news/events

Lines from the Lounge:   Late JUNE 2008

1.   Important Announcements & Changes
2.   Yoga for Kids - Special Summer Series - starts July 5
3.   Kirtan with Dave Stringer - Sun, July 27
4.   Karma Association - Please consider
5.   Community News & Information
6.    Private Sessions/Instruction w/ Lori
7.    MYL Teacher Training Program
8.   Lori's iPod/iTune Picks
9    Messages From The Universe
10.   Yoga Etiquette 101

Life is not what you see,
  But what you've projected.
It's not what you've felt,
  But what you've decided.
It's not what you've experienced,
  But how you've remembered it.
It's not what you've forged,
  But what you've allowed.
It's not who's appeared,
  But who you've summoned.
And it not where you've been,
  But where you are going,
And this should serve you well, beloved,
  Until you find what you already have.


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1.   IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS & NEWS
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HARD TO SAY GOOD-BYE
As some of you may have heard by now, Sethyne is leaving MYL to take another position with a facility that is closer to her home.  She's been with us almost from the very beginning...3-1/2 years!  (In the yoga world, that's a long time!)  She'll be around for the next week or so, so please join us in wishing her all the best!!!!

THANKS SETHYNE for sharing yoga with us and for all your heart-felt inspirational classes!  WE'LL MISS YOU!!!

NOTE TO THE [CRAZY!] 6:00 AM STUDENTS ;o)
Early morning risers, have no fear!   We've found someone to take over the 6:00 am time slot.  Setareh has just returned from India and is going to be teaching the Tuesdays/Thursdays classes for a while - and will be teaching a style of yoga called Sivananda.  Come check it out and then tell us what you think!

The first class with Setareh is Tuesday, July 8 (6:00-7:15 am).

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TEACHING OPPORTUNITY - POSITION AVAILABLE
We have a weekend position available immediately.  If you're a dynamic, insured, experienced yoga teacher and would like to be considered for this position (or if you'd like more information), please contact Lori Moore at (916) 600-6557 or email Lori@MyYogaLounge.com.  Also, if you know a teacher that might be interested, please feel free to pass along our contact information.

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5% CASH DISCOUNT
MYL is now offering a 5% CASH discount on our class passes.  Please note that this special discount is NOT applicable to our Drop-In rate or our first-time visitor promotion ("10 Days for $10").   Whenever possible, we appreciate your cash payments (it saves us money on our credit card and banking fees) --- Thanks for your consideration!

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JULY 4th SCHEDULE (FRIDAY)

9:30 Yoga Basics  (as scheduled)
11:00 Easy-Does-It  (as scheduled)
4:00 Anusara - NO CLASS THIS DAY
5:30 Yoga Basics - NO CLASS THIS DAY

There are NO changes to Saturday or Sunday.  All classes on July 5th and 6th are as regularly scheduled.)

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FREE CLASSES
Would you like to help out at the studio in exchange for free classes...?   We could use some help with light cleaning, checking students in, folding towels and schedules, etc.  Please email Lori@MyYogaLounge.com if you're interested or for more information.

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YOGA NIDRA
Effective immediately, our Yoga Nidra classes on Sundays are being suspended for a few weeks as Fereshteh is heading home to Iran.  (We're all going to miss her and look forward to her eventual return!)   Yoga Nidra will resume Sunday, JULY 13th at 3:30 with Christie.  The first class will be FREE so be sure to mark your calendar and come check it out!   (Christie also teaches Yoga Basics on Fridays at 5:30).

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IMPORTANT REMINDER
Please do not leave valuables in your car while you're in class - better to bring them into the studio (or better yet, leave them at home).  Because our studio is located in an up-scale area, our location can be a target for crime.

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WEEKEND YOGA RETREAT for "JUST US GIRLS!"
Shooting for Fall 08.  Needing suggestions, referrals, and ideas.

Do you know of a place (or do you have a place?) in the Tahoe area that could accommodate a group of 8-15 for sleeping?  Needs to have an area for us to practice - a large room, a deck, or a place nearby (clubhouse?) ... and be affordable too ;o).  Email Lori@MyYogaLounge.com.

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COSTA RICA ANYONE?
Need a vacation?  Tatiana and Lori are in the beginning stages of planning a yoga retreat to Costa Rica - Spring 2009.  (Might include a few days of advanced teacher training for those that are interested too).  Think you might like to join us?  If so, please talk to Lori or Tatiana.

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MASSAGE THERAPISTS
We have space available for use/rent (table included) on an "as needed" basis (25% of your fee).  Email Lori@MyYogaLounge.com for more information.

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INTRO TO MEDIATION CLASSES
This class has changed to a monthly class (the first Sunday of each month) and will be 1.5 hours.   All levels and abilities are welcome.

FIRST SUNDSY of each month:
6:30 - 8:00 pm with Tatiana

This class introduces you to the practice of meditation - which can be used as a practice on its own - or during your hatha yoga practice. You'll learn how to use the breath to quiet the mind and direct your energies to raise your awareness.  In the classical yoga tradition, hatha yoga [the practice of asanas or postures] is practiced as preparation for seated meditation.  Therefore, gentle asanas/postures are included in this class in order to prepare the body for the more contemplative practices of the tradition.   (Please note that no registration is needed, just show up a few minutes before start time.)  ALL LEVELS AND ABILITIES WELCOME.

Benefits of Meditation:
-   Relieve stress and anxiety - learn how to relax
-   Get in touch with your emotions  (helps decreases depression and irritability)
-   Promotes pain management - reduces acute and chronic pain levels (especially helpful for women during childbirth)
-   Become more compassionate and content - live a fuller, richer life
-   Promotes greater creativity
-   Discovery of personal and spiritual growth
-   Improves ability to focus and concentrate (great for other activities - running, golfing, biking, etc)
-   Improves quality of sleep
-   Decreases muscle tension and headaches
-   Enhances immune system
-   Stay engaged during your asana practice


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2.   YOGA FOR KIDS
     Special Summer Session Starts July 5th!
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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.   (This special series of classes is designed for students ages 7 and older.  No previous yoga experience necessary.)   To reserve a spot held for your child, please email Lori@MyYogaLounge.com

5 Class Pass = $40  ($8 per class)
DROP-IN's WELCOME! (space permitting) $10 per child, per class   (parents = $5 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.


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3.   KIRTAN with DAVE STRINGER
       He's backkkkkk!
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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:
Please check-out Dave's website:  DAVESTRINER.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.

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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.

More information about the Karma Association is below:


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4.    KARMA ASSOCIATION
      An Opportunity to Nurture Another
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My Yoga Lounge is a sacred space where you can play, explore, and attain emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual balance.  The mission of the KARMA ASSOCIATION is to make yoga classes and special events at My Yoga Lounge available to everyone in our community, regardless of financial need.

*   Your cash donation will enable KARMA ASSOCIATION to subsidize class passes for those individuals who share your passion for yoga, but do not have sufficient funds available to purchase full price class passes.

*   All levels of giving, one time or on-going, are welcome.

*   Donors and recipients remain anonymous.

*   Use this gifting opportunity to celebrate special events, give thanks for an inspirational class, or share your gratitude.  Gifts in honor of others are perfect for that someone who has everything.

Donations may be in the form of cash or checks (made payable to "My Yoga Lounge") and given to the front desk attendant.   Please note that donations are NOT tax deductible, in order to avoid the recurring costs of establishing and maintaining a tax-exempt non-profit corporation.   100% of your donation will be spent on class pass and/or event subsidies.

If you would like to apply for assistance, please pick-up an application form near the front door or contact Lori for more information.


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5.   COMMUNITY NEWS & INFORMATION
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W.E.A.V.E.
It takes a community to end domestic violence and sexual assault.  WEAVE is the primary provider of crisis intervention services for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in Sacramento County.  Sometimes we notice warning signs of abuse in friends or co-workers, but we don't know what to do.  Silence is not the answer.  WEAVE can help.  www.weaveinc.org  24 hour crisis line: 916.920.2952 or 866.920.2952 Toll Free.

If you have information you'd like to share with MYL's community, please email Lori@MyYogaLounge.com for consideration.


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6.    PRIVATES SESSIONS / INSTRUCTION
      with Lori Moore, R.Y.T., owner of MYL
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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 Monday through Friday (mornings/afternoons) as well as some weekends (at the studio or in your home/office).  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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7.    MYL TEACHER'S TRAINING PROGRAM
         With Lori Moore
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Please contact Lori at (916) 600-6557 if you're interested in participating in the next special training session.

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!)  More information is available at the studio as well as on our website www.MyYogaLounge.com.  (The brochure and application form is available on-line.)

ABOUT LORI:    Lori Moore is the owner and founder of My Yoga Lounge, Sacramento's premier yoga studio.   Formally trained in the Ashtanga yoga tradition, Lori has studied with Ashtanga yoga master David Swenson, Vinyasa teacher Seane Corn, and Shannon Wells.  Additional teachers who've inspired and guided her along the yogic path include Shiva Rea, Ana Forrest, Erich Schiffmann, as well as many others.  Ultimately, teachers come and go, and while she's studied with many remarkable, in fact extraordinary, teachers, she recognizes the greatest teacher of all is the one inside - the one that lives in your heart; the one that knows what's right for you, is the one that fundamentally remains.  That is the teacher she hopes to awaken in each of her students - their own inner guru.

Lori blends her experience, knowledge, and passion for teaching into a non-dogmatic style that translates into her own eclectic style of teaching and brings yoga to our community in an environment that's both supportive and nurturing to ALL physical levels and abilities.   She enjoys teaching classes that are energetic, playful, and exploratory - working with students to help them develop their own personal and unique connection to the practice of yoga, both on and off the mat.  Her intention is to help guide students in using yoga as a vehicle for healing, in body, mind, and spirit, while connecting to their Source, the Divine that is within us all.   Besides teaching yoga, Lori is a certified Transformation Meditation teacher.  She is registered with Yoga Alliance and is a member of the Sacramento Yoga Instructors' Network.  She teaches on-going classes at My Yoga Lounge, leads workshops and retreats, trains yoga teachers, and also teaches students privately.


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8.   LORI'S iPOD/iTUNE PICKS
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Some new stuff you've been asking about:

Passion:  Nightmares on Wax
French Song:  Kate Walsh
Altus Silva:  Big Blue Ball
Crumble:  G. Love & Special Sauce
Rhyme for The Summertime:  G. Love & Special Sauce
Follow Me Home:  Sugababes
The Ending:  The Mosquitoes
Only Way To Hide:  Hungry Mob
The Look of Love:  Sergio Mendez & Fergie

Music can take us from the known to the unknown,
from the limited to unlimited,
and from matter to meaning.
By lifting us from our ego to a higher self,
introducing us to the meanings that
we feel but cannot verbalize.  ~ Rumi


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9.    MESSAGES FROM THE UNIVERSE
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A BAD FEELING IS RELEASED BY TRUE GIVING

When we feel self-conscious, embarrassed, or criticized, we tend to contract.  If at the very time we felt bad, we gave, we would be expanded. We would step through the wall of our personalities and know ourselves as bigger. The easiest way to move through a bad feeling or even just a blah feeling is to truly give.

Today, ask yourself, "Who is it that needs my help...?"  Whoever pops into your mind, ask yourself, "What is the best way for me to help them...?" What comes into your mind...?  You could send love to them by calling, writing, or supporting them in some way. It might be a certain thing they need.  You could just imagine that thing is pouring down from the universe, filling you, and pouring through you to them.

As you reach out to them, you break through the invisible wall around you and you feel good again.

Live simply.
Love generously.
Care deeply.
Speak kindly.
Give freely.
Choose your reality.
Breathe out... let it go... leave the rest to God.


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10.    YOGA ETIQUETTE 101
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In order for everyone to have the best experience possible, please follow these simple guidelines when attending classes at the studio:

SIGNING-IN
*   Visit the sign-in desk before class starts - signing in for every class is essential so that we can compensate our teachers accordingly
*   If you store your card in our box, please get it out and hand it to whoever's behind the counter.  (Put it back too)
*   We keep track of attendance by computer; however, punch cards are provided (for your convenience and benefit) so that you know how many classes you have remaining on your current pass.  To avoid discrepancies, be sure to get your card punched.

RESPECT FOR THE SPACE/STUDIO
*   TURN OFF CELL PHONES and pagers BEFORE entering studio (better yet, leave them at home or in your car!)
*   Remove shoes at the front door and stack them neatly on the shelves so that no one trips over them.  If needed, once the shelf is full, they can spill onto the floor but please push them out of the way (or put them in the cubbies in the changing room). Removing your shoes not only keeps the studio clean, but also is representative of leaving the outside world behind
*   Roll mats out quietly - avoid the ripping sound.
*   Hot Tea is for your enjoyment BEFORE or AFTER class - NOT during (and NOT on the yoga floor).  Remember, it's super hot, so please use two cups and a lid.
*   When putting props away, please stack them neatly - place blankets with fringe in back - re-roll straps, etc.  Return everything you took out and consider putting away something for your neighbor (good karma ;o)
*   Consider bringing your own yoga mat - for hygienic AND energetic reasons.  If using a studio mat, be sure to clean after class so that it's clean/sanitary for the next person (cleaning solution and green towels are near stereo - feel free to use our supplies to clean your mat)
*   If you sweat a lot, please bring your own towel(s) and dry off the floor around you if you drip sweat onto the wood.  Not only does it help keep our space clean, but it also helps protect our flooring.   For obvious reasons, please do NOT use studio blankets, props, or eye-pillows without a towel if you are perspiring.
*   If ever there's a problem or emergency, please don't hesitate to call Lori at 600-6557 - the number is also posted on our front door

CLASS ETIQUETTE
*   Do your best to be on time - BUT, if late, try the back/side door.  If it's open, enter QUIETLY (providing that it's unlocked) and WAIT in the lounge area until the teacher invites you in or until after opening meditation is over.
*   If you need to leave early, inform the instructor BEFORE class and position yourself and your belongings toward the back of the room and leave quietly through the BACK door (if you leave without telling us, we may worry that you're injured, etc)
*   Once we enter Savasana (final relaxation), please DO NOT get up and walk around.  Make as little movement as possible and try to use the restroom BEFORE this quiet, still time.
*   When waiting outside, please wait QUIETLY as there may be a class in session - Yes, we can hear you!   If weather permits, consider waiting outside rather than coming in and disturbing the out-bound class's Savasana/final relaxation.  You know what that's like!
*   Move your mat to make space in crowded classes - we can always fit one more, and that one person might be you sometime ;o)
*   Check your competitive side at the door - and try to remember, it's NOT about the poses!
*   Take a moment to meet the person next to you - it improves the vibe and energy of the room - plus you'll make a new friend!

GUIDELINES
*   Avoid eating a heavy meal 1-2 hours before class.  A light snack (yogurt, fruit) is okay.
*   Try not to overdress.   A close-fitting tee-shirt or tank top is recommended.  Avoid overly clothing if possible.
*   If taking class from a teacher who is new to you, arrive early to inform them of any injuries/conditions.   (If pregnant, have health concerns, or if you have a new injury, inform your teacher BEFORE class so modifications or variations can be offered to you)
*   Feel free to bring your own bottle of water and towel
*   Refrain from wearing perfumes, oils, body sprays and lotions - as many people are allergic and others get headaches (including some of our teachers)
*   Please observe basic hygiene when attending yoga class - make sure feet are clean and fresh.  There are baby wipes in the changing room.  Use them if needed.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation!


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HOLISTIC HYPNO-THERAPY
Contact Carrie Meyer for rates and appointment at (916) 705-0511.

MY YOGA LOUNGE
Lori Moore, Owner/Founder, RYT
Arden Town Center (corner of Watt Ave & Fair Oaks Blvd)
(916) 484-YOGA
(916) 600-6557  (cell)
Lori@MyYogaLounge.com
www.MyYogaLounge.com

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Thank you for practicing at My Yoga Lounge - we hope you enjoy your time with us as much as we enjoy our time with you!

Until next time,
In love and healing,
Lori Moore

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