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Seaside Yoga Sanctuary Newsletter
March News
Yoga Related Articles & Videos
Yoga Retreat at Sierra Hot Springs Resort
Fri-Sun, May 15-17
with Mahendra Briksha &
 Laura McKinnon


Learning to Live a Stress Free Life & Deepening Healing & Space Within

Journey with us to the beautiful Sierras and enjoy a weekend of nature, hot springs, yoga, meditation, breathwork and deep relaxation.
The wekend will offer group practices and self study, along with healthy meals served by The Philosophy Cafe.

Sierra Hot Springs is a non-profit retreat and workshop center located at the cusp of an
enchanted forest and a beautiful alpine valley.

Here, it is impossible to resist the overwhelming sense of tranquility.  

For centuries, Native Americans have regarded this land
as a sacred healing place.
Now we invite you to discover its incredible powers for yourself.


$325/pp camping 

$425/pp Dorm
$500/pp Shared Double
$550/pp Single
*Early Bird Special* 

$50 off when you sign up and pay in full by April 25th 

 

Register for Single

Register for Double

Register for Dorm

Register for Camping  

 

Post Natal Class
Wednesdays, 11am-12pm 
Salinas Studio 

Bring yourself and your baby, your yoga mat if you like, a baby blanket, and a safe space for baby to rest (car seat perhaps?) while you exercise and stretch.  This class is intended for babies from birth to crawling.

In a "Plug Into Playtime" class, we will explore the developmental patterns that underpin your infant's growth from newborn to crawler, and play games to stimulate these developmental "lines of movement".  The class combines tummy time and interaction with Baby with exercise and stretching for you as we explore the lines of movement in our posture and through yoga and Pilates. 

Your instructor, Donna Luder, has 18 years experience as a movement educator, Pilates and the Franklin Method as a certiļ¬ed instructor and earned an M.S. in Kinesiology (and she has 14 years of parenting experiencetoo!)                             www.donnaluder.com


Tips from Miss Health Nut
Ideas to Support Your
Detox for Spring



Happy March Healthnuts!! Spring starts in just 19 days and it's the season of renewal, which makes it the perfect time for a gentle detox that will help reset your body and mind and leave you feeling refreshed, renewed, and rejuvenated. Today is day 7 of my detox and let me tell you, I have never felt better! I have tons of energy, my skin is glowing, and I feel radiant, lighter, more productive, and fresh.

 

There is a common misconception that detoxing means fasting, which is simply not true. Many people will have outstanding results during a detox by eating clean meals, eliminating processed foods and saying goodbye to sugary sweets. It is important to focus on what you can eat during a detox, which is fresh, organic, nutrient dense foods. Detoxing is one of the best ways to maintain lasting health and wellness.

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Join Seaside Yoga Sanctuary & Connie Mardon for an 8 day Group Ayurveda Cleanse
Your Monthly Ayurveda Tip
Getting Sick - A Blessing in Disguise?


And during all of March, Connie is offering Abhyanga, Shirodhara and a 10 minute mini consult for only $160.
 Email Connie at conniem88@verizon.net to schedule or for more information.

Overcoming The Fear of Death

by Dr. Dia Lynn,
 Certified Grof Breathwork Facilitator 

 I recently returned from two months helping my mother achieve a conscious, orderly and graceful transition. Unlike most of the residents in the extended care facility, I do not fear death.  This changes my approach to life.  
This peace of mind is credited to my teacher Dr. Stanislav Grof and Holotropic Breathwork. In 1988 when I first signed up for a breathwork weekend on Maui, I was afraid of what dark secrets might be revealed in my psyche.
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Happy Spring Yogis!   
Spring is a wonderful time of light and rebirth; where we shift from the darker quietness of winter into warmth and more activity.  It is a joyful time to celebrate growth and newness and also an opportunity to welcome any challenges or discomfort that naturally arises with change.  
 For even within nature, there are pains that accompany the re-birthing of life - the shoot that struggles to push up through the thawing soil, the tight, closed bud beginning to open to receive light, the mother laboring to bring forth her child, and the caterpillar that metamorphoses from the chrysalis into the beautiful, radiant butterfly.  
Each has their own journey to complete before beginning anew and without that journey, the growth would not occur. 
Consider all the times we have come to our yoga mat with tightness in our muscles, creakiness in our joints, or stiffness of the mind.  And through consistent practice, gradually over time the tight muscles begin to soften, the joints become more supple and mobile, and the mind more expansive. 
Our journey to transform ourselves from the caterpillar to the butterfly both on and off the mat, will inherently present us with moments of pain - where we are literally casting off the layers not true to ourselves.  But it is necessary in the process of evolution and we can have faith in this as it is true for all beings. 
So meet all of your growing pains with joy.  Allow the newness of spring to support shedding of your old layers.   
Become the beautiful butterfly - opening and expanding your wings to fly! 
With love and light, 
Laura McKinnon 
 
March's Class Schedule
(Click on link above to download)

A couple new classes came our way for March and some adjustments with teachers - see below!
        • Toddler & Me Yoga!  Tuesdays, 11-11:30am, Pacific Grove Studio
        • Post Natal Class: Wednesdays, 11am-12pm, Salinas Studio
        • Partner Yoga: Fridays, 7:30-8:30am, Seaside Studio
        • Charlene Wells is now teaching Hatha Yoga on Wednesdays, 5:30-6:30pm @Pacific Grove Studio 
        • Kerensia Cochran is now teaching Yoga Flow on Fridays, 9:30-10:45am @Pacific Grove Studio
        • 6 Week Beginners Series begins week of 3/16 in each location (check the studio location for details)
        • 8 Week Beginners Series: Form & Flow (a continuation from 6 week beginners course) begins on Monday, March 23rd @Salinas studio
Relaxation & Regenration
Friday, March 13th 7-9pm 
Seaside studio 
w/Helen from MediYoga 

A Workshop focusing on Relaxation & Regeneration . We will present postures & exercises to produce physical & mental relaxation with a meditation to help regenerate the mind, body & soul. We will conclude the 2 hour workshop with an amazing, energizing , a healing Gong Bath tool for the mind, body & soul. The Workshop is conducted on our luxurious Imported Wool Kundalini Mats.
Open to all levels, $30 


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Yoga for a Healthy Lower Back
Saturday, March 14  1-3:30pm 
Seaside studio 
with Denise Wendler

Learn how to safely stretch, strengthen and relax your lower back muscles as well as those important back supporters: the hamstrings, hip flexors & abdominal muscles.
 Open to students with 6 months of yoga experience.  
Cost: $40/$35 student/military
Click Here to Register 

  Denise is an Intermediate Junior I Iyengar instructor.  She has studied with Kofi Busia, Elise Miller, Lois Steinberg and Janet MacLeod.
Denise's classes draw faithful students who appreciate her encouraging spirit and patient instruction. She teaches classes, workshops and retreats all over Northern California and beyond and enjoys working with students of all abilities and ages. Her goal is to not only coach people to greater physical strength and flexibility, but also to guide them toward a focused center of self-awareness, for that is where all great journeys begin.

 

6 Week Beginners Series
Mondays, Seaside Mar 16 w/Laura 
Thursdays, Salinas Mar 19 w/Amelia 
Fridays, Pacific Grove Mar 20 w/Amelia 
7:00-8:00pm
yoga shadow

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

Click Here to Register for Seaside
Click Here to Register for Salinas
Click Here to Register for Pacific Grove
8 Day Group Ayurvedic Cleanse
March 21-29, Pacific Grove Studio
with Connie Mardon 
 

March 21-29th (Pacific Grove)

NO STRESS - JUST SUCCESS! 

  Only $129 ($149 after March 18 )

 

This cleanse will be based on the principles of Panchakarma, an ancient healing cleansing ritual from India.   It is affordable, yet a very powerful way to re-balance your body and most importantly, calm your mind.  And the great news is you can do your regular activities on it too!

THIS IS NOT A FASTING CLEANSE

Cleanse Includes:

  • Two group meetings (discussion & yoga): March 21st, 1-4pm & March 29th, 1-4pm (Pacific Grove Studio)
  • 3 Yoga Specific Classes for Detoxification & Relaxation
  • Daily Email Reminders
  • Unlimited Email Support
  • On-line Group Forum

Click Here for more detailed information 

Click Here to Register   

Community Drum Circle
Saturday, March 21 7-9pm 
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
8 Week Beginner Series:
Form & Flow
Mondays, Mar 23-May 11, 7-8pm 
with Amelia Chapman
 

Continue to deepen your study of yoga asana, pranayama and philosophy in this 8-week series with Amelia Chapman. This course will continue to explore the foundations taught in the 6-week beginner series.

 Students will gain fluency in asana, understanding of alignment and safe transitions within poses, cultivate strength and balance, and begin to lay the foundation for ongoing yoga practice.

Just bring yourself and comfortable clothing; we supply the yoga mats and other props!
Cost: $90

 

 

Yoga Nidra Meditation
Saturday, Mar 28 1-3:30pm
with Edward Pio 
 
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) 

 

Rebirthing Breathwork & Meditation
Healing past and Cultivating more Energy and Clear Space for New future!
March 29, 1-4pm
Seaside Studio
with Mahendra Briksha

In this  workshop we will explore how to let go the burden of all the contractions, holding and frozen energy in our body with the help of conscious connected circular Breathing and rest in the dimension of us where we are always whole, peaceful and free from the notion of something wrong with me.
Suggested Donation $30-$50
RSVP is required
Please call the studio @ 831-899-YOGA

*Mahendra Briksha, born in small village of Himalaya, is a yogi, certified rebirthing breathwork practitioner, Integral coach and raw vegan chef.  In his teaching, Briksha draws from a variety of yogic breathing modalities, including Holotropic Breathwork, Clarity Breathwork , Transformational Breathwork and Anapanasati. He is a longtime Vipassana meditation practitioner and has done several long silent retreats up to 30 days. He has been teaching and leading breathing session and meditation classes for 10 years. to know more about his work go to http://hamsaintegralbreathwork.com/

 

Sacred Movement Workshop
Saturday, April 18 3:00-4:30pm
Pacific Grove Studio
with Laura Brink

Bring body, mind, and heart  into exquisite balance through creative... Sacred MOVEMENT AN ENERGY IN ESSENCE LIFESTYLE PRACTICE
   
SACRED MOVEMENT is a practice of balance, awareness  and self-honoring based on ancient and beautiful techniques  found within the 5,000 year-old healing system of medicine known  as Ayurveda, along with powerful practices from global traditions  that incorporate and free your inner muse and powerful senses.  
Each SACRED MOVEMENT workshop experience is unique.   We will flow into our individual energetic currents that:  
Re-awaken and balance your essence and vibrations. Rejuvenate you at the deepest cellular and sacred levels.   
Release emotional turbulence through sensing & dance.
Re-wire access to your innate power.
Reclaim your mystic dancer!  
Bring your heart, comfy/dance clothes, your favorite scarf, and any tension you wish to release!

Through techniques of yoga, meditation, martial arts, and mystic dance, Laura Brink McKenna will be our guide into the world of YOU (Yielding...Opening...Unveiling). Yes, your inner sanctum of self-love and expression.  Come prepare for your week with this beautiful balancing practice!  And have some fun, too!    
Includes a Complimentary 30-minute Call after the workshop for additional support with life / energy balance or natural health restoration.
Cost: $25
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