Monthly news & updates
July 4, 2019
July Anniversary Special Rates

  • One Year Unlimited Pass for just $750 – just $62.50 per month
  • 25 Class Pack for $225 – save $25
See below for more details.
Upcoming Events

Thursday, July 4: Closed for Independence Day

Wednesday, July 11 : YWB Anniversary

Sunday, July 21, 1:00-2:30 PM: Practical Meditation & Discussion - Join us for a meditation practice, where we discuss different approaches and tips for at home meditation. Learn more and register. FREE, Donations welcome.

Sunday, July 28, 7:00-8:30 pm : Foraging for Wild Edibles – Enjoy a walk through Whetstone Park of Roses and learn about the edible plants we find. Learn more and register. FREE, Donations welcome.

Remember: Yoga in the Park on weekend mornings. Check schedule for details.
Free to be You and ME
Advaita ( a – not, dvait – other) means ‘One Undivided’, and 'Without An-Other'. This is the essence of the Vedantic philosophy of non-duality. When we can get to the point of losing that distinction between I/Me and the Other, we are in a state of awareness without conflict or contradiction. This state happens spontaneously but it takes a lifetime to realize the simplicity of the present moment. This involves a life of moderation, meditative practices and sharing life transparently with all sentient beings. This concept of non-dual consciousness exists in most religions, including the Christian and Neo-Platonic traditions (e.g. mystical union).

You may think this is not for you, my friend the reader, at this time in your life for you have much to do and much to accomplish. It is however worth being aware of this so you can keep this on the back burner with the burner set on low all the time, so to speak!

A modern sage from India, Ramana Maharshi (1879 – 1950) is well known for his famous little booklet, ‘Nan Yar’ (written in his native language, Tamil) meaning ‘Who am I?”

"Jnana (knowledge) is given neither from outside nor from another person. It can be realized by each and every one in his own Heart. The jnana, Guru of everyone, is only the Supreme Self that is always revealing its own truth in every Heart through the being-consciousness 'I am, I am.' The granting of true knowledge by him is initiation into jnana. The grace of the Guru is only that Self-awareness that is one's own true nature. It is the inner consciousness by which he is unceasingly revealing his existence. This divine upadesa (instruction from the teacher) is always going on naturally in everyone." 

Also from the same booklet, “Who am I?”
'There is no such thing as ‘the world’ independent of thought. There are no thoughts in deep sleep, and there is no world. In waking and dream there are thoughts, and there is also the world. Just as a spider emits the thread of a web from within itself and withdraws it again into itself, in the same way the mind projects the world from within itself and later reabsorbs it into itself…Consequently, when the world appears, the Self is not seen, and when the Self appears or shines, the world will not appear.'

This topic has relevance especially today as more and more philosophical and counseling wisdom appears on the Internet. Almost daily your device offers a new source of anxiety relief in the form of music, podcasts and meditation. They may be good ways to begin a practice but you cannot gain awareness through them. Awareness comes within, from the Atman, the spirit, the divine connection already within yourself.

The location as Ramana Maharshi say, is the heart. Start by quieting yourself by bringing your focus to the size of a pinhead right in your heart center. Can you stay there for 5 seconds? Maybe 20?

Join us for our practical meditation session on the third Sunday afternoon.

Namaste,

sipra
Yoga-Well-Being's Anniversary
Anniversary Specials
This month Yoga-Well-Being celebrates its anniversary! We want to thank you all for your support over the years. 

We want to continue to offer the kinds of classes and community that make YWB unique and to expand on those offerings. However, to do that we need your continued support. To that end, we are offering two special deals during the month of July:

  • One Year Unlimited Class: now just $750! That's the equivalent of just $62.50 per month (regularly $90), plus you'll be eligible for all the Sustaining Member rewards.
  • 25 Class Pack: $225 (regularly $250). That's just $9 per class, and the class pack doesn't expire for a full year.
We'd also encourage anyone who hasn't already done so to consider becoming a Sustaining Member , our automatic monthly payment plan. Get an unlimited pass each month for just $67.50 (25% off the regular $90 rate).

  • Choose to be charged on the 1st or the 15th of the month
  • Contract runs for one year
  • Option to cancel with 30 days notice after completion of six months

BONUS : Sustaining Members receive a loyalty reward each month.
July Anniversary Reward: Bring one friend or relative for free each week.
Support Yoga-Well-Being on Patreon
We know many of you enjoy reading the thoughts sipra shares in our newsletter, including people who can't make it to the studio for one reason or another. If this content is valuable for you and you'd like a way to support the studio, we're happy to announce our new Patreon account. Patreon makes it easy to support creators with recurring payments of your choice – as little as $1 a month.

This is an experiment and a work in progress. We'll be sharing sipra's newsletter articles and wellness tips, and perhaps some new videos. We also hope to restart sipra's series of commentaries on the Yoga Sutras. Let us know what kinds of content you'd like to see.

Supporting YWB on Patreon is entirely optional but very much appreciated.
Schedule Changes and Survey
We have two schedule changes this July: the Tuesday meditation class and the Friday evening Zumba class have been discontinued.
We also have some potential classes we are considering for the future, and we would like your feedback.

  • Would you attend an early morning (6:00 AM) class on Tuesdays with Kris, for a Vinyasa class?
  • Would you be interested in a children's yoga class, and, if so, what would be a good day and time? Classes would be for children ages 5 to 7, and 8 to 11 years old. (4 class series)

Please email us if either of these possibilities are of interest.
Special Programs
Practical Meditation and Discussion
Join us for a meditation practice, where we discuss different approaches and tips for at home meditation. Discussion will be inspired by ongoing references to Jon Kabat-Zinn's book: “Wherever You Go, There You Are”. FREE, Donations welcome.
Foraging for Wild Edibles
Join sipra to learn about wild edibles at the Whetstone Park of Roses (3901 North High).

Many healthy foods are found in nature, that we often don't want in our backyard since they are considered to be weeds. Wild berries, greens, flowers and roots are delicious, nutritious and frequently medicinal. Come and enjoy a walk through the park and discover a few edible weeds and share your own expertise. Don't forget the bug repellent, plastic bags and a pair of snips.
 
We'll meet near the parking lot at the base of the shelter house in the picnic shelter. Cancel if bad weather. FREE, but a donation would be gratefully accepted. Please pre-register.
Our Space
Reminder: Our new location
If you haven't seen our new studio yet, please come and check it out! We are now located at 296 W. 4th Ave., on the third floor of Fourth Avenue Christian Church. Park in the Neil Ave. parking lot and enter by the small door off the parking lot set far back on the right. Lots of street parking is available as well.

Not only is it a beautiful yoga studio, but we rent the studio, classroom, meditation room and small rooms for various occasions. We also have two additional rooms available for sublet. Call us and visit us to find out more.
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