Summer 2022 Newsletter

Summer 2022

We hope everyone is enjoying the summer weather. Teachers are taking their yoga outside and in nature - Krisna hangs out in Sirsasana at the playground, Janice and friends strike an Utkatasana on a forest hike. See below and follow KYH on Facebook and Instagram for more places and poses in the great outdoors. If the heat is getting to you, we have a refreshing ginger limeade recipe at the end of our newsletter.

There are more opportunities for you to practice with us online with Krisna's Tuesday and Thursday morning classes resuming and this months free class on July 24.

Yoga in Nature

Melissa connects with the elements of water and air in Ustrasana on her paddle board! We have much gratitude for all the fresh, clean water in Kelowna and Okanagan Lake

Krisna extends into Virabhadrasana II with the help of park bench that allows her to stay a while and experience the great pelvic and thoracic openings while taking in the scenery

Phofi floats with the waves in Paripurna Navasana (the boat pose) on a beach in the Peloponnese, Greece.

Don't forget your Savasana - Janice feels the warmth and serenity of Savasana on the rocks in the sun.

Awareness must be like the rays of the sun, extending everywhere, illuminating all. BKS Iyengar

3-Day Practice with Melissa

The 3 Day Practice with Melissa was attended by 15 students from July 12 to 14. Everyone enjoyed the 9 am start time so they could play in the sun or hide in the shade afterwards. Tuesday’s focus of standing poses strengthened the legs and bones of the body and developed endurance. On Wednesday the twists helped to flush fresh oxygenated blood to the internal organs and spine. Forward extensions calmed the busy mind and relaxed the nervous system. Thursday’s class of back bends energized the bodymind and opened up the chest and shoulders which are often prone to “slumping” in our culture. The effects can be seen in the happy faces of the participants below. Stay tuned for Krisna’s 9 day on-line practice in August!

COMING EVENTS

Visit our website to see all classes and events or click on the purple text links below to register in our upcoming events.

Timed Practice with Terry

Wednesday, July 20 9:30 to noonish

Offered as a practice (by donation rather than fee) to those who would like a quiet, timed, led session

Online Community Class

With Kari

Note new time for July

8:30 am - 10 am

Join us online for a morning of yoga where you will by guided through a series of foundational yoga postures (asanas) to create a feeling of well being and vitality. This class is suitable for all levels, body types, and abilities.

Summer Sadhana with Krisna

Online via Zoom

8:30-10:00 am daily

a 5 day package ($70)

or single days ($16).

SUMMER CLASS SCHEDULE

Monday

5:00-6:30 pm......Level 1-2 (in studio & online) with Melissa

Tuesday

9:30-11:00 am....Level 1-2 (online) with Krisna returns July 19

Wednesday

9:30-11:00 am....Gentle (online) with Laurie

Thursday

8:00-9:00 am..... Pranayama (online) with Krisna

Thursday

9:30-11:00 am..... Level 2-3 (online) with Krisna returns July 21

Thursday.

9:30-11:00 am....Restorative (online) with Joni

Friday

9:30-11:00 am....Level 1 (in studio) with Terry

GINGER BASIL LIMEADE

SERVINGS: 8

PREP TIME: 5 MINUTES

1/2 cup Fresh Basil

2 Inch piece fresh Ginger, chopped into chunks

1 lime, zest approximately 1 tsp and juice the lime

2 tsp raw sugar

Add 1c water to a blender with ginger, lime juice, lime zest, raw sugar and a small handful of fresh basil leaves. Blend until smooth

Combine ginger-lime juice with an additional 3 cups of water in a pitcher. Garnish with fresh basil. Chill and serve.

Salt the rim of your glasses to complete this mock-tail while satisfying all six tastes!

AYURVEDIC ANALYSIS

Sour lime mixes with spicy-sweet fresh ginger in this chilled beverage that will wake up your mind as it delights your palate. A refreshing glass of this Ginger Basil Limeade will help you feel as light and bright as the summer day. Pour yourself a glass for a midday break on your front porch. You'll feel enlivened and stimulated by this perfect, late afternoon pick-me-up.

Courtesy of Joyful Belly School of Ayurvedic Diet and Digestion

https://www.joyfulbelly.com/Ayurveda/recipe/Ginger-Basil-Limeade/897

Quick Links:

Iyengar Yoga Association of Canada

BKS IYENGAR

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BKS Iyengar

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