AUGUST NEWSLETTER

“Yoga is the fountain of youth.  You’re only as young as your spine is flexible”   Bob Harper

Hi Yoginis,

Last month we built our practice around generating heat (energy) in our bodies.  It was a pretty spicy class and I think I’ll keep it a little caliente this month as well.  I imagine you have come across the “sit to stand” test on social media.  The ability to stand from a seated position without using your hands is a good measure of functional mobility, and is said to be an indicator of quality of life and longevity.  The movement requires lower body and core strength as well as balance, coordination and flexibility.  I’ll build a plan around this with a focus and review on engaging our mula bandha (root lock).  Please read carefully as I am making some changes to the schedule in bold below.  I will be eliminating the low/no attended classes for the rest of the year.  Wednesday evening Hatha class will become a Vinyasa Flow.  

Schedule Changes for August:  Saturday class on August 30  start time 8:30 AM.

Please sign up for classes at YogaMatka.com

Tuesday: 4:00 pm  YIN Yoga, 5:30 pm Hatha Flow 

Wednesday: 5:30 pm Vinyasa Flow  

Thursday:  5:30 pm Hatha Flow 

Saturday: 9:30 am Hatha Flow 

Brief class descriptions: 

Vinyasa Flow: Spicy Ashtanga inspired sequence.

YIN Yoga*: Fewer postures targeting the whole body.

Hatha Flow*: Gentle, slower vinyasa with some long holds thrown in. 

Community Builders/ Save the Dates:  

*August, Sunday the 24th BRA Run Los Angeles

*September, Sunday the 21st (Fall Equinox) Kayak the Naples Canals in Long Beach.  Must know how to swim.  Cost is $8-14 per hour depending on group size. They have singles and doubles. Please let me know if you want to go kayaking so I can reserve. More info. https://kayakrentals.net/

*October, Sunday 26th Witchy Yoga Details tbd

*November, Sadly we missed the early bird dance party as it is sold out.  Looking for alternative

*December, Solstice Sunday 21st Holiday ReGift Exchange and potluck