Monday, September 27, 2010

108 Sun Salutations and What's Happeneing This Week

Yesterday a led group of yogis through the first third of 108 Surya Namaskara, followed by Michele and Kristy. 108 represents the number of beads in a mala used for meditation, so the practice becomes an offering, a dedication and quite meditative, really. Takes about 95 minutes, I felt exhilirated at the time, and just a little bit sore today. This was part of a celebration of National Yoga Month.
It was so great, we'll do it again soon! New Year's Day? Join us then!
This week I'll be teaching a couple of extra yoga classes you might like to try: Gentle Yoga (Thurs at 10:00) and Hatha Flow (Sunday at 9:00) at Island Center Hall. I'm subbing for my good friend Carol Wallace and I love teaching her classes for her! Both groups are wonderful! Come drop in this week! $15 per drop in.
See you on the mat!

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

More From Sunday's Mother and Daughter Yoga Day Retreat



Mother and Daughter yoga Day Sept 2010

Here's a look at a henna tattoo one of the girls designed and made at Sunday's event. We had a great time! Vigorous asana class to start off, lunch break followed by tattooing time then a cozey restorative practice..ended the day with yummy "Sunnshine Yogurt"! There were 5 lovely girls (and young women) and 5 equally lovely moms participating. My Sophie was a big help !

Sunday, September 12, 2010

Fall is Now "Underway"!


All my classes are currently up and running! This Sunday I will again hold a Mother and Daughter Retreat. From 11- 4 PM, giving everyone lots of together time for yoga, lunch, henna tattoos, more yoga and finally a sweet treat from Sunshine Yogurt! There is still space for a couple of Moms and Daughters!! Sign up via e-mail at spiralchristy@gmail.com. $70 per couple/ $30 per additional daughter. Girls 9 and up please. The photo shows henna tattooing fun, a big hit at the May retreat!

Tuesday, September 7, 2010




What I did on my summer vacation!
Baking for Sophie's 13th Birthday party. 3 Layer Chocolate cake with vanilla buttercream and covered with ganache..I like to apply myself to new endeavors when I'm "off"!

This Fall at Art of Movement

After a bleak summer for sunshine here on Bainbridge, Fall isn't looking so bad! Back to school, cool weather with indoor time means back to Yoga & Pilates! I'm starting off the Fall season with a Back to School head cold! Apparently needed a bit more 'down time' before things really get rolling. Next week starts the Dance+Yoga+Core class at the Island Yoga Space (Tuesdays at 9:30) to get our minds and bodies moving and expressing. Planning a Retreat for October; "Advancing Your Practice" and workshops throughout the Fall.
Also helping The Island Yoga Space (IYS) with Yoga Month activities. September is Yoga Month! On Sept 26th I'll help to lead "108 Surya Namaskara" (Sun Salutaions), as a part of their sampler day of yoga. This is a donations only event, with all $$ going to help the IYS finish their second year in business in good form.