Best New Year wishes,
Srivatsa Ramaswami

Please join me at Blackbird Yoga on Saturdays at 4:30 for yoga!

Blackbird Yoga

The Foundation class explores basic poses, relaxation techniques and simple breathing exercises. Instructors encourage students to listen to their body, respect its wisdom, and to progress at their own pace, making it a great place to become comfortable with yoga. Deep relaxation is taught in each class after completion of the postures. This practice encourages the use of props, such as yoga blankets, blocks and straps. Because of the slower pace, attention to detail, and use of props, this class can be especially good if you're brand new to yoga, recovering from an injury, over-weight, pregnant, elderly or just nervous to get started.

Blackbird Yoga is offering a Grand Opening Special that's hard to beat - buy a 10 class card for $180 and receive 5 classes free! $12 per class!

Blackbird Yoga is located at 28 Main Street in Georgetown, CT 203-587-1221

Hope to see you soon!

Barbara

www.blackbirdyoga.com

Foundation Series

The Foundation Series includes everything you need for a seamless introduction to Yoga. A small class size allows for plenty of individual teacher assistance, and each student graduates with a deep understanding of the basics of yoga and how to intergrate it into their lives. Unlimited yoga, special gifts, and series discounts make the Foundation Series an incredible value.

This premium 2-week program includes:

2-Weeks of Unlimited Yoga
Two 2-hour semi-private sessions
10% Discount on next class package purchase
a free yoga mat
October 10th & 24th | November 14th & 28th | December 5th & 19th
2:15 - 4:15
$250

Much love to all beings,

Barbara

I am using my yoga and meditation everyday as I walk the halls at school, meet with parents and interview for teaching positions. Everyone's telling me I have a calming effect. I'm grateful for the practice and all of my teachers.

Namaste´

Barbara

As a yogi, I maintain a daily practice, however "seasoning the day" with grounding and centering practices has been a challenge for me. Now, I find myself aware of me feet as I walk and stand, and, I am more aware of my breathing.

When I left school today, it was with a realization that I do not have to get caught up in the scattered or angry nature of others. I can hold my ground and be steady and still bend gently with the breeze.

I'm still here.

Love to all of you,

Barbara

Thank you Ramaswami-we are all grateful,
Barbara

Then it is only kindness that makes sense anymore,
only kindness that ties your shoes
and sends you out into the day
to mail letters and purchase bread,
only kindness that raises its head
from the crowd of the world to say
it is I you have been looking for,
and then goes with you everywhere
like a shadow or a friend.

"Whatever you are feeling right now, someone else is experiencing the same thing." Tarika Diana Damelio

"So hum" which means I am not my thoughts, I am not my feelings, I am not my emotions-I am that I am.

"Everything that arises passes." Sylvia Boorstein

As Thich Nhat Hahn teaches mentally repeating, "Breathing in, I know that I am breathing in. Breathing out, I know that I am breathing out."

Mark Whitwell states, "You are the wonder of life. The power of life surges through every fiber and cell of your being. Stop your searching and enjoy your life."

I am blessed to be able to receive the extraordinary teachings of the renowned yoga master, Srivatsa Ramaswami. He enjoyed a 33 year relationship (1955-1988) with his teacher, the legendary Sri Tirumalai Krishnamacharya (1888-1989). Please visit vinyasakrama.com for more information about Ramaswami and a list of his workshops around the United States.
In yoga,
Barbara

This past September I was blessed to be able to attend a 7 day Mindful Yoga and Meditation Retreat at Spirit Rock Meditation Center. Seven days of silence, present moment awareness, asana, pranayama and lots of meditation. Here's a short poem that was a result of a few days of opening my heart to my experience.

I fill my mind with
metta
mantra
prayer
to eliminate worry
here I am forced to
open to emotion
sensation
and face what's inside

For more information on the Mindfulness Yoga and Meditation Training Program go to www.spiritrock.org and click on the link for "Mindfulness Yoga and Meditation Training Program".

May all beings be happy at heart,
Barbara

Learn yoga postures and breathing techniques to release tension, give life to the spine and support your body. The increase in flexibility and strength will energize and revitalize your entire body, quiet your mind and give you a deep sense of relaxation.

This class will:
• Stretch, strengthen and tone your neck, shoulders, arms, back, abdomen, buttocks, hips and legs
• Increase flexibility of your spine, neck, shoulders, back and legs
• Hydrate spinal discs
• Balance and recharge your nervous system strengthening your immune system
• Align, tone, lengthen and extend the entire spinal column
• Increase circulation to your entire skeletal muscular system
• Firm and trim your waistline, hips, abdomen, buttocks and thighs
• Improve circulation and respiration
• Remove stiffness from shoulders and neck
• Develop balance, concentration coordination and strength

“Practice transforms us. A different life begins and the body expresses a happiness never felt before.” - Vanda Scaravelli

$20 check or $18 cash per class - Register early by e-mail or phone in advance to reserve your spot - The class is held on a first come, first served basis. There are no refunds but exceptions will be considered for special situations such as medical. Space is limited - I have minimum and maximum class sizes -minimum class size is two-classes with two students will run for one hour and cost $20 – contact me at 949.338.3793 or barbara@breathingyoga.com Mats and props are provided.