July 2021 Newsletter
Greetings!

Happy August! Well, it's happening, Back to School is here! Schools are starting up all over the state again. As we all adjust our routines for this transition into our new schedules, stress and anxiety can creep in. I can't think of a better tool to use during this time of transition than our yoga practice itself. We have added more classes to the schedule starting this week to offer more options to practice (in-person and online) as we lean into our new Fall schedules.

The recent uptick in Covid cases has brought about a recent update in CDC recommendations on mask wearing. We will continue to follow any State mandates and highly recommend that our students wear their masks during indoor classes unless they have a health condition that prevents them to do so. We will continue to offer a large portion of our classes live-streamed for those who prefer that format during this time. We must have compassion for one another and help to keep each other healthy and well. Our yoga practice off the mat is just as important as our Asana practice on the mat. Thank you in advance for your patronage and continued support of one another during this challenging time.

Starting this month and every month after we will be highlighting one of our amazing instructors and a charity that is close to their heart in our MONTHLY KARMA YOGA Series. We will be bringing awareness about many of the amazing charities that help out our communities in so many ways. This month we would like to introduce you to Calysta Camp. Calysta joined the Mi Vida Yoga community back in 2018 after graduating the Yoga Teacher Training here at MVY. Take a look below for more info on Calysta and her charity choice below. We look forward to seeing you in the studio or online soon.

With Gratitude,

Heather
Schedule Update
We have added the following classes to the schedule starting this week.

  • Thursday 7am - Hot Yoga with Stephen Rivera
  • Thursday 2pm - Sacred Stretch Yoga with Laura Buckley
  • Friday 4:30pm - Room-temp Restorative with Stephen Hartsfield
  • Monday 6pm - Warm Shakti Yoga with Crystal Sanchez In-Studio & On-Line

We have changed the following class times.
  • Saturday Hot Yoga w/ Heather Smelser is now at 7am instead of 7:30am

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Instructor Spotlight
Calysta Camp
I’ve been practicing yoga consistently since 2016, fell in love with the way yoga made me feel, and I’ve now been teaching since 2018. Teaching yoga allows me to share all the healing benefits that I received as a student in my early practice with others. In my class, you’ll find flowy sequences, fun music, and more importantly an accessible flow that encourages students to do as much or as little as they choose. I am also a certified Hot Shakti Yoga®️ instructor so you may find yourself shaking, belly dancing, and using breathing and energy movement techniques in class as well. I love connecting with my students - on and off the mat – and can’t wait to flow, heal, and set and accomplish our intentions together.
Calysta's August Charity Choice:

The Children's Grief Center of New Mexico

"Losing my mom at age 11 changed my life. I'm turning that experience into my purpose to help others suffering loss."

Learn more about The Children's Grief Center of New Mexico at https://childrensgrief.org/


Stay tuned for a POP UP class this next month taught by Calysta where 100% of all proceeds raised will go to this amazing charity.
Video On-Demand Library Access
Did you know we have a collection of pre recorded videos for you to access On Demand. VOD is available with Annual or Monthly memberships, and also available in single sessions. Simply click on the link below and enter your MindBody login to access the library. If you are interested in adding this feature to your membership or you are having trouble accessing the library contact the studio at 505-508-5943.

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New Class & New Instructor
Laura Buckley
We are excited to welcome Laura Buckley to the Mi Vida Yoga Community. Laura has been a teacher in the Albuquerque community for the last 9 years. Join her for a warm all-levels stretchy yoga flow every Thursday at 2pm.

August Upcoming Workshops
August Full Moon Gong Bath
Purpose & Abundance
August 21st
11am-1pm
$35

August’s Full Moon invites us to let go with the flow like the sturgeon fish making new paths down the river. As we deep steep into the depths of our true selves, let us resurface into cooler calmer waters through a 60 min extended gong bath and custom crafted yoga nidra meditation. When we transition from the heat of summer into cooler weather, we will embrace that life often takes us on unexpected paths. These unexpected paths help us to gain awareness, to flourish, to grow with love, to find purpose, and receive full abundance.