may news 2012

here is the shala news for may:

1. TUESDAY, 1 MAY, is a public holiday and the normal schedule of classes will be canceled.

there will ONLY be a LED CLASS at 10am. please arrive 10 minutes early, so that we can start on time.

2. please note that both moon days this month are on SUNDAYS, 6 MAY,  and 20 MAY. there will be NO class on these days.

3. MONDAY, 28 MAY, is a public holiday and the normal schedule of classes will be canceled.

there will ONLY be a LED CLASS at 10am. please arrive 10 minutes early, so that we can start on time.

4. there will be an introduction to ashtanga yoga workshop on the WEEKEND of 26 & 27 MAY from 12pm – 2pm. please spread the word and encourage interested friends or yoga beginners to join!

5. as some of you have probably noticed, at times we have been having some problems with the buzzer and street-level door opening. if for some reason, you are unable to open the door after you have pressed the buzzer, please try again and if it still does not open, please wait as one of us will come down to open the door for you. thank you for your patience and understanding while this problem gets fixed!

6. for those of you who have not been practicing lately and do not plan to return to class for the month of may, please come to the studio and collect your yoga mat. i will be doing a  general spring cleaning of the yoga mats soon to create more space. so come by and pick up your mat, or contact me with your practice intentions, or better yet take this month as an opportunity to come back to class and reconnect with your practice!

i think that this is all the news for now. as always, i thank you all for your continued dedication to the practice. it is wonderful to see your focus, perseverance, and enthusiasm! take care and see you soon, much love and peace, namaste, hojung

schedule change - public holiday: tuesday, 1 may 2012

 i just want to let you know that TUESDAY, 1 MAY, is a public holiday and the normal schedule of classes will be canceled. 

 

there will ONLY be a LED CLASS at 10am. please arrive 10 minutes early, so that we can start on time. if you can’t usually attend the led classes on sunday mornings, try to take the opportunity to come to the led classes offered on public holidays, as it will help refine your practice and vinyasas. 

 

take care and see you soon… much love and peace… namaste, hojung

new beginner's ashtanga yoga course – may 2012

starting in may we are offering you a new way to discover and experience ashtanga yoga.
in addition to our monthly weekend beginners' course, you will now have the option to participate in an introduction course divided in 8 sessions (a one hour class, twice a week) in which you can learn about the practice with more dedication and awareness.

* This workshop includes:
· origin and methodology of ashtanga yoga, basic vocabulary, and the mantras,
· key principles of the physical practice: the ujjayi breath, bandhas, drishtis, and vinyasas
· the sun salutations and basic standing postures.

* Cost: 75 euros. 

* We are now accepting registrations. If you are interested or would like more information, please contact: 650 845 692 or veroanfer@yahoo.com.ar.
* This is an ideal workshop for beginners of yoga or for people, who perhaps have practiced other styles of yoga in the past and are interested in trying ashtanga yoga.
* Come and enjoy this opportunity to learn and feel the benefits of ashtanga yoga... we hope to see you there!

take care… much love and peace, namaste, hojung.

weekend introduction to ashtanga yoga workshop: 28 & 29 april 2012

i am happy to announce that we will be offering a weekend introduction to ashtanga yoga workshop on SATURDAY, the 28th and SUNDAY, the 29th of APRIL taught by veronica fernandez.

the workshop will be for 2 hours each day from 12pm to 2pm.

cost: 50 euros.
 
* This workshop includes:
· origin and methodology of ashtanga yoga, basic vocabulary, and the mantras,
· key principles of the physical practice: the ujjayi breath, bandhas, drishtis, and vinyasas
· the sun salutations and basic standing postures.
* This is an ideal workshop for beginners of yoga or for people, who perhaps have practiced other styles of yoga in the past and are interested in trying ashtanga yoga.
* Come and enjoy this opportunity to learn and feel the benefits of ashtanga yoga... we hope to see you there!

limited space! pre-registration required: 650 845 692 or veroanfer@yahoo.com.ar or info@ashtangayogabarcelona.org

take care… much love and peace, namaste, hojung.

yin-yang yoga workshop in spring II: saturday, 21 april 2012

i am happy to announce that we will be offering a Yin/Yang Yoga Workshop in Spring II on SATURDAY, 21 APRIL, from 10:30am – 1pm, taught by kathy paez.

cost: 30 euros (25 euros for students of casaAbhyasa or for those who have done a workshop with us previously).

limited space! reserve your space at: 617 672 872 or kathypaez@gmail.com or info@ashtangayogabarcelona.org

This Yin/Yang Yoga Workshop in Spring II is the second session of a two part workshop”Spring I & II: letting go, grounding oneself, and blossoming”. (it is NOT necessary to have participated in the first workshop in order to attend this second one.)
In this workshop we will be focusing on:
* Balancing the liver and pancreas meridians with Yin yoga postures.
* Yang Yoga (rhythmic movements) at the beginning and in between the Yin postures, preparing the joints for the following actions.
* Using essential oils to awaken the energy and to bring the awareness to the necessary areas for this process.
* Metta meditation (love and compassion).
* Practitioners of all levels welcome!

we invite you to come and stretch, let go, ground yourself, and blossom... we hope to see you there! much love and peace... namaste, hojung

easter weekend schedule changes: 6 - 9 april 2012

please note the SCHEDULE CHANGES for SEMANA SANTA (easter weekend):
* FRIDAY, 6 APRIL: CLOSED (full moon)
* SUNDAY, 8 APRIL: CLOSED
* MONDAY, 9 APRIL: led class at 10am ONLY (please arrive early so we can start on time.

enjoy your holidays either here in barcelona or wherever your travels take you!
take care and see you soon... much love and peace... namaste, hojung