Yoga Classes this Week: Saturday Gentle Hatha (12:45-2) & Vinyasa (4:30), Sunday Restorative (6:30), Wednesday Beginner's (7:30)

Hello!

Here is an update on yoga classes I'm teaching this week, if you can make it to any.

All of the classes are only $10 and all levels, except for the Beginner's Class on Wednesday (ask me for pricing info).  The Beginner's Class is geared towards those who are newer to yoga, of course, but if you want a gentler class it may be a good fit for you as well.

So, here's this week's schedule:

Saturday (ongoing)

Gentle Hatha Yoga

12:45-2pm

Saturday (this week only)

Vinyasa

4:30-6pm

Sunday (ongoing)

Restorative

6:30-8pm

Wednesday (this week only)

Beginner's

7:30-9pm

(intro to backbending)

The Yoga Loft is located at 321 Divisadero St. @ Page. http://theloftsf.com/ You may want to leave a little bit of extra time for parking, if you're driving.

Thanks and perhaps will see you there!

Jessie

Bio:

Jessie teaches gentle hatha & restorative yoga in San Francisco. Her mother was her first yoga teacher, and this early experience of yoga led to a continued exploration and fascination of yoga. In 2006, she trained to teach Beginner's Hatha Yoga (with a large emphasis on the gentle Integral Yoga method), through the guidance of Jeannie Laslo (Red Door Yoga Co-Owner). In 2008, to continue her studies, she took the Yoga Loft's Advanced Studies/Teacher Training, and in 2010 she took Judith Hanson Lasater's Relax & Renew Restorative Yoga training. She currently assists yoga teacher Britt Fohrman in gentle and restorative classes.

Jessie enthusiastically welcomes new practitioners to yoga and supports the continuation of a yoga practice at any time or phase of one's life, with an awe of how yoga can heal us.  She intends to facilitate the experience of yoga, or union, by allowing space for the breath, emotions, observing patterns of thought and thus habits of movement, and encouraging overall comfort in the body in its current state. Jessie teaches with care for each student and believes in the power of yoga to bring about a deep peace and ease of mind, heart, and body, that can allow us to fulfill our innermost intentions. She is also interested in the intersection of yoga and music, and sings in a community women's choir, Conspiracy of Venus, as well as organizes and promotes shows via a project called SeaweedSway. Receive updates on yoga classes Jessie teaches by joining the email list http://groups.google.com/group/seaweedsway-yoga and/or checking http://seaweedswayyoga.blogpsot.com

Caretakers Community Yoga Class this Tuesday & next! Gentle Hatha on Saturday, Restorative on Sunday

Hello everyone,

Last week, as some of you know, I experienced the Relax & Renew restorative yoga training with Judith Hanson Lasater. Though I'm now reminded of how much there is to learn, I am very excited to start integrating some of her many relevant lessons.

Tomorrow and next Tuesday, I invite you to attend a Gentle Hatha yoga class at the Caretakers House, if you have time in your schedule to come. Please do RSVP if you can make it. Here are the details:

Caretakers House Community Yoga
This Tuesday & Next Tuesday 6:15-7:45 (please arrive a few minutes early to set up)
848 divisadero st. @ mccallister.
$5-10 suggested donations, but no one turned away for lack of funds, & trades are welcome!
Please RSVP.http://caretakers-sf.org/

Also, this weekend I'm teaching both of these ongoing classes at the Yoga Loft, so please do show if you can clear some time for a group practice:

Gentle Hatha Yoga at the Yoga Loft
Saturdays 12:45-2pm
321 divisadero st. @ page.
$10 community classhttp://theloftsf.com/

Restorative Yoga at the Yoga Loft
Sundays 6:30-8pm
321 divisadero st. @ page.
$17 regular drop-in, $14 student/teacher drop-in, or less if you have a class card. (If you are on a tight budget, you can request the $10 friend price, just let me know in advance so I can tell the front desk. For new students, there is a 3 for $35 offer as well.)http://theloftsf.com/

As always, please let me know if you have requests for any of these classes, or if you have questions from past classes...

Thanks and perhaps will see you soon.

Ommm shanti shanti shanti

Jessie

PS - The full moon was last night - a reminder to look at the sky and see it!

...music, yoga, & nature events...http://seaweedswayyoga.blogspot.com/
http://seaweedsway.blogspot.com/
http://facebook.com/theseaweedsway

Caretakers House Tuesday, Gentle Hatha on Saturday, Restorative on Sunday, Om Namah Shivaya

hello everyone, and happy solstice!!

i hope you all are enjoying the warmer temperatures these days.

i'm writing to let you know that tuesday, community yoga at the caretakers house is happening this week (switched from last week).  the class will happen again on the first tuesday of july. please RSVP if you can make it. 848 Divisadero St. @ McCallister. 6:15-7:45pm. feel free to bring friends, as there has been lots of space in class these days. :)

also, as a reminder:

every Saturday, i'm teaching gentle hatha yoga at the yoga loft, from 12:45-2pm for $10. it's a community class, and all levels are welcome. 321 Divisadero St. @ Page. http://theloftsf.com

Sunday, I will be teaching restorative yoga class once again, 6:30-8pm at the yoga loft.

Would love to see you soon in and out of class!

last but not least, wanted to leave you w/ the anusara invocation, to chant internally or audibly:

Om Namah Shivaya Gurave

Sacchidananda-murtaye

Nishprapanchaya Shantaya

Niralambaya Tejase

one translation = 

Om. Reverence to the Divine Absolute, the Teacher, whose true form is Being, Consciousness, and Bliss, who is completely expansive, absolutely peaceful, without the need for any external support, and incandescent (with spiritual power). 

ommm shanti shanti

peace,

Jessie

...music, yoga, farm, eco events...
http://seaweedsway.blogspot.com
http://facebook.com/seaweedsway

PS - Thursday July 8th, the Beth Custer Ensemble, Dina Maccabee Band, & Allison Lovejoy's Cabaret Nouveau at Cafe du Nord!!! http://bit.ly/july8bethcustertix

Yoga Classes This Week - Gentle Hatha Class Tomorrow + Caretakers House Yoga Tuesday

hello everyone,

happy full moon!!

i'm writing w/ a little reminder of the yoga class schedule this week, in case you can make it.

tomorrow & every Saturday, i'm teaching gentle hatha yoga at the yoga loft, from 12:45-2pm for $10. it's a community class, and all levels are welcome. 321 Divisadero St. @ Page. http://theloftsf.com

sunday, restorative yoga class is canceled for memorial day weekend, but it will be back on next week, 6:30-8pm at the yoga loft.

tuesday, community yoga at the caretakers house is happening, as it's the first tuesday of the month (also happens on 3rd tuesdays). please RSVP if you can make it. attendance has been low lately, so i'm looking for ways to revamp the class. let me know if you have ideas - if you'd like something different out of the class, or if the every other week thing is two confusing. suggestions are welcome! 848 Divisadero St. @ McCallister. 6:15-7:45pm.

Would love to see you soon in and out of class!

ommm shanti shanti

Jessie

...music, yoga, farm, eco events...
http://seaweedsway.blogspot.com
http://facebook.com/seaweedsway

Caretakers House Yoga Tuesday + Friday & Saturday at the Yoga Loft

Go down to the beach before the tide comes in, & write your worries on the sand. Then watch the ocean come in and wash them away. - Maithri Goonetilleke

hello everyone,

happy daylight savings & almost spring equinox! with spring upon us, and possibly some warmer weather, it often feels natural to add more movement to our days.

in that spirit, i'm reminding you of upcoming yoga classes i'm teaching, in case you can make it.

this tuesday march 16th at the caretakers house, community yoga class 6:15-7:45

(1st & 3rd tuesdays of the month now, so the next one will be april 6th)

friday at the yoga loft, restorative yoga 11-12:30

(this class time may change at the end of april, to sundays at 6:30pm)

saturday at the yoga loft, gentle hatha yoga community class 12:45-2pm

(similar style to the caretakers house class)

if any of those times fit your schedules, it would be great to see you there! both of the yoga loft classes are $10.

thanks & see you soon,

jessie*

Info for Regular Classes:

gentle hatha all-levels yoga class

at the caretakers house

1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month

class is 6:15-7:45pm. arrive by 6:10 to set up.

848 divisadero st. @ mccallister st.

http://caretakers-sf.org

feel free to bring friends. rsvp if possible... all levels are welcome.

cost: free! though trades or $5-10 donations welcome.

restorative yoga

at the yoga loft

ongoing fridays, may switch to sundays at 6:30pm at the end of april, stay tuned

11am-12:30pm.

321 divisadero st. @ page st.

http://theloftsf.com

cost: this class a reduced price of $10 for friends (instead of $17 drop-in). just tell the person at the front desk (karen!)...

description: this is different from a regular yoga class, in that you do less poses and hold them for a longer amount of time in a non-strenuous way, all propped up, so the body can relax more deeply... focus is on the breath and gentle opening of places where we hold extra tension and stress... and re-setting, exploring, rejuvenating intentions.

gentle hatha yoga class

at the yoga loft

ongoing saturdays

12:45-2pm.

321 divisadero st. @ page st.

http://theloftsf.com

$10 community class

similar to the tuesday night class. suitable for all levels. a meditative movement exploration.

http://seaweedswayyoga.blogspot.com

Caretakers House Yoga Today (Feb. 16) & Friday + Saturday Classes at the Yoga Loft

hi to all, and happy new moon!

this weekend was the darkest new moon of the year, where they say that anything you say, think, or chant, is magnified 1000 times. it's a very auspicious time! so hopefully you had some good thoughts & intentions to bring into manifestation, and if you haven't, you still can at any time (and especially during your yoga practice).

so... speaking of practice, i'm writing to remind you all that class is happening tomorrow at the caretakers house, as it's the 3rd tuesday of the month. you can rsvp here or just in a reply to the message. rsvp's are not mandatory, but it does help to get a sense of the space needed for the class in setting up the room. additionally, please note - class is free for anyone who wants it to be (& i am more than happy for people to take the class for free)! at the same time, any donations that people want to give will be put towards good causes. and, any donations tomorrow will go towards helping bring courtney & chris home from south america! or you can just go here to read all about their trip & their siatuation, & donate to them: http://biketourperu.blogspot.com

for those of you who don't know, chris & courtney are the original supporters & facilitators of the caretakers yoga class, as they allowed me to start having it there a couple of years ago. you may have seen them in a past class! they have been away for awhile on a bike adventure and are just finishing up, just could use some help in funding their return home, as times are tight.

since caretakers house class is on the 1st & 3rd tuesdays of the month, the next class (after tomorrow's) will be tuesday march 2nd.

also, as a recycled reminder, i'm teaching a new gentle hatha yoga class on saturdays from 12:45-2pm at the yoga loft, in a similar style as the tuesday night class. i'm excited to finally teach on a weekend for those who can't make the tuesday night time, or for those who might want to add a second class.

friday i'm teaching restorative yoga as usual each week from 11-12:30 at the yoga loft. details are below. it's a great way to end the week & begin the weekend, clear away some stress & refresh the soul.

if any of those times fit your schedules, it would be great to see you there! both of the yoga loft classes are $10.

thanks & see you soon,

jessie

Info for Regular Classes:

gentle hatha all-levels yoga class

at the caretakers house

1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month

class is 6:15-7:45pm. arrive by 6:10 to set up.

848 divisadero st. @ mccallister st.

http://caretakers-sf.org

feel free to bring friends. rsvp if possible... all levels are welcome.

cost: free! though trades or $5-10 donations welcome.

restorative yoga

at the yoga loft

ongoing fridays

11am-12:30pm.

321 divisadero st. @ page st.

http://theloftsf.com

cost: this class a reduced price of $10 for friends (instead of $17 drop-in). just tell the person at the front desk (karen!)...

description: this is different from a regular yoga class, in that you do less poses and hold them for a longer amount of time in a non-strenuous way, all propped up, so the body can relax more deeply... focus is on the breath and gentle opening of places where we hold extra tension and stress... and re-setting, exploring, rejuvenating intentions.

gentle hatha yoga class

at the yoga loft

ongoing saturdays

12:45-2pm.

321 divisadero st. @ page st.

http://theloftsf.com

$10 community class

similar to the tuesday night class. suitable for all levels. a meditative movement exploration.

http://seaweedswayyoga.blogspot.com

Class Tonight & Feb. 16th @ the Caretakers House, New Saturday Class Added, Restorative Fridays

hello everyone!

it's been awhile!!

i hope you got to see the GIANT full moon this weekend, and that you've been enjoying yourselves & practicing yoga in various ways.

just wanted to let you know that class is ON for today (feb. 2nd), at the caretakers house, as it's the first tuesday of the month. please let me know if you plan to make it & if you have any requests. the next class will be on the 3rd tuesday of the month, feb. 16th. (caretakers house class is on the 1st & 3rd tuesdays of the month.)

also, as a reminder, i'm teaching a new gentle hatha yoga class on saturdays from 12:45-2pm at the yoga loft, in a similar style as the tuesday night class. i'm excited to finally teach on a weekend for those who can't make the tuesday night time, or for those who might want to add a second class.

friday i'm teaching restorative yoga as usual each week from 11-12:30 at the yoga loft. details are below. it's a great way to end the week & begin the weekend, clear away some stress & refresh the soul.

if any of those times fit your schedules, it would be great to see you there! both of the yoga loft classes are $10.

thanks & see you soon,

jessie

Info for Regular Classes:

gentle hatha all-levels yoga class

at the caretakers house

1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month

class is 6:15-7:45pm. arrive by 6:10 to set up.

848 divisadero st. @ mccallister st.

http://caretakers-sf.org

feel free to bring friends, have them rsvp if they're new... all levels are welcome.

cost: free! though trades or $5-10 donations welcome.

restorative yoga

at the yoga loft

ongoing fridays

11am-12:30pm.

321 divisadero st. @ page st.

http://theloftsf.com

cost: this class a reduced price of $10 for friends (instead of $17 drop-in). just tell the person at the front desk (karen!)...

description: this is different from a regular yoga class, in that you do less poses and hold them for a longer amount of time in a non-strenuous way, all propped up, so the body can relax more deeply... focus is on the breath and gentle opening of places where we hold extra tension and stress... and re-setting, exploring, rejuvenating intentions.

gentle hatha community yoga class at the yoga loft

ongoing saturdays

12:45-2pm.

321 divisadero st. @ page st.

http://theloftsf.com

$10 community class

similar to the tuesday night class. suitable for all levels. a meditative movement exploration.

tues & fri classes resume this week, free class this saturday 12:45-2pm at the yoga loft

hello!

happy new year to you all. hope you got a glimpse of the big bright full "blue" moon this past week.

i'm happy to announce that yoga class WILL be happening tomorrow/tuesday at the caretakers house. arrive at 6:10 to set up. we're going to have it 1st & 3rd tuesdays of the month for a few months to see how that goes... therefore, it would be helpful if you could RSVP if you plan to attend, so i have a sense of whether there's space, or how many people are showing. (if you forget to RSVP, it's ok, you should still show up! classes have been smaller lately, so don't worry too much about it being full.)

also, as mentioned before, i'm going to be teaching a new class on saturdays from 12:45-2pm at the yoga loft. similar to the style at the caretakers house. a gentle hatha yoga class for all-levels. this saturday i'll be teaching the class for free, as a little trial, so come by if you can!! the class officially starts january 30th, and will be a $10 community class. would be great to see some of you there. (and we can use all the props we want!)

as a reminder, restorative yoga class is happening this friday and ongoing fridays 11-12:30 at the yoga loft. $10 for friends!

lastly, check out the yoga loft website & schedule for lots of free classes this sunday to start off 2010!http://theloftsf.com

wishing you all peace, merriment, and contentment,

jessie

Info for Regular Classes:

gentle hatha all-levels yoga class

at the caretakers house

1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month

class is 6:15-7:45pm. arrive by 6:10 to set up.

848 divisadero st. @ mccallister st.

http://caretakers-sf.org

feel free to bring friends, have them rsvp if they're new... all levels are welcome.

cost: trades or $5-10 donations welcome, but not mandatory.

restorative yoga

at the yoga loft

ongoing fridays

11am-12:30pm.

321 divisadero st. @ page st.

http://theloftsf.com

cost: this class a reduced price of $10 for friends (instead of $17 drop-in). just tell the person at the front desk (karen!)...

this is different from a regular yoga class, in that you do less poses and hold them for a longer amount of time in a non-strenuous way, all propped up, so the body can relax more deeply... focus is on the breath and gentle opening of places where we hold extra tension and stress... and re-setting, exploring, rejuvenating intentions.

this Saturday January 9th - free trial class

gentle hatha community yoga class at the yoga loft

ongoing saturdays, starting January 30th

12:45-2pm.

321 divisadero st. @ page st.

http://theloftsf.com

$10 community class

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