March News Letter 2018 from Lena Madsen Yoga

February 28th, 2018

It's almost 22 years since I started to share and teach the life philosophy and practice of yoga. And I still seek to become a better teacher each and every day. I don't teach on auto pilot, but question my own teachings continuously. I listen to my students feedback, what helped them, what didn't. To the best of my ability I stay open to see where I am stuck myself. And as part of this continuous process of growth, I have gone back to school this year. I am currently studying psychology at Rockland Community College. It's a reawakening of my brain in some ways, both challenging and inspiring, and always interesting. And my hope is that these studies will serve me to be a better teacher.

This month I will also take time to study with Rodney Yee again. I will participate in a two day teacher training immersion in Northampton. I look forward to receiving any inspiration and insights he will share with me, so that I can pass it on to my students.

The way I see it, we are never done learning. There is always something new to see, question and ponder. I can always become a more compassionate, loving and light spreading individual. There is always room for change. All it takes is that we have the desire to learn and that we stay open.

"There is nothing noble in being superior

to your fellow man;

true nobility is being superior to your former self."

Ernest Hemingway

The Beginning of Pranayama:

Breath Awareness and Control

March 3rd

2 pm - 5 pm

At Ramapo College of NJ

Krame Center/ASB-420

Join me for an introduction to the basics of yogic breathing practice, Pranayama.

We'll explore breath awareness to learn about our breathing habits and move onto simple, but powerful, breathing exercises. You will discover how complex many of the traditional pranayamas are, and how to break them down into parts. A little bit goes a very long way when we consciously manipulate our breath. You will easily be able to apply these exercises at home, and reap the many positive benefits of a breathing practice.

Prior registration is not necessary, but encouraged.

Use this link.

Exchange: $30 for non-students

Yoga Nidra Meditation

Saturday March 17th

11 am - 12:15 pm

Open to all, no experience necessary .

Give yourself this opportunity to free yourself from limitations of the past, stress about the present

and worries about the future.

Dress in soft comfortable clothing as you will be lying down for this practice. Layers are recommended so to stay warm throughout the session.

Please preregister by email at:

lena@lenamadsenyoga.com

Exchange: $20

I will offer 3 Wednesday, 4 Thursday, 5 Friday and Saturday, and 4 Sunday classes this month.

(Please remember at time of payment, we had a cancelled Wednesday class and a Sunday 8 am class)

There are no classes on Wednesday evening on the 14th or Thursday morning on the 15th due to my intensive teacher training with Rodney.

Peace and Love,

Lena

The Lotus Flower

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