Yoga (All-Levels) 2:15pm Senior Yoga 4:15pm Yoga Basics 6pm Hot Core Vinyasa (All-Levels) Sign up on MindBody Online
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Drop into Yoga Therapy for your Neck, Shoulders, and Back: Thursdays at 4pm
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 The Neck, Back, and Shoulders class is a gentle and supportive yoga series to help you strengthen, lengthen, and support your joints in your shoulders, neck, and back with many therapeutic techniques using yoga, pilates, and physical therapy! There may not be drop in available for long, so schedule a class in April and see what you are missing out on! Thursday 4pm @Home Studio/Santa Rosa Drop-in $23 (only available as long as there are open spots), or 8 sessions for $160, semi-private only 6 students allowed. Preregister by email, call, or text at least 3 hours before class 415-596-7898, [email protected] |
May 8: Pilates and Yoga Series
A mix of pilates and yoga creating an athletically challenging class. The series will start with the basics, and build methodically to more challenging sequences. Homework is included!
Thursday 6pm @Home Studio/Santa Rosa
8 sessions for $160, semi-private only 6 students, preregistration is a must. Sign up today for $10 off
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PRIVATE SESSIONS
Private Session (60 minute): $80 (up to 2 people)
extra person: $1o
New Student Special: $300 for 5 private sessions. This is for students who travel to my home studio only. Must be used within 6 weeks from purchase.
Massage & Yoga Private Session: posture assessment, movement, massage in specific poses, end in 15 minute face & neck massage, and steam cloth w/ herbs in long held restorative posture. 80 minutes $100.00
- Semi Private: $120 (2 people)
- Small group: $140 (3-4 people); $150 (5-10)
- Large group: $200 (11-15 people); $250 (16-20); $300 (21-30)
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TESTIMONIAL
"I found Jeanie after moving to Sonoma County from the East Coast three years ago. One of my worries when relocating was finding a yoga teacher who could help me continue my practice. Well, I really lucked out because I found Jeanie within weeks of my move, and she is by far the BEST teacher I have ever had the pleasure to work with! I look forward to her class every single week. As a mom of two young children, life gets really crazy sometimes. However, after a class with Jeanie, something magical happens. It's as if life is reset and everything falls back into place again. I am calm and at peace and feel ready to face the world again. This, in a nutshell, is what Jeanie can do for you. Jeanie is gentle and kind and intuitively knows what each student needs to feel his/her best. I have practiced with her in both private sessions and small class sessions, and while pregnant with my second daughter. If you are looking for a new yoga teacher, I urge you to give Jeanie a try. You won't regret it!" -Gail S. |
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