Hello Yogis and Yoginis (and friends and acquaintances.....),

The first three weeks of Follow Your Bliss have been amazing and I'm so grateful to all of you that came by, forwarded the info about the free classes to friends, or gave your support in other ways. The space is exploding in positive energy because of each and every one of you! Thank you so very much, from the bottom of my heart!

New and exciting things will be coming up in the next few weeks and months (movie nights, book clubs, lending library, cupcakes, movement classes...), but in the mean time, I'd like to remind everyone that there is only ONE MORE WEEK of Free Yoga Classes at Follow Your Bliss. If you haven't come already, please do! I would love to see you. And if you haven't already done so, please tell people that you think would be interested. I am relying on Word of Mouth as my primary way of getting new students (at least until my website is up!), so please take a moment to pass this along to friends if you can.

Also, now that the Free Yoga classes are winding down, I'd like to bring your attention to another promotion, good until the end of July (although I am flexible if you can't make it in until then). That is...

* 25% off ALL 5-class, 10-class, and 20-class open-class passes! (expires 3, 6, or 12 months after purchase) - which can work out to as little as $6/class!!

* 50% off ALL 5-class, 10-class, and 20-class private-class passes! (expires 3, 6, or 12 months after purchase)
I'm including the schedule for the end of July, as well as August's schedule in the bottom of this email - as well as by attachment.
I'm also including info on the classes (descriptions and prices). If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask!

Also, if you're on Facebook, and would like to join Follow Your Bliss's group, please visit http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=103479397283&ref=search (I think that should work! - Otherwise, simply search for Follow Your Bliss, Yoga. Tantra. Life).

One last thing! - my mom is sewing some totally amazing and funky yoga-gear (eye pillows, yoga mat bags, microwavable neck bean-bags, meditation cushions). They are all selling at prices that are much cheaper than the retail from most yoga studios!! - This is to supplement her income, and keep the community spirit of 'Bliss. She uses mostly-recovered/recycled fabrics (such as my 2 year old neice's jeans!) so that they're enviro-friendly. If you're interested, please remind me to tell you more about them (I'm a terrible salesperson and feel to shy to give a hard sell). (Oh! - And if you'd like to sell any of your home-made things - please let me know!)
:-)

Once more, thank you all again so very much! I am deeply moved by the generosity of spirit from each and every one of you. I couldn't have done this without you. I'll be sending another email shortly - which will be an invitation to our Follow Your Bliss house-warming/gala grand opening party!! - I really hope you can make it!

Much love, and Namaste-aplenty,
Dee

PS: I'll be out sending newsletters such as this about once per month, listing new events and workshops, new guest instructors, and links for my yoga-blog. If you'd rather be removed from this list, send me back and email and I'll gladly remove you. Peace.

Open Classes:

Open classes are either reserved (meaning that you commit to a certain class, or set of classes, each week, and pay for them in-advance, which is much cheaper), or drop-in, (which means that you just show up whenever you're in the mood).

Please note that priority is given to reserved students, so reservation is strongly encouraged!

All open classes have a maximum of 5 students, with individual descriptions for a class given in advance on the calendar (which I usually, but not always, stick to). These classes are a lot of fun, and different every time! The schedule changes every month, so please check for new gems.

Open Yoga Class Descriptions

All classes are 90 minutes long, unless otherwise noted.

Early-Bird Yoga

Rise and shine with this invigorating practice to honour the divine solar energy. Comprised of energizing breathing exercises, sun salutations, vigorous flowing asanas to wake up each area of your body, and a guided daily intention relaxation, this up-beat class will energize and extend your whole day, leaving you physically and mentally fresh, and feeling amazing. Feel free to bring anything you'll need for a quick shower afterward!

- A zesty, somewhat challenging class, open to all levels.

(Please call by 10pm the night before, and let us know you're coming so we can make sure we're up!)

* Promotion: Attend 5 Early-Bird Yoga classes a week and get your next week free! - Come all summer, and only pay for every-other week. Offer good until September 21st!

Hatha Yoga

This is yoga in the traditional sense, promoting balance, strength, and flexibility, and encouraging the ability to be truly present and live life one precious moment at a time. Postures are punctuated with many opportunities to experience the subtle energies moving through the body. Open to all levels, students are encouraged to gently explore more challenging postures and variations while listening to and respecting their bodies. May include prana yama, chanting, and yoga nidra.

Hatha Lunch

Enjoy the invigorating energies of a mid-day yoga break! Only an hour long, these lunch-time classes are traditional hatha yoga with some prana yama, but no chanting or yoga nidra. $10/class

Slo-Yo

Unwind in this restorative yoga class, opening a window to self-renewal and inner awareness. Release into the deeply nourishing experience, connecting to the lunar, yin energies. Props and gentle movements are utilized to restore and heal the body, followed by a profoundly transformational and healing 30-minute guided yoga nidra meditation, which induces a state of total relaxation as well as expanded awareness.

This class is great for people with insomnia.

Suitable for the beginner and intermediate student who prefers a gentle and thoroughly relaxing class.

Urban Yoga

Infuse your yoga routine with soul-centred improvisational movement and choreographed yoga-dance. This is a fun, uplifting and non-judgmental environment where you can enjoy the sounds of Conscious Hip Hop, Soul, Funk, R&B, and other great tunes. Come and play, the shakti-way! - Open to all levels.

Yoga for Women

This basics class is designed for women who are new to yoga, who are older, who have specific needs such as pain or injury, or who otherwise would rather not practice in a regular open hatha class. Focus is on balancing postures, the “joint-freeing series” (which works and energizes every joint in the body), and simple guided relaxation techniques.

Open Classes Prices:

Reserved (Pre-paid) Open Class:

Single: $14

5 class pass: $60 ($12 per class)

10 class pass: $100 ($10 per class)

20 class pass: $160 ($8 per class)

Drop-in Open Classes (no pre-registration required):

Single: $17

5 class pass: $75 ($15 per class)

10 class pass: $130 ($13 per class)

20 class pass: $220 ($11 per class)

* Pre-payment can be done online via 'Google Check-out' (DivineDeeYoga@gmail.com), by cheque, or in-person with cash.

* All 5-class passes have a 3 month expiry; all 10-class passes have a 6 month expiry; all 20-class passes have a 1-year expiry.

* All 5, 10, and 20 Open-class passes can be paid-for in instalments, with a 25% non-refundable deposit.

* All pre-registered classes require 24-hours cancellation.

* Students, seniors, and financially-struggling people, can get a sliding-scale discount on all classes and class-passes (on the honour system!!) - Please ask for details.

Workshops, Study Groups

& Special Events

* These workshops are considered a work-in-progress.

Openness and suggestions greatly appreciated.

* All Workshops and special events require pre-registration,

and 24-hours notice of cancellation.

1. Moving into the Heart of Now

with Noreia

6 weeks; Starts Tuesday July 14th

7-8:30pm

This experiential mindfulness workshop offers a safe, fun, and non-judgemental playgound for developing heart-centered witnessing of self and others. It uses the transformational tool of expressive movement. No previous training or experience is necessary. There is no right or wrong, the intention and invitation is for us to lovingly notice, accept, and allow the life force to flow and rejuvinate our bodymind.

Investment: $10-15, sliding-fee per week, or $50 for all 6 weeks

2. Friday Afternoon Intensives: A Monthly Mini-Retreat

The last Friday of each month, 6-9pm

Starts July 31st, 2009 - FREE!

Enjoy the pleasure of deepening your practice by taking time at the end of the month to unwind and revitalize. Held on the last Friday of each month, these three-hour long mini-retreats include a 90-minute asana class, an in-depth prana yama practice, mantra repetition, an new form of meditation as homework for the month, an extended yoga nidra, and a cup of tea. This intensive takes the form of a Vippasana retreat in that there is completely no conversation until tea is served. Please respect, and surrender into the silence!

in August: $25 per session, or book 6 sessions for $90!

3. Intro to Meditation: A Four-Week Workshop

Starts August, 2009, please email for dates.

Meditation is the art of calming the mind and becoming single-focused, either on the breath, a spiritual object, sound, or thought. In this beginner's workshop, we will practice and explore a number of techniques in order to begin to develop a personal meditation practice. This workshop is suitable for those new to meditation or for those looking to re-fresh their practice.

This 4 week workshop uses yoga asanas (postures) to open, stretch and prepare the body for meditation. Leave feeling refreshed, relaxed, and peaceful. No experience necessary. Please wear comfortable clothing for light yoga asana.

4 weekly sessions, each 90 minutes.

$60

July Schedule

July 1st– 31st

Mondays

7-8:30am: Early Bird Yoga (cancelled July 25th – Aug 7th)

12-1pm: Hatha Lunch

7:30-9pm: Hatha Yoga

Tuesdays

7-8:30am: Early Bird Yoga(cancelled July 25th – Aug 7th)

1-2pm: Hatha Lunch

3-4:30pm: Yoga for Women

Wednesdays

7-8:30am: Early Bird Yoga(cancelled July 25th – Aug 7th)

12-1pm: Hatha Lunch

Thursdays

7-8:30am: Early Bird Yoga(cancelled July 25th – Aug 7th)

Fridays

7-8:30am: Early Bird Yoga(cancelled July 25th – Aug 7th)

1:30-3pm: Yoga for Women

3-6pm: Friday Afternoon Intensive(July 31st only)

5-6:30pm: Urban Yoga (cancelled on July 31st)

Saturdays

9-10:30am: Urban Yoga (cancelled July 25th)

Sundays:

9-10:30am: Slow-Yo (cancelled July 26th)

August Schedule

August 1st– 31st

Mondays

7-8:30am: Early Bird Yoga (starts August 10th)

12-1pm: Hatha Lunch

7:30-9pm: Hatha Yoga

Tuesdays

7-8:30am: Early Bird Yoga (starts August 11th)

1-2pm: Hatha Lunch

3-4:30pm: Yoga for Women

7-8:30pm: Moving into the Heart of Now*

Wednesdays

7-8:30am: Early Bird Yoga (starts August 12th)

12-1pm: Hatha Lunch

7-8:30pm: Slow-Yo

Thursdays

7-8:30am: Early Bird Yoga (starts August 13th)

1-2pm: Hatha Lunch

Fridays

7-8:30am: Early Bird Yoga (starts August 14th)

1:30-3pm: Yoga for Women

3-6pm: Friday Afternoon Intensive (August 28th only)*

5-6:30pm: Urban Yoga (cancelled on August 28th)

Saturdays

9-10:30am: Urban Yoga

Sundays:

9-10:30am: Slow-Yo

* Pre-registered event or workshop, please visit the 'Events' page for a description, and call or email to reserve your space!

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Follow Your Bliss
Yoga. Tantra. Life.

25 Grange Ave, Toronto
416-550-4137