Yoga Travels to Vancouver Winter Olympics

January 31, 2010 · Filed Under Living Yoga · Comment 

YOGA is the training tool of choice for athletes competing in the 2010 Vancouver Olympics. Asana creates balanced yet loose muscles, increased body awareness, and mental focus; while attention to the breath helps to control pre-race jitters. Read more

Jan 25 evening class cancelled

January 25, 2010 · Filed Under Announcements · Comment 

Here we go again…due to high winds and steady snow-  the 7pm essential yoga class tonight is CANCELLED.

Chakra wrkshp WILL be held.

January 20, 2010 · Filed Under Announcements · Comment 

The streets are icy, and school activities are cancelled… Whether this is your first visit or you stop by every week for class at the lounge; if you are ready to re-charge your energy battery, join us at 7pm for the chakra balancing workshop. Let dad watch the kids, drive carefully and bring your mat- and perhaps your best friend!

$15 covers the workshop and $5 covers the cost of the essntial oils used in the worshop for walk-ins. If you have a multiple attendance pass or unlimited attendance contract, this event will be deducted as one attendance. Please bring an additional $5 to cover the cost of the oils.

Dalai Lama Book Discussions

January 10, 2010 · Filed Under Living Yoga · Comment 

DID YOU KNOW THAT HIS HOLINESS, THE 14TH DALAI LAMA IS VISITING IOWA MAY 18?

In preparation for his visit, we will be holding book discussions at the lounge on February 25 and April 15, at 7pm. Join us for a lively discussion of two titles written in collaboration with the Dalai Lama. Purchase your books now and join us whether you have tickets for His May 18 visit to Cedar Falls or are simply curious and looking to expand spiritually.  Read more

Jan 7 classes cancelled

January 7, 2010 · Filed Under Announcements · Comment 

…even if we don’t experience white-out conditions for driving, the falling temperatures make it far too dangerous for anyone to be traveling to yoga. Visit our web calendar to select alternate classes you can attend in the coming week. Stay safe and warm. Namaste

January 7th classes cancelled:

essential yoga 8:30-9:30AM

mixed level yoga 4:45-5:45PM

prenatal yoga 6:30-7:30PM

lounge now offers prenatal yoga

January 4, 2010 · Filed Under Asana and Breath Review · 1 Comment 

A regular yoga practice is a great way to find balance in your life.  Benefits include building strength and flexibility, and reducing stress; a necessity for everyone, and particularly in those looking for a healthy pregnancy including the time before, during, and after the entire birthing process.  Calm and flexibility achieved through yoga ease the birthing process, thus reducing pain and increasing the joy of giving birth.  Read more

Aligning the Chakras thru Yoga

January 2, 2010 · Filed Under Uncategorized · Comment 

Ever have an off day? For example:  Energy levels seem low for no particular reason, emotions run a little sporadic, memory delays, spinning your wheels but getting nowhere?  Read more

Happy New Year 2010

January 1, 2010 · Filed Under Live at the Lounge · Comment 

…obstacles are allies.

Obstacles to practice are infinite. Yet all of them turn into allies when they are embraced with awareness. They can feed the practice, rather than impede it, if we recognize them for what they are and allow them to simply be part of the nowscape because, wonder of wonders, they already are.

What is YOUR excuse for not committing to a yoga practice in 2010?