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"Yoga in conjunction with meditation can indeed lower stress and improve work performance."
Stress Reduction Clinic at the University of Mass. Medical center.
"Meditation is now offered in schools, hospitals, corporate offices, airports, and prisons."
Time Magazine
Special Edition 2003
"Controlled clinical trials have shown the benefits of Mindfulness Meditation.
Participants for anxiety, the benefits were maintained at a 3-year follow-up.
Participants for chronic pain, the benefits were maintained at a
4-year follow-up."
Consumer Reports
on Health
November 2005



 

MOVIE NIGHT RETURNS IN THE FALL!

2nd YOGA for REAL MEN WORKSHOP COMING SOON!

This one is for Men Only -- sorry "girls"!  Of course we love girls!  Professional athletes and weekend warriors are finding the benefits of a regular yoga practice.  Many men are still skeptical of yoga, believing it's a "girl" thing and miss out on the amazing effects of this ancient health practice.  While increasing strength, yoga also stretches and lengthens muscles.  Yoga can improve ease and fluidity of movement in any sport or physical activity.  Equal emphasis on big core muscles and small stabilizer muscles means better joint stability, overall balance and a sense of power and well-being.  That said, you don't need to be either flexible or macho to begin this class.  Mindful of the beginning student's needs it will be both challenging and fun at the same time. This is a 2 hour class. $20, $15 for Members or 2 for $30!

INTRO TO ANUSARA STYLE WORKSHOP, TBA

 


 

Yoga for Scoliosis with Sandra Safadirazieli

Scoliosis is confusing. It creates imbalances in the body that lead to pain an discomfort. Joins us as we learn more about the patterns of scoliosis and explore how to modify yoga postures for individual needs. The first part of the workshop will be an overview of the anatomy and physiology of scoliosis. We will then explore asana (physical postures) with an emphasis on four main elements: breath, length, derotation, an strength building. This will be an interactive class where we will learn from each other about our own habits and patterns. We will learn modifications that can be brought into other yoga classes as well  specific practices to do at home.

Sandra Safadirazieli is certified by Elise Miller as a Yoga fro Scoliosis Trainer, and is a graduate of the Advanced Studies Program at Piedmont Yoga

 


 
Meditation Exploration coming again soon! Eckhart Tolle has touched so many lives with wisdom for living in the world and knowing who we are. In his recent book A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life’s Purpose, Eckhart Tolle takes us to another level of being, to that place that is always peaceful and happy, just beyond the mind. In six weeks  we will share insights, ask questions and go deeper in knowing our purpose. In class we will start with Chapter Eight. Read as much as you can before the class; underline what speaks to you, and share it with your fellow travelers as we dis-cover our true Self.

 

WeFit Lifestyle Challenge begins again soon!

WeFit, our complete health challenge!
Get fit with friends! Make small changes with huge impact. Our fitness goals should be exhaustive not exhausting. Physical fitness, mental fitness, spiritual fitness, emotional fitness, relationship fitness, financial fitness-It is all related.
Join us as we make lifestyle changes NOT resolutions. Together we can do this. Take the 108-day challenge to improve your life with our community of friends, family, colleagues, acquaintances & neighbors.
Meet other local WeFit Challenge participants to trade health and fitness tips and stay motivated! Use the Message Boards to connect and support other WeFit members. Perhaps even find a fitness partner!
There is a one time $20 fee to participate in the WeFit Challenge; This is less than the cost of the 2 FREE future classes you receive! Go to WeFit Challenge to register!
Win prizes from local vendors and unlimited yoga memberships.

*Some workshops available to the public may have fees associated with participation. Receive a $5 discount on ALL workshops with your registration. Workshops not presented by The Yoga Mat and only hosted at our facility may have fees associated with participation. Clear description of fees will be posted prior to each event.
Win prizes from local vendors and unlimited yoga memberships.

Plese visit our WeFit Calendar for class and workshop dates and times.


MEDITATION CLASS returing soon!
Come to our ongoing Meditation class on Sundays from 7:00-8:30pm. This class is taught by the author and local guru, Dennis Hill.The drop in fee is $10/class plus $16 for the cost of his book, "Yoga Sutras-The Means to Liberation." We will explore Patanjali's Yoga Sutras from Book 1:Sutra 1 "Now, yoga."
Please email your registration information to:
theyogamatinfo@yahoo.com or call 209-667-5399 to register.


READ ANY GOOD BOOKS LATELY?
We all have a few must reads at home. Bring in any loved books for lending or to pass onto fellow yogis. We will have a stamp available for labeling books you would only like to lend or for in studio use only. This is a great opportunity to share your favorites and try someone else's.
Also check out the reference books we have in our studio library available for check out.
FEEL WARM AND FUZZY ALL YEAR LONG!
The Seva Project is a giving program for those in our community that may be in need.
BECAUSE I CAN FOOD DRIVE Bring in canned food to use for weights in Pilates and/or Yoga. We will donate these cans to United Samaritans Foundation to help them provide hot meals or bag lunches from a "lunch truck" at 11 different locations throughout the Turlock area. They deliver to Hughson (2 stops), Empire (4 stops), Waterford (2 stops), Hickman (1 stop), Denair (1 stop), Keyes (4 stops), Ceres (6 stops), and Modesto (7 stops). The Trucks dispense meals between 12:00- 3:30 p.m. The Emergency food pantry is available
on the last Tuesday & Friday of month. Social Security cards and address verification required. The clothes closet is open Mon.-Fri.. 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Washer & dryer, telephone use, and address available for homeless only.
Call or come by the studio for more information about this program. There is no greater gift to yourself than the warmth of giving to others.

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