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Workshop Announcement

Pranayama - Yogic Breathing

With Dominika

Friday, May 18th, 10am-12 pm

Cost: 200

Description: Throughout the workshop you'll learn how to control and gain PRANA (vital energy, found in all things having life). You'll be introduced to a variety of breathing techniques, focusing on the two main techniques practiced in the Sivananda tradition (anuloma viloma, kapalabhati). The workshop will end with a guided, deep relaxation, to allow your Prana to flow freely try to come with an empty stomach (have a little something 2 hours before). You might think of something to support comfortable sitting (meditation pillow...let us know if you need a chair!). For deep relaxation you might want to bring a light scarf to cover your face, to avoid flies bothering you!

Karma Yoga

“The Discipline of Selfless Action”

Do not think a small virtue will not return in your future lives.
Just as falling drops of water will fill a large container,
The little virtues that steadfast accumulate will completely overwhelm you.

The Buddha

Karma yoga is a practice where the desire to serve the divine in everything, be it man, animal, plant or an inanimate object, replaces the desires of the ego. The word karma is derived from the Sanskrit kri, meaning 'to do'. “Karma” simply means action.  “Yoga” translates to union. Thus “Karma Yoga” literally translates to “the path of union through action.”  Through the selfless action of karma yoga one begins to lose the ego that controls him and feel a union with humanity.
Every month the Breathing Room will hold several karma classes.  These will be donation based classes and the proceeds will go to that month’s adopted charity. In addition, the Breathing Room will match any funds raised from Karma classes.

Karma Classes at The Breathing Room

May 4th, 5 pm: Vinyasa - Jessica

May 7th, 8 pm : Vinyasa - Sue

May 15th , 5 pm: Meditation -  Lulwa

May 21st, 8 pm: Meditation - Dominika

For the month of May - all proceeds from Karma classes will be donated to “Help Fatma Walk.”  
The story of Fatma:
Fatma is 20 years old and lost the use of her legs after a fall from  the fourth floor of her building.  Before she can have the operation to restore her mobility, she will undergo bone marrow injections to strengthen her bones for the process of rehabilitation.
The Breathing Room is dedicating the contributions given through this months Karma classes to help her afford these procedures.  It is our deepest hope that through our own practice of yoga, we can help bring strength and well-being into the life of this young woman.

Dear Friends of the Breathing Room

All classes on Tuesday, May 1st have been canceled. The studio has undergone an "unintentional" fumigation. Today has been spent cleaning and airing out the space in hopes that we could hold classes as scheduled, but after visiting the studio - we've decided that we can not in good conscience, hold classes this evening. 

Deepest apologies for the inconvenience. 
Best of all wishes,

The Breathing Room

Karma Classes at The Breathing Room

Karma Yoga

“The Discipline of Selfless Action”

Do not think a small virtue will not return in your future lives.
Just as falling drops of water will fill a large container,
The little virtues that steadfast accumulate will completely overwhelm you.

The Buhdda

Karma yoga is a practice where the desire to serve the divine in everything, be it man, animal, plant or an inanimate object, replaces the desires of the ego. The word karma is derived from the Sanskrit kri, meaning 'to do'. “Karma” simply means action.  “Yoga” translates to union. Thus “Karma Yoga” literally translates to “the path of union through action.”  Through the selfless action of karma yoga one begins to lose the ego that controls him and feel a union with humanity.
Every month the Breathing Room will hold several karma classes.  These will be donation based classes and the proceeds will go to that month’s adopted charity. In addition, the Breathing Room will match any funds raised from Karma classes. 

Karma Classes at The Breathing Room

May 1st, 5 pm: Meditation - Dominika

May 4th, 5 pm: Vinyasa - Jessica

May 7th, 8 pm : Vinyasa - Sue

May 15th , 5 pm: Meditation -  Lulwa

All proceeds gathered from the May Karma classes will be donated to “Help Fatma Walk.”  

The story of Fatma:
Fatma is 20 years old and lost the use of her legs after a fall from  the fourth floor of her building.  Before she can have the operation to restore her mobility, she will undergo bone marrow injections to strengthen her bones for the process of rehabilitation.
The Breathing Room is dedicating the contributions given through this months Karma classes to help her afford this procedures.  It is our deepest hope that through our own practice of yoga, we can help bring strength and well-being into the life of this young woman.

The Five PM Vinyasa class on Wednesday with Tasha is cancelled.

Please give us your opinion

We are starting to plan what the Summer and Fall schedule will look like, and we would very much like your input. Please take a few minutes to fill out the survey linked to below to tell us what direction you would like to see us take. It should take less than fifteen minutes to fill out. To encourage participation, we are offering a free class to everyone who fills out the survey (one per student). To get the free class, simply fill out the survey, and your name will be left at the front desk. We will be updating the list weekly, so your name might not be listed immediately.

Here is the link to the survey.

Update: Thanks to everyone who filled out the survey.  We hope to take action on your suggestions soon.  You can now go to the Breathing Room to get your free class.

April Schedule

April's schedule is out, with lots of changes. Please check before coming to class. In particular, please note that there are no classes on Friday, April 13th and only Yara's Yin yoga at 5 pm on Saturday, April 14th. There will also be no classes on Monday, April 16th.

In addition, there will no longer be any Power Yoga classes offered at the Breathing Room, at least for the time being. Jenna has offered to open the Breathing Room on Sundays at 5 for self-led practice, but there will be no classes on Wednesdays at 8PM.

To view the schedule, please click here

Workshop: Backbends and Inversions

This class will turn your world upside down. To effectively invert the body we must create a strong foundation from which to grow. If we want to go up we must first learn to go down. This can be achieved by exploring the opposing forces at play in inversions. Back-bends can truly be defined as front openings. Rather than collapsing in the back we learn to expand the front and open the heart to discover more depth with greater ease in our back bending. We will make things fun and do a lot of partner and group work. This workshop is ideal for astanga practitioners, but anyone who wants to incorporate more backward bending into their yoga practice is welcome.

With: Jenna and Jessica

Time: 1-3:30

Date: Friday, December 9th

Cost: 150 LE

To reserve a space, please pay full amount in the Breathing Room.

no classes tonight

Dear Friends,

Due to the traffic and possible unrest, the Breathing Room is canceling all classes tonight.

Tuesday Nov 22nd 8 PM Class - Sangha Yoga (self-led)

Because the instructor had to leave the country, there will be no instructor for the 8 pm class on Tuesday, November 22nd. Instead, Jonah will open up the studio for Sangha yoga. That is, he will do an Astanga Primary series sequence. Any are welcome to join him, either following the same sequence, or doing their own practice.

Surya Namaskara

The Breathing Room is going to try an early morning session for the first three Sundays of December, led by Dominika.

Sundays (4th, 11th, 18th Dec.) 6-7am, we will start the day with a short time in silence (meditation) followed by a few chants and sun salutations. After that you can finish with your asana of the day, enjoy a cup of tea and a little breakfast surprise ;-)

Since we are not sure about how many people are interested or willing to come so early, we ask that you send us an email (thebreathingroomcairo@gmail.com) to let us know you would like to join us.

Beach Yoga Weekend

Dates: November 10-12th (2 nights)
Who: Jenna, Jessica, and Lulwa

Schedule:

Thursday 6 PM Garden (Astanga)

Friday 9 AM Beach (Meditation)

12 PM Fitness Room (Vinyasa Flow)

2 PM Shaded Garden (Hatha)

4:30 PM Driving Range (Astanga)

Saturday 9 AM Garden (Vinyasa)

12 PM Fitness Room (Astanaga)

3 PM Shaded Garden (Yin Yoga)

Rates
Single deluxe 840,00 le
Double deluxe 1.040,00 le
Single standard 760,00 le
Double standard 960,00 le




Above rates are per rooms per night.
Above rates are in Half Board Basis (breakfast and dinner) inclusive service charge & Taxes
Top VIPs treatment.
CHILDREN POLICY:
Baby cot: Free of Charge
EXTRA BED 100le
0-5 years: free meals
5-11 years: 150 le for meals (same parents meals plan)


How to book: You can make your reservation directly with Stella Di Mare by calling 0100 177- 4779 or you can sign up at the Breathing Room.

6:30, October 18th Strength and Flexibility Cancelled

Dear Friends, Lulwa's 6:30 Strength and Flexibility class tonight has been cancelled.

No Class, Friday 4pm

Dear Friends, Tomorrow's 4 pm Hatha class will be cancelled, because of a conflict with the Astanga Workshop. Sorry for the last minute notice.

Open House, Saturday 8AM-8PM

This is the Weekend for Yoga!

Join us at The Breathing Room
For an All-Day Open House

Saturday, September 17, 2011

Free classes are offered all day long

8 AM – 9 AM Gentle Flow with Jessica
For beginners and people looking for a relaxing practice. The postures flow slowly from one pose into the next- relaxing the mind, increasing flexibility, and gently building strength

9:30 AM- 10:30 AM Ashtanga with Jessica
For people who enjoy an active practice. It is best to have a working knowledge of the standard yoga postures so that you can flow easily through the practice. Great for building strength and flexibility,

11 AM - 12 Noon Power Yoga with Barbara
For those looking for a physical workout. This class is built on an understanding of anatomy and focuses on proper alignment. Great for building strength. Suitable for all levels.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Vinyasa with Tasha
A creative, vigorous form of yoga, linking breath, body and mind, Vinyasa means connecting. Expect some uplifting music during the asana practice and a deep relaxation at the end.

2 PM - 3 PM Sivananda Yoga with Dominika
A typical Sivananda class includes pranayama and is slow paced to allow a full exploration of each pose. After pranayama and a warming up with sun salutations, the focus is on 12 basic postures. In final relaxation autosuggestion leads to complete relaxation of body and mind. The goal of this practice is to reach a well balanced state of body and mind.

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Strength and Flexibility with Lulwa
For those looking to challenge themselves with a physical practice that works on developing strength and flexibility through a series of postures based on the Bikram yoga sequence.

5 PM – 6 PM Hatha with Yara
A gentle moving yoga class focusing on relaxing flow and gentle breath. This class will help to calm the mind, relax the body and improve your overall physical and mental well-being. Great for beginners and those seeking a more meditative practice.

6 PM - 8 PM Reception

Sangha Yoga

When the students are ready, the teacher will appear.

A number of Breathing Room Friends have been asking about 8 AM classes on weekdays. Unfortunately, we have no teachers who are available to teach then. Instead, we will open up the Breathing Room space from 8 to 9:30 am on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays for BR Friends to practice in a group setting.

This practice will be led only in the sense that Jonah will be following a modified version of the Astanga primary series and, if anybody would like, he will describe the next posture.

There is no charge for these sessions, unless anyone would like to donate to the BR Karma fund.

Introduction to Hot Yoga Workshop

Yoga/Beach Weekend:

September 22nd, 23rd and 24th (Thursday, Friday and Saturday)
If you are looking for a relaxing weekend outside of Cairo, The Breathing Room has partnered up with the Stella De Mare in Ain Sokhna to offer a beach yoga getaway . Enjoy hotel accommodations, (breakfast and dinner buffet included) and yoga on the beach, for the special rate of 640 (single) or 750 (double) per night. For reservations call Isabella (GM) of the Golf Hotel at 010 1774779 (For the special rate, be sure to mention that you are with The Breathing Room in Cairo.)

Ashtanga Workshops with Bobbi Misiti

Bobbi is back - ready to offer Ashtanga for everyone. This is Bobbi’s third year with us at The Breathing Room, but this year is special in that she is offering a Beginners Workshop Package and an Advanced Workshop Package. Each package includes three sessions. The workshop package will include asana classes, yoga talks and an Ayurvedic Diet and Lifestyle class. Click here to find out more about each workshop package. Space is limited, so if you know that you are coming be sure to reserve your place now. More info about Bobbi on her website here.