you're always welcome here!

We've created a space that you can call your own! A space that provides a range of holistic experiences to unite your mind, body and spirit. A space that will bring harmony through the experience of Hatha Yoga. A space that you'll be proud to call my yoga lounge.

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KIRTAN with DAVE STRINGER
SUNDAY, JULY 27
7:00 pm

Kirtan is a folk form that arose from the devotional Bhakti yoga movement of 15th century India. The primary musical feature of kirtan is the use of call and response, a figure that also deeply informs Western bluegrass, gospel music and jazz. The form is simple: a lead group (Dave) calls/sings out the melodies and the mantras. The crowd responds by singing back (and/or clapping/dancing) as rhythms build and accelerate.

The intention of Kirtan is consciousness-transformative, directing the singers to vanish into the song as drops merge into the ocean. The mantras are primarily recitations of names given to the Divine. But perhaps the true understanding of the mantras can be found in the sense of unity, well-being and timelessness that they elicit. The mantras quiet the mind, and the music frees the heart. Ecstasy is both the process and the product.

FOR MUSIC SAMPLES: DaveStringer.com

$20 ADVANCED RESERVATION
($25 at door, space permitting): Make your reservation at the front counter --- or send payment (payable to "My Yoga Lounge") to: MYL, 588 La Sierra Drive, Sacramento, CA 95864. For credit card reservations, please call (916) 600-6557 or (916) 484-YOGA.

ABOUT DAVE: Dave Stringer has been profiled in Time, Billboard, In Style, and Yoga Journal as a leader of the new American kirtan movement. Kirtan is an ancient practice of mantra chanting that has become popular as a participatory live music experience in hundreds of yoga studios across the U.S. As Dave says, at a kirtan "You're not just listening to the music, you are the music." Dave's sound marries the transcendent mysticism of traditional Indian instruments with the exuberant, groove-oriented sound of American gospel music. A spontaneous and articulate public speaker, he probes the dilemmas of the spirit with a sly and unorthodox sense of humor. (In the past four years Dave and his band have toured all over the United States, Canada and Europe, giving more than 400 performances. He has collaborated on recordings with Vas, Rasa, Donna De Lory, Axiom of Choice, Suzanne Teng, and Sheila Nicholls, and has performed with other noted kirtan singers Krishna Das and Jai Uttal. His voice can also be heard on the soundtracks of the film Matrix Revolutions and the video game Myst.)

If you would like to attend the Kirtan but funds are a factor, please contact Lori at Lori@MyYogaLounge.com.

Karma Association Alert:

PAY-IT-FORWARD OPPORTUNITY
To improve your mood…
to feel better…
DO SOMETHING NICE for someone else!

Please support our kula (community) by donating $20 to MYL's Karma Association. Through your kindness and generosity, a Karma Association sponsored yogi/yogini will be able to participate and enjoy the upcoming Dave Stringer Kirtan. (Karma Association recipients are anonymous). Donations may be given to the front desk attendant.

YOGA FOR KIDS
Special Summer Session: July 5th to September 27th
Saturdays 1:00 - 1:45 pm

What's the coolest way to chill-out, de-stress from school, stay in shape, get strong, gain flexibility, and learn healthy ways to relax…? YOGA!

Yoga offers a positive avenue for self-discovery in mind, body and spirit. Practicing yoga is a great way to reduce stress, balance hormonal changes, learn conscious communications and how to deal peacefully with life changes, while building discipline in an atmosphere of self-discovery and fun! Yoga also helps reduce sports injuries and creates concentration, clarity, and focus for studies and other activities. With all of the demands imposed upon teens, the physical movement and the meditation inherent in the practice of Yoga can supply a means of relieving and controlling stress and develop a positive body-conscious awareness. Parents can practice alongside their child ($5/parent).

This special series of classes is designed for students ages 7 and older. No previous yoga experience necessary.

DROP-IN’s WELCOME! (just show up!)
$10 per child, per class (parents = $5 per class)
5 Class Pass for Kids = $40 ($8 per class)

What You Need To Know:

• Students under 18 must have a parent/guardian sign a waiver before the first class (arrive early).
  
• Wear something stretchy that allows you to move freely in (shorts, tee shirt, tank top, yoga pants, etc). Feet should be clean and fresh as we practice with bare feet.
  
• Classes start on time - please avoid being late.
  
• Children must be picked-up IMMEDIATELY after class.
  

YOGA NIDRA RETURNS
Yoga Nidra classes resume Sunday, JULY 13th at 3:30 with Christie. The first class is FREE so be sure to mark your calendar and come check it out!

TEACHER'S TRAINING PROGRAM
with Lori Moore

My Yoga Lounge offers a 200-hour training program for students who want to develop skills to teach others in classical Hatha Yoga. This program is designed to deepen one's understanding and practice of yoga, and may also be taken by those who are not necessarily intending to become yoga instructors. Many students pursue teacher training not because they want to teach, but because they love yoga and want to learn more. We'll learn, play, and teach together in a relaxed yet focused way. (This course will build on whatever form of yoga you've been training or practicing in.)

Our program is offered mostly on the weekends allowing students to complete their training while accommodating career and family commitments. While there are some programs that train teachers in less time than ours, we feel that a longer program gives student-teachers an opportunity to integrate what they've learned. (There is no substitute for having the time to put into practice what you are learning!) For more info check out the Teacher Training brochure and Teacher Training application form. If you have any questions, drop us a line.

PRIVATES SESSIONS / INSTRUCTION
with Lori Moore

The study of yoga began as a dialogue between teacher and student (one-on-one). At My Yoga Lounge we honor that tradition by offering private yoga instruction (private sessions).

WHY PRIVATE INSTRUCTION?

• Learn yoga from the ground up in a private setting. (Great for those brand new to yoga or for those who'd like to review the basics.)
  
• Get assistance for your specific injury, limitation, or special need - learn modifications (how to adapt postures for your ability and body type or condition.
  
• Work on specific tight areas, such as hips, hamstrings, shoulders, back/neck - or develop core strength.
  
• Intermediate and advanced students can receive instruction on a specific posture or technique.
  
• Develop a personal practice that is complimentary to your other activities and sports - improve your focus and concentration.
  
• Practice at a time that is not currently offered on our schedule - or
  in the convenience of your own home (rates slightly higher).
  
• Learn how to meditate (or how to deepen your existing meditation practice) with specific breathing techniques that bring energy, calmness, and balance to your practice and to your life.

Private sessions are currently available with Lori Moore Monday through Friday (mornings/afternoons) as well as some weekends. To schedule a session, please contact Lori directly at (916) 600-6557.

30 minutes = $40
60 minutes = $65
90 minutes = $90

• Discount provided for multiple bookings or for on-going private sessions.
  
• Rates for Semi-Private Sessions are the same plus $10 for each
  additional student.
  
• In-home session prices are slightly higher (depends on distance/mileage).

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Various styles of yoga and more
Choose a class that's right for you. We offer numerous lineages, philosophies and methods. In addition to yoga, we feature massage, holistic hypnotherapy, workshops and other special events.

Qualified, knowledgeable, and caring instructors
Each of our experienced yoga instructors incorporate various teachings and styles into their classes. They share the unique gifts they've acquired through their own personal practice.

Our Boutique and Lounge
Score the coolest yoga essentials from the finest names like Prana, Bali Dog and Life is Good. Check out our fantastic assortment of yoga and relaxation-related accessories. Sit and visit with fellow yogis over a complimentary cup of tea in our lounge area.

Never done yoga?
Sign up now for our next Intro to Yoga Workshop series.

Have questions about yoga?
Check out our frequently asked questions page to get some answers.