Yoga in Fall (and in Full)

Yoga in Fall

 Fall is a necessary time of seeming death and decay for some (leaves, plants, insects, etc.) and preparing for dormancy by others ( bears, snakes, etc.). The natural world has beautiful ebbs and flows between seasons all necessary for growth, renewal, survival, thriving...

We (people) though, with our rational brains/minds, are often too busy to Really observe the seasons on a deeper level besides noticing a change in the weather. Our rational, thinking sides are a beautiful thing, truly (and perhaps more on that in another letter) and yet we are also part of the natural world. Therefore, it would be beneficial for us to take time to participate in the natural world on a level closer to the trees and other animals.

Enter, Yoga in Full in the Fall.

While on your mat, set your intention towards deeper ideas. Take the example of the idea of death. Like leaves on a tree. The tree is inevitably shedding what is no longer needed in order to prepare for new growth after a time of rest, dormancy.  What might we shed through a form of "death"? It could be letting go of ideas and/or concepts that no longer serve us, forgiveness towards some one or some situation or towards oneself, etc.  Leading us to sit for a time, perhaps just the time spent on your mat  With no replacement idea or concept to fill in the old ones you've released. Just rest (or lie dormant).
We are then allowing space for growth...a place for different, hopefully more enlightened, ideas and concepts to come in.

Remember, practicing yoga a lot of the time is with asana (pose) with pranayama (breath) such that you may find in a class. This is good! However, yoga most certainly also is in moments with deep breaths, quiet, contemplation, meditation, prayer, mindful conversation, diet, etc. Albeit, when we first begin yoga, these Yoga in Full practices are easiest on the mat often with a guide. In time, they translate off the mat into our worlds or lives.

Come practice Yoga this Fall in Full with us at LIBY. Or, where ever you feel is most beneficial. Just practice.

Namaste'

Chanda

Frequent updates!

Hi, everyone!

LIBY is going strong! Sorry for getting behind schedule on the blog.

In the meantime, frequent updates can be still be found at our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/LetItBeYoga .

Tip: our new monthly schedule is first posted on the right side of the page at http://www.rubbersoulyoga.com before it even hits the Facebook page.

October 2014 updates!

Hi, everyone!

We've had some shuffling around in the schedule, so make sure you take a look. There are no classes on Wednesdays for this month, but we've made up for it by adding new classes and a new teacher!

Sarah will be teaching a general yoga class as well as Laughing Yoga. Be sure to check it out!

Chanda will now be teaching a Beginners' Yoga class expressly for newcomers who'd like to ease in to practicing yoga. 

Dr. Cal Clements' yoga workshops have been moved to Sundays at an earlier time, as well.

Namaste and happy fall!

September 2014 Schedule

September's schedule is here! This month, Maleah's yoga class will switch to gentle yoga; Kerem's class switches to Mondays; and Dr. Cal Clements continues his in-depth yoga workshops with a new set of topics!

Open House and New Studio Pictures!

The Open House was a great success! Many people came out to admire and celebrate our beautiful new practice space. Pictures of the studio and the shindig can be seen on our Facebook page!

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Let-It-Be-Yoga/460617854074372

Come to our open house!

That's right, we're having an open house to show off our newly expanded studio! We hope to see you there on Saturday, August 16th, from 4 to 6 PM. All are welcome!

August 2014 Updates

Hello, LIBY devotees! August's schedule is here! Click the thumbnail above to enlarge. 

We have a lot of great news for this month! Starting on Friday, August 1st, the studio will be in the larger space downstairs (formerly Main Street Yarns & Fibers). Bring your friends to help us fill it up! J

A big welcome back to two of our wonderful teachers! Kerem has returned from his summer break to teaching Wednesday's Gentle Yoga class...thank you so much, Jason, for subbing for him in July. Dr. Cal Clements, founder of our affiliate studio Rubber Soul Yoga, is visiting again to teach a special workshop series every Thursday night focusing on essential yoga poses. The theme for each workshop is listed on the schedule. Don't miss this exciting opportunity to improve your yoga practice and knowledge!

We are also very pleased to welcome two NEW teachers to the studio! Maleah will be teaching yoga Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 10:30 (perfect for perking you up before lunch), and Meera leads her Gentle Yoga class on Tuesdays at 6 PM (excellent for evening relaxation).

Last but not least, a sincere thank you to all of our friends for attending and supporting Let It Be Yoga! With this month's expansion, we will be able to bring the community even more of the yoga opportunities that everyone can join in. It wouldn't have been possible without all of you! Namaste.