In This Issue
Important Reminders! Clean and Green
Women's Circle
Survey Drawing Winners
A Yogic Wedding by Kit Keller
Theresa Murphy's Rejoins Us
Belly Dancing at YBB
Health Tip: Working With Vata
by Lisa Munger
Quotation of the Month
Recipe of the Month
Book of the Month
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New baby
has arrived!
No, it's not our baby girl. It's our new WEBSITE! We are so excited and thrilled with the work of our web designer, Gary Herrman. Our new site is more inviting, more user friendly. Be sure to check it out along with our new schedule. We appreciate it when you send the link to your friends.
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 CONGRATULATIONS
TO THE WINNERS
OF OUR SURVEY DRAWINGS!Thank you to those who participated in our recent survey. Your input was invaluable!
Winners:
-- Free massage with Thomas,
Margaret Jacobs
-- Free massage with John,
Sandra Delair
-- Free Private Session
with Tataya
Brie Auxier
Pat Powell
Heather Lundine
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Gift Certificates Available!
Now is a perfect time to think about Christmas gift certificates for those on your list. We have gift certificates for yoga passes and massage packages or single sessions. Maybe you want to tell
someone this is the present YOU would like to receive yourself!
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Garage Sale Update
Once again, thank you, thank you to those of you who made last month's garage sale possible and a success! We made $1219! Soon we will have a washer and dryer installed thanks to you!
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Check Out Our Sister Studio
One Tree Yoga
in Omaha
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Don't Forget
Theresa Murphy Rejoins us
this Fall!
Theresa's Friday Nite
Vibes!
6-8 p.m.
October 2 -- YINyasa
November 13 -- Backbends
$25 per class or $40 for both
For more information click here, and to register and pay online
visit our website.
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Belly Dancing
at YBB!
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Several people mentioned in the survey how much they've enjoyed Belly Dancing with Hallie Tibbs. If you haven't
yet tried one of her classes, come be inspired and release
your feminine energy
through dance!
No experience
is necessary.
Sunday afternoons from 3-5Oct 18, 2009
Nov 22, 2009
Early Bird Registration -- 7 days before class -- $15
Regular registration --
$20 per class
Click here for more information and visit our website to register and to pay online. _________________________________
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Quotation of the Month
"October is a symphony of permanence and change."
~ Bonaro W. Overstreet
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Book of the Month
Train Your Brain, Change Your Brain
by Sharon Begley
For years conventional wisdom of neuroscientists held that the hardwiring of the brain was fixed. "In late 2004, leading Western scientists joined the
Dalai Lama at
his home in Dharamsala, India, to address this very question - and in
the process brought about a revolution in our understanding of the
human mind. In this fascinating and far-reaching book, Wall Street
Journal science writer Sharon Begley reports on how cutting-edge
science and the ancient wisdom of Buddhism have come together to show
how we all have the power to literally change our brains by changing
our minds. These findings hold exciting implications for personal
transformation."
~ review from the Mind and Life Institute
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Recipe of the Month
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Perfect for Vata types
Sweet Potato Soup with Coconut milk
from about.com
Ingredients:
3 medium sweet potatoes
4 Tbsp of olive oil
1 brown onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 stalks of celery, chopped
1 Tbsp of garam masala
1 tsp of curry powder
1 tsp sea salt
5 cups of chicken or vegetable stock
1 cup of coconut milk
1/2 cup of water
Optional: fresh crusty bread
for dipping
Serves 4
Preparation:
1). Drizzle sliced sweet potatoes (2 in. rounds) with 2T olive oil and roast at 250 degrees until tender.
2). Meanwhile saute onion and celery for 5 min. Add garlic and stir for 30 seconds.
3). Add garam masala and curry powder. Fry, stirring constantly with a
wooden spoon, for 30 seconds. Remove the saucepan from the heat.
4.)Scoop flesh out of sweet potatoes and discard the skins. Place potatoes
into the saucepan and stir well to coat in spices. Add stock and bring
to the boil. Turn the heat down to medium-low and cover. Simmer soup
for 15 minutes. Remove soup from heat and cool.
5.)Ladle soup into a food processor or blender in batches and process until smooth.
6.) Return to saucepan, add coconut milk and water. Simmer for 5 minutes.
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 Just as nature
is ever changing ... like the seasons... like we ourselves
...so is our ever growing yoga community and schedule of classes! And just as we look for balance in our practice, wanting to find that sweet dance between breath and movement, we've aimed to do the same with our NEW Fall Schedule. We did our best to take into consideration all your great suggestions. We've blended times, classes, and teachers, so you won't need to miss your most nurturing, inspiring, and empowering daily ritual....your yoga practice. If you have been a practitioner for a while, you know exactly what I'm talking about. If you're new to yoga, we urge you to make a point of doing something for yourself that will fill your cup so you can live a life you love and have so much more to give.
This fall we're are offering a special student rate for only $55/month through our membership program. Also when one family member subscribes to the membership program, additional family members who wish to practice regularly will receive a 10% discount!
We look forward to seeing you and your friends and family in class this fall.
With gratitude & love,
Namaste,
Thomas & Tataya (^_^)
P.S. We have one yoga mat to donate to the Friendship Home so far. The women who are taking refuge there would love to practice yoga. If you have an extra one you could donate, it would be terrific! Or if you'd like to purchase one, we have some for sale.
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Women's Circle -- 
a nurturing place to share ideas
For a time of growth and inspiration, join us for the next Women's Circle, October 18 -- 1:00-2:30 p.m.
Please register for this free workshop online or let someone at the front desk know you're coming,
so we have an idea of how many to count on.
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Clean and Green!
Important Reminders: If you store your own mat at the studio, please bring a strap or bag so it may be hung in the dressing room. We want to provide a space that is not only beautiful, but as clean and safe as possible, so please help us by remembering:
If you use studio mats to please use the mat cleaner to thoroughly spray the mats and wipe them completely dry with a clean towel. You may hang the mats on the drying racks outside the studio.
We would like to ask practitioners who use the water dispenser for water or tea, to please consider bringing your own cup to keep our studio as green as possible. You can store your cup in the beautiful china cabinet we acquired at the garage sale.
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A Yogic Wedding :
written by a mother of the groom who decided to make yoga a part of the wedding celebration week.
by YBB practitioner Kit Keller If I said to someone on a Monday
morning that I had a baby last Saturday, it would elicit an amazed
response. However, to say, my son got married last Saturday just
invokes a wow, congratulations and good wishes. But I think there's
a real analogy between going through labor and childbirth, and
planning and living through a family member's wedding. At times it
was painful; there were tears and worries. After months of planning
(and this one word does not begin to describe what's
involved) I feel like I literally helped a 'new life' emerge on
that Saturday, the singular life of Mandy & Sean Keller.
OnThursday before the wedding, we had
a respite  from the chaos, the fun, the work, the activities. I had
asked Tataya and Thomas if they could present a 'wedding yoga'
class for members of the wedding party. What we had was a wonderful
hour of re-connection, relaxation, meditation and restoration.
By the middle of the week many of us
were getting a little testy and tense. What we found, though, is that
it is not possible to maintain this tension with the person who is
holding you aloft on their feet, and into whose eyes you're gazing
for assurance. The hour-long yoga session involved a lot of partner
work, and reminded us of why were planning this wedding - to
celebrate the love and future shared life of Mandy and Sean. This
helped me to refocus on the purpose of the work and planning, and to
let go of many of the little frustrations that had been building as
the week progressed. My husband and I felt an easing of our nerves
after partnering in the workshop. I was able to look forward to the
remaining days of preparation, as well as the all-important ceremony
itself, with more appreciation for what was truly important.
Tataya's recitations and reflections
throughout the session were both thoughtful and thought-provoking. It
was a wonderful chance for all of us who were intimately involved in
the wedding preparations to refocus our collective thoughts and
energies in a more positive and supportive direction. Following the
yoga class, the bride and groom each had a massage with Thomas, which
was a perfect culmination for the couple and perhaps their only
peaceful hours in a very, very busy week.
Note from Thomas and Tataya: Let us know if you would like us to design a special class for any family celebration or for a unique party for your friends. We'd love to help you make your occasion something fun and inspiring.
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Health Tip
Note from Thomas: Yoga teacher Lisa Munger again writes this month's health tip.
"Against the solidity of the earth type, Vata appears inconsistent and awkward. Much of Vata's innate worries and insecurities stand out by comparison against the canvas of Kapha's stoic endurance and Pitta's dramatic activities. In comparison with its partners, Vata appears to be the shifting oddity. But appearances are deceiving."
~Maya Tiwari, A Life of Balance
We have just completed the seasonal juncture between summer and autumn in the ayurvedic calendar. Seasonal junctures are the joints between the seasons. During these times, the elements of air and space- Vata - are elevated as the transition progresses. Accordingly, we may feel a little uneasy during this time of transition. This most recent juncture is thought to be one of the most difficult of the year.
Nonetheless, as with any juncture, the openness created by such a joint, which can make us feel a bit ungrounded, also allows for more space to create new patterns. Patterns of thought, lifestyle and the like implemented near the junctures are more likely to 'stick' than at any other time of year. So with this lightness, there is great opportunity for transition and development.
From September 15 to November 15, we are in autumn in the ayurvedic calendar. During this time, the elements of space and air - or Vata dosha - are elevated. This means there is more air and space in the environment and also in our selves. Particularly if we have a predominance of Vata in our individual constitutions, autumn can be a difficult time, as Vata goes easily out of balance.
Ayurveda offers us myriad ways to restore balance and bring Vata back to its natural balance with the other elements in the body and mind.
If Vata is high, we feel:
--Increased anxiety, nervousness
--An inability to settle on one task at a time, instead flitting from one thing to the next, never finishing anything; excessive mobility
--Sensitivity to light, sound, touch
--Pain of any kind has Vata at its root
--Stiffness, cracking of joints
--Constipation
--Insomnia
--Hypertension
When Vata is in balance, there is:
--Creativity
--Spiritual inclination
--Space for everything to exist, without too much reactivity
--Lightness and good humor
Though Vatas have the greatest potential among all three doshas for developing spiritual life, what helps them in this pursuit can also be what ails them, as this dosha is governed mostly by the subtle body and its elevated ethereal existence.
Lifestyle for Vata: During the autumn season, Vata is pushed and easily falls out of balance. The most important thing for Vata is to establish a routine, one that also allows enough time for the nurturing of one's self and reflection. A Vata routine should be nurturing, warming, soothing, calming with an eye ever toward grounding one's self and cultivating the earth element, which will bring Vata toward balance.
Yoga for Vata: Calming and grounding poses, creating a bit of heat are advised. Sitting poses, connecting the pelvis with the earth will help ground these elements, including hero pose, yoga mudra, staff pose, forward bending and pigeon. Hip openers are great, as excess Vata settles into the joints, especially the pelvis. Take care to enjoy the transitions in Vinyasa practice, rather than thrusting erratically from one pose to the next - be gentle and enjoy the experience of moving and breathing without striving for perfection. Keep movement fluid and not frenetic. Hold your gaze (drishti) forward or cast your eyes down.
Food for Vata: As usual, emphasize fresh and seasonal foods in your diet. Vata is soothed by the sweet tastes found in things like root vegetables, squash, dates, peaches, and in grains like basmati rice (brown or white) or oats. Vata needs oil - include more ghee in your diet (if you don't know how to make it, ask me, I will teach you!), olive, sunflower and sesame oil. Nearly all spices are good for Vata, as foods or teas that contain a bit of heat are soothing. To avoid: raw foods, the bitter taste found in spring mix greens, tart apples and the like. Also avoid cold foods. Now is the time to cook your food, spice it and warm yourself. Cook some of your family's recipes and enjoy soothing yourself during autumn.
Reach Lisa Munger at lisa@yogabodyandbalance.com
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Inviting you to embrace the enduring quality of change.
Namaste,
Tataya and Thomas Radtke
Yoga Body and Balance
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