http://balanceyogalounge.com providing professional, affordable yoga classes in ankeny, iowa Sat, 06 Mar 2010 22:17:48 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en This is a simple exercise that you can do anytime, anywhere even while you work to bring peace and happiness to your center, creating balance within. This breathing exercise strengthens the immune system by clearing out the negative and drawing in the positive.It also helps strengthen the lungs and build ... http://balanceyogalounge.com/2010/02/27/%e2%99%a5-breathing-for-peace-and-happiness-%e2%99%a5/ And the broken record continues to play... Essential yoga class, Feb 8, 7-8pm is cancelled due to snowfall, cold temps, and slippery roads. Stay safe and warm at home and we hope to see you in class later in the week! Don't forget the arm balances and inversions workshop this Wednesday evening ... http://balanceyogalounge.com/2010/02/08/28-evening-class-cancelled/ Format for introduction to therapeutic yoga to healthcare professionals. Download word document HERE. http://balanceyogalounge.com/2010/02/06/therapeutic-yoga-presentation-2610/   Do you know the rejuvenation that comes from spending time upside down?  Wednesday, February 10th I will teach an arm balance and inversion workshop and I encourage all levels of practitioners to attend.  You may think you have never done an inversion, but I guarantee you, if you have attended ... http://balanceyogalounge.com/2010/02/02/arm-balance-inversion-workshop/ 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. For athletes that are pushing physical and mental limits on a daily basis, yoga provides ... http://balanceyogalounge.com/2010/01/31/yoga-travels-to-vancouver-winter-olympics/ Here we go again...due to high winds and steady snow-  the 7pm essential yoga class tonight is CANCELLED. http://balanceyogalounge.com/2010/01/25/jan-25-evening-class-cancelled/ 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 ... http://balanceyogalounge.com/2010/01/20/chakra-wrkshp-will-be-held/ 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 ... http://balanceyogalounge.com/2010/01/10/dalai-lama-book-discussions/ ...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 ... http://balanceyogalounge.com/2010/01/07/jan-7-classes-cancelled/ 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 ... http://balanceyogalounge.com/2010/01/04/lounge-now-offers-prenatal-yoga/