To serve as a resource to the community where teachers and students can study, experience and practice yoga in a setting that is inviting, collaborative and guided by lovingkindness.
OUR VISION:
The Yoga Center extends an invitation to people in our community to learn and integrate yoga traditions that are essential to a balanced and healthy life.
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If you are new to The Yoga Center, your questions and concerns as you contemplate beginning, returning to, or continuing your yoga practice are important to us.
Since purchasing the studio in 2003, it has been my goal to answer (or return) your calls and e-mails as quickly as possible. Experience taught me that an answer to your question(s) may be just what it takes to start you on an enriching and enjoyable path.
If you prefer to see the studio prior to taking a class at The Yoga Center, I am available to meet you and discuss the appropriate starting/re-starting point for your practice. Please call me at 277-9166 for an appointment (no charge).
Leslie Salmon, RYT-500, Owner
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The Yoga Center Newsletter for May 5/1/2008
SCHEDULE / INSTRUCTOR NEWS
YOGA FOR MEDITATION with Heidi O'Donoghue will be held Thursday, May 1, at 7:30 p.m. Remember, this is a once-monthly class held on the first Thursday of each month. Heidi will include movement, seated meditation, and discussion in this class.
AN INSTRUCTOR CHANGE IN MAY: Thank you to Cindy Rothfeder for her enthusiastic and fun teaching at 5:30 on Wednesdays for the past year. Cindy has decided to discontinue teaching the Wednesday class at The Yoga Center, but you can still catch her as she will sub when available.
FOR THOSE OF YOU NATALIE FANS: Natalie will continue her Sunday mornings at 11 a.m. and will take over the Wednesday class from Cindy. That makes two classes for you to enjoy each week with Natalie! Wednesday's class will still begin at 5:30 p.m. and end at 6:45 p.m. (75 minutes) each week.
ANOTHER SLIGHT CHANGE as a result of the Wednesday changes: We will move the start time for Restorative Yoga to 7:00 p.m., beginning Wednesday, May 7. Still a 90-minute class; enjoy your favorite restorative & relaxing yoga poses intermingled with a bit of gentle movement (focus on the word 'gentle').
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS
JUNE 28-29: MAGIC OF ALIGNMENT Read on down this page for details on a weekend workshop with B.J. Galvan, a Certified Anusara Instructor from Scottsdale, AZ. BJ will teach us all the intricacies of hand balancing and move us closer to that elusive backbend (elusive - at least for some of us). This workshop promises to be fun, as well as challenging -- don't underestimate your abilities, however -- all levels are encouraged to join in the fun.
IN THE MEANTIME . . . if you can't wait until June, here are some workshop options in the valley:
May 2-4 Siana Sherman at Kula Studio, Salt Lake City. For info, www.kulastudio.com
IN APRIL, I asked for feedback and input from you regarding your experience at the studio. Not a bunch of response, but what I did get was encouraging and complimentary. Here's a sample from Janet: "After many years of yoga at The Yoga Center, I occasionally try other yoga studios to take a particular class or workshop, and in my opinion, the Yoga Center excels in every category and continues to be my favorite place for practicing yoga and finding stillness and tranquility. Thanks for providing a nurturing and welcoming environment for my favorite pastime!"
My appreciation to Janet for taking the time to let us know we are doing it right. Not every shoe fits every foot, but we pride ourselves on delivering a varied schedule of yoga classes to accommodate many practitioners. If you had thoughts and never got around to writing them down, take the time now and let us know what we are doing right or what we can do better. It will benefit us all - instructors and students.
A 2-day workshop to take your practice to the next level. Led by BJ Galvan, you can participate in all sessions, or just 1, 2 or 3. Just don't miss it! (And, don't underestimate your abilities!) All levels of experience welcome.
Schedule:
Saturday, 6/28
9-11:30 am Handstands / Backbends
2-4:30 pm Hips, Forward Bends, Twists
Sunday, 6/29
9-11:30 am Arm Balances
2-4:30 pm Inversions / Potpourri
Sign Up: If registered by 6/15, $40 per session or $140 for entire workshop. If registered after 6/15 (or dropping in), $45 per session or $160 for entire workshop Call 277-9166 or e-mail yogacenter@earthlink.net to register.
B.J., a Certified Anusara Yoga® Instructor, has been blessed with the opportunity to travel the U.S., Australia, and Europe, studying with, apprenticing, and assisting master yoga teacher and founder of Anusara Yoga, John Friend. She currently teaches workshops and trainings nationally and internationally. Contagiously uplifting and passionate about the practice, B.J. will guide and assist you to transform, heal and awaken a full expression of divine beauty and Goodness from the inside out, on and off the mat. www.bjgalvan.com
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COURTESIES TO REMEMBER DURING CLASS:
Leave your competitive nature at the door – this is your practice.Listen to your inner voice and your body as you practice.
Remember the yogic principle of ‘saucha’ (cleanliness), as you assemble your practice space.Line your mat evenly with your neighbor and store belongings out of the way.This helps maintain clarity in the room, leading to clarity in our minds and practice.
Guide your experience inward; keep your attention on your breath and your practice.
Pain?Pause and tell your instructor.Moderate lengthening discomfort may be experienced; however, sharp pain is unacceptable and adjustments can be made to alleviate this situation.
‘Savasana’ (relaxation pose) is not to be missed.If you must leave early, take your savasana early and try to leave before the class savasana, to avoid disturbing others.
Have a light heart and a good time.Laugh at all jokes (even if they’re not funny).
AND, AFTER CLASS:
Return props to their ‘studio home’.Please neatly re-fold blankets, stack blocks, roll straps, etc.
Move slowly and with awareness to retain the vibrancy and stillness you have gained during class.
Most importantly, SMILE – it feels good and it’s contagious!
The
Yoga Center
4689 S. Holladay Blvd.
Holladay Village Shopping Center
Holladay, Utah 84117-5261
Phone: 801. 277-9166
– it feels good and it’s contagious!