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Joel & Michelle Levey: “The Dance of Change”

On this anniversary weekend of 9/11, Saturday & Sunday, September 10 & 11, the Leveys, (pictured above at AngelArmsWorks in 2009), will weave ancient wisdom with the inner science knowledge acquired from contemporary neuroscience research.

Participants will deepen their exploration of personal practices that are especially relevant for helping us to cope and thrive in these times of extra-ordinary change and uncertainty. This dynamic and inspiring workshop will introduce a number of profoundly practical practices and frameworks for dancing more skillfully with changes in our world and changes in our lives with greater confidence, courage, resilience, and creativity. We can discover and appreciate that even with all the changes – this can be a good time in our lives and world.

The Leveys are internationally known, authors and leaders in the mind fitness movement.

Cost: $175 for both days | $90 for one day (Catered lunch by Grilla Bites included)
Location: AngelArmsWorks Studio, 230 Avenue B, Snohomish
Minimum of 12 people to hold this event: Register and Pay Online now

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Yoga Therapies: Cancer Support

The following post is excerpted from Jillian McKee’s unpublished article “Great Poses for Cancer Patients” with many thanks.

With cancer already taking its toll upon the body, chemotherapy and/or radiation can have damaging effects. For this reason, many patients seek out alternative therapies, including yoga, to augment their traditional therapies as well as ease the associated side effects. Numerous reports have proven that yoga is a helpful tool in coping with the decreased immune system and nausea often associated with treatment.

Several clinical reports find that one hour a day of yoga, versus mild exercise and counseling, decreased nausea and contributed to a greater sense of well being. There are certain poses specifically designed to promote digestive health that provide the body with immense benefits. Yoga poses open the flow of the digestive tract and can help a patient who maybe experiencing chemotherapy’s side effects.

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Keep in mind that the postures are just a portion of yoga practice. Pranayama, or Yogic breathing, meditation, and relaxation also will restore an individual’s spiritual, physical, emotional and mental health. Laughter Yoga also includes an option to lift a person’s spirit and bring about a positive state of being.

“While it’s not a cure for cancer, yoga enhances physical and emotional wellness—and brings a peace many patients had thought they’d lost forever.”
From “Yoga for Cancer“ by Sandy Boucher

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Welcome Living Social Newbies

Over 150 people have purchased 20 Yoga Classes for $20 on the Living Social website. This very deeply discounted offer is for new students only, and we are happy to introduce new students to our beautiful studio.

If you are a new student, check the SCHEDULE tab on this website to see the classes we offer.  If after work on a weekday is best for you, we offer General Yoga, 6:45p on Mondays and Wednesdays; Gentle Yoga, 5:15p on Tuesdays and Thursdays; and, Saturday and Sunday mornings it’s Gentle Yoga at 10a. All classes are 75 minutes long. The Gentle Yoga classes are best if you are new to yoga.

Another idea for getting started is the Explore Yoga class offered at 11:30 Sunday mornings.

Once you decide on a class, simply click on its listing in the Class Schedule page and register for the class online. This allows us to limit the number of students attending the class to 20, and for you to check out how full the class is. When asked how you want to pay, go ahead and sign in as UNPAID. When you come to your first class, we will register you as purchasing through the Living Social special.

Please remember that once you register for a class the 60 day limit will begin for you to take 20 classes — and please understand that we cannot extend that limit.

Feel free to contact Karen, the owner of Yoga Circle Studio with you questions. In the meantime, thanks for signing up, we look forward to sharing many happy moments on the mat with you.