Abundant Bliss

More Yoga. More You.

Stacey — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 06:02:07 +0000

I’m thrilled to announce that new classes have been added to my schedule! Here is when & where I’ll be teaching:

Sundays 11 AM: Gentle Yoga at ZenTea
5356 Peachtree Rd. Chamblee, GA
$10 cash or check

Sundays 6 PM: Yoga for Everybody
Jai Shanti Yoga
1630-D Dekalb Ave. Atlanta, GA
$12 cash or check

Tuesdays 8 PM: Yoga for Curvy People
Jai Shanti Yoga
1630-D Dekalb Ave. Atlanta, GA
$12 cash or check

Wednesdays 7PM: Gentle Yoga at ZenTea
5356 Peachtree Rd. Chamblee, GA
$10 cash or check

Thursdays 2 PM: Chair Yoga at ZenTea
5356 Peachtree Rd. Chamblee, GA
$10 cash or check

Yoga for Curvy Girls & Big Guys is Almost Here!

Stacey — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 03:33:28 +0000

Hey y’all-

I am thrilled – thrilled! – to announce the first Yoga for Curvy Girls & Big Guys series is almost here! Join me every Monday in August (3, 10, 17, 24, & 31) at 7:30 PM at Jai Shanti Yoga (www.jaishantiyoga.com) for a yoga class that will break the stereotype that yoga is only for stick-figured, super bendy types. Wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring your mat. We’ll have tons of props to work with so everyone can feel great in the poses. There will be something for Every Body, from Absolute Beginners to those with More Experience. If you’ve always wanted to do yoga but were afraid you weren’t the right size, then this class is for you!

Just The Facts:

Yoga for Curvy Girls & Big Guys
5 Mondays in August starting 8/3
7:30 PM – 75 minute class
Jai Shanti Yoga – 1630-D Dekalb Ave. Atlanta, GA 30307
$16 drop-in rate, cash or check
(5 class card is available)
Curvy Supporters are most welcome.

Hope to see you soon on the mat-
Much Love,
stacey.

Super Special Last Minute Announcement!

Stacey — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 16:19:31 +0000

Hi y’all!

Just found out that I will be on TV as part of the FOX5
Good Day Atlanta “Road Warrior” segment that is
being filmed at ZenTea this Wednesday morning (July
15) between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM. Set your DVR to
tape it or hang out in your jammies and watch the
show. ZenTea’s owner, Connie, will be talking about
the different varieties of teas she offers and I will be
teaching a yoga class.

Here’s how you can be on TV, too: I’m looking for 2
people who could be my students for this taping. If
you are available to meet at ZenTea from 6:15 AM
through 9:00 AM on Wednesday, July 15, please let
me know ASAP by emailing curvyyogini(at)gmail(dot)net.

Thanks so much for your support and enthusiasm-
My dreams wouldn’t be coming true without you!

Much Love,
stacey.

Kissed Out Playlist for 7/12 Yoga Class

Stacey — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 11:58:33 +0000

Sweet Jane (With Affection) – Two Nice Girls

A Kissed Out Red Floatboat – Cocteau Twins

Sugarcane – Missy Higgins

Porcelain – Moby

Don’t Dream It’s Over – Crowded House

Put Your Records On – Corinne Bailey Rae

Slowness – Calexico

Heaven or Las Vegas – Cocteau Twins

So Alive – Love and Rockets

I Melt With You – Nouvelle Vague

Fidelity – Regina Spektor

Hallelujah – k.d. lang

Letter to a Beginning Student

Stacey — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:20:36 +0000

Dear Absolute Beginner,

You’ve finally taken that first step, deciding to try yoga. Maybe you’re doing it because your chiropractor told you it would be good for your back. Maybe you’re doing it because your co-worker told you how it’s helped her manage stress. Maybe you’re doing it because it’s a trendy thing to do these days. It really doesn’t matter. What matters is that you’re willing to take a risk and try something new.

So now what? Here are a few tips that might help you feel more at ease in your first few classes-

Start Slow. When you learned how to ride a bike, you (hopefully) didn’t start out by going down the steepest hill first. A slower-paced class will give you the opportunity to become familiar with some of the postures and terms that are often used in yoga. You’ll also have more time to get comfortable in the poses in order to figure out what works for you.

Don’t Look, Ethyl! While it’s perfectly fine to glance around the room at others for examples of variations in the postures, try not to compare yourself to them. The practice of yoga is not about demonstrating the perfect pose, it’s about finding a way to be comfortable in the pose – which will look different for everybody.

Give Yourself Props. Speaking of comfort, blankets, blocks, and straps can go a long way toward helping you enjoy your experience in class. More than just cushioning, props can act as an extension of your hand or foot, allowing you to achieve greater stretch in a supported manner.

When All Else Fails, Breathe. Attention to the breath is the foundation of any yoga practice. If you find your mind wandering during class, try focusing on your breath. And pausing in a posture to breathe and enjoy the moment is always encouraged.

Yoga is a wonderful way to discover new things about yourself and how you move through the world. It can change the shape of your body and the state of your mind. Yoga is just one of those things that can help you feel better. So try a few classes and see what happens next. You might be surprised.

Wishing you much joy and happiness on and off the mat-

Much Love,

stacey.

Curvy People Unite!

Stacey — Fri, 29 May 2009 17:33:25 +0000

The very first Yoga for Curvy Girls and Big Guys workshop is coming in June -

I’m so excited!! Please join me for 90 minutes of curvy bliss on the mat. Get more comfortable in a yoga studio environment and learn how to make postures your own. Don’t know your asana from your elbow? No worries – this all-levels class will have something to offer for everyone, from absolute beginners to more seasoned practitioners.

Just the facts:
Yoga for Curvy Girls & Big Guys
Saturday, June 13, 2009
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Decatur Yoga & Pilates
431 W. Ponce de Leon
Decatur, GA 30030
$25

To register, visit www.decaturhotyoga.com

Memorial Day Weekend Class Schedule

Stacey — Thu, 21 May 2009 15:29:12 +0000

Here is where I’ll be teaching this weekend:

Saturday, May 23
Yoga for Every Body
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
$12, cash or check
Jai Shanti Yoga
Candler Park

Sunday, May 24
Gentle Yoga
11:00 AM – 12 noon
$10, cash or check
ZenTea
Chamblee, GA

Click on the Yoga Classes with Stacey link to the right
for address and website info.
See you soon on the mat!

Remembering Bob Wood

Stacey — Tue, 19 May 2009 18:20:36 +0000

You shall ask

What good are the dead leaves

And I will tell you

They nourish the sore earth

You shall ask

What reason is there for winter

And I will tell you

To bring about new leaves

You shall ask

Why are the leaves so green

And I will tell you

Because they are rich with life

You shall ask

Why must summer end

And I will tell you

So that the leaves can die.

-Nancy Wood, Life Prayers

Yoga Classes This Weekend

Stacey — Fri, 15 May 2009 23:17:40 +0000

Yoga at ZenTea will be cancelled this Sunday, May 17 due to a workshop in the yoga and meditation space. Join me instead on Saturday, May 16 from 6 – 7 PM for a class at Jai Shanti Yoga in Candler Park. Bring a friend and head to dinner afterwards for a low-key evening. Click on the Yoga Classes with Stacey link to the right for more info.

See you soon on the mat!

You Can Be Loved

Stacey — Thu, 14 May 2009 21:05:29 +0000

photo by sebilden

You Can Be Loved

even if you are not perfect
even if you don’t know the answer
even if you are horribly confused
even if you can’t make anyone feel better
eveing if you don’t know how to make yourself well
even if you know you made a mistake
even if you don’t know how to be
even if you are ashamed
even if you are hopeless
even if you don’t quite fit in
even if you are scared
even if you are lonely
even if you shouldn’t be having such a hard time right now
even if you don’t think so
even if you haven’t found your place yet
even if you aren’t proud of yourself
even if no one has really seen you before
even if you don’t know what to do
even if you try too hard
even if you’re disappointed
even if you don’t really like yourself right now
even if you are beyond good advice
even if you don’t know how to cry
even if you think this post must be mean for someone other than you.

by Jen Lemen via Nadine Falwell’s blog:
http://nadinefawell.net/blog-posts