T. S. Eliot famously wrote, "April is the cruelest month." It is the month of taxes, and of bright mornings followed by dreary afternoons. But we wouldn't have May flowers without April showers, and signs of warmer days ahead are all around us. Yoga will help you accept the cruelties of April and think positively in the face of enduring rain.  Be sure to check the Schedule Revisions below and refer to our website for an accurate schedule of classes.  We look forward to seeing you at both of our studios in the upcoming weeks! 

Schedule Revisions:

• We will be adding a Level I Hatha class Thursday, 7:00-8:15pm at Greenlake beginning May 15th.  This class will be perfect for those who have just finished an Intro Series class or are just beginning a yoga practice.
• Interested in deepening your yoga practice with a fast-paced, heat-building class?  Jodi will be teaching a Level II-III Vinyasa class on Saturday, 4:00-5:15 at Greenlake beginning on May 3rd. 
• Jodi is now teaching the Level II-III Vinyasa class on Sunday, 5:30-6:45 at Queen Anne.
• Nicole now has a second weekly Healthy Backs class, Monday, 4:15-5:30 at Queen Anne.

Visit the Greenlake and Queen Anne Class Schedules for Yogalife's complete offerings.   

Upcoming Workshops 

 Yoga Nidra for Fertility on Saturday, May 17th with Laura
Join Laura DeFreitas for a special Yoga Nidra class for women in all stages of the journey into motherhood. During Yoga Nidra we enter progressive states of relaxation, self-inquiry and meditation while remaining alert. This technique provides us with a framework for going beyond self-limiting beliefs in order to experience the joy that is our birthright. Yoga Nidra is especially suited for women experiencing high levels of physical and emotional stress in their journey to conceive.

 Restorative Yoga on Saturday, May 31st with Lisa
One of the most beneficial aspects of a yoga practice is learning how to rest. Restorative Yoga takes us deep inside to connect with our own creativity and helps heal the effects of chronic stress. This workshop will include meditation, pranayama (breathing techniques), and restorative yoga postures to harmonize body, breath, mind and spirit. Come celebrate the longer, lighter days of summer with a with a rejuvenating practice that allows for stillness and deep relaxation. All levels. Space is limited, so register early to reserve your spot!

Balance and Inversions on Saturday, June 17th with Michael
Most people find inverted balances to be the most challenging of yoga asanas. Join Michael in a light-hearted, step-by-step exploration of gravity, standing balance, and easy techniques for getting and staying inverted. This workshop is appropriate for all levels. Every asana will be prepped sequentially, leading up to the actual balance and inversion asanas, so there will be something for everyone.

Michael's guarantee: If you can hold a headstand, forearm stand or handstand at the wall for ten seconds, you will be able to hold the same pose free-standing for three seconds by the end of this workshop.

Upcoming Series 

Intro to Yoga: A Six-Week Series
Know someone who's interested in beginning a yoga practice? Our next intro series sessions begin on Sunday, May 18th (Greenlake and Queen Anne).  We will no longer be offering weekday intro series classes.

Yoga Nidra Series
Did you miss Laura's Yoga Nidra Series this spring? We will be offering the series again this fall, beginning on September 26th.

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). 

We are pleased to annouce that our 2009 Yoga Bliss Retreat with Laura DeFreitas and Michael Suzerris at Haramara Retreat Center in Sayulita, Mexico will be offered February 14th-21st, 2009.  Registration is open--fill out a registration form and return it to the studio with your deposit to reserve your spot!

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 The Fountain, the last film of our series, at the Greenlake studio on Friday, April 18th.  Doors open at 7:30, and the film starts at 8.  The event is free ($5 suggested donation) and open to members of the Yogalife community. 

Studio Art

Look for new local photography at both studios during the upcoming week. We will be showing the work of Kevin Wrenn at the Greenlake studio and the work of Cameron Karsten at the Queen Anne studio. Visit the Yogalife Style page for more information. Know an artist who's interested in showing work at our studios? E-mail us!

Bodyversity: Body, Community and the Great Turning

Join Michael for this fun and informative weekend workshop in Port Townsend, WA, Friday, May 2 through Sunday, May 4.  The workshop will include a presentation on the fundamentals of permaculture design, morning yoga warmups, somatic arts and discussion, as well as optional ecstatic dance, hikes, beachwalks and feasting. All events will take place in spectacular Fort Worden State Park, and are accessible to people of all physical ability levels. Visit www.madronamindbody.com for more information and to register!