Autumn Newsletter 2009 - September schedule, Labour Day hours

Submitted by debbie on Tue, 09/01/2009 - 18:11
Greetings,
 
Autumn! A red maple leaf greeted me at the doorstep the other day and you can feel it in the air on the odd morning already. Autumn can be a season of fading and sometimes of sadness as all around us things seem to be withdrawing when only days or weeks ago they were thriving and growing. Rather than thinking of this season as one of departure, it can be thought of as one of transition and important change, a time when we can pause and be assured that although summer is passing, the cool lull of fall brings us a season of rest. Autumn is also a time of thanksgiving and a chance to enjoy the fruits of our summer labour, a time to cool down from our busy summer activities, return to routine  and prepare for the next round of seasons - a beautiful change that is part of the experience of living.  

 
 
* Our first ever Customer Survey was a great succes, thank you for your participation and feedback!  Because of some of your feedback you'll notice a few changes in the autumn schedule (attached) and we'll continue to work with the information you provided to make your experience at Heart Centre Yoga a good one.  Printed copies of the schedule are available at the studio and a downloadable version from our web site will be available in the next few days too. 
 
* Labour Day long weekend Hours
Friday September 4th: 9:30 a.m. Hatha
Saturday September 5th: 9:30 a.m. Intermediate Hatha and 11:15 a.m. Introduction to Yoga
Sunday September 6th: 9:30 a.m. Hatha, Prenatal (11:15 a.m.) and Restorative (8:00 p.m.) are both cancelled
Monday September 7th: CLOSED

 

 
* NEW CLASSES! Monday 4:30 to 5:45 p.m. "Yoga for Teen Girls"  (ages 13-18) with Claudia. Learn the fundamentals of yoga in a safe and fun atmosphere. Sun Salutations will be introduced and practiced. Wednesday 4:30 to 5:45 p.m. "Yogalates" with Tara.  This class blends the best of Yoga and Pilates and is great for building core strength.  For those of you who finish work a bit early (nurses/teachers?) there won't be a need to wait around for the first class at 6:15 p.m. any more.
 
* NEW TEACHERS! You'll see some new names on the teaching roster this season - we hope you'll enjoy the variety of classes presented by these wonderful heart-centred teachers.
 
* Our final Karma Yoga class will take place this Friday August 28th from 7:00 to 8:00 and be led by Debbie. $5.00 donation.

 

 
* A reminder that Bernie Clark's talk entitled (please) Mind The Planet takes place Sunday August 30th from 2:00 to 4:00pm at the VanCity Theatre, 1181 Seymour St, Vancouver. Attendance is by donation: all proceeds go to the David Suzuki Foundation, however this is not a presentation by the DSF. There will be representatives of the David Suzuki Foundation on hand to answer questions before and after the presentation. People can pay whatever they can - suggested donation is $10.

 

 
(please) Mind The Planet is a presentation about what is happening to our climate (from a scientific point of view), the consequences of climate change, why so many people are confused about what is happening, and finally and most importantly, what we can do to reduce the risks we are taking. This presentation is geared towards people who are not sure what is happening with our climate, perhaps because of all the controversy in the media, and towards those who already know and care about the climate change we are experiencing and will experience, but aren't sure how to talk about it or what to do about it. Unlike many other presentations, (please) Mind The Planet not only presents the science of climate change but also debunks the common myths surrounding the issue and provides a mindfulness practice that can have big impact. This mindfulness practice includes 3 Big Easy things we can all do: they are simple and yet quite powerful in helping to live a happy and contented life today, and ensure that we are not risking the future for the next generation. Anyone who has children, want children or who cares about what will be happening to other people's children will want to watch this presentation.
 
* Mark Saturday September 19th, 2009 in your calendars! To celebrate the fall season, the Global Mala and our second year in business (yippee and thank you!), yoga classes will be free on that day so bring a friend or family member along to experience yoga.  We'll also be hosting an open house in the late afternoon/early evening and doing a final Shanti Uganda jewellery sale before Natalie leaves for Uganda again. We're going to have a pot luck - Heart Centre Yoga will provide entree and one desert. A sign-up sheet will be available at the studio for anyone who would like to contribute a favorite dish or you can email me debbie@heartcentreyoga.ca.  More details on this soon.
 
 * Our first workshop for the fall is taking registration now!  "Living Meditation" is a 4-lesson progressive and active mediation program for everyone who strives to deepen their understanding and practice of yoga. The classes will follow traditional yoga practices using: lecture, breath control (pranayama), chanting and meditation. Participants will learn techniques from beginner to advanced levels that will help strengthen their own practice and deepen their meditations. These classes begin Saturday October 17th and run each Saturday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., ending Saturday November 7th, 2009. The fee for all sessions is $125 (GST included).  Register before October 1, 2009 and save $25. The course is taught by Prabhat, a certified yoga instructor who has practiced Raja Yoga for 25 years under the direction of Baba Hari Dass.  The classes will take place at Heart Centre Yoga. Register at the studio, phone (604) 294-4954 or email info@heartcentreyoga.ca. Your pre-payment is your confirmation (Visa, MasterCard, Debit, cash or cheque). 
 
* Cloth Diapering 101 Workshops by New & Green Baby Company. Saturday October 2, 2009 from 3 - 4:30. To register: http://www.newandgreen.com/Workshops_70_cat.htmlNew (The Saturday September 12th workshop is already full!)

 

 
Shanti Uganda is continuing fundraising efforts to purchase an emergency vehicle to transfer birthing mamas with complication from the Shanti Uganda Birthhouse to the nearest hospital. Shanti Uganda needs $15,000 by Sept 2009 to purchase this life saving vehicle. Please make a $15 donation towards their "$15 for $15,000" campaign to help them achieve this goal! Your $15 will help reduce maternal & infant mortality rates in Luwero District in Uganda! Follow this link to donate http://totallyspagirl.myshopify.com/products/15-for-15-000. Find out more about Shanti Uganda www.shantiuganda.org
 
 
 
 
Namaste,
Debbie