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Love the Snow?

**Update**  We’re back…all systems go!  See you on the mat!

**  Update **  Monday morning 9:30am class is ON!   Monday evening…classes cancelled.

So do we….but we don’t want you driving around in it on our account …. so Love Yoga will be closed Thursday/Fri/Sat…. and Sunday.   Further updates will appear at this link:  http://on.fb.me/1fM4Qcd.   You can always click to our FB without having a Facebook account.  So feel free to check there for updates throughout the weekend! (or contact us:  loveyoga@comcast.net   541-971-8244)

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February and Beyond . . .

This weekend, Sunday Yoga – moved to 1:30pm !!!
We plan to support the SeaHawks and their yoga and meditation practice . . .
Read more about their practice here:  http://abcn.ws/1btAvdv
Sunday, All levels Flow,  Kickoff at 1:30pm!

February 15th @ Noon  FREE
Carmen Miller, LMT
Structural Body Workshop
Meet Carmen and learn about this Bodywork that focuses on balancing connective tissue to lessen pain and increase range of motion, bringing a sense of ease to the body.
PLEASE RSVP

February 22nd @ 4pm FREE
Dana Emerson/Open Soul Communications
Kickoff Party and Launch
!  (MUST RSVP here)
Food, Fun and a Fascinating look into your Psyche with Professor Dana Emerson who specializes in Coaching, Counseling and Communication.  Experience how your communication style affects your relationships and your life!  RSVP http://bit.ly/1iReA8g

March 12th @ 5pm
Love Yoga Teacher Training/ 8 limbs workshop – Orientation and Q&A
Curious about Yoga Teacher Training and/or the 8 Limbs Workshop?
This Orientation is a chance to look at what’s involved, ask questions and meet other participants without any commitment.  These programs will strengthen your practice and deepen your understanding, whether you teach, practice or study.  Come check them out!

April – May = 6 week course includes once a week yoga class + workshop  $160
8 Limbs of Yoga for your practice and your life
The 8 limbs are the yogic guidelines that enhance your overall well being. Each week we look at how to simply incorporate these concepts into our lives with movement, breathing, philosophy, meditation and relaxation.   This workshop gives you the space to look closely at how you’re practicing/living and examine how you can create a more balanced, healthy and meaningful practice/life.

 

 

What’s involved in our yoga training?

The Love Yoga program thoroughly prepares you to share yoga in a safe, knowledgeable and efficient manner as a Certified Love Yoga Teacher and clearance to register with the Yoga Alliance as an RYT200 if you choose.  This course is also available to those looking simply to engage in the yoga community, deepen their practice or prepare for future trainings.  Our intention is to help you find a deep and lasting source of genuine fulfillment through this experience and your continued practice.

Why it’s good:  Love Yoga Training involves all the traditional parts of training such as the history and philosophy to help you understand the foundations of the yoga lifestyle. (Foundations that are based on a myriad of resources such as asana, pranayama, meditation, mudras, mantras, bandhas, kriyas, koshas and karma.  Just to name a few).  It also includes our 8 limbs workshop and the alignment and anatomy education to guide you through safe and appropriate levels of asana.  You will practice sustainable sequencing for various levels and lengths of classes (i.e. gentle, basics, power, restorative, kids, etc.).

In addition to the traditional, we also incorporate some unique aspects that keep our program effortlessly engaging as well as educational, such as our Portland Yoga Tour, Interactive Visual aids, Guest Workshops, Meditation Challenge, Nutritional guidance and experiences, The MBSR (Mind Body Stress Reduction) intro, Local Karma Projects and more!

Previous participants have found Courage, Confidence, Compassion, Clarity and Calm. Some have gone on to teach, some have chosen to study…ALL share their strength, their experience and their love of yoga to inspire others to practice.

Click here for the dates, costs and application.

 

 

 

 

THANK YOU! ….for what?

FOR YOU!  We are so grateful for each and every one of you who have so bravely, consistently and joyfully ventured in to the studio and rolled out your mats with us…. And also for those who have helped us make it the community it has become.  Just to name a few:

The JollyMonz Pizza guy who made our Summer Solstice so tasty!
The brave souls who ventured into our teacher training program!  (starts in March)
Rudy Mettia for coming all the way from Santa Monica and leading us to Udaya!
Dutch Bros for the many flavors of  ‘half sweet, organic, iced, green teas!
(many is an understatement)
Mike & Tara from Strala of New York for showing up and changing our perspective!
All of you who Shared the Love on your trips and travels with your Love Yoga TEE!
Cory and All of the crew at NoDinx for their patience and perserverance!
(We have them to thank for every one of our Tee Shots!)
Paul from Yoga on Yamhill for his amazing classes and inspiring insight along the way.
Pioneer School and Crescent Valley High School for allowing us to bring yoga to the kids!
DJ HyFi for the loudest Groove class we’ve EVER had!
The Crazy Ones who participated in the FOAM RUN!
Dana with Open Soul Communications for helping us figure out who we really are…
…..over and over and over again.

With a little luck, we’ll have just as much fun this year!

THANK YOU!four leaf

 

 

 

Love Yoga’s 8 Holiday Gift Suggestions

Looking for a unique and helpful gift?  Shopping for a yogi?  Here are some of our favorite things from Love Yoga as well as from some of our favorite places! Scroll through for lots of Yoga ideas and the links to help you get there quick!

1.  T-shirts are always a useful gift.  Who doesn’t love a soft comfy tee with a great message.  It’s wearable.  It’s a conversation starter.  It’s a connection.  85% of people surveyed have a t-shirt with sentimental value that they’ve had for over 8 years.  That’s a long shelf life for a great gift!  They also make a great travel item:  www.loveyogatees.com !
(Love Yoga Hoodie available as a pre-order.  Contact us at loveyoga@comcast.net)

2.  Socks and legwarmers!  It’s that time of year . . . anything warm and cozy makes a nice gift.  Check out our selection of locally handmade oversized socks, slippers and leg warmers!  $12 each.  (in studio only while supplies last)

3.  Love Yoga Passes! One at time, monthly packages, a trial pass or a GIFT Certificate!

4.  Yoga Mats are a great way to motivate!  We like the Mandukas for their durability and the Aurorae’s Northern Lights Mat has a great look and feel on sale now for $40!

5.  Yoga accessories/clothing for any Yogi!  
Yoga blocks/bolsters/bags/cleaners through YogaAccessories.com
Snug fit tanks and sweat shirts for layering (Costco and/or Old Navy)
Gift Certificate to a Yoga Clothing Retailer (Athleta.com; Lucy.com; Lululemon.com)

6. Yoga Magazine Subscriptions
Yoga Journal
Origins Magazine
OM Yoga – UK for a unique look at Yoga around the world

7.  Homemade Maple granola by Tara Stiles.  Click here to watch how easy it is to make!  A jar full of hearty granola with a pretty ribbon makes a thoughtful and healthy gift!  Add a box of Yogi Tea (sold in grocery stores) for a soothing gift package.

8.  Fabulous Fall Back gift:  www.Amazon.com  for the yogi that loves to read about yoga!

 

Celebrate the Holidays with Ease. . .

Holidays bring a definite whirl of activity with them…so finding time to recharge can be complicated.  We’d like to help make it easy for you to drop in anytime and escape, explore, relax, work out, connect…. whatever it is you happen to need on any particular day.  The simplest way to do that is with the monthly Love Yoga pass.  Drop in anytime, any class, any instructor.
Here are a few passes to choose from:

1.  $40.  The Trial Pass.  If you’re fairly new to the whole yoga pass thing, the trial pass gives you 30 days of unlimited yoga for all of our classes!
Holiday Bonus:  Buy one for you, Get one FREE for a friend!  (December only)

2.  If you’ve been coming to Love Yoga and are ready to transform your life with a renewed commitment to take care of yourself, the monthly unlimited pass (regularly $80/mo) is on special for $70/mo.  or $65/mo with a 6 month auto withdrawal!

3.  Additional Holiday Bonus! If you make it to each instructor in the month of December, we’ll add another free class to your pass! 

If for any reason, none of these passes work for you… please let us know so we can help…and consider our Tuesday and Friday night 5$ classes!  Always a great turnout and a wonderful practice for beginners and experienced yogis alike!

Remember to save the date for our Winter Solstice (Dec. 20th) and the Winter Wellness Walk (Jan. 4th).  HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

 

WINTER WELLNESS WALK – Jan. 4th!

Walk for Wellness all year long!  Rain, shine, snow or sleet….we’re walking! (or skipping!)
Love Yoga Studios and our amazing sponsors, volunteers and friends are walking around together.  We are walking for Wellness.  We want to encourage everyone to get outside even when it’s a little chilly out.  BUNDLE UP! Sign up HERE!

ALL of the proceeds will go to The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.  Join us on this 5k or 8k trek through part of the Willamette Valley!  We’ll visit the locals along the way sampling snacks, beverages and delightful treats.  Bring cameras, children and companions if you’d like…..just remember to DRESS WARM!
(no pets allowed on this route, sorry!)

Highlights of the Walk:

  • 5k (3.2 miles) or 8k  (4.9 miles) through North Albany. (maps coming soon)
  • 40$ participation fee includes T-Shirt, Gift pouch, hot meal and warm drinks.
  • 100% of the profits goes to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
  • Meal after the walk  includes soups, breads and desserts
  • Nourishment stops along the way include hot cocoa, tea, snacks and more!
  • Encouragement stops include: yoga, photos, directions and personal motivation!
  • Sign up HERE!
  • Sneak peak at the Walk Tee: