We are MOVING! Beginning Saturday 9/1- all classes will be held in Raymond next door to our new yoga studio. Tuesday morning classes are off the schedule; will resume when we move into the new building. Come find your yoga jam!

What is Kripalu Yoga?

“Kripalu yoga is a comprehensive, disciplined approach to self-study that cultivates health, facilitates psychological growth, and transforms one’s sense of self. Kripalu yoga arises from thousands of years of study and practice in fostering spiritual connection to all life and an awakening to the authentic self. It focuses on getting in touch with one’s own innate wisdom and happiness through cultivating nonjudgemental awareness. Teachers guide students through a practice of asana (which could be gentle, moderate, or vigorous), pranayama, and meditation, but neither posture sequences nor instructions are standardized. What distinguishes a Kripalu Yoga class is an emphasis on bringing awareness to the physical sensations, emotions, and thoughts that arise throughout the practice. The way we act and react on the mat becomes a microcosm for the way we act and react in daily life, leading to greater authenticity, equanimity, and happiness”. ~Kripalu Winter catalog 2012

Upcoming Events

Beach Yoga Every Wednesday at 6pm For the 8th season... come on down to Jenness Beach for all-levels yoga each Wednesday night. Classes will run through the end of August. Donation based class - bring a friend and come enjoy yoga by the ocean!
Yoga & Meditation Retreat... close to home Friday October 26th-Sunday October 28th at Aryaloka Center Take your yoga and meditation practice to a new level by attending a local retreat. Join Molly Schlangen and Satyada Stephen Sloan for a weekend of inward diving. Register here: http://www.aryaloka.org/calendarevent/yoga-and-meditation-retreat-3-copy/
Save the date... Studio group trip to Kripalu November 9-11th (or 12th) Come for a retreat experience with friends in the Berkshires. Has a trip to Kripalu always been on your bucket list? Come with a group and save 20%.
Animal Flow Fitness Workshop Will be rescheduled for October! Description: This workout was created by fusing elements of multiple BWT disciplines. This has over 30 movements modeled after numerous creature & superhero movements. Many are used in Gymnastics, Acrobatics, Par Cour, Break Dancing & MovNat. Most participants learn the basic movements the 1st workout. Many are done with the body’s center of gravity (CoG) close to the ground. Low CoG movements result in quick fatigue & a high caloric burn. Crawling, rolling, hopping, jumping, walking on 4 or fewer points of contact & hand balancing are done. As participants become proficient in the movements the level of difficulty is increased & movements are combined. Dennis calls these “intelligent movements” because they require a mind body connection to correctly perform & they challenge numerous body systems simultaneously. Some moves require forward, backward & lateral traveling, other exercises are static holds, balances or poses. Class requirements: This is an all levels class. Participants must be able to easily get up & down from the floor without assistance. The participant must be cleared for physical activity by a MD & must have no musculoskeletal restrictions or injuries. Children can come without an adult with instructor permission. Wear comfortable, non-restrictive clothes. Footwear is recommended but not required. These movements are done indoors or out, on hard or soft surfaces. No children under 6. Floor mat, water & towel are recommended. $25 per person pre-registered; $30 at the door Register at: awakeninggraceyoga@comcast.net

Meditation In addition, all yoga classes offered include an element of mindfulness meditation at the beginning and end of class. Why meditation? Research is demonstrating the many positive affects of regular meditation. From anxiety and depression, to heart disease and hypertension, meditation is a benefit to adults and children alike. It will likely improve your concentration, reduce your blood pressure, and slow down the aging process of your brain. For more information, see the following links: Web MD on meditation and Forbes on the science of meditation.
Reiki Share Next share date TBA – Donation based Join us to give &/or receive Reiki, Universal Life Force Energy. This energy has the intention to promote the greatest good for all energetically. We join together to promote healing in a group setting. No experience required.
21 days of Gratitude Join us for the first 21 days of November to focus on gratitude. This is also the effort to eat clean, detoxify your body from any substances, sugar, caffeine, and alcohol. Sign up here to receive a daily email during the 21 days. Aim for spending 30 minutes per day on your yoga mat and attend more classes during this 21 day effort.	Subscribe to 21 days of Gratitude