Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Restorative Yoga on the Equinox

Restorative Yoga
Friday, September 23, 2011
6:00 - 7:30 PM
Hart Yoga

The Equinox represents the brief period that happens twice a year in which the day is evenly divided between daylight and darkness. It represents balance, fleeting thought it may be.

Balance, of course, doesn't just mean standing on one leg. We balance the myriad activities we have crammed into our schedules (not all that well, more often than not!). We balance our budgets (hopefully!). We balance the time we spend with our families and the time we spent working. And the list goes on.

But just as day and night only rarely find that perfect balance, our lives seem to rarely hit the mark. Our activities, thoughts and emotions are whirling around out of balance to one degree or another.

Restorative yoga can help bring us back to the stillness that anchors our sense of balance. The entire practice focuses on quieting the body and the mind so that we can restore our innate tranquility and balance. All the poses are done on the floor, supported by bolsters, blankets and blocks so the body has the opportunity to release without stress or strain. We remain in the poses for 5-15 minutes to foster the deep relaxation that comes only with time.

Come experience for yourself the benefits of Restorative Yoga!

Sunday, September 18, 2011

New Class: EZ Tai Chi for Health with Debbie Yaffee

As you may know, Debbie and Marty Yaffee lost virtually everything in their business location (Riverside Healing Arts and the Little Cooking School) on Conway Street during Hurricane Irene. They are regrouping and determining how to move forward with their various ventures, and I'm happy to provide space for Debbie's EZ Tai Chi for Health class on Wednesday mornings from 7:30 - 8:15 AM.


This is a class for people who:
  • wish to maintain wellness or
  • are new to exercise or
  • have a chronic condition or
  • are looking for a Tai Chi form that simple to learn and do
EZ Tai Chi for Health is safe, effective and easy to learn. This program of 12 simple and effective movements was created by international Tai Chi Master and family physician, Dr. Paul Lam, and a team of medical and Tai Chi experts and is taught by a certified instructor. (This is the program promoted by the American Arthritis Foundation).

Class is ongoing and you can begin any time. Don't be shy...if you are curious, come to first class for free and see if it's a fit for you.

Pre-pay in blocks of 4 classes:
$48 for block of 4
$96 for block of 8
FCC members:
$40 for block of 4
$80 for block of 8
Come out and try Debbie's class. You won't regret it!

Thursday, September 15, 2011

New Hart Yoga website is LIVE!!!

After a lot of redesign work with Liz Canali of Canali Designs, the updated Hart Yoga website is up and running! It's got a lot more information about the studio, as well as more media to explore. Check it out!

www.hartyoga.com