January and February Calendars Posted

Please click on the link in the upper right hand corner of this page to see the schedule for January and February. You can also scroll to the bottom of this page to see an embedded weekly schedule.

Many Breathing Room Practitioners have pointed out that the calendar link comes up in Arabic. We've looked for a solution to this...and didn't find one. Essentially, Google has decided that everyone opening one of its pages in Egypt MUST want to read it in Arabic. Other than not using Google products (or learning how to read Arabic), if you have a Google account it is possible to change the default settings (by navigating the Arabic links) and making sure you are logged in to your account before you view the calendar. In any event, the scheduling information itself should always be in English. Just keep in mind that the weekly schedule reads from right to left and starts the week with Sunday.


Have a happy and healthy new year - TBR

A Glance into the New Year

The New Year can be a very productive time. A time when we take time to reflect on the past and begin to look towards the future. Of course in yoga we try to stay in the moment, but it's never surprising that there is a renewed enthusiasm for our personal yoga practice. To help you craft your vision of the New Year we are posting our schedule for January and February (as we see it thus far). There may be additional classes offered, new instructors joining The Breathing Room, or new styles of yoga offered, but the basic schedule is set and ready to go. Classes officially begin again on Friday, January 8th at 5pm.

A General Overview for January
Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 5 PM and 6:30 PM
Friday at 5 PM and
Saturday at 10 AM

Weekly Schedule for January
Sunday:
5:00 - Hatha with Lesley
6:30 - Style and Teacher TBA

Monday:
5:00 - Style and Teacher TBA
6:30 - Power Yoga with Barbara

Tuesday:
5:00 - Hatha with Lesley
6:30 - Ashtanga - Instructors TBA

Wednesday:
5:00 - Vinyassa with Mary
6:30 - Power Yoga with Barbara

Thursday: No Classes Scheduled

Friday:
5:00 - Beginning Yoga - Instructors TBA

Saturday:
10 AM - Beginning Yoga - Instructors TBA

In February we welcome Jenna back! To celebrate her return we are adding a Thursday class.

A General Overview for February
Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday - 5 PM and 6:30 PM
Thursday: 5:00 PM
Friday: 5:00 PM
Saturday: 10 AM

Weekly Schedule for February
Sunday:
5:00 Hatha with Lesley
6:30 Ashtanga with Jenna

Monday:
5:00 Style and Instructor TBA
6:30 Power Yoga with Barbara

Tuesday:
5:00 Hatha with Lesley
6:30 Ashtanga with Jenna

Wednesday:
5:00 Vinyassa with Mary
6:30 Power Yoga with Barbara

Thursday:
5:00 Ashtanga with Jenna

Friday:
5:00 Beginners Yoga - Instructors TBA

Saturday:
10 AM Beginners Yoga - Instructors TBA

Wishing you a Holiday Season full of Love and Light
Looking forward to seeing you in the New Year,
All of us in The Breathing Room

December Schedule and Announcements

Season's Greetings from The Breathing Room! We hope that everyone had a peaceful and enjoyable Eid.

December is here and although it is a short month of classes - there is a lot to enjoy. You will find the full calendar of classes by clicking the link to the right.

The studio will be officially closed from Dec. 20th - Jan. 8th. But unofficially, the instructors who are around are offering classes to students who voice an interest in practicing over the holiday break.

If you have a class/instructor that you practice with regularly, check to see if they are offering classes and exchange phone numbers. This way you can contact each other directly.

Another option would be to send us an email with your name,phone number, and the message - "I'm interested in practicing over the holiday, please call me when you are offering classes." We will make sure that the message gets to all instructors offering classes.

The Yoga Hotline will be updated weekly but we will not be posting classes on the blog. (*Note - we had some technical glitches with the hotline last month - apologies for any inconvenience, hopefully we have solved the problem)

Our big event for the month is of course the Jivamukti workshop with David and Sharon. The course is full, but we are taking a look to see if we can fit more mats in the room. If your are interested, DO put your name on the waiting list. There is a good chance that we will be able to involve another five students. We are looking forward to this event and hope to accommodate as many participants as we can.

Thanks for a great 2009! Looking forward to what 2010 has to offer.
May this holiday season be filled with goodness and light.
The Breathing Room

General Announcements from The Breathing Room

We are pleased to welcome our newest yogina to Cairo - Here is Ramona having, what Jenna titled, "a little morning stretch". I however, am quite confident that she is channeling an Om. We are looking forward to having Jenna back with us in the new year and promise that we will do our best to keep our Ashtanga practice flowing while she's away.

And speaking of Ashtanga... kindly draw your attention to Monday's at 5:00. This time slot is designed for Ashtanga practitioners of all levels. Many have voiced an interest in a beginners Ashtanga class - and so this class will take you through the full opening and closing sequences, introducing the standing and seated poses slowly. There will be a emphasis on the form, focus and intention of each posture and will culminate in the introduction of all of the postures in first series.

For the advanced practitioners, you are invited to join us in the space, turn towards your breath and take the series at your own pace. Mysore is the name of the place in India where Ashtanga was founded. The truest form of Ashtanga is when it is practiced at your own breath/pace. If you are interested in more Mysore sessions, please text message Jessica at 010 629 2684.

And finally - WELCOME BACK BARBARA - You were only gone for less than a month, but you were missed. We're happy to have you home.

We hope that your November is filled with Peace, Health and Happiness,
Love and Light - Us at the Breathing Room

Yoga Mats

We've got mats! Only a handful, but enough to get some people started. We will leave the mats at the studio in their packaging. You can buy them from any instructor for 70LE. I hope this special delivery from the States makes up for the fact that the new schedule wasn't posted until one hour before November. Peace and light - Jessica

November Schedule

Sundays - 5:00 Hatha with Lesley
6:30 Vinyassa with Mary

Monday - 5:00 Beginner's Ashtanga/Mysore with Jessica
6:30 Power Yoga with Barbara

Tuesday's - 5:00 Hatha with Lesley
6:30 Ashtanga (Guest Instructors)

Wednesday's - 5:00 Vinyassa with Mary
6:30 Power Yoga with Barbara

Thursday's - Closed

Friday's - 5:00 Hatha with Yara

Saturday's - 10AM - Hatha with Lesley

The studio will be closed for the Eid on Nov. 26th - 30th
Classes will resume on Tuesday, December 1st.

*Note - Substitutions:
On November 1st and 8th - Jessica will be teaching 6:30 Vinyassa
On November 4th and 25th - The 5:00 class will be Hatha with Lesley

A lovely website

Mark Stephens is an accomplished yoga instructor and teacher trainer. His website has a wealth of information, references and inspirational words. Follow this link to read "10 core principals of Vinyasa Flow Yoga".

October Schedule

October is an unusual month at the Breathing Room. Jenna will be taking time off in October and November to welcome her new yogi. Also, Barbara will be traveling for most of the month so we will have some guest teachers and a new class offered in October. It will be an "intermediate hatha" class that will be more vigorous.

OCTOBER 6
CLOSED FOR THE HOLIDAY

Wednesday 7th
Vinyasa Flow with Mary 5:00pm
Power Yoga with Barbara 6:30pm

Friday 9th
Hatha with Yara 5:00pm

Saturday 10th
Power Yoga 10:00am

Sunday 11th
Hatha with Lesley 5:00pm
Vinyasa Flow 6:30pm

Monday 12th
5:00pm Hatha with Yara
6:30pm Power Yoga

Tuesday 13th
5:00pm Hatha with Lesley
6:30pm Ashtanga with Jaimee

Wednesday 14th
5:00pm Vinyasa Flow
6:30pm Power Yoga

Friday 16th
5:00pm Hatha with Yara

Saturday 17th
10:00am Vinyasa Flow

Sunday 18th
5:00pm Hatha/Lesley
6:30pm Vinyasa Flow

Monday 19th
5:00pm Hatha/Yara
6:30pm Intermediate Hatha*

Tuesday 20th
5:00pm Hatha/Lesley
6:30pm Ashtanga with Jorge

Wednesday 21st
5:00pm Vinyasa Flow
6:30pm Intermediate Hatha*

Friday 23rd
5:00pm Hatha/Yara

Saturday 24th
10:00am Hatha/Lesley

Sunday 25th
5:00pm Hatha/Lesley
6:30pm Vinyasa Flow

Monday 26th
5:00pm Hatha/Yara
6:30pm Intermediate Hatha*

Tuesday 27th
5:00pm Hatha/Lesley
6:30pm Ashtanga with Jaimee

Wednesday 28th
5:00pm Vinyasa Flow
6:30pm Intermediate Hatha*

Friday 30th
5:00pm Hatha/Yara

Saturday 31st
10:00am Hatha/Lesley

*Please call the hotline 0178529798 to find out who is teaching

Introducing our newest instructor - Yara

Yara Raafat's passion with Yoga started in the summer of 2001 when she took classes with her teacher Mokash. She went on to become a Yoga instructor in early 2006. Yara teaches a blend of Hatha Yoga, integrating Kundalini into her practice. She believes in the invigorating power that Yoga offers the mind, body and the spirit.

The practice of Hatha Yoga can take many forms. According to Yara, "Hatha is an art of living. By controlling the breath, you recycle your stress into positive energy." The physical postures practiced in these classes stretches your spine, promotes health and increases flexibility.

The Breathing Room recommends Hatha Yoga for people who are looking for a gentle yoga practice that increases flexibility and reduces stress. It's very good for those who are new to yoga or for those who have pre-exiting injuries that requires slower movement.

We are pleased to welcome Yara to our team of instructors at the Breathing Room. Join us this Friday at 5PM.

Schedule for the week of the Eid

Hope everyone has had a lovely holiday. We know that the Eid is a time of travel for many of us in Egypt, but for those of you who are still in Cairo we are offering a handful of classes for your yoga delight.

Tuesday - Sept. 22nd - 6:30 Ashtanga with Jenna*
Wednesday - Sept. 23rd - 6:30 Power Yoga with Barbara
Friday - Sept. 25th - 5:00 Hatha with Yara
Saturday - Sept. 26th - 10am Hatha with Lesley

* Jenna is exceptionally pregnant, so last minute substitutions are a distinct possibility. Any changes will be noted on the Hotline. 017 852 9798

We will return to our regular schedule of classes for the rest of the month.

September Schedule and other announcements

After a long yoga-less summer, here is the September schedule! Please see several announcements below. See you in class!

Saturdays September 5th and 19th
10:00 Ashtanga with Jenna

Saturday September 26th
10:00 Hatha with Lesley

Sundays
5:00 Hatha Yoga with Lesley
6:30 Ashtanga with Jenna

Mondays
5:00 Vinyasa Flow with Mary
6:30 Power Yoga with Barbara

Tuesdays
5:00 Hatha Yoga with Lesley
6:30 Ashtanga with Jenna

Wednesdays
5:00 Vinyasa Flow with Mary
6:30 Power Yoga with Barbara


OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 12
Here is your chance to come and get to know the instructors and try some classes! Beginning at 10am we will be gathering at the Breathing Room for an informal get to know you session. All of the instructors will be there to answer your questions and socialize. There will be some light refreshments. Beginning at noon, each instructor will offer a free class!

12:00-1:00 Vinyasa Flow with Mary

1:30-2:30 Hatha with Lesley

3:00-4:00 Power Yoga with Barbara

4:30-6:00 Ashtanga with Jenna


ASHTANGA WORKSHOP WITH BOBBI MISITI
OCTOBER 1st, 2nd, and 3rd
After teaching in Berlin with Nancy Gilgoff, Bobbi will be making her way to Cairo for a weekend workshop at The Breathing Room. Space is very limited and spots are going quickly. Reservations can be made with payment and will be taken on a first come first serve basis. Details of the weekend will be up at the studio. Please email thebreathingroomcairo@gmail.com with any questions.
Learn more about Bobbi: http://www.befityoga.com/
http://www.befityoga.com/lotus_video.html


YOGA ETIQUETTE and FAQs
We all come from different back rounds, whether it be a gym or another yoga studio or neither! Here are some yoga etiquette refreshers;

What to Wear - Clothing should be flexible, non-binding, and breathable, we keep the yoga room warm so avoid wearing heavy sweatpants, etc. Shorts or leggings, and a t-shirt or tank top are popular choices. Avoid socks and baggy clothes.

DO arrive early. Getting to class about 10 minutes early can help you settle in and align your attitude with the purpose of the class. While you're waiting you can practice a pose, do a few stretches, or just sit or lie quietly, breathe, and get centered.

DON'T eat for two or three hours before class. If you practice yoga on a full stomach, you might experience cramps, nausea, or vomiting, especially in twists, deep forward bends, and inversions. Digesting food also takes energy that can make you lethargic.

DO let your teacher know about injuries or conditions that might affect your practice. If you are injured or tired, skip poses you can't or shouldn't do, or try a modified version.

DO create an intention. To help you focus, you might find it helpful to dedicate your practice to a certain intention. This might be to become more aware and understanding, more loving and compassionate, or healthier, stronger, and more skillful. Or it might be for the benefit of a friend, a cause—or even yourself.

DON'T bring pagers or cell phones to class. Leave socializing and business outside the studio, so the peace of the practice is not disturbed.

DO be quiet. It's great to share a class with people you know, but it can be distracting to yourself and others to have an extended or loud conversation.

DO bring a towel or your own mat if you sweat a lot, heat increases odor. If you have had a stressful day, your body releases hormones that cause odor. Sweat from working in (yoga is a work in, not a work out) does not cause odor, it is the heat in the body that is accentuating the odor that was already there. Showering before and after yoga is appreciated. NO PERFUMES OR SCENTED LOTIONS IN CLASS PLEASE. Heat increases these scents as well and many people suffer allergic type reactions to perfumes.

DON'T push it. Instead of trying to go as deeply or completely into a pose as others might be able to do, do what you can without straining or injuring yourself. You'll go farther faster if you take a loving attitude toward yourself and work from where you are, not from where you think you should be.

DON'T enter class late or leave early; it's disruptive to others.

DO take time afterwards to think about what you did in class, so you can retain what you learned. Review the poses you practiced, and note any instructions that particularly made sense. Even if you remember just one thing from each class, you'll soon have a lot of information that can deepen your own personal practice.

Pregnancy - Yoga practice is beneficial during pregnancy, and can ease many of the discomforts involved. However, certain postures are not advisable and, as fetal development proceeds, more postures need to be eliminated. What to practice depends largely on the level of practice of the mother before conception. Experienced students should not try new, challenging, or precarious postures which might endanger mother or fetus. It is a common sense matter.
material taken from http://www.yogajournal.com/basics/166 and http://www.befityoga.com/yoga_faqs.html

**As always, please email any questions, ideas, or concerns to thebreathingroomcairo@gmail.com**

June Schedule and other announcements

Here is the schedule for the first week of June. The Breathing Room will officially close June 6th. Please keep reading after the schedule for some important announcements!

Sunday May 31
9:30am Power Yoga with Barbara
6:00 Vinyasa Flow with Mary
7:30 Power Yoga with Barbara

Monday June 1
5:00 Hatha Yoga with Lesley
6:30 Ashtanga yoga with Jenna

Tuesday June 2
9:30am Power Yoga
5:00 Hatha Yoga
6:30 Ashtanga Yoga

Wednesday June 35:00 Ashtanga Basics with Jenna
6:30 Power Yoga

Thursday June 4
9:30am Ashtanga

Saturday June 6
10:00 Hatha Yoga

*Jenna will hold one last Ashtanga class on June 7th at 6:30, this class will have a special Drop In rate of 20LE!

*If you are leaving Cairo and you still have classes left on your pass, you have two options; either "gift" your classes to someone else or get a refund. All refunds must be given by May 31! Also, if your class pass expires you can still drop in at a reduced rate of 50LE a class. Please note that the class passes will carry over into the fall.

*The Breathing Room will hold and Open House on August 29, 2009. Check back for details later this summer...

*Classes will resume on August 30, 2009.

*We are very excited to be hosting a workshop given by Bobbi Misiti October 1-3, 2009. Mark your calenders, you don't want to miss this. More details to follow!!

*One last thing...all of the instructors and administrators would like to thank you for coming along with us on this ride. It has been a great experience for all of us and we are so grateful that you have participated and supported us. We are growing and changing with the needs of the yoga community and hope to see you in the fall!

Namaste,
Jessica, Gordana, Jennifer, Barbara, Lesley, Mary, and Jenna

A news article on the death of Pattabhi Jois, discusses the importance of ashtanga yoga

Yoga pioneer Pattabhi Jois dies
By Richard Warry
BBC News health reporter

Sri K Pattabhi Jois
Jois is credited with founding ashtanga yoga

One of the leading figures in the world yoga community, Sri K Pattabhi Jois, has died at the age of 93.

Jois, from India, was widely considered to be the modern founder of the ashtanga branch of yoga and credited with popularising it in the West.

His many thousands of students include the pop musicians Sting and Madonna, and the actress Gwyneth Paltrow.

Ashtanga yoga is based on synchronising the breath through a progressive series of postures.

It is the most rigorous form of yoga, and its practitioners claim it can produce positive effects on mind and body.

The theory is that it produces intense internal heat, which purifies the muscles and organs, expelling unwanted toxins as well as releasing beneficial hormones and minerals which can nourish the body when the sweat is absorbed back into the skin.

Research institute

Introduced to yoga at a demonstration in 1927 at the age of 12, Jois immersed himself in the discipline, studying under the guru Krishnamacharya who had revived the ancient practice of yoga in the early years of the 20th century.

Jois developed and refined Ashtanga yoga after translating ancient texts on the technique, eventually establishing the Ashtanga Yoga Research Institute in Lakshmipuram in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.

In 1964 a Belgian named Andre Van Lysebeth spent two months studying under Jois, and wrote a book which mentioned him and included his address.

This marked the beginning of Westerners travelling to India to study under Jois, who moved his base to Mysore.

In 1975 he visited California, triggering a huge surge in popularity among Americans for asthanga yoga.

He continued to travel the world into his nineties, developing a loyal band of followers.

Jois considered yoga to be a form of mind medicine.

"Ashtanga yoga is helping many people throughout the world to balance the mental, physical and spiritual pressures and stresses posed by the modern world we live in today," he said.

Pierre Bibby, chief executive officer of the British Wheel of Yoga, said: "He was a massive influence on the development of yoga, and greatly respected.

"He did a great deal to broaden the appeal of yoga, and make it more accessible to a Western constituency."

Goodbye Guruji

Today the beloved Sri K Pattabhi Jois passed away. "Guruji" as he was called by his students, was 94 years old. In his long, amazing, productive life he taught the Ashtanga series to millions, either himself or through the teachers he blessed. Although I had always dreamed of going to India, and still do, I never made it there to study with him. However, I have been blessed to study with a very select few that he did bless and I always felt I was in a direct line to his wisdom and light. He was, for lack of a better word, the "founder" of Ashtanga yoga. Before I came to Egypt, one of my teachers, Christine Hoar said "you'll teach yoga when you get there". And knowing that Guruji had told her the same thing, that she should teach, made me feel I was in good company. And so I do teach the series to anyone who wants to learn, to anyone who wants to follow the path that he has so carefully and specifically laid out for us. Although his presence will be missed all over the world, he has truly left a legacy greater than any one person could dream to create.
Namaste,
Jenna

May Schedule

Greetings yogis! Here is the schedule for May, please note a few changes to the schedule...

Sundays
9:30 Power Yoga with Barbara
5:00 Hatha Yoga with Lesley
6:30 Ashtanga Yoga with Jenna (intermediate/ advanced)

Mondays
6:00 Vinyasa Yoga with Mary
7:30 Power Yoga

Tuesdays
9:30 Power Yoga with Barbara
5:00 Hatha Yoga with Lesley
6:30 Ashtanga Yoga with Jenna (intermediate/advanced)

Wednesdays
5:00 Ashtanga Basics with Jenna
6:30 Power Yoga

Thursdays
9:30 Ashtanga/Mysore with Jenna(intermediate/advanced)

Saturdays
10:00 Power Yoga or Hatha Yoga

Hatha class cancelled on Tuesday, April 7 at 5 pm

Our 5 pm Hatha class on Tuesday, April 7 is cancelled. We apologize for the late notice.

Special Offer and April Schedule

Hello yogis! We are pleased to announce a special offer that we are starting this month for our class pass holders!
Bring a friend to class (their 1st class is free)
If your friend buys a class pass, YOU get a free class!
Bring as many friends as you would like!

April Schedule
Due to various holidays and the AUC spring break, the schedule is different this month. PLEASE check the schedule before coming to class as some of the classes will be different this month. We will do our best to make it easy to understand. Class changes are listed in bold. The instructors will also be advising you of class changes.

Wednesday April 1
5:00 Ashtanga Basics with Jenna (beginner)
6:30 Power Yoga with Barbara

Thursday April 2
9:30am Ashtanga, full primary or Mysore with Jenna (intermediate/advanced)

Saturday April 4
10:00am Power Yoga

Sunday April 5
9:30am Power Yoga
5:00 Hatha
6:30 Ashtanga with Jenna (intermediate/advanced)

Monday April 6
5:00 Ashtanga Basics (beginner)
6:30 Power Yoga

Tuesday April 7
9:30am Power Yoga
5:00 Hatha --> Class CANCELLED
6:30 Ashtanga (intermediate/advanced)

Wednesday April 8
5:00 Ashtanga Basics (beginner)
6:30 Power Yoga

Thursday April 9
9:30am Ashtanga, full primary or Mysore (intermediate/advanced)

Saturday April 11
10:00am Hatha

SUNDAY APRIL 12 STUDIO IS CLOSED!

Monday April 13
5:00 Beginner Power Yoga
6:30 Vinyasa Flow with Mary

Tuesday April 14
9:30am Power Yoga
5:00 Hatha
6:30 Vinyasa Flow

Wednesday April 15
5:00 Beginner Power Yoga
6:30 Power Yoga

Thursday April 16
9:30am Studio Open for self practice

SATURDAY APRIL 18 STUDIO IS CLOSED
SUNDAY APRIL 19 STUDIO IS CLOSED
MONDAY APRIL 20 STUDIO IS CLOSED

Tuesday April 21
9:30am Power Yoga
5:00 Hatha
6:30 Ashtanga (intermediate/advanced)

Wednesday April 22
5:00 Ashtanga Basics
6:30 Power Yoga

Thursday April 23
9:30am Ashtanga, full primary or Mysore (intermediate/advanced)

Saturday April 25
10:00 Power Yoga

Sunday April 26
9:30am Power Yoga
5:00 Hatha
6:30 Ashtanga (intermediate/advanced)

Monday April 27
5:00 Ashtanga Basics
6:30 Vinyasa Flow

Tuesday April 28
9:30am Power Yoga
5:00 Hatha
6:30 Ashtanga (intermediate/advanced)

Wednesday April 29
5:00 Ashtanga Basics
6:30 Power Yoga

Thursday April 30
9:30am Ashtanga, full primary or Mysore (intermediate/advanced)

March schedule and cancelations

Greetings yogis! It's a little late getting to you, but here is the March schedule. It's the same as February, things have been strange this month so far with all the schools having different Spring Break weeks, but hopefully thing will be back to normal soon! Please note: THERE WILL BE NO CLASSES THE WEEK OF MARCH 22-29. Due to CSA's Spring Break, because so many of our instructors are either teachers there or have children who attend that school, many will be out of town. However, if you are interested in a Mysore class on Sunday March 22nd and Monday March 23rd, please contact Jenna at knitasana@gmail.com. The classes will be held if there are at least 5 people interested. Thank you and see you in class!



Sunday
9:30-10:45am Power Yoga
5:00-6:00pm Hatha Yoga
6:30-8:00pm Ashtanga (Full Primary) intermediate/advanced

Monday
5:00-6:00pm Ashtanga Basics*
6:30-7:45pm Vinyasa Flow

Tuesday
9:30-10:45am Power Yoga
5:00-6:00pm Hatha Yoga
6:30-8:00pm Ashtanga (Full Primary) intermediate/advanced

Wednesday
5:00-6:00pm Ashtanga Basics*
6:30-7:45pm Power Yoga

Thursday
9:30-11:00am Ashtanga (Full Primary or Mysore)intermediate/advanced

Saturday
10:00am Beginner Class (this class will be an hour long,
either Hatha Yoga, Vinyasa Flow, or Power Yoga)

Schedule Change

Hello! Just to let you know, Mary's Vinyasa Flow class is canceled for Monday March 9th for the holiday. Jenna's Ashtanga Basics class will be held as scheduled. Thank you!

class change

The Monday 6:30 class will now be a "Vinyasa Flow" class with Mary Noble. Thanks!

February Schedule!

Well, here it is! We know that everyone is anxious to return to their yoga practice after being away, and maybe get started on some of those New Year's Resolutions?? After several requests for a beginner Ashtanga class (see description below!), a morning Ashtanga class as well as an "After school" time slot, we have added them into the schedule. Thank you for your feedback!

February

Sunday
9:30-10:45am Power Yoga
5:00-6:00pm Hatha Yoga
6:30-8:00pm Ashtanga (Full Primary) intermediate/advanced

Monday
5:00-6:00pm Ashtanga Basics*
6:30-7:45pm Vinyasa Flow

Tuesday
9:30-10:45am Power Yoga
5:00-6:00pm Hatha Yoga
6:30-8:00pm Ashtanga (Full Primary) intermediate/advanced

Wednesday
5:00-6:00pm Ashtanga Basics*
6:30-7:45pm Power Yoga

Thursday
9:30-11:00am Ashtanga (Full Primary or Mysore)intermediate/advanced

Saturday
10:00am Beginner Class (this class will be an hour long,
either Hatha Yoga or Power Yoga)

*Ashtanga Basics is our newest class at the Breathing Room. It will remain true to the integrity of the Ashtanga practice but will teach the basics at a slower pace. We will go through the Sun Salutes, Standing Postures, and then some Seated Postures. This class will enable the practitioner to eventually move on to the Full Primary class. And while it is designed for beginners, a more experienced yogi would feel right at home in this class.

January Ashtanga Classes

5-6:30 PM
Wednesday January 21st
And Wednesday January 28th

Once Jenna is back we will return to our full schedule but this is something that can get us moving in the new year. Thanks to Jaime for volunteering to lead the classes!

Update from Jenna in Vermont

Hello my fellow yogis! I am writing to you from beautiful Bristol, Vermont in the Green Mountains (although they are more white this time of year!) I am here studying ashtanga with Christine Hoar at Bristol Yoga. Christine is one of the few people in the world to have been given the blessing of Pattabhi Jois to teach ashtanga yoga. Christine is a "teacher's teacher" she was just saying tonight how much she enjoys teaching other teachers. So that's why I'm here! Apart from the lovely inn that is my home this week, and all the other charms that Vermont has to offer, I am learning lots of new assists and I am working directly with Christine on developing a beginner ashtanga class since it seems that is a big request at The Breathing Room. I am hoping to offer an "Ashtanga Basics" class when I get back. It will be an introduction to sun salutes, standing postures, and then a selection of seated postures. Christine taught a class like that this evening and I think it would serve our yoga community very well. I can't pretend to be completely selfless though, I am also here to deepen my own practice, which I think will make me a better teacher as well. Looking forward to sharing what I am learning!
Yoga Joy!
Jenna

Class Schedule for January

Happy New Year!
We are delighted to have been contacted by so many people interested in starting their New Year off with a steady Yoga practice. Here is the much awaited schedule through the end of January.

Sunday
9:30 am - Power Yoga (with Barbara)
6:30 pm - Hatha Yoga (with Leslie)

Monday
6:30 pm - Power Yoga (with Barbara)

Tuesday
9:30 am - Power Yoga (with Barbara)
6:30 pm - Hatha Yoga (with Leslie)

Wednesday
6:30 pm - Power Yoga (with Barbara)

We know that our Ashtanga practicioners are looking forward to Jenna's return in February. In the meantime we are exploring several options for offering some Ashtanga classes. Please let us know if this is your specific area of interest, it helps us shape what classes to offer. We'll let you know as soon as classes are available.

Extra Beginners Class Offered!

Happy New Year! We are now re-opening the doors to The Breathing Room. The Power Yoga starts the day at 9:30am and then at 3:00pm we will begin our first class in the Yoga for Beginners Workshop. There have been a number of requests for an evening beginners class - so for those of you who have shown interest, we are offering a beginners class on Sunday and Tuesday at 6:30 in place of the Ashtanga class that is listed. We will be offering these two classes at the member's rate of 50LE per class.

We have noted the overall interest in a beginning yoga class and will keep that in mind when arranging the schedule in the upcoming week. Please feel comfortable to send us any requests for times or classes; we will always do our best to accommodate the needs of our yoga community.

Congratulations on getting your new year off to a great start.