14 W. Main Street, Middletown, Maryland 21769 aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaA July 3, 2020
Empowering you to create greater health & well-being through Yoga!
MSY Opens Monday July 6
for In-Studio Classes!

It has finally arrived! We stand on the threshold of returning to an aspect of life fondly remembered and sorely missed by many - practicing yoga at the studio!

Beginning next week, MSY will offer three different ways to take yoga:
  • At the Park
  • Online Videos
  • In-Studio Classes

All three ways share come commonalities: 60 minute practices, yoga to strengthen and stretch your body and mind, pathways into yourself.

They also have unique qualities:
  • Park classes allow you to be outside in the fresh air and sunshine, communing with nature while you practice and enjoy your yoga friends at an expansive distance.
  • Videos invite you to take care of yourself at home, establishing a regular practice that you can do anytime you choose, as many times as you would like. You can also try new things in the comfort of your home (like falling over in a balance pose :-)
  • In-studio classes offer you the quiet and peace that we have created together over 14 years, plus the opportunity to be in communal relationship with other yoga students - at a safe and respectful distance.

It is completely up to you how you choose to practice! We are here to serve your needs.

Please read the sections below very carefully and choose the best way for you to keep your yoga practice strong. There are a lot of details to absorb, I know, but you already know and practice most of them out in the world!

With sincere gratitude for all your support for the studio,
Carla
Sunflower field
Summertime! Yoga Time!
July Session - July 6 - August 2 (4 weeks)
ALL Classes are 60 minutes

Week 1 Schedule - July 6-12
Monday
9:30-10:30AM - Moderate - Audra - in-studio
5:00-6:00PM - Moderate Plus! (vigorous options) - Carla - in-studio
Anytime - Chair Yoga - Carla - video

Wednesday
8:00-9:00AM - Gentle/Moderate - Audra - at the park
9:30-10:30AM - Moderate - Carla - in-studio
11:30-12:30PM - Chair Yoga - Carla - in-studio
Anytime - Moderate - Audra - video

Thursday
9:30-10:30AM - Gentle - Audra - in-studio
5:45-6:45PM - Moderate - Carla - in-studio
Anytime - Gentle - Audra - video

Friday
8:00-9:00AM - Gentle/Moderate - Carla - at the park
Anytime - Strength & Balance - Mary - video

Registration opens Sunday Morning July 5 at 8AM
Active seniors doing healthy stretching in a rehabilitation fitness course in summer
Three different formats!
At the Park - Perfect for the early morning nature lover!
Wednesday and Friday mornings July 8 & 11 8-9AM
Only 10 spots! $10 per class

Held at Memorial Park in Middletown - just a few blocks from the studio.
Register early to reserve your spot for these popular early morning classes in the cooler hours of the day!
  • come 10-15 minutes early to check in and set up
  • bring a mat, beach towel, water, hat, and sunglasses

Online - Videos still coming your way for home practice!
With the addition of park and in-studio classes, we can offer four video classes each week:
  • gentle
  • moderate
  • chair yoga
  • strength & balance
Some weeks you might just find a surprise Friday Surprise! class!

In the Studio - Opening Monday July 6 for small classes on a limited schedule
We are reopening the studio in small stages, dependent on your interest levels. We will add more classes and teachers as you are ready! For the first week of the July Session, there will be six classes offered at four levels:
  • gentle
  • moderate
  • moderate plus! (with vigorous options)
  • chair yoga
Due to spacing restrictions, there are only 6 spots for each in-studio class. All classes will be held in the Garden Studio for now.
Your in-studio experience has changed - New Guidelines
MSY will strictly follow all restrictions and guidelines set by the state of Maryland:
  • complete a self health questionnaire (verbal) in order to enter the studio;
  • maintain 6' distance between mats and other students;
  • socially distance as you move through the studio;
  • wear masks when entering, exiting, and within the studio (optional on your mat);
  • wash hands or use hand sanitizer when entering and exiting the studio;
  • clean everything used or touched after each class (students may be asked to clean their own props or any studio props used - like usual; teachers will disinfect all studio props used).

These measures will help ensure the safety of our yoga community, plus those at home. They change other factors as well for the time being:
  • classes will be 60 minutes long in order to limit exposure time and allow teachers to clean thoroughly after each class;
  • you must bring your own mat, water bottle (filled), and other props you like to use (beach towel instead of a blanket, peanut or tennis balls, straps);
  • all personal props must be thoroughly cleaned before bringing them into the studio;
  • unfortunately, students cannot use studio blankets, belts, peanuts, or eye pillows at this time. We can offer blocks and elastic bands, as they are easy to disinfect. MSY has limited amounts of mats, mat bags, blocks, peanuts and therapy balls for sale.

Watch for a video in Sunday morning's newsletter about how to enter the studio under these new guidelines.
Fees and Registration Nuts & Bolts
Flexibility in the midst of change!

Everyone responds differently from their own needs and preferences during these weeks when life is reopening, and will interact with the world in their own way and time. We are sensitive to your needs for flexibility in committing to yoga classes; so, for the remainder of the summer, the studio is tweaking its registration system to offer you the greatest amount of flexibility and the ability for it to handle all three aspects of our offerings. This changes things up a bit, but will hopefully allow everything to run smoothly.

Classes
  • All classes are 60 minutes long, whether they are videos, at the park or in the studio.
  • Since we have limited class size and number of classes this summer, there are NO drop-ins or make-ups allowed.
  • Everyone must register for each class in advance. If you have a pre-existing 3, 5, or 10 class pass from before March, you must pre-register for classes, but they are already paid for by your pass.

Fees
I n Studio - pay per class
Yoga and Strength & Balance classes: $16 per class
Senior classes $10 per class

At the Park - pay per class
Yoga: $10 per class

Video - paid by Class Pass or per class
Yoga and Strength & Balance classes: $16 per class
Senior classes $10 per class

Video Class Passes - Passes are ONLY for Video Use (except yearly unlimited pass holders)
  • July 5 Class Pass - $75
  • July Senior 5 Class Pass - $45
  • July 10 Class Pass - $125 (this replaces the Unlimited Monthly Pass)
  • Yearly Unlimited Class Pass - you are good to go for video or in-studio classes!

How to Register - Please note changes!
Everyone will register by the week - this gives you the greatest flexibility!
  • Weekly schedules will be available on the registration system on Sunday morning by 8AM for the upcoming week - this includes in-studio, at the park and video classes
  • Register for the class or classes of your choice - in-studio, park, or video
  • Please register ASAP for Monday classes, so we know who is coming!
  • You must register at least 2 hours before an in-studio or park class
  • Cancellation - if you must cancel for an unforeseen reason, please give us 24 hours in order to offer your place in the class to another student. You fee will remain as a credit in your account. This is especially important since there are only 6 places in each class.

This system keeps all of us on our toes each week, but allows you to come to classes according to your schedule and preferences!
Show your Love of Yoga and MSY! Only 7 days left to order!
Just in time for our reopening with Yoga in the Park and upcoming In-studio Classes!

Summer is finally here!
It has been a long road these past few months staying at home. We all practiced much breathing, stretching, and relaxing to release our anxiety and stress. I am incredibly grateful for your support of MSY's Online Video program since March and am so excited to see some of you in the new Yoga in the Park classes and upcoming ones at the studio in early July!

To celebrate, we created a new t-shirt for summertime!
T-shirts are available in women's and unisex styling in 3 different colors, plus a luscious hoodie for cool summer nights. Just click on the aqua t-shirt to see the selections and order your shirt or hoodie today!

Order Now! This is a fundraiser for MSY through Custom Ink and is only available for the next 7 days!

You get to shop on the Custom Ink website, choosing the design and size* you want from the MSY page. Then simply pay online and check to either have your purchase mailed directly to you (for a small additional fee), or pick it up at the studio for free. Easy-peasy!

Note:
*be sure to check out their real person sizing guide - very cool and helpful!
*V neck shirt (aqua) is 100% ring-spun cotton and is a looser fit - more true to size
*Unisex t-shirts (blue, pink) are cotton/poly blend and run a little small
*Sweatshirt is generously cut
*No Returns
Our goal is 50+ shirts ordered in the next 7 days, so please join us by showing your love of yoga and MSY! Order today!

Let's choose a date to all show up in our new shirts and show our love of yoga!

Contact Carla with any questions
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