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I had a teddy bear named Omar when I was young. (no idea why). I distinctly remember talking to him as if he could understand me. I believed that wishing wells and wishing on a star mattered. I practiced magic tricks, telling jokes and taking pictures. I had a Kodak 110, a disc camera and a Kodak Colorburst Instant camera. I don’t know why I’m not a photographer. My point here is that I did not understand how these things worked and I believed in them whole heartedly . . . a lot of things that seemed like magic at the time.
Yet, I’ve always looked at Yoga through a very practical and scientific lens. Finding and exploring yoga as an adult seemed like a very ‘woo woo’ thing to do. So I’m always looking for the science behind the magic. I’ve spent the last 8 years presenting all the evidence as to why it helps, why it works and why it feels so good. And then Harvard wrote a book to support my efforts. Sweet of them.
(Every one of our teachers has this book – you’re in good hands. Scroll down for the latest schedule and check them out!)
We discussed this in teacher training over the weekend…how yoga has for centuries been a practice for overall health, wellness and peace of mind. Centuries! Without any medical research to back it up.
As yoga evolves and is integrated into the health and wellness industry the research just keeps rollin’ in! Lower blood pressure, boosted immune systems, lowers stress, increases circulation and bone density, better breathing and balance and the big one…LONGEVITY…because we are born proficient procrastinators and welcome an opportunity to procrastinate the inevitable!
BUT WHY does it matter? To me? It doesn’t. Not anymore. I woke up this morning feeling amazing. Again. Happy, Healthy, Strong and Brave. That’s all the evidence I need. Magic or no magic. Stars, teddy bears, instant cameras…and yoga. I believe in all of them with all my heart.
Suzanne Davis circa 1978
Quote from linked article: “It may sound like magic that posing like a proud warrior or a crow could have such extensive effects, but it’s not magic. It’s neurobiology. This next statement may sound to you either profound or extremely obvious, but it comes down to this: the things you do and the thoughts you have change the firing patterns and chemical composition of your brain. Even actions as simple as changing your posture, relaxing the muscles on your face, or slowing your breathing rate, can affect the activity in your brain (beyond, of course, the required activity to make the action). These changes are often transient, but can be long-lasting, particularly if they entail changing a habit”.
Alex Korb, Psychology Today
Yoga. Changing the Brain’s stressful habits
8 days of getting a healthy and empowering yogic start to your day of pure island rejuvenation. Contact Suzanne or Cady Campbell for more info. Details on our website and the FB event page.
IF YOU’RE COMING TO MAUI WITH US PLEASE LET US KNOW! Email Love@loveyogastudios.com with any questions or concerns! Deadline for reserving your space is Feb. 14th!
This is a RELAXATION RETREAT with Suzanne (relaxation guide) and Cady Campbell (adventure guide). There are plenty of adventurous opportunities if you’d like them…and/or plenty of beach/pool time if you prefer. Every morning offers an all levels yoga & meditation class, any level, every level.
Kelly Ard has been a Licensed Massage Therapist in Albany Oregon for over 11 years. She specializes in Ashiatsu DeepFeet massage and Prenatal massage. She also offers a basic integrative massage by hand that combines Swedish Massage with some Deep Tissue, Trigger Point and Myofascial release. You can learn more and schedule directly with Kelly at ardworkinghandsmassage.net
Before to moving to Oregon, Anna Burnett worked as massage therapist in Alaska, Tennessee, and California. She was trained in 2005 in Palm Springs, California and her massage style is a creative and energetic blend of Swedish, Deep Tissue, Sports Massage, and Lomi Lomi. When she is not at Love Yoga Studio for yoga or massage therapy, Anna is a homeschool mom to four fantastic little people. You can learn more and schedule appointments directly with Anna at burnettbodywork.com.
I first experienced yoga in my mid 20s after almost a decade of struggling with anxiety. I credit my parents. Not for the anxiety… 🤔… for finding yoga! (My Dad first recommeded I try meditation and later, my Mom co-founded the studio with me).
But nobody talked about anxiety back then. So I had to do a ton of secret research which led me to yoga, meditation, nutrition, energy work and breathwork. All of that led me to discover the simple thing that changed my life: The Science of Breathing.
Breathing smarter eliminated the anxiety completely. And 25 years later… I’m still completely anxiety free.
You see now why I MUST share this practice with anyone and everyone who’s interested. I was destined for a life of fear and anxiety and this practice saved me. It gave me tools and tips that made me strong, resilient and brave.
So in 2010, The day after I completed my 200 hour Yoga Training, I found myself unexpectedly unemployed. Talk about diving into the practice of being okay with uncertainty! It must have worked because 9 days later, we opened Love Yoga.
We wanted to share how to ease pain and stress and how to find joy through yoga, breathing and meditation. Even in unexpectedly, uncertain and difficult times.
After opening the studio, I went on to create the LoveStrong Teacher Training and LoveStrong Adventures to inspire others to encourage themselves. To learn the tools and tips that would make them strong, resilient and brave.
These programs have evolved into an amazing yoga community that does even more to reduce stress, relieve tension, inspire laughter, create connections, share music and make friends.
We encourage a functional fitness approach to yoga with a nourishing and soulful practice that includes all things wellness, relaxation and connection.
I infuse my classes with as much humor, science, breathwork and meditation as I can because those are the things I love most. And If that’s not working I’ll simply let you simmer in silence. No problem. I’m not afraid of awkward silences… at all.
I’ll give you plenty of opportunities to challenge yourself, deeply relax and encourage you to improve your strength and flexibility naturally.
Classes:
Thursday 5:30pm Gentle Yoga / Guided Meditation
Saturday 9am Vinyasa Flow
Training:
2006 Yoga Fit Training Weekend/Beth Shaw
2010 200 hour Yoga Alliance certification
2012 500 hour Yoga Certification @ Mark Stephens Yoga
2013 Yoga Anatomy Fundamentals w/ Leslie Kaminoff
2013 MBSR Certified (Mind Body Stress Reduction)
2014 Off the Mat, Into the World Certification w/Seane Corn
2014 Strala NYC Training w/Tara Stiles & Mike Taylor
2015 Yoga Teacher Refresher w/Jason Crandell
2017 Functional Joint Movement Certification w/ Jory Serota
2018 Spirit Speak Certification w/ Seane Corn
2019 100 hour Guided Meditation Certification w/ Guided Medit. Framewk.
2020 Transformations, The Science of change w/ Trevor Blake
2020 Inner Engineering Yoga Philosophy w/ Sadhguru
2020 Intuitive Energy Course w/ Marie Manuchehri
2021 Yoga Therapy Foundations, Yoga Therapy Institute
2021 Intuitive Energy Medicine Healing w/ Marie Manuchehri
2021 100 hour Adv. Meditation Cert w/Guided Meditation Framework
2021 Stress & the Relaxation Response w/ Dr. Herbert Benson
2022 Certified NLP & Hypnotherapist for Stress Management, IBCP
2022 Certified Buteyko Breathing Instructor/Oxygen Advantage Methods
Additional trainings & workshops with Seane Corn, Jason Crandell, Leslie Kaminoff, Jory Serota, David Williams, Paul Terrell of Yoga on Yamhill, Bryan Kest, Rudy Mettia, James Nestor, Patrick Mckeown.
Why this title? Because these are the last two Love Notes we sent out and I forgot to post them here on the website. I try to make our Love Notes entertaining as well as educational and engaging to some degree. I try to find songs and videos that relate to the topic. I try because I think myself to be fairly clever and creative and it’s fun! ; )
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With Love,
Suzanne
I take self care pretty seriously. For everyone. My passion for self care extends to my family, friends and others. I’m always happy to create space for self care, whether that’s teaching, introducing someone to yoga or simply sharing my love of this practice with others. In addition to yoga, I have cultivated strong and consistent meditation and spiritual practices. These practices have enhanced my focus and my faith. They have helped me navigate life’s challenges and tap into my inner peace when I truly need it. Last year I created a Chair Yoga class that I am honored to say has grown extensively, giving me yet another fun way to create space for those who thought self care through yoga might have been out of reach. When I’m not volunteering, baking, walking or traveling… you can find me here at Love Yoga creating more space.
Classes:
All Levels Flow, Fridays 9:30am
Chair Yoga, Fridays 11:00am
Click HERE for the schedule and class descriptions
We are compiling a list of all the events we know are coming up for 2018.
So far we’ve gotten through March. We might add a few things as we go along because sometimes opportunities come up that are just too good to pass up!
So definitely stay connected to see what’s happening each week. In the meantime, here’s a peek at what’s coming up in the next few months.
This way you can save the dates for the events that interest you the most. We’ll have the dates for our Solstice parties, book clubs, workshops, teacher training dates and our Maui Retreat in November this year! Aloha!!!
