Last Night's Class

Okay, it was incredible. The class at the WRAC was the first time my entire family was in the same yoga class together! I lead the Sun Salutations---by the way the days are now getting longer---my son Luke did standing poses and a grueling lunge series and my daughter-in-law Katie lead the floor and finishing poses---my hips may never be the same. We used my son Dylan's music for the class. It is called "Lean, mean, yoga machine" and it is available on Itunes. Sweet, sweet class. Lots of sweat, joy, and bliss. The plan is to spread it around.

Luke is working his schedule to teach with me again tomorrow, Wednesday, December 23d at 6:45 pm at the WRAC. Come and enjoy!

Namaste,


Dean

Days Are Getting Shorter

We are moving close to the Winter Solstice and it seems so appropriate to hit the mat with some Surya Namaskara's. Have the intention of doing 5 a day!

Namaste,

Dean

Winter Yoga

It is 2 weeks before Christmas. Time to really focus on the breath to be able to enjoy all the good things going on around you. I'm especially trying to stay aware when I partake of the incredible food available in abundance this time of year by taking at least a single 3 part breath before each time I eat. The breath can pull me into awareness and acceptance---a good thing. Give it a try but go easy on yourself. Personally, I find this practice very difficult. Simple does not mean easy.

Classes start up again at Wenatchee Valley College on Tuesday, January 5, 2010! Power Yoga is at 5:30 and the gentle class, Back Yoga, begins at 6:30. Last day of class is March 9. Register online by going to http://www.wvc.edu/. The classes are under Continuing Education, Health and Wellness.

Power Yoga classes are on-going at the WRAC every Monday and Wednesday at 6:45 pm including December 21, 23, 28, and the 30th. Come out of the cold and do some yoga!

I started looking at asanas that were specific for skiing and ended up with enough for a full class! Seems that the lengthening, strengthening, focus, and breath work of Power Yoga are just what you need to take with you when you head up to the hill. If you plan on skiing this winter---come to class before and after!

Namaste,

Dean

WRAC Open House Tomorrow

Come check out the WRAC Tomorrow, December 5 and take a free 2 hour class from 12:30-2:30 pm. It will be a half hour each of Zumba, Cycling, Group Power, and then Power Yoga.

The WRAC is located at 1913 Skyline Dr., Wenatchee. The phone number is 509-662-3544.

Namaste,


Dean

YOGA THIS WEEK!

I seem to be running behind schedule on everything including letting people know when class is. It is time to concentrate on the breath and let go. Om Shanti.

There will be Power Yoga Class today and next Tuesday at Wenatchee Valley College in the Campus Theater at 5:30 pm. These are make-up, free classes so bring your friends or anyone that wants to try out the class.

Also, this coming Saturday, December 5, there is a holiday open-house at the WRAC from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm. There will be 30 minute demonstration classes including Power Yoga. Check out the WRAC and take a free Zumba, Group Power, Cycle and of course, a Power Yoga Class.

Keep the peace and bliss flowing!

Dean