Awaken Yoga http://www.awakentoyoga.com/blog Articles and Insights from the studio... Mon, 07 May 2012 11:25:27 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.4 Yogic Studies Journal: Sacred Jewels of Yoga http://www.awakentoyoga.com/blog/2012/05/07/yogic-studies-journal-sacred-jewels-of-yoga/ http://www.awakentoyoga.com/blog/2012/05/07/yogic-studies-journal-sacred-jewels-of-yoga/#comments Mon, 07 May 2012 11:23:23 +0000 jennifer http://www.awakentoyoga.com/blog/?p=138 Instructions:

Blog Leaders will post the page number and title of their selection, and write 1 paragraph commentary on their selection with 2-3 discussion questions you would like to post to the group for commentary.

]]> http://www.awakentoyoga.com/blog/2012/05/07/yogic-studies-journal-sacred-jewels-of-yoga/feed/ 0 A BIG THANK YOU http://www.awakentoyoga.com/blog/2012/04/27/a-big-thank-you/ http://www.awakentoyoga.com/blog/2012/04/27/a-big-thank-you/#comments Fri, 27 Apr 2012 14:15:42 +0000 jennifer http://www.awakentoyoga.com/blog/?p=92 Maybe you came to see the space, maybe you took a class, maybe you said some kind words, either way, your support was felt, even if we did not ask!  It all starting from a dream of creating a space of moksha~ liberation, bhava~feeling mind, ananda~bliss, of course love.

opening day savasana!!!

 

Thank you for all of you who took a class, sat and chatted or drank a cup of tea!  We are honored to be here with you in our healing space!

 

Love,

Jennifer and Lisa

 

Downstairs Zen Studio

Lisa and Mom Rita finishing Lisa's Reki room!

our buddaful buddha will greet you at the door!

THE OWNERS YAYYYY!

 

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]]> http://www.awakentoyoga.com/blog/2012/03/30/yogic-studies-journal-ayurveda/feed/ 5 Yogic Studies Journal: The Chakra System http://www.awakentoyoga.com/blog/2012/03/22/the-chakra-system/ http://www.awakentoyoga.com/blog/2012/03/22/the-chakra-system/#comments Thu, 22 Mar 2012 20:47:38 +0000 jennifer http://www.awakentoyoga.com/blog/?p=73 Write 3-4 paragraphs explaining the chakra system and break down each chakra. Finish this entry with a paragraph explaining your personal chakra diagnosis and what you will do to strengthen your weaker areas.

]]> http://www.awakentoyoga.com/blog/2012/03/22/the-chakra-system/feed/ 5 Yogic Studies Journal: Reflection on Iyengar’s book, “Light on Life” http://www.awakentoyoga.com/blog/2012/03/22/reflection-on-iyengar%e2%80%99s-book-light-on-life/ http://www.awakentoyoga.com/blog/2012/03/22/reflection-on-iyengar%e2%80%99s-book-light-on-life/#comments Thu, 22 Mar 2012 19:59:19 +0000 jennifer http://www.awakentoyoga.com/blog/?p=75 Reflect on the lecture on asana and Iyengar’s book, “Light on Life”, and a bit about your personal journey to yoga by leaving a comment below…

]]> http://www.awakentoyoga.com/blog/2012/03/22/reflection-on-iyengar%e2%80%99s-book-light-on-life/feed/ 9 Mercury in Retrograde http://www.awakentoyoga.com/blog/2012/03/08/mercury-in-retrograde/ http://www.awakentoyoga.com/blog/2012/03/08/mercury-in-retrograde/#comments Thu, 08 Mar 2012 14:01:29 +0000 jennifer http://www.awakentoyoga.com/blog/?p=49 Mercury…Mercury….

This retrograde hasn’t even officially started yet and its already causing a ruckus.  My son won’t sleep, my house is in chaos, and I have that overwhelming anxiety.  So what do I do???  BREATHE!  Find your breath, find what grounds you, smile a lot, and know it will be over soon.  Once it kicks in you will all of a sudden find all the time in the world to organize your bills, get your taxes done, take a meditation class, and write in your journal.  Good luck with this retrograde, get out and celebrate the full moon tonight in Virgo, my sign, but also the sing that is ruled by Mercury. Stand your ground, and love the time to become a hermit and quiet a bit!

]]> http://www.awakentoyoga.com/blog/2012/03/08/mercury-in-retrograde/feed/ 2 The New Awaken Yoga is Coming! http://www.awakentoyoga.com/blog/2012/02/29/the-new-awaken-yoga-is-coming/ http://www.awakentoyoga.com/blog/2012/02/29/the-new-awaken-yoga-is-coming/#comments Wed, 29 Feb 2012 02:20:11 +0000 jennifer http://www.awakentoyoga.com/blog/?p=42 I have been teaching yoga for 8 years, and practicing on and off my whole life it seems without knowing it was yoga.  What I thought only involved being on a mat turned into the mat less universe.  Now I am living my yoga, it is a way of life.  How I speak, live, eat, observe, the choices I make, the way I raise my baby… it is all the dance of living my Yoga.  I invite you to start this dance or continue it with me and my partner Lisa Fleming and I’s circle of hand picked instructors.  Here is a sneak peak at some classes you will find on our schedule of true authentic yoga experience.

Gentle: A relaxing class to help soothe the mind and body.  Experience gentle postures and breathing practices.  Most of the class will be experienced seated or lying down.

Alignment: A moderately challenging class that will focus on the mechanics of strengthening, toning or stretching a certain area of the body.  A lot of instruction and time will be taken in postures.

Slow Flow and Stretch: This  moderate paced class that combines elements of slow flowing vinyasa and deep stretch.  It is designed to strengthen the muscles and open the joints, achieving new depths in postures and an increased flow of prana.

Vinyasa:  A vigorous movement class where breath and asana are linked in a rhythmic flow of awareness.  Yoga experience is strongly recommended. Healthy practitioners only and Not pregnancy recommended.

Yoga Strong: A vigorous practice that will focus on strengthening the core and muscles.  Challenge your mind and your body through asana and breath.

Deep Stretch:  Sigh your whole body with taking several minuets to set up and relax into asanas.  Enjoy the sensation of allowing the body to open and stretch slowly and consciously.

Ease Into Yoga:  Tailored for our newer yogis, yogis who need to take their time or have therapeutic issues to address.  Your instructors will support your every need in this class and introduce you to yoga and its practices.

]]> http://www.awakentoyoga.com/blog/2012/02/29/the-new-awaken-yoga-is-coming/feed/ 2 Sneek Peek at the New Awaken Yoga STUDIO! http://www.awakentoyoga.com/blog/2012/02/13/sneek-peek-at-the-new-awaken-yoga-studio/ http://www.awakentoyoga.com/blog/2012/02/13/sneek-peek-at-the-new-awaken-yoga-studio/#comments Mon, 13 Feb 2012 01:43:19 +0000 jennifer http://www.awakentoyoga.com/blog/?p=25 I am so excited to be offering a full blown location for yoga and healing arts.  I look forward to showing you little sneek peeks of our beautiful space and what is coming soon to Mentor, Oh for this Spring!  Please feel free to post your comments and ideas about our space!!!

With Love,

Jennifer

Zen Space

"Flow" Studio

Lisa's Reiki Space

Stiillness Studio and School Room

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My son has taught me how to cultivate patience, acceptance, forgiveness *for myself when I lose my patience* and ultimately the deepest love and affection one can have. All of these are the most beneficial practices of a yogic lifestyle.

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