November 30 Day Challenge

We had a super fun weekend at Coastal Bliss with our 30 Day Wrap Party on Friday night. This was our most well attended 30 Day Challenge yet and we gave away lots of t-shirts to everyone who did 30 or more classes in 30 days. The grand prize went to Marni Recker with 43 classes in 30 days! Way to go Marni. The 30 Day Challenge is such a fun event and it definitely warmed the studio through the cool dark days of November. Thanks to everyone who took part, you inspired the whole community. Our next 30 Day Challenge will be in April.

On Saturday night we had a very special evening with Mojave at Coastal Bliss. The

Mojave at Coastal Bliss

event was a fundraiser for Stillpointe Sanctuary and started off with a 60 minute flow class taught by Natalie followed by an intimate live acoustic show with Paul and Lisa Jarvis. It was a beautiful evening and as a community we were able to raise $300.00 for Stillpointe.

Our next community event will be on Dec 21st when we will hold our annual 108 Sun Salutations Event from 5-7pm. Space is limited so please sign up soon at the studio for this special event.

Come out and celebrate the folks who did the 30 Day Challenge this month. We’ll have door prizes, a Yoga Pass Sale, and tea and snacks. We’ll also be marking down our yoga props and gear as well as offering our locally made Coastal Bliss hoodies. This will be a great opportunity to buy someone you love (such as yourself!) a yoga pass or mat for Christmas.

Friday Dec 2nd 7:30-9pm  Open to Everyone!

Fundraiser for Stillpointe Sanctuary with Mojave

And on Saturday join Natalie and Mojave for an evening of yoga and music at Coastal Bliss. The night will start with a 60 minute all-levels class, followed by an intimate and unplugged concert from Mojave. All in attendance will receive a copy of their latest album. 100% of the money raised from this evening will be donated to StillPointe Sanctuary – a registered charity dedicated to rescuing and caring for abused and neglected llamas and other animals in Seabeck, Washington. Learn more about StillPointe at www.stillpointesanctuary.org

Date: Dec 3, 2011
Time: 6:30pm
Cost: (minimum) $20 donation

Use your pass, drop in, or make a cash donation.

Time & Date: Monday June 20th 7:30-9pm

Times: Friday June 10th 7:30-9pm

Location: Coastal Bliss Yoga studio

Cost: $15

Toning with Mada:

Friday April 8th 7:30-9pm

Friday May 6th 7:30 -9pm

Friday June 3rd 7:30-9pm

Come stretch your vocal chords. Enjoy exercises in toning, chanting and singing; experience sound healing and the potential of your voice. No experience necessary.

Time: Sunday February 27th at 7 pm

Location: Coastal Bliss Yoga Studio

Cost: $16 drop in or use your class pass.

Facilitated by Mada, Usui/Karuna Reiki Master Teacher, sound healer and writer. For more information contact–725-2079

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

If you have a schedule that says February on it – these classes will not change.

Additions and cancellations to the March schedule include:

Starting March 23 there will be another Level 1 class added to the schedule – perfect for beginners or students who enjoy moving at a slower pace.        Tuesday 7:30-9pm Level 1 Hatha Yoga with Mariah.

Tuesday 11am-12:30pm Level 1 will be canceled March 23, 30, and April 6th. please check out Cancellations for more info and other schedule changes.

A new printable March Schedule is available.