Coastal Bliss Yoga Studio makes the paper!!

check out the article by Yasmin Aboelsaud at Westerly News

“I’m so grateful to all you that have contributed to the birth of Coastal Bliss Yoga and the continued support! I would also like to show my gratitude to the other spaces in town who continue to provide a home for the yoga community in the past, present and future! Thanks to the teachers who have committed and built up the yoga community that we know and love today. Thanks to all the wonderful students who inspire us everyday…”

love and appreciation,

- Pascale

Thank you to everyone that came out to help celebrate our Grand Opening last weekend!

I hope you enjoyed the free yoga enough to come check out some more classes. It was great to chat with some new and familiar faces at the open house. mmm, yummy food too!

Thank you to all the wonderful teachers at Coastal Bliss who have made this all possible!!

much love and appreciation,

-Pascale

Thanks to those of you that joined us for the 30 Day Challenge in May.

Although no one went to yoga everyday for 30 days, some of you attended almost everyday! 2 participants, Nathalie Down and Janet Stiles, came to 30 classes in 30 days! WOW, that is commitment and dedication! Nathalie also attended 3 classes in one day! Thanks to all of you for sharing your enthusiasm and energy with us.

comment from Janet Stiles:

“When I signed up for the 30 Days of Yoga for May, I had an idea of what May was going to look like for me – everything changed abruptly as it often does in life. Turns out that the only thing that I could count on in May was YOGA everyday – what a blessing!! I tried every single class and was amazed by the diversity of yoga offered at Coastal Bliss. The commonality with all of the classes was the high integrity and focused approach of all of the instructors – they are amazing! I learned much, the yoga was amazing, I love the new studio, and I can’t wait for another opportunity to do 30 DAYS OF YOGA again!!!”

a weekend of possibilities…

My week wrapped up with a friday evening Restorative Yoga class with April, which was heavenly!

This morning i had the opportunity to experience true stillness in a Thai Chi class (mixed with Chi Gong and other mindful influences) with Alex.

Followed by a Power Yoga class with Natalie, delightfully challenging!

I wonder what tomorrow will have in store? group meditation, yoga, Kundalini dance, who knows? I look forward to the pleasant surprises that lie ahead…

Have a wonderful evening and enjoy the rest of your weekend! Instead of looking at the garden from behind a stained glass window, get out there and try something new, something outside your own comfort level. You too may be pleasantly surprised by the infinite possibilities.

Coming soon at Coastal Bliss – new offerings and more classes added to the schedule soon

-Pascale

starts May 14th: Friday 7:30pm-8:45pm All Levels Restorative Yoga with April  

Great for any age, slower paced and gentle!

While yoga in itself focuses on muscles and proper muscle alignment, restorative yoga is all about restful postures and is designed to “re-boot” your nervous system and balance out your body.  Your muscles are to remain quiet in the restorative method.  Practicing this form of yoga will give immediate results by lowering your blood pressure and heart rate, loosen up joints and ease bones.   Restorative Yoga will help to keep your endocrine system in check and even boost the immune system.

Restorative Yoga is a wonderful way to close out your day and can be helpful in reducing insomnia as it is very relaxing for the body as well as the mind. All poses aim to reduce stress and they are all practiced using props such as a bolster or rolled blanket, blocks, cushions, a wall, a chair, yoga straps, eye pillows, etc.   The idea is comfort and relaxation and staying in a pose for many minutes.  Therefore props aid in making you comfortable and to be able to hold the position for any length of time.

Yoga Pose: Viparita Karani (Legs up the Wall)

Benefits: Putting the legs up the wall is a very gentle way to do an inversion. It brings blood to the head and heart; relieves tired or cramped legs and feet; gently stretches the back of the legs, front torso, and the back of the neck; relieves mild backache, and calms the mind.

Viparita Karani “destroys” old age and death. “You will become an Adept in all the worlds and will not perish even at world dissolution (pralaya)” (Gheranda Samhita 3.36).

Links:

What is Restorative Yoga?

http://www.dorestorativeyoga.com/index.html

Yoga cuts depression by half in women with breast cancer

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/dietandfitness/4798846/Yoga-cuts-depression-by-half-in-women-with-breast-cancer.html

30 Day Yoga Challenge
MAY 1-30, 2010

$150 for one month of unlimited YOGA!! As of May 1st, we offer 2 -4 classes a day. Take your pick or try them all!

Challenge yourself, get in shape, re-connect  -  OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS

* Attend the most classes, receive a FREE 8 class pass

* Receive a FREE Coastal Bliss t-shirt if you attend everyday

**We now take credit cards and debit
**30 day challenge is non-refundable and non-transferable
**Schedule is subject to change without notice

For more information: info@coastalblissyoga.com or 250 726 8241

check out Workshops and Events for more info and to see the poster.

Do you see a monster in your shadow or a strong, courageous being?

There is always more than one way to look at things, so why not think positively!

Learn through Yoga how the power of positive thinking allows you to see the beauty in all that life brings your way.

Be open to new possibilities and join in the natural rhythm of life!