Yoga Body and Balance 
1709 C Street, Lincoln, NE 68502 402-476-5135
1709 C Street, Lincoln, NE 68502 402-476-5135
| Volume 1, Issue Number 5 | February 2008 Newsletter |
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Yoga Body and Balance 1709 C Street, Lincoln, NE 68502 402-476-5135 | ||
| I'm back!  Greetings! Thomas and I are thrilled to announce I am returning to teaching! I look forward to seeing you, and it's my hope and my intention that my life experiences will enrich, not only who I am becoming, but what I have to offer you. These days I dont do much planning, and when I do, often things dont work out as I planned. It used to be that my to-do list was long, and I could accomplish it all. I had time for yoga practice, for preparing meals, for connecting with Thomas, for thinking about the business, for SLEEP! Now when the sun goes down, my love and my energy seem to go down with it, and I face another long night. Then the sun comes up again each day, and my love as a mother is bigger than my lack of sleep, and I forget about the night. The sun keeps coming up outside and inside me. And I am being taught by its constancy. I am learning day by day to surrenderthe yoga practice of Ishvara pranidhanasurrendering (pranidhana) to a higher source (Ishvara).  Jai and Oliva also teach me when they look up at me with their round brown eyes. They trust me to be there for them, and they remind me to surrender. Just as they depend on Thomas and me to provide what they need, like a child I can lie down in my soul knowing that a higher source is within and without providing all that I need. I can be joyfully present in the moment knowing that what I need, and what is needed of me, is in that moment.Thank you again for all your support and love! See you soon. (^_^) Tataya  About yoga -- Anusara system of loops Thomas "Bravo!" to all of those now deeply entrenched in the teachings and findings of Anusara's Loop Alignments. When we begin to break these loops down into muscles and small movements, we can easily get lost in the details and lose the greater picture of asana. Really, they are simple in both form and concept. Their application is supportive, stabilizing and deepening in nature. In a way, the difference could be compared to holding your toothbrush with your two fingers and trying to brush your teeth and then holding it with your whole handa whole different control, handling and experience.  The following is a summary of the first four loops:Ankle loop -- Lift toes, draw back base of shin, ground the heel, expand sole (or soul), and spread toes to floor. Shin loop -- Engage ankle loop to take back base of shin, micro-bend knee, push ball of foot into floor (step on gas), and lengthen leg while keeping active. Thigh loop -- Micro-bend knees and sit back, "lift feet" from floor, inner spiral thighs with pubic bone back, isometrically pull heels back as you straighten by lifting knee caps and thighs. Pelvic loop -- Activate top of glutes, or waist dimples, scoop tail bone down (and not forward), lift pubic bone in and up toward navel, while you lift and broaden hip bones. Quote of the month "Be the change that you wish to see in the world." Gandhi Book recommendation of the month from Patty Herman  "Twenty-five hundred years ago Lao Tsu wrote the Tao Teh Ching. Dr. Wayne Dyer spent a year reading and studying many translations of the Tao in order to write his book: Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Life. Lao Tsu studied the natural world and bases his writings and ideas on how nature works. If you want to be centered in life and in your relationships with God, people and the earth, Dr. Dyer's book brings clarity and love. I recommend listening to Dr.Dyer's audio book, because his voice is warm and he speaks from his heart. It's available at the library but I plan to buy a book copy to keep. I am also recommending this title to the library for their 'One city, One book' program." Recipe of the month Red Curry Sweet Potato Soup 2-4 tsp. canola oil, divided 1 14 oz package extra-firm tofu, rinsed and cut in 1" cubes 1 lb. sweet potatoes peeled and cut into 1" cubes 1 14 oz. can lite coconut milk 1 cup vegetable broth 1-2 tsp. red Thai curry paste 1/2 lb. green beans trimmed and cut into 1" pieces 1 Tbsp. brown sugar 1tsp. lime juice 1/2 tsp salt 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1 lime quartered Heat 2 tsp oil over medium-high heat. Add tofu and cook stirring every 2-3 min until browned, 6-8 min total. Transfer to a plate. Heat 2 tsp. oil over medium-high heat. Add sweet potato and cook stirring occasionally until browned 4-5 minutes. Add coconut milk, broth and curry paste. Bring to a boil; reduce to a simmer and cook, covered stirring occasionally until the sweet potato is just tender about 4 minutes. Add the tofu, green beans and brown sugar; return to simmer and cook covered stirring occasionally until the green beans are tender-crisp 2-4 min. (or however you like them). Stir in lime juice and salt. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve with lime wedges. Makes 4 servings about 11/2 cup each February Valentine's special  A free 30 minute nutrition consultation with Thomas for anyone who has a yoga pass or who purchases one. To receive a special, you need to call and book an appointment. Specials are good for the month they were offered only. New workshops! The bones of yoga with Kit Ehlers  We are so happy to have Kit Ehlers begin teaching classes this Saturday on The Bones of Yoga. Kit will focus on the key sutras from the Yoga Sutras written by one of the most well known scribes and teachers of yoga--Patanjali. When we learned of Kit's background, we immediately asked her to teach a workshop. Dates for the classes are Feb. 2nd and 16th and Mar. 1st and 15th at 1:00 p.m. Kit says, " I started studying yoga in 1987 with Gay Robinson- Abraham, and then with Margaret Hahn, both of Omaha. I began teaching yoga in Omaha and continued in Kearney when my husband and I moved there in 1997. My education was based in Iyengar yoga, but we focused more on the philosophical branch by studying the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali and the Bhagavad-Gita. What I gained from my studies has made a huge difference in my life, and I would love to share this perspective with others." Don't miss this experience that will deepen and enrich your practice and your life. The cost is $36 per person for the four classes. Bring a notebook, pen or pencil, and a meditation cushion for sitting (if you have one). Wear warm, comfortable clothes for sitting and doing some slow, relaxed poses. If you haven't signed up, please call 476-5135! Meditation Classes! with Olga Caicedo  Be sure to mark your calendar for meditation classes beginning in March led by our associate Olga Caicedo. They will be on Sunday evenings at 6-7, and you won't want to miss them. We have benefited personally, as have many of our practitioners, from the therapy and wisdom of Olga. She will help us discover the benefits of meditation emphasizing getting in touch with the inner self. She will focus the first class on self- forgiveness. Come learn the easy, calming way to stop the "spinning brain" and "embrace everything you are." Sign-up will soon be available. A grandmother's yoga journey by Jan Bretz  My yoga journey began about three years ago at a local co-ed health club. I still remember trying so hard to force my body into the positions the instructor was demonstrating. After all I wasnt exactly unfit. Id been a faithful jogger for over 25 years; Id been exercising, even lifting weights, 4-5 times a week for at least two years. Its true that exercise had not been a part of my life until my 30s when I started running, but come onI could do this. Out of the corner of my eye I would see what others were doing and, Lets see. . . I would shove that muscle here and this muscle there and, Gee, Ive almost got it!I loved yoga from the first class even though the balance asanas created a feeling of panic, some yes, anger that I couldnt do it, and mostly fear I would fall down. I met Tataya at Five Willows last year, and her voice and attention to alignment had the effect of empowering me while at the same time helping me to realize I needed to let my body slowly unfoldguided surrender, Ill call it. I didnt know Thomas was her husband when I first saw him in Tatayas class. I just remember his downward facing dog was as Tataya said, "beautiful, Thomas." I felt somehow more powerful and nurtured in Tatayas and Thomass classes and my patience grew with my practice. When I heard that Tataya and Thomas were leaving town to move to California, I realized one day I was actually grieving. Maybe California was the place for their level of yoga instruction, not Lincoln, Nebraska. I did congratulate them and wish them the best, but Im not sure my smile was authentic. I remember the day Tataya said they had decided to stay in Lincoln. My heart settled. What is it about yoga that I love? I read recently that yoga means "union" or "merger." Sometimes when Im in class a deep understanding comes, sometimes later. I keep coming to know myself: for instance, I can smile (usually) now when I witness myself trying, and striving, and fearing, and finally giving up. I know that my approach to life is often the same. But when I simply let my body be what it is and listen and move to its rhythm and cease intellectualizing and striving, it responds by opening. As a 61 year-old grandmother of 11 (9 granddaughters!), I want to live what Ive longed for and let them see that in me. Ive heard "aging is horrible;" "its not for sissies;" "its all about losing everything." I know that some health problems may not be staved off no matter what we do, but I want to do what I can to keep my mind and my body healthy and whole. More than that, I want to surrender to the beauty of life in all its stagesunfold gracefully. I remember saying to a high school student of mine who wrote poetry way beyond himself, "You are so much better than you know, and youre writing more than you know." I feel somewhat the same about Yoga Body and Balance. One day Tataya and Thomas will look back and see they were a part of something much bigger than perhaps they even realized. discover dry brushing Have you ever wondered how Eskimos keep clean? They can't be getting too many showers in during the winter. My friends in Alaska say, "If it can be covered, you keep it covered." It is from the more northern tribes of Alaska we find this month's health tip. The use of dry brushing has been around for a long time, and is not always associated with cold weather. We personally use dry brushing in all seasons, but find it especially effective in winter. How do you do it? Purchase a natural bristle skin brush. You can find them in stores that sell body products or at a natural health co-op. Natural bristles are key because they dont irritate our skin. The brush should fit the palm of your hand. Keeping it dry, simply brush small circles on your skin moving up your limbs toward your heart. Moving toward your heart will keep toxins moving out via the blood stream and not distribute them further into the body. This brushing can be done morning and night if desired but not right after the shower as the skin is too moist. Dry brushing is a slow miracle; it works in three major ways. First, brushing the skin will exfoliate and clean the surface of the skin, sometimes much better than a shower. We all know exfoliation keeps our skin young, fresh, and aids in its elasticity. Since skin is our largest organ, dry brushing will keep the contact surface open and unobstructed. Second, dry brushing stimulates lymph movement through the body, and in effect assists not only in the cleansing of our skin, but internally as well. Brushing in the groin and under arms assists the opening of lymph nodes and will facilitate cleansing. Lastly, brushing rolls the blood to the surface layers of skin from deeper within, essentially stimulating circulation. Extra brushing on soles of feet will in time create stronger circulation and warmer feet! The movement of blood also helps detoxify our systems, and provides an invigorating wake up. There are entire therapies and much research behind dry brushing. Look it up. Give it a try. Soon you won't live without it. February Schedule below |
 February Schedule 1709 C Street |
| Sun | Mon | Tues | Wed | Thurs | Fri | Sat | |
6:00- 7:00 am | Level 2-3 Thomas | Level 2-3 Thomas | |||||
8:30-9:30 am | Level 1 Thomas | 8:30-10:00 The Rocket | |||||
9:15-10:30 am | All Levels Flame | All Levels Flame | |||||
10:00-11:15 am | Level 2-3 Tataya | Level 2-3 | Level 2-3 Tataya | ||||
10:15- 11:45 am | Ashtanga Tataya | ||||||
4:30-5:45 pm | All Levels Flame | ||||||
6:00-7:15 pm | Level 2-3 Tataya | Level 2-3 Thomas | Level 2-3 Tataya | Level 2-3 Thomas | |||
7:30-8:30 pm | Level 1 Thomas | Level 1 Thomas |
February Special --free 30 minute nutrition consultation with Thomas for pass holders (call to schedule an appointment) Unlimited 6 month yoga pass-- $480 (80/month) Monthly unlimited--$90 5 session yoga pass (good for 8 weeks)--$5010 session yoga pass (good for 12 weeks)--$90 Drop-in class--$12 Yoga Private--60 minutes--$55 Yoga Private--75 minutes--$65 Yoga Private--90 minutes--$75 60 minute massage--$60 90 minute massage--$85 | Level 1: First time and basic yoga instruction Level 2: Requires previous experience with basic principles of alignment and breath work Level 3: Incorporates advanced variations All Classes COED |
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