Are you ready for our annual 45-Day Holiday Challenge? This is a great way for you to build your sadhana (spiritual practice) and support your local yoga community. With the ups and downs of the pandemic, we have seen some practitioners struggle with consistency. As a result, mental and physical health have been affected. We want to help! We have a fun and enlightening challenge this year that will keep you disciplined and accountable in a loving community during the most hectic time of year. Here are the details:
When: Monday, November 7th- Wednesday, December 21st.
Where: At Balance, on Zoom, and independently
Who: Anyone who wants to deepen their practice and dive a little deeper into disciplines
that uplift and nourish
What: In this challenge we have three levels of intensity:
1) Mrdu or mild/soft- Practice once a week. For some, even this will be a challenge but a great start to begin a lifelong journey, nonetheless. Investment: 7 classes total ALL online or in person and $130.
2) Madhya or medium/average/moderate- Practice three times a week. Investment: 19 classes total 16 online or in person (3 can be done independently) for $260.
3) Adhimatra or intense/extreme/ardent- Practice the traditional prescription which is six days a week with one day off to rest and no moon day practices. Investment: 34 classes total 27 online or in person (7 can be done independently) for $299.
In Sutra 1.22, Patanjali states that there are varying degrees of intensity on the path of yoga and ALL can reach their goal, the only difference being, it will take longer depending on the student's eagerness and amount of effort. Choose the level that will challenge you but will not overwhelm you. If you complete your commitment, you'll receive a Balance Yoga shirt new design TBD. Two days before the challenge begins, you will receive a welcome email that will include a reminder of your commitment, some helpful pointers, our zoom links, and 3 short videos, one on each of the the following topics: meditation, pranayama, and asana. You will receive a short but powerful weekly email for a bit of inspiration, a recipe link and a mini "challenge within the challenge" to help you stay committed and thriving.
Why: The holidays are fun and thrilling, but they often leave us feeling depleted and off balance. This is a challenge we have developed that will keep you feeling accountable and centered and you'll be supporting your local yoga community. Join us!
***If you have a current membership and want to join the challenge without purchasing extra classes,
sign up here to be included on the weekly inspirational/accountability emails and you'll get a free shirt.
***Please reach out if you need financial assistance or if you have any questions or concerns.
Reserve your spot by signing up for a yoga challenge membership
mild,
medium,
intense or
without classes and I'll add you to the list and challenge board. . Yes, we will have shiny star stickers to keep track of the days.
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New 4-Week Begin Again Series starts Monday 11/14 at 8am. This series will be offered on Mondays and Wednesdays at 8am for 4 consecutive weeks ending on 12/07. This is a 45 minute class that will move at a steady pace through the standing sequence, a handful of seated poses and into a restful and meditative closing. Think ashtanga lite-ish. The aim of this series is to get you to to reconnect with yourself on a deep level and fall back in love with your practice as a ritual for wellness. It amazes me how little time some people spend working on their state of mind and the health of their body. As we age, we need conscious movement to keep our muscles and joints healthy and functional. We also need a practice that forces us to be mindful to ward off memory loss and dementia and to teach us how to reframe our thoughts and mental habits so we can feel more joy and peace and less anxiety and negativity. Ashtanga yoga has it all built in: meditation, movement, the challenge, the surrender. In my humble opinion, there's nothing better. Sign up today!
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New Mysore Student Membership. Are you ready to jump into the mysore classes but don't really feel comfortable dropping in for class? Do you want to come in the mornings between 6 and 8am (you don't stay for the entire 2 hours)? Great! With this new option, you get a 30-minute private/consultation and one month of unlimited classes to help you memorize and familiarize yourself with the practice. I will hold you accountable and hold your hand every step of the way to help you build a foundation for your practice. This membership gives you that extra bit of attention you need when you start an ashtanga practice. I'll be your ashtanga yoga teacher and coach! Sign up today!
Thank you all for your love and support. I am committed to serving you all and am passionate about creating a community that brings more peace, clarity, and kindness into this world. Come see me!!! Love, Marsha
