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Upcoming Events
Sunday May 20, 9—11 am
Benefit and yoga class
Presentation at 9
Class starts at approximately 10 (one
hour class)
Join Elvis Donkoh, the director of the Alliance for Youth Development, Ghana, for a special presentation of his ongoing work in Ghana. The organization liaises with other individuals and other institutions to offer scholarships to HIV orphans, street children, and needy students to continue their education. He will be visiting the US to raise funds to create a proper kitchen for the orphanage, and to give proper care to HIV positive orphans.
After his presentation, Sharon will lead a one-hour community yoga class. This class is offered by
donation and all proceeds will support Mr. Donkoh's efforts. Class is for all
levels. More info
Sunday, June 3, 9—11 am
SPEEDING UP BY SLOWING DOWN
Anna Jorgensen-Terry
Whether you are building
base, peaking for race day or focusing on getting/staying in shape,
recovery is key. In this workshop, Anna Jorgensen-Terry of bodyKinesis
will guide participants through focused yoga sequences to tackle areas
of tension that arise from sport and everyday life. During this process
of bringing the body back to balance, Anna will also explain how to
expand participants' regimen of self care by introducing targeted
myofascial release into their yoga practice. Following this, the
workshop will culminate with a restorative series and extended final
relaxation designed to foster the culture of recovery that is critical
for the health and happiness of active people. This workshop is
designed to be valuable to all, regardless of previous yoga experience.
$25 if paid by 5/27; $30 thereafter
Register now
You can learn more about Anna at www.bodykinesis.com
June 10, 17 and 24th, 9—11 am
ESTABLISHING A HOME PRACTICE
Sharon Comeau
In these three sessions, we will look at establishing a home practice using asana, pranyama and meditation.
In the summer, many of us have less structured time, more time away from
home and the yoga studio. Having a practice at home can help keep you
in the rhythm of your yoga practice, keeping the mind, body and spirit
in shape.
We will work on: basic poses and common alignments to pay attention to;
putting these poses together into interesting combinations; establishing
goals for your practice; creating time in your day to practice;
creating time in your practice for breathwork and quiet sitting; and
using other resources (dvds, online resources) to help you in your
practice.
Each class will include asana, meditation and pranyama. Classes will
build on each other but each one will stand on its own. Take one or
take them all. Classes are geared towards a beginner student or any student willing to
work at a beginner level who would like to establish a home practice.
$25 for each session, or $60 for the series
Register now
UVY STORE
NEW: Stainless water bottles with the UVY logo. $12Upper Valley Yoga carries Yoga Mat Wraps made locally using re-purposed fabric, Yoga Sandals by Beech, clothing by Be Present, Hyde Yoga, and Up Pup; and mats from Manduka. We also have velcro straps to keep your mat neatly rolled. Store is open 15 minutes before and after class or by appointment.
"If we are not fully ourselves, truly in the present moment, we miss everything." - Thich Nhat Hanh