..I got a free yoga pass at the Summerfest parade!

July 11, 2010 · Posted under Live at the Lounge 

Ankeny’s Summerfest has achieved the status of family tradition at our house, and I’m so glad you were able to enjoy the bright blue skies and typical summer heat this past Saturday morning at the annual parade! The yoga lounge has been quietly holding a full schedule of yoga classes in Ankeny for nearly three years, and we invite you to attend three classes free of charge between now and August 12, 2010.

Whether you’ve always wanted to try yoga, or enjoy a well developed practice, you are invited to choose three yoga classes or workshops from our web calendar to give yoga, and our facility a trial run! Our entire class format operates on a drop in basis, so students can easily choose class times and days that fit their busy schedule from week to week.

Even if you think you are not flexible enough, you WILL receive the benefit of the practice! Remember, yoga helps you become flexible, it is not a requirement to be flexible to begin practicing. The combination of poses and breathing exercises are designed to stimulate different energy centers in the physical body. Some students are less flexible and will stimulate the energy centers with very little twisting, bending and breathing; for those who are naturally flexible, the basic asanas are not stimulating enough to activate the energy centers and they need advanced poses to receive benefits. All classes offer modifications and students are invited to choose an expression of each pose that reflects their body’s ability in the present moment. Increasing self awareness is an integral component of yoga!

The yoga lounge offers classes to accommodate all ages and levels of physical ability whether you are an aspiring yogi or yogini. Every Wednesday evening you can choose from workshops on various topics including: meditation, utilization of props, yin yoga, aromatherapy, partner yoga, detox yoga, study of the Yamas and Niymas, balancing the chakras, etc.  Yoga classes for expectant mothers are offered once weekly in six week sessions.

Warm weather in Iowa passes so quickly…don’t let the summer of 2010 end before you have a chance to discover balance yoga lounge!

Namaste, Sandy Eimers

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