The information in this post may be out of date. See the schedule for current events.September is “yoga month,” at least according to the good people at yogamonth.org.
Yoga month or no yoga month, September is a great time to settle back into a yoga practice after what for many may have been an erratic practice throughout the summer, what with kids out of school and trips and so on.
So, to celebrate, I’m offering a “Yoga Month” discount, which I’ll tell you more about in a moment.
First, please check out the new September class schedule.
There are a few changes in this month’s schedule. I’ll run through them for you, and I’ll keep it as short as I can:
September Nia and Yoga Classes
Sunday: You or someone you care about have multiple sclerosis? There’s a class for folks with M.S. at Baptist West, Julie and Jessi Blessinger co-teach it: Knoxville Yoga for People with Multiple Sclerosis.
The Monday class in Powell continues, offered by donation out of love, but keep your ears open for changes. Basketball season approaches, and along with it the sounds of balls dribbling and the dreaded buzzer next door in the church gym during relaxation — rest assured, we will be moving.
Julie’s Monday Nia class continues.
(Here’s what Julie says about Nia, if you’re not familiar with it: “Nia is a movement class that combines dance, martial arts, and healing arts paired with upbeat, eclectic world music. It’s an expressive, natural, and fun way of moving in bare feet.” Follow this link to find out more about her Nia classes.)
Tuesday: Moderate (at 5:30) and Vigorous (at 7:15) Kripalu Yoga classes continue at Well by Nature with me.
No classes on Wednesday.
The Thursday morning class continues to be a real pleasure, and again, it’s offered out of love. So come by and enjoy. Need directions? Let me know.
Thursday evening brings a big change. We’ve moved out of Homberg Chiropractic for the time being, though we certainly appreciate Dr. Hennie making the space available to us.
Thursdays now offer Moderate (5:30-7:00pm) and Gentle (7:15-8:45pm) Kripalu Yoga classes at Well by Nature.
No classes on Fridays are currently scheduled.
Other stuff, just quickly…
Fibromyalgia Yoga CD
If you attended the fibromyalgia workshop in March, you should have gotten your CD in the mail months ago. If you didn’t receive it, and you’re 100% sure you didn’t, let me know and I’ll send another one.
Other people who have requested the CD, please wait, I’ve made arrangements to re-record it in a real studio.
If you are interested in getting information about its release, please sign up for the newsletter at the yoga for fibromyalgia site.
I will also be recording a gentle yoga CD and a moderate yoga CD, which many of you have requested. I’m shooting to have them all on Amazon by Christmas, but you know what they say about plans.
OK, so back to so-called “Yoga Month.”
Personal Yoga Training by Donation
Recently I’ve reconsidered my individual yoga lesson policy, the outcome of which is, I’m now offering personalized sessions in my home by donation.
If you’re interested in this, let’s talk first, because it could be that there are other students who want to work on the same sorts of issues, in which case you could share a small group class. For some it’s lower back or joint issues, maybe fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue, for others you’re in recovery from addictions and alcoholism, for others a need to lose more than just a little weight, anxiety and so on that may keep your specific needs from being met in regular classes, so this could be a fun way to form a community, work together, and split the cost.
Take $40 Off Your First Yoga “House Call”
I am still charging the regular fees for private lessons in your home, in your office, or at Well by Nature, but here again you’re in luck. Finally, the “yoga month” discount…
If you’re a new private student, take $40 off your first lesson this month, with no obligation to continue. You can read more about it here on my Maryville, TN yoga site. Aside from the locations listed in Blount County, the offer is good in all of Knox County, Clinton, Oak Ridge, Lenoir City, Seymour, and maybe Maynardville if you sweet-talk me. This offer is the same for a small private group class in your home, too.
New Yoga Classes and Events Coming in October
Planning ahead — in October, Julie will be teaching a series of Sivananda Yoga classes with sitting meditation on Tuesdays. The class will begin with yoga practice and end with meditation. Each week the length of time spent in meditation will increase, eventually building up to 30 minutes. This is a great opportunity to be still and practice being present. Please contact Julie at (865)405-2487 to register.
Julie will offer something new on Thursday evenings in October, too, a Yoga-Nia blend:
“Nia & Yoga blend combines the rich expression and cardiovascular benefits of Nia with the stress reducing effects of yoga. The main focus is on learning to relax body and mind, and on surrendering to the bliss that is your true Self.”
Again, it starts in October so register now by calling her at (865) 405-2487.
Also, I ran into Serene at the most recent Sangita Devi kirtan (coming again in November), and she said there were only two or three spaces left in the Yoga for Neck and Shoulders Workshop she’s hosting, so if that interests you, register now.
October 4th there’s a White Tantric Yoga 1-day meditation event here in Knoxville. It’s a Yogi Bhajan thing, don’t know much about it, but anyone I’ve talked to who’s done it says it’s good stuff.
That’s all for now. May this message find you well and happy.
Hope to see you very soon in class or in a private session, and let me know how you are.
Peace, Jai Bhagwan, Out,
David
P.S. My number is (865) 368-8773 if you want to talk about classes or personalized sessions.
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