All Life is Yoga

KIDS YOGA - In Eagle River (YEA!!!!)

Hey mom's and dad's,

Here it is KIDS YOGA, on Monday's at Schroeder Park for the month of July, if weather is raining we will meet at the studio above AIH, in Dance Dynamic's space.

Cost is $5.00 per session.

July 13th, 20th, 27th

Time: 10:45am-11:30am

You may stay and help your child in class or not.

Ages 5 and up, I have had a couple of 4 yr olds and they have done well, you be the judge.

Please any questions, call 229-3384

Namaste'

Mary McCormick

Advice From a Tree by Ilan Shamir

I read this at yoga today during our balancing poses of Tree,

it would be great if we could all be more like a Tree.

Dear Friend

Stand Tall and Proud

Sink your roots deeply into the Earth

Reflect the light of your true nature

Think long term

Go out on a limb

Remember your place among all living beings

Embrace with joy the changing seasons

For each yields its own abundance

The Energy and Birth of Spring

The Growth and Contentment of Summer

The Wisdom to let go like leaves in the Fall

The Rest and Quiet renewal of Winter

 

Feel the wind and the sun

And delight in their presence

Look up at the moon that shines down upon you

And the mystery of the stars at night

Seek nourishment from the good things in life

Simple pleasures

Earth, fresh air, light

Be content with your natural beauty

Drink plenty of water

Let your limbs sway and dance in the breezes

Be flexible

Remember your roots

Enjoy the view!

2009 Fall Yoga Retreat Update

The retreat will be here before I know it, so here are the date's for our next one.  October 16,17,18 2009 - You may start to RSVP now, I have only 20 spots.  It's held at a B&B in Wasilla, call Pioneer Bed and Breakfast, the place is amazing.

Happy Day, Mary

When it is Sunny the Month of July we will be at the PARK!!!

So with the wonderful weather we are having, let's just plan to meet at the park on ALL days that are nice.  Please let me know if you have any questions.  Shreoder Park is in Eagle River, at the end of "END" Street, off of Farm Ave. The street Behind the Bowling Alley.  Call me if you are not sure, with these directions. 

Namaste'

Mary McCormick

June Is Almost Done/Hello July

Namaste' to all,

I am thrilled summer is here and I am back from all my travels.  Granted it is a blessing to travel, and I'm thankful for needed time away, however it does make me realize how wonderful life is here in Eagle River, Alaska.  I was also lucky to take another great Yoga training by YogaFit, got to know a lot of beautiful folks and the best part getting to learn more about this way of life-called Yoga.

Lots going on this summer, Yoga in the Park's on Monday's and Kids Yoga coming in July on Monday's as well.

Hope to see you at class, out in our perfect town, and climbing the mountains.

"DO GOOD, BE GOOD"

Mary

May Is Here!!!

Hey Yogis,

What a great way to start our month, yoga & the SUN!  Attached is the May Calendar, remember no class on Memorial Day - May 25th.  I will be traveling at the end of the month to MN, for a yoga training and a family trip, so Ronni will be teaching on Wed and Friday.  Thank you Ronni. 

The 1st two weeks of June no classes, can't wait to come back and share everything I learn at my yoga training.  I will pro-rate the month for costs.

Yoga in the Park starts in June every Monday - except if it's raining outside.  More details to come.

Kids yoga starts in July - every Friday after our regular yoga classes.

Summer is here - thanks for coming!!

Namaste'

Mary

APRIL DAYS

View this photo YOGA RETREAT SPRING 2009

April is a wonderful month with Easter and our great Alaskan longer days. 

Attached is the calendar.  Hope to see you at class!!  Just drop in :)

Also a question that has been coming up is when it's healthy to skip your workout?

Exercise should not make your cramps worse, but it could increase your bounce-back time from a cold.  Robert Mass, PhD., a professor of integrative physiology at the University of Colorado at Boulder, weighs in on when to sit it out and when to get moving.

~If you have the sniffles...Dial down the intensity, "You have less energy when your fighting a bug," says Masseo. "Work at an easier level."

~When you're congested and achy...take a day off, "Your body is already working overtime to help you recover.  Overexerting yourself with exercise will just make it tougher to get better."

~If you have the worst cramps ever...work out, "Any activity that improves blood flow to the pelvic region can help ease the pain." Try yoga, walking, or biking or hop on the elliptical.

~When you're exhausted...rest up, :If you're sleep-deprived, exercise may increase the production of stress hormones that suppress your immune system." Push hard in a couple of days instead.

-by Marissa Stephenson at Shape Magazine

Namaste'

Mary

March is Here!

Can you believe it we have made it to March?  I am thrilled to see the longer, brighter days.

With the annual spring retreat here and spring break, we will not be having class on Friday March 13th.

Other than that March is full of great yoga ahead, see you at practice.

Namaste'

Mary

HAPPY FEBRUARY

Hi Folks,

2009 is flying by and February is already upon us.  This month there is no changes to the schedule, we will be having class Mon, Wed, and Friday's.  We will be even having class on the 16th, for our great teachers, we miss them sooooo.  See you all at class,

Breathe,

Mary

HELLO JANUARY and WELCOME 2009!!!

I am just plain THRILLED to be starting out this year with all of you, I have a fun, inspiring year planned ahead and I can not wait to share it with you.

Download 2009_01 All Life is Yoga

Here is the January Calendar, note no class on Monday the 19th.  See you on the Mat.

Namaste'

Mary