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

http://seaweedswayyoga.blogspot.com

Subbing at the Yoga Loft tonight 6-7:30pm. Future 2010 Schedule of Classes!

Hi everyone,

Happy Winter Solstice & all that jazz.

I wanted to let you all know that I'm switching up the plan again tonight (sorry!!), as I'll be subbing at the Yoga Loft. It will be the same style of class that I always teach on Tuesdays, Gentle All-Levels Hatha Yoga, but with a few more props!

The class is from 6pm-7:30pm at 321 Divisadero St. @ Page St.

Tuesday December 22nd (today!)

Gentle Hatha All-Levels Yoga

There is a charge for this class. It's reduced to $10 for friends (you all) though, instead of the regular $17 drop-in. I hope you still will come to class if you're free at that time.

A couple more updates while I'm here. We'll skip Restorative Yoga this Friday because of Christmas, but will resume the week after, January 1st, New Years Day, when class will be at 5pm (instead of the regular 11am time). That class will be $10 as well at the Yoga Loft. After that week, class will be at the regular 11-12:30 time.

As mentioned in the last update, I will be teaching a new class starting in January. Saturdays from 12:45-2pm. January 9th will be a free class just to get things going and as a trial, then the class will officially start on Saturday January 30th. I hope you all will consider attending, and please do spread the word! It will be a Gentle Hatha Yoga Class like on Tuesday nights, and it will be a good place to take your practice a bit further (while practicing contentment with where you're at). :)

Last but not least, I am thinking of changing the Tuesday night classes to just twice a month for a little while, perhaps on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month, while I'm trying to settle into a new schedule and taking time to organize some things. :) At the same time, if there are enough people who can make it on a weekly basis, I could keep the class going, but maybe would just have to let you know that week. It'll be a bit of an experiment. Let me know if you have any ideas, or suggestions, around that. The Tuesday Caretakers House class will resume on Tuesday January 5th.

Oops. There is one more thing. the Yoga Loft is offering 10 (or more) free classes for 2010, Sunday January 3rd and Sunday January 10th, so check their schedule to see if there's anything you'd like to attend. http://theloftsf.com

thanks for your support & happy holidays. see you soon.

jessie

Info for Regular Classes:

gentle hatha all-levels yoga class at the caretakers house

ongoing tuesdays (may switch to twice a month in the new year?)

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

cancelled Dec. 25th

resumes New Years Day, Jan. 1st, but is at 5-6:30pm that week

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...

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...

starting January 30th 2010!

January 9th will be a free trial class

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

http://seaweedswayyoga.blogspot.com

Caretakers Tuesday Yoga Class NOT Happening This Week or Next, Good news = good show tonight :)

Sorry everyone - I'm sadly canceling yoga class at the Caretakers House TONIGHT - last minute style - as it turns out I have to finish up some work this evening before going out of town on Wednesday.

My intention these days is to get those things done that are lingering on the to-do list, and I happen to have a large accumulation of those! Unfortunately, the timing is just in conflict with the class this week. :(

Actually, I was going to cancel the class anyway when I heard about the show listed below (Honeycomb at the Climate Theatre), so that I could encourage you all to come with me and to be there on time... but saying that I have work to do (which is true as well now) maybe sounds like a better reason. :)

Either way, I hope you all get to practice on your own or go to another class. (Let me know if you want a recommendation - two of my favorite teachers, Marni & Geoffrey, have classes on Tuesday nights in the neighborhood that might be good to check out.) I hope you also can make it to the show!!

As a heads up, I return back from Ohio next Tuesday night at 10pm so am so bummed to not have class next week as well, but email me if you want practice ideas... I am hoping to add a weekend class perhaps starting in January at the Yoga Loft, for those who can't make it Tuesdays or who would want to attend a second weekly class, so stay tuned on that, and let me know if you think you might be able to make it if that happens.

As always, let me know if you have requests of poses you want to work on or learn/explore in the future, and I'm happy to incorporate those into classes.

Happy Thanksgiving to you all. Of course a great intention for this time is to practice gratitude, and I hope you all also use this time to practice and develop whatever intentions you've been coming up with in recent classes or outside in the "real" world.

Thanks for your continued support of yoga at the Caretakers House, and for understanding switches in the schedule like the ones above. :)

Ommmmm Shanti

Jessie

.....

SHOW INFO FOR TONIGHT!

HONEYCOMB
playing the MUSIC BOX SERIES

at the CLIMATE THEATRE
285 9th st. at Folsom
doors at 7:30, show at 8

$7-15 sliding scale


Over the summer Emily Ritz began performing her music with a small lady choir including Heather Normandale, Courtney Nicole and Karin Dahl. The group was soon joined by vibraphone player Andrew Maguire. Honeycomb has now expanded to include Cellist Nate Blaz and Kacey Johansing on vocals and percussion. Joe Lewis has also been accompanying the group on upright bass. They have been playing shows in the bay area monthly and are currently recording an EP due for release in March.

During this time Emily has also been semi-secretly writing and recording all new songs with Rob Shelton from The Moanin' Dove and Nate Blaz of Geographer. The new arrangement consists of amazing musicians Jake Nochimow, Andrew Maguire, James Riotto and Nomi. The songs have yet to be performed in front of an audience.

Honeycomb will be the only band playing the night of the 24th. At 8 sharp they will start with a set of the songs they have been playing out for the last few months and then there will be a second set of the never before heard music.

You really don't want to miss this! Ukulele, vibes, cello, upright bass, rhodes, percussion, five beautiful ladies, face paint and all!

http://myspace.com/emilyritz

caretakers house tonight, free postural assessment, vote today, & upcoming shows!

hi everyone,

i hope you're all doing well and enjoying this beautiful autumn weather, and the full moon.

i wanted to remind you all about class tonight at the caretakers house. same time, same place!

also, karen, who a lot of you know, is offering a free postural assessment for anyone who wants it. either after class today or you can set something up w/ her in the future. i'm including the info about that below, please email her if you're interested, or just let her know today.

friday i don't think i'll be teaching restorative yoga because i'm going on a yoga retreat w/ my mom! but i hope you can make it in future weeks. (it's $10 for friends.)

as a side note, be sure to go out and vote if you haven't done so yet! it is so quick, as there are only a few things to vote on. if you'd like, there are some suggestions here: http://kateatyrownrisk.posterous.com/kate-slate-2009

lastly, slightly off-topic (though music is a form of yoga), i also wanted to let you all know about some shows that i hope you can make it to. :) hope to see you at both of these:

Nov. 12th at the Rickshaw Stop: Michael Musika's next seance in the series with Loyd Family Players, Quinn DeVeaux, & Indianna Hale

Nov. 15th at the Make-Out Room: SeaweedSway Showcase w/ Indianna Hale, "Windy-Gap" (Jeffrey Manson), & Slow Motion Cowboys

thank you, see you soon.

ommmmmmmmm shanti
jessie


*Postural Assessment Info from Karen: Hi yoga friends! I am excited to share with you and reinforce the concepts I am learning in this workshop I am participating in. It is an advanced training for Pilates instructors in the application of techniques for physical rehabilitation. I'm offering free postural assessments to anyone who is interested. Why postural assessment? It's informative - aids body awareness and is useful in identifying the body's muscular imbalances that can contribute to pain and predispose the body to injury. Assessments don't take very long to do and it is something we could do right after yoga class. It would be a big help to me to get some extra practice and I think some useful info for you. Let me know if you are interested. :) Karen karen.dancingk@gmail.com

*info for regular classes:

yoga class at the caretakers house ongoing tuesdays.

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 ongoing fridays at the yoga loft.
canceled or will have a sub this week, will resume teaching next week

11am-12:30pm.

321 divisadero st. @ page st.

http://theloftsf.com

cost: this class is now $10 for friends! just tell them at the front desk...

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...

tues/fri yoga class reminders, recommended classes, & updates!

dear yoga-practicing friends,

this is a reminder about the usual yoga classes that i'm teaching this week: tuesday community class at the caretakers house and friday restorative at the yoga loft. come if you can! details are at the bottom of this message. we've been scanning the chakras at the end of class over the past week and will continue to do so this week. (don't worry if you don't know what that means!)

also, please save the date for the next acoustic music night at the yoga loft. the theme will be healing sounds, sacred spaces. friday october 23rd with sonya cotton, heather normandale (stitchcraft), & loft teachers lauren brown, carlin chew, & marni sclaroff. it promises to be a special night, and will be even more special if you can make it! (seriously.)

a few more announcements:

*every Sunday at the yoga loft, there's a vedanta meditation class with great discussion on yoga philosophy; and i highly recommend it, if you're interested in going beyond the poses or exploring meditation theory... it's from 5-6:30. everyone is welcome. regular class fees do apply. let me know if you'd like more info...

*there are $10 community classes happening everyday at the yoga loft. check their schedule if you want to see when, at http://theloftsf.com ... going to those classes is a great way to practice more if you're not wanting to pay for the regular priced classes.

*also, some of you have asked about classes that are in a similar style to the ones i teach on tuesdays. for a similar pace/style, i recommend the integral yoga institute (right by dolores park), and teachers kate truka, vanessa verlee, and kristie dahlia home. (look 'em up or i can send you their info.)

*last but not least, if you are wanting to delve deeper in your practice and try out some workshops, there are advanced studies workshops happening every weekend at the yoga loft... Seated Poses & Forward Bending - Opening the Hips, Quieting the Mind with Tony Briggs is the one happening this Saturday.... you can take just the asana part from 12:30-2, or go the whole day from 12:30-6.

that's it for now! perhaps will see you soon.

ommm shanti

jessie

*info for regular classes:

yoga class at the caretakers house ongoing tuesdays.

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 ongoing fridays at the yoga loft.

11am-12:30pm.

321 divisadero st. @ page st.

http://theloftsf.com

cost: regular class prices apply.

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...

free class for beginners at the yoga loft tomorrow, meditation/philosophy class sundays

hello,

just a reminder that there is no yoga class at the caretakers house tomorrow night, but i encourage you to go to the yoga loft instead for a free class w/ carlin. the class is intended for total beginners, so if that's not you, just bring a friend who's a beginner! details are below.

also, i'll be heading to portland on friday morning so will not be teaching restorative yoga class that day... there will be a sub if you'd like to still attend and get a great dose of deep relaxation.

the regular schedule (tuesday night at the caretakers house, friday restorative at the yoga loft) will resume next week.

lastly, i wanted to let you all know about a great class i've been going to on sundays w/ Ravi at the Yoga Loft. the class is ameditation and philosophy discussion class. the discussion revolves around a randomly selected chapter in the book "I Am That" but tends to take on a direction of its own. I haven't had the book ever and always find the discussions to be totally relevant. (I plan to get the book this week!) We usually meditate for 10-20 minutes at the end. If you like yoga philosophy and are interested in meditation, this may be the class for you. It is every Sunday from 5-6:30. Let me know if you want more info... It's a very small class right now (3-5 people), so I'm trying to spread the word!

here are the details for tomorrow, friday restorative, and tuesday caretakers.

tuesday, september 1st:

FREE class for total beginners @ the yoga loft

w/ Carlin Chew

321 divisadero st. @ page st.

http://theloftsf.com

6-7:30pm
FREE!
caretakers yoga class is canceled on this night, so you can come to this instead! mats are free for this class too.

restorative yoga ongoing fridays

@ the yoga loft

321 divisadero st. @ page st.

http://theloftsf.com

11am-12:30pm

rest your bones, your mind, your self, and restore your energy in doing so.

there will be a sub this friday, but i'm teaching it again next week.

yoga class tuesday sept. 8th (& ongoing tuesdays)

at the caretakers house

848 divisadero st. @ mccallister st.

6:15-7:45pm ...arrive by 6:10pm, or earlier if you haven't been to class there before...

details at http://seaweedswayyoga.blogspot.com and http://caretakers-sf.org

rsvp if you get a chance... donation or trades welcome but not required.

thanks to the caretakers house for hosting this class.

ommmmmm shanti

jessie

weekend workshop w/ Bhavani Maki at the Yoga Loft, plus regular class reminders

hi everyone,

i'm writing w/ a few yoga reminders & updates. i hope you all are well and are enjoying the summer.

item 1: there are two regular weekly classes i'm teaching now... please come if these classes fit into your schedule. caretakers house yoga on tuesdays, as usual, and restorative yoga on fridays at the yoga loft. info is below.

item 2: there is a great workshop happening this weekend at the Yoga Loft w/ international teacher Bhavani Maki. she'll be teaching about the Yoga Sutras (underlying philosophy of yoga) and more. the description is copied below... you can go for one day or the whole weekend. if you're interested but can't pay the full price, let me know, as I believe they are offering the workshop at cost (that's as big of a discount as is possible) for those who request it.

item 3: there is another free yoga class for beginners happening at the yoga loft on tuesday september 1st, so i will skip teaching at the caretakers house that week and hope that some of you will try the class at the loft.

yoga class tomorrow (& ongoing tuesdays)

at the caretakers house

848 divisadero st. @ mccallister st.

6:15-7:45pm ...arrive by 6:10pm, or earlier if you haven't been to class there before...

details at http://seaweedswayyoga.blogspot.com and http://caretakers-sf.org

rsvp if you get a chance... donation or trades welcome but not required.

restorative yoga ongoing fridays

@ the yoga loft

321 divisadero st. @ page st.

http://theloftsf.com

11am-12:30pm

rest your bones, your mind, your self, and restore your energy in doing so.

Weekend Intensive with Bhavani Maki from Hawaii!
Friday, Aug 21- Sunday, Aug 23 ($150/weekend; $17 Thurs; $40 Fri; Sat $75; Sun $55)
The Yoga Loft welcomes international Yoga teacher and musician Bhavani Maki, who has been a great influence on many of our new Vinyasa teachers who came to us from Hawaii, sensing out the good vibes and integrity of our place of practice. Bhavani has been a practitioner of the Ashtanga Yoga System for over 20 years, and her deep teaching offers unique insights into the discovery of greater joy and freedom within one's self. Sharing her love of yoga, she inspires students to explore their full potential through yoga in a light hearted and compassionate way.

* Bhavani's senior student, Carlin Chew will be introducing the weekend with an All Levels Vinyasa class on Thursday, August 20th, 9:30am-11am

tuesday, september 1st:

FREE class for total beginners @ the yoga loft

w/ Carlin Chew

321 divisadero st. @ page st.

http://theloftsf.com

6-7:30pm
FREE!
(caretakers yoga class is canceled on this night, so you can come to this instead! mats are free for this class too.)

thanks, and perhaps will see you soon.

ommmmmm shanti

jessie