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Slender daffodils are brightening neighborhood gardens, Greenlake's dogwood trees are budding, the days are getting longer, and the sun has finally returned. Yoga encourages us to be mindful of this gentle shift into a new season.  It nurtures us as we let go of winter's dormancy, put down roots, and begin to grow.  We look forward to seeing you at both of our studios this spring.  In addition to our regularly-scheduled classes, we are offering a number of exciting workshops; several new classes; a retreat on beautiful Orcas Island; and free community events.  Visit our website for up-to-date information!

Ongoing Events

Join Laura for Yoga Nidra two Fridays per month at 7:00 pm.  Upcoming dates: March 7 at Greenlake and March 21 at Queen Anne.

Lisa offers Friday Night Meditation two Fridays per month at Queen Anne; join her on March 7 and March 21. 

New Class

Interested in stretching, strengthening, or healing your back, but busy on Friday afternoons? Nicole will be adding a second weekly Healthy Backs class, Monday, 4:15-5:30 at Queen Anne. The first class session will be on Monday, April 7^th.  Visit our Class Schedules for more information.

Upcoming Workshops

Yoganatomy and Asana: Lower Body THIS Saturday, March 1st with Michael
Have you ever wondered just what the SI joint is, what the Sacrum looks like or why muscles feel achy or intense when stretched? When doing a backbend why is it just as important to open the hip flexors as it is the shoulders? Using charts and models, we will study anatomy and apply what we've learned to yoga practice.  The Lower Body workshop will include bones and muscles of the hips, pelvis, legs, knees, ankles, feet and lower abdominal organs.

Yoganatomy and Asana: Upper Body will be offered on April 5th. Both Yoganatomy and Asana workshops apply to Yogalife's September 2008-May 2009 Teacher Training Program.  If you're interested in participating in the Teacher Training Program, please e-mail Michael .

Yoga and Self Image on Saturday, March 15th with Heather
Yoga can help us to identify self-destructive thought patterns that reinforce negative images we have of our bodies.  Through meditation, pranayama breathing, chanting and asana, we will explore our self-perceptions.  With svadhyaya (self reflection) and ahimsa (non-violence) we will learn to nurture our inner beauty and strength.

AcroYoga on Saturday, March 22nd with eZa
AcroYoga blends the spiritual wisdom of yoga, the loving-kindness of Thai massage, and the dynamic power of acrobatics.  These three ancient lineages form the foundation of a unique new practice that cultivates trust, connection and playfulness.  Join eZa as you connect to one another through ceremony, asana, partner flow, and Thai massage.

Upcoming Series 

Health, Healing and Awareness: A Yoga Nidra Series with Laura beginning March 14th
Yoga Nidra is a form of self-inquiry that provides us with a framework for going beyond our own self-limiting beliefs. This series will explore the six layers of our being. It will start with the gross physical body and move into subtler energetic bodies in order to enable us to release mental, emotional and behavioral patterns that no longer serve us.

Intro to Yoga: A Six-Week Series
Know someone who's interested in beginning a yoga practice? Our next intro series sessions begin on Thursday, April 3^rd (Greenlake) and Sunday, April 6^th (Greenlake and Queen Anne).  Visit our website for details.

Retreats

Orcas Island Family Yoga Retreat will be May 16th-18th with Michael and Heather. Register early, as this retreat is popular! Cost is $130 for adults and $50 for children (if you register before May 1).  Visit our website for details.

Teacher Training

Yogalife will be offering a 9-month Teacher Training Program beginning in September 2008. If you're interested in participating, please e-mail Michael.

Yogalife Movie Nights

Join us for a viewing of award-winning documentary Born into Brothels at the Greenlake studio on Friday, March 21^st.  Doors open at 7:30, and the film starts at 8.  Food, drink, and seating (with back support!) provided.  Yogalife Movie Nights is a film series designed to facilitate community-driven explorations of thought-provoking films. The event is free ($5 suggested donation) and open to the public.

Studio Art

New art by local artists is hanging at both studios.  Our Queen Anne location features paintings by Seattle artist Carrie Narducci and our Greenlake location features photography by Yogalife teacher Thendara Kida-Gee.  Visit the Yogalife Style page for details.

Community News

The lovely Maria Williquette, former Yogalife Studio Manager, has embarked on an 11-month journey around the world!  In mid-February, she and her partner Van departed from her home town in Wisconcin to the southern tip of Argentina, where they boarded a ship that will take them to Antarctica!  Visit their website to read their blogs, look at their photos, and follow their journey!