Upcoming Events
YOGA CURES ~ New Year's Day Celebration ~ 108 Sun Salutations
Saturday, January 1, 2011, NOON to 2 PMAll levels welcome ~ beginners too!
Suggested donation $15
All funds raised will be used to offset major medical bills accumulated by one of our Tsada regulars who recently lost her husband to cancer. THANK YOU for your help!
And so it begins......
TSADA REVOLUTION
PERSONAL EVOLUTION
YOGATHON
JANUARY 1 thru 31, 2011
GOING to EXTREMES! By Chinook.
A couple of weeks ago, I decided to do every yoga class at the studio and also my 2 classes at the "J" (Jewish Community Center). Out of 21 classes, I did 17 and I partially did or taught the other 4.
I just knew I could do it! Now for the un-yogic mind, this would seem extreme and egotistical but this is something I've been wanting to do for a long time. Because of a few nagging injuries, I couldn't quite find the right time. Or better to say, I couldn't quite find the right mind. Once my attitude changed towards true health and fitness, I knew I was ready. My consciousness and confidence actually evolved to this stage over a number of years. I finally have no need to push beyond healthy limits or try to impress anyone with my practice. I gave myself permission before I even took on this endeavor to modify and take as many breaks as I needed. I mostly did it just for the experience and not for any competition or superman complex.
I really looked forward to Barb's early morning classes because her music was the bomb and her teaching style was perfect for 6:15 am. Douchka's style was smooth as silk and very therapeutic. Celine always cracks me up when she's describing the sun salutation sequences and she says - with her thick french accent - poosh up...poosh up!! And Zed (our California girl despite NOT being from California) teaches the 5:30 pm classes and has developed quite a solid following. Shana, Natalie and Jenny were not teaching that week :-(
Now here's the surprising part - since I did the classes smart and gave myself permission at the beginning of the week to purposely take more breaks in each class - by the time I got to the latter part of the week my body and mind felt great! Better than they've felt in a long, long time. It was nice to see how my body reacted to the energies in the early morning, afternoon and evening classes - each time frame had a different vibe and each class had it's own signature and personality.
I wouldn't recommend this for un-skilled yoga practitioners. But I do wholeheartedly recommend and suggest that you can do yoga 7 days a week - with no downsides - if you do it rationally.
Now we're approaching the new year and we've decided to do our motivational 108 Sun Salutations. So on new year's day - to help set your energies right for the upcoming year - we offer this special class for new and returning yogis. What a great way to start the new year!
OPEN HOUSE, TRUNK SHOW & SSOL 7TH FLOOR LOFT PARTY
Thursday, October 28, 2010, 7 to 9 PMWe appreciate YOU! Please come add to the positive energy of the evening! Whether you're a long time Tsada yogi or brand new to the mailing list - you are welcome!
Join the party, wear your favorite Halloween costume and join the SSOL costume contest (or not!) Enjoy a glass of wine, some delightful music, great company and some healthy appetizers while you peruse the work of our three wonderful artists joining us as part of the evening's trunk show.
Bags by Jenny Parum
Denim wear by Oluremi Sano
Jewelry by Colleen Bonney
South Side on Lamar hosts the SSOL 7th floor loft party this Thursday as well. So take the opportunity to wander through some of the open lofts while you're here.
Namaste',
Barb
YOGA LOVE PICS with KELLY HAAS
Thursday, June 10, 2010
YOGA LOVE with KELLY HAAS
Thursday & Friday, June 10 & 11, 2010
Join us for 2 transformational, love-filled classes on Kelly's 5th annual visit to Tsada.
6 summers ago, Kelly & I crossed paths at Pura Vida in Costa Rica. Directing the center's yoga program, Kelly had just spent 2 weeks studying with John Friend, the founder of Anusara Yoga. I didn't know her prior to her first Anusara experience so maybe she's always been about yoga the way she is now - funny, playful, passionate, patient, inspiring! I do know that the 5 days I spent taking her classes, enjoying a private lesson & getting to know her made an indelible impression! She challenges & supports you & no matter where you're starting, she'll have you sweating, breathing & laughing at every turn!
Kelly joined John as his global tour manager, spending most of her time on the road organizing Anusara workshops around the world. Embracing & absorbing Anusara principles & John’s daily wisdom & teaching all while cultivating her own creative & joyful teaching style - Kelly never fails to bring a fresh, fun energy to Tsada!
If you are new in your practice & a little nervous about jumping into your first workshop, Kelly's nurturing style will help you ease into & get the most out of your experience. I can just about promise you that you'll be doing a few things that your mind currently labels 'no way' or 'out of reach!'
For those of you with a workshop or two under your belt, you know the power that happens when like-minded yogis get together to practice & learn together. It's like no other! Yogis breathing, ommmming, moving & creating intentions together - it's physically & spiritually transformational!
So join us for 1 or both of our evening intensives with Kelly. Thursday’s class focuses on delicious poses for the pelvis - including alignment principles, poses, & partner work to unlock the energy of the hips & pelvis. When we find the balance of energies in the pelvis, we feel more connected, grounded & healthy.
On Friday evening, experience passionate balance in action! Explore the concept of balancing our energies so that we reach greater freedom in our arm balancing & our backbends. Focusing on the relationship of Shiva & Shakti in our poses allows us to discover how we can balance the contrary yet complementary energies within us - building strength, power, sun energy & soft, receptive moon energy in every asana. It will be an amazing, expanding & rejuvenating journey!
Pre-register & save! These 2-hour classes are a HUGE VALUE at only $25 each or $45 for both!
Peace to you ~ Barb at Tsada
Thursday, June 10 ~ 7:00-9:00pm Delicious Poses for the Pelvis
Thursday night's class focuses on alignment principles, poses, and partner work to unlock the energy of the hips and pelvis. When we find the balance of energies in the pelvis, we feel more connected, grounded and healthy.
Friday, June 11 ~ 7:00-9:00pm Balancing Energies for Freedom in Arm Balancing & Backbends
Friday night's class focuses on the relationship of Shiva and Shakti in our poses. How do we balance the contrary, complementary energies within to build strength, power, sun energy and soft, receptive moon energy in every asana? Come play with the pulsation of life within you!
| The Beauty of Both (classes!) Thursday, June 10th & Friday, June 11th |
$45 pre-reg |
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| Thursday, June 10th ~ 7 to 9 PM |
$25 pre-reg |
$30 at door |
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| Friday, June 11th Only ~ 7 to 9 PM |
$25 pre-reg |
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2010 WARRIOR CHALLENGE PRIZE WINNERS!
So you might be thinking... "what am I going to get out of this challenge besides incredible physical strength & stamina & enhanced inner peace?"
*Warriors completing 20 + days get their name in our drawing for a 1-day per week monthly membership
(1 winner ~ $40 value).
20+ DAYS PRIZE WINNER ~ ALEX JOHNSON
*Warriors completing 25 + days get their name in our drawing for a 2-day per week monthly membership
(1 winner ~ $80 value).
25+ DAYS PRIZE WINNER ~ ABI FERRIN
*Warriors completing 30 + days get their name in our drawing for a monthly all-access membership
(1 winner ~ $100 value).
30+ DAYS PRIZE WINNER ~ MICHELE ROSENQUIST
PREVIOUS EVENTS
Kelly Haas ~ Creating a Life of Beauty
June 2009
Pradeep Teotia ~ Pradeep
Yoga
August 2009
Tantra of Prosperity
September 11, 2009
Fire Building ~ Bhuta Agni Practice
with Liz Tucker
December 5, 2009
Aeyogics ~ Bringing back
the '80s
December 12, 2009
Spiritual Australian Didgeridoo Workshop ~ Phil Shiva Jones January 14, 2010
2010 Tsada Warrior Challenge
December 31, 2009 ~ January 31, 2010
Deepening Your Practice
~ Paula Weithman
April 10, 2010