Mindful Breath

With the holiday hustle and bustle, shopping, parties and the over indulgence of food and cocktails, the holiday season can be an overwhelming and a stressful time for many of us.

This is the prime time to come face to face with the obstacles of stress and a perfect opportunity to bring your yoga practice into your life. Finding time to create a little bit of me time in stillness, along with breath, can keep you in a tranquil state of being. Mind silence, even if just for a moment, can do wonders for us during the busiest season of our calendar. So here is a breath technique you can take with you anytime and anywhere when you feel you need to take a few moments out of your day to reconnect and recharge your mind and body.

Here's how to do it:
When doing an everyday thing, like answering the phone, doing dishes, reading email, or simply putting your hand on the door handle of your house to open the door- STOP - Take a deep breath in through your nose counting to 6 - Exhale through your mouth counting to 9. Repeat as needed!

Do this several times as day and notice how you feel.
Maybe you can let some things go that are troubling you or feel more grounded or centered through out your day.
Enjoy this calming, cleansing breath and allow it to calm and cool your mind and help you gain a sense of clarity and control during this frazzle dazzle time of the year.

Let this challenging time be a time of learning to stay calm within sensation and to be non-reactive when lifes' expectancies become overwhelming. Challenge yourself to be here in the now enjoying the presence of family, friends and gatherings.

As we close another chapter in our life, let this moment of stillness be a moment of reflection on what your life journey has brought you so far. Appreciating and learning from your past experiences and as we turn the page, inviting in new intentions for opportunity and new beginnings. 

Let's celebrate and enjoy this season of peace, love and generosity and cultivate it so that it overflows gracefully and effortlessly as it should in 2013.
Namaste,
Taryn

New Year Resolution Solution

Some of you have been asking what the plan is for the new year...so here it is!!

Starting January 7th – February 14th (6 Weeks)
Mondays
Lunch Time Energy Flow Yoga Class 12:10-12:50pm

Tuesdays
Beginner Yoga Class 6:30-7:30pm
Fusion Yoga Class 7:45-9pm

Wednesdays
Lunch Time Energy Flow Yoga Class 12:10-12:50pm

Thursdays
Beginner working towards Intermediate 7:15-8:30pm

1 class per week $60 (6 classes)                         1 Lunch Hour class $60
ANY 2 classes per week $100 (12 classes)           2 Lunch Hour classes $80
ANY 3 classes per week $120 (19 classes)

No yoga experience necessary – Mix and Match classes -Class Sizes are limited to 15
Pre-registration ONLY
To Register for classes contact Taryn at 752-9491
or email untamedbalance.yoga@hotmail.com

Women & Men Welcome

Beginner Yoga- For those who are new to yoga and looking for a place to start. Also for those who would like to continue to focus on the basic poses, breathing, stretching, strengthening and relaxation in a comfortable , non-judge mental atmosphere and at your own pace.

Fusion Yoga-This class is suited to all levels, practicing basic poses with extra focus on fitness and strengthening, followed by stretching and relaxation. Fusion Yoga helps boosts the benefits of your yoga practice by adding strength, resistance and core training to help increase flexibility, decrease stress and help you burn more fat when resting.

Lunch Hour Energy Flow Yoga-This practice helps with a positive flow of energy that benefits every aspect of your life. An energetic practice with traditional yoga postures to help you stand taller, feel healthier and more energetic. Focusing on the muscles that get tight and sore from sitting at a desk. Flowing from one pose to another will help you feel grounded and filled with vital energy.

Beginner working towards Intermediate:
An introduction to the fundamentals of Hatha yoga for the brand new & continuing student. Students desiring to evolve their Hatha yoga practice once they are familiar with the fundamentals as presented in Beginner. Includes beginner postures with intermediate postures sprinkled in, breath work, and relaxation techniques. Teacher will offer a number of variations for every pose, enabling students to go as far as they like with any given posture.