july news 2012

here is the news for july: 

1. the MORNING MYSORE classes will be from 8am – 12pm. 

the EVENING MYSORE classes will be from 6pm – 9pm. 

the SUNDAY LED class will begin at 10am. 

2. please note that the moon days this month are on TUESDAY, 3 JULY, and THURSDAY, 19 JULY. there will be NO class on these days. 

3. on SATURDAY, 21 JULY, there will be a 2 part yin yoga workshop “Opening the Heart I & II”, from 10:30am – 1:30pm and from 4pm – 6pm, taught by kathy paez. it is recommended to attend the whole workshop, but you are also welcome to just do single sessions. you will be receiving an e-mail with more information about this workshop shortly. 

4. thank you everyone for drying the area around your mat with your towel when you have finished your practice! please continue to do so during these hot months so that the area is dry and clean for the following student coming into that space. 

5. most of you know that we have been having a lot of problems with the downstairs door and the buzzer, but it seems to all be fixed now and should be working fine. please note, the door will NOT open, WHILE you are pressing the buzzer. FIRST press the buzzer, and THEN push the door open. thank you! 

6. i know some of you will be taking your summer holidays this month (if we have not already asked you and you will be vacationing for some time in either of these months, please let us know.) for the time that you will be here in barcelona, you are free to do single classes for 12 euros each. there is also a 4-class pack for 44 euros or a 5-class pack for 50 euros. and as always there are the normal monthly fees: unlimited classes for 100 euros; 3 times a week (12 class monthly pack) for 75 euros, or twice a week (8 class monthly pack) for 60 euros. 

7. for those of you, who are already wondering about our AUGUST schedule, we will be open the whole month, but with a reduced schedule. we are still finalizing this schedule and will let you know by mid-month. 

8. also, if you will be away for part of the summer, please take your yoga mat, cotton mat, or towel with you so that they can be cleaned. and during these hot months, please remember to take these items home once in awhile to wash. this should be done at least once a month for the cotton mats and once a week for the towels, and more, if you happen to sweat alot or happen to find any of these items to be smelly. thank you! 

enjoy your summer either here in barcelona or wherever your travels take you! take care and see you soon! with much gratitude, love and peace… namaste, hojung

regular midday yin yoga classes: june 2012

 please remember that the REGULAR MIDDAY YIN YOGA CLASSES, taught by kathy paez, will continue in our shala throughout the month of june.

when: tuesdays and thursdays from 2pm – 3:15pm.

prices: single class: 10 euros; 1x week (monthly): 35 euros; 2x week (monthly): 50 euros; two months in advance: 90 euros

Reserve your spot! 617. 672. 872 or kathypaez@gmail.com or just come!

please take into account that this yin yoga program is independent of the normal curriculum of our ashtanga yoga classes. If you're looking to complement your ashtanga yoga practice with a softer and more passive practice or simply if you want to take the opportunity at midday to be with yourself and breathe and stretch, these classes are for you! we hope to see you there! much love and peace… namaste, hojung

june news 2012

 here is the shala news for june:

1. please take into account that there will be NO class on SUNDAY, 3 JUNE, because of nancy gilgoff's workshop.

2. please note that the moon days this month are on MONDAY, 4 JUNE,  and TUESDAY, 19 JUNE. there will be NO class on these days.

3. SUNDAY, 24 JUNE, we will be CLOSED for the public holiday of san juan.

4. during JUNE the REGULAR YIN YOGA CLASSES at MIDDAY will continue on TUESDAYS and THURSDAYS, from 2pm – 3:15pm, taught by Kathy Paez, in our shala. If you would like to attend these classes, please save your space: 617. 672. 872 or kathypaez@gmail.com or just come!

5. on SATURDAY, 9 JUNE, there will be a Yin & Yang Yoga Workshop “Freeing the Heart I” with Kathy Paez from 10:30am - 1:30pm. i will be sending you more information shortly.

6. as you have noticed, it is getting hot in class and i am asking everyone to please dry the area around your mat with your towel when you have finished your practice, so that the area is dry and clean for the following student coming into that space. thank you!

7. for those of you who leave your yoga mats, cotton mats, and/ or towels at the shala, please remember to take them home once in awhile to wash. this should be done at least once a month for the cotton mats and once a week for the towels, and more, if you happen to sweat alot or happen to find any of these items to be smelly. thank you!

as always, thank you all for your continued dedication to the practice and our classes! take care and see you soon… much love and peace, namaste, hojung

yin-yang yoga workshop - “opening the heart I”: saturday, 9 june 2012

 i am happy to announce that we will be offering a Yin/Yang Yoga Workshop - “Opening the Heart I” on SATURDAY, 9 JUNE, from 10:30am – 1:30pm, taught by kathy paez. 

 

cost: 35 euros (30 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 - “Opening the Heart I” is the first session of a two part workshop. (the second session we will be offering on saturday, 21 july.) In this workshop we will be focusing on:

* We will explore the meridians of the heart, small intestine, and pericardium/ triple heater.
* Meditation centering on this energy point (Anahata chakra) with Ujayii breath.
* Creating awareness and working these meridians while we hold the postures (the Yin Yoga part), helping us to let go. Postures which open the shoulders and chest and inversions to help one relax.
* Finishing with rhythmic movements (the Yang part) through use of the breath, emphasizing opening of the chest.
* At the end of the session, a special infusion to relax the heart.
* Practitioners of all levels welcome!

we invite you to come and open your heart... we hope to see you there! much love and peace... namaste, hojung