Breathing Room Yoga

Where has the summer gone, you may ask?! As our night begin to get cooler and longer and our days shorter, it is time for us to step back and into ourselves for some reflection. I was sharing in class today how the practice of Ahimsa, non-violence, is something we need to be aware of with every breath these days. As the news about our world encompasses our every thought, try and find the beauty or ease in the simple things in life. Maybe it is taking your child to their first day of school, or it is walking your dog as the leaves turn golden, or sharing a cup of coffee or tea while you enjoy the company of a good friend. Notice how when you enjoy the simple things in life how your outlook changes. I know that when I only focus on the negative, that is the energy I end up giving off and the energy I ultimately receive.

The other part of Ahimsa that we sometimes forget, is practicing being thoughtful to ourselves. Being kind to ourselves when we make a mistake or say something we wish we hadn’t said. Being kind to our bodies in and out of yoga classes, being kind to our minds, even if it takes us few seconds to come up with a word as simple as “arm.” If we can practice non-violence towards ourselves we can easily transmits those feelings, or that energy to the outside world — and then we all benefit!

We are coming off of a busy summer at the studio. We had Cheryl Angela accompanying our yoga practice with her lovely harp music. Sara offered a summer solstice class and two full moon yoga classes outside this summer. We were greeted by new teachers, Jennifer Setton, who taught Sivinanda class on Tuesday evenings, and Leah McDaniel from Anchorage Alaska who will be sharing her gifts with us at the studio Tuesday and Thursday mornings and evenings.

Our Fall schedule will start Tuesday, September 7th and we have added quite a few classes. Notice that our evening classes have moved to 5:45 pm to give people a little more time to get to class, and we are now offering a Thursday noon class.

Drop in rate for class is $12. We do have a few more options for our passes. In response to a survey we sent out to members in early August, there is now a 5 time pass for $50 that expires in 60 days. Still, our most popular pass is a ten time pass for $90 with a 60 day expiration. For September 2010 we are running a special for new students only, you can buy a two week unlimited class pass for $35. These are NEW people to Breathing Room.

We have more rates available so you can always email me at atigemeier@gmail.com or stop by the studio at Breathing Room Yoga, 122 N. Main St., Suite #4, Livingston, MT 59047 406-223-7148 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              406-223-7148      end_of_the_skype_highlighting.

Peace and Namaste-

Amy