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Karen says: “Embrace September!”

It’s not too soon to sign up for Workshops and the Beginner Yoga 101 Series classes.

For example, Sarah Johnston’s Beginner Yoga 101 is offered on Tuesday evenings at 7p. beginning September 9th, running to October 21st — only $80 for seven classes — IN SESSION NOW!

Karen’s Beginner 101 Yoga Series is offered on Friday evenings at 5:30p beginning September 12th and running to October 24th — same fantastic low price — unless this is your first class at Yoga Circle Studio, the cost is 20% lower. IN SESSION NOW!

And on September 14th, from 1 to 4p. we are offering for the first time an Introduction to the healing energies of Qigong taught by Leah Anderson, Medical Qiqong Practitioner practicing at Sky Valley Healing Arts. If you would like to know more about this workshop, please contact Leah at her website: QiSisters.com

And there’s more:
Dr. Joel and Michelle Levey return Sunday, September 21st, with a 1-4p workshop drawn from the pages of their book “Living In Balance.” The Levey’s are YCS favorites, but if new to you, checkout their website for lots of information: WisdomAtWork.com — or perhaps you are ready to sign-up now. Remember, all are invited to stay for the potluck following the Sunday Workshops.

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Fall Workshops Posted and a Blog Blooms!

What does Qigong Exercises, Living in Balance, Finding Home in the Wilds, Sound Healing, the Art and Heart of Presence, and Partner Yoga have in common? They are all tiles of our Sunday Workshops to be offered this fall, beginning in September. A nice mix of something new and more from our favorite teachers. Check it all out on the Workshop page which begins with an invitation to learn Tai Chi this summer … for free!

We are so happy to announce a Yoga Circle Studio Blog called “Circling the Mat” written my a five year yoga student who goes only by her first name “Donna” — and who confesses that “she may have been your klutzy neighbor on the mat.”

Check it out — let’s get a conversation going.

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Musings on Turning 75!

When I turned 50 and my cranky body was calling to me to do something different — I started taking yoga classes. The mind-full body work, the steadiness of attention, and the wisdom I found was like coming home.

Then, at 60 I found so much value in the many benefits, so started teacher training to insure my commitment.

In 2003, I opened Yoga Circle Studio to spread the circle, and we have a happier, healthier community as a result. And certainly, I am a happier, healthier person. (ps: There is no anti-aging secret: it’s the yoga!)

Make yoga a part of your life, everyday.

[nggallery id=12]I love yoga and Snohomish and glad to be of service, as your yogi, artist, mayor. (More flexible than most mayors.) Click on any image to enlarge and begin a slideshow.

Here’s what a regular practice of yoga can do for your body, mind and spirit:
· Improves flexibility especially in the joints so injuries are less likely.
· Improves cardiovascular health and a healthier blood flow throughout the body.
· Improves lung capacity and relaxation through deep breathing.
· Improves balance and encourages more body awareness.
· Helps strengthen core muscles and overall muscular-skeletal strength.
· Reduces stress through the calming and meditative qualities of yoga.
· Increases mental focus.
· Encourages living the virtues of truthfulness, kindness, moderation, and gratitude.
· Invites you to be present, to be aware, and to be happy.

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