Hello everyone,
we’d like to update you on the events we have in store for you over the next few weeks.

In response to your enthusiastic support, the Yoga Philosophy classes and the Play Dates are becoming regular features on our timetable. It’s great to see you making the most of these opportunities to deepen your practice. We have also scheduled a second Pranayama Practice for you in early May. Click on the links to find out how to book for the events that inspire you!

Introduction to Yoga Philosophy.
Saturday, April 16, 1:30 – 3:30pm. This two hour class forms part of an ongoing course of monthly sutra studies, in which we explore the wisdom of yoga by chanting and then translating The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. The format of these sessions is relaxed, and there is ample time for discussion. This class is open to anyone who would like to deepen their knowledge of the history and language of yoga. You are welcome to drop in for a class even if you haven’t been there for the first few sessions. Please see events page for future class dates.

Yoga Play Date.
Sunday, April 17, 2:00 – 4:15pm. Play Dates are a great way to explore some of the nuances of your yoga practice in a fun and supportive environment. Each Play Date will explore a different subtlety and participants will be invited to share their opinions and experiences. We have a great time, some good laughs and a few a-ha moments to boot! Join Kelly Fisher for a the next play date. In this extended yoga class, we’ll take the time to have a little fun and to practice in community. You’ll have the opportunity to get to know other students better and to dive a little deeper into your own practice with the support of your classmates.

Pranayama Practice.
Saturday, May 7, 1:30 – 3:30pm. In this two hour class we will explore various techniques to regulate the breath in supine, seated and dynamic postures. More efficient breathing patterns bring more energy and vitality, and greatly enhance the body’s natural ability to heal itself. This two hour class will begin with some gentle warm-ups, and a deep relaxation will conclude the practice.

Beginners’ Yoga Course.
Monday, May 9, 7:45 – 8:45pm. Want to try yoga? Join us for this 6-week series to get your introduction. Beginners’ classes will focus on basic yoga postures (asanas) and breathing techniques. This course is appropriate for people of all ages, shapes and sizes who wish to experience the many benefits of yoga. No particular experience or level of flexibility required. Come as you are!

Bhakti Yoga and Kirtan.
Sunday, May 1, 5:30pm. This session is open to all. These monthly sessions begin with 108 rounds of a powerful healing mantra followed by the practice of kirtan where mantra and music merge in a call and response style. Bring and open mind and heart!

We value your feedback about the events you have attended, and any suggestions you may have for future offerings. We wish you a wonderful yoga month.

Namaste. L & K

How does your yoga practice make you feel? Most days, at the end of it, do you feel more in tune with yourself? Do you feel easier in your own body? Do you feel freer in your mind and more open in your heart? Do you feel more yourself and less your persona?

Even if it’s just a little, or only subtle, when you finish a practice and feel better than when you began, you can be sure that you’ve contributed to improving your wellbeing on many levels. The flow on effect of that healing will begin to positively impact upon everything you do, every relationship that you have and every choice you make.

If, on the other hand, you end up feeling depleted, wound up, twitchy and frustrated perhaps it’s time to examine the kind of practice that you’re doing (one size most certainly does not fit all) or the way in which you’re approaching your practice. Practicing yoga helps you to cultivate a deep knowledge of yourself and in order to derive the benefits of this practice, it must be approached with a deep respect for yourself. If your practice isn’t serving you, do something about it!

The best place to start is to examine your attitude and motivation. Why are you practicing yoga? What do you hope to experience or receive from the practice? Taking that into account, how will you approach your practice?

When you begin from a place of self-respect and care, invariably you are able to develop more sensitivity, more receptivity and greater self-harmony. And in my opinion, that’s the whole point really. It doesn’t matter exactly what kind of practice you’re doing, it matters how it serves you. When you’re practicing with the goal of taking care of yourself, you will know if a certain kind of practice is helping you or not.

I practice yoga to reconnect with the deep innate wellspring of truth, consciousness and bliss. When I take the time to connect with that part of myself, I notice everything changes. When I first started practicing, it was only subtle. Little by little though, as I collected these moments of time spent in remembrance of and connection with myself, it began to have a flow in effect to the rest of my life. Every day I become more authentic, more empowered, freer to be exactly who I am, how I am and through natural extension of that, I feel like I’m able to be of far greater service to the world around me.

How is your practice improving your life?

~Kelly Fisher