Luke!

My son Luke will be in town next week and will be teaching with me at least on 20th and 22nd at the WRAC. That is Monday and Wednesday nights at 6:45.

Luke is doing his Phd at the University of Washington in Clinical Chemistry. Among other things he is a rock climber and commutes on his bike year round. He teaches a great yoga class---taught at CWU and the UofW. He'll hit your hamstrings and loosen up those hips for sure. I accuse him of channeling some hardcore old yogi. I'll warm you up and then turn it over to Luke and then, at the end, talk you through Savasana.

Check out Luke's article "The Naked truth about teaching yoga - Ass from Psoas." http://www.goodreads.com/story/show/11397-the-naked-truth-about-teaching-yoga

Come practice at the WRAC. The first visit is free so take advantage if you're in town or new to the WRAC. You can also get a punch card which is an inexpensive way to take classes---it works out to $8 a class.

Letting go into the holidays.....Ommmmmm....

Namaste,

Dean

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

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